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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1962

Page

11

Pins Awarded At Meeting Of Cub Scouts

At Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 309 December meeting a new flag was shown donated by den mothers and volunteers. Four year pins were given to Fern Picard and others. Wolf badges to Donald Beaupre and Charles Antonakos. Bear badge to Dennis Millet. Webelos promotion for Allen Loignon. a service star for Norman St Pierre. Community singing and a skit closed the event, with Den 4 handling the finale.

Biddeford Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Den Den 1 Philip Masse Marc Gendron Pack K. of C ‘Hall Roland Millette Dorothy Millette Yvonne LeBlond Fern Picard Picard Helen Picard Donald Beaupre Charles Antonakos Robert Duquette Dennis Millette Gerard Neault Dennis Millet

Kennebunk To Consider 12 Articles At Meeting

Kennebunk schedules a special Town Meeting at Town Hall on Thursday December 13 at 7:30 am with 12 warrant articles. The items include selecting a moderator, alterations to Lower Town Hall and High School projects, funding and construction details, a School Building committee, and authorizing street light installations on Ridgewood Circle Portland Street Pinwood Road and Woodside Drive.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Town Hall York Engineering and Surveying Associates Wilbur R. Ingalls, Jr Yny Ames C. Littlefield Ridgewood Circle Portland Street Pinewood Road Woodside Drive

Wells-Ogunquit Teachers benefit game rosters announced

The Wells-Ogunquit Teachers Association announces a benefit varsity vs faculty game on Tuesday December 11 at 7 p.m. in the Wells Junior High new gymnasium to raise funds for the scholarships totaling 250 dollars. Faculty cheerleaders will perform under supervision, with refreshments sold during intermission led by association president Mrs. Albine B. Watson and assistants.

Wells-Ogunquit Teachers Association Wells High School Richard Baston Keith Stewart Daniel Calderwood Robert Arlin Carl Merrill Raymond Johnson David Boss Russell Noyes Donald Goodwin James Flynn Fred Strout Vincent Trincia Wells Junior High School Teachers Association Jean Ramazza Pauline Johnson Norene Whitten Antonia Goranites Madeline Bujold Elizabeth Snow Carolyn Colby Albine B. Watson Pearl Wakely Gilda Zammitt Beatrice Spiller Carroll P. Beals Harry A. DeShon

Officers Named By Beta Sigmas In Biddeford Church

Mrs Edna Thompson was re elected president of the Beta Sigma class at Biddeford United Baptist church during a combined business meeting and Christmas party at Mrs Ethel Lewis home on May street Biddeford. New 1963 officers include Miss Elizabeth Taff vice president Miss Adelpha McKeen secretary Mrs Hazel Clay treasurer Miss Irene Dwelley and Mrs Alice Woodman devotions Mrs Marvy Dawn Miss Marion Mason and Miss Eva Bowin sunshine committee. Also approved purchase and installation of an electric clock for the church vestry and a lawn sign for the parsonage. Treasury reported a large balance. Devotions led by President Thompson. Gifts from decorated tree and refreshments served by hostesses Mrs Hazel Clay and Mrs Genevieve McDonald.

Edna Thompson Beta Sigma Biddeford United Treasury Thompson Haze Clay Genevieve McDonald

Women's Alliance Receives Invitation From Daughters of Ruth

The Women's Alliance of Saco Unitarian church was invited to attend the January 14 session of the Daughters of Ruth of Biddeford First Universalist. The unit Christmas party was set for December 18 to be hosted by Miss Laura Bridgman, with a neon luncheon and a $1 gift exchange. Flowers for the Christmas service were donated by Miss Corinne Wells. Hostesses included Mrs. Ben Wood and Mrs. Harry Smith. attendees listed include Mrs. Leonard Emmons, president, and several other members.

Women’s Alliance of Saco Unitarian Daughters of Ruth First Universalist Church Biddeford Laura Bridgman Alfred Street Corinne Wells Ben Wood Harry Smith Leonard Emmons Guy Burnham Walter Hutchins Albert Wentworth Rutherford Wilcox Ethel Roberts Harry Gowen John Dickerson Jane Day Bridgman Wells

Wells Junior High Cheerleaders Named for Fall Games

Wells Junior High selected new cheerleaders to lead fall games for the basketball season. Head cheerleaders Christine Lord and Diane Piirainen return from last year’s squad. Other squad members include Judy Millner Deborah Buswell Cheryl Brooks and Kathy Spinney with alternates Rayette Halden and Patricia Ducharme. Supervising coach is Daniel Calderwood and advisor Mrs. Carl Piirainen.

Wells Junior High Christine Lord Diane Piirainen Judy Millner Deborah Buswell Cheryl Brooks Kathy Spinney Rayette Halden Patricia Ducharme Daniel Calderwood Carl Piirainen

Officers Elected By New BHS FBLA Chapter

Biddeford High School formed a Future Business Leaders of America chapter with Linda Thimble as president Jacqueline Violette as vice president Christine Rumery as secretary Barbara McGarey as reporter and Carol Beaudoin as treasurer Miss Violette will chair a special project committee The constitution was approved at a general session and nine seniors plus one junior are charter members Members must have 80 average and plan visits to local businesses and meetings with other chapters An agenda will be presented at the next meeting.

Future Business Leaders of America Biddeford High School Loreen Whitehouse Commercial Department Linda Thimble Jacqueline Violette Christine Rumery Barbara McGarey Carol Beaudoin Miss Violette FBLA Connie Beaudoin Carole Spencer Joanne Lambert Debbie Carpenter Vivian Bernier

Action On BHS Class A Bid Is Deferred

Biddeford High School’s bid to join the Class A football conference was deferred until January 10 after a Lewiston meeting. Twelve member schools attended. they welcomed Biddeford’s interest but cited scheduling issues. Gerry Hodge vowed to gauge Waterville High’s interest, as adding both schools could ease schedules. A divisional plan was proposed, with master scheduling to be discussed at the January meeting. Office captions included Bob Graff and Bill Gunnane, while local attendees listed several area figures.

Biddeford High School Lewiston Biddeford Gerry Hodge Bangor Waterville Higsh Waterville Sanford Charley Caramichalis Bob Graff Portland Bill Gunnane South Portland Bob Cote Brother Gilbert St. Louis Dave Kerry Dexter Morse Thornton Paul Stebbins Neil Serpico

OES Chapter Inspects at Saco Session in Maine

Mrs Anne R Horsman Portland grand matron led the Eastern Star inspection at Annette chapter in Saco Masonic hall. The meeting featured officers introduced and honored, a donation to Pusan Children's Hospital, and a class of candidates with remarks by Horsman. Refreshments followed and the next meeting is December 20 with a Christmas party and a 50 cent gift exchange.

Anne R. Horsman Portland Grand Chapter Maine Annette Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall WGM Horsman Ella R. Fickett Carroll Hodgkins Betty Jean Braley South Portland Herbert Sessions York Nellie Douglas Bette Jean Roberge Ralph Meserve Pusan Children’s Hospital Beulah Cumberland Mills Sarah Lennox Beacon Light Potter Esther Piscataqua Kittery Esther H. Linscott Sace Grace Littlefield Agnes Tripp

Dissolution Suit Over Unity Club of Saco Assets

State of Maine Superior Court York proceeds in a bill for dissolution of the Unity Club of Saco and determination of those entitled to share in its assets. Plaintiffs Abram Goodier Herbert Scammons Clifford Parker Myron West Gordon Berry Edward Townsend Roscoe Whitten Merrill Harper Carroll Kendrick Ivory Towle Herbert Grace Arthur Ricker Eugene Taylor and Carl Webber trust to trustees Chester Herrin Forrest Grace Clyde Moulton seek dissolution and distribution after fire damage and sale of property with unknown members possible claims.

Tsyose Abram Goodier Herbert Scammon Clifford Parker Myron West Gordon Perry Edward Townsend Roscoe Whitten Merrill Harper Carroll Kendrick Ivory Towle Herbert Grace Arthur Ricker Eugene Tayior Carl Webber Unity Club of Saco Chester Herrin Forrest Grace Clyde Moulton Unity Club Caplainants F Saco County OF York Gordon Berry Morris Harper Eugene Taylor Old Orchard Beach Bar Mills Biddeford State of Maine Maine Said Saco Ruxton Buxton Road Margaret Currie Main Street S.S Superior Court York Herbert Seammon Myr West Gordon Berry

Court order requires defendants to answer by January 7 1963

Defendants without known address must appear and defend the cause by January 7 1963 or risk default judgment. Answer to be served on plaintiff's attorney and filed with the court. Order to be published weekly for three weeks in the Biddeford-Saco Journal dated November 20, 1962.

Biddeford-Saco

Evangelist Dunlap to Speak at Old Orchard Beach Services

Rev G Stephen Johnston announced that Evangelist Reginald Dunlap will headline the First Baptist Church on Ocean Avenue in Old Orchard Beach from December 9 to 14. Services are 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m Sundays and 7 30 p m nightly. Dunlap, a Northwestern College and Gordon Divinity School graduate, founded Evangelism for Christ and authored Jesus Will Come Again, with numerous religious article contributions.

G. Stephen Johnston Reginald Dunlap First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Mr. Dunlap Northwestern College Minneapolis Minn Gordon Divinity School Beverly Farms Mass

Words of Advice From Marengo Pioneer-Republican

James A Mayer of Marengo offers blunt counsel in the local Pioneer-Republican column. A harsh quote urges caution in public reputations, suggesting restraint in speech to avoid personal or political embarrassment.

Marengo, Iowa James A. Mayer Marengo

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