Legion Auxiliary honors state officers at Biddeford meeting
At a special Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary session in Biddeford, department officers Ruth W. Drake Scarborough Alice M. Coughlin Scarborough and Isabelle H. Pinkham Portland were honored. They announced a Christmas party in Sanford and new unit books and forms while highlighting membership, Flag Code rules and community service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley
American Legion Auxiliary
Elm Street
Biddeford
Alice Goulet
Ruth W. Drake
Gorham
Alice M. Coughlin
Scarborough
Isabelle H. Pinkham
Portland
York County Council
Shirley Doe
Arteline Daly
Rachel Martel
Troop 335 Scout Meeting To Feature State Trooper
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Troop 335 Boy Scouts met at Washington Avenue Methodist Church vestry with 25 attendees. Winners of calisthenics were Gary Fitzgerald first Richard Collins second and Don Hall third. A State Trooper is scheduled to speak on First Aid next week. Scoutmaster Dean Speed and Assistant Scoutmaster Arthur Leddy were present.
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Old Orchard Beach
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Gary Fitzgerald
Richard Collins
Don Hall
Y.M.C.A
Portland
Salvation Army Youth Center
Dean Speed
Arthur Leddy
AMVETS Auxiliary Meeting Held in Old Orchard Beach
The Abott-Verville AMVETS Auxiliary met at the Post Home on Walnut Street with routine business discussed. Cards were sent to ill member Irene McGlauglin and to William Griffin, husband of Irene Griffin. A donation was made to the School Milk Fund. The Christmas party is planned for December 20 with a $2 gift exchange and pot luck supper at 7. Dues will be debanted at that meeting.
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Old Orchard Beach
Abbott-Verville Amvets
Post Home
Walnut Street
Irene McGlauglin
William Griffin
Irene Griffin
Wells Chapter to Combine Christmas Program in December Meeting
The Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star plans a combined Christmas arty and inspection tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Highpine Masonic Hall Wells. Worthy Grand Matron Mrs Enid Crocker of Maine will inspect. Refreshments served, $1 gifts from a Christmas tree in the dining room.
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Priscilla Chapter
Order of the Eastern Star
Highpine Masonic Hall
Sanford Road
Wells
Enid Crocker
Grand Chapter of
Maine
Maude Hilton
Elbridge
Leroy Hanson
American Legion Auxiliary
Auxiliary
Post
Ogunquit
School Street
White House plans think factory for urban development
The Institute for Urban Development will launch with a 10 million dollar HUD grant and future income from federal and state contracts. Irwin Miller will head the think factory with a board including Arjay Miller Kermit Gordon George Bundy and Cyrus R Vance. The group will study city problems and propose solutions.
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Associated Press Washington
White House
Institute For Urban Development
Department of Housing and Urban Renewal
Frogi
Rand Corp
Irwin Miller
Cum
George Bundy
Ford Foundation
Cyrus R. Vance
Cyprus
Maine Briefs Highlight Local Legal and Civic Events
Maine reports cover a 19-year-old facing marijuana possession after police seized a sizable amount at a Blue Hill residence. A 26-year-old posted 1000 bail in a separate case. Gov Task Force on Government Reorganization invites public input on Friday. Fluoridation push by Dr Parker Mann calls for mandatory water fluoridation. Standard Prudential United to acquire Eastland Shoe Freeport and Westland Shoe North Anson expansion details. Maine shoe firms face workforce needs as 1100 workers affected and predictions of 350 million rats produced if not improved.
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Associated Press
Abili Ellsworth
Michael
J. Mackin
Speers
Maine
Hanoi
Cock County
Augusta
Curtis
Donald FE. Nicoll
Edmund S. Muskie
New York
Standard Prudential United Corp
Standard Prudential
Eastland Shoe Co
Freeport
Westland Shoe North Anson
If Co
Biddeford
North Maine
Land Shoe Co
Fryeburg
Jerold B. Speers
State Senate
Grange
Capital Footnote Applications Drop at Peace Corps
Capital footnote applications to join the Peace Corps fall 30 percent this year while Vista domestic volunteer applications rise 37 percent, according to spokesmen. Richard L. Romero named director of the Civil Service Commission equal employment opportunity project succeeding Francis V. Yanak. President Johnson will nominate Lt. Gen. William W. Momyer for promotion to full general. Project Gasbuggy underground nuclear test near Farmington New Mexico delayed then rescheduled for Sunday due to circuit problems.
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Peace Corps
Vista
Richard L. Romero
Civil Service Commission
Equal Employment
Opportunity Project
Francis V. Yanak
Johnson
William W. Momyer
Vietnam
Farmington, N.M
McCloskey Declines Comment on Viet Cong Arrest Contact
State Department press officer Robert J. McCloskey says he has no comment beyond acknowledging a Viet Cong representative arrested in Saigon last week was apparently trying to contact the U.S. embassy.
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Robert J. McCloskey
State Department
Saigon
U.S
Christmas Social Set For Sunday
The Daughters of Penelope will hold a Christmas social Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Ahepa Home on Pleasant Street in Saco with dancing and refreshments. A special Christmas prize will be awarded, served by Anita Tito and committee members. Also noted is William Jennings Bryan as the youngest U.S. presidential candidate in 1896 at age 36.
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Penelope
Ahepa
Pleasant Street
Saco
Anita Tito
Amy Albert
Katherine Shourens
Charles Cotsis
William Jennings Bryan
U.S. Presidency
Wells Area Scholarship Fundraiser Details
Proceeds from this project benefit the PTA scholarship fund for a Wells High School graduate pursuing college studies.
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Wells Area
PTA
Wells
Modern Toys For Father And Child In 1950s Drive
Early Christmas shoppers explore electronic and mechanical toys for father son play. Items include pancake house playset, drive in restaurant, a trained turtle toy, Count Down board game, copying machine, toy TV sets, musical toys, portable record player, modern doll carriage and an imported donkey cart for preschoolers.
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Tommy Turtle
NASA
Madonna Chapter OES Meeting In West Kennebunk
Madonna Chapter OES met Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple West Kennebunk with Worthy Matron Barbara Wheeler and Past Patron William West presiding. Refreshments were arranged by Doris West and Barbara Wheeler. Next meeting December 19 for Lions Night and a Christmas party with a $1 gift exchange.
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Madonna Chapter
O.E.S
Masonic Temple
West Kennebunk
Barbara Wheeler
William West
Bertha Hill
Ruth
Helen Kierstead
Doris West
Walfred Johnson
Carl Russell
Charlotte Nedeau
Mildred Thyng
Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Lions Club
Kennebunkport Inn
Earl Bibber
Peter Gordon
Harry Johnson
Alfred
Meeting attendees include state officials and club officers
The meeting list includes Fred Allen deputy district governor and officers from Eliot Wells Ogunquit and York Clubs. The next meeting is Dec 19 at 6 30 p m at the Kennebunkport Inn. Weekend guests at the Dickinson home on Summer Street included Mr and Mrs Frank Kempton of Winchester Mass and their son Sergeant Philip Dickinson with the U S Air Force stationed at Dow Air Force Base Bangor.
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Fred Allen
Eliot, Wells-Ogunquit
York
Kennebunkport Inn
Henry Dickinson
Summer Street
Frank’ Kempton
Winchester
Mass
Philip Dickenson
U.S. . Air Force
Dow Air Force Base
Bangor
Rolling Cookie Dough: Small Batches and Cloth Tools
When dough is rich, roll tiny portions at once and employ a pastry cloth with a cloth covered rolling pin to prevent sticking and achieve even thickness.
Christmas Party Set By Council Chagnon
Council Chagnon members plan a children's Christmas party in St John's Hall on Adams Street Biddeford Sunday from 2 to 4 pm. The event will feature underprivileged local youngsters as special guests.
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Council Chagnon
Union St. Jean Baptiste
St. John’s Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Edmonton and Calgary Hold Largest City Titles in Alberta
Edmonton remains Canada’s largest inland city west of the Great Lakes, while Calgary ranks as Alberta’s second largest. The two cities are key urban centers in western Canada with distinct roles in economy and culture.
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Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
Great Lakes
Calgary
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