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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1960

Page

6

AMVETS Auxiliary Votes Holiday Gifts in Biddeford

The Merton Ira Staples AMVETS auxiliary met at the post home in Biddeford to fund candy and coupon books for Togus Veterans Hospital and gifts for adopted children at Sweetser Children’s Home. 300 new and used magazines were donated to Togus library. A Christmas party for 50 underprivileged youths and a post holiday party were planned. December 22 meeting was canceled and next session set for January 12.

Merton Ira Staples Amvets Post Home Alfred Street Biddeford Togus Veterans Hospital Sweetser Children's Home Saco Frances Allen Post Murphy Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Bean Supper and Christmas Fair at St Mary Hall

St Mary parish hall hosts a public baked bean supper from 5 to 7 30 p m on Saturday during Family Night sponsored by St Mary Assumption Sodality A Christmas fair accompanies the meal with a candy and speciality items booth run by the Children of Mary and aprons and grab bags by the Assumption Sodality

St. Mary Parish St. Mary Assumption Sodality Children of Mary The Assumption Socality

Family Night Committees Named in Careful Lineup

Mrs. Frank Carey announces committees for Family Night with tickets hospitality and aprons groups. Appointed chairs include Mrs. Albert Beaudoin and Mrs. Charles E Cartier. hostesses include Mrs. Ernest Donahue and Mrs. Francis Murphy. waitresses and helpers list includes Mrs. Dennis Addorio and Mrs. John Barrett along with numerous others.

Frank Carey Albert Beaudoin Jesse Davis Edward Murphy Ernest Donahue Francis Murphy Charles E. Cartier Alfred Benoit Fred Greenwood Quentin Johnson Violet Cummings Eileen O'Rourke Leni Gardner Matthew A. Hayes Norman Martin Norman Reilly William B. O'Sullivan Reynald Goulet Armand Metayer George Simard Ellen Carey Frances Barrett Mary Reilly Fanchon Carey Charlotte DuPont Jane Langevin Doris Sevigny Donna Simard Mary Arcend Sheila Murphy Jane Pelletier Marilyn Couture Sheila Gagnon Katherine Donahue Patricia Meehan Lois Addorio

WW 1 Auxiliary Receives New 50-Star Flag

The York County Barracks received a 50 star flag at a meeting held Thursday night at the Fremont club hall. Mrs. Delcia Frechette presided and Mrs. Mary Wood presented the flag on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. William Sansoucy. Three new members joined and reports from the secretary and treasurer were given. Sunshine chairman Mrs. Almeria Proulx noted get well cards were sent to members. A chartered bus will depart the Fremont club hall Alfred street Biddeford at 5 p m Tuesday for a dinner and Christmas party in Sanford. A prize was awarded to Mrs. Alma Beaudoin.

York County Fremont Club William Sansoucy Mary Wood Sunshine Almeria Proulx Getwell Ils Alfred Street Biddeford Sanford Delcia Frechette Alma Beaudoin

Saco Fire Auxiliary hears talk on new school millage

Dr J Edward Whelan spoke at Camp Ellis firemen’s auxiliary meeting about a proposed Saco school to be put to residents on Monday. The group planned a buffet for the Christmas party on December 2 and sent Christmas cards to out of town members.

J. Edward Whelan Camp Ellis Saco Louise Harrison Christabel Gagnon Sunshine Cynthia Lemay Leona Allen Elsie Buzzell Ruth Stackpole Florence Fitch Lillian Gagnon Eleanor Shaffer Laurette McAlevey Fitch Gagnon McAlevey Shaffer Buzzell Judy Gegne Laura Robbins Christobel Gagnon Marjorie Pendleton Lida Colmer Lemay

Police Probe of Pistol Whipping Intensified

Biddeford police intensified their investigation into the Wednesday afternoon pistol whipping and assault on Mrs. George Linnie of 292 Alfred Street. Chief Edgar Sevigny and technician George Fria questioned Biddeford Saco bus drivers after a neighbor reported seeing a man fitting the description exit a bus before the attack.

Biddeford George Linnie Alfred Street Linnie Edgar Sevigny George Fria

Robbery at Linnie Home Involves Delivery Man Impostor

Mrs. Linnie was attacked after a man posing as a delivery driver gained entry and forced her to open a safe, taking 570 dollars. She suffered facial injuries while the gunpoint theft occurred before police later questioned a suspect and pursued an possible accomplice.

Linnie Webber Hospital

Saco Office to Open Saturday for Absentee Ballots

Saco City Clerk Clifford Purvis announced the office will be open Saturday afternoon from 2 to 4 for voters away on election day who wish to cast an absentee ballot.

Saco Clifford Purvis

Old-Time Sandwich Craft From Tongue and Corned Beef

A brief note highlights vintage kitchen practice of making sandwiches with tongue and corned beef. It mentions home made eyed sliced meat nam and smoked mustard as spreads for the fresh fillings.

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