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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1963

Page

5

Fremont Club Hosts Children's Yule Party in Biddeford

Fremont Club members hosted a Christmas party at Alfred Street hall in Biddeford. Santa Claus, played by Romeo Boucher, handed out gifts to 43 youngsters while Mrs. Annette Nadeau oversaw the program. Prizes went to Joan Nadeau, Donald Martel, Gerard Neault and Denise Martel as songs and performances entertained attendees including The Twelve Days of Christmas and Jingle related acts.

Santa Claus Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Marie LeBlond Joanne Nadeau Donna Lamothe Gerald Daigneault Don Romeo Boucher Annette Nadeau Joan Nadeau Donald Martel Gerard Neault Denise Martel Dolores Martel Michael Martel Jeanne Peloquin Donald Morin J. Bells Ape Little Man Janet Linda Nolette Carole Suzanne Grenier

Holiday Party Held By Arundel Grange

About 40 attended the Christmas party for Arun del Grange members and their families at Arundel Grange Hall. Mrs. Lois Johnson presided with games and a gift exchange from the tree. Mrs. Ruth Clough and Mrs. Emma Bunnell organized refreshments with Grange aid. The next regular meeting is set for Friday December 27 with Mr and Mrs Vernon Clough in charge of refreshments.

Arundel Arundel Grange Arundel Grange Hall Lois Johnson Grange Ruth Clough Emma Bunnell Vernon Clough

No Waste Pickup In Saco Wednesday

Saco Street Commissioner Tim othy J. Crowley announced waste normally collected on Wednesday will be picked up on Thursday due to the Christmas holiday.

Saco Saco Street Timothy J. Crowley

Fremont Club Adults Celebrate Christmas Party at Biddeford Hall

Saturday night Fremont Club held an adult Christmas party at Alfred Street hall Biddeford with master of ceremonies Joseph Peloquin. Entertainment featured Mrs Natalie Lemire Mrs Vette Gagnon Mrs Irene Morin Ernest Valliere and others. Santa Claus Romeo Boucher distributed gifts while music came from Raymond Gendron Roland Bergeron and Royal Chretien. A lunch served by a long list of hosts. Numerous attendees named in attendance list.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Joseph Peloquin Natalie Lemire Vette Gagnon Irene Morin Ernest Valliere Emelia Pepin Armand Ouellette Peloquin Santa Claus Romeo __ Boucher Maurice Baillargeon Roland Bergeron Henry Bouchard Leo Beaulieu Gedeon Bergeron Romeo Boucher Ludger Coulombe Antonio Daigneault Leslie Duprey George Gagnon Josephat Grenier Raymond Gendron George Lambert Emile LeBlond Ernest Martel Gerard Morin Joseph Neault Edmond Neault Paul Nadeau David St. Amand Royal Chretien Alcide Dubois Emile Fecteau Lionel Garon Patrick Guerrette Urbain Langevin Alfred Lantagne

Wells Highpine DeMolay Meeting and Holiday Highlights

Wells Highpine Chapter of DeMolay meets tonight at 7 30 in Highpine Masonic Hall Wells. Wells High School students appeared on a Portland Dave Astor show Saturday with class officers student council officers and junior and senior members. Santa visited the Wells Christmas dance in the new junior high gym amid trees and decorations.

Highpine Order of DeMolay Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells Wells High School Dave Astor Portland Stuent Council Elizabeth Snow B. Robert Ellis Robert K. Brown Santa Claus James) Bachelder Albee G. LaPierre Gerald Mary, Wells Gladys Smith Saco Dexter Lawrence J. Bolduc Clifford T. Goulette

Cantatas at Wells Congregational Choir

The Wells Congregational Church adult sanctuary choir presented two cantatas in the First Church building under director Jacob M. Kelley. They featured Fred Waring’s Spirit of Christmas and When The Christ Child Came with Rev. John N. Simpson as narrator. Soloists included Isabel Perkins, June Messier, Jacob Kelley, and Robert L. Stillings. Pianists were Harrison W. Roberts and John Simpson, with Arthur Pepin assisting. next meeting plans installation of officers December 28 after supper at Phillippe’s Restaurant Elm Street, Biddeford.

Wells Wells Congregational Church Jacob M. Kelley Fred Waring John N. Simpson Isabel Perkins June Messier Jacob Kelley Robert L. Stillings Harrison W. Roberts John Simpson Arthur Pepin Phillippe Elm St. Biddeford

Speaking Of Pets: French Moult In Birds And Care Tips

Miller discusses French Moult in parakeets, its hereditary and nutritional causes, and practical care. Remedies include a high protein diet, safe feather growth, and a calm environment. also guidance on removing feather stubs and avoiding lifelong runners, plus notes on mites and housing.

The Bookshelf Continued From Page Four

The passage critiques misguided episodes of the week and mocks public tastes in Southern recipes and fake relics. It notes illustrations by Campbell Grant and mentions Connelly’s involvement, asserting the piece carries a sharp sting against commercialism and folly. Miles A. Smith.

Connelly Campbell Grant Miles A. Smith

Highway Toll Rises With 16 Deaths This Weekend

The Associated Press reports 16 highway deaths across New England over the weekend. In Whitman Massachusetts sisters Edith Durbeck 73 and Charlotte Pierce 80 died in a two car crash at Routes 27 and 18. Other victims include Carl M. Smith 18 of Wallingford Conn Vincent M. Upton 35 of Lowell Mass Lukt G Barrett 32 of Willooksi Vermont and more across Connecticut Maine Rhode Island and Vermont.

Associated Press Whitman New England Massachusetts Maine Connecticut Rhode Island Vermont New Hampshire Edith Durbeck Charlotte Pierce South Weymouth Brockton Hospital Carl M. Smith Walling

Fires Spread Misery In Maine Weekend

Fires across Maine caused massive damage to a Gardiner lumber firm, two Waterville apartment buildings, a Searsport poultry house, and Dexter High School. The Waterville blazes forced 34 people from homes, with Red Cross aid and new temporary housing. Gardiner operations will continue nearby, while Searsport losses centered on a farm poultry house with 21 000 chickens. A Portland family mourned six children lost in a prior blaze as donations topped 2209.

Associated Press Maine Gardiner Waterville Searsport Dexter High School Clarence Prescott The Red Cross Horace Tibbetts William F. Harrigan Portland Harrigan

Special Prize At Biddeford War Vets Ladies Night

Mrs Lucianna Rotkins Special Prize awarded to Mrs Lucianna Roy with Miss Ger Poirier winning high score at a party sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary City Building Biddeford. Winners include Mrs Sam Metcalf Mrs Alma Beaud Gerard Beaudoin Mrs Dodge Mrs Marie Boisvert Conrad Nolette Low score by Mrs Ivy Bliss ace hearts to David Patry. co chairs Mrs Be Poirier and Mrs Jeannette C ro announced another party at City Building.

Lucianna Roy Ger Poirier Veter of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Biddeford Sam Metcalf Alma _ Beaud Gerard Beaudoin Dodge Marie Boisvert Conrad Nolette Ivy Bliss Ace Hearts David Patry Beaudoin Be Poirier Jeannette Cro

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