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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1961

Page

10

Biddeford Youth Enlists In Army

Ernest F. Jennison a 17 year old son of Mrs Marjorie T Jennison of 36 Summer street Biddeford enlisted in the United States Army at Fort Williams today area Army recruiter SFC Paul D Cobb says Jennison chose the Army Choice of Travel option and will serve his tour in Europe after training and a short leave he will be ordered to duty with an Army unit stationed in Europe

Ernest F. Jennison Marjorie T. Jennison Summer Street Biddeford United States Army Fort Williams SFC Paul D. Cobb Jennison Europe

Irene Townsend Installed Warder Of King Court

Irene Townsend was installed last night as warder of King Court, Order of Amaranth. James Littlejohn Jr. grand royal patron of Pineland court Gorham installed her, as officers answered roll call at the February meeting though she missed January ceremonies.

Irene Townsend King Court Order of

Royal court meeting notes from Pineland court

Six visitors attended the Pineland court gathering as the grand royal matron and patron were present. Officers reports were read and accepted with Mrs. Dorothy Jill son outlining the upcoming Grand Court program in April. Entertainment ran under Mrs. Virginia Charles with refreshments served by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Cloudman and committee.

Pineland Court Grand Royal Matron Dorothy Jillson Virginia Charles Edward Cloudman

Schubert Club Presents Folk Music Program at Kennebunkport

The Schubert club met at Mrs. William Riley's home in Kennebunkport for an American Folk Music program after a business session led by president Mrs. Lester Hathaway. Performances included solos, harmonica numbers, piano pieces, and group singing with participants such as Mrs. Raymond Steward Mrs. Benson Steward Nancy Noury Frances Burleigh and Mrs. Fred Holmberg, under accompanists Mrs. George Whitfer and Mrs. Arthur Lombard.

Schubert Club William Riley Kennebunkport Lester Hathaway Raymond Steward Pike Red River Valley Jean Larsen Benson Steward Paul Thayer Nancy Noury Casey Jones Fred Holmberg Frances Burleigh Cindy Arkansas Traveler Whittier Susanna Old Black Joe Old Virginny Thomas Marssolo Jesus V. Gilman Fiske George Whitffer Arthur Lombard Cochairmen Walfred . Johnson Willis Gowen

Pi Chapter Elects Officers in March Meeting

Pi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority held a February session at Mrs. Charles Cotsis home with President Mrs. Raymona Audie reading an Atlantic area convention invitation. A nominating committee was instructed to present a slate for elections at the March meeting.

Beta Sigma Phi Roland Rioux Alfred Loignon Peter Skinsacos Charles Cotsis Raymona Audie Atlantic Area Sorority Halifax N. S Xi Omicron J. A. Servais Servais William Howard Roland Provencher Audie Loignon Donald Lester Rioux Taylor Street Biddeford

Saco Court Hears Traffic Violations

James H. Davis, 64, of 286 Bradley Street, Saco, paid a $10 fine in Saco municipal court for passing a stop sign. Judge Hilary Mahaney continued for sentence the case against E. Fenderson, 17, of 456 Main Street, Saco, charged with passing a red light, with Saco Police as the complainants.

James H. Davis Bradley Street Saco Hilary Mahaney Chard E. Fenderson Main Street

Voltigeur Club Plans Fund Drive for Convention

The Voltigeur club met at Biddeford club hall to outline fund raising for the American National Snowshoe convention in Laconia New Hampshire in March. A bean supper on February 18 aims to support travel expenses with Leo Lottinville as chair. President Yvon Caron announced full attendance at the March 3 4 5 convention.

Laconia N.H Voltigeur Club Biddeford Club Hall Leo Lottinville Yvon Caron Angers Val D'Or Que Caron Lewiston Henry Roberge Jawards

Snow Wins AMVETS Cribbage Tournament Title

Gerry Snow captured the Biddeford AMVETS cribbage tournament last night after a best out of three playoff against Joe Gregoire. Snow won two straight to clinch the title as Gregoire tied it with a late game. Don Fortier finished third. Roy Fournier fourth. a group tied for fifth with 73. Twenty four players participated in the final play. Plans for an interclub cribbage tourney with the Eagles and a banquet were set for next Tuesday.

Gerry Snow Biddeford Amvets Cribbage Joe Gregoire Snow Gregoire Don Vortier Roy Fournier Arthur Gilbert Fred Hayes Frank Matthews Pete Dubois Buck Cote Fortier Fournier

Garland seeks full Navy report on NAS layoff of 18 civilians

U S Rep Peter A Garland Republican Maine asked the Navy Department for a detailed full report why eighteen civilian employees at the Naval Air Station were laid off. He said the action for a detailed account had been started in a Washington telegram.

Brunswick U.S Peter A. Garland Maine Navy Department Naval Air Station Washington Garland

Valentine Auxiliary Schedules Supper for Volunteers

The Saco women’s auxiliary plans a Valentine supper for North Saco Volunteer Fire Department members and families on February 14 at 6 p.m. at North Saco Grange hall. A committee led by Mrs. Bernice Smith and Mrs. Alta Thomas will study handicraft activities after business meetings. Mystery packages were arranged for Mrs. Margaret Aiken and Mrs. Olga Taylor as refreshments were served during the social hour. The next meeting is set for March 14 at Boothby with the North Saco Auxiliary.

Olga Taylor Buxton Road Saco North Saco Grange Hall Bernice Smith Alta Thomas Margaret Aiken Amy Anderson Boothby Mary North

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