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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1961

Page

9

Arundel Republican Women to Meet in Kennebunk

The Arundel Women’s Republican club of York county will meet Monday February 13 at 7 p m at the Olympian club Kennebunk Dinner served and reservations mailed or phoned to Mrs Faith Eckler Kennebunkport Speaker will be William Dennett of Kittery former state senator now representative of Kittery discussing bills on state government.

Arundel York County Olympian Club Kennebunk Faith Eckler Kennebunkport William Dennett Kittery

Card Party Aids Webhannet Club at Stervale Road

A card party for the Webhannet club was held at the home of Mrs Verner Frost on Stervale Road Kynnebank with Mrs Ernest Gauthier as co host. Refreshments were served by Mrs Frost and Mrs Gauthier. Attendees included Mrs Lendall Smith Mrs Gerald Page Mrs Earl Davis Mrs Andrew Peterson and Mrs Clayton Cox among others.

Ihome Verner Frost Instervale Road Kynnebank Webhannet Club Ernest Gauthier Frost Gauthier Lendall Smith Gerald Page Earl Davis Andrew Peterson Clayton Cox

Nee Nah Council Shifts Meetings To Thursdays

Nee Nah council of Pocahontas met at the American Legion hall in Old Orchard Beach. Members voted to move meetings from the first and third Tuesdays to the second and fourth Thursdays, with officers and hostesses listed. An anniversary party was postponed. a coffee whist was planned for February 16. prizes were awarded to Mrs. Shirley Doe and Mrs. Rhe Blaney.

Nee Nah Council Pocahontas American Legion Hall School Street Old Orchard Beach Evelyn Presley Clara Rousseau Notre Dame Hospital Jacqueline Pitkin Maine Medical Center Priscille Bibber Maple Avenue Shirley Doe Rhe Blaney

Duncan Father Learns Son Suffered Injury At Hospital Route

In Duncan Oklahoma Dr Richard Ellis was en route to a hospital to treat his 10 year old son Tommie who had a broken leg when he learned his other son Stew 13 had just broken his leg.

Duncan Okla Richard Ellis Tommie Stew

Orchardettes Tanning To Make Baskets

The Orchardettes met at Peggy McGlauflin's home in Old Orchard Beach. President Priscilla Jarry led the meeting and reports from the secretary and treasurer were reviewed. Plans were formed to make valentine baskets for convalescent homes. Attendees included Peggy McGlauflin Barbera Regan Michelle Benoit Elaine Buzzell Rebecca Hussey Priscilla Jarry and guest Joanne Berube. The next gathering will be at Michele Benoit's Melvin Avenue residence.

Orchardettes Peggy McGlauflin Old Orchard Beach Priscilla Jarry Valentine Barbera Regan Michelle Benoit Elaine Buzzell Rebecca Hussey Joanne Berube Michele Benoit Melvin Avenue

Senator Hruska to Speak at Portland Lincoln Club Dinner

Senator Roman L. Hruska of Nebraska will be guest speaker at the Lincoln club dinner February 10 in the Mayfair room of the Lafayette hotel Portland. Rep. Peter A. Garland of Saco will introduce him. Tickets available from Edith Gallant of Old Orchard Beach or Myrtis Peterson. Saco Simon Weatherby, a native of England, will captain the 1961 Columbia University soccer team.

Roman L. Hruska Nebraska Lincoln Club Lafayette Hotel Portland Plm Sen. Hruska Peter A. Garland Saco Edith Gallant Old Orchard Beach Myrtis Peterson Simon Weatherby England Columbia University

Elks Peggers Lead Council Chagnon In Cribbage Standings

The Elks moved into the lead over Council Chagnon after the fifth game of the series at Council Chagnon hall Biddeford. Elks 302, Council Chagnon 298 with high night scores by Letellier and LaBelle.

Elks Council Chagnon Biddeford Council

KC Fourth Degree Plans Observance

A February meeting of Biddeford Council Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree appointed a committee for Recognition Night observances. Ralph Loranger was named chairman of general arrangements with assistants including project chairmen and staff members Leblond Urbain range Joseph Carrier Jean Paul Ourneau George Lemay Rae Forrest and Henri Neault. A farewell party note from Charles Richards was read. The meeting was led by Faithful Navigator Edmond Neault.

Knights of Columne Biddeford K. of C. Hall Ralph Loranger Nond Leblond Urbain “Range Joseph Carrier Jean Paul Ourneau George Lemay Rae U Forrest Henri Neault Charles Richards Edmond Neault

Olive Rebekahs Mark Wildey Night in Kennebunk

Noble grand Mrs. Virginia Merrill presided as Olive Rebekah lodge observed Thomas Wildey night. Mrs. Evelyn Court read a paper on Thomas Wildey, founder of the lodge. Donations to the March of Dimes and Heart fund. Committees planned for Kennebunk high school Alumni banquet. Full degree and drill rehearsal set for Monday February 13 at IOOF hall. Refreshments served by Mrs. Virginia Merrill and Mrs. Millie Coyle. Next meeting February 20 with Mrs. Helen Welch and Mrs. Rita Pitman in charge of refreshments.

Noble Grand Virginia Merrill Olive Rebekah Lodge Kennebunk Thomas Wildey Evelyn Court Lodge March of Dimes The Heart Fund Kennebunk High School IOOF Millie Coyle Helen Welch Rita Pitman

Biddeford Wrestles Portsmouth Tonight

Biddeford high school’s new varsity wrestling team faces the Portsmouth N H Community Boys club squad at the BHS gym at 7 pm in their second season. Portsmouth draws from citywide sections, while Biddeford aims to rebound after losses to Sanford and Hampton. Harbin Lawson is noted elsewhere as a long-tenured UGA basketball coach.

Biddeford High School BHS Portsmouth N. H Portsmouth Biddeford Sanford Hampton Kich Fd Herson Harbin Red Lawson University of Georgia

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Beach St. Saco Dial Orlon Slack U. S ARROW BOY Scout A. H. Benoit Masonic Building George J. Harrington John, Kozlewski Edward Bath, Jr Fréd Welch Stanley James Lks Olive Rebekahs Prin Pupi Congress Street Daly Bros Alfred Street W. J. Fortier
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