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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1963

Page

3

Kennebunk Resident Hurt At Work Injury At Laundry

Albert Nickerson of West Kennebunk fell at the Kennebunk Laundry last Friday, breaking his right knee. Taken to Osteopathic hospital in Portland, a cast was applied. He is recuperating at home. A joint meeting of Cumberland and York counties Councils occurred in Saco Saturday with York County council chaplain Croteau among attendees. Benefit basketball games at Kennebunk High School Friday raise funds to buy jackets for letter winners.

Albert Nickerson West Kennebunk Kennebunk Osteopathic Hospital Portland Mildred Hamilton Donna ,Vobie Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Joseph Forrest Roge Noble Albert Croteau Post Cumberland York Counties Saco Croteau York County Council Kennebunk High School

Extension Women Of Ocean Park Attends County Meeting

Extension women from Ocean Park and Old Orchard Beach gathered at Bonny Eagle High School for a county extension meeting Monday afternoon. A Know Your Neighbor program featured slides on Brazil while various crafts papers were shared. Attendees included Frances Johnson Julian Jakeman Dorothy Johnston Phyllis Jackson Evelyn Monier Ethel Wight Marion White Isabella McIver Marion Lamb Lois Skillin and Elizabeth Wilson.

Eau Park Bonny Eagle High School Brazil Old Orchard Beach Ocean Park Frances Johnson Julian Jakeman Dorothy Johnston Phyllis Jackson Evelyn Monier Ethel Wight Marion White Isabella McIver Marion Lamb Lois Skillin Elizabeth Wilson

Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Meeting Notes

Old Orchard Beach group led by President Eleanor Bradeen met at Maplewood in Old Orchard Beach. Plans announced for York County Past Noble Grands meeting in Saco on February 23 with several members attending. next gathering March 11 at Betty Wing’s home. Avonell Pettengill won the mystery prize. Eunice Pettengill directed games. refreshments served. Attendees listed include Avonell Pettengill, Eunice Pettengill, Margaret Chamberlin, Ethel Whitten, Avis Briggs, Ruth Anderson, Betty Wing, Gertrude Wight, Lorraine Pettegill.

Noble Grands Association Old Orchard Rebekah Eunice Pettengill Eleanor Bradeen Avonell Pettengill Margaret Chamberlin Ethel Whitten Avis Briggs Ruth Anderson Betty Wing Gertrude Wight Lorraine Petge

Weekend guests of Mokarzel hosts from Norfolk

Weekend guests were daughter Evelyn Mokarzel Coffey and her husband Thomas Coffey of Norfolk Massachusetts. Community groups schedule meetings and events include Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge drill team tonight at 7, American Legion supper at 6 30, Orchard Beach Art Association at 7 30 with instructor Adam Loudon, Washington Avenue Methodist church baked bean supper Thursday 5 to 7 with President Mattie Bliss as chair, and multiple club meetings tonight and Thursday at various venues.

George Mokarzel School Street Thomas Coffey Norfolk Mass Coffey Evelyn Mokarzel Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge All. C. Fayette Staples Post Amerae Legion Orchard Beach Art Association Jameson School Adam Loudon Womens Society of Christian Service Washington Avenue Methodist Church Mattie Bliss Gertrude Leonard Helen Anderson Retta Sait Alice Browne Hazel Kennett Florence Gray

Kennebunk Scouts Plan Two-Week Cookie Drive

Mrs Harlan Goff of Fletcher Street serves as Kennebunk Girl Scout cookie sale chairman announcing a two week order period. Twelve local troops participate with deliveries set for the week of March 25. Local troop treasuries gain five cents per box for craft supplies flags and camping gear while the balance aids other local troops.

Harlan Goff Fletcher Street Kennebunk Girl Scout Cookie Sales

Beach Legion Unit Discusses Fund Raiser

A regular meeting of C. Fayette Staples unit of the American Legion auxiliary met at the Legion hall in Old Orchard Beach with President Mrs. Evelyn Presley presiding. Officers elected include Mrs. Viola Girard as secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Hazel Ilsley as second vice president, and Mrs. Lois Skillin as chaplain. The group approved the prior minutes and treasurer’s report, discussed a donation to the Longmore family, and announced an Americanism project for eighth grade and high school students with contest prizes. A March 16 money making project was planned with Mrs. Shirley Doe as chair. Refreshments followed. next meeting set for February 25.

Lois Skillin Naomi Bean Shirley Doe Evelyn Presley

Kennebunk Unit Holds February American Legion Auxiliary Session

A Webber Lefebvre unit meeting at Mrs. Ella Irving's Kennebunk home presided by Mrs. Mildred Hamilton covered reports from Flower and Child Welfare committees. Plans were set to sell candy for the February 22 minstrel show at Kennebunk Town Hall with co chairmen Mrs. Louise Marsh and Mrs. Macora Moulton. Donations were given to the Red Cross and Heart Fund. Members planned to enter a prayer in a National program and discussed bill 217 regarding non service connected disabilities. The next York County Council meeting will be held March 8 in Eliot for new members. The Past Presidents party will be February 18 at Mrs. Ethel Gonneville's with a covered dish supper. The mystery prize went to Mrs. Hazel Jones. An American ism program was led by Mrs. Georgia Evans. The February 25 meeting at Riverhurst for the unit birthday will honor charter members, hosted by Mrs. Ethel Gonneville, Mrs. Bertha Roy, Mrs. Nina Walker and Mrs. Georgia Nelson.

Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Ella Irving Longview Terrace Kennebunk Mildred Hamilton Marion Hoyt Donna Noble Hamilton York County Council Saco Kennebunk Town Hall Louise Marsh Sarah Owen Legion Auxiliary Ralph Lovell American Red Cross Heart Fund Eliot Parley Ethel Gonneville Hazel Jones Georgia Evans Pearl Belyea Riverhurst Bertha Roy Nina Walker Georgia Nelson

Cold Water Thawing Tip For Poultry

A food guidance note suggests thawing frozen poultry under cold running water to speed the process. It recommends adjusting water flow to avoid splashing and to keep meat at a safe temperature during the thaw.

Camp Sa-Gis-Ca Aims For Expanded Day Programs

Day camp programs seek to improve Camp Sa-Gis-Ca by offering more camper ships and supporting Senior Girl Scouts to participate in national and international programs.

Wells High School to award honor parts this June

Principal Russell K. Noyes announced the Wells High School graduation honors for June. Top scholars include Francis Mithen, Robert Saunders, Mary Dannert, Judith Mooers, and Jay Smith with plans to attend Michigan State Dartmouth University of Maine Gorham State Teachers College or Williams College.

Wells High School Russell K. Noyes Francis Mithen Robert Saunders Mary Dannert Judith Mooers Jay Smith Mithen James W. Mithen Post Road Wells Dirigo Wells High Michigan State Dartmouth University of Maine Saunders Orrin B. Saunders Bragdon Road Bowdoin College Dannert John N. Dannert Ogunquit Mooers John B. Mooers Old Town Road Gorham State Teachers College Smith Evan W. Smith Shore Road Williams

Wells Hich Graduate Takes First Honors

Miss Patricia Ann Fuller daughter of Mr and Mrs Maynard E Fuller of Wells has placed first on the Dean's List at the Stenotype Institute of Boston with an A average She also passed the official 125 w a m stenotypes test A 1962 Wells High School honor graduate, she earned top honors in her class.

Patricia Ann Fuller Maynard E. Fuller Post Road Wells Stenotype Institute of Boston Miss Fuller Wells High School

Discussion Of Doctrine Held At Vennebunk

The St. Monica discussion group of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine met at the home of Mrs. W. H. Williams in the Woodside Drive area. After a New Testament discussion refreshments were served by Mrs. Maling and farewell gifts given to the evening’s guest Rev. J. Henry Fournelle, recently transferred to Notre Dame church in Saco. Attendees included Rev. Fr. Fournelle and several couples. others contributed but could not attend.

St. Monica Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Woodside Drive W. H. Williams Roger Maling Maling J. Henry Fournelle Woodside Fournelle Notre Dame Saco

Gary Girard on College Dean's List

Gary Girard of Old Orchard Beach a Lyndon State College junior earned a place on the Deans List. He missed a recent basketball game due to injuries but was at home last week.

Gary Girard Robert L. Girard Fern Park Avenue Old Orchard Beach Lyndon State College Girard

Beach Music Club To Have Meeting

The Music Sponsors club will meet tonight at 7 30 at the Old Orchard Beach High School cafe teria. Plans will be considered for the purchase of new uniforms. Persons interested in the band and music clubs in the schools have been invited to attend, whether or not they are members of the Music Sponsors club. on refreshments will be serv

Old Orchard Beach High School

Kennebunk High Supper To Benefit Scholarship Fund

A public baked bean supper will be held Saturday at Kennebunk High School from 5 to 7 pm. Sponsored by the high school Co-Op program, proceeds support the scholarship fund. Frederick G. Welch directs the event with Arthur LaBlanc as advisor. Benson Gould is chef, David Bragdon chairs, and ticket sales are by Taylor and Peter Philbrick.

Kennebink High School Frederick G. Welch Arthur LaBlanc Howard Johnson Benson Gould David Bragdon Taylor Peter Philbrick Ronald Collins Richard Jellison Walter Griffin Edward Seavey Terry Crown Rene LeClair Gerald Nunan Angus Dow Larry Yey Ronnie Murray Raymond Ingalls, Jr Ronald Walker David Tremblay James Bernier Steve Boyden Wally Tarbox Tom Willey Wayne Leech Ray Mosher

Beach Parish Youth Dance Planned by St Margaret Parish

The C C D classes of St Margaret Parish Old Orchard Beach will host a Valentine dance Thursday at 7 30 for parish high school students. WPOR DJ Jack Tupper will spin records. A small admission fee will apply and refreshments served. Committees for refreshment decorating led by Rev Royal J Parent include Donald Gaumont John Jalbert Norman John Michael Potvin Carol Cook Barbara Jalbert Maureen LaFountain Gail Pitkin Ruthie St Germain.

C.C.D St. Margaret Parish Old Orchard Beach Jack Tupper WPOR Royal J. Parent Donald Gaumont John Jalbert Norman John Michael Potvin Carol Cook Barbara Jalbert Maureen LaFountain Gail Pitkin Ruthie St. Germain

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