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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1963

Page

3

Beach Lions Club Members Attend Supper

Members of the Old Orchard Beach Lions club attended a supper served by the Women s Society of Christian Service at the Methodist church vestry last night. Mrs. Mattie Bliss president and general chairman, with Mrs. Elizabeth Garland as hostess, led the event. Rev. Oakley Woodward gave the invocation as volunteers prepared and served baked beans, scalloped dishes, salads and pies.

Old Orchard Beach Lions Club Womens Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Mattie Bliss Elizabeth Garland Oakley Woodward Bliss Florence Benson Helen Anderson Hazel Kennett Gertrude Leonard Barbara Gilbert Florence Gray Retta Sait Jean Cooper Alice Browne Pauline Randal Dorothy Garland Kay Mewer Leonard Gray

Doggie Julian Enters 10th Season at Dartmouth Basketball

Doggie Julian begins his tenth season as head coach of the Dartmouth men's basketball program. He aims to build on past records and lead the team to ACC success this year.

Doggie Julian Dartmouth

Precocious child needs firm guidance on education

In a Q and A with Dr. Nason, parents describe a gifted seven year old who reads early, dislikes writing due to coordination issues, and faces class placement pressure. Nason urges skill development in handwriting and play coordination with adult help, noting gifted children often struggle when allowed to develop at their own pace. He also discusses reducing punishment linked to homework and urges dialogue with school staff to stop extra assignments as discipline.

Dr. Nason C.S Sacramento Calif G. A San Jose

Miss Sylvia Walker Feted At Shower

A surprise bridal shower at Mrs. Earl Walker’s Arundel home honored Miss Sylvia Walker as she prepares to wed Robert Mills of Hillsboro New Hampshire on March 9. Guests from Kennebunk Kennebunkport Arundel and Hillsboro attended. many were unable to come.

Earl Walker Arundel Sylvia Walker Robert Mills Hillsboro N. H Ralph Walker Raymond Dede Raymond Dede, Jr Arthur Hill Lester Graffam Richard Hubbard David Gray Philip Ware Fairfield Charles MeIlene Beatrice McAllister Salisbury M Dede Bonnie Taylor Portland

Gideon Work Topic At Old Orchard Beach Service

Rev G Stephen Johnston of the First Baptist Church announces Roland Jackson will lead Sunday worship at 2 30 p m and discuss his Gideon work. Johnston family to attend Boston University chapel ceremonies for physical therapy students. Mary Johnston to receive a therapy pin. Baptist Youth Fellowship plans a skating party in Portland tonight at 6 p.m.

G. Stephen Johnston First Baptist Church Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Roland Jackson Gideon Stephen Johnston Amelia Martha Stephen Boston University Chapel Commonwealth Avenue

New Beach Pastor To Be Honored At Reception

Rt Rev Msgr Edward C O Leary, recently named pastor of St Margaret parish Old Orchard Beach, will be honored at a 7 30 p m reception at Old Orchard Beach high school. Rev Royal J Parent leads arrangements with volunteers from local clubs and parish groups for programs entertainment decorations and refreshments.

Edward C. O'Leary Diocese of Portland St. Margaret Parish Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach High School Royal J. Parent William J. Mullen Francis J. LaFountain Francis J. Manduca Antonio Boisvert Ellen Fowler Monsignor O'Leary

Kennebunk community notes and hospital visit updates

Dorothy Harrison recuperating at her son and daughter in law's Pleasant street after a week in York Village hospital. A Con fraternity Christian Doctrine discussion group met at Mrs. Reagan’s Fletcher street home with attendees including Mrs. Arentz, Mrs. Winston, Mrs. Kear, Mrs. Stevens, Mrs. McKeon, and the hostess. Meeting is set for February 27 at Mrs. Winston’s home. Schools in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport closed for a week. Fire Department ambulance transported Harland Dutch of West Kennebunk to York Village hospital after an 10 a.m. call Thursday.

Dorothy Harrison J. Frank Harrison Pleasant Street York Ville Hospital Thomas Reagan Fletcher Street Kennebunk Josef Arentz Edward C. Winston Thomas Kear

Women's Relief Corps Votes To Donate To Fund

The Abraham Lincoln Women's Relief Corps at Wells Grange hall Sanford road voted to donate to the Heart Fund drive during February's meeting. Upcoming events include a February 21 social at Irene Kimball's home with Barbara Perkins co hosting, and a March 13 luncheon planned by President Dawn Hayes who named Gertrude Kennard and Sadie Murray to the luncheon committee. Helen Hayes gave the reading and won the executive committee project. Hilda Hamlyn earned the Mystery By award. Luncheon served at noon for 11 members by Perkins and Kimball.

Gussie Ephross March of Dimes Pythian Sisters Heart Fund Eleanor Leech Knights of Pythias Hall Red Cross Fannie Furbish Stellacy Fannie Furish Millie Coyle Stella Pillsbury Helen Taylor Abraham Lincoln Women's Relief Corps Wells Grange Hall Sanford Road Irene Kimball Barbara Perkins Dawn Hayes Gertrude Kennard Sadie Murray Helen Hayes Hilda Hamlyn

Kennebunk Alliance Sets Rummage Sale

The Women's Alliance of the Kennebunk Unitarian church met with President Mrs. Donald Pearson presiding. They planned a spring rummage sale for May 1 led by Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. Harold Bourne. A nominating committee was announced comprising Mrs. Clifton Murray, Mrs. Charles Bowdoin and Mrs. Sidney Crawford Jr. The pastor Dr. Harold Scott spoke on Race Relation. A Valentine tea followed with hostesses and pouring by Mrs. Harold Scott and Mrs. Fred Babcock.

Women’s Alliance Kennebunk Unitarian Church Donald Pearson Helen Walgatt Pearson Harold Bourne Clifton Murray Charles Bowdoin Sidney Crawford, Jr Harold Scott Mark Goodwin J. Ernest Sheridan Norman Wiggin Everett Littlefield Ralph Farnsworth Fred Babcock

Prizes Awarded At Beach Card Party

At the card party held at St. John Parish house Old Orchard Beach prizes were awarded in Whist to Anne Lublinsky for women’s high, Clare Demers for women’s low, Edwin Dixon for men’s high, Robert Pettengill for men’s low and Queen’s prize. Bridge to Avis Briggs for high and May Slaney for low. special prizes to Ernest Day, Jean LaPoint, and Anne Lublinsky. Another party will be next Thursday at 8 p.m. at the same venue, the final event before Lent.

St.John Parish House St. John Street Old Orchard Beach Anne Lublinsky Clare Demers Edwin Dixon Robert Pettengill Bridge Avis Briggs May Slaney Low Ernest Day Jean LaPoint St. John Parish House

Tax Return Forms Available for 1962 Filers

Two forms are available for filing Federal Income Tax Returns for 1962 1040 and 1040A. Choose the form that best fits your situation and filing needs.

Annual Percale Party At Ogunquit Hall

The Women's Society of Christian Service at Ogunquit Methodist church held its annual Percale party in Plummer hall. Members prepared aprons, doll clothes, and other items for summer and Christmas fairs. Officer duties were led by Dorothy Adams president, Doris Aldrich vice president, Cynthia Buswell secretary, and Ruth Collins treasurer. A program by Dorothy Slavin featured slides on the work of the late Dr. T. Kagawa in Japan. A business meeting followed.

Women’s Society of Christian Service Ogunquit Methodist Church Plummer Hall Dorothy Adams Doris Aldrich Cynthia Buswell Ruth Collins Dorothy Slavin Dr. T. Kagawa Japan

Kennebunk Band Boosters Finance All-State Trip

The Kennebunk Band Boosters met at the high school with President H Willis Day Jr presiding and voted to pay expenses for 11 delegates to the All-State at Waterville on April 5 and 6. Membership stood at 138 paid up. Snow Ball chair Cranston Folley reported a $294 profit from the December event.

Kennebunk H. Willis Day, Jr Waterville L. Pitt Warren Cranston Folley Elliot Green

Park Street School Variety Night Raises Candy Proceeds

On the Ways and Means committee report about $240 was realized from candy sales. Leo Martin donated $25 toward majorette uniforms from the Park Street School. Uniforms for seven Park Street majorettes and four Junior High School majorettes were completed. Elizabeth Smith will again be band calendar chairman. Alexander Economos, band director, announced exchange concerts with Westwood Mass. Kennebunk High School band will visit Westwood April 26-28 and Westwood will visit Kennebunk May 3-5.

Man of the Ways and Means Committee Leo Martin Park Street Edward Winston Park

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