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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1962

Page

3

Mullen Council Holds First Degree Rites in Old Orchard Beach

Rev James J Mullen of the Knights of Columbus council in Old Orchard Beach led a first degree ceremony. Candidates included Richard Beaulieu Roger Thibo deau and John P McLaughlin. Plans were announced for a Boy Scout charter on February 25 a district meeting February 28 at 6 30 p m and a Ladies Night supper and dance on March 3.

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Council Old Orchard Beach Richard Beaulieu Roger FE. Thibodeau John P. McLaughlin William Southwick James Foley Raoul Belair

Eastern Star and Legion Auxiliary Gather in Saco Meeting

Members of Miniwanca chapter Eastern Star attended Annette chapter in Saco on Thursday evening including Kay Mewer Gertrude Leonard Pauline Peacock Edrice Bates Violet Mewer Cressie George James Zafirson and Frances Johnson. American Legion auxiliary C Fayette Staples unit to meet at Dennett Craig Funeral home Man street Saco Sunday at 7 30 p m to pay respects to Leslie Whittemore.

Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Annette Saco Kay Mewer Gertrude Leonard Pauline. Peacock Edrice Bates Violet Mewer Cressie George James Zafirson Frances Johnson

Seekins on Panel at Atlantic City

Superintendent John S. Seekins Jr of Kennebunk will attend the national convention of school administrators in Atlantic City from Saturday to the following Wednesday. He will chair a sectional on Whats Telling Files and join a panel on a closed circuit TV program about the exhibition. He attends as president of the Maine School Superintendent's Association and will host at AASC headquarters with Mrs Seekins and their three children.

John S. Seekins, Jr Kennebunk Atlantic City Seekins Maine Maine School Superintendent’s Association AASC

Ivy Temple Grants Red Cross Donation in Kennebunk

Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters of Kennebunk voted a donation to the Red Cross during a meeting led by Mrs. Roberta Martin the chief. Miss Donna Foss listed as a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center and Harland Dutch as a patient at York Hospital. Mrs Gladys Leech deputized at officers installation by Mrs Helen Mills and will install Gertrude Dutch as Ivy Temple guard at a future meeting.

Webber Hospital Hartley Hutchins York Street Women's Guild of St. David's Episcopal Church Kennebunk Episcopal Woodbury Moulton Francis Julia Harland Dutch West Kennebunk York Hospital Roberta Martin Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters Red Cross Donna Foss Agnes Foss Maine Medical Center Portland Gladys Leech Helen Mills Gertrude Dutch Ivy Temple

Jowett Named Tennis Coach At Ocean Park

Douglas R. Jowett of Gorham State Teachers College has been named manager of Ocean Park tennis courts for the 1962 season. The junior is a varsity player and will oversee public courts, lessons, repairs, and a planned financial drive to cover expenses.

Douglas R. Jowett Sanford Gorham State Teachers College Ocean Park Ocean Park Association Oceanark Agnes L. Park Recreation Colby Temple Avenues Walter R. Mitchell Braintree Mass Malcolm W. Garland Lynn Robert T. Utman, Jr Seean Park T. Whittaker Concord

Minister Shares Missions Talk at WSCS Meeting

Rev John T Stahl of Washington Avenue Methodist Old Orchard Beach led devotions and spoke on missions at the Womens Society of Christian Service gathering held at the parsonage. Mrs Mattie Bliss presided as president with minutes read by Mrs Hazel Davis and a treasurer report by Mrs Frances Johnson. The group scheduled March 1 at 10 am church service followed by a pot luck lunch and kitchen cleaning ahead of the parish supper.

John T. Stahl Washington Avenue Methodist Old Orchard Beach Womens Society of Christian Service Mattie Bliss Hazel Davis Frances Johnson Florence Benson Barbara Gilbert Florence Gray Marcia Stahl Hazel Kennett Naomi Bean Anna Anderson Helen Anderson Cora Jones Cressie George Elizabeth

Kittery Hero To Be Given Legion Medal

Coast Guardsman James C. Jenkins 20 of Kittery to receive the American Legion medal for heroism after aiding in the rescue of five fishermen from the sinking scallop dragger Barbara and Gail off Nantucket Island on December 19. Five crewmen perished. ceremony at Wallingford Harris region post as guests from Old Orchard Beach and others attend.

Kittery Coast Guard Nantucket Island Mass American Legion James C. Jenkins Barbara Gail New Bedford Jenkins Sheldon Kent Wallingford - Harris

Junior AMVETS Postpones Officers Nominations at Beach Meeting

The Abbott Verville Junior AMVETS met at the Post Home in Old Orchard Beach with 19 members present due to weather and illness. Officer nominations were postponed to the February 28 meeting, while parent post members outlined projects including uniforms drives and industry tours.

Abbott - Verville Junior Amvets Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach Felix Neault Winslow Tenan Dan Guarino Russel Kimball Jerry Jacques Amvets Claire Lariviere

Wells Board Sees Low Bid For Truck In Harbor Project Funds

Wells board of selectmen reported Jaco Filill Reed Motor Co of Saco as the low bidder at 5690 for a new Wells Highway department truck, the only other bid being 5790.31 from Portland Motor Sales. The town also set yesterday as the deadline for accepting a 9500 land damage offer for the Ross Beaudoin property at Wells Beach for the Harbor project. A second appraisal was ordered. The group debated razing Hussey Whitehead property buildings for a new school site and voted to have Wells Ogunquit Historical Society review attic records for historical value before disposal. Interest in titles and properties where liens exist was noted, with owners given first chance to reclaim before public sale. Town Manager Foley was authorized to buy a triple card filing system for recording vital records. Several board members planned a meeting with town attorney Shur and Edward Jordan of Jordan.

Reed Motor Company Saco Wells Highway Department Wells Board of Selectmen Portland Motor Sales Wells Ross- Beaudoin Wells Beach Hussey-Whitehead Wells- Ogunquit Historical Society Dudley E. Foley Barnett I. Shur Edward Jordan The Jordan

Wells Board Adopts Promotion Policy and Hires Teachers

The Wells School Committee approved a policy on promotion and graduation for Wells High School requiring four yearly subjects and 17 credits for graduation, with class entry thresholds. Nancy Trinda replaces Judith Ellis as Grade 1 teacher, and Madeline Bujold fills a combined Grade 2 3 classroom, replacing Brenda Wentworth.

Wells High School Wells Nancy Trinda Judith Ellis Madeline Bujold Dixfield Brenda C. Wentworth

Ogunquit Man Files Wage Earner Plan in Bankruptcy

Ogunquit resident Mark S. Briley filed a wage earner plan in Bankruptcy Court, Portland. He lists liabilities of 1125 dollars with 559 dollars unsecured and assets of 150 dollars exempt.

Ogunquit Portland Mark S. Briley Ogunquit Junior

Art Fowler Makes History With Angels At Age 39

Art Fowler, aged 39, stands as the oldest pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels. He will turn 40 on July 3, a milestone noted in team records.

Art Fowler Los Angeles Angels

St John Auxiliary Guild Card Party Sets Winners

St John Auxiliary Guild held a card party at the parish hall in Old Orchard Beach. Prize winners included Mrs Hilda Price and Mrs Vina Miles. men’s high went to Robert Pettengill and John Price took low. Cards and cakes were awarded. next party scheduled for Thursday at 8 p m.

St. John St. John Street Old Orchard Beach Hilda Price Vina Miles Low Robert Pettengill John Price Clara Demers Queen of Hearts Sarah Metcalf Albert Collishaw

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