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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1960

Page

7

Saco Council Committee To Probe Health Problem

A Saco City council committee will investigate an alley health problem near York Rendering on Buxton Road within two weeks. Mayor Cote appointed Aldermen Rowe Emens Warren and Cote to the inquiry after resident Malcolm Burgess reported rat infestation and alleged bones in the yard. Health samples and water testing were proposed as part of the probe alongside sea wall repair and storm damage responses.

Saco York Rendering Company Buxton Charles R. Cote New Saco Cote Larry Rowe Earle Emens Harry Warren Malcolm Burgess Burgess Emens Maurice Ross Kenneth Curtis James S. Oliver George Bassett Corps of En New England Curtis Oliver Camp Ellis Beach Maine House Rules Committee Bassett Corps of Engineers Congress Army Surf Street Iside City Street William Vir Bay Avenue Armandendron Vir Eil

Staples Post To Resume Play In Card Tourney

Staples Post To Resume Play In Card Tourney or any Play in the cribbage tournament being held by the Merton Ira Staples post, AMVETS, will be resumed tonight. A vote of thanks was extended to the post entertainment committee for their New Year’s Eve party. Paul Potvin announced renewals ahead of 1959, aiming for 100 percent by January 31. A moment of silence was held for the late Gov. Clinton A. Clausen. Robert Cormier was appointed post chaplain by Commander Major Lessard Jr.

Merton Ira Staples Post Amvets Alfred Street Biddeford Post Entertainment Committee Lucien Martel Victor Tremblay

Kennebunkport Eastern Star Plans Wednesday Meeting

The Kennebunkport Eastern Star will meet Wednesday at the Masonic Building for degree work by the past patron and matron. Clifton Campbell and family have returned to Connecticut where he works after holidays at Beachwood Avenue. Turner Brown, Main Street, drove to Boston on business and Mrs Brown will travel to West Virginia to visit her mother. Ernestine Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Campbell Sr., spent a week with her sister and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Pierce of Connecticut.

Eastern Star Masonic Building Clifton Campbell Connecticut Beachwood Avenue Turner Brown Main Street Boston

Ste Theresa Council Christmas Party Held at Wonderbar

Ste Theresa Council hosted its annual Christmas party at the Wonderbar steak house after a storm delay. Hostesses included Lucienne Trot tier, Yvonne Metayer, and Lillian Viger with music by Irene Roberge and Viger. Prizes went to Rose Lamothe and Muriel Lemieux, and a special gift was presented by Lu cienne Metayer. The next meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 30 p m at St John hall Adams street.

Ste. Theresa Council Wonderbar Lucienne Trotties Yvonne Metaver Yvonne Metayer Lillian Viger Irene Roberge Lucienne Metayer Lucienne Trottier Rose Lamothe Muriel Lemieux Isabelle Nadeau Germaine Godbout Annie Bouchard Lena Grenier Blanche Perreault Blanche LeBel Gertrude Boutet

Rochambeau Ladies Accept New Members

Three new members welcomed by Damel Rochambeau at Biddeford hall. They are Mrs Yvonne Adams Mrs Germaine Lessard and Mrs Rita Bellerose with plans discussed for attending the International convention January 29 30 31 in Montreal. A special meeting January 12 will finalize arrangements and ribbons will be distributed.

Damel Rochambeau Main Street Biddeford Yvonne Adams Germaine Lessard Rita Bellerose Montreal Can Rita Regis Portland Eva Moreau Georgianna Thibodeau Laura Belanger Rita Revis Eva Morea

Pancake Kitchen Planned for Biddeford Opening

Henry W. Ratte of Pancake Kitchen Portland confirms a Biddeford branch at 135 Main Street with a February 9 target date. The remodel is underway and the menu will mirror Portland with 17 varieties of pancakes and waffles. Ratte, a Massachusetts native, moved to Portland from Washington, D C, 15 months ago.

Biddeford Henry W. Ratte Pancake Kitchen Congress ‘Street Portland Main Street

Kennebunk Bank To Select Directors

The Ocean National Bank annual stockholders meeting will be held Tuesday January 12 at 2 pm in the bank. Directors for the coming year will be chosen.

Kennebunk Bank The Ocean National Bank

Auto Stripped In Saco Lot

A car owned by Ivan Goulet of Sunset Circle Biddeford was found missing two wheels tires and hub caps after being parked in the Saco Tanning corporation lot. Police said the vehicle was left at 10 am yesterday and found stripped at 10 pm. Saco police are investigating.

Ivan Goulet Biddeford Saco Tanning Corporation Saco Goulet

New Lodge Officers Conduct Meeting at Biddeford Hall

Dunlap lodge F and A M officers held their first meeting of the season at Biddeford Masonic hall with Worshipful Master Gordon Smith presiding. Secretary Clarence Rumery reported. Thomas Haley oversaw refreshments. The next meeting is February 1.

Dunlap

Catholic Women's Club Serves Annual Supper in Saco

The Catholic Women’s Club of Most Holy Trinity parish in Saco hosted its annual supper and Christmas party at Notre Dame school hall.Miss Anne Dineen led arrangements with helpers. gifts were organized by Mrs. Raymond Hobbins and guests included Mrs. Bernard Walker. The group announced the Maine Diocesan Council of Catholic Women meeting in Waterville on Jan 28 and planned the next meeting for February 1.

Catholic Women's Club Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Notre Dame Beach Street Anne Dineen Mary Richard Anne Colpitts Samuel Rankin Henry Blanchette Walter Thompson Elroy White Raymond Hobbins Bernard Walker Biddeford Maine Catholic Women Waterville Arthur St. Pierre John Chase Edmund Choroszy Peter Hellige Irene Tarazewich Theresa Colpitts Ernest Cantara Teresa County Annie Cote Carmen Clow Mary McLaughlin James Fennell Isabelle Litches Germaine Camire Helen Nadeau Stella Lamberd Dixie Berube Bernard F

Engagement of Wells Girl Announced

Mr and Mrs Bert Perkins Sanford Wells announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Josephine Perkins to A A David L Randall US Navy son of Mr and Mrs Harvey Randall Wells Miss Perkins graduated from Wells High school last June and works for Clarostat Manufacturing Dover NH Her fiancé also graduated from Wells High school last June and is stationed at Patuxent River Maryland No wedding date yet set.

Rolande Blais L. Rene St. Pierre Biddeford Aime Blais Lincoln Street Saco Miss Blais St. Andre High School Biddeford Hardware Company St. Pierre Arthur St. Pierre Prospect Street St. Louis High School Fort McGuire, N. J Air Force Bert Perkins Sanford Read Wells Josephine Perkins David L. Randall U. S. Navy Harvey Randall

Arundel Ministers Plan 1960 Events Calendar

The Arundel Ministers Association announces a 1960 calendar featuring round-table discussions and group workshops. Major projects include expanding hospital chaplaincy services to all area hospitals and enhancing family counseling with professional teams. A February 1 discussion will address the church on State issue and a Catholic president. Rev. Fred Holmberg leads the group. Rev. Thomas Martin hosts.

Arundel Ministers Association Kennebunk Baptist Church Webber Hospital Fred Holmberg Kennebunk New Association Thomas Martin

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