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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1961
Page
3
A long awaited sale presents a fabulous Special purchase of a renowned maker. Limited quantities offered at a unique price, inviting collectors and shoppers to act quickly for premium items and potential early access benefits.
A catalog of items from a top sportswear maker includes sweaters and cardigans in multiple styles. Also listed are wool knit pants and skirts with flannel options in straight and knife pleated designs. Capris and tailored wool plaid skirts are highlighted.
Beach Circle 1 of the Women’s Fellowship met in Kennebunk with 15 attendees to discuss a February family night supper and a January food sale. In Old Orchard Beach, Chester E. Willette spoke on accreditation requirements, noting 40 Maine schools are accredited and citing library size, guidance, class size, and facilities as key factors.
St Margaret Ladies Sodality met at the Parish Hall in Old Orchard Beach. Rev Edward Walsh and Mrs Joseph Moore led prayers and business as plans formed for a baked ham supper January 21 from 5 to 8 pm. Co chairs were Mrs James Prendergast and Mrs Robert Smith. A February 12 food sale was set with Mrs Thomas Fregeau chairing food and Mrs George Joncas coffee and doughnuts. Mrs William Mullen led food basket arrangements. Msgr Edward O Leary spoke on new church regulations effective January 1 and Latin rite changes, with many members present.
Irving Hirst York county director of the March of Dimes spoke to the Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis at Robinson Memorial Masonic hall. He said the fund now targets arthritis and crippling diseases alongside polio and showed a film The Bridge Between. He noted 85 percent remain unvaccinated despite polio vaccine availability. Three guests attended with two Key Club members present. Edward Jackson presided.
A Lower Town Kennebunk youth center meeting involved Kennebunk High School students. They plan a candy sale to fund the center. Water sewer and rough plumbing are finished. the basic building will be completed once the floor is laid. Frost delays concrete work pushing the annual meeting and elections to January 26.
The Kennebunk Free Library association held its annual meeting electing officers for the coming year: Mrs. John Dresser president, Andrew J. Peterson vice president, Edward C. Winston secretary, and Robert Stinson treasurer. Three year trustees named were H. Willis Day Jr, W. A Lawrence Jr, Dr. Nelson B Hall and Frank D Lord. Additional appointments included associate members and committee assignments with reports from librarians and a budget announcement ready for the budget board.
At the St John parish hall in Old Orchard Beach officers were elected including Warden Francis Carr Treasurer Andrew King Clerk Barbara Flanagan Bishops committee members Mrs Francis Carr Mrs Richard Pettengill John Price Mrs Everett Pettengill Albert Collishaw with summer additions Mrs Harold Clark Mrs Harriett Harbig Mrs Bhima Sturtevant and Harold Slaney to serve with the first three. Barbara Flanagan named Sunday school superintendent Katherine Whitiman directress of the Altar Guild and John Price along with Francois Carr on the building committee.
The Methodist Men plan a Father and Son banquet at 6 p.m. at the church vestry. A second card party at St John parish hall is set for 8 p.m. Miss Helen Fitzgibbons hosted her Dessert Bridge club with high score by Mrs Donald Briggs. Mrs Lawrence Staples visiting from Greenville, S C called at the end of the afternoon.
The Webhannett Club hosted a February meeting with President Mrs Leon Hicks presiding and slides shown by Mrs Harry Lapiorow on a Mediterranean cruise. A dessert coffee was served by several committee members. The VFW auxiliary meets tonight at 8 at Mrs Ruby Bouvier's Arundel home. A fire department drill occurred at Towne Lodge after an alarm malfunction. Christchurch Men’s Club held a 40 attendee meeting with a panel on fears for 1961 moderated by George Whittier. Spaghetti supper preceding the Christchurch gathering was hosted by Circle 6 of the Women’s Fellowship.
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