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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1960

Page

3

Kennebunk PTA Meets With State Speaker on District Act

The January Kennebunk PTA session meets at Park Street School Thursday at 8 PM with Mrs Asa Gorden of the State District Commission addressing provisions and developments in the School District Act. Refreshments follow. Also notes on local clubs and residents.

Kennebunk Pta Park Street Asa Gorden State District Commission Men's Club of Christchurch Robert Brown John Wilcox Fairfield Drive Kennebunk Salmon River Idaho Circle 6 Women's Fellowship of Fred Seeley Kennebunk Athletic Boosters Club Post Elmer G. Rogers Gorham N. H Ronald Robertson Landing Maurice Clark Webber Hospital

Million Dollars to Relieve Itch of Piles

It is estimated that over a million dollars a year is spent on remedies for the itch of piles. Drug­gists endorse Petersons Ointment as a cooling astringent that soothes pile torture in minutes. 55c box or 85c tube applicator. Be delighted or money back.

Peterson

Used Sporting Goods Sale Slated At Wells

The Wells Elementary School auditorium hosts a continuation of a used winter sports gear sale next Saturday from 10 to 12. New items added. Sellers must tag articles with name, address, size, and price. PTA runs sale with 25 percent to scholarship fund and rest to owner. Helpers include Llewellyn Lloyd-Davies, John Galligan, Colby Ricker, Sumner Gordon and others.

Wells Elementary Wells-Ogunquit Parent-Teacher Association Llewellyn Lloyd- Davies John Galligan Colby Ricker Sumner Gordon

Evelyn Farnham Weds David M Cluft in Acton ceremony

Evelyn Mae Farnham of Acton became the bride of David Milton Cluff of Kennebunkport in a double ring ceremony at Acton Milton Mills Baptist church officiated by Rev. Henry Clark. The couple will reside in Allston Massachusetts.

Acton-Milton Mills Baptist Church Evelyn Mae Farnham Acton David Milton Cluff Kennebunkport Harry Farnham Charlotte M. Cluff Kenne

Legion Auxiliary At Kennebunk Hears CD Talk

The American Legion auxiliary at Kennebunk heard a Civil Defense program by Edmund L. Cashen, detailing fund use for CD supplies, evacuation routes, and reserve police. Fourteen members attended. flowers were sent to an ill member. mystery prize won by Mrs. Ethel Gonneville. fundraising cards planned for February.

Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Kennebunk High Street E. L. Hamilton Georgia Evans York County Ethel Gonneville Ralph Greene Clarence Lamberd Ross Stahl

Old Orchard Beach Club Notes and Meetings

Old Orchard Beach PT A will meet Thursday at 8 p m at Jameson school with Mrs Mary Manduca as speaker. The Old Orchard Beach Art association gathers at 7 30 p m tonight at the V F W hall with Helena Hodsdon of Portland discussing water color. Rainbow for Girls assembly meets Thursday 7 30 p m at Robinson Memorial Masonic hall for officer elections. Dessert Bridge Club records high score by Mrs Donald Briggs at Mrs Clement Wight’s home. Townies thank merchants for travel donations to North Conway and Lynn events with notes from player-coach Robert Maguire.

Old Orchard Beach Parent- Teachers Association Jameson School Mary Manduca Helena Hodsdon Portland Old Orchard Beach Art Association V. F. W. Hall Atlantic Avenue Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Clement Wight Longwood Avenue Donald Briggs The T Own North Conway N. H Lynn Mass Robert Maguire

Past Matrons Of Wells Star Unit Vron Meeting

Past Matrons association of Priscilla chapter Eastern Star held a Monday evening gathering at Mrs. Almyra Brooks home Wells with hostesses Mrs. Marjorie Lord Mrs. Alice Bourne and Mrs. Ebener Littlefield Moody presiding. Dispens ed with February meeting and officers to be elected at March 14 meeting to be announced later. Refreshments and social hour followed with attendees including Mrs. Elva Bragdon and Mrs. Myrtle Gray.

Association of Priscilla Order of the Eastern Star Almyra Brooks Post Road Wells Marjorie Lord Alice Bourne Ogunquit Ebener Littlefield Moody Littlefield Elva Bragdon Myrtle Gray

Clark Seeks Kennebunk School Post in Town Election

Maurice E. Clark of Kennebunk announces candidacy for the Superintending School committee created when Chester D. Cram Jr. declined reelection. A Kennebunk native and hotel operator, Clark has served on the Planning Budget Board and attended Nassau College while pursuing a business education degree.

Maurice E. Clark Kennebunk Chester D. Cram, Jr Clark Kennebunk High School Bay Path Institute Boston British Isles Navy Sherwin-Williams Argentina Sagamore Kennebunk Beach Kennebunk Planning Budget Board Nassau College

Ocean Park Home Extension Meets for Food For Fitness Dinner

The Ocean Park Home Extension held a meeting at Robinson Memorial Masonic hall with chair Mrs Helen Smith presiding. Peggy Tripp led the dinner for the group and guests as part of the county Food For Fitness project. The next gathering is scheduled for February 9 at the same hall.

Ocean Park Home Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Helen Smith Peggy Tripp Food For Fitness Frances Smith Dorothy Johnston Elizabeth Wilson Dora Clark Phyllis Jackson Selma Wilbur Anna Sheehan Helen Johnson Gertrude Woodman Lucile Puffer Lillian Jakeman Ethel Wicht Evelyn Monier Piscilla Skilling Mae Harris Isabella Melver Esther Cobb Martha Trafton Kathryn Ogden Marion White Maude Rowell Ellen Lamb Mary Borges Gloria Stickney Dorothy Tripp Gertrude Blanchette Jeannette McCollum Edna Sulis Vera Kendall Peggy Woolbridge Elizabeth Tate Jennie Marney Doris Davis Frances Johnson Mildred Moody Shirley Doe Helene Storr Juby Brown Dorothy Frizzle Jillian Jakeman Pegey Tripp Marion Hanscom Verna Taylor Mae Hurrell Esther Cartwright Anna Anderson Robinson Memorial Hall

Sprinkler Bid At San Diego Municipal Course Won By Jack Sprinkler

The AP reports the lowest bid for a sprinkler system installation at San Diego Municipal Golf Course came from contractor Jack Sprinkler, noting the bid amount and project scope.

San Diego, Calif Jack Sprinkler

List of Women Named Edith Mills Ruth Kemp Bourne Lord

Mrs Edith Mills, Mrs Ruth Kemp, Mrs Alice Bourne, Mrs Marjorie Lord, Mrs Eleanor Littlefield and Mrs Almyra Brooks are listed together in a society page segment. The note reads as a group of ladies, likely social or club members, without further context.

Edith Mills Ruth Kemp Alice Bourne Marjorie Lord Eleanor Littlefield Almyra Brooks

North Berwick Girl Weds Wells Man in Winter Ceremony

Mr and Mrs Raymond Staples of North Berwick announce the marriage of their daughter Beverly Ann Staples to PFC Richard Reginald Randall US Army son of Mr and Mrs Harvey D Randall of Wells. The ceremony was at the Randall home in Wells with Rev Wayne Porter officiating. The bride wore a winter white street length dress and white carnation headpiece. Maid of honor Miss Josephine Eva Peerkins wore beige with a red carnation corsage. Best man was A A David L Randall USN. The bride a North Berwick High School graduate class of 1954 previously worked at Biddeford Motor Sales. Randall is stationed at Fort Bragg NC. The couple will live at Swain and Powers Trailer Court Spring Lake NC.

Henry Clark Abbie Anderson Adela Ramsey Gloria Farnham Charlene Zona Farnham Acton Diane Richer David Cluff Wayne Cluff Raymond Horn Floyd “‘Hadbourne Boston Medford Billerica Mass Rochester Union Milton Mills Somersworth N. H Kennebunk Portland Berwick Saco Sanford Acton Town Hall Julie Hersom Raymond Staples North Berwick Beverly Ann Staples Richard Reginald Randall USA Harvey D. Randall Wells Randal Wayne R. Port*er Highpine Baptis Oride Josephine Eva Peerkins David L. Randall USN North Berwick High School Biddeford Motor Sales U. S. Army Fort Bragg N. C Randall Swain and

AMVETS Post Inspection Set At Old Orchard Beach

AMVETS at Old Orchard Beach will hold a post inspection at its next meeting led by State Cmdr. Wallace Bragdon and department officers. The January gathering approved a meat loaf supper for January 30 from 6 to 7 30 p.m. Raymond Hamilton is general chairman. Tickets are managed by Daniel Guarino with past and auxiliary members serving. A drive for new and renewing members was discussed, and a mid winter AMVETS conference is set for January 31. Armand Levesque is arranging local group details.

Abbott-Verville AMVETS _ post Old Orchard Beach Wallace Bragdon Post Raymond Hamilton Daniel Guarino Cmdr Thomas Bill Bill Amvets Armand Levesque

Bristow Band President Kisses Queen After Crown Ceremony

Bristow Oklahoma AP reports high school band president Mike Kil gore kissed the band queen after placing a crown on her head. He knocked off the headpiece, recovered it, fixed it, and kissed her again in the moment.

Bristow Okla Mike Kilgore

Provost Addresses Wells Lions Club Guest Speaker

Fall on Nas san College provost at Springvale spoke to the Wells Ogunquit Lions at the Wells Second Congregational church parish house. He warned Americans about moral decline and a growing reliance on government, urging active participation in government and politics and support for colleges and good leaders. The club voted to sponsor Wells Cub Scout Pack 353 and heard reports on a community Christmas party. The next meeting is January 26 at Brown's Welcome House with Raymond W. Colby as program chairman.

Jonn Fallon Nassan College Springvale Wells-Ogunquit Terest Men of the Lions Clubs Samuel B. Stansfield Gordon Davis York Lionstone Wells Club Lewis A. Chase Wells Congregational Churches Wells Lion Gilbert Wormwood G. Maynard Trafton Harold S. Fellman Charles H. Gray Albeo G. LaPierre Lion Starley FE. Johnson King Lion Albeo G. LaPierre Brown's Welcome House Raymond W. Colby

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