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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1962

Page

3

Kennebunk Firemen Plan Annual Supper and Local Notices

Central Fire Station on Summer Street hosts the annual supper Wednesday at 6 30 p m with Rodney Hanson chairing the committee and others assisting The BOV class of Kennebunk Baptist church meets Thursday 7 45 p m Alma Tomlinson leads devotions and year programs. Lotus class of the church meets Friday 2 p m with Marion Collins and Myrtle Knight as hostesses Other items note Mrs Alma Tomlinson's health update and several community visits Fire department responds to flooded oil burner at Mrs Mary Durgin home with no dispatch of the fire truck John Powers in hospital after surgery and his wife staying with relatives A Knights of Pythias meeting presided by Harland Dutch includes audit reports and a Celtics game trip planning committee A tape talk by Supreme Grand Chancellor planned for next Friday Read of visitors and residents returning to Portland and a move of Fred Staples family to Massachusetts Also noted ambulance transport for Mrs William Collins to Webber Hospital

Central Fire Station Summer Street Rodney Hanson Roland Bergeron Victor Sampson Daniel Austin Harold Sargent BOV Kennebunk Baptist Church Alma Tomlinson Ruth Chapel Ruth Wills Mar= Cousens Cylthra Staes Marion Collins Myrtle Knight Ernest Brown Old Port Road Mercy Hospital Portland Kennebunk Fire Department Mary Durgin John Powers Fletcher Street Maine Medical Center Gilbert Powers Harland Dutch Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Main Street George Gibson William Taylor Edward Benoit Boston Celtics Supreme Grand Chancellor Gibson Richard Leech Marion Rogers Gorham N. H Ronald Robertson Alberta Roberts Fred Staples Claudia Jennifer Fred, Jr Oak Bluff Road Massachusetts Lexington Mass Staples Kennebunk John N. Balch William Collins York Street Webber Hospital

Past Matrons Of Union CES Meet in Dayton

Mrs. Carolyn Mullen hosted the Past Matrons Association of Union CES Lyman at an all day meeting in Dayton. A noon pot luck dinner followed. Mrs. Hannah Rhodes led the business session planning a Dutch auction next time. A card went to Mrs. Mildred Gledhill due to illness. Mrs. Winnifred Litchfield will host the February 13 meeting with Mrs. Ethel Mullett assisting. Mrs. Marie Colliff received the mystery package.

Carolyn Mullen Dayton

Senior life insurance ad offers $1000 policy up to age 80

If you were born before 1910, you can apply by mail for a $1000 life insurance policy to help with final expenses. No calls, complete mail transaction with Old American Insurance Co. Tear out and mail with name address and year of birth to Kansas City office. No obligation.

OLD American Old American Insurance Co Oak, Dept Kansas City

Ogunquit Methodists Elect 1962 Church Officers

Ogunquit Methodist church held its annual business meeting and fourth quarterly conference with Rev. Lester Boobar presiding. Officers stewards and committees for 1962 were elected including pastor Rev. Robert A Carter and trustees James Trewster Douglas Buswell Thomas Cook Miles Freeman Theodore Handrings Ray Collins and others.

Ogunquit Lester Boobar Portland Methodist Church Robert A. Carter James Trewster Douglas Buswell Thomas Cook Miles Freeman Theodore Handrings Ray Collins Edwin Littlefield Frank Smalley Wallace Stevens Edwin C. Perkins T. E. Mergendahl Commission On Christian Social Concerns Theodore J. Handrinos Commission On Stewardship and Finance Persis Keene Commission On Oren Adams Walter Aldrich Sherwood Baston James Brewster Gladys Eckman Theodore Handrinos Helen Hutton Kenneth Jones Christian Larsen T E Mergendahl Arthur Miller Frank Rollins Murray Simonds James Slavin Merton Spinney Ralph Wallace Kathryn Brackett Minnie Belle Littlefield J. Belle Sanborn Jenny Ramsdell Warren Smith Evangelism Commission James J. Slavin Education Commission The Missions Commission T E Mergendah Commission On Stewardship Esselyn Perkins Christian Social Concerns Commission Perkins Collins Handrinos Edgar Boucher T. E. Mergendah

Leprosy relief appeal in Maine and turkey cooking tips

The annual leprosy relief appeal led by Rev. John T. Arsenault in Maine aims to raise funds for sulfone drugs and medical aid across 300 leprosaria worldwide. Separately in Toronto, tips to maximize white meat from turkey include removing the wishbone before cooking and guidance on thawing, stuffing, and cooking times.

Maine John T. Arsenault Society For the Propagation of the Faith Portland Mission Society Fulton J. Sheen Father Arsenault Mission Aid Society Arsenault Christ Thayetmyo Burma Raoul Pronovost Waterbury America Father Pronovost Father Nena Order of Charity Founded

County Council and Auxiliary Hold Alfred Session

York County council and American Legion auxiliary met in Alfred on Saturday with Brown Emmons post and unit hosting. Delegates heard reports from Alfred Berwick Eliot Kittery Saco Sanford and Wells. Mrs Beryl Hill served as chaplain pro tem and Ida Briggs won the mystery package. The next joint session with Cumberland County Council is set for February 10 at Owen Davis post, Beach Street, Lacco.

York County Council American Legion Alfred Brown-Em Rosette Alpren Wells Berwick Eliot Kittery Saco Sanford and Beryl Hill Ida Briggs Sanford Owen Davis Beachstreet Laco Cumberland County Council

Ogunquit Grange to Inspect First Degree Friday

Ogunquit Grange. Inspection of the first degree at the meeting Friday January 19 at the hall on School Street Ogunquit. State Deputy Lorenzo Roberts will lead the inspection with John Miller directing the degree work. A 6 p m pot luck supper precedes the meeting. Roby P. Littlefield received a life membership at a recent Grange meeting.

Ogunquit iGrange School Street Ogunquit Lorenzo Roberts Goodwins Mills John Miller Roby P. Littlefield Agamenticus Council Pocahontas Yarmouth Frederick Stasinowsky Improved Order of Red Men of Maine Annie Gowen Great Pocahontas Council of Maine Esselyn Perkins Wampum Maude Hilton Hazel Margeson Hazel Margeson, Deputy Great Pocahontas; Wallace Stevens Maine Priscilla Stevens Alyce Brooks Pocahontases of Edith Griffin Clara Miller Florence Larsen

Agamenticus Council Holds Annual Installation Ceremony

The Agamenticus council of the Pocahontas order held its annual installation at the Ogunquit Firemen’s Hall with Deputy Great Pocahontas Hazel Margeson in charge and Mrs Annie Gowen as great Mishinewa. New chiefs for 1962 include Evelyn Lewingdon and Ruth Clough among many named members. A candlelight procession followed and gifts were presented to retiring and new officers. Committees for the coming year were appointed by Mrs Clough.

Agamenticus Council Pocahontas Ogunquit Evelyn Lewingdon Ruth Clough Clara Miller Wenonah Herbert Moore Powhatan Esselyn Perkins Barbara Mescott Minnie Moore Alyce Brooks Maude Hilton Wilhelmina Littlefield Edith Griffin Edith Dixon Colleen Coombs Florence Larsen Margaret Dixon Dorothy Lord Doris Hilton Hazel Marson Roland Maxwell Margaret__Dixon Edith Amee Eazel Margeson Ast Pocahontas Club Clough Priscilla Stevens Esther Wyman Annie Gowen Lord Barbara Wescott

District Five Public Hearing Scheduled in Old Orchard Beach

A public hearing for District Five residents in downtown Old Orchard Beach has been scheduled. The meeting aims to discuss local concerns and neighborhood needs with municipal officials.

Old Orchard Beach

Wells Brownies Invest 19 New Members in Hoy Investiture

Investiture ceremonies for 19 new members of Wells Brownie Troop 86 were held at Wells Second Congregational parish house with Mrs John Galligan presiding. New members named include Diane Allen Rebecca Bragdon Sheila Cameron Susan Coggeshall Cheryl Cole Allayne Coleman Joan Dusseault Catherine Fenderson Melissa Hampe Norma Dusseault Gretchen Kline Mary LaPierre Rose Nolette Cynthia Perkins Meredith Ricker Linda Tebbetts Penny Wagner Vicki Warren and Judith Wright. Refreshments followed. The troop will split into two groups for upcoming field trips to the Kennebunk library to meet children s librarian Mrs Nickerson.

Wells Brownie Troop 86 Wells Second Congregational John Galligan Brownie Diane Allen Rebecca Bragdon Sheila Cameron Susan Coggeshall Cheryl Cole Allayne Coleman Joan Dusseault Catherine Fenderson Melissa Hampe Norma Dusseault Gretchen Kline Mary LaPierre Rose Nolette Cynthia Perkins Meredith Ricker Linda Tebbetts Penny Wagner Vicki Warren Judith Wright Kennebunk Library Mrs. Nickerson

Town Hall Meeting Set for Tuesday Night

Councilman Donald F. Jones will lead seven district town meeting members to discuss articles for the annual town meeting warrant. District citizens are invited to submit suggestions for warranted items.

Donald F. Jones

County Lawmen To Meet Wednesday In Kennebunk

The York County Law Enforcement Association will hold a meeting Wednesday at Knights of Pythias hall in Kennebunk with Judge Daniel E. Crowley as speaker. Ivy Temple will serve a roast beef supper at 7 p.m. A. Wesley Leech Sam Spencer and Edmund Cashen are on the arrangements committee. President Leslie Wyman Sr Old Orchard Beach will preside and announce committee appointments.

York County Law Enforcement Association Knights of Pythias Hall Main Street Kennebunk Daniel E. Crowley Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters A. Wesley Leech Sam Spencer Edmund Cashen Leslie Wyman Old Orchard Beach

AMVETS Party Winners Named In Old Orchard Beach

AMVETS Auxiliary event at the Post Home in Old Orchard Beach honored Toni Bill as ladies high prize winner and Leona Travers as ladies low. Robert Pettengill secured men s high prize while Jerry Jacques took men s low. Irene Guarino won the Queen of Hearts with Avonell Pettengill and John Travers earning special prizes.

Toni Bill Leona ‘Travers Abbott- Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach Robert Pettengill Jerry Jacques Irene Guarino Avonell Pettengill John Travers Bill

Mrs Staples Feted At Kennebunk Party

Mrs. Frederick Staples of Oak Bluff Road Kennebunk was guest of honor at a coffee hosted by Mrs. Frank Stevens on Colonial Drive. Staples and family moved to Massachusetts where he formerly served as Kennebunk town manager. A gift was presented and refreshments were served by the hostesses with many invited guests listed.

Frederick Staples Oak Bluff Road Kennebunk Frank Stevens Colonial Drive

Maine Rose Society Formed in Portland

A Maine Rose Society was organized in Portland yesterday with Kenneth C. Irvine of Portland named as chairman pro tem. The group is affiliated with the American Rose Society of Columbus, Ohio.

Rose Society Portland Maine

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Edmund Cashen Dial Biddeford-Lace Second Congregational Biddeford Diane Lapierre Tables Carol Spencer Back Row Fanchon Carey Susan Clark Mary Reilly Food and Ticket Susan Nadeau Sharon Johnson Patricia Denoncourt Union Ces Public Finance J. C. Penney Ogunquit Methodists Select Officers Turkey Toronto Dorothy Batchelsler la Poultry Products Institute Canada Raoul Follereau France Congress Street Bernard Dunton May Street Biddedeford Beverly Angela Joseph Chaloult Euclid Chaloult Mountain Road Miss Dunton Shaloul Allied-Hampcool Placeshire Albeo G. Lapierre Beach Wells Brownies Ryuarny Ve Amvets Mrs. Staples Gerald Page Andrew Peterson Ernest MacDonald Edward Winston Thomas Reagan Frank Harrison Dorothy Harrison Josef Arentz Maurice Carrier Edward Bath, Sr E. D. McKeon Thomas Kezar Joseph Byron Arnold Goldman Alfred Mathieu Raymond Brearer William Cummings E. McPhetres
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