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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1962

Page

3

Local Notes on Visits Meetings and Church Events

Kennebunk residents host relatives from Skowhegan and Vermont attend Nomads and Dokeys meetings in Auburn last Saturday night. Mothers Club plans an evening meeting for young mothers with children at the clubhouse Wednesday at 7 with refreshments. Madonna chapter OFS meets at 8 with refreshments. Surgical patient Mrs. Harrington at Webber hospital. Aura Tracy Jordlund and Margo head to Germany for husband MP John Jordlund. Kennebunk Baptist church Kings Daughters class meets 7:30 at vestry.

Clarence Beauford Jonathan Kevin Skowhegan Roland Nadeau Birch Street A. Wesley Leech Jack Ephross Henry Smith Millie Coyle Roberta Martin Martha Evans Leonard Goldman Roy Jackson Walter Hargreaves Dokeys Francis Benson Harry Tomlinson Ralph Cousens George Harrington Ross Street Webber Hospital Kenneth Whittle Farmingdale Harrington John Bijorlund Aura Tracy Margo Arthur Tracy Wells Branch Boston Germany John Jordlund U. S. Army Frankfurt George Michaud Hazzardville Conn Robert Barra King's Daughters Kennebrunk

FASTEETH Dental Powder for Secure Dentures

FASTEETH is an improved alkaline powder sprinkled on upper or lower plates to hold false teeth firmly. It prevents sliding and rocking, leaves no gum taste, and neutralizes denture breath. Available at drug counters.

St Margarets Sodality Plans Food Sale and Meeting

At the St Margaret Ladies sodality meeting presided by Mrs William Mullen prayers were said for Mrs Madeline Angelosante Rev Edward Walsh opened with prayer and a food sale was planned for Sunday January 21 with Mrs Prendergast chairing the food table and Mrs Leatrice Morin and Mrs Helene Fowler assisting. The York County Catholic Women council will offer books at the February meeting and devotion includes Daily Mass adoration visits to the church and a Seminary fund collection.

St. Margaret Ladies Sodality William Mullen Madeline Angelosante Edward F. Walsh York County Cancer Drive York County Marche Dimes Helene Fowler James Prendergast Prendergast Leatrice Morin York County Council of Catholic Women Seminary Robert Smith Mary Emery Prescott Verrill Robert Toulouse Joseph R. Gagne Lewis M. Fowler Gertrude Tousignant James Monahan Mildred Smith Leo Sullivan Mary Jane St. Germain Preston Armey Armand McGlauflin William Griffin Francis Emery Martha Emery Fe Fontaine

Community notices from Old Orchard Beach calendars

Mrs Dorothy Hartlett enters Waber hospital for medical treatment. John Castagna spends winter in Fresno while Mrs Castagna remains in Brooklyn with their daughter. Mr and Mrs Harold Snowden winter in St Petersburg. Commander Andrew FE King Ret returns home after Chelsea hospital. Joseph Mokarzel flies to Washington DC on business. Paul E Gregoire USN and family depart for San Diego to join duty. Knights of Columbus auxiliary meeting at St Margaret Bore hall. Old Orchard Rebekah lodge meets at Odd Fellows hall with old fashioned costumes.

Dorothy Hartlett Evergreen Avenue Webber Hospital John Castagna Atlantic Avenue Fresno Calif Castagna Brooklyn N. Y California Old Orchard Beach Harold Snowden Highland Avenue St. Petersburg Andrew FE King Ret Portland Avenue Chelsea Hospital Joseph Mokarzel Lewis Avenue Washington, D. C Paul E. Gregoire U. S.N Joseph Paul Joseph Gregoire Ferry Lane Saco Albert Pettengill Maplewood Avenue San Diego James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus St. Margaret Bore Hall Old Orchard Rebekah

Wells Band Boosters Meet and Masonic Installation

The Wells Band Boosters club meets January 17 at 7 30 p m in Wells High School. Highpine Chapter Order of DeMolay hosts a public installation of officers January 20 at 7 30 p m in the Highpine Masonic hall Sanford road Wells. Families attend. James Thomson Sanford will be installed as master councillor. Choir rehearsals Thursday at Wells Second Congregational church junior at 6 30 senior at 7 30. Rev William Thompson will preach January 21 at 10 30 morning service. Rev John N Simpson and Mrs Simpson will join Wells church membership.

Wells Band Boosters Club Wells High School Highpine Order of de- Molay Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells James Thomson Sanford Wells Second Congregational Church William Thompson Maine Congregational-Christian Conference John N. Simpson Simpson Wells Church

Pine Point Army Man Is Promoted

Larry B. Gaudet age 20 of Pine Point has been promoted to specialist four in Germany where he serves as a tank driver in Company B of the 35th Armor of the 4th Armored Division. He joined the Army in July 1960, arrived overseas in December, trained at Fort Dix, and is a Scarborough High School graduate of 1959 who worked as a carpenter before enlisting.

Larry B. Gaudet Perry I. Gaudet Pine Point Germany 4Th Armored Division Sp. Gaudet 35Th Armor Fort Dix N. J Gaudet Scarborough High School Army

Nee Nah council ceremony installs chiefs at meeting

The Nee Nah council at Old Orchard Beach American Legion hall installed officers for the coming year led by Deputy Great Pocahontas Priscilla Bibber. Key posts included Evelyn Presley as Prophetess and Rhea Blaney as Pocahontas. Ralph C. Higgins announced a bid for York County sheriff as former Kennebunkport police chief.

Nee Nah Council Pocahontas Ori Beach American Legion Hall Evelyn Presley Alice Genthner Blue Feather Council Biddetore Great Council Priscilla Bibber Shirley Bellevue Ora Belair Mishinewa Frances Johnson Prophetess Rhea Blaney Wenonah Mary LaBran Lola Olsen Laura Jordan Millie Quimby Janie Bibber Linda Provencal Sunshine Rose Fournier Catherine Lemire Shirley Doe Antonia Harquais Evelyn Presley Ralph C. Higgins West Newfield Kennebunkport York County Higgins Maine State Police Federal Bureau of Investigation Marguerite Erlandson Roslindale Mass Kennebunkport Memorial Post American Legion York Maine The Law Enforcement Association Newfield

Ruth Kotlewski Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

Miss Ruth Ann Kotlewski was honored at a birthday party at her parents home in Kenne bunk. Twin sisters Barbara and Elizabeth Kotlewski arranged snowman themed decorations. Guests included Susan Ritchie Mary Lou Ned eau Roxanne Maling Wendy Vail Kathy Mason John Green and others.

Ruth Ann Kotlewski John Kotlewski Dane Street Kennebunk Barbara Elizabeth Kotlewski Susan Ritchie John Green Douglas Cox Kathy Mason Mary Lou Nedeau Roxanne Maling Wendy Vail Eric Holmberg John Ketchum Bruce Ketchum Holly Harrington

Beach Soldier Training At Fort Chaffee

Pvt. Paul F. Prue age 19 of Old Orchard Beach is undergoing light weeks of advanced infantry training with the 100th Division at Fort Chaffee Arkansas. He learns combat tactics and handling of light and heavy weapons including the Brownie rifle machinegun and recoilless launcher. The 100th Division, recalled to active duty, now staffs the Army Training Center with over 1 000 personnel. Prue joined the Army last September after basic at Fort Dix New Jersey and attended Old Orchard Beach High School.

Paul F. Prue Henry E. Prue Old Orchard Beach 100Th Division Fort Chaffee Ark Prue Kentucky Army Training Center Pru Army Fort Dix N. J Old Orchard Beach High School

Area Cows Set Production Records in Local Herd

The Holstein-Friesian Association of America reports outstanding production records for area cows. Matchmaker Patsy 3877778 owned by Gerard G Cassette from Saco produced 16 200 pounds milk and 638 pounds butterfat in 988 days on twice daily milking as a six year old. Gofson Ava Tidy NOBS 4586792 produced 14 077 pounds milk and 603 pounds butterfat in 307 days on twice daily milking as a 3 year old. Gofson Wea ldy Togus 4451062 produced 15 632 pounds milk and 648 pounds butterfat in 309 days on twice daily milking as

Holstein-Friesian Association of America Patsy Gerard G. Cassette Saco Gofson Ava Tidy Nobs Gofson Wealdy Togus F. S. Goff and Sons Hollis Center Mathewsfield Sandra Biddeford U. S University of Maine

Five Highpine Scouts Pass Second Class Tests

Five members of Highpine Boy Scout Troop 300 Wells earned Second Class honors after a board of review conducted during a recent meeting. Recipients were Roy Ducharm Richard Harriman Jay Colby Barry Harriman and Joseph Searles.

Highpine Wells Roy Ducharm Richard Harriman Jay Colby Barry Harriman Joseph Searles Robert Rozett Lawrence Hutchins Clarence Colby Fred Palmer Roy Ducharme Stephen Howard

Cape Porpoise News Highlights Local Happenings

Community notes from Cape Porpoise include Ruth Ann Roberts sailing to Boston for induction on Feb. 2. Kennebunk High School graduate from class of ’61. Local employment shifts at Edwards plant and Kesslen Shoe, plus travels to Pass-a-Grille Beach and Boothbay Harbor visits. Wedding of Shirley Gerry and Donald Burbank at Church on-the-Cape noted.

Ruth Ann Roberts Fishers Lane Boston Ruth Ann Kennebunk High School Douglas Emmons Mills Road Kesslen Shoe Company Edwards Plant Saco-Lowell Louise Jordan Elsa Henry Pier Road Pass Herbert Petelle Lettina Perry Goldie Huff Webber Hospital Charles Stone Langsford Road Florida Virginia Henry O. Megert Shirley J. Gerry Donald Burbank York Church on-the-Cape Kennebunk Charles MacKinnon Cape Porpoise Women's Guild Church-on-the-Cape Arnold Stinson Arnold Nickerson Grace Packard New Church Atlantic Firemen's Educational Association Harvey Bixby Lelia Welch Mary Zecchini Bessie Smith Raymond Nunan Dorothy Warner Joseph Warner Ellen Buchanan James Thompson Gladys Goodwin Alberta Redmond Justin Landry

Wells Budget Review Signals Tax Increase Plan

The Wells town budget committee discussed 1962 budget items and signaled a possible six to seven percent per thousand tax rate hike if requested appropriations are approved. Deliberations covered administration, assessors, salaries, social security, tax discounts, insurance, public buildings, town hall, town garage, police, and Wells Branch Hose. A second meeting is set for tomorrow at 7 30 p.m.

Wells Wells Branch Hose Company James S. Wentworth Ruth Stackhouse G. Maynard Trafton Robert K. Brown Eleanor Litchfield Edgar Brooks Robert Ahern John Dannert Harold Staples John Wells Dudley E. Foley Samuel B. Stansfield Albee G. LaPierre D. Wallace Bragdon Raymond W. Colby

Beach PNGs Elect Officer Staff For 62

The Past Noble Grand Association of Old Orchard Rebekah lodge met at Pine Point home of Mrs. Ruth Anderson last night. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs. Ruth Anderson Vice President Mrs. Eleanor Bradeen Secretary Mrs. Avonell Pettengill Treasurer Mrs. Ethel Whitten. Others present were Mrs. Doris Ellingwood Miss Margaret Chamberlin Mrs. Avis Briggs and Mrs. Trude Wight. Eleanor Bradeen will serve refreshments at the February 12 meeting.

Doris Ellingwood Noble Grands Association Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Ruth Anderson Pine Point Eleanor Bradeen Avonell Pettengill Ethel Whitten Margaret Chamberlin Anderson Avis Briggs Gertrude Wight

Hope Circle Holds Annual Meeting At Old Orchard Beach

The Hope Circle annual gathering was hosted by Mrs. Priscilla Skilling at Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach Monday evening. Skilling was re elected president. officers include Mrs. Frances Dickson vice president and Mrs. Harriet Andrews secretary.

Hope Circle Priscilla Skilling Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach Skilling Frances Dickson Harriet Andrews Shirley Souza Helen Burrell Marcia Stahl Violet Mewer Martha Trafton Cora Jones Margaret Milliken Mary Mewer Muriel Gooch Faye Harding Edrice Bates Kay Mewer

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