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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1961

Page

3

Hope Circle Elects Mrs. Mary Mewer President

Mrs. Mary Mewer is elected president of Hope Circle at a meeting at Mrs Avice Dumaine's home in Old Orchard Beach. Officers include Priscilla Skilling as vice president secretary Cora Jones treasurer and Kay Mewer as author with committees named for Ways and Means program sunshine and membership. Next meeting set for February 20 at Mrs Priscilla Skilling's home with other hostesses assisting.

Mary Mewer Hope Circle Avice Dumaine Adelaide Road Old Orchard Beach Priscilla Skilling Cora Jones Shirley Souza Marcia Stahlchap Kay Mewer Ways and Means Muriel Gooch Margaret Milliken Martha Trafton Frances Dickson Edrice Bates Eleanor Bradeen Avice Umaine Harriet Andrews Sunshine Anna Anderson Gertrud Thompson Retta Sait Dorothy Gerland Helen Buzzell Hazel Isley Marcia Stahl Hazel McLaughlin Fdrice Bates Violet Mewer

Area Cows Set Top Production in Mears Area

The Holstein-Friesian Association of America announces completion of official production records in Mears area. Records show top producing Holsteins and outstanding breeding data for the region, reflecting strong dairy performance and herd management.

Holstein-Friesian Association of America

Old Orchard Beach Gossip and Community Gatherings

Mrs Georgie Fowler of 43 Old Orchard avenue seeks eye treatment at Maine Medical Center. Miss Ethel Wight hosted by Mr and Mrs Herbert Hodsdon of Portland during a weekend visit. Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge to hold a supper and meeting Wednesday for members and York County Past Noble Grand association. Past Matrons of Miniwanea Chapter Order of the Eastern Star meet at Ruth Durant home. St John Aux iliary Guild to elect officers at 7:30 p m in parish hall St John street. Mrs Stanley Leonard cares for granddaughter Ann Marie Leonard while father Stephen Leonard 3 undergoes appendectomy.

Georgie Fowler OldOrchard Avenue Maine Medical Center Ethel Wight Fort Hill Avenue Herbert Hodsdon Fof Portland Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge York County Past Noble Grands J Association Matrons Association of Miniwanea Order of the Eastern Star Ruth Durant Adelaide Road St. John Auxiliary Guild St. John Street Stanley Leonard Ann Marie Leonard Melrose Mass Little Irl Stephen Leonard

Milking Records for Local Holstein Cows Detail Production

The report lists Holstein cows in the area with detailed production figures. Shadigee Lady Dauntless Mae by Gerard G Cassette produced 14,890 pounds of milk and 603 pounds of butterfat in 291 days on twice daily milking as a 7-year-old. Gofson Norma Tidy owned by F C and Sons Hollis Center yielded 14,882 pounds of milk and 558 pounds of butterfat in 311 days as a 10-year-old.

Shadigee Dauntless Mae Gerard G. Cassette Seco Gofson Norma Tidy F. C. and Sons Hollis Center

Firemen’s card party and guild notes in Cape Porpoise

Cape Porpoise reports 11 tables of whist at the Firemen’s hall with high scorers Mrs. Florence Smith and Leonard Bunne and others receiving awards. The Women’s Guild met with 24 members and one guest, planning a kitchen shower for the new addition and a future meeting January 25 hosted by Mrs. Ollen Buchanan and Mrs. Grace Packard. Relatives attended funeral services for Mrs. Leon ‘slon. Attendees at local events include Mr. and Mrs. Harold Ridlon, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Conway, and Miss Dollie Merrill. The E and L class plans a January 19 gathering with a covered-dish supper at Firemen’s hall.

Florence Smith Leonard Bunne O‘cornealy Frank Bradbury Kathleen Stinson Steven Crowell Irving Cora Emery Huff Jelli Eldridge Women's Guild Laura Smith Ruth Thurston Ollen Buchanan Grace Packard Leon Harold Ridlon Chelsea Mass Thomas Conway Gloucester Douglas Nunan California Arundel Women's Republican Klub Kennebunk Inn Dollie Merrill Alma Kittredge

Lighthouse Keeper Lavaughn Bryant Visiting Florida Relatives

Lighthouse keeper Lavaughn Bryant and Mrs Bryant are spending a month in Florida with relatives.

Lavaughn Bryant Mrs. Bryant Florida

Kennebunk church class meets. Mothers’ club hosts supper

Kennebunk Baptist church BOV class meets Thursday at 7:45 with Miss Martha Bragdon leading devotions and year plan. Mothers’ club gathers Wednesday at 1 pm and 6:30 pm for a supper with husbands. Park Street School girls beat mothers 51 to 42. high scorers Madelyn Norris and Ruth Barra. A father son game is set for Wednesday 7:30 pm at Park Street gym.

Kennebunk Baptist Church Alma Tomlinson Marion Cousens Martha Bragdon Mothers’ Club Ruth Gooch Marion Hoyt Kennebunkport Park Street School Barbara Rhodes Joseph Kearns Kenneth Park Street Roy Jackson Jack Ephross A. Wesley Leech Henry Smith Dork’s Auburn Stanton King Luther Jones Bourne Street Pine Street

GOP Women Meet at Augusta House

The Maine Federation of Republican Women will hold its annual meeting January 12 at the Augusta House with the Kennebec Women's Republican club as host. An executive board meeting at 10:30 precedes the 11:30 general session, coffee in the morning, and a 1 p.m. luncheon. Reservations to Miss Ruth Henderson by January 20.

Maine Federation of Republican Women Beield Augusta House Kennebec Ruth Henderson Augusta Ralph Leavitt Buretin Commercial Street Portland

Scout Committee At Beach Plans Future Program

Old Orchard Beach scout committee study outlines future programs and duties. Maynard Shorey explains how committee roles support troop leaders and sponsor institution, likening duties to lineman clearing interference. New members Carleton Cole James Dale and Arthur Leddy join. Next meeting February 20.

Washington Avenue Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach Maynard Shorey Richard Cleveland Richard Shorey Carleton Cole James Dale Arthur Leddy

Springvale Fire Station Meeting Tonight at 7 30 P M

A representative from the Springvale fire department will speak to the chiefs and their assistants at Pease Air Force Base on Wednesday evening at 7 30 P M. The event aims to discuss station operations and upcoming safety measures.

Springvale Pease Afb

Public Supper Planned by Saco WSCS at Church Vestry

Final plans for the public supper are under way by the WSCS of the Saco Street Methodist Church. The event will be held Friday at 5 30 p m in the church vestry. The general planning committee includes Mrs La Dora Gannon president and Mrs Avis Parslow among others with monthly tables led by named members for each month of the year.

WSCS Saco School Street Methodist Church La‘Dora Gannon Avis Parslow Bessie Dawley Barbara Allen Nora York Betty Stevens Margaret Moore Ethel: Ballard Frances Lewis Ruth Worster Alice Langmeid Virginia Strombom Maude Tuttle Ethel Cobb Wilma Griffith Ella Luman Eva Hooper Mildred Harris Christine Clark Marjorie Fogg Stephenie Butler Annie Cranshaw Gertrude Bean

Delegates From Area Attend Youth Conclave

York county delegates of the Maine Committee on Children and Youth attend a public meeting at the State house in Augusta today. Participants include Sister St Elizabeth of St Andre's, Linwood Brown, and Mrs. Joseph T Cole. A panel discussion chaired by William J. Carney features Senators Davis Bates Cyr Lord and others with Norman Rogerson as moderator.

York County Maine Committee On Children and Youth State House Augusta St. Elizabeth St. Andre’s Biddeford Linwood Brown Saco Joseph T Cole Kennebunk Bangor City

Kennebunk Students Set for All-State Music Festival

Eight Kennebunk high school students earned spots to perform at the All-State Concert Festival in Madison from April 5 to 8 after successful auditions. Selected for All-State band are Marie Campbell, Rebecca Spencer, Allen Thompson, Reginald Martel, Henry Kingsbury, and Robert Dargis. for All-State chorus are Sandra Root and Elizabeth Welch. Conductors include George Reynolds, William Mahan, and William Pickett Jr. music supervisors Miss Eunice Fitton and Alexander Economos will accompany. Additional local music news notes new head majorette Ann Winston and Park Street School selections Betsy Briddell, Edna McKay, Linda Nadeau, Kathy Mahrt, Jovanna Kezar, and Susan Emery.

Kennebunk High School Madison Marie Campbell Rebecca Spencer Allen Thompson Reginald Martel Henry Kingsbury Robert Dargis Sandra Root Elizabeth Welch George Reynolds Carnegie Tech William Mahan Burlington Eunice Fitton Alexander Economos Jadison Ann Winston Park Sandra Dickinson Parkstreet School Betsy Briddell Edna McKay Linda Nadeau Kathy Mahrt Jovanna Kezar Susan Emery

Albert New Maine Cancer Division Head Elected President

Dr Armand Albert of Van Buren has been elected 1961 president of the Maine division of the American Cancer Society. A former Maine Medical Association president, he will lead as a very active president after succeeding Dr William F Mahaney of Sorn in Stear ne, Maine. He earned his degree from Université de Montréal in 1921 and is starting his 40th year of practice.

Albert New

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