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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1960

Page

6

St Jean Society Plans Reception For Officers

St John de Baptiste society members chose February 13 for a reception and banquet honoring new officers and a Valentine event. Alma Casteau named chairwoman. past presidents assist. Biddeford meeting at St John hall Elm and Main. 26 members attended. Roland Simard won attendance prize.

St. Jean de Baptiste de Bienfaisance Society Alma Casteau St. John Hall Elm Main Streets Biddeford Patrick Bourgoin Raymond Belaner Henry Dallaire Napoeon Dube Roland Simard Roland Charland Orphila Chabot Roland Lefebvre Jean Belair

Pool Woman Is Womens Guild Hostess

Mrs. Jean Goldthwaite of Biddeford Pool hosted the Womens Guild meeting yesterday afternoon. Luncheon was served at noon followed by a business session to plan summer sales for the Biddeford Pool Community club. Attending were Mrs. Bertha Goodwin Mrs. Helen Parks Mrs. Sadie Evuns Mrs. Mary Hussey Mrs. Florence Evans Mrs. Mabel Lincoln Mrs. Hazel Noble Mrs. Ophelia Wakefield Mrs. Jane Day Mrs. Annie and Mrs. Gladys Winston plus the hostess.

Jean Goldthwaite Biddeford Pool Women’s Guild Bertha Goodwin Helen Parks Sadie Evuns Mary Hussey Florence Evans Mabel Lincoln Hazel Noble Ophelia Wakefield Jane Day

Installing Team Appointed For Pythian Sisters

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters appoints officers for installing ceremonies on February 13 in Saco Knights of Pythias hall. Installing officer Mrs. Mary Dawn, assistants Mrs. Sarah Metcalf and Mrs. Mary Grace. Refreshments chair Mrs. Melvina Miles. Social hour awards to Mrs. Violet Ge Tonal. Presiding chief Mrs. Norma Berry.

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Saco Mary Dawn Sarah Metcalf Mary Grace Melvina Miles Ways and Annie Phillips T Sunshine Committee Clara Blouin Mys Violet Ge Tonal Metcalf Bertha Berry Gobeil Norma Berry

Biddeford High principal wins Junior Chamber award

Biddeford High School principal Raymond Kenneally, 34, was named the Biddeford Saco Junior Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award winner as the outstanding young man of the year at a Hotel Thacher banquet. He was chosen from five candidates including Robert Cote and Richard Stride. Judges were Albert Deshaies, Stuart Flavin, Byron Dolby, and Fred Patterson. Kenneally becomes eligible for the state Outstanding Young Man contest. Willard Stackpole presented the award. Clifford Purvis was master of ceremonies.

Raymond Kenneally Biddeford High School Biddeford-Saco Biddeford- Saco

Kenneally Graduates From Maine Institutions in Wartime Era

Kenneally, a World War II veteran, graduated Biddeford High School in 1943, earned a 1950 University of Maine degree, and received a 1957 Maine master’s. He served at Fort Kent and Wytopitlock before joining Biddeford, is married to E Geraldine Lamb, a father of two, and a member of St. Mary parish.

Kenneally Biddeford High School University of Maine Maine Biddeford Taucht Fort Kent Wytopitlock E. Geraldine Lamb St. Mary Parish

Beach Benefit Set At Old Orchard Beach High

A postponed basketball game between Old Orchard Beach High faculty and the varsity team will be played Saturday at 7 15 p m in the Old Orchard high gym. The event is a benefit for David McCallum.

Old Orchard Beach High School Old Orchard High David McCallum

KC Auxiliary Social in Biddeford Highlights Local Winners

The Biddeford Knights of Columbus auxiliary January social was held at the K of C hall with hospitality chair Mrs. Claire Carrier leading the monthly refreshments committee. Winners included Mrs. Theresa Gonthier Mrs. Emelia Pepin Mrs. Isabelle Boucher Mrs. Martha Neault and several others.

Biddeford

Birthday cake awarded to Theresa Lemay at meeting

The list of names includes lay Mrs Theresa Tarr Paulette Loranger Doris Dussault Irene Dubue Aurelia Allie and Martha Masse. The birthday cake was awarded to Theresa Lemay and the next auxiliary session is set for February 3 in the hall.

Klondike Gold Rush Begins in August 1896

The Klondike gold rush in Alaska began in August 1896, marking the start of a rapid migration of prospectors to the Yukon region. The rush drew thousands seeking fortune, transforming nearby towns and accelerating regional development.

Klondike Alaska

Ex-Saco Girl Weds Clemson Man In Double Ring Church Ceremony

Judith Tarbox of Saco and Donald Boggs of Clemson were married in a Clemson Baptist church ceremony officiated by Rev. Charles Arlington. The bride wore a light blue knit suit with matching accessories and a carnation corsage. attendants included Bonnie Turner and David Tarbox. A reception followed at the bride's home, with a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach and a soon home at 204 Oak Street, Clemson.

Judith Tarpox Clemson S. C Saco Donald M. Boggs Philip B. Tarbox H. B. Boggs Pride Bonie Turner Honor David Tarbox Myrtle Beach Oak Street

Rug Braiders And Hookers Complete Wool Strips Offered

North Berwick Mill Store Inc on Route 9 Maine offers colorful woolen strips and remnants for rug making. Flannel weights and coating weights are available at mill prices with daily tours from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through Saturday.

North Berwick Mill Store Inc North Berwick Maine

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