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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1959

Page

6

Speakers For Thornton Alumni Banquet Listed

Thornton academy alumni banquet speakers announced for the Lighthouse in Pine Point Norman Clarke class of 1954 will serve as master of ceremonies Donald Smith of Portland represents class of 1934 Lloyd Anderson of Saco class of 1939 Millard Trip of Saco class of 1944 Richard Whitworth of Saco class of 1949 and Constantine Tsomides of Saco class of 1954 The banquet starts at 7 pm June 11 Dancing follows Tickets available at Thornton academy Percys drug store or from Mrs Doris Stackpole chairman of the alumni banquet committee

Thornton Academy Pine Point Norman Clarke Donald Smith Portland Lloyd Anderson Saco Millard Tri P Richard Whiworth Constantine Tsomides Percy's Drug Store Doris Stackpole

AMVETS Auxiliary Meets At Old Orchard Beach

AMVETS post auxiliary of Abbott-Verville meets at the Post home Old Orchard Beach to hear reports and set plans. A banquet at 6 30 pm at the Eastland hotel Portland honors past presidents and officers. Delegates and alternates named for state convention and a White Clover drive slated for July 17 18. Donations were made to Good Fellowship and the Togus fund. a June 13 food sale was voted. September 17 refreshments planned.

Abbott-Verville Post Amvets Thursda Post Walll Street Old Orchard Beach Joan Tenan Eastland Hotel Portland Tonie Bill Ione LeClair Irene McGlauflin Dolores Levesque Rita Littlefield Irene Griffin Georgia Remillard Lorraine Pettengill Ben Skidds Pauline Potvin Good Fellowship Togus Irene Irene McGlaufin

Kennebunk achieves pupils honored for superior work

Kennebunk High School awarded certificates of honor to many students across subjects including English, mathematics, science, languages, and home economics. Notable recognitions include Rich ard Bedard for sportsmanship, Judy House for underclassman commercial achievement, Claudia Michaud and James Johnson for music, and Wayne Adams among dramatics new members with Thespian honors.

Kennebunk High School Cynthia Severance Dennis Hoff Judy Houle Laurin Maling Florian Legros Stanley Inniss Bookkeeping Betty Welch Marie Campbell Nancy Smith Rebecca Spencer Leta Downing Gracia Seekins Nancy Mitchell William Wildes Suzanne Budd Husson College Judy House Schubert Club John Audibert Kennebunkport Claudia Michaud James Johnson American Agriculturist Foundation Sandra Harvey Barbara Court Wayne Adams National Thespian Society John Cole Joan Derham Rose Emmons Beverly Bridges Judy Dresser Carol Durgin Betsy Hall David Paulhus Pamela Angell Kathleen King Eleanor Leach Marjorie Schmidt Elaine Simpson

Cape Porpoise Social Notes and Local Visits

Cape Porpoise residents and guests fill the week with visits to cottages and homes. Notables include the Wrights of Needham Mass at Langsford road, George Wood purchasing the Thurston house, and Miss Eleanor Blair of Wellesley visiting the Cove. Several families from California Illinois and New York vacation at local cottages, while the Women’s Guild held its final meeting of the season with a luncheon. The Rose Bowl tea and silent auction to benefit the Church on the Cape is planned for June 21 at Langstore House with a named committee.

David Wright Needham Mass Langsford Road George Wood Joseph Thurston Eleanor Blair Wellesley The Cove Thomas von Berg Dorothy California Harold Smith von Berg Ruth Baker Cape Porpoise Perry Hutchins Springfield Little Sanford Ardelle Maling Mildred Roberts Stanley Pargellis Chicago Ill Allen Pergellis P. H. Perry Inez Ghen Boston Lois Crowell Eleanoor Gaffney Tewksbury Crowell Pier Road Francis Collier Grace Adelaide Newton Highlands Mill Road Women's Guild June Perkins Mary Zecchini Henry Megert Dollie Merrill Hattie Thompson Goodwins Mills Eugene Fiske Mt. Vernon N. Y Edwin Fiske Ardsley Hudson, N. Y Donald Campbell Goose Rowena Hutchins Langstore House Herman Campbell Richard Davis George Emmons Russell Henry Grace Packard Irving Perkins Seth Pinkham Church On the

Berwick Youth Wins Lodge Scholarship

Sheldon Michaels, president of the Samuel M. Solmer lodge in Biddeford, announces the 1959 Frank Feinberg scholarship has been awarded to Wayne L. Seavey of Berwick. Seavey plans to attend Portland University in Portland.

Sheldon Michaels Samuel M. Solmer Biddeford Frank Feinberg Wayne L. Seavey Bridge Street Berwick Portland University Portland

Alfred Branch Of Red Cross To Stay Open

Alfred branch of the Biddeford Red Cross will definitely remain in operation according to Chapter Chairman David Bradford. At a meeting in Alfred this week the decision was made to keep the branch, with a new slate of officers to be elected soon and an intensive summer recruiting drive planned. A water safety program will be conducted at Springvale this summer.

Alfred Biddeford

St Louis School Band Performs Sunday Concert at Notre Dame

The St Louis School band of 58 players from 5th grade to senior high will perform Sunday at 2 p.m. outside Notre Dame hospital for patients and the public. Mike Drapeau conducts the group which earned an excellent rating at the Western Maine Music Festival and will repeat festival numbers. The program features Mexican Overture and many popular tunes. prior concert days included a performance for underprivileged Biddeford children, with more summer schoolyard shows planned on Birch street.

Notre, Dame Hospital St. Louis Mike” Drapeau Colonel Boogey Lisbon Antigua Lochinvar Washington Post Biddeford Birch Street

Biddeford High Alumni Plan To Hold Auction

Biddeford High School Alumni announce an August auction at Waterhouse field rain or shine. A 30 by 50 foot tent will shelter articles and patrons. Proceeds benefit the alumni scholarship fund with a workshop session and an extensive volunteer committee coordinating publicity booths foods and book stalls.

Biddeford High School Waterhouse Field Paul Garnache West Street Biddeford Barbara Vanderward Eleanor Wilcox Louise Merryman Nellie Carey Cooked Foods Barbara Jones Althea Tarpy Mary Means

Class Night At St Mary School In Biddeford 1959

The 1959 class of St Mary grammar school plans Class Night on Thursday June 11 at 6 30 p m at the Wonder bar restaurant Biddeford with parents and clergy in attendance. Rich ard Hayford will give the welcome and Rev Cornelius Enright will address graduates. Pearl Soucy is to receive a St Mary Associates check and lead the class song, with accompanist Marie Arcand.

St. Mary Grammar School Wonderbar Biddeford Richard Hayford Cornelius Enright Francis J. Kane Maurice Goan Father Enright Pearl Soucy St. Mary Associates Margaret Mullen Marilyn Couture Marie Arcand Geraldine Kearney Nancy Hart Barbara McGarry Donna Simard Deanna Donna LeProhan Shelia Cogley Beverly Martin Philip Houle Kenneth Chenard Ilass

Local Women Honored At Farewell Dinner

Mrs Mildred Sullivan and Mrs Annie Greenlaw were guests of honor at a farewell dinner at the Marshview restaurant as they prepare to move to South Carolina. A gift was presented to each, with attendees including Mrs Dorothy Hill and others.

Mildred Sullivan Annie Greenlaw Marshview South Carolina Dorothy Hill Dorothy Buckley Carole Wheaton Isabelle McEnery Grace Kerry Phyllis Deschambeault Sullivan Greenlaw Gladys Chase

Round Table For Librarians Slated At Alfred

Librarians and trustees from York county and nearby Cumberland and Oxford counties will attend a Round Table at Parsons Memorial library Alfred on Tuesday from 10 a m to 4 p m The program includes a talk on educational television The North Country Film service will be discussed and a film shown Mrs Marjorie E Searcy will discuss The Technique of Book Reviewing Lunch will be served by the Ladies Aid of the First Congregational church of Alfred in Conant chapel Luncheons reservations are being handled by Margaret Mullen and Marilyn Couture as officers and organizers.

Parsons Memorial Library North Country Film Service Marjorie E. Searcy Maine State Library Searcy Willl Ruth A. Hazelton Emery S. Littlefield John Pride Alfred Harry L. Drew Lester A. Roberts Henry FE. Roberts Horace L. Clark David H. Wilson Punch Joseph L. Brown Roscoe E. Roberts Herman E. Roberts William Kallis Ernest Allen James J.momna

Luncheon Tickets Handled by Mr Emery Littlefield

The notice states luncheon tickets are organized under the oversight of Emery S. Littlefield and prepared by Mrs. Harry L. Drew. It notes Mrs. Drew assisted in producing the luncheon program and Littlefield supervised ticket distribution.

Harry L. Drew Emery S. Littlefield

Baseball standings and schedule roundup in AP brief

The Associated Press provides American League and National League standings with teams and records. It lists upcoming and results from Friday and Thursday games, including Chicago and New York matchups, and notes schedule for the weekend across multiple markets.

Associated Press American League W. L. Pet. G.B Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Kansas City Washington New York Detroit Boston

Weather group attacks Maine discomfort index term

Portland Chamber of Commerce calls on the Weather Bureau to drop the term discomfort index used in Maine weather reports. Directors vote disapproval of the index which combines temperature and humidity to gauge when the public is uncomfortable. They argue Maine summers never cause discomfort.

Portland Chamber of Commerce Weather Bureau Maine

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