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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1961

Page

3

Old Orchard Beach AMVET Officers Elected at Convention

Old Orchard Beach hosted AMVET officers including second vice commander Felix Neault and third vice commander Odeil Varney alongside Pantte officer John Markley. New auxiliary leaders include Mrs. Margaret Parsons and Mrs. Imogene Orlando with Mrs. Helen Strout named sergeant at arms. Governor Reed and Congressman Garland spoke at the commander’s banquet as Ralph Lovell served as master of ceremonies.

Old Orchard Beach Felix Neault Odeil Varney Freeport Eee D John Markley Pantte Oee John H. Reed Peter A. Garland Ralph M. Lovell Sanford Maine Amvets Hotel Vesper Wallace Bragdon New Gloucester Ralph White Lewiston Harold Russell Natick Mass

Norman Bowie Receives Bates Lelia M. Forster Prize

Norman E. Bowie son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bowie Sr of Portland Road Saco has received Bates College Lewiston the Lelia M Forster prize awarded annually at commencement to the entering class member who best shows character and ideals likely to benefit society

Norman E. Bowie Lawrence Bowie Portland Road Saco Lelia M. Forster Bates College Lewiston

Old Age Has Good Points at KU Club Meeting

Lawrence Kansas university professor emeritus John Ise tells Golden Medal Club members that aging brings advantages such as reading confession magazines and scandalous books without corruption while they can still read the Bible and cram for finals. The piece notes most chemical elements are metals and only 20 of 102 known elements are non metallic.

Lawrence Kan John Ise University of Kansas Golden Medal Club Ise

Teacher Feted On Retirement At Ogunquit

Miss Jeannette Norton retired after 43 years in teaching with 34 years at Ogunquit Grammar. A reception at the Colonial Inn Ogunquit drew over 100 attendees organized by Ogunquit Parents club. Norton plans trips including a Nova Scotia voyage and remains active in Brownies and Cape Neddick Baptist church.

Jeannette Norton Ogunquit Grammar School Colonial Inn Ogunquit Russell S. Ireland Nova Scotia Miss Norton Brixham School York Cape Neddick Cape Neddick Baptist Church Business and Professional Women's Club Norton

Doctors Urge Candor in Medical Opinions

Pittsburgh physician Dr. Campbell Moses warns many doctors refuse to say I dont know risking wrong diagnosis and complications in medical practice. The piece notes reluctance to admit uncertainty can harm patient care and outcomes.

Pittsburgh Campbell Moses The Allegheny Medical Society

Catholic Pupils Of Two Schools Attend Mass

Catholic pupils from Wells and Kennebunk High schools joined parents for Sunday mass at St. Monica Church in Kennebunk. After communion, they traveled to Wells for a breakfast at Howard Johnson with Rev. Father Finnigan, SJ, as speaker. Attendees include Robert Bridges, Donna Hubbard, and many Kennebunk students.

Kennebunk Wells High St. Monica Church Wells Howard Johnson Father Finnigan Boston Wells High School Robert Bridges Donna Hubbard Susan Dessow Martha Dymkoski Peter Graham Paul Bergeron Norma Brooks Patricia Barr Thomas Durette Harriet Wendall Linda Laprel Marcia Dunn Joan Lizotte Carol Michaud Shirley Gilblair Donald Holbrook William Wildes Paul Bragdon Karen Clough William J. Kel

Wells High class holds 1961 baccalaureate service

Wells High School seniors attended a 10 30 a m baccalaureate at Wells Second Congregational Church with 32 of 35 seniors present led by class marshal Wayne Perkins from the class of 1962. Rev John N Simpson delivered the sermon titled Guides for Successful Living. Special music by soloist Mrs Roger O Messier and organist Mrs Harrison W Roberts accompanied the service. Catholic seniors Donna Hubbard and Robert Bridges joined a Mass at St Monica church Kennebunk with peers from Kennebunk High School followed by a breakfast at Howard Johnson Wells.

Wells High School Wells Second Congregational Wayne Perkins John N. Simpson Wells First Cond Congregational Roger O. Messier Harrison W. Roberts Dorothy Alexandre Judy Allen Charles Bourne Gerald Clarrage Charles Clogston Gaile Coombs John Darling David Drew Nelson Emerton Ronald Everson Bradford Goodale Kenneth Grant Gloria Hanson Peter Hazlett Gary Hearrin Frank Higgins Toni Hilty Robert MacDonald Geraldine Mavel Elizabeth Milburn George Perkins David Porter Carol Ricker Priscilla Rymes Loleta Spencer Sheila Stillings Sue Szczepanski Nancy Wentworth Diana Rumson Donna Hubbard Robert Bridges St. Monica Church Kennebunk Kennelbank High School Howard Johnson Wells

Patricia Paulhus Wins Alumni Scholarship at Kennebunk High

Patricia Paulhus, a senior at Kennebunk High School, received a $200 alumni scholarship at the annual alumni banquet held in the high school auditorium attended by about 130. President Karl Hooper led a business meeting after a turkey banquet served by Olive Rebekah Lodge.

Kennebunk High School KHS Patricia Paulhus Karl Hooper Presdent Olive Rebekah Lodge A. Harrison Taylor Carley Huff John G. Smith Elizabeth Wildes Richard Bibber Lauren Maling George Whittier William Clark Alice D. Smith Kennebunk Willis Gilpatric Maurice Battler John S. Seekins, Jr Andrew J. Peter Lendall Smith

Beach Girl Receives BA at Elms College Commencement

Miss Marie-Anita Huot of Old Orchard Beach, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Huot, received a bachelor of arts degree at the College of Our Lady of the Elms 30th annual commencement in Veritas auditorium Chicopee Mass. Huot majored in French and minored in secondary education.

Marie-Anita Huot Charles Huot Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach College of Our Lady of the Elms Chicopee Mass Veritas Huot

Kennebunkport Civic Group Sets June 12 Meeting

Joyce Butler, temporary chair of the Kennebunkport Civic association, announced plans for the June 12 meeting at 8 p m in the Consolidated school Kennebunkport. Agenda includes nominating committee report elections officers and open discussion on projects and goals. The group aims to maintain Kennebunkport’s colonial atmosphere, provide a public forum, and commend local contributors. Public welcome. refreshments provided.

Joyce Butler Kennebunkport Kennebunk Port

Church Women At Wells Elect Officers

State Church Women At Wells elect officers at the annual meeting of the Congregational Women. New officers include G Raymond Trafton director and Roger O Messier director with other posts filled. A meeting of committees is set for Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Wells Second Congregational parish house. Sunshine will hold its annual sting on Monday June 12 at the Dragon Seed restaurant Kittery.

Congregational Women's — Church Wells Second Congregational G. Raymond Trafton Roger O. Messier Arthur H. Tufts Orrin B. Saunders Richard Dusseault Maurice L. Fenderson Charles Libby John N. Simpson Walter Moreton Robert L. Littlefield Sunshine Dragon Seed Kittery

Driver Unhurt As Car Leaves Road

A Boston man escaped serious injury early Sunday morning when his 1953 sedan left the road and overturned, but he suffered only minor injuries and was treated at the scene. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.

Boston

Wells Scouts Fourth at Camporee Highlighted Activities

Wells Boy Scout Troop 353 finished fourth overall at a three day Camp Nutter event near Loon Pond among 11 troops in York district Pine Tree council. They placed third in log rolling and ranked in the top five for Morse code messages. each member received a caveman style neckerchief slide.

Wells Boy Scout Troop York Pine Tree Council Loon Pond Wells Elbridge and Leroy Hanson American Legion Post Robert Perry Larry Kent Alpren Dennis Byrnes Wayne Asear Palmer Peter Hampe Marc Batchelder Douglass Metcalf Walter Bucklin Francis Milinski Bruce Boisjoly William Strout James Hayes Thomas Chase Roland Dufort, Jr William Perry Kenneth Campbell Stephen Smith Michael Perry Ronald Woodward Peter Joy Gerald LaPierre Frank J

Metropolitan Family Security Check Up Offer

Metropolitan representatives trained in Metropolitan schools bring you a Family Security Check-Up service. They use businesslike charts and tables to show exactly where you stand.

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