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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1963

Page

5

Kennebunk Area Weekend Visits and Local Fire Incident

The Robertson family from Kennebunk spent the past weekend in East Sullivan visiting Robertsons. The Kennebunk Fire Department extinguished a two hour blaze at the Town Dump around 4 35 p m Tuesday. Elizabeth Smith hosted holiday guests including Andrew Nelson and Sam Hotell from Hazelhurst New York. a Webber Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary meeting is set for June 10 at 8 p m at the Kennebunk Post Home with Violet Coffin Maybelle Watson and Donna Noble on refreshments.

Ronald Robertson Ralph Roger David Summer Street East Sullivan Robertson Ralph Robertson Kennebunk Elizabeth Smith Andrew Nelson Sam Hotell Hazerstraw N. Y Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Post Home High Street Violet Coffin Maybelle Watson Donna Noble

Fifth Birthday Party for Donald Burke in Old Orchard Beach

Donald Burke celebrated his fifth birthday with a party at his cousin Priscilla Felker's Ocean Avenue home. Guests enjoyed games, birthday cake, and ice cream. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Burke of Cedar Avenue.

Old Orchard Beach Donald Burke John Burke Cedar Avenue Priscilla Felker Ocean Avenue

Leach Receives Auto Motive Tech Certificate in Boston

Norman H. Leach of Biddeford son of Mr and Mrs Hartley Leach earned a Certificate of Proficiency in Auto motive Technology from Franklin Institute of Boston. Graduation was at John Hancock Hall. He is a Thornton Academy, Saco 1961 graduate.

Norman H. Leach Spencer Read Biddeford Hartley Leach Franklin Institute of Boston John Hancock Hall Leach Thornton Academy Saco

Notable Guests at Event Named in Local Notice

Guest of honor Donald Burke hosts a gathering with Jackie Burke Julia Burke Wayne Tenan Keith Tenan Di ane White Priscilla Felker Mrs Harry Hallett and Mrs Robert Felker noted among attendees in a social announcement highlighting community figures and families.

Donald Burke Jackie Burke Julia Burke Wayne Tenan Keith Tenan Diane White Priscilla Felker Harry Hallett Robert Felker

Adah-Esther Night Noted By Madonna OES

Adah and Esther Night at Madonna Chapter OES observed at Masonic hall Kennebunk with over 100 in attendance. Worthy Matron Vivien Tranci and Worthy Patron Michael Tranci presided. Numerous visiting officers represented many Maine chapters and invitations were extended for upcoming events.

Kennebunk Adah Esther Madonna Chapter O.E.S Masonic Hall Vivien Tranci Michael Tranci Lorna Ingraham Marion of Gardiner Eve Rooman Biddeford Grand Esther Phoebe Foster Fadette York Ruth Lillian Lamb Springvale Evangeline North Windham Clover Sanford Annette Saco Steward New Jersey Piscataqua Kittery Priscilla Highpine Wells Winnegance Yarmouth Beulah Cumberland Mills Longfellow South Portland Union Lyman Mizpah Westbrook Beacon Light North Berwick Minnawanca Old Orchard Beach Lorraine Russell Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick Elizabeth Calderwood Ethel Littlefield Harold Bourne William Smith Teresa Spencer Dorothy Bennett Blanche Wade Phyllis Hannaford Ione Ritchie Roy Wade Foster Moore Francis Benson Ralph Cousens Harry Tomlinson

St. Marys Sodality Banquet Planned At Wonderbar

Mrs. Paul Stebbins announced that St Marys Parish Assumption Sodality will hold a banquet at 6 30 this evening at the Wonderbar Steak House with parish members expected to attend.

Paul Stebbins St. Mary's Parish Assumption Sodality

House Biddeford to honor 18 past presidents

A Biddeford group plans a ceremony to honor 18 past presidents in a commemorative event. Details indicate organizing members and the venue named for the tribute, reflecting ongoing community interest in leadership milestones.

House Biddeford

Beach Lions State Installation Tonight

Old Orchard Beach Lions Club holds installation of officers at the Old Orchard House with a social hour and supper at 6 30 p.m. International Councilor Clayton Shepley of South Portland to install. John McNeill becomes King Lion, Richard Valentino retires. A ladies night is included.

Old Orchard Beach Lions Club Old Orchard House International

Washington Avenue Methodist church women hold final meeting

The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Washington Avenue Methodist Church meets at president Mrs. Mattie Bliss’s Standish home for a final season gathering. A pot-luck luncheon will be served and members travel from the church at 10 a.m. with transportation provided.

Women's Society of Christian Service Washington Avenue Methodist Church Mattie Bliss Standish

Mrs Garland Granted Weekly Support in Divorce Case

Mrs. Peter A. Garland of Saco was awarded weekly support of 125 dollars while divorce proceedings continue. Custody of three children given to Mrs. Garland. payments rise to 155 dollars from September 21. Garland must pay real estate taxes, child expenses, medical costs, and legal fees. college tuition for Nancy Garland not covered.

Alfred Peter A. Garland Saco U.S York County Garland Thomas E. Delahanty

Mrs Garland seeks divorce amid claims of cruelty

Monday, Mrs. Garland asked for monthly support of 700 while Garland says his income fell after his term as congressman ended and he left Garland Mfg. Co. He estimates revenue from investments at 10,000 this year before taxes. She seeks divorce after nearly 20 years of marriage for cruel and abusive treatment. No hearing date set. Garland represented by Waterhouse Spencer Carroll Biddeford. Mrs. Garland by Ralph Lancaster Port.

Garland Garland Mfg. Co Waterhouse, Spencer and Carroll Biddeford Ralph Lancaster Portand

Old Orchard Beach Rebekah Lodge closes season

The last meeting of the season of Old Orchard Beach Rebekah Lodge was held with Noble Grand Mrs Lorraine Pettengill presiding. A donation to Atlantic Lodge I O O F for the hall was approved. Refreshments were served by Miss Margaret Chamberlin and Mrs Avonell Pett er sgill, with Mrs Joan Collins contributing. A joint Veterans Council meeting is set for Friday at 8 p m at the AMVETS Post Home on Walnut Street. All members are asked to attend.

Old Orchard Beach Rebekah Lodge Noble Lorraine Pettengill Atlantic Lodge Margaret Chamberlin Avonell Pettersgill Joan Collins Veterans Council Amvets Post Walnut Street

Bargain Pack and Swimwear Sale Highlights

Original 1 bargain pack and boys finest items offered. Bermuda shorts for women and men at 79c to 89c, swimwear and sun suits from 99c to 3.95, blouses 89c, dungarees 1.69, ski pajamas 1.99, rubber boots 9.95, fruit of the loom handkerchiefs five cents per dozen.

Traffic safety talk for Old Orchard Beach students

State Trooper Herman Boudreau from the State Police Highway Safety Division spoke at Old Orchard Beach High School to fifth through eighth graders about pedestrian and bicycle safety. He illustrated the guidance with film demonstrations and reviewed proper traffic rules.

Old Orchard Beach Herman Boudreau State Police Highway Safety Division Fylder Frank D. Lawler Boudreau Helen Marshall Jameson School John Clark Catherine Neilon

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Edmund Cashen Norman Leach Boston Pathers Day Chinos Bermuda Terry Orions Sizes S. M. L Main St Jewelers and Appliance Stores Main Street Ah Anny Ola) A la i Ween Burns School Esther Emmons Susan Stickney Georgia Burrows Gail Jewell Paulette Cabana Rose Mary Quattrone Madonna Oes St. Mary’s Sodality Beach Jild Orchard Beach Camp La-Gis-Ca Candace Pendleton Sheila Nunan Raymond C. Hemingway Jr Portland Brosco Wholesale Co La-Gis-Ca Kennebunk Pond Barney Beg Pond Pool Road Clement P Wight Dial WE Liz Saco Electric Shop J. W. Neithercut & Sons Storer Street Electrical Contractors Hubert St. Brg William C. Smith Agent Ferry Road Maine Bolduc Paint CO Alfred St Kinmond Goodyear Tires Elm St Del’s Waiting Room Corner Middle & Free Streets Shorey’s Washington Avenue Morin Men's & Boys Boys’ Finest Bermuda Shorts U. Éie MOBIL America Saco Brunswick Wiscasset Woolwich Mr. Cole Mobil Oil
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