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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1969

Page

4

District Deputy Installs Officers of Hart Council

Lake E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford held a meeting at the hall on Washington Street last night installing District Deputy Albert Carrier and naming Alfred Letourneau three years Albert Carrier two years and John Farley one year to the Board of Trustees. Atty Harold Carroll named advocate. Retiring Grand Knight Alfred Ineau conducted remarks on the Brewer state convention. Thank you notes read from families of Mrs. Sarah Conroy and James Gillis. Treasurer Richard Bolduc presented the report. Wilfred Pat Bouffard received the Knight of the Year award and State Deputy Philip Masse received a special award. Next meeting set for September.

Lake E Hart James Gillis Richard Bolduc Wilfred “Pat” Bouffard Philip Masse

Kennebunk Planning Board approves Sea Road subdivision

A Planning Board meeting at Lower Town Hall led by Robert Slowik approved a Sea Road subdivision plan with changes. John Downing discussed zoning matters with John Blackwell. Olive Rebekah Lodge will meet Monday at 7 45 p m at 10 0 F. A memorial service was held for local residents. Mrs John I Seekins Sr of Stockton Springs visited for grandson Gregory Seekins graduation from Kennebunk High School class of 1969. A decorated cake by Priscilla Leach highlighted the gathering with relatives and friends attending or invited.

Lower Town Hall Robert Slowik John Downing John Blackwell Olive Rebekah Lodge John I. Seekins Sr Stockton Springs John S. Seekins Jr Seekins Colonial Drive Gregory Seekins Kennebunk High School

Graduation Party Held in Kennebunk for Pamela Hanscom

A surprise graduation party followed Class Night on Wednesday in honor of Miss Pamela Hanscom. Hosted by her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Hanscom Sr at their Mousam Road home, the social evening included refreshments.

Nelson Priscilla) Leach Arundel Ralph Cousens Henry Hanscom Jr Walter Tracy Sally Leach Paula Leach Bertram Hanscom Herncle Leslie Hanscom Nelson Leach Kennebunk Pamela Hanscom Henry Hanscom Sr Mousam Road

Babe Ruth Team Will Form In Saco

A new Babe Ruth team is being formed in Saco. All boys aged 13 to 15 should report at Saco Memorial Field at 1 p.m. Sunday. Two coaches are needed for the team according to a league official.

Babe Ruth Saco Saco Memorial Field

Are You Smart Enough to Be Your Own Remodeler

Advice on DIY remodeling versus hiring a contractor. Highlights time patience and supervision needed for multiple trades and potential headaches. Suggests hiring a remodeling contractor for jobs needing three or more trades and allows skilled handymen to handle finish work.

Little Town League Unit To Hold Sale

The Little Town League Ladies Auxiliary of Old Orchard Beach organized a food sale at Zahares J.G.A. Food Market today. A banner committee will display team standings at the field, with first place on top, and a rummage sale is planned for the second week in July. The next meeting is June 25 at Mrs. Laura Smith’s home.

Old Orchard Beach Little Town League Ladies Auxiliary Ethel Hackett Cookman Avenue Zahares J.G.A Laura Smith Myrtle Ave

Bridge Club Meets At Beach Playhouse

Bridge last night at the Speak Easy Playhouse on Lawn Avenue featured players including Robert Whelan Paul Chadbourne Mrs Gwen Flannery Mrs Estella Aranovitch Mr and Mrs Abe Elowitch P Patel Richard Cuscino John Landry Harry Stott Mrs Gertrude Leonard Mrs Jean Shaw Richard Mougalian George Venetos Harry Butler Mrs Avis Briggs Mrs Walter Parmalie Mrs John Donahue Mr and Mrs A Mougshan Mr and Mrs James Warren Mr and Mrs A Tsika Mrs Char

Old Orchard Beach Speak Easy Playhouse Lawn Avenue Robert Whelan Paul Chadbourne Gwen Flannery Estella Aranovitch Abe Elowitch P. Patel Richard Cuscino John Landry Harry Stott Gertrude Leonard Jean Shaw Richard Mougalian George Venetos Harry Butler Avis Briggs Walter Parmalie John Donahue A. Mougshan James Warren A. Tsika Char

Tennis doubles winners named in town event results

The notice lists players including Lotte Dubois Rosalie Ross and Margaret Field among winners in an evening match at the Playhouse. Teams North and South and East and West dominated, with multiple couples placed across first second third and fourth. A follow up game is scheduled tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the Playhouse.

Lotte Dubois Rosalie Ross Margaret Field Angie Hickey Alice Fecteau Edrice Bates William Haase Oscar Paradis Frances Putnam Andrew Iverson North South Whelan and Chadbourne Wilbur and Grondin Flannery Aranovitch Elowitch East West Parmalee

Invention of the kite credited to Archytas of Tarentum

A quick quiz cites Archytas in Tarentum around 330 B.C. as the inventor of the kite, notes its historical claim, and includes a weather vane fact stating it does not point toward wind direction but from where it originates, per Newspaper Enterprise Association.

Archytas Tarentum B.C

Memorial Field Registration Hours Set

Memorial Field Director Robert Cote of Biddeford announces baseball registration for boys 10 to 13 at 9:30 Monday morning. On Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. registration for boys 6 to 9 and girls 8 to 13. A basketball team will be formed later. Scientists report nepetalic acid in catnip attracts cats but the reason remains unknown.

Robert Cote Biddeford Memorial Field

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Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Iddeford Washington Street Hall Biddeford Alfred Payhour Lionel Lapointe Lionel Hevey Albert Carrier Gerard Dutil Alfred Letourneau Fernand Labbe Walter Clark Norman Bouthiellette Jean Marc Perron Hart Council Nounced Edmund Cashen Raymond O. Audio Insurance Agency Elm St R. & H. Auto Plymouth Fury P.S Motor Sales Dial Shirle Ross United Air Lines Superwoman New York City Ted Fournier Mainteenance & Repairs South St Biddeford Pool Company Third ST Biddeford Pool Maine Little Town League Bridge Club Beach Playhouse God Newspaper Enterprise Assn J. C Diana M. Dow Mariner E. Fleming Alva E. Fleming Fletcher St Elwyn J. Smilie Summer St Dow Offutt Air Force Base Omaha Neb Rome Old Orchard Beach High School C.C.B. High School Jerome LePelletier Biddeford Savings Bank Main St
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