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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1963

Page

3

VFW Auxiliary Hosts Final Whist Party in Biddeford

The VFW Auxiliary Biddeford held the last whist party of the series at City Building. Top scores belonged to Mrs Sadie Hill and a trio of high scorers included Mrs Belle Poirier and Mrs Susanne Cadorelte, with Mrs Alma Beaudoin as low scorer.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Biddeford Lucianna Roy Jeanie Curro Sadie Hill Hill Belle Poirier Susanne Cadorelte Jeannette Curro Helen Dean Norma Berry Irene Cyr Alma Beaudoin Cochairmen

New Science Claims Non-Surgical Piles Treatment

A New York report touts Bio-Dyne as a non surgical cure for hemorrhoids promising shrinkage, itch relief, and pain reduction with actual reductions seen in cases. The discovery from a world famous research institute is now sold as Preparation H in suppository or ointment form and available at drug counters.

New York, N. Y

New Whist Party Series Announced for September

Mrs. Blanche Small and Mrs. Laura Dodge announced a new series of whist parties to begin in September, signaling a continued social calendar addition for local club members.

Blanche Small Laura Dodge

Biddeford Man Wins Fifth Hamfest Hidden Transmitter Award

Jules Beaudoin of Biddeford won the hidden transmitter hunt award yesterday at the Augusta Radio Club hamfest held at the Calumet Club in Augusta. It marked his fifth consecutive win. Local attendees included Lawrence Dolby and Leon Libby of Saco.

Jules Beaudoin Biddeford Augusta Radio Club Calumet Club Lawrence Dolby Leon Libby Saco

Documentary Fails To Hit Mark On TV Show

NBC sent a 21 day San Francisco detective probe toward realism but the piece lagged behind fiction. The Sunday Show of the Week depicted questioning, jail, and interrogation rooms with moralizing narration, leaving viewers with many unanswered questions and a sense that the real thing lacked the sharpness of Dragnet or The Lineup. Mystery Theatre joins NBC Wednesday, while Password airs CBS 10-10:30 EDT as a game show replacement.

Cynthia Lowry NEW York NBC San Francisco Jack Webb Mystery Theatre Password CBS

Date Announced For Registration At Playground

Kennebunk announces registration for the Kennebunk Playground on June 24 at 9 am at Kennebunk High School Athletic Field. Rain postpones to the next day. Director is David Littlefield, with Sherman Seaward and Polly Stinson assisting. The program runs 9 to 12 and 1 to 4 daily, with Saturday hours 9 to 12. Proceeds from a tag day support attending a Boston game.

Kennebunk Kennebunk High School Kennebunk Rotary Club David Littlefield Stuart Littlefield Mousam Road Sherman Seaward Ray Seaward Kennebunkport Polly Stinson Robert Stinson Summer Street Boston

Band Series Starts Tuesday at Memorial Field

The first of eight municipal summer concerts by Painchand's band begins at 8 p m Tuesday at Memorial Field on May Street. Directed by Ludger Picher the program will span various music styles. If rain occurs the concert moves to the next fair evening.

Painchand Memorial Field May Street Ludger Picher

Gilpatrick Named Chairman Of Saco Police and Fire Commission

Charles F Gilpatrick Jr in his third year on the Saco Police and Fire Commission was elected chairman at a recent meeting. The same session followed John L Bryant Sr’s June 3 election by the Saco City Council to a three year term. The board’s third member is Harry J Nielson.

Charles F. Gilpatrick Jr Saco

Nason on Education A guide for summer reading help

Professor Leslie J. Nason of the University of California suggests a summer program framing reading practice as daily “work” for six or seven year olds. He outlines steps from word-ring games to reading aloud and word-pronunciation drills, plus recommended books and a caution to consult teachers for serious blocks. The article promotes Dr Nason’s booklet available for $1 by mail order from New York.

Leslie J. Nason University of Tee California Virginia Burgess Warren Frieda E. van Atta

Town Meeting Slated On Zoning In Kennebunk

A special Town meeting will be held tonight at 7 30 PM at Kennebunk Town Hall to consider proposed zoning ordinances. Last week two sessions informed residents of the historical district and downtown and highway business districts before this meeting.

Kennebunk Board of Selectmen

Junior high graduation program at Biddeford Public Schools

Friday's Journal lists the latter half of the program for Biddeford Public Schools junior high graduation. It includes Seven Cardinal Principles, Richard Beaudette, The Dangers of Tomorrow, Dana Peck, Tomorrow Our Responsibility, Patricia Kelleher, and the song Down in the Valley. Class awards and diplomas followed.

Biddeford Public Schools Richard Beaudette Dana Peck Patricia Kelleher

Graduation Exercises at Kennebunk Junior High School gym

Graduation exercises for Kennebunk Junior High School eighth graders were held last night in Kennebunk High School gym. Participants included Linda Nedeau Judith Lawrence Ruth Barra Betsy Clark with Jay Nedeau Wayne Berry David Knight Albert Smith James Walak and Dahort Ruckland among those seated and standing in the usual order.

Kennebunk Kennebunk High School Wali Sbeedante Enha Ivaven Linda Nedeau Judith Lawrence Ruth Barra Betsy Clark Jay Nedeau Wayne Berry David Knight Albert Smith James Walak Dahort Ruckland

Wells Junior High honors roll announced by principal

Wells The honor roll for the final ranking period at Wells Junior High School is released by principal Harry A De Shon. Three students earned high honors with a 3.80 GPA: Richard Clark Kathy Martin and Linda Baston.

Wells The Wells Junior High School Harry A. DeShon Richard Clark Kathy Martin Linda Baston Thomas Chase Joanne Howard Kathleen Hutchins Daniel Lauletta Christine Lord Sharon Perkins Kathryn Weare Elizabeth Chappe Randy Pierce James Wright Christine Brooks Susan Buckley Deborah Buswell Beverly Campbell Roland Dufort Linda Gordon Carole Gowen Barbara Hanson Rayette Huden Thomas Keyes Nancy Lewingdon Stephen Libby Elissa Littlefield Howard Littlefield Jeraldine Lord Scott MacDonald Patricia Milliard Heather Mooers David Tufts Jonathan West Judith Ahern

Fathers Honored At Le Foyer Whist Party

Fathers were honored at the Le Foyer whist party held Saturday night at Alfred Street hall. Special prizes went to Edward Gallant Albert Coulombe Lea Guilbeault and Ephrem Tardif. High score prize went to Ernes tine Delage with many others receiving score prizes and consolation awards to Jeanne Labranche and Paul Andre Chabot.

le Foyer Alfred Street Edward Gallant Albert Coulombe Lea Guilbeault Ephrem Tardif Ernestine Delage Rachel Goulet Delia Lepine Malvina Gaudette Sadie Hill Germaine Tardif Germaine Perry Leona Sinclair Arthur Bolduc Roy Perry Lucien

Whist Party Announced For Saturday at The Hall

The notice lists Bernice Beaulieu Leona Sinclair Rolande Villeneuve Claudia Beau doin Claudette Beaulieu Nancy Beaulieu Paul Chabot Medley Beaulieu Renald Ruel Maurice Marcoux Leo Marcoux and Lucien C Ruel. It announces another whist party to be held Saturday at the hall starting at 7 30 p.m.

Bernice Beaulieu Leona Sinclair Rolande Villeneuve Claudia Beaudoin Claudette Beaulieu Nancy Beaulieu Paul Chabot Medley’ Beaulieu Renald Ruel Maurice

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