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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1964

Page

8

Rummage Sale Planned by Nee Nah Council at Legion Hall

Final plans announced for a rummage sale Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Legion Hall in Old Orchard Beach during Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas meeting. Mrs. Mary La Branche presided. Next meeting set for March 16.

Old Orchard Beach Legion Hall Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas Jerome le Pelletier Geneva Petrin Notre Dame Hospital Richard Johnson Millie

Schuyler Colfax Night Observed By Olive Lodge

Olive Rebekah Lodge in Kennebunk held a Schuyler Colfax night with a degree reenactment at 10 C F Hall. The meeting honored ill members and draped the charter. A memorial service and planned tableaux rehearsals, drills, and a March 16 visit program were noted along with donations to scholarships.

Kennebunk Olive Rebekah Lodge Schuyler Colfax Matthews Charland Ethel Hatch Burlington Soverign C. Everett Murphy Oklahoma Peace Garden Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Nurses Scholarship Fund Waterboro Rehoboth Lodge Rebekah Assembly Constance Robbins Bar Harbor C.F Mildred Thyng Evelyn Court

Penny Crusade planned by Advent Christian Church

The Board of Christian Education met at the Advent Christian Church to outline the Penny Crusade starting March 1 to fund foreign missions. A June Children's Day was proposed and junior high classes were discussed with Pastor Matthew Farnum. Attendees included Carleton Waterhouse Charlotte Cole Linwood Goodwin Robert Nickerson Robert Cole Jr. Oscar Rundgren. The Goodwins Mills Bell Ringers practiced at Mrs Robert Cole Sr. studio for elder care tape recordings.

Board of Christian Education The Advent Christian Church Carleton Waterhouse Mathew Farnum Charlotte Cole Linwood Goodwin Robert Nickerson Robert Cole Jr

Sale Report From Saco Teachers Rummage Sale

The Saco Teachers Association met at Burns School to report $330.55 raised from a rummage sale for the scholarship fund. Budgeting club funds were discussed with allocations for projects but no definite action. President Benjamin Hall led the meeting.

Saco Teachers’ Association Burns School Benjamin Hall

Class of 1949 Plans Reunion at St Josephs High

The Class of 1949 from St Josephs High School Biddeford will hold a 5th year reunion on June 6 at the Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks on Portland Road Saco. Planning committee met last night at Mrs Lucia’s Graham Street home with members including Mrs Moore Mrs Canning Mrs Langley Mrs Lavoie Mrs Rousselle Mrs Guay Mrs Blanchette and Mrs Bouthot. Officials asked alumni to contact any committee member to attend.

St. Joseph's High School Biddeford Biddeford-Saco Cecile Guay Jocelyn Blanchette Theresa Bouthot

Methodist Men Plan April Ladies Night Event at Church

The Washington Avenue Methodist Church vestry hosted the Methodist Men's Club meeting to report progress on renovations to the Sun Day School building and discuss an April 6 Ladies Night. Rev Gil bert Sirotti will discuss church committees and missions. Arthur Leddy screened a submarine and missile movie. Refreshments were provided by Carl Gilbert and Leddy with several members in attendance.

Old Orchard Beach Washington Avenue Gilbert Sirotti Arthur Leddy Carl Gilbert Leddy Mr. Sirotti Eric Hodeen Merrill Thompson Charles Raymond Everett Pettengill Ted Fowler Walter Freeman Stlman Gilbert John Tibbett Robert Dennison and Son Samuel Brown

Le Voltigeur Sets March Officer Nominations

Le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club in Biddeford announces male officer nominations for the March 10 meeting with President Yvon Caron presiding. The group also discussed Lewiston National Convention results, donations to Heart Fund and Red Cross, and a special award to Omer Nadeau. Election of club officers is set for March 17 and auxiliary officers on March 18 in the club rooms.

le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club South Street Biddeford Yvon Caron Paul Angers Heart Fund American Red Cross Lewiston John Boissonneault American Snowshoe Union Omer Nadeau

Old Orchard Beach Civic and Church Meetings Noted

Old Orchard Beach members of the Women Society of Christian Service of the Washington Avenue Methodist Church will meet at 1 p.m. Thursday in the church vestry. The Penny Social supper at Odd Fellows Hall will be served at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Rebekah Lodge meeting. Mrs. John Kennett won high score at the Dessert Bridge Club gathering at Mrs. Donald Briggs home yesterday. The Civic Group meets Thursday at 7:45 p.m. in the Old Orchard Beach High School Cafeteria. Abbott-Verville AMVETS Auxiliary will meet at the Post home on Walnut Street at 7:30 p.m. A public card party was held by the Rebekah Lodge at Odd Fellows Hall Thursday night.

Womens Society of Christian Service Washington Avenue Methodist Church Odd Fellows Hall Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge John Kennett Dessert Bridge Club Donald Briggs Lawn Avenue Old Orchard Beach Womens Civic Group Old Orchard Beach High School Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Old Orchard Rebeked Lodge

Of Sharing appeal opens by Maine Protestants and Orthodox

A joint appeal titled Of Sharing will open in Maine, led by Protestant groups and Eastern Orthodox Christians, aiming to promote interfaith dialogue and humanitarian aid within the region.

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Girl Scouts In Wells To Attend Catholic Mass

Wells Girl Scout Troops will attend a 9 a.m. mass at St Marys Catholic Church Wells Beach during National Girl Scout Week March 8 15. They meet 8:30 a.m. at Wells Second Congregational Church Route 1 and travel by bus. Milk and cookies will be served after mass and attendance credit will be given.

Wells St. Mary’s Catholic Church Wells Beach Wells Second Congregational Church Second Congregational Church

Sons of Legion Re Activation Considered in Saco Meeting

At the Owen-Davis Post American Legion in Saco a plan to re activate the Sons of the Legion Squadron was discussed. Ronald Ayotte was named committee chair to study the program as the post gears up for the Legion’s 45th anniversary observance on March 11 with a birthday party at the post home and a 6 30 p m supper. Erwin Stevens presided in Commander Guy Goodwin’s absence.

Sons of the Legion Owen-Davis Post American Legion Post Beach Street Saco Ronald Ayotte Saco Post Heme Guy Goodwin Erwin Stevens

Bible Study Classes Planned In Saco

The first of several Bible study classes on The Gospel of Mark will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m at the First Parish Congregational Church Saco. Additional sessions are set for March 12 at 2 p m and March 19 at 7 30 p m. Mrs Ellen Dutton chairs arrangements. An informal Lenten service led by Rev Paul K Weimer will be on March 10 with the theme He Went To Jerusalem. On March 8 the One Great Hour

First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Ellen Dutton Paul K. Weimer Jerusalem

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Rummage Nee Nah Council Olive Lodge Dayton Dia Income Tax Service Ken Cormier Wilfrid J. Fortier Insurance Agency Bacon Street Bolduc Paint CO Alfred St Seaboard Realty CO Main Street St. Joseph’s High Planning le Voltigeur Officer State Aya Bert M. Jakeman Jr Rupert H. Davis Center Emerson Parlin Cochairman Parlin Girl Scouts Sons of Legion F.d.1.c Biddeford Savings Bank Biddeford, Maine Carnation Bird's Eye Loin End Sirloin Haddock Fond Stores Vane Nissen Delorge’s Alfred St. Lot Central Theatre White Star Laundry Prospect Street Howe’s Highway Mobil Flame Kinmond’s Elm St Fast, Efficient Income Tax Service R. L. Noble Jr
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