Committee Named To Pick PTA Officers At Old Orchard Beach
A nominating committee was appointed at the Old Orchard Beach PTA meeting at Jameson school. Mrs. Gerald Beauregard was named chairman with Mrs. Hugh Cullinan Newman Bagley and Lewis Fowler as members. Mrs. Archie Draggins announced the Scholarship Fund committee will meet at her home next week. Refreshments were served by several PTA members including Mrs. Beauregard and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Parent-Teacher Association
Jameson School
Clyde Rest
Gerald Beauregard
Hugh Cullinan
Newman Bagley
Lewis Fowler
Archie Draggins
Fred Knight
Joseph Boucher
Conrad Hebert
Edward Smith
Saco Tax Rate Climbs Since 1953 To 53 Mills
The city of Saco saw its tax rate rise from 37 mills in 1953 to 53 mills by 1960, with the largest jump in school budgets. School funding grew from 157,978 in 1953 to 270,646.25 last year, a rise of 112,668.25, Thornton Academy topped 81,060.25 to 178,000, up 96,939.75. Overall school budgets increased 209,628 since 1953, while veterans tax collections fell from 367,900 to 140,580 under the new exemption law, costing 297,320 in taxable income. Educators warn further increases may be needed to keep qualified teachers.
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Saco
Thornton Academy
May Festival Committee Chairs Named in Saco Biddeford
Miss Lillian A. Chapin announced 118th annual May Festival chairmen for the Social Circle of Second Parish Unitarian Church Saco and Unitarian Ladies cooperative Biddeford. Event set for April 29 at Saco City Hall with lists including Publicity Mrs Leon Libby May party Mrs Eugene Hill and others.
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Lillian A. Chapin
Second Parish Unitarian Church
Saco
Universalist Ladies Cooperative
Biddeford
Saco City Hall
Leon Libby
Eugene Hill
Braiding Maypole
Elizabeth Perkins
Charles Anthony
Leavitt Emmons
Ethel Roberts
Leonard Emmons
Donald Nason
George Perkins
Richard Beal
Howard Shaffer
John Tarbox
Greek Society Plans Mother's Day Party and meetings
The Daughters of Penelope appointed a Mother's Day committee led by Georgette Skinsacos to organize a party. Members include Betty Brickates Effie Dabil Elizabeth Vassill Clara Margone and more. District Conference members named include Sukalas Brickates Cotsis Margone. The party honoring past president Betty Brickates is set for March 28 at Dragon speed. Attendance planning at Akepa home Tuesday evening. Effie Dabilis initiated in candlelight ceremony with refreshments served. Attendees listed include Anita Scontras Toni Cotsis Betty Brickates Cleo Mantis Fay Gollaros Clara Margone Elizabeth Vassill Anastastia Sukalas Ettie Dabilis Catherine Shour eas Maria Economos Peggy Georges Georgette Skinsacos.
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Penelope
Georgette Skinsacos
Betty Brickates
Effie Dabilis
Elizabeth Vassill
Clara Margone
Anastastia Sukalas
Toni Cotsis
Catherine Shoureas
Dragonspeed
Akepa
Anita Scontras
Cleo Mantis
Fay Gollaros
Ettie Dabilis
Maria Economos
Peggy Georges
Don and Bob's TV, Inc. storefront listing in City
Don and Bob's TV, Inc. at 5 Hill Street lists Donald Beaudoin and Robert Lapierre as proprietors with contact dial AT 4-6638 in City.
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DON & Bob's Tv, Inc
Hill St
Donald Beaudoin
Robert Lapierre
Greek Church Announces Dual Celebration Of Greek Independence Day
The Greek Orthodox community nationwide marks March 25 as Greek Independence Day with dual observances of the Annunciation and national commemorations. Proclamations by state and local officials highlight Greek contributions to liberty and the arts, with services in Biddeford Portland Lewiston and Bangor. The weekend includes Divine Liturgy services, prayers for leaders and unity, and a memorial service for Louis Ladakakos.
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Greece
Maine
Biddeford
Portland
Lewiston
Bangor
George Venetos
Holy Trinity
Demetrios Gollaros
John Protopapas
St. George
Saco
St. Demetrios
St .Basil
Sam “‘Alamaras
P. Dalapas
Orthros
Louis Ladakakos
Fire Auxiliaries of Saco Plan Dinner Social
Saco Firemen auxiliary hosted a social and dinner at the Saco fire station with North Saco and Camp Ellis Fire auxiliaries as guests. Committees were named for kitchen dining room and entertainment and a meeting was set for the kitchen and dining room chairs. Refreshments accompanied the social hour.
Girl Scout Troop Tours Pepperell Manufacturing Plant
Members of Biddeford Girl Scout Troop 30 visited Pepperell Manufacturing for a tour of inspection led by Prescott Howard who described the making of sheets and blankets. Accompanying them were Richard Hevey and several scouts including Patricia Bishop Linda Ladderbush Jo Anne Luck Sheryl Murray Hope Simmons Elizabeth Ross and guest Susan Murphy. Troop leader is Mrs Aurore Simmons.
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Biddeford
Pepperell Mfg. Company
Prescott Howard
Richard Hevey
Patricia Bishop
Linda Ladderbush
Joanne Luck
Sheryl Murray
Hope Simmons
Elizabeth Ross
Susan Murphy
Aurore Simmons
State AMVETS Auxiliary Plans Convention and Activities
The Maine AMVETS auxiliary executive committee outlined plans for upcoming activities and the state convention to be held June 2 3 and 4 at Hotel Vesper Old Orchard Beach Rita Potvin was named chairman for the ninth annual convention Three trustees Ellen Clark Irene Blanchard and Mildred Fuller were named to the convention committee Delegates will attend a New England workshop on litter prevention April 14 in Concord NH Plans include two dances at the Togus V A center August 11 and October 27 A donation was voted to the national auxiliary convention program patron s page National Americanism and Civil Defense awards were presented Evelyn Kimball and Rita Sevigny received department and auxiliary honors Membership stands at about 80 percent renewed with less than two percent needed to meet the national quota The next executive committee meeting is April 18 at New Gloucester post home Representatives came from Saco Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Portland Lewiston and New Gloucester Refreshments were served by the hostess auxiliary
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Department of Maine Amvets Auxiliary
Biddeford
Rita Potvin
Department of Maine Auxiliary
Hotel Vesper
Old Orchard Beach
Ellen Clark
Irene Blanchard
Saco
Mildred Fuller
Portland
Maine
New England
Highway Hotel
Concord
N. H
Togus V. A. Center
National Auxiliary Convention
Fremces Allen
Evelyn
Lewiston mill trims output to three-day week
Lewiston Continental Mills in Lewiston has cut production to a three day work week, GM George R. Bridge confirmed on Wednesday. He said the move is not intended to reduce employment but to adjust operations amid demand shifts.
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Lewiston
Poor prices blamed for low business and 960 affected
A fragment notes that the permanent arrangement is needed despite low prices. It cites a lack of business and about 960 people affected, with unclear details on location or cause.
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Miffs
Falcon proves the compact that gives more value
Over 550000 owners prove Falcon delivers the best blend of big-car room and compact size. The model offers economy of up to 30 miles per gallon and about 4,000 miles between oil changes, plus a choice of engines for enhanced performance.
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Falcon
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A. E. Leclair & Son
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Saco Dial
Alfred Street
United Baptist Church
Whist Party
Salle Charite
BAR Mills Auction House
Emmons & Meserve Auctioneers
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ABC Venetian
Blind CO
Tripoli Avenue
Howe
Howe’s Highway
Greek Church
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Jean MelInnis
Irene Leavitt
Shirley Burba
Mary Cantara
Gloria Hevey
Lydia Flood
Ruth Scammon
Rita Jacques
Irma LeBlanc
Hazel Emmons
Pepperell
Fenderson
Elm Street
York County
Beach St. Saco
Melbourne
Joan Potter
Martha Killam
State Amvets Auxiliary Committee
Smart’s Garage
Henry Smart
Ruth Smart
Hutchins Street
North Berwick Mill
North Berwick
America
Lancer
Lark
Tia
Ford
N.E.F.D.A
Biddeford Motor Sales, Inc
Biddeford, Maine
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