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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1963

Page

3

Dirigo State Delegates Named At Kennebunk

Kennebunk High school will send four girls to Dirigo Girls State in June at Colby College Waterville. Delegates are Carol Taute Ellen Warren Caroline Sila and Ellen Pfeiffer sponsored by local American Legion Auxiliary units. Boys' State delegates from Kennebunk High School in Orono include Terry Nadeau David Clark and Philip Stirk sponsored by the Webber Lefebvre American Legion Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Rotary and the class of 1964.

Kennebunk High School Dirico Colby College Waterville Carol Taute Ellen Warren Caroline Sipala Ellen Pfeiffer University of Maine Terry Nadeau David Clark Philip Stirk Kennebunk Dirigo Watervile J. Howard Taute Webber - Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary L. Pitt Warren, Jr Roland Nadeau Webber-Lefebvre T American Legion Kennenk Alton Clark Kennebunk Beach Kennebunk-Kennebuni Port Rotary Club Norman Stirk Cape

Ruben Inniss Honored At Kennebunk Surprise Party

Ruben Inniss of Arundel was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party at the Kennebunk home of Mrs. Joseph Bush on Ross Road. Hostesses were Mrs. Bush and Mrs. Leo Bedard with gifts given to the honoree and a dancing event afterward. The group included Audrey Tureen, Linda Card, Linda Pinpare, Rene Taschereau, Bernice Bedard, and many others. The item notes a 1902 University of Maine vs New York Giants baseball game with the Giants winning 7 to 2.

Kennebunk Ruben Inniss Arundel Joseph Bush Rossroad Leopaud Bedard Mrs. Bedard Audrey Tur Eon Linda Card Linda Pinpare Rene Taschereau Linda Leathers Judy Drown

Doan's Pills Offer Relief for Bladder Irritation

An advertisement touts Doan's Pills as a threefold remedy for bladder irritation backache and headaches. It claims soothing effect on bladder irritation fast pain relief and a mild diuretic action to aid kidney function and urges readers to buy the large size for ongoing relief.

Doan

Local Visitors Return and Stay at Kennebunk Homes

Mrs John MacDonald returns to West Kennebunk after surgery at Webber hospital. Mrs J T Bachman of Youngstown Ohio visits two weeks with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Elliot Green on Dane street. Miss Ruth Doran of Fitchburg Mass visits a week at the Landing home of Mr and Mrs Howard Stuart.

John MacDonald West Kennebunk Webber Hospital J. T. Bachman Youngstown Ohio Elliot Green Dane Street Ruth Doran Fitchburg Mass Landing Howard Stuart

Old Orchard Beach Civic and club notices

Old Orchard Beach reports a Women's Civic meeting at 7 45 p m in the high school cafeteria with President Adel bert Jakeman presiding Adrienne Binette will show slides of the Boston Flower Show Dessert Bridge club notes high score by Mrs Donald Jones Abbott Verville AMVETS Auxiliary meets Thursday at 7 30 p m Women Society of Christian Service of the Washington avenue Methodist church meets Thursday at 2 p m and will collect items for the mission box and rummage sale

Old Orchard Beach

Mrs John Colomb Feted At Shower

A Kennebunk shower honored Mrs. John Colomb of Biddeford Jacqueline Bartlett. Hostess Mrs. Lucy Powers of Roxbury arranged the event at Mrs. Madelyn Amnott’s Old Port road home with ink and blue decor and a stork overhead. Guests included Mrs. Louise Blake, Mrs. Marion Hutchins, and many from Arundel Biddeford Saco and nearby towns. gifts featured a pink and white cake and a baby-theme display.

Kennebunk John Colomb Jacqueline Bartlett Biddeford Madelyn Amnott Old Port Road Lucy Powers Roxbury Mass Diane Danis Marion Hutchins Sue Calder Lillian Pictou Marjorie Butler Louise Blake Esther Bush Mildred Danis

Minstrel Show Planned by York Pomona Youth at Buxton

The York county Pomona Youth group will present a minstrel show on Friday May 3 at 8 p.m. in the Buxton Grange hall with dancing to follow. Mrs June Burke Lebanon Pomona Youth chairman heads the event and says proceeds will fund the York Pomona Youth degree team’s trip to Augusta for state degree competition later this month.

York County Pomona Buxton Grange Hall June Burke Lebanon Pomona York Pomona Augusta

Medal Offered For Shooting In Tucson

Tucson sheriff's Capt. James F. E. McDonald offers a marksman medal to anyone shooting a criminal in the act. The incentive targets armed felonies and emphasizes rapid, accurate response by civilians in the city.

Tucson Ariz Sheriff's James FE. M McDonald

Willa Ferguson Is Honored At Party At Ly man Church

In Ly man Miss Willa Ferguson was honored for her 85th birthday at a First Baptist church party. Bert Inman introduced the guest of honor with Curtis Dinsmore escorting her to the platform. The event featured an original poem A Birthday Greeting read by Mrs. Marshall Arsenault, a choir hymn The Ninety and Nine, and gifts plus a celebratory cake.

Lyman Willa Ferguson l First Baptist Church Bert Inman Curtis Dinsmore Marshall Arsenault Miss Ferguson Raymond Pullen Walter Smith Kenneth Littlefield Robert Taylor Richard Daniels Sydney Whitehouse

Kennebunk Youths Elected To Offices

Kennebunk LRY delegates David Clark and Peter Burr attended the State Federation meeting at the Universalist church in Auburn. Clark was elected vice-president of the State Federation for the coming year, Burr was appointed to the by laws committee. The group will hold a public supper on Thursday May 16.

Kennebunk David Clark Peter Burr State Federation LRY Universalist Church Auburn Kennebunk Lry Clark Burr Frank White Sea John Anagnostis

Beach Scouts Earn Ranks at Old Orchard Beach Court of Honor

Old Orchard Beach Boy Scout Troop 350 sponsored by St. Margaret church held a candlelight Court of Honor in the parish hall. Robert Gillis and John Shevenell posted flags, Rev. Royal J. Parent blessed badges, and leaders guided rank advancements from Tenderfoot to First Class.

Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret Church Robert Gillis John Shevenell Royal J. Parent Robert Jacques Richard Buffum William Smith

Bowdoin Adds Two Teachers to Faculty

Bowdoin College announces two new faculty members. Daniel Levine will join the history department as assistant professor from Earlham College in Richmond Indiana. James D Redwine Jr will become assistant professor of English after teaching at the University of Cincinnati.

University of Maine Dominates Indoor Track Meet

The University of Maine clinched a dominant indoor track win by taking first place in most events and compiling a strong overall score. Notable athletes contributed multiple top finishes, signaling strong team depth for the season.

University of Maine

Eight And Forty Votes Donation To Scholarship

York County Salon 598 Eight and Forty voted a ten dollar donation to the nurses scholarship fund at a meeting last night held at Mrs. Elaine LaPierre's Wells home. Guests included Mrs. Virginia Ford of Old Orchard Beach and Mrs. Min Biehler of Ogunquit conducted the session.

Wells Nurses York County Elaine LaPierre Virginia Ford Old Orchard Beach Harold T. Andrews American Legion Portland Marie Noble Maine Chapeau National Jewish Hospital Denver Colo Shirley Doe Ocean Park Min Biehler Ogunquit Petite Chapeau Elodie Renaud Biddeford Germaine Lariviere Ida Noyes Evelyn Morin Biddeford Antonia Harquoil Hollie McKee Min Bihler Morin Noyes

Wells Ogunquit P T A Plans May Meeting Fashion Show

The Wells Ogunquit Parent Teacher Association will meet Tuesday May 7 at 7 30 p m in the Wells Elementary School auditorium to hear a Fashion Show and Panel Discussion on the Value of Home Economics in Family Life directed by Miss Marion Davis with Wells High School home economics students. Officers will be elected and refreshments provided by the May hospitality committee. A gym exhibition by Wells High School girls will follow on Thursday May 9 at 7 30 p m in the new Junior High gymnasium.

Wells- Ogunquit Parent-Teacher Association Wells Marion Davis Wells High May Wells High School

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