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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1961
Page
6
A Pittsburgh fireman left a corned beef sandwich in a refrigerator and labeled the bag with the captain’s name to deter theft. When the sandwich disappeared, the thief was stumped by a note reading Hunger knows no rank, revealing the prank.
Fifteen boys joined the newly formed Cub Scout pack 369 at a meeting at St. Andre hall Biddeford last night. Seven others attended but cannot join until eight. Norman H. Thompson Ralph D. Goodwin Roland Jay Norman Means Larry Ross Addison Fournier Oscar Eaton presented the talk on the Cub scout charter. Leaders included Rev. Father Gerard Parent Ben Villandry Robert Beaulieu Francis J. Perry Emile Goulet and den mothers Mrs Rita Beaulieu Mrs Jeannette Goulet Mrs Laurette Cantara Mrs Gertrude Remillard. Irene Blanchard Dorothy Moody chaired the banquet planning and memorial membership for a deceased veteran was approved. Cecile Fecteau won an award. Refreshments by Lois Currier and Marjorie Kimball.
Delegates for the state convention to be held at Old Orchard Beach in June were named at a Boucouvalas-Du is AMVETS auxiliary meeting in Saco last night. Selected were Helen Strout Dorothy Moody Harriet Henderson and Adrienne Sullivan. Alternates include Doris Clappison Theresa Tripp Jane Murphy and Rose Simard. Plans were advanced for the rummage and food sale.
A bridal shower was hosted at 54 Birch Street Biddeford for Miss Jeannine Gosselin in anticipation of her May 13 wedding to Ronald Powell of Portland. Hostesses named include Mrs. Gerard Guay Mrs. Gerard Daudier Mrs. Donald Bourassa and Miss Lucille Thibodeau.
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