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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1961

Page

3

Madonna Chapter Electa Night Observed at Kennybank

Madonna chapter ES held Electa night with Worthy Matron L Agnes Tracy and Worthy Patron Arthur Tracy presiding. About 140 attended. Visiting Electas listed from multiple chapters. corsages given by Mrs Crocker. Plans set for supper for the Blue Lodge on June 5 followed by a social hour.

Electa Madonna Kennybank L. Agnes Tracy Arthur Tracy Electas Virginia Moody Annette Saco Muriel Stanhope Mispath Westbrook Doris Smith Pleasant River West Buxton Marion Allen Cornerstone Portland Mildred Newell Miniwanca Old Orchard Beach Ethel Mullett Crocker Blue Lodge Johnny Ann Martel Phyllis Maling Ruby Maling Madonna Chapter

May baskets centerpiece event at June 2 meeting

Mrs. Alice Crocker prepared May baskets as table centerpieces. After Past Matrons and Past Patrons Night, the chapter will observe its birthday at the June 2 meeting. Supper will be served at 6 30 p m.

Alice Crocker

Kennebunk News: Local Residents and Immunization Clinic

Mrs Francis Chick of Wells Branch works as secretary at Christensen Ford Sales in Kennebunk and formerly served seven years as statistical clerk in Salem hospital. A/2c John Sullivan on 30 day leave from Mountain Home AFB Idaho visits Kennebunk parents before two years in England. Dr Edward T Newell announces immunization clinic at 10 Storer Street Saturday 1 to 3 pm offering free polio vaccine for ages up to 16 and smallpox vaccine for all residents.

Francis Chick Wells Branch Christensen Ford Portland Street Kennebunk England W. Damon Porter Bryan Melrose Mass Harry Taylor Bourne Street Edward T. Newell Public Health Association Storer Street

Janet Armstrong Hosts Shower For Boston Bride Elect

A surprise bridal shower for Janet Armstrong of Boston was hosted at the home of Mrs. Harry Ladakakos and Mrs. Donald Armstrong. The couple, Janet Armstrong and Albert Kinan, plan to wed in Boston on May 27. Guests included Susan Skilling, Helen Fournier, Betty Chamberlain, Carol Ladakakos, Judy Raye, Dale Armstrong, Minnie Henderson, and others with gifts displayed under a white umbrella and a heart shaped centerpiece cake bearing Best Wishes.

Janet Armstrong Boston Harry Ladakaklos Donald Armstrong Armstrong Albert Kinan Susan Skilling Helen Fournier Betty Chamberlain Carol Lad

Local Society Names Shared at Spring Tea Event

Mrs. John Crowley, Mrs. John Trull, Mrs. Dominic Fournier, Mrs. Joanne Albert, Miss Gloria Fournier, Mrs. Marian Prosser, Mrs. Chester Briggs and Mrs. Ernest Rot4rge attended a spring tea. Guests discussed community plans and welcomed new members.

John Crowley John Trull Dominic Fournier Joanne Albert Gloria Fournier Marian Prosser Chester Briggs Ernest

Ruth Coreau Becomes KC Auxiliary Head at Beach

A meeting at St. Margaret parish hall Old Orchard Beach elected Ruth Coreau as president of the K of C Auxiliary. Also chosen were Vivian Joncas as vice president Joanne Deprey as treasurer Elaine Fletcher as secretary Priscilla Huot as guard Mildred Smith as custodian and Rev Armand Landry as chaplain. A mass for departed members and a May 7 banquet at Mary and Bob's were announced with attendees listed.

K. of C St. Margaret Parish Hall Old Orchard’ Beach Catherine Lemire June Girard Ruth Coreau Vivian Joncas Joanne Deprey Elaine Letcher Priscilla Huot Mildred Smith Armand Landry Mary and Bob Bernadine Levesque Cecile Ledoux Aurore Nolette Rita Tousignant Marie Tousignant Elaine Fletcher Ruth Auger Adele Grenier Rita Sherman Father Landry

Orchardettes Plan Boston Club Trip

The Orchardettes met at Joyce Beaulieu's home in Old Orchard Beach with vice president Elaine Buzzell presiding. They discussed a club trip to Boston on May 13 and noted a Pepperell blanket to be given Friday afternoon. Present were Barbaraan Peggy McGlauflin Michele Benoit Peerl Soucy Joyce Beaulieu Elaine Buzzell Joan Berube and Rebecca Cretaro. Priscilla Jarry was absent. The next meeting will be at Peggy McGlauflin's home.

Orchardettes Joyce Beaulieu 10Th Street Old Orchard Beach Elaine Buzzell Pepperell Boston Barbaraan Peggy McGlauflin Michele Benoit Peerl Soucy Joan Berube Rebecca Cretaro Priscilla Jarry Highland Avenue

Lebanon families attend York association sessions at Ogunquit church

Daytime York association sessions were attended by Rev. and Mrs. Lee Carter at Ogunquit Baptist Church. A surprise 77th birthday party for Charles Grant featured daughter Margaret Sundeen and a gathering of many relatives from New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine. The event included numerous Rand and Emmons family members and others from Lebanon and nearby towns. Mrs. Fred Gale returned home from Croton-on-Hudson after visiting her son’s family, accompanied by Miss Martha Gale from Burlington. Additional visits included Edward Stearns of Waltham and the birth of Linda Jean Vachon. The annual Missionary meeting was held at Mrs. Lillian Smith’s home with officers elected.

Lee Carter York Association Ogunquit Baptist Church Charles Grant Margaret Sundeen Dover N.H Charles Rand Brenda Gayle Rochester Douglas Dickerman Manchester Richard ‘Rand Michael Deborah Gray Fred ‘Rand Donald Rand Harold Randall Lois Donna Jon Davis Parker Colby Parker, Jr Sherry James Emmons Dean Basil Edwin Lebanon Lysse Grant Sanford Fred Gale Croton-on-Hudson N.Y Burlington Martha Gale Douglas Drakeman Fred Rand Edward Stearns Waltham Mass Alice Ac

Youth Facing Second Charge in Hatchet Robbery Case

A 19 year old youth already out on $20 000 bail faces a new charge in a hatchet robbery linked to an elderly parking lot attendant. Robert G. Bouchard pleaded guilty to breaking entering and larceny of 160 dollars in clothing from Mrs Laura Boldue's apartment on April 24. Pleas of innocent were entered on robbery and assault counts as the grand jury is considered. George MacFarlane 64 of Auburn was robbed of 29 dollars after a hatchet blow fractured his skull. The piece also lists officers and leaders named for a church or organization committee.

Auburn Robert G. Bouchard Laura Boldue George MacFarlane Aujburn

Hope Circle's Spring Tea and Wells Scout Troop 300

Plans for a new Boy Scout troop in Wells Highpine section. Meetings set for Tuesdays at Highpine firemen's hall with Elmbrook Grange sponsoring Troop 300. Leaders include John Ducharme Jr and Sr, Gordon Fleming, Robert Hamlyn, Kenneth Jones, and more. Thirteen boys have signed up. Also, Hope Circle hosted a successful spring tea at Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church with speaker Mrs. G Stephen Johnston and a program of hymns and tea.

Highpine Wells Clarence Colby Sanford Road Elmbrook Grange John Ducharme, Jr John Ducharame Gordon Fleming Robert Hamlyn Kenneth Jones Robert Rozoff Arthur McNulty Biddeford Kenneth Call Miles Prouty Williama Hilton Lane Phillins Richard Phillips Stephen Howard Russell Downes Richard Harriman Paul Whitin Kirtland Woodman ITI Robert Alexandre Roy Ducharme David Oliver Highpine Firemen’s Hall Hope Circle J Old Orichard Beach Violet Mewer Avice Dumaine Anna Anderson Mary Mewer G. Stephen Johnston Ocean Park North Saco Community Church Harriet Andrews Mercia Stahl Hazel Davis Barbara Gilbert Florence Benson Johnson Marcia Stahl Hazel Kennett Dorothy Lary Frances Dickson Martha Trafton Edrice Bates Muriel Gooch Priscilla Skilling Margaret Milliken Kay Mewer Genevieve Webb Charles Marden Ruth Whittemore Emerson Parjlin Donald Skilling Joseph Ogden Hazel Ilsley Frances Mullen Elizabeth i Garland Frances Johnson Stansley Leonard Samuel L. Browne Harry E. Sait Florence M. Gray Adam Howard Dorothy M. Lary Pauline Randall Hellen Cummings Elizabeth M. Wilson Helen G. Smith Florence Lombard Harriet L. Andrews L. Gertrude Wight Mary Tinkham Bertha Sawyer Clarence E. Craig Geor ‘Gia Tibbetts Alice Hilton

Candidates Receive Rebekah Degrees at Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach Rebekah lodge met last night with Noble Grand Mrs. Letha Butts presiding. The degrees were conferred on two candidates. Invitations were received from Forest Lodge West Buxton for chaplain and supporters at Guest Officers night May 25 and from Olive Lodge Kennebunk for Past Noble Grands night May 15 with supper at 6 30.

Old Orchard Beach Rebekah Lodge Noble i Letha Butts Forest Lodge West Buxton Olivelodge Kennebunk

Linda Lakeman Engaged to Paul Winn for June Wedding

Mrs. Leland Lakeman of Wells announces the engagement of her daughter Linda Lee Lakeman to Paul Arnold Winn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Winn of Cape Neddick. Lakeman attended Wells schools. Winn is a Wells High School graduate, US Air Force veteran, and works in the family business. A June wedding is planned.

Leland Lakeman Wells Linda Lee Lakeman Paul Arnold Winn Arnold Winn Cape Neddick Miss Lakeman Wells High School U. S. Air Force

Juvenile Grange District Meet Held At Riverside

A Juvenile Grange district meeting at Riverside Grange drew about 100 attendees. Alewive Grange conferred degrees on a class of candidates led by Miss Frances Welch as master, with John F. Hill directing graduation. Six Alewive members stood in as officers. 19 members and six adults attended, including matron Mrs. Robert Welch and assistant matron Mrs. Alston True. State Master Maynard Dolloff and State Juvenile Superintendent Mrs. Phyllis Dolloff were honored guests and received a gift. Miniature gavels were given to matrons and poston matrons. Juvenile Deputies Mrs. Evelyn Adams and Mrs. Patricia Higgins co-chaired the district meeting.

Riverside Grange Alewive Grange Frances Welch John F. Hill Maynard Dolloff Phyllis Dolloff Asposton Evelyn Adams San‘ford Patricia Higgins Wells

Reed Signs Two Money Bills Boosts Education Aid

Augusta Gov Reed signs a bill authorizing the State Board of Education to accept federal education aid without matching funds, and another bill appropriating 250000 for legislative expenses. The swift action came as finance officials warned of a near depletion of the legislative account, with 20000 on hand and 29000 in payroll due soon. The Senate passed the 119.9 million current services budget, and Reed signed it to maintain the 1959 legislative service level.

Augusta Reed State Board of Education Congress Senate

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