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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1959

Page

3

Kennebunk Lions hear Turner on white cane day plan

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Lions Club members heard Nelson Turner announce that white cane day will be observed August 1. Pvt Jerry Dusseault has completed basic training at Fort Dix and visits Kennebunk before Ste Marie Michigan leave for more schooling. James Doherty marked his 78th birthday with neighbors. Mrs Charles Thompson returned to Landing after visiting Winthrop Massachusetts with daughter and son in law. Gardenia Day sale a success thanks to welfare committee and solicitors.

Charles Desson Fletcher Street Ste. Marie Michigan Joseph Dusseault Kennebunk Dusseault Fort Dix N. J James Doherty Hame Joseph Burrows Burrows Doherty Charles Thompson the Landing Walter Graham Winthrop Mass

Children’s Day Observed At Cape Porpoise Church

Children’s Day was observed with active youth participation in the Cape Porpoise morning service. Music by the Youth Choir directed by Charlene Elliott and Gary Ridlon, prayers by Philip Stirk, readings by Gretchen Nunan, and scripture read by the class. Baptisms included Scott Eaton, Allen Anthony, Teddy Marshall, John Robert Daggett, and Eleanor Holbrook. Mr. and Mrs Wesley B. Taylor were received.

Cape Cape Porpoise Charlene Elliott Gary Ridlon Patricia Seavey Frank Severance Gretchen Nunan Philip Stirk Scott Douglas Eaton Fred Eaton Allen Anthony Teddy Marshall John Robert Robert Daggett Eleanor Joyce Holbrook Frank Holbrook Wesley B. Taylor

Mothers Day Service With Choir Music Planned

A Mothers Day service will be held Sunday at the church with special music by the vested choir, inviting parishioners to participate in the observance.

Wells Elementary Grade 3 pupils post perfect spelling tests in Wells

Pupils in Mrs Beatrice Spiller and Mrs Elizabeth Beals Grade 3 classes at Wells Elementary earned 100 percent on a 75 word spelling test this week. Names include Judy Ahern Susan Buckley Kenneth Call Carole Gowen Barbara Hanson Jennie Lord David Smalley Cheryl Brooks Liane Sevigney and Lawrence Hutchins Jane Ahern Christine Brooks Linda Gordon Nancy Johnson Patricia Milliard Philip Munroe William Strout Kathy Tracy. Vaccination against small pox will be offered to all Wells residents not previously vaccinated in five to seven years. The school clinic will occur in the third week of May after permission slips return. An adult clinic may be scheduled by calling the Public Health office. A well baby clinic is set for May 28 at 9 15 a m at the public health and school nurse’s office Wells High School annex. The usual physicals and immunizations will be administered.

Beatrice Spiller the Wells Judy Ahern Susan Buckley Kenneth Call Carole Gowen Barbara Hanson Jennie Lord David Smalley Cheryl Brooks Liane Sevigney Lawrence Hutchins Elizabeth Beals Jane Ahern Christine Brooks Linda Gordon Nancy Johnson Patricia Milliard Philip Munroe William ‘Strout Kathy Tracy Wells Public Health Office Wells High School Annex

Polio Clinic Set for Kennebunk May 23

The Kennebunk Health department under Dr Edward Newell announces a polio immunization clinic at the Lower Town Lab on Saturday May 23 from 1 to 3 pm. Shots for all ages up to 40 offered with a $1 fee to cover vaccine costs. no one will be refused for inability to pay.

Kennebunk Edward Newell Lower Town Lab

Old Orchard Beach Art Association Meeting Report

The Old Orchard Beach Art Association met Wednesday evening at the VFW hall on Atlantic Avenue with Jack Muench of Portland as critic and instructor. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Fred Benson Miss Ethel Wickt and Miss Laura Carelton.

Old Orchard Beach Art Association VFW Hall Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach Jack Muench Portland Fred Benson Ethel Wickt Laura Carelton Russell Rix Rosalie Rix Helen Cummings Mil‘dred. Leonard Priscilla 'Skilling Mary Borges Isabella McIver Paul Wight Amelia Tibbetts Gertrude Eastman Christine Williams Edna Corcoran Joan Corcoran Helena Hodsdon

Beach Rebekahs Receive Visitors at Meeting

Noble Grand Miss Margaret Chamberlin presided over Old Orchard Rebekah lodge on Wednesday. Eight Past Noble Grands attended. Ivy lodge of Portland brought the traveling crown and ceremonies marked its presentation. Visitors came from Saco Evangeline Biddeford Olive Kennebunk Forest West Buxton Narragansett Gorham Fidelity Lewiston. Invitations extended for officers and guests to events on May 18 and May 19 with supper and entertainment by the Happy Valley Boys. Grand Representative Elwood A. Neal of Gorham to speak. Refreshments served.

Margaret Chamberlin Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Ivy Lodge of Portland Saco Lodge Evangeline Biddeford Olive Kennebunk Forest West Buxton Narragansett Gorham Fidelity Lewiston Olive Lodge Atlantic Lodge of Odd Fellows Happy Valley Boys Elwood A. Neal

Local notices from Old Orchard Beach area

Mrs Clement P Wight returns home after hospital stay at Webber hospital. Robert L Cram, retired railroad employee, recently underwent surgery at Trull hospital. Mr and Mrs Cram reside at 10 Mechanic Street, Saco. Miniwanca Star club to meet Friday at Mrs Frances Murphy’s home. Mr and Mrs Gerard Plessis moved to Biddeford. Abbott-Verville AMVETS auxiliary card party prizes won by Mrs Irene McGlauflin and Mrs Irene Gurino. high wins by Albert Pettengill and John Brooks. Queen of carts prize goes to Mrs Mary Emery. another prize to Mrs Irene Gurino. Card party next Sunday. Abbott-Verville post AMVETS auxiliary meet tonight at 7:30 after pot luck supper at 6:30.

James Lemay Atlantic Avenue Webber Hospital Robert L. Cram Boston and Maine Railroad Old Orchard Beach Portland Trull Hospital Cram Mechanic Street Saco McKenzie House Carleton Avenue Biddeford Abbott-Verville Post Amvets Post Walnut Street Irene McGlauflin Hich Irene Gurino Low Albert Pettengill John Brooks Mary Emery

Alewive Extension Service Meeting At Grange Hall

West Kennebunk notes invite Mrs Gertrude Dutch to call 5-2181. The Alewive Extension Service meets Tuesday at Grange hall for an all day session starting 10 30 a m with Accessories For You and Hemline Clinic led by Louise Russell and Anna Leblanc. Lunch, noon, provided by Ruth Chappell Myrtle Knight and Helen Curtis. Mrs Woodbury Moulton has been a patient at Webber.

Alewive Extension Service Grange Hall Hemline Clinic Louise Russell Anna Leblanc Ruth Chappell Myrtle Knight Helen Curtis Woodbury Moulton The Webber

Eastern Star Plans Food Sale At Kennebunk

Ma Donna chapter of Kennebunk plans a Friday food sale at Mousam Electric Store with Marilyn Record as general chairwoman and Wal lfred Johnson presiding at a Tuesday meeting. A summer fair is planned, with committee chairs named for food, fancy work, white elephant, and advertising. memorial and Mothers Day services were held. refreshments were provided by Agnes Turner and Ralph and Mrs. Cousens.

Marilyn Record Wallfred Johnson Ma‘donna Chapter CES Kennebunk Mousam Electric i Phyllis Pearson Lucille Jenison Agnes Tracy Gertrude Hatch Ora McConnell Vivian Tranc Record Agnes Turner Ralph Cousens

Fashion Show Set At Kennebunkport

A fashion show sponsored by the Women’s association will be held next Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the South Congregational church in Kennebunkport. Ten local models will perform with commentator Mrs. Ethel Williams. Morse Haith will provide music. Mrs. Earle Freeman chairs the affair and has announced an admission charge.

South Congregational Church Kennebunkport The Women's Association Ethel Williams Morse Haith Waite Earle Freeman

Mrs MacNadeau Returns Home From Marlboro Visit

Hospital for observation reports Mrs MacNadeau has returned to her home on Maple Avenue. She is staying as a guest of her daughter Mrs Ruth Griggs in Marlboro Massachusetts.

Maple Avenue

Seagulls Set To Face Kennebunk In League Clash

Old Orchard Beach aims to rebound to 2-2 as Seagulls visit Kennebunk in a Southern York league tilt. After an 8-0 opener vs York the team has 14 errors in two games and four hits per game. Vic Ste Marie skips season for studies leaving only one senior on the roster.

Old Orchard Beach Seagulls Kennebunk York Traip St. Ignatius Art Lachance Old Orchard Lachance Vic Ste. Marie Pete Gregory

Taute Golden Wedding Anniversary Open House

Mr and Mrs Edward Taute of Portland Street Kennebunk will celebrate their golden wedding with an open house at their home Sunday from 4 to 6 p m A family dinner at 1 p m at the Wonderbar steak house will be given by their children in honor of the couple.

Edward Taute Portland Street Kennebunk Wonderbar Taute

Industrialist dies in Waterville at 62

John White Thomas, vice president, treasurer and comptroller of Keyes Fibre Co., died last night at age 62. A Bowdoin College graduate, he long served in the Colby College music department.

Waterville John White Thomas Keyes Fibre Co Thomas Bowdoin College Colby College

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