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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1962

Page

5

Victory Circle Ladies Name Mother Of Year

The Lady Victory Circle met at the Free man club room in Biddeford on Sunday afternoon with Amanda Durette as president. Exillia Romeo was chosen Mother of the Year and received a corsage. reports were given by Romeo, Cora Leprohon, and Yvonne Hevey. An invitation was sent to all members by Mr and Mrs Al.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Freeman Club Alfred Street Biddeford Amanda Durette Exillia Romeo Cora Leprohon Yvonne Hevey

Fred Bisson Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration

Fred Bisson will celebrate his Golden Wedding Anniversary on May 26 at 7 30 p m in the K C Hall Washington Street Biddeford. Mrs Anna Forcier won the birthday prize. A June pilgrimage to Our Lady of Victory Chapel Camp Ellis was planned. Music by Adelina Letourneau Juliette Quinn Aldea Racine. Mrs Aldea Racine won a prize. The session opened and adjourned with prayer by Cerilda Garon chaplain. Next meeting June 3 at the Freemont club.

Fred Bisson K. C. Hall Washington Street Biddeford Anna Forcier Our Lady of Vicotry Chapel Camp Ellis Adelina Letourneau Juliette Quinn Aldea Racine Cerilda Garon Freemont Club

Biddeford-Saco Council of Churches to elect new slate

The Biddeford-Saco Council of Churches will name a new president and officers for 1962 1963 at the annual meeting and banquet in Saco First Parish Congregational church at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Earl Clark heads the nominating committee with William Searle James Gourdouros and Rev Harry A Aufiero. Retiring officers are Nicholas P Scontras Rev Stanley A Bennett Mrs Janet Bowley and Mrs Alfred Wilcox.

Biddeford-Saco Janet Bowley Alfred Wilcox Jasper Beane Biddeford Baptist Church Alex Xanthakis Robert Williams Rufiero James D. Riddle Edmund W. Beal Norman J. Langmaid Bennett Robert Goldthwaite Hazel Bishop Clyde Mailman Clyde Dutton Walter White Donald Fogg Ralph Meserve Raymond Mailman Council

Notre Dame Hospital Ball Plans Announced at St Francis College

Mrs. Robert Perrin announced plans for the May 12 ball sponsored by the Notre Dame hospital auxiliary at St. Francis College. Excerpts from Kismet will be performed during intermission by Wesley Boynton and Morse Heathwaite of Arundel Opera Theatre. Proceeds from the ball and theatre project benefit the unit treasury.

Notre Dame Hospital St. Francis College Robert Perrin Ball Kismet Wesley Boynton Morse Heathwaite Arundel

West Biddeford Little League Tryouts Tonight

Tryouts for all youngsters seeking berths on West Biddeford Little League teams and who have not previously had the opportunity will be held this evening at the new Little League field on May Street.

Town to Mull Police Pay at Tonight's Council Meeting

Old Orchard Beach town council will discuss pay raises for police department personnel at the 7 PM meeting in town hall. The action centers on adjusting salaries for officers and staff.

Old Orchard Beach

Fidelis Class Initiates Piano Purchase for Vestry

The Fidelis class of the Saco United Baptist church met Saturday night in the vestry. Walter Johnson presided as president and the class voted to buy a piano for the vestry. Raymond Lord and Esther Crogan were appointed on the committee. Redecorating the vestry was postponed. A church wide wash and paint project was proposed. A food sale is planned for May 25 and each woman will bake two items. A church lawn fair is set for July 19 with articles to be made by members. A movie, Fun Across The Sea, was shown. Refreshments were provided by Raymond and Elsie Lord and helpers. Eighteen members attended with two guests, Mrs Beatrice on Norway and Stephen Lard.

Fidelis Saco United Baptist Church Walter Johnson Raymond Lord Esther Crogan Johnson Ways and Means Shirley Doe Church Lawn Towle Travel Agency Raymond and Elsie Lord Letha Dichard Muriel Twomey Dorothy Tripp Ralph Evelyn Randall

Saco Man Named Outstanding Senior at GSTC

Linwood L. Brown Jr. of Saco wins Gorham State Teachers College Most Outstanding Senior for service, leadership, scholarship and character. He played varsity soccer, managed basketball, led student council, and led Maine educator groups. He graduated Thornton Academy and plans a master in education at UConn.

Linwood L. Brown, Jr Saco Gorham State Teachers College GSTC Brown Linwood L. Brown Student Education Association of Maine Eastern States Conference For State Department of Health and Welfare Thornton Academy American Legion University of Connecticut

York County AAUW Cited At Maine Convention

The York County branch of AAUW received special recognition at the Maine AAUW state convention in Saco for scholarship and mental health surveys and for work on the annual bulletin. New branch opens in Portland with Mrs. Roger Allen as organizer and president.

York County American Association of University Women AAUW Saco Harold Stevens Maine University of Maine Teachers Colleges Vocational Institute Presque Isle Toys’ Training Center Carl Landry Hollis Center Portland Roger Allen South Portland James T. Bailey South Windham Chester Parker York Jon Nathanson Linwood Brown Sweetser Children’s Home Landry Charles Richards Orono George D. Love Nathanson Lloyd Trecartin Joseph Truman Sweetser

North Saco Grange Rummage Sale Planned

North Saco Grange will conduct a rummage sale Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at the hall to raise funds for the unit treasury. The committee in charge of arrangements includes a list of members.

North Saco Grange Treasury

Two Win Special Prizes At Whist

In Biddeford City building the weekly whist party hosted by the Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars auxiliary awarded special prizes to Mrs. Almeria Proulx and Mrs. Alma Beaudoin. Eva Lavigne won ace of hearts and first place, with Arlene Fleurant second, Lucianna Roy third, Alden Racine fourth, and Alma Beaudoin fifth. Marie Boisvert took the consolation prize. A follow up party is planned for next Sunday at 8 pm in City building.

Almeria Proulx Alma Beaudoin Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Eva Lavigne Lavigne Arlene Fleurant Lucianna Roy Alden Racine Marie Boisvert

Community event organizers named for fundraiser

Mrs. Clifford Berry Mrs. Clin ton Fecteau and Mrs. Etta Morris serve as co chairmen with help from Mrs. Catherine Huston Mrs. Walton and Mrs. Olga Tay slor coordinating a local fundraiser event.

Clifford Berry Clinton Fecteau Etta Morris Catherine Huston Walton Olga Tayslor

Abbot Heads White Church Junior Fellowship

Thomas Abbott was elected president of the Junior Fellowship at Biddeford White Church Second Congregational during the vestry meeting. Elected for the coming year were John Harter vice president Caryl York treasurer Diane Wagner secretary Barbara Wagner devotions leader Beverly Trask sunshine chairman Susan Mooers fellowship supervisor and Douglas Coughlan publicity. Also present were Mark Love Barry Cartmill and advisor Mrs Clayton W Cartmill. Plans announced for a public baked bean supper on May 14 from 5 to 7 pm in the church vestry hosted by both Junior and Senior Fellowship groups.

Thomas Abbott Biddeford White Second Congregational John Harter Caryl York Diane Wagnar Barbara Wagnar Beverly Trask Sunshine Susan Mooers Douglas Coughlan Mark Love Barry Cartmill Clayton W

New Baptist Pastor and Wife Honored at Biddeford Church

Rev. Jasper M. Beane and Mrs Beane were honored at a Saturday reception in the Biddeford United Baptist church vestry with Deacon Norman McKeen as MC. Attendees included Dr Elmer N Bentley and Rev Eugene Cram Augusta, and Kenyon Wills and Ruth Wills performed musically.

Jasper M. Beare New Astor Biddeford

Virginia Randall Honored At 10th Birthday Party

Virginia Randall daughter of Mr and Mrs Milton Randall Glenhaven circle Saco was guest of honor Saturday afternoon at a party for her 10th birthday. Guests made hats with provided materials and prizes were awarded to Deborah Trecartin for prettiest and Sharon Ganthier for funniest. Games followed with prizes.

Virginia Randall Milton Randall Glenhaven Circle Saco Deborah Trecartin Sharon Ganthier

under the supervision of the ad visors Mrs Cartmill and Mrs Mary Clopper

under the supervision of the ad advisors Mrs Cartmill and Mrs Mary Clopper the note indicates a leadership or supervisory role in a school or club setting with these two women named as mentors or overseers.

Mrs. Cartmill Mary Clopper

Wild chase on city streets ends in court

A 15 year old Biddeford youth was fined 100 dollars for driving to endanger after a 70 mile per hour chase on Graham West and Forrest streets. Three passengers accompanied him as police arrested the driver and court noted the escape without serious harm. Additional cases included a 50 dollar fine for leaving the scene of an accident and a 10 dollar fine for speeding in Biddeford and Saco police records.

Biddeford Gerald C. Nason Robert Daigle West Street Graham, West Forrest Streets Daigle Donald Daigle Emile Langevin Philip Lagasse Nason Ducky Hick Matteau John F. Hanrahan Pleasant Street Saco Crescent Green Mason Streets Riddeford

Saco Woman Reports Larceny Of Party Decorations

Mrs. Vivian Hickey of King Street Saco reports the theft of an 8 mm Bell and Howell device and table decorations used as place favors. The incident involved garlands and candy baskets, ceiling ribbons, and a birthday cake for Virginia Randall. Attendees included Joyce Rumer Linda Cloutier Deborah Harriman Joyce Carter Deborah Trecartin Lindsay Kirk Diane Bousser Sharon Ganthier and Virginia Randall.

Saco Vivian Hickey King Street Joyce Rumer Linda Cloutier Deborah Harriman Joyce Carter Deborah Trecartin Lindsay Kirk Diane Bowser Sharon Ganthier Virginia Randall

Missing items from vehicle prompt police investigation

A woman reported to police that items including an Ell camera a carrying case black shoes and other clothing were taken from her car after April 30. The case remains under investigation and no suspects are named.

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