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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1969

Page

3

Local notes on hospital stays and community events

Mrs Lillian Gross returns home after a month at Webber Hospital Biddeford. Delmont Gross moves to Brunswick to recover while Mrs Grass convalesces at home. Local residents visit family in Maine and Florida. A VFW Auxiliary meeting and rummage sale plans are announced. 50 Plus Club meets with program and refreshments.

Lillian Gross West Kennebunk Webber Hospital Biddeford Delmont Gross Hillcrest Manor Sanford Howard S. Allen Brunswick Grass Mr Boyden Francis Gilblair Arthur Gilblair Intervale Road Joseph Grassi Diane Doreen Bellingham Mass Stephen Leskowsky Berry Court 133Rd Engineer Battalion National Guard Camp Drum N.Y Saturay Bertha Hill Pine Street Cocoa Beach Fla Paul Brooks Jr Bruce Brevard Junior College St. Petersburg Miami Beach Paul Lonsdale Easley S.C Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia Washington D.C Hill Florida College V. F.W Post Home Fletcher Street Post

Hart Council Officers Are Nominated

Hart Council Knights of Columbus Biddeford held a meeting at the hall on Washington Street nominating state officers. Grand Knight Lionel Lapointe Deputy Grand Knight Lionel Hevey Chancellor Walter Clark Warden Norman Bouthillette Recording secretary Alfred Payheur Treasurer Richard Bolduc Advocate Harold Carroll Inside guard Fernand Labbe Outside guard J Mark Perron Trustee Alfred Letourneau. A supper will precede tomorrow night’s business session with a committee chaired by Charles Lacourse. Delegates to the May 23 25 state convention will be elected at the meeting.

Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Biddeford Washington Lionel Lapointe Lionel Hevey Walter Clark Norman Bouthillette Alfred Payheur Richard Bolduc Harold Carroll Fernand Labbe J .Mark Perron Alfred Letourneau Charles Lacourse Albert Carrier Wilfred Bouffard Joseph Ribaude Peter LeBreton Guy Lariviere Robert Lantagne Maurice Lamarre Gerard Paquette

Miss Carol Coreau Feted At Shower

A surprise bridal shower honoring Miss Carol Coreau was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in town. She will wed Richard Lemieux of Biddeford on July 5. Miss Coreau is daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Coreau of 17 Murphy Ave.

Knights of Colum Hall Carol Coreau Richard Lemieux Biddeford Miss Coreau Walter Coreau Murphy Ave

Lemieux Family Event and Large Wedding Party Notes

The notice lists Lemieux son of Albert Lemieux of 18 West Myrtle Street Biddeford and the late Mrs. Lemieux. It describes a decorated cake as centerpiece and mint green and yellow hall decor with hostesses and numerous gift presenters named. The lengthy list includes numerous women in the Biddeford area and ends mid listing, indicating a large gathering and community involvement.

Lemieux Albert Lemieux Myrtle St Biddeford Betty Chamberlain Joan Gray Joan Hilton Shirley Croteau Pat Gervais Joanne Valliere Connie Babeau Dolores Cyr Rita Berube John Sevigny Marjorie Garon Catherine Lemire Phylis DeAngelis Theresa Menard Betty Ann Carr Marie Chamberlain Lucille Boutet Conrad Boutet Rachel Bineau Ida Gagnon Gertrude Boutet Ben Skidds Marcia Guarino Sarah Crosby Walter Coreau Emily Pinette Diana ‘Gagnon Pauline Guiller Jault Pauline Cote

Lo Cal Gals Name Queen Of Month In April Weight Loss

The Lo Cal Gals TOPS Club Chapter at Christ Episcopal Church hall Biddeford announced Miss Luella Goodwin as queen of the month for shedding the most pounds in April. Two new members Mrs Grace and Mrs Rachel Gagne were welcomed by chapter leader Mrs Louise Harpoot han. Refreshments and games followed with committee member Mrs Theresa Brunelle in charge. The club noted a total weight loss of 55 pounds for the month.

Luella Goodwin Tops Club Christ Episcopal Church Hall Crescent Street Biddeford Louise Harpoothan Grace Rachel Gagne Theresa Brunelle

Industrial unions defined by all workers in an industry

The text explains industrial unions or vertical unions as organizing all workers within a single industry regardless of their specific job. It cites the United Mine Workers as an example of an industrial union.

United Mine Workers

Local debutantes listed in society notes

Berlain, Miss Sarah Chamberlain, Miss Karen Hilton, Miss Sharon Hilton and Miss Con stance Crosby appear in a brief society sketch noting their names and affiliations in a city column.

Berlain Sarah Chamberlain Karen Hilton Sharon Hilton Constance Crosby

Richard Charles Heads PTA In Biddeford

Officers were elected last night at the final Biddeford PTA meeting at Biddeford Junior High School. Richard Charles was chosen president, Mrs. Geral­dine Kenneally recording secretary, and Mrs. Ruth Travers treasurer. The group voted to award a ns to enter the teaching profession and sponsor a Boys State and a Dirigo Girls State delegate. Charles tied past president Erika Binette on the presidnnt pin. Mrs. Erika Binette announced leadership training at Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Ortland in August and three delegates will be sent from the bee PTA to training programs. Entertainment by the Biddeford Junior High School Glee Club, directed by Mrs. Carol, followed by refreshments by Mrs. Travers and Mrs. Binette.

Cford Pta Biddeford Richard Charles Geraldine Kenneally Ruth Travers PTA Dirigo Charles Erika Binette Robert Johnson Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers Southern Maine Vocations Technical Institute Ortland Jos Bee Pta Glee Club Carol Bid Bey Pblic Travers Binette

Olive Rebekah Lodge Meets in Kennebunk Hall

A regular Olive Rebekah Lodge meeting was heldMonday evening at 10 C F Hall Main Street Kennebunk. The charter was draped in memory of Edith Clark. The next meeting is set for May 19 with Mother Dollier Night to be observed and Lorraine Charland set to entertain. Refreshment committee includes Mrs Joe and Mrs Dorothy.

Kennebunk Olive Rebekah Lodge C.F. Hall Dorothy” Hubbard Edith Clark Evelyn Sout Ine Char Mother Dollier Lorraine Charland Joe 4 Dorothy

Red Cross Kennebunk Chapter to Convene Meeting

The Kennebunk Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a qun meeting tomorrow at 7 30 PM in the chapter rooms at 92 Main Street. C Crawford will preside as chairman.

Beant el Circe Kennebunk American Red Cross Main St C. Crawford

Church Women At Beach End Season

Ocean Park reports the Toilers-by-the-Sea closed its season with 26 attendees including members and guests at Old Salt Road. President cabinet conducted business, annual reports, and committee updates while devotions were led by Mrs Flo Gordanier. Refreshments followed as Miss Mildred Soule hosted with several members and a guest from Rogella, New Jersey.

Ocean Park Ruth Severance Georgia Severance Old Salt Road Flo Gordanier Rego Allar Seadower John Foster Dulles Secof

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