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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1959

Page

3

Kennebunkport Extension Group Plans Picnic

The Kennebunkport branch of the York Extension women met at the Cape fire house for the last business meeting of the season. Mrs Jes sie Glines presided. A $25 collection aided a North Alfred fire burn case. Speaker Mrs Carl Russell spoke on Accessories for You and a Hemline Clinic with Mr LeBlanc assisting. Peggy Emmons E Stanley Brown Esther Adams attended. Dinner was served by Mrs Docherty Hutchins Stinson Rollins.

Kennebunkport York Extension Cape Fire House Jessie Glines Aic North Alfred Kenneth S. Hutchins Carl Russell LeBlanc

VFW Auxiliary Reports Wind Through Kennebunk Meeting

At Kennebunk the VFW Auxiliary held a Mayflowers themed session. A report by Mrs Glines outlined the sale of oven-savers, a donation to Togus Veterans' welfare fund was approved, and Mrs Tremblay donated a handmade rug with proceeds to welfare. Tremblay won the mystery prize as refreshments followed.

Kennebunk Glines Bouvier Veterans’ Re Togus Atrice Tremblay Welfare Fund Tremblay Edith Horne Phyl

May 20 Meeting At Post Home Hostesses Named

Lis Truscott notes the next meeting will be held on Wednesday May 20 at the post home with Mrs Bernice Sampson and Mrs Catherine Welch serving as hostesses.

Lis Truscott Post Home Bernice Sampson Catherine Welch

Kennebunk AL Post Schedules Officer Election

The Webber Le Febvre American Legion post in Kennebunk met with Commander Robert Slowik presiding. Officers will be elected at next Wednesday's meeting. Alternates and delegates to the State convention will be chosen then. A scholarship candidate for Kennebunk High School seniors was discussed. Membership stood at 110 with a future drive planned to meet quota. A July carnival at the post grounds is being arranged. Refreshments followed.

Webber-Lefebvre Post American Legion Kennebunk Comdr Robert Slowik

Lions To Hold White Cane Day At Old Orchard

Old Orchard Beach Lions met at the club house on Hoffman Street to plan White Cane Day funds collection on August 1. John Price attended as a guest. A committee led by Stanley Leonard, Benjamin Downs and Harry Hutchinson was appointed to run the event. A nominating committee listed officers to be elected in two weeks. Two more card parties are planned, tonight and next Friday.

Old Orchard Beach Lions Club Hoffman Street Stanley Leonard Benjamin Downs John Price Robert Smith Harry Hutchinson Joan Tenan Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Walnut Street Togus Lorraine Wyman Wardwell Saco Marshview Mary Emery Good Fellowship Eastland Hotel Portland Tonie Bill Rosalie Rix Bea Skidds Pat Bernier Ellen Clark Marie Jacques Betty Regan Irene Quarino Lorraine Pettengill Tonie Bill Irene Griffin Irene McGlauflin Georgia Remillard Marv Belanger

Arundel Grange to Observe Juvenile and Teachers' Night

Arundel Grange hosts Juvenile and Teachers Night at 8 this evening in Arundel Grange hall. Program by Arundel Juvenile Grange directed by matron Mrs Patricia Higgins. Refreshments by Master George Higgins. Also notes on local families, Pinehurst trip, visits in Washington and Providence, and attendance at Pinehurst Grange event. York County Law Enforcement Association meets Wednesday at Waterboro Grange hall with roast beef supper. Lt Sherman Clark to lead program and Major Parker Hennessy to speak.

Arundel Grange Arundel Grange Hall Arundel Juvenile Grange Patricia Higgins George Higgins Lindsey Going Rebecca Buddy Gregory Brannen Jacqueline Douglas Deborah Pinehurst N. C Lower Village Lindsey Goings Washington Providence R. I Frederick Devitt Mabel Kelley Park Street Spofford West Kennebunk Mass Grange Billerica Edmund Cashen Eleanor Merrill Ralph Vetterline Fred Merrill Truman Bennett Mary Rouleau Joan Morse Esther Bragdon York County Law Enforcement Association Waterboro The Edmund L. Cashen Sherman Clark Kittery Parker Hennessy Maine

Mothers' Club Holds Final Meeting in Kennebunk

The Mothers' club wrapped up its season at the Kennebunk clubhouse with president Mrs. Nellie Brannen presiding. A nominating committee was formed for the October officer slate, followed by a jewelry party hosted by Mrs. Brannen and demonstrator Mrs. Peggy Emmons. Social hour and refreshments concluded the gathering with numerous members in attendance.

Mother's Club Kennebunk Nellie Brannen Brannen Peggy Emmons Jessie Gooch Virginia Freeman

Abbott-Verville Auxiliary Plans Visit To Togus

Abbott-Verville AMVETS auxiliary gathered at the Old Orchard Beach post home to discuss a Togus visit for the season finale. They will meet at 6 p.m. and proceed to Togus.

Abbott-Verville Togus

Beach Girls Model Fashions Show at WSCS Luncheon

Old Orchard Beach WSCS luncheon at the Methodist church vestry drew more than 50 attendees. Leaders and hosts included Mrs Hazel Kennett Annie Dolbier Mattie Bliss Florence Benson Alice Browne Retta Sait. A fashion presentation by 41 Old Orchard Beach High School homemaking students followed.

Women's Society of Christian Service Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach Hazel Kennett Annie Dolbier Mattie Bliss Florence Benson WSCS Alice Browne Retta Sait Christine Armstrong Gordon Allgrove California Allgrove Eden Lane School Street Saco Bliss Home Elizabeth Garland Ethela Cassie Dalon Retta_Sa't Ence Benson Cora Jones Helen Cummings Haekel Davis Barbara Gilbert Gertrude Wight

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