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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1960

Page

3

Prizes Awarded at New I G A Store in Kennebunk

The Kennebunk I G A store awarded prizes to Sandy Hatch of Kennebunkport for a Nodak Turret camera, Mrs. Joe Sheldon of Kennebunk for $30 in Texaco gasoline, and David Jerson for a barbecue picnic set. Local meetings covered summer food sales, a bean supper, and board of selectmen bids for Julia Hubbard property with Mrs. Mery Millner winning at $810.

Kennebunk Sandy Hatch Kennebunkport Texaco Joe Sheldon David Jerson Andrew J. Peterson Harold Bourne The Unitarian Church Donald Pearson Edna Meeman Ralph Stephan Norris Eveleth Frederick Shields Edna Rollins Kennebunk Board of Selectmen Kennebunk Lower Town Julia Hubbard Wells Road Joseph Maroney Clarence Davis Roland Wight Paxton Mass Agnes Gibbs Thomas W. Mars West Kennebrink Eleanore G. Freyer Gorham Eleanore Maine Medics Center Robert Thyng Fletcher Street Lizette the Landing Jim Nedeau Saco

Brownie Troop Hosts Mother Daughter Party at Christchurch

A mother daughter party for Brownies of Troop 111 was held at Christchurch Kenne bunk on Wednesday afternoon. Leaders Mrs. Edward T Newell and Mrs. Warren E Bowdoin oversaw the event with a flag ceremony and a World Brownies talk. Pins were awarded to Laurie Aiken Charlotte Barra Kimberly Bowdoin Carol Brown Susan Clark Elizabeth Cram Ruth Cumler Linda Derham Lucinda Dresser Donna Maddocks Sharon Maddocks Jean Newell Carmela Salvato Shirley Sargent Rhonda Smith Janice Thyng Celena Chamberlin. Debra Seeley and Judith West were to receive pins but were absent. Patrol leaders named for the year include Aiken Barra Maddocks Salvato Welch Chamberlin Sargent Maddocks. Mothers in attendance included Mrs. Cumler Nadeau Sargent Aiken Salvato Chamberlin Barra Derham Dresser Clark Thyng Bowdoin Newell. Refreshments were provided by the mothers committee Charls W Smith Welch and Dresser.

Christchurch Kennebunk Troop 111 Edward T. Newell Warren E. Bowdoin Bowdoin Newell World Association Laurie Aiken Charlotte Barra Kimberly Bowdoin Carol Brown Susan Clark Elizabeth Cram Ruth Cumler Linda Derham Lucinda Dresser Donna Maddocks Sharon Maddocks Jean Newell Carmela Salvato Shirley Sargent Rhonda Smith Janice Thyng Celena Chamberlin Debra Seeley Judith West Judith Welch Robert Cumler Thomas Nadeau Melvin Sargent Joyce Aiken Carl Salvato Theodore Chamberlin Robert Barra Luther Derham John Dresser Dorrance Clark Raymond Thyng Warren Bowdoin Edward T

Silver Tea Planned by Old Orchard Beach Civic Group

A committee meeting outlines arrangements for the annual silver tea of the Old Orchard Beach Women's Civic Group. The tea is set for 2 to 5 p.m. Tuesday May 17 at Mrs. Elizabeth Garland's home 36 Imperial Street with specific pourers hosts and kitchen helpers named. The event is open to the public.

Old Orchard Beach Elizabeth Garland Imperial Street Garland Louis Balkan Isabella McIver Romeo Binette Percy Frizzle Adelbert M. Jakeman Wesley M. Mewer Lawrence Borges Donald S. Skilling John White Fred L. Gooch Joseph Ogden Mildred Leonard Harry M. Cummings Ernest Gallant Henry Rudy Fred Gooch Donald Skilling Dorothy Garland

Trull hospital open house hosts and lodge meetings noted

Mrs Helen Johnson and Mrs Muriel Gooch attended the Trull hospital open house Thursday afternoon. Orchard Lodge A F and A M will hold a special meeting with Zetland Lodge Montreal officers as guests and exemplify the E A followed by supper at 6 p m. Hope Circle final meeting of the season is at The Nautilus Ocean Park with a 6 p m covered dish supper and a silent auction hosted by Mrs Fred Gooch with Mrs Christine Armstrong and Mrs Mary Mewer assisting.

Helen Johnson Muriel Gooch Trull Hospital Harry M. Cummings School Street New York Orchard Lodge A. F A. M Fred Gooch Nautilus Colby Avenue Ocean Park Christine Armstrong Mary Mewer

St John Auxiliary Schedules May 28 Rummage Sale

President Miss Ann Pennell led St John auxiliary guild at the Parish hall as plans were made for a rummage sale on May 28 at the Parish hall. Co chairs are Mrs Marie Court and Mrs Bhima Sturtevant. The guild also serves the Legion auxiliary convention banquet on June 25 with kitchen committee led by Mrs Frances Pettengill and Mrs Marie Court and dining room headed by Mrs Hazel Hirst.

Ann Pennell St. John Auxiliary Guild St. John Street Marie Court Bhima Sturtevant Legion Auxiliary Convention Frances Pettengill Hazel Hirst Ann

Gym Exhibit Shines At Kennebunk Boosters Club

At the Kennebunk Athletic Boosters meeting Coach Mario Di Frederico demonstrated work from his Kennebunk High School classes including tumbling gymnastics volleyball and track. The scholarship committee was named Maurice Clark Theodore Kingsbury and Kenneth Holbrook. A $50 scholarship will be awarded to a senior athlete at graduation. An executive board committee will pursue baskets and backboard for the former basketball program and a fat day fundraiser was planned. A banquet for spring athletes jackets and a Thanksgiving time event were discussed.

Kennebunk Mario di Frederico Kennebunk High School Maurice Clark Theodore Kingsbury Kenneth Holbrook

Rainbow Girls at Old Orchard Elect Officers

Sandra Lombard was elected worthy advisor at the Old Orchard Beach Assembly meeting held at Robinson Memorial Masonic hall. Madeline Wy man Patricia Smith Rosalie Emery and Barbara Barth were elected as officers with plans to install on May 26. A rehearsal for officers occurred May 19 and Worthy Advisor Joan Strickland presided.

Sandra Lombard Old Orchard Beach Assembly Order of the Rainbow Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Madeline Wyman Charity Patricia Smith Hope Rosalie Emery Faith Barbara Barth Joan Strickland

Beach Lions Visit Scarborough Lions Club Meeting

Old Orchard Beach Lions hosted by King Lion Alan Radley at their club house Hoff man Street Scarborough guests from Scarborough included King Lion Clifford Prout and Secretary Raymond Cobb First Vice President Neil Leighton Plans were made to install officers on June 2 Zone Chairman Sumner Johnson presided at a follow up zone meeting The Old Orchard Beach Lions will visit Scarborough Lions next Thursday at 6 30 p m to the Pleasant Hill fire station Scarborough district cabinet meeting attended by Radley Mrs Radley Sumner Johnson Racine Emerson Cummings at Valle's Steak House Scarborough at 2 p m Sunday with dinner to follow

King Lion Alan C. Radley Old Orchard Beach Lions Club Hoffman Street Scarborough Club Clifford Prout Raymond Cobb Neil Leighton Sumner Johnson Old Orchard Beach Pleasant Hill Scarborough Lions Club Alan Radley Radley Racine Emerson Cummings Valle’s Steak House

Kennebunk High Band Boosters Plan Spring Concert and Events

The Kennebunk High Band Boosters met at the high school with President Wesley Bridges. Alexander Economos announced the Spring Concert for May 21 in the high school gym featuring the high school junior high and Park Street bands and the glee club. The group purchased a new French horn and stands from the instrument fund and noted Memorial Day parade invitation from the American Legion. Junior high band invited to Scarborough exchange assembly this Friday. Scarborough will visit Kennebunk on May 20. A nominating committee was named for September elections. The band also discussed a Malden Mass exchange concert with chaperones listed.

Kennebnk Wesley Bridges Alexander Economos Schol Park Street American Legion Economos Scarborough Kennebunk Bridges John Dresser Nelson Nunan Raymond Clark Kennebunk High School Malden Mass Gay Auditorium Vernon Frost Re Dargis Verne Bodwell

Meeting Attendees List Includes Whitman and Pennell

The attendees at the meeting were Miss Katherine Whitman, Mrs. Marie Court, Mrs. Anne Lublinsky, Mrs. Hazel Hirst, Mrs. Eunice Pettengill, Mrs. Mildred McAlpine, Mrs. Frances Petten gill, Miss Ann Pennell, and Rev. Father McElwain.

Grange Youth Night Held by York County Granges

Granges across York County stage Youth Night in North Berwick with Waterboro as host. Fred Merrill presided as Pomona Master. attendees included George Perkins Wells and Miss Elaine Scamman Saco among many youth officers. State Youth Director Fred Grant addressed attendees. 139 members enjoyed supper and program ending with awards and contests.

York Romana Urarnge Waterboro North Saco Mary Campbell Eric Boyden Goodwins Mills Lois Hussey Pomona Sheila Stillings Wells Ceres Paula Thyng Flora Gloria Ross Fred Grant Gorham State Grange Lewis Gu Harry Willis Eliot York County Betty Berry Wells Grange Hall Lillian Hubert Saco Lena Owens Buxton Sally Pitman Mary Ann True Alewive Lawrence Young Mousam Lake Augusta Colleen Higgins Arundel Frances Welch Donna LaBlanc Pomona Home Economics Waterboro Grange Benjamin Foster Barney Beg Grange Margaret Thompson Kate Kimball Isabel Perkins Casey Curtis Scamman Ella Mae Grant George Perkins Eugene Norton Cumberland County

Tillamook blimp hanger rebuilt among towering wooden structures

A massive WWII Navy blimp hanger in Tillamook, Oregon endures as a 1,000 foot long, 237 foot wide wooden complex now housing several wood industries. The structure, standing about 153 feet tall, remains a landmark among regional facilities.

Tillamook

County WCTU Meeting Set in Kennebunk

The York County Women’s Christian Temperance Union holds its annual meeting at Kennebunk Baptist church starting at 10 a m with county president Mrs Ruth Chappell opening. Rev Robert Cumler gives devotions and Mrs Leslie Graffam welcomes attendees.

York County Women’s Christian Temperance Union Kennebunk Baptist Church Ruth Chappell Kennebunk Robert Cumler Christchurch Leslie Graffam Mary Worthley Lebanon Myrtle Knight Kennebunk Inn P. Ray Jarrett Chicago Benjamin Bubar, Jr Augusta Ann Humphrey Sadie Munster Mildred Graffam Agnes Hatch

Rangers Holding Tag Days In Area

The Rangers Howitzer Battery at Saco Army will conduct tag days today and tomorrow in the Biddeford Saco and Kennebunk area. Joseph Henaire finance officer leads the program.

Rangers Saco Armory Biddeford-Saco Kennebunk Joseph Henaire

Society head resigns at Pine Tree Society in Bath

Stanwood L. Hanson, son of Boothbay, resigns yesterday as president of the Pine Tree Society for Crippled Children and Adults. He cites personal reasons and health concerns. Rumors reemerge that Hyde Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital will close, which vice president Edward Myers denies, attributing low patient load to the Salk polio vaccine's success.

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