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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1959

Page

3

Kennebunkport Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers

The Kennebunkport Memorial unit of the American Legion Auxiliary elected officers at its annual meeting on Wednesday evening at the post home in Kennebunkport. Newly chosen are Florence Innis president, Mildred Corneally first vice president, Beryl Bilderback second vice president, Alberta Redmond secretary, Ardelie Maling treasurer, Elsie Perry chaplain, Elizabeth Andrews sergeant at arms, and Phyllis Perry junior past president.

Kennebunkport American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Maine Street Kenebunkport Florence Innis Mildred Cornealy Beryl Bilderback Alberta Redmond Ardelie Maling Beatrice Wakefield Elsie Perry Elizabeth Andrews Cape Porpoise Perry York County Girls State Dirigo Girls State Olympian Club Jean Burnham Mary Jane Benson Redmond Shirley P. Williams

Church Women Plan Summer Fair At Wells

Plans for a July 15 summer fair on the Wells First Congregational church lawn were finalized by the Ladies Aid society. A July 8 prep meeting and three summer food sales were scheduled as the group’s final business session before fall. Attendees included Ruth Chase and several others from the Wells area.

Ladies Aid Society Wells First Congregational Church Ye Cocke Kettle Seabrook N. H Ruth Chase Alice Amirault Ella Moore Celia Eaton Annie Perry Hilda Ridley Florence Reed Maude York Nellie Littlefield Mariol Wormwood County Lead Star Club Col Cude Star Club Priscilla Order of the Eastern Star Highpine Wells Margaret Brewster Ogunquit Brewster Marian Chadbourne Ember Priscilla Galencia Mildreth Kimball Violet Rand Mabel Keene Doris Paine Dorothy Fitch Elaine LaPierre

Pythian Sisters Honor Member At Kennebunk

Ivy Temple of the Pythian Sisters met at the K of P hall with Mrs. Agnes Foss presiding. An International Jubilee will be held September 26 in Nova Scotia. Donation drive for Pineland home organized with Mrs. Jessie Strayhorn as chair. Dinner planned at 7 pm by Myrtle Lodge K P. Mystery prize social hour to follow supper. Oldest mother Mrs. Margaret Hooper and youngest Mrs. Eleanor Leech honored. Inspection scheduled for fall. Ill members Mrs. Stella Waterhouse and Mrs. Carolyn Dyer noted. Charter draped for Mrs. Clara Etta Welch. Stock shower for Mrs. Paul Lemay. Next meeting May 27 hosted by Mrs. Millie Coyle and Mrs. Ada Foss.

Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Agnes Foss Nova Scotia Pineland Home Jessie Strayhorn Margaret Hooper Eleanor Leech Stella Waterhouse Carolyn Dyer Clara Etta Welch Paul Lemay Martha Johnson Eleanor “Eech Ting Millie Coyle Ada Foss

St John Guild Hosts Portland Group At Beach

St John Guild entertained guests from Portland St Paul church at a Wednesday buffet supper at the parish house on St John Street Old Orchard Beach. Rev John Meyer of Sanford spoke as guest and answered questions. Signing the guest book were Dr John Meyer and others from Portland and nearby towns.

St. John Guild Portland St. John Street Old Orchard Beach St. Paul Church John Meyer Sanford St. Albans Cape Elizabeth Nassan College Springvale Harold McElwain Arlene McIntosh Ruth Jacobson Helen K. Parker Gwen Jodine Ward Sherwood Edna Cordel Irene Grant Florence M. Clarke Patricia Mac Orwell Betty Ann Wing Gladys L. Ruby Ethel E. Bridges Isabelle Gardner Marie Court Bhima Sturtevant Anne D. Lublinsky Alice Bellevue A. H. Prosser Hazel E. Hirst Ann E. Pennell Max Lucille Carr Euniceine Amnette Dora Prue, Pettengill Margery King

PTA Officers Are Installed At Beach

The Old Orchard Beach Parent-Teacher Association installed new officers for the coming year at Jameson School. President Leslie Wyman, Secretary Richard North, and Treasurer Barbara Flanagan were named. Vice President elect Mrs. Thomas Anton will be installed later. Ruth Auger became publicity chairman. A film on Multiple Sclerosis was shown by William Lawrence, York county chairman, and the next meeting is set for September. Refreshments followed, served by a committee of volunteers.

Old Orchard Beach Jameson School Hyman Pluznick Leopold Bellerose Mary Manduca Leslie Wyman Richard North Barbara Flana Orchard Beach Parent-Teacher Association Barbara Flanagan S. Theodore Manduca Tional Congress of Parents and Teachers Thomas Anton Robert Smith Russell Morse Old Orchard William Lawrence York County Beach Atty David Marshall York Inn C. Patrick Long Portland MS Group

Local notes from Kennebunk and vicinity unfold

Medical alerts and community notices recount Mrs Edmun s Cashen at Webber hospital and other local patients, residents returning home from care, and family visits. Fire department response to flooded oil burner at Ledge Wood. Robert Welch on two week vacation from Kennebunk Post Office. Rev. Holmberg attends regional Congregational conference in Framingham. Mrs. Cole to speak on The History for Lights at Advent Christian church meeting. Frank Blake attends Thomas Sherman chapter retired telephones banquet in Boston. Child Health clinic to be held at 10 Storer street with physicians for exams and inoculations.

Donald Dyer Mousam' Road Webber Hospital Verner Frost Intervale Road Lillian Kunz Charles Thompson Arline Johnston Joe the Landing Fear Winthrop Kimberly Stacey Graham Walter Graham Thompson Kennebunk Fire Department Ledge Wood Robert Welch Kennebunk Fred Holmberg Christchurch Congregational Churches Framingham Mass Robert Cole Goodwins Mills Women's Missionary Society of the Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Frank Blake Nual Thomas Sherwin Sheriton Plaza Copley Square Boston Public Health Association Storer Street

Vaccination Efforts and Club Gathering Reported

Diphtheria whooping cough tetanus and polio vaccines will be offered for babies and children up to school age. T A C club members enjoyed a Tuesday gathering with dinner at Vallee's steak house in Portland. Attendees included Mrs Marion Nason Mrs Thelma Hanscom Mrs Beryl Garrett Mrs Dorothy Severance Mrs Louise Bedard Mrs Mary Littlefield and Mrs Judith Doherty. The next meeting will be at Mrs Marion Nason's home with date to be announced.

T. A. C. Club Vallee Stea Portland Marion Nason Thelma Hanscom Beryl Garrett Dorothy Severance Louise Bedard Mary Littlefield Judith Doherty

Kennebunk Alumni Meeting Scheduled

The Kennebunk High Alumni Association will hold its annual business meeting at the Kennebunkport Consolidated School on Saturday June 6. Supper is at 6 45 p m prior to the meeting. The Bell Ringers of Advent Christian Church Goodwins Mills will provide a program.

Kennebunk High — Alumni Association Coyle Meserve Dayton Kennebunkport Advent Christian Church Goodwins Mills

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Gilbert and Sullivan Wells High School Sheila Stillings Shirley Littlefield Gloria Hanson Patricia Galanas Russell Young George Perkins Robert MacDonald Breen Savage Wayne Moody Wells High School Glee Club Agnes Tibbetts Kennebunkport Legion Auxiliary Inance Board Department Bangor Ardelle Maling Mildred Corneally Phyllis Perry Igram Methl Girls States Committee Sponoring Clinton Clauson Blaine House Augusta Kenween Bankport South Berwick Cape Maine Linoleum Co Allred St Biddeford Howe’s Highway Sawie Singer Sewing Machine Co Singer Mfg. CO Main Street More County News PTA Robert T. Utman, Jr Chubb Dedict Sumner Thompson Jerome Daly Joseph Barth David McCollum Robert Toulouse A. P. Merry Gordon Smith Harry Dowd Paul Leroux Webhannet Golf Club Kennebunk Beach Larry Thrasher McAllen, Texas Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal Russell Pier Hotpoint Neault & Marcotte, Inc Hotpoint Appliance Center Dial Hall Bros Montgomery Ala Mill City Chevrolet Corp Alfred Street
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