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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1960

Page

7

Mother Theme Of Program At Area Grange

The Ogunquit Grange observed Mother's Day with a program featuring readings including "Mother" by Mrs. Marion Wormwood and songs such as Love's Old Sweet Song. A candlelight service and a Mother honoring drill by junior choir girls were followed by a poem and tableau. Carnations were given to all mothers.

Ogunquit Grange School Street Marion Wormwood Grange Diane Piirainen Wendy Brooks Ogunquit Ruth Kemp Esther Wyman Mary Brooks Doris Hilton Christian Larsen Sheila York Wilhelmina Littlefield Edith Griffin Muriel Ramsdell Minnie Moore Roland Maxwell Herbert Moore Union Grange Cape Neddick Grange

Arundel Woman Given Stork Party

Lorraine Charland of Arundel was guest of honor at a stork shower hosted by her aunt Mrs. Ruth Andrews in Searoad Kennebunk. Hostesses were Mrs. Phyllis Smith Mrs. Betty Whitten and Mrs. Andrews. Guests included Mrs. Grover Thyng Mrs. Gloria Foss and others. A pastel carriage held gifts and a decorated cake was made by Mrs. Andrews.

Lorraine Charland Olf Arundel Ruth Andrews Searoad Kennebunk Phyllis Smith Betty Whitten Andrews Grover Thyng Gloria Foss Anita Wentworth Shirley Thyng Patricia Albert Phyllis Matthews Linda Court Lorraine Sanford Charland Smith Whitten Evelyn Court

Beaty’s Retirement Dinner Cut Short by Fire

In Springfield Ohio the guest of honor Raymond Beaty, a 17 year veteran city fireman, watched his retirement dinner end as a general alarm factory fire interrupted the celebration at No 6 Engine House causing an abrupt farewell.

Springfield Ohio Raymond Beaty Beaty No. 6

Community notices from Wells expand local events

Wells events include band booster officers election at Wells High annex music room tonight at 7 30. A Young Women’s Church group meets Tuesday 7 45 pm in the second church parish house with Rev Peter Gowing as guest speaker. Ladies Benevolent Society meets Wednesday 1 pm in vestry. Youth choir rehearsal Thursday 6 30 pm at the First church. Moody Girl Scout awards ceremony Friday 7 pm at Moody school house. Pre kindergarten vaccination May 26 at well baby clinic 9 15 am with exams and shots for pertussis tetanus diphtheria and polio for infants and preschoolers.

Wells Band Boosters Association Wells High School Young Women’s Church Wells First and Second Congregational Peter ‘Gowing North Berwick Ladies Benevolent Society of the Wells Second Wells Congregational Churches Moody Girl Scout Brownie Moody School U. S. Route 1 Wells

Stork Shower Honors Beverly True at Alewive Home

A surprise stork shower honored Beverly True of Alewive hosted by sister-in-law Toni Smith daughter Mary Ann True and Thelma Gag at Mrs Wentworth’s home. Gifts included a pink satin basinettee high chair and corsage with a three tier cake. Many relatives and friends attended or sent gifts.

Beverly True Alewive Toni Toni Smith Mary Ann True Thelma Gag Went‘worth True Wasalso Gladys Staples Smith Mae Smith Lillian True Ceclia Franco Sandy Ellison Lorraine Smith Laura Scott Joyce Danis Blanche Bridges Betty Nest Myrtle Wormwood Anna LeBlanc Betty Corey Virginia Walker Clara Stone Lucey Cowgill Rosalie Lucas Virgie Thyn¢g Marrisyn Stevens Jessie Hanson Candy Wormwood Georgeanna Garnett Sylvia Walker Mrs Wentworth Gagnon Mary Anne True Edna Walker Grace Hines Helena ‘Wentworth Laurette Carrier Olive Brown Mil‘dred Boyden Jeanne LeBarge Carolyn Goldammer Phyllis Smith Terri Lynn Wentworth Beverly Bridges Sandra Staples

Several Attend Kennebunk Shower

Mrs Ralph Brown Maguire road Kennebunk was guest of honor at a stork shower at the home of Mrs Ernest Morris 1 High street Hostesses were Mrs Robert Cumler Mrs Howard Miller and Mrs Ernest Morris Gifts were placed in a baby basket decorated with a stork holding pink and blue streamers After the opening of gifts a social hour was held and refreshments served The table centerpiece featured a decorated cake with pink blue and white decorations and a tiny stork on top Decorations included a rose colored baby bootie with a stork peeping out and rose tapers The decorations were made by Mrs Miller and Mrs Dixon

Ralph Brown Maguire Road Kennebunk Ernest Morris High Street Robert Cumler Howard, Miller Miller Dixon

Social event hosts and guests list noted

The article lists many ladies serving and attending a social event. Names include Mrs. Robert Cumler, Mrs. Fred Holmberg, Miss Barbara Morris, Miss Linda Wormwood, and numerous guests such as Mrs. Albert Tremblay, Mrs. George Swett, Mrs. Charles Swett, Mrs. Obed Shufleburg, Mrs. Myrtle Ramsell, and others. Additional hostesses and attendants are named among the attendees.

Robert Cumler Fred Holmberg Barbara Morris Linda Wormwood Albert Tremblay George Swett Charles Swett Obed Shufleburg Myrtle Ramsell E. L. Hamilton George Brown Ruth Campbell Elsie Matthews George Ruestine Joyce Hatch Emma Perkins George LeBarge John Cole Samuel Simpson M. A. Packard, Jr Robert Dixon Brown Howard Miller Ernest Morris Eben Cook Raymond Ingalls Arnold Truscott Leavitt Wyman

Nee Nah council meets amid Grand Chapter events in Maine

Regular Nee Nah council of Pocahontas meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the American Legion hall Old Orchard Beach. The 68th annual Grand Chapter of Maine OES session runs Tuesday and Wednesday at City Hall Portland with an informal opening tonight.

Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas American Legion Hall School Street Frances Murphy Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter of Maine O. E.S City Hall Portland

Joan Tenan Wins AMVETS Series Finale Card Party

The Abbott Verville post AMVETS and auxiliary held the final of 15 card nights at the Walnut Street post home in Old Orchard Beach. Joan Tenan was top scorer for the series while prizes went to Avonell Pettengill women's high, Alice Pierpont women's low, Daniel Guarino men's high, and Thomas Bill men's low. Irene Guarino won the queen of hearts. Alice Pierpont took two special awards as plans were announced for a fall series.

Abbott- Verville Post Amvets Auxilliary Post Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach Joan Tenan Avonell Pettengill Alice Pierpont Daniel Guarino Thomas Bill Queen of

Prizes Awarded At VFW Card Party In Biddeford

The Biddeford VFW card party at the City building awarded prizes for high and low scores. Winners included Mrs Laura Dodge and Mrs Delia Blow, with Rose Cantara receiving low score and Laura Dodge the ace of hearts. May 22 is set for the next event with co chairs Blanche Small and Laura Dodge.

Biddeford City Building Biddeford Post VFW Laura Dodge Delia Blow Susan Cadorette Alma Beaudoin Alden Racine Rose Cantara Mary Wood Marie Boisvert

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