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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1968

Page

14

Ocean Park Extension Members Meet At Porter Hall

About 48 members and guests attended the Ocean Park Extension meeting at Porter Hall Tem ple Avenue. Plans were made for a public food and candy sale on Saturday July 6. New officers were elected: Chairman Mrs Evelyn Monier Vice Chairman Mrs Ethel Whitten Secretary Mrs Marion Irving and Treasurer Mrs Esther Cobb. A program on The Care of Furniture was led by Mrs Dorothy Tarbox.

Ocean Park Ocean Park Extension Porter Hall Temple Avenue Ethel Whitten Evelyn Monier Marion Irving Esther Cobb Dorothy Tarbox Helen Smith Ethel Morse Ruth White Doris Garland Ellen Lamb Elsie Burns Luella Munn Pearl H. Shaw Edna Sulis Marion Hanscom Carrie B. Groves Hazel FE. Osood Isabella McIver Marion White Mararet Lord Marion Fooley Marion Peterson Alice M. Hill Marion H. Irving Martha FE. Bennett Dorothy Tripp Elizabeth Tate Ethel M. Ritchie Florence Benson Ethel M. Wight Ivy C. Corliss Frances W. Johnson Ethel Rowlands Helen M. Grant Mildred Cartwright Mary M. Coburn Helene Starr Ruby G. Brown Gloria Stickney Ruth M. Severance Georgia M. Severance Esther R. Minard Myrtle J. Watson Florence Johnson

Disabled Lobster Boat Towed Into Cape Porpoise

The 30 foot Susan Joan owned by Stewart Emmonds of Cape Porpoise was found off St Joseph's Academy with one man aboard after engine trouble. A 40 foot Biddeford Pool utility craft assisted in the rescue. The incident occurred yesterday near the coast guard operation. The hand pulled rickshaw noted was invented in 1869 by Yasuk se Izumi.

Fletcher's Neck

Fresh Air Fund Seeks New Host Homes In Maine Area

Area families prepare for visits from New York City youths under the Fresh Air Fund program. In July and August, 14 000 city children will enjoy free two week summer stays in communities from Maine to Virginia. Local sponsors include the Kennebunk Kennebunkport Lions Club. Host families call Mrs David Holbrook or committee members to volunteer.

Kennebunk New York City Fresh Air Fund Maine Virginia David Holbrook Alexander Burr, III George Timson Philip Hussey Kennebunk - Kennebunkport Lions Club Raymond Noiseux Biddeford Shirley Feeney Frank Stevens John Downing Stephen Gilblair Spencer Andrews Kenneth Burns John Reilly Kennebunkport Ernest Nutter Lester Meyerhoff Sanford William Bourque Springvale Raymond Pullen Alfred Arthur Grantham Dayton Harold Bruns Richard Anderson Robert Anderson Hollis Center Robert Smith North Berwick

Ladies Aid Meeting in Biddeford elects mystery prize winner

President Mrs. Lena Peck won a mystery prize at the South Biddeford Methodist Church Ladies Aid meeting held at Siloam Hall Pool Road Biddeford with 14 present. Hostess Mrs. Fannie Gross co-hostess Mrs. Anna Tremblay. Margaret Linscott led devotions. Reports by Leona Johnson and Lydia Emerson. next meeting June 5 at Peggy Thomas's Guinea Road Biddeford home with Nellie Norwood as co host.

Lena Peck South Biddeford Guinea Road Biddeford Peggy Thomas Nellie Norwood

Spring Weekend Kicks Off at St Francis College With Ball

Saint Francis College announces its Spring Weekend 1968 events led by co chairs Jay Cavangaluff and Tom Cook. The Spring Ball in Saco Armory features Boston Brass. crown of the Spring Weekend Queen. A bed race Saturday morning runs along Old Pool Road to Hills Beach Road and back with 70 dollars in prizes. Beach party Saturday at Seaside Baths Kennebunk Beach accompanies a psychedelic mixer and McCoys concert in the gym. Sunday mass ends the weekend.

Saint Francis College Jay Cavanaugh Huntington N.Y Tom Cook Hamden Conn Saco Armory Boston, Brass Orchestra Kennebunk Beach Dick Doherty Boston College Gymnasium McCoys Hang On Sloopy College Chapel

Biddeford Fremen Police Schedule Tilt

The Biddeford police and firefighters softball game, moved from Sunday, is set for tonight at 6 at May Field. Both teams expect a spirited matchup and local support.

Biddeford

Saco Jaycees Wives Elect Leaders and Plan Scholarship Fund

At a Saco meeting Mrs James Ward II was named president and Mrs Roger Elliot vice president. The group announced a Jaycees Wives Scholarship at graduation, a food sale at the Caribou auction, and a State Convention in Caribou on May 20-26. Delegates include Mrs Ward and Mrs Huot. Next meeting June 19 at Mrs L Daniel Dearborn’s home.

Saco Jaycees Arthur Huot Union Street Saco James S. Ward II Roger Elliot Barry Gallant Sherman Letellier Richard Farrell L. Daniel Dearborn Huot James Cartier Caribou Ward Claude Belanger Jaycees Thornton Academy Maple Drive Jerome Eaton William Tierney Leroy Waycott A. Raymond Gannon Wilfred Trottier John Button Walter On Wayne Good

Saint Francis College Elects Student Senate Leaders

Saint Francis College elected John Pence of West Scarborough as president of the student senate. Sheila Beardslee became the first woman secretary, with Joseph Baffoni as vice president. Each class chose a chairman and representative for next year’s senate. results include James Markowski of Brooklyn.

Saint Francis College John Pence West Scarborough Pence Howard Pence Charles Circle Sheila Beardslee Beardslee

Saint Francis College Student Senate Officers Named

Y senior class chairman William Bohlin Dennis Mass and senior class representative Thomas Salatiello Worcester Mass. junior class chairman Robert Letso Carteret N J junior class representative Paul Betty Baldwin N Y sophomore class chairman Dante Russo Lido Beach N Y sophomore class representative The student senate acts as official representative of the student body and promotes cooperation between administration faculty and students.

Biddeford Guild Plans Banquet For June Feast

Plans for the annual banquet were made by members of the South Biddeford Methodist Church Guild during a meeting at Siloam Hall Pool Road. The banquet is set for June 19 at 6 30 p.m. Mrs Pauline Burnham presided at the meeting.

South Biddeford

Beach K of C Unit Banquet Honor Frosted Season Closing

The Rev James J Mullen K of C Auxiliary held its annual banquet at Marshview Restaurant in Scarborough. New officers were named by President Shirley Croteau: Vice President Raymond Hilton Treasurer Joan Erickson Secretary Olive Thibeau Reporter Patricia King. The event closed the season with next meeting slated for September 18.

Old Orchard Beach James J. Mullen Patricia King Rudolph J. Leveille Patricia Gervais Alfred Menard John Menard Joseph Burns Lewis Fowler John Girard Amelia Tibbetts Emma Landry Priscila Nolette Roger Thibodeau Aurore Nolette Marie Tousignant Angelina Marcotte Bernadine Lev

Church notices highlight summer camp plan and guest speaker

Devotions led by Mrs Ruth Hutchins as five church children plan to attend summer camp. Guest speaker Miss Ragnhild Eriksen of Norway, an exchange student at Thornton Academy Saco, addressed attendees. A social hour followed the business meeting with refreshments provided by Mrs Hutchins and Mrs Used Trucks Are Listed in Sec. Marie Goldthwaite.

Ruth Hutchins South Biddeford Methodist Church Ragnhild Eriksen Norway Thornton Academy Saco Hutchins Sec Marie_Goldthwaite

Chicago Incorporation and Population in 1837

Chicago was incorporated in 1837 with a population of 4,170. The fact notes the city’s early political status and size during its formative years.

Chicago

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