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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1961

Page

9

Webber hospital auxiliary elects officers at Shawmut Inn

The Webber hospital auxiliary held its annual meeting at Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport electing a full slate led by Mrs Thomas Anton as president and Mrs Robert La Fond as first vice president Other officers include Mrs Carl Haas treasurer and Mrs Hilary Mahaney recording secretary The retiring officers were thanked and three new members were welcomed Attending officers and members listed with many names and roles The Maine Association of Hospital Auxiliaries meeting is planned for June 7 in Rockland and a traveling basket project has raised 208 to date.

Webber Hospital Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport Thomas Anton Robert la Fond Carl Haas Hilary Mahaney Leighton S. Cheney William Acton Robert Smith Bryce Milne Robert Warner Ralph Larochelle David Shaw Gerald VanFleet Anton Maine Association of Hospital Auxiliaries Rockland Faulkner Peter Helligene Pinkie William Mackie Santos DiPietro West Scarborough Theodore Manduca, Jr Old Orchard Beach Robert B. Smith Lawrence P. Mahoney Russell Morse Theodore W. Manduca, Jr Claude H. Faulkner Arthur Simensky Ben Pemar Peter Hellige Edward Caron James O'Connor J. Ralph Larochelle James Dabilis Clarence C. Craig Hilary F. Mahane Dorothy W. Doe Elizabeth Meserve Joseph P. Kenneally Paul S. Hill Mary G. Byron Simon Spill Raymond Kennedly Robert H. Warner Edwin Walker Robert §. LaFond Lawrence Staples John Gibson Harry Garland Elliot M. Fink Henry Rudy Charles Green Max Isaacson Maurice Ross Max Ruben Donald Coburn Leighton Cheney William Searle David C. Shaw Carleton Davis Joseph A. Haley Horace S. Nichols M. P. Houle Andre P. Fortier H. Clifford Ladd Emile Drouin

Brother Milton Eisenhower Responds To Swap Criticism

Baltimore reports Dr. Milton S. Eisenhower says he is sad and surprised by criticism of the tractor prisoner swap with Fidel Castro being negotiated by a group of American citizens. The statement reflects his reaction amid ongoing discussions and public scrutiny.

Baltimore Milton S. Eisenhower Fidel Castro Eisenhower

Maine Courtesy Drive Aims To Welcome Vacation Visitors

Augusta Maine launches a June first campaign to boost the four seasons vacation trade. The Maine Merchants Courtesy committee and state agencies will use outdoor displays stickers and promotions at stores hotels motels and restaurants with a pine tree and handshake insignia greeting visitors. The effort follows Gov. Reed’s suggestions to standardize a state image and promote recreation areas via newspapers TV and radio.

Augusta Maine Maine Merchants Courtesy Committee Maine Merchants Association Maine Department of Economic Development Maine Publicity Bureau John H. Reed Sidney W. Shire Bangor Michael C. Gentile Lewiston John S. Leonard Vernon L. iSegal Charles W. Getchel S. L. Bailey William T. Coffield Portland William P. Tewhey Norbert X. Dowd Lloyd K. Allen Robert C. Elliott Philip J. Macy

Girl Scout Troop 2 Visits Brick Store Museum

Members of Saco Girl Scout Troop 2 toured the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk learning the building dates to 1825 and that one room hosts a Scout arts and crafts exhibit. On the way home they enjoyed refreshments and learned about a Day Camp at Kennebunk Pond running July 24 through August 23 with activities in swimming arts and crafts nature study and more. Camp hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees included Linda Savoy Rebecca Kimball Luella Goodwin Linda Rumery Susan Hunt Linda Kimball Nancy Tripp Sally Meslawski Judy Saperia Jane Parker Nancy Bowie Pamela Pendleton Carolyn Lord Audrey Philbrick and chaperones Mrs. F Howard Shaffer Mrs. Robert Hunt Mrs. Myron Parker Mrs. Ernest Pendleton and Mrs. George Harris.

Saco Girl Scout Troop 2 Kennebunk Kennebunk Pond Carey Linda Savoy Rebecca Kimball Luella Goodwin Linda Rumery Susan Hunt Linda Kimball Nancy Tripp Sally Meslawski Judy Saperia Jane Parker Nancy Bowie Pamela Pendleton Caroyn Lord Audrey Philbrick F. Howard Shaffer Robert Hunt Myron Parker Ernest Pendleton George Harrison

Thornton Academy Class of 1961 Commencement Schedule

Thornton Academy released the Class of 1961 commencement calendar. Events run from June 2 with awards in the gym at noon to June 14 commencement at 8 pm in Saco City Hall. The program includes a June 10 senior prom, June 11 baccalaureate, June 12 senior assembly, June 13 Class Night and Senior Banquet at Shawmut Inn, and June 14 commencement.

Thornton Academy Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport Saco City Hall

Biddeford Girl To Study For Career

Jeanne M. Paradis daughter of Mr and Mrs Edgar Paradis 56 Foss street Biddeford will enter the Grace Downs Air Career school in New York City to train as an air line hostess. After graduation she will be interviewed by N Y U Medical Center and the airlines for placement.

Jeanne M. Paradis Edgar Paradis Foss Street Biddeford Miss Paradis Grace Downs Air Career School New York City Stories N. Y. U. Medical Center The Airlines

AOH Auxiliary Awards Top Pupils at St Mary School

Theresa Descoteaux joins Hibernian auxiliary as Mrs. Charles Carter leads the meeting. Awards are given to the highest ranking boy and girl in St Mary school’s 1961 class. Banquet set for May 25 at Marshview Scarborough with 7:30 p.m. dinner and 6–7 social hour. Bus service from Hibernian hall. Next meeting September 26.

Theresa Descoteaux Hibernian Charles E. Cartier Charles Gallagher O. Royal Sharkey Johanna Lynch St. Mary School Marshview Scarborough Hibernian Hall Main Elm Streets AOH

Biddeford High Commencement Dates Listed

Biddeford High announces a week of activities ending with commencement. Senior Prom in the gymnasium kicks off events this week, followed by a final assembly and awards on June 2. Class Night June 5 at Wonderbar Steak House features class history and gifts, alma mater singing, and the class prophecy. Commencement is June 13 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym. Alumni banquet returns June 7 in the gym with Wonderbar catering.

Biddeford High School Prin. Raymond Kenneally Wonderbar Wonderbar Steak House

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Mrs. Anton Heads Ing Raymond Kenneally Robert LaFond Claude Faulkner NEW ‘Magna Beaupre’s Alfred Street GAS and Electric Lipton Wesson Boyardee Sanborn Kleen Dane Purina Sneider’s Discount Markets Est Street Jor Simard’s Central Theater West Street Biddeford-Saco Milton Eisenhower Maine Highway Safety Committee Dwight D. Eisenhower John Hopkins University Girl Scouts of Saco Biddeford High Terry’s Beauty Rama Cole Farm River Road Sunbeam DeLorge Baking Company
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