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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1961

Page

7

Final Spring Meeting of Saco United Baptist Circle

The uth-Esther Circle of Saco United Baptist Church held its final spring meeting at the home of Mrs. Lice Hayford on Spring Street with 10 members present. Devotions led by Mrs. Iveland King, business by Mrs. Arley Scammon Sr. A report on the Baptist state meeting was given by Mrs. Florence Johnson, followed by a study on idle depth top A social hour with refreshments. Next meeting slated for fall, date to be announced.

uth-Esther Saco United Thomas Prescott Soia Rankin Florence Johnnyn Scammon, Sr Ammon, Jr King Isabelle Wilbur Pee

Beach Man Held For Superior Court

John A. Hayes, 51, of 74 Atlantic Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, appealed two convictions to York county Superior Court in Old Orchard Beach. Trial Justice Wesley M. Mewer found Hayes guilty of drunken driving and assaulting Beach Patrolman Harold Randall. Hayes was fined $110 for drunken driving and $200 for assault. Bail set at $1,000 for drunken driving and $100 for assault.

John A. Hayes Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach York County Superior Court Wesley M. Mewer Hayes Harold Randall

Date Set For BHS Annual Banquet

Biddeford High School alumni banquet set for June 17 in the high school gymnasium with members of the Class of 1961 as guests of honor. The program includes dinner, speakers, and recognition of anniversary classes. Arrangements are led by alumni president Chris Antonakos and officers. Wonderbar Steak House staff will serve. Further details to be announced.

Wonderbar Biddeford St. Francis College Sven Hvoslef Hvoslef Biddeford High School Chris Antonakos

Biddeford Saco Aerie Plans Saturday Event

Final details of incoming and outgoing officers were announced at the Biddeford Saco Aerie meeting. The Saturday event at wipey street begins with luncheon at 5 30 p m and a dance at 8 p m. a ritualistic service by Westbrook team follows. A few tickets remain available. Lucien Martel was authorized to form a bowling team for the state Eagles competition at Westbrook June 23 24 25. A class initiation is set for the May 31 meeting.

Biddeford-Saco Aerie Order of Eagles Wipey Biddeford Westbrook Aerie Lucien Martel Eagles Robert Francouer Glenn Yarborough

Truck Driver Is Fined In Biddeford

Clarence A. Heath a 39 year old truck driver from Bangor was fined 15 dollars after pleading no contest to speeding 45 mph in a 35 mph zone in Biddeford Municipal Court before Associate Judge Gerald C Nason. Heath paid the fine this morning.

Clarence A. Heath Bangor Gerald C. Nason Biddeford Heath

Biddeford Youth Committed to Pineland Center

State Trooper Robert Janison of Biddeford filed the complaint in a juvenile session. A Biddeford youth, age 11, was found guilty of mischievous acts and ordered committed to the Pineland Hospital and Training Center in Pownal.

Robert Janison Biddeford Pineland Hospital and Training Center Pownal

St John’s Day Observance Noted for June 24

The May meeting of Bradford Commandery Knights Templar announced a statewide St John’s Day observance on June 24 at Bangor for all Commandery units. John M. Strickland of Old Orchard Beach led the session at Biddeford Masonic hall. The final meeting of the season will be June 28 followed by refreshments and a social hour.

Bangor Bradford Commandery Knights Templar Biddeford Masonic Hall John M. Strickland Old Orchard Beach

Sigma Delta Class Banquet Held At Homestead South Berwick

The Sigma Delta class of the Biddeford First Universalist church held its annual banquet last evening at the Homestead in South Berwick. Attendees included Eleanor Davis Edna Woodman Pauline Tufts Rose Mary Davis Nancy Cooper Evelyn Emerson Bernice Davis Dorothy Tarbox Blanche Beal Laura Bridgman and Jeannette Davis.

Sigma Delta Biddeford First Universalist Church Homestead South Berwick Eleanor Davis Edna Woodman Pauline Tufts Rose Mary Davis Nancy Cooper Evelyn Emerson Bernice Davis Dorothy Tarbox Blanche Beal Laura Bridgman Jeannette Davis

Fathers Sought To Help Beach League

William Mullen president of the Little Town League Old Orchard Beach says a meeting of all fathers of the boys is set for Sunday at 8 p.m. at Beach town hall. Coaches managers umpires are sought as more than 100 boys have registered. The start date is delayed to avoid conflicts with school achievement tests, with league activities expected to begin the first week in June.

William Mullen Little Town League Old Orchard Beach All Fathers of the Boys Beach Town Hall

Opposition to Walsh voiced in Falmouth report

Falmouth party leader Everett H. Green criticized Adam Walsh of Brunswick for not aiding the party during the 1960 campaign and urged National Chairman John Bailey to seek intervention with Senator Edmund S. Muskie to obtain a loyal, capable Maine candidate. Walsh could not be reached for comment.

Falmouth Adam Walsh Brunswick U. S Maine Town Democratic Everett H. Green John Bailey Walsh Green Bailey Edmund S. Muskie State Committee

Saco AMVETS Plan Memorial Day Parade and Events

Boucouvalas-Dupuis AMVETS post in Saco held Memorial Day planning last night at the post home on Spring Street. Raymond Parisien led as parade marshal and aides were named. Gold Star Mothers will ride in a car, flags will be placed on veterans graves, and a spaghetti supper plus auction were set for Saturday evening. A past commanders banquet is planned for June 12 at the post with committees to be announced.

Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets Post Spring Street Saco Raymond Parisien Robert Mitchell Robert Whalen Samual Rankin Robert Janelle Edward Munford Earl Clappison Edward Mitchell Joseph Ouellette Saco Post Post Hom Farl Clappison Eugene Moody

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