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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1960

Page

6

Badges Given At Beach Scout Fete

The fifth annual Mother and Daughter buffet for Girl Scout Troop 107 and Brownie 105 took place at Porterhell Ocean Park. Leaders and mothers donated food and favors, with Cynthia Freeman introducing guests. Awards were presented to Irene Berra Cathy Clark Janice Hamilton Kathy Harding Geraldine Bernier and others, with a closing Friendship Circle taps.

Porterhell Ocean Park Cynthia Freeman Marion White Verna Brook Hazel Daly Lillian Jakeman Helen Smith Mabel Spence Laura Thomas Genevieve Webb Barbara Breth Hazel Osgood Elva Frizzle Bessie Tabor Girl Scout Elinor F. Smith Doris Barth Brownie Troop Ellen Clark Hope Cox Ruth Hamilton Roberta Deloras Rizzo Geraldine Bernier Kathi Daly Hedge Srim Mer Susan Finley Deborah Freeman Susan Hamilton Martha Johnston Ruth Randall Victoria Rizzo

Post Nuptial Shower in Kennebunk for Linda Gray

Mrs. Richard Drouin of Portsmouth was guest of honor at a Kennebunk post nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Ri¢ph Gray Sr. and daughters Laura and Lorraine. Guests from Biddeford Sanford and Kennebunk attended. Centerpiece wedding cake by Mrs. Beauford and another cake by Mrs. Cashen were served after gifts.

Richard Drouin Linda Gray Portsmouth N. H Ri¢ph Gray Park Street Kennebunk Gray Laura Lorraine Gray William Beauford Edmund Cashen Melvin Landon Arundel Henry Desper West Kennebunkss William MacMillan Scarborough Elizabeth Deasey Robert Townsend Roland Paul Rose Lefebvre Lorette Dubeuil James Lynes Kathrine Meehan Delia Cote Amanda Belanger Lucille Dubreuil Claire Poissant Biddeford Ernest Drouin Wilfred Drouin Sanford Clyde Burgess Beach William Beaufes Edmund Cash

Dominoes Club Beach Party Planned For June

The Dominoes Club met at Dale Armstrong’s Atlantic Avenue home Old Orchard Beach. Plans include white and blue zippered sweatshirts and a beach party June 4 from 7 to 10 pm at Union Avenue foot. Rain would cancel. last meeting May 31 at Joan Cyr’s home. Members listed include Pris Hamilton Sandra Lombard Shirley DesRoberts Bets Skilling Dale Armstrong and others.

Dominoes Club Dale Arm Strong Atlantic ‘Avenue Old Orchard Beach Sandra Lombard Ale Armstrong Union Avenue Roberta Jones Danny Guarino Joan Cyr Pris Hamilton Shirley DesRoberts Bets. Skilling Dale Armstrong Margie Sa

Kennebunk Republican meeting plans state forum and posts

A Kennebunk Republican Town committee meeting set plans for the district convention June 16 17 18 at Boothbay Harbor led by Warren Albee York District Commander. A post forum hosts four Kennebunkport candidates July 28 with Albert W Emmons moderator. Community notices include Unitarian association meeting highlights and a food sale chaired by Elmont S Tyndale. The Boy Scout Handbook history is noted.

Republican Town Committee Kennebunk Lower Post Kennebunk i Warren Albee York Department Boothbay Harbor Leland Wiley, Jr Kittery Deptt Jr Sanford Brockett Kennebunk Kennebunk Town Hall Frick Beard Earl Bibber John S. Eckler Elmont S. Tyndall Kennebunkport American Unitarian Association Universalist Church of America Elmont S. Tyndale Bradbury Cree Porpoise Arundel Women's Republican Club

Faster Postal Service Slated for Maine

Post master General Arthur Summersfield announced a major Maine postal upgrade to deliver next day first class letters for 950,000 residents. John De Mott said letters mailed before 5 p.m. on business days will reach any Maine address by the next day, with 603 offices coordinating the system. The program, in operation across the region since February 6, 990, aims to improve efficiency despite aging facilities and a daily Maine letter volume around 1,000,000 pieces.

Maine Arthur E. Summerfield John 2. DeMott New England Post Office Department DeMott Lass Meine Erea

Maine Postal Service Reforms Enable Next Day Mail Delivery

The revised service enables next day delivery of first class mail anywhere in Maine through an integrated timetable linking the state's postal units and transportation. In transit time for parcel post has been reduced under this service pattern. DeMott praised postmasters and postal staff across Maine for achieving these improvements with lower overall costs through transportation coordination and greater efficiency.

DeMott Maine

Storage advice for winter woolens and moth prevention

Clean all woolen clothing and blankets before storing. Use a moth repellent in the rinse if washed. Clean the closet and mop the floor with turpentine, then spray the area with a moth repellent. Place woolens in a closet unused during summer, seal with cellophane tape and lock the door.

Past Matrons At Old Orchard Ends Sessions

President Mrs. Anna Anderss presided over the Past Matrons association meeting of Mini lanca chapter in Pine Point. Plans for Sept 21 at Mrs. Etta Morris camp were discussed with Mrs. Violet Mewer assisting. Attendees included Mrs. Sylvia Soule and 12 others.

Anna Anderss Minilanca Order of the Eastern Star Joan Deane Pine Point Etta Morris Violet Mewer Deane Gertrude Leonard Esther

Lenglen Dies at 39, French Tennis Icon Laid to Rest

Suzanne Lenglen, famed French tennis champion who dominated major world titles, has died at age 39. Her career featured numerous championships and unmatched influence on the sport, leaving a lasting legacy in tennis history.

Suzanne Lenglen

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