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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1965

Page

3

Legion Auxiliary Unit Lists Committees in Kennebunkport

The Webber Lefebvre Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met in the Parsons room at the Legion Home, installing officers and appointing standing committees. President Donna Noble hosted guest Bobbie Stuart and a Cerebral Palsy donation was approved.

Ki Nnebunk Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Parsons Legion Home Donna Noble Bobbie Stuart Alfie Leech Deartmight Lillian Licks Catherine Ambrose Department York County Council South Berwick Hicks Johanne Ann Martel Marion Maguire Almena Greene Frances Burke Mirs. Moulton Joan Libby Martel Maguire Tibbetts Maybelle Watson Lois Johnson Louise Marsh Pearl Belyna

Wells Minister Is Officially Installed

Rev. W. Vinton Murphy was installed as pastor of Wells Congregational Church after transferring from Windham CT and being ordained in 1933. The ceremony, led by York Association Moderator Mary G Worthley, featured his wife Prudence, the church choir, and notable clergy from nearby congregations. Six members from First Parish Saco attended along with Rev and Mrs Weimer and others.

Wells York Congregational Association Wells Congregational Church W. Vinton Murphy Waterbury Onn York Association Mary G. Worthley West Lebanon Prudence Murphy Wells Church Jacob Kelly Clifford M. Hilton Robert M. Howes York First South Kennebunkport First Parish Congregational Church Saco United Church of Christ Paul K. Weimer Nina Goodchild Helen Atkinson Dorothy Dennett Elvira M. Lord

Oxford Paper Co declares July dividend of 30 cents

Oxford Paper Co owners of common stock will receive a 30 cent per share dividend on July 15, following a directors meeting Tuesday that approved the quarterly payout. The record date is July 1.

Rumford (Ap Oxford Paper Co

United States Ranks Fifth Largest Nation by Size

The United States is the fifth largest country by land area in the world. The ranking reflects vast geographic diversity across multiple regions and climates.

United States

Kennebunk Troop Excels at York Camporee Campout

Kennebunk Troop 325 joined 21 troops at Kezar Falls for the York District Camporee from Friday to Sunday. Scouts listed include Jay Kalil Robert Card Douglas Card Dennis Goulet and more. honors went to Craig Wellman for third in distance by sight and the group earned a blue ribbon in the carrot race and a second in camp inspection. Steve Adams and Gordon Hancock received Order of the Arrow honors with a Protestant service on Sunday and Catholic Mass in Limerick.

Kennebunk Boy Scouts of Troop 325 York District Kezar Falls Jay Kalil Robert Douglas Card Dennis Goulet William Stilphen Richard Allen Steve Adams Jeffrey Mitchell Craig Kevin Wellman Scott King Richard Derham Dana Brown William Bryant Arthur Raymond Joseph Beauchemin Paul Gregoire John Jellison George Cressey Mark Moore Bruce Ogden Gordon Hancock Roy McKenzie Highpine Scouts Craig Wellman Order of the Arrow Limerick

CYO Officer Election Set At St Margaret Parish Hall

A meeting of the Catholic Youth Organization is scheduled tonight at St. Margaret's Parish Hall in Old Orchard Beach. A champion supper will be served at 5 30. All members are urged to attend for the election of next year's officers. Co chairmen for the supper are Beverly Southwick Nancy Lariviere and Judy Remillard with John Ouellette Maurice Perrin Lionel Beaulieu and Paul Jolin on the set up committee.

Old Orchard Beach C.Y.O Catholic Youth Organization St. Margaret's Beverly Southwick Nancy Lariviere Judy Remillard John Ouellette Maurice Perrin Lionel Beaulieu Paul Jolin

Maine Federation of Women's Clubs Convention Opens in Poland Spring

The 73rd annual Maine Federation of Women's Clubs convention begins in Poland Spring with Mrs Faith Shesong White as the keynote speaker. Attendees will hear about the life of a U S official in the Far East at tomorrow's luncheon and a tour of the Shaker Village at Sabbathday Lake is planned.

Poland Maine Federation of Women’s Clubs Poland Spring House Faith Shesong White United States U. S Far East Sabbathday Lake

Old Orchard Beach Seeks Charter Change to Manager Council

Maine town proposes plan to replace representative town meeting with a seven member manager town council elected at large districted for five and two at large seats. Ballot plan urges immediate effect for plan 2 if voter turnout meets thresholds. includes initiative recall and salary provisions for council members.

Prizes Awarded At Fatima Circle Social

Members of Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella gathered at St John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford for a Fatima Circle social. Prizes went to Helene Simoneau Jeanne Gossel D arc Veilleux Cora LeProhon Irene Moreau Ludivine Heroux Anna Bellerose Bernadette Gosselin Irene Loranger Paulette Brouillette Priscilla Landry Germaine Landry Blanche Lebelle Yvette Ledoux Joseph Broulard Rachel Cabana Delphine Joncas Special prizes to Paull ette Broulette Lorraine Harriman Laurence Martel Josephine Valliere Muriel Lemieux Laurette Boussoneault Laura Boussoneault. Refreshments followed the social.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Helene Simoneau Jeanne Gosselin Jeanne D’arc Veilleux Cora LeProhon Irene Moreau Ludivine Heroux Anna Bellerose Bernadette Gosselin Irene Loranger Paulette Brouilette Priscilla Landry Germaine Landry Blanche Lebelle Yvette Ledoux Veronica Rousseau Joseph Broullard Rachel Cabana Delphine Joncas Paulette Broullette Lorraine Har

Federal funds approve two Maine training programs

Federal funds under the Manpower Development and Training Act will support two courses at the University of Maine for unemployed adults. A 12 week heavy equipment maintenance mechanic program and a 10 week engineering aide program begin in June with 30 trainees each from 14 MESC offices. Courses include 35 and 30 weekly hours respectively and lead to related job opportunities in several Maine cities and state employment openings.

Augusta University of Maine Maine Employment Security Commission MESC State Construction Equipment Maintenance Association Bangor Waterville Portland Ellsworth Pittsfield Norway State Department of Personnel Department of Education Bureau of Vocational Education

Greek roots in southern France shape Riviera place names

Ancient Greeks left a lasting imprint on the coast of southern France with toponyms. Nice derives from Nikeia meaning victory and Antibes from Antipolis, reflecting historic Greek settlement in the region.

France Nice Riviera Nikeia Antibes Antipolis

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