Men’s Club Officers Elected In Biddeford
Officers were elected at a Biddeford United Church of Christ Men’s Club meeting. President Arnold Calderwood, Vice President George Ange, and Secretary-Treasurer Leon Haines Jr. were named. Guest speaker Melvin Gay, director of the Biddeford Regional Vocational School, spoke on the new program. next meeting set for Jan. 27.
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Men’s Club of
United Church of Christ
Congregational
Biddeford
Arnold Calderwood
George Ange
Leon Haines Jr
Circle C
Melvin Gay
Bidde
Donald Pierce
Haines
Mark Horne
Paul Croxford
Winfield Worcester
Barry Cartmill
Carlton Foss
Everett Holt
Stanley Hyde
Wayne Hutchins
Royal Sheltra
Paul Larrabee
Clayton Cartmill
Robert Norton
Fred Thompson
H. Clifford Berry
Registration Board Hours Announced by Biddeford Officials
Biddeford officials announced registration board hours for the December 16 general election. The board will be open Wednesday and Friday near Thanksgiving and December 2 to 6, 5 to 7 PM or 9 to 11 PM on later days, with Election Day hours 9 AM to 8 PM. The notice covers those not yet registered, name changes due to marriage, or address changes, and states no fee after 9 PM.
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Biddeford
Board of Registration
Jay-Hi Officers Listed In Kennebunk
Attendance grows as the Jay-Hi group of Advent Christian Church in Kennebunk reports 18 members attending a recent meeting and names of officers are listed for the program.
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Jay-Hi
Kennebunk
Jay -Hi
Advent Christian Church
Sunday Evening Service Leadership Roles
The announcement lists Bob Towne as assistant to Mr and Mrs Bernard Teroup. Officers include Micha Simonds president Kathy Spofford vice president Betsy Lebarge secretary and Susan Andrews treasurer with the unit preparing for a cent Sunday service.
Beach K Of C Holiday Party Set for New Year’s Eve
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Rev James J Mullen Council Knights of Columbus will host its annual New Year’s Eve party on December 31 at K of C Hall Union Avenue Grand Knight Ronald Melancon names planning committee Raymond Hilton Donald Erickson tickets and Charles Beaudoin er The dance begins at 9 p m with Hod Evans Combo Favors pork pies and sandwiches will be offered Event limited to about 100 people or 50 couples Reservations available at the meeting Wednesday December 11 at 8 p m at the hall.
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Old Orchard Beach
James J. Mullen
Knights of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
Union Avenue
Ronald Melancon
Raymond Hilton
Donald Erickson
Charles Beaudoiner
Hod Evans
Fellowship Youths Meet In Kennebunk
Kennebunk Youth Fellowship members elected officers at Advent Union Church. Nan cy Spofford became Omegans captain replacing Jeff Dunham who attends Sunday evenings at Glen Mor. A bowling party occurred in Portsmouth N H with plans for a Christmas play rehearsal and a December party inviting Goodwins Mills Youth Fellowship. Officers include Elaine Nadeau president, Jeff Dunham president, Ellen Baum secretary and Andrew Smith treasurer.
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Kennebunk
Adventuian
Nancy Spofford
Omegans
Jeff Dunham
Glen-Mor
Portsmouth
N.H
Goodwins Mills
Wiese’ Ja
Elaine Nadeau
Ellen Baum
Secretay
Andrew Smith
Treasur
Kennebunk Youths Sell Cookbooks
Kennebunk The Junior Youth of Advent Christian Church 2 are selling six cook books with recipes for cakes casseroles and New England dishes. Proceeds support their projects during the year. Leaders Charles Towne and Mrs Earl Hilton assist. Group officers include Jacqueline Simonds president Laurie Preble vice president Shelley Morris secretary and Kathy Preble treasurer.
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Kennebunk
Color Slides At Saco Center Presentation Tomorrow
Robert Lennox of Saco will show sea and mountain views of Mt Desert Island on color slides at the Saco Adult Center AMVETS Hall tomorrow at 1 p.m. The meeting includes a noon box lunch honoring November birthdays.
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Mt. Desert Island
Robert Lennox
Saco
Saco Adult Center
Amvets Hall
Spring Street
Kate Pinelli
Sheraton Py
Pinelli
Lillian O’brien
Emily Keithley
Leola Berry
Lester Black
Beach Man Honored On 80th Birthday
OLD ORCHARD BEACH Gordon Allgrove of Eden Lane was surprised at an 80th birthday party hosted by his son in law Carl F Gilbert and daughter Pamela at their Eden Lane home. Guests from New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts New York California and London sent cards and gifts. Attending were Mrs Alice Dunn Violet Ingalls Stilman Gilbert Earl Archer Martha Cloutier and the Gilberts and Pamela.
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Old Orchard Beach
Gordon Allgrove
Eden Lane
Ey Cn
Carl F. G
Pamela
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
New York
California
Tooley
Cricklewood
London
Alice Dunn
Violet Ingalls
Stilman Gilbert
Earl Archer
Martha Cloutier
Saco
Carl F. Gilbert
Pamela Gilbert
Bridal Shower for Miss Carmen Labonte in Biddeford
A bridal shower honoring Miss Carmen Labonte daughter of Mr and Mrs William Labonte was held at DAY Hall Brad Street Biddeford. Kuigstak Labonte will wed Robert Fournier on January 18 1949 at St Andre’s Church. Hostesses were Mrs Emile Fournier Mrs Leo Paul Labonte and Mrs William Labonte. A buffet lunch and a purse presentation preceded guest book duties by Miss Rita Bergeron. Attendees included numerous local residents and relatives.
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Carmen Labonte
William Labonte
Gove St
Potas
Day Hall
Brad Street
Biddeford
Ku Igstak Labonte
Robert Fournier
Emile Fournier
St. Andre’s Church
Leo Paul Labonte
Linda Labonte
Rita Bergeron
Jeannette Mercier
Judy Watson
Gerard Plourde
Robert St. Amand
Jeannine Bertrand
Pauline Descoteau
Robert Fercier
Linda Simard
Louise Bolduc
Gift presentation attendees listed in Lewis ton notice
Roland Nadeau of Lewis ton presided over a gift presentation with many attendees unable to attend. The unseen guests include Miss Rose Simoneau Mrs. Pearl Prosser Mrs. Paul La montagne Mrs. Leon Grover Mrs. Roland Boucher Miss Rolande Boucher Mrs. Pauline Pinard Mrs. Jeannette Vachon Mrs. Raymond Bolduc Lina Bergeron Mrs. Leo Levesque Mrs. Conrad Lessard Mrs. Gerald Larouche Mrs. Matty St Amand Mrs. Raoul Labonte Mrs. Rose Labonte Miss Jose line Morin Mrs. Paul Laamme Mrs. Raymond Mathieu and Mrs. Nancy Ouellette.
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Rose Simoneau
Pearl Prosser
Paul Lamontagne
Leon’ Grover
Roland Boucher
Rolande Boucher
Pauline Pinard
Jeannette Vachon
Raymond Bolduc
Lina Bergeron
Leo Levesque
Conrad Lessard
Gerald Larouche
Matty St. Amand
Raoul Labonte
Rose Labonte
Joseline Morin
Paul Laamme
Raymond Mathieu
Nancy Ouellette
Bridge Club Meets At Beacha Playhouse
The Bridge Club held a duplicate bridge session Monday at the Speak Easy Playhouse Lawn Avenue. Participants included Grondin Paradis and many others with winners listed in North and South pairs. A lesson and social activities followed with a Thanksgiving toast at Portland A. A. later that evening.
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Bridge Club
Beacha Playhouse
Old Orchard Beach
Speak Easy Playhouse
Lawn Avenue
S.A. Grondin
Oscar Paradis
Dora Paulbus
Avis Briggs
William Haase
Paul Chadbourne
Estella Aranovitch
Eleanor Marshall
Richard Shorey
James Mullen
Gertrude Leonard
Ruth Anderson
Charlotte Dubois
Gwen Flannery
Donald Weld
al Rosen
Joan Mullen
Rosalie Ross
Patricia Adams
James Moutsatsos
Mildred Warner
Donald Briggs
Alice Feeteau
Angie Hickey
Esther Green
Missargaret Field
Herbert Bean
Jeanne Shaw
Ruth Zaitland
Ida Rosen
Lottie Haas
Ruth
North
Grondin
Paradis
Paulhus
Portland A .A
James Mulwinners
Fortunes Rocks property trades and Hills Beach lot sale
Wayne Pennsylvania residents buy a Fortunes Rocks summer cottage from New Canaan Connecticut sellers. John K. Sargent of Hingham Massachusetts purchases an Granite Point ocean lot from Anaszewski of Haverhill Massachusetts. Rita Young of Stoneham Massachusetts buys a Hills Beach Sky Harbor lot from Linwood Thomas. Lexing ton resident Daniel L Corbett purchases a Hills Beach lot from Thomas. A 37 Franklin Lane Cape Cod style home and land formerly Mabel Perreault's is sold to Ernest and Mrs Bineau of Biddeford who plan to occupy soon. sale handled by Armand J Mercier Realtor of Saco.
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Harry G. Stewart
Wayne, Pa
Fortunes Rocks
Charles A. Root Jr
New Canaan
Franklin Laco
Cape Cod
Mabel Perreault
Ernest Bineau
Biddeford
Saco Surplus Food Distribution at City Hall
Saco surplus food will be distributed at Saco City Hall on Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 to 3 p.m., announced by Mrs Edith Smith welfare director.
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Saco
Saco City Hall
Edith Smith
Degree Conferred At DeMolay Rite Meeting In Saco
Bradford Chapter of the Order of DeMolay conferred the initiatory degree on Jay Draggins at the Saco Masonic Hall under Master Councilor Thomas Bryant. Plans set for the next DeMolay Degree on December 9 with candidates Peter Audie Michael Vakas William Vakas Charles Clemens Gary Fitzgerald William Danton and Jay Draggins. The first state DeMolay newspaper edition was distributed and a name contest announced. Attendees included Harry Smith William Kimble advisory council members David Mooers Gordon Flood and John Knox with Thomas Kimble in the ritual advisory role.
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Jay Draggins
Bradford
Order of de Molay
Saco Masonic Hall
Thomas Bryant
de Molay
Peter Audie
Michael
William Vakas
Charles Clemens
Gary Fitzgerald
William Danton
Harry Smith
William Kimble
David Mooers
Gordon Flood
John Knox
Thomas Kimble
DeMolay Mothers Meet in Saco Plans Christmas Party
Bradford Chapter, Order of DeMolay Mothers Circle met at Masonic Hall in Saco to discuss plans for the Christmas party on December 9. Mrs Zafirson conducted the meeting and chairs for gifts were appointed. All Bradford Chapter mothers were invited to attend. Refreshments followed.
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Bradford
Order of
Masonic Hall
Main Street
Saco
James Zafirson
Arthur Mouzas
Charles Draggins
Jean Mooers
Zafirson
Mothers of
Helper Needed For Youth Group Leader
Kennebunk church notes a need for a youth group helper as Ellen Hewitt leads the Primary Youth with programs by Mrs. Paul Dargis and Mrs. Robert Sp Ford. New leaders include Gordon Adjutant as president Harvey Simonds as vice president Robert Wentworth as secretary Rebecca Hamilton as treasurer with Mrs Ralph McLean providing music.
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Kennebunk
Ellen Hewitt
Advent ‘Christian Church
Paul Dargis
Robert Spotford
Ralph McLean
Silver Tea To Be Held At Goss Home In Saco
Members of the ways and means committee of the Trinity Episcopal Church women met at the parish house on Cleveland Street to plan a Christmas silver tea. The event, set for December 18 from 2 to 5 p.m., will be hosted at Mrs. Milne’s home, 374 Main Street, Saco, with committee members and duties assigned for guest book, invitations, gift table, and publicity.
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Ways and Means Committee
Church‘women of
Trinity Episcopal
Church
Saco
Cleveland ‘Street
Milne
Main St
John Hill Jr
Janet Nicholas
Gossl
Carleton Pendleton
E. ‘Raymond Noisseux
Joel Stacey
Clarence Craig
Edwin Weymouth
Paul Hill Jr
John Burrows
Arthur Huot
James Ward II
Robert Moody Sr. Iis
Miniwanca Members To Hold Party
Mrs. Jean Mooers, worthy matron of Miniwanca Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, requests members to bring gifts for a Christmas party after the meeting on Monday, Dec. 2. Women bring gifts for women, men bring gifts for men. All members invited to attend. notice posted for others to see.
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Old Orchard Beach
Jean Mooers
Miniwanca
Order of the Eastern Star
Maine officials stress team approach to law enforcement
Gov Curtis told the Maine Law Enforcement Planning and Assistance Agency that enforcement is a team effort involving the courts, jails, and probation, not just police work. He underscored collaboration across agencies to improve public safety and system effectiveness.
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Augusta
Curtis
Tnew
Maine Law Enforcement Planning and Assistance Agency
Curtis expands federal crime agency to 15 members
Curtis created a federal crime enforcement agency to supervise funded planning efforts and strengthen policing. The body now has 15 members and Curtis plans to appoint additional members.
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Tion and Parole
Curtis
Used Trucks Are Listed in Section 12 Of Want Ads
Fragmentary newspaper item notes used trucks appear in Section 12 want ads. No clear dates or locations given. The brief references a classified listing context without additional verifiable details.
Bite N Hold promises secure dentures via suction in ad
An advertisement from a western drug firm promotes Bite N Hold a new suction denture product. Early users report a secure sensation similar to real teeth and claim Bite N Hold lasts for months. The product is available at most druggists.
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Los Angeles
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Catholic Women’s Club
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Bernard Walker
Donald Handel
Samuel Bellevue
Ernest
Huot
Knit Table
Hamilton Memorial Hall
Beach Street
Wilbrod Bedard
Lucille Cunningham
Men’s Club
Terri's Beauty Shop
Pleasant St
Saco Tel
Youland’s Yarn Dept
Youland
Parent
Trafford
Twin City
Saco Center
Miss Labonte
Roland Nadeau
Lewiston
DeMolay
Saco Girl Scout 27
The
Grange Mslall
North Street
Roxanne MacDonald
Pamela MacDonald
Cindy Doody
Winifred Chisholm
Diane Jamieson
Peggy Blunt
Arline Blow
Nancy Jaen Cote
Cathy Corriveau
Nancy Duross
Edgerly
Kristi Foran
Diana Grant
Shermanet Harris
Mary Keily
Nina Sarvas
Sherri Soule
Cathy Verrier
Cathy Morrison
Alice Irish
Eee
Connie Lambert
Eel Leader
Goss
Biddeford Savings Bank
Biddeford, Maine
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