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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1962

Page

3

Mothers club to host public smorgasbord at Kennebunk club house

Kennebunk Mothers club plans a public smorgasbord at the club house on Kennebunk Lower Village Saturday from 6 to 7 30 p m. Grace Gunn chairs assisted by Kay Baum Bernice Gooch Vera Clough Marie Porter and other members.

Mothers Club Kennebunk Lower Village Grace Gunn Kay Baum Bernice Gooch Vera Clough Marie Porter John A. True Alewive Osteopathic Hospital Portland Irene Austin Arundel Webber Hospital George Noiles High Street Bath New York Douglas G. Noiles Winnifred Lank Rossroad Charles Hodge, Jr Thelma Cathy Virginia Dorothy Stephen Lancaster N.H Charles Thompson Summer Street Arline Johnston Winthrop Mass Walter Graham

James Thurlow 80th birthday observed at Hampton Falls

Mr and Mrs Russell Durant and daughter Geraldine of Adel attended a family party of over 30 Sunday afternoon in observance of the 80th birthday of James Thurlow at Hampton Falls.

Russell Durant Geraldine Adelaide Road James Thurlow Hampton Falls

Alewive Grange Votes Donation and Plans Meeting

Past Master Russell Staples chaired the Alewive Grange meeting in absent master Beverly True a surgical parent at Portland Osteopathic Hospital. A donation to the Christmas Seal fund was approved and candidates will visit Riverside Grange for first and second degrees. A December 4 work night in the dining room was announced along with December 13 York Pomona at the Alewive Grange hall with supper at 6:30 p.m. and the annual Christmas party.

Russell Staples Alewive Grange Beverly True Osteopathic Hospital Portland Riverside Grange York Pomona Alewive Grange Hall Odessa Flandis Alice Smith Betty Corey Marion Dutch Dorothy Whicher Carrie Emmons

Emergency Duties Outlined For Nurses Tonight

Dr. Thomas Anton will address regular nurses practical nurses and Civil Defense Nurses Corps at 7:30 PM in the High School cafeteria. The meeting will assign duty stations in a national emergency and cover field aid stations emergency clothing centers and community fallout shelters. Ernest Broussard Civil Defense director outlines emergency provisions and notes federal food expected within weeks with designated feeding stations and morning disaster signals.

Thomas Anton Civil Defense Ernest Brouss Old Orchard Beach

Dropping Hankies Adds Christmas Cheer in Cards and Gifts

Following a simple rule to spread joy, Sanat includes hankies with every gift and card for Christmas. From elegant day linens to lacy evening pieces, the cost remains small while the pleasure increases.

Sanat

Beach Art Group Meeting at Jameson School

Old Orchard Beach Art Association met at Jameson school Wednesday evening with William Fisher of Kenne bunkport instructing. Guest speaker Mrs. Margaret Simpson urged art instruction in schools while noting current pupil talent. several members and President Miss Isabelle McIver attended.

William Fisher Kennebunkport Old

Lebanon church events and holiday visits noted

Rev Ernest Roberts preached Under His Wings based on Psalm 36 5 9 and announced Laymen's Sunday. Evening meetings move to the parsonage. Crusaders club hosted by Mr and Mrs Fred Rand. Mrs Ruth Stevens led the Missionary Society meeting with devotions by Mrs Gertrude Gale and Miss Tufts love gift. Gifts to Miss Muriel Hersom sent to Puerto Rico. Families from Vermont and Maine visited Lebanon and nearby towns during Thanksgiving and weekend gatherings.

Ernest Roberts The Crusaders Fred Rand Missionary Society Ruth Stevens Gertrude Gale Jenette Tufts Ethel Roberts Muriel Hersom Miss Hersom Puerto Rico Llewellyn Brewster and Sons David Vermont Harriet Hersom Martha Gale John Rich Rochester Fred Gale John Godfrey James Jane Greene David Gale Martha Ernest Rand Sr Robert Rand Estelle Trafton Kentucky Ruby Abbott Franklin Roy Abbott Arthur Center Lebanon Veterans Hospital Tagus Steep Falls Howard Roberts Margaret Jean Beth Anne Bernard Grant Vaun Cole Lebanon Vaun Cole, Jr Springvale Berwick John Alvey Willey Deborah Linda Glenn Gail Warren Moody Anne Michael Carol Jean Henniker N.H Bessie Lewis Julia Thompson Ida Thompson Farmington N .H Frank Smith Tommy Zawadil Norman Normand Linda Mount Hope Sanford Richard Smith Ronald Hevison Robert Kelley Wilbur Jones Edgar Moulton Craig Moulton Clarence Randall Steve Liger Meaderboro Phil Allard Phil Higin Gladys Walker Aassachusetts Hanscom Ralph MacKechnie Lloyd Green Bonnie Rye N. H Bella MacKechnie Ronald Mack Linda MacKechnie Bert Boucher Lewis Libby Lovina Dubois Bridgeton Willard Libby

New Hampshire Woman Hosts Beach Group Meeting

New Hampshire Woman Talks To Beach Group at Old Orchard club meeting at Mrs Hazel Kennett home in Saco with assist­ing hostesses Mrs Cora Jones and Mrs Genevieve Webb. Lillian Jakeman presiding led brief business with a Flag Salute and Club Collect. A Red Cross letter urged donations for Augusta State Hospital and Togus Veterans Hospital. Members voted a small donation and to skip Christmas baskets. Thelma Tibbetts spoke, sharing color photos from a San Francisco convention trip. Next meeting will be at the President’s home. Refreshments served by the hostesses. many members attended.

Old Orchard Club Hazel Kennett Clark Avenue Saco Cora Jones Genevieve Webb JS Lillian Jakeman York County The Red Cross Augusta State Hospital Veterans Hospital Togus Anna Anderson Florence Benson Ada Cole Elva Frizzle Elizabeth Garland Muriel Gooch Marion Hanscom Lillian Jakeman Mary Mewer Violet Mewer Gladys Parlin Lucile Puffer Retta Sait Priscilla Skilling May Slaney Laura Thomas Luella Walker Gertrude Wight

Beach Legion Sets Christmas Plans After Supper Meeting

Fourteen members of C. Fayette Staples Post American Legion attended a supper at 6 30 p m served by Joseph Mull en Howard Slaney and Ellery Clark. A cribbage session followed. The post meeting opened at 7 30 p m by Post Commander Robert Girard with reports from Chaplain Donald Jones Adjutant and Finance Officer. Membership stands at 56 with Leo Dennis new member. Christmas party planned for December 12 gifts capped at 1 00. Next meeting features a Boys State delegate speaker. Charter draped in memory of C Kenneth Norton. Colors retired at 8 45 p m.

C. Fayette Staples Post American Legion Joseph Mullen Howard Slaney Ellery Clark Robert Girard Donald Jones House Committee Leo Dennis Arthur Me James Skillin Richard Doe Paul Remillard Boys State C. Kenneth Norton Pences

Surprise Mom With Major Appliances

A humorous holiday note offers tips for gifting a major appliance to Mom. It suggests enlisting family or neighbors to free Mom for delivery day, and proposes wrapping ideas such as a giant bow or wreath, or giving a dollhouse replica with a gift certificate.

Dad Mom

Rusk reefs in optimism on Cuban crisis aftermath

Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged caution about brief post crisis optimism. He highlighted three lessons from Cuba including Soviet deception over missiles and Kennedy’s toughness, while warning that renewed testing by Moscow or Peiping could shape future world tensions. The interview noted growing Sino Soviet strains as an unintended by product.

Associated Press Washington Dean Rusk Rusk Cuba Kennedy United States China Rious Moscow Peiping

Classified Ads Offer Low Rate Contract Benefits

Advertising executives are invited to call AT 3-3625 to learn about affordable classified advertising programs. The offer highlights low rates and a flexible contract plan designed to maximize exposure for local merchants.

Famed Artist Will Address PTA Meeting

Ogunquit artist Chris Ritter, a year-round resident and head of the Design Gallery, will speak at the Wells-Ogunquit PTA meeting December 7:30 p.m. at Wells Elementary. Ritter, a former Ogunquit Art Association president, has held seven one-man shows since 1939 and studied at Columbia, the Art Students League, and the University of Kansas. The program will be introduced by Mrs. Colby N. Ricker, with delegates reporting on State PTA congress business.

Chris Ritter Ogunquit Wells-Ogunquit Parent - Teacher Association Wells Ritter Post Road Ogunquit Village Barn University of Kansas Tthe Art Student League New York City History of Art Columbia University Hunter College Cornell University Ithaca N. Y Grace Church

Christmas fair hospitality notes

December event details indicate refreshments will be served by the hospitality committee. Aimed at attendees of a local Christmas fair, the notice mentions organized support and year end gathering.

BHS Fall Banquet Set Monday Night at Wonderbar

Biddeford High School holds its annual fall banquet Monday at 6 30 PM at the Wonderbar Steakhouse. Athletic Director Art Descoteaux says awards will be presented to cross country and football members and Chief Boston of UNH will speak. Reservations via Descoteaux.

Biddeford High School Wonderbar Art Descoteaux BHS Clarence Boston University of New Hampshire Descoteaux

Children’s Articles Still Good Sell Them Through Ads

A notice encourages selling usable children’s items through journal classifieds rather than discarding them. The message highlights practical reuse and supports local buyers seeking affordable clothing and toys.

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