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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1962

Page

3

Kennebunk Notes on Fire Call and Local Meetings

Kennebunk fire department responded to a car fire on Grove Street believed caused by a short circuit involving Forrest Brown’s vehicle. Mrs. Charles Weymouth of Stonington visited her son and daughter-in-law in town. The first fall meeting of Christ Church Women’s Fellowship is set for Thursday at 8, with Memorable memorabilia by Mrs. Kimball and refreshments by Circle 5. Rotary luncheon features George Hopkins, with James Ivers introducing him after his convention experiences.

Kennebunk Forrest Zip) Brown Grove Street Charles Weymouth Stonington Martin Billings Summer Street Women's Fellowship of Christ Church Ald Kimball James Ivers

County Survey On Aging Will Be Explained

Dr. John Chanting extension family life specialist Crono will discuss the York county Survey on Aging at a York Extension Workers meeting Monday at Saco Grange hall at 1 p.m. He will explain why the survey is being conducted how YEW workers can help and what people statewide say about the program. District 3 hosts include Kennebunkport Lyman Neighbors Ocean Park Sandy Brook and North Saco with Dorothy Taylor and Elizabeth Ames in charge of arrangements.

John Chanting Crono York County York Extension Saco Grange Hall Chanting District 3 Kennebunkport Lyman Neighbors Ocean Park Sandy Brook North Saco Dorothy Taylor Lyman Elizabeth Ames

1959 Dodge Coronet and Belair Cars for Sale

1959 Dodge Coronet four door automatic power steering was 1595 now 1295. 1959 Chevrolet Belair four door red and blue whitewall tires. 1959 Ford Fairlane four door sedan radio and heater automatic.

P. S P. G Oldsmobile P. B

Old Orchard Beach Community Notes and Meetups

Old Orchard Beach notices cover a dessert bridge club session led by Mrs. Donald Jones with high score by Miss Helen Fitzgibbons. Also listed are attendees from Old Orchard Rebekah lodge at Kennebunk installation, Methodist Women will hold first fall meeting at Mrs. Mattie Bliss’s home, Abbott-Verville AMVETS Auxiliary meeting at the post home, and a visiting party from Washington, D. C. traveling through New Brunswick and Canadian provinces.

Donald Jones Portland Avenue Helen Fitzgibbons Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Olive Lodge Kennebunk Avis Briggs Margaret Chamberlin Ruth Glines Barbara Gilbert Avonell Pettengill Eunice Pettengill Womens Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Mattie Bliss Standish Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Verne McDonald Ocean Avenue Reginald Larsen Washington, D. C L. B. Lord Patten Walter Walker Edward Cowan New Brunswick Canadian

Mousam Lodge Elects Officers for Ensuing Year

Mousam Lodge IOOF at Kennebunk elects officers for the ensuing year led by noble grand Robert McInnes and vice grand Llewellyn Fletcher with Otis Clapp as treasurer and Alfred B Garret as recording secretary. Installation set for October 11 by District Deputy Mullens and Atlantic Lodge staff. Victor Bryant named delegate to Grand Lodge in Augusta October 19 and 20. Otis Clapp as alternate. Death of Arthur H Hayes reported, lodge charter draped in his memory for 30 days. Visitors from Centerville Lodge Lowell Mass and Newport Lodge Newport.

Mousam Lodge IOOF Grand Otis Clapp Arthur H. Hayes Centerville Lodge Lowell Mass Newport Lodge Newport

Schubert Club Opens Fall Session With Scholarship News

The Schubert club opened its season at Mrs. Richard Smiths home in Kennebunk. Daniel Grant, a Kennebunk High School graduate and Schubert scholarship recipient to the Youth Music School at the University of New Hampshire, shared experiences. Mrs. Homer Chappell, president, led business and announced another 1963 scholarship. delegates to the state convention were named, two new members joined, and the program committees were listed.

Schubert Club National Federation of Music Clubs Richard Smith Kennebunk Daniel Grant Kennebunk High School Varsity of New Hampshire Homer Chappell

Nee Nah Pocahontas Council Meets at Old Orchard Beach

The Nee Nah Council of Pocahontas met at the American Legion hall in Old Orchard Beach with Mrs. Rhea Blaney presiding. An invitation from Nokomis council North Berwick for Guest Officers night October 10 was accepted for Keeper of Records and Guard of the Forest. Plans to attend the Maine Great Council session at Eastland Hotel Portland on October 13. Mrs. Priscilla Bibber named delegate. Mrs. Blaney appointed to oversee the October 20 rum mage sale with aid from other members. Evelyn Presley won the mystery prize and Emery Bibber received a special award. Refreshments and social hour followed.

Evelyn Presley Emery Bibber

Key Club At Beach School Elects Officers

The Old Orchard Beach Key Club held its first fall meeting at the high school. New members include Steve Mubk derig Roland Gagne John Lambert Loyal Boucher Mike asoderast Joe Stevens Paul Dumont Robert Sloan and Richard Sweeney. Officers elected were president Scott Verrill vice president Joe Barth treasurer Ben Emery and secretary Ricky Souza. The group discussed year long projects including a $100 scholarship for a senior and weekly meetings with advisor Richard North.

Old Orchard Beach Steve Mubk Derig Roland Gagne John Lambert Loyal Boucher Mike Asoderast Joe Stevens Paul Dumont Robert Sloan Richard Sweeney Scott Verrill Joe Barth Ben Emery Ricky Souza Richard North

Toilers by the Sea Hear Talk By Missionary

The first fall meeting of Toilers by the Sea was held at the president Mrs Muriel Gooch home Ocean Park Tuesday afternoon Devotions were led by Mrs Lois Skillins A brief business meeting planned harvest supper squash pies for October 13 The speaker was Miss Abbie Sanderson South Berwick a former missionary to China and Japan She spoke on Important in the Eyes of God and showed color slides from Japan The next meeting will be at Mrs Lucille Puffer’s home November 6 and attendees included many members from the group.

Toilers by-the-Sea Muriel Gooch Colby Avenue Ocean Park Lois Skillins Abbie Sanderson South Berwick China Japan Miss Sanderson Virginia Skillin Hellene Barrett Mildred Soule Annie Cranshaw Ethel Bruce Ethel Dinsmore Lois Skillin Florence Clarke Velma Wiggin Eunice Peterson Marion Hanscom Dorothy Johnston Helen Smith Ruth Severance Georgia Severance Olive Westgate Carrie Groves Elizabeth Wilson Mary Coburn Lucille Puffer Ada Cole Mabel Condict Marion White Helene Starr Luelle Ballard Bernice Sillars Lillian Jakeman Hazel Osgood Vera Kendall Edna Sulis Elna Frizzle

Father Landry Honored at Beach Gathering in Old Orchard Beach

Parishioners and friends of St. Margaret church in Old Orchard Beach gathered at the high school gym to honor Rev. Armand J. Landry who served as assistant pastor for 12 years and leaves for St. Agnes in Is land Falls. Attendees included clergymen from Augusta Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach. A purse and messages were presented, with tributes and a buffet lunch.

St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach High School Armand J. Landry Beach St. Agnes Church Island Falls Atty Francis J. LaFountain John J. Curran St. Augustine Augusta Kennebec County Edward F. Walsh St. Margaret Parish Cornelius J. Enright St. Mary Parish Biddeford Robert F. White Father Landry William J. Mullen Raoul Belair Antonio Boisvert Lewis Fowler Theodore Manduca Louis R. Joncas Joseph Lamontagne James Foley Father Walsh Alec Garon Roger Tousignant June Girard Walter Coreau Charles FE. Huot Arthur Loranger Urbain Goulet Peter Dennis Trence Tousignant Prescott Verrill Robert Smith James Prendergast Robert Benoit Thomas Anton Robert Toulouse Frisee Lemire Arnold Morin SS Peter and Paul Lewiston Sheridan Old Orchard James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Confraternity of Christian Doctrine

Next meeting date noted for October fifteenth

The text indicates the next meeting will be held on October 15. No further details are provided in the fragment.

Mrs. Phil Neault Shower Held at AMVETS Post

A stork shower was hosted by the Abbott Verville AMVETS Post Auxiliary in Old Orchard Beach on Walnut Street for Mrs. Phil Neault. Attendees included Marie Jacques Hazel DuDevoir Fred DuDevoir Bob Bernier and many others. several guests were invited but could not attend.

Phil Neault Abbott- Verville Amvets Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach Tes Winnie Anson Marie Jacques Hazel DuDevoir Fred DuDevoir Bob Bernier Ma le Missee Emery Lillian McGee Jaevaine Pettengill Blanche Cote Irene McGlauflin Leona Travers Mildred Gardner Dolores Levesque Mary Belanger Ellen Clark Mary Smith Jan Simpson Pauline Potvin Bob Duprey

Teen Dances at Beach to Begin on October 26

Old Orchard Memorial VFW Auxiliary met at the Post Home with 12 members. Mary Marshall presided as senior vice president. October 26 was set as the first Teen dance of the season a masquerade with prizes for best costume and humor. Rummage sale success led to starting a bowling team. Members will contribute to a Thanksgiving food barrel. Togus donations prepared by members. Attendance prize to Gloria Lemay. refreshments by Theresa Hayes and Christine Hinkle.

Old Orchard Memorial Vfw Atlantic Avenue Mary Marshall Lucille Maloy Ruth Hamilton Shirley Santorsola Christine Hinkle Theresa Hayes Margaret Godin Gloria Lemay

Saco AMVETS Auxiliary Plans Projects and Donations

Plans for upcoming projects were discussed at the Boucouvalas Dupuis post AMVETS auxiliary meeting at the post home on Spring Street Saco. Orders were placed for Christmas ribbon and wrapping paper and a collection was taken for the Meals for Millions program. Delivery plans for Halloween gifts and favors for local hospital children were discussed and donations announced.

Boucouvalas- Dupuis Amvets Post Spring Street Saco

Southerners Must Know Courts Cannot Be Defied

James Ostland? James Eastland calls for Senate Judiciary Committee review of Ole Miss riots while asserting the cause lies with federal authority. The piece argues Mississippi defied the 1954 desegregation order, notes Gov. Barnett’s defiance, and warns that collective rebellion against court orders endangers the U.S. government structure. It concludes that only federal enforcement or congressional action can resolve the impasse and notes Alabama and South Carolina have not desegregated eight years after the order.

Associated Press News Washington James O. Eastland Mississippi University of Mississippi Senate Judiciary Committee Ole Miss Ross R. Barnett Supreme Court James H. Meredith Barnett Meredith Congress Eastland Alabama South Carolina

Thanksgiving charity meeting ends with awards to two women

The group received canned goods for Thanksgiving bets. A mystery package went to Mrs Marie Migner and a special award to Mrs Rolando Feciteau. Junior Vice-President Mrs Barbara Waters closed the session and refreshments were served by Mrs Dorothy Moody and Mrs Doris Clappison.

Marie Migner Rolando Feciteau Barbara Waters Dorothy Moody Doris Clappison

Egg White Peaks Describe Desired Stiffness

When a recipe calls for egg whites that are slightly rounded beat the whites until the peaks tip over slightly as the beater is withdrawn slowly. This indicates soft to medium stiff peaks suitable for folding into mixtures without overbeating.

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Dean Doan

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