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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1961

Page

3

Webhannet Club Names 10 Fund Drive Leaders

Ten group leaders were named at a Monday Webhannet club meeting in Kennebunk to spearhead fund raising drives. Heads include Mrs William Brady Mrs Robert Mari er Mrs Leon Hicks Mrs Emerson Hessler and others with Mrs Clarence Lombard as general chair. Also announced is the State Federation meeting in the local club on October 13 and a luncheon to be served at Christchurch. A card party is set for October 16 at 1:30 p.m. in the clubhouse under Mrs Hicks.

Webhannet Club Kennebunk William Brady Robert Marier Leon Hicks Emerson Hessler Dorothy Harrison E.D. McKeon Edward C. Winston Andrew J. Peterson Furman Sewell R. Edgar Fisher Clarence Lombard Roland Dutch Christchurch Hicks

Federation Fall Meeting Set in Bangor October 26 27

Announcement that the Federation fall meeting will be held in Bangor on October 26 and 27. Tickets are on sale for delegates. Miss Edna C. Harmon presented interpretations of My Fair Lady. Luncheon was served by the finance committee under Mrs. R Edgar Fisher's direction.

Federation Bangor Edna C. Harmon R. Edgar Fisher

Gray Re-Elected Head of Beach Taxpayer Group

Leonard Gray was re-elected President at the Old Orchard Beach Taxpayers association meeting at Lions Hall. Officers elected included vice-president Charles Swicker secretary Cynthia Michaud treasurer Hubert Standeven and directors Clarence Williams Helen Cummings Percy Rich William O'Connor Louis Balkan Raynald Dube and Florence Gray. A by-laws committee chaired by Herbert Trafton includes Charles Swicker Mrs Louis Balkan and Percy Rich. Attendance was good.

Leonard Gray Old Orchard Beach Taxpayers Association Lions Hall Charles Swicker Cynthia Michaud Hubert Standeven Clarence Williams Helen Cummings Percy Rich William O'Connor Louis Balkan Raynald Dube Florence Gray Herbert Trafton

Wells-Ogunquit PTA Panel Discusses Guidance in Schools

Wells Elementary hosted a Wells-Ogunquit PTA panel on guidance in education with moderator Bert W. Johnson. Panelists Richard Wakely Russell Noyes Carroll Beals and Eleanor Adams discussed guidance roles from elementary to high school, sharing the importance of early development records and community involvement. Volunteers were recruited for a birthday calendar drive and a house to house canvass. co-Chairs were Malcom Filson and Philip Jutras. The next meeting is November 6.

Wells- Ogunquit Parent-Teacher Association Wells Richard Wakely Wells High Russell K. Noyes Carroll P. Beals Eleanor Adams Supt. Johnson Adams Beals Uraveling PTA Henry Hampe Malcolm Filson Ogunquit Philip Jutras William Byrnes Buffam’s Hill

Toilers By Sea Harvest Supper Benefit Planned

Toilers-By-Sea group met at Mrs Muriel Gooch home Ocean Park to plan White Cross work and a harvest supper to aid missions. President Ada Cole presided with an illustrated talk by Mrs Stanley Bennett on trips to Jamestown Williamsburg and Luray Cavern. Refreshments were served by committee members.

Toilers-by-the-Sea Muriel Gooch Colby Avenue Ocean Park Ada Cole Dorothy Johnston White Cross Stanley Bennett Jamestown Williamsburg Luray Cavern Hazel Osgood Edna Sulie Verne Brook Laura Thomas Helene Storr Eunice Peterson Elva Frizzle Bernice Sillars Virginia Skillin Lois Skillin Louella Ballard Rachel Scott Verna Brook Ruby Brown Lillian Jakeman Georgia Severance Ruth Severance Lucile Puffer Edna Sulis Marion Polley Bessie Tabor Ethel Bruce Marion White Isabelle McIver Shirley Doe Mildred Moody

Reports Given At Meeting Of Schubert Club

The October meeting of the Schubert club was held at the home of Mrs. Richard Smith in Kennebunk. Paula Noyes spoke about her experience at the Summer Youth Music school at the University of New Hampshire where she earned the Schubert club scholarship.

Schubert Club Richard Smith Kennebunk Paula Noyes University of New Hampshire Lester Hathaway Maine Federation of Music Clubs Lakewood Edna Hermon

Janet McKeon Feted At Surprise Kitchen Shower

Miss Janet McKeon daughter of Mr and Mrs E D McKeon was guest of honor at a surprise kitchen shower hosted by Mrs Edward C Winston in Kennebunk. Guests included Mrs Kenneth Cun eo Mrs Walter Cole and others. gifts were arranged in a flower cart and a pink parasol decor. Attendees sent gifts included Mrs Ernest McDonald and Mrs Arnold Goldman.

Janet McKeon E. D. McKeon Kennebunk Edward C. Winston Kenneth Cuneo Josef Arentz Edward J. Winston South Portland Frank Stevens Gerald Page John Seekins Andrew Peterson Thomas Kezar Joseph Byron Alfred Mathieu Raymond Brearey Walter Cole Mary Durgin Ann Winston

Kennebunk Church Circle Plans Sale

The first meeting of Circle 2 of the Women's Fellowship of Christchurch Kennebunk was at Mrs Roger Gonneville's home. Circle leader Mrs James Kosvanac led the business session and rummage sale plans for October 12 were set. Ruth Wakefield was named finance chairman. next meeting October 19 at Mrs Irma Bowdoin's cottage with a 6:30 pot luck supper.

Circle 2 Women’s Fellowship of Christchurch Kennebunk Roger Gonneville Storer Street James Kosvanac Ruth ‘Wakefield Garfield Ross

Beach Kiwanis Club Screens Grand Prix Film

Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis met at the American Legion hall to view a color movie of the Grand Prix Auto races in Seabright Florida. Program chairman Paul Magrath arranged the showing with film obtained from the American Oil company. A nominating committee of past presidents chaired by Wortman, Skillin, Jakeman, Durant and Dickson was named and will report October 17. President Jackson presided. Herbert Bean played piano. Captain Reid gave the invocation. Guests included Brig. James Russell of New London Connecticut and Captain Robert Williams of Saco.

Seabring Fla Old Orchard Beach

Orchardettes To Have Food Sale In Biddeford

The Orchardette club met Tuesday at Elaine Buzzell's Old Orchard Beach home. President Priscilla Jarry’s reports were read. A food sale is planned at Edwards market Biddeford on October 6 with Elaine Buzzell, Priscilla Jarry, Becky Cretaro, Joyce Beaulieu and Pearl Soucy on the committee.

Orchardette Club Elaine Buzzell Forest Avenue Old Orchard Beach Priscilla Jarry Pearl Soucy Edwards Market Biddeford Elaine Buzzel Becky Cretaro Joyce Beaulieu

Old Orchard Beach community notices and visits

Mrs Phelps Walker formerly Maxine Cummings of Jamesville Wisconsin visited Old Orchard Beach with her daughter Frances for a Wisconsin bound return trip and a week at her parents in School Street. Grace Macomber at Webber hospital for a check up. Women’s Society of Christian Service to meet at Mrs Mattie Bliss Standish with 10 am church gathering and pot luck. Old Orchard Beach Art Association to meet 7 30 pm at high school cafeteria with slides by C Paul Wight. Women’s Civic group to meet 7 45 pm at high school cafeteria.

Mattie Bliss Standish Old Orchard Beach Art Association C. Paul Wight Old Orchard Beach Womens Civic Group

Nee Nah Council Cet Invitations At Old Orchard Beach

Mrs Evelyn Presley presided at the Nee Nah Council meeting at the American Legion Hall Old Orchard Beach Monday evening An invitation was accepted for visiting officers night October 11 at Nokomis council North Berwick Supper at 6 30 p m before the meeting Plans were made to attend the Great Council of Maine session in Portland October 14 Mrs Priscilla Bibber was appointed a delegate A formal banquet October 13 will be followed by entertainment and dancing Two Past Pocahontas

Evelyn Presley Pocahontas of Nee Nah Council American Legion Hall School Street Old Orchard Beach Nokomis Council North Berwick Wampum Wenonah Presley The Legion Hall

Mystery winner and attendees at Great Council meeting

Frances Johnson and Mrs. Shirley Doe planned to take the Great Council degree. The mystery was won by Mrs. Shirley Doe and Mrs. Clara Demers from Blue Feather council in Biddeford received a special award. Refreshments followed the meeting with games played after October 16.

Frances Johnson Shirley Doe Clara Demers Blue Feather Council Biddeford

Unitarian Lunch Launches Fall Schedule in Kennebunk

The Afternoon Alliance of the Unitarian church in Kennebunk opens its fall schedule with a luncheon on Wednesday October 11 at 1 p m followed by a 2 p m business meeting. Guest speaker will be John Kozlewski.

Alliance of the Unitarian Church John Kozlewski

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