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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1961
Page
8
Area AMVETS units in Maine receive state honors for 100 percent membership. Awards were presented at a Boucouvalas-Dupuis post home after a meeting honoring the units and individual members for full participation in 1961.
Delegates from Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Portland and 25 auxiliaries met with Department President Rita Potvin to recognize pins for Frances Allen Marilyn Gordon Mary Der rig Florence Markley and Margaret Parsons. They urged local units to observe the UNs 16th anniversary October 24 and support UN programs including We Believe seals. A new You Can Help Combat Communism program was added to Americanism. Delegates to the Maine Highway Safety committee were named and will meet bi annually with officials to boost local safety efforts. Notices included an officers conference before January 1 and a banquet October 14 for Eloise J. Johnson with Togus VA Center luncheon October 27.
Entertainment plans for Notre Dame hospital Recognition Night on October 14 at the Wonderbar were announced by Rev. Sister Annunciata. Guest speaker Rev. Sister Duchesneau, director of nursing in Burlington Vermont, will address attendees. John A. Erman will present entertainment. Ticket distribution for auxiliary members is planned tonight with final reports due October 12.
Owen-Davis post of the American Legion plans to honor Maine Department Commander Maurice R. Parisien on October 10 at the Saco Legion home Beach street with a 7 30 p m parade and buffet, followed by a meeting and reception. York County posts are invited. Special guest Alfred district commander Donald Leighton spoke on the membership drive and commended renewals while urging wider veteran unity. An open house for Veterans Day November 11 with a buffet lunch and social was announced along with two 10 week cribbage tournaments between Legion and AMVETS teams presided by Myron Campbell.
Sg t Pan will make his first out of state speech for the Republican party at Springfield Pa Oct 11 He will address a county candidates dinner meeting. The list of attendees includes Mrs Yvette Gobeil Mrs Jeannine Lambert Mrs Jeannine Simoneau Mrs Cecile Ferland all of Biddeford and Mrs Paul Langelier of Saco.
November 7 meeting at Mrs. Joan Rumery's home outlined plans for a banquet on December 5 at the Marshview in Scarborough and a Christmas party with husbands as guests. Mrs. Rosa Antoine named November hostess. Anne Lewis returned from England. An auction by Mrs. Margaret Greponyo raised funds for the unit treasury. refreshments served by the October hospitality committee.
Mrs Alma Ouellette along with Mrs Gendr on and Mrs Chasse preside the meeting, guiding the proceedings and overseeing the agenda. The trio lead familial and community duties with quiet authority.
Fireside club meets at Saco School Street Methodist church vestry to plan a fried clam supper on October 20. Mrs LaDora Gannon, Mrs Bessie Dawley, and Mrs Wilma Griffith named co chairmen. Arthur Gannon ticket chairman. Mrs Mildred Harris dining room chair. Next meeting set for October 16 with Mr and Mrs Sidney Griffith hosting. Culinary helpers include Mrs Barbara Allen and Mrs Jean Rennie.
Area residents including Mrs Simone Cote Mrs Paulette Caron Mrs Yvette Caron Mrs Jeannette Jariz Mrs Roseanna Beaupre Mrs Yvette and Mrs Carmen Gobeil Mrs Iscille returned from the Young Married Women's Retreat at the Oblate House in Augusta.
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