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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1964

Page

3

Old Orchard Beach Rebekah Lodge Plans Silent Auction Run

Old Orchard Beach Rebekah Lodge and Past Noble Grands Association held a meeting at Mrs Pettengill's Union Avenue home to discuss future events and plan a silent auction at the November 9 gathering hosted by Mrs Pettengill. Refreshments were served by Mrs Pettengill and Mrs Flora Ricker. attendees included President Miss Margaret Chamberlin and several members.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Noble Grands Association Avonell Pettengill Union Avenue Pettengill Flora Ricker Margaret Chamberlin Eleanor Braden Ethel Whitten

Local Women Named Harriet Andrews and Pettengill Victors

Harriet Andrews along with Eunice Pettengill Lauraine Pettengill and Gertrude Wight are listed among participants in the community event. Their names appear in a society notice detailing attendance and roles for the gathering.

Harriet Andrews Eunice Pettengill Lauraine Pettengill Gertrude Wight

Abbott-Verville AMVETS State Public Supper

Abbott-Verville AMVETS Post held a Monday meeting at the Post Home on Walnut Street. Plans were laid for a public supper Sunday from noon to 2 PM at the Post Home. A football trophy will be presented to the outstanding Old Orchard Beach player in the Kennebunk game. Socials will be held Saturdays nights from 8 to 1 through winter. State Commander Armand Le and Thomas Bill reported on the Bath executive meeting. Members are selling vanilla to fund a coffee urn.

Old Orchard Beach Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Post Walnut Street Kennebunk Bath Thomas Bill Armand le

Meeting Presided by First Vice Commander in Commander’s Absence

A letter from Commander John Travers, currently in California for three months, is noted. In his absence, Second Vice Commander Merle Dodge of Kennebunk and First Vice Commander Felix Neault preside over meetings as the group continues its activities.

Veque Bath Department Merle Dodge Kennebunk John Travers California Felix Neault

Fish And Game Unit Plans Men’s Supper in Lyman

Mrs Irene Macomber opened her Pool Road Biddeford home for a York County Fish and Game Association Auxiliary meeting. Mrs Ethel Ballard was named chairman of the men’s supper to be held at Stickney Lodge Lyman on October 29. Mrs Bedard will host next at her Saco home. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Ms Ethel Collomy and Mrs Dolores Macomber. Others included Mrs Natalie Kerns Mrs Gloria Adams and Mrs Charlotte Potter.

Irene Macomber Pool Road Biddeford Hone York County Fish and Game Association Ethel Ballard Stickney Lodge Lyman Natalie Kerns Gloria Adams Charlotte Potter

Boy Scout Fund Drive Set for Wells Area

Wells area fundraiser led by David L. Angell plans a house-to-house canvass on Thursday Oct 15 from 7 to 9 pm. Volunteers meet at Wells Corner Fire Station to start and return there to count receipts, with noncontacted helpers urged to contact Angell. Funds aid Pine Tree Council Boy Scouts and camp expenses for local youths.

Wells David L. Angell Wells Corner Angell Pine Tree Council

Saco Hospital Auxiliary Rummage Sale Planned for Oct 16

The Saco Osteopathic Hospital Auxiliary met at 62 Beach St Saco to finalize plans for a rummage sale set for Friday October 16 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the G A R hall Cutts Avenue Saco Reports on sale arrangements were given by Edith Burke Other items included future supper plans in November a Christmas party in December and correspondence from the Sanford membership group chairwoman Nicholas Scaccia The next meeting is November 9 at Mrs Skilling's Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Saco J. A. Servais Nicholas Scaccia Sanford Auxiliary John K. Roberts Wood Norman Tripp David H. Sheehan Donald Skilling Robert Lavigne Sheehan Albert E. Simard

Whist Party Aids Priesthood Fund at St Francis College

A whist party at Pool Road Biddeford will raise funds for the St Francis College priesthood fund. Mrs Joan Goulet was high scorer with many winners named including George Dumas Delianne Lambert and Gerard Beaudoin. Booby prize went to Mrs Lillian Gervais. special awards to Gerard Beaudoin Rita Fecteau and Clarina Berry. A second party is planned for Sunday at 7 30 p.m.

Priesthood St. [Francis College Pool Road Biddeford Colege Joan Goulet George Dumas Alice Boissoneault Delianne Lambert Conrad Nolette Adelard Bisson Rose Goulet Cecile Parent Alfred Letourneau Gerard Beaudoin Louisa Gagnon Alice Ouellette Dee Blow Arnold Jones Claire Nollette Clarina Berry Irene Daigle Carol Boissonneault Lillian Gervais Rita Fecteau

Donations by Staples Post Unit At Beach

Mrs. Rose Fournier presided at the American Legion Auxiliary unit meeting at the Legion Hall. Minutes were read and accepted. A $5 donation went to Togus for Rehabilitation, another to the Department Child Welfare program. Sunshine committee reported visiting Mrs. Wathl at Maine Medical Center. Mittens for Togus Gift Shop were collected for the Nov 23 25 and Nov 30 to Dec 4 sale. Bout for public bean supper Oct 24. One thousand poppies ordered. A reception for Department President Madeline Sweet planned for Bucksport Oct 17. Mystery prize won by Mrs. May Salney and Mrs. Thelma Moran won a special award. Mrs. Barbara Gilbert noted Department officers night at Kennebunkport Oct 19 with several members planning to attend.

Rose Fournier C. Fayette Staples Unit American Legion Auxilary Legion Hall Togus Department Child Welfare Sunshine Committee Pearl Wathl Maine Medical Center Mittens Madeline Sweet Bucksport May Salney Thelma Moran Barbara Gilbert Kennebunkport

Methodist Men Plan Reception For Minister

President Arthur Leddy presided at the Methodist Men's Club meeting at Washington Avenue Methodist Church vestry. Merrill Thompson played piano and John Tibbetts led scripture and prayer. A reception for the pastor and family is set for Friday November 6 at 7 30 p m in the vestry. Committee members include Leddy Walter Freeman Thompson and Samuel Browne. An outline meeting with Rev John Dame and Leddy is planned at Browne's Ocean Avenue home Friday at 9 p.m. Refreshments at next meeting will be by Robert Davidson and Browne. Leddy showed two Navy movies. Attending included Dame Leddy Thompson Pettengill Fowler Freeman Vincent Gilbert Tibbetts Davidson and Browne.

Old Orchard Beach Arthur Leddy Methodist Men's Club Washington Avenue Methodist Church Merrill Thompson John Tibbetts Leddy Walter Freeman Thompson Samuel Browne John Dame Browne Ocean Avenue Robert Davidson U.S. Navy Tibbetts Mr. Dame Everett Pettengill Theodore Fowler Freeman Alfred Vincent Carl Gilbert Davidson Carlton Cole

Wells DeMolay Elects Officers

Wells Highine Chapter of DeMolay elected officers at a Sanford Road meeting in Highpine Masonic Hall. Gerald LaPierre was named master councillor, Peter Spinney senior councillor, and Douglass Metcalf junior councillor. Robert S. Gass of Maine DeMolay spoke to 40 members. next meeting is Oct 26.

Colonial Inn Ogunquit Dad Roland H. Joy Millard W. Adams Mothers’ Circle

Ocean Park Religious Society Names Officer for Eighth Year

Mrs. G Stephen Johnston was elected president for the eighth consecutive year at the Ocean Park Religious Society annual meeting after the fall worship service at Porter Memorial Hall. She will also serve in 1965 as guest preacher for spring and fall services outside summer assembly season. The winter months find her as minister of the North Saco Congregational Christian Church.

Ocean Park G. Stephen Johnston Ruth M. Severance Perley L. Sillers George R. Skillin Adelbert M. Jakeman Sillars Harold W. Smith Elva M. Frizzle Edward P. Johnson Elizabeth M. Wilson Muriel M. Gooch Mildred Age Robert M. Corss A. Whylie Brown F. Ethel Rowlands Skillin

Divorces Granted by York County Court

Twelve divorces were granted by Justice William S. Silsby in York County Superior Court on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. Debates include custody arrangements and alimony, with multiple parties seeking restoration of former names. Marriages dated from 1931 to 1963 across Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and nearby towns.

Saco Ethel N. Desaulnier Lebanon Dover N.H Joan M. Smith Old Orchard Beach Ronald G. Smith Biddeford Smith Joan M. Clark Antoinette M. Kuhl William M. Kuhl Highland Heights Medford, Ore

Saco Lodge of Odd Fellows Installs Officers

The Saco Lodge of Odd Fellows 1.O.C.F. installed officers in ceremonies at Odd Fellows Hall. Willis C. Sylvester as noble grand led a roster including Littlefield, Randall, Ivaskoff, Mailman, Strickland, Hill Sr., Kennedy, Sandstrom, Sylvester, and trustees Cloudman, Sylvester, Davis. Absent were William Sias and Carleton Burrill. A past noble grand jewel was presented to Walter Pochebit. Installing staff and guests spoke, with a vote to send Pochebit to Grand Lodge in Lewiston after a covered-dish supper.

Saco Lodge 1.O.C.F Odd Fellows Hall Saco Willis C. Sylvester Kenneth R. Littlefield Milton Randall George Ivaskoff Clyde Mailman Robert Strickland John E. Hill Sr Noble Grand Erwin Kennedy Guardian Seth Sandstrom Daniel Sylvester Edward Cloudman Daniel Davis William Sias Carleton Burrill Willis Sylvester Walter Pochebit Otis Clapp Kennebunk Reginald Hatch North Berwick Robert McInnes Robert Welch Wesley Bridges Arthur Pitman Victor Bryant Rand Harvey Lais Grand Sentinel Thomas Vining Grand Lodge Lewiston

MacCarlie wedding dated January fourth, 1953

A couple named MacCarlie were married on January 4, 1953. The brief notice records the union as a formal marriage in that year.

MacCarlie

If People Drank Water Like Plants Proportionally

A health note estimates that if humans consumed water at the same per weight rate as average plants, daily intake would reach about 10 quarts. It highlights hydration needs and cautions against overconsumption.

How To Hold Teeth With PA Powder Note

How To Hold Do your false teeth annoy and emb arass by slipping dropping or wobbling when you eat laugh or talk Just sprinkle a little PA on your plates This alkaline non acid powder holds false teeth more firmly and comfortably May gooey pasty taste or feeling not sour Plate odor denture breath ASTEETH today at any drug Senden

Asteeth

Wise investor tips on dividend stocks and broker choice

The article warns there is no sure thing in stocks and highlights that many NYSE-listed firms have paid dividends for decades yet can change or stop. It stresses weighing risks and rewards and choosing a brokerage thoughtfully while noting member firms must follow Exchange rules and representatives meet knowledge requirements.

New York Stock Exchange

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Edwards Saco-Lowell Joseph Racicot Carlene Ehrenberg R. N Lucien Dorais Oscar Paradis E. P. Wolfahrt Beach Rebekah Png Colgate Unity Sales CO Portland, Maine Qing Fish and Game Unit Saco Hospital Auxiliary States Whist Party Aids Priesthood Fund S.ring New England Nationwide Bell System Ara Staples Post Beach Wells DeMolay Religious Society Officer Superior Court Janet L Kittery Edmund F. Qurk Portsmouth N. H Quirk Concord Kevin C. Adams Priscilla A. Adams Adams Doris M Ralph H. Bedell Jr Andra Lee D’agata York Fred J. D’agata Lawrence Mass D'Agata Seabrook Janet M. Higgins David R. Higgins Saco Lodge of Odd Fellows P.O New York
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