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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1960

Page

3

York County Pomona elects officers at Arundel Grange

Richard Burke elected master of Lebanon and York County Pomona at Arundel Grange meeting directed by Fred Merrill. Officers named include Harry Wills overseer, John Hill granc lec turer, Mrs Margate Thompson lecturer, and many other posts. Delegates chosen for state session, prize winners named in potato and carrot contests, and a community supper capped the 107 attending. Next meeting set for Lebanon on November 10 with installation to follow.

York County Pomona Arundel Grange Harry Willis John F. Hill Eliot Margaret Thompson Barney Beg North Berwick Richard Burke Lebanon Grange Pomona Grance Fred Merrill Arundel Harry Wills John F Hill Granc Margate Thompson Noci Berwick Kidward Walter Boro Grange Lawrence Grant Saco Grange Beysy Deering North Saco Grange Verne Hobbs Mousan Lake Grange Ruth Hobbs Mousam lLigke Ceres Margaret Willis June Burke Lebanon Flora Gloria Ross Waterboro Benjiman Foster Pearl Grant Saco Nellie McIntire York Edmund Cashen Benijiman Roberts Goodwins Mills Arthie Perkins Wells Maine State Grange Frank Higiins State Grange Home Economice Committee Evelyn Adams Riverside Grange Patricia Higgins Juvenille Maine , State Grange State Grange Brewer Octoer Home Economics Committee Opportunity Farm Ken Bradgen Alewife Barry Harriman Kimbrook Paul Thomas North Saco William Welch Alewive Lysie Burrows Dame Thomas Noth Saco

Beach Group Plans National Art Week Exhibits

Old Orchard Beach Art association chaired by Mrs. Jillian Jakeman met in the high school cafeteria to plan National Art Week observances from November 1 to 7. Volunteers include Miss Isabelle McIver and Mrs. Evelyn Monier. committees and helpers were named, and funds will be donated annually to the Edith Belle Libby Memorial Library for an art book. The group agreed to monthly meetings on the second Thursday at the high school, with programs printed for members.

Jillian Jakeman Old Orchard Beach Art Association Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Isabelle Mclier Evelyn Monier Adrienne Binette Gertrude Eastman Naomi Bean Mary Borges Edith Belle Libby Bean Association Frances Dickson Helen Smith Elizabeth Wilson Isabelle McIver Evelyn Shorey Helen Cummings

Second In Series Of Card Parties At St John Parish House

Seven tables were in play at the second card party in the series at St John parish house in Old Orchard Beach. Prize winners included Sadie Thompson and Rena Ellis in bridge, Jacqueline Pitkin and Evelyn Presby in whist, Edward Dixon and Paul Cote in men's high and low, with Mary Emery winning the hearts prize. Cakes were won by Evelyn Presby and Irene MacGlauffin. chairmen were John Price and Francis Carr. Refreshments served by Flora Ricker and others. A rummage sale followed under St Johns auxiliary.

St. John Parish House Old Orchard Beach Bridge Sadie Thompson Low Rena “Llis Jacqueline Pitkin Evelyn Presby Edward Dixon Paul Cote Mary Emery Irene MacGlauffin John Price Francis Carr Flora Ricker Avonell Pettengill David Carr St. Johns Auxiliary

Port Church Society Plans Rummage and Fundraisers

The Ladies Society of the First Congregational Church Kennebunkport holds its meeting with President Elizabeth Andrews presiding. Plans include a rummage sale tomorrow at the parish house, a Dock Square food sale October 22, a November 19 Christmas sale, a Kennebunkport Men’s Club supper, a band calendar, and aluminum paring knives for sale. Attendees listed include Mrs Inniss and Mrs Andrews. The next meeting is October 29. The earth sun distance note follows.

Ladies Society of the First Congregational Church Kennebunkport Elizabeth Andrews Florence Inniss Edna Crown Inniss Women's Association of the South Congregational Church Hilda Libby Ives Andrews Dock Square Mildred Cornealy Shirley Walker Dorothy Leach Ruth Stone Gertrude Jakins Mary Smith Mildred Wildes Mary Phillbrick Jennie Slate Amy Davis Celestia Pickett Dover Foxcroft Mary Phillibrick

Card Parties and Dance Planned by Beach Lions

The Old Orchard Beach Lions Club met at the Clubhouse on Hoffman Street with King Lion Emerson Cummings presiding. A House Rules committee was named chaired by Alan C. Radley, with members Racine Madden Ouellette and Johnson. The first card party in a series of 10 starts tonight at 8, Benjamin Downs in charge, followed by a Ladies Night dance Saturday. Joseph Racine organized supper before the meeting, assisted by Downs and Valentino.

Old Orchard Beach Lions Downs Valentino

Pickett and Cornealy guests travel to Halifax visit kin

Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Pickett of Dover Foxcroft and Mr and Mrs Irvin Cornealy of River Road motor to Halifax Massachusetts to visit Cornealy's mother Mrs Henry Cornealy who will be 96 in January and remains active. Angus Dow, 14, son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Davis, returns home on Old Biddeford road after several days in Webber Hospital following an accident while chopping wood.

Nathaniel Pickett Dover Foxcroft Irvin Cornealy River Road Webber Hospital Davis Beechwood Avenue Biddeford Road Turner Brown Main Street New Hampshire Archie Smith Goose Rocks Beach Rideout Florida Maxine Shuffleburg Old Port Road Dorothy Shuffleburg Viger Georgette McKenney Inniss Dorothy Reynolds Bessie Shuffleburg Janet Wildes Sally Bridges Dorothy ShuMeburg

Ogunquit church and firemen host fundraisers and sales

Ogunquit residents plan a rummage sale October 18 at 10 am hosted by the Ogunquit Volunteer Firemen auxiliary at the fire station on School Street. Harvest supper by the Friendship Circle of the Ogunquit Baptist Church is set for October 20 at the firemen’s hall, with tickets available at the library, Adams Radio and TV, or at the door. Proceeds go to the church building fund. The Ogunquit Woman’s Club held a dessert-card party at Dunelawn hosted by Mrs George I Smith with planned fall activities and the next meeting November 2 at Mrs Henry C J Waak’s home. The Ladies Aid Society voted to hold two meetings monthly and will host a silent auction at Mrs J P Littlefield’s home on Wednesday. coffee and muffins will be served.

Ogunquit School Street Celia Norton Ruth Kemp Alice Littlefield Muriel Ramsdell Adams Dgom

Farewell service for Wells pastor and family

A farewell party for Rev and Mrs Lewis A Chase occurs Monday at 7 30 p m in the Wells Second Congregational church parish house. Chase has led Wells First and Second churches for nearly five years and will depart for Scarborough to pastor the First Congregational church there. Details include local family visits and travels.

Lewis A .Chase Wells Second Congregational Church Wells Mr. Chase Wells First Scarborough First Congregational Church Paul A. Metcalf Bonita Post Road Metcalf Alice B. Allen South Berwick Gordon Allen Easley Douglass Metcalf Jesse Furbish Sanford Diane Metcalf Earl Metcalf Merrimac Mass

Parish Supper Planned by Church Women

The Women's Alliance of the Kennebunk Unitarian Church met for a luncheon served by Mrs Bowdoin and others. President Mrs Donald Pearson announced a parish supper on October 2 and a mini luncheon in December at the church. Speaker Mrs John Kozlewski reported on the Unitarian May conference in Boston. next meeting set for November 9.

Kennebunk Unitarian Church Mmes Boston

French Guiana Sends One Senator and One Deputy

French Guiana in South America sends one senator and one deputy to the French National Assembly in Paris.

French Guiana South America French National Assembly Paris

Gilbert Heads Mens Club At Beach Church

Stilman Gilbert was elected president of the Methodist Men’s club at the meeting Thursday evening in the Methodist church vestry Old Orchard Beach. First vice president Arthur Leddy second vice president John Bradeen secretary Lesley Eastman and treasurer Merrill Thompson were also chosen. Richard Cleveland scoutmaster spoke on scouting and future project plans were discussed. Refreshments were served by Lesley Eastman and Everett Pettencill. Attendees included Rev John Stahl Walter Freeman Harry Hallett Robert Felker Everett Pettengill Arthur Leddy Samuel Browne John Tibbetts Verrill Thompson Lesley Eastman Roy Bryant George Shorey Richard Shorey Theodore Fowler John Bradeen Sulman Gilbert Rich ard Cleveland and Earl Taylor.

Stilman Gilbert Methodist Men’s Club Methodist Church Old Orchard Beach Arthur Leddy John Bradeen Lesley Eastman Merrill Thompson Richard Cleveland Everett Pettencill John Stahl Walter Freeman Harry Hallett Robert Felker Everett Pettengill Samuel Browne John Tibbetts Verrill Thompson Roy Bryant George Shorey Richard Shorey Theodore Fowler Sulman Gilbert Earl Taylor

Mullen K of C Auxiliary Installs Officers After Banquet

The Mullen Knights of Columbus Auxiliary held an installation Thursday after a Scarborough banquet. Mrs. Helene Fowler served as installing officer and Mrs. Rita Tousignant as mistress of ceremonies. New president Mrs. Rita Sherman hosted guests at Fountain Avenue following the ceremony.

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus Old Orchard Beach Adele “Renier Sherman Fountain Avenue Pauline Cote Florida Belanger Doris Bolduc Adele Grenier Marie Tousignant Marjorie Garon Alma Quinn Helene Fowler Emily Cyr Theresa Drouin Joanne Deprey Ruth Coreau Jeannette Southwick Rita Tousignant Bernadine Levesque Edward Walsh Armand Landry Rita Sherman Ida Robichaud

Weekly Apple and Fall Market Guide Highlights Harvest Supplies

National Apple Work marks the harvest with displays and a wide apple selection for cooking or nibbling. Fall produce includes squashes carrots sweet potatoes and tomatoes while citrus fruit arrives as grapefruit signals season. prices vary with supplies. Meat prices show beef veal pork and poultry options with good values on roasts stews and smoked shoulders. Sea scallops haddock hake and other fish remain affordable with strong supplies. eggs cheeses and dairy also featured.

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