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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1959

Page

3

Local Residents Attend Visits and Open House Events

Kennebunk residents Mrs Edmund Cashen and Mrs Kenyon enjoy a week away from bank duties and work at York Products Inc. They toured Haverhill Massachusetts with Mrs Charles Howe. Robert and family attended Colby College Parents Weekend and watched the Springfield Colby game.

Kenyon Wills Kennebunk Savings Bank Kenneth Mahar Norwood Mass Edmund Cashen Summer Street Sewell Snowman Bar Harbor Owen Penney High Street Bessie Shepard Sabbath Day Lake Kennebunk

West Kennebunk Ale Wives Juvenile Grange Elects Officers

At the regular meeting of Ale wives Juvenile Grange in West Kennebunk Mary Ann True was elected master for the ensuing year. Officers elected included John True Jr as overseer Frances Welch as steward Michael Lucas as assistant steward Robert Lizotte as chaplain Sharon Stone as Ceres Rhonda Jarvis as Flora Diane Bridges as treasurer Wayne Schoff as secretary James Welch as gatekeeper Sandra Schoff as lady assistant steward William Welch and Robert Stone as executive committee Kent Berdeen as lecturer. Special guests were State Juvenile Deputy Patricia Higgins and State Home Economic chairman Geneva Grant. Also note Mrs Jessie Hanson, recently discharged from Henrietta Goodall hospital in Sanford, is recovering at home. The Harvey Bible class rummage sale and food sale at the church vestry is scheduled for Saturday, chaired by Mae Smith with Virginia Varney coordinating the food table. doors open at 10 a.m.

Alewive Juvenile Grange Mary Ann True John True, Jr Stewrd Frances Welch Michael Lucas Robert Lizotte Ceres Sharon Stone Flora Rhonda Jarvis Pomona Diane Bridges Wayne Schoff Laura Schoff James Welch Sandra Schoff William Welch Robert Stone Kent Berdeen Patricia Higgins State Home Geneva Grant Jessie Hanson Henrietta Goodall Sanford Harvey Bible Class Mae Smith Virginia Varney

Iran's agricultural products mainly meet domestic demand

Most of Iran's agricultural products serve the domestic market with only a small percentage destined for export. This pattern highlights reliance on internal supply while export opportunities remain limited.

Iran

Church Alliance at Kennebunk Views Slides

The Afternoon Alliance of the Kennebunk Unitarian church met at the church. A covered dish luncheon was served by hostesses Mrs. Charles Bowdoin, Mrs. Clifton Murray, Mrs. Sidney Crawford, Mrs. Gordon Howie and Mrs. Manley Spaulding. A business meeting followed led by president Mrs. Harold H. Bourne. Devotions were given by Mrs. George Wentworth. Members voted to hold a rummage sale on Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 11 a.m. at the church. Dr. John Wilcox spoke with slides of his 800 mile boat trip up the San Juan and Colorado rivers. Wayne Dickinson also reported on his stay at Star Island this past summer.

Kennebunk Unitarian Church Charles Bowdoin Clifton Murray Sidney Crawford Gordon Howie Manley Spaulding Harold H. Bourne George Wentworth John Wilcox San Juan Colorado Wilcox Crawford Wayne Dickinson Star Island

Selectmen Grant Building Permit At Kennebunk

A Kennebunk Board of Selectmen meeting granted Lucien and Yvonne Blouin a permit to erect a one story concrete addition to The Dairy Queen on High Street in a residential area. The town manager said Wakefield Road culverts would be repaired or replaced next week. The board scheduled October 31 at 8 30 a m for a hearing on Gwen Dolyn Maloney’s request to conduct an antique house on Route 1 York Street.

Board of Selectmen Selectmen's Office Kennebunk Lower Town Hall Lucien Yvonne Blouin Sanford High Street Dairy Queen Fred Staples Wakefield Road Gwendolyn Maloney Wels Route 1 York Street

Officers Elected By Pine Tree Encampment

Robert Welch was installed as Chief Patriarch of Pine Tree Encampment at the IOOF hall in Kennebunk by Past Grand Master Alfred B. Garrett and staff. Other officers installed include Maynard Redson, Kenneth Campbell, Charles Andrews, Ernest Dupras, Wesley Bridges, Leo Thibeau, and L. L. Fletcher. Fletcher opened the meeting and received the Past Chief Patriarch Jewel. Bridges named as alternate to Grand Encampment in Portland. An oyster stew followed the installation.

Robert Welch Pine Tree IOOF Kennebunk Alfred B. Garrett Maynard Redson Kenneth Campbell Charles Andrews Ernest Dupras Wesley Bridges Leo Thibeau Sentinel L. L. Fletcher First Watch Jewel Fletcher Portland Maynard Redlon

Milwaukee transient jailed for pan handling near police chief

Stefan Ko sek, a transient, was jailed for violation of the pan handling ordinance after he approached pedestrian Police Chief Howard O. Johnson asking for a handout.

Milwaukee Stefan Kosek Howard O. Johnson

Wells Grange to Install New Officers Tonight

Wells Grange will install new officers tonight at 8 in the Wells Grange hall Sanford road with Arthur Perkins and staff in charge. The slate includes George N Perkins master Robert Granton overseer Arthur M Perkins lecturer Miss Sheila Stillings steward and other officers. Seven new members were elected to receive degrees later. candidates include John Galligan Harry Alpren Joseph Rozeff and Loleta Spencer.

Wells Grange Sanford Road Arthur Perkins Maine George N. Perkins Robert Granton Arthur M. Perkins Sheila Stillings Robert MacDonald Lillian Clark Alberta Morison Doris Stillings John Galligan Harry Alpren Joseph Rozeff Loleta Spencer James Enwoldsen Grange Wells-Ogunquit Health Association Opportunity Farm Alice Davis Unicef Emilie Jones George Perkins Ceres Isabel Perkins Home Economics Committee Beatrice Wheat York York Grange Southern Maine Union Maine State Grange Portland

York Baptist Association To Hold Session Monday

The North and South York Association of Baptist Churches meet Monday at Free Baptist church in Limerick. Speakers include Rev. A A Berg at the women s hour and Prof Glenn W Barker of Gordon Divinity School in the evening.

North and South York Santal Vernon Legg Baptist York Associations Richard Parker Cape Neddick Gordon de Haas

Volunteer Firemen Plan Dance Fundraiser Near Philadelphia

Community volunteers outside Philadelphia announce a dance fundraiser with the tagline You Come To Our Dance and We ll Come To Your Fire seeking support for their firehouse. The event is aimed at raising funds for equipment and station needs.

Philadelphia

Accreditation Discussed By Kennebunk School Board

Kennebunk Superintending School committee met at Kennebunk Junior High with members Alvin Hersey Atty Chester Cram and Atty H Willis Day Jr and Supt John I Seekins. They reviewed high school accreditation progress noting lighting system fixes, budget favorable after 7 980 96 Cousens roof repairs, and potential federal assistance due to local government employees. Fire drills and protection systems were reviewed and steps taken.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Junior High School Alvin Hersey Atty Chester Cram H. Willis Day, Jr John I. Seekins John I. Seekins, Jr State Department of Education Seekins Cousens

Pythian Sisters Plan Supper in Kennebunk Event

Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters met with Most Excellent Chief Mrs Agnes Foss presiding. Members Lena McInnis Jess Phillips and Jack Ephross were noted ill or hospital patients. An invitation from Orzatine Temple No 88 and the Past Chief's club of Mexico Maine was received for a reception honoring Mrs Gladys Ellis at K P Castle Hall in Mexico on Saturday October 17 at 8 PM. Plans for an inspection on November 11 included a supper under Miss Sadie Clark and other members. Refreshments were served by Mrs Eleanor Leech and Mrs Stel-.

Agnes Foss Ivy Temple Pythian Sisters Kennebunk Lena McInnis Jessie Phillips Webber Hospital Jack Ephross Osteopathic Hospital Portland Orzatine Temple Mexico Maine K. of P. and Friends Gladys Ellis

Wells Relief Corp Holds School Of Instruction

The Abraham Lincoln Women's Relief Corps held a School Of Instruction at Wells Grange hall Sanford road with Doris Duross of Saco as inspecting officer. Other officers attended including Syrenia Chick, Dorothy Hubbard, Ida Nevers. A gift to Duross and cards to ill and hospitalized members were mentioned plus Veterans Day flag placements and an apron project fundraiser.

Abraham Lincoln Women’s Relief Corps Wells Grange Hall Sanford Road Doris Duross Saco Syrenia Chick Berwick Dorothy Hubbard Wells Ida Nevers Barbara Perkins The Wells Corps Bessie Kimball Relief Committee Helen [Hayes Alice Davis Hayes Marion Bridges Treasury Mabel Perfect Perkins Irene Kimball Mary Stacy

Kennebunk Woman Weds Portland Man in Immanuel Baptist

Miss Vinnie L. Hall of Kenne bunk and Robert E. Hoffman of Portland wed October 9 in the Chapel of the Immanuel Baptist church in Portland. The Rev Edward R Nelson officiated. The couple reside in Portland for the winter. The bride is a dental hygienist with the Portland Public Health Department. The groom is a custodian in the Adams school.

Vinnie L. Hall Kennebunk Robert E. Hoffman Portland Immanuel Baptist Church Edward R. Nelson Nelson B. Hall Vermont

Quartz Crystals as Source of Semiprecious Stones

Quartz or rock crystals provide semiprecious stones including amethyst carnelian agate and onyx in mineral studies and gemstone contexts.

Pillsbury Jewelry Demonstration Evening Notes

In Pillsbury a jewelry demonstration party followed refreshments hosted by Mrs. Marcia Goff. The event showcased various jewelry pieces and provided an opportunity for guests to view and learn about the designs.

Pillsbury Marcia Goff

Arthur Pitman Named Head of Alewive Grange

Arthur Pitman elected master of Alewive Grange at West Kennebunk meeting. New officers include Russell Staples overseer Anna Schoff lecturer Eleanor Lizotte assistant steward Edward Benoit secretary Beverly True treasurer Alston True steward Edward Whitcher ceres Rita Pitman Flora Joyce Danis pomona Gladys Staples gate keeper Ralph Danis lady assistant steward Sandra Staples executive committee Alonzo Flanders matron Helen Welch assistant matron Beverly True. Plans made to entertain Pioneer Union Grange October 27 and to serve refreshments for Men’s Extension service. Master and wife to State Grange in Portland October 27-29. Sandra Staples and Beverly Bridges to Rose drill at State Grange.

Arthur Pitman Alewive Grange West Kennebunk Russell Staples Anna Schoff Eleanor Lizotte Edward Benoit Beverly True Alston True Edward Whitcher Ceres Rita Pitman Flora Joyce Danis Pomona Gladys Staples Ralph Danis Sandra Staples Alonzo Flanders Juvenile Grange

Kennebunk Girl Is Feted On Birthday

A party was given at the Long View Terrace home of Mr. and Mrs. Mario DiFrederico in honor of their daughter Mary Ann DiFrederico turning six. Guests included Susan Yates Sandra Dickinson Kimberly Bowdoin June Smith Barbara Kozlewski and Mary Ann, with Stephanie Bow unable to attend.

Longview Terrace Mario DiFrederico Mary Ann Susan Yates Sandra Dickinson Kimberly Bowdoin June Smith Barbara Beth Kozlewski Mary Ann DiFrederico Stephanie

Orchardettes Meet At Regan Home Card Party Recap

Old Orchard Beach notes record the Orchardettes gathering at Barbara Regan’s home with jackets to be bought next month and a food basket fundraiser. Attendees include Maureen LaFountain Barbara Regan Peggy McGlauflin Laurie Wadleigh Elaine Burrell Pat Tousignant Michele Benoit and Rebecca Hussey. The third C Fayette Staples Unit American Legion auxiliary card party at the Legion hall awarded prizes for ladies high and low and men’s high and low with Edna Henaire and Edwin Dixon among winners and hints at an October 22 fourth event.

Barbara Regan Maureen LaFountain Peggy McGlauflin Laurie Wadleigh Elaine Burrell Pat Tousignant Michele Benoit Rebecca Hussey

Hope Circle Opens Season With Meeting At Ocean Park

Hope Circle announces its first season meeting to be held Monday evening at the home of Mrs Muriel Gooch on the Nautilus Colby avenue Ocean Park. Mrs Grace Hunter department president attended the state meeting of the Spanish War veterans auxiliary at Lewiston yesterday. Mr and Mrs Fred Gooch of the Nautilus have returned from a week in Ottawa as guests of friends.

Hope Circle Muriel Gooch Nautilus Colby Avenue Ocean Park Grace Hunter Tunis Avenue Spanish War Veterans Auxiliary Lewiston Fred Gooch The Ottawa

Beach AMVETS Auxiliary Sets Installation Date

Abbott-Verville AMVETS auxiliary in Old Orchard Beach led by President Mrs. Joan Tenan set a joint installation of officers with the post for October 24 at 8 pm with lunch. New member Mrs. Ann Butler was welcomed, and a holiday toy drive and basket for Wardwell Home were planned along with Halloween gifts for three adopted children.

Joan Tenan Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach Ann Butler Auxiliary Wardwell Home Irene McGlauffin Joan Deprey Mary Smith Germaine Martel Maude Morrison Delores Levesque Irene Quarino

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