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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1960

Page

3

Harold Barkers Doubly Feted On Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Harold Barker of Kennebunk were surprised guests of honor at a double wedding anniversary party at the Wibhannet clubhouse. Organized by their son-in-law Richard Murray Jr of Portland, the event featured fall flowers, buffet refreshments, and a cake by Mrs Pete Gunn. Attendants included Brenda Johnson and others from Massachusetts and Maine. the Barkers, formerly Doris Jones, were married October 20 1934 in Kennebunk.

Harold Barker Brown Street Kennebunk Wibhannet Richard Murray, Jr Portland Pete Gunn Barkers Kittery Murray, Jr David K. Johnson Wakefield Mass Brenda Johnson Melrose Walter Day Oscar W. Stuart Caughier Sonia Barker Louise Pelletier

Rev Doherty Set to Preach at Alfred

The Rev. Raymond Doherty SSE supervising director of youth retreats and vocations for the church will preach at Alfred. He is noted for leading youth programs and vocation work.

Doherty Alfred Raymond Doherty SSE

Home Safety Topic At Wells Group Meeting

The Wells Orbunquit Extension Service met in Wells First Congregational church vestry to discuss Home Safety and Health led by Mrs. Ethel Hilton. She argued accidents are caused not random and outlined home safety measures and first aid value. A lamn shade project was announced for Oct 26 with a lunch, and the next meeting is Nov 18 as an afternoon tea with Mrs. Helen Murray in charge.

Wells-Ogunquit Wells First Congregational Church Ethel Hilton Wells First Church Hilton Helen Murray Bertha Boyce State Extension Service Elinor Abendroth Bernette Trafton Lena Ferreira Celia Littlefield

Mary Mitchell At 102 Mark: 102nd birthday noted in Maine

Mrs Mary Frances Mitchell of Kennebunk, long time Waterville resident with her daughter Hattie Hall, celebrated her 102nd birthday today. Born in Kennebunk Lower Village, she has two children, Hattie Hall and Richard Mitchell, and a sister Mrs George Whicher who will turn 90 in December.

Mary Frances Mitchell Kennebunk Waterville Hattie Hall Mitchell Inlaw Richard Mitchell Fletcher Street Lower Village Maine George H. Whicher Bourne Street Keanebunk

Republican town committee plans fundraisers and outreach

Twelve members of the Kennebunk Republican town committee met at 04 Summer Street with Robert A. Nedeau presiding to map fundraising and November election work. Arundel Grange officers will be installed Thursday at 8 pm in Arundel hall by Arthur Perkins and staff. The Arundel Juvenile Grange annual meeting and officer elections Friday at 7:30 pm, with a Halloween party and prizes to follow. matron Patricia Higgins and Esther Bragdon assist.

Republican Town Committee Elizabeth Smith Robert A. Nedeau Republican Party Arundel Arundel Juvenile Grange Arundel Grange Hall Juvenile Grange Patricia Higgins Esther Bragdon Olive Johnson Muriel Marion Hoyt Helen Hutching Danvers Mass New Hampshire

Birthday Supper Panel Tails On Is Planned By Nee Nah Council

Frances Johnson presided at the Nee Nah council meeting in Old Orchard Beach. Members planned a birthday supper for November 1 at 6 30 pm with Rose Fournier as general chairman. A rummage sale was set for Saturday at 10 am at the American Legion hall. A visitor from Blue Feather Council attended.

Vital Subjects Nee Nah Council PTA Pocahontas Frances Johnson Old Orchard Beach Rose Fournier Anne Lublinsky Maine Great Council Portland American Legion Hall School Street Emery Bidber Shirley Doe Blue Feather Council Biddeford

Old Orchard Beach Community Notes and Meetings

Old Orchard Beach reports guest lists from Union Chapter events Sentinel's Night observance. attendees include Mrs. Majorie Douglass Asa Douglass and Mrs. Patricia Strickland. Dessert bridge at Mrs Edward I Lord’s home. high score by Miss Alelen Fitzgibbons. Mrs Clinton C Mewer returns from Maryland visit. Women Society of Christian Service to hold all day meeting at Standish home. Kiwanis meeting postponed. Abbott-Verville AMVETS auxiliary to hold Thursday evening at Walnut Street post. Card party series continues under auxiliary guild.

John Strickland Union Chapter Order of the Lastlern Star Lyman Sentinel Majorie Douglass Miniwanca Asa Douglass Worth Patricia Strickland Gertrude Wight Edward I. Lord Saco Avenue Bridge Club Alelen Fitzgibbons Clinton C. Mewer Old Orchard Avenue Patrick Pritchard West Hyattsville Maryland Womens Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Houme Richard Bliss Stand Lish Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club Kiiwanis Usua Abbott- Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Auxiliary Guild

Million Dollars Sought to Relieve Itch of Piles

An estimated over a million dollars yearly is spent on remedies for itching piles. Drugstores report Peterson's Ointment as a cooling astringent that soothes the torture in minutes. 55 cents per box or 5 cent tube with applicator. Money back if not relieved.

Peterson

Olive Rebekahs Reported On Kenebunk Meeting Details

Noble Grand Mrs. Virginia Merril presided at Olive Rebekah Lodge in Kennebunk where an invitation was accepted for a Portland reception Saturday October 29 at 8 p m in honor of St John parish house St John street Thursday at 8 p m Mr and Mrs Lewis Fowler of 8 Balsam Lane are on a week’s vacation in Miami Beach FLA staying at the Fontainebleau on their return trip they will visit New York with their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis Fowler

Noble Virginia Merrill Olive Rebekah Lodge Kennebunk Portland St. John Parish House St. John Sreet Lewis. Fowler Balsam Lane Miami Beach Fila Fontainebleau New York Robert Lewis Fowler

Halloween Party Reported By Maine Rebekah Delegates

Grand Master Robert Stevens and Mrs Evelyn Court led a Maine Rebekah Assembly gathering in Portland last week. A Halloween party followed the meeting with refreshments overseen by Mrs Lucille McBride.

Robert Stevens Evelyn Court Rebekah Assembly of Maine Portland

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