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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1959

Page

6

Estate Appraisals and Guardianship Actions Listed

Perley G. Davis of Saco to appraise the estate of Frank L. Watson who died in 1956, with Florence M. Gray and others named for Old Orchard Beach and Wells property. Annie B. Dolbier and W Warren Harmon to appraise Orchard Beach estate. Dorothy Lucille Perkins of Wells named guardian of Viola Hilton aged 72, with a $3,000 bond filed.

Biddeford-Saco Journal Perley G. Davis Saco Florence M. Gray Old Orchard Beach Frank L. Watson Arthur T. Dickson Christine D. Armstrong Old Ord Orchard Beach Chard Beach Annie B. Dolbier W. Warren Harmon Dorothy Lucille Perkins Wells Viola Hilton Woodman Biddeford Joseph N. Saladka Ogunquit Elizabeth A. Saladka Isabel L. Perkins Lily I. Hill Philip R. Webb William D. Deans Desire J. Paradis Annette M. Para Bernard Brown Romeo J. Cote Dorothy E. Cote Fernand L. Cote Arundel Cote Paul E. Sheltra Frederic Eon Alexander Eon Mary P Reilly

Biddeford Man Leaves 200 To Greek Church

Louis Bisios of Biddeford bequeathed 200 to the Greek Orthodox church in Biddeford per his will probated in York County Probate Court. The document lists 25 individual bequests and names executors Simon Spill and James Nicholas with appraisers Pericles Economos and Wayne B. Hutchins. The report records other wills and estates with appraisers and executors across Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach, and surrounding towns.

Biddeford Louis Bisios York County Politsini Albania Bisios Atty. Simon Spill James Nicholas Portland Natalie E. Lemire Valeda Nai Aered B. Wheaton Laurence H. Staples Saco Clara Brown Old Orchard Beach Francis JJ. LaFountaine William D. Deans C. Wilson Place Paul F. Grace Frank H. Schoenfuss Janary Marion B. Chisholm Alfred R. Wypler Weston, Bass Clement F. Richardson Falmouth Maine Arthur Chapman, Jr Orran C. Libby Orran D. Libby Bridgewater Mass Clarence D. Rumery King

Third Whist Party Held By Hibernians in Biddeford

The Third Whist Party in the Ancient Order of Hibernians division series took place at Hibernian hall Biddeford corner Main and Elm streets with Miss Johanna Lynch chairing assisted by Mrs Alfred Benoit for prizes and Eugene Wynne as master of ceremonies The Hospitality group led by Mrs Charles E Cartier included several members and prizes were awarded to Mrs Blanche Duranceau Mrs Amy Harriman Mrs Susan Cadorette Miss Beverley Duncon Thomas Breen Arthur Desco­teaux George Johnson Norman Murphy and Quentin Johanson Special prizes went to Mrs Grace Donahue Mrs Marie Auclair Miss Ann Gallagher George Johnson and Miss Judy Ledoux Next Sunday Mrs Austin Hobbins will chair the final party of the current series.

Ancient Order of Hibernians Ami Hibernian

AMVETS Post Sets Bean Supper and Events in Biddeford

AMVETS Post members in Biddeford voted to sponsor a bean supper in November with Lionel Binette as project chairman. Tickets available from stewards or any member. The meeting covered renewals, cribbage tournament tonight for 30 players, VA pension laws, an invitation to Portland Post for installation ceremonies, a new band for Saturday, revised rules, plans for Roger Nadeau honors, and AMVETS York County Council officers election in Sanford. An emergency Type O positive blood drive was answered by Vic Tremblay.

Merton Ira Staples Amvets Post Lionel Binette Biddeford Cmdr Paul Potvin Post Alfred Hatfield Portland Post Law and Order Committee Atty Roger Nadeau York County

Dance Pupils to Give Benefit Show in Portland Hall

Dance pupils from Ruben s Studio of the Dance Biddeford will perform Saturday night in Odd Fellows hall Forest avenue Portland for the Portland Rebekah lodge and later in November at a Pineland hospital benefit in Pownal. Under Mrs Gladys Ruben the program includes tap baton twirling polkas and ballet with solo and group numbers. Participants include Carole Spencer Pauline Ruel Joyce Merryman Patsy Spirounias and many others, with Rachel Bergeron Jane Landry Nikki Dias and more also taking part. Their latest appearance was Nasson college.

Rubens Studio Biddeford Odd Fellows Hall Forest Avenue Portland Portland Rebekah Lodge Pineland Hospital and Training Center Pownal Gladys Ruben Carole Spencer Pauline Ruel Joyce Merryman Patsy Spirounias Candy Leslie Lawrence Pamela Condon Cathy Maling Joan Bass June Allen Theresa Chretien Keith Doyon Robert Fournier Matthew Ruben Fred Bellevue Michelle Moulton Diane Rodrigue Carol ‘Allard Sandra Frith Cynthia Johnson Susan Dias Caroline

4-H Springvale Show At St Andre Hall Biddeford

The 4-H club of Springvale hosts a style show at St Andre High School style show in St Andre parish hall Biddeford highlighting local youth fashion and community participation with entries from area families and clubs.

Springvale St. Andre

Biddeford Bride Announces Wedding Attendants

Miss Beatrice Marie Patane selects attendants for her November 14 nuptial mass at St Mary church Biddeford. Maid of honor Barbara Ann Patane sister of the bride. bridesmaids Lucille Scordo New Hyde Park NY and Shirley Randall Old Orchard Beach. Groom's party includes best man Real Nadeau Biddeford. ushers Robert Morin Newcastle NH and Amos McCallum Old Orchard Beach. Attendants honored at a kitchen shower with 75 guests from New York New Hampshire Old Orchard Beach Biddeford and Saco.

Beatrice Marie Patane Joseph M. Patane Victory Jane Biddeford St. Mary Church Barbara Ann Patane Lucille Scordo New Hyde Park N. Y Shirley Randall Old Orchard Beach James D. Randall Real Nadeau Robert Morin Newcastle N. H Amos McCallum Herbert J. Hopkins New York New Hampshire Saco Patane Victory Lane Hopkins

Navy Recruiter to Speak at Saco Club Meeting

Harold Riddle DC1 a local Navy recruiter will be guest speaker at the Saco Riding and Driving Club meeting in Saco indicating a community event with military ties and local civic engagement.

Navy Saco Harold Riddle DC1

Clay Pots Made by Saco Girl Scouts Troop 15

Troop 15 Saco Girl Scouts held a meeting at the Saco School Street Methodist church to make and decorate clay pots. Scouts Linda Harris, Karen Smith, Cathy Clarke, June Seaward, Nancy Lennox, Ann Miller, Gayle Andrews, Gloria Allen, Sue Emmons, Joyce Stevens and Nena Strombom worked together. Supervisors were Mrs. Seaward, Mrs. Andrews and Mrs. Stevens. Nena Strombom, Karen Smith, Joyce Stevens and Ann Miller led the flag ceremony. Cathy Clarke conducted the meeting. Joyce Stevens took attendance. Nena Strombom collected dues. Next meeting will assign patrols and choose patrol leaders.

Saco Girl Scouts Saco School Street Methodist Church Linda Harris Karen Smith Cathy Clarke June Seaward Nancy Lennox Ann Miller Gayle Andrews Gloria Allen Sue Emmons Joyce Stevens Nena Strombom Wesley Seaward Robert Andrews Oliver Stevens

Whist Party Hosted by Cub Pack 309

Cub Pack 309 held a whist party at the Knights of Columbus hall. Women winners were Rosa Boucher, Wismn Alda Gagnon, Lorraine Grebin, Rose Beaupre and Mrs Albert Chretien. Men’s division winners were Maurice Marcotte, Amedee Beaulieu, Joseph Plourde, James Chenard, Ralph Bouthiellette and Daniel LeBlond. Special awards went to Mrs Joseph Plourde and Conrad Nolette.

K. of C. Hall Rosa Boucher Wismnalda Gagnon Lorraine Grebin Rose Beaupre Albert Chretien Maurice Marcotte Amedee Beaulieu Joseph Plourde James Chenard Ralph Bouthiellette Daniel LeBlond Conrad Nolette

Navy themed talk and film show at Grange Hall

A Navy program will be presented Saturday at 6 30 PM at Grange Hall. Riddle will speak on the Navy in general and films will depict the South Pacific Islands for attendees.

Grange Hall Riddle Navy

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