Thornton Academy dedicates William Linnell Gymnasium
Thornton Academy dedicated its half million dollar W. S. Linnell Gymnasium before about 1,000 students and Saco residents. Named for William Linnell, the 1903 TA board president, the 181 by 181 foot structure seats 1,750 for basketball and 2,200 for assemblies. It replaces the 50-year-old Addison Emery Gymnasium and expands space for a growing student body, with plans for a new science building funded by donations.
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Thornton Academy
Saco
William Aes Linnell
T. A. Board of Steel
George Addison Emery
Paul S. Hill
Board of Trustees
Educational Research Associates of
N. Y
Hill
Linnell
Edward Y. Blewett
Westbrook Junior College
Mit
Portland
Maine
Bowdoin College
Greater Portland Chamber of Commerce
Murial Stales
Lawrence Garland
Emery Gymnasium
Rior
Harry Garand
Laurence Staples
Lloyd Anderson
Sumner Clark
Stephen Polackwich
John E. Burnham
John Milliken
Dinsmore Worthing
Joseph Vachon
Bernard Brown
W. Lloyd Walker
True Tee Paul Hazelton
Joseph Deering
Henry Lavallee
Thornton
J. Edward Whelan
Robert L. Bowie
Braydon Hanson
Philip Saperia
Hs of
William Shepherd Linnell
George E. Leatherbarrow
Silver Tea To Benefit Maine Medical Fund
A silver tea to aid the Maine Medical Education Foundation will be held Tuesday October 29 from 3 to 5 p.m. at Blaine House Augusta hosted by Mrs John H Reed. Mrs Thomas Anton of Old Orchard Beach is president of the Women’s Auxiliary to the York County Medical Society and asks interested area residents to attend. The foundation, underwritten by the Maine Medical Association, funds loans at low interest for Maine medical students and supports recruitment to place physicians in undersupplied communities. Plans include a two year Maine medical school to encourage local graduates to stay and practice in the state.
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Maine Medical Education Foundation
Women’s Auxiliary
Maine Medical Association
Blaine House
Augusta
John H. Reed
Thomas Anton
Old Orchard Beach
Women's Auxiliary
York County Medical Society
Maine
Nason on Education: Early Steps to Scholarship Aid
Educational expert Dr. Leslie J. Nason advises early planning to secure college funding. Seek guidance, talk with counselors, and utilize church or civic groups. Explore scholarships, loans, and part time work. use college services and the College Scholarship Service for fair aid assessments.
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University of Southern California
Tips For Teens by Elinor Williams
A 21 year old writer warns teens to listen to advice and balance fun with study. She recalls goofing off in high school and college, regrets wasted opportunity, and urges her younger sister to finish school. The writer notes parental influence and hopes readers learn from these teen mistakes.
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Elinor Williams
Elinor
Ans
UNICEF Halloween drive at Christ Church Kennebunk
On Halloween night at 7 30 third to sixth grade students will visit Christ Church Kennebunk to collect for UNICEF in a house to house drive sponsored by the Protestant Churches of the Kennebunks. Local residents include Robert Cassidy at Leech Nursing Home Stor er Street and visiting relatives of Ralph Robertson in East Sullivan and Delphis Caouette of Auburn with extended family on Summer Street.
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Kennebunk
Christ Church
Unicef
Kennebunks
Robert Cassidy
Great Hill
Kennebunk Beach
Leech
Storer Street
Ralph Robertson
East Sullivan
Ronald Robertson
Summer Street
Delphis Caouette
Auburn
Edmund L. Cashen
Pound Party Set At Wardwell Home In Saco
The 73rd annual Pound Party and open house will be held Monday November 4 from 2 30 to 4 30 p m at the Wardwell Home 43 Middle Street Saco. An entertainment is planned under Mrs Harry Garland with tea led by Mrs Walter White and Mrs Norman Tripp.
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Wardwell
Middle St
Saco
Harry Garland
Walter White
Norman Tripp
More Committees Named For Harvest Ball Event
Additional committees for the Harvest ball sponsored by St. Andre's Parents Friends and Teachers Association on Saturday Oct 26 from 8 30 to midnight in St. Andre's Parish Hall Biddeford have been announced by Mrs June Dubois general chairman Miss Francine Nadeau will have charge of the check room and hostesses at the door will be Mrs Suzanne Gobeil and Miss Celeste Nadeau The punch bowl will be attended by Mrs Maria Dubois and Mrs Angelina Angers Albert Des haies will be master of ceremonies and music will be by Arlene's Orchestra
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St. Andre's Parents, Friends and Teachers Association
St. Andre’s
Biddeford
June Dubois
Francine Nadeau
Suzanne Gobeil
Celeste Nadeau
Maria Dubois
Angelina Angers
Albert Deshaies
Arlene
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James Mc. Gaffin
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Irving W. Hersey
Irving W. Hersey Associates
Curtis H. Snow
Fred J. Merrill, Inc
Frank Burnham
Frankie
Thornton Sports
Paul Brown
Shornton
Harry P. Garland
Arthur H. St. Pierre
Stanley A. Bennett
Maine Medical Fund
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A&p
Sunnybrook
Jane Parker
TMQ Sales & Rentals
Paulette
Bridal
Bernstein
Bernstein’s
Alfred Sanford
Maine Pike
Nason
Leslie J. Nason
State Board of Education
Biddeford-Saco Journal
Richard Vachon
Gorham
Ocean Park
Priscilla
Nig J
Sandra Taylor
Medford
Ore
University of Washington
Sandra
Air Force Base
Life Insurance
Donald L. Chretien
Modern
Woodmen OF America
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Illinois
Reny Bros. Printers, Inc
Main Street
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Beneficial Finance Co
Washington Street
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