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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1964

Page

5

Two Members Are Accepted By Snowshoe Unit

Twenty nine members attended the first meeting of the Dames Rochambeau at South Street. Mrs. Marie Tremblay presided, with reports by Mrs. Rita Regis, Mrs. Laura Belanger, and Mrs. Cecile Salvas. Mrs. Rachel Bernier and Miss Matilda Rochefort were admitted, meeting discussed American Local Snowshoe Union Maine plans for Rumford Sept. 19 and International Snowshoe Convention in Manchester Feb. 4–7. A mystery award went to Mrs. Claudette Vachon. A September 24 supper and October 10 bean supper were announced, followed by a joint men and women meeting. Next club meeting is Oct. 5. The couple resides in Orono. the bride and groom both have Kennebunk High School roots and University of Maine ties.

Dames Rochambeau South Street Aoddeford Marie Tremblay Rita Regis Laura Belanger Cecile Salvas Rachel Bernier Matilda Rochefort Tremblay Snow

Kennebunk Bride Weds Wayne Goodrich In Evening Home Ceremony

Miss Paula E. Noyes daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul S Noyes of Kennebunk married Wayne A Goodrich son of Mrs Ruth D Goodrich and the late H Harvey Goodrich in a Sept 8 evening ceremony at the groom's mother's home Rev Russell Peppe officiated Bouquets of gladioli mums and asters decorated the room A reception for 25 followed The couple planned a wedding trip to New York City and the World's Fair

Kennebunk Paula E. Noyes Paul S. Noyes Fletcher St Wayne A. Goodrich Ruth D. Goodrich H. Harvey Goodrich River Road Arundel Russell Peppe Leslie Kinney Bath University of Maine Orono Gordon Webster Sanford Mrs. Goodrich New York City

Kennebunk Baptist and Legion news and local moves

The Kennebunk Baptist Church opens its fall BOV class on Thursday at 7 30 with a swap party led by Mrs Myrt le Benson and devotions by Mrs Louise Nichols Hosts are Mrs Fannie Furbish Mrs Agnes Simpson and Mrs Mildred Pierce The Webber Lefebvre Post American Legion meets Wednesday at 8 pm at the post home on High Street with business meetings on the first and third Wednesdays Joseph Forest has bought 17 Parsons St moving in The Pickett nieces wedding in Sanford to Brian Justin Hoel of Boston was attended by Mr and Mrs Max Pickett Rodney Young land family were guests of Mr and Mrs John Lindsey Debra Donna and Diane Youngland visit Hebron Academy students Kenneth and Mark Cuneo head back to Hebron Academy as juniors Kenneth a junior and Mark a sophomore John Stahl returns as a Hebron senior The Wins t ons spent a weekend in New Jersey with son Ted who enters Rutgers University He will major in biological research after Hebron Academy graduation this June

Kennebunk Baptist Church Myrtle Benson Louise Nichols Fannie i Furbish Agnes Simpson Mildred Pierce Webber-Lefebvre Post American Legion Post High Street Joseph Forest Fletcher Street Parsons St Carle A. Spiller Joseph Max Pickett Ridgewood Circle Frances Weeks Pickett Maurice Pickett Sanford Brian Justin Hoel Boston Rodney Youngland Debra Donnal Diane Somersworth M. H John Lindsey Apple Lane Kenneth Mark Cuneo Kenneth J. Cuneo Summer Street Hebron Academy Mark John Stahl Ross Stahl Portland Street Edward C. Winston New Brunswick N. J Ted Rutgers College

Fournier Qualifies For Progressive Breeders Award

Brattleboro Vermont reports Paul H. Fournier of Saco Maine has qualified for the Holstein Association of America’s Progressive Breeders Award, one of 586 registered Holstein breeding establishments. This marks the eighth recognition for Fournier. The award criteria cover milk and butterfat production, body type, herd health, and home bred animal development.

Brattleboro Paul H. Fournier Saco Maine Holsteinresian Association of America Fournier

Miss Sherwood Weds Clement Fleurent in Biddeford

Virginia Carol Sherwood daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy L Sherwood of 15 Pine St Biddeford married Clement A Fleurent son of Mr and Mrs Victor Fleurent Sr of 292 Granite St Biddeford at St Marys Church. Rev Cornelius J Enright officiated. Attendants wore blue and pink gowns. Mothers wore indigo and fern green ensembles. A reception followed at the bride’s home. The couple planned a wedding trip to Bar Harbor and Canada. The bride attended Biddeford High School and was employed.

Gladioli St. Mary’s Church Virginia Carol Sherwood Roy L. Sherwood Pine St Biddeford Clement A. Fleurent Victor Fleurent Sr Granite St Cornelius. J. Enright Elizabeth Seidel Gloria Nadeau Cecile Fleurent Bar Harbor Canada Biddeford High School

Groom Linked to Saco Tanning Corp and Local Firms

The groom, a St Louis High School alumnus, works at Fleurent and Sons Inc in Biddeford, connected to Saco Tanning Corp. The small item notes his employment and schooling as part of a broader wedding notice.

Saco Tanning Corp St. Louis High School Fleurent and Sons, Inc Biddeford

Biddeford Music Boosters Plan Calendar Drive

At a Biddeford Junior High School meeting led by President Mrs. Ann Clifford the Biddeford Music Boosters distributed calendar drive worksheets. New bandmaster Douglas Weeks outlined plans for a beginners group starting late October and urged students to join senior or junior high bands. The next meeting is set for 8 p.m. October 19 at the junior high.

Biddeford Biddeford Junior High School Ann Clifford Douglas Weeks

Biddeford VFW Auxiliary Audits Books and Plans Whist

The Biddeford VFW Auxiliary held a meeting in the Biddeford city building led by President Mrs. Lucianna Roy as treasurers examined the books with trustees Mrs. Mamie Gagne and Mrs. Flora Poirier. Minutes by Secretary Mrs. Blanche Small showed co-chairs Norma Berry and Roy for the whist party and new tables bought for the next session on Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Sunshine Chair Al mira Proulx reported sympathy cards sent. Prizes were won by Nora Berry and Roy during the social after the business.

Mamie Gagne Flora Poirier Biddeford Sunshine Almira Proulx Nora Berry Roy

Renovations Discussed for VFW Post in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Memorial W.F.W. Auxiliary met at the Post Home with Commander Norman Sylvester outlining renovation plans. President Dorothy Lenkowski led as plans for a rummage sale September 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. were announced, a donation to the Trooper Black fund made, and district and school flag distributions noted.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Memorial W.F.W Norman Sylvester Dorothy Lenkowski Trooper Black Fund Sanford Mary Marshall Lenkowski Blanche McKee

Delegates Appointed At Beach Unit Meeting

Mrs Catherine Lemire reported George Skillin and wife donated $200 worth of new clothing for the Auxiliary for Child Welfare to be sent to Togus. Lois Skillin announced a donation to a member whose husband is hospitalized. Hazel Osgood won the mystery prize. Year plans include card parties and socials from October through June with events on Veterans Day, Christmas, Valentine, and Legion birthday.

Old Orchard Beach Catherine Lemire George Skillin Auxiliary Togus C. Fayette Staples Auxiliary American Legion Legion Hall Lois Skillin Hazel Osgood The Legion Post Legion

Council appoints delegates and seeks VA option shift

Council named Mrs. Shirley Doe as delegate at large and listed several delegates and alternates. The Executive Committee includes Rose Fournier and others. Dues and donation were approved. President Fournier urged letters to representatives to keep the V A office in Portland. A lunch after meetings was discussed and tabled. Meeting closed with prayer and singing America. Forest products industry ranks third in U S manufacturing for employment.

Council Shirley Doe Rose Fournier Catherine Lemire Evelyn Presley Florence O’connor Esther Gilbert May Slaney Lois Skillin Hazel Osgood Virginia Ford Anathia Harquail Lois

Workshops Set At Wells Grange

Three Home and Community Beautification workshops are set at Wells Grange hall Route 109 Sanford Road hosted by York County Cooperative Extension Service. The first on Sept 17 from 9 30 to 11 30 am titled Beautifying Your Home and Public Buildings Through Landscaping. The second on Oct 22 focuses on How One Community is Solving Its Junkyard Problem and Litter Prevention It s Everyone s Job. The final on Nov 19 is Working Together For a Better Community.

Wells Wells Grange Hall Sanford Road York County Cooperative Extension Service

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