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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1964

Page

5

Officers Named By Saco Grange

Fred Bell was elected master of Saco Grange at a meeting last night at the Grange Hall on North Street. Others named include Jeannette Lavigne overseer, Geraldine Randall lecturer, Harold Radcliff steward, Edward Pelletier assistant steward, Raymond Farley chaplin, Lawrence Grant treasurer, Pearl Grant secretary, Ralph Scammon gate keeper, Myra Goodwin Ceres, Claire Littlefield Flora, Florence Scammon Pomona, Ella Pelletier lady assistant steward, Robert Littlefield executive committee for three years, Christine Bell pianist, and Rachel Smith juvenile matron. The membership approved the new Grange insurance plan and voted to sponsor the incoming master and wife to the State Grange Convention in Lewiston on Oct. 26. Invitations were received for Youth Night Sept. 25 and Neighbors Night Oct. 6.

Fred Bell Saco Grange Grange North Street Saco Jeannette Lavigne Geraldine Randall Harold Radcliff Edward Pelletier Raymond Farley Chaplin Lawrence Grant Pearl Grant Ralph Scammon Myra Goodwin Ceres Claire Littlefield Flora Florence Scammon Pomona Ella Pelletier Robert Littlefield Christine Bell Rachel Smith Lewiston

York Pomona Grange Meeting Announces Oct 8 Date

The notice lists an Oct 8 York Pomona Grange meeting at Limington Grange with officer elections. Victor Marden won a mystery gift. After the meeting, committees for the 90th Anniversary of Saco Grange discussed plans. Committees will be announced later, and refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Edward Pelletier and Mr and Mrs Raymond Farley.

York Pomona Grange Limingston Grange Victor Marden Saco Grange Edward Pelletier Raymond Farley

Sanford Student Has Case Continued

Douglas A. Baston, 17, of Sanford, a Sanford High School student, faced a Saco Municipal Court hearing before Associate Judge William F. Wilson on a charge of refusing to allow a vehicle to pass. Found guilty, the case was continued for sentencing with Roger Elliott of Saco representing Baston and Hilary Mahaney prosecuting.

William F. Wilson Saco Douglas A. Baston Sanford Baston Sanford High School Alton Clark Kennebunk Beach Kennebunk Wilson Roger Elliott Boston Atty Hilary Mahaney

Kiwanis Hear Pineland Center Training Plan

Dr John Pappanikon of Pineland Hospital outlines the rehabilitation program at Pineland Center with 500 employees at a Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis meeting. Alphonse Monier introduced the speaker as Adelbert Jake man Jr presided the session with guests Brig Ted Russell Anthony Chiappone and Brig James Simonson noted for next week’s speaker Michael Schoonjans.

Old Orchard Beach Ted Russell Anthony Chiappone James Simonson Florida Ocean Park Robert McConnell Michael Schoonjans

Labor Crisis Strikes Saigon Government Amid Plantations Walkout

In Bien Hoa Province about 3,000 workers halted work at French plantations demanding a 50 percent raise and double rice rations. The strike risks spreading to other provinces as unrest tests Premier Nguyen Khanh’s government, already weakened by recent crises and tribal uprisings in central Viet Nam.

Saigon South Viet Nam Nguyen Khanh Bien Hao Bien Hoa Khanh Viet Nam U.S Darlac

Donald Briggs Chairs Ladies Night Set For Nov 10

Donald Briggs, chairman of the Ladies Night committee, announced the event will be held Nov 10 at the Elks Lodge in Saco. W Warren Harmon, recently absent due to illness, was welcomed back.

T.W.U.A

Group Planning Reception For Beach Teachers

Old Orchard Beach Parent-Teacher Association units met with the executive committee at Jameson School to organize the annual Teachers Reception set for Thursday October 8 at 8 p m. Mrs Roger Hanson will chair the event with a decorating committee led by Mrs Jacqueline Gagne and aided by several volunteers. other committees include refreshments hospitality membership kitchen and more.

Old Orchard Beach Parent-Teacher ‘Association Jameson ‘School Roger Hanson Jameson School Jacqueline Gagne Lucetta Valentino Norman Audie Roger Parker Robert Smith Girard Ouellette Ruth Coreau Harry Critchley Leo Larochelle Richard Sweeney Robert Blow Terrance McSweeney Hugh Cullinan Joseph Lenkowsky Paul Potvin

Membership Drive Plans Discussed at St. Andre’s High School

A meeting of the auxiliaries of the Junior Parents Friends and Teachers Association of St. Andre's High School, held at the St. Andre's Federal Credit Union on High Street in Biddeford, outlined plans for a membership drive. President Annette Belanger presided with guests Mrs June Dubois first vice president and Paul Beau.

Friends Annd Teachers Association St. Adre’s High School St. Andre's Federal Credit Union High Street Biddeford Annette Belanger June Dubois Paul Beau

Division One AOH Auxiliary Forms Lane Bowling Clubs

Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians Auxiliary formed six bowling teams last night in Biddeford. First match set for 8 p m Thursday at Pas time Bowling Center with rolloffs on Oct 18 15 22 29 and a banquet for the winner. Teams include the Kerrys the Emeralds the Shamrocks the Leprechauns Saint Pats and Colleens plus new rosters.

Ancient Order of Hiberians Elm Street Biddeford Pastime Main ‘Street Kerry Dancers Irene Kerry Helen Colpitts Florence Lee Annette Addorio The Emeralds Margaret Sharkey Irene Johnson Denise Addorio Catherine Minuitti Shamrocks Helena Murphy Ceceliascoteaux Virginia Descoteaux Irene Gallagher Leprechauns Kaye Murphy Julia Benoit Mary Fear Margaret Carr Saint Pats Marilyn Johnson Dorothy Kenney Eileen Kearney Seymour Johanna Lynch Colleens Miss Murphy Anne Hector Ann Gallagher Evelyn Bois Cartier Cecelia Descoteaux Colpitts Lee

Johnson to make 90 minute Maine campaign visit

President Johnson plans a one hour campaign stop in Portland next Monday with a 5:30 to 5:50 speaking program at City Hall. A motorcade will carry him from Portland Municipal Airport at 5 p.m. back to the airport by 6:30 p.m. No details on greeting, craft, or travel origin were released.

Johnson Portland Portland Municipal Donald E. Nicoll Edmund S. Muskie Dmaine Congress Street City Hall Nicoll White House John Jabar Muskie’s Maine

Nee Nah Council Rummage Sale Planned in Old Orchard Beach

Nee Nah Council Degree of Pocahontas held at American Legion Hall Pocahontas with Mrs Mary LaBran presiding. Final plans set for a rummage sale at the Legion Hall Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Rose Fournier chairs. Donations to be left Friday. Also noted were calls to the Great Council of Maine Session October 10 in Portland with delegates chosen.

Old Orchard Beach Nee Nah Council Pocahontas American Legion Hall Mary LaBranche Rose Fournier Sunshine Priscilla Bibber The Legion Hall Edwina Baston Wenonah Council Portland Clara Demers Blue Feather Council Biddeford Rose Silverman

Circles Work On Christmas Fair Projects

Circle A of the United Church of Christ Biddeford led by Mrs. Norman P. Lundy and Mrs. Harold J. Staples met at Mrs. Lundy’s Goodale Avenue home in Saco for dessert. Circle D met at the Biddeford Pool home of Mrs. Robert Noble Sr. for lunch and an all day session. Both groups planned Christmas Fair projects and noted October meetings at designated members’ homes.

United Church of Christ (Congregational Biddeford Norman P. Lundy Harold J. Staples Laindy Goodale Avenue Saco Clayton W. Cartmill Donald L. Fraser John Moeckel Arthur F. Maxwell G. Carroll Carter Charles Patrick Elsie Patrick William CO. Beety Orville Roees South St

Slosberg Elected to National Tire Directors Board

Gerald Slosberg of Biddeford Tire Shop was elected to the board of directors of the National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association in Washington D C during the 44th annual convention and trade show.

Slosberg Gerald Slosberg Biddeford Tire Shop National Tire Dealers and Retreaders Association Washington, D. C

Fred S. Gurney Corps Planning For Reception

Plans advance for an October 17 reception honoring state department president Mrs. Ruth Willey during a Fred S. Burney Women’s Relief Corps meeting in GAR Hall Main St Saco. Event starts at 8 p m with Mrs. Ethel Ball as chair. Next meeting will be a covered dish dinner October 27 at the hall. fall inspection practice led by Mrs. Ruby Bragdon Rumford national corps chaplain.

Department Ruth Willey Fred S. Burney Women's Relief Corps Gar H Main St Saco Ethel Balall Eva Sherman Ruby Bragdon, Rumford Corps

Daughters Of Ruth Nomination Planned At Biddeford Church

Members of the Daughters of Ruth met at the Universalist Church Biddeford to appoint a nominating committee for officers to be presented at the October 6 meeting. Plans for the season and the DAR banquet were discussed. First Family Night supper is set for October 7. President Elizabeth Emmons announced the nominating slate and hostesses for the next meeting.

Daughters of Ruth Universalist Church Biddeford Elizabeth Emmons Ben Wood Harry Smith Ann Lowe Mildred MaclIntire Ethel Gowen Eva Wentworth Edith Hutchins Beulah Dickerson Ethel Roberts

Pi Chapter Halloween Party Plans Reviewed

Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority in Biddeford discussed Halloween party plans for October 31 at Mrs. Roland Provencher's home on Taylor Street. Members will attend a Kiwanis Club dinner October 13 at Robinson Memorial Hall, Old Orchard Beach, and a foodless food sale will occur at the October 13 meeting at Mrs. Arthur Dickson Jr.’s Cascade Road home.<P>

Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Roland Provencher Taylor Street Biddeford Kiwanis Club Robinson Memorial Hall Old Orchard Beach Robert Bergeron Arthur Dickson Jr Cascade Road Thomas Fregeau Russell Morse Provencher Dickson Morse Donald Lester Frederick Erminelli Marcel Levecque Roland Rioux Alfred Loignon

Old Orchard Beach Lodge Banquet at Roy and Judy's

Old Orchard Beach members of the Rebekah Lodge plan a fall banquet at Roy and Judy's Restaurant on Portland Road Scarborough this evening. Also notes returns of Mr and Mrs George Sellars from Montreal and upcoming Legion card party and Rainbow Assembly meeting this Thursday.

Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge Roy and Judy Portland Road Scarborough George Sellars Duvernay Montreal West Grand Avenue American Legion Hall C. Fayette Staples Post and Auxiliary Old Orchard Beach

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Social in Biddeford

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella held a social last night at St John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford. Committee led by Mrs Martha Moulin announced winners including Mrs Irene Gagne and many others in attendance.

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Martha Moulin Irene Gagne Jeannette Bergeron Omer Binette Regina Gaulin Marguerite Dubois Jeannette Morin Rachel Moreau Irene Loranger Violette Bellefeuille Annie Normand Yvette Ledoux Reina Loranger Rose Gendron Laurette Boissonneault Clara Gagnel Theresa Roy

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Ethel Whitten North Saco Grange Saco River Grange Viet AOH Grent - Teacher Association Bonneville le Mans Pontiac Reed Motor Company Main Street LBJ Associated Press Fred S. Gurney Corps Committee Clement P. Wight Dial
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