Wells Legion Post Accepts New Member
John Harrington was accepted as a new member at the Eldridge and Leroy Hanson post meeting in Wells. A building committee and a finance committee were named for redecorating plans with work to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harrington
Eldridge
Leroy Hanson
American Legion
Wells Legion
Eldredge Road
New Hampshire
Ogunquit
Edward P. Wormwood
Legion Hall
Albeo G. LaPierre
Keith Moody
Loriston S. Littlefield
Roby P. Littlefield
William J. O'Connell
Thomas W. Cole
Sanford
York and
Cumberland County Council
Owen-Davis
Saco
Theodore J. Handrinos
John B. Mooers, Jr
Roland Chaloux
Harry Alpren
Surprise housewarming in Kennebunk for Mr and Mrs George King Jr
A surprise housewarming was held Saturday for Mr. and Mrs. George King Jr. at their new Kennebunk home 11 Fletcher Street. Hostesses included Mrs. Stanton King, Mrs. Weldon Jones, and others, with guests presenting gifts and a social evening for attendees from Kennebunk and several nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geore King, Jr
Fletcher Street
Kennebunk
Stanton King
John King
George King, Sr
Weldon Jones
Warren C. Morse
Alfred
William Morrow, Sr
Sanford
William Morrow, Jr
York Beach
James King
Stanley Turrington
Portland
Earl] Curtis
Scarborough
Kennebunk couple marks 16th anniversary and birthday
Mr and Mrs Stephen Leskow of Berry Court celebrated their 16th wedding anniversary and Mrs Leskow's birthday with a dinner at the Wonderbar Steak House in Biddeford followed by a theatre visit. Mrs Robert Fontaine and Mrs Maurice Hickey hosted visitors from York Street for a day in Cape Elizabeth with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Curtis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Leskowsky
Berry Court
Wonderbar
Biddeford
Robert Fontaine
Maurice Hickey
Sean
Karen
York Street
Cape Elizabeth
Kenneth Curtis
Pauline Brown
Toledo man fined for littering after stray parking ticket incident
Lawrence Ricks, 20, tossed a parking ticket from his car in Toledo Ohio angering a patrolman who witnessed the act. Ricks paid seven dollars in court costs for littering in addition to an illegal parking charge totaling five dollars.
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Toledo, Ohio
Lawrence Ricks
Ricks
Survey Center to Interview York County Families
The University of Michigan Survey Research Center will interview five York County communities in January and February as part of the 15th annual survey of consumer finances. A carefully chosen U S adult sample will be contacted. interviews will be confidential and no individual data disclosed. Maine participants will come from Biddeford Kennebunk Sanford South Berwick and Springvale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
University of Michigan Survey Research Center
U. S
Maine
Biddeford
Kennebunk
Sanford
South Berwick
Springvale
Area Arts and Crafts Group Votes to Enlarge Membership
The Maine Arts and Crafts, Inc. voted to enlarge its scope at a Kennebunk Unitarian church meeting. The non profit group, founded June 19, 1954, plans to include junior regular active associates and non residents patrons sustaining members. Members may contact secretary Box 63 Kennebunk.
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Maine Arts and Crafts, Inc
Kennebunk Unitarian Church
The
Maine Arts and Crafts
Kennebunk
Olymian Club
Kennebunkport
Mario Prisco
Phillips Carlisle
George Willard
Carolyn Wilson
Barbara Kimball
Tax on home shelters approved by Hamden board
The Hamden town governing board decided that homeowners who build shelters must pay taxes on them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TAX For Safety
Hamden
Conn
4-H Club Aids Open House At Arundel School
The Alewive Hustlers 4-H club hosted an open house at the new Arundel Consolidated School on Sunday from 1 to 5 PM. Nearly 400 people toured the building as refreshments were served by a large volunteer group led by Jean Hward and others. Superintendent Paul Larrabee and Principal Mrs. Clara Stone joined the event alongside the building committee and selectmen including George Danis and Louis Bergeron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alewive Hustlers
New Arundel Consolidated School
Jean Hward
Sylvia Walker
Linda Jones
Patricia King
Shirley MacKenzie
Joan
Linda
Barbara Harris
Vivian
Sandra Howard
Mildred Jones
Paul Larrabee
Biddeford
Clara Stone
George Danis
P. Freeman Welch
Louis Bergeron
Paul Oliver
Frank Jordan
Lyman Harris
Clarence Mains
Old Orchard Beach Club and Auxiliaries Meeting Notes
Old Orchard Beach events report prizes at an AMVETS hall card party with Mary Emery high for women and Irene McGlauflin low. men’s high Guy Neveux and low Thomas Bill. Queen of Hearts won by Robert Rick er. special prizes to Virginia Olafson and Edna Henaire. The Past Presidents Parley unit will meet at Naomi Bean’s home. Old Orchard club to meet at Genevieve Webb’s Goosefare Ocean Park with hostesses Webb Hanscom and Thom as. Mr and Mrs C Russell Durant attended the banquet.
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Abbott- Verville Amvets Hall
Mary Emery
Irene McGlauflin
Low
Guy Neveux
Thomas Bill
Robert Ricker
Virginia Olafson
Edna Henaire
Parley
C. Fayette Staples
American Legion Auxiliary
Naomi Bean
Atlantic Avenue
Old Orchard Club
Genevieve Webb
Goose Fare
Ocean Park
Webb
Marian Hanscom
Laura Thomas
Beach Past Noble Grands Elect Officers
Officers elected at the Past Noble Grands association of Old Orchard Beach Rebekah lodge were Mrs. Doris Ellingwood president, Mrs. Pauline Cockerille vice president, Mrs. Margaret Chamberlin secretary, and Mrs. Cora Jones treasurer. Ethel Whitten presided over the business meeting with a candy sale report. Refreshments were served by the hostess to attendees including Ellingwood, McLaughlin, Whitten, Briggs, Bradeen, Chamberlin, and Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grands Association
Old Orchard Beach
Rebekah Lodge
Doris Ellingwood
Pauline Cockerille
Margaret Chamberlin
Cora Jones
Ethel Whitten
Hazel McLaughlin
Home Touch Virginia station signs imported water claim
Bartow H Bridges Jr reports a filling station sign in Virginia Beach stating We wash foreign cars with imported water The claim highlights novelty or marketing by the station and reflects local business quirks of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia Beah
Bartow H. Bridges Jr
Maine Realtors Meet in Sanford Last Night
Last night the Maine Realtors Association held a meeting in Sanford to discuss market trends, membership issues, and upcoming statewide events featuring talks by association leaders and guest speakers.
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The
Maine Realtors Association
Sanford
Connie Haines Beats Odds After Long Illness Recovery
Hollywood AP reports singer Connie Haines, once paralyzed by a bone ailment and bedridden through pregnancy, regained mobility after therapy. She reflects on faith, cites Romans 8, and now plans recording for Dot Records and a TV project. Her husband Robert DeHaven and daughter Kimberly are noted, with a new baby on the way.
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Hollywood
Connie Haines
Connie
Robert DeHaven
Kimberly
Biltmore Bowl
Angeles
Robert
God
Christ Jesus
Our Lord
New Orleans
Dot Records
True Yarn Basin Knitter Reaches Five Hundred Sweaters
Mrs P L Zimmerman Sr of True Yarn Basin Wyoming has knitted more than 500 sweaters over 40 years. Her peak production in a single year was 30 sweaters, reflecting steady long term dedication to her craft.
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True Yarn Basin
Wyo
P.L Zimmerman Sr
Wells church activities and meetings in Wells Maine
Wells notes list upcoming events including York Association Men's Fellowships meeting at Union Congregational York Beach with contact Clifford Hilton and Rev. Lewis A Chase. Wells First and Second Congregational churches rehearse choirs Thursday evening. Ocean Lodge A F and A M meets at High Pine Masonic hall with 1960 dues payable. Frances Hapgood spoke at Wells Elementary on Working For Peace and Portland Press Herald staffer spoke about career women. program featured Jacob Kelley and a vocal duet with Shirley Littlefield and Gloria Hanson. piano by Mrs Harrison W Roberts. program by Young Women's church group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Murray
Post Road
Wells
Madeira Beach
Fla
Wells Congregational Churches
York Association of Men's Fellowships
Union Congregational Church
York Beach
Clifford Hilton
Wells Group
Lewis A. Chase
Wells First and Second Congregational
Frances Hapgood
Portland
State Department
Hapgood
Porland Press Herald
Jacob Kelley
Shirley Littlefield
Gloria Hanson
Harrison W. Roberts
Young Women’s Church Group
Wells First and
Second Congregational Churches
Tulsa Players John Running and James Senters Highlight Team
Tulsa high school football players John Running back and James Senters center are noted for their positions in a local team. The pair contribute to offensive lines and backfield roles as part of the Tulsa football program.
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Tulsa
Okla
John Running
James Senters
Running
Senters
Judy Ackley Feted On 16th Birthday
Miss Judy Ackley daughter of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ackley of Parsons street Kennebunk entertained at a dinner party for her Sweet 16 birthday A birthday cake made by Mrs Ackley followed the meal The party then drove to Scarborough for a bowling outing Attending were Andrea Jennison Penny Anders Lynda Brearey and Marybelle Walsh
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Judy Ackley
Kenneth Ackley
Parsons Street
Kennebunk
False Teeth Help With Plate Fit And Odor
An old dental advertisement promises relief for denture wearers. It touts alkaline powder to secure plates, reduce embarrassment from plate slippage, stop odor, and improve comfort, recommending FASTEETH at drug counters.
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Wells Legion Post
Edmund Cashen Dial
Saco Electric
J. W. Neithercut & Sons
Storer Street
Electrical Contractors
N. P. Scontras Real Estate Agency
Main Street
Alcoholic Anonymous
Franklin St
Gunis
Clark’s Way
E. G. Foden Co
Portland, Maine
Area Arts, Crafts Group
Shapiros
Alfred Street
Tal
Chessington
England
Arundel School
Clement P. Wight
Dial
Beach
Noble Grands
Kitch
Herman H. York
Jamaica
N. Y
Tonganoxie
Kan
J. M. Jack
Dekalb
Biddeford Saco
Frigidaire
H. W. Thompson
Doctors and Compensation Boards
Hotel Lafayette
K. E. Decker
Sykes Center
Dept
Tremont St
Boston
Mass
Sykes
Cardigans
McMairs
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