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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1960

Page

3

Wells by the Sea Chamber Elects Officers at Annual Meeting

The Wells by the Sea Chamber of Commerce elected five directors for three years and chose officers led by president Frank F. Higgins. Officers include Frank R. Howe, George R. Spiller, Charles H. Gray, and Alberta M. Wentworth. A $7,500 promotional budget was proposed for the coming year along with reports on inquiries, medical arts plans, and community projects.

Wells by-the-Sea Alberta M. Wentworth Myrtle Moreton Clinton F. Smith George R. Spiller Clyde FE. Foss Atty Harry S. Littlefield Chamber John A. Hayes Nicholas Pisaruk Joseph Beauchesne Sumner P. Gordon Donald S. Paine George Welch Charles Mildram Frank FE. Higgins Frank R. Howe G. Maynard Trafton Vander Forbes, Jr Carroll P. Beals Ernest Hilton Charles H. Gray Wells Budget Board Chaip Frank Howe Community Improvement Committee Oney P. Smith Wells Parker House Wells Corner Howe Medical Arts Ted Evan W. Smith Ogunquit Propost York-Wells York Town Meeting Wells Town Meeting York High School Smith Frank F. Higgins

Ogunquit Woman's Club Hosts Local Artist Demonstration

Ogunquit Woman's club met at the Ogunquit Baptist church vestry with guests from the Olympian club of Kennebunkport Webhannet club Kennebunk York Beach Woman's club and the Woman's League of York Village in attendance. Nunzio Vayana Ogunquit artist gave a painting demonstration and the afternoon focused on him.

Olympian Club Kennebunkport Webhannet Club Kennebunk York Beach Elinor W. Smith Donald Campbell Hugh Glendenning Carl W. Perkins Alden F. Shum Lucius Williams Maurice Weare John P. Williams Ogunquit Club Theodore J. Bracy Frank C. Leavitt Linwood Adjutant Sidney Z. Charak John N. Dannert

AMVETS Unit Plans Tagus Trip From Old Orchard Beach

The Abbott-Verville AMVETS auxiliary met at the Post home on Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach. Plans to travel to Tagus next Friday were announced with meet time 6 p.m. at the Post. Attendance prize winner Mrs. Irene Griffin. card party committees named for January 24 and 31. March of Dimes Coffee held after the meeting.

Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach Germaine Martel Dolorees Levesque Joan Tenan Tagus Post Home Irene Griffin Irene McGlauflin Georgia Remillard Ruth Hamilton Toni Bill Ione LeClair

Kennebunk Notes and Local Meetings Highlight Town Life

Kennebunk and area residents are noted in a roundup of social visits and civic events. Mr and Mrs George Turcotte and daughter Rita have moved to Arundel to live with relatives. S/Sgt and Mrs John Beauford visit family in Sea Road. Budget Board in Kennebunk passes 12 warrant articles, with future budget meetings slated for February 3 and 27. Circle 4 of Christchurch Fellowship meets with Chinese auction and plans for February 18. Kathy Spofford birthday party with family and friends. Selectmen and Town Manager discuss town warrant articles. Arundel Grange to meet this evening at 8.

George Turcotte Rita Valley Junction Beauce Can Val Cliche Arundel Charles Rogers Portland W. H. Williams, Jr Woodside Drive John Beauford Vickie Jean Alan Mark Wareham Mass William Beauford Sea Road Leonard Angell Dane Street Philadelphia Franklin Paul David Angell Kimberly Beth Cape May N. J David U. S. Coast Guard Kennebunk Angell New York Donald Smith Budget Board of Lower Town Hall Fire Department Public Library Public Health Department Circle 4 Women’s Fellowship of Christchurch Vernor Frost Intervale Road Alexander Burr, Jr Ruth Wakefield Ralph Curtis Mary Byram Ernest Morris Edward Dargis Grace Emmons Robert Spofford Summer _ street Kathy Spofford Regina Wyman Joleen Dyer Wayne Wyman Bradford Dyer Elizabeth Strayhorn Joseph Twist

Portland Preate Speaks at Wells Area Confraternity Event

More than 100 women from Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells and Ogunquit attended at the Howard Johnson restaurant in Wells to hear Rev Armand Cyr Portland diocesan director of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine lecture on Confraternity. A Q A followed the talk with the pastor Rev William J Kelly introducing the speaker and Rev J Henry Fournelle present as assistant pastor.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Wells Ogunquit Howard Johnson Armand Cyr Portland Confraternity of Christian Doctrine William J. Kelly J. Henry Fournelle Frank H'Ludik H'Ladik Wells and John Galligan Joseph Ochs Robert Mitchell Jerry Comeau Mary Collins Theresa Staples Albert Sevigny Edward Bath J. ‘Maurice Carrier Kendrick Holbrook Maurice Carrier

Annual Meeting Set at Wells Church Parish House

The Wells Second Congregational church parish house hosts its annual meeting Sunday at 7 30 p m with reports and officer elections. A pre meeting covered dish supper for members begins at 6 pm, attendees bring their own utensils and a dish. Mrs G Maynard Trafton and Mrs Guy Littlefield head the arrangements committee and will contact members.

Wells Second Congregational Church G. Maynard Trafton Guy Littlefield

Beach WSS Fund Raising Plans Discussed at Meeting

President Mrs Florence Benson presided over Beach WSS at the Methodist Church in Old Orchard Beach. Devotions by Mrs Hazel Kennett, secretary pro tem Mrs Gertrude Wight read minutes, treasurer Mrs Frances Johnson reported and shared 1959 finances. The group tentatively scheduled a food sale for Saturday January 30 from 11 am to 4 pm at Shoreys store on Washington avenue.

Florence Benson Women's Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Hazel Ilsley Portland Avenue Old Orichard Beach Hazel Kennett Hazel Davis Gertrude Wight Frances Johnson Shorey’s Washington Avenue

Local Volunteer Group Chooses January Meeting Plans

Mrs Hazel Isley led a committee session at the Land Mrs Benson home as the group adopted a monthly meeting routine. The January 22 1960 entry notes refreshment duties by Mrs Retta Sait Mrs Cora Jones and other members with Florence Benson hosting the February gathering at a Seaside home.

Bert Benson Biddeford-Saco Journal Seyencerora-saco Journal Hazel Iisley Sisley Retta Sait Cora Jones Florence Benson Kennett Elizabeth Kuary Dent Frances Johnson Tland Anna Anderson Helen Cummings Gertrude Gertrude Wight Mabel Ro- House Leonard Barbara Gilbert Florence Gray Anna Hazel Isley

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