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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1962

Page

3

Second Church At Wells Elects New Officer State

Officers for 1962 were elected at the Wells Second Congregational church annual meeting. A budget of 8,582.15 was approved and the church voted to unite with the United Church of Christ. New officers include clerk Miss Ethel Weymouth, treasurer Mrs. Dorothy Fitch, and deacons Clifton Stevens and Orrin Saunders, with several others named to boards and committees for three years. The budget adds 100 toward a Youth program shared with First Church and Rev. John Simpson was re‑elected pastor.

Wells Second Congregational Church United Church of Christ Ethel M. Weymouth Dorothy H. Fitch Clifton Stevens William J. O'Connell Virginia Jones Orrin B. Saunders Alber G. la Pierre Arthur H. Tufts Board of Christian Education Bernette Trafton Margaret Grant Clara Hussey Iola Littlefield Hazel Freeman Dorothy Fitch Marion Davis Beatrice Spiller Gladys Morse Mabel Davis Alice Tracy John N. Simpson

Mothers March Slated Tonight in Wells Communities

The annual Mothers March will run tonight from 7 to 8 across Wells districts. Mrs. Maxine W. Miller, chairwoman of women's activities, lists volunteers for door to door solicitations including Patricia Bragdon, Betty Dusseau lt, Helen Colby, Cynthia Libby, and many others across Merriland Ridge Wells Corner U S Route 1 Eldredge Road Moody Point Wells Beach Burnt Mill Sanford Road and nearby areas.

Wells Maxine W. Miller Patricia Bragdon Betty Dusseault Merriland Ridge Helen Colby Cynthia Libby Highpine Eleanor Litchfield Sally Litchfield Wells Corner Louise Daggett Marlene Warren Arlene Locke Lillian Chase Irene Brown Marion Chase Vera Brooks Eldredge Road Moody Point Ise Hanson Doris Litchfield Hazel Hubbard Olive Barrows Burnt Mill Stephen Eaton Patricia Bridges Betty Mayo Sanford Road Harriet Jutras Anne Riley Wells Beach

Community News from Old Orchard Beach and Limerick

Mrs Ida Bolduc and Mrs Anne Williamson and Mrs Lillian Frost visited Mr and Mrs Kenneth Watson at Limerick. The Women’s Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church meets Thursday at 2 pm at Mrs Elizabeth Garland’s home for an auction. Abbott-Ver ville AMVETS post holds a meeting this evening at the Post home.

Ida Bolduc Main Street Biddeford Anne Williamson Prospect Street Lillian Frost Forest Avenue Old Orchard Beach Kenneth Watson Limerick Women’s Society of Christian Service The Methodist Church Elizabeth Garland Imperial _ street Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Post

Wells churches host youth splash party and Scout observances

The Senior Youth Fellowship will hold a splash party at the Portland YMCA after leaving Wells Second Congregational Church at 5 45 p m. Wells Boy Scout Troop 353 attends 10 30 a m worship Sunday in observance of National Boy Scout Week with reserved pews. Choir rehearsals at Wells Second Congregational include junior at 6 30 p m and combined adult at 7 30 p m Thursday.

Wells First Second Congregational Portland YMCA Second Church Wells Boy Scout Troop 353 Wells Second Congregational Church Second Congregational Church

Church Group Roller Skate Party At Old Orchard Beach

A youth group from Saco United Baptist held a roller skating party Monday at Palace Roller Rink in Old Orchard Beach. Attendees included Gordon and Howard Doe Linda Kimball Sally Muslawski Susan Stickney Barbara Davis Louise Whitten Arland Tate Judy Jackson Susan Sheehan Susan Harper Linda Harmon Carolyn Lord Elizabeth McLoy Faith Woodman Linda Crosby Curtis Scamman Stephen Lord Harvey Lewis Steven Lee Ellis and Richard Milliard. Circle game winners were Susan Harper and Arland Tate. Lucky couple winners were Curtis Scamman and Carolyn Lord. Lucky Buck winner was Steven Lee Ellis.

Saco United Richard Moe Susan Harper Arland Tate Curtis Scamman Carolyn Lord Steven Lee Ellis

Rug Hooking Course Starts February at New Art Center

A rug hooking course of eight lessons begins February 6 at the New Art Center Workshop hosted by Brick Store Museum 4 Dane Street Kennebunk. Classes meet 10 am to 3 pm on Tuesdays with eight to ten students, directed by Annette A Hill a Pearl McGown instructor.

New Art Center Workshop Brick Store Museum Dane Street Kennebunk Annette A. Hill

Extension Board Meeting In Sanford Highlights Local Leaders

Mrs. Howard Shaffer of Saco attended the York County Extension board meeting and supper in Sanford. James Stewart of Kennebunk, board president, outlined duties of board members and led an address by Robert Cole of Biddeford, vice president.

Howard Shaffer Saco York County Foods York County Extension Board Sanford James Stewart Kennebunk Robert Cole Biddeford

Kennebunk Social Notes and Local Meetings

Kennebunk residents attend club meetings and events. Oberlin student Henry Kingsbury spends vacation with parents, while Ethel Theilman chairs a Schubert club program on Civil War era topics. Youth center and Southern Maine Senior Girl Scouts hold sessions. Stetson and Burr plan July International Girl Scout Round-up in Vermont.

Henry Kingsbury Oberlin College Ohio Theodore O. Kingsbury Summer Street Edmund L. Cashen Auburn Floyd Mitchell Schubert Club George Whittier Kennebunk May Ethel Theilman New Southern Maine Bath Winter Street Congregational Church Richard Day Catherine Foley Portland Wesley Allison Kennebunk Inn Webber Hospital

Mothers March for March of Dimes Slated in Old Orchard Beach

The Mothers March for the March of Dimes will be held in Old Orchard Beach tonight led by Mrs. Philip Auger. Captains and workers from Ocean Park Cascade Development and Camain districts will visit homes starting at 7 pm asking residents to light porch lamps and support the drive at Fern Park market following the event.

Old Orchard Beach Philip Auger Fern Park Saco Avenue Rolan Staples Lewis Fowler Auger Millikins Mills Leon Jones Joseph Girard Terrence Hackett Winslow Tenan Roger Parker Millard Palmer Theodore Bolduc Armand McGlauflin Peggy McGlauflin Kay Mewer Matthew Regan Charles Sherman Camain Hugh Cullinan Richard Valentino Donald Gillis Paul Latno George Simpson Leo Larochelle Raymond Andrews David Mooers Jerome Daly Robert McKee Urbain Goulet Harold Andrews Richard Cleveland Francis Emery Arthur Hamilton John Trull Theodore Mandiica, Jr James Moutsatsos Fred Ahearn Thomas Bill Terrance Mc Sweeney Romeo de Cormier Ruth Pluznick Karen Kelley Candy Nuttal Louis DeAngelis John Menard Leo Beaulieu Paula DeAngelis Barbara Menard Shirley Menard Fenrick Market Mrs. Staples

Kennebunk Boy Celebrates Sixth Birthday Party

A birthday party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Elliot Green on Fletcher street Kennebunk for their son John s sixth birthday Gifts were opened and prizes awarded to Douglas Cox and Cathy Day Games followed by refreshments from a table decorated with a birthday cake centerpiece

Elliot Green Fletcher Street Kennebunk John Douglas Cox Cathy Day

Ruth Ann Roberts Honored At Party

Ruth Ann Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen don Roberts of Fishers Lane Cape Porpoise was honored at a party given by the young people.

Mise Ruth Ann __ Roberts Glendon Roberts Fishers Lane Cape Porpoise

Family gathers for Hartford guest of honor John Green

Mrs. Green hosted a gathering with guests Douglas Cox Billy Yates John Ketchum Mark Bowdoin Cathy Day Ruth Ann Kotlewski Holly Harrington Cindy Bath Gail Gonneville and John with his grandmother Mrs T D Green from Hartford Conn and his parents Mr and Mrs Elliot Green.

Diers Green Douglas Cox Billy Yates John Ketchum Mark Bowdoin Cathy Day Ruth Ann Kotlewski Holly Harrington Cindy Bath Gail Gonneville John T.D. Green Hartford Conn Elliot Green

Community Honors Miss Roberts With WAVES Acceptance

A Cape Porpoise Firemen’s Hall celebration marked Miss Roberts acceptance into the WAVES. Attendees included many locals such as Muriel Legros, Brian Wallace, David Wright, and Edward Seavey. A purse was given to buy a ring of her choosing before she departs for Boston, Mass. in February.

Cape Porpoise Miss Roberts Muriel Legros Brian Wallace David Wright Kenneth Pickavet Harry Brown Kenneth Hutchins Sue Calder Edward Seavey James Seavey June Stackpole Chester Stackpole Judy Brennan Linwood Wakefield Dale

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