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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1962

Page

3

Past Commanders Night Planned by Webber-Lefebvre Post

An informal Webber-Lefebvre American Legion meeting discussed Past Commanders' night in late March and a March 15 dinner for minstrel-show participants. The post reported 102 members and reviewed show success as Wayne Dickinson on 13 day leave from Lackland AFB Texas visits his parents on Summer Street.

Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Post The Wayne Dickinson U. S. Air Force Lackland Air Force Base Tex

Wells High School Hosts Evening Events and Fundraisers

A junior class dance at Wells High School auditorium runs 7 30 to 11 p m. Senior Youth Fellowship plans a bowling party in Portmouth N H with cars departing 6 p m. An adult dance with Norman Stansfield orchestra supports the Wells Teachers scholarship fund aiming for 500. PTA meeting at Wells Elementary features School Supt Robert W Johnson and introductions of board candidates. Ronald L Matthews USN Airman apprentice from Wells assigned to Naval Air Station Lakehurst NJ for duty with Helicopter squadron.

Wells High School Wells First and Second Congregational Portsmouth N. H Wells-Ogunquit Wells-Ogunquit Pta Wells Robert W. Johnson Bion Noble Charles Andres Wells Corner Group Paul Bridges, Sr Ronald L. Matthews USN Clifford S. Matthews Highpine Naval Air Station Lakehurst N. J

Utility Squadron Two

Before entering the service in October 1961 Matthews attended Wells High School.

Matthews Wells High School

Ogunquit News: anniversaries vacations and visitors noted

Ogunquit residents and visitors are listed with birthday milestones and travel. Alden and Mrs Shum marked their 25th wedding anniversary with about 35 relatives and friends at a Shore Road home. Several families plan or return from vacations in Florida Cape Cod and North Carolina.

Alden Shum Agamenticus Road Ouit Shore Road Gerald Grover Gerald R. Smith Ogunquit Henry C.J. Waak Fort Lauderdale Fla Leon A. Dieschbourg Frazier Pasture Road California John Lane Wilmington N.C Raymond Ashley Woburn Mass Henry Bee Clay Herbert F. Poole Inlaw Herbert Poole, Jr Jennifer Anets F. Poole, III Beverly, Ass

Ivy Temple to Sponsor Two Public Socials in March

Ivy Temple and Teaches tan meeting group in Kennebunk voted to hold two public socials on March 8 and March 15 with proceeds going to the Heart fund. The Western Maine Pythian Jubilee is planned for Brunswick on April 28 with afternoon and evening events. Mrs. Gladys Leech installed Mrs. Gertrude Dutch as guard and Mrs. Marion Hoyt was reported a patient at Webber Hospital.

Imessing Teaches Tan Meeting Vy Temple Ian Sisters Kennebunk Heart Fund Western Maine Bessie Hanscom Hanscom Ivy Temple Temple Eleanor Leech Barbara Leech Roberta Martin

Prudence Smith Honored At Surprise Shower Ahead Of Wedding

Miss Prudence Smith the future bride of Wallace Lambson of Westfield Mass was guest of honor at a Thursday evening shower hosted by her sister in law Eleanor Smith and others at Somerset Avenue Old Orchard Beach Gifts were arranged beneath a green umbrella and many relatives attended including Eleanor Helen Kay Mewer and Esther Smith Others invited but unable to attend included Grace Allgrove Sadie Thompson and Hilda Price.

Prudence Smith Wallace Lambson Westfield Mass Inlaw Eleanor Smith Somerset Avenue Old Orchard Beach Helen Smith Kay Mewer Patricia Potvin Barbara Gilbert Carol Gay Edrice Bates John Renton

Minot Area Church Event and Neighborly Visits

Lebanon Rev. Courtney Chase of Alfred preached at North Lebanon church accompanied by his wife Alice Chase and her uncle Joseph Warren of Massachusetts. Rev. Lee Carter and daughter Mary returned from St Louis visiting Mr and Mrs Philip Fisher. A snowshoe hike included David Gale Timothy Gale Martha Gale Wesley Bumford Richard Bumford Helen Stewart Richard Stewart Jim Cole Emily Ricker. Guests joined table games with Fred Gale and others. Mrs David Gale visited Greene with her mother Lydia Myers and the Godfrey family. Ruby Abbott Jack Cole attended Sanford Automobile Show. Mrs Fred Rand and Mrs Donald Rand visited in New Hampshire.

Courtney Chase Alfred North Lebanon Alice Chase Joseph Warren Massachusetts Lee Carter Mary St. Louis Philip Fisher Miriam Carter David Gale Timothy Gale Martha Gale Wesley Bumford Richard Bumford Helen Stewart Richard Stewart Jim Cole Emily Rick Lydia Myers Godfrey Ruby Abbott Jack Sanford Fred Rand Donald Rand N.H

Claire Jacques Elected Head Of Jr AMVETS

Claire Jacques is elected president of the Junior AMVETS with Beverly Southwick as vice president in absence of Judy Remillard. The group lists officers, mascots, and committees, with the next meeting set for March 14 and an April installation to be announced. A Teenage dance occurs at the Post Home tonight supervised by Jerry Jacques and Mrs Claire Lariviere.

Amvets Post Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach Beverly Southwick Judy Remillard Abbott - Verville Amvets Jerry Jacques Russell Kimball Felix Neault Claire Jacques Gerard Jacques, Jr Linda Travers Susan Arrowsmith Rebecca Kimball Paula Lariviere Billy Southwick Robert Jacques Verna Ricker Carol Travers Ricky Southwick Ronnie Goulet Janice Hamilton Norman Jacques Dennis Jacques Tommy Travers Gail Morse Paul Jacques Frances Bolduc Danny Raye Roger Kimball Paul Kimball Diane Jacques Joan Pettengill Linca Lachance Alice Kimball Terry Gu

Wells Republicans Call Town Caucus

A Republican Town Caucus will be held on Wednesday March 7 at 7 45 p m in the Wells Town Hall to elect the Wells Town Republican committee and name delegates to the State Republican convention.

Wells Town Hall Wells Town

Y Convention Dates Announced for Bangor Area

Roby P. Littlefield the town chairman said the Y convention will run April 20 and 27 in Bangor and include district delegates. He noted no material refreshments will be served only spiritual refreshments.

Bangor Roby P. Littlefield

Annual AMVETS Meeting Split into Dual Sessions

Abbott-Verville AMVETS Post in Old Orchard Beach to hold dual sessions on April 3 and April 10 at 8 p.m. The April 3 meeting handles constitution bylaws revision and nominating committee. April 10 votes on those changes and elects officers. Also announced are officer installation at a summer field day and a March 10 public barbeque supper at the Post home.

Abbott-Verville Amvets Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach Jerry Jacques John Travers Felix Neault Daniel Guarino Fom Bill Francis Sutherland Tom Bill Lillian McGee Ida Charest Lorraine Pettengill Urbain Goulet Dan Guarino

Sixth Graders Present Snow White At Wells

Wells Elementary sixth graders staged Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in the school auditorium. Carol Matyoska led as Snow White with a large cast including Kathy Call Linda Baston Wayne Barrows Kenneth Call Nancy Johnson and many others. Mrs Agnes S Tibbetts directed assisted by Irene Allen Antonia Goranites Phyllis Colbath and James Ward coordinated costumes and sets.

Wells Snow White the Seven Dwarfs Carol Matyoska Kathy Call Linda Baston Wayne Barrows Kenneth Call Nancy Johnson Peter Hampe Diane Sevigney Christine Brooks Jennie Lord Calvin Hilton Seven Dwarfs Karl Dixon Jonathan West Deborah Buswell Barbara Hanson Patricia Ducharme Irene Allen Antonia Goranites Phyllis Colbath James Ward

Engagement announced for Grace Ann Charest and Robert Upham

Engaged Miss Grace Ann Charest of Augusta, daughter of Henry N. Charest, to Robert Charles Upham of Augusta and Biddeford. The wedding is planned for September 3. Grace Ann, a Cony High School graduate of 1960, works in the New England Telephone commercial department. Upham, a St Francis High School graduate and University of Maine junior, majors in civil engineering and belongs to Theta Chi.

Henry N. Charest Belgrade Road Augusta Grace Ann Charest Robert Charles Upham Louis J. Upham Purinton Avenue Miss Charest Germaine Blouin Charest Cony High School New England Telephone and Telegraph Company Upham St. Francis High School Biddeford University of Maine Theta Chi Fraternity

Wells Elementary School Students Morning Event

Yesterday morning Wells Elementary School children participated in a school event. No further details are readable from the fragment.

All Wells

Kennebunk Pupils Observe National School Lunch Week

In observance of National School Lunch Week Park Street School Kennebunk plans activities. Students create lunch posters and study balanced diets while some prepare weekly menu cards and record intake to share with parents after the week.

Park Street Kennebunk

WSCS Plans Parish Supper and St Patrick Luncheon

The Womens Society of Christian Service met at the Old Orchard Beach Methodist vestry for an all day session. Main business was planning the parish supper Saturday at 6 PM and the St Patrick luncheon March 16 from 11 30 AM to 1 30 PM.

Womens Society of Christian Service Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church Mattie Bliss Hazel Kennett St. Patrick Bliss Kennett Hazel Davis Frances Johnson Florence Benson Florence Gray Barbara Gilbert Helen Cummings Anna Anderson Helen Anderson Gertrude Wight Gertrude Leonard Marcia Stahl Christine

St John Auxiliary Guild Chooses Ash Wednesday Attends Quiet Day

St John Auxiliary Guild meeting led by Mrs Frances Pettengill at Mrs Alice Bellevue’s Old Orchard Beach home included blessings by Rev Harold McElwain and reports from officers. A donation to Bishops Welfare fund was approved and St Peter Guild Portland invited to Ash Wednesday Quiet Day. The guild to serve York Sheriffs banquet March 21. next meeting March 13 at Ocean Park.

Frances Pettengill St. John Auxiliary Guild Alice Bellevue Hoffman Street Old Orchard Beach Harold McElwain Sunshine Committee Bishops Welfare Fund St. Peter Guild Portland York York Sheriffs Banquet March 21. Chairman Is Mrs. Alice Bellevue Sarah Smith Temple Avenue Ocean Park Frances Pet

Abbott-Verville AMVETS Auxiliary Meets in Beach

President Mrs Irene Guarino presided at the Abbott Verville AMVETS Auxiliary meeting at the Post Home Walnut Street. Routine business was conducted and a Heart Fund donation approved. Toni Bill spoke on the Maine Highway Safety meeting and a March card party schedule was set with Mary Emery and Toni Bill as chairmen.

Irene Guarino Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home Walnut Street Heart Fund Toni Bill Maine Highway Safety Mary Emery

Chevrolet Chevy II Promises Style and Savings for Families

Chevrolet engineers tout a low price with liveliness and luxury, highlighting a new unitized Body by Fisher for full seating, Mono-Plate rear springs for quiet ride, and front end components that bolt on for easy repairs. The Chevy II won Car Life magazine's 1962 Engineering Excellence award.

Chevrolet Fisher Car Life Magazine

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Edmund Cashfpn Dia YY Albeo G. Lapierre Republican Lyman Goodwins Mills Cousens H. W. Brock Win Sawtelle Sec Howe Howe’s Highway Ripperorp Saco Albeo G. Lapierre Dia Midway Lebanon Wells Republicans Caucus WSCS St. John Guild Rie Court Lucille Carr Katherine Whitman Avonell Pettengill Geraldine Collins Father McElwain Louise Reed Beach Amvets Auxiliary ED & Frank Chevrolet, Inc Alfred Street
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