Wells Second Church Ladies Benevolent Society 128th Anniversary
The 128th anniversary gathering featured a lobster luncheon at the vestry near Wells Second Congregational Church. Rev. John N Simp son spoke as a guest, recounting the society’s 1833 founding by 44 locals led by Squire Storer, and noting dues of 25 cents with meetings every other Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Benevolent Society
Wells Second
Second Church
John N. Simpson
Wells First
Esquire Storer
Ladies Benevolent Soociety
Roland Hotte
Squire Storer
Wells Second Congregational Church
Guest Day Set For April 6 At Christ Church
Circle 10 of the Women’s Fellowship of Christchurch Kennebunk met at Mrs C Kenneth Hutchins Depot Street with Mrs Hutchins and Mrs Grace Fitzpatrick as hostesses Circle leader Mrs Clarence Lombard presided and plans were made for guest day on April 6 with Circles 9 and 10 in charge Slides on Alaska were shown by Mrs Hutchins with Mrs Lombard as narrator The next meeting will be April 1 at the home of Mrs Elmer Bennett Old Port Road with Mrs Bennett and Mrs Roy Wade as hostesses A book review on Alaska will be given by Mrs C M Crosby
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Fellowship of
Christchurch
Kennebunk
C. Kenneth Hutchins
Depot Street
Hutchins
Grace Fitzpatrick
Clarence Lombard
Alaska
Bennett
Roy Wade
C. M. Crosby
George Cooks Feted On 30th Anniversary
A party at the home of Mr and Mrs Richard Brooks in Wildes district Kennebunkport honored Mr and Mrs George Cook on their 30th wedding anniversary Co hosts were Mrs Brooks and Mrs Dwight Robinson Guests were presented with gifts including a purse of money and a social evening followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Brooks
George Cook
Wildes District
Kennebunkport
Brooks
Dwight Robinson
Speech Contest Planned By Biddeford Saco Toastmasters
The Biddeford Saco Toastmasters club completed plans for an area meeting and speech contest at the Wonder Bar steak house. The event will be April 15 at the Elks lodge in Saco. Main speakers were George Nicoletos on Electricity Our Best Dollar Value Today and Ernest Therrien on Poetry as Experience. Dr J Edward Whelan presided with toastmaster Leandre Charest and table topics by Joseph Haverty. Attendees included John Conroy Robert Cyr Al Vogler Edward Caron Dr Ralph Larochelle Phil Sneider Dr Andre Fortier Albert Deshaies Roland Allard and guest Wilfred Raymond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford-Saco
Wondersbar
Elks Lodge
Saco
Leandre Charest
Joseph Haverty
George Nicoletos
Ernest Therrien
J. Edward Whelan
John Conroy
Robert Cyr
al Vogler
Edward Caron
Ralph Larochelle
Phil Sneider
Andre Fortier
Albert Deshaies
Roland Allard
Charest
Federal Workers Come Under New Health Benefits Plan
On July 1, 1961 most retired Federal workers and survivors will come under the Retired Federal Employees Health Benefits Act. They may keep or obtain private coverage or enroll in a new uniform plan negotiated by the Civil Service Commission with Aetna Life Insurance Co. of Hartford Conn. Under the uniform plan the re-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Services Commission
Aetna Life Insurance Company
Hartford
Conn
Anniversary Party Details With Local Brooks Family
S followed with refreshments including a decorated anniversary cake made by Mrs. Richard Brooks. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nicholson, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brooks, Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Robinson. Invited but unable to attend were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Brooks
Carl Brooks
Robert Brooks
Charles Nicholson
Warren Brooks
Dwight Robinson
Sam Spencer
Retired federal workers urged to enroll in health coverage plan
Tired annuitants may sign up for basic hospital surgical coverage or extensive major medical coverage or both. The plan accepts all eligible annuitants regardless of age health status or pre existing conditions. Registration kits are being sent to those eligible and a meeting to explain the program will be held Thursday April 6 at 2 p.m. in the American Legion hall Portland.
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Civil Service Commission
National Association of Retired Civil Employees
American Legion Hall
Deering Street
Portland
Saco AMVETS Present Flag To Boy Scouts
The Boucouvalas-Dupuis AMVETS post of Saco presented a 50 star flag to Saco Boy Scout Troop 310 at First Parish Congregational church parish house. AMVETS guard members OQuellotte Clappison and Moody led the ceremony with guests including Kenneth Hunnewell and Rev. Harry Aufiero. Tenderfoot pins went to Richard Bailey James Geddes Robert Lowell David Richard Ronald Sargent and Roger Pequeau as Troop 310 patrols reviewed Scout activities and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boucouvalas-Dupuis Amvets
Saco
First Parish Congregational
Guard of Honor
Amvets
Joseph Oquellette
Earl Clappison
Eugene Moody
Kenneth Hunnewell
York District
Pine Tree Council
BSA
Harry Aufiero
International Friendship Is Brownie Theme
Brownie Scout Troop 108 of Kennebunk met at the Unitarian Church with leaders Mrs Garfield Ross and Mrs Thomas Nadeau and guests their mothers and first year Brownie leader Mrs Mario DiFrederico An International Friendship ceremony featured a Norwegian flag bearing by Miss Ellen Baum and brief remarks by Miss Susan Jones The girls displayed paper dolls and foreign land uniforms while Mrs Ross summarized past work and pins were presented to Ellen Baum Patricia Brady Elaine Camire Jane Clark Ellen Emmons Susan Jones Eleanor King Gail Lawrence Donna LeBlanc Carolyn Leskowsky Karen Littlefield Patricia McPherres Wanda Merrill Dianna Nadeau Judy Nadeau Linda Nest Deborahss Betty Shaw Nan cy Spofford Kathleen Varney Frances Welch and Gail Wright Cakes and pastries including Hawaiian Punch were served by the troop committee Mrs Lawrence Mrs McPherres and Mrs Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Unitarian Chhurch
Garfield ‘Ross
Thomas Nadeau
Mario DiFrederico
Ellen Baum
Susan Jones
Brownies
Judy Nadeau
Linda Nest
Deborah Ss
Betty Shaw
Nancy Spofford
Kathleen Varney
Frances Welch
Gail Wright
Roger Lawrence
E.E. McPherres
Kennth Jones
New Bylaws Accepted By Rockettes Club
New bylaws were read by Linda Innes and accepted by members at a Rockettes club meeting held last night at Tina Brandt's home on Portland Road in Saco A pajama party was discussed as a future activity with reports from Linda Innes and Margaret Meserve The hostess served refreshments and a social hour followed The next meeting will be at Roxanne Peck's home in Biddeford Pool Attendees included Ruth Lane Jenny Bartlett Linda Nason Kathy Mullins Betty Lamson Rory Henaire and Sally Stod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Innes
Rockettes
Tina Brandt
Portland Road
Saco
Roxanne Peck
Biddeford Pool
Ruth Lane
Jenny Bartlett
Linda Nason
Kathy Mullins
Betty Lamson
Rory Henaire
Sally Stod
Deadline Set For Portland Concert Ducats
Mrs Guy Goodwin and Miss Inez Johnson of Biddeford-Saco workers announce ticket subscriptions for the Portland Concert Assn run only until 4 p.m. Saturday. Campaign manager Mrs Elias Thomas Jr. says the 1961-62 drive is ahead of last year and new subscribers receive a bonus ticket for the final concert by George Feyer in Portland City Hall April 30. Kennebunk workers head by Mrs Theodore Kingsbury and Mrs Nelson Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Goodwin
Inez Johnson
Biddeford
Biddeford-Saco
Portland Concert Assn
Elias Thomas Jr
Eileen Farrell
Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra
George Feyer
Portland City Hall
Kennebunk
Theodore Kingsbury
Nelson Hall
Auxiliary Of Unity Club Meeting In Saco
The Unity Club auxiliary met at Mrs. Emma Garside’s Buxton road Saco with Mrs. Garside presiding in Mrs. Mary Campbell’s absence. Edna Bradbury and Ruth Scammon thanked members for birthday cards. Irene Townsend won the mystery prize. Next gathering set for April 12 at Mrs. Ethel Whitten’s Bradley street Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unity Club
Emma Garside
Buxton Road
Saco
Garside
Mary Campbell
Edna Bradbury
Ruth Scammon
Irene Townsend
Ethel Whitten
Bradley Street
Names in a local social column list several attendees
A condensed roster of individuals named in a social notes column includes Daphne Victor Linda Co burn Rita Desormiers Rosemary Cote Patricia Sheehan Dorothy Abbott Margie Mullins and Rachel Tarin as part of a community gathering.
Sub Debs Public Dance Planned for April 14
Plans for a public dance were outlined by the Sub Debs sorority at a meeting last evening at the home of Julie Nadeau on Lincoln Street in Saco. Ann Clark opened the session and business was conducted. The event will be held April 14 with the venue to be announced. A bond collection was taken for the Saco Industrial Park. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Attendees included Ann Clark Linda Moraney Sharon Anderson Judy Wilcox Joan Harris Ellen Haas Cathy Roberts Cynthia Sanborn Joan Bergeron Julie Nadeau Sheila Sanborn Joan McDougall Leslie Haas Rosemary Aaron Eunice Walker. The group also discussed a bond for the park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Nadeau
Lincoln Street
Saco
Ann Clark
Ellen Haas
Linda Moraney
Sharon Anderson
Judy Wilcox
Joan Harris
Cathy Roberts
Cynthia Sanborn
Joan Bergeron
Sheila Sanborn
Joan McDougall
Leslie Haas
Rosemary Aaron
Eunice Walker
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Church Society At
Wells
W. Wright Williston
Waller Fitch
Everett Coombs
Mildred Richards
Elizabeth Hines
William O'Connell
Allen Stackhouse
Frank Goettler
Blanche Broadbent
Mabel Davis
Melville Johnson
John Simpson
Margaret Wentworth
Christ Church
George
Federal Workers In New Health Setup
Saco Amvets
Boy Scouts
Yi, Whel
Basset
Warren
Rockettes Club
Ducats
Auxiliary of Unity Club
Saco Electric
V. Neithercut & Sons
Storer Street
Electrical Contractors
DON & Bob's Tv, Inc
Hill St
Donald Beaudoin
Robert Lapierre
Leon
Green Street
Leon Grover
IM. H. Fishman CO
Fishman
Hollywood
Reversi
Fishman's
Main Street
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