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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1962

Page

3

Wells School Junior Primary Registration Next Friday

Registration for junior primary at Wells Elementary set for May 11. Parents must bring birth certificate vaccination dates and health information. children born on or before October 15, 1957 are eligible to start next September. If unavailable on May 11, arrange a special date with Mrs. Margaret Elleau or at the Wells High School annex office of Robert W. Johnson.

the Wells Margaret Elleau Robert W. Johnson Wells High School

Kennebunk Social Notes and Legion Rummage Sale

Kennebunk social items list guests visiting local residents including Mr and Mrs Francis Kemp and Mr and Mrs Henry Dickinson. Robert King, son of Kennebunk residents, is a patient at Buxton Hobbs hospital. A rummage sale is planned at the American Legion hall with Webber Lefebvre unit assistance. The Webhannet club will hold a luncheon at the clubhouse on Fletch- ered street area.

Francis G. Kempton West Somerville Mass Henry Dickinson Summer Street Ernest C. Smith Fletcher Street St. Petersburg Fila Edwin Smith Cherry Hill N. J Dexter Smith Belmont Robert King David Richards Bar Mills Kennebunk Buxton Hobbs Hospital Macora Moulton American Legion Hall Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Webhannet Club Seotan Flet

West Lebanon Woman Heads County WCTU

The York County convention of the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union met at Christ Church in Kennebunk. New officers were elected led by President Mary Worthley of West Lebanon and Vice-President George Hennigar of Springvale. Memorial and devotional services followed with speakers including Mrs. Fred J. Tooze of Portland and Rev. Benjamin Bubar of Portland.

York County Woman's Christian Temperance Union Christ Church Kennebunk Mary Worthley West Lebanon George Hennigar Springvale Ralph A. Hatch Edith Foster North Berwick Ann Humphrey Carl Lamb Chester Staples Kennebunk Baptist Church Carl K. Russell Augusta WCTU Hazel Jellison Wentworth Eliot Edith Buffum Gertrude Hennigar Agnes Hatch Fred J. Tooze National Portland Ore Harold Jellison Christchurch Sarah Owen Benjamin Bubar Civic Christian League Guy Brooks Asa Low Ethelyn Stuart Betty Pierce Homer Chappell

K Of C Auxiliary Holds Final Meeting at St Margaret Hall

Rev James J Mullen council Knights of Columbus auxiliary met at St Margaret parish hall Old Orchard Beach planning the May 16 Ogunquit banquet. Attendees will gather at 6 p m. mystery prize went to Mrs Adele Grenier and attendance prize to Mrs Marie. Mrs R Edgar Fisher chairs the event with finance committee help. A business session will follow with annual reports.

James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus St. Margaret Parish Hall Old Orchard Beach Ogunquit Adele Grenier Marie Her Street R. Edgar Fisher

Wells High seniors plan futures with college acceptances

Twenty four members of the Wells High School senior class have been accepted by colleges and universities. The list names Karen Ahern at Wellesley and Stanley Adams at Cornell among others, with several students awaiting final acceptance.

Wells High School Wells High Prince Cambridge School of Business Patricia Fuller Steneotype Institute of Boston Bonnie Gouch Nassau College Suzanne Collins Portland Comptometer School Constance Higgins Mary Hitchcock School of Nursing Robert Ireland Lowell Technical Institute Joan Ladderbush Wilfred Academy Bonnie Larrow Cele McConnell Airline Hostess Pauline Lloyd-Davies Charing Cross School of Nursing London England Gary Littlefield University of Maine Virginia Littlefield Springfield College Wayne Moody Richard’ Low Maine Vocational Technical Institute Madelene Smith Wheaton College William MacDonald Paula Thyng James Wentworth Bentley College of Accounting and Finance Lorna Littlefield Carolyn Winn Portland Richard Young James Williams

Last Club Meeting Closes Season Before Banquet

The final season meeting lists present members including Jeannette Southwick Marjorie Garon Lillian Bellerose Patricia Gervais Angela Marcotte Adele Grenier Marie Tousignant Bernadine Levesque Helen Thibodeau Phyllis DeAngelis Ruth Auger Helene Fowler Vivian Joncas Catherine Lemire and President Joanne Deprey along with Ruth Coreau.

Tousignant Jeannette Southwick Marjorie Garon Lillian Bellerose Patricia Gervais Angela Marcotte Adele Grenier Marie Tousignant Bernardine Levesque Helen Thibodeau Phyllis DeAngelis Ruth Auger Helene Fowler Vivian Joncas Catherine Lemire Joanne Deprey Ruth Coreau

Dairy Judging Dates Set By Extension in York County

York county Extension announces two upcoming dairy judging events within two weeks. A dairy school at Cole Farm Dairy Dayton directed by Glenn Wildes begins at 9 30 a m with instruction on fitting showing and judging. Annual 4 H judging contests run May 5 8 10 and 14 with top senior and junior honors and representation at University of Maine Orono in June 1922.

York County Extension Service Cole Farm Dairy Dayton Glenn Wildes University of Maine Orono Harlan Clock Farm Sanford North Berwick Shaw's Farm Hanson

Wells High appoints Jean Rumazza as girls PE instructor

Robert W. Johnson, superintendent, announces Jean Anne Rumazza will teach girls physical education at Wells High for the 1962 63 school year. A Rochester NH native, she graduates from UNH with a BA this June and has extensive student activities and prior camp leadership experience.

Robert W. Johnson Jean Anne Rumazza Wells High Rumazzah Edward F. Rumazza Rochester N. H Spaulding High School Klass Executive Board Miss Rumazza Camp Truda Oxford Waterfront Portsmouth High School University of New Hampshire

Milligan Elected President of Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber

Jon Milligan becomes president succeeding William Briddell who resigns to lead Boothbay Harbor Region chamber. Warren Fisher elected vice president, Leonard Angell joins board. policy rotates presidency between towns and promotes VP every two years. Attendees include Earl Davis and other chamber members.

Jon Milligan Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce William Briddell Boothbay Harbor Milligan Chamber of Commerce Warren Fisher Fisher-James Leonard Angell Angell Fisher Kennebunk Kennebunkport Legislative Action Committee

Suit Filed Against Kennebunk Couple

A Kennebunk couple Clyde and Christine Burgess face a suit over debts attributed to Clyde Burgess’s mother Elizabeth who died earlier this year. Plaintiffs Dr. F D Russell of Leeds Sarah Hammond of Turner doing business as Hammonds Nursing Home and the town of Leeds seek repayment and to void title to real property in Leeds. Russell claims $41 for professional services from July 1961 to February.

Kennebunk Clyde Christine Burgess Elizabeth Burgess Clyde Burgess F. D. Russell Leeds Sarah Hammond Turner Hammond Russell

Maker Named To Kennebunk Budget Board

The Kennebunk Board of Selectmen voted to appoint Robert Marier Jr to the budget board replacing William Briddell who left for Boothbay Harbor. They will hold a public meeting May 19 at 9 am to act on liquor licenses for the Sea View House Atlantis and Narragansett hotels. A 1956 used Caterpillar grader will be purchased for 7800 to replace two old trucks. heating plant repairs for the industrial building leased by Kesslen Shoe may be needed and a committee was formed to study feasibility of repairs or replacement.

Kennebunk Board of Selectmen Robert York Kennebunk Lower Town Hall Lower Town Hall Sea View House Atlantis Narragansett Robert Marier, Jr William Briddell Boothbay Harbor R. C. Hazelton Company, Inc George Noiles R. W. Libby Kesslen Shoe Nokies York

WSCS Elects Officers Plans Two Church Projects

The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Old Orchard Beach Methodist church elected officers for the coming year led by President Mrs Mattie Bliss. Plans were made for a baked beans supper on May 12 and a rummage sale on May 18 and 19 with committees named for kitchen dining and setup. Delegates and members attended the meeting including Rev John T Stahl and Mrs Florence Benson who was elected devotional leader.

Women Society of Christian Service Old Orchard Beach Methodist Church Mattie Bliss Hazel Kennett John T. Stahl Bliss Barbara Gilbert Gertrude Leonard Hazel Davis Helen Anderson Alice Browne Florence ‘Gray Rita Sait Florence Benson Frances Johnson Marcia Stahl Anna Anderson Elizabeth Garland Retta Sait

Wells High School to Host Western Maine Music Festival

Wells High School and both the Senior and Junior high Glee clubs prepare for the Western Maine Music Festival in Westbrook. Bands and choral groups will travel by bus from Wells early tomorrow, audition at Westbrook High School, parade at 2 30 p.m. and join a massed band performance.

Wells School Wells High School Norman Brazer, Jr Muriel W. Brazer Shore Road Ogunquit Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill Hich Western Maine Westbrook Westbrook Hich School Wells

Hall of Fame managers' fleeting careers noted in Cooperstown

In Cooperstown a look at past Hall of Fame managers shows 1960 featured Lou Boudreau against Joe Gordon, 1959 had Danny Murtaugh versus Harry Craft, and 1958 matched Cookie Lavagetto against Eddie Sawyer. Only Murtaugh remains a major league manager. Craft is now a Cub coach.

Cooperstown N. Y Lou Boudreau Joe Gordon Danny Murtaugh Harry Craft Cookie Lavagetto Eddie Sawyer Murtaugh Pittsburgh Pirates Craft Chicago

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