Wells Ogunquit Historical Group Elects Officers
Wells Ogunquit Historical Society elected officers at their annual meeting held in Wells Elementary School auditorium. Carl W. Perkins Ogunquit president A Lord Littlefield Ogunquit Beach vice president Mrs Doris Clogston Ogunquit secretary Col Carroll Clark Ogunquit treasurer Mrs Esselyn Perkins Ogunquit editor historian librarian and Evan W. Smith Ogunquit retiring president named trustee replacing Mrs Tom Littlefield Wells whose term expired. An invitation was accepted from the Sanford Springvale Historical Society for a joint dinner May 15 at 6 30 p m at the Sanford Country club with Lester M. Bragdon of York as guest speaker and refreshments served by Mrs Abe Brooks and hospitality committee members.
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Wells-Ogunquit
Tom Littlefield
Wells
Esselyn Perkins
Sanford-Springvale
Abe Brooks
Hospitality Committee
Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias 83rd Anniversary Supper
Mrs Millie Coyle Mrs Gussie Ephross and Mrs Gladys Leech led the supper committee for Myrtle lodge Knights of Pythias 83rd anniversary neighborhood night. Waitresses included Mrs Helen Taylor Mrs Court Mrs Eleanor Leech and Mrs Martha Evans. Ivy Temple Sisters served the supper. Helpers were Henry Smith and Jack Ephross of Myrtle lodge.
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Millie Coyle
Gussie Ephross
Gladys Leech
Myrtle Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Helen Taylor
Court
Eleanor Leech
Martha Evans
Ivy Templesthian Sisters
Henry Smith
Jack Ephross
False Teeth Comfort With PASTEETH Powder
Past ee tooth powder PASTEETH promises firmer denture hold with a pleasant alkaline formula. A few sprinkles on dentures aid eating and speech without sticky taste or pasty residue. Utterly stops denture odor and freshens breath. Available at drug counters.
No Dogs Stay Home in Charleston Says Humane Officer
Charleston city dogs are observed on sidewalks while country dogs roam the streets, according to City Humane Officer Ken Pauley. He notes the contrast in behavior between rural and urban dogs in the area.
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Charleston
W. Va
Ken Pauley
Troop 335 Conducts Beach Session Inspection
Boy Scout officials conducted a Monday night inspection for Troop 335 at the Washington Avenue Methodist Church in Old Orchard Beach. Norman Means and Albert Ouellette outlined charter renewal requirements and urged parental support and expansion, inviting new scouts to join Monday meetings.
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Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Old Orchard Beach
Norman Means
Pine Tree Council
York County
Albert Ouellette
Means
Stillman Gilbert
Thomas Cockerill
John Stahl
Te Fowler
John Tibbetts
Arthu Leddy
Walter Freeman
Maynard Shorey
Samuel Browne
Methodist Church Commission Meets at Old Orchard Beach
The Washington Avenue Methodist Church Commission on Stewardship and Finance met Thursday evening in the vestry with Chairman Ted Fowler presiding. The budget was revised and accepted, bills approved for payment, and Miss Lillian Cleaves elected as vice chairwoman with Richard Shorey named secretary.
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Commission On Stewardship
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Old Orchard Beach
Ted Fowler
John Stahl
Lillian Cleaves
Richard Shorey
Fowler
Miss Cleaves
Shorey
Betty Knight
Fred Benson
VFW Auxiliary Plans Rummage Sale At Beach
The Ladies auxiliary of Old Orchard Memorial Post VFW met at the post home with President Cecile Leonard presiding. A rummage sale was voted for May 25, with donations accepted. Members urged clothing, dishes, books and other items, with contact numbers 4-4075 or 4-9651.
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Old Orchard Memorial Post
VFW
Post
Cecile Leonard
Arlene Edwards
Edwards
Blanche McKee
Dorothy Lenkowski
National Hospital
Nancy Taylor
Republican Club to Hear Tupper in Kennebunk
Congressman Stanley R. Tupper a Republican candidate for the First District will address the Kennebunk Women’s Republican club on Monday night. He serves in Congress from the old Second District and holds roles on Merchant Marine and Fisheries and other committees. He is an attorney from Boothbay Harbor and has held multiple Maine state posts. The dinner meeting at the Mother’s club in Kennebunk starts at 7 p.m. Reservations are requested with Mrs. Faith Eckler.
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Stanley R. Tupper
Francisco Giants
Brooklyn - Los Congress
Aron- Angeles Dodgers
del Women’s Republican Club
Kennebunk
Tupper
Merchant Marine and Fisheries
United States Canada
District of Columbia
Boothbay Harbor
United States Border Patrol
Maine
United States Air Force
Mother's Club
Faith Eckler
SRDES
Friay
Joann Worthing Engaged to Portland Man
The engagement of Miss Joann Worthing of Wells to Portland resident David Brown is announced by her mother. Worthing attended Wells schools while Brown attended Portland schools and works at a Portland art store. No wedding date is set.
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Joann Worthing
Wells
Doris Bridges
Robert Worthing
Portland
David Brown
Ruth E. Brown
Brackett Street
John Brown
Miss Worthing
Bates College May Expand To Year Round Schedule
Bates College in Concord New Hampshire plans to shift from a nine month program to a year round schedule if rising demand makes it necessary. President Charles F Phillips said the college can currently handle growing enrollment but will adopt a 12 month program if qualified students are being denied a college education.
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BATES
Concord
N.H
Bates College
Charles F. Phillips
Phillips
New Hampshire
No Hit Bid Narrowly Missed by Colonels Pitcher
In Louisville Kentucky AP report former Louisville Colonels pitcher Tommy Long kept the ball from a true no hit baseball game as the effort fell short against an opposing lineup. The fragment hints at a near miss by Long in a historical game context with limited readable details.
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Louisville, Ky
Louisville Colonels
Tommy Long
Miniwanca Chapter Officers Conduct Meeting Night
New officers presided at the Miniwanca chapter Eastern Star meeting in Old Orchard Beach. Obituaries and memorial card for Lula White Wood were read, and plans for the Grand Chapter session in Portland were outlined along with invitations and school of instruction notices.
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Miniwanca
Radio Women Denounce FCC Chief at AWRT Convention
About 500 women in radio and TV in Chicago grilled FCC chairman Newton Minow for missing a panel at AWRT’s 11th annual meeting. Kenneth A. Cox stood in, sparking panel tension as critics urged better balance between public affairs and entertainment and questioned government gatekeeping. Miss Barbara Dunton named fourth grade teacher at Fairview Auburn.
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Chicago
Ill
Newton ‘‘Wasteland
Mark Goodson
Bill Todman
Peter Peterson
Bell and Howell
LeRoy Collins
National Association of Broadcasters
Sidney Bernstein
Advertising Age
Len O O'Connor
NBC
Douglas Smith
Esther van Wagoner Tufty
Tufty News Service
Minow
America
FCC
Congress
Supreme Court
Irv Kupcinet
AWRT
Newton Minow
Barbara Dunton
Bernard G. Dunton
May Street
Biddeford
Fairview School
Auburn
Biddeford High School
Dunton
Gorham State Teachers College
Wells Launches Major Expansion Of Facilities
Wells moves ahead with a large expansion of recreational and commercial facilities and schools. About $700000 has been allocated recently for new construction, including $75000 for Wells and Wells Beach piers and docks. School modernization totals nearly $400000 with work planned for both junior and senior high schools to be completed by September.
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Wells
Wells Beach
Carl Perkins
The
Wells School Committee
John Calvin Stevens
Portland
Edwin C.ward
Stevens
Wiley Construction Company
Scarborough
F. P. and
C. H. Murray
Cape Elizabeth
Theodore Logan and Son
York Electric Company
Robert W. Johnson
State Department of Education
Keith Crockett
Division of Field Services
Louise F. Fettinger
Gertrude Griney
Wells PTA elects new officers for coming year
Wells Ogunquit PTA installed new officers at the Wells Elementary school auditorium led by John F. Miller as president and Malcolm M. Filson as vice president. Officers announced committee chair appointments and forthcoming meetings for chair selections and programming.
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Wells Pta
Leftover Sham Meat Broiled with Barbecue Sauce
Thick slices of leftover meat are brushed with barbecue sauce and broiled. Serve hot with baked beans for a simple, hearty meal.
1957 Buick Super Riviera and More Cars for Sale
Auction or sales listing features 1957 Buick Super Riviera Coupe with R and H option and auto transmission, power steering and brakes. 1957 Dodge Royal 4 door sedan with auto and spotless two tone blue. 1957 Ford Custom 300 4 door gray and white. 1957 Buick Super Riviera 4 door hardtop with dynaflow power steering and brakes. 1957 Plymouth Savoy 4 door sedan with gas saving 6 cylinder engine and spotless condition.
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