Local Social and Official Notices From Kennebunk and Surroundings
Weekend visitors and guests fill homes across Kennebunk Wells Beach and Sanford. Notables include Mrs Emma Hamilton of South Portland and Major Parker Hennessy of the Maine State Police speaking at Waterboro Grange. Others travel from New Hampshire and Massachusetts to visit relatives in Gorham East Rochester Lewiston and Worcester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Hamilton
High Street
Wells Beach
Emma Hamilton
South Portland
Thomas Reagan, Jr
Summer Street
New Bedford
Mass
Thomas Eagan
Parker Hennessy
Maine State Police
Augusta
York County Law Enforcement Association
Waterboro
Thomas Lunt
Gordon
Brian
East Rochester
N. H
Esther Garnsey
Sanford
Wesley Lindsey
Melrose
John Lindsey
Richard B. Clark
Cynthia
David
Lewiston
Roy A. Ev
de Young
New Britain
Marjorie Watson
Donald
Worcester
Paul Watson
Percy F. Googins
Webber Hospital
Kennebunk Youths Made Members Of Owls Society
Tapping ceremonies at the University of Maine last week elected Donald Hayes and Alan Nelson, both freshmen from Kennebunk, to the Sophomore ae honorary society. Hayes is the son of Mr and Mrs Carlton Hayes of Fletcher Street, Kennebunk, and Nelson is the son of Mr and Mrs James Nelson, formerly of Summer Street, Kennebunk, now in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Maine
Donald Hayes
Alan Nelson
Hayes
Carlton Hayes
Fletcher Street
Kennebunk
Nelson
James Nelson
Summer Street
Massachusetts
Kennebunk PTA To See Fashion Show
The Kennebunk PTA closes its season with a fashion show by Kennebunk High school Home Economics students. Newly elected officers, led by President Charles W. Smith, will assume duties at 8 p m after the meeting. Refreshments by the hospitality committee chaired by Mrs. Charles Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk P. T. A
Kennebunk High School
Home Economics
Charles W. Smith
Charles Cole
Career Day Highlights Wells High School Event
Wells High School hosts Career Day with North Berwick students in the auditorium. Alston Smith from Gorham State Teachers College discusses Educational Opportunities. Speakers cover law enforcement nursing aviation and military service among many trades. Norman Holder organizes the program with a Wells High band performance and follow up discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells High School
North Berwick High School
Wells High
Alston Smith
Gorham State Teachers College
Kenneth Wood
Wells
Maine State Police
Kittery Barracks
John Jozefowicz
Nassau College
Springvale
Earl Hutchinson
U.S. Navy
Harold Riddle
DC1
Saco
Navy
U. S. Army
Roland Bisaillon
Biddeford
Army
Coast Guard
Air Force
Marines
Norman F. Holder
FASTEETH Denture Powder Promises Firm Hold
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Revue Slated At Wells Beach
The annual Wells Branch fire men s Minstrel Revue is set for Saturday at 8 p m in the Wells Branch community hall. Sponsored by the firemen s auxiliary for the Wells Branch fire company, the show features Arthur Tracy Jr as interlocutor and end men Richard Noble Theodor Searles Willis Hanson and Richard Stickney. The cast includes Vera Brackett Sylvia Weeks Mildred MacDonald Claire Tracy Carrie Tracy Marlone LeBarge Joey Searles John Hanson Robert Brackett Waldo Chick Carl Goodwin Jr Robert MacDonald Nelson Hanson Fenwick Clark Richard Stickney Willis Hanson Charles Clark Jr Francis Chick and George Brackett with direction by Mildred MacDonald and piano by Charles Clark Jr. A special prize will be awarded, and refreshments will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells Branch Firemen's
Wells Branch
Firemen's Auxiliary
Wells Branch Fire Company
Arthur Tracy, Jr
Richard Noble
Theodor Searles
Willis Hanson
Richard Stickney
Vera Brackett
Sylvia Weeks
Mildred MacDonald
Claire Tracy
Carrie Tracy
Marlone LeBarge
Joey Searles
John Hanson
Robert Brackett
Waldo Chick
Carl Goodwin, Jr
Robert MacDonald
Nelson Hanson
Fenwick Clark
Charles Clark, Jr
Francis Chick
George Brackett
Lions Club Installation With Maine Sinclair Act Talk
Wells-Ogunquit Lions club installation of officers set at Wells Grange hall Sanford road with Wells-By-The-Sea Chamber of Commerce joining. Supper at 6 30 p m served by Grangers committee. Asa Gordon Augusta state coordinator will discuss the Sinclair Act after the business meeting and ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells-Ogunquit
Lions Club
Wells Grange Hall
Sanford Road
Wells-By- The-Sea
Fidelis Class Plans Rummage Sale at United Baptist Church
The Fidelis class of United Baptist Church in Saco met in the church vestry with Mrs. Leatha Dichard as secretary and Mrs. Lee Ellis as vice president. They planned a rummage sale for May 22 in the parish house under the ways and means committee led by Mrs. Dorothy Tripp. A $50 donation was given to the Board of Christian Education. Lawrence Dolby, state insurance inspector, spoke on his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelis
United Baptist Church
Saco
Leatha Dichard
Lee Ellis
Ways and Means Committee
Dorothy Tripp
Board of Christian Education
Church
Lawrence Dolby
Wells Legion Auxiliary Sets Poppy Days for May 22 and 23
Wells Legion Auxiliary selects May 22 and 23 as Poppy Days. The Eldridge and Leroy Hanson unit will distribute poppies made by Togus VA hospital veterans with Arlene Mooers as poppy chair. Election slated for May 25, installation June 8, new bylaws committee formed, and donations planned for Bangor convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Leroy Hanson
American Legion Auxilary
Legion Home
Eldredge Road
Wells
Togus Veteranas Administration Center
Wells, Moody and Ogunquit
Arlene Mooers
Myrtle Moulton
Elaine LaPierre
Min Biehler
Marion Wormwood
Rosette Alpren
York
Legion Auxiliary installs officers at Kennebunk meeting
The Webber Lefebvre unit of the American Legion Auxiliary held officer installation at the Legion home on High Street Kennebunk with Past Department President Mrs Alfie Leech presiding assisted by Mrs Louise Marsh. New officers include Georgia Evans president Pearl Belyea first vice president Zella Tibbetts second vice president Mildred Hamilton secretary Ethel Gonneville treasurer Phyllis Truscott historian Sarah Owen chaplain Ruth Polito sergeant at arms and Phyllis Truscott junior past president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber-Lefebvre
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
High Street
Kennebunk
Alfie Leech
Louise Marsh
Georgia Evans
Pearl Belyea
Zella Tibbetts
Mildred Hamilton
Ethel Gonneville
Phyllis Truscott
Sarah Owen
Ruth Polito
Phylis Truscott
Truscott
Leech
York
County Council
South Berwick
Bangor
Delta Ellis
Alice L. Downing
Catherine Ambrose
Kennebunk Baptist Church
Town Hall
Cookout Planned for Next Meeting
Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs George Dichard Mr and Mrs William Treadwell and Mr and Mrs Richard Doe. At the next meeting on June 13 a cookout will be held with Mr and Mrs Ralph Stickney in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dichard
William Treadwell
Richard Doe
Ralph Stickney
U of Maine Aids Saco-Lowell on Mufflers
University of Maine researchers led by Prof. Richard Hill study muffler rust, heat distribution, back pressure, and gas leakage for Saco-Lowell Automotive Division. The goal is durable but affordable mufflers with internal condensation causing corrosion identified as the main issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco-Lowell Automotive Division
Saco-Lowell Shops, Inc
Saco-Lowell
DIC
Maine
Weston S. Evans
College of Technology
Harry D. Watson
Watson
Hill
Saco- Lowell
Donald E. Deming
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Waldo M. Libbey
Department of Electrical Engineering
Prof. Hill
U. OF M
Richard C. Hill
University of Maine
West Kennebunk Church Plans Family Night Supper
The Methodist Youth Fellowship of West Kennebunk will serve a family night casserole supper at the church vestry Thursday. Supper starts at 6 o clock with Miss Barbara Schoff as chairman. Following the meal, Dr. John Wilcox will show movies for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship of
West Kennebunk
Barbara Schoff
John Wilcox
Extension Group Has Discussion At Ocean Park
Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson presided at the Ocean Park Home Extension meeting at Porter hall Ocean Park yesterday. Virginia Clark spoke on Scotland for the Know Your Neighbor project. A round table discussion followed and a luncheon was served by the kitchen committee. The next meeting is scheduled for June 9 with a picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wilson
Ocean Park Home Extension Group
Porter Hall
Ocean Park
Virginia Clark
Scotland
Frena Grant
Pringvale
County Home
Helen Smith
Esther Cartwright
Edna Sulis
Vera Kendall
Hazel Te
Eli
Dorothy Tripp
Dorothy Johnston
Barbara Condict
Gloria Stickney
Helen Johnson
Dora Clark
Esther Cobb
Lois Skillin
Shirley Doe
Mildred Moody
Phyllis Jackson
Anna Sheehan
Peggy Tripp
Jillian Jakeman
Maude _ Rowell
Elenora Woodruff
Ruby Brown
Mildred Soule
Marion White
Mary Borges
Ellen Lamb
Helene Storr
Ethel Rowlands
Ethel Wight
Lillian Jakeman
Hazel Osgood
Grant
WCTU Conclave Planned at Old Orchard Beach
The Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Maine will hold a one day conference at the Salvation Army building in Old Orchard Beach from 10 a m to 4 p m on Thursday. The event features reports from local leaders, a luncheon, devotional services, and a musical program by the Old Orchard Salvation Army Jun-Songsters. Reservations are requested with local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Tererence Union of
Maine
The
Salvation Army
Union Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
WCTU
Gertrude Hennigar
York County
William Munster
Stilman Gilbert Lynch
Robert Reid
Old Orchard
Gertrude Butt
Helen Bishop
Dori Noel
Louise Norrada
Herman Thursdow
Christian Advent Church of
Salvation Army Jun
Veterans and auxiliary groups plan midweek meetings
The Old Orchard Beach units of the American Legion Auxiliary AMVETS auxiliary and related Eastern Star and church groups announce midweek events. Members gather at Kennebunk Inn Marshview post Walnut street Saco home King street for meetings and a pot Luck supper with Rev John Meyer as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parley
Esther Black
King Street
Saco
St. John’s
New York Leader Praises Maine Anti-Discrimination Law
Alexander Miller, national director of B'nai B'rith's Anti Defamation League, hails Maine's new anti discrimination law as a milestone in fighting race prejudice. He argues legislation can establish tolerance as a behavior pattern despite claims tolerance cannot be legislated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Law
Portland
Alexander Miller
New York
B'nai B’rith
Anti-Defamation League
Maine
Miller
Arundel Grange May Festival Slated Saturday
Plans are nearing completion for the May Festival to be held Saturday at 8 p m in Arundel Grange hall. Edmund L Cashen chairs the event with Esther Bragdon directing entertainment and Miss Eleanor Leach plus George Higgins handling posters. Refreshments are arranged by Mr and Mrs Ralph Vetterline and publicity by Mrs Cecelia Cashen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arundel Grange Hall
Edmund L. Cashen
Esther Bragdon
Ralph Vetterline
George Higgins
Eleanor Leach l
Cecelia Cashen
Junior Class Plans Fashion Show At Beach
The Old Orchard Beach High School Junior class organizes a fashion show Saturday at 8 p m in the high school gym. Le Murphy company Bidde ard supplies fashions. Models include Carol Entwistle Linda Mazzacane Faye Leddy Judy Jones Pat Leyroux Sally Randall Clarice Huntress Pat Allen Sandra Townsend Mary Johnston Judy Smart Darlene Lake Martha Emery Shirley Randall and Julene Crabtree. Tickets available at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach High School
le Murphy Company
Biddeard
Carol Entwistle
Linda Mazzacane
Faye Leddy
Judy Jones
Pat Leyroux
Sally Randall
Clarice Huntress
Pat Allen
Sandra Townsend
Mary Johnston
Judy Smart
Darlene Lake
Martha Emery
Shirley Randall
Julene Crabtree
Beach Rebekah Past Leaders Meet At Saco
The Past Noble Grands association of Old Orchard Rebekah lodge met Monday evening at Miss Lillian Cleaves home in Saco. President Mrs. Ethel Whitten led a brief session voting to skip June meetings and to announce fall plans. Members present included Mrs. Whitten and twelve others with refreshments and social hour following. York county Past Noble Grands meeting at North Berwick was rescheduled to May 11 19 instead of tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noble Grands Association
Old Orchard Rebekah
Lillian Cleaves
Emerson Avenue
Saco
Ethel Whitten
Eleanor Bradeen
Cora Jones
Doris Ellingwood
Hazel McLaughlin
Inez McAuley
Anna Anderson
Avis Briggs
Harriet Andrews
Gertrude Wight
York County Past Noble Grands Association
North Berwick
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Owls
Kennebunk Pta
Albeo G. LaPierre
Wells Legion Auxiliary
General Medical Hospital
Togus
Department First District
Maude Hilton
York Village
Lnit
Dorothy Fitch
Fitch
Myrtle Moulten
Biehler
Legion Auxiliary
Alice Downing
Storer Street
Evans
Belyea
Tibbetts
Jessie Phillips
Lillian Hicks
U of M Aids
Lowell
West Kennebunk Church Group
Clement P. Wight Dial
Beach Rebekah
Main Street
J. C. Penney
Public Finance
Rambler
Kenosha
Wisconsin
Crepeau Rambler Sales
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