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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1962

Page

3

Special meeting called on school building costs Kennebunk

The board of selectmen and several town committees are summoned for Thursday at 7 30 p m in Lower Town hall to discuss construction costs and financing for an addition to the junior high and a high school vocational building. Also Col David W Craig will speak at the Rotary noon meeting on Military Missiles in 1962.

Board of Selectmen Budet Lower Town Hall David W. Craig Wells Branch Kennebunk Rotary Club John Mann West Kennebunk Pleasant Valley N. Y Hanover N. H Henry Ith Crescent Surf Robert W. Parsons New York Crescent

Judith Ackley Spends Weekend at Crescent Surf Home

Miss Judith Ackley a University of Maine freshman spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ackley at their summer residence Crescent Surf.

Robert W. Parsons New York Crescent Surf Judith Ackley University of Maine Kenneth Ackley Parsons Street

Wells Senior Is Elected To Head Grange

Roy Ducharme 17, a Wells High senior and junior Scoutmaster candidate, was elected master of Elmbrook Grange in Highpine Wells. Other officers include Stephen Howard overseer and Mrs. Dorothy Hubbard secretary. Robert Rozeff outgoing master named to executive committee.

Roy Ducharme Elmbrook Grange High- Pine Wells Ducharme Wells High School Stephen Howard Andrea Card Fred Palmer, Jr Richard Harriman Doris Cameron William Cameron Dorothy Hubbard Lawrence Hutchins Glenys Palmer Ceres Donna Turner Pomona Gertrude Card Flora Belle Sawyer Robert Rozeff

Wells First and Second Congregational elect junior group officers

The Junior Youth Fellowship at Wells First and Second Congregational churches has elected officers. Wayne Chase is president Christine Brooks vice president Gail Ricker secretary Barbara Hanson treasurer. Adult advisors are Mr and Mrs Philip E Brooks and Mr and Mrs Arthur H Tufts. A cookout and bowling party are planned for this coming Saturday.

Wells First and Second Congregational Wayne Chase Christine Brooks Gail Ricker Barbara Hanson Philip E. Brooks Arthur H. Tufts

Degree Work Conducted By Ocean Lodge

Ocean Lodge AF and AM held a special meeting at Highpine Masonic hall Wells to perform Entered Apprentice degree and conduct lodge business. The event, led by Worshipful Master Arthur A. Tracy Jr, had Rt Worshipful Donald S. Paine as inspecting officer with supper by Priscilla chapter members. A second meeting was set for 8 tonight to hear committee reports.

Ocean Lodge AF and Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells Priscilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Arthur A. Tracy, Jr Donald S. Paine Grand Lodge of Maine

Wells officers and Eagle badge ceremony at Wells

Wells ALBEO G. LAPIERRE conductress night will be observed by Priscille chapter of the Eastern Star on Friday October 12 at 8 pm in Highpine Masonic hall Sanford road Wells Visiting conductresses from surrounding chapters will be honored along with Mrs Violet Rand conductress of Priscilla chapter Refreshments will follow under chairmanship of Mrs Mary Joy Troop 353 Wells boys Francis Milinski Gerald LaPierre Larry Kent Alpren William Byrnes Jr William Perry and Robert Perry will receive the Eagle badge at a special Court for Honor ceremony Friday at 7 30 pm in the Wells Elementary school auditorium The event is sponsored by the Elbridge and Leroy Hanson post American Legion with Harry Alpren as institutional representative and the public invited to attend

Priscille Order of the Eastern Star Highpine Masonic Hall Sanford Road Wells Violet Rand Priscilla Mary Joy Harry Alpren Elbridge Leroy Hanson American Legion Francis Milinski Gerald LaPierre Larry Kent Alpren William Byrnes, Jr William Perry Robert Perry

Auxiliary Unit Plans Projects At Kennebunk

The Webber LeFebvre American Legion auxiliary met at Leta Downing’s Kennebunk home with 27 attendees. Officers reported on district meetings, new uniform caps, a future reception for Catherine Ambrose, committee plans, a rummage sale, and rehabilitation activities. A wedding reception committee was named for Miss June Bergeron on November 17. The York County council meets in Berwick, and the next unit meeting includes a covered dish supper on October 22 in the Parsons room.

Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Leta Downing Summer Street Kennebunk Mildred Hamilton Catherine Ambrose First District Department of Maine Legion Auxiliary Eastland Motor Hotel Portland Donna Noble Georgia Evans Parsons Room High Street Donald J .Kerrigan June Bergeron Parsons Macora Moulton Almena Greene Pearl 'Belyea Ethel Gonneville Zella Tibbetts Tagus Post Home Lena McInnis Persis Moulton

Sunday School Picnic Held at Old Orchard Beach

Stormy weather moved the Washing ton Avenue Methodist church Sunday school picnic to the church vestry at Old Orchard Beach. Attendees included John Talbot Stephen Davis Terry Davis Edmund Presley and many others. activities featured games and refreshments. notes list teachers and grade groups and a comedy titled A Matter of Position was performed.

Washington Avenue Old Orchard Beach John Talbot Stephen Davis Terry Davis Edmund Presley Elaine Presley Janice Hamilton Priscilla Felker Susan Hayford Robert Hayford Kenny Hayford Linda Bean Carolyn Phinney Ricky Souza Robert Smith John Bradeen

Robin Raymond Returns to Broadway in New Show

Robin Raymond, who debuted on Broadway at age 13 in See My Lawyer with Milton Berle in 1939, makes her second main Stem appearance 23 years later in New York. The AP notes her long career and renewed stage presence.

NEW York Robin Raymond Milton Berle Miss Raymond

Ogunquit Plans Municipal Auditorium At Agamenticus Road Site

Ogunquit residents discussed a potential municipal auditorium costing about 150000 at a planning session in the old firemen’s hall. Maurice Whitmer of Portsmouth NH reviewed plans while Ogunquit Resort association officers seek land donation from Mrs Mary Kennedy in memory of her relatives on Agamenticus road. Promoters aim to form a fund raising committee with several community reps in attendance.

Ogunquit Village Ogunquit Maurice Whitmer Portsmouth N. H Mary Kennedy Agamenticus Road William G. Biehler

Three Laymen Services Slated At Port Church

Laymen’s services planned at Village Baptist Church in Kennebunkport with two guest speaker and musician guests. C Read McLean of Amesbury Mass will deliver the message. Norman J. Clayton of Great Barrington Mass provides music. Services begin Friday October 12 at 7:30 PM and Laymen’s Sunday on October 14 with services at 11 AM and 7 PM.

Village Baptist Church Kennebunkport C. Read Mclean Amesbury Mass Black Rock Bank and Trust Company Bridgeport Norman J. Clayton Great Barrington Rodeheaver Company

Advent Church Mission Group Meets At Beach

The Womens Home and Foreign Missionary Society of the Old Orchard Beach Advent Christian church met at Mrs. Ethel Kimball's home on Evergreen Avenue. The meeting opened with Scripture by Mrs. Adeline Archer and prayer by Mrs. Kimball. Following the business meeting, Mrs. Emma Thurlow read the poem He Was Not Willing, sent to Mrs. Dorothy Hartlett by a Delray Beach friend. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Hartlett. Attending were Mrs. Kimball, Thurlow, Archer, Hersom, Harmon, guests Miss Sheila Thurlow, Rev. Herman Thurlow, and Sheldon Auger.

The Womens Home and Foreign Missionary Society Old Orchard Beach Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Ethel Kimball Evergreen Avenue Adeline Archer Kimball Emma Thurlow Dorothy Hartlett Delray Beach Florida Christian and

Kiwanis Club Dinner At Old Orchard Beach

The Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis club held a successful annual community dinner at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall with over 100 people in attendance. Alphonse Monier served as master of ceremonies. Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr. gave the invocation. James Skillin catered. waitresses included Carol Skillin and others. prizes were awarded from lucky program numbers.

Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis Club Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Alphonse Monier Adelbert M. Jakeman Sr James Skillin Carol Skillin Maureen LaFountain Elaine Buzzell Jocelyn Pluznick Amelia

Shop the Easy Way the Journal Classified Way

A compact, period tone notice urging readers to use The Journal Classifieds for a simple, reliable shopping and listing experience. It promotes ease, accessibility, and local value through classified advertisements in the newspaper.

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