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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1961

Page

3

Wells Evening School Begins Classes September 26

The Wells evening school opens its fall term on Tuesday September 26 at 7 30 p m in the Wells High School auditorium. Enrollment and scheduling follow an introduction to classes. Sessions run twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 10 p m for a 10 week term ending November 230. Non residents pay a 1 registration fee. credit toward a diploma available for academic courses. Typewriters and shop machinery are free. pencils and incidental supplies apply.

Wells Evening School Wells High School Carroll P. Beals Wells

Unitarian Universalist Church School Reopens with Plans

Unitarian Universalist church 여성 school prepares to reopen on Sunday September 24 at the Saco parish house with 10:45 worship plan and registrations. Pupils earn points toward a special award through attendance singing and new enrollments while teachers and volunteers coordinate classes from kindergarten to high school with materials from headquarters.

Unitarian + Universalist church Saco Unitarian Martin and Judy II Laura Bridgman the Tuckers Donald Nason Leavitt Emmons Child of the Sun Moses Peter Bals Jesus Carl Lude Unitarian Universalism Sven E. Edfors Unitarian Universalist Barbara Hooper George Perkins Lillian Chapin

Wells Lodge hosts Fellow Craft degree in Wells

Ocean Lodge A F and A M met at Highpine Masonic hall Wells and worked the Fellow Craft degree on a class of candidates. Officers will travel to Naval Lodge in Kittery September 26 to work the Master Mason degree. Robert Wentworth of Sea Gull Wells was elected a vice president of the Maine Motel association in Augusta. A Wells high school football rally is set for tonight before tomorrow’s season opener against St Ignatius of Sanford, with dancing after the rally and a band playing.

Ocean Lodge A. F Highpine Masonic Hall Wells Ocean Lode Naval Lodge Kittery Robert Wentworth Sea Gull Maine Motel Association Augusta Wells High School St. Ignatius of Sanford

Frank Russell Is Honored At Party

Frank Russell celebrated his 14th birthday with a party at home on Drakes Island Road Wells. Gifts included a record player and dancing followed by refreshments served by Mrs. Lincoln. Guests included Marilyn Jellison Marlene Bridges Nancy Amirault Linda Ducharme Donald Bridges James Amirault Gerald LaPierre Jeffrey Bridges Peter Russell Brian Lincoln and the guest of honor.

Frank Russell Lillian Lincoln Drakes Island Road Wells Lincoln Marilyn Jellison Marlene Bridges Nancy Amirault Linda Ducharme Donald Bridges James Amirault Gerald LaPierre Jeffrey Bridges Peter Russell Brian Lincoln

Two Cases On Court Docket This Afternoon

Two Biddeford court hearings slated. Jeffrey J Therriault of Derby faces possession of 505 cartons of cigarettes stolen from a Dubrey company truck on September 9. Seven cases found in a Portland automobile, linked to the same theft, plus two more cases later found in a Portland yard. Therriault pleaded innocent on September 12. bail set at 5000 dollars. Raymond J Talbot, 22, of Biddeford, facing an assault case. Dorothy Turgeon of Biddeford is the complainant. case continued from September 12.

Jeffrey J. Therriault Derby Conn Biddeford Therriault P. S. Dubrey Company Portland Dubrey Edgar Sevigny George Friary Raymond J. Talbot Raymond Street Dorothy Turgeon South Street

Nascon College Reports Record Springvale Enrollment Surge

Nasgyn College opens the new year with a record 425 students, up 81 percent from last fall. The total includes 247 men and 178 women, reflecting growing demand and diverse enrollment at the campus.

Nasson Springvale Nasgyn College

Autumn on the way to Augusta in Maine forests

The Maine woodlands are turning to autumn colors with red and yellow hues appearing in about 5 to 10 percent of hardwoods. The State Forest Service says peak color should come in a week or two, as landscapes begin to show fall tones.

Augusta Maine State Forest Service

Program changes in course offerings at Wells

A draft note indicates subjects may change by majority selection and more courses could be added if demand warrants. Enrollment rules specify at least 10 participants, with seven Wells residents, needed for a subject to be included in the program.

Wells

Art Group At Beach Planning Two Sessions

The Old Orchard Beach Art association held a planning meeting at the high school cafeteria with president Mrs. Gertrude Eastman presiding. It was decided to hold two meetings monthly a business session with a speaker or program and a workshop meeting, with the October 4 gathering at the High School cafe. Members present included Mrs. Evelyn Monier Mrs. Marvy Borges Mrs. Julie Clear Mrs. Frances Dickson Mrs. Mildred B. Leonard Mrs. Kathryn Ogden C. Paul Wight Miss Ethel Wight Mrs. Helen G. Smith Miss Isabella McIver Mrs. Elizabeth Wilson Mrs. Helen Hall Mrs. Sarah Bridge Graves Mrs. Jillian Jakeman and Mrs. Eastman.

Old Orchard Beach Art Association Gertrude Eastman Evelyn Monier Marvy Borges Julie Clear Frances Dickson Mildred B. Leonard Kathryn Ogden C. Paul Wight Ethel Wight Helen G. Smith Isabella McIver Elizabeth Wilson Helen Hall Sarah Bridge Graves Jillian Jakeman Eastman

Canadian OES Degree Team To Visit Beach

Officers of Star of the Valley Chapter Valle oe Que will visit Miniwanca chapter to exemplify degrees at Robinson Memorial Masonic hall Old Orchard Beach Saturday. Supper at 6, meeting at 7 30. District 1 and 2 chapters invited. Second Miniwanca visit after 1958, Valleyfield trip 1959. Overnight hosting and breakfast planned. final plans set this evening at 8.

Star of the Valley Order of the Eastern Star Valle Oe Que Miniwanca Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Old Orchard Beach

Dinosaurs’ Collapse Helps Mammals Spread Globally

The extinction of cold-blooded dinosaurs allowed mammals with internal heat regulation to endure, multiply, and expand across the earth. This shift enabled mammals to occupy diverse habitats and become dominant after the dinosaur era.

Area Men Given Promotions At Naval Shipyard

Three area men were among 13 employees of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to receive promotions this week, according to Rear Admiral C. J. Palmer, shipyard commander. Frederick W. Olson of Biddeford was promoted to shipbuilding production specialist in the planning department. From Ogunquit, Herbert W Tufts II, was upped to student trainee in naval architecture in the planning department. Gerald H Carpenter of York was promoted to electrical engineering student trainee in the

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard C. J. Palmer Frederick W. Olson Biddeford Ogunquit Herbert W Tufts, II Gerald H Carpenter York

Rally Day Sunday at Goodwins Mills Church

Rally day observance at Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Sunday at 9 30 morning worship with Church school program led by Mrs John Atelson general superintendent and teachers. Service ends with minister message and a candlelight service of lasting reverence.

Goodwins Mills Methodist Church Church School John Atelson

Dedication and Installation at Maine Conference Church

The service led by the pastor dedicates and installs church school teachers and officers. A special offering will be taken to support the work of the church and its educational program.

Maine Conference Board Edu- Church

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