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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1961

Page

3

Wells Ogunquit PTA Panel Plans October Meet

A Wells Ogunquit PTA panel discussion is set for October 2 at 7 30 p m in the Wells Elementary School auditorium. The panel will include Russell N Noyes Wells High School principal Donald Goodwin assistant principal Carroll P Beals Wells Elementary principal Eleanor Adams Ogunquit Village School principal and Robert W Johnson superintendent of School Union Two. Henry Hampe PTA president leads the business session which will finalize plans for the Community Birthday calendar project. Hostesses from Buffam's Hill Wells Route 1 and Route 9 B will serve refreshments with Mrs William Byrnes chairwoman.

Wells-Ogunquist Parent-Teacher Association Wells Elementary Russell N. Noyes Wells High School Donald Goodwin Carroll P. Beals Wells Eleanor Adams Ogunquit Village Robert W. Johnson School Union Two Henry Hampe PTA Buffam’s Hill William Byrnes

Dairyman To Talk On Winter Feeding

Ralph T, extension dairyman, speaks at York County Extension Service meeting in Springvale on October 5 at 8 p m. Hay samples with analysis will be on display and adjustments to winter feeding for maximum milk production will be discussed.

Ralph T Extension Dairyman York County Extension Service Conference Room Main Street Springvale

Old Orchard Beach Assemblies Install Officers

Old Orchard Beach Assembly, Order of the Rainbow for Girls, installs officers at Robinson Memorial Masonic hall Thursday at 8 p m with a semi public event for parents and friends. Regular meeting at 7 p m. Methodist church Men's Club installs Thursday evening at the church vestry after a 6 30 p m turkey dinner served by the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Lions club dinner and meeting Thursday at 6 30 p m. Abbott-Verville AMVETS auxiliary meets at the post home Thursday evening after last week’s cancellation due to the predicted hurricane.

Old Orchard Beach Order of the Rainbow Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall Methodist Church Men's Club Women's Society of Christian Service Lions Club Abbott-Verville Amvets Post Home

Nasson Professor to Speak on United Nations at Kennebunk Dinner

Nasson College history professor Dr Ruth Mackaye will address the United Nations at the Men’s Club dinner meeting of the Unitarian Church in Kennebunk on October 4. Dinner at 6 30 p m followed by program and meeting. Open to all attendees. Sicily is 150 miles from Bizerte and Rome 350 miles away.

Ruth Mackaye Nasson College United Nations Unitarian Church Kennebunk

Wells Board Plans School Bid Process and Groundbreaking

Wells School Planning and Building committee discussed bidding for new facilities with a progress report by Architect John Calvin Stevens. Pre-question statements will accompany bid plans, sealed bids due to the architect or Superintendent of Schools office, with opening at 7:45 p.m. on a date set by the architect. The committee plans to break ground by early November and will exclude gym lockers and baskets from bids. Attendees included Selectmen and school officials.

John Calvin Stevens Wells School Superintendent of Schools Robert W. Johnson Samuel B. Stansfield Albee G. LaPierre Vander Forbes, Jr D. Wallace Bragdon Carl Perkins Marshall Boston Howard Littlefield Keith Moody Robert Hamlyn Russell K. Noyes Wells Harry DeShon

Legion Unit In Wells Meeting Votes Donations

Eldridge and Leroy Hanson unit of the American Legion auxiliary met at the Wells Legion home. They approved dues and donations to the York County council auxiliary Pride Training school and Togus Veterans Hospital. A gift toward Mrs Thelma Johns of Carmel was approved and an invitation accepted for a reception September 30 in Bangor.

Eldridge Leroy Hanson American Legion Auxiliary Wells Legion Eldredge Road York County Council Pride Training School South Portland Togus Veterans Hospital Thelma Johns Carmel Depertment Maine Dept Johns Bangor House Dorothy Fitch Elaine LaPierre Myrtle Moulton Rosette Alpren

State Extension Service Marks 50th Milestone

The Cooperative Extension Service of the University of Maine marks its fiftieth anniversary in Maine with planning led by President Lloyd Elliott and a staff committee. The Maine Extension Association will aid, naming Oscar Turner and Norman Gray among others to assist in events. The milestone aligns with the Morrill Act centenary, noting Maine’s early county agents Clarence Day and Arthur L. Deering remain active in civic affairs.

Crono Cooperative Extension Service University of Maine Maine Lloyd Elliott University Maine Extension Association Ralph Corbett Arthur Edwards Doris Ladd George F. Lord Frank Reed Albion Ricker Oscar Turner Livermore Stanley Blanchard Cumberland Center Norman Gray Fryeburg Roland Buck Corinna Owen Smith Presque Isle Gladys Grant Sangerville Dora Littlefield Newport Orono Clarence Day Washington County Arthur L. Deering Kennebec County

Xi Omicron Fellowship Plans Presented by Exemplar Chapter

Exemplar chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority entertained at Mrs. George Ange home in Saco with membership chair outlining the Exemplar Fellowship plan. Pi chapter members present included Mrs. Charles Cotsis Mrs. J A Servais Mrs. Donald Lester and Mrs. Roland Provencher. President Mrs. Thomas Daly installed Mrs. Richard Sawtelle as recording secretary. Next session October 10 will be an open meet at Mrs. James Throumoulos home. Attendees listed include Mrs. H Clifford Berry Mrs. Daly Mrs. Morin Mrs. Nadeau Mrs. Sawtelle Mrs. Scamman Mrs. Stansberry and Mrs. Throumoulos.

James Throumoulos Saco H. Clifford Berry Thomas Daly Norman Morin James Nadeau Richard Sawtelle Philip Scamman Betty Stansberry George Ange

Beach Kiwanis Club Tours Saco Tanning Plant

The Old Orchard Beach Kiwanis club toured the Saco Tanning corporation in Saco last night guided by Arthur Peloquin personnel manager who explained tanning processes. A supper followed at the American Legion hall with Edward C. Jackson presiding and John Wortman at the piano.

Old Orchard Beach Masonic Wal

Orchardettes Elect New Officers Slate

The weekly Orchardettes meeting at Michele Benoit’s Old Orchard Beach home elected Priscilla Jarry as president with Barbara Regan as vice-president Elaine Burrell as secretary and Pearl Soucy as treasurer. Peggy McGlaufin became press reporter Joyce BeauLieu sergeant at arms Joan Berube historian Michele Benoit ballot clerk and Becky Cretaro committee chair. The group planned a food sale for October 6.

Orchardettes Michele Benoit Melvin Avenue Old Orchard Beach Priscilla Jarry Elaine Burrell Pearl Soucy Barbara Regan Ess Peggy McGlaufin Joyce Beaulieu Joan Berube Becky Cretaro

Lions Club outlines year with Sea Hawks game plan

Biddeford-Saco Lions club held a meeting at Wonderbar steak house to discuss sponsoring a football game between the Portland Sea Hawks and Murphy club of New Bedford Class. The October 22 event was set for St. Louis alumni field with co chairs Robert Farley and David Twomey and a long list of committee heads appointed by King Lion Rene Roy Sr. The next meeting will be October 3 at Elaine Burrell’s home in Old Orchard Beach.

Portland Sea Hawks Murphy Club New Bedford Biddeford-Saco Lions Club Wonderbar St. Louis Robert Farley David Twomey Ronald Langevin Joseph Parent Ronald Larochelle Paul Murphy Atty Edward Caron Rene Roy, Jr Ralph Larochelle Paul Guillette Thomas Daly Linwood Davis Albert Lambert King Lion Rene Roy, Sr Robert Landry Lucien Landry Thomas ‘Daly Wendell Lund Alfred Letellier Eliott Gink John Couture J. Ralph Larochelle Alan Sukalas United Nations Arthur King Armand Morissette Paul Felt Rene Roy Jilletin George Caddigan Portland Sea

Hawks Club Event Highlights Team Talk and Guests

Haw ks and Richard Bakke business manager gave an illustrated talk on the Hawks and the games played. They were introduced by David Twomey program chairman. Other guests included Glenn Stevens John Daly and Ralph Guilbeault. A board of directors meeting was announced for Tuesday October 3 at 6 30 p.m. at the Wonderarm.

Romantic Deadlock Chattanoogan Tie in 1961 Marriages

In Hamilton County during January and February 1961 romance hit a stalemate with 94 marriages and 94 divorces recorded. The counts reflect a balanced pattern of union and dissolution in early 1961 local society.

Chattanooga Hamilton County

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Wells- Oounquit Pta Dairyman Clement P. Wight Dial Nasson Sicily Bizerte Rome Lengene’s Health & Diet Ruan Biddeford Wells Board Legion Unit In Wells Meeting State Extension Service Xi Omicron Dyer Street Gerard Paradis Hartford Conn Armand J. Mercier Lafayette Street Merciers Joseph S. Audie Graham Street Lincoln Memorial Abraham Lincoln Beach Kiwanis Club DART Dodge Lancer America Dodge Elm Street Harry B. Center Biddeford, Maine Leon’s. Radio Green Street Leon Grover Clifford A. Purvis Elmwood Drive N. P. Scontras Real Estate Agency Linoleum Co Alfred Street Phyllis Jones Bower Lane Saco Ave Old Orchard Wellington
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