This Is A True Democracy Ada Hennessey Finishes School
Ada Hennessey mother of two completes high school education with enthusiasm and pride. She describes learning as transforming her outlook and politics, while teachers and the community praise her effort. Her journey includes family moves, military ties, and continued study in English history and science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Hennessey
Fay Firin
Tweedy Hitt
Mary
Nadie
Cohool
Mia Mennersey
Hennessopy
Thomas JL Menorsey
Mary. Hennessey
Banitter
Piretes
Hennessey
Unumanu
Aisnes
Bax
Tas
Courac
Ava Hennessey
Natonal
Prute
Alva
Germany
Intel
Estonia
da Tig
Berlin
Viensna
Austria
Line
Upper Austria
Thomas Temioxsey
United Statees
Los Angeles
Mc Force
Manchester
San Bernardin
Calif
Ipi
Wells Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party
Wells Corner Hoge Company members elected officers at the recent meeting. Officials include Mrs Wells Kimball as president, Mrs Perkins senior vice president, Mrs Litchfield recording secretary, and Mrs Ives treasurer. A Christmas party is set for Tuesday at the home of Mrs Stanley Litchfield with a gift exchange and a mystery award given to Mrs Perkins. Refreshments were served by Mrs Hubbard and Mr Astley Lughliam. The next meeting is January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WHLLS
Wells Corner Hoge Company
Bell
Diremen
Mra
Weally Kimball
Beil Perkins
Airs
Paul Bridger
Juolar Yue
Stanley Mitchheld
Ashley
Liehfeld
William Hearken
Mra. Ives
Unhbard
Mise Sallyl Litchfield
Smorgasbord Sponsored by Church Board in York
The Amorearbort is under the sponsorship of the official board of the AMethod in Church. A dinner committee chaired by Mrs. Wesley Austin includes Mrs. Sherman Flys Mrs. Marley Philbrick and Mr. Wilhue If Stane. The event will be held Wednesday at 6ponan in AinRsbury Hall with a meet Monday at 2:29 por at the Honté of the obsirean in Salix York Marder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Mineriving Ueryedict Stemrpasbord
AinRsbury Hall
Mie Walle OW
Salix
York Marder
Wesley Austin
Sirs
Sherman OW
Flys
Marley M
Philbrick
Wilhue If Stane
Christmas Playlet Featured At Area Fellowship Meeting
Christmas playlet presented by the Women’s Fellowship Group of the First Congregational Church at its meeting. Esther Granaoy and Melicent Melrose prepared the program. Mrs. Daniel Bridges presided at the close and hospitalization noted for Mrs. Bridges. Various committee members assisted, with attendees including Miss Esther Granaoy and Miss Melicent Melrose directing devotions and leading the evening’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Margiesan
Try
Stanlae Cok
Daniel & All
Ca Ft Bisa
Rei Kastan
Lawrence Sullivan
Abs
Fant Goss
Carttow Wentwort
Phitl Muley
Shs
Joba Smal
Ake
Et Cantustamas
Aiadel Oat Pelores
Mai
Kittery Poiny
Cannes
Daniel T. Bridges
Hg Ce
Joseph W. Cutts
Mra
Hayes Mowell
Winkler Wiele Cwdet
Winkler Wiele Cwdet At the Ruccliné i Mrs. Bridges' Suet At Ovlent Chapler
Nui
Cromp
Raster Stratt A
Prckage
Tor
Clarence
Hackney
Chchairmen
Lothrop
Mrs. Houston Feted by Family On Anniversary
Mrs. Houston was honored at a family gathering at the home of her son and daughter in Banter to celebrate a birthday anniversary. Guests included Josephine Atndtox Rita Hons st Marion Mouldrems and others. A decorated cake, flowers and refreshments marked the event in a warm home setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Houston
Tes. Houston
Joseph Rt. Houston
Mauston
Josephine Atndtox
Rita Honsst
Marion Mouldrems
Hithard ‘Thomas
Joli Cella
Banter
Mes
Joln D Meuston
Margaret Wentsorth
Oft Wells
Trow'rna Heatetrins Savelsy Ais
Clarence Ascey
Amd Sams
Ronald Aral Gerald
York
Amdty John Howson
Donna
Daning
Evcne
Ing
Renal Avery
Seh Sones
Susanne Gillis to Marry December 28
Mr and Mrs Ketein Gillis of 11% Rte Ave announce the engagement of their daughter Susanne Gillis of 10 Joseph Cabrera. The wedding is planned for December 22 at 1 am in the Immaculate Conception church, with Cabrera as the groom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susanne Gillis
Mire
Ketein EL Gillis
Rte Ave
Sisanne Gillis
Joseph Cabrera
Widefonss Cabsters
Marle Ave
Mary Cabrera
Area PNG Assn. Fleets Officers Assemble at Meeting
The Area PNG Association met at Mrs. Pitine Guroll’s home with officers elected and a January meeting planned at Mrs. White’s residence. New officers include Mayeie Tanefield as president and Gerastine Wangiton as vice president, with Margaret Betroort as secretary and treasurer. Several members attended, and engagement news announced for Nataly Shaughnessy, daughter of Hubert W. Syan, to be married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorth Prin
Fott Noble Grand
Agen
Pitine Gupill
Olawed
Mayeie Tanefield
Gerastine
Wangiton
Margaret Betroort
Margaret) Belmore
Gara Gornhvyin
Matle Sherharne
Mee
Brion Littlefield
Mayele
Cefield
Beatrice Nutter
Fehl
Christmas Party Planned by York Guild Members
In York on December 16 the Westeyan Guild of the Methodist Church plans a Christmas party at Kingshuey Hall with Officers assisting. Gifts will go to children at Pinelands School and hospital baskets prepared for shut-ins. Mrs Valenting Cangille will demo plastic crafts after the business meeting. Hostesses include Mrs Ethel Drew and Mrs Virginis Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bett
Atrs
William K. Waly
Westeyan Guild
Akie Methodist Cherehji Kingshuey Hall
North Hampton Christmas Sale Raises Proceeds Cited
North Hampton church fair totals mention proceeds of under 200 with a claim of 260 cited. Committee members include Meg and Arthur Learned among many named volunteers arranging decor, tables, and booths at the annual Christmas sale and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Hampton Fair
North Hampton
Congreya Clonal Christian Church
Meg
Arthur E. Learned
Live
Msn
Neil Leupard
Norman M. Leevitt
Bowls Haven
Clealettian
Avold K. Campbell
Clifford £. Pingree
Newman Goodwin
Allan Chishotin
Sapners
Presidents To Send Gifts To State Girls Home
In Woallingford Americay Lorton Ladins Avsahars wold Kaede anne Christiane hosted by Mrs Lola Quinky and Mrs Jeane Moore. Members bought a theme item for the fundraiser to support Girls State next summer. Gifts were collected and refreshments served by Mrs Martha Whinro with Flavia Dery to assist at the next meeting on January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byttery
Woallingford
Clarris Americay Lorton Ladins Avsahars Wold Kaede
Anne Christiane
Lola Quinky
Jeane Moore
Gilly
Olive Leavite
Bergh Hill
Martha Whinro
Flavia Dery
Mitchell Engaged to Wed Rey Cleary Bride-to-Be Profile
Mavis E Mitchell is engaged to wed W O Cleary Traub. The ceremony plans note Mavis is the daughter of Howard Mitchell and a graduate of Nassau College. Cleary is a pastor educated in New Hampshire and Maine with ties to the First Congregational Church. a June wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavis E. Mitchell
Rey
W. O. Cleary
Traub
Satne
Howard Mitchel
Bats
Armmnee
New Hampshire
Bangor
Maine
Cheological Seminary
Ichias
Washington State Teachers
Machias
Marlene Dulac Weds Richard Obrey in Porismowih
Mrs. Barhabs Dulac announces the marriage of their daughter Miss Marlene Ann Dulac to Richand Stenher Ohrey. The ceremony occurred at 284 Concord Way with families including Mrs. Bernice Wirsin and Mrs. Francis Witham among attendees.
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Durgin
Shower
Greenland
Bernice
Wirsin O
Dwner
Paulice
Mildree
Seymouryatatie Hunker
Csthier Montel
Irs
Francis’ Witham
Corvinne Rolston
Barbara Spinney
Just Dusan
Florence Anvil
Marlene Dulac
Barhabs Dulac
Concord Way
Marlene Ann Dulac
Richand Stenher Ohrey
Myst Teney Obrey
Eifel
Porismowih
Jean True Becomes Bride of Arnold Frank Dickinson
Jean True daughter of Mr and Mrs Marry True of Duneas Way married Arnold Frank Dickinson son of Mr and Mrs Frank Dickinson of Eliot in First Congregational Church. Rev Ki Mawhee Bussey officiated with music by Carroll Ryans and Hate soloist. Bride wore a ballerina length white lace gown with off the shoulder neckline and lace cap veil. She carried a white prayerbook with red roses. Matron of honor Mrs Arlene Pruck wore pink net gown. bridesmaids wore rose gowns. Best man Ralph Remick attended with Richard Pruett and Frank A. Cule. Reception for over 100 at the Old Parsonage. The couple will live at 368 Circuit Rd. Mrs Dickinson is a grad of Train Academy class of 1955 and works in Portsmouth naval shipyard portsmouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mvpery Poise
Bine Marie
Jean Snetgrove Weile
Afr
F. True
Duneeas Way
Arnold Frank Dickinson
Peank F. Dickinson
Main St. Eliot
Firs Congregational Church
Arlene Pruck
North Kittery
Peter Taffeta
Bashionet
Julie Goodwin
Eliol
Pride
Ralph Remick
Aman
Richard Pruett
Frank A. Cule
Eliotsere
Fay Mer
Werr
Job True
Jaret Fessenden
York
Vermont
Dhe
Circuit Rd
Dickinson
iTrain Academy
Nivel Poots
Portamouth
Fron Eline Tgh
Ithe University of Maine
Portsmouth
League To Survey Library Use In Kittery
The League will survey extent of public library use in Kittery as part of a townwide study. Door to door interviews will occur during January with results guiding further study and potential expanded library services. Members of the Library committee will compile questions and arrange interviews with local officials and librarians, and plans include public meetings at Pythian Hall in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Kittery
Gytending Moray
Idoor
Nevill Hardy
Fool
Library Committee
Ehmer J. Burnham
Hige Puble Library
Edith Tan Hihtavian
Maine
American Library Association
Atte Mis
Dorothy MM. Vaughn
Imnull Librany
Pythian Hall
Us Steelers
Mys
College Students to Visit York AAUW Guests
York County AAUW hosts college girls for a December 20 coffee at Mrs. George Love’s home. Attendees include York, Fan Iard, Kennebank, Rideford, and Face representatives. Jolene Sylvester, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Toland Sylvester, will attend as the scholarship recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York — College
York County
Amerian Assisiation
George Love
Sato
York
Fan Iard
Kennebank
Tiideford
Face
Jolene Sylvester
Meo
Toland Sylvester
Jr Women Hold Christmas Party At Hoyt Home
A Christmas party for Junior Women was hosted at the Hoyt Home in Exeter by the Exeter Women’s Club. Attendees exchanged gifts, and Mrs. Bruce Luncan, president of the National Federation of Junior Women’s Clubs, spoke about the upcoming General Federation Convention in Asheville. Mrs. Raymond Macknikre announced plans for an auction and a Mother’s March fund drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoyt Home
Tera Yankev
Exeter Shinios
Thigsond
Nyt
Sfospital
Bruce Luncan
NAL Federation of Junie
Asheville
Raymond Fl. Macknikre
Anil Means
Palio A
Pant
Christmas party planned by Guild YORK members
William Daly of Long Sands plans a Methodist Church guild Christmas party on Monday at 7 p.m. Secret Pals will reveal identities through gifts. Miss Barbara Daly will entertain while several solo hosts will be hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guild
York
Wiltiam Fa Daly
Long Sands
Wese
Toyan
Auxiliary Holds Christmas Party and Nominating Meet
The Lee Flee Dept Auxiliary met at Mrs. Nalph Booths home with Mrs. Glayd Stevens chairing the session. Mrs. John Randall received the Gow write award as the group prepared Christmas snacks and a party with gifts, noting institutes by Mrs. John Randall, Mrs. George Nugent, and Mrs. Oliver Kennari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Flee Dept
Nalph Booth
Glayd Stevens
Josely Dorteier
David Ranney
Gow
John Randall
Snell
Grup
John Ranall
George Nugent
Oliver Kennari
Elizabeth Plaisted Marries John G Robbins in Canada
Elizabeth Plaisted announces the marriage of her daughter Ann Elizabeth Plaisted to John Godtail Robbins, son of Dr and Mrs Binvichoyd Robbins of Kittery. The ceremony was Sept 2 at McCalls Methodist Church in Saint John New Brunswick, Canada. Attendants were Miss Nancy Burnham and Warren Seawood, both college classmates. The couple, Maine University juniors, reside at Barview Avenue Apartments Orono. Mrs Robbins is a Traipi Academy and Kent's Hill Preparatory School alumna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Jay
Maine
Nuthian
Elizabeth
Ann Plaisted
John Godtail Robbins
Binvichoyd Robbins
Kittery
McCalls Methodist Church
St Slentens
New Brunswick
Canada
Nancy Burnhan
Newton Highands
Mass
Warren Sea- Wood
Santor
Eliot Circle Christmas Party at Varney Home
Eliot Circle of the Congregational Church held a Christmas gathering at Mrs. George Varney's home. Members exchanged gifts and secret pals, read seasonal stories, sang carols, and planned fundraising for the Sunday School and church needs. A quilting bee is scheduled for January at Mrs. Ruland B. Hogan’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
George Varney
Menthers
L Maynard F. Douglas Read
Roy
Breve Barton Andy
Henry van Deke
Jeb
Louis DeWholl
Varney
National Council of Chorentes
Tanger Theological
Edith Kase
Tony Dozer
Ruland B. Hogan
Mra
Holt Stedman Jr to Marry in June in White Plains
Engagement of Gladys M Holt to James K Stedman Jr is announced. Holt a White Plains High School and Russell Sage alumna, Stedman a senior at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute majoring in mechanical engineering. The couple plans a June wedding in White Plains Belleair Beach Florida is noted as a destination area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys M. Holt
J. K. Stedman Jr
Whits Plains
William E. West
Old Knollwood Rd
Wicir
M Gladys
Margaret Holt
James Kessen Sedaka Jean
James Kessen Stedman
Bellealy Beach
Fla
South Werwick
Miss Halt
White Plains High School
Russell Saxe College
Lori
Fay
Barbara Manter and Herman Barnett to Wed
Barbara Joan Mauiter, daughter of Mrs. Barbara Manter and Herman Barnett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Klareld Harnett of Lacan Connecticut, engaged to be married. Miss Mauiter is a student at Salem Hospital School and Gorham State Teachers College. A wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Manter
Herman Barnett
Nooo Ralph M. Mauier
USA
Marter
Picasant St
Voek
Barbara Joan Mauiter
Ferman
York Woman's Club hears pastor and York Village aid
The Rev. John Scout, pastor of the Union Congregational Church, spoke at York Woman's Club on Wednesday in the church vestry. Curtice M. Ricker of York Village and his family, who served in the Seabee unit, were guests. plans for a Christmas party and carol roll call were announced with refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Bracn
Curtice M. Ricker
York Village
Marshall Islands
Japan
York Woman's Club
Union Congregational Church
Ricker
Marehen
Cehurning
Ine Seabee
U.S. Navy
Kwajalein
Arthur FP. Chisewack
Martin Chase
John Scout
Powat
1958 Program Announced by Kittery Extension Group
The Kittery Extension Group announces a 1958 program with meetings starting March 8 led by Mrs Edward Lay and others. Topics include Better Use of Leisure and Household management, with area meetings in Sanford and a county picnic planned for summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lay
Pyntan Wall
Clark
Focal Hame
Theirteader
Medter Living Now
Glynn I. Meyer
J. Roy Marvey
Ketheyn E
Oronu
Wise Manning
Brema Grant
Ademas Tibbetts
Reyal
Acton Fair
Coraumnce
Wilson
Meedaseph Langton
Commliter
Paul Spinney
Keny Fordstrom
Mes. Tibbetts
Megaisan
Piteland Mone
Pownal
Cain
Hare
Tibbetts
Hubert Taft
Moxles
Sears
Shidy
Taft
Kittery
Alfred Jan
Carol Singin
George Cdison
Lionellian
Nean
Wison
Elitet
Roland Fiedler
Dorcas Chanter
John Coombs
Raymond Cressey
Airs. Dixon
Etiog Extension Group
Eliott
Harold Hosmer
Edgar Hosmer
Frank Jowett
Orland M. Jones
Mion Karkas
Totila
Payady
Warfren Davik
Roland Afalthews
Mrs Woodward Re elected Head of Women's Guild
Mrs Woodward of York was re elected president of the Women s Guild of St George s Church at a vicarage meeting. New officers include Mrs Moodyes Moignier vice president and Mrs Carl Perking secretary. The group planned gifts for an Indian student and discussed church activities plus a projector purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Warhgh
Thintell Woodward
York
Perkins
Philip A. Woodwell
J. Russell Stoddard
Ways and Means
Mise Nora Bowman
Charles W. Murrau
United Thanks Offering
Henry C. Beck
Southern State Textriors College
South Pricots
Guild
Church School
Alrs
Fraser
Miss Royman
Afternion
Porkins
Hiss Rowman T
Ralph Av. Mawkes
Teal
Stoddard
Bostess
Yule Decorations Shown at Party Of Altrusa Club
Officers of Vic Portsmouth Altrusa Club hosted a Christmas party at Aaveard Johnson's with guests including district governor Mia Marion Tyler of Portland and district secretary Eva Bove. Leslie W. Cloy demonstrated wreaths mantles and swags as Irene M. Farnham chaired as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altrusa Club
Vic Portsmouth
Genus
Aaveard Johnson
Mong
Mia Marion T. ‘Tyler
Portland
Eva Bove
Dora Leonard
The
Dryer Club
Rebreca Moosla
Cora Peabsdy
Eva Chase
Helen Wiggin
Bovery
Pearl Fagan
Florence Tucker
Hazel Somes
Floor- Pieapae
Hee Bresnanen
Mary
Leslie W. Cloy
Irene FL. Farnham
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Dorothy Connengieam
Teres
Tinalkeity Caine
Sagamore
Bonansany
Russia
Watts
Weber
Stsinoulle Herald Photo
Wells Auxiliary
Smorgasbord
Area Png Assn
Henast Bi
Shoninglin Usmc
Jecy
Shaugnessy
Maplewood Ave
Jean True
Ki Mawhee Bussey
Ite Churely
Carrall
Ryans
ME. and
Mrs. Arnold
Dicklyson
Pirate
Armsdend
Ravee G. Smith
Wilford
York Aauw
Elizabeth Plaisted
John G, Robbins
Eliot Circle
SOHN
Kittery Extension Group
Linda Ann Lord
South Berwick
Russell T
Scott Sr
Linda
Ann Lord
William Lester
Yoberlahsan
E Thomas Roberlhaw
VW Foundry
St. Salman Falls
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