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* OR 1933-6: "Hugh Thorpe, '''Westbrook, Maine''': Visitors to the various summer resorts around Portland (Maine) and Old Orchard, Kennebunk, Sebago Lake, etc., will find an assembly of the Lord's people at 538 Main Street, Westbrook, Maine (opposite Westbrook Hospital). Trolley cars from Portland pass the Gospel Hall, which is only five miles from Portland. To encourage fellowship it would be well for Christians who are unknown to the saints at Westbrook to bring a letter of recommendation."
* AA 1934-2: '''Maine Convention'''. "A conference of Christians gathering unto the name of the Lord Jesus Christ will D.V. be held at Old Orchard Camp Grounds, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, during the week of August 12 to 19th, 1934. This early intimation is being made for three reasons: (1), Because it is necessary to engage the grounds at this time. (2), That the Lord's people may have time to arrange for their vacations at that date. (3), That those exercised about the meetings may pray that the convening of them may be to the glory of God. We have the Scriptural injunction, "Gather my saints together unto Me," but let us ever be guided by His counsel. Later notices may follow and those interested may write to [[Howard Franklin Stultz, Sr.|Mr. H. Stultz, Sen.]], Main St., Westbrook, Maine."
* AA 1934:3-8: '''Maine Convention''' will be held (D.V.) at Camp Grounds, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, August 12th to 19th. Particulars from Mr. [[Howard Franklin Stultz, Sr.|H.F. Stultz]], 819 Main St., Westbraak (sic), Maine."
* AA 1935-1: an excerpt from a Nov. 20, 1934 letter from [[William John McClure]] in Banbridge, [[Northern Ireland]]:
** "You remember I had some dizzy spells, especially at the Old Orchard meetings in Maine. I have not had any of account since till last Thursday night when, without warning, after I had finished speaking, I was seized with one of the worst. But next morning I was about normal and am still. I have had meetings practically every night since coming, twice on Sundays, and two all-day meetings in different parts of the country. The Doctor says I must lie off for two weeks to give his medicine a chance."
* AA 1935-10: '''Old Orchard, Maine''':
** John Dickson: "The Lord was very gracious to us this year also. A larger attendance than last year, (twelve States, two Canadian provinces and 48 assemblies being represented), and the ministry was very helpful, foundational truths set forth, and practical and Christ-exalting words spoken. The meeting announced for young Christians especially on Thursday afternoon will not soon be forgotten; the sun shone brightly but the shade of the pines made it pleasant to sit and listen to the Word of God and it went forth with no uncertain sound. The attention was wonderful and tears flowed. A stranger said to me at the close, 'I have been at all kinds of meetings here for many years, but I never saw a sight like this, so many young people listening with such rapt attention'. At some of the gospel meetings 500 were present, and a few professed conversion."
** Robert McCrory: "The Convention at Old Orchard, Maine was a godly, profitable occasion. The ministry was varied, practical, and helpful: usually two speakers in the forenoon and three in the afternoon; and the gospel services at night in the Tabernacle were a good success. We heard of four having confessed faith in Christ as Saviour. This Convention seems to be meeting a felt need among the assemblies in the eastern States. In former years many of the Lord's people, while on vacation, would be at sea-side places where there are no assemblies, the benefit being entirely to their physical health, but this conference meets the spiritual need also. We remained over for some meetings in a large room rented by [[Howard Franklin Stultz, Sr.|Mr. Stultz]] and had nightly Bible Readings with about fifty present each night, mostly Christians from different assemblies, but some strangers also coming."
* AA 1936-10: '''Old Orchard Maine''': "We can thank God that the Convention this year was another helpful season. The ministering brethren were helped of God and the saints felt the force of the Word preached."
=Sources=
* Assembly Annals (AA): 1934:2-8; 1935:10; 1936:10;* Our Record (OR): 1924:11; 1926:12; 1929:1,9; 1930:6-9; 1931-1; 1933-6;
