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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 11, 1962

Page

5

Congo Women Elect Officers At Wells Churches

Congo Women’s church group of Wells First and Second Congregational churches elected officers for the coming year at a Monday meeting in the second church parish house. New slate led by Mrs. Sandra Parent includes directors, secretary, treasurer, and committee heads with several assistants. The group planned to sponsor a Wells High junior to Dirigo Girls State, outlined an Easter breakfast, and set the May 14 annual meeting with a covered dish supper. Guest speaker was Mrs. Donald Kimball of the Brick Store Museum Kennebunk.

Congo Wells Sandra Parent Evelyn Fenderson Marion Chase Isabelle Coleman Dorothy Ward Benette Trafton Wilhelmina Noyes Joyce Simpson Norma Wakely Eclass Wells High School Dirigo Girls State Colby College Helen Saunders Patricia Bragdon Betty Dusseault Sheila Tuilts Donald Kimball Brick Kennebunk Bernette Trafton Mary Coggeshall Rita Coulton Lillian Chase

Saco Girl Named Fellowship Officer

Miss Kristi Anderson of Saco was elected secretary of the State Pilgrim Fellowship of the Congregational Churches of Maine at the Augusta convention. She represents 260 Maine churches and attended with delegates Gary Gross David Jury and Donna Kirkby from Saco First Parish Congregational church.

Kristi Anderson Lloyd Anderson Ferry Road Saco Pilgrim Fellowship Congregational Churches of

Father Reunites With Long‑Separated Children Regina and Tomas

A 1955 letter from Mrs. Leonas confirmed Regina and Tomas were alive. Efforts to bring them to the United States began, culminating in a promise from Soviet Premier Khrushchev during his 1959 U.S. tour. The children, after 16 years apart, arrived in Chicago in 1960.

Regina Tomas Leonas United States Khrushchev Chicago

Failing Brilliant Student On Track Says Nason

Leslie J. Nason of USC argues that some high IQ children fail in school due to lack of self discipline and routine. He cites Donald, a 6 year old with IQ 150, who reads well at home but resists schoolwork and prefers creative interests. Parents must coach children to complete tasks and teachers must teach study methods to rescue geniuses from failure.

Leslie J. Nason University of Southern California America Donald Donalds

Robert Fiske Takes Bride At Kennebunk

Announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Ruth P. Fiske of Kennebunk and Robert A. Fiske of South Portland on Saturday afternoon April 7 in the bride's home. Rev. Robert Howes of the South Congregational Church Kennebunkport performed the double ring ceremony.

Ruth P. Fiske Kennebunk Robert A. Fiske South Portland Robert Howes South Congregational Church Kennebunkport

Dates For Two Tag Days Set By Pi Chapter

Pi chapter Beta Sigma Phi sorority announced two tag day projects, April 21 at Old Orchard Beach and May 5 in Biddeford, to benefit St Louis Home and School Scarbo rough. Prizes will be awarded to top collectors. The group also plans an Easter basket presentation on April 17 at St Louis home and attended a Maine Cancer society letter and an invitation to the April 26 Biddeford Public Health Nursing host session.

Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Peter Skinfacos Biddeford Old Orchard Beach St. Louis Scarborough Maine Cancer Society Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association Webber Hospital Nurses Home Roland Provencher Charles Cotsis Robert Bergeron Skinfacos

Kennebunk couple wed after trip to Williams burg and LA

The couple, Mr. and Mrs. Fiske, wed with Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Lombard as attendants. After a wedding trip to Williamsburg and Los Angeles, they will reside in Kennebunk.

Pares Arthur Lombard Williamsburg Los Angeles Fiske Kennebunk

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