Wells High School honors highlight June graduation
Top honor students at Wells High School were named by Principal Norman F. Holder. Eight students posted a 90 average or higher, led by Judith Matthews with top honors and Gerald Young as second. The ceremony will be at Ogunquit Playhouse on June 10 with space for the band and Glee Club. Matthews, daughter of Eleanor and Irving Matthews, plans business studies in Boston. Young, son of Fred and Mrs. Young, will study pre medical at Wheaton College. Adams, Winn, Brock, Littlefield, Hayes, and Marlene Littlefield comprise the rest of the first honor roll with diverse college plans and activities noted.
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Norman F. Holder
Judith Matthews
Gerald Young
David Adams
Ellen Winn
Geraldine Brock
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John Hayes
Marlene Littlefield
John Lane
Playhouse
Judith Ann Matthews
Eleanor Matthews
Wells
Irving Matthews
Highpine
Cambridge School of Business
Boston
Matthews
Fred R. Young
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Ill
Carroll E. Adams
Ogunquit
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester
Mass
David
Fred Winn
Shore Road
University of Maine
David Brock
Seth Berwick
Brock
Glee Club
Quiz Whiz Sells TVs in St Louis After Quiz Fame
Teddy Nadler, famous for winning $264000 on TV quiz shows, returns to the industry by selling television sets at a St Louis store. He recently passed a cen sus exam, began with a salary commission arrangement, and sold his first set Thursday, offering few details about his salary.
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Rockefeller Edges Back Toward Race In GOP
Rockefeller signals a return to the Republican presidential contest with out-of-state tours and support for GOP hopefuls while avoiding a Nixon endorsement. He declines to discuss Nixon’s nomination and does not rule out a convention draft, though he doubts one will occur. Commentary from the Denver Post praises Rockefeller as an attractive candidate, while Dirksen backs Nixon’s preconvention strategy and Underwood assigns Nixon as the strongest current candidate.
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Associated Press
Peugeot Kidnappers Report Labeled Hoax and Captured?
Paris police widened a nationwide search for Eric Peugeot’s abductors after a France-Soir report claimed capture. The four year old heir to a French auto empire was found unharmed on a Paris sidewalk around 1 a.m. He recalled being taken from a playground by two men, and ransom talks reportedly occurred though a later agency statement denied the capture.
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Most Stores Open Tuesday on Patriot's Day
Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce says member stores will stay open on Tuesday Patriot's Day. Municipal offices close and schools are on Easter vacation recess.
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Biddeford-Saco
Churches In Story Of Crucifixion Recited Crowded Moscow Easter
In Moscow Easter observances draw a large foreign presence with four foreign clergymen officiating. American Catholics held a midnight adoration at Our Lady of Hope chapel. Protestant candlelight services occurred at the American Embassy and Spaso House with Catholic services at the French Embassy. In Jerusalem the Good Friday liturgy featured Latin, Greek, Syriac, and Arabic rites at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as languages mingled during the rites and processions.
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Fulham
England
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Jordan
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Thornton Graduation Speakers Listed for Class of 1960
Thornton academy announces commencement honor speakers for June 15 exercises. Top scholars include Richard Parker Norman Bowie and Doris Bergeron. Parker, son of Myron Parker, active in drama debate band and student activities, plans University of Maine. Bowie, son of Lawrence Bowie, led Student Council, active in debating band French club yearbook and National Honor Society. Bergeron, daughter of Rodrique Bergeron, treasurer of Senior class and Girls Athletic Association, member of National Honor Society and recipient of D A R Good Citizenship award, plans Colby College. Guest speaker will be Dr Edward Blewett president of Westbrook Junior College.
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Richard Parker
Norman Bowie
Doris Bergeron
Parker
Myron Parker
Gray Avenue
Saco
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National Honor Society
University of Maine
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Lawrence Bowie
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Maine
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Rodrique Ber Seron
Nott Street
Sico
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Colby College
Edward Blewett
Westbrook Junior College
Snowfall Hits Northern Maine as South Enjoys Warm Weather
Northern Maine recorded about three inches of snow while the southern part of the state saw near springlike warmth. The storm caused at least two auto accidents and traffic tieups in hilly areas between Presque Isle and Mars Hill. Temperatures were in the 20s with freezing rain and sleet by night. Southern Maine reached near 50 degrees and New York City 77. No further snow was forecast, says the Weather Bureau.
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Easton
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Weather Bureau
Bev's Mom Arrested For Actions
In Los Angeles Florence Radland, mother of 17 year old Beverly Radland, is jailed on charges of contributing to Beverly's delinquency after police found her at the Radland apartment linked to a fatal shooting involving William Stanciu. Beverly remains in juvenile custody as district attorneys press claims of permissive supervision and public intoxication observed at a party.
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Florence Radland
Beverly
Errol Flynnedt
William Stanciu
Stanciu
Radland
Dr Chester M Merrill Dies Venerable Paris Vet and Educator
South Paris reports the death of Dr Chester M Merrill 71 longtime veterinarian and chair of the towns budget committee. He served in Paris for 47 years shaping community matters and school consolidation and counseled educators nationwide.
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Paris
Chester M. Merril
Easter Celebrations Mark Christ’s Resurrection Around Nation
Easter will be observed with prayers songs and stories from coast to coast. Major outdoor services include New York’s Fifth Avenue Easter parade police bans on advertising and a dawn service at Radio City Music Hall expected to draw thousands. Yosemite hosts the latest sunrise service in the 50 states with a Pacific chorus at Mirrow Lake.
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Execution date set for Elizabeth Duncan in 1908 murder case
A June 17 execution date was set in Ventura California for Elizabeth Duncan and two tavern roustabouts, Luis Moya and Augustine Baldonado, convicted of murder in the November 18, 1908 strangulation slaying of Olga Duncan, the pregnant daughter-in-law.
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Luis Moyal
Augustine Baldonado
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