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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1963
Page
3
Miss Carol Joyce Ricker daughter of Mr and Mrs Colby N Ricker Eldredge Road Wells was united in marriage Saturday afternoon with William Corkish in a Wells ceremony. The article notes family ties and the location, indicating a local wedding report focused on the couple and their families.
A dealer lists numerous classic cars with years from 1958 to 1960. Models include Mercury Monterey Parkwood Station Wagon Galaxie Galaxie Fairlane and Country Squire among others, many with red and black colors, very low mileage or immaculate condition. Financing offer promises $ Down And $5 A Week Buys Any One Of The Following.
William Ernest Corkish of the Royal Canadian Air Force and his bride from Wells Ontario were married at Wells First Congregational church with Rev. John N. Simpson officiating. The ceremony featured Miss Gail Ricker as soloist and Miss Sue Szczepanski as maid of honor, followed by a reception and plans to reside in Brunswick.
The Guild of St. David's Episcopal church in Kennebunk approved wiring for the church heater donated by Mr. Gladys Dever and appointed Dever as publicity director. Three parishioners were confirmed at St. Luke's Cathedral, Portland, on April 1 with Father Hopkins presenting them to Bishop Loring.
Leland Lakeman Arundel AMVETS post held an officer installation at Forefather Inn Kennebunkport with AMVETS leaders from Maine presiding. New officers included Commander William Burgess and First Vice Albert Nickerson, plus multiple vice commanders and staff roles. A ceremony featured awards for bowling, Scout work, and membership gains, plus donations to Biddeford fire victims and a post-dance reception.
The BOV Class of the Kennebunk Baptist church voted a donation to the Cancer fund during a meeting at the church with president Miss Martha Bragdon presiding. Members sorted rummage sale articles and refreshments were served by several members. The next meeting is set for Thursday May 16.
Last week at the home of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Berdeen their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Conrad Berdeen and son James Burton of Gardiner visited. Also stopping by were their daughter Mrs Guy Sirois of Sanford and Mr and Mrs Douglas Lee of Gardiner who were there before leaving for Connecticut.
Ocean Park spring events begin with the Toilers by the Sea hosting its annual community supper in Porter Memorial hall. Mrs. Fred L. Gooch chaired, with Mrs. Edward P. Johnson in charge of the dining room, seating about 125. A holiday coffee followed at Porter hall. The spring worship series starts May 5 and runs to June 16 with Mrs. G Stephen Johnston as guest preacher.
Melvin L Wilbur, assistant treasurer of Saco and Biddeford Savings Institution, named manager of the Old Orchard Beach Branch. He succeeds Paul E Chadbourne who retired after 25 years. Wilbur, educated in Saco, graduated Thornton Academy in 1946 and Northeastern Business College, Portland. He serves as director of the Savings Bank School of Maine and holds civic roles in Saco United Baptist church and local organizations. He is married to Selma F Milliken and they reside in Saco with two daughters.
Old Orchard Beach Planning Board chairman Leo Larochelle announced a public meeting at 7:30 tomorrow night in the high school to study the proposed zoning ordinance and building code. Attendees include town council members, town meeting members, urban renewal officials, and the public. Orrin Wetterquist of James W. Sewall Co. will explain the codes developed for the town survey.
Kennebunk The annual meeting of the Kennebunk chapter of the American Red Cross will be held on Tuesday April 30 at 7 30 p m at the Unitarian church. A nominating committee has been appointed to submit a slate of officers for the coming year. Annual reports will be given by officers and chairmen of the various services.
Kennbunk High school marcher Ann Winston won the open advance solo for ages 15 and up at the seventh annual Northeastern Maine championships in Dover Foxcroft. She also earned medals in flag baton, fancy strutting, and military marching and was runner up in another event.
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