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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1962
Page
3
C Fayette Staples Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hall in Old Orchard Beach. Presiding officer Mrs. Rita Sherman led the meeting with all officers present except the second vice president whose duties were covered by Mrs. Frances Mullen. The group voted to purchase a past.
Many wear false teeth with little worry now. The powder Fasteeth holds plates firmer and more comfortably. It has no unpleasant taste or sensation and prevents plate odor. Get Fasteeth at drug counters.
A Rotary or similar group notes a nominating committee including Mrs Sherman and Mrs Fontaine plus others. A rummage sale scheduled May 5 from 10 AM to noon invites donations via Mrs Girard or Mrs Sherman. The mystery prize went to Mrs Moran. Members agreed to donate to a Department Officer gift and honor a retiring VAVS representative after 10 years. Refreshments served by two members.
Miss Barbara Burke, a student nurse at Mercy hospital in Portland, spends Easter with her parents on Hovey Street. Mrs Edwar J Winston returns to South Portland after visiting her son and daughter in law in Kennebunk. Mrs Catherine Towne of Kennebunk Lower Village is convalescing at her son in law and daughter’s home in Boston Pleasant Street after surgery at Webber hospital.
York County Postmasters association will host a 7 p m supper meeting at Bonny Eagle High school West Buxton with speaker Gifford W Colburn chief compensation branch personnel division regional office of the Post Office Department. Postmasters will tour the first school built under the Sinclair act and profits fund Bonny Eagle band uniforms.
The 34th annual York County Union meeting in SacoFeature Rev. Hammond I Peterson of Ocean Park as the Thursday afternoon speaker His talk covers Interesting Editions of the Bible with many Bibles and translations on display Luncheon served by the First Parish Congregational church woman’s fellowship Reservations handled by club officers Memorial services planned for deceased members Business meeting chaired by Mrs Allen Readings and greetings from federation officials and member clubs listed by name and location
Miss Brenda Laurel Coyne daughter of Mrs Ruth Dalton Kennebunk and AiC Carl Gervais Smith son of Mr and Mrs Gordon G Smith of Old Orchard Beach wed at Christ Church Kennebunk The double ring ceremony was by Rev Fred B Holmberg with soloist Kenneth W Libby and organist Mrs Shirley Parks The bride wore Chantilly lace gown with pearls sequins and a long veil The matron of honor wore pink nylon organza and bridesmaids wore matching gowns A reception for about 200 followed in the church vestry The couple left for a New York trip and will reside at 24 Maple Ave Old Orchard Beach The bridegroom is in the U S Air Force The out of town guests included relatives from Windsor Vermont Hudson N H Nashua NH Cambridge MA Lewiston ME and Brewer ME
A buffet supper for the bridal party was served at the home of the bridegroom's parents on Maple Avenue in Old Orchard Beach after the rehearsal. Attendees include Ms Vinton Yeaton Dover NH Mrs Carl Tapley Sanford Miss Frances Tapley Sanford Miss Jean K Tower Natick MA Miss Janet Young Jamaica Plain MA Mr and Mrs Donald Court Holden MA Mrs Grace Smith Plantsville CT Mr and Mrs George Worthing Liberty ME Miss Dawn Worthing Liberty ME George Keller Brownstown PA A2C Richard Grummick Washington PA A2C Robert Roman Trenton NJ A1C Clifford C Lang Cleveland Sgt John O Wilkerson Henderson NC A2C Roy T Hale Gorham ME.
Thomas L. Maynard of Portland, candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress in June, met Biddeford city officials this morning during a tour that is expected to include Alfred and York County today. He remained in Sanford this afternoon.
John Gene Turner an 18 year old Alewire Kennebunk resident will appear in Kennebunk Municipal Court after admitting he staged a bomb scare at Kennebunk High School Monday. Bail set at 2000 for Wednesday court appearance. Hoax disrupted school and prompted evacuation and investigation of absentees.
Mrs Richard A Shorey and her son will visit Richard Shoreys mother Mrs Barber in Illinois for several weeks. Miss Ethel Wight from Fort Hill Avenue spent the weekend in Portland at the home of Mr and Mrs Herbert Hodsdon.
Edward C. Winston of Kenne Sunk was named head of the Saco Valley Bates College Alumni Association at the annual meeting. He succeeds William Fisher of York. Mrs. Mary Pike of Dover New Hampshire was chosen vice president and Mrs. Minna Thompson of Alfred was secretary treasurer. Elmer Small of York Harbor and Richard were named to the executive committee.
Mrs Thelma P Vincent Bates dean of women outlines office duties admission problems and campus activities at a Springvale dinner meeting. Alumni secretary Street recalls college activities including champion ship College bowl team track and baseball programs and mentions expanding applicant numbers and a new science building on campus.
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