Memories Of 1953 Reunion At Thornton Academy
Members of Thornton Academy class of 1953 gathered at Biddeford Saco Lodge Elks in Saco for a reunion. President Thomas Morrison led the committee with Arthur Huot and Don ald Lester as vice presidents. Elizabeth Morse attended as class advisor. John Driscoll was invited but unable to attend. Prizes recognized distance traveled, children, youngest and oldest, marriage status, and hair color among attendees.
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Thornton Academy
Saco
Biddeford - Saco
John Driscoll
Robert and
Demetra Tims
Florida
Christine Kimball
John
Anita Colpitts
Ronald Lemay
John Bell
Colpitts
James Armstrong
Ann Pullen
Roger Beaulieu
John M. Bell
Robert Bell
Arlene Tucker Bell
Vir— Berrigan Smith
Louiseerry Loughery
Anita Binette Colpitts
J Colpitts
Elizabeth Black Mapes
Loretta Bouchard Nichols
Constance Boutet Mapes
Arthur Mapes
Agnes Buzzell Smith
Christine Buzzell Fournier
Rita Choroszy Boudreau
Joyce Coburn Lamontagne
Demetra Dalapas Tims
Biddeford-Saco
Gagnon to Teach in Yokohama Japan for Institute
The Gagnon family members are selected for an Institute with participants from U S school districts and overseas schools. Gagnon will represent Yokohama Japan where he teaches and will return there after the program. Sheila E Gagnon a 1966 Gorham State College graduate will also teach in Yokohama for American and Japanese students.
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United States
Gagnon
Yokohama
Japan
Yma
Sheila E. Gagnon
Gorham State College
South Portland
Saco Ad
Cattle Population Worldwide Estimated at 800000
Encyclopaedia Britannica estimates about 800000 cattle exist globally. The figure reflects large herds in major farming regions and underscores livestock scale, production capacity, and potential market dynamics affecting meat and dairy industries worldwide.
New Teen Club Opens at Kennebunk Town Hall
Kennebunk residents report a new teen club for ages 16 to 21 at the town hall on Thursday nights. Brainchild of David Tibbetts Linda Peters and Thomas Regan the club aims to provide a place for teens to listen to folk music and dance to live or recorded tunes. Open 8 pm to midnight with casual attire encouraged organizers hope for strong weekly turnout.
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Kennebunk
Town Hall
David Tibbetts
Drake’s Island
Linda Peters
York
Thomas Regan
Tibbetts
Hardwick Gom Oneonta
N.Y
Miss Peters
Old Orchard Beach
Teenie
Regan
Kennebunk High School
Thenaiaaie
Ten Thousand Species in the United States Report
A report highlights about 10,000 species documented in the United States across diverse habitats. It notes ongoing efforts to catalog flora and fauna, with scientists detailing regional concentrations and the need for conservation funding and habitat protection.
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The
United Sates
Pope defends birth control ban amid global controversy
At Castel Gandolfo Pope Paul VI reiterated his July encyclical opposing artificial birth control. He urged blessings on opponents to guide their conscience. The stance drew varied reactions, with Cardinal Alfrink noting criticism but warning against schism, and Poland and Sydney Catholics voicing dissent and urging individual conscience in birth control matters.
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Castel Gandolfo
Italy
Paul VI
Vatican
Bernard Cardinal Alfrink
Netherlands
Poland
Stefan Cardinal Wyszynski
East Germany
Sydney
Australia
Sydney University Hall
Car Plunge Lands CIV Head In Hospital
LEWISTON AP The head of the State Police Criminal Investigation Division, Lt. Millard E. Nickerson, 43, of Vassalboro, was reported in good condition after his car plunged from the Maine Turnpike and landed on an interchange lane about 25 feet below. The 1968 sedan, owned by the State Police, was demolished.
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Lewiston
State Police Criminal Investigation Division
Maine
Millard E. Nickerson
Vassalboro
Albert M. Jamison
Auburn
Jamison
Telephone Co Charges Union Over Contract Offer
New England Telephone Co ads in five states accuse International Brotherhood of Telephone Workers leaders of reneging on the latest three year contract offer. IBTW members rejected the pact 5,527 to 4,057, delaying any settlement as talks resume. The company claims improvements total 19 percent over three years with wage rises up to 27 dollars and faster return-to-work terms.
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Boston
New England Telephone Co
New England
International Executive Council
International Brotherhood of Telephone Workers
IBTW
Connecticut
Gerald Walsh
Ford's Theatre Reopened For Public Tours In Washington
Ford's Theatre in Washington D C restored and opened to visitors with hours 9 a m to 1 p m Monday through Saturday and 9 a m to 9 p m on Sunday The site commemorates President Abraham Lincoln's assassination and now welcomes the public with new access and restored interiors.
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Ford's
Washington, D.C
Abraham Lincoln
Hospital Says Nickerson Suffered Head Injuries and Lacerations
A hospital spokesman said Nickerson sustained head injuries chest and arm abrasions and a leg laceration.
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Nickerson
Birth Announcements From Area Hospitals
At Webber Hospital and Notre Dame Hospital several families welcomed newborns. Gary Thomas de Naire weighed seven pounds 22 ounces, Rebecca Jeanoss Nesness born August 5, Christine Ann Chapman eight pounds? Aug 6, Cheryl Lee Dunton seven pounds 52 ounces, Mary Elizabeth Whitworth eight pounds two ounces Aug 7, and Lynn Paul Biddeford weighing seven pounds 13 ounces born Aug 8. Ann Marie Laverriere seven pounds 14 ounces Aug 5, James Arthur Rowland III seven pounds 15 ounces Aug 6, John Michael Prejean nine pounds 10 ounces Aug 8. Families listed with home addresses in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and surrounding towns.
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Webber Hospital
Joseph Denaire
Adams St
Biddeford
Gary Thomas
Walter Mosness
Goose Fare Drive
Old Orchard Beach
Rebecca Jean
Augustus Chapman
James St
Saco
Christine Ann
Ronald Dunton
Main St
Cheryl Lee
Richard Whitworth
North St
Mary Elizabeth
Daniel Oatilette
Harrison Ave
George Paul
Beaudoin Ave
Lynn
Notre Dame Hospital
Adrien Laverriere
Ann Marie
James A. Rowland Jr
Dyer St
James Arthur III
Michael Prejean
Pool St
John Michael
Sylvania Ocean Study Advances With Sound Velocity Profiler
Scientists seek to learn acoustical transmission in the sea and ocean properties using underwater equipment. Data collected is stored digitally on tape for computer processing. The sound velocity profiler yields some graphics plots immediately.
Wealthy Actor David Garrick Leaves Vast Estate
English actor and theater manager David Garrick, renowned for his stagecraft, died in London in 1779 leaving an estate valued at more than 100000 pounds. His wealth underscored his prominence in 18th century English theater.
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David Garrick
England
London
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Robert Tims
Lucille Doucette Hooper
Norman Dupuis
Paul Hooper
Richard Howard
Arthur Huot
Beverly Lacy
Albertina Ledoux Emerson
Donald Lester
Christine Letellier Kimball
Richard Libby
Clarence Lombard Jr
Doris Metayer Keene
Thomas Morrison
Elsie Murray Boudreau
Rachel Oullette
Jeannine Paradis Gandy
Aline Plour de Jalbert
Paul Pollock
Raymond Pullen
Barbara Savage Thames
Henry Smart
Brenda Stackpole Foresman
Frank Tarazewich
Ann Turner Pullen
Barbara Waterhouse Smith
Gertrude Wormwood Hedberg
Philip Woodworth
Elsie Boudreau
Lucille Hooper
ParcsTilford
Park & Tilford Distilling Co
Encyclopaedia Britannica
York County Savings Bank
City Building
Federal Deposit Insurance Corp
Pope
Bes
Sylvania
Cochrane’s Appliance Sales & Service
Norge Appliances
NORGE
Graham St
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