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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1968

Page

8

Jefferson Merrill Arrives At Camp

Jefferson Merrill Jr. reports arrival at Camp Barry Great Lakes Training Center after leaving Nov 19 for Navy duty. He trained in oceanography and marine technology at Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute and earned Seaman E-3. He led 19 trainees to secure arrival. John J. Cassese of Patrolmen's Benevolent Association missed 1968 service award citing Hong Kong flu.

Kennebunk Jefferson Merrill Sr Brown Street Jefferson Merrill Jr Camp Barry Great Lakes Training Center U.S. Navy Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute Portland NEW York John J.cassese Patrolmen’s ‘Benevolent Association Cassese Columbia Esca Alliance Mario A. Procaccino

Linskey True Wedding Held In Lyman

Mary Ann True daughter of Mr and Mrs John A True Sr Kennebunk wed Robert William Linskey son of Mr and Mrs William H Linskey South Portland in a candlelit 7 p m ceremony at First Baptist Church The organist was Herbert Smith and Rev Darrell S Archer led the double ring ceremony Bride wore peau de soie lace gown with pearl crown veil and carried white carnations with a red sweetheart rose center The reception followed for about 150 guests and the couple planned a Jamaica eight day honeymoon before settling in Portland Dec 16 address 364 Summit St Portland Both families hosted the event with local friends and relatives in attendance.

Lyman Mary Ann True John A. True Sr Kennebunk Robert William Linskey William H. Linskey South Portland First Baptist Church Herbert Smith Rhode Island John A. True Jr True Love Darrell S. Archer Donald F. Smith Narragansett R.I Venice Fred Smith Dale Nunan Ca Porpoise Miss Nason Miss Gordon Miss Stone Miss Nemet Melissa A. True Laurie Ann Danis Arundel Dawn Marie Smith Dale Danis Lee Patinaude Jere C. True Steve Linskey Bruce Johnson Robert Gallant True Mrs. Linskey Leslie Greenough Leominster Terrice Terry Clarke Nicegroom Petercom Jamaica Summit St Portland Kennebunk High School Shortland High School Arnold Bread Inc

Tarratine Council Elects Officers at Biddeford Meeting

A large Tarratine Council gathering at Troop 1 Building Association hall on Mason Street Biddeford elected to retain current officers for the coming year. Sgt Richard N Martel stationed in Manila sent word he cannot attend. Millard Neal screened films of York County and Pine Tree Council encampments, highlighting Scout history across 1930 40 and 50 periods.

Tarratine Council Hall of Troop 1 Building Association Mason Street Biddeford Donald Pierce Sachem Bruce Nunan Sagamore Joseph T. Small Richard N. Martel Tarratine Manila Phillippines Millard Neal Pine Tree Council B.S.A Old York County York District U.S John E. Hill Saco Weston A. Goldthwaite

Kennebunk Book Fair Returns With Storyland Theme

Kennebunk Park Street School and Cousens School host their eighth annual Book Fair on Tuesday December 10 from 3 15 to 8 30 pm in the Park Street School gymnasium. Storyland characters and Santa assist as books on display are sold to raise funds for more library titles. Public invited. BAMAKO Mali AP ousted president Mabi do Keita moved to outpost prison in Sahara as new rulers promise trial with no date.

Kennebunk Park Street School Cousens School Park Street Storyland Santa Claus Bamako Mali Mabido Keita Sahara Keita

CAR Members Present Christmas Scenes At Saco Kennebunk Program

During a Rebecca Emery Chapter DAR meeting at Ferry Road home in Saco CAR members presented tableaux portraying Christmas. Participants included Darlene and Betty King Carol Tarbox Carolee Cushman Catherine Cushman Nancy and Thomas Duross Barbara King Steven Duross with Mrs. Albert Coleman senior president and Miss Elvira Lord regent. A Bangor conference note and a substantial Kennebunk area events calendar followed, listing club meetings fairs dances workshops and a Sunday school party through Dec 14.

Rebecca Emery Daughters of American Revolution Paul Cobb Ferry Road Saco John Fairfield Society CAR Darlene Betty King Carol Tarbox Carolee Catherine Cushman Nancy Thomas Duross Barbara King Steven Duross Albert Coleman Darlene King Elvira Lord Helen Henderson Tarbox Dorothy Tarbox Alice Libby Margaret Strout Ina Emery Sunshine Gertrude Pease American Defense National Office Pilot’s Grill Bangor

Local Event Honors Mrs. Alice Hurd Winner

Mrs. Alice Hurd won the event as refreshments were served by Mrs. Cobb with help from Mrs. Lillian Frost and Miss Doris Thomas across separate tables for senior and junior groups. Additional attendees included Mrs. Hester Hooper Mrs. Martha Hastings Mrs. Elizabeth Garland and Mrs. Ethel Wight.

Alice Hurd Cobb Lillian Frost Doris Thomas Hester Hooper Martha Hastings Elizabeth Gar ‘Land Ethel Wight

York Pomona Meeting Moved to Saco Grange Hall

York Pomona members will meet at Saco Grange Hall North Section Thursday night due to damage at Hollis Grange Hall. Supper at 6 30 p m with entertainment at 8 p m featuring Trafton Senior Center Bard of Sanford. A business session follows with a Christmas tree and gift exchange.

Hollis Grange Hall York Pomona Saco Grange Hall North Sect Trafton Senior Center Bard Sanford

Maine University receives grant for air pollution study

The University of Maine earns 23966 dollars from the U.S. Public Health Department for a six year project led by Prof. Irwin B. Douglass. The work investigates chemical aspects of Kraft pulping process air pollution, with a grant renewal announced Sunday.

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