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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1968
Page
8
Penelope Tree, the 18 year old model, reveals a softer look replacing harsh eye lines with brown shadow after a Paris stint with Twiggy. She discusses modeling as acting, her rapid rise from Sarah Lawrence, and life among celebrities in a chic New York home.
A potluck supper opened a meeting of the Past Noble Grands Association of Saco Rebekah Lodge at the home of President Mrs. Phyllis Vining on Old Orchard Road Saco. Miss Madeline Brackett assisted as hostess. devotions were led by Mrs. Linnette Martin. Next meeting set for March 18 at Mrs. Louise Sanborn’s home. Several members played games and it noted Mrs. Elizabeth Hill is sick.
Mr and Mrs Robert Dickson and family on Ross Road hosted a gathering with Mr and Mrs Paul McShane and their daughter Dannielle from Boston. The note highlights family connections and social roles within the event.
In Alfred, the Biddeford will of Gabrielle C. Boisvert, who died January 3 1968, was admitted to probate. The estate valued at 14411.99 will go to her mother Laura M. Boisvert with a nephew Richard Potvin receiving one share in the York Loan and Building Association. Executors include Mrs Boisvert. Separate action notes Stanley Pargellis of Cape Porpoise left 250000 in trust to his three children Allen M. Silberling Katherine Pargellis Bowe with his wife Mabel Spence Pargellis to receive income for life and principal to remain for the children.
A Worcester woman who taught in South Vietnam was killed in a Viet Cong raid near Vinh Long. Her parents received word from the State Department with the death dated about February 1. In Amherst, UMass President Lederle warned of reprisals as students push for open housing amid changes to regulations. A large student gathering followed a protest against Dow Chemical napalm use. In Cambridge, Harvard received a $1 million gift from John L. Loeb toward its design school drive, funding two MBA fellowships for investment banking careers.
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