Thornton Class of 1947 Holds 20th Reunion at Shawmut Inn
The Class of 1947 from Thornton Academy of Saco gathered for a 20th reunion Saturday night at Shawmut Inn in Kennebunkport. Class president Dr. Raymond Hackett of Gainesboro, Fla., served as master of ceremonies as dozens of alumni and spouses from Maine, Connecticut, New York, and Massachusetts attended.
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Thornton Academy
Saco
Shawmut Inn
Raymond Hackett
Gainesboro
Fla
Richard Tracy
Marion Taylor
San Jose
Calif
Harley Remick
Carolyn Rowell
Kittery
Edward Johnson
Windsor Locks
Conn
James Paras
Westbrook
Fred Soucy
Now Possible To Shrink Painful Hemorrhoids
Science reports a medication that promptly stops itching relieves pain and shrinks hemorrhoids in most cases. Tests by doctors show reduction of inflamed tissue while easing pain. The Preparation H formula soothes irritated tissue and prevents further infection. Available in ointment or suppository forms.
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New York, N.Y
Erwin Removes Jobin From Oxford Fire Case
Atty. Gen. James S. Erwin says Leonce J. Jobin Jr. of Rumford is taken from the July 4 fire investigation in Oxford that killed a mother, four children, a babysitter, and two service men. No suspect or deliberate arson indicated. inspectors and police continue seeking the cause.
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Oxford (Ap
Leonce J. Jobin Jr
Rumford
James S. Erwin
Erwin
Peace Pickets Battle It Out With Marines
In Houston a Marine reservist unit clashed with about 30 peace pickets during a back-the-war parade in Hermann Park. Lt. Col. Karl E. Moore said no disciplinary action is planned as police intervene and 150 reservists head home after six minutes of tension and scattered injuries.
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Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
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Rumford Man Escapes Oxford County Jail
Raymond J. Spencer, 34, held on crimes against nature in $7 500 bail, escaped from the Oxford County Jail in Rumford. He climbed the cell block, crawled a 18 inch air shaft to an attic, removed an attic window, and slid down a drain pipe. A second inmate was found bound and gagged after a head injury claim.
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Oxford County
Raymond J. Spencer
Spencer
New England
Alabama Governor Undergoing Exploratory Surgery
Governor Lurleen Wallace of Alabama entered Houston's M D Anderson Hospital for an exploratory operation to assess a malignant tumor. Doctors planned to determine extent and possible removal, with a 3 p.m. bulletin expected on findings.
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Tex
Lurleen Wallace
Alabama
Montgomery
Ala
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Wallace
R. Lee Cark
Anderson Hospital
Clark
George C. Wallace
James Parsons
Johnson Sends Three Planes To The Congo
President Johnson dispatched three large U S transport planes and about 70 personnel to assist the Congo government against mercenary forces. The mission, disclosed by the State Department, places the aircraft in a noncombatant role to provide long range logistics and plane guards as part of a limited U S intervention amid Cold War tensions.
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Thousands Of Dead Fish Wash Up In Androscoggin River
Lewiston authorities investigated thousands of dead fish washed up along the Androscoggin River near a downtown bridge. Species included white and yellow perch hornpout and suckers. River master Dr Walter A Lawrence noted many appeared stranded after a cove area emptied with receding waters. He cited odor and possible pollution but no definite cause or complaints yet.
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Typhoon Bille Kills 263 in Southwest Japan
Typhoon Bille weakened to a tropical storm as it struck southwest Japan over the weekend, triggering floods and landslides that killed 263 people, left 101 missing, and 460 injured. Hiroshima district suffered the heaviest toll with 99 dead, 51 missing, and 120 injured. The storm edged Tokyo with no major damage reported.
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Negro voters favor Johnson in 1968 says Whitney Young
Whitney Young of the National Urban League says Black voters will back President Johnson in 1968 regardless of third party threats. He doubts any Republican candidate, including Rockefeller, can draw a large shift from Johnson.
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Meany Reaffirms AFL-CIO Civil Rights Support at Boston NAACP Meeting
George Meany head of the AFL-CIO reaffirms strong labor backing for civil rights legislation in a message to the Boston NAACP convention. The Federal Highway Administration reports recalls exceed one million U.S. cars and 89,000 foreign cars since last September when the auto safety law took effect.
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Soviet Swing Wing Jet Demonstrates at Air Show
The Soviet Union unveiled a swing wing jet with claimed 1800 mph speed at its first air show in six years. Wings extend for low speed stability then fold for supersonic flight as a U.S. F111 analogue.
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Soviet Union
Vietnam
Miss Frechette Weds Wayne D Clark in Mystic Church
Lu cille Madeleine Frechette daughter of Mr and Mrs George S Frechette of Mystic Connecticut married Wayne Dexter Clark son of Mr and Mrs Dexter K Clark of Mars Pennsylvania in St Patrick s Church Mystic The bride wore chantilly lace with crystals and pearls The maid of honor was Patricia Mayor of Norwich and bridesmaids were Pamela McKee Paula Frechette and Priscilla Doyon A reception followed at Floodtide Restaurant Mystic Motor Inn The couple plan to reside at 32 October Lane Plantsville Pennsylvania
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Conn
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George S. Frechette
Indigo St
Westland Avenue
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Maine
Wayne Dexter Clark
St. Patrick's Church
Dexter K. Clark
Mars
Patricia Mayor
Norwich
Pamela McKee
Paula Frechette
East Hartford
Priscilla Doyon
Saco
Kathleen
Edmond Stoch
Plantsville
Robert Frechette
Dom Miranda
Milldale
Maurice Perrin
Wayne McKee
Mystic Motor Inn
Poconos Mountains
Pennsylvania
Fitch Senior High
Groton
Southington High School
Clark Bros. Bolt Company
October Lane
SEATO Exercise Tests Bangkok Reinforcement Convoy
Operation Sea Dog unites ships from the Philippines Thailand Australia New Zealand United States and Britain to test SEATO's ability to deliver a wartime convoy to Bangkok. France and Pakistan do not participate.
Tree Spraying In Saco Due Tonight
The Saco Street Department will spray the city’s trees at 6 tonight. Officials urge owners of automobiles and trucks to move vehicles into garages or away from the line of fire to avoid damage.
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