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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1959

Page

8

Mrs Martha Bean Marking 95th Birthday at Wardwell Home

Mrs Martha Bean celebrated her 95th birthday today at Wardwell Home in Saco. An avid reader and lively conversationalist, she remains active with daily walks and good health. Born in Hetley Quebec she moved to the United States as a young girl and lived mainly in Saco. She married Rev Leroy Bean a Congregational minister and later worked as a practical nurse in the Biddeford Saco area. An inscribed cake and ice cream will honor her at the home.

Martha Bean Wardwell Middle Street Saco Home Bean Hetley P. Q United States Leroy Bean First Parish Portland

Bridal shower for Miss Barbara Lynes held at home

A bridal shower for Miss Barbara Ann Lynes daughter of Mr and Mrs William Lynes 410 Elm street was hosted by friends. She will wed Louis Dupras at 8 30 am July 25 at St Mary church Biddeford. Attendants included numerous relatives and friends as rain and storms spanned the eastern United States.

Barbara Ann Lynes William Lynes Elm Street Miss Lynes St.Mary Church Biddeford Louis Dupras Napoleon Dupras High Helen Croteau Pauline Bilodeau Georgette Perreault Kaye Twomey Cecile Per. Bologne Taereault Wilfrid Lariviere Tedi Vanites Dorothy Devine Ethel Bourassa Louise Wins Quette Louise Benson Nage Vicky Victor Doris Me New England Taver Virginias Cynthia Cole Georgette Florida Bouthillette Gerald Neault Carolinas Cathy Croteau Milacross Gulf States Dred Beyer Marion Shield Pouate Ohio Valley Madeline Berry Era Central Rockies Horace Beaulieu Henry Pa Great Lakes Quette James Lynes Central Plains Dakotas Northern Rockies Irene Bourque

New Fall Fashions Feature Extreme Necklines

The Associated Press reports on fall fashion shows in New York where designers push extreme necklines. Oleg Cassini presents two extremes high turtlenecks and plunging necklines while maintaining elegance. The collection includes a white tasseled bow detail and a dramatic black velvet sheath. Ben Zuckerman showcases sharply tailored suits with fur accents as a modern twist.

Sinsnead Oleg Cassini Cassini Ben Zuckerman

Local names listed in a community notice

A fragment lists individuals including Mrs Ellen Roberge Miss Cellette Roberge Miss Estelle Robberge Mrs Yvonne Marcotte Mrs Emma Mercier Mrs Pauline Couture Mrs Rona Potvin Mrs Norman MacKeen and Mrs Connie Townsend, indicating a social or organizational roster.

Ellen Roberge Celleste Roberge Estelle Robberge Yvonne Marcotte Emma Mercier Pauline Couture Rona Potvin Norman MacKeen Connie Townsend

Industrial Aid Bill Passes for Maine and Rhode Island

The Senate approved a bill to aid Maine and Rhode Island industrial programs. It would allow national banks to exceed Fed Reserve real estate loan limits if loans are guaranteed by the state. The Maine Industrial Building Authority pledges the state's credit.

Washington Maine Rhode Island Senate House Federal Reserve Maine’ Industrial Building Authority

Fisherman Catches 52 Ton Shark Off Shantung Coast

A Shantung province fisherman reeled in a massive shark weighing 52 tons off the China coast as reported by Toyko Radio Peiping ed today, marking a record catch for the region and stirring local excitement among maritime communities.

Shantung Province China

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