European Honeymoon Caps Nava Nelsen Nuptials
Miss Roma Anne Nava and Peter I. Nelsen wed at St. Andre Church Biddeford on May 25. Attended by matron of honor Nancy LeBlonde and bridesmaid Mary Nava, with best man Michael Lane and usher Frank Nava. Reception at St. John's Hall. Couple to Europe then reside in Scarborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roma Anne Nava
Beatrice Nava
Sullivan St
Biddeford
Francis Nava
South Portland
Peter I. Nelsen
Warren Nelsen
St. Andre Church
Nancy LeBlonde
Mary Nava
Michael Lane
South Por
Tland
Frank Nava
St. John’s Hall
Adams Street
Europe
Scarborough
Biddeford High School
University of Maine-Portland
Brunswick Transportation Company Inc
Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute
Miss Bisson Is Honored By Shower
A bridal shower for Jacqueline C. Bisson daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Bisson of Biddeford was held May 11 at the Fremont Club Biddeford. She will wed Louis Arel Jr of Saco June 23 at St Andre Church Biddeford. A purse was given by cousin Marie Veilleux. Hostesses were Mrs Raymond Bisson and Mrs Constance Nadeau. One hundred twelve signed the guest book and fifty shared in the gift presentation though they could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline C. Bisson
Raymond Bisson
Vine St
Biddeford
Fremont Club
Bisson
Louis Arel Jr
Saco
St. Andre Church
Marie Veilleux
Constance Nadeau
Surprise Bridal Shower for Rebecca Roy in Saco
A surprise bridal shower honored Miss Rebecca Roy in Saco at the home of Rochelle Cook on May 22. Rebecca will wed Richard Southwick of Old Orchard Beach on July 14, with hosts Terry Demeule Janet Kiely Cathy Carr and Julie Hennessy assisted by several guests and family members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Roy
Raoul Roy
Bradley Street
Saco
Richard Southwick
William Southwick
Old Orchard Beach
Rochelle Cook
North Street
Terry Demeule
Janet Kiely
Cathy Carr
Julie Hennessy
Elen Shea
Kathi Stewart
Vicki Shaffer
Mary Hobbins
Betti Mazeiko
Nancy Mondor
Gisele Poirier
Laura* Stone
Penny Harriman
Doreen Consiglio
Pauline Demeule
Colleen Cook
Beverly Glaude
Grace Kiely
July Bride Shower Honors Linda Pelletier
The event honored Linda Pelletier daughter of Mr and Mrs Roland Pelletier of 60 Cutts Street as she prepares to wed Ricky LaBelle son of Mr and Mrs Robert LaBelle of 10 Birch Street Biddeford. The May 23 gathering at the DAV Hall hosted by Mrs Pelletier drew 125 guests signing the guest book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Pelletier
Roland Pelletier
Cutts St
Biddeford
Miss Pelletier
Ricky LaBelle
Robert LaBelle
Birch St
St. Joseph’s Church
DAV
Bradbury Street
Divorces Granted In Saco District Court
Several divorces granted on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. Marion S. Mansfield from F. Allen Mansfield of Kennebunkport. Judith L. Pino from Jose Pino Jr. of New York. Florence H. Townsend from Donald W. Townsend of Old Orchard Beach. Joan Tremblay from Roger H. Tremblay of Biddeford. Alma Pelletier from Arsene Pelletier of Biddeford. Marilyn K. Reynolds from Robert C. Reynolds of Lyman. Statements include custody rulings, alimony and counsel fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco District Court
Marion S. Mansfield
Kennebunk
F. Allen Mansfield
Kennebunkport
Hyannis
Mass
Marion Sharpe
Judith L. Pino
Old Orchard Beach
Jose Pino Jr
New York
Joan Tremblay
Saco
Roger H. Tremblay
Biddeford
Scarborough
Joan Mattingly
Alma Pelletier
Arsene Pelletier
Caribou
Marilyn K. Reynolds
Lyman
Robert C. Reynolds
Lynn
Blood Feud Is Way Of Life In Turkey
In southeast Turkey blood feuds drive violence among Kurdish tribes, centered on the Bucak family near Siverek along the Euphrates. The 1963 leadership clash sparked killings. a 1970 truce calmed but did not end hostilities. Highlights include Mithat and Yuksel Bucak, armed guards, and harsh penalties for feud killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey
Urfa
Bucak
Siverek
Euphrates
Dodge City
Ihsan Bucak
Ali Bucak
Ali
Insan
Mithat Bucak
Europe
Istanbul University
Serhat Bucak
Hasan Oral
Yuksel
August Bride Is Feted May 20 With Shower
Miss Karen Sparkowich of 220 Hill Street Biddeford was guest of honor at a bridal shower May 20 hosted by Mrs. George Semo at 3 Bald Avenue Biddeford. She will wed Alan Parenteau of 15 Spruce Street Biddeford at St. Mary’s Church Biddeford on August 4. twenty two guests signed the guest book and seven gifts were given in absentia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Sparkowich
Walter Sparkowich
Hill St
Biddeford
Miss Sparkowich
Alan Parenteau
Albert Parenteau
Spruce St
St. Mary’s Church
Bald Ave
George Semo
Biddeford Woman Marine Wins Fitness Award at Camp Elmore
Lance Cpl Paulette G Boucher 20 daughter of Mr and Mrs Normand R Boucher of 291 Guinea Road Biddeford awarded Physical Fitness Award of Woman Marine Company Camp Elmore Norfolk VA for scoring higher than 90 women Marines in her unit. A Biddeford High School graduate class of 1971 joined the Marine Corps in October 1971.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lance
Cpl
Paulette G. Boucher
Normand R. Boucher
Guinea Road
Biddeford
Woman Marine Company
Camp Elmore
Norfolk
Boucher
Biddeford High School
U.S. Marine Corps
Lee
Planning Session Set by SMRPC Tuesday
The final planning assistance meeting before the summer recess will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the courthouse building. Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission staff will discuss summer land use mapping, comprehensive planning and shores and zoning applications, following a model zoning ordinance approval. Planning board members municipal officials and interested persons are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
Court House
Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission
Shoresand
Commission
Planning Board
Waiter Mistook Nixon For A Waiter At POW Gala
Mrs. Donald G. Smith of Ephrata recounts mistaking President Nixon for a waiter during a White House gala for repatriated POWs. Her husband, Army Private Donald Smith, was a prisoner of war in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969 before his return four years ago. Nixon handled the moment with kindness, patting her hand as she realized the mistake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Donald G. Smith
Vietnam
Nixon
White House
Ephrata
Smith
Annual Service Planned By Toilers by the Sea
Ocean Park to host the annual Thank Offering service with Rev. Raymond F. Smith as guest speaker in Porter Memorial Hall. Toilers by the Sea, founded 1902, invite the public for the 10 30 a m event with Mrs. Shirley Doe presiding and special music by the Ocean Park Bell Ringers led by Marion Nelson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocean Park
Raymond F. Smith
American Baptist Churches of
Shirley Doe
Silas Baggs
Ethel Rowlands
Isabel Mclivar
Marion White
Isabelle Wilson
Marion Nelson
Judy George
Edna Hutchinson
Lillian Jakeman
Toilers-by-the
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Texas Agricultural Extension Service of
Texas A & M University
Peter I. Nelson
Vantine
Water St
Main Street
George Durfee
Eureka
Electrolux
Conlon
Bret XS
Youland
Seneden
Prneres
SMRPC
THE
AL Halle Company
Harvard ST
Portland, Maine
New England
Bird & Son
Is. Line
Milestone Foundation
Charles Pinette
BHS
Janice Sayer
Bruce Provencher
Darlene Hubert
Sue Pelletier
Sandy Roberge
Sue Leveille
Brenda Lavigne
Dick Danforth
Pow
Blank
Anther
Toilers
Sea
Edythe Baggs
Doe
Myrtle Pepiaw
Porter Hall
Burlington House Carpets
Armstrong Floors
Heath Street
Wohn R. Lapointe
Office OF
J. Ralph -Larochelle
South Street
Peehcateeres
Danbury
Bonus Gifts, Inc
A&p Weo
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