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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1961

Page

10

Ladies Society Sale Planned by K Port Congregational

The Ladies Society of the First Congregational Church Kennebunkport presided by Mary Philbrick votes to hold a rum mage sale on June 14 with Mildred Cornealy and Florence Inniss in charge. An August 9 summer fair and a luncheon at noon are planned. Members desiring dinner June 15 must notify by June 12.

Ladies Society of the First Congregational Church Kennebunkport Mary Philbrick Mildred Cornealy Florence Inniss Gertrude Jakins Dorothy Cluff

Women’s club meeting attendees listed for refreshment committee

Attendees included Mrs Mildred Cornealy Mrs Dorothy Leach Mrs Shirley Walker Mrs Florence Inniss Mrs Dorothy Clough Mrs Mary Philbrick Mrs Ger Itrude Jakins and Mrs Dorothy Cluff The next gathering is set for June 17 with Mrs Mary Smith and Mrs Mildred Wildes appointed to the refreshment committee.

Mildred Cornealy Dorothy Leach Shirley Walker Florence Inniss Dorothy Clough Mary Philbrick Ger Itrude Jakins Dorothy Cluff Mary Smith Mildred Wildes

Priest Driver Crashes Bleachers at Rochester Baseball Game

A car driven by Rev. Robert Bellefelille 71 crashed into four foot high bleachers at Rochester Common during a game. Eighteen people, mostly teenagers, sustained minor injuries as spectators scattered to safety. Police said the incident was accidental and restrained by the low height of the stands.

Rochester N.H Rochester Common Robert Bellefelille

Wells High Prom Lights Up Auditorium With Spring Theme

Wells High School held its junior senior prom in the auditorium last night with the theme These Precious Moments. The hall featured blue and white streamers and silver stars with lilac centerpieces. The grand march was led by the pastor of St. Leo Church in Gonic as he observed a Babe Ruth League game en route. Robert Bridges and Paula Thyng are senior class members. Music was by the Surfsiders including Charles Clark Jr Sam Plaisted Jr Allan Andrews and George York. Faculty guests of honor included Principal Russell K Noyes and several wives. Junior officers led by Wayne Perkins organized the event alongside a prom committee listing multiple students.

Wells High School St. Leo Church Gonic Robert Bridges Paula Thyng Charles Clark, Jr Sam Plaisted, Jr Allan Andrews George York Russell K. Noyes Robert Arlin Donald Goodwin Carl Merrill Walter Sundstrom

Honeymoon Couple Unmarried After Justice of the Peace Ceremony

Providence Rhode Island AP reports a couple married by a man who acted as painter notary and justice of the peace learned the ceremony was invalid. Health official Dr Joseph Smith said the justice lacked authority and will help locate the couple for proper action.

Providence Justice of the Peace Rhode Island Joseph Smith City Hall Lanotary Public Justice of the Speace

Kennebunk School Building Plans Touted by Board

The Kennebunk Superintending School Committee, with Supt John Seekins Jr., reviewed proposed long range building projects totaling 410688 dollars. Park Street expansion 104208, Junior High 171600, High School alterations with industrial arts shop 134880. Enrollment and home economics space drive need. state accreditation considerations noted.

Kennebunk Memtors H Willis Day Maurice P.ark Eben Cook John S. Seekins Achitects Park Street State Department of Education Maine School Building Authority Christensen Ford Snowdon Motor Co, Inc Greene Chevrolet Leo Martin Mabel Foster Starr Dupee South Paris Charles Towne Foster Joanne Larsen Frederick Welch Kennebunk High School

Carol Bergeron Honored At Kennebunk Bridal Shower

A Kennebunk bridal shower for Carol Bergeron honored the bride to be Eugene Doyon of Saco. Hosts included June Bergeron and others in Kennebunk and nearby towns. The event featured streamers, wedding bells, a four tier cake, and gifts. Attendees listed from Biddeford to Portland and beyond.

Roland Bergeron Day Street Kennebunk Carol Bergeron Eugene Doyon Saco St. Martha Chapel Kennebunkport June Bergeron Sally Davis Pamela Durette John Hawkins Mary Madsgard Florence Noury Judith Wildes Raymond Steward Wells Patricia Wildes Oliver Bergeron, Jr Oliver Bergeron Emile Bergeron Paul Sicard Ronald Madore Bernard Saucier Rene Bergeron Ronald Michaud Arthur Caron Francis Kelley Biddeford Andre Doyon Gerard Doyon Aime Doyon Urbain Doyon Helen Perreault Paul Cote Clement Doyon Claire Gagne Lucille Laucier Nancy Noury Portland Rita Williams Sandra Staples Connie Hebert

Bridal Shower for Theresa Cook Honors Bride-to-be

Miss Theresa Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Elwood D Cook of Old Orchard Beach is guest of honor at a bridal shower given at her home by Marjorie Saucier Dale Armstrong Joan Cyr Jean Raye and Kathy Mullins. Theresa and David W Jordan of Pine Point will marry July 15. Dozens of friends attend and others sent best wishes.

Theresa Cook Elwood D. Cook Ocean Avenue Old Orchard Beach Marjorie Saucier Dale Armstrong Joan Cyr Jean Raye Kathy Mullins Miss Cook David W. Jordan Pine Point Betsy Skilling Daryl Grenier Madeline Wyman Marjorie Laucier

U Do It laundry crime in Logan cops seek suspect

Logan Ohio police investigate a break in at the U Do It self service laundry after a thief pried open a coin changer and stole about 45 dollars. The incident prompts calls for tips from residents and business owners.

Logan Ohio

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