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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1960

Page

7

Local Gunners Tie For Third In Skeet Shoot

The Sagadahoc Red Gun and Skeet club of Bath finished tied for third with the Nassau Drive Shooting park team of Bar Harbor on Bar Harbor range in a State Skeet league match. Bath totaling 229 points to 226 for the host. Scarborough and the York County Fish and Game association team of Biddeford Saco finished tied for third with 210 points. Donald MacLeod of Bar Harbor was the sole shooter to reach a possible 50.

Sagadahoc Bath Norway Drive Bar Hebor Bath Gunners Scarborough York County Fish and Game Association Biddeford-Saco Donald MacLeod Bar Harbor

Knoxville honors Knox name in War Secretary dedication

In Knoxville Tennessee a tribute notes Gen Henry Knox, once U S Secretary of War, was honored in 1791 with a named dedication. The article lists multiple teams and individuals, including Bar Harbor and Scarborough squads, with scattered details about players and scores amid a broader region sporting roundup.

Knoxville, Tenn Gen Henry Knox U. S

Dorothy Puffer Weds Charles Cronin in Informal June Ceremony

Dorothy Ann Puffer daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Puffer Ocean Park wed Dr. Charles Cronin son of Mr. and Mrs. William Cronin Paramount Calif. Rev Lester Boobar officiated. Maid of honor Elizabeth Joyce Puffer twin sister. best man Dr. Arthur Watson. Mrs. Cronin a 1958 Westbrook Junior College graduate worked in the X ray department at Maine Osteopathic Hospital. Cronin a Long Beach State College and OCSP&S graduate completing internship at Maine Osteopathic Hospital in Portland.

Dorothy Ann Puffer Eugene F. Puffer Ocean Park Charles Cronin William Cronin Paramount Calif Lester Boobar Portland Elizabeth Joyce Puffer Arthur Watson Cronin Old Orchard Beach High School Westbrook Junior College Osteopathic Hospital of Maine Long Beach State College College of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons Los Angeles Maine Osteopathic Hospital

B47s To Train Using Civilian Airports In Dispersal Plan

The Air Force says B47 strategic bombers will use civilian airports for dispersal training in a national emergency. About 1,400 B47s in service will be deployed to nonmilitary fields for short periods to prevent enemy forecasting of SAC locations.

Washington Air Force Strategic Air Command

Past Matrons Of Adah Chapter Outing At Cape Porpoise

The Past Matrons association of Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star held their annual outing at Spicer's Galley Cape Porpoise. They voted to suspend July and August meetings with the next gathering set for September 8 at Mrs Helen Parks Biddeford Pool.

Edna Woodman Evelyn Thompson Lois Purnham Elizabeth Calderwood Julia Crowley Pertha Goodwin Eva Harper Alice Snow Helen Parks Bertha Butler Mary Ready

Legion Group Past Presidents Hold Banauet

The American Legion auxiliary unit Past Presidents Parley banquet occurred last night at Marshview Scarborough with an informal meeting led by Mrs Rita Couture. Elections for officers are set for the next Purley meeting Monday July 11 with hostess Miss Marie Jeanne Pelletier.

Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Marshview Scarborough Rita Couture Purley Marie Jeanne Pelletier Union Street Biddeford Mary Wood Ida Neves Yvonne Bergeron Nellie White Bertha Keigher Evelyn Morin Eva Croteau Germaine Lariviere Elodie Renaud Anna M. Donahue Ellen Kelleher

Trotters and Pacers Race Card at Unspecified Track First Race

A detailed horse and driver listing across nine races includes classes and purses. Notable entries include Miss Betty Ann with Robinson and Shangri La Ronnie with Gerry, plus Martha Rosecroft and Prince Gallon in invitational and pace events.

Betty Ann Robinson Nancy I Nelson Hi Knight Rubier the Pelican Miles Flashy Kim Babe Attorney Richards Scott's Gold Sadovsky Borderview Bob Inman Josedale Esquire Double Key Healey Shadydale Edison Ralph Robin Maplecroft Sanborn Spellman Bay State Max Gertley Hamstretch Prince Buckley Strong Boy Batson Battle Up Taylor Shangri la Ronnie Gerry Albert Dares Carter, Sr Royal Diane Bosley Saint Meplecroft Morton Susan Abbot Pierson Nibble Express Dandera Rusty Max Worthy Hodgkins Lucy Volo Fitch Silver Dexter Tweedie C. O Mike Hanson Sea Drift Red Jay Floyd Grattan Veale First Brook McKenney Watson Tass Langille, Jr Hoyt Thistle Reed Shadydale Precise Janie Kay Sears Steady Hanover Gary H. Robinson Delta Boy Woodbury Mary J. Dillon Smith Beauty Girl Gartley Red Wyngay Griffin Merrie Margie Harmer Trigger Volo

Special Meeting For Biddeford Softball League Held Monday

The Biddeford softball league schedules a special meeting Monday at 8 PM at Rochambeau Club to discuss Mainstreet second round plans, rescheduling postponed games, and team rosters. A protest by Roy and Perreault against Springvale K of C will be heard afterward with league officials and umpires and team representatives present.

Biddeford Rochambeau Roy Perreault Springvale K. of

Mythic state's political rite with girl governor candidate

The text describes town county and state level government roles and notes a highlight the coming Tuesday when one of the girls is elected governor. It implies a fictional political event centered on female leadership and civic processes.

Local High School Seniors Earn First Student Nursing C Awards

Three local high school students received inaugural student nursing awards at a hospital ceremony yesterday. Attendees included Claudine Perry of Biddeford High School, daughter of Edmond Perry and his wife, who plans to specialize in pediatrics. Mrs. Roger Robert represented the auxiliary scholarship group sponsoring the program.

Claudine Perry Biddeford High School Edmond Per Iy Roger Robert

What a Charge Television Must Face

A New York AP report notes TV faces criticism for health impacts from excess snacking and little exercise during viewing. The piece mentions Emmy Watcher kits, industry figures fearing ad revenue, and celebrities branching into biographies.

New York New York Academy of Sciences Variety Show Business Don Durant Johnny Ringo Jack Paar Kathryn Murray Walter Slezak Paar

Guest Speaker Named For Dad Son Breakfast

Joseph F Leonard sergeant major at Pease Air Force Base Portsmouth New Hampshire will speak at the Holy Name Father Son Communica breakfast at St Mary church The event is organized by Amedeo Jack Miniutti with over 200 signed up and a breakfast after 7 am mass The society officers include President Miniuttu Vice President Dona hue Secretary Johnson and Treasurer Doran Jr

Holy Name Wonder Bar Joseph F Leonard Pease Air Force Base Portsmouth N. H Amedeo Jack) Miniutti St. Mary Parish Atty Harold Carroll St. Mary Church Society Miniutu Ernest Donahue Quentin Johnson William Doran, Jr

Saco Church Observes Student Day Service

The Saco School Street Methodist church plans a 11 a m service with Senior Methodist Youth Fellowship in charge under Mrs Donald Moore. Rev Norman J Langmaid will lead infant and child baptism. Pins Bibles awards and 1960 Thornton Academy grads from the church will be recognized. Sermon titled Jesus A Student. Promotion certificates to be presented at 9 45 a m church school session.

Saco School Street Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship Donald Moore Norman J. Langmaid Pas Tor Thornton Academy School Street Langmaid Jesus

First White House Wedding of a President's Daughter

Maria Monroe, daughter of James and wife, becomes the first presidential child wed in the White House setting marking a historic domestic milestone.

Maria James Monroe White House

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