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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1968

Page

4

Graduation Exercises Held at Wells High School

Wells High School held graduation exercises for 66 graduates in the Junior High Gym. diplomas were presented by Principal Matthew Flaherty. The class included Jane Ahern, Judith Ahern, Pam Allen, Wayne Barrows, Linda Baston, Kathleen Beal, Brian Boucher, Martha Brandon, Cheryl Brooks, Christine Brooks, Susan Buckley, Deborah Buswell, Belinda Butler, Katherine Call, Kenneth Call, Paul Carter, Thomas Cole, Doreen Danis, Karl Dixon, Patricia Ducharme, Roland Dufort Jr., Juliet Fournier, Roger Frasier, Bruce Galencia, Anne Galligan, Rose Galligan, Janice Gilford, Brenda Goodale, Linda Gordon, Carole Gowen, Stephen Gray, Albert Gregoire Jr., David Halstead, Charles Hamlyn and many others.

Matthew Flaherty Wells High School Jane Carson Ahern Judith Anne Ahern Pamala Jane Allen Wayne Clayton Barrows Linda Jeannette Baston Kathleen Clare Beal Brian Charles Boucher Martha Elizabeth Brandon Cheryl Sue Brooks Christine Lee Brooks Susan Mary Buckley Deborah C. Buswell Belinda V. Butler Katherine Marie Call Kenneth Michael Call Paul Ronald Carter Thomas Francis Cole Doreen Carol Danis Karl Arthur Dixon Patricia Lee Ducharme Roland Andrian Joseph Dufort Jr Juliet Marie Fournier Roger William Frasier Bruce Wayne Galencia Anne Renee Galligan Rose Sharon Galligan Janice Lorraine Gilford Brenda Lee Goodale Linda Mae Gordon Carole Lynn Gowen Stephen Gray Albert William Gregoire Jr David F. Halstead Charles David Hamlyn Barbara Ann Hanson Barry Leroy Harriman Linda Mary Hill Willman R. Hill

Miss Sharon Haverinen Weds George Georgacarakos in South Paris

Miss Sharon Ann Haverinen daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Rosenberg of King Hill and George N Georgacarakos son of Mr and Mrs Peter Georgacarakos of Biddeford were married June 8 at the First Congregational Church South Paris Rev Felix Mayblom and Rev Gerald Burtt officiated. Bridal party included Miss Mary Haverinen maid of honor and Richard Rhames best man with ushers Charles Georgacarakos Daniel Haverinen and Stephen Cummings. A reception for 80 followed in the church vestry. The couple will reside in Columbia Missouri where the bride studies at the University of Missouri and the groom is a graduate student there.

Paris Sharon Ann Haverinen Jack Rosenberg King Hill George N. Georgacarakos Peter Georgacarakos Westland Ave Biddeford First Congregational Church Felix Mayblom Gerald E. Burtt Christ Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Conn Daniel Haverinen Stephen Cummings Christina Cummiggs Ellen Haverinen University of Maine University of Missouri Richardson St Columbia

County Teachers Group Picnic Set

York County Retired Teachers Association summer picnic will be held Tuesday, June 18, at Cape Neddick Park. Members are asked to take a folding chair and cup, spoon. Dog Coffee and ice cream will be supplied.

York York County Retired Teachers Association Cape Neddick Park

Kennebunk Girl Receives Degree at Washington State College

Miss Peggy Ann Wormwood of Kennebunk received her B.S. degree during commencement exercises on June 2 at Washington State College in Machias. Attending were her mother Mrs. Margaret Wormwood of Woburn Mass and her father Charles Wormwood, plus her grandmother Mrs Beatrice Imblay of Kennebunk and aunts Mrs. Paul Pepil and Mrs.

Kennebunk Peggy Ann Wormwood Washington State College Machias Margaret Wormwood Woburn Mass Charles Wormwood

Ogunquit Film Festival at Barn Gallery as ART 68 affair

Ogunquit Barn Gallery Associates present a three day film festival part of ART 68 with 12 hours of films. Guest jurors include Alvin Fiering and Robert Taylor. Prizes range from 100 to 25 dollars. The schedule runs June 28 to 30 with multiple sessions each day featuring experimental and short films. Coordinator is Mrs J Scott Smart and secretary is Mrs George F Kunkel.

Ogunquit Barn Gallery Associates Ann Arbor Dramatic Arts Center Mich Barn Gallery Alvin Fiering Boston University Robert Taylor Boston Globe Bevery Hallam DeWitt Hardy Isabel Lewando Felisa Mr. Glabber Laughing Bear Malanga A Valentin de Las Sierras Mannique Mechan Bardo Follies Newark Relativity The Grateful Dead J. Scott Smart George F. Kunkel

Kennebunk MRS and church events outline Sunday sports and VBS

The E R Warren Babe Ruth team meets at Park St Playground Sunday noon. Kennebunk plays Biddeford Braves at Saco Memorial Field at 1 pm. if Saco is unplayable, the game moves to Kennebunk. Advent Christian Church Vacation Bible School runs June 17 22 from 9 to 11 30 am with a Friday 7 pm closing program for parents.

E. R. Warren Babe Ruth Park St Kennebunk Biddeford Braves Saco Memorial Field Saco Advent Christian Church Fellowship Hall Debra Laurence Gary Scott Carr Robert M. Carr Newport Richey, Fla Bernard Bunnell Ross Road Bunnell George Day Toms River N.J Henry Wormwood High Street Linda Wormwood

Tremblay and Barrett Kinship Noted in Woburn Visit

Ralph Barrett of Kennebunk visits Mr. and Mrs. Philip Tremblay and family in Woburn Massachusetts with kin from Kennebunk.

Ralph Barrett Kennebunk Philip Tremblay Woburn Mass

Ardy Hanson Is Feted on Birthday

A Kennebunk birthday supper honored Andy Hanson on his fifth birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Hanson Ross Road. Circus decor and a cake by Mrs. Hanson framed an evening of gifts and games with prizes to Scott Hogue Alan Bunnell Kelly Emmons and Andy. Attendees included the Judge family and Andy’s grandparents Mrs. Harold H. Hanson of Saco.

Kennebunk Harold L. Hanson Ross Road Andy Michael Robin Scott Hogue Kelly Emmons Alan Bunnell Jane Steve Judge Peter Judge Howard Peter Harold H. Hanson Saco

Liquor Law Changes Take Effect Today

Augusta Maine AP reports new Maine Liquor Commission rules allow standing drinking in licensed restaurants and lounges. Changes include singers in Class A venues, permitted amusement devices, and liquor rooms on same premises. Sixteen year olds may bus tables and carry beer to cars. Debated by Rep Dennett committee and dry advocates who warn of revived saloon era risks.

Augusta Maine Secretary of State Maine Liquor Commission William E. Dennett Kittery Liquor Commission Dennett Drys Christian Civic League

Boston youth dies in Dorchester shooting after schoolyard raid

Paul Hannah aged 21 died at City Hospital from a gunshot wound after police and a local resident exchanged shots while pursuing youths from the James Greenleaf Whittier School yard in Dorchester. Wounded companion Robert Grimshaw was treated at Carney Hospital for chest wounds. Two youths were later detained after a rifle-holding resident opened fire from a second floor apartment. In Calais Vermont two youths were reported killed and a third injured in a separate incident.

Associated Press Boston Paul Hannah City Hospital Dorchester Hannah Robert Grimshaw Jamaica Plain Carney Hospital James Greenleaf Grimshaw

Gift to be sent by absent aunt from Saco

Miss Ema Lou Hanson of Saco sends word she cannot attend but will forward a gift. she is Andy's aunt and communicates her best wishes through mail.

Ema _ Lou Hanson Saco Andy

Womens World Columnist Answers This Youthful Reader

Muriel Lawrence answers a young writer's questions about becoming a columnist and the role of emotion in handling family relationships. The piece blends personal history with reflections on income, reliability, and what keeps her grounded while tackling readers' pain and social issues. The column cites a car crash death, a Boston narcotics raid, and ongoing concerns about journalism as a vocation.

Muriel Lawrence

Drive‑in heist nets $800 before screening A Fistful of Dollars

Albany thieves stole 800 dollars from a safe in a drive in movie theater on Friday. The night’s showing was A Fistful of Dollars.

Albany, N.Y Safeina

Long Beach man earns diploma at 71 on Friday night

Ronald E. Campbell of Long Beach received his high school diploma Friday night at age 71, marking a milestone after years away from traditional schooling. The ceremony acknowledged his persistence and dedication to completing the degree.

Long Beach Calif Ronald E. Campbell

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