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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1959
Page
10
Santa Monica report says alif A Holt, 29, testified Wednesday she divorced Austin Holt, 33, after marriage cooled by 12 to 14 hours daily on the ice. The couple, seventh ranked world figure-skating pairs, note Holt’s absence and loneliness. Holt is an actress seen in Dragnet and Hitchcock thrillers.
Five Army Reserve enlisted men from Saco and Biddeford have been assigned to six month training. Pvt Paul Cabana of Saco, Pvt Francis Roberge of Saco, and Pvt Gilles Fecteau of Biddeford join the 71st Ordnance at Fort Dix New Jersey. Pvt Joseph Harvey of Saco reports to Company A 752nd Transportation Battalion. Pvt Karl Hamilton of Bar Mills joins Company M 417th Infantry. All begin duties July 12.
Mr and Mrs M Harry Whelan of Biddeford quietly observe their 40th anniversary at home 5 Beacon Avenue. Mrs Whelan a former Biddeford teacher and civic volunteer. Mr Whelan long time Pepperell Manufacturing purchasing agent and Kiwanis member. They have three children and several grandchildren.
Cub Scouts of Den 3 Pack 309 enjoyed a barbecue yesterday at the home of den mother Mrs Gloria St Pierre on Oak Street in Biddeford. Den Dad Richard St Pierre, Den Chief Arthur Miller and Assistant Den Chief Richard Larose helped with planning and cooking. Scouts present included John Baigny Donald Roy Rene Jariz Ronald Huot Raymond St Pierre William Lacerte William Hebert Andy Bergeron Paul Berthiaume Donald Deschambeault and Richard Tourigny.
Biddeford Cub Scout Pack 305 discussed a fall circus at a Scout Hall meeting. Cubmaster John St Onge announced Lion Webelos day at Camp Hinds Raymond on July 18 with 2 P.M. arrival and a picnic supper. Attendees included St Onge Letellier Hatch Benson Bishop Hudson Mathers and three ladies.
A joint meeting of Troop 1 Building association of Biddeford Boy Scout Troop 305 its auxiliary and Scout leaders met at the Mason Street hall to plan expanding and repairing the building. Auxiliary president Mrs Theresa Chasse announced a July 17 food sale in the lower Main Street shopping district. Attendees included Paul Garnache Joseph Small Ruben Robichaud John Bishop James Benson Mrs Marion St Onge Mrs Jean Hudson Mrs Olive Proulx Mrs Theresa Chasse Philip Chasse Euclide Millette John St Onge Philip Hatch John Hudson Raymond Letellier and contractor Philip Gadbois.
The Owen-Davis unit of the American Legion auxiliary met at the post home in Saco. Mrs. Gilberte Lavoie reported on the York County council meeting in South Berwick. Mrs. Gertrude Rankin served as installing officer with assistance from Mrs. Catherine Ambrose. Charlene Farnham, president, and William Hubert, chaplain, draped the charter in memory of Agnes Strickland, a 30 year member. Refreshments followed by Stella Woodbury Mae Waterhouse and Helen Blanchette.
The Women's Fellowship of the First Parish Congregational church of Saco announces the Summer Carnival to be held on Friday July 17 on church grounds. Mrs William Marston chairs planning with co decor chiefs Mrs Paul Chadbourne and Mrs Christian Mac. Various tables and activities are organized by unit leaders with light refreshments and a barbecue luncheon.
State Senator Wilmot S. Dow a Republican will not seek re election next year after four terms. He has chaired the Education Committee and cites family and furniture store business as the reasons for stepping away.
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