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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1961
Page
6
The Rev. Arthur Jones, 81, longtime residing officer at the New England Society of Friends annual meeting, died Sunday. He served as pastor of Winthrop Center Friends Church for 53 years.
Charles E. Fegraus of Catskill New York and nephew of Mrs Ruth LeFebvre of Saco graduated from the University of Rochester College of Engineering with a BS in mechanical engineering. He served as Delta Kappa Epsilon house manager and editor of the Rochester Indicator.
A Kennebunk zoning hearing at Town Hall drew 65 residents with about 60 opposing rezoning a York Friend street area from residential to commercial. Fears of liquor store presence and district sprawl fueled the turnout. A July 10 special town meeting at 7 30 p m will discuss further. Norman Stevenson presided. other attendees were Plummer Adjunct and A Wesley Leech.
Shirley Thomas, 17, will be installed as president of the Maine Future Homemakers of America at the national convention in St. Louis Missouri on July 3, taking over leadership for the next year.
Raymond LaBranche son of Mr and Mrs Raoul LaBranche of 29 George Street Biddeford is serving in the U S Army at Fort Dix New Jersey After basic training he will be stationed at Albuquerque New Mexico for 18 weeks to study under the Army Guaranteed Technical School program A 1961 graduate of St Louis High School
Mr and Mrs Raymond Bell of Flag Pond road Saco celebrated their 30th anniversary at the home of Mr and Mrs Sidney Palmer 33 North street Saco Guests included Mr and Mrs Chester Reska and family Medway Mass Mr and Mrs Bell and Scott Bell Alliston Mass Mr and Mrs Haddon Clark Mr and Mrs Roy Johnson South Portland and others Refreshments featured a wedding cake A corsage and boutonniere were given to the honorees Contributing but unable to attend were Mr and Mrs Walter Tufts Jr Biddeford and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hatch Portland
Biddeford auxiliary of the VFW held its final whist party of the season in the evening at Biddeford City Hall. High scorers included Eva Lavigne, Flora Coombs, Lucille Dubreuil, Alma Beaudoin, Rose Lundstrom, Josephine Valiere, Mary Gagne, Luciana Roy, and Annie Harmon. Low scorer was Linwood Wallace. Special awards went to Visinalda Gagnon, Laura Dodge, and Luciana Roy. The next whist party will be in September.
TA graduates and guests gathered Saturday at the Shawmut Inn in Kennebunkport for the class of 1951 reunion. Speakers included James Fox, Miss Agnes Walsh, and Paul Ladd. Attendees listed include Robert Huff, James La montagne, Mrs. Marjorie Burgin, and many others. Also noted is a report from Shannon Ireland where Princess Grace of Monaco and her children Prince Albert and Princess Caroline flew out after a visit to Ireland.
James M. Russo, foster son of Mr and Mrs Henry E Cyr of Saco, departs for U S Marine Corps basic training at Parris Island S C. Russo is a 1961 Thorn ton Academy graduate.
Joanne Larsen daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis A Larsen Bangor and Richard Vaughn Bibber son of Earl V Bibber and the late Phyllis Bibber wed at South Congregational Church Kennebunkport in a double ring ceremony. The Rev Robert M Howes officiated with music by Lawrence Davis and soloist Robert Keast. The bride wore silk bombazine lace and a Chantilly lace gown with a chapel train and carried white orchids. Matron of honor wore celeste silk organza with pink roses and matching carnations. Bridesmaids and junior bridesmaid wore identical gowns with pink bouquets. Best man Karl Hooper and ushers included Alden Bradley Terry Roberts Conrad Hall and Gerald Wiles. A reception followed at The Colony Kennebunkport for over 200 guests. After July 10 the couple will reside at 67 Summer Street Kennebunk with the bride employed at Kennebunk High School.
The groom, educated at Kennebunk High School and Portland University of Maine, studied at the England Institute for Mortuary Economics and pursued a business association with his father.
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