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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1960

Page

3

Ruth Bradeen Becomes Bride At Old Orchard

Miss Ruth Ellen Bradeen of 27 Central avenue Old Orchard Beach marries Frank Elmer Potter of Bellmore L I in a double ring ceremony at Washington Avenue Methodist church Old Orchard Beach The bride is given in marriage by her brother Franklin M Bradeen of Nashua New Hampshire Relatives attended including organist Eleanor Bradeen and a bridal party of Bradeen nieces and others The gown features old rose lace with a pearled bodice and a colonial bouquet of carnations roses stephanotis and baby's breath The ceremony was led by Rev M Gerry Plumer assisted by Rev John Stahl

Ruth Ellen Bradeen Central Avenue Old Orchard Beach William L. Bradeen Frank Elmer Potter Bellmore L. I. New York Washington Avenue Methodist Church M. Gerry Plumer Lisbon Allen Ridley Wil

Jap Trolley Ceremony Well Attended

A wedding in Bellmore New York drew over 100 relatives and friends with Jap Trolley Ceremony Well Attended. Bride Mrs Hayes wore blue lace with a white colonial bouquet and was escorted by John Bradeen. Attendants included William Hayes and Sgt Fred Potter. Guests traveled from Lisbon Hallowell Nashua and Winterport among others. Reception followed at the church vestry with decorations by local clubs. The couple will reside at 1417 Brooklyn Boulevard Bayshore Long Island after July 10.

Fiam Hayes Bellmore N. Y John Bradeen Old Orchard Beach William Hayes Fred Potter Barbara Gilbert Esther Gilbert Gertrude Thompson U. and I. Club Donald Ridley South Portland Franklin Bradeen Nashua Bert Bradeen Silverdale Washington Marion Morse Hallowell Gloria Stickney Cift Eleanor Bradeen Stanley Condon Winterport Lincoln Academy Newcastle Farmington State Teachers College Lisbon Methodist Church U and T Club Maine State Teachers’ Association National Teachers’ Association Olive Branch Order of the Eastern Star Dresden L. I Mitchell Air Force Base Hempstead Bear Pond Denmark Potter Brooklyn Boulevard Bayshore Merle Brown Dianne Lorene Eloise Jordan Rose Jenkins Ann McCarthy Lewiston Alton Farr Clera Minot Ruth Carney Augusta Sarah Bradeen Frye Lester Bradeen Myrtle Estey Mexico Everett Bradeen Norwell Mass Alonzo Thibodeau Georgetown Hettie Hansen Whitefield Leonard Beers Evelyn Kittery N. H Reuben Durgan East Waterboro Allen Ridley James Ervin Marlboro Benjamin Bailey Estelle Richard Rose Susan William Portsmouth Plittsburgh Maurice Potter Edgecomb Lawrence Porter Gerry Plummer Catherine Bradeen Ronda Wash Trolley Museum Log Cabin Road Arundel Nagasaki Electric Tramway Company Mitsuo Tanaka New York People of Japan Peter A. Garland Saco Philip W. Anderson Reed John H. Reed Capt. Anderson Richard M. Nixon United States Henry Bowen Brainerd Canada England Italy New Zealand Theodore F. Santarelli de Brasch Lloyd K. Allen Robert Elliott Department of Economic Development John G. Smith Kennebunkport Trolley Museum Board Trolly Museums Maine

Triple Program Observed By Arundel Grange

Arundel Grange hosts a Friday night program led by Overseer Ernest Burleigh in Edmund Cashen absence with visitors from Saco North Saco Saco River and Lebanon Granges. Cecilia Cashen invited to Maine University conference and summer meetings adjusted. Plaques awarded for 1959 attendance and participation. mystery march won by Doris Burleigh.

Arundel Grange Ernest Burleigh Edmund Cashen Saco North Saco Saco River Lebanon Granges Pioneer Union Ray Farley Saco Grange Hinckley School Cecilia Cashen University of Maine, Orono North Saco Grange Ada Foss Cecelia Cashen Milton Randall Ceres Esther Tarbox Saco River Grange Doris Burleigh Arundel Fred Merill York Pomona i Fall Grace Parks Maggie Hill Neil Johnson

Kennebunk News Highlights Local Officials and Visitors

Local residents attend museum events and hospital visits while a Japanese trolley car arrives at the Trolley Museum in Arundel. Highlights include honors for museum contributors, a governor aide at the ceremony, and community members being treated at Webber Hospital in Kennebunk.

Beach Woman Is Feted At Shower

A stork shower honored Mrs. Donald Armstrong at 60 Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach hosted by Misses Sandra Fish Caro Ladakakos and Dale Armstrong. Guests included Irene Ladakakos Fern Lezer Carolyn Fish Carlene White Marie Champagne Anne Williamson Pat Adams Olive Allaire and Lillian Harmon.

Donald Armstrong Preston Armstrong Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach Sandra Fish Caro Ladakakos Dale Armstrong Irene Ladakakos Fern Lezer Carolyn Fish Carlene White Marie Champagne Anne Williamson Pat Adams Olive Allaire Lillian Harmon

Commandery Observes St John Day in Area Kennebunk

Nearly 400 members of the Grand Commandery of Maine Knights Templar attended St John Day events in Kennebunk with a parade drawing about 600 participants. Four bands performed as reviewing stand ceremonies at the Kennebunk Inn featured many senior officers from Maine Massachusetts and New Hampshire. A noon beef barbecue by Henry Swanton and afternoon games followed a long procession through town.

Kennebunk Grand ‘Commandery of Maine Knights Templar New Hampshire Golden Eagle Band Portsmouth N. H Portland

Berlin man killed in Shelburne crash into trees

Lawrence Sessions, 40, of Berlin New Hampshire, was killed Saturday night when his car smashed into three trees in Shelburne.

Shelburne, N. H Lawrence Sessions Berlin N. H Shelburne

OES School Set At South Berwick

The First District of the Order of the Eastern Star holds a school of instruction for officers and members at Sarah Orne Jewett chapter South Berwick under District Deputy Grand Matron Agnes H. Swett. Session begins 10 a.m. with lunch at noon and an afternoon session to follow. Journal Wants Are Helpful.

Order of the Eastern Star Sarah Orne Jewett South Berwick Agnes H. Swett

Three Corps Earn Prizes In Beach Contest

Livermore Falls Blue Fal cons, Bath Buccaneers and Andrews Sabres capture top prizes in the American Legion Drum and Bugle corps competition at Old Orchard Beach High School field. Livermore Falls wins Maine Senior Corps title, Bath finishes first in open competition, Andrews Sabres claim junior state championship. Exhibitions by Old Town Legionettes, Crimson Lancers and Scarlet Cadets. Judges include Harrington, Grant, Souza, Kelley and Malley.

Livermore Falls Blue Falcons Buccaneers Andrews Sabres American Legion Old Orchard Beach Livermore Falls Maine Bath Buccaneers Portland Old Town Richard Grant Portsmouth N. H John Philip Souza Boston Mass Edward Kelley William Malley Springfield

Wells Youth On Critical List After Crash

An 11 year old Wells youth remained on the critical list at Webber hospital after a pickup truck crash on Burnt Mill road. John Ward of Wells, son of Roger Ward of Rochester NH, received blood transfusions and underwent surgery for a bad eye injury a broken nose and a broken right leg. The driver O in A Darling Jr 17 of Wells was hospitalized in Biddeford with a broken nose and leg and lacerations after his windshield was struck by a rock causing him to lose control and crash into a tree.

Wells Webber Hospital Burnt Mill John °. Ward Roger Ward Rochester N. H Ward Acci

Explorer Scouts Honor Mayor With Plaque in Biddeford Visit

Explorer Scouts Frank DeSily Bruce Nunan George Georgacarkos Richard Belisle Joseph McCarthy and Albert Ouellette toured Quebec in a limousine with the mayor. He presented them a plaque, then treated the group to dinner after camping swimming and sightseeing. They collected pamphlets books and souvenirs before returning to Biddeford.

Biddeford Quebec Frank DeSily Bruce Nunan George Georgacarkos Richard Belisle Joseph McCarthy Albert Ouellette

Police Chief Investigates Accident Investigation Notes

Police Chief Elmer Hutchins led the investigation into a traffic crash where a pickup or truck was reported a total loss. no further details on injuries or responders are provided in the fragment.

Elmer Hutchins

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Ruth Bradeen Old Orchard Ny Public Finance Main Street Atlantic J. C. Penney Life Insurance Wans RR Shapiro's JIL and Appliance CO Alfred Street Nial Howard J Newton, Jr U.S.N The Seum Peter Garland Capt Phillip Anderson Aide-De Camp Govenor Reed DED Edmund Cashen Dial Jessie Strayhorn Fletcher Street Ara B. Westhaver Mansfield James Barr Natick Forrest Warren Swan Pond West Kennebunk Richmond York Ogunquit Wilson Pond Moosehead Lake York County Donna Davis I. Peg Arm‘strong Pat Rioux Pat Leroux Sandra _ Fish Carol Ladakakos Donna Fish Nina Armstrong Alice Trull Yvonne Fournier Theresa Krasko Joan Albert Glenda Cyr Nancy Allaire Sense Suzanne Nadeau George Nadeau Thetford Mines Harrison Coleman Brick Store Museum Portland Museum of National History Spring Flowers of National History Society Judy Bryant Suzanne Budd Judy Dresser Lynda Brearey Kent Winter Charles Thompson Sun Dial Kennebunk Beach Georgia Evans Frances Burke Alice L Downing Catherine Ambrose Alfie Leech Webber-Lefebvre American Legion Auxiliary Old Orchard Lat Margaret Bouchard Elsie Bouchard Auburn Edward ‘Michaud Genevieve Currier Lord Street OES Crash Explorer Robert Ford Diamond National River Street Sewalt Jold Bring Jos Finch Distilling CO Aladdin Holden Aan
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