Early Bird Satellite Pioneers Two Way Broadcasts
On November 18, 1951 Edward R. Murrow presided over See It Now as the Early Bird satellite carried live global events from Barcelona to Houston. The inaugural two way broadcast showcased international feeds and network pool narration, marking a landmark in television tech and production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward R. Murrow
CBS
Atlantic Ocean
Pacific
Murrow
Barcelona
Assisi
Houston
Portsmouth
England
North America
Europe
BBC
France
Italy
Perota
Paris
Astrodome
United States
Bird
Belsen Concentration Camp
Grandma Moses
Mel
Tree donors named for Saco elm replacement drive
Sixty five trees including Norway maples and mountain ash were donated to replace diseased elms removed in Saco. Donors span prominent residents and local groups such as Mayor and Mrs Paul E Reay, the Saco Jaycees, Rotary Club, AMVETS Auxiliary, Ocean state Extension Association, and Moll Green era organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Paul E. Reay
Timothy Crowley III
Charles Mistos
Bryce Milne
Harry Garland
Laurence Staples
Paul Hill Jr
Robert LaFond
Saco Jaycees Moody’s Nursery
Democratic City Committee
Oceanatte Extension Association
Saco Grange
Saco Amvets
Rotary Club
Saco Lowell
New England
Maremont Corp
George Love
Marriage intentions filed at city clerk in Saco
The city clerk in Saco lists marriage intentions for Russell Lloyd Garland of Buxton Road Saco and Beverly Ann Lovejoy of Buxton Road Saco. A separate note advises serving celery wedges as a hors d oeuvre with unfilled wedges for diet watchers.
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Saco
Russell Lloyd Garland
Buxton Road
Beverly Ann Lovejoy
Wilma Allen Weds Walter Baggesen Jr in Wells Church
Miss Wilma Louise Allen became the bride of Walter William Baggesen Jr in a candlelight ceremony at Wells Congregational Church. The couple, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lester Allen and son of Mr and Mrs Walter Baggesen Sr of Miami, plan a wedding trip to Mexico City before settling in Miami Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
Wells Congregational Church
Wilma Louise Allen
Walter William Baggesen Jr
Lester E. Allen
Walter W. Braggesen
Miami
Fla
W. Vinton Murphy
Harrison W Roberts
Walter Moulton
Kenne
Newington
Conn
Richard Crisler
New York
Florida
Mexico City
Baggesen
Wells High School
Nichlols, Gaither, Beckham, Colson ,and Spence
Scholarship Program Outlined in Biddeford Meeting
Biddeford to host a Wednesday 8 p.m. outlining session at Biddeford Junior High School gymnasium led by Dr. Irving A. Fradkin founder of Citizens' Scholarship Foundation of America. The foundation aids upper half high school students lacking other scholarships. Mayor Gaulin promotes the program as open to students parents civic leaders and merchants. Fradkin an optometrist alumnus of Massachusetts College of Optometry was named Optometrist of the Year for 1962.
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Biddeford
Irving A. Fradkin
Fall River
Mass
Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of America, Inc
Citizens
Edward F. Gaulin
Fradkin
Massachusetts College of Optometry
Local Couple Honored On 25th Wedding Anniversary
A buffet and social hour at the Wonderbar Steak House honored Mr. and Mrs. Lucien Doyon of 61 Hill St Biddeford for their 25th anniversary. The event featured Rev. Gerard Doyon and Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward O Leary. Doyon, proprietor of Doyon's Drug Store, serves on Biddeford boards and fraternal groups.
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Wonderbar
Lucien Doyon
Hill St
Biddeford
Gerard Doyon
Doyion
Edward O'Leary
Doyon
Simone Morin
Arthur M. Decary
St. Andre’s Church
Michelle
Denise Francoise
Presentation of Mary
Holy Cross School
Lewiston
Denise
Marie Joseph Acadmy
Biddeford Pool
Board of Education
St. Francis College
York County Druggists’ Association
Sacred Heart League
Knights of Columbus
Order of Eagles
Saco Lodge of Elks
Notre Dame Hospital
Ladies’ Guild
St. Andre’s Home
St. Andre’s P.F.T.A
St. Anne’s Sodality
Jeannette Frenette
Henry Pinard
Barre, Vt
Edouard Ouellette
Laura B. Speaks
Roland Paquin
Wilfrid Paquin
Manchester
N.H
Victory Circle Pilgrimage Planned For Camp Ellis
Our Lady of Victory Circle held a Biddeford meeting at the Fremont Club to discuss a June 13 pilgrimage to Camp Ellis. Miss Amanda Durette announced the event. other items included a June 6 buffet lunch, awards, new member, and whist party results.
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Camp Ellis
Our Lady of Victory Circle
Amanda Durette
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Anna Forcier
Rose LaCroix
Emilia Romeo
Josephine Joncas
Cora Leprohon
Yvonne Hevey
Anna Turgeon
Lea Guilbeault
Alden Neault
Rose Foursnier
Eva Couture
Emelia Bolduc
Marie Anna Dorais
Nellie Deprey
Fresilda Roy
Adelina Roy
Yvonne Landry
Laura Gendron
Juliette Quinn
Durette
LaCroix
Laurette Champagne
Birthday Party Honoring Miss Marie Poitras
Miss Marie Poitras of Alfred Road Lyman was surprised guest of honor Saturday at Mrs. Minnie Wildes home on Alfred Road Biddeford. Gifts were opened a decorated cake served. Attending were Mrs. Ray mond Litwinowich Miss Kathy Litwinowich Miss Robyn Litwinowich Miss Jane Goulette the guest of honor and the hostess Mrs. Wildes and Mrs. Oscar Ouellette, Laconia N H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Poitras
Alfred Road
Lyman
Minnie Wildes
Biddeford
Raymond Litwinowich
Kathy Litwinowich
Robyn Litwinowich
Jane Goulette
Poitras
Wildes
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Cynthia Lowry
AP Television
Ina Mercouri
Greece
ABC
Lorne Greene
NBC
Early Bird
Wilma L. Allen
Bunk
iGreig
Betty Allen
R.N
Donald Baggesen
Robert Allen
Newington, Conn
Clarence Merrill
Walter Baggesen Jr
Lee
Mr. and
Mrs
Phoo
Anastasoff
Victory Circle
Oscar Ouellette
Laconia, N. H
Oldsmobile
Pontiac
Reed Motor CO
Main St
Sace
Lepage Auto Sales
Elm Street
White’s
Elm St. Biddeford Trucks Scouts
Airport Auto Parts Inc
L. C
L. C. Maling, Inc
DODGE
FORD
Polara
Falcon
Chrysler
Rambler
Strc
BUICK
Windsor
L.C
L.C. Maling
Alfred
Crereav Rambler Sales
Main Street
Portland Road
Kennebunk
Harry B. Center’s Garage, Inc
Harry
Ee Saris
Fei Meyamesre
Kelly
Siriing Friglg Tires
Biddeford Tire Shop
Deering Lumber
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