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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1961

Page

10

Unusual Family Finds Home With Many Cultures

Weston Newhall family runs a self-sufficient 30 acre farm with six adopted children from Korea Navajo Chippewa and a Negro in Weston and Springfield VT. The couple says adoption came after tragedy and rejection by agencies they found a home for Kim Virgil Mona Lisa and Linda Ann. They all sing work paint and dance together and hope to add a blond child.

Weston Troy William R. Newhall Westy N.Y Newhalls Newhall United Nations Mona Lisa Linda Ann Springfield Kim Virgil

Brother And Sister Feted On Birthdays

Roger and Sandy Parker celebrate their birthday anniversaries at home in Old Orchard Beach. Roger is four and Sandy one. Decorations feature Huckleberry Hound Pixie and Dixie themes with hats and gift baskets. Attendees include Marcia Cole Cathy Fogg Steve Fogg Kenney Fogg and many relatives. Not present but contributing listed.

Roger Sandy Parker Roger Parker Park Avenue Old Orchard Beach Sandy Marcia Cole Cathy Steve Kenney Fogg Donald Fogg Brian Joyce Haley Thomas Haley Jane Ann Whitworth Richard Whitworth Leigh McPhee Edward McPhee Lance Lisa Mailman Raymond Mailman

John Spencer Receives ROTC Medal At UNH Review

In Durham New Hampshire on Parents Day a Distinguished Non commissioned Officer medal was awarded to Cadet John B Spencer by University of New Hampshire President Eldon L Johnson. Cadet Spencer, son of Mr and Mrs Francis T Spencer of Biddeford Maine, earned the honor for outstanding performance in Air Science and leadership throughout the college year.

Durham N .H John B. Spencer Eldon L. Johnson University of New Hampshire Spencer Francis T. Spencer Alfred Road Biddeford

Summer Church Schedule Reached By Local Chamber

The Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce is preparing a summer church service schedule. Executive secretary Clayton W. Cartmill invites clergy to submit information at the chamber office in Biddeford. Posters will display the schedule in motels hotels and businesses for tourists. Churches from Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunk Kennebunkport and West Kennebunk are included.

Biddeford-Saco

Oklahoma firm named lowest bidder to relocate two cemeteries

Portland AP reports New England Army Engineers in Portland say Oklahoma based E L Colburn Co of Westville offered the lowest bid at 118740 dollars to move about 850 graves for flood control projects in East Weare New Hampshire.

Portland New England Army Engineers Oklahoma East Weare N.H E.L. Colburn Co Westville

Mother Gets Jail for Manslaughter in Fort Fairfield

AP reports Mrs. La Deschesne, 30, of Fort Fairfield was sentenced to 38 years in prison for manslaughter by wilful neglect of her four year old son Billy. Doctors cited pneumonia as the primary cause, with neglect contributing, and listed Philip and Kathryn Williams as related parties.

Houlton

Spring Sale on Station Wagons Unveils Low Priced Used Cars

STATION WAGONS We've waited for clear spring weather yet we present a Spring Sale with excellent used car values. Many priced below Boston Advertised prices. Kingswood nine passenger V-8 overdrive trans red and white $1895 plus V-8 hydramatic trans power steering power brakes Safe-T Track rear end EZ eye glass and more.

Boston

1960 Willys Station Wagon For Sale With Options

1960 Willys station wagon in black and white with red upholstery. Hydra Matic and H. D. features noted. Like new condition with only 7 700 miles. W. W. Safeguard tires and radio included. Located for sale through 870 address details incomplete.

W. W. Safeguard

National WCTU Official To Speak At North Berwick

Miss Jean Hansen of Evanston Ill national general secretary of the Loyal Temperance Legion will address the York County WCTU convention at the North Berwick Congregational church next Monday at 230 pm. The talk promotes WCTU youth camps for narcotic and citizenship education for children six to twelve, with camps open to all local youngsters.

Jean Hansen Evanston Ill The Loyal Temperance Legion National Woman's Christian Temperance Union York County WCTU North Berwick Benjamin J. Sweet Prospect Street Houston Maine North Berwick Congregational Church Miss Hansen

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