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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1965

Page

8

Miss Freeman Weds David Councilman In Tory Hill Ceremony

Miss Trudi Ann Freeman daughter of Alton C. Curran of Glen Haven Circle Saco wed David Brien Councilman son of Harry Councilman Lowell Massachusetts on a Saturday afternoon. The Rev Russell Hartley officiated with organist Jay Sneider providing music. The bride wore embroidered silk organza over taffeta and carried a colonial bouquet London pink roses. The groom’s party included maid of honor Pamela Hettrick and bridesmaids Cynthia Anne Freeman Deborah Ruth Freeman Diane Councilman and Patricia Smith. A reception for 150 followed at the Biddeford Saco Elks Lodge. The couple planned a Cape Cod wedding trip and residency in Brighton Massachusetts after May 24.

Bar Mills Tory Hil Trudi Ann Freeman Alton C. Curran Glenhaven Circle Saco David Brien Councilman Harry Councilman Lowell Mass Russell Hartley Jay Sneider Pamela Hettrick Wellesley Hills Cynthia Anne Freeman Deborah Ruth Freeman Diane Councilman Patricia Smith Ocean Park Nancy Condict Woodstock Richard Burtt Chelmsford Howard Sager Jr Richard Stankiewicz Bradford Kinney Ashland N.H Ted Kramer Schenectady N.Y Biddeford Saco Elks Lodge Betsy Targett Boston Cape Cod Allston St Brighton Councilman Green Mountain College William Filene’s Northeastern University Boston University Town Bank and Trust Co Brookline

Weekend Visits and Local Notices From Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach residents hosted distant guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Spear of Gardiner visiting Mrs Clinton Mewer and Mr and Mrs Willis Cooper of Washington Avenue welcomed their son Willis Ray Cooper from Burlington Vermont. Charles Prunier of Oxford Massachusetts stayed with Mrs Fred L Gooch while Mrs Helen Smith attended Eastern Star Grand Chapter sessions in Portland. Miss Ethel Wight was summoned to Portland by the death of Mrs Helena Hodsdon and Emerson Cummings Paul Brady and Paul Wight attended an electron spin and nuclear magnetic resonance seminar at UNH.

Robert Spear Gardiner Clinton C. Mewer Old Orchard Avenue Willis Cooper Washington Avenue Willis Ray Cooper Burlington, Vt Charles Prunier Oxford Mass Fred L. Gooch the Nautilus Colby Avenue Ocean Park Helen Smith Miniwanea Order of the Eastern Star Portland City Hall Martha Jennie Rallis Ethel Wight Helena Hodsdon Hay & Peabody Funeral Congress Street Emerson Cummings Paul Brady Paul Wight

American Legion Offers Scholarship Programs in Maine

The Maine American Legion promotes the Need a List program to provide scholarships and prevent dropouts. Roy al N. Sheltra outlines aid for youths including children of veterans, with state benefits for tuition, books, and living costs. Programs include $150 yearly tuition aid, $300 for teachers colleges, University of Maine scholarships, and up to $300 yearly for Maine Vocational Technical Institute students, plus a $500 year loan option with a $1,500 cap after year one.

The American Legion In Maine American Legion First District Royal N. Sheltra Biddeford Legion American Legion Korea University of Maine Maine Vocational Technical Institute State of Maine American Legion

Lynn Ames Feted At Birthday Party

Lynn Ames was guest of honor at a birthday party held at the home of her parents on Summer Street in Kennebunk. The event featured pink and white decor, a themed cake, gift opening, and a social reception with numerous family and friends in attendance.

Kennebunk Lynn Ames John Ames Summer Street Leah Martel Judy Ames Sheila Hilton Margo Tutts Ethel Cole Roxanne Bernier Ella Brown Edgar West Elizabeth Tufts Patricia Chadburne Lynn Johnnie Michael l Timothy Ames

Wells Chamber Annual Dinner Meeting Recap

The Wells Chamber of Commerce held its annual banquet at Howard Johnson's Restaurant with over 45 attendees. Sen. Philip L. Jutras spoke. new town manager Clayton Bragdon and others sat at the head table. A harbor dredging update forecast completion in 15 months. The Ebb Tides of Biddeford to play on Wells Beach for summer street dancing. Chamber funded bus transport for 125 local children to the Shrine Circus in Portland. Shriners covered the tickets.

Wells Chamber of Commerce Howard Johnson Route 1 Philip L. Jutras Chamber Albert Sevigney Edward Jefferson Clarence Robinson Clayton Bragdon Wells Harbor Biddeford Wells Beach Shrine Circus Portland Shriners

Wells Congregational notices set meeting changes and clubs

The Wells adult sanctuary choir meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m instead of Thursday. Junior choir rehearsals end for the season. Wells Band Boosters join band director J Raymond Spencer at his Sanford home May 19 with group assembly at the school yard 7 p.m. Officer elections are on the agenda. A new Couples Club organizes at Wells Second Congregational Church parish house tomorrow at 8 p.m. Hosts are Mr and Mrs Ray V Chase Mr and Mrs Forrest C Chase and Mr and Mrs David L Angell.

Wells Congregational Church Wells Band Boosters J. Raymond Spencer Sanford New Couples Club Wells Second Congregational Church Ray V. Chase Forrest C. Chase David L. Angell

Pinewood Derby plans dominate Cub Scout Pack 305 meeting

Final plans for the Pinewood Derby at the May 28 Pack meeting were announced by Pack Chairman Philip Hatch. Over 75 percent participation is anticipated with wall plaques and ribbons for winners and entrants. A June 20 Pack picnic is set at the Scoutwood lot with hot dogs and games. A Cub Scout circus and October bazaar are discussed for fundraising.

Scout Hall Mason Street Biddeford Philip Hatch Raymond Letellier Den 4 Den 2 Den Hatch Scoutwood Drews Mills Road Boy Scouts of America

Annual Meeting Set By College Guild

The Ladies Guild of St Francis College will hold its annual spring dinner meeting Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the college dining room. Guild president Mrs Gertrude Conroy will lead the business session. Father Clarence Laplante will recap the year and the Guilds role, with James Gibbons of the Portland FBI speaking.

Ladies Guild of St. Francis College St. Francis Hall Gertrude Conroy Clarence Laplante Guild James Gibbons Portland Federal Bureau of Investigation

Lambs to take seven day all expense trip to Florida

Mr and Mrs Jean R Lamb of 20 Union St Biddeford will travel to West Palm Beach for seven days with all expenses paid. Mr Lamb represents Bankers Life and Casualty Co Chicago and is named among the nations top 40 agents. He belongs to the Presidents Honor Circle and to the Organizers Club. The trip includes a Bahamas stop and a New York visit en route home for the World's Fair.

Jean R. Lamb Union St Biddeford West Palm Beach Lamb Banker’s Life & Casualty Co Chicago Lambs Bahamas New York

Kennebunk Sets Clean Up Week for Memorial Day Prep

At a board meeting the Kennebunk Board of Selectmen and town manager announced Clean Up Week from May 24 to May 28. Residents should move debris from lawns to street edges for pickup. trucks will collect west of Route 1 on May 27 and east of Route 1 on May 28.

Kennebunk Board Kennebunk Kennebunk Board of Selectmen Earle Hardy

Pack leaders meeting in June

Pack leaders met in June with attendees including Pack Chair Hatch Den Mathers and several members. Mrs. Carolyn Ferguson Mrs. Cecile Hatch Mrs. Arline Robida plus committee members Thomas Tipping and Roland Ferguson participated in the gathering.

Bridge Winners Named at Beach Odd Fellows Hall

Duplicate bridge players met at Odd Fellows Hall in Old Orchard Beach. Five tables were in play with winners in North South and East West standings. Next Thursday the group will meet again at 7 30 p m at the same hall.

Old Orchard Beach Odd Fellows Hall Donald Briggs Ernest Day Veverly Brown Edrice Bates Gertrude Leonard Margaret Field Richard Shorey Doris Ellingwood Leo Ross Hiram Morston Alice Fecteau Charlotte Dubois Robert Whelan James E. Whelan Eleanor Marshall Estelle Aronovitch R. Whelan J. R. Whelan Day

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