Fashion Festival Benefits Greek Orthodox Church
About 200 attended the Fashion Festival at the Saco American Legion hall for St. Demetrios Orthodox church building fund. Parish members created outfits. mink collar won by Mrs. Christos Uolos for Roxanne Clifford. second prize to Mrs. James Moutsatsos. third to Mrs. Ernest Kostis. Judges and entertainers featured a Maypole finale and Greek pastries were served.
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St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church
Saco American Legion Hall
Joakim Valasiadis
St. Demetrios Orthodox Church
Christosoulos
Biddeford
Roxanne Clifford
James Moutsatsos
Orchard Beach
Donna
Miz Game Bridal Shower Quiz in Floral wedding theme
A playful bridal shower readout lists a quiz with questions about the bride and groom and ceremony. Answers show a floral names theme including Rose Sweet William Jack-In-The-Pulpit and Forget-Me-Not, with a final cheeky cue Kiss Me At The Gate.
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Rose
Sweet William
Poppy
Relatives Do Not Give Bride a Show er
The text states that it is not considered correct for relatives to give the bride a shower. It reflects social etiquette guidance on wedding customs and expectations.
New York Driver Is Fined In Saco
Robert F. Miller, 35, of Corning New York, was fined 75 dollars in Saco Municipal Court on driving to endanger after state police charged him with speeds of 110 to 115 mph on the Maine Turnpike April 25. He denied over 70 mph and planned to appeal to York County Superior Court in September. judge set bail at 150 dollars on appeal.
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Robert F. Miller
Corning N. Y
Saco
Hilary F. Mahaney
Miller
Maine Turnpike
John Waters
York County Superior Court
Mahaney
Local Credit Men Attend Workshop
Representatives from the Saco Lowell and St. Andre credit unions in Biddeford attended a Brunswick High School workshop Saturday sponsored by the Maine Credit Union league. Over 100 representatives from three Maine credit unions attended. Rules on boards of directors duties and responsibilities of credit committees supervisory committees and treasurers were discussed.
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Saco- Lowell
St. Andre
Biddeford
Brunswick High School
Maine Credit Union League
Maine
Firefighters Halt Grass and Fence Fire at Intersection
Saco firemen used a booster line to extinguish a fence and grass fire at an intersection, keeping spread minimal and damage limited to the immediate area. No injuries reported and residents were advised to avoid the scene until officials cleared the area.
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Saco
Maine KC State Named At Conclave
ROCKLAND The Maine State Council of Knights of Columbus elected Wallace Bilodeau of Skowhegan as state deputy at its 64th annual session. Officers named include Philip Legere of South Portland secretary, Chester Chase North Whitefield treasurer, Robert C. Robinson Portland advocate, Arthur Michaud Millinocket warden, and Stewart E. Walsh Bangor immediate past deputy. Nurses scholarships were awarded to Yolande Boucher Greenville Junction and Ginette Grenier Lewiston. Dr Stephen Polakowich Saco became state KC golf champion as his team won the state title.
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Rockland
Maine
Yolande Boucher
Greenville Junction
Mercy Hospital
Portland
Ginette Grenier
Lewiston
St. Mary's Hospital
Stephen Polakowich
Saco
Saco Council
al Polakowich
John Hickey
Dick Sawtelle
Polio Clinic Held For Second Inoculation
A pre school polio vaccine clinic at Biddeford Public Health Nursing in the City building on Wednesday at 1 p m. This is for children who attended the first inoculation in April. Dr M P Houle health officer will be the physician in attendance.
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Biddeford
Fire at Ferry Beach on land owned by Ernest Sodergren
A fire on Ferry Beach this morning affected land belonging to Ernest Sodergren near Surf Street and Eagle Avenue. No injuries reported and authorities investigated the blaze's cause.
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Surf Street
Eagle Avenue
Ferry Beach
Ernest Sodergren
Waterways Boost Dixie Broiler Trade and Corn Shipments
Inland water expansion linking the corn belt to the South has spurred a growing Dixie crop broiler industry. TVA developed waterways project water routes and broiler hubs, enabling about 230000 tons of corn to be shipped annually at lower cost. Information from the U S Department of Agriculture.
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Corn Belt
South
TVA
U.S. Department of Agriculture
State Scrapbook Daughters Sons Prize Won By Saco Parish
The Maine Council of Catholic Women awarded the state scrapbook prize to St. Mary parish Biddeford at the three day state convention ending Sunday in Poland Spring. Elaine White accepted for St. Mary parish while attendees included local officers and parish members from Biddeford and nearby towns. A Mother-Daughter-Son Night was hosted by Saco Rebekah lodge with a skit by students and refreshments, as officers noted revenue from a recent sale funded the lodge circle fund. The MCCW president from South Berwick presided as installing officer for York County leaders, with flowers exchanged between mothers and their children, a piano solo, and a social hour. The lodge summer schedule begins June 13 with monthly meetings through September.
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Saco St. Mary Parish
Rebekah Lodge
St. Mary Parish
Biddeford
Maine
Stephen Ryan
James Hughes
Albert Masse
West Scarborough
Elizabeth Seidel
Bernard Colpitts
Richard Friary
John Perrault
John Doran
James Reilly
Paul Chenard
Edward Greenwood
David Dansereau
Michael Hector
Se Aio
Judith Macangton
A Name Society
Norman Reilly
Dennis Addorio
Edward Green
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Saco Odd Fellows Hall
Sara Emmons
Nancy Rumery
Miss Emmons
Mem
MCCW
Frank Flynn
South Berwick
Notre Dame de Lourdes
York County
Ethel Day
Barbara McVicar
Barbara Pendleton
Saco City Council To Discuss Budget
The Saco city council will meet at 8 tonight to discuss the year’s citywide appropriation. Mayor Peter A. Garland said this is the first reading of the overall budget. If accepted, a final reading could occur at the June meeting. Thornton Academy and Saco Public School budgets also on the agenda.
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Saco City
Peter A. Garland
Thornton Academy
Saco
Window cornices Must Complement Room Furnishings
The cornices may be wood metal bamboo or any material you prefer. They should align with the room’s other furnishings and lead with the walls and draperies.
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Christos Throumoulos
Patsy Spirounias
Ethel Spirounias
Ernest Kostis
John Kostis
Donna Moutsatsos
Suzanne Kostis
Christine Kostis
New York
KC State
Broiler Productions
Clark’s Camps
Kennebunk Pond
Washington Avenue Method Church
Old Orchard Beach
Charles Tracy
Jone
Jon Boutet
Peter Grland
Diane Curtis
Patricia McMullen
Donna Nason
Donald Prokey
Mary Harris
Kathy Leary
Billy Chocka
Mark Johnston
Leslie Tripp
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