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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1972

Page

8

Deborah Card Weds John McGarey in Kennebunk Ceremony

Deborah Ann Card and John Joseph McGarey united in marriage at St. Monica Church Kennebunk last Saturday. The bride, daughter of Raymond F. Card and the late Mrs. Mary E Card, resides with her grandparents in Arundel. The groom, son of Mrs. Mary E McGarey of Biddeford and Richard C McGarey of Arundel, works on Interstate 95 in Biddeford. A reception followed at the Rochambeau Club.

Kennebunk St. Monica Church Deborah Ann Card Truman Bennett Arundel John Joseph McGarey Biddeford Raymond F. Card Scarborough Mary E. Card Mary E., McGarey Elm Street Richard C. McGarey Linda R. Parks Bangor Barbara A. Menard Corinne M. Card Kennebunkport Deborah A. McGarey Clarissa M. Card Cindy L. Card Guy R Poirier Richard C. Card Maurice J. Menard Robert A. Card George H. Bisson Douglas P. Card Cape Porpoise Rochambeau Club South Street Elm St Kennebunk High School Morningstar Inc Biddeford High School

Awards Night in Works at Beach

Rev James J Mullen Council Knights of Columbus will hold its Annual Awards Night at the K of C Hall Union Avenue Old Orchard Beach tonight A social at 6 30 followed by dinner Guest speaker Robert C Robinson Portland state advocate of the Maine State Council of Knights of Columbus and attorney for the Diocese of Maine recipient of the Medal of St Gregory

Old Orchard Beach James J. Mullen Knights of Columbus K of C Union Avenue Robert C. Robinson Portland Maine State Council of Diocese of Maine Medal of St. Gregory

Term Derivation of the Battery in Baseball Parley

The erm battery originated in baseball jargon to describe the pitcher and catcher pairing in 1859. Its name traces to telegraphy where a transmitter and receiver formed a battery, reflecting paired roles in communication and on the field.

Knights of Columbus to convene 76th Maine convention

The Maine State Council Knights of Columbus will hold its 76th annual convention June 2 3 4 at the Colony Inn Kennebunkport with representatives from 54 Maine councils 15 district deputies and members from other states and Canada. J Philip Masse chairs the program assisted by Charles L Beaudoin Gilles Auger Thomas St Louis and George E Riddle. Rev Antonio Gosselin Anthony Cevasco and Robert C Robinson will handle resolutions. Keynote speaker at the banquet June 3 is Maine Education Commissioner Carroll McGary with remarks by Bishop Gerrety and Msgr Charles Murphy.

Kennebunkport Maine Biddeford Charles L. Beaudoin Old Orchard Beach Gilles E. Auger Sanford Thomas St. Louis Old Town George E. Riddle Antonio A. Gosselin Westbrook Anthony A. Cevasco Rockland Robert C. Robinson Portland Knights of Columbus United States Canada Carroll McGary Peter L. Gerrety Charles M. Murphy Catholic Educatirn

Centenarian on New Wild Spree

Old Tom Yardley, a 100 year old wanderer, was hauled back to an old folks home near Manchester after a London spree. He traveled 275 miles to see a movie but ended up at a Salvation Army hostel with no memory of the film, later claiming he'd rather have freedom than the birthday party and Queen's telegram.

London Tom Yardley Manchester England Tom Social Services Salvation Army

Seed Industry Study Signals Investment Interest in New Growth

A six month Arthur D Little Inc study examines seed industry status and future outlook through 1980. It evaluates major seed types and farm production impacts amid rising interest in acquisitions and investments.

Cambridge, Mass Arthur D. Little Inc

May 26 in History Highlights Across Ages

A May 26 1972 Associated Press history round up notes events from 1868 Johnson impeachment defeat by one vote to Tennessee’s 1790 organization, Napoleon crowned king of Italy in 1805, and 1942 wartime radio boasts. Also mentions Cheops ship discovery in 1954 and a 1962–1972 span of extremist and political incidents, plus John Wayne turning 64.

Associated Press Andrew Johnson Senate Tennessee Napoleon Bonaparte Italy Montana Stalingrad Caucasus Radio Tokyo London New York Cheops Egypt Algiers Pentagon U.S. Navy China North Vietnam Juan Corona Yuba City Calif John Wayne Laurance S. Rockefeller

Valle’s reports higher sales and profits in latest period

Valle’s posts sales of 28.9 million with profits of 1.6 million or 90 cents per share, up from last year’s 22.6 million in sales and 1.3 million in earnings or 81 cents per share.

Valle’s

Gladys Ruben Presents 25th Annual Dance Review

Gladys H. Ruben will present her 25th Annual Dance Review Sunday at 7 15 p m in Linnell Gymnasium Saco featuring a ballet class in action and a range from beginner to advanced dancers Mrs Ruben will be joined by her daughter in law Mrs Stuart Ruben recently from Las Vegas where she acted in Fiddler on the Roof Nationally known performers Ron and Joy Holiday former pupils will appear in the area before joining the Hamid Shrine Circus on tour Also appearing are Charles Rosen of Saco and Deborah Tito a Boston Ballet interviewee and student of E Virginia Williams The director predicts this year will surpass last year in talent.

Gladys Ruben Linnell Gymnasium Thornton Academy Saco Suzanne Remillard Mary Jo Zello Gladys H. Ruben Joy New Jersey Hamid Shrine Circus Aladdin Charles Rosen Newark Ruben Deborah Tito Boston E. Virginia Williams Boston Ballet Biddeford

Citizen's Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality Note

A brief mention notes the Citizens Advisory Committee on Environmental Quality being 62 years old. The entry closes with a Dutch proverb about moderation and longevity.

Municipal Offices Closed for Memorial Day in Saco

Saco City Hall and all municipal offices will be closed Monday May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. City Clerk Joan M Lamontagne announced the closure and said offices reopen Tuesday night of the following week.

Saco City Hall Joan M. Lamontagne City Hall

Permafrost Coverage Across Earth Report

Encyclopaedia Britannica states that permafrost exists on more than one quarter of the earth's surface. It defines permafrost as unfrozen ground that remains at or below zero degrees Celsius for two years.

Encyclopaedia Britannica

Women Plan Suit Against Legislation

Hartford AP report notes the group Omen vs. Connecticut plans to file suit by Friday against Connecticut’s new anti abortion law. The law mirrors the previous statute with a fetus right to life preamble and abortion only to save a life. The suit hinges on Texas law and Supreme Court rulings expected by July, with potential impact on Connecticut’s statute. The state attorney general expects rulings to shape future actions and possible legislative calls.

Hartford, Conn Connecticut Omen Vs Thomas J. Meskill U.S. Supreme Court Texas Robert K. Ian Meskill General Assembly Supreme Court High Court Killian

Original Name for Abraham Explained

The article notes that Abraham was the patriarch’s initial name meaning high father, and that God later renamed him Abraham meaning father of many nations, as described in Genesis. The change signifies a shift from ancestral claim to expansive lineage.

Abraham Abraham Abraham God

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