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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1969

Page

5

Five Divorces Awarded In Saco Court

In 10th District Court at Saco five divorces were awarded. Eula M Fair Weather of Kennebunk from Robert Fairweather of Kennebunk were married Oct 16 1948 at Alfred with custody of one child to Mrs Fair Weather. Bruce Willard Coyne of West Kennebunk from Sharon Lee Coyne of Colorado Springs were married Apr 18 1964 in Colorado Springs. Lawrence Duffy of Kennebunk from Kathryn A Duffy of Tren NJ were married Jan 6 1959 at New Hope Pa with custody of three children and Duffy to pay 30 per week. Katina B Mercier of Old Orchard Beach from Ralph J Mercier of Saco married Jun 19 1965 with custody of two children and alimony and support payments. William A Bresler of Biddeford from Joan C Breslier of Biddeford married Aug 11 1954 at Rowayton Conn.

10Th District Court Saco Eula M. Fairweather Kennebunk Robert Fairweather Alfred Bruce Willard Coyne West Kennebunk Sharon Lee Coyne Colorado Springs Colo Lawrence Duffy

Biddeford Soldier On Duty In Vietnam

U S Army specialist 4 Raymond M Millette 21 son of Marcel E Millette 7 Bond St Biddeford Maine is assigned to the 1st Aviation Brigade in Vietnam.

Biddeford Vietnam U.S. Army Raymond M. Millette Marcel E. Millette Bond St Maine

Saco Street Crew Gets Day Off

No waste will be picked up in Saco Friday due to a holiday. Street Commissioner Timothy J Crowley III said the regular Friday pickup will be moved to Saturday.

Saco Street Crew Saco Timothy J. Crowley III

Abe Fortas Now Sought By Wolfson For Old Job Back

Louis Wolfson asks Abe Fortas to return to his former position, pressing the veteran judge for a reinstatement and citing ongoing legal and political considerations surrounding Fortas and the Supreme Court era.

Abe Fortas Louis Wolfson

Kennebunk Notes: Wedding, Visits, and Local Events

Mrs Edmund Cashen announces local visitors from Summer Street in Kennebunk. Eleanor Perry married Frank Tortorello at St Anthony s Church Port Reading New Jersey with Barbara Truscott as bridesmaid. Gorham State College student Barbara Truscott returns home for summer work at Howard Johnson s. Linda Nedeau, Becker Junior College senior, enjoys a tenth day vacation before June 8 graduation at home on Grove Street. Roger Gonneville remains hospitalized at Mercy Portland. Wayne Dickinson and daughter Erica of Salem New Hampshire visit Henry Dickinson family home. 50 Plus Club meets tomorrow 1 to 4 at Webhannett Woman s Club clubhouse with Betty Joyce as guest speaker and slides. refreshments afterward.

Henry Dickinson Judith Summer Street Woodbridge N.J Eleanor Perry Frank Francis Tortorello St. Anthony's Church Port Reading N. J Tortorello Elsie Perry Kennebunk Miss Dickinson Kennebunk High School Barbara Truscott Gorham State College Arnold Truscott High Street Howard Johnson Turnpike Linda Nedeau Becker Junior College Worcester Mass Linwood Nedeau Grove Street Roger Gonneville Storer Street Mercy Hospital Portland Wayne Dickinson Erica Sal‘em, N.H Hannet Woman's Club Betty Joyce

Wells Spring Vocal Concert Delights Local Audience

The annual spring vocal concert titled With A Voice Of Singing was presented by the glee clubs and choruses of the Wells community, showcasing a range of choral numbers and student performances to an appreciative audience.

Glee Clubs Choruses of the Wells

Wells High School Chorus Night at 7:30 in gym

Junior and Senior High schools perform tonight at 7 30 in the junior high gymnasium auditorium under Mary Goldsworthy vocal supervisor Wells Congregational Church Music Committee reports a $10 gift from Dr Roger N Blake and Mrs Blake of Hampton NH toward a $450 hymnal fund in memory of the late Rev Ernest C Murdy father of Rev Winton Murphy. Officers of Highpine Chapter DeMolay to be installed Sunday June 1 at 2 30 p m in Highvine Masonic Hall Wells with new chapter advisors to be installed.

Mary Goldsworthy Wells Ernest C. Murdy W. Wintonurphy Wells Congregational Church Highpine Chapter Order of DeMolay Highvine Masonic Hall Sanford Road

Red Shutters Inc Sold to Ward Couple in Saco

Red Shutters Inc at 33 Beach St Saco owned by Mrs Gertrude Johnson has been purchased by Mr and Mrs James Ward of 509 Ferry Rd Saco. New owners plan extensive renovations soon following a promoted sale.

Red Shutters Inc Beach St Saco Gertrude Johnson Ferry Beach James Ward Ferry Road

Women's Relief Corps Approves Donations

Members of the Fred S. Gur ney Women's Relief Corps in Saco held a covered dish dinner at G.A.R. Hall Cutts Avenue. New member Alice Robinson joined. Gifts were approved for Hazel C. Willard and the Maine department president. Mary Rollins was installed as chaplain. Next meeting June 2 at 12 15 p.m. then luncheon and meeting via Ed Morin Real Estate Agency Biddeford.

Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps Saco G.A.R. Hall Cutts Avenue Hazel Emmons Ethel Ballard Helen Tarbox Alice Robinson Hazel C. Willard Spokane Wash Maine Rockland Mary Rollins Phyllis Wright Ballard Marjorie Fogg G.A.R

Kennebunk Bank Adopts Master Charge Card

Kennebunk news notes Ocean National Bank will offer Master Charge credit cards accepted coast to coast. The program unifies billing, allowing customers to pay one central bill for purchases across stores in New England and the United States. Ocean National is York County’s first bank to join Master Charge. Washington Senators are performing strongly as the season progresses. The item also mentions provocative school fire concerns.

Kennebunk Ocean National Bank New England United States Master Charge Boston Ocean National York County

Gertrude Ederle First Woman to Swim English Channel

Gertrude Ederle became the first woman to swim the English Channel, completing the crossing in 14 hours and 31 minutes during the August record attempt. The feat marked a historic milestone for women in competitive swimming and endurance athletics.

Gertrude Ederie English Channel

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mercier William A. Bressler Joan C. Breslier Rowayton Conn Edmund Cashen Mrs Albeo G. Lapierre Dial Folpe& Hg Jamaicas Saco Adult Center Spring Street Fairfield School Suzanne Taylor John Cotsis Georgia Keourounas Randy Grenier Janice Lane Mark Rumery Christine Whittier William Kany Evelyn Louis Women’s Relief Corps Ed Morin Kennebunk Bank Washington Senators W.T. Grant CO Riddeford Shopping Center Hue Ast Coats & Clark
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