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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1960

Page

6

St Francis College High Bestows 25 Diplomas in Commencement

Twenty five seniors of St Francis College High School received diplomas yesterday at a noon graduation Mass dedicated to the Class of 1960. The afternoon exercises featured an address by Rev Frederick Belanger, a former college president, with Rev Clarence Laplante presiding and Rev Donald Nickner assisting. дипломы were awarded by Rev Father Laplante to graduates including Robert Auger Daniel Beaulieu William Carey Matthew Carroll Michael Doherty Michael Donohue Charles Dumais J Conrad Gagnon Andres Guillemard Albert Gumbs John Hoar James Hubert Paul Lamarine Owen McGarrahan Simon McElinney Wilfred Marquis Maurice Morin Thomas Murphy Richard Perreault Edwin Ponvert Stephen Prew Lucien Sylvain Joseph Wagner David Walley Joseph Whelan.

St. Francis College High School Andres Guillmard Santurce Puer Rico Charles Dumais Woonsocket R. I Joseph Whelan Brow N. Y John Hoar Ayer Mass James Hubert South Had Falls Wilfred Marquis Aroostook Daniel Beault Presque Isle Robert Auger Matthew Carroll New Canaan St Francis College High School Donald Nicknair Heliviny Frederick Belanger St. Francis College St. Vincent de Paul Church Ottawa Can Daniel Beaulieu Mauriee Morin Brunswick Marcel Danais Berlin N. H Lucien Sylvain Grambling Paul Lamarine Southbridge Norman Thibodeau Father Laplante R I William Carey New York

Brian Lindsey Feted On Third Birthday at Landing Home

A birthday party for Brian Lindsey celebrated his third birthday Sunday at the Landing home of Mr. and Mrs. John Lindsey. The event featured green and white decorations, a cowboys and Indians cake, gifts, balloons, and refreshments served by the hostess. Attending were family members and friends from Kennebunk, Melrose, Charleston, Hav erhill, and Boston, with several grandparents and relatives sending gifts.

Brian Lindsey Landing John Lindsey Lindsey Brian Mark Ralph Robertson Roger Robertson David Robertson Robin Thyng Kevin Thyng Ronald Robertson Edmund Cashen Kennebunk Wesley Lindsey Melrose Mass Wesley E. Lindsey Charleston S. C Elmer Morse Virginia Morse Boston Ethel Clarke Donna Calvin Ashford Haverhill William Ramsden Norwich Conn Raoul Laitres Sanford

Ginette Cote Feted On 15th Birthday

A birthday party observed the fifteenth birthday of Miss Ginette Cote daughter of Mr and Mrs Lionel Cote of Bux ton road Saco A dance contest was won by Sandra Lovejoy and a game of musical chairs by Cecil Burgess Refreshments were served by Mrs Cote Attending were Misses Pauline Compagna Sandra Beverly Lovejoy Nancy Burgess and Malcom Graffam Cecil Burgess Gary Aiken and Charles Graffam

Ginette Cote Lionel Cote Buxton Road Saco Sandra Lovejoy Cecil Burgess Cote Pauline Compagna Sandra Beverly Lovejoy Nancy Burgess Malcom Graffam Gary Aiken Charles Graffam

South Americans Visit With Minkevitch Family

Visitors from South America met Maine hosts over a holiday weekend at Fortunes Rocks. The Ballve family from La Plata and Kitty Radnor toured Biddeford areas, sampled Maine seafood, and planned summer stays. Ballve, a retired Argentine lawyer, intends to move permanently to the United States with his wife Edith Abbott and four sons.

South America Maine Fred Minkevitch Minkevitch Atlantic Ocean la Plata Argentina Ramon Ballve Kitty Radnor Roy MacNaughton Florence Evans Mary Clopper Biddeford Saco Ballve University America States Edith Abbott Fortunes Rocks Bath Chicago Washington D. C New York Massachusetts Swift Golf Club Buenos Aires York

Scout Troop 14 Fetes Parents At Style Show

Scout Troop 14 entertained parents at an awards ceremony and fashion show at the Saco United Baptist Church vestry. Badges were received and fashions modeled by Diane Cote Barbara Davis Reetta Flood Phyllis Foran Betty Foran Candice Griffith Irene Halasz Susan Nadeau Marion Paul Suzanne Roberge Anne Marie Rancourt Connie Turner. Troop leaders were Mrs Clifton Miles and Mrs Wilbrod Bedard. Refreshments were served by the Girl Scouts.

Saco Saco United Baptist Church Diane Cote Barbara Davis Reetta Flood Phyllis Foran Betty Foran Candice Griffith Irene Halasz Susan Nadeau Marion Paul Suzanne Roberge Anne Marie Rancourt Connie Turner Quigley Davis George Rancourt Carol Robert Rancourt Gordon Flood Marcia Flood Virginia Sawyer Ethel Cobb Stanley Brown Peter Paul Lawrence Turner Ralph Roberge George Nadeau Arthur Foran Lawrence Hill Deborah Lee Bedard Clifton Miles Wilbrod Bedard Girl Scouts

Carmen T Cote Weds Raymond M Janson in Biddeford

Carmen T Cote and Raymond M Janson were married yesterday morning at St Joseph church Biddeford. The ceremony by Msgr Elie A Hevey featured spring flowers and music by Diane Rousselle and Jeanette Tardif. The couple will reside at 73 Western avenue after June 8 following a reception at St Joseph parish hall.

St. Joseph Church Carmen T. Cote Raymond M. Janson Msgr Elie A Hevey Diane Rousselle Jeanette Tardif Adelard Huot Marc Cote Western Avenue Biddeford Leopold Janson Annette Dumais Paulette Janson Pfc Roger Janson New York Leopold Chretien Marc Beauregard St. Joseph Parish Hall Green Street Canada Cote

C Of C Outing Slated June 20 At Country Club

The Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce announces its eighth annual membership outing for June 20 at the Biddeford Saco Country Club. Events start at 3 p.m. with games like table tennis, pool, horseshoes, bridge, putting and golf. A chicken barbecue follows at 6:30 with music, songs and a report by chamber president Stuart V. Flavin. All service clubs invited. members should bring male non members as guests. Reservations at the Chamber office or via entertainment committee members.

Biddeford-Saco

Final Card Party Held By VFW Unit

The final card party in the series was held Sunday evening at Biddeford City building under sponsorship of the auxiliary to Biddeford post Veterans of Foreign Wars. High scorers were Miss Marianna Maurice, Mrs Alden Racine, Mrs Hazel Foucault, Mrs Almeria Proulx, and Mrs Marie Boisvert. Rose Frechette won low score and Florence Tipping received the ace of hearts. Special prizes went to Rose Frechette and Laura Dodge.

Biddeford City Building Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Marianna Maurice Alden Racine Hazel Foucault Almeria Proulx M‘arie Boisvert Rose Frechette Florence Tipping Laura Dodge

Surprise Minkevitch Reunion Brings Maine Hosts Together

In Maine a planned reunion by the Minkevitch family unfolded as a surprise in the hosts’ living room last Friday. Neither the Ballve family nor Mrs. Radnor anticipated the gathering, which occurred without their knowledge or prior warning.

Minkevitch Ballve Mrs. Radnor Maine

Rhode Island Bride Weds Saco Man at Perryville Church

Marcia Leigh Pierson and Richard Lloyd Harvey married at Perryville Baptist Church Perryville Rhode Island officiated by Rev Sherwood Becker. Attendants included Patricia Pierson maid of honor Sylvia Pierson and Gail Pierson flower girl. The couple now reside at 184 Lincoln Street Saco.

Perryville Baptist Church Perryville R. I Marcia Leigh Pierson David Pierson Richard Lloyd Harvey Helen Harvey Maple Street Saco Sherwood Becker Petricia Pierson Sylvia Pierson Gail Pierson David Pierson, Jr Neil Pierson Kenneth Pierson Lincoln Street

Biddeford Lasses Toted On Birthday

A party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Albert Potvin on Granite Street Biddeford to celebrate Christine Potvin ninth birthday and Dolores Couture fifth birthday. Attendees included the Potvin and Couture families and other guests.

Albert Potvin Granite Street Biddeford Christine John Paul Couture Dolores

Local Social Gathering At Brideford With Refreshments

A Hartford Connecticut host Misses and Mrs Couture led a social event in Brideford with numerous guests. Contributing attendees included Miss Fortier Fortier Rowe and Audrey Jazz. Games were played and refreshments were sold.

Biideford Arthur Maur'ce Hartford Conn Claire Pauline Fortier An Rowe Audrey Jaz’z

Luxuriate you and your furniture in the finest craftsmanship

Promote indulgence in superior craftsmanship for both people and home furnishings. The message invites choosing expertly made pieces to elevate living spaces with durable, timeless quality. Emphasizes attention to detail, skilled materials, and lasting value from trusted craftsmen.

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