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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1967
Page
5
HAL Boyle humor piece recalls hospital bedside banter from nurses and visitors. Vignettes show jokes about diets bedpans bandages smoking rules and the constant reminders of morning rounds. The column lampoons the rough humor and mixture of sympathy and suitable sarcasm in patient care.
The narrative recounts how after a civil marriage in France the couple received the livret de marriage, then a religious ceremony by Rev. Jardine. Randolph Churchill monitored events, telegrams flooded in, and crowds cheered as the Duke and Duchess left for their honeymoon.
A social scene reveals a wife recounting how her husband’s firm cares about his status and not her. She describes conventions, secrets, and the pressure to conform while hiding personal read habits and role within the marriage. Names of attendees and gift-giving amid a family event are noted.
A pre bridal shower in Biddeford honors Gertrude Ferland of 81 Pool Street on July 8 wedding plans to Reynald Valliere of 27 Westfield Street. Guests presented a money purse to the honoree as Ellarine Ellis Viviane Patterson and Priscilla Curry performed, with the event organized by Mrs. Valliere and Miss Pauline Ferland.
Roy E. Symons of the Maine Association of Agriculture Fairs says his group is not alone in opposing a bill to extend commercial horse racing meets. He notes some Maine Harness Horsemen's Association members are not fully in favor, reacting to MHHA president Michael J. LaBun who criticized fairs for sub par purses and conditions during prime racing dates.
Kennebunk High School class of 1957 plans a 10th reunion at the Atlantis Hotel Kennebunk Beach. Social hour starts 7 p.m. with banquet at 8 p.m. and dancing from 9 30 to midnight. Arrangements committee includes James Nedeau, Mrs. Richard Graham, Karl Hooper and Robert Dowd.
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