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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1961
Page
6
Circle B of the Women’s Fellowship of the Second Congregational Church met last evening at Mrs Francis Wooster’s home for the first meeting of the fall season.
The business session led by circle leader Jane Emery covered fall activity plans. The next meeting is set for Mrs. Dow’s home with present attendees Mrs. Jane Haines, Mrs. Hester Hanson, Mrs. Irene Genest, Mrs. Royal Sheltra, Miss Leah Robie, Madelin Robie, Rose Myers, and the hostess.
Miss Marilyn Lucille Turner daughter of Mr and Mrs Amos A Turner of Saco and Barry Lee Garvin son of Mr and Mrs Malcolm Garvin of South Berwick were married October 14 at First Baptist church South Berwick Given in marriage by her father the bride wore an oyster white faille gown trimmed at the neck with crystals.
Miss Turner married Bruce W. Garvin with matron of honor Mrs Tfargaret Germaine and best man Bruce Garvin. Attendants Clifford Germaine and Robert Turner, brother Lloyd Turner overseas. Reception at Sea Coast Lobster House Kittery. They plan a home on Brattle Street South Berwick after October 23. Mrs Turner attended Dover and South Berwick High Schools. Mr Garvin studied at Berwick Academy.
The text notes that some features on the Moon have remained unchanged for perhaps four billion years, unaffected by wind rain oxidation vegetation or eruptions. This emphasizes the Moon's geologic stability and the longevity of its surface features since the early solar system.
Theresa J. Letourneau and George H. Petit united in marriage at St. Andre Church on October 7 with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aime Giguere officiating. The ceremony featured roses and music by Mrs. Laura Proulx and Adelard Huot. The couple will live at 4 Kossuth Street, Biddeford. Petit serves as a Coast Guard seaman.
Sugar Ray Robinson at 41 seeks to extend a fading but crucial winning streak in a 10 round telecast at Madison Square Garden against Denny Moyer. Robinson must win to stay in title contention for the middleweight crown, with Downes and Fullmer as potential champions in the NBA world. ABC-TV carries the showdown at 9 p.m. EST.
The Kennebunkport Lions Club meeting featured Arthur LaBlanc presiding and four new member sponsors announced from the past 16 years. Donald Russell spoke on Lionism, noted as Past District Governor and International Council cabinet member, also serving the district as membership and redemption chairman. Charter member Earl Bibber and Lewiston Auburn club affiliation noted.
The Maine State Stock Car Racing Association wraps its season with a Sunday meet at Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway featuring two qualifying events, a semi final, a non winners feature, and a regular 20 lap feature for bomber and modified sportsman classes. The card includes rained out events, and a three local disc jockeys match race in 1962 cars.
Kennebunk Police Chief Frank Stevens said today he has apprehended a Kennebunk youth who admitted involvement in a school theft. The investigation continues as authorities verify details and potential accomplices.
Chief Stevens investigated a Park Street school break in Kennebunk after Principal Leo Martin reported a small amount of money missing. The suspect has admitted involvement and is cooperating with authorities.
Ogunquit Grange officers will be installed in ceremonies tonight at 8 in the Grange hall on School street. Cub Scout den meetings begin this week with Den Mothers hosting. John Miller is Cubmaster and Roscoe Douglass chairs the pack committee. The first Fall meeting of Boy Scout Troop 339 is scheduled for Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Ogunquit Methodist church social hall, led by Scoutmaster Merton Spinner. Parents of a daughter born October 17 at York hospital are Mr. and Mrs. Dana Putnam of Ogunquit.
The Kennebunk Kennebunkport Lions observed the 16th anniversary and charter night at the Howard Johnson restaurant on the Turnpike in Kennebunk. King Lion led the program with club members present.
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