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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1960

Page

3

Giladi wedding at Lyman Baptist of Bourgault and Dede

Gladrioled baskets of white gladioli adorned Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills for the wedding of Julia Bourgault and Raymond J. Dede Jr. bride wore a nylon lace gown with a rhinestone tiara bouquet of gladioli and white orchids. Matron of honor Rebecca Fortier Old Orchard Beach sister of the bride.

Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Julia Bourgault Randall Leathers Arundel Raymond J. Dede, Jr Raymond Dede West Kennebunk Robert J. Vance Vance Rebecca Fortier Old Orchard Beach Myrna Dede John McKay Kennebunk Wayne Leathers Michael McAlevey Webhannet Club Linda Leathers Marjorie Grenier

Turquoise and Ivory Wedding Ties Kennebunk Couple

Alevey the bride’s aunt led the reception table with candles in crystal holders. Mrs McAlevey and Miss Marianna Libby assisted serving. Lorraine Bourgault presided at the punch bowl. The bride wore turquoise and lavender. gifts included pearl set for attendants. Groom gave a gold cross. best man received cuff links. They honeymooned out of state and will settle on Main Street, West Kennebunk. Mrs Dede, mother of the groom, wore gray with blue accessories. she is a Thornton Academy graduate. groom’s family includes a Kennebunk High School veteran.

Alevey McAlevey Marianna Libby South Portland Lorraine Bourgault Leathers Dede Main Street West Kennebunk Thornton Academy Kennebunk High School U. S Air Force

First National Store to Close in Kennebunk

The First National food store on Main Street Kennebunk will close Saturday night. No reason was given for the discontinuation of operations in Kennebunk. A. Lee Kierstead the Kennebunk manager has been with the store since 1927.

First National Main Street Kennebunk Somerville First National Stores The Journal Dis A. Lee Kierstead

Kennebunk Advent Christian Fellowship Welcomes New Pastor

Members of the Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village met at the Ralph McLean home for a cookout with seven couples attending. Spencer Andrews presented slides of Live Oak Florida orphanage as President Wilfred Marcotte welcomed Rev Milford Butterfield and new member couple Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell of Kennebunkport. They voted to pay for a parsonage range and planned the next meeting October 11 with hosts for refreshments.

The Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Ralph McLean Old Port Road McLean Spencer Andrews Advent Christian Orphange Live Oak Fla Wilfred Marcotte Milford Butterfield Robert Mitchell Kennebunkport Edgar Campbell

Unidentified Man Hurt In Pike Spill On Maine Turnpike

An unidentified man was treated at Saco Osteopathic Hospital after a panel truck blew a tire and rolled multiple times on the Maine Turnpike between Miles 34 and 35 in Saco. He was taken by Saco fire department ambulance with serious head and mouth bleeding. police investigate a Florida plate vehicle.

Saco Osteopathic Hospital Maine Turnpike Mile 34 Saco

Incident disrupts Florida International Grand Prix route

A contractor vehicle transporting canned goods and nails broke down on the highway, spilling contents across the roadway and hindering traffic during the Florida International Grand Prix event. No injuries reported. Authorities managed the scene and rerouted motorists.

Beach To Require Permit For Wiring

Electrical Inspector Winslow Tenan Jr. of Old Orchard Beach announced that starting September 15 all electrical work in Old Orchard Beach must be verified by a permit to install wiring. Permits for each job may be obtained from the electrical inspector.

Winslow, Tenan, Jr Old Orchard Beach

Going Away Party for Rachel Guild

A going away party was hosted at Parsons street residence for Mrs. Rachel Guild who departs to join her husband in New Jersey. He recently completed two years in France and will report to Fort Monmouth. Guests presented a money basket and enjoyed a social hour with refreshments hosted by Miss Buzzell and assistants Ruth Wakefield Helen Curtis and Phyllis Pearson.

Frances Burbell Parsons Street Rachel Guild New Jersey France Fort Monmouth N. J Phyllis Pearson Helen Kierstead Betty Tomas Helen Spofford Margaret Johnson Vivian Tranci Helen Ackley Margaret Eveleth Georgia Evans Lillian Staples Zella Tibbetts Judith Lovett Roberta Martin Helen Cox Edith Nutter Esma Hall Hazel Johnson

Six youths held for grand jury on Kennebunk area break charges

Six men aged 18 to 24 are held for the January term of York county Superior court on breaking and entering and larceny charges in the Kennebunk area. Arraigned in Kennebunk municipal court, they were committed to the county jail after bail disputes.

York County Superior Court Kennebunk David W. Emmons Robert Chambers Kimball Arundel Michael Brennan Kennebunkport Robert Currier Port Ellsworth Brown, Jr Richard Lebarge Currier Frank Stevens Nicholas Inniss George Cousens

Rummage Sale Set at Old Orchard VFW Post

A rummage sale sponsored by the Old Orchard Veterans of Foreign Wars post and auxiliary will be held Saturday at the post home on Atlantic Avenue. The event was announced by the committee.

Old Orchard Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Post Atlantic Avenue Commit

Charity Sale Collections Deadline Reported

Harold Presley the collections chairman said the deadline for sale collections is Friday evening Proceeds will fund the building fund of the two units.

Harold Presley Collections

Ocean Park Extension Opens With First Session

The Ocean Park Home Extension held its first meeting after the recess at Porter Hall Ocean Park Temple Avenue. The topic Meals for a Busy Weekend was discussed with chairwoman Mrs Helen Smith and a large slate of members in attendance. Lilian Jakeman led the dinner service and plans for a joint meeting with the Saco Extension on October 18 at Porter Hall were announced.

Ocean Park Home Extension Porter Hall Temple Avenue Ocean Park Helen Smith Dorothy Tripp Lillian Jakeman Priscilla Skilling Hazel Daly Jillian Jakeman Frances Smith Peggy Tripp Mildred Soule Elizabeth Wilson Ruby Brown Carrie Lawton Dora Clark Maude Rowell Mary Coburn Gloria Stickney Jennie Marney Peggy Thayer Mildred Moody Esther Cobb Lilian Jakeman Saco

First Meeting of 0 and 1 Club Opens Season at Bradeen Home

Old Orchard Beach notes list the 0 and 1 club of the Methodist church holding its first season meeting at the Bradeen residence on Central Avenue with supper at 6 30 pm. A York County Past Noble Grand association meeting is set for West Buxton Tuesday evening with supper served by Forest Rebekah lodge at 6 30 pm. Mrs Herbert Hodsdon of Portland visits Miss Ethel Wight Fort Hill Avenue. Patricia Allen, daughter of Selectmen William Allen, has entered the University of Maine in Portland after graduating from Old Orchard Beach High School in June.

Methodist Church John Bradeen Central Avenue York County Past Noble Grands Association West Buxton Forest Rebekah William ‘Allen Old Salt Road Old Or ‘Chard Beach University of Maine Portland

BOV Class Meeting Tonight At Kenne bunk Church

The BOV class of Kenne bunk Baptist church will meet this evening at 7 45 at the church. Hostesses are Mrs. Eleanor Berdeen Mrs. Alice Hancock and Miss Martha Bragdon.

BOV Kennebunk Baptist Church Eleanor Berdeen Alice Hancock Martha Bragdon

Top Ranking Democrats Attend Rally At Beach

Maine political event draws many Democrats including U S Senator Edmund Muskie and candidates for state and federal offices. Attendees from Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and surrounding towns include Sheriff Harold Nason Mayor Clement Deschambault and Judge Hilary Mahaney among others. Also noted are local civic leaders and labor figures with coverage of a coastal rally atmosphere.

Maine Democratic Party Biddeford-Saco Old Orchard Beach Brunswick Hotel Democratic Social Club Robert J. Melnick Dwight W. McLeod Biddeford York County Anne Pennell Clement H. Deschambault Charles Cote Saco Andrew J. Fournier Frederic Deschambault Henry J. Desmarais Sanford Atty

Sub teacher fills Wells Elementary after collision injuries

Mrs. Charles Parkes steps in as substitute primary teacher at Wells Elementary as Mrs. Margaret Belleau recovers from injuries after a two car crash at Wells Corner. Belleau remains hospitalized at York Village hospital with facial head wounds and cracked ribs. Mr and Mrs William Brackett of Sanford Road Wells report their son, Amrca Second Class Wil, will lead devotions with slides to follow.

Charles Parkes North Berwick Te Wells Margaret Belleau Wells Corner Belleau York Village William S. Brackett Sanford Road Wells Airmca

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