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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1961

Page

7

Claire Desilets Weds Walter Preakos at Old Orchard Beach

Claire Rita Desilets daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Desilets of Ocean Park Road Old Orchard Beach wed Walter A. Preakos son of Mrs. Pearl Preakos of 98 Temple Street Saco in a double ring ceremony at St. Margaret church The bride wore a white silk organza gown with chapel train bouffant veil and a rosette crown The matron of honor wore aqua silk organza and carried red and mixed flowers Best man was Raymond Marcotte with usher Ernest Litwinowich The reception followed at Rochambeau club hall Biddeford The couple plan to reside at 98 Temple Street Saco after a trip to Miami Florida They both work at Edward's plant Division of Saco Lowell shops Saco

St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach Claire Rita Desilets Albert Is Ocean Park Road Walter A. Preakos Pearl Preakos Temple Street Saco Armand J. Landry Robert Paradis Longwood Avenue Raymond Marcotte Saco Ernest Litwinowich Biddeford Rochambeau Club Paulette Desilet Miami Fla Preakes Old Oreenard Beach High School Thornton Academy Edward's Plant Saco-Lowell Shops

Hawaiian Guard Who Stands Tall Behind Dignitaries

Police Sgt. Larry Mehau a quarter Hawaiian sumo wrestler and judo karate aikido expert serves Honolulu dignitaries as a discreet body guard. He travels with notables including Eisenhower Nixon Akihito Michiko Chiang Kai-Shek Sukarno Adenauer the Shah and Rhee. Mehau is calm reserved and ever watchful while Mehau seldom oversees guest books during arrivals.

Honolulu Larry Mehau Mehau Hawaii Police Clarence D. Honan Hanan Honan Mehan Eisenhower Nixon Akihito Michiko Japan Chiang Kai-Shek Sukarno Indonesia Konrad Adenauer Germany Nepal Iran Thailand Syngman Rhee

Anita Metayer Honored At Shower For September Wedding

A bridal shower for Anita Metayer, who will wed Gerald Toussaint on September 23 at St Andre church, was held at the Fremont club hall Biddeford. Hostess Mrs. Marcel Metayer presided as buffet catered by Mrs. Rose Bertrand. The guest of honor received a cash purse from her niece Miss Cynthia Paquette. Her trousseau was displayed by Mrs. Marcel Paquette, Mrs. Robert Potvin, and Miss Lorraine Metayer.

Anita Metayer Gerald Toussaint St. Andre Church Fremont Club Biddeford Marcel Metayer Rose Bertrand Cynthia Paquette Trousseau Marcel Paquette Robert Potvin Lorraine Metayer Roger Metayer

Hazardous duty for Milwaukee policewoman ends in dislocated jaw

Police Matron Albina Jenko was rushed to county emergency hospital after suffering a dislocated jaw that occurred while she yawned at 3:30 am. The incident highlights the risks faced by officers during routine duties in Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Albina Jenko County Emergency Hospital

Shipyard Jobs Seem Secure in 1961 Fourth Quarter

Washington reports that Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery Maine is forecast to employ 9100 to 9600 workers in the fourth quarter of 1961, matching the third quarter and above August 31 figures of 9780 due to urgent submarine work. The forecast depends on no unforeseen events.

Washington Portsmouth Naval Kittery Maine Navy New Hampshire Congress

Farley backs active politics despite critics

On behalf of Politics Elmira New York AP Jim Farley former postmaster general in the Roosevelt administration said if he were a young man he would enter politics. He stated that most people criticize but are not willing to do the job themselves and claimed to know most political leaders of the last 40 years and that with few exceptions they had a good side.

Elmira N. Y Jim Farley Roosevelt Ton

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