Congratulations on golden anniversary
Former Westbrook residents Nina and Walter Braley of Standish recently celebrated 50 years of marriage with a 12-day cruise to the Mediterranean.
Also their family, Lu Ann McLaughlin, Charlene Fraser, Lisa Spearin, Cheryl Lavoie and Rodney Braley, honored them with a celebration at Keeley the Katerers in Portland.
Other family members attending included Lyndsey McLaughlin; Timothy, Cara and Jeremy Fraser; Justin Spearin; Brian and Branden Lavoie; Kimberly, Karina and Rodney Braley; Catherine and Mike Murphy; Lois Ann Scott; Virginia Harkins; Dorothy Miller; Charlotte Makela; Gert Wakefield; Patsy Potvin; Nelson and Alberta Haynes; George and Ellen Parady; Gordon and Bertha Kimball; and Dorothy Kimball.
Friends who attended included Diane McCellan; Joanne Deering; Lucien and Sarah Matteau; Chuck and Barbara Bailey; Myra and Mark Stokes; Gloria and Philip Knowlton; David and Susan Scammon; Tricia Powers; Bill Howe; Frank and Carol Benson; Howard and Janice Melhman; John and Denise Carmichael; Bob and Radley; Ernie and Pat Libby; Janice and Bernie Muehler; Nancy Brown; James Irish; and Mark and Ann Potter.
The couple married on July 14, 1956, in the First Baptist Church in South Gorham.
She was an Avon district sales manager and he was the manager at the Animal Refuge League. They lived in Westbrook for 35 years.
Seniors to hear band
The Mathieu Band will play when the Westbrook Senior Citizens meet at 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6, at Westbrook-Warren Congregational Church, 810 Main St.
You’re invited
Southern Maine Volkssporting Association invites the public to attend its regular monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at Walker Memorial Library, 800 Main St.
For more information, contact Carroll at crrllt@aol.com.
Marching band in finals
After being rained out last Saturday, the Westbrook High School Marching Band is gearing up for the Maine State Marching Band finals at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 4, at Waterhouse Field in Biddeford
“The marching band has performed five shows this season, and is eagerly anticipating performing their Latin Explosion show at finals,” said Phil Rich, music director for Westbrook schools.
Twelve other high school bands are participating in the show including Marshwood, Sanford, South Portland, Wells, Lewiston, Edward Little, Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach.
Class of 1957 plans reunion
Westbrook High School class of 1957 is in the process of planning for its 50th class reunion.
Dave Martin said about 20 classmates gather the last Wednesday of each mount for lunch and discuss possible locations and events to celebrate this milestone.
“As of this writing it looks like there will be activities planned over a three-day period,” Martin said. “We are trying to locate a few missing classmates and would greatly appreciate any information anyone might have that would help us locate them.”
Those classmates are trying to contact include Barbara and Sandra Darling, Sylvia (Lacasse) Perry, Corrine Martin, Janet (Saucier) Farley and Treavor Lord.
Anyone who can help locate fellow classmates should call Martin at 854-8883 or e-mail to damrtin8@maine.rr.com.
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