Miss Frances Page Maguire
b. 22 Jan 1918 - Newport News, VA
d. 01 Oct 1993 - Newport News, VA

NNHS Class of June 1936; Boston University, B. S.; Longwood College, M. A.

Ancient History; Medieval History; Government; U.S. History;
Anchor Co-Advisor; Girls' Usher Staff Sponsor

  

 
    "GOVERNMENT: Tension and tedium created by the study of political parties, their origin, customary functions, and campaign promises is relieved as Miss Maguire pokes friendly fun at "honest" politicians."  
1955 Anchor, p. 12 1959 Anchor, p. 42 1962 Anchor, p. 27 1963 Anchor, p. 57 1967 Anchor, p. 83
02/12/07 02/12/07 02/12/07 02/12/07 02/12/07

FRANCES MAGUIRE

NEWPORT NEWS - Frances Page Maguire, 75, a retired teacher of history and government, died Friday, Oct. 1.

Miss Maguire retired in 1971 after 25 years at Newport News High School where she had also served as a guidance counselor. A lifelong Peninsula resident, she was a native of Newport News.

She was a member of First Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday school and was an elder. She was presented with an honorary life membership in the Presbyterian Women. She was a member of the Newport News Education Association and was active in the community theater.

Survived by a sister, Susan Maguire of East Walpole, Mass.; and a brother, Peter Maguire of Millis, Mass.

Memorial service at 5 tonight at First Presbyterian Church of Newport News by Dr. Eugene Soud. Burial will be private.

Memorials to First Presbyterian Church, 215 32nd St., Newport News 23607.

Arrangements by Riverside Funeral Home.

Published in the Daily Press on 10/7/1993.

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