DEAR SUN SPOTS: While going through old photographs for a family scrapbook project, I came upon my grandparents’ original wedding invitations (1937 and 1940). I have two questions that no one has been able to answer for me. First, why did couples get married in the early morning (6 a.m. and 7 a.m.)?

Secondly, both of these invitations have the reception date prior to the actual wedding day? One of them was two days before; another one week before. Any explanations would be much appreciated! Thank you. — D.T., Auburn

ANSWER: Sun Spots can think of reasons for an early morning wedding (harvest season; the need to catch a ship for a honeymoon to Europe), but a reception before the wedding? What happened if the bride or groom got cold feet? Readers, can you help?

DEAR SUN SPOTS: We played a card game a long time ago. We remember some rules, like a seven can be split, a four you can move backwards, an ace and a king you can move a marble out onto the board, and a jack you can switch marbles. Don’t remember much else, like how many cards you first hand out and what the other cards let you do.

Another card game we played was 63. If anyone knows the rules to these games, please let us know. — Wally, [email protected]

ANSWER: There are instructions on how to play 63 at Wikipedia (http://tinyurl.com/6xnkyl5). Sun Spots doesn’t know about the other game. Hopefully a reader will recognize it and share the instructions.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I wanted to know if the Sun Journal uses tin presses for the newspaper or if you know of any other newspapers that still use them. Thank you. — Jacob Ward, [email protected]

ANSWER: Sun Spots put your question to Sun Journal Executive Editor Rex Rhoades, who said:

“The presses we use to print the newspaper are very large and have steel frames and rollers. The plates we use on the press units are made of aluminum and have a light-sensitive chemical coating. They are recycled after use. All newspapers that I am aware of use this process, which was widely introduced in the late 1960s. For more detail, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Offset_printing.”

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Lewiston High School Class of 1980 reunion committee has received sufficient positive feedback to move forward with the proposed “Come Sail Away” evening cruise in Portland Harbor on Saturday, July 2, from 7 to 10 p.m.

The cost will be $50 per person, or $80 per couple, which will cover the cruise, the live music (the Broad Street Band) and catering (light appetizers). A cash bar will also be available.

Reservations may be made by sending checks or money orders to: LHS Class of 1980, P.O. Box 2218, Lewiston, ME 04241-2218; by credit card/debit card through PayPal at the reunion website, www.lhsclassof1980.com; or see Chris Robichaud at Panache Studio for Hair, Nails and Massage, at 20 Coburn St. (off Center Street) in Auburn and pay by cash or check.

Reservation payments are due no later than May 1. However, early reservations are strongly recommended as the boat has a maximum capacity of 250 people, and space will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.

Don’t miss the boat on this opportunity to catch up with old friends and classmates on this musical moonlight summer cruise along the beautiful coast of Maine. Please also check the reunion website for updates and to review the missing classmate list. — Robert Beauchesne, Lewiston

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I am looking for a hot dog steamer and a popcorn machine to be used at Roak Block to provide entertainment and fun for the residents. I would appreciate any help you give us. We read your column daily and love the response people get. Thank you. — Leta Richards, Auburn, 784-1838

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