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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1973

Page

3

Wells Eyes Restored In Historic Wells Building

A 200 year old Wells structure near Wells High School is restored by Sanford businessman George S. Thayer. Town leaders praise the revival restoring exterior to its original state while residents hope Route 1 development preserves Maine’s coastal heritage.

Cecil Munson Wells Kittery Fort Kent Maine York County Wells Sanford George S. Thayer Wells High School Thayer Robert Littlefield Thayer Place Christine Pierce Rita Cady John Wellington

Locksmith John Lessard Keeps Lost Art Alive In Biddeford

John L Lessard of Biddeford works as a locksmith known for picking locks and opening cars and safes. He helps police with master keys and emphasizes proof of ownership before opening any door. He carries spare keys, makes keys for many items, and warns against damaging keys in locks.

John L Lessard Biddeford Lessard Locksmith Institute Elm Street Joan Lessard

Shooting Rampage in Los Angeles Leaves Six Dead

An Easter Sunday gunman with a .20 gauge shotgun carried out a 90 minute shooting spree across eight locations in a black neighborhood. Six killed and ten wounded, including Raleigh Henderson and a 12 year old girl. Deputies exchanged 40 rounds with the gunman before capturing him.

Los Angeles Butch James Morrow Raleigh Butch’ Henderson Charles Elliott William Ray Bonner Bonner

Supper Fundraiser By Biddeford Junior High Saturday

Biddeford Junior High School will hold a baked bean and American chop suey supper on Saturday from 4 to 7 p.m. at John F. Kennedy School. The event funds the public address system. tickets available at the door or from local students and area pharmacies.

Biddeford Junior High School John F. Kennedy John Paquet B.I.H.S Dovan Doran's Pepin’s Mike Poli

Local Republicans to Meet with Saco Committee

Biddeford Republican City Committee chairman Clement B. Auger urges all members to attend a joint meeting with the Saco City Committee Wednesday at the Young School in Saco. Hon. Richard Hewes, speaker of the Maine Legislature, will speak. invitation from Lois Jones.

Clement B. Auger Biddeford Republican City Committee Saco Young School Richard Hewes Maine Lois Jones Auger

Saco to debate animal control repeal petitions at special meeting

Saco City Council will consider petitions seeking repeal of a recently enacted animal control ordinance during a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers. The 15-item agenda includes the repeal petitions and other city matters.

Saco

Real Estate Transfers From Saco To Old Orchard Beach Area

Multiple properties change hands across Saco Old Orchard Beach Hollis Center and Biddeford. Buyers include Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bucci in Saco and Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Tromas of Old Orchard Beach. Brokers include Norman J. Lessard Real Estate Gisele Robinson and Sherman Realty Inc. in Old Orchard Beach. A Florida condo purchase by Mr. and Mrs. Robert York is handled by J Lessard Agency.

Buxton Road Saco Kenneth Bucci Robert Lucille Robinson Bucci Norman J. Lessard Roger Pinette Westbrook Hollis Center Victor Worden Norman J.lessard Gisele Robinson Bradley Street Richard Belisle Anthony Tromas Old Orchard Beach Ryefield Drive Joyce Lauzon Alan Huber Portland Ronald Berthiaume Michael Caminiti Angelina Caminiti Elmwood St Shirley M. York Catherine F. Turner Robert Skidget Temple St Thomas West, Jr Arundel Biddeford Paul Tousignant Old Pool Road Fortunes Rocks Blanche A. Ryan Gertrude Weir Guinea Road Bailey and Bailey Real Estate Ruth E. Bailey Hill St James Foley Cleaves St Robert Thibodeau Emery Court Ed R. Morin Don Chretien Robert York Bay Islands Club St. Petersburg Florida

Fun Foods Course Needs Four Rides

York County Extension Service announces an eight week Summer Nutrition Education Program for youths ages 7 to 14. The Alfred office has four openings for Summer Nutrition Aides to assist in activities from mid June to mid August. Interviews are May 9 and May 10. call 324-2814 for appointments.

York County Extension Service Alfred

Saco Motors Officials Named in Area Business News

From Boston, Raymond Lepage general manager of Saco Motors Harry Superia sales manager of Saco Motors and R G DAuteil another International official from Boston are photographed in a Boston area business News item featuring industry leaders.

Saco Motors Boston International - Harvester Co J. T. O'Dare International

Insurance Firm To Honor Men By Resort Trip

The Portland District of Boston Mutual Life Insurance will honor its top 35 agents and staff including Mr. Maurice Sayer Biddeford and Mr. Fredrick Nadeau Kennebunk for sales quotas. President Lawrence Finnegan will host a trip May 5 to May 10 at Runaway Bay Hotel Jamaica with attendees from Biddeford Saco and Kennebunk.

Scarborough Port Land District Boston Mutual Life Insurance Ecompanyvy Portland Districh Lawrence Finnegan Runaway Bay Hotel and Country Club Jamaica Portland Ralph Joe) Caron Saco Ronald Fecteau Biddeford Paul Lamb Edward Bath Jr Kennebunk

Kennebunk High Band Exchange Heads to Acton Mass

Kennebunk High School Concert Band travels to Acton Massachusetts for a weekend exchange with 103 visiting musicians from Acton Roxborough. Weekend includes rehearsals social events and a visit to the Boston Museum of Science culminating in a Saturday night concert and May 5 homecoming.

Kennebunk Kennebunk High School Acton Mass K.H.S Hollywood Boston Musum of Science Acton-Roxborough Massachusetts EMS Gymnasium At & P.m Acton-Roxborough Bend

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