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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1962
Page
8
A dealership advertises a selection of mid century autos with years from 1959 to 1954. Models include Plymouth Belvedere Mercury Monterey Chevrolet Belair Oldsmobile Buick Special and more all with two tone colors and options like power steering power brakes and automatic transmissions. Down payments and weekly payments are highlighted as five dollar down five dollar weekly deals.
William H. Lowe, chairman of the board of directors of the National Safety Council and treasurer of Inland Steel, will be a featured speaker at Maine State Safety Conference at Poland Springhouse August 30 and 31. He will address the Governor's luncheon on goals methods and results. Lowe, a former Canada native, earned a University of Western Ontario economics and political science degree and Harvard business school credentials. He served in the Army Corps of Engineers during World War II and joined Inland Steel Company afterward.
Biddeford High School will host new students entering for the fall term. Report is set for Thursday at 1 p.m. Principal Paul Stebbins announced the school schedule and noted administrator changes. He cited career highlights including roles in local and national safety work.
School officials plan to finalize the coming week's schedules at the high school this week. Details on periods, classes, and room assignments will be released after board approval and counselor review.
A Canadian man, Sprague Tower, 46, of Oak Ridge Ontario, died after his station wagon struck a parked car on Water Street. Police said the collision moved the parked car 239 feet and left the victim as the 118th highway fatality in Maine for the year.
The VFW auxiliary of Old Orchard Memorial post met at the Post home with six members present. President Mrs Cecile presiding. A donation was made to the Department hospital and the treasurer's bond for next year was reviewed. Dues were voted to be increased. A mystery prize was won by Mrs Mary Marshall. Refreshments were served by Mrs Blanche McKee and Mrs Pat Bernier. Next meeting set for September 17.
The Maine Mineralogical and Geological Society will visit mines around Camden on Sunday led by George E. Stone Sr. The group includes members and guests meeting at a designated departure point before the tour.
A mineral hunt at the Camden Mineral Shop located at 85 Washington Street begins at 9 a.m. Participants will search for sillimanite among other minerals.
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