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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1960
Page
7
Fashion note announces low Dollar Day price of 7.00 for Orson acrylic knit dresses in slipover or cardigan styles. Holiday or pastel colors offered with hand wash care. Prominent emphasis on value and color range for seasonal wear.
A catalog note highlights women’s wool scarfs and silk headsquares marketed as refined accessories. The listing emphasizes fabric type and styling options for formal and everyday wear, suitable for seasonal wardrobes.
A fragmented OCR sale line lists prices with quantities such as 2 for 1.00 and 4 for 1.00 with a 1.90 unit price indicated, indicating a bulk discount promotion among unspecified goods. The readable fragments imply a catalog-style deal but omit item names or dates.
Two accidents last night in Kennebunk caused extensive vehicle damage. William D. Swetland suffered a bruised knee when his car overturned in a field. Keith Lovejoy was uninjured. First crash at 7:15 p.m. near Kennebunk involved John Welch’s car rear ending after a signalless right turn, with Richard Davis driving the striking vehicle. Police, led by Chief Frank Stevens, estimated damage at $200 to $300. Swetland’s vehicle belonged to Judge Harold H. Bourne. Officer Edmund L. Cashen investigated.
Waterbury Connecticut garagemen found a seven inch trout inside Dorothea Loughran's car gas tank after a month of stalling issues. The implausible discovery perplexed workers who had checked other components. No explanation for how the fish wound up there was offered.
The Women's Educational and Industrial Union Saco unit and the Maine Arts and Crafts Guild announce a December 9 Christmas sale at Hamilton Memorial Hall. Committee chairs include Kathleen Henemier and Louise Sanborn, with shoppers invited from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. A snack bar will operate all day. proceeds benefit the scholarship fund.
Members will meet tonight at 7 at Bolduc funeral home 291 Alfred street Biddeford to pay respects and offer prayers for Emile Gendron a member.
A two car collision occurred yesterday afternoon at the intersection of South and Green streets Biddeford. Drivers were John L. Roy 49 of 24 Mt Pleasant Biddeford and Daniel R Boisvert 16 of Clifford Street Biddeford. Roy was traveling down South toward City when the crash happened.
Police said a crash at Green Street involved the Rov vehicle and Boisvert’s car as they entered South Street. Damage was limited to the left front fender of the Rov vehicle and the front of Boisvert’s car. No injuries were reported.
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Melvina L Bragdon formerly of Saco to Cpl Richard C McGarey U S Army. The wedding occurred at Dover New Hampshire and the couple will reside in Maryland where Cpl McGarey is stationed.
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