Saco voters split tickets in tight 1962 council race
In a close 1962 election in Saco Ward 6 gave Dr. Whelan a narrow mayoral edge while Ward 6 ward clerk Dorothy Huff won by one vote and absentee ballots moved from Seattle to Tokyo to arrive in time. The piece notes local turnout around 3,829 families and historic ticket-splitting as Major Brickates absentee return story.
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Dr. Whelan
Saco
Thal
Solomon Mercier
Dorothy Huff
Robert Brickates
Major Brickates
Atty
George Brickates
Seattle
Boy persistently pleads for arithmetic help from granddad
In Paducah Kentucky a seven year old asks his grandfather to assist with an arithmetic problem. The grandfather cautions it may not be right yet the boy urges him to try anyway in a light hearted exchange highlighting youthful math curiosity.
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Paducah, Ky
Recruit Middleton Completes Training at Great Lakes
Lucien G. Middleton, son of Mrs. Claudia C. Cole of Biddeford, completed the nine week recruit indoctrination at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. He trained in physical fitness military law drill customs and etiquette swimming first aid and basic shipboard routine.
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Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Lucien G. Middleton
Claudia C. Cole
Grayson Street
Biddeford
Middleton
Naval Service
Fast Gun Bodrie Says All Men Wish To Be Cowboys
Joe Bodrie, the so called fastest gun alive, says most men secretly want to be cowboys. He notes fast draw clubs are rising nationwide as a release for inner urges, but warns the act is dangerous and not a sport. Bodrie trained TV cowboys, set a 1954 world fast draw record of 0.17 seconds, and has taught leaders like Bromfield and Garner, with film roles including High Noon. He tours state fairs, grew up in Michigan, and has served as gunnery instructor and police trainer.
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Little Rock
Ark
Joe Bodrie
Bodrie
Bodiie
Bodine
John Bromfield
Jack London
Bromfield
Hugh O'Brien
Wyatt Earp
James Arness
Gunrs
James Garner
Maverick
Michigan
Marine Corps
Illinois
Indiana
U.S
Caracas
Venezuela
Lamour at Home Promotes Glamorous Robes and Lounge Wear
A feature highlights restful hours at home with gifts of robes and glamorous lounge pants and skirts that are stylish enough for hosts to wear while entertaining.
1958 Mercury Monterey Hardtop Sale Notice
Local car dealer advertises a 1958 Mercury Monterey hardtop with automatic transmission. Model shown by R. and H. offered at a sale price of 895 dollars, reduced from 1195 dollars. Limited stock likely. inquire for availability and financing.
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Kingsridge
America
Kingsridge Flannel
SMART
Benoit
Dacrons
Ernst
California
Merry Christmas
ARROW
Bartleigh
Masonic Building
Tokyo
Japan
Garland
Cote
Tupper
Thornton
Kennebunk
Tae
U. S
Ranger
Veri
Wick Temple
P. S
P-G
Plymouth
Savoy
DeSoto
P. B
Oldsmobile
Mercury
Motor Sales
Elm Street
CUB
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