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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1961

Page

10

Flavor note on allspice use in stock making

The flavor of allspice resembles a blend of cinnamon nutmeg and clove. Add a whole allspice berry when preparing chicken stock to enhance depth of aroma and richness.

Two Firemen Overcome In Augusta Blaze

A major Augusta fire damaged the four story North Apartments on State street around 10 a.m. Firefighters were knocked unconscious by smoke and fought the blaze from outside as Hallowell and Gardiner sent aid. All 16 units were evacuated with no civilian injuries. Deputy Chief Robert Judkins was hospitalized for smoke inhalation and Fireman Mel Hatch treated on scene. Building owned by Donald Dorr of Augusta. Cause not disclosed.

Augusta State Street Hallowell and Gardiner Augusta Department Robert Judkins Mel Hatch Donald Dorr

Pine Cone PS Christmas Party In Saco

Pine Cone temple Pythian Sisters held a meeting in Saco last night appointing an auditing committee. Miss Bertha Berry Mrs Sarah Metcalf and Mrs Marie Lunetta to serve with Mrs Lunetta winning the mystery prize. The group then gathered at Agnes King’s Boom road home for gifts and refreshments hosted by Lunetta and Vera Benoit.

Pine Cone Temple Pythian Saco K of Phall Bertha Berry Sarah Metcalf Marie Lunetta Lunetta Agnes King Boom Road Saco Vera Benoit Ruth Kelley Metcalf Clara Blouin Helen Hartley Sophia Rankin Mary Grace Maude Brown Benoit Violette Gobeil Martha Souza Berry

Weekly Christmas Market Guide for Holiday Meals

Comprehensive guide lists main holiday foods by category with pricing tips. Highlights include turkey, ham, ducklings, geese, roast beef, pork loin, and canned hams. Fresh, frozen, and canned vegetables, fruits, nuts, and dairy items are noted along with strategic shopping advice and regional produce options.

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New England Vignettes by James Calogero

A Boston AP roundup covers Christmas tree origins in Cambridge 129 years ago, first U S Christmas card by Louis Prang in 1875, and rural lore on spruce growth. It notes a Barn fire destroying a 200 year old structure with 1,000 bales hay, plus a Turners Falls federal case over 34 pigs deemed unfit for consumption fed raw garbage and moved across state lines risks federal penalties.

United States Cambridge Mass Karl Theodore Christian Follen Harvard University Giessen Hesse-Darmstadt Follen Eliza Boston Louis Prang Turners Falls James McHugh Alf Thompson Thompson McHugh

Weather note on hail in Bennington Vermont 1878

Hailstones about 10 inches in circumference fell at Bennington Vermont according to a weather note in the Boston Almanac and Business Directory of 1878. The terse item records a rare hail event with no further details on timing or damage.

Bennington Boston A and Business Directory

Women’s group in Vermont asks no edits on report

A Vermont women’s organization sent a release to the St. Albans Messenger with a note to the proofreader asking not to change or delete the report. The note warned that “the girls get all upset” if altered.

Vermont St. Albans

Fire Chief Crowley Uses Own Voice as Alarm at Wequetequock

In Wequetequock Connecticut Fire Chief Thomas J Crowley sounded his own voice to summon volunteer firefighters recently at a drill or incident. The action drew a quick response from the crew and highlighted local emergency readiness.

Wequetequock Conn Thomas J. Crowley

Agriculture remains a key national industry and CCC role

A look at agriculture's weight in the economy highlights wheat cotton and corn as staples. The Commodity Credit Corporation backs loans and purchases across states and products, shaping prices and production while warning that government driven prosperity risks inflation and market volatility.

South Dakota International Harvester America Uncle Sam Sam Commodity Credit Corporation CCC Alabama Wyoming Law of

Dollar Advice For New Investors From 1961 Note

A compact urging to inexperienced investors to consult a banker or broker before buying common stock. It advises changing dollar habits slowly and avoiding impulsive stock ventures. The guidance targets cautious, informed entry into the market.

AMVETS Entertain Children At Party In Biddeford

Forty AMVETS members and their children attended the Merton Ira Staples post Christmas party at Alfred Street in Biddeford. Joseph Goulet played Santa with refreshments by Roland Huot and Simone Grenier. Joseph Bouchard chaired. Malcolm Parsons showed a movie. Extra gifts were donated to Sweetser Children's Home.

Merton Ira Staples Post Amvets Alfred Street Biddeford Joseph Goulet Santa Claus Roland Huot Simone Grenier Joseph Bouchard Malcolm Parsons Sweetser Children's Home

Senior Art Whisnant Stars for South Carolina Scoring Leader

Senior Art Whisnant led the University of South Carolina in scoring with 497 points last season and 441 points the season before, establishing himself as the team's top offensive threat across back-to-back campaigns.

Art Whisnant University of South Carolina

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