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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1961
Page
7
Multiple 1 to 2 story houses offered in Saco Old Orchard Beach and King Woodman listings. Properties include 6 7 rooms, baths, modern kitchens, fireplaces, garages, oil heat, cement basements, and large lots with prices from 4950 to 21000 plus terms. Realtors Felix Sheltra Sons and King Woodman list contact details.
Pender controlled the fight from the start, landing a knockdown with a right hand in the first round. Downes found a moment of offense in the third round with a stabbing left and a two handed body attack, but Pender quickly regained control. Pender briefly abandoned his defense to mix in more aggressive exchanges in other rounds.
Public notices list scheduled hearings at the State House in Augusta on Tuesday January 17 and Wednesday January 18 1961. Topics include election laws state government judiciary legal affairs sea and shore fisheries education highways inland fisheries and game and appropriations and financial affairs with specific bills and room times for each committee.
Notice to oil dealers bids will be received to furnish oil to all schools for 1961 starting February 1 and ending December 31 about 100000 gallons submit price per gallon by January 23 1961 bids may be accepted or rejected in whole or in part Paul Larrabee secretary Biddeford Maine City Hall
Brockton youth Ernest Robinson, 20, was arraigned in Andover on charges connected to a $29,000 house burglary after authorities grew suspicious during the investigation of a recent dance incident in Andover.
Police questioned after a Brockton incident that involved Robinson at a dance hall Saturday night. An outstanding arrest warrant was cited. Andover police quoted Robinson claiming he was among six youths who stole money from Edward Smith’s home.
Three city departments cooperate to build a 40 by 60 foot skating rink on the site of the old street department garage. The Street department leveled the land and banked the sides while the Fire department will flood the area as weather allows. It will be part of the Saco Recreation commission winter program.
Two speeders were fined in Saco Municipal court this morning by Judge Hilary F. Mahaney. Mrs Margaret P. Clark of Old Orchard Beach was fined 25 with 15 suspended. Russell D. Peterson of New Haven Conn was fined 29. Saco police were complainants in both cases.
The Old Orchard Beach Democratic Social club will host an inaugural ball at VFW hall Friday evening at 8 to salute President-elect John F Kennedy taking the oath of office. An entertainment program is planned with refreshments and dancing to an orchestra. Tickets will be available at the door.
A five member crew led by James Cahill of Marblehead arrived to begin underwater exploration of the missing New Jersey coast tower. The divers, familiar with the tower from repairs, will search for the structure and any possible survivors in watertight compartments. The team also includes Richard Regs of Boston William Bredbury of Lynn Frank Fanger of Beverly and Michael O Neill of Beverly.
Augusta AP report says Governor Reed has proclaimed January as Junior Month in a statewide effort. The announcement highlights youth civic engagement and community service programs organizing under the Jaycees.
Fish and Game Warden Thomas D. Bryant of Biddeford cautions dog owners as February through April ban dogs from roaming deer areas. Six deer have been killed in his York County patrol area this year. Offenses go to court with fines from 10 to 300 dollars.
Fire from an overheated furnace at the new Biddeford high school on Main Street was controlled by Biddeford firefighters with only minor damage to nearby boards. A booster line doused a chimney fire at Joseph Libby’s home on Pool Road with small damage. An overheated brake ignited a tire on Donald Nucharmee’s car on Elm Street with booster line response.
President Eisenhower proposes 829500 for Maine with flood control navigation and reclamation work. Construction includes Eastport Harbor 295000 and Matinicus Harbor 60000. Surveys cover Androscoggin Damariscotta New Harbor Penobscot Saco Rivers and maintenance for Kennebunk Penobscot Scarboro Rivers. An additional 22000 funds Acadia National Park work in Maine.
In a month long Chamber of Commerce proclamation Reed calls on young men in Maine aged 21 to 35 to become members of their local Junior Chamber of Commerce chapters.
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