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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1961

Page

6

Old Orchard Beach House Sold For Mortgage Costs

A five room stone house at Old Orchard Beach with bath, utility room and automatic oil heat on an 80 by 100 foot lot was sold for mortgage and expenses. Price about $8,600 with $300 down. Felix T. Sheltra & Sons, Realtors, 48 Jefferson St., Dial AT 3-3649. LEGALS Maine legislative notices detail public hearings at the State House in Augusta on January 18 1961 across Judiciary Legal Affairs Education Highways Sea and Shore Fisheries Inland Fisheries and Game Appropriations and Financial Affairs Industrial and Recreational Development Natural Resources Liquor Control Taxation and related committees with sessions in various rooms and times.

Old Orchard Beach Stone House Congregational- Christian Conference Maine Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons Wells York County L. D Rangeley Limestone State Highway Commission Androscoggin River Jonesport Beach General Highway Fund Inland Fisheries & Game Knox County Running Racing Commission Secretary of State Liquor Commission State Office H. P S. P Department of Inland Fisheries and Games Salem Baxter State Park Authority Maine Forestry District Treasury lIn

Foreclosure of Mortgage on Gorham and Wells Beach Lots

Joseph C. Hamilton and Anna G. Hamilton claim foreclosure on a mortgage held by Federal Savings and Loan Association due to breach of the loan condition. The deed traces title from Vernard A Quint and May W Quint to Hamiltons, spanning parcels in Gorham on School Street and two Wells Beach lots, formerly tied to Roscoe G Harding and others, with a separate outstanding balance of about 6500 dollars held by Saco Biddeford Savings Institution. The notice cites registry details in York and Cumberland counties and records dated 1954 and 1952, with the action dated December 28, 1960.

Vernard A. ‘Quint May W. Quint York County Registry of Deeds Cumberland County Registry of Deeds Joseph C. Hamilton Anna G. Hamilton Gorham School Street Roscoe Harding McLellan Roscoe G. Harding and Company Daniel Douglass Alexander McLellan Lewis McLellan Cumberland County Federal Savings and Loan Association County of York Vis Wells Beach Wells County of York State of Maine Ocean Front Cresent Avenue E. W. Folsom York Registry of Deeds Cresent E. W Folsom Josephine Sanborn Melick Saco Biddeford Savings Institution York County Registry of Portland

Thieves Grab Bag of Receipts at Detroit Grocery

Two armed robbers at closing time snatched a bag from grocer Walker Thornton. They ignored an envelope in his other hand containing several hundred dollars in receipts. The bag also held peanut brittle pork chops and some medicine.

Detroit Walker Thornton Thornton

Biddeford Seeks Oil Supplier For All City Schools

The Biddeford School Committee invites bids to furnish oil for all city schools under one contract from February 1 to December 31, 1961, estimated at about 100,000 gallons. Bids due January 23, 1961 at the School Department office. Committee reserves right to accept or reject all bids. Paul Larrabee, Secretary.

Biddeford School Department Maine Paul Larrabee

York County Treasurer Maine Legal Notice of Unclaimed Estates

York County Maine legal notice lists names entitled to unclaimed shares of estates deposited with County Treasurer Leo F Charest. Names include Clara B Anderson Ellen A Andrews Lula Andrews Oscar Archambault Robert Archambault and many others with several deceased notes and estates. January 17 1941. Leo F Charest County Treasurer.

Leo F. Charest County of York Maine Anderson Clara B. Andrews Ellen A. Andrews Lula Archambault Oscar Archambault Robert Bailey Rolla A. Berger Gitel Braun Robert George D. Heaton Barbara Heron James Heron John C.hill Charles Hill Frank P. Hill Henry W. Hill Herbert Hil Walter L. Hackersmith Alice C. Homes Annie Jewett Edward Kelley Mary G Larkin Daniel Lamirande Henri Moore Albert Moore Henry Moore Maude Moulton Alice F. Nason William O'Neil Matilda J Peloquin Alice ‘Perkins Myron Poisson Maria Porter Ada B. Ridley Oscar

AMVETS Post Home Progress Reported in Biddeford

The Merton Ira Staples AMVETS post reports steady progress on its new post home with a cement floor to be poured this week. The building committee chair Alfred Boutin says occupancy is likely soon and state HQ has asked if the Biddeford facilities can host the national commander Harold Russell during his Maine visit in spring. A membership drive aims to recruit 132 paid-up members for 1961 using gold and green teams from last year. The cribbage tournament nears its 12th week with leaders tight. Commander Tremblay led the meeting as Rioux outlined the New Year’s Eve party. prayers were offered by Rev. Samuel Kalajamras.

Merton Ira Staples Amvets Building Committee Alfred Boutin Boutin State Department Biddeford Harold Russell Maine Paul Potvin Victor Tremblay Roland Rioux House Samuel Kalajmaras

COF Initiates Officers Plans Emblem Award

Lafayette Court Catholic Order of Foresters initiated Richard Babineau Norman Pothier Miss Doris Guay Miss Rita Jalbert and Kenneth Lambert at Emery Street Hall Biddeford Tonight. The vote proposed Eugene Grenier for the Third Degree Legion of Honor emblem. New Year’s Eve party success auditing report accepted meetings continued on third Monday monthly a special prize went to Joseph Letellier.

Richard Babineau Norman Pothier Doris Guay Ito Joseph Letellier

Confraternity Group Welcomes New Members at St Joseph

A reception into the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine was held at St. Joseph church with Rev Normand Ferrier directing. Pledges include Jules Baillargeon, Clement Auger, Ruth Grondin, Marcelle Morin, and many others as members join to attend weekly meetings at St Louis High School.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Joseph Church Normand .Rrier Jules Baillargeon Clement Auger Ruth Grondin Marcelle Morin Serve Poissant Joseph Grondin Fishers Blanche Huot Aides Paul LeBlond Gertrude Letellier Parent Educators Florence Auger Conrad Auger Yvonne Huot Eva Cartier Aline Cartier Pauline Thibeault Olive Proulx Alphena Pelletier Marie-Rose Fournier Jeanne Morissette Rita Huot Annette Dumais Jean P. Paquette Lucille Auger Antoinette Boucher Bertha Morin Therese Miniani Rita Boucher Alice Huot Lire LeBlond Madeleine Cabana Robert Ouellette Pauline Paquette Raymond Letellier Beverly Garramore Marcelle Ann Martin Charlene Gagne Faulette Peirier Claire Nadeau Suzanne Peirier Lucille Simard Antoinette Simard Dolores Roy Jeannine Laflamme Rachel Laflamme St. Louis’ High School

Band Mothers Plan Benefit Dance For Biddeford Band

Biddeford Band Mothers outlined a semi public benefit dance to raise funds for new uniforms at the high school. President Mrs Albert Rhames was authorized to work with the Student Council on arrangements and dates for the event.

Biddeford Albert Rhames Olympian Rhames Fred Greenwood Arthur Provencal Delmont Emerson Harry Wooster Horace Killam Newton Stevens Fred Greenwod Stuart Flavin Wallace Carpenter John St. Onge Earle Atwood Francis Spencer Raymond Mathieu Robert Coleman Woolster Stevens Greenwood Girl Scout Hall Pool Street

St Andre PFTA begins membership drive with 250 signups

St Andre Parents Friends and Teachers Association launched its drive last night with over 250 new members signed up by parish canvassing committees. Drive chairman Mrs. Violette Bellefeuille and co chairs Mrs. Jacqueline Roberge and Mrs. Isabelle Boucher reported progress this morning as the drive runs through January 31 with a 1961 goal of 2000 members.

St. Andre

School Members Invite Attendance on Monday Night

The notice invites parishioners to contact any above members or attend a pew at the school on Monday night, indicating an upcoming gathering or service.

Bers

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