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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1963

Page

7

Soldier Sends Unprotected Egg By Mail

Carrier Lawrence Peake found an unprotected egg in a city mailbox, stamped with 11 cents postage though the weight required more. The egg was dropped into the box and shielded by other mail. Wright at Fort Knox said he would try to pick up the egg this weekend if he gets a pass.

Louisville, Ky Peter Wright Peter H. Wright Fort Knox R. H Uncle Sam Lawrence Peake Wright Ft. Knox

Safety Program Begins in Saco Extension Campaign

In cooperation with the All State Foundation and other groups the Saco Extension started a highway safety campaign. Miss Marion Banks outlined plans to improve traffic courts safety education schools driving courses signs signals and pedestrian and driver protection. Civic groups are urged to participate with programs and available speakers and slides before the vacation season.

All State Foundation National Home Demonstration Council Extension Service University of Maine York County Extension Service Saco GAR Hall Marion Banks York County Service U of M

Geology study details York County bedrock in Maine

The Department of Economic Development published The Geology of Southern York County Maine by Arthur M Hussey II Bowdoin College. The work covers Bedrock geology across Biddeford Kennebunk portions of Berwick Dover York and surrounding quadrangles. It notes potential for future mineral exploration and lists past silver lead and zinc prospects from the 1870s and 1880s. Robert G Doyle directed the study.

York County Maine Department of Economic Development Arthur M. Hussey II Bowdoin College Biddeford Kennebunk Berwick Dover York Geological Survey Somerset County Machias Washington County Hussey Robert G. Doyle

New Bill Would Wipe Out All Maine Gambling

Rep. Cleveland P. Curtis filed bills to ban all forms of gambling in Maine including parimutuel betting on harness and running horses and beano. The sponsor also seeks to make cigarette vending machines illegal to make own lease or possess as a misdemeanor.

Augusta Cleveland P. Curtis Bowdoinham State of Maine Maine General Fund Scarborough Downs Curtis

Permit Granted to Tear Down Saco Summer Cottage

Eugene W. Hill of 188 Ferry Road Saco received a permit from Building Inspector Rene Allie to demolish his Bay Avenue cottage at Core Ellis damaged by last fall's high water.

Eugene W. Hill Ferry Road Saco Rene Allie Bay Avenue Core Ellis

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