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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1961

Page

6

Realty News: Oceanfront Lots Bought at Fortunes Rocks

Mrs and Mrs James J Ryan of Worcester Mass purchase two oceanfront lots at Fortunes Rocks from Mr and Mrs Richard Spitz. Mr and Mrs Chendier Robbins Jr buy a home at the corner of Hill and Third streets Biddeford Pool from bidder unknown.

James J. Ryan Worcester Mass Fortunes Rocks Richard Spitz Chendier Robbins Jr Hill and Third Streets Biddeford Pool

Thomases Sale Transactions Recorded by Sykes Realtor

Mr and Mrs Linwood C Thom as transactions noted as handled by Harold Sykes, Realtor, of For tunes Rocks. The fragment indicates a real estate dealings record with named parties and the broker involved.

Linwood C. Thomas Harold Sykes Fortunes Rocks

Binette Warns Wives Against Salesmen

Biddeford city officials warn that door to door salesmen must hold permits. City Clerk Ralph Binette told housewives today that solicitors without permits should be reported to police after several complaints of swindling in the area.

Biddeford Ralph Binette Binette

Solmer Lodge to Take Part in State Fete

Local officers and members of Samuel M. Solmer lodge Biddeford will join Maine State Council of B'nai B'rith for the fifth annual barbecue July 9 at Togus VA hospital. Over 500 patients will attend with Paul Goldberg as general chairman. Irving Remar and Morton Wolfe lead Biddeford representation. Sheldon Michaels and Judge Simon Spill also aboard. total Maine group has over 1,400 members.

Samuel M. Solmer Sheldon Michaels Simon Spill Maine State Council Biddeford Lodge Maine B'nai B'rith Solmer Lodge

New Type Atlas Rocket Test Reaches 1000 Mile High Flight

The Atlas rocket, built by General Dynamics Astronautics, achieved a nearly 1000 mile high ballistic trajectory with a peak speed of 17000 mph. An inertial guidance system ordered engine shutoff and nose cone separation, while tracking planes and a ship followed the fiery path to a reentry near 1000 miles southeast of Cape Town. The E variant is planned to be operational soon, offering longer range and larger warheads.

Page One Brazil Union of South Africa Cape Town South Africa General Dynamics Astronautics United States

Stella Maris School Summer Program Listed

Stella Maris school Biddeford announces a summer program with sea and shore activities. Over 48 pupils from New York Rhode Island Connecticut New Hampshire Massachusetts and Maine enroll for two or four weeks. Activities include picnics games crafts square dancing and daily swimming under safety lines.

Stella Maris School Biddeford Schoo Celestin New York State Rhode Island Connecticut New Hampshire Massachusetts Maine Jean-Paul Boucher St. Celestin St. Gemma Marie Ernest Robert Marie Louise Estelle Jean Rene Cecile de Rome Marie Bertrand Recreation Hall Marie Joseph Academy Biddeford Pool

Flora Scamman celebrates 91st birthday at family gathering

Mrs Flora Scamman of Saco marked her 91st birthday with a quiet family gathering. Now living with daughter Jeannette Rumery of Curtis Cove Biddeford she remains active in chores and knitting and enjoys relatively good health.

Flora Scamman Saco Jeannette Rumery Curtis Cove Biddeford Scamman

Nason Confirmed as Associate Judge in Biddeford Court

Gerald C. Nason was confirmed as associate judge of Biddeford Municipal Court by the Maine Executive Council yesterday. His confirmation was among several approvals granted by the council.

Gerald C. Nason Biddeford Municipal Court Maine Executive Council Nason Council

Mineral Shaft Design Described for Safer Explosions

A description explains main and shot shafts nearly half a mile long curving into shot chambers. The curved path dampens explosions to minimize tunnel damage. Journal want ads note workers involved in the project.

Saco Church Fair Names committee chairs

First Parish Congregational church in Saco announced July 20 fair leadership led by Mrs. Lawrence Bowie general chair and Women’s Fellowship president. The Shopping Center theme runs 10 am to 4 pm with lobster luncheon noon to 2 pm. Tickets from Hazel Bishop.

First Parish Saco Awrence Bowie Women’s Fellowship Hazel Bishop North Street Ruth Meserve Florence Bohlin House of Sweets May Sweetsir Thea Dennett Jolly Bakers Kathy Nielson Ellie McKenny Helen Atkinson Bertha Parcher Peg Marston Caroline Dearborn Flower Mart Janet McMillan Dorothy Dennett Priscilla Austin Needle and Thread Shop Ethel Austin Ellen Dutton Poodle Club Ruth Woodworth Hazel Chadbourne Elizabeth White Juice Bar Betty Roberge Kiddie Korner Patsy Bryant Bowie

Nuclear ship Lenin teased as Soviet icebreaker potential

Hayward described the Lenin as the Soviets only nuclear ship seen so far and questioned why it had not been used for propaganda. He hinted that Russian fishing trawlers may carry radios and radars to observe broadcasts, suggesting other purposes beyond cod fishing.

Hayward

Feeder of Multitudes Feeds Vast Groups at OSU

Clay Potts, longtime director of short courses at Oklahoma State University, is famed as a master feeder. Since 1931 he has prepared meals for 3,429 groups totaling over 900,000 people, with a peak serving 17,000 miners at Miami in 1938.

Stillwater Okla Clay Potts Oklahoma State University Miami

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