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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1961
Page
7
Classified advertises late fifties cars with models including 1958 Ford Custom 300 four door, 1957 Ford Fairlane four door, country wagon nine passenger Fordomatic, 1956 Pontiac Star Chief hard top, 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air four door with V eight, 1954 Pontiac four door hydramatic, 1953 Buick Riviera coupe, 1953 Packard two door sedan with prices ranging from 295 to 1095.
Roy Perreault led the Oilers to a 21 16 win over the Wasco Sox at the new Elks field. Bill Gagne went five for five with three doubles and a first home run in the park as Sullivan also homered, while Jack Chenard added three hits. Springvale KC routed Rochambeau Club 16 0 behind Arnie Holland four hit pitching and two homers by Wormwood and Dubois Sparked by a protest from Rochambeau overfield rules. if upheld the score would revert.
A Massachusetts angler laments an $8.75 fishing license amid Maine waters stock and sport fishing pride. The column praises Maine’s waters and recounts Gleason’s Paris film work, noting his struggle with fame and appetite between projects.
Nine acres on the riverfront between Ferry road and the river plus two waterfront houses were sold from Caroline E Norton and William H Norton to Eugene S Cole and Elizabeth M Cole of the Ferry road Saco. Benton Insurance Agency Inc of 172 Main Street Saco handled the transaction. CORNING NY AP fashion commentary urges trimming pockets hems and monograms with razor blades and accessorizing with jewelry or belt links.
AP writer Bob Thomas reports Jackie Gleason, famed TV comedian, now starring in a film. A Rolls Royce door opens to reveal Gleason, described with sharp satire, entering a cafe with the air of a roguish, hefty performer. The piece previews Gleason’s transition to cinema.
The Little League District Four playoff schedule was set after a meeting in the Saco court room. Saco-Old Orchard Beach gets a first round bye. East Biddeford versus West Biddeford on July 22 at 2 p.m. in Saco. Kittery versus Sanford on July 26 at 5 30 p.m. in Saco. The winner meets the Biddeford East/West survivor in Sanford July 29 at 2 p.m. The district champion advances to the August 4 state tournament in Augusta.
The observer recalled a figure that seemed to scrutinize the ongoing picture, suggesting a passive spectator role during the event. Further details remain unclear from the fragment.
The Defense Department announced the August draft call for 8,000 men as the Army seeks to reach an authorized strength of 870,000. This is the largest draft since last December, when 8,000 were drafted. Army manpower at the start of June stood around 856,000.
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