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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1960
Page
6
Beautiful brick home in Biddeford near bus line. 7 rooms and bath with sun parlor, hot water heating, cemented cellar, and a 2 car garage. Spacious grounds and secluded location, priced for a quick sale by King Woodman at 260 Main St.
MSgt. Harry Marinus of the U S Air Force left Saco after visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Clyde Marinus. He will complete 20 years of service at a New York air base this year. He has served in the European Theatre Okinawa Newfoundland and at U S bases. He and his wife and three children Harry Jr Pamela and Cheri moved from Newfoundland to Saco this month before a Rome assignment. He reports for duty in Rome this week and will be separated later this year. The family plans to move to Arizona afterward.
The Continental League pushes to join organized baseball with a status plan and payback formula for invaded minor leagues. Madison Square Garden seeks a National League franchise but Warren Giles dismisses talks as premature.
Barbara Johnson, seven, visiting ArunDel via the Fresh Air Fund, explores pond and fields at Mr. and Mrs. Hartley Leech home in New Road, ArunDel. She attends Biddeford United Baptist Church and School, visits Goose Rocks Beach, and learns piano from Russell Leech. She came from New York with earrings, befriends neighbor Vivian Taschereau, and will stay two weeks or more before returning by bus.
PORTLAND AP Executive Councilor Bernard E Esters of Houston said he hopes the fishing councilors case has ended with Gov Reed s reprimand Each of the councilors pleaded guilty paid the court fine and accepts sole responsibility The Desolation Pond flights in a Fish and Game plane were routine and not at councilors request Esters noted He said the councilors Gosline Hastings and Wood were fined for trout limit overages on trips in June and July respectively
In Saco Municipal Court four traffic cases were heard. Joseph D. Beauchesne of Sanford faced DUI charges, case continued to July 29 with $500 bail. Therese A. Lizotte of Saco pleaded guilty to driving with no license, awaiting sentencing. Stacia Eraklis of Portland pleaded not guilty to driving without a license. Wallace J. Madore of Portland paid a $10 fine for running a red light.
John A. Roosevelt son of Franklin D. Roosevelt announces support for the Republican party. He says Vice President Richard Nixon has the best training and ability to be president and endorses Nixon during the current campaign.
Couture and his wife Lise visit South Portland friends at Old Orchard after renewing acquaintances with David McCallum, a former Maine Medical Center roommate who is recovering from a spinal injury and plans to start a mechanic business.
The morning worship at 9 Sunday at United Baptist Church in Saco will feature Rev. Stanley A. Bennett’s sermon Christ Calls His Witnesses. Mrs F Stewart Shuster will sing Walked Today Where Jesus Walked by O Hara, with Mrs Mary Hill at the organ.
The Ocean Era, a 1370 ton C2 freighter from Portland bound for India, was stopped July 7 by an armed Soviet patrol vessel about 35 miles from the Kurile Islands. Captain J J Ruskin of the Bronx described the incident in a letter to his wife, calling it a violation of international law.
Surplus food will be distributed at Old Orchard Beach on Monday per Town Manager Percival Wardwell. Distribution hours are 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m.
Morin gained scattered votes across four communities while Frechette trails in recounts. If Frechette cannot swing enough votes Caouette remains on the Democrat ballot for November county commissioner race.
The article notes speculation among Republicans about a ticket likely to appeal to New York voters. Names mentioned include Robert B. Anderson Hugh Scott John Sherman Cooper and former Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, with Dewey’s name appearing for the first time in this discussion.
A list of classic autos from the 1950s is offered with notes on color, body style, transmission and options. Vehicles include a 1957 Mercury Montclair four door in black and white, a 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 Victoria hardtop coupe, a 1957 Oldsmobile Super 88 four door and multiple 1956 to 1954 models with emphasis on R H detailing and whitewall tires. A payment plan of five dollars weekly is offered alongside many cars described as very clean or like new.
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