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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1959
Page
6
Local sheriffs investigated a highway disruption along Route 80 where a 33 inch long cutting device was planted across the road. The tool was secured by sturdy rods driven into the surface, and about 25 motorists were diverted as deputies checked the area. Further details were unavailable.
A San Francisco matron, Amy Roger Bachman, 75, died January 14 and left 600000 to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals to create a fund in honor of Bingo the terrier. She gave an estranged husband one dollar and nothing to her son Arthur Jr. 57. The son noted she preferred animals to people.
The Notre Dame Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Shop committee approved a spring sale of coats hats cotton dresses and summer shoes starting Friday. Volunteers will wear cherry red smocks with national auxiliary emblems. Furniture pickups and merchandise donations are welcome. next meeting set for Tuesday August 24 at 7.
Textron Inc Providence Rhode Island reported a net profit of 10 988 512 for the first six months of 1959 up from 1 624 547 a year earlier Sales rose to 145 954 132 up 29 5 percent from 112 659 077 The earnings equaled 2 46 a share on 4 340 780 shares outstanding versus 32 cents on 3 764 039 shares a year ago A subscription offer to purchase Textron Electronic shares was moved from August to early September for stockholders rights.
Mrs. Hiram Lovely, 67, was killed when struck by a Bangor & Aroostook Railroad train yesterday near a highway crossing. A medical examiner ruled the death accidental.
The Kennebunkport historical society showcased Kenneth Roberts works and memorabilia including photos with Atwater Kent and Booth Tarkington, a pewter plate, a grandmother’s wedding portrait, and gifts from Ben Ames Williams, Lowell Thomas, and General Eichelberger. Items from his Boston Post days and Saturday Evening Post contributions were displayed along with Why Europe Leaves Home and Battle of Cowpens. Next week’s exhibit will feature Civil War era music and instruments at North Street headquarters hosted by Mrs. Harold Pender.
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