Variance Requests Denied by Saco Zoning Board
The Saco Zoning Appeals Board, led by C Russell Hermann, denied variances for Patricia LaCroix to convert a two family dwelling to four and Florence Northrop to open a gift shop in a garage on Ferry Road after hearings on March 19 and Feb 20. Neighbors protested, no hardship shown, and plans diverged from existing ordinances. An amendment to Raymond LaCourse’s granted variance allows a two faced illuminated sign at a miniature golf course on Academy Avenue with size limited to 50 square feet and not neon.
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Saco Zoning Appeals Board
Saco
Byron F. Dolby
C. Russell Hermann
Patricia LaCroix
Lillian Ave
Florence Northrop
Robert Hunt
Ferry Road
Zoning Appeals Board
Raymond LaCourse
Academy Avenue
Classifieds Habit Brings Orenins Galore To Readers
Regular readers are urged to scan the classifieds for a flood of orenins and related notices. The column urges consistent attention to bargain ads, notices, and listings that populate the section with varied offerings.
Public notice seeks bids for radios patrol car backhoe and staffing
Old Orchard Beach Maine Town Manager Leon F Jones announces a 7 p m April 6 1964 bid opening for two portable two way radios with weatherproof cases and charger a 1964 automobile for police patrol rental until Labor Day and a backhoe with 24 inch bucket to be mounted on a Hough Pay loader plus applications for Summer Police force and Lifeguard staff inquiries to Town Manager Leon F Jones
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Leon F. Jones
Old Orchard Beach
Maine
Rangers training film shown at Sons of Legion meeting
The Sons of the American Legion at Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post hall Biddeford viewed a movie on U S Army Rangers. Royal Sheltra spoke on the flag code, plans were made for a visit to the water pumping station, and a wildlife film was slated for next meeting. A final NRA joining discussion followed. The meeting was presided over by Aime Angers and supervised by Aristide Angers, Sheltra and Robert La Belle.
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United States Army Rangers
Sons of the American Legion of Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley
Elm Street
Biddeford
Hall
Royal Sheltra
Saco
DAR Hurls Blast At Supreme Court
The Maine Daughters of the American Revolution wrap up their convention by condemning the U.S. Supreme Court for banning public school prayers and Bible readings. They support a constitutional amendment to restore religious exercises in public schools and protest what they call encroachment on constitutional rights.
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Portland
Maine Daughters of the American Revolution
U.S. Supreme Court
DAR
Popover Care: Steam Escape After Baking
A vintage cooking note advises puncturing popovers after removing them from the oven to vent steam. The tip aims to prevent sogginess and collapse by letting built up moisture escape as they cool.
Banquet Report Highlights Biddeford-Saco Eagles Past Presidents
A banquet honoring all past presidents of the Biddeford-Saco Eagles Fraternal Order of Eagles was reviewed at a meeting on Birch Street Biddeford. Past presidents attended at the head table, including Gerard Hevey and Ernest Cote, with master of ceremonies Joseph Larose Jones hosting dancing after dinner. A 60th anniversary event is planned for Sept. 12, with Rene Letourneau and Victor Tremblay recovering at home.
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Biddeford - Saco Aerue
Order of Eagles
Birch Street
Biddeford
Gerard Hevey
Ernest Cote
Philip Whelan
Walter Scott
Raymond Grenier
Roland Sylvester
Harry Wilson
Jeoffre Remillard
Ernand Petit
Glenn Yarborough
Conrad Bineau
Joseph Larose Jones Bouthot
Bouthot
Roland Peron
Robert Lanot
Raymond Roy
Rene Letourneau
Victor Tremblay
Earl Littlefield
Daniel Pendleton
Red Coats
Nevada to Offer Horseshoeing Course Across Cities
The University of Nevada and the extension service sponsor a short course in horse shoeing at several Nevada towns. The program covers forge use and handling kicking horses, with students asked to bring their own horses if possible.
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West Reno
University of Nevada
The
Agriculture Extension Service
Nevada
Kennebunk Board Discusses Harbor Project and Town Issues
Kennebunk board of selectmen discussed the Kenne bunk River Harbor project with U S Army Corps of Engineers representative George McNiff and chamber committee member Alexander Brook outlining contract details and assurances before work can start. The meeting also noted Bartlett Tree Co as low bidder for Dutch Elm tree removal at 58 trees for 3837.50, subject to Park Commission approval. John Downing Agency offered 1907.41 for town fleet insurance, with town council retained at 1000. A quit claim deed was approved to James Lank to regain tax acquired property. Planning Board Chair Philip Saxe presented downtown traffic proposals at the session led by A Wesley Leech.
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Kennebunk
Kennebunk River Harbor
Kennebunk Board of Selectmen
George McNiff
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Alexander Brook
Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce
Kennebunkport
Bartlett Tree Co
Park Commission
John Downing Agency
Atty
Barnett I. Shur
Portland
James Lank
Planning Board
Philip Saxe
A. Wesley Leech
Plummer
Ernest Brown
Francis Dow
Julius Dean
Robert York
London men found innocent of robbery at trial
Nine defendants including house painter Leon ard D. Field merchant seaman Douglas G. Goody barber Brian A. Field clerk Roy J. James silversmith and auto racing driver and lawyer John D. Wheater were named. Wheater was found innocent on robbery but guilty of conspiring to obstruct the course of justice.
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Pace One
London
Leonard D. Field
Douglas G. Goody
Brian A. Field
Whitechurch Hill
Oxfordshire
Roy J. James
John D. Wheater
Ashstead
Surrey
Three Fairfield third graders score top in spelling contest
Ellen Shea David Smart Linda Tarbox and Robin Wilson of Fairfield School grade three earned perfect scores in a recent written spelling contest. Teacher Mrs. Thomas Bryant supervised the event.
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Saco
Ellen Shea
David Smart
Linda Tarbox
Robin Wilson
Fairfield School
Thomas Bryant
Sewall Report Outlined At Biddeford Rotary Meeting
At the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club in Hotel Thacher Biddeford Philip Balfour of James W Sewall Co Old Town explained the two year Biddeford Comprehensive Plan covering all community aspects The plan aims to evaluate information and make recommendations to help the city prosper The Planning Board public hearing was held prior to submission to the City Council Balfour stressed zoning value for property protection and tax base and noted Urban Renewal as a tool if needed He closed praising community cooperation New member David Spears was welcomed and Carier A Grabach delivered a classification task
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Biddeford-Saco
James Sewall Co
Bdideford Planning Board
Planning Board
Balfour
Biddeford
Carier A. Grabach
David Spears
Biddeford City Report May Be Ready Monday
Mayor Willie Pomerleau announced the 24 page Biddeford city report, new in style with pictures of local industries, colors orange and black, started in January and likely ready by Monday. The booklet will be sent to bonding companies and banks to attract new industry and distributed statewide at no cost.
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Willie Pomerleau
Maine
Biddeford
Oranze
Pomerleau
Variety Club Keeps Working On Dailys
The Women’s Variety Club met at Mrs. Jean Nette Jalbert’s Biddeford home to continue the daily project. Winners in games were Rosa Bouthillette, Theresa Lariviere, Lorraine Bisson, Joan Bouthillette, Lena Durette, Jalbert, and Theresa Huot. Mrs. Huot’s home will host the April 1 session on Southgate Avenue.
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Women’s Variety Club
Jeannette Jalbert
Pool Street
Biddeford
Jalbert
Rosa Bouthillette
Theresa Lariviere
Lorraine Bisson
Joan Bouthillette
Lena Durette
Theresa Huot
Southgate Avenue
Huot
Michigan State Edges Michigan 12-7 in 1913 Rivalry
Michigan State used the forward pass 19 times to defeat arch rival Michigan 12 to 7 in a 1913 college football game. The result highlighted MSU’s passing game as a key factor in the victory.
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Michigan State
Michigan
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