Old Signs Found In Saco House
Workmen tearing down a building at Elm and Thornton avenues uncover old price signs used in a nearby Ames company store. About 25 signs for foods and groceries, including 23 cents for coffee and 19 cents a pound for butter, were found along with an old market picture from Biddeford. Harry Moulton, former Ames store manager, may have left the signs there.
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Elm and
Thornton Avenue
Biddeford
Harry Moulton
Ames Company
Miss Geetersloh desk nameplate mix up causes chuckles
Hartford AP report says Miss Corinne Geetersloh, receptionist to Gov. Abraham Ribicoff, drew smiles when a reverse desk nameplate revealed the misprint Give them what y Want, prompting lighthearted remarks about the error and its unintended message.
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Hartford
Conn
Corinne Geetersloh
Abraham Ribicoff
Natalie L. Davis Becomes Bride of Portland Man
Natalie L. Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Davis of Biddeford wed Joseph Marro Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Marro of Portland at St Peter church Portland The bride wore a floor length taf feta and chantilly lace gown with lace empire neckline sequins and pearls basque waist long sleeves bouffant skirt and lace bands The veil featured chantilly and orange blossom coronet They carried pink sweetheart roses and purple violets The matron of honor wore pink silk organza and carried pink carnations Best man was Thomas Gazzelloni Ushers were Donald J Lee and M Richard Jordan A reception followed at Eastland hotel Portland The couple will reside at 568 Washington Ave Portland and later plan a New England honeymoon
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Natalie L. Davis
Joseph H. Davis
Pool Road
Biddeford
Joseph Marro
Joseph Martro
Larch Street
Portland
St. Peter Church
Lawrence Sabatino
Maerne
Jennie DeGruchy
South Portland
Thomas Gazzelloni
Donald J. Lee
M. Richard Jordan
Easy Does It Travel in a New Plymouth Car
Ad copy touts Plymouth comfort with a wide front door and a Swivel Seat that lets passengers sit and face forward without ducking. It contrasts ease of entry with lower price cars, promising a relaxed ride.
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Plymouth
Plymouth Economy Lead Shines In Tell-Tale Mileage Showdown
Plymouth emerges as the economy champ with a V-8 averaging 21.15 mpg in the Moliigas Economy Run for a third year. The brand touts the Big Difference in economy with low extra cost options and premium standard features including Total-Contact Brakes and electric wind shield wipers.
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Plymouth
Moliigas
Plymouth Performance Dominates Field In 1950s Review
Plymouth’s superb handling is unmatched as Torsion-Aire virtually eliminates roll and sway. The V-8 engines are the largest in their class, with the top model named the New Golden Commando 395 available at a low extra cost.
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Plymouth
Tops
Better Mail Service Is Urged For Maine
Congressman James C. Oliver of Maine asks the Post Office to add highway post office routes between Portland and Boston to speed mail delivery. He notes policy limits but stresses restoring mail handling efficiency after train service ended on April 26.
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Maine
Washington
James C. Oliver
Post Office Department
Oliver
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Saco
AD Journal
WANT
Joseph Marro, Jr
Fort
OED
Inine
Dacron
Arnel
Ariel
Ladies’ Dusters
Long
Baby Dolls
Nichols
S—M—L
Shortie
The
Pepperell Sheet Shop
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