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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1960
Page
6
A historic 1912 formed group united the Local 4 Fl Club with the Cancer Society to combat horse thieves and raise community safety. The alliance aimed to pool resources and publicize thefts to deter raids and protect residents.
William Lamore, 34, of Biddeford, was fined 100 dollars by Associate Judge Wilson in Saco Municipal Court for driving after license suspension. Philip De Witt, 36, of Saco, had fraudunlent unemployment benefits case continued. ordered to repay 5 dollars weekly. Others fined include Ralph Dussault 10 dollars for stop sign, Par Wilson 10 dollars. Joseph Labrine 43 paid 10. Richard Randall 20 for speeding on the Maine Turnpike.
York chapter Royal Arch Masons met at the Saco Masonic Hall to discuss redecoration of care rooms. High Priest Robert W. Burns led the session with refreshments provided by Frederick W. Elwell and Richard Tozier.
In San Diego a police channel transmitted an unusual order directing officers to shoot a rat that bit a boy to determine rabies risk. The message drew attention as officials reviewed the ethics and safety implications of the instruction.
Three Biddeford-Saco Toastmasters presented a panel on the Passamaquoddy Tidal project at a Biddeford-Saco Rotary luncheon at Hotel Thacher. Dr. Ralph Larochelle Albert Deshaies and Dr. J Edward Whelan outlined history feasibility costs and potential power output with long term jobs impact and plans for an auxiliary plant on Rankin's Rapids.
Saco extension group members attended a gem jewelry training class in Sanford conference rooms led by instructor Mrs Dorothy Roberts. Each student received a kit from Stanley Perham Mineral store West Paris and created earrings pendants pins sweater guards and key chains. Attendees included Beulah MacDonald Alice Prue Marion Banks and guest Francis MacDonald.
Saco Girl Scout Troop 15 met at School Street Methodist vestry to continue first aid badge work. Mrs Lennox led instruction with Mrs Sea ward outlining camping plans. attendees included Linda Harris Paula Pendleton Nancy Lennox Gayle Andrews Sue Emmons Cathy Clarke led roll call and Gloria Allen collected dues.
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