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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1959
Page
6
Jeremiah Twomey of Greenville sells the 1 a 1 2 story Cape Cod home at 272 Lincoln Street in Saco to Armand and Dorothy Grenier. The seven room property includes an 8 bath and changes ownership from Mr. and Mrs. Grenier.
The notice states the premises will be occupied as residence with the sale conducted through the office of Nicholas P. Scontras, a realtor located at 194 Main Street in Saco.
Local residents will attend a Marine Corps Mothers club program tonight at 8 at the Ma nine Reserve Training Center in Portland. The event honors Major Ray Funderbank USMC on his transfer and past club presidents, with a host of local and regional guests including Col. Fairbourne and Lt. Col. Jack Atwood. Refreshments will follow during the social hour as waitresses assist.
Hagis is a traditional Scottish dish made from ground lamb and oatmeal. It is commonly served at Scottish societies and Robert Burns clubs during meetings and gatherings.
A massive fire leveled the Biscuit Company building on South Street in Biddeford after a powerful blast. Firefighters battled flames for nearly six hours, evacuating power to downtown streets. Owner Marc Simard estimates losses near 100 dollars. building and contents are a total loss with partial insurance. Two workers escaped injury as debris spread and utility poles ignited.
Wayne Baitler, 26, a Randolph fireman, was arraigned in Municipal Court on arson charges and released on 5000 dollars bail. He pled guilty to setting fire to the home and garage of Percy E Towle of Randolph. The blaze was contained before causing serious damage.
Fort Pillow Tennessee AP report detailing a 14 hour dormitory revolt ending with two guards freed unharmed. Inmates, all white youths, agreed to talks with State Corrections Commissioner J Keith Hampton after officials promised hearings and no reprisals. Hampton to investigate riot over grievances from food to brutality.
Webber Hospital auxiliary held its annual meeting at the Wonderbar steak house Biddeford where Mrs J Ralph Larochelle was reelected president and officers and committee chairs for 1959 were installed. Campaign leaders for the MS fund drive in York county were announced with William Lawrence named county leader and Roland Souliere directing canister collection and driver crews.
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