Biddeford Bowling Through the Centuries and Modern Turns
The article traces Biddeford bowling from early 1900s lanes on Washington Street to current centers like 20th Century Lanes and Big 20 in Scarborough. It notes fires, rebuilds, and continuous operation at Pastime Alleys since the 1920s, plus several new centers in the surrounding area, with figures like Chris Anton recounting local history. It mentions historic venues, ownership changes, and the evolution from pin boys to automatic machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nile
Biddeford
Washington Street
Pepperell Trust Co
Cote Furniture Store
Lamothe
Alfred
Main Streets
Main Street
Chris Anton
Route 1
Scarborough
Anton
World Candiepin Bowling Council
Pool Streets
Saco
Factory Island
Franklin Street
Antons
Nick Gillis
Elm Street
Kennebunk
Sanford Blanks St. Louis JHS in 14-0 setback
Sanford Junior High handed St. Louis Junior High its second straight loss 14 to 0 at Alumni Field yesterday afternoon. Sanf ord scored after a fumble recovery at the ten yard line with Dan Brown finishing from two yards and Roberge connecting with Morrison on a 25 yard TD pass to seal the win. Both teams showed stout defense but St. Louis lacked punch on offense amid the mixed league standings and individual stat lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford Junior High
St. Louis Junior High
Alumni Field
Sanford
St. Louis
Dan Brown
Roberge
Morrison
Eagles
St. Louis Hartsgrave
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Basinger Desmaris
Murphy Lavasseur
Metayer Milligan
Tillson Larose
R. Chretien Poulin
Deery Kostis
Boucher Roberge
Beaulieu Sullivan
Robitaille Hackett
Belanger
D. Brown
Caron
Sanford O
Bergeron
Bouffard
Petit
St. Pierre
Burgey
Roy
Chretien
Rankin
J. Brown
Gallant
Gagne
Diane
Frith
Sullivan
Eagles Seek Funds for New School Scoreboard
St Louis High School has obtained 50 percent of the cost for a new scoreboard. Coca Cola Company has agreed to support the project, leaving a remaining amount to be found. The board will not be ordered until next spring, with delivery in six to eight weeks, aiming for the next fall football season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis High School
Coca Cola Company
Roland Lemieux
Saco Little League Officers Selected
Robert Martin named president of Saco Little League succeeding Armand Mercier who becomes vice president. Other officers include Fred Grondin treasurer Ted Clegg secretary Maurice Mercier Sr player agent Roger Wentworth umpire in chief. Mentions repairs at the field, need for parental help, concrete dugouts and a fence, plus plans for a Thanksgiving Eve Teen dance and Mothers Auxiliary election evenings at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Martin
Saco
Little League
Martin
Armand Mercier
Fred Grondin
Ted Clegg
Maurice Mercier Sr
Roger Wentworth
Tokyo Olympics Open With Sellout Crowd At Games Start
The Tokyo Games open in the National Stadium before a sellout 72 000 crowd as tickets appear on the black market up to 500 dollars. Organizers boast Asia’s first Olympic since 1964, with North Korea Indonesia withdrawing and Russia expected to win most golds. Televised across continents via Syncom satellite, the opening ceremonies and early events draw global attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
National Stadium
North Korea
Indonesia
Ecuador
Japan
Osaka
Russia
United States
Jakarta
Isreal
China
International Olympic Committee
Ganefo
IOC
Hirohito
Asia
Syncom
Pacific
Old Orchard Beach Community Notes Show Local Visits
Ruel Reed of Caribou is visiting a week with Stephen Leonard of Seaview Avenue. Miss Wilma Murphy, a student nurse at Eastern Maine General Hospital School of Nursing, is spending a month’s vacation at her parents’ home on Seaview Avenue. Old Orchard Beach Rebekah Lodge members at Forest Lodge West Buxton installation included Flora Ricker, Barbara Gilbert, and Merry Briggs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruel Reed
Caribou
Stephen Leonard
Seaview Avenue
Wilma Murphy
Eastern Maine General Hospital School of Nursing
Glendon Murphy
Old Orchard Rebekah Lodge
Forest Lodge
West Buxton
Flora Ricker
Barbara Gilbert
Merry Briggs
Whist Parties To Aid College Fund
A new series of whist parties to raise funds for the priesthood scholarship at St Francis College will start Sunday at 7 30 pm in the cafeteria of St Francis Hall. Goldthwaits Bus Line will transport players from City Square in Biddeford to the college at 7 pm and return at 10 30 pm. Co chairmen are Mr and Mrs Arthur Boissonneault with committee members Mr and Mrs Eddie Goulet Mrs Clarina Berry and Mrs Albertine Fillion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Hall
St. Francis College
Priesthood Fund
Clarence Laplante
O.F.M
Goldthwait
City Square
Biddeford
Iare
Arthur Boissonneault
Eddie Goulet
Clarina Berry
Albertine Fillion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jack
A. Martin
R. Hanson
T.W.U.A. Afl-Cio Girls
John Chupka
20Th Century Lanes
Pe Pee Maintenance League
Astime
FORD
Wild Cats
Beau
Dirty Birds
R. Murray
C. Wakefield
R Murray
Eunset Garage
Clampettes
Letourneau Shell
Serene
Pepperell Girls League
Rachel and
Rene
H. McLeod
Night Crawlers
Ee Enee
Eddie’s
Eams
Oas
Central Maine League
Goofers
Percale Vic's Alliance
The
Brats Or Eee Enee
Paul's Binner
Lady Pepperell Records
Fleur de Lis
Eene
Percale
R. Pruneau
Adams
I. Gagne
Pruneau
M. Godbout
R. West
Synflex Industries
Saco Tanning
Leavitt
T.W.U.A.A.F.L.C
Fon
Office
William Pollock
Sisters Tree
Lady Bugs
Drifters
Queen Bees
Fireflys
Sleepy Heads
Pitter Potters
Ightingales
Maintenance
Jolly Five
Seagulls
the Bleeps
Blue Jays
M. Buzzell
Beam House
the Beatles
Total Sisters
Jailbirds
Sisters
Westland Shoe Corp
R. Lacourse
H. Ouellette
Lacourse
Rose Buds
Gardenias
J. Morin
Verville
Violets
S.L.A.A
Dubuc
J. Soulard
D. Montpas
Packers
Central Maine
Biddeford and
Journal
P. Demers
Panthers
V. Soulard
Phillips
R. Desrosier
Phillippe
M. Guignard
Canaries Blue Jays
Pepperell
Sevigny
Labelle
Robins
Danee Ista
Boat Hills High
J. Paul
Reco
R. Pettengill
J. Brooks
C. Laro
Caress
Celle
Catholic Oe
Laro
R. Lachance
R. C. Wakefield
L.chelle
Y. Perreault
Duds
Sunset Garage
Lafayettes
R. Larocc
Lamontagne Records
b'Generals
Belle
Rolling Stones
Hills
Taxi Rebels
R. Larochelle
Beatles
R. Farley
C. Lamontagne
Vic’s Alliance
J Cardiff
Blue Jeans
T. Giles
Gamblers
G. Hill
Thibodeau’ S Garage
R. Ja' Ecoras
Cobs
Total
Cripplers
Thunderbolts
R. Jace
T. le- Laamen Makers
Letourneau
Blond
Pepperell Mig. Co
R. Cyr
T. le- Cutters
Knights of Columbus
Wish-Niks
J. St. Louis
Browns
Jack's A & W
Saco Journal League
Giants
E. Munford
Saco Garage
Printer’s Devils
R. Boudreau
Liners
J. Forcier
Paquette
Allied Saco Footwear
York County Rendering Co
R Hanson
P. Cow
Rubber Room
Tiger Heads
Gill
Rainbow Tavern
Eran Merchants
C. Laream
Flyers
National Colts
Montagn
Valenison
Lumberjacks
Teachers’ League
Mead
Lee
Ry’s High School League
Suzettes
H. Neault
Neault
Morin
J. Jean
Sleepers
P. Sims
Ivots
Gents
Mid Irons Rems
Bears
Phillione’s
Jack’s
A&w
Trophyiles Ominos
Phil’s Catering
Finast
Labelle and Methot, Inc
Baker Coll
Wildcats
Nadeau Seneee Shapiro
F.W. Woolworth
Sanford Blanks
JHS
Sila.a
Wen
Larochelle
C. Larochelle
K. Larochelle
BOWN
Scarboro
al & Maurice Huot
Ln Ets
Alex
Alfred Street
OF Kelvinator, Maytag
Hotpoint Appliances
Vic’s
York County
S-Ker-Tom CO
Biddeford-Saco
Saco Little League
Mothers Auxiliary
Willj
Old Orchard Beach
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