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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1972

Page

12

TI Home Transfer Service reports mixed results in house turnover

Weston Edwards, president of TI Home Transfer Service Corp, says last year the firm sold 1,800 homes valued over 50 million with a 6,000 loss and aims for 2,000 sales this year. The company earns a fixed fee plus 11 to 13 percent of sale price, including repairs, with the market anticipating 300,000 to 500,000 corporate employee transfers this year.

John Cunniff NEW York Our Weston Edwards TI Home Transfer Service Corp Home Equity Weston Title Insurance & Trust Co

Kennebunk Man Fined On Driving Convictions

Keith W. Hansen, 18, of Kennebunk, fined 100 dollars in 10th District Court Saco for operating with license suspended. He received a 150 dollar fine and a 30 day jail term for operating while intoxicated, suspended, with six months probation. Other drivers listed faced speeding fines from 20 to 50 dollars, license issues, or related violations, plus several drug, unregistered vehicle, and traffic offense citations.

Keith W. Hansen Kennebunk Saco Nicholas Danton Hansen Paul J. Burke Portland Albert N Holmes North Berwick John K. Walwyn Dover N.H Timothy B. Wentworth Berwick Charles Kellis Bridgeport Conn Eric J. Lauzier Miller Ave Biddeford Robert E. Quattrone Water St. Saco Louis Freedberg New Haven Laurene F. Vinette Greenwich Ralph M. Beaulieu East Hartford John S. Crowley Alexander Portalides Holyoke Mass Adrien D. Turcotte Somersworth N. H Donald G. Farnham Donald Rogers Springfield Andrew B. Libby Gorham John C. Park Somerville Philip A. Bergeron West St Roger J. Toussaint Westland Ave Michael A. O’brien Newton Robert W. O'Brian Carl Townsend Atlantic Ave Old Orchard Beach Lance Ray Wells Richard P. Boutin Janelle St Dorothy M. Joseph Louis Joseph V. Austral Melrose John H Billings South Berwick Arthur G. Hoekstra Lee Philip A. Grenier John J. Whalen York Beach Lance R. Ray Clarence I. Henderson Nye St. Saco Douglas L. Cady Paul G. Reggep Maple St Francis

McGovern Names New England Campaign Aide Team

David Harrison of Gloucester former Massachusetts state chairman named coordinator for McGovern's New England campaign. Grace Barry of Boston named associate state campaign director for Massachusetts. Ed Jesser of Boston named New England press secretary.

Boston David Harrison Gloucester George S. McGovern Newngland Harrison McGovern Massachusetts Washington Grace Barry Ed Jesser New England

U S Command Reports Weekly War Figures

Saigon reports the weekly tally from the war: South Vietnamese casualties were at their lowest since the North Vietnamese offensive began, while enemy losses reached a three week high. Seven Americans were killed and 36 wounded in action, plus three noncombat deaths. 2,250 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong were killed.

Saigon U.S

Civilian toll in Vietnam War rises with drive

The report details casualties in the ongoing North Vietnamese offensive now in its fifth month. Estimates show up to 35,000 civilians dead, with Americans at 45,843 killed in action and 303,296 wounded, and South Vietnamese losses at 152,043 killed and 393,816 wounded. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong deaths totaled 870,381.

Germanies On Brink Of Treaty Pact

West Germany ready to begin talks with East Germany next Wednesday to normalize relations. Egon Bahr reported four preliminary talks to the cabinet and East Germany submitted a draft. Bahr to bargain, not offer a West German draft, with Michael Kohl as East German negotiator.

Bahr

Celebrating A Big Event Use Section 6A In Persona Notices

An urban notices column invites readers to share joyous life events using Section 6A in persona form. The brief call-and-response prompts residents to publish congratulations and celebrations in a community notice format.

Real Estate Broker Allen Sukalas Joins Morin Agency

Allen Sukalas of 13 Southgate Ave Biddeford joins Ed R Morin Real Estate Agency at 62 Alfred St Biddeford after seven years in real estate. He completed real estate law and brokerage courses in Portland. Sukalas is a Lowell High School and Lowell Polytechnic Institute graduate, married to Tess Liegakos with two children, Mitchell and Holly.

Allen Sukalas Southgate Ave Biddeford Ed R. Morin Alfred St Sukalas Portland Lowel High School Lowell Polytechnical Institute Tess Liegakos Tewksbury Mass Mitchell Holly

Divorces Granted In Saco Court

Judge Nicholas Danton grants two divorces in 10th District Court Saco for cruel and abusive treatment. Nancy A Beety of Saco divorces Bruce R Beety. child support set at $15 weekly. Louise F Robinson of Goose Rocks Beach divorces Thomas O D Robinson of Essex Massachusetts. married Cambridge Massachusetts December 23 1940. six children.

Nicholas Danton 10Th District Court Saco Nancy A. Beety Bruce R. Beety York Louise F. Robinson Goose Rocks Beach Thomas OD. Robinson Essex Mass Cambridge

Rotarians Report Club Activities in Biddeford Saco

Members of the Biddeford Saco Rotary Club met at Wonder Bar Restaurant in Biddeford with President Steve Arsenault presiding. Stuart MacKinnon introduced committee chairmen who summarized their activities, and reports were given by Fred Small, Roger Johnson, Ray Noiseux, and Ken Small. A fundraising drive for Rotary Park was announced and reservations urged for the Deep Sea Fishing Expedition on Thursday August 24, departing Rumery's Boatyard at 8 a.m. and returning by 4 p.m.

Biddeford- Saco Rotary Club Wonder Bar Biddeford Steve Arsenault Stuart MacKinnon Fred Small Roger Johnson Ray Noiseux Ken Small Rotary Park Rumery

George Durfee Vacuum Supplies And Service

George Durfee offers repair parts and service for all makes models bags filters hoses and more. After 5 p m phone 282 5500 for free pickup and delivery.

N E Work Stoppages On Decline In 1971

Boston report shows New England work stoppages fell in 1971 with 290 disputes affecting 84,400 workers and 1,390,200 mandays idle. Maine recorded 14 stoppages impacting 6,500 men and 154,700 idle mandays as part of the national trend per Wendell D. Macdonald of the Bureau of Statistics.

Boston New England Wendell D. Macdonald U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Statistics Macdonald Maine Department of Labor

Nuns Protest Opening of Jesus Christ Superstar in London

Two nuns led a protest outside the London opening of Jesus Christ Superstar as celebrities arrived. The Evangelical Sisterhood of Mary organized the pickets reading Jesus is NOT a Superstar and Jesus Alive. Critics split with praise for score and production, while some called the show shrill or appalling.

London Broadway Britain New York Sisterhood of Mary David Shaw Michael Billington The Guardian John Barber Daily Telegraph Peter Lewis Daily Mail Mary Queen of Scots

JFK Center Displays New Memorabilis

Ebony masks wood and stone carvings and ivory tusks gifted to John F. Kennedy by African heads of state are now on display in the lobby of the John F. Kennedy federal building. The exhibit opened May 29 Kennedy would have been 55. Dave Powers says displays will be rotated and about 1,500 visitors daily have viewed the exhibit.

Boston John F. Kennedy Kennedy Dave Powers Kennedy Library Powers

Captain Moore Named New CO at China Lake

Capt. Robert S. Moore, son of Mr and Mrs Roger P. Moore of Saco, is named commanding officer of the Naval Air Facility at Naval Weapons Center China Lake California. A 1950 Naval Aviator and Naval Academy graduate, he has served as NWC Technical Officer since 1959 and has 28 years in the Navy. He and his wife Paulette and two sons reside at China Lake.

Robert S. Moore Roger P. Moore Saco Naval Air Facility Naval Weapons Center China Lake Calif Moore NWC U.S. Navy U.S. Naval Academy

ORGANIC LIVING Eastern Edition Debuts By Rodale Press

Rodale Press introduces ORGANIC LIVING Eastern Edition a how to guide for ecologically aware east coast readers. The 9 6 page soft cover covers organic foods pollution control gardening and farming with features on the organic revolution and community gardening initiatives.

Rodale Press, Inc United States Robert Rodale New York City

Nixon's $500000 Car Recalled for Adjustments

Dearborn reports Ford will not call it a recall for the five ton black Lincoln Continental limousine used for President Nixon. Officials say the car is being sent back to Washington for adjustments and design changes at the request of the Secret Service. The vehicle features retractable running boards and a sophisticated communications system and is leased for the year.

Dearborn Mich Ford Motor Co Ford Secret Service Nixon William Peacock Lincoln- Mercury Division Washington Peacock

Dodge couple welcomes daughter Erika Lynne

Mr and Mrs Robert E Dodge of Vallejo California announce the birth of Erika Lynne a daughter weighing seven pounds eight ounces on August 7 Grandparents include Mr and Mrs Roland Miniani of Biddeford and Kendrick E Dodge of South Portland Maternal great grandmothers are Mrs Delphine Mininni and Mrs Emma Bergeron both of Biddeford paternal great Earland J Dodge of South Portland

Robert E. Dodge Vallejo Calif Erika Lynne Roland Miniani New Pool Road Biddeford Kendrick E. Dodge South Portland Delphine Mininni Emma_ Bergeron Earland J. Dodge

Returning Serviceman Is Feted

A celebration at 63 Maple St in Saco honors Staff Sgt. Michael E. Martel for returning from overseas service with the U S Air Force. Guests from Maine and nearby areas attend, presenting a purse and sharing a buffet. Many relatives and friends from Lynn, Sanford, Hollis, Old Orchard Beach, Hartford and Scarborough gather for the tribute.

Edward Martel Maple St Saco Michael E. Martel U.S. Air Force England Germany Diane Martel Robert Martel Patty Martel Emily Keithley Arthur Keithley James Keithley Nancy Keithley Philip Nunan Shelia Nunan Patrick Caron Cindy Caron Ricky McCormick Lynn Mass Margaret Martel Lucille Silcox Frances Mosher Richard Martel Sanford Herbert Redlon Jr

Kennebunk Man Named As Manager Of Canal Bank Ogunquit

Albert Hall III of Kennebunk has been named manager of the Canal Bank in Ogunquit. A Massachusetts native, he holds a BS in Business Administration and has 16 years in banking including roles at Brunswick Savings and Pepperell Trust. He serves as Biddeford Saco Rotary treasurer and holds multiple civic posts. He and his wife Carolina and three sons live at 98 Fletcher St.

Kennebunk Albert Hall Ili New Canal Bank Ogunquit Widgery Thomas Jr Canal National Bank Massachusetts Hall Central High School Manchester N.H Nassan College Springvale Williams College School of Banking Brunswick Savings Institution Pepperell Trust Biddeford Biddeford-Saco

Island displays native plant life along West Shore Road

A county sheriff reports about 30 drug cassel plants found saved off West Shore Road and shown to locals on Wis island, illustrating the plant in its natural form.

West Shore Road Wis Schoo Westport Island Lincoln County William Carter Carter

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Business Mirror Kennebunk Man N.E. Coord U. S. Command Persona Sejeyng Watty Valliere Rotarians George Durfee N.E Jfk Center Ti Nn Main Street Shaun Whitehead Left Miami Conventions Coalition Jeff Nightybyrd Youth International Party Matyuarter Peep Bergen M.C Mary Carter Corner Elm & Center Sts Brook’s Maremont Maremont Corp North Street Saco, Maine
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