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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1964

Page

5

Firefighters plan cloud seeding to tame Nevada wildfires

In Elko Nevada firefighters planned cloud seeding today to induce rain and aid containment of vast fires across Elko County. About 350000 acres of range land burned in the disaster area declared by Governor Grant Sawyer. Two fires eased by Tuesday showers, but Boulder Flat Maggie Creek blaze stretched 15 miles, blackening 180000+ acres. Fire crews numbered around two thousand, including Indigenous workers.

Elko Nevada Bureau of Land Management Grant Sawyer Weinds Boulder Flat Maggie Creek

More Divorces Granted In Superior Court

Alfred The following divorces make a total of 21 granted by Justice Harold J Rubin of Bath in York County Superior Court All three were granted for cruel and abusive treatment Jeanne C Guignard Biddeford from Roger Guignard Saco became final at once They were married in Saco Nov 25 1961 Custody of a child was too open both parents to have right of visitation The defendant is to pay 10 weekly for support and counsel fees of 100

Alfred Harold J. Rubin Bath York County Superior Court Jeanne C. Guignard Biddeford Roger Guignard Saco

Court Records Show Name Changes From Sanctioned Marriages

In 80 days finalizing matters Robert E. Philpot of Sanford wed Antoinette T. Philpot of Flushing on Sept 11 1948. Eileen K Gordon of York wed William F Gordon of York on Aug 11 1962. Plaintiff seeks to resume maiden name Eileen K Chick and defendant ordered to pay $100 in counsel fees.

Robert E. Philpot Sanford Antoinette T. Philpot Flushing N.Y Eileen K. Gordon William F. Gordon York Eliot Eileen K. Chick

Art Exhibit Scheduled at Kennebunkport River Club

The 10th Annual Art Exhibit will run Sunday from 2 to 6 PM at the Kennebunk River Club. Oils, watercolors, ceramics, sculpture, etchings, and laminated glass will be shown by Maine artists including Florence Richardson Elsie Carlisle Helen Shipens Kraus and others. Margaret Phares will sketch children for 15 minutes. Tea will be served on the clubhouse porch overlooking the river.

Kennebunkport Kennebunk River Club Maine Florence Richardson Elsie Carlisle Helen Shipens- Kraus William Fisher Margaret Kilburn Marcia Madeira Albert Edna Stuhlmueller Ar . John Polly Evans Marian Sharne Ruth Rowland Margaret Phares Allen L. Lindley Thomas Rowland C Winslow Lewis Harry Hoagland Charles P Rimmer Jr Albert P. Madeira

Dixmoor Racial Tension Eases After Violent Weekend

Dixmoor Illinois reports a calmer Tuesday after a weekend of racially charged violence. About 50 people were injured and 70 arrested in a six block Dixmoor Harvey area near Chicago. A golf course clubhouse fire near the trouble center was attributed to arson.

Dixmoor, Ill Ted Dixmoor Harvey Chicago Trouble Center

Beatles Welcome To San Francisco By Fans

AP reports a quiet frenzy as thousands of teens gather for the Beatles San Francisco concert. Fans fill Hilton Hotel for a day of rest before the show while arrivals spawn autograph sessions and early crowds form outside Cow Palace and the airport.

San Francisco Cow Palace Hilton Hotel U.S iNone Beastles Atle Beatles

Fire at Dixie Hi golf course prompts race‑related questions

Fire Chief Edward Mulder of Harvey cites no speculation on a motive after three youths were seen near the club house before the blaze. Helen Krol, owner’s daughter, says both whites and Negroes could lose the course, which has had no racial trouble.

Edward Mulder Harvey Helen Krol Theowner Dixie Hi Golf Course

Youngster Tames 370-Pound Sting Ray After 18 Hour Battle

Cocoa Beach Florida AP report: 15 year old Tom Joyner Jr. fought a 370 pound sting ray for 18 hours on the Patrick Air Force Base pier. He held the line from 6 45 until divers helped haul the ray ashore at 1 30 p m. Tom persisted with coffee and a ham sandwich as fuel while the crowd watched.

Cocoa Beach Fla Tom Joyner Jr Tom Patrick Air Force Base Pier Florida

Results Listed For Jimmy Fund Tag Day

OLD ORCHARD BEACH William Earle, 194 Jimmy Fund Tag Day director, announced that the Happy Day Camp workers collected 341.81 in their containers on Aug. 8. Assisting Earle were Kathi Daly, Terri Daly, and Mary Smith of the Girls Division of Happy Day Camp. The eight highest campers receiving awards were Stanley Karlin, Debbie Latno, David Zaitlin, Robert Radley, Marcia Joncas, Michael Nason, Jeff Nathanson, and Gary Latno. New York state produces a baby food than any other state.

Old Orchard Beach William Earle Jimmy Fund Happy Day Earle Kathi Daly Terri Daly Mary Smith Happy Days Camp Stanley Karlin Debbie Latno David Zaitlin Robert Radley Marcia Joncas Michael Nason Jeff Nathanson Gary Latno

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