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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 14, 1974

Page

5

Indictments in massive securities swindle hit 13 people

Federal grand jury indicted Robert S. Trippet and 12 former Home Stake officers over a 100 million dollar oil drilling scam. The 39 count indictment claims investors were lured with tax shelters and fake drilling sites to conceal funds. Celebrities and politicians reportedly invested, including Andy Williams and Bob Dylan, with only a fraction used for actual production.

Los Angeles Robert S. Trippet Oklahoma Home Stake Production Co Liza Minnelli Walter Matthau Barbra Streisand Barbara Walters Bob Dylan Bobbie Gentry John Goodell New York Jacob K. Javits South Carolina Ernest F. Hollings Trippet California U.S Internal Revenue Service Securities and Exchange Commission

Past Noble Grands Association Meeting in Saco

Members of the Past Noble Grands Association at Saco Rebekah Lodge meet Monday night at Mrs Thomas Vining home on Old Orchard Road. A buffet lunch is served at 6:30 PM and members will exchange $2 gifts after the business meeting.

Noble Grands _ Association Saco

Portland to Install Bishop Edward C O'Leary in Cathedral

A large ceremony planned in Portland's Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception witnesses Bishop Edward C O'Leary's installation at 3 p.m. with Cardinal Medeiros presiding. Attendees include four archbishops, 20 bishops, 300 priests, and laity from Maine's 144 churches.

Edward C O’leary Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Portland Maine O'Leary Bangor Maine Public Broadcasting Network Humberto Cardinal Medeiros Boston Bishop O'Leary Portaind Pope Paul Jean Jadot United States Congregation of Peter L. Gerety Newark O’leary John F. Whealon Hartford John J. McEleney S.J Rumford Waterville

Dear Abby Escalating Calls And Family Dilemmas

A reader asks how to handle an ex spouse who calls daily after remarriage. Abby advises the wife to end the contact, prioritizing the new couple’s privacy. A second letter seeks advice on caring for an adult brain damaged brother and a harsh marriage dynamic. Abby suggests involving a trusted confidant and questions the dying relative’s promise. A third note debates telling adopted children about adoption publicly versus privately. Abby agrees on private disclosure to the child, not public announcements. A final class question asks where we were before birth. the answer is nowhere.

Abby Lago

Thornton Academy Christmas Concert Slated at Linnell Gym

Thornton Academy music department presents a public Christmas concert in Linnell Gym Monday at 8 p.m. More than 200 students perform with the Mixed Chorus Madrigal Chorus and the concert band directed by Lawrence Woodward and Marcel Drapeau. Proceeds fund spring exchange travel expenses.

Thornton Academy Linnell Madrigal Chorus Lawrence Woodward Marcel Drapeau Dave Baker L. Anderson Cacavas

Tannery Tops Blood Drive Effort In Maine

Over 100 employees at Saco Tanning Corp donated 82 pints in the Red Cross blood drawing noted as the most successful since the statewide program began this fall. Red Cross chapters supply Maine hospitals with blood via a Portland based Bloodmobile. Public drawings are set at Webber Hospital January 9 and St. Francis College February 6. York County Red Cross plans two to three monthly drives.

Saco Tanning Corp Red Cross Maine Portland Webber Hospital St. Francis College York County

American Legion Convenes Meeting at Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post

The Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion held its dec 12 meeting at the post home. Plans included a membership drive a new post home and the dec 22 children’s Christmas party. Members were asked to assist with party preparations and pallbearer duties. Service Officer Royal Sheltra reported cases pending and one completed. The next meeting is set for dec 26.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Roland St. Michael Royal Sheltra

Saco Student Lisa Butland Accepted by Casco Bay College

Lisa Ann Butland of Saco has been accepted by Casco Bay College in Portland to pursue the executive secretarial program. She will graduate from Thornton Academy in June 1975 and is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Butland of Buxton Road, Saco.

Lisa Ann Butland Saco Casco Bay College Portland Lisa Thornton Academy Carlton Butland Buxton Road

Save Time And Shoe Leather Shop The Journal Classified

Local classified brief notes a time saving shoe horn and leather goods shop named in The Journal. It highlights quick service and affordable prices with contact details for potential customers seeking footwear repairs and leather items.

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