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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1974
Page
11
Berkeley energy expert Lee Schipper of the UC Physics Dept urges energy saving gifts for the holidays. He favors non electric options like wool socks and hand tools, plus durable crafts, books, and biking or transit passes. advise reusing wrapping and choosing efficient appliances when needed.
The notice advertises deer processing and deerskin purchases with a contact number. It also offers band and musician services from Norm's Music Studio with two contact numbers. A large hall is available for weddings and events at no charge, with a contact phone listed.
Local ads list Beachway Market offering holiday fruit baskets from 12 dollars with free delivery within 3 miles, open daily at 153 Beach St in Saco. Also promotional home hairdressing, and a Maine nursing licensing exam notice with application deadline January 13, 1975 in Augusta. Includes used car listings for Plummer's Used Cars and a Brown Pontiac Olds clearance sale inventory.
Bangladesh aid reaches Kurigram subdivision where about 2 000 orphaned children remain in government centers. Officials say many were saved from near death as relief flights delivered high protein food. winter brings risk of exposure with scant clothing. Diliwar Hussein notes 400 at Chilmari center need warm clothing as cold intensifies.
Washington AP The Agriculture Department plans a 185 thousand dollar dining and office remodeling project to create a third floor dining room for Secretary Earl L. Butz and guests. The overhaul includes a new fourth floor workspace for the Cooperative State Research Service and costs linked to moving offices.
UMPG Continuing Education Division, led by William Mortensen, serves Southern Maine with classes in Brunswick, Eliot, Gorham, Kittery, Portland and Sanford. At a national conference, UMPG was named among 150 institutions for outstanding work in continuing education. About 4,000 fall term participants enrolled in evening programs and 2,000 in short courses and workshops on topics from marine navigation to small business.
A 10 week non credit course titled French Opera and Literature will start January 7 at St Francis College. Taught in French by Dr Norman Beaupre, it links literary works to operatic adaptations with pieces by Bizet Massenet Gounod Delibes Saint Saens and Poulenc. Classes meet Tuesday evenings 630 to 800 pm through March 11 at the Francophone Center. Registration January 6 1 to 3 pm with a 10 dollar fee.
The Department of Environmental Protection invites public input on variance requests from C. H. Sprague and Sons Company Randall and MedAllister New England Division of Maremont Garland Manufacturing Biddeford Saco Coal and Oil Company Thornton Academy White Star Laundry American Cyanimid Company and Pejepscot Paper Division. Hearings set for February 7 1975 at Biddeford City Hall. Officials: William R. Adams Jr Commissioner.
Six tables of duplicate bridge played Thursday night at Lawn Avenue Playhouse. Winners include Gwenn Flannery and Frances Putnam, Ed Killiher and Dave Kelley, Don Briggs and Gil Seaver, Harold Spiegel pair, Robert Whelan and Robert Toulouse, Joe Smaha and Arthur Cushman, Linwood Jones and Fred Huntress, Mike Salvetti and Lorimer Brackett, Ida Rosen and Esther Green, Estelle Aranovitch and Alice Fecteau, Lottie Haas and Avis Briggs. A game is scheduled for today.
Sealed bids are invited by the Maine Turnpike Authority for the sale of a house shed and stable on the Grace Property in Saco. Bids must be received by 11 00 A M prevailing time January 6 1975 at 17 Bishop Street Portland Maine. Buildings must be removed after sale. Public bid opening and reading will follow.
About 50 local children attended a Christmas party at Biddeford City Hall on Thursday. Santa Claus handed out gifts funded annually by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and area employees. The event featured carols, refreshments, and donations to the Biddeford Welfare Department from local businesses. Gifts will be delivered to children unable to attend.
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