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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1975

Page

5

Maine round up Injunction sought against milk hikes

A Cumberland County Superior Court judge will hear a request for a preliminary injunction to block a three cent per quart and ten cent per gallon milk price hike by the Maine Milk Commission. Cumberland Farms Northern Inc. seeks the injunction, arguing the new rates discriminate against its cheaper production system.

Portland, Maine Maine Ustice David A. Nichols Cumberland County Milk Commission Cumberland Farms Northern Inc New Hampshire

Inmates Back After Christmas Furloughs

THOMASTON Maine AP The 43 inmates granted Christmas furloughs to visit families have returned safely to the Maine State Prison. Warden Garrell Mullaney reported no major incidents during furlough days. One inmate was found with a drunken driver and another on work release near intoxication. both were returned to the prison for administrative violations.

Thomaston Maine Garrell Mullaney Mullaney

Porter Youth Dies in Route 25 Crash

PARSONSFIELD Maine AP A highway accident on Route 25 killed 19 year old Harold Douglas of Porter shortly after midnight Sunday. The car struck a tree, ending the life of the youth.

Parsonsfield Maine Harold Douglas

Dickey Lincoln Hydroelectric Plan Study Accelerated

Augusta Maine AP engineers say environmental impact study for the Dickey Lincoln project is being sped up. The Army Corps of Engineers hired Environmental Research Technology to study wildlife and flora with a draft statement due by 1976 end. Normandeau Associates conducts aquatic life surveys as geology and archaeology reviews proceed. If built, the dam and reservoir would deliver over one billion kilowatt hours annually to New England during peak demand.

Augusta Maine St. John River Environmental Research & Technology, Inc Concord, Mass Dickey- Lincoln New England

Maine Health Systems Agency to Convene 60-member Board

The Maine Health Systems Agency will hold an open 10 a.m. ordinated meeting at the Augusta Civic Center on Tuesday to elect officers set bylaws review federal recognition application and discuss grants. The 60 member board includes health care professionals at 45 percent and public members at 55 percent as established by the National Health in Resources Act of 1974.

Augusta Maine Maine Health Systems Agency Tuesay Augusta Civic Center

Installation Held At Ocean Lodge In Wells Maine

Ocean Lodge AF and AM held its annual installation with Past District to Grand Master Joseph Burrows of Kennebunk as installing officer assisted by Past Master Mortimer J. OConnell of Ocean Lodge as grand marshal. George A. Welch of Wells installed as worshipful master succeeding Paul F. Kenison. Other officers named include Sidney W. Blanchard senior warden Donny G. Richter junior warden Thomas F. Cole senior deacon John A. Stacy junior warden Gordon P. Wentworth senior steward Herbert Cominet junior warden Bryan Knowles marshal Robert Cole tyler Elmer Moore organist Earl O. Decker chaplain. PM Mortimer OConnell named ritual instructor. Graham J. Simonds reinstalled as treasurer and Roland H. Joy installed as secretary. Kenison presented the master’s emblem to Welch and Welch returned the past master’s jewel to Kenison. Afterward refreshments were served by officers’ wives. Kenison cited the blood donor program and lodge charity efforts for 1975 and building improvements. Welch pledged to continue aiding the community. next meeting set for Wednesday Jan 14.

Wells Ocean Lodge AF and Joseph Burrows Kennebunk Mortimer J. O'Connell George A. Welch Paul F. Kenison Sidney W. Blanchard Donny G. Richter Thomas F. Cole John A. Stacy Gordon P. Wentworth Herbert Combinet Bryan Knowles Robert Cole Tyler Elmer Moore Earl O. Decker Mortimer O'Connell Graham J. Simonds Roland H. Joy Welch Kenison Wells-Ogunquit Lodge

Monday community meetings and services listed in Kennebunk region

Al Anon meets Monday at 8 p.m. at St. Monica Church Portland Road. Kennebunk SPEBSQSA holds Monday sessions at 7 30 p.m. at the Olympia Club. Wells Town Hall hosts Monday food stamp and Social Security info from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Alfred chair caning class at 10 a.m. Learning Center hosted by York County Council on Aging. Kennebunk St David Episcopal Church serves public lunch Monday 11 30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Al-Anon Kennebunk Al-Anon St. Monica Portland Road Spebsqsa Kennebunkport Kennebunk Spebsqsa Olympian Club UCCA Alfred York County Council On Aging Learning Center Stanley Hyde Carl Bohlin St. David Episcopal Church

Community listings of area clubs and meetings

Tuesday community notices cover senior citizens groups Yankee Belles and veterans counseling in Biddeford Saco Kennebunk programs include luncheons ARC and TOPS meetings Rotary Eagles Alateen and Al Anon gatherings plus church prayer vigil Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus meet Sunday. Local locations include Ross Community Center Main Street Biddeford Unitarian Church Kennebunk YCCCS Elm Street Biddeford Mildred Day School and more.

Biddeford Ross Community Center Washington Street Yankee Belles Kennebunk Arundel Yankee Belles Unitarian Church Main Street Keith McClelland Colonial Drive Kennebunk Harold M. Sanborn Civil Defense Office Cutts Ave Saco State of Maine Bureau of Veterans Services Lake E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Pool Street

Wednesday meetings of Saco Adult Citizens Organization and local clubs

The Saco Adult Citizens Organization meets every Wednesday at the parish hall of Trinity Episcopal Church in Cleveland Street, Saco. The Lions Club of Kennebunk meets on the first and third Wednesdays at Sea Spray Motor Inn, Kennebunk Beach, at 6:30 p.m. The Kennebunk Odd Fellows meet weekly at IOOF Hall, Kennebunk, at 7:45 p.m.

S.A.C Saco Adult Citizens Organization S.a.c.co Trinity Episopal Church Cleveland Street Saco Sons Club Kennebunk Lions Club Sea Spray Motor Inn Kennebunk Beach ODD Fellows Kennebunk Order of Odd Fellows IOOF

Thursday senior activities for Saco area seniors

Saco area listings show weekly meetings for senior groups at Open Door, Jordan School, and Most Holy Trinity Church parish hall in Saco. Arundel square dance workshop runs Thursdays 7 30 to 10 pm at Glen Acres with Glenn Zeno as caller and Ray Pettee cueing. Planning Board meets at 8 pm in Town Hall and food stamp, Social Security info sessions occur Thursdays 9 am to 1 pm at the Kennebunk fire station meeting room. Rotary Club gathers Thursdays at 12 15 pm at Glen-Mor Restaurant. 50 Plus Club meets Thursdays 1 to 4 pm at Webhannet Club with games for senior citizens.

YCCA Cape Porpoise Lyman Assessors LYMAN Board of Assessors Arundel Mildred Day School B—S Rotary Club Biddeford-Saco Most Holy Trinity Church Main Street Saco Kennebunkport Saco Valley Young School Mike Jort Sally Lennox Jordan School School Street Al—Anon Al-Anon Square Dance York County Steppers Glen Acres Sinnott Road Glenn Zeno Ray Pettee Cues Planning Board UCCA Kennebunk Webhannet

Al-Anon Meeting Held Every Saturday in Old Orchard Beach

An Al-Anon meeting takes place each Saturday at 8 p.m. at St John By The Sea Episcopal Church located on St John Street in Old Orchard Beach.

Old Orchard Beach St. John-By- The-Sea Episcopal Church St. John Street

Sunday Singles Meet at Eaton Hall in South Windham

The Sunday Singles group meets every Sunday at Eaton Hall 56 River Road South Windham at 7 30 p m. All single widowed and divorced persons are welcome to attend this weekly gathering.

Eaton Hall River Road South Windham

New England Employment Edges Up Monthly in 1975 Study

A year end report from the six state New England region shows employment rising each month since February 1975 except July, with total jobs 138,500 below year earlier as unemployment climbed from 5.8 to 10.8 percent. Government and service sectors matched or bettered last year, while wholesale prices rose 3.7 percent and fuel costs jumped 13 percent.

Boston U.S. Department of Labor New England

U.S. firms invest 1.2 billion in South Africa

Direct investment from 360 American companies in South Africa amounts to 1.2 billion dollars, more than double the level seen a decade ago. The tally reflects widespread corporate confidence amid evolving market access and economic reforms, highlighting growth across sectors.

South Africa U.S

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