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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1975

Page

3

Abortion Trial In Second Week Opens In Boston

The Edelin abortion manslaughter case enters its second week in Suffolk Superior Court. Prosecution argues the 24‑week fetus died due to Edelin's alleged conduct during a 1973 abortion while defense contends the fetus never lived. Key witnesses include Dr Enrico Giminez. debate centers on when a fetus becomes a human being and viability.

Boston Kenneth C. Edelin Suffolk Superior Court Edelin Boston City Lexington U.S. Supreme Court First Asst. Dist Newman A. Flanagan James P. McGuire Flanagan Enrico Giminez

State Arborist Board Holds Jan 20 Tree Care Exams

The State Arborist Examining Board will administer written exams for shade and ornamental tree license candidates under Title 32 MRSA. The test date is Monday January 20 1975 at 8:30 a.m. in the Augusta Civic Center Maine and also in Deering Hall Room 315 University of Maine Orono. Information available from the State Bureau of Forestry in Augusta.

Augusta Civic Center Augusta Maine Department of Botany Deering Hall University of Maine Orono State Bureau of Forestry At

Grant in Works for Bi lingual Center Exhibit

Former Albuquer que resident Joanne Forman now in Biddeford has won a $1 000 grant from the New Mexico Arts Commission for a bilingual travel exhibit What is Your Name It shows origins of place names and meanings of given names at Centro Cultural Y Museo Del Barrio in Albuquerque She plans a similar program for French speaking Maine children and pride in heritage. Birth announcements list Newton Gorham III Jill William Troy Noah Frederic Lois Ann Michele Susan Christy Lee and others with dates Jan 1 2 3 5 for area families.

Albuneetee N.M Iddeford Joanne Forman Pierson's Lane Biddeford New Mexico Arts Commission Centro Cultural Y Newton Gorham Jr Mayflower Drive Old Orchard Beach Newton Gorham III Darrell Tobin Ossipee Hill Road Waterboro Jill Clayton Durepos Pike St William Troy Frederic Miner Waterboro Road Alfred Noah Frederic Gerald Taylor Bradley St Saco Lois Ann Roland Gobeil Herring Ave Michele Susan Ralph Longmore Smithwheel Road Christy Lee William Churchill Pine Ridge Road

Dear Abby Kissing Game Rules Question From Readers

In a Dear Abby column a reader asks about the official rules for the old kissing game called post office. The author notes no literature or living authority confirms the rules and shares the diverse reader responses received.

Abby Nancy Ostmaster Aetter Jimmy

Divorces Granted In Saco

In Saco District Court divorces were granted to Barbara Michaud from David Michaud of Kennebunk on cruel and abusive treatment with Barbara allowed to resume her maiden name Barbara J McClusky and attorney fees ordered for the defendant. Christine Gavitt of Old Orchard Beach from Michael A Gavitt of Peterborough on treatment with custody of one child granted to the plaintiff and $15 weekly child support for the defendant. Jeanette Bouffard from Donald G Bouffard of Biddeford on cruel and abusive treatment with custody of three minor children granted to the plaintiff and $7 weekly per child child support. Janice Bridges from Calvin G Bridges of Kennebunk on irreconcilable differences with marriage date November 24, 1973 at Kennebunk.

Saco District Court Barbara Michaud David Michaud Kennebunk Presque Isle Barbara J McClusky Christine Gavitt Old Orchard Beach Michael A. Gavitt Peterborough N.H Hyannis Mass Jeanette C. Bouffard Donald G. Bouffard Biddeford Janice D. Bridges Calvin G. Bridges

Literacy Group Workshops Set in Saco

The Biddeford Saco Literacy Volunteers affiliate offers teacher training workshops at First Parish Congregational Church in Saco. Evening sessions run January 27 29 and 30 February 3 and 6 from 6 30 p m with an April morning session for absentees. Adults may contact Mrs Albert Ouellette or Mrs John Harmon of Saco.

Biddeford-Saco Literacy Volunteers First Parish Congregational Saco Albert Ouellette John Harmon

YWCA to Hold Open House in Saco Maine

Plans announced for a Saco-Biddeford YWCA open house at Trinity Episcopal Church in Saco on January 29 from 7 30 to 9 00 pm guest speaker will be Wendy Ashley an astrologist from Portland who will supervise a spring astrology course February courses include dancing knitting landscaping guitar and more.

Saco-Biddeford Ywca Trinity Episcopal Church Cleveland Street Saco Wendy Ashley Portland the Meadows

Reform Law Lacks Teeth in Campaign Regulation

Washington observers say the election reform act remains toothless as Congress and President Ford have not yet named members to the Federal Election Commission. Without appointees, enforcement cannot begin, despite the act signing on Oct 15. Critics decry potential cronyism in the few announced candidates.

Washington Ballyhoo Congress Ford Common Cause Federal Election Commission

Club Notes York County Council Meeting Location

The York County Council and American Legion Auxiliary will meet Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Eliot Memorial Post. Mrs Loretta Burns of 25 B State Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland.

York County Council American Legion Auxiliary Eliot Memorial Post Loretta Burns State St Biddeford Maine Medical Center Portland

Beach Dune Erosion Warns Snowmobilers At Cape Cod

Health Officer Dwight McCloud warns snowmobilers to stay off beach grass at Cape Cod Massachusetts after extensive dune destruction and resulting beach erosion. He cautions further damage if riding continues and urges protective action.

Old Orchard Beach Dwight McCloud McCloud Cape Cod Mass

Webhannet Club Meets in Port Kennbunkport

Members of the Webhannet Women’s Club gathered at the clubhouse on Monday as Arlyn E. Barnard of the Maine AAA showed slides on Japan. Upcoming programs include the Book Club event The Gardeners on January 20 at 1 30 p.m. the Music Appreciation Club presenting La Traviata on January 27 at 1 30 p.m. and a Valentine’s Day Card Party on February 14 at 12 30 p.m. Tea hostesses were Mrs James McCormick and committee.

Kennbunkport Webhannet Women's Club Japan Arlyn E. Barnard Maine Aaa Book Club Gardeners Music Appreciation Club la Traviata James McCormick

March Deadline for Vehicle Excise Tax in Saco

Saco residents face a March 1 deadline to pay vehicle excise taxes. City Clerk Joan LaMontagne notes only about 700 of an estimated 5,000 owners have paid so far this year. Tax payments will be staggered through 1976 based on license plate last digits.

Maine Hugh Scott Joan D. Aikens Pennsylvania Senate Saco Joan LaMontagne

Gestalt Therapy Workshop Offered by YCCS in Kennebunk

York County Counseling Services Inc presents a two day Gestalt Therapy workshop on January 25 and 26, 1975 at the Sea Spray Motor Inn Kennebunk Beach. Dr Donald Mosher of the University of Connecticut consults, with lectures demonstrations and experiential learning. For registration contact George L Andrus at 200 Main St Saco or call 282 5976.

York County Counseling Services Inc Sea Spray Motor Inn Kennebunk Beach Donald Mosher University of Connecticut George L. Andrus Main St Saco York County

Ambulance Attendant Job Offered in Biddeford

Biddeford city personnel office announced funds from the federal Comprehensive Employment and Training Act will fund an ambulance attendant position. The city switches from hiring three police officers to two and a full time ambulance attendant, paid 134.96 weekly, to be filled via the Maine Employment Security Commission.

Biddeford Maine Employment Security Commission Webber Hospital

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