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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1972
Page
3
A reader asks about a child’s table manners and parental boundaries, another seeks advice for a woman in a male dominated office facing daily remarks, and additional letters address knitting in company, lost pets, and a confidential note about infidelity. Abby responds urging unity at home, resilience at work, and empathy for pet owners.
Miss Priscilla Marie DesRosiers and Daniel Charles Perry wed at St Joseph Church Biddeford in a noon ceremony officiated by Rev Richard Brunelle. Families from Biddeford Saco and Lawrence attended a reception for 250 at Rochambeau Club Hall.
Miss Carol L Tousignant daughter of Mr and Mrs Herve Tousignant marries Raymond T Abbott Jr son of Mr and Mrs Raymond T Abbott Sr at St Joseph Church Biddeford. Ceremony featured coral and white flowers with music by organist Diane Rousselle and vocalist Ralph Nolette. The bride wore a silk Satapeau gown with lace trim and detachable train. Reception for 200 at Elks Lodge. The couple plan a Canada honeymoon and reside in Biddeford.
Four divorces were granted in 10th District Court Saco by Judge Nicholas Danton and Judge Simon Spill on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. Jeannette A Kennard of Biddeford was divorced from James E Kennard of Biddeford with two children and child support set at 13 per week. Paul Therrien of Ogunquit divorced Paula E Therrien of Portland married Oct 2 1966 in Boston with no children. Marilyn A Decatur of Wells divorced Stephen B Decatur of Elizabeth MJ married Sept 11 1965 in Wells with two children and support set at 30 per child per week. Ronald M Scammon of Saco divorced Erlene J Scammon of Old Orchard Beach married Sept 11 1967 at Old Orchard Beach with no children.
A reception for U S Representative Peter N Kyros supporters will be held tomorrow at Poland Spring Lodge from 6 to p m It marks his first fundraiser since defeating Everett Brown Carson of Brunswick in the primary Kyros then faces Robert Porteous who won the GOP nomination for the First District.
The article explains that horseshoe crabs are not true crabs but marine relatives of spiders, highlighting their evolutionary connection and distinguishing features.
Social Security questions cover reporting work during disability trial periods and continuing benefits. A $50 wage in any quarter credits the whole quarter, a four week job may count. A son with a full scholarship continues to receive student benefits. For help contact The Social Security Office.
The Fourth Quarter honor roll at Old Orchard Beach High School, announced by Principal Jerome Le Pelletier, includes Senior Honors for Jackie Anderson Linda Cox Bonnie Holland Michelle Leroux Steven Perkins Jody Pettengill Tracy Cabot Richard Duhamel Nancy Dumont Lorie Dye Gary Fitzgerald Helen SShevenall Ann Sullivan Michael Vakas William Vakas Juniors Scott Calisti Linda Maloy Mark Manduca Daren Nutial Sandra Perkins Gary Stevenson Honors Marlene Angelosante Reinette Belair Patricia Benoit Gary Clemens Mark Coreau Thomas be Timothy Gagnon Linda LaChance Lorraine Lehouillier Normand Melancon Richard Michaud Cheryl Miller Phomores Linda Bean Mary Desrosiers Elaine Cullinan Robert Davis Susan Davis Shirley Dubuc James Guest Michelle Roberge Theresa Robichaud Kelly Witcraft Freshmen Catharine Buffum Lynne Farrington Joanne Peasley Daniel Stevenson Judy Andrews James Angelosante Eleanor Barker Richard Butterfield Patrick Caporino Sharon Jones Cynthia Ladakakos Jacqueline Melan con Hope Perkins Kellie Web ber Kenneth Day
A compact list covers Sunday services at Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village and weekly meetings: SPEBSQA Kennebunk chapter, TOPS Maine Kennebunk Church, Webber Lefebvre American Legion Unit 74, Brick Store Museum annual meeting, Rotary Club lunch, Fifty-Plus Kennebunk at Webhannet Woman's Club, Duplicate Bridge at Kannel Woman's Club, Shawmut Inn clambake in Kennebunkport. Senior citizens welcome at the various gatherings.
A conference organized by the Committee on Clean Air Conservation of the Maine Tuberculosis and Health Association in Augusta plans discussion on Maine air quality and health. The program includes panels on auto emissions health effects paper industry solid waste and recycling and other topics with listed panelists such as Dr George Lord Allen H Morgan and Peter R Bradford.
Miss Sandra Lee Wiggin and John Joseph McCarty united in marriage at St. Ann's By-The-Sea Church Kennebunkport. The couple, daughter and son of prominent area families, planned to reside in Yarmouth after a Scotland wedding trip. The bride wore lace and tulle with a colonial bouquet. attendants wore pink gowns. The groom is with Commercial Welding Co. in South Portland.
Cony High School’s Ecology Club, led by Alec Hardy, organized a student environmental effort exploring local ecosystems and sustainability practices. The project aimed to raise awareness and engage peers in hands on conservation.
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