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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1967

Page

11

Three Divorces Are Granted In Superior Court

In Alfred this week Justice Spencer granted three divorces on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. Katharine C. Shapleigh of Eliot wins custody and defined visitation with Frederick A. Shapleigh Jr.. awards specify weekend and overnight access with long term arrangements and residence within 20 miles of Kittery. Alimony terms include $20 weekly support and a $3,000 lump sum via quit-claim deed. The couple married June 8, 1963 in Portsmouth. Carolyn T. Berry of Westbrook is granted divorce from Robert M. Berry of Saco on cruel and abusive grounds with custody to the defendant and $25 weekly support plus alimony satisfied by a quit-claim deed for property in Buxton. married November 20, 1953 at Waterboro. The action will become final on May.

Alfred Lincoln’ Spencer Katherine C. Shapleigh Eliot Frederick A. Shapleigh Jr Kittery Portsmouth N.H Carolyn T. Berry Westbrook Robert M. Berry Saco Berry Buxton iWaterboro

Texan Rapid Promotion From Private First Class To Captain

In one day Richard Nolan of Houston Texas was promoted from private first class to captain in the Judge Advocate's Corps after seven months as an enlisted man He was drafted the day after being admitted to the Texas bar.

Associated Press FT. Benning

Divorce Granted to Welch Couple in Maine Case

Justice Charles A. Pomeroy grants divorce to Richard Nelson Welch of North Berwick from Lida Howarth Welch of Williams Arizona on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. Case filed in North Berwick on Aug. 25, 1962. decree will become final on June 2.

Charles A. Pomeroy Richard Nelson Welch North Berwick Lida Howarth Welch Williams, Ariz

Ground squirrel heart rate in hibernation drops drastically

In hibernation a ground squirrel's heart beats only three times per minute, compared with the typical 360 beats per minute when active, illustrating extreme bradycardia during torpor.

U Mass Plans to Double Enrollment and Expand Campus

Amherst reports show the University of Massachusetts plans to reach 25 000 students in six years with 151 buildings on 1100 acres. The Amherst campus adds about 1500 students annually and has 22 story dorms, a 36 million dollar project, and 44 percent of operating costs funded by state tax money. Boston seeks its own campus in Copley Square, while the Boston Redevelopment Authority opposes the move.

Amherst Mass Boston Redevelopment Authority University of Massachusetts U-Mass Amherst College Building Authority Massachusetts Agricultural College Massachusetts State College Massachusetts Boston Copley Square John W. Lederle Worcester Manhattan

Property Transfers Include Homes and Businesses in Coastal Maine

Real estate activity in Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Saco and Portland notes multiple sales. Louie Gendron buys 842 Prospect St Biddeford for investment. King Woodman office handles mercantile block sale in Old Orchard Beach. Pride couple buys a Portland Road frame dwelling in Saco for residence. Freeland home sold to Frederic Hayes for investment. negotiations led by Norman J Lessard Agency Leo F Larochelle and others.

Prospect St Biddeford Henry Dumas Louie Gendron Norman J. Lessard Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach Stanley C Barbara J. Cress Paul J. Meserve Portland King Woodman Mercantile Business Cora L. Hillson Washington and Atlantic Avenues Daniel H Ann B. Pride Darold W. Carpenter Portland Road Saco Prides Donald C. Freeland Maple Ave Frederic Hayes Leo F. Larochelle

Mrs Daigle and son return home from Lynn visit

Mrs Joseph Daigle and her son Tommy have come back to their Summer Street home after a week in Lynn Massachusetts visiting relatives. Nelson Welch of Lower Brown Street is a patient at the Webber Hospital in Biddeford. Chinese Communists claim government reclamation and irrigation projects in Sinkiang have opened millions of acres for farming.

Joseph Daigle Tommy Summer Street Lynn Mass Nelson Welch Lower Brown Street Webber Sinkiang

Kennebunk High Students Start Two Week Work Program

Kennebunk High School students in the office practice class begin a two week work program with local businesses. They hosted a get acquainted coffee for participating employers including Mainco Trading Co. and Kennebunk Savings and Loan Association among others.

Kennebunk Kennebunk High School Mainco Trading Co Michelle Burnham Kennebunk Savings and Loan Association Nancy Hubbard Susan Boston John Downing Merri Stearns Sue Eaton Ocean National Bank Carol Smith Keuffel and Esser Co Linda Nedeau Kennebunk Light and Power District Pam Campbell Christ Church Patricia Arsenault John M. Cummings Robert Lizotte Kennebunk Savings Bank Rhonda Jarvis Jon Milligan Co Marlene Polito E. E. McPherres Jane Davis Park Street Cheryl Godin

Big Los Angeles sculpture show shocks and delights crowds

Visitors at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art confront an oversized exhibit titled American Sculpture of the 60s. The two floor display spills into the plaza with noise making works like Len Lye’s Flip and Two Twisters drawing crowds including children.

Los Angeles Los Angeles County Museum of Art Marisol Lucas Samaras Tony Berlant New York Athens Peter Agostini

First US Airmail Service Begins May 15 1918

The first air mail service in the United States started on May 15 1918 with one round trip daily except Sundays between Washington and New York.

United States Washington New York

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