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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1973

Page

8

Divorces Granted in Saco District Court

Several divorces were granted in Saco District Court. Dexter Watson of East Parsonsfield divorced Roberta Watson of Holyoke Mass. They wed March 8 1968 in Limerick and have no children. Joan Burgess of Biddeford separated from Lee Burgess of Sanford. married June 7 1969 in Biddeford. no children. Joan to resume maiden name Joan St Amand. Vivian Moulton of Wells divorced Kenneth Moulton of Sanford. married February 5 1966 in Clinton Mass. two children. defendant to pay $15 per child weekly and medical expenses. Juliette Hutchins of Kennebunk divorced Brian Hutchins of Kennebunk. married February 27 1960 at Kennebunkport. two children. defendant to pay $20 per child weekly and medical expenses.

Saco District Court Dexter Watson East Parsonsfield Roberta Watson Holyoke Mass Limerick Joan E. Burgess Green Sr Biddeford Lee R. Burgess Sanford Joan E. St. Amand Vivian M. Moulton Wells Kenneth FE. Moulton Clinton Juliette C. Hutchins Brian T. Hutchins Kennebunk Kennebunkport

Sewall Decision Likely Not Imminent in Ethics Probe

Augusta AP reports the legislative ethics committee may delay a verdict on Senator Joseph Sewall's conflict of interest charge. Rep. Stanley Sproul accuses Sewall of chairing the Appropriations Committee while leading an Old Town engineering firm with $500,000 in state contracts. Sewall says he would not have his firm bid state work again and notes past state business dropped from 13 percent to under three percent of sales.

Stanley Sproul Augusta Sewall Legislative Appropriations Committee Ethics Committee

Baxter Park Use Nearly Doubles as Authority Probes Plans

Baxter State Park Authority heard that day use doubled from 1972 levels as it weighs preserving wilderness character. At a public hearing in Maine the three member panel discussed need for broader planning after hiring a new park director, with 75 attendees urging action on roadside herbicide spraying erosion and snowmobile river and auto use until a comprehensive plan is in place.

Augusta Baxter State Park Baxter State Park Authority Maynard Marsh Inland Fisheries and Game Marsh

Milestone Plans Sports Night fund-raiser at Cascade Inn

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The Milestone Fundation Inc a rehabilitation center for alcoholics will hold Sports Night this Friday at 7 p m at the Cascade Inn in Saco. The program led by Johnny Pesky Bob Montgomery and John Kennedy with the Boston Red Sox will feature a dinner and guest speakers. Police officers Barbara Messer and John Shevenell assisting urged public support noting the July 1 1974 law decriminalizing alcoholism will send intoxication cases to Milestone for detox and treatment. Officers praised Milestone as important and the only center in York County urging more funds to expand services and police collaboration with residents.

Old Orchard Beach Milestone Fundation, Inc Cascade Inn Saco Johnny Pesky Bob Montgomery John Kennedy Boston Reds Barbara Messer John Shevenell Messer Police

Increased Air Fares Approved By CAB

Washington AP reports the Civil Aeronautics Board approved fare hikes of 2 to 8 percent on most US to Europe routes. First class and several excursion and group fares rise, economy and youths fares rejected, and 22 to 45 day excursions await action. Increases take effect January 1 after IATA coordination and government ratification.

Washington United States Civil Aeronautics Board International Air Transport Association

Musicians End 10Week Strike With New 3 Year Pact

The New York Philharmonic 107 member orchestra ratified a three year contract by a 2 1 margin. performances resume December 6 at Lincoln Center after a strike that cancelled all shows since September 25. The Local 802 AFM spokesman said managements final offer was accepted.

NEW York New York Philharmonic American Federation of Musicians Philharmonic Lincoln Center The

Play Is Scheduled By TA Drama Club

Members of Thornton Academy Drama Club in Saco present The Young and Fair on Friday and Saturday at Linnell Gymnasium. Shows run 8 p.m. with reservations at the door.

TA Drama Club Thornton Academy Saco Young and Fair Linnell Gymnasium

Mrs Emma N Sklint Patient at Maine Medical Center

Mrs Emma N Sklint of 557 Alfred Road Biddeford is a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center Portland from a quiet sell want ads brief noting a personal.

Emma N Alfred Road Biddeford Maine Medical Center Portland

Three Year Old Killed In Auto Accident

In Winslow Lincoln County Route 218 scene a car driven by Robin Turner Sr went out of control struck parked car and two trees. The 3 year old Robin Turner Jr. was pronounced dead at the scene.

ALNA Robin Turner Jr Winslow Lincoln County Robert

Thornton Academy Sophomore Bake Beans Supper

The sophomore class at Thornton Academy will sponsor a baked beans and franks supper in the TA cafeteria Saturday from 5 to 7 30 p.m. Proceeds support student activities and projects.

Thornton Academy

Cat Not Listed Among Domestic Animals in Bible

A brief note states that the domestic cat is not named among animals mentioned in biblical texts. The focus is on the Bible’s animal listings and common domestic species.

UM Trustees Reject Larger Out-of-State Enrollment Plan

UM trustees in Bangor rejected a plan to raise out-of-state enrollment from 20 to 25 percent across eight campuses. They questioned the $500000 revenue claim from Maine Management and Cost Survey, noting out-of-state students cost taxpayers and may become in-state later. The board accepted two Longley commission recommendations on plant operations and purchasing cooperation, discussed the 1959 HEP goals for 1972-75, and approved a $20 room and board hike next semester. They also endorsed a four-part energy plan: slower university vehicle speeds, 20 percent fuel reduction, 10 percent fewer miles on university business, and a one-week extension of Christmas break.

Bangor University of Maine Maine Herbert Fowle Fowle Longley Commission Orono State Purchasing Office HEP Higher Education Planning) Commission

Post Office Sets Mailing Deadlines for Christmas Mail

The postmasters of Biddeford Saco and Old Orchard Beach urge customers to mail parcels by December 3 and one card no later than December 6 to ensure delivery before Christmas. Aimed at postal customers, the notice lists deadline dates for timely mailing.

Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach Wec

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