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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1972

Page

3

Port PTA Plans Busy Year In Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport PTA outlines plans for a year of activities to boost home school cooperation. New teachers reception and the SR 71 superintendent Arthur Hedberg Jr. visit, open house, Christmas and spring concerts led by Stephen Barnes. Fundraisers include a winter spring play and a summer fair, with $1,200 Dollars for Scholars donation and $1,000 from the fair for school programs and equipment.

Kennebunkport PTA National Congress of Parents and Teachers Arthur K. Hedberg Jr Consolidated Stephen Barnes South Church Fair Laverne Preble

Drug Abuse Presentations Planned in Kennebunk Schools

Kennebunk Chief of Police Frank Stevens and Officer Joseph Cook with Acting Superintendent Leo Martin plan a Park Street School program on drug abuse for ages nine through thirteen. The project, starting early October, is funded in part by the Kennebunk Reserve Police Officers Association.

Kennebunk Frank Stevens Joseph Cook Leo Martin Charles Wormwood Robert Towne Ann Lovett Park Street Kennebunl Reserve Police Officers Association Stevens Cook Cacee

Saco Council Accepts Brentwood Circle and Wildwood Drive

The Saco City Council voted to accept Brentwood Circle after conditions tied to sewer adequacy and drainage. It also approved an additional portion of Wildwood Drive, while extending a 45 day moratorium on gravel pits. The meeting covered street drainage petitions, equipment purchases, and a November school referendum date.

Saco Brentwood Circle Wildwood Drive Harlow Brown Brown Leroy Waycott Tasker Street Robert Cassette Atty Roger Elliot Waycott Ronald Ayotte Itheir Nicholas Scontras Richard Murray Weir N.A. Burkitt Inc South Portland Biddeford Scott Blanchard Assoc Fire Department North Saco

Gray named vice president and treasurer of Oxford Bank and Trust

Richard Gray was chosen as vice president and treasurer at a recent Oxford Bank and Trust board meeting. He brings 27 years in banking including leadership roles at Canal National Bank and York National Bank in southern Maine. He is a Norway native and Norway High School alumnus, with ties to numerous local organizations and churches.

NEW Post Oxford Bank and Trust Richard €. Gray Canal National Bank York National Bank Maine Gray Norway Mavis Patricia Cheney New England Safe Deposit Association National Association of Bank Auditors and Comptrollers Red Cross Lucia Kimball Deering Trust Fund City of Saco Biddeford Saco Rotary Club First Parish Congregational Church of Norway Masonic Lodge

Demers Sell 36 38 Pike St Biddeford Property to Whitmores

The Biddeford property at 36 38 Pike Street owned by Alphonse and Solange Demers is sold to Keith and Mary Whitmore of Saco for investment. It comprises three apartments a large first floor store space and land. Deal negotiated by Claudette J Shektra and Felix T Shektra & Son Agency Biddeford.

Pike St Biddeford Alphonse and Solange Demers Keith Whitmore Ferry Road Saco At Investment Claudette J. Shektra Felix T. Shektra

Divorces Granted in Saco District Court

Eight divorces were granted before Judge Nicholas W. Danton in Saco District Court. Margary L. Roberts and Maynard M. Roberts were divorced. they wed in Buxton on Nov 10, 1966 and had no children. Several other couples were divorced with varying child support, alimony, and custody arrangements, including David L. Perry and Rose Marie Perry. Cheryl A. Cheponis and Michael S. Cheponis. Helen B. Caron and F Evans Caron. Marlene A. Hammond and Harry V. Hammond. Janet L. Wright and Arthur Wright. and Dorothy J. Wright and Robert N. Wright. An engagement and upcoming wedding were noted for Linda LaMontagne and Richard Boutin.

Saco District Court Nicholas W. Danton Margary L. Roberts Buxton Maynard M. Roberts Wells June L. Young Louis . Young North Reading Mass David L. Perry Saco Rose Marie Perry Old Orchard Beach Yorktown Cheryl A. Cheponis Michael S. Cheponis Lowell Haverhill Marlene A. Hammond Lyman Harry V. Hammond Hammond Janet L. Wright Arthur

Biddeford Police Honor Retiring Officers at Testimonial

Three Biddeford policemen Ted Drouin Fred White Guilmette and Ralph Hubert retire Sept 30 after long service totaling 114 years. The tribute at Biddeford High School Guilmette gym features Sid Lerman and his orchestra. Tickets available at the Biddeford police station.

Drouin Biddeford Police Department Hubert Ted Drouin Fred White Biddeford High Guilmette Ralph Hubert Sid Lerman Guilmette

Uganda Claims Tanzanian Forces Routed Near Lake Victoria

Uganda announced that invading Tanzanian forces were routed over two days of fighting and retreating to the border. Nairobi and London reports noted Tanzania denying invasion while massing troops to defend the frontier. Kampala said Ugandan rebels aided by British and Israeli mercenaries were involved and that 200 invaders were killed with 50 captured.

Associated Press Uganda Tanzania London Idi Amin Kagera Julius Nyere Lake Victoria Radio Uganda Amin Milton Obote Kampala Britain Obote Ogile Oyile Ohbote

Asian Fish To Gobble Algae In Lake Erie

NEwTON Ohio AP report on imported amur grass carp being tested in Ohio and Arkansas to control algae in Lake Erie waters. About 2 000 fingerlings donated for five year study at Hamilton County hatchery. Biologists praise rapid algae consumption but critics fear ecological impact and legal bans.

Newtown Ohio Arkansas Erie Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Hamilton County Raymond H Reithmiller United States Tarentur B.C

Horn drives neighbors up the wall in lower East Side case

Civil Court Judge Bentley Kassal ordered Shirley Lahm to limit horn practice to specific hours to avoid eviction. The pianist-like neighbor aims to be a professional horn player, but others described the sound as piercing shrieks. Practices allowed: one hour noon to 2 pm, two hours 4 pm to 6 pm weekdays, three hours noon to 6 pm Saturday, none Sunday.

New York Bentley Kassal Shirley Lahm Lower East Side Kassal Miss Lahm

Voters in 5th District Face Kerry Campaign Scandal

Lowell Massachusetts voters head to the polls amid a Democratic primary dispute after Cameron Kerry and Thomas Vallely were arrested for entering a building housing opponent Anth ony DiFruscia s headquarters. Police say they were checking telephone lines when charged with breaking and entering.

Kerry John FP Helen Droney Campatgn Anthony Difruscia Niy Massachusetts Lowell Mass John F. Kerry Cameron Kerry Thomas J. Vallely Superior Court James L. Vallely Newton DiFruscia Bradford Morse Vallely Central Street Kerry Committee Dennis Sargentelli Sargentell Dik

Protesters Battle Police at Sagamihara Depot

About 3,000 antiwar protesters clashed with riot police outside the U S Army Sagamihara depot near Yokohama as armored personnel carriers were moved toward a pier. Five protesters and 79 officers injured. 25 demonstrators arrested. Protesters said carriers were bound for South Vietnam.

Yokohama Japan U.S U.S. Army Sagamihara South Vietnam

Unwanted Items May Be Wanted By Someone Else

A short notice suggests discarded goods could appeal to others. The piece notes listings or exchanges may occur as neighbors look to reclaim or repurpose items no longer needed. It underscores practical reuse and community exchange within local areas.

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Kennebunkport Pta Morven Troost Donna Rolfe Geraldine Serreze Ficio Daniel Calderwood Consolidated School Brian Hendrick Alan Nelson Cecil Munson K’port Pta Cecil B. Muns By Michael Spath Harvey W. Lamontagne Jr Temple St Linda LaMontagne Richard Boutin Paul E. Boutin Janelle St Miss LaMontagne Thornton Academy University of Maine-Portland-Gorham Biddeford Wich School Edgar Sevigny Fred Guilmette Foreign Office U.S. State Department Andrew Torchia Central Cascade Lodge Portland Lake Erie Horn Carll Smith Ave Joseph's-by-the-Sea Izan Co Sagamichi Ara Saco Cine Alfred Hitch Ock’s LVE
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