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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 03, 1972

Page

2

Deaths in Biddeford: Fecteau and Principe

Marie Fecteau 82 of 21 Hill St died in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. She was born in Tinquick Quebec March 14 1890 and survived by her widower John Fecteau a son Roland Desrosiers a stepson Paul Garneau eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday from St Andre Church with interment at St Joseph Cemetery. Raymond F Principe 47 of 82 Washington St died in a local hospital after a brief illness. He was born in Biddeford May 3 1924 and worked for Maremont in Saco for 16 years. He served in WWII and was a communicant of St Joseph Church. Surviving are his widow Annette Michaud two daughters two stepsons five sisters four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Tuesday at St Joseph Church with interment at St Joseph Cemetery. Visiting hours today at Bolduc Funeral Home.

Marie Fecteau Hill St Biddeford Tinquick Que Joseph and Josephine St. Cyr) Marchand St. Andre Church John Fecteau Roland Desrosiers Saco Paul Garneau Annie Lapointe Forestville Conn Nellie Letourneau Clinton Alice Gernsky New Britain St. Joseph Cemetery Emond Funeral Home Raymond F. Principe Washington St William F Lena (Martel) Principe Maremont Division St. Joseph's Church Annette St. Joseph Church Bolduc Alfred St

Henry Houde of Saco Dies After Short Illness

Henry Paul Houde 51, of 26 Middle St., Saco, died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital after a short illness. He was born in St Adrien Quebec March 25 1921 and worked at Maremont Corp. He is survived by his widow Bernadette, a son Richard a daughter Rachel, his parents and many siblings. Burial was at St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford after a service from Notre Dame de Lourdes Church. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow.

Henry Paul Houde Middle St Saco Biddeford St. Adrien Que Ozea Lydia (Poisson) Houde New England Maremont Corp Notre Dame de Lourdes Sacred Heart League Biddeford-Saco Aerie Order of Eagles Bernadette Paquette) Houde Richard Howard Rachel) Young Rita Picard Laurette Labbe Lucille Reed Carmen Cote Marguerite Bouchard East Hartford Conn Anita Goosby Hartford Notre Dame de Lourdes Church St. Joseph Cemetery Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Mrs Florence Cote 76 Biddeford resident dies after long illness

Mrs Florence Cote 76 of 24 Cutts Street Biddeford died in a local hospital Sunday after a long illness Born March 12 1886 she was the daughter of Napoleon and Jeanne Tetreault a St. Joseph school alumna and longtime Notre Dame Ladies Auxiliary member She worked for the Red Cross during World War II Survivors include a sister Mrs Alice Bertrand and two nieces James Morrison Sr and Pauline Beauchein Visiting hours at Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home with services at St Joseph Church and interment in St Joseph Cemetery

Florence Cote Cutts St Biddeford Napoleon Jeanne Parent) Tetreault St. Joseph Notre Dame Ladies Auxiliary Red Cross Robert Alice) Bertrand James Morrison Sr Pauline Beauchein Saco St. Joseph Church St. Joseph Cemetery Sansoucy-Blais Funeral Stone St

Fred W. Spence former mill machinist dies at 76

Fred W. Spence 76 died after a long illness in a Westbrook hospital. He lived with his daughter Celia Larose in the community. Born April 20, 1895 in Sanford, he worked as a machinist at Dana Warp Mills and Goodall Sanford Mills. Survived by two brothers and four grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. from Neal and York Funeral Home Gorham with interment in Eastern Cemetery.

BAR Mills Fred W. Spence Westbrook Joseph Celia) Larose Sanford Fred Alice (Blore) Spence Dana Warp Mills Goodall-Sanford Doris Co

Funeral Home Listings for Saco Maine Area

Funeral directors and contact details include Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco ME 02846 Tel 282 Emond s Funeral Home 284 5511 and Emond s Funeral Home J P Conroy Funeral Service 3 Humway and Gross Funeral Service 35 Spring Street Saco 284 5611

Dennett & Craig Mainem Saco Maine Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy

Doris Ward 69 Kennebunkport obituary notice

Miss Doris M. Ward 69 of Kennebunkport died Saturday at a Portland hospital after a brief illness. Born May 28 1902 she operated a gift shop retired and belonged to South Congregational Church Eastern Star Olympian Club. Surviving brother H Chadbourne Ward Chelmsford MA. Funeral tomorrow 2 p.m. Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with Rev Robert M. Howes officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk. Chapel hours 3–5 and 7–9 this afternoon and evening.

Kennebunkport Doris M. Ward Portland Stephen H Alice (O'Neil) Ward South Congregational Church Aurora Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Olympian Club H. Chadbourne Ward Chelmsford Mass Bibber Summer St Kennebunk Robert M. Howes Evergreen Cemetery

Mrs Lilie Turner 91 Dies in Portland Hospital

Mrs. Lilie Turner of Alewive Road Kennebunk dies in a Portland hospital Saturday. Born June 12, 1880 in St Stephen New Brunswick she was former Auburn resident. She leaves a sister Mrs Grover Brown of Brewer and a niece and two nephews. Funeral today from Angell Funeral Home with Rev Chauncey Stuart officiating. Interment in St Stephan New Brunswick.

Angell

Biddeford City Council Evening Meeting Agenda

Biddeford city council meets tonight at 7:30 in the city building council chambers. A debate item is the Planning Board recommendation to keep the West Point Pepperell area as I-1 industrial and oppose rezoning to B-1. The board also suggests no multiple dwellings in B-1. Two developers seek conversion of a building into a 170 unit federally funded apartment complex.

Biddeford

Items Recovered By Saco Police

Saco police recovered 21 items including television and stereo sets and tool boxes stolen from Kauf's Auto Store in Biddeford last Thursday. Patrolman Norman Pothier led the recovery Sunday afternoon from woods on Ross Road.

Saco Kauf Biddeford Woods Ross Road Norman Pothier

Biddeford School Board Meets Tuesday Evening

The Biddeford Board of Education will meet tomorrow evening at 8 15 in the superintendent's office. Andrew C Frechette of Building Biddeford will chair the session.

Biddeford

Double Headers in Baseball From Railroading Origin

The term double header links to railroading where two engines pull one train. In baseball it denotes two games played on the same afternoon, a practice tracing its name to railroading usage.

Portland Weather Outlook Cloudy With Showers Flurries

Today in Portland expected cloudy skies with a chance of rain showers or flurries. Highs near 40. Tonight partly cloudy with lows in the 20s. Tomorrow variable cloudiness with highs in the low 40s.

Portland

Saco Scout Troop 341 to Meet at United Baptist Vestry

Saco Boy Scout Troop 341 will meet tomorrow at 7 pm in the vestry of the United Baptist Church on Main Street. Circle A women’s fellowship of United Church of Christ Biddeford will meet tomorrow at 1 30 pm with Mrs Robert Moore in charge of refreshments.

Saco United Baptist Church Main Street Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church Lyman Boy Scouts of America Troop 341 Saco United Baptist Church Women’s Fellowship United Church of Christ Biddeford Robert Moore

Community Group Meetings And Fundraiser In Biddeford Saco

Disabled American Veterans meet at 7 30 PM at D A V hall Bradbury Street Biddeford Dames Rochambeau Club convenes 7 30 PM at Rochambeau Club hall South Street Biddeford Owen Davis Post American Legion meets 8 PM tomorrow in post home Beach Street Saco Saco Ex tension Association meets 10 AM in GAR Hall Cutts Avenue Saco York County Council and Auxiliary host April 14 8 PM at Biddeford post home Elm Street

Biddeford and Saco D.A.V. Hall Bradbury Street Biddeford Dames Rochambeau Club Rochambeau Club South Street Owen-Davis American Legion Post Beach Street The Saco Extension Association GAR Hall Cutts Avenue York County Council Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Elm Street

Mr and Mrs Gagne Return From Florida Trip

Mr. and Mrs. George A. Gagne have returned to 241 Pool Street Biddeford after two months in Fort Lauderdale Florida They also visited Disney World in Orlando Florida during their trip.

George A. Gagne Pool St Biddeford Fort Lauderdale Fla Disney World Orlando

Regions Free of Boil Weevils Grow Cotton

Arizona California New Mexico and western Texas are the only U S cotton growing areas reported uninfested by boil weevils.

Arizona California New Mexico Texas United States

Laverriere Was Not Present At Meeting

Biddeford city council member Philip M Laverriere explains he missed a March 30 closed session with the planning board in Mayor Bouchers office. He says he would have kept the door open and the public has a right to know what occurred while the city contemplates zoning changes. The city council was to meet again at 7 30 pm to discuss the matter.

Philip M.laverriere Biddeford Biddeford-Saco Planning Board West Point Pepperell Boucher Laverriere Journal Reporter Laver

Saco City Charter Commission forms three subcommittees

Lloyd Anderson chairs a nine member Saco Charter Revision Commission subgroups to interview department heads and staff for charter opinions and changes. Bryce Milne heads a group meeting 7 p.m. tomorrow with police and fire leaders, while Harold Applin's team will meet with the schools, and Wilbrod Bedard's panel will contact other city departments.

Lloyd Anderson Saco Charter Revision Commission Bryce Milne Ronald Tripp Anderson City Hall Saco Police and Fire Commission Kenneth Pendleton Robert Foran Harold Applin Marilyn Carter Paul Reay Wilbrod Bedard James Cartier Robert Murray Sr Saco Republican Democratic Democratic City Committees James J. Haag Bureau of Public Administration University of Maine At Orono

Thieves break into Biddeford-Seco Country Club

Club pro Andy Anderson says Sunday morning break in shattered the back kitchen door and spring lock. Cash drawer missing containing about 50 to 60 dollars, plus two rolls of quarters and dimes. Beer cooler also broken into but no items confirmed stolen.

Biddeford- Seco Country Club Andy Anderson Pene

Saco Firemen Responded To Four Weekend Calls

Saco firemen answered four calls over the Easter weekend. They fought a garage and tool shop fire at 12 Thornton Ave owned by Joseph E. Gonthier causing smoke damage. Earlier a car fire at 30 West Ave Camp Ellis involved Margaret Moore. a Portland Road car fire prompted a needless run. a sprinkler alarm at Lunder Shoe Products Inc on Park Street tripped by a short circuit.

Saco Joseph E. Gonthier Thornton Ave Margaret Moore West Ave Camp Ellis Portland Lunder Shoe Products Inc Park Street

Hydrogen: the universe's most abundant element

Hydrogen remains the most plentiful element in the cosmos, forming the bulk of stars and gas giant planets. Its lightweight nature drives stellar fusion and sets the chemical groundwork for all heavier elements.

Fire Destroys Vacant House on Ross Road

Kennebunk firefighters fought an early morning blaze on Ross Road that destroyed a two story vacant dwelling. State Fire Inspector Lawrence Dolby investigates suspected origin as neighbor David Noble alerted at 1 45 a m. Owner Guy Wilson reported. the roof collapsed before crews arrived. the tenant had moved out around Christmas.

Kennebunk Ross Road Lewis Burr Burr Lawrence Dolby David Noble Guy Wilson

Biddeford Police Nab Suspect in Purse Snatching

Paul Gagne 42 of Biddeford was arrested on a robbery charge after a purse snatching on Jefferson Street. He was captured by residents Ronald Hamel and Mark Allen. A second incident on Hill Street involved Mrs Elie who was dragged while clinging to her purse, with injuries treated at Webber Hospital.

Paul Gagne Biddeford Jefferson Street Gagne Ronald P. Hamel Cleaves St Mark R. Allen Vine St 10Th District Court Saco Leon Alie West St Chapel and Hill Streets Elie Webber Hospital High Street

Kyros To Tour Gulf Of Mexico

Rep. Peter N Kyros plans a four day tour of Mississippi shipyards and Gulf of Mexico offshore oil drilling sites. He travels with Rep Robert Steele at the request of the House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee.

Portland Peter N. Kyros Mississippi Gulf of Mexico Robert Steele R-Conn House Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee

Federal health resort: Hot Springs National Park

The United States operates Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas as a government owned health resort. It is the only federal health resort in the country.

United States Hot Springs National Park, Ark

FHA Scandals Hit HUD as Dun & Bradstreet Frozen

The HUD orders 87 offices to stop using Dun and Bradstreet credit reports for mortgage insurance. FHA suspends its national contract with the firm amid a Brooklyn indictment naming seven current and former FHA employees in a slum housing scheme.

Washington Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD Dun & Bradstreet, Inc New York Federal Housing Administration FHA Dun & Bradstreet Brooklyn N.Y New York State Johnson Detroit Romney U.S Dun and Bradstreet Housing and Urban Development Act Central City

Sticking Pedal Triggers Two Car Collision in Saco

Police report details a Sunday crash on Cutts Avenue Saco where a sticking gas pedal caused Walter A. Martin’s car to strike Norman Boudreau’s parked vehicle. Estimated damage 200 to each car totaling 400. Boudreau, 71, resides on Birch Street. Martin, 34, lives on Hill Street.

Cutts Avenue Saco Norman Boudreau Birch St Walter A. Martin Hill St Notre Dame Church Boudreau

SAD Directors State Meeting in Kennebunk

District 71 directors meet at Kennebunk Junior High School at 7 30 p m to tackle backlog of business. Agenda covers school calendar architect planning report personnel nominations and elections federal applications and high school study programs for 1972 73.

Kennebunk — School Administration District Kennebunk Junior High School

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Marie Fecteau Mrs Sacred Heart League of Notre Dame de Lourdes Henri Houde Lilie Turner Saco Police Guild of St. Francis College Movellon Decary Hall Cousens School Route 35 Cousens School Association Elwell Goodwin Commission Eyes Rob Rene’s Florist Main St Kyros Matson’s, Inc McDonald’s Hamburgers Inc Diane Demers Adain Demers Wentworth St Richard Norris McDonald’s Miss Demers St. Joseph School Norris Federal Housing Agency Wall Street Journal Housing and Urban Development George Romney Economic Club of Detroit Gcontras Portland Road Horace Walpole York County Savings Bank Robert Pate N.F.D.A Dennett Craig Main St. Saco
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