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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1973
Page
2
Arthur McIntyre Sr. of 110 Alfred Street Biddeford died April 4 at the Veterans Administration Hospital Togus arrangements incomplete will be announced by Cote Funeral Home 87 James Street Saco
Saco Republican City Committee met at Stanley McQuade Brye Milne home to plan fundraisers. The first event is a Spring Fling at Trudeau's Private Club in Saco Friday 8:30 to 12:30 with Phil Dube and the Kingsmen providing music and Lois Jones in charge of the dance. Tickets from committee members or at the door. McQuade touted off election year fundraising and noted plans for a dollar day and additional events.
First District Congressman Peter N. Kyros reported that the U S Army awarded the Maremont Corp of Saco a 1.46 million dollar contract for 2 188 M60 machine guns. A J Polackwich said the contract continues an existing deal and would stabilize but not increase Saco plant employment.
Settlement of the armed confrontation at Wounded Knee could come today as negotiators work toward a final accord. Assistant U.S. Attorney General Frizzell said talks adjourned briefly over minor legal terminology in the last point of a 10 point Indian demands list. A sixth straight day of negotiations was set to begin at noon EST.
Healthmobile, a pediatric clinic for children birth to 16 in York County, will operate in Cornish at 46 Main St from Monday through May. Sponsored by York County Community Action under Dr Maurice Ross, pediatrician, and Sister Charlene Rossignol, pediatric nurse. Examinations, screening and early diagnosis on an ability to pay basis. Call 6258729 for appointments.
Snow in the north and east tapers tonight with southwest clouds and lingering flurries. Partly to mostly cloudy conditions forecast south with light snow possible north Friday. Highs mainly in the 30s north and 30s to low 40s south. tonight’s lows in the upper 20s to low 30s.
The Webhannet Woman's Club met at the clubhouse to observe Reciprocity Day with twenty guests from surrounding women's clubs. A lecture titled Hans Christian Andersen, My Life is a Fairy Tale was given by Mrs Dagmar Petersen.
Iota Chapter members of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society for women teachers held a dinner meeting at Kittery Point Elementary School on Tuesday night. Attending were Miss Irene Dwelley of Biddeford Mrs Martha Herrin and Miss Geraldine Fenderson of Saco Mrs Ola Maguire of Kennebunk Mrs June Barreau of Kennebunkport and Mrs Helena Rode of Wells.
Sincere thanks to Father Carrier, Father Roux, Dr. C Dow, Dr. P S Hill Jr and the nurses on the surgical floor for care during my stay at Webber Hospital. The Family of the Late Derby Going of Kennebunk extends appreciation for kindness and flowers during bereavement. The Family of the Late Raymond Caouette.
Janet MacMillan age 79 of 26 Mechanic Street Saco dies. Funeral services will be held Saturday April 7 at 2 PM from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco. Interment will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday evening from 7 to 9.
Funeral service listings for SHUMWAY AND GROSS at 85 Spring Street Saco and EMOND's Funeral Home at 284 Main Street Saco Maine, with contact numbers 284-5611 and 282 respectively. Includes names Frank X Emond and J P Emond.
Rev Jack McCabe of Highpine Baptist Church Wells announces Sunday's sermon topic The Crucial Hour and service times 9 30 a m and 10 45 a m Sunday School. Priscilla Chapter observes Master Mason Night Fri April 13 at Masonic Hall Wells with refreshments hosted by Mrs Roland Joy. Mutt and Jeff comic strip note included as longest running feature since early 1900s.
Safety officers edited by Sandra Newcomb profile Raymond Charette born in Biddeford thirty six years ago. He serves as a private with the Biddeford Fire Department for five years and has completed basic and advanced pump training along with fire service courses. A 1956 graduate of St Louis High School.
A meatless casserole recipe for six features fish fillets mashed potatoes mushroom soup cheese onion and green pepper. Layer fish sauce and potatoes in a greased 2quart dish bake at 350 degrees for about 30 to 35 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Plans have been finalized for a program by St Mary Sodality of Biddeford on April 13 in St Mary School auditorium. Rev Owen Bennett Franciscan priest will be guest speaker on the Order of Values in Christian life. Members will meet at Mrs Robert Center home 201 Pool Road Biddeford.
McCallum's son Michael told the planning board the latest expansion would be the last and that the land end is near. The park will contain about 365 mobile home sites when completed. The board will consider the plan and Elliott will formally present it with requested information. Other steps remain before the legal action ends.
The Biddeford Saco Rotary Club honored fourteen past presidents at a Wednesday luncheon at Wonder Bar Restaurant in Biddeford. Guest speakers included Howard E. Hanley and King Woodman, with eight visiting Rotarians introduced by Dr. Arthur L. Corriveau. Four new Rotarians were welcomed by President Granvelle Arsenault and program chair Willie Laverriere.
Reporters heard New York steak houses facing a beef boycott with orders down 15 to 50 percent. Managers note patrons shift to fish and eggs while some outlets add turkey and chicken dishes to attract customers amid the nationwide meat protest.
Biddeford School Board votes to integrate trainable mentally retarded children into the public schools this fall. Saco Valley board pledges cooperation as private tuitioning ends. plans place one class at Kennedy School and another at the vocational school with future service shifts.
Kennebunkport officials announce 500 Colorado blue spruces ordered by the conservation commission. The four year old transplants will be given to Consolidated School children to plant at home after Arbor Day exercises on April 27 at the school.
Washington reports the State Department sees no credible information to support Rev. Paul Lindstrom's claim that at least 200 Americans remain prisoners. Lindstrom cites military CIA and South Vietnamese sources. officials say past statements have not been proven.
In Belfast a district court found two leaders of The Body of Christ Church guilty of assault and battery. Daniel Robertson and his wife Barbara Robertson were accused by June Tower a Belfast cocktail waitress. Sentencing was postponed with no date set.
The Public Safety Commission appointed Dana Kelley a regular officer for Old Orchard Beach Police. Kelley, 22, has served as a special officer for a year, was born in Jonesport, and has lived in Old Orchard Beach for 11 years. He replaces Officer Andre Poisson, who resigned.
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