Deaths: Mrs Violet Spulick and Miss Eva Coutu
Mrs Violet Spulick 72 of 16 Bonython Ave Saco struck by a 1971 Volkswagen bus on North Street Saco died en route to Webber Hospital. The incident labeled a faulty pedestrian accident. Miss Eva Blanche Coutu 72 formerly of Biddeford died April 14 at a Lewiston nursing home after a long illness. Interment to follow at St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Violet Greenwood Spulick
Bonython Ave
Saco
North Street
Spulick
Donald F. Tucker
New County Road
Dayton
Webber Hospital
Della
Jennie (Hodge) Greenwood
Thornton Academy
First Parish Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Harold L
Ellsworth
Richard W
Manchester
Shumway-Gross Funeral Home
Spring St
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Eva Blanche Coutu
Alfred St
Biddeford
Lewiston
Joseph and
Marie Lucie (Poirier) Coutu
St. Joseph School
Trusl
St. Joseph Church
Marie Louise
Gray
Montreal
Eugenie Chabot
Clara Coulombe
Emond Funeral
Hit! St
St. Joseph Cemtery
Shirley Andrews Dies After Brief Illness at 44
Shirley Irene Andrews 44 of 101 Union Ave Old Orchard Beach died April 13 at a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Arrangements are under Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home 36 Portland Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Shirley Irene Andrews
Union Ave
Biddeford
Portland Ave
Funeral Directors Names and Contacts in Saco Maine
Funeral directors Shumway and Gross at Spring Street Saco and Dennett and Craig on Main Street provide local services. Emond's Funeral Home on Maine Street lists Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy as contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumway and Gross
Spring St. Saco
Dennett & Craig
Saco
Maine
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Weather outlook for Portland tonight and Sunday
Tonight low temperatures in the 20s to low 30s with clear to partly cloudy skies. Sunday brings increasing cloudiness north while remaining fair elsewhere with highs in the 40s to 50s depending on location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Edward J Bath Sr 66 Kennebunk Beach resident dies
Edward J Bath Sr aged 66 of Fairway Drive Kennebunk Beach died April 13 in Biddeford after a brief illness. Born October 22 1906 in Lawrence Massachusetts he was a son of William and Eva Bath. He worked 35 years as a field sales manager for United Auto Parts in Biddeford and was a communicant of St. Monica Church. Survived by his widow Yvonne C Bath two sons Edward Jr and William J Bath seven grandchildren and a niece. Services at St. Monica Church were held Monday with interment at Hope Cemetery. Angel Funeral Home in Kennebunk hosted calling hours Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk Beach
Edward J. Bath Sr
Fairway Drive
Biddeford
Lawrence
Mass
William
Eva (Johnson) Bath
St. Monica Church
Kennebunk
United Auto Parts Company
Yvonne C. Bath
Edward J. Bath Jr
William J. Bath
Stephen Mulkern
Hope Cemetery
Angel Funeral Home
Dane St
Firefighters Contain Basement Blaze in Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach Fire Department extinguished a basement fire at a wood frame house on 62 Washington St. Engines One and Two responded at 4 10 p m with help from Saco Fire Department. The fire was confined to the basement. the rest of the home had extensive smoke damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Washington St
Saco
New England Temperatures Across Cities Overnight
Temperatures for 24 hours to 7 am EST show Boston 47 Nantucket 46 New Bedford 50 Worcester 41 Providence 48 Hartford 49 New Haven 0 Concord 39 Lebanon 39 Mt Washington 12 Burlington 37 Montpelier 35 Portland 43 Caribou 32 Eastport 0 Halifax as reported across Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New Hampshire Vermont Maine and nearby Canadian stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Massachusetts
Boston
Chatham
Nantucket
New Bedford
Worcester
Rhode Island
Providence
Connecticut
Hartford
New Haven
New Hampshire
Concord
Lebanon
Washington
Vermont
Burlington
Montpelier
Newport
Maine
Bangor
Caribou
Eastport
Greenville
Portland
Rumford
Halifax
Montreal
Quebec
Safety Officer Emile Bergeron Looks to Upgrade Biddeford Fire Dept
Biddeford Fire Chief Emile Bergeron, with 23 years of service, commits to pursuing Maine fire service training at no cost to the city. He notes the department’s strong quality but urges further upgrades and training opportunities. Born in Biddeford 57 years ago, he is married to Vivian Perreault and has one daughter and one granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emile Bergeron
Biddeford
Bergeron
Department
Augusta
State Department of Education
Chief Bergeron
Vivian Perreault
Saco Baptist Church to distribute palms this Sunday
The Saco Baptist Church will hand out palms to members at the 10 30 a m service. Reverend Theodore Euson will preach Applauders or Plodders as part of the Personalities of Christ's Passion Lenten series. At 7 p m the church school departments will present Christ Our Savior with teachers and workers assisting. An informal reception for new members will follow in the vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Baptist Church
Main Street
Saco
Theodore Euson
Mission Group Elects Officers For 1973 74 At Biddeford Church
The Women's Mission Society of Biddeford United Baptist Church met at Mrs. Lylah Merri s home. Officers and committees were elected for 1973 74 including President Mary Dawn and Vice President Helen Fenderson. The group planned an Easter Lily gift for a shut in and discussed the basket meeting. The May meeting will install officers with Agnes Van Laun in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Mission Society
Biddeford United Baptist Church
Lylah Merri
Orchard Street
Biddeford
White Cross
Elsie Butler
Mary Dawn
Helen Fenderson
Hazel Clay
Ethel Day
Ruth Merrill
Dawn
Catherine Curtis
Adelpha McKeen
Butler
Hazel Lahey
van Saun
Day
Dwelley
Fenderson
Lahey
Sandra Mullett
Annie Wallace
May Alice Linnie
Mildred Linnie
Trinity Episcopal To Bless Palms In Saco Holy Week
Trinity Episcopal Church Saco will bless palms at 8:00 a.m. and hold a 10:30 a.m. Solemn Procession of the Palms and Choral Eucharist. The Rev. Gerald E. Burtt and the Rev. E. Robert Newton will lead both services. The Passion of Saint Mark will be read by Burtt Newton and others. The choir will perform from the Oberammergau Passion Play. No church school Palm Sunday. nursery care provided. Coffee hour after the 10:30 service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Episcopal Church
Saco
Gerald E. Burtt
Robert Newton
Saint Mark
Father Burtt
Newton
William R., Howard, Sr
Brian L. Pennell
John C. Wingfield
A.G.C
Baker
Our Decisions Sermon Topic at Biddeford Church
Palm Sunday service at 10 30 a m tomorrow at United Church of Christ Crescent Street Biddeford features Rev John H Miller delivering The Cross and Our Decisions. Elinor S Merry will serve as organist and choir director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Church of Christ (Congregational
Crescent Street
Biddeford
John H. Miller
Elinor S. Merry
Taxpayers in Maine gain extra filing time this year
Maine taxpayers receive two extra days to file federal income tax returns due to Patriots' holiday. District Director Whitney L Wheeler of the IRS says April 15 falls on a Sunday and the following Monday is a state holiday. Most IRS offices will stay open extended hours Monday and Tuesday to help filers beat the midnight Tuesday deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Whitney L. Wheeler
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Old Orchard Beach Declares Clean-Up Week
Town Manager Louis Sarelas announced Old Orchard Beach will hold a community clean up week next week. Residents of all ages are asked to help gather leaves and litter in bags or containers, with town crews assisting the elderly and disabled by hauling discarded material to the curb. Call 934-2232 for pickup arrangements. Waste pickup schedule lists Monday through Friday routes by streets and areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Louis Sarelas
Sarelas
Milliken Mills Road
Sunset Avenue
Milliken Street
Heath Street
Cookman Avenue
Adelaide Road
Fern Park
Campground
Turn Road
Halfway
Scarborough Line
Grand Avenues
Ocean Park
New Members Introduced at Rotary Club Meeting
Rotary Club welcomed four new members at Wednesday's meeting. Royal Sheltra spoke on real estate agency in Biddeford, Andy Scontras on appraisal and realty services, Al Cook on commercial banking with Canal National Bank, and Bob Cole on dairying with Cole Farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Laverriere
Royal Sheltra
Andy Scontras
al Cook
Bob Cole
Sheltra
Biddeford
Scontras
Cook
Canal National Bank
Cole
Cole Farms
FBI Says Saco Federal Credit Union Robbed
FBI spokesman in Boston confirms Saco Federal Credit Union on Cutts Avenue was robbed March 21 or 22 of about $125. The theft is under investigation and being handled by the FBI since the credit union is federal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FBI
Boston
Saco Federal Credit Union
Cutts Avenue
No Waste Pickup Cancelled During Clean Up Week
The Monday special waste pickups are canceled due to a town holiday for all employees. Town Manager Louis Sarelas announced the change for next week’s cleanup schedule.
First Parish Plans Baptismal Service
Palm Sunday services at the First Parish Congregational Church in Saco will be held tomorrow at 10 30 a m Rev Paul K Weimer will deliver Fling Wide The Gates as the sermon and the Sacrament of Baptism will be conducted Mrs Carl Deis Jr is organist and choir director with the Rhythmic Choir directed by Mrs Arnold Peterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Parish Congregational Church
United Church of Christ
Main Street
Saco
Paul K. Weimer
Carl Deis Jr
Arnold Peterson
Antenna Mischief Reported By Police
The Biddeford Police Department reported a rash of car antenna breakings across the city yesterday with multiple incidents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Classified Want Ads Are For All The People
A local classified section invites all residents to use want ads for jobs, housing, and items for sale. Readers can place notices through the newspaper office and review listings in daily editions.
Earthen Tunnel Disaster Claims Two Boys at Farm
In Standish Maine a family farm tunnel collapsed trapping Dana C. Chartier nine and his brother Troy five. Volunteers recovered both bodies after more than four hours of digging. the medical examiner cites asphyxiation. The boys’ parents run a potato farm on Route 25 in Cumberland County.
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Standish
Dana C. Chartier
Troy A
Paul Hooper
Dana
Robert A. Chartier
Route
Cumberland County
Saco lodge meeting and community social planned
Cus EWS Saco Rebekah Lodge meets at Odd Fellows Hall in Saco for a penny social supper at 6 30 p m then Roll Call Night. Members urged to save coupons for a Camp NEOFA generator. St Andre's CYO meets Sunday at 8 va at St Andre School Biddeford. Republicans gather Monday at 7 30 p.m. at Braley home Buxton Road Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Rebekah Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall
Main Street
Saco
St. Andre's Church
CYO
Catholic Youth Organization
St. Andre School
Biddeford
Saco Ward
Republican Committee
Mrs
Richard Braley
Buxton Road
Catholic Women Meet in Old Orchard Beach at St Margaret’s
Old Orchard A York County District meeting of all area Catholic Women will be held at St. Margaret's Church in Old Orchard Beach. A Pilgrimage Mass is at 6 30 p m followed by a buffet and meeting in the parish hall. May 5 auction at Old Orchard High School to raise money for new uniforms with May 19 rain date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
St. Margaret's Church
Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard High School
Fred Hayes
Snow Tires Deadline Extended in Maine Bill Amendment
A Maine bill to set a final date for studded snow tires was amended to allow them until May 1 after snow fell on Augusta State House. The amendment changed the original April 15 deadline as lawmakers adjusted tire restrictions amid winter weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
State House
Maine
Second FIT Organized Meat Boycott Sets May Dates
June Donavan chair of Fight Inflation Together says a second nationwide meat boycott will run April 30 through May 6. FIT organized the first boycott and pressed on despite Nixon freezing meat prices in late March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Biddeford Car Truck Mishaps Reported
Two Friday accidents in Biddeford involved a car and a truck with no injuries. Denise Reilly 21 of 12 Taylor St drove a 1970 Plymouth into a two ton oil truck driven by Paul LaFlamme 51 of 35 Gaye St on Middle Street at 4 20 p.m. Emelia Whelan 54 of 9 Benoit Ave Old Orchard Beach drove a 1969 Dodge into a Ford truck driven by Charles Fournier 46 of 298 Granite St on Elm Street at 4 24 p.m. Officers Mark Corriveau and Roger Geaupre investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Denise Reilly
Taylor St
Paul LaFlamme
Gaye St
Middle Street
Emelia Whelan
Benoit Ave
Old Orchard Beach
Charles Fournier
Granite St
Elm Street
Mark Corriveau
Roger Geaupre
Education Bills Would Benefit York County Citizens
Three bills would fund post high school education for York County youth and create a York County community college under the University of Maine system. A 278000 grant seeks the college, 20000 would support a York County program, and another bill expands post secondary education in mid coast York Lewiston Auburn areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
York County
State House
University of Maine
Harland Goodwin
D-South
Berwick
Elmont Tyndale
Kennebunkport
Bennett Katz
Mid-Coast
Lewiston-Auburn
Saco and Biddeford Fight Grass Fires on Railroad and Street
Saco Fire Department put out a grass fire on Boston and Maine Railroad property on Wakefield Ave after a 4:35 p.m. call with engines returning by 5 p.m. Biddeford Fire Department battled another grass fire at 671 South St with Engine Six and Tank One at 7:45 p.m. The owner held a fire permit but the blaze ran out of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Fire Department
Boston and Maine Railroad
Wakefield Ave
Biddeford
South St
Engine Six
Tank One
Advent Church to Open Easter Services in Saco
Advent Christian Church on Saco Avenue will hold Easter Sunday services Reverend Ronald Pinkham to officiate at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Advent Christian Church
Saco Avenue
Ronald Pinkham
L A.m
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First Parish
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Tobie Soren
Hollis Center
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