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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1972

Page

2

Deaths Lois Hanson 63 Sanford hospital death

Mrs. Lois E Hanson of Lyman aged 63 died after a brief illness in a Sanford hospital. Born in Saco October 28 1908 she was a Morningstar Corp employee prior to illness. Survived by husband Glen H Hanson son Robert Longmore four daughters one stepsister 16 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 pm Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco with Buxton Cemetery interment. Friends may call Saturday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Lyman Lois FE. Hanson Sanford Saco Charles Bertha (Lewis) Macomber Morningstar Corp Kennebunk Salvation Army Old Orchard Beach Glen H. Hanson Robert S. Longmore U.S. Air Force Denver Colo Carol Tenney Alfred Hazel Brown Linda Whittee Rockport Ralph Brown Shumway-Gross Funeral Home Spring St Buxton Cemetery Funeral

Mrs Dorris C White 70 dies in North Berwick

Mrs Dorris C White of Burma Road North Berwick 70 wife of Everett White died Wednesday in a Boston hospital. Born December 21 1901 she was the daughter of Earl and Mable Carter. She held various lodge and church roles and is survived by husband a daughter Maxine Swett a sister two grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral at Johnson Funeral Home North Berwick 2 pm tomorrow with burial Hillside Cemetery. Friends may call today 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

North Berwick Dorris C. White Burma ‘Road Boston Everett White Earl and Mable (Allen) Carter Robert Maxine) Swett George Vinnie) Hogue Kennebunk ‘Beach Johnson Funeral Home Market St Thomas O. DeWolfe Auburn Hillside Cemetery

Portland Forecast Outlook Clear Tonight Then Sunny Saturday

Weather note for Portland predicts clear conditions tonight with lows in the 20s. Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs in the 40s to low 50s and increasing clouds in the southwest later.

Portland

Death of Leon S. Ray 71 of Biddeford

Leon S. Ray 71 a Fortunes Rocks Biddeford resident died unexpectedly at his home this morning. Funeral services will be held at Dickinson and Streeter Funeral Service Springfield Mass on Monday with interment at West Cemetery Charlton Ass.

Leon S. Ray Fortunes Rocks Biddeford Dickinson and Streeter Springfield Mass West Charlton

Card of Thanks for Bereavement and Support

The family of the late Oscar J. Perreault and the family of the late William Labbe thank relatives friends and neighbors for kindness sympathy and prayers. Gratitude is expressed for loans of cars spiritual tributes flowers and cards and for hospital care and priestly visits.

Oscar J. Perreault William Labbe Fortier Dr. Charest Webber Hospital St. Joseph

Funeral Home Listings for Saco Maine Noted

Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine and Emond’s Funeral Home at 284 and 511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy Shumway and Gross Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco provide funeral services in area.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Tel Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St

Mrs Mabel Tremblay dies in Florida at 68

Mrs Mabel Tremblay of Opa Locka Florida formerly of Biddeford Maine died in a North Miami hospital after a short illness She was 68 born in Biddeford daughter of John and Josephine Payhour Her husband died in 1955 She worked at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Saco Lowell Shops later lived in Florida 16 years retired three years ago Survived by three sons John L Raymond G and Richard E a daughter Theresa Pahdeski and 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral from St Joseph Church Biddeford Monday at 8 30 a m Interment in St Jove Cemetery Biddeford calling hours at Boldacoom Home Biddeford tomorrow and Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 p m.

Opa-Locka Fla Mabel Tremblay Biddeford Maine North Miami John Josephine (Lachapelle) Payhour Portsmouth N.H.) Naval Shipyard Saco Lowell Florida St. Joseph Church John L Raymond G Richard E. Manchester N.H Albert Theresa) Pahdeski Si —— Church St. Jove Boldacoom Alfred St

Mrs Lorraine Trudeau Died After Short Illness

Mrs Lorraine Trudeau formerly of Biddeford Maine and Hartford Connecticut died at a Boston hospital after a short illness. She attended St Andre High School and church in Biddeford and Saco and worked at Saco Lowell Shops and at a Boston Hospital clinic. Survived by Richard Trudeau of Hartford two sons Lee of Saco and Richard Jr of Hartford and daughter Mrs Alice Murray of Florida Interment in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford tomorrow morning.

Boston Mass Lorraine Trudeau Biddeford Maine Hartford

Missionary Conference at First Baptist Church of Lyman

The annual Missionary Conference starts Sunday at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Lyman and continues through next Sunday. Britannica notes the U S imports about 50 million pounds of the 170 million pounds world pepper production annually.

First Baptist Church of Lyman United States Encyclopaedia Britannica

Bicycle stolen from Notre Dame School lot in Saco

Saco police report a gold 10 speed Western Flyer bicycle belonging to Bruce Barden of 24 Hill St was stolen from the Notre Dame School parking lot around 8 last night.

Bruce Barden Hill St Saco Notre Dame

Lantern Post Damaged by Rock on Pool Road

Police said a lantern post on Charles Ross property at Pool Road Biddeford was damaged by a rock last night. The incident is under investigation by authorities.

Charles Ross Pool Road Biddeford

Surplus Food Distribution Planned By Saco Welfare

Mrs. Dorothy Leclair Saco Welfare director says surplus food will be handed out Tuesday from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. at the welfare office Cults Avenue for residents in need.

Dorothy Leclair Saco Welfare Cults Avenue

Tides Schedule For April Reveals High and Low Mornings

The record lists April tides with patterns for mornings and evenings. Highs at 5:16 AM and 6:25 AM. lows at 11:43 AM and 12:06 AM/PM intervals, with additional times shown for 6:02 PM and 7:03 PM.

NASA mission details reveal revised schedule and concerns

The article outlines new launch timings starting 10 37 a m EST Saturday and 10 23 a m Sunday with a Sunday blastoff from the moon at 10 23 p m. Water in the descent system is the least margin consumable, while mission control says the outlook is good despite engine anomalies delaying a planned burn.

Mission Control Young Duke Orion Casper Moon Mattingly

Credit Union Wins Zoning OK for New Biddeford Office

The Biddeford Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved Laconia Federal Credit Union’s plan to build a new office at Alfred and Graham streets despite a deed restricting commercial development. The board’s legal review concluded deeds do not overrule zoning decisions and the ruling can be challenged within 30 days.

Biddeford Jezar Credit Union Laconia Federal

Car Blaze in Old Orchard Beach prompts fire response

A car fire in Old Orchard Beach was caused by a backfiring carburetor. Fire crews from Engine Company 2 with two firemen contained the blaze. The vehicle, owned by Theodore Chambers of 60 Fernvale, sustained fire damage yesterday morning.

Old Orchard Beach Theodore Chambers Fernve

SHC traffic plan for Saco faces resident pushback

Saco hearing on a SHC proposal for one way streets, new signals, turning lanes, and curb work drew over a dozen residents who questioned effectiveness and potential loss of parking. Engineers outlined four key change areas and city officials weighed funding and bypass options.

Maryline White Saco State Highway Commission SHC Fairfield School Elm Water Street Main Beach Streets Richard Luettich Luettich Augusta Lincoln Street Mill Street Maine Street Pleasant Street Storer Pleasant Main Street Gideon Picher SHC Anaes Robert Fenderson Saco Businessmen’s Association Fenderson Newman Bagley Mallor Arthur Huot Roger Mallor George Love Marion Banks Kevin Sullivan Bryce Milne

Old Orchard Beach plans 800000 Convention and Sports Center

Town forms seven member commission to seek bids for bonds of 800000 to build an ice arena and convention space as officials consider the pier inspection, council pay disputes, and legal actions involving town staff. The meeting also discussed hiring a firm to inspect the pier and potential Army Corps involvement.

Michael Spath Old Orchard Beachthe Rocco Aceto Amanger Army Corps of Engineers Loranger School Aceto Norman Gray Gray ‘Engineering Inc Portland Rupert Davis Davis Thomas Sullivan Joseph Mokarzel Norman Lessard McNally Wyman Mokarzel William Donahue

McNally vows libel suits over council clash in Maine

Old Orchard Beach report says Robert J. McNally announces libel suits after Councilman Thomas P. Sullivan pursues perjury charges. McNally plans to involve state attorney general and federal agencies over alleged misconduct and to probe Sullivan's qualifications for the town council.

William Murphy Leslie Wyman George Baggs Charles Beaudoin Davis Sullivan Robert McNally John McNeil McNally McNeil U.S. Attorney’s Office Portland Worchesters Planning Board Sullivans Worchester College Old Orchard Beach Robert J. McNally Thomas P. Sullivan Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor's Office Massachusetts Board of Parole Commonwealth of Massachusetts

County phased out workers in Biddeford Saco and towns

County officials announce phased terminations of supervisory and professional staff. About 15 workers in Biddeford and Saco are affected, with three in Old Orchard Beach, seven in Wells, and others: Sanford 16, Berwicks 15, Yorks 13, Eliot 10, and Kittery Kittery Point 41.

Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach New Kennebunk Wells County Sanford The Berwicks Yorks Eliot Kittery-Kittery Point

Explaining Blasting For New Sewer Lines In Kennebunkport

Maine Blasting Co representatives advised Kennebunkport officials on blasting for sewer work. They described pre blast surveys near homes, limited powder use, and delayed hole shooting to minimize damage while acknowledging road repaving.

Kennebunkport Maine Blasting Co Board of Selectmen David Walley Superior Court Lincoln Spencer Ted Purington Dock Square Timothy Tucker Austin Powder Co Purington

Biddeford Oil Burner Overflow Sparks Minor Fire

Biddeford firefighters responded to an overflowed oil burner at 31 St. Nes St and the apartment of Rachel Morin. No fire equipment was needed to quell the flames and there were no reports of injuries.

Biddeford St. Nes St Rachel Morin

Arundel Board Delays Dump Move Asks for Review

Arundel selectmen consider Conservation Commission request to relocate Kennebunkport dump to Whitten Hill Road with grading and sanitary covering. They plan to discuss with Arundel officials while addressing a Dock Square gas tank issue and note the sale of a police cruiser for 600. A three day cleanup April 27 to 29 will involve town truck support and student volunteers.

Cook Selectmen Walley Lester Wildes The Conservation Commission Arundel Kennebunkport Whitten Hill York Harbor

TwoCar Collision on Storer Street Reported

Pinol Saco police report a two car crash on Storer Street involving Sadie A. Pembriant aged 27 of 27 High St Biddeford and Thomas E. Hilton aged 23 of Ogunquit. No damage estimates were available.

Saco Storer Street Sadie A. Pembriant High St Biddeford Thomas E. Hilton Ogunquit

Ohio I 70 segment named for John Glenn

The Ohio section of Interstate 70 is named in honor of John Glenn, the first American astronaut to orbit the Earth. This designation recognizes Glenn’s historic spaceflight and his ties to Ohio.

Ohio John Glenn Earth

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Lois Hanson Mrs. Dorris C. White Memoriam Hervey J. Nadeau Laura St. Joseph’s Church Steve Lamarre Mother Father Stella Christine Gilman St. Andre’s Church Uchurch Clayton R. Lamarre Board Ok’'S Credit Union Construction Camp Ellis Maller Armand Mercier P. Antonio Jacques Fred E. Clark Jr Robert Cassette Richard Murray Saco Street State Highway Commissions Oob Matson’s, Inc Christensen Ford Ezra Nichols Hussey Pinol Ae Brignes Paes Rene’s Florist Main St Karl Reil York County Savings Bank F.d.1.c Tareeeene Biddeford - Saco
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