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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1973

Page

2

Death of Eugene Henaire 72 of Kennebunk

Eugene Henaire 72 of Brown Street Kennebunk died April 20 at a Biddeford nursing home after a long illness. Born in Canada December 2 1900 he is survived by brothers Henry and Oliver Henaire of Biddeford Funeral services set for Tuesday at 9:30 am from St Monica Church Rev Stephen Mulkern will officiate with interment at Hope Cemetery Prayers Sunday at 7 30 pm and visitation Monday 7 to 9 pm at Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer Street Kennebunk

Kennebunk Eugene Henaire Brown Street Biddeford Canada Henry Oliver Henaire St. Monica Church Stephen Mulkern Hope Cemetery Bibber

Saco CYO Group Bikes to Kennebunk Pond Summer Cottage

Members of the C Y O Group of Most Holy Trinity Church Saco hiked by bike to the summer cottage of Mr. and Mrs Edgar Cote at Kennebunk Pond Lyman. Attendees include Pamela Richard Julie Pinette Debbie Nadeau Peggy Allen Dennis Thivierge Angela Cotto Blanche Cloutier Ken Cote Diane Nolette Dennis Chock Bill Laboullier Mary Cote Linda Cote and adults Rev Norman Cormier Rev Costanzo Piselli Miss Betty Reay Mrs Edgar Cote.

C.Y.O Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Edgar Cote Kennebunk Pond Lyman Pamela Richard Julie Pinette Debbie Nadeau Peggy Allen Dennis Thivierge Angela Cotto Blanche Cloutier Ken Cote Diane Nolette Dennis Chock Bill Laboullier Mary Cote Linda Cote Norman Cormier Costanzo Piselli Betty Reay

Dear Abby Columns on Motherhood and Odd Wake Customs

A reader seeks guidance on working mothers and friendship backlash. Abby suggests addressing backbiting directly and listening to one's own ears to avoid rumors. The column includes Qs about a family dinner etiquette dispute over contact lenses. A humorous uncle Pat anecdote and a wake bar custom conclude the page.

Portland Forecast Says Variable Clouds and Showers Likely

Portland forecasts variable cloudiness Tonight and Sunday with a chance of showers across inland areas. Lows tonight mid 30s to mid 40s highs Sunday 60s to 70s, cooler near the coast and inland in the early period.

Portland

Coming Events April Calendar and Wounded Knee Crisis

April calendar lists meetings at Kennebunkport Town Offices and community centers with speakers and rehearsals. It notes Open House at Kennebunk Free Library and various club gatherings. The second item reports Wounded Knee residents planning self help after government inaction.

Golf Auxiliary Plans Future Activities

Members of the Biddeford Saco Country Club Auxiliary met at the club in Saco to plan upcoming activities. A rummage sale is set for May 18, with officers Mrs Donald Weiler and Mrs Ronald Ayotte to attend the Women s Maine State Golf Association executive board meeting on April 24 in Waterville. Next auxiliary meeting is May 3 at the club rooms.

Biddeford-Saco

Twomey Cast As Jerry Cohan In George M

Portland based high school production names Scott Twomey Jr. as Jerry Cohan in George M by Cheverus and Catherine McAuley High Schools drama clubs. The senior debuted last year in The Fantasticks and the show opens May 3 at 8 15 p.m. in Cheverus auditorium.

Portland David Scott) R. Twomey David P.twomey Biddeford Jerry Cohan George M Dramatic Societies of Cheverus Catherine Cheverus Auditorium

Bridge Game Tonight at Lawn Avenue Playhouse

A bridge game will be conducted tonight at 75:30 at the Lawn Avenue Playhouse in Old Orchard Beach.

Lawn Avenue Playhouse Old Orchard Beach

Card of Thanks to Medical Staff and Visitors

Sincere thanks to Father Roux and Father Lehouillier. Dr. M. J. Festino and all the nurses for their kind care at Webber Hospital. Mrs. Louise Labrecque thanks Dr. Iyer, nurses and aides, relatives and friends for cards and gifts. Mrs. Patricia Letellier also expresses gratitude.

Father Roux Father Lehouillier M. J. Festino Webber Hospital Louise Labrecque Dr. Iyer Patricia Letellier

Saco Firefighter Mercier Credits Upgrades and Training Gains

Richard Mercier, a Thornton Academy graduate and Saco firefighter, credits department upgrades and new ambulance attendants funded by federal funds for faster response times. He cites training across electronics, basic and advanced pump operations, extrication and first aid, plus improved leadership from Chief Pendleton and Commissioner Milne. Mercier, 27, is married with three children and values the lifesaving focus of the department. Diane Brassard named to Saco Valley School faculty to teach trainable mentally retarded students. she is a Milford NH native and UMF Farmington graduate with an associate science degree.

Thornton Academy Saco Richard Mercier Radio Electronics Television School Boston Pratt and Whitney Aircraft East Hartford Mercier Saco Valley School Green Street Biddeford Diane Brassard Milford N.H University of Maine- Farmington Brassard Elmhurst Center Bath Laconia State School

Laliberte to be ordained priest in Biddeford

Rev Roland E Laliberte S S S a Biddeford man will be ordained to the priesthood at St Joseph Church Biddeford on April 28 at 1030 a m by Most Rev Edward C O Leary auxiliary bishop of Portland A concelebrated Mass of Thanksgiving will follow on April 29 at 1030 a m He will return to Bellarmine School of Theology Loyola University Chicago to pursue his master of divinity degree Born June 20 1945 in Biddeford he is the son of Mr and Mrs Roland Laliberte of 39 Harding St He earned degrees from St Joseph Jammar School Eymard Seminary John Carroll University and has been a perpetual vow member of the Congregation at St Paschal Baylon Church Cleveland He was ordained sub deacon in 1972 and received the diaconate the next day

Biddeford Roland E. Laliberte S.S.S St. Joseph Church Edward C. O'Leary D.D Portland Laliberte Bellarmine School of Theology Loyola University Chicago Father Laliberte Roland Laliberte Harding St St. Joseph Jammar Eymard Seminary Hyde Park N.Y

Unattended death suspected in Old Orchard Beach

An elderly Wesley Boulevard resident William Hersom was found dead near 26 Wesley Blvd around 7 30 am. Autopsy pending by York County Medical Examiner Dr. Thomas Anton. Police regard it as likely an unattended death.

Old Orchard Beach York County Thomas Anton Wesley Boulevard Wesley Blvd William Hersom

Easter Dance and Buffet Planned by Luke E Hart Council Knights

The Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus held a monthly meeting at the K of C Hall Biddeford detailing an Easter Ball with buffet Saturday from 8 30 to 12 30 and nominations for officers to be elected May 10. Delegates to the State Convention at Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport June 1 2 3 were named with Richard Bolduc and Lionel Hevey as delegates and John Letourneau and Albert Carrier as alternates. The Knight of the Month award went to Raymond LaBrecque.

Luke E. ‘Hart Buffet Lionel Hevey Raymond LaBrecque Raymond Dubois Norman Boissonnault Richard Bolduc John Letourineau James Donovan David Donovan Roland Petit Joseph Drapeau Lloyd LaFountain John Farley Ronald Ruel Herbert Tibbetts Laurent Fournier Emile LeBlond Jr Leo M. Nolette John Letourneau

Hobbins Seeks Mobile Home Standards Bill in Maine

State Representative Barry Hobbins of Saco files a bill in the 106th Maine Legislature to require construction standards for mobile homes. The measure creates a mobile home standards board to set regulations for units sold or transported in Maine and imposes fines or imprisonment for noncompliance. The bill also mandates safe operation of mobile home parks and aims to protect consumers from poorly constructed homes.

Barry Hobbins Saco Maine Saco Democrat State of Hobbins Mobile Home Standards Board

Richard Does Honored For 30th Anniversary

Ocean Park residents Richard M. Doe and his wife were feted at home on Colby Avenue for their 30th wedding anniversary. The couple married April 18, 1943, at the First Baptist Church in Brockton Massachusetts. They have two sons Howard and Gordon, five grandchildren, and guests listed include several neighbors and relatives. Isabelle St. L Ours shared in the gift but could not attend.

Ocean Park Richard M. Doe Colby Ave Doe First Baptist Church Brockton Mass Howard U.S. Navy Gordon Warwick, Rl Winfred Coreau

Salvation Army Home League Presents A Service of Lights

Holy Week service called A Service of Lights was held Tuesday night at The Salvation Army Church Street in Old Orchard Beach. Miss Florence MacLean chaired with members presenting various light themed readings and congregants contributed dime cards for missionary work.

Old Orchard Beach Women's’ Home League Salvation Army Florence MacLean Myrtle Peplaw Susie Phelps Mildred Connor Anna Andreasen Lorraine Ward

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