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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1972

Page

2

Deaths Kennebunk Flora Lindquist 74

Flora P. Lindquist 74 of 21 Bourne St Kennebunk died yesterday in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born July 12 1897 in Great Works she was daughter of John and Dolly Playze and widow of Narinus Lindquist. Survived by eight sons eight daughters sixty grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren. Funeral Monday 2 p.m. at Kennebunk Baptist Church with Rev Edward G. Ward officiating burial in River View Cemetery West Enfield. Friends may call Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk tomorrow 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.

Kennebunk Flora P. Lindquist Bourne St Portland Great Works John Dolly (Chamberlain) Playze Kennebunk Baptist Church Women’s Christian Temperance Union of Kennebunk Senior Citizens Club Narinus N. Lindquist Eric J Lincoln Archie F Norwalk Edward G. Ward River View Cemetery West Enfield Bibber Summer St

First woman elected head of Maine Student Senate

Patricia Riley of Danvers becomes the University of Maine at Orono Student Senate president defeating three male write‑ins by a large majority. The report notes the Mayday distress signal in radiotelephony is the aviation equivalent of SOS at sea.

ORONO Masssachusetts University of Maine Patricia Riley Saalee Danvers

Hanson Lois E funeral services in Sanford Maine

Lois E. Hanson of Ly man Maine died recently. Funeral services are Sunday at 2 P M from Shumway Gross Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco. Interment Buxton Lower Corner Cemetery. Friends may call this afternoon and evening 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Arrangements by Philip H Gross Sr Director.

Funeral Directors in Saco Maine List Contacts

Funeral homes in Saco Maine listed with addresses and telephone numbers including Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street, Emond's Funeral Home and Humway and Gross Funeral Service with Spring Street address and phone numbers 282 0562 284 5511 284 5611. Personal names Frank X. Emond J P. Conroy mentioned.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Tel Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy

Weather Forecast for Portland Tonight and Sunday

Tonight in Portland expect increasing cloudiness with a chance of snow or rain in the north central and snow or rain likely in the south. Lows in the 30s. Sunday snow is likely in the north and may continue elsewhere with highs in the 30s to lower 40s.

Portland

Coming Events in Kennebunks SPEBSQSA and More

Monday events include Kennebunk chapter SPEBSQSA rehearsal at 7:30 p.m. at the Kennebunkport Community House with visitors welcome. Also Cheatless TOPS meets at Kennebunk Baptist Church with weigh-in at 6:30 p.m. followed by a 7 p.m. meeting. The Music Group of Webhannet Woman's Club gathers at 1:30 p.m. at High Sea the home of Miss Dorothy Garrigue and Miss Mary Arnold Hood. Webster- Fefebvre Unit 74 American Legion Auxiliary meets at Legion Home Water Street Kennebunk. Knights of Pythias Myrtle Lodge meets at K of P Hall Main Street Kennebunk.

Kennebunk Kennebunkport Temple Street Kennebunk Baptist Church Webhannet Woman's Club High Sea Dorothy Garrigue Mary Arnold Hood Webber- Fefebvre Unit 74 American Legion Auxiliary Legion Home Water Street Knights of Pythias Myrtle Lodge K of P Main *Street

Saco Rebekah Lodge Meeting Tonight at Odd Fellow Hall

The Saco Rebekah Lodge invites members to a 7 30 pm meeting at Odd Fellow Hall on Main Street in Saco. Members are urged to attend and participate in lodge activities and plans.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow Hall Main Street Saco

Army disclipinary action against three officers over Vietnam base attack

The Army disciplined Maj. Gen. James Baldwin and two colonels for alleged failure to ensure adequate defenses at Fire Base Mary Ann in 1971 after a Viet Cong sapper assault killed 33 U.S. soldiers. Baldwin received a letter of admonition, Hathaway a reprimand and loss of promotion, and Doyle a reprimand.

Washington Army Vietnam U.S Robert F. Froehlke James L. Baldwin Mary Ann Baldwin 23Rd Infantry Americal Division Froehlke William Hathaway 196Th Brigade William P. Doyle 46Th Infantry Hathaway Arlington Army Logistics Branch Pentagon Ft. Campbell Doyle Ft. Shafter Hawaii Americal My Lai

Freight Train Collides With Stationary Cars at Bragdon Crossing

Wrecking crews cleared the site of a Boston and Maine freight train crash at Bragdon's Crossing when the locomotive and six cars derailed after striking two stationary cars. Officials cited spilled fuel oil ignition as the fire starter. no injuries reported. Police Chief Richard Rolleau noted quick extinguishing of the blaze.

WELLS Bragdon’s Crossing Boston and Maine Richard Rolleau Jeau

State Ready To Cooperate In Federal Science Projects

Maine Governor Kenneth M. Curtis told the President the state is ready to cooperate with the federal government on science projects. He cited ongoing federal state partnerships and noted that the Corps of Engineers, the Maine Environmental Improvement Commission, and the Maritime Administration are evaluating sites for deep water harbors.

Augusta Maine Kenneth M. Curtis Nixon Congress Curtis U.S. Corps of Engineers Maine Environmental Improvement Commission The Maritime Administration

Youth group schedules from various Maine churches

Multiple church youth groups in Saco Old Orchard Beach Kennebunkport Biddeford Wells Creek and Ogunquit announce meetings this week and next. Events include youth fellowships Bible study junior choirs confessional classes and a roller skating outing with a guest speaker Rev Ronald Pinkham at Advent Christian Church.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach Baptist Ogunquit Ronald Pinkham Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach

Parish Council Meeting At St. Margaret’s Hall

St. Margaret's Parish Council met in the Parish Hall last night with Rev. John H. Clancy leading prayers. Father Clancy explained the Catholic Charity Drive and Sister Sydnoina Deveau outlined a tentative fall term religious education program. Rev. Roger Bolduc described the High School Christian Doctrine program conducted in private homes. Attendees included Roger A. Tousignant Norman P. Bourassa John F. Conroy James F. Murphy James Foley Patricia Gervais Maureen Bellerose RSA Thomas Walsh Mrs William J. Mullen Miss June Clark and Charles Beaudoin.

Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret's John H. Clancy Father Clancy Sydnoina Deveau Roger Bolduc Roger A. Tousignant Norman P. Bourassa John F. Conroy James F. Murphy James Foley Patricia Gervais Maureen Bellerose Rsa Thomas Walsh William J. Mullen June Clark Charles Beaudoin

Firemen Respond To Grass Blaze

Saco firemen responded yesterday afternoon to a grass fire on Watson Mill Road near Grace Arks property. No injuries were reported and the cause remains under investigation.

Saco Watson Mill Road Grace Arks

Street Closure on School Street for Sewer Work

Kennebunkport Route 9 section known as School Street will close temporarily for sewer construction. Motorists are advised to use Beechwood Avenue or South Maine Street and the Wildes District Road as alternative routes. Town officials assure protection for homes and note fire chiefs have planned access from either side if needed.

Kennebunkport School Street Beechwood Avenue Maine Street Wildes District Road David Walley Selectmen

The Pet You Want May Be Listed to Section 47

A classified item page notes pets available in section 47 of the want ads. Listings describe dogs cats and other small animals ready for adoption or sale, with brief details and contact information for each listing.

Church Banquet Tonight Sponsored by Kennebunk Church

The Advent Christian Church of Kennebunk Lower Village will sponsor a Mother-Daughter banquet at 6 this evening at the Consolated School Kennebunkport. About 350 guests are expected with entertainment by Daughters of Faith a magician act Bill and Terri Whitten and a quartet. Mrs Robert Spofford will be mistress of ceremonies and Edgar Campbell president of the Men s Fellowship will direct the men serving.

Kennebunk Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Lower Village Kennebunkport Daughters of Faith Bill Terri Whitten Robert Spofford Edgar Campbell

Two Fires Break Out In Biddeford

Two fires erupted in Biddeford yesterday. A grass fire on Carver Street was sparked by a cutting torch and fought with two booster lines. A couch fire in a 75 Foss Street apartment was caused by careless smoking and also battled with a booster line.

Danny Lemovitz Carver Street Biddeford Normand Ranlerie Foss St

Moon buggy mishap during Apollo 17 surface roam

Stone reports faulty heat flow cable after Young treads into it while deploying an experiment on the lunar surface. Duke and Langseth express concern as Beattie notes the loss hurts the mission's science and hints at future landings. Young quips a playful spin on Armstrong.

Page Craters Flag Spook Plum Buster Duke Young Charlie Marc (Langseth Marcus Langseth Lamont Doherty Geological Observatory New York Donald Beattie Apollo Lumar Neil Armstrong

Autos Collide on Main Street in Saco

Saco police reported an accident on Main Street involving Daniel Guarino 29 of Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach and George E Linnie 46 of Biddeford. Damage was $75 to Guarino’s car and $250 to Linnie’s.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Saco Main Street Daniel Guarino Saco Avenue Old ‘Orchard Beach Geoge E. ‘Linnie Biddeford Guarino Linnie

Maine Teachers Association to vote on political action arm

The 80 delegate Maine Teachers Association assembly meets this weekend to decide establishing a political action arm for its 11 000 members. MTA President Spencer A Trask urges nonpartisan talks, while National Education Association President elect Catherine Barrell calls for support of the arm and warns politics should be set aside. Delegates also vote to seek changes to state law banning teacher strikes during pay disputes.

Barrett

Senate bid test of age and discipline in Smith race

Sen Friday says age is an issue as 38 year old mill ionaire campaigns against Mrs Smith in her first party challenge since 1954. Mrs Smith argues health and work ethic proving age does not equal capability. Supporters praise Senator Smith for discipline as Sen Packwood of Oregon notes her strong discipline before the re election bid.

Mexico's Fertile Soil and Rich Resources Highlighted

The article extols Mexico as the storehouse of the world due to its fertile soil and vast mineral and natural resources, stressing the country’s agricultural and economic potential.

Mexico

Kennebunk Students Plan 28 Mile Walkathon For Elderly Transport

Kennebunk High School students will walk 28 miles on May 20 from the high school to Biddeford Goose Rocks and Kennebunkport and back to raise at least 10000 dollars for a county elderly transport system funded by a 3 to 1 federal match. Funds go to American Freedom from Hunger Foundation with 15 percent for admin and the rest split between the transport program and a foreign food project.

Kennebunk Kennebunk High School Peter Dunn Biddeford Goose Rocks Kennebunkport Portland American Freedom From Hunger Foundation Bangladesh

Public Hearing On Zoning Appeals Set For May 3

Zoning Board of Appeals chairman Charles E. Day announced a public hearing for Wednesday May 3 at 7 30 p m in Loranger School. Hearings include Huguette and Robert Cote seeking review of a denied certificate of occupancy for land used as a tenting area on Walnut Street and John and Leona Travers seeking permission to remodel an existing garage at 6 Forthill Ave into a seasonal cottage.

Old Orchard Beach iCharles E. Day Zoning Board of Appeals Loranger School Huguette Robert Cote Walnut Street John T. McNe John and Leona Travers Forthill ‘Ave

Moon rover tests reveal high reach and rough terrain handling

Astronaut John Young and Charles Duke test lunar rover on cratered surface to evaluate speed, steering, brakes, and chassis for future Mars missions. Young hits bursts of speed averaging 6.82 mph on 150 foot laps while negotiating craters and sharp turns. Duke notes dramatic roostertails as ground clearance changes.

Charles M. Duke Jr Earth Young Duke Mars Moon Lunar John

Continuances and fines linger in Kennebunk court docket

In Saco court Judge Nicholas Danton grants continuance to William F. Stilphen Jr. on a carnal knowledge charge involving a 13 year old. Also Mary Waterbury faces a false fire report charge from April. A long list of defendants from Biddeford to Old Orchard Beach receive fines for hitchhiking speeding and other violations.

William F. Stilphen Jr Kennebunk 10Th District Court Saco Nicholas Danton Mary G. Waterbury Ocean Spray Avenue Fortunes Rocks Biddeford Larry Savoy Atlantic Ave Old Orchard Beach Ralph H. Brown Main Street Scott M. Burgess Richard W. Oliver Arundel Oliver York County Superior Court Michael B. Scott St. Croix N.B Martha Keller John Richardson Buxton Real Savoy Jacques Poirier White Wharf William J. Chase Vincent R. Terrill Manchester Mass David A. Houle Center St Dennis M. Corbett Portland Dana E. Knudsen Topsfield Norman E. Feder Carman Lally Ocean Ave Dennis C. Martel Kennebunkport Louis A. Menard High St. Biddeford Francis L. Tardiff Westbrook Max S. Niman Elaine G. Townsend West Buxton William S. Clough Essex Conn Raymond J. Beaudoin Susan Kimball Canton Donald W. Jordan School St Portsmouth N.H Bertha A Richard M. Gower Grover Dunlop Water Jr Zoe St M. Garabedian Middletown Joseph Siegel R.J

Apollo 16 Rocks Reveal Ancient Moon Crust Clues

Astronauts John W. Young and Charles M Duke Jr. explored the Descartes highlands landing site and collected two rocks on Cayley Plains near the end of their seven hour lunar excursion. One rock appeared pure white, another showed a blue glasslike surface, offering scientists clues about the moon’s original crust from about 4 billion years ago and the evolution of the lunar surface.

John W. Young Charles M Duke Jr Moon Descartes Highlands Young Duke Cayley Plains Lunar

Medical Services on SAD Agenda

Kennebunkport School District 71 directors meet at 7 30 p m at the Consolidated School to discuss school medical services. Nurse Betty Baughan will present a report on medical needs and the board will consider renting facilities at 10 Storer Street for the superintendent’s use.

Kennebunkport Betty Baughan Storer St

School committee to decide next steps on building needs

A committee will be named to decide what should be done about solving school building needs. Another committee will be named to study the extended school year plans.

Tendent

Dust Storm Cooling Mars May Hint at Earth Ice Age Risk

NASA says a cooling Martian dust storm could reveal how much smog would drive Earth toward a new ice age. The finding is tied to a $300 million push in unmanned Mars flyby and orbital missions in the past decade. NASA’s Congress statement was released by the House Appropriations Committee.

Washington Red Earth Space Agency National Aeronautics and Space Administration Mars NASA Congress House Appropriations Committee

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Gross Funeral Service Spring St Amanda ST. Pierre St. Joseph’s Church Mark Roland Hamel Mom Carol Gary HIG Kennebunks Methodist Youth Fellowship of Saco United Methodist Church Goodwins Mills Bible Club the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Youth Fellowship of the Route 35 South Congregational Church Lyman Baptist Church Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Ch Goodwins Mills Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Church Hall Church Political Arm Vote Sen Elm Street Board Planning Public Hearing England William II Westminster Abbey Saint Peter Ezra Nichols Hussey Manufacturing North Berwick Douglas D. Libby Limerick Harry W. Bridgman Bernard Bergeron Beauce Que Creighton M. Gogos Wayland Laurancy A. Osborne Fairfield David J. DiRocco Worcester Richard A. Roux Sanford Conrad B. Ouellette Lewiston Thomas Weeks Peterboro Kim B. Kendall Auburn Daniel S. Johnson David L. Simeoni Bangor James A. Mahoney Gorham Clayton M. Hager Lexington Daniel H. Lessard Oakland Louis F.capra Everett Robert N. Leach Alfred Louis D. Ferrance Beacon Falls Reed R. Caouette Hills Beach Joseph P. Imhof Catasugua Penn Alfred J. Jolin Elm St Roland A. Raubeson Freeport George V.skulski Newport R.I Ddvid L. Mcintosh Enfield Stamford Walter H. Forster Beverly David C. Patten Wellesley Frank P. Peloquin Anlchester Michael D. Bourque Robert M. Bull Clayton Drive Victor L. Cole Salem Richard H. Murrary West Roxbury Maurice W. Pontbriant Lowell Vernard G. Porter Medway Penelope IA. Guillereault Cleaves i St Ivan R. Violette North St Warren R. Cheney Susan K. Falandes Cape Porpoise Larry L. Knight Michael R. Hanson Bruce Leonard York County Savings Bank F.d.1.c
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