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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1976

Page

2

John Patterson 64 Biddeford native dies after brief illness

John Patterson 64 of 6 Vincent Ave Biddeford died Monday in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born January 4 1912 in Pawtucket RI he was the son of Pasco and Susan Patterson. Survived by widow Irene Proulx Patterson three brothers and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9 am at St Mary Church Biddeford. Burial at St Mary Cemetery. Ritualistic services by Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks Wednesday 7:30 pm at Cote Funeral Home.

John Patterson Vincent Ave Biddeford Pawtucket R.I Pasco and Susan (Pollard) Patterson Pawtucket High School St. Mary Church Biddeford-Saco Irene (Proulx) Patterson James Patterson Pasco Patterson Cranston Michael Patterson Providence St. Mary Cemetery Cote Funeral Home Beach and James Streets Saco

Saco Warns Late Taxpayers With 10 Day Notices

Saco Tax Collector Grace Murray says delinquent real estate taxes will trigger 10 day warnings sent May 10 to remaining taxpayers. No payments accepted after May 8. Liens on real estate set to take effect May 21 if taxes and interest remain unpaid.

Saco Grace Murray

Leo Shevenell to Retire After 46 Years at York County Savings Bank

Leo B. Shevenell vice-president and treasurer will retire May 1 but stay on the bank board of trustees. A Biddeford native, he is known for musical talent and previously performed with the Portland Symphony and the Philharmonic Orchestra. He resides at Thornton Hall in Saco and has two daughters. Napoleon Frechette transfers from Webber Hospital to Maine Medical Center.

York County Savings Bank Leo Shevenell Shevenell Theank Biddeford Maine New Hampshire Portland Symphony Philharmonic Orchestra Napoleon Hill's Beach Road Webber Hospital Maine Medical Center Portland

Funeral Homes and Directors Listed in Saco Biddeford Maine

Funeral directors Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine telephone 282 Bat Emond and Conroy at 72 Hill Street Biddeford telephone 284 5511 or 282 1818 Sansoucy Blais at Stone Street Biddeford telephone 283 3653 R Martel director Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring Street Saco telephone 284 5611.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Tel BAT Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Biddeford

Workshops set for job hunter training at Westbrook College

Portland. Westbrook College Division of Continuing Education will run three day job hunter workshops led by career counselor R Ernest Johnston starting Wednesday April 28 The program targets unemployed workers and career changers Enrollment limited to ensure personal attention Registration inquiries to Office of Continuing Education at 797 8367 Nancy A Fredette of Biddeford named career representative for Portland General Agency National Life Insurance Co of Vermont, based in Montpelier and serving Maine University of Maine Portland Gorham graduate with six children.

Portland Westbrook College R. Ernest Johnston Robert L. Serenbetz Blewett Science Center Office of Continuing Education Nancy A. Fredette Birch St Biddeford National Life Insurance Co Vermont Montpelier Allen H. Phillips Chartered Life Underwriter Maine Fredette St. Andre School University

GOP Committee Meets Tonight in Old Orchard Beach

The town GOP committee will meet at 7 PM in Loranger School to discuss bylaws revisions and plans for the state convention in Augusta this weekend. All Beach Republicans are invited to attend.

Old Orchard Beach GOP Loranger Augusta All Beach Republican Party

Rummage sale and meetings announced by local groups

A rummage sale is set at the Baptist Church in Kennebunk on Friday April 30 at 9 30 a.m with coffee and muffins from 9 a.m. The Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella circle will meet tonight at 7 30 at St Jean Hall Biddeford. A four car crash on Portland Road injured Madeleine Labrecque of Biddeford and involved Maryann Lombardo Stoddard Chaplin and James Fennell with no further details.

Madeleine Labrecque Biddeford Webber Hospital Portland Road Saco Maryann Lombardo Rochester N.Y Stoddard Chaplin James Fennell

Longley backed Maine pay plan faces House vote

Maine House resumes debate on a Longley endorsed pay plan compromise with Senate support. The bill includes salary reshuffling, raises, and supplemental funding for agencies, with bonus provisions and retroactive increases pending tribal appeals and two thirds votes for final passage.

Augusta Maine Maine House James B. Longley Senate E House Longley Joseph Sewall Old Town House John L. Martin Eagle Lake Hay Associates Neil Rolde D-York Mary Najarian D-Portland Martin Sewall James Tierney Lisbon Falls

Bottle bill on ballot in Maine election

Maine voters will decide a bottle bill on November 2 requiring a minimum nickel deposit on soda and beer containers as part of a solid waste plan. The measure was approved in a special session along with environmental and coast guard provisions.

Augusta Maine Department of Conservation Conservation Department James B. Longley Department of Environmental Protection Maine Milk Commission

Marcotte Amazed by Story Linking Him to SHA Job

State Senator Guy Marcotte of Biddeford expresses disbelief at reports he is a candidate for the State Housing Authority director post. He says the governor told him he has not considered any candidate and plans to discuss the matter with the governor to verify the story. The primary race for Senate District Two includes Marcotte, Babe Grondin, Robert Farley, and Charles Nadeau.

Larry Stains Guy Marcotte Biddeford Bangor Daily News State Housing Authority Longley Marcotte Augusta Conrad Babe) Grondin Grondin Robert Farley Senate Dist Farley Charles Nadeau MHA

Maine GOP Platform Seeks Tax Repeal and Death Penalty

Maine Republican platform drafts call for repealing the uniform statewide property tax and barring its use for government operations funding. It also endorses the death penalty, public works sentences for minor offenses, restitution to victims, and a constitutional tax limit linked to income. The convention will also choose delegates to the national GOP nominating event in Kansas City.

Augusta Maine Republican Party GOP Kansas City Maine Milk Commission

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