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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1972

Page

2

Deaths Conrad R. Paquette of Somerville Mass

Word has been received of the death of Conrad R. Paquette of Somerville Massachusetts formerly of Biddeford He died in Cambridge Massachusetts Saturday July 26 Surviving are two daughters Mrs Joan Frederick of Madison and Mrs Gloria Redmond of Kut and a brother Raymond Paquette of Bayport Massachusetts formerly of Biddeford Funeral services were conducted in Somerville and interment was in Madison

Conrad R. Paquette Somerville Mass Biddeford Cambridge Joan Frederick Madison Gloria Redmond Kut Aymond Paquette Ryport

Notable Deaths Across States Reported

In Stonington Isobel Walker Soule 74 author editor labor leader died Monday. In Santa Barbara Brig Gen James C Cairns 63 U S Army retiree former Gallenkamp Shoes head died Monday after brief illness. In Chicago Cecile deHorvath 83 concert pianist died Tuesday in Evanston nursing home. In Walnut Ridge Robert H Smith Sr 66 Rice land Foods chairman died Tuesday heart attack. UA trustee 1958 68.

Stonington, Conn Isobel Walker Soule Santa Barbara Calif James C. Cairns U.S. Army Gallenkamp Shoe Stores Gallenkamp Shoe Corp. of America Chicago Cecile deHorvath Berlin New York Symphony Orchestra Evanston Walnut Ridge, Ark Robert H. Smith Sr Riceland Foods, Inc Progressive Farmer Magazine University of Arkansas

Accident Sends 3 To Hospital In Maine

A two car crash on US 1 Elm Street sent three people to hospital. Bonnie J. Garrett of Rasashunk is listed in satisfactory condition at Maine Medical Center. Kenneth residents Matheau Lamlin and Jean Perry treated and released. Jeffrey L. Chartier, 17, of Green Biddeford reports he was turning left. No damage estimate released.

US. 1 Elm Street Esterday Bonnie J. Garrett Maine Medical Center Portland Kennebunk Matheau Lamlin Jean Perry Jeffrey L. Chartier Green Biddeford Chartier

Hijackers seize Detroit bound airliner on long detour

A jet headed from Detroit to Algiers was hijacked by a group that forced a Monday departure from its origin. They used at least one handgun and collected 1 million dollars in a suntcase from 87 passengers in Miami before stopping at Boston for refueling and a transatlantic leg to Algiers.

Page One Detroit Miami Boston Algiers

Arthur Morrill obituary private funeral set

Arthur Morrill aged 74 of Proctor Road Arundel dies. Private funeral services are planned Thursday at 2 PM from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco. Friends may call this evening from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco.

Morrill Arthur Proctor Road Arundel Dennett & Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco Laurel Hill Cemetery

Funeral Directors Dennett and Craig

Dennett and Craig Funeral Directors located at 365 Main Street in Saco Maine operate a full service mortuary offering burial pre planning cremation services and customer support through their phone line 2820562.

Portland Weather Outlook With Showers Likely Thursday

Increasing cloudiness tonight with a chance of showers developing and likely continuing Thursday. Lows in the 50s tonight and highs in the 60s Thursday. Marine forecast calls for northwest winds 10-15 knots, gusty this afternoon, veering to east-southeast 5-15 tonight and 20-25 knots Thursday. Visibility drops from over five miles to 1-3 miles in showers and fog.

Portland

Community notices list Friday church events across towns

Lichurch notes list a Royal Missionettes service at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle for youths 12 to 17 in Old Orchard Beach. Full Gospel Assembly evangelistic service in Biddeford at American Legion Hall. Pioneer Girls meet in Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills. Ladies Prayer meeting at Lyman Baptist parsonage. Jehovahs Witness Kingdom Hall in Saco hosts Ministry School at 7 30 p m with Ministry Development Class at 8 35 p m.

Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Full Gospel Assembly American Legion Hall Elm St Biddeford Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Kingdom Hall Jehovah's Witnesses Main St Saco Ministry School Ministry Development

Society of St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance Meeting Tonight

The Society of St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance will meet tonight at 7 30 at the hall at the corner of Main and Elm streets in Biddeford.

Society of St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance Main Elm Streets Biddeford

Allocation Made For York County Free Music Programs

The Music Performance Trust Funds announce 12 months of free live music in York County starting July. Kenneth Raine and Alfred Cloutier say the $9 million national fund supports public performances across the United States and Canada. Since 1949 MPTF has spent $100 million on instrumental musicians.

York County Music Performance Trust Funds Kenneth Raine Alfred Cloutier American Federation of Musicians Musicians Union MPTF

Biddeford Fires EEA Head Peter Tilton

Peter Tilton, appointed in November 1971 as personnel director for Biddeford’s Emergency Employment Act, was fired by Mayor Gilbert R. Boucher. Tilton cites a personality clash and says the mayor were pressured by the council and finance committee to dismiss him. He chose not to fight the dismissal to protect other EEA positions. The mayor could not be reached for comment.

Biddeford Peter Tilton Gilbert R. Boucher Tilton Boucher Council and Finance Committee E.E.A

Activities Announced At Meeting Biddeford Senior Citizens Club

The Biddeford Senior Citizens Club at Le Foyer outlined future trips and a picnic. Members will visit Willowbrook Museum in Newfield by bus at 12 30 p m tomorrow and attend a picnic August 9 at Adrien Lamirande farm Mountain Road Biddeford lunch to be brought by attendees.

Biddeford Senior Citizens Club le Foyer Pool and Foss Streets Willowbrook Newfield le Foyer Hall Adrien Lamirande Mountain Road Alden Racine Albertine Chretien Racine Paul E. Roberge Josephat Greenier Madeliene Beaulieu Adelina Plante Maria Anna Dorais Wilfred Morin Emeline Nadeau Marcel Garon Blanche Dubuc Bertha Dubois Adrienne Lessard E. M. Broulette Beatrice Grenier Corinne Chretien Beatrice P. Grenier Delvina Mathurin Alma Morin

Local occult shop owner warns against black magic dangers

Miserak and partner Charles Berry run a year round shop and caution that black magic is the reverse of good. They deny selling voodoo items and emphasize the occult as unexplained by religion or science, warning it can be dangerous for youths.

Miserak Charles Berry

Lifeguard Position Open In Saco

Saco Police Chief Robert Foran announced an immediate lifeguard opening in Saco. Applications may be made at the police station.

Saco Robert Foran Foran Ithe Police Atation

Bremer Trial Heavily Focused On Sanity Question

Defense for Arthur H. Bremer opens the case amid psychiatric counter testimony arguing sanity. State witnesses describe Bremer as impaired but capable of understanding criminality. Three victims from the Laurel rally recount injuries as the trial centers on his mental state.

Upper Marlboro Mad Arthur H. Bremer Bremer Milwaukee Alabama George C. Wallace Laurel Arthur G. Marshall Sheila Hafter Gray Chevy Chase

Islands Threatened By Oil Spill Residue

Cape Porpoise harbormaster Hale Whitehouse warns the neglected picnic islands off Cape Porpoise Harbor remain endangered by oil residue from the Portland spill. Fishermen report fouling on gear, while conservationists urge action to prevent long term ecological damage and disrupting the coastal food web. Officials from Coastal Services Inc. expected for inspection.

Cape Porpoise Hale Whitehouse Portland Harbor Cape Three Mile Whitehouse National Geographic Magazine Tamano Date and Rager Wildred Wildes Augusta Washington Maine Rachel Carson Refuge Flood Plain New Jersey California Louisiana Wildes Conservation and Environmental Improvement Commissions Coastal Services Inc Cape Cod

Seat belt law proposal would require belts and tougher rules

The Transportation Department proposed national standards to require all occupants to buckle seat belts and impose penalties including fines or jail for unbuckled belts. The plan would withhold highway funds from noncompliant states and allow officer discretion in warrantless arrests for some violations. It also outlines license age, breath tests, and penalties for driving on suspended licenses.

Washington Transportation Department Cense National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Port Man Charges Police Harassment

Ernest Julien accuses police of harassing citizens including Justin Dow over arm injuries from tight handcuffs. Dow plans court action. case continued after his no show. The commission will discuss after a court ruling and other items include July arrests and requests for bonding of police staff.

Barbara Smart Kennebunkport Police Commission Ernest Julien Mills Road Justin Dow Dow Sherman Bonney Commission Stephen Emmons Julien Bonney

Flats Opened To Clamming In Batson's River

Maine official Brad Sterl of the Sea and Shore Fisheries Division announced Batson's River from Route 9 in Cape Porpoise to Goose Rocks is reopened to clamming. The flats were closed last Friday by Cape Porpoise Harbormaster Hale Whitehouse for precautionary testing.

Augusta Brad Sterl Maine Sea and Shore Fisheries Division Batson Cape Porpoise Goose Rocks

Porteous Plans Biddeford Campaign Tour Tomorrow

L. Robert Porteous, Republican nominee for First District Congress, will campaign in Biddeford tomorrow. He starts with a 10 a.m. Main Street tour, then tours manufacturing plants and retail stores in Biddeford and the Industrial Park, facing incumbent Peter N. Kyros in November.

L. Robert Porteous Portland Biddeford Porteous Main Street U.S Peter N. Kyros

City Seeks Part Time Janitor in Biddeford

Biddeford announces a part time janitor position through City Clerk Pauline Berry. Duties include cleaning waste baskets and vacuuming from 5 to 11 pm five days weekly at $1.80 per hour, with the shift alternating every other week. applications accepted at the city clerk’s office.

Biddeford Pauline Berry

Rochester grads Gordon and Debra Thomas earn PhD degrees

Gordon Thomas son of Robert Thomas of Rumford Rhode Island earned a PhD in physics at the University of Rochester. Debra Allen Thomas daughter of Donald Allen of Fortunes Rocks Maine earned a doctorate in English.

Rochester, N.Y Gordon Debra Allen Thomas University of Rochester Robert Thomas Rumford Rhode Island Debra Allen Donald Allen Fortunes Rocks Maine

Mestizos Defined in Mexico as Mixed Spanish and Indian Heritage

In Mexico the term mestizos refers to people of mixed Spanish and Indian descent. The label signifies a racial and cultural mixing that has shaped social structure in Mexican society for centuries.

Mexico

Statler Tissue to lay off 100 amid pulp mill shutdown

Maine brief reports Statler Tissue Co will close its pulp mill in Augusta last week of October, laying off 100 employees as environmental compliance costs drive the shutdown. Robert E. Smith cites regulation costs. In Auburn, Ernest Gagnon dies from injuries after a July 21 Rt 202 crash near Greene.

Augusta Statler Tissue Co Robert E. Smith Aie Eee Aeate Auburn Greene

Governor Curtis Nominates Four Judges for Second Terms

Democratic Gov Kenneth M Curtis nominates four judges for second seven year terms. Superior Court justices Alton Lessard of Falmouth and Lincoln Spencer of Kennebunkport to be considered. District Court judges Mark Barrett of Portland and Bernard Devine of South Portland proposed for continued service. Nomination will be reviewed in two weeks by the Republican Executive Council.

Augusta Kenneth M. Curtis Alton Lessard Falmouth Lincoln Spencer Kennebunkport Mark Barrett Portland Rernard Devine South Portland All Republican Executive Council

Albuquerque Girl search leads to odd encounters

Schwartz spent 1600 on bus ads to find a girl from Albuquerque met in Venice California. He instead encounters a former wife offer, a dozen men seeking him, and a songwriter who wants to honor him in verse. He is a former University of Michigan student from Bloomington Michigan.

Los Angeles Dave Schwartz Albuquerque California Schwartz University of Michigan Bloomington Mich Venice

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Dennett & Craig Tel Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Shumway and GROSS Memoriam Edwidge Metayer St. Andre’s Church Lichurch Ctus EEA K'Port Bremer Trial Ralph W. Powers Marshall Jonas Rappeport State Circuit Court Baltimore City Rappeport Maryland Baltimore William Nitzpatrick Wallace E. C. Dothard Dora, Thompson Secret Service Nicholas Zarvos Stage Island Cecil Munson Bass Island By Cecil B. Munson Selectman Walley Sullivan Rutterow Police Academy Electrolux Ernest Gagnon Lewiston Drum and Bugle Corps York County Savings Bank
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