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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1975

Page

2

Hoffa Abduction Suspicions Spread Across Michigan

Bloomfield Township police extended the missing Hoffa investigation to Hillsdale County about 100 miles southwest of Detroit while Hoffa's family and police consider abduction likely. James P. Hoffa and Barbara Crancer cite leads and associates of Tony Giacalone, with Hoffa last seen at Machus Red Fox restaurant and a missing ransom note. Hoffa’s son says he believes his father was abducted, with a car found abandoned near the restaurant.

Bloomfield Hills Mich Bloomfield Township Teamsters Jimmy Hoffa Hillsdale County Detroit Curt Grennier Grennier Michigan Hoffa James P. Hffa Oakland County Detroit Free Press Today Barbara Crancer Anthony Tony Jack’ Giacalone Offa James P. Hoffa Young Hoffa Associated Press Giacalone Free Press Red Fox

Obituary of Blanche Faucher 1904 71 Biddeford

Blanche Faucher 71 of 20 Taylor Street Biddeford died Friday after a short illness. Born March 25 1904 in Saco to Joseph and Clementine Alare she worked 47 years at Pepperell Manufacturing retiring 1966. Survived by Alfred Faucher Leo Paul Marcel Lucille Lessard two sisters five grandchildren a great grandson. Funeral Monday 8:30 a.m. St Joseph Church Interment St Joseph Cemetery. Visitation Raymon d Bolduc and Sons Funeral Home tonight 7 9 p.m. and Sunday 2 4 p.m. and 7 9 p.m.

Blanche Faucher Taylor St Biddeford Saco Joseph and Clementine Robidaux Faucher Pepperell Manufacturing Co St. Joseph Guild St. Joseph's Church Alfred Faucher Leo Paul Faucher Marcel Faucher Roger Lucille) Lessard Aurore Beaudoin Granby Que Louis Bolduc St. Joseph's Cemetery Raymond G. Bolduc and Sons Alfred St

Guest Minister Harold Fohlin Jr to lead Saco church service

The Rev. Dr. Harold Fohlin Jr of Union Congregational Church North Reading Mass will guest at 9 30 a m worship at First Parish Congregational Saco UCC assisting deacon Raymond Mailman. Open House honoring his parents 50th anniversary 2 to 5 p m at Porter Hall Ocean Park.

Harold Fohlin Jr Union Congregational Church United Church of Christ North Reading Mass First Parish Congregational Church UCC Saco Fohlin Raymond Mailman Saco Church Carl Deis Jr Wesley Boynton

Card of Thanks for Mrs Myrtle Boudreau

The family thanks friends for cards, flowers and expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement. They express gratitude for the support and kindness shown.

Myrtle Boudreau

Funeral homes listed with directors and contact numbers

Funeral directors Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine telephone 282 0562 Emond and Conroy Funeral Home John P Conroy Jr director 72 Hill St Biddeford 284 5511 or 282 1818 Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford 283 3653 R Martel Director

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

Value House to close Biddeford showroom

Value House will close its Biddeford showroom with Portland and Dover stores serving the area. Advertising VP Joanie Dow cited the Five Points location’s small size and limited storage, forcing the move after seven years. Sixteen employees will be offered transfers to other stores.

Value House Biddeford Portland Dover N.H Joanie Dow Lewiston Five Points Dow

Delta to seek cash settlements for 89 crash victims

Delta Airlines will pursue cash settlements with the families of 89 people killed in the July 31, 1973 Boston crash. The airline seeks to share liability with the federal government, with a hearing set for October 4 in Boston.

Concord N.H Delta Airlines Boston E Concord Monitor Atlanta Delta U.S. District Court Logan International Airport Arlier

Beame Faces Jeers Over New York Recovery Plan

Mayor Abraham D. Beame faced boos and heckling at his first public appearance since unveiling a recovery program. The eight-point plan includes a 15-cent fare hike for subways and buses and a wage freeze for 310,000 municipal workers, drawing mixed reactions from bank executives and unions. The City Council backed authority to impose the freeze on police fire and Board of Education staff resisting voluntary terms.

NEW York Abraham D. Beame Henry Ford Ralph Marino Bronx Beame Municipal Assistance Corporation Board of Education

Bible School Starts Monday at United Baptist Church Saco

The Sunday worship at The United Baptist Church in Saco remains at 9 a.m. with Rev. Sumner M. Grant preaching on Going too Fast for. Richard Witherell of Saco and Kennebunkport will be guest soloists and Lawrence C. Davis of Kennebunk will be organist. Vacation Bible School begins Monday Aug 4 at 9 a.m. for ages 3 through grade 6, daily until 11:30 a.m.

United Baptist Church Main Street Saco Sumner M. Grant Richard Witherell Kennebunkport Lawrence C. Davis Kennebunk

Area Church Schedules Evangelistic Services

Bethany Baptist Church on Oak Ridge Road Biddeford announces evangelistic services led by Larry J. Hunt. Services run Aug 3 at 11 am and 7 pm, Aug 4-9 at 7 pm, and Aug 10 at 11 am and 7 pm.

Bethany Baptist Church Oak Ridge Road Biddeford Evanglist Larry J. Hunt

Six Dead In Vermont Worst Crash In History

In Berkshire Vermont a car crash killed six people and critically injured two others. The vehicle struck a maple tree on State Aid Road 3 near the Canadian border, with victims from Irasburg and nearby towns. One victim died enroute aboard a rescue helicopter.

Berkshire Vermont Ichford Vermont Medical Center Burlington Plattsburgh N.Y Bethel Sheryl Goodhue Joe Goodhue Floyd Flood Randy Kennison Stephen Kennison David Kennison Maurice Tatro Don

Titcomb Plans Topic In Saco

The Saco planning board will discuss new subdivision proposals by Titcomb and Lewis and Homeland Inc at its Thursday 7 p.m. meeting at the Saco District Courthouse.

Saco Planning Board Titcomb and Lewis and Homeland Inc Saco District

Senior Citizens Meet In Saco At Open Door

Senior citizens gathered at the Open Door on Jordan School Street Saco with Mrs Florence Lewis presiding and a social hour. Lena Metayer is a patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland and next week’s hospitality committee is Sylvia Smart and Norma Berry. Alfreda Stackpole won the mystery prize and plans for the Aug 3 Clearinghouse picnic include a Shaw's parking lot 7:30 AM meeting and 8 AM bus departure.

Jordan School School Street Saco Florence Lewis Lena Metayer Maine Medical Center Ortland Sylvia Smart Norma Berry Alfreda Stackpole Clearinghouse Shaw's

Services Announced At Temple

Ocean Park announces 10:30 a.m. interdenominational worship at the Temple with Rev. Harold J. Ockenga as guest preacher. Ockenga, Gordon College chancellor, pastored Boston's Park Street Church 33 years and writes 13 books, hosts Christianity Today board chair, and appears on WHDH radio. Music by Temple Teens and adult choir directed by Stewart Kuster. Hazel F. O’Donnell solo accompanist. An evening 7:30 Temple concert features the Stusick Harp and Instrumental Trio of Springfield with Mrs. Stanley S. Stusick and daughters.

Ocean Park Harold J. Ockenga Gordon College Gordon- Conwell Theological Seminary Wenham Mass Temple Assembly Committee The Ocean Park Association Ockenga Gordon Boston Park Street Europe Asia Latin America Africa Hazel F. O’donnell Newton Highlands Richard F. Burns Assembly B.C. Jordan Memorial Hall Helen Pierce Morin Stusick Harp Springfield Stanley S. Stusick Veleda Mary- Alice

Astrowsky Action Due In SAD 71

KENNEBUNK SAD 71 school board meets Monday to decide if former eighth grade teacher Mrs Lee Astrowsky will be rehired or receive back pay after arbitration. The session starts at 7 30 p m in the Junior High Library and will include bid openings for a high school computer system and committee reports on building stipends and physical plants.

Kennebunk Lee Astrowsky Astrowsky

Eagles Color Card to Participate in Rockland Seafood Festival

OLD ORCHARD BEACH reports the Legion Eagles color card and auxiliary of Post 57 will join the Seafood Festival in Rockland today. An arts and crafts program runs at Clifford Park Biddeford on Mon Tue Thu 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. with a small materials fee. Park program offers free transport to nearby lakes and beaches on Wednesdays.

Old Orchard Beach Legion Eagles Post 57 Rockland Clifford Park Pool Road Biddeford

Weather Outlook Portland New England Warm Humid 90s

Portland areas face hazy humid conditions with potential afternoon or evening storms north and east. Coastal zones stay cooler while inland highs reach the 90s and nights dip to 70s to 75. New England temps range from 69 to 78 to 76.

Portland The Associated Press Saturda Green Memphis Buffalo Miami East Charleston Milwaukee Charlotte Mols-St. P Chicago New Orleans Cincinnati New York Cleveland Denver Okla City Omaha Des Moines Orlando Detroit Philadephia Duluth Phoenix Fairbanks Pittsburgh Fort Worth P’tland

Bathroom Deaths Hit Kids

Washington AP reports that children under five account for three quarters of 100 yearly drownings and 70 fatal scaldings in baths and showers. A CS Commission ABT Associates study notes 8.5 percent of population causes 30 percent of 110000 injuries. Most incidents occur when a parent is away.

Washington Consumer Product Safety Commission ABT Associates Inc Cambridge Mass

Courts Barred From Action On India Rule

President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed signed a constitutional amendment barring India's courts from acting on Indira Gandhi's emergency rule. The measure passed Parliament amid opposition boycott and awaits Imperial ratification by most states. Gandhi's appeal against conviction remains set for August 11 before the Supreme Court.

New Delhi India Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Indira Gandhi Gandhi Supreme Court

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