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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1973

Page

2

Deaths Lovell N Chandler and Juliette H Smith

Lovell N Chandler 74 of 77 Harrison Ave Saco died Aug 13 after a brief illness born Sumner May 6 1899 son of F M and Effie B Ford Chandler. Survived by widow four daughters sister brother 19 grandchildren five great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Wednesday 2 p.m. Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Wells funeral notices for Juliette H Smith 82 of Post Road Wells died Aug 11 in Portland hospital funeral at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk interment Green Mountain Cemetery Starksboro Vt. Surviving brother Wilkins C Hill and several nieces and nephews.

Lovell N. Chandler Harrison Ave Saco Sumner F M Effie B. (Ford) Chandler Saco- Lowells Margaret (Jacques) Chandler Jacqueline Chandier Biddeford Thomasina Poland West Paris Joan Emond Lawrence Mass Maxine Camire Ana Moreau Vernal Chandler Shumway Gross Spring St Laurel Hill Cemetery Soco Wells Juliette H. Smith Post Road Angell Dane St Kennebunk Green Mountain Starksboro Neil Iverson Congregational Church Smith Portland Franklin M Kate (Chaffee) Hill

Eleven month old James Moreau funeral set in Biddeford

James T. Moreau 15 month old son of Theodore and Priscilla Moreau of 92 Granite St Biddeford will be buried after a 3 PM service at Emond and Conroy Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford Interment at St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford He was born May 12 1972 in Biddeford and died Aug 12 in a local hospital Survived by his parents twin sister Jennifer another sister Julie maternal grandmother Eva Rocray and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Arthur Moreau all of Biddeford

the Angels James T. Moreau Theodore Priscilla (Rocray) Moreau Granite St Biddeford Emond and Jennifer Julie Eva Rocray Arthur Moreau

Burial Mass Schedules for Emma Gregoire of Biddeford

Emma Gregoire 82 of 533 Main St Biddeford died August 13 at a local nursing home. Born October 2 1890 in Biddeford she was daughter of Thomas and Eliza Ruel. Survived by two sons and five daughters nine grandchildren nine great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 8:30 am at St Joseph Church Biddeford with interment in St Joseph Cemetery. Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford handling visitation Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Emma Gregoire Main St Biddeford Thomas and Eliza (Blais) Ruel St. Joseph Church Octave Gregoire Obert O. Gregoire Albert Gregoire Portsmouth Reginald Annette) Daigle Paul Laurette) Harriman Portland Victor Yvette) Tomkinson Wareham Mass St. Joseph Cemetery Bolduc Alfred St

Longtime Biddeford Educator Gertrude Dolliff Dies at 76

Gertrude Dolliff 76 a Biddeford resident died Aug 11 after a brief illness. Born April 3 1897 she was a Biddeford High School graduate and taught 52 years in the Biddeford School System including Emery School principal before retiring in 1966. She later worked as assistant librarian at St Francis College. Surviving are a nephew and a niece. Funeral arrangements were set for Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with Rev. Robert Plaisted officiating and Greenwood Cemetery burial.

Gertrude May Dolliff South St Biddeford Byron J Ida F. (Roberts) Dolliff Colliff Emery School St. Francis College Saco Rebekah Lodge Goodwin's Mills Grange Rather Wilam A. Colliff Virginia Philbrick Concord N.H Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St. Saco Robert Plaisted Saco

Cambodia vows self reliance after bombing ends

The Cambodian government states it will defend Phnom Penh and the country with its own forces and weapons, even as it considers possible aid from neighboring anti Communist governments in Thailand and South Vietnam.

U.S Thailand South Vietnam Cambodia Phnom Penh

Funeral Directors and Services Listing for Saco Maine

Funeral directors Emond and Conroy with contact numbers 284 5511 and 282 1818. Shumway and Gross Funeral Service at 35 Spring St. Saco 284 5611. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main, Saco Maine, telephone 282-

Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J.P. Conroy Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Dennett & Craig Mainseen Maine St. Saco

Untitled Text Fragment From 19th Century Columns

Fragmentary OCR reads like a sports or column snippet with names Les Argetes and Tomes noted, unclear date, and possible references to lines or reserved lines. The readable pieces hint at a byline or team names but lack coherent event details or outcomes.

Portland Weather Outlook This Week

Fair south and partly cloudy north through tonight with lows in the 50s. Tuesday brings bright to partly cloudy conditions statewide, with showers possible in the north and highs from the 70s in the north to the lower 80s in the south.

Portland

Temperature Readout for New England States

A 24 hour temperature report lists values for Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New Hampshire Vermont and Maine. Cities include Boston 89 Chatham 80 Nantucket 80 Providence Hartford New Haven Concord 87 Lebanon Mt Washington Burlington Montpelier Newport Caribou Bangor Eastport Portland Halifax and Montreal with varied readings.

Massachusetts Boston Chatham Nantucket New Bedford Pittsfield Worcester Rhode Island Providence Connecticut Hartford New Haven New Hampshire Concord Lebanon Mt. Washington Vermont Burlington Montpelier Newport MAINE Bangor Caribou Eastport Greenville Portland Rumford Halifax Montreal Quebec

Divorce Granted in Saco Court for Sherwood Case

Bonnie J. Sherwood of Saco is granted a divorce from Eugene P. Sherwood in Saco District Court Judge Nicholas W. Danton cites cruel and abusive treatment The couple married December 2 1967 in Yarmouth and have three children custody awarded to the plaintiff with $10 weekly child support per child.

Saco District Court Nicholas W. Danton Old Orchard Beach Bonnie J. Sherwood Saco Eugene P. Sherwood Yarmouth Onnie J. Sherwood

Ward 2 Republican Committee Meeting Tonight

A special meeting of the Ward 2 Republican Committee is set for 7 30 tonight at the home of Mr and Mrs Donald Spulick 5 Jordan Street Saco Officials will finalize plans for the annual Family Day in September and invite all interested persons to attend.

Ward 2 Republican Committee Donald Spulick Jordan St Saco

Citizens Right To Know Demands Access to Public Records

A group cites Maine law and the US Constitution and warns lawyers will act if access to information is blocked. They argue that even a cursory police review would show the Journal’s position is proper and decry bureaucratic cover ups and intrigue. The Old Orchard Beach community resists further delays.

Maine OOB Old Orchard Beach

Collision at Main and Elm Involves Army Truck No Injuries Reported

Two cars and an Army National Guard vehicle collided at the Main Elm corner in Biddeford at 2 45 PM. Arlene P. Cole 57 of 42 Storer St Saco drove a 1966 Thunderbird while Joseph Tomasello 67 of Malden Mass operated a 1970 Chevrolet. the Army truck driver is awaiting police report.

Main Elm Streets Biddeford Arlene P. Cole Storer St Saco Joseph Tomasello Malden Mass Army National Guard

Fire crews respond to two apartment blazes in Biddeford

Biddeford firemen found both fires extinguished on arrival. A toaster cord overheated at 40 Foss Street started a blaze in Rachel Marcoux’s second dwelling and a stove pilot light ignited a rag in Howard Johnson’s unit at 90 South Street. Police report 26 marijuana plants seized in Biddeford Pool area with no arrests yet. Authorities led to the plants by a tip from an undisclosed source and say the investigation continues.

Biddeford Rachel Marcoux Foss St Howard Johnson South St Biddeford Pool Harry Courtois Roger Tarte Maine State Police Marcel Doucette Arthur Caron Courtois

Helmet theft targets Massachusetts youth at Camp Ellis yard

Saco police report a motorcycle helmet owned by a Massachusetts youth was stolen from the yard of Donald Doyle at Camp Ellis over the weekend. The helmet was valued at $38.

Saco McKenney Road Elliot Parks Massachusetts Donald Doyle Camp Ellis

Accidents Reported in Saco Involving Four Drivers

Police said two separate crashes occurred on Saturday in Saco. One collision involved George J. Spirounias of Ft. Lauderdale and Joseph Seames of Portland, while another involved Todor Hrnstow of Niagara Falls and Jimmie Belanger of Biddeford. A new intern has joined the department.

Saco George J. Spirounias Ft. Lauderdale Fla Joseph Seames Portland Todor Hrnstow Niagara Falls Ontario Jimmie J. Belanger St. Mary’s St. Biddeford

La Justice in Biddeford Under Bolduc Era 1922 1948

Michael Guignard recounts the Biddeford French newspaper La Justice under Joseph C. Bolduc from 1922 to 1948. Bolduc, a notary public and editor, maintained French identity and religiosity, amid postwar acculturation and financial troubles ending the weekly.

Biddeford Cercle Litteraire Mill City Congres du Bon Parlier Francais de Quebec Bolduc la Justice

Book and Train Centre opens in Biddeford center

The Book and Train Centre at Five Points Shopping Center Alfred Road Biddeford opens with a 450 foot five tier Lionel train display featuring 625 man hours and nearly a ton of plastic parts. The store carries over 5 000 titles mainly paperback plus magazines cards candles candy and newspapers. Owners David and Harry Turitz plan additional Maine openings as the nostalgic exhibit aims to appeal to families and collectors alike.

Five Points Alfred Road Biddeford David Harry Turitz Lionel Book and Train Centre Volkswagon

Search For Larry Is Reduced No Clues

Intensive air and ground search for a presumed lost boy in New Mexico is scaled back to four radio direction finders. State Police Chief Martin Vigil says no definite information confirms a person is in the area or anywhere else and notes the operation is curtailed but not ended. A California CB radio operator had reported a child named Larry seeking help claiming his father died in a pickup accident.

Chilis N.M Martin Vigil New Mexico California Larry

Eighteen Die In Weekend New England Accidents

Eighteen people died in New England over the weekend in car crashes drownings and two climbing deaths near Franconia Notch New Hampshire. Notable victims include Mark Lawrence 24 of Nashua and Dana Jones 27 of Baltimore both killed on Cannon Cliff when climbing rope failure or neck strangulation occurred.

New England Franconia Notch N.H Mark Lawrence Nashua Dana Jones Baltimore Cannon Cliff Jones New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Lawrence Pittsfield Mass Fairlee Dennis

Ervin's Watergate Spotlight Boosts North Carolina Fame

Senator Sam J. Ervin Jr. faces mixed reaction in North Carolina as chairman of the Senate Watergate committee. The Democratic party seeks to frame him as a constitutional patriot while speculation swirls on his re election plans. The Eastern Democratic base initially proud, then divided over his aggressive questioning of White House aides amid letters to editors critiquing his stance.

Rallegh N.cap Sam J. Ervin Jr North Carolina Senate Watergate Committee Ervin Democratic Party Henry Hail Wilson Monroe Chicago Board of Trade Robert Morgan Nixon White House

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Lowell N. Chandler Gertrude Dolliff Les Argetes Tomes Ther Lisa Club News Public Safety Alfred Cote Cote Michael S. Jordan Cape Elizabeth SMVTI Maine Law Enforcement Planning and Assistance Agency T For Turn Road Milliken Street East Grand Avenue Helter- Skelter Michael Spath Joseph C. Bolduc Michael Guignard Alfred Bonneau Lewiston A. H. Gagne F. L. Langley Bonneau Grand Trunk Railroad L'Alliance Des Journaux Franco-Americain de la Nouvelle-Angletere France Albert C Chambon Flora Leo XIII Washington and Jefferson Streets Urbain Langelier Joseph Bonneau Alice Chasse S. J. Guerin Irene Bisaillon Helene Thivierge Thivierge Joseph Bolduc St. Ephrem de Beauce Flora Terreau College Jora Paul Bolduc Boldue Bertrand Russell Kahlil Gibran John Milton Xaviera Hollander Happy Hooker Galbraith Ghandi Emily Dickinson Bob Bylan Points Lionels and Accessories Christopher Couch Sen. Ervin Condron Kenneth Mae Whinnie Stephen C. Swanson Richard Beale Mid-Cape Highway Adams North Adams James R. Radlowski John Cardinal David C. LaFontaine Clarksburg Williamstown Kevin M. Doyle Lynn N. Warwick Joseph Manion Cranston Subaru Bedell Robert Pate N.F.D.A Dennett Craig
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