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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1972

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Alice Dubois 89 Biddeford

Mrs Alice Mary Dubois 89 of 19 Ray St Biddeford died last night after a long illness Born in St George de Beauce Quebec June 16 1883 daughter of Augustin and Phelomene Fortier She was a St Joseph Church Biddeford communicant Survived by three daughters two grandchildren 12 great grandchildren five great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral from St Joseph Church Monday at 8:30 am with interment in St Ignatius Cemetery Visitors may call Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford tonight 7 9 and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 9 pm.

Alice Mary Dubois Ray St Biddeford St. George de Beauce Que Augustin and Phelomene (Dulac Los Angeles Calif St. Joseph Church St. Ignatius Cemetery Sanford Bolduc Alfred St

Life of Reny Pomerleau Remembered in East Hartford

Reny Pomerleau 46 of East Hartford died Wednesday night in a Hartford hospital. Born January 1 1926 in Westbrook Maine he was a WWII Navy veteran and Knights of Columbus member. Survived by widow Doris Richard Pomerleau three sons Richard Michael and John four daughters Jane Eileen Patricia and Laura Lee two brothers Peter and Ray three sisters Mrs Roland Provencher Mrs Ruth Pariseau and Mrs Alfred Monder. Funeral rites were held at John F Tierney Funeral Home Manchester with Mass at St Cerentopner Church burial in Hillside Cemetery.

East Hartford Conn Reny Pomerleau Hartford Westbrook Maine Wilfred and Laura (Furland) Pomerleau Pomerleau Knights of Columbus Council Doris Richard Pomerleau Richard Michael John Jane Eileen Patricia Laura Lee Peter California Ray Washington, D.C Roland Provencher New Britain Ruth Pariseau Alfred Monder Biddeford John F. Tierney Manchester St. Cerentopner

Obituary for Omer J Couture of East Hartford dies after illness

Omer J Couture 76 of 1403 Main St city formerly of Biddeford Saco Maine died at home after long illness Born July 6 1896 in Biddeford son of Godfreid and Anna Couture educated in Biddeford retired from Smythe Mfg Co Bloomfield Conn in 1961 survived by widow Laura Charette Couture of this city nine sons Armand East Hampton Conn Adrien Higganim Conn Ronald Colchester Conn Roland Coventry Conn Henry city Robert and Edward Florida Clement and Gerald Glastonbury Conn two daughters Emile Robert and Adney Harmon Leominster Mass four sisters Laura Dechene Louise Labrecque Cecile Blanchette and Omer LeBlanc all of Biddeford Maine 43 grandchildren and nieces and nephews funeral arrangements listed including Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco and St Joseph Cemetery Glastonbury Conn. Funeral Home details in Biddeford.

East Hartford Conn Omer J. Couture Main St Biddeford-Saco Maine Biddeford Godfreid and Anna (Meunier) Couture Smythe Mfg. Co Bloomfield Gerald Glastonbury Emile Robert Adney Harmon Leominster Mass Laura Dechene Louise Labrecque Cecile Blanchette Omer LeBlanc Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco St. Joseph Cemetery Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Boat Season Is Here Buy Or Sell With Want Ad Section 53

Boat season opens and readers are invited to buy or sell boats and related gear through the want ad section 53. The notice promotes listings for vessels equipment and services with the local classifieds format.

Funeral notices for H Clifford Berry Biddeford

The funeral service for H Clifford Berry of 180 May Street Biddeford will be held at 2 P M Monday at the United Church of Christ Congregational 19 Crescent Street Biddeford Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery Friends may call at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford Sunday evening from 7 to 9

Berry H. Clifford Biddeford United Church of Christ, Congregational Crescent St Woodlawn Emond Hill St

Clifford Berry Civic Leader Dies at 58 in Biddeford

H. Clifford Berry 58 of 180 May St Biddeford died in a Portland hospital after illness. Born April 26 1914 in West Buxton he held public service roles from deputy sheriff to school board member and civic leader. Funeral Monday at 2 pm United Church of Christ Biddeford with interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.

H. Clifford Berry Biddeford Portland West Buxton Cecil Flora Grady) Berry Hollis High School Northeastern Normal School University of Maine-Portland St. Francis College St. Francis Liege St. Paul's Rehabilitation Center For National Democratic Committee University of Maine- Portland Central Maine Power Co Webber Hospital Governor Commission For Employment For the Handicapped York County Teenmeny Action Corp Pinecap Biddeford Environment Commission Woodlawn Charter Commission York County Democratic Committee the Lion's Club Masonic Lodge Men's Club Congregational Church AARP

Preacher Selected For Service At Ocean Park

Rev Eddie O Neal associate pastor at Andover Newton Theological School will preach at an interdenominational worship at The Temple on Sunday August 27 at 1030 a.m. Also reading scripture will be David Bradley and Rev Ralph Reynolds will offer the prayer.

Ocean Park Eddie O’neal Andover Newton Theological School Temple O'Neal Mississippi Mssachusetts New Jersey People’s Baptist Church Roxbury Mass Andover Newton Woodrow Wilson David Bradley Ralph Reynolds Bradley

Portland Weather Summary Tonight and Sunday Outlook

Fair tonight with low temperatures in the 50s. Sunday looks fair but clouds increase in the west with highs in the 70s to lower 80s. Marine forecast shows light variable winds becoming northwest 10 to 15 knots today, then under 10 knots tonight, with southwest winds 5 to 15 knots Sunday. Visibility improves from fog under 1 mile today to over 5 miles later today through Sunday.

Portland

Maine Protective Custody Petition Hearing Notices

In York county Maine the Tenth District Court in Saco will hear a petition by Katherine Sinnott agent of the Maine Department of Health and Welfare seeking emergency protective custody for minor Stephen Sands born November 20 1971 of Biddeford Maine. The hearing is set for September 28 1972 at 9 00 am before Judge Nicholas W Danton.

State OF Maine York Tenth District Court Division Eastern York-Saco Katherine A. Sinnott Portland Cumberland Maine Department of Health and Welfare Stephen Sands Biddeford Maine Kenneth W. Sands Saco Joan Elaine Fortney Sands M.A.S.A Saco District Court Nicholas W. Danton Tenth District Court

Personal notice for Leo Turcotte at Webber Hospital

Leo Turcotte of 7 Camp Ellis Ave Saco is listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital.

Leo Turcotte Camp Ellis Ave Saco Webber Hospital

Legion Auxiliary to Meet in Biddeford to Honor Mrs. Dubois

Members of the Tighe-Beau doin-Farley Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary gather at 7 PM tomorrow at Boldue Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford to pay respects to Mrs. Alice Dubois mother of a member.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Boldue Funeral Home Alfred St Biddeford Alice Dubois

Pedestrian Struck On Ocean Park Road

Kathleen Robinson 24 of Brockton Massachusetts was walking on Ocean Park Road around 8 10 p m when allegedly struck by a passing motorist identified as Stanley J Krajewski 58 of Biddeford Old Orchard Beach police said today Hospitals reported no record of treatment for the pedestrian

Kathleen Robinson Brockton Mass Ocean Park Road Old Orchard Beach Stanley J. Krajewski Biddeford

Kesslen Shoe to Phase Out Kennebunk Plant

About 300 employees were notified that Kesslen Shoe Co will phase out its Kennebunk manufacturing plant. President Alfred Ornsteen said no shutdown date has been set, with notices already sent. The closure marks the third southern Maine plant shutdown in two weeks amid poor business conditions affecting regional manufacturers.

Portland Kesslen Shoe Co Kennebunk Alfred Ornsteen Kesslen Maine American Can Co Simplex Wire and Cable Co North Berwick

Vietnamese clash patterns shift near Da Nang Que Son area

North Vietnam concentrates on supply routes while main ground fighting centers in Que Son district, 30 miles south of Da Nang. The Saigon command reports 100 mortar rounds against a Ranger battalion that reoccupied the Que Son compound. Government forces suffer several wounded but no deaths. Bodies of 76 North Vietnamese soldiers killed by U S B52 strikes found northeast of Que Son, with 48 weapons captured and five Strela missiles destroyed.

North Vietnam South Vietnam Que Son da Nang Saigon

False Alarm Pulled Friday At 4:39 P. M

Biddeford Fire Department officials said two suspects fled the scene of a false alarm at the corner of Main Street and Highland Avenue yesterday. The 4:30 p.m. call drew Engines 4 5 6 and Ladder 2 to the scene.

Biddeford

Man Arrested On Driving Charge In Saco Incident

Saco police report a Rhode Island man, Larry E. Shetron, 25, of Chepachet RI, was detained on a driving under influence charge after his car struck a parked vehicle owned by Mabel Boucher, 40, of Biddeford. The collision occurred around 1 a.m. in front of Canal Bank on Main Street.

Saco Rhode Island Main Street Canal Bank Larry E. Shetron Chepachet R.J Mabel Boucher West St Biddeford

Coming Events Offers Open House and Antique Car Show

Sunday events include an open house at West Kennebunk Animal Shelter from 1 to 4 p.m. with pony rides and refreshments. An auction at the Old Limerick Road fire station starts at 2 p.m. Bob Bartlett is auctioneer. Items for donation may be picked up after a call to 985 3178 or 985 3497. Wells hosts an all day Antique Car show with registration and judging in the morning and a parade at 1 30 p.m. Kennebunkport hosts a Boon Island race luncheon at the Arundel Yacht Club. Singspiration closes the day at Kennebunk Lower Village Advent Christian Church at 7 p.m.

West Kennebunk Fire Department Limerick Road Bob Bartlett Wells Kennebunkport the Arundel Yacht Club Boon Island Kennebunk Lower Village Advent Christian Church

Five Die in Head on Collision on U S 2

Five persons were killed and a sixth critically injured in a near head-on crash on U S 2 when a southbound car collided with an oncoming vehicle. State police reported the fatalities occurred Friday night.

Sir Francis Chichester Dies At 70 In Plymouth

Sir Francis Chichester, famed seafaring pioneer who circled the globe solo at 65 aboard the 53-foot Gipsy Moth IV, died at the Royal Naval Hospital Plymouth after a long illness at age 70. His wife Lady Chichester and son Giles were at his side.

Plymouth England Britain Francis Chichester Royal Naval Hospital

Miracle Needed For Spassky Victory In World Chess

In Reykjavik, Boris Spassky must win four of six games and draw one to retain the title as Bobby Fischer leads 10 to 7 in the 24 game match. Fischer needs two more points to secure the championship, with a draw worth a half point. Friday's draw and the next four games will decide the outcome. Spassky has only two wins so far, making a drastic turnaround necessary.

Spassky Reykjavik Iceland Russia Boris Spassky Bobby Fischer Fischer Fischer Way

Caribou men die in two-vehicle collision on curve

William Tisdale 26 of Caribou and Ralph Mathias 26 of Lincoln were killed in a northbound crash on a curve. Also killed were passengers Richard A. Lully 24 and Robert O. Demerchant 24 of Caribou and Randy Mulligan 17 of Kingman.

William Tisdale Caribou Ralph Mathias Lincoln Richard A. Lully Robert O. Demerchant Randy Mulligan Kingman Lully Demerchant Tisdale Mulligan Mathias

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