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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1976

Page

2

Obituaries for Leon Tarazewich and Alice Dutil in Biddeford

Leon Tarazewich 83 of 16 Wilson St Biddeford died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Wilna Poland August 9 1893 came to the United States in 1913 and worked at Saco Lowell Shops retiring 1958. Survived by widow Emilia two children William and Helen, sister Irene, six grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery. Calling hours today and Friday at Cosgrove Funeral Home. Alice M Dutil 76 of 19 Clarendon St Biddeford died Wednesday after brief illness. Born in Biddeford August 21 1900 daughter of Napoleon and Josephine Frechette employed by Pepperell Manufacturing Co. for over 25 years. Survived by widower Aurore, son Gerald, daughters Jeannette Tardif of Clearwater Fla and Mignonne Dubois, brothers Conde and Raymond, sisters Yvonne Laverdiere and Laura Delisle, nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 8:30 a.m. at St Joseph Church interment at St Joseph Cemetery. Services held at R G Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford.

Leon Tarazewich Wilson St Biddeford Wilna Poland Michael Elizabeth Tarazewich Christ Episcopal Church Saco Lowell Emilia (Haidukowich Woodlawn Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St Alice M. Dutil Clarendon St Napoleon and Josephine (Gregoire) Frechette Dutil Pepperell Manufacturing Co St. Joseph Church Clearwater, Fla Raymond Mignonne) Dubois Conde Frechette Raymond Frechette Yvonne Laverdiere Woonsocket Laura) Delisle Iddeford St. Joseph Cemetery R. G. Bolduc Alfred St

Mill fire and other incidents on Saco public safety beat

Saco firefighters battled a blaze at an old planing mill on McKenney Road from 10:33 p.m. to 2:50 a.m. The mill, now used for hay storage and owned by Stanley Kosloff, is under investigation with State Fire Inspector Lawrence Dolby on scene. Also reported were a cat rescued on Bradley Street, a two car collision at Storer and Elm, water damage at Trull Nursing Home after a sprinkler release, a car fire on Portland Avenue caused by a battery short, and minor property damages totaling around 400 dollars.

Saco McKenney Road Stanley Kosloff Lawrence Dolby Charles Knight III Buxton Central Maine Power Co Bradley Street Storer Biddeford Trull Nursing Home May Street OOB Fire Department Portland Avenue Russel Corin Volkswagen

St Andre Parish Plans Weekend Religious Education

St Andre Parish Biddeford sponsors a weekend of religious education for school students on December 3 4 and 5. Classes run Friday 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday 2 to 8 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. at the parish hall Bacon Street. Theme is Human Growth and Personality Development.

St. Andre Parish Biddeford Bacon Street

Senior Fellowship Meeting in Old Orchard Beach

Members of the Senior Fellowship gather Friday at 10 a.m. at the Salvation Army Center on Church Street. A representative from York County Health Services will speak at 1 p.m.

Old Orchard Beach Salvation Arm Center Church Street York County Health Services

Biddeford Seniors to Honor Late Member Alice Dutil

Biddeford Senior Citizens Club members meet Friday at 2 30 PM at R G Bolduc and Sons Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford to pay respects to Mrs Alice M Dutil of 19 Clarendon St Biddeford a club member. Lost cat Fat Cat grey white Hills Beach seeks owner contact 154 Hills Beach Road Reward offered.

Biddeford Senior Citizens Club R. G. Bolduc and Sons Funeral Alfred St Alice M. Dutil Clarendon St Hills Beach Hills Beach Road

Funeral Homes Directory Listings for Saco Biddeford Maine

Directory style notice listing funeral homes with addresses and phone numbers in Saco and Biddeford Maine. Dennett Craig Emond Conroy Sansoucy Blais Shumway Gross are named with locations and contact numbers for service.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Tel Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St

Expert testifies on proposed 12.4 percent Maine homeowners rate hike

In Augusta Maine UPI reports actuary Michael Fusco testifying before Insurance Superintendent Frank Hagerty Jr. on a proposed 12.4 percent homeowners insurance rise. The filing aims to restore what ISO sought last year plus about 2.5 percent as the group had asked 21.5 percent but got 10.8 percent. Fusco notes Maine has a small catastrophe factor and ISO also seeks a 25.6 percent auto rate increase.

Augusta Maine UPI Michael Fusco Insurance Services Office ISO Frank M. Hagerty Jr Hagerty Fusco Tuesay

Unpaid taxes cost money for Kennebunk property owners

In Kennebunk, property owners who have not paid the 1976 tax face increasing costs as of November 2. Assistant deputy tax collector Sue Little notes that an additional 12 percent annual interest is charged, calculated daily against each assessment with a tax rate of 35 dollars per 1000 dollars of assessed value.

Kennebunk Sue Little

Wisconsin Taxes Highest in 1974 for Family of Four

Average state and local taxes for a family of four with 25000 adjusted gross income and a 45000 home were 3219 in Wisconsin and 662 in Louisiana, the lowest taxes in the comparison.

Wisconsin Louisiana

Harvey Enters Old Orchard Beach Council Bid

Helen L. Harvey of 62 East Grand Ave announces candidacy for one of two one year town council terms. Her background includes nursing, teaching, management and infection control work in Atlanta and the North Shore, plus motel ownership since 1970. She pledges accessibility, impartiality, and open communication for taxpayers.

Old Orchard Beach Helen L. Harvey East Grand Ave Wakefield High School Lynn Hospital School of Nursing Boston University Salem Sta Atlanta Georgia North Shore Northeastern University Oob

Timothy Tucker seeks Old Orchard Beach council seat

Timothy W. Tucker of 101 Union Ave announces candidacy for a two year term on the Old Orchard Beach town council. He pledges two way communication between government and residents, emphasizes education and youth, and notes past service on the Citizen's Cost Saving Committee and as secretary of the Finance Committee. He highlights his teaching background in French and English and urges voters to scrutinize candidates on December 13.

Old Orchard Beach Timothy W. Tucker Union Ave OOB Eop Res A Leasing Co Vermont Massachusetts Citizen's Mosphere

Maguire seeks Beach school board seat in candidacy

Robert E. Maguire 57 Cedar lists goals for fiscal restraint, traffic safety with lights at a danger corner, careful voting, and youth involvement. Lifelong Beach resident, 1957 Beach High grad, 14 years with Public Works, 38, Little League manager, football official.

Aette Reom Little League OB Maguire the Beach Palm Beach Junior College Beach Florida Public Works Department

Yellow VW sought in murder probe

In Norridgewock Maine state police probe the death of Janet M Baxter 30 of Oakland authorities seek a yellow Volkswagen seen on the night she disappeared near Waterville. Lyndon Abbott says the car was located near Old Oak River with the body later found in a car trunk.

Norridgewock Maine UPI Janet M. Baxter Oakland McE Lyndonbbott Old Oak River Earl Ring Abbott Stern Kennebec River Somerset County Sheriff Kennebec

Public meetings urged over UM performance study findings

University of Maine Board of Trustees invites public comment over an eight week period on a report titled Guides for the Future of the University of Maine. The panel found students increasingly part time and urged campuses to retain four year degrees while noting a 1.1 percent drop in full time enrollment and a 14.8 percent drop in part time enrollment, largely tied to fewer veterans using educational benefits.

Augusta, Maine UPI University of Maine Bangor Presque Isle Portland Augusta James H. Page Theniversity of Maine Patrick McCarth McCarthy

Quiet Port-Side Status in Kennebunkport

The communications center in Kennebunkport reported no police or fire activity yesterday or this morning, indicating a quiet period for the coastal town with no emergent incidents recorded.

Kennebunkport

York County Barracks Meeting Set at VFW Hall

York County Barracks Veterans of World War I and Auxiliary will meet Monday at 2 p.m. at the VFW Hall 15 ton Street Biddeford.

York County Monda VFW Hall Ton St Biddeford

Two Subdivisions on Saco Agenda Discussed Tonight

Two subdivisions on Saco's Boom Road and Ocean Park Road are set for discussion at tonight's district board meeting in the city courthouse. A Theme Plan moratorium in North Saco's C-1 zone and future policy directions to be adopted by the board are on the agenda.

Saco Boom Road Ocean Park Road

Maine Lottery Winni Numbers and Double Jackpot Result

Augusta Maine UPI reports the Maine State Lottery draw this week. Winning Winni numbers are 959 and 413 with the Double Jackpot number 93769.

Augusta Maine UPI

Quinn Announces Beach Charter Commission Candidacy

Robert J. Quinn of 5 Hillside Ave announces candidacy for one of six charter commission posts in Beach. He stresses independent, citizen responsive reform and economical government. Quinn, 38, lifelong Beach resident, owns Quinn's Cycle Marts with ties to St. Margaret Parish.

Old Orchard Beach Robert J Bob"’ Quinn Charter Commission Quinn Hillside Ave Margaret Barbara Thomas Christopher University of Maine Cle Marts Biddeford St. Margaret Parish Beach Robert J. Quinn

20 year old to testify in Holt murder case

A 20 year old South Portland man pleaded guilty to a reduced burglary charge and agreed to testify for the prosecution in the slaying of 79 year old Falmouth socialite Anne Payson Holt. He helped carry off a TV and radio during the break in. The trial for Leon F Rich and Pamela Austin is set for February.

Portland, Maine UPI South Portland Anne Payson Holt Falmouth Richard Ohen Donald Billingslea Cohen Leon F. Rich Pomeee Austin Portland Cumberland County Billingslea Holt Rich Pat Perrino Holt House Joan Whitney Payson New York Mets

Western part of state favored for Dickey lines

The Interior Department report favors a western Maine transmission route for the Dickey Lincoln hydroelectric project on the Saint John River. Plan E would supply power during peak use, entering New Hampshire from western Maine and ending at substations in New Hampshire and Vermont.

Augusta Maine New Hampshire Skowhegan Oxford County Vermont

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Tarazewich William Tarazewich Cincinnati Helen Coyne Scarborough Irene Sydarowich Alice Dutil Public Safety Elm Streets Florence Hebert Bradbury Street Natalie Bouchard Lewis Avenue St. Andre Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Sansoucy — Blais Stone St R. Martel Harvey V.F.W Green Dolphin Timothy Tucker Beach School Robert E. Maguire Cedar Ave Vesse Mente Alain Teams Yellow VW Yori County Tire Attery Center School Board ANC Launderers & Dry Cleaners Porter & Prospect Streets State Dickey Lines George’s Appliance & Furniture Inc Main ST
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