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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1972

Page

2

Deaths Judge Entrepreneur John C. Pappas Dies

John C. Pappas of Milton the first Greek born U S judge named in the nation and founder with his brother of an industrial empire died at 66 in Boston Beth Israel Hospital He was a 1925 Boston University Law School graduate youngest in his class He served in public life then built the Pappas business and real estate ventures with his brother including C Pappas Co and Suffolk Downs race track He supported Greek causes and civic groups and is survived by his wife Katherine three sons and four daughters Funeral held at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of New England Boston Roxbury

Boston John C. Pappas Milton United States Beth Israel Hospital Filiatra Greece Pappas Boston University Law School Anderson Ryder Robert F. Bradford Joseph B. Ely Bradford Massachusetts Ely Gloucester Thomas A Thomas C. Pappas Co Suffolk Downs Race Track Pappas Brothers Standard Oil New Jersey Republic Steel Hellenic College Brookline Mass Andon B. Johnson Paul I Harry S. Truman Lady Bird Johnson Jerusalem Pope Paul Athenagoras Archibishop Lakovos America Sears Roebuck Foundation Katherine New England Roxbury

Author And Yachtsman Dead At 83

L Francis Herreshoff, noted yacht designer and author, dies at 83 in Marblehead Massachusetts General Hospital after hip surgery. He served in World War I, moved to Marblehead in 1926, built fast wood yachts and designed vessels such as Ara minta Neresa Mobjack Tioga and Ticonderoga which won the 1968 Transpac race. He authored six yachting books and never married.

Boston L. Francis Herreshoff Hereshoff Marblehead Massachusetts General Hospital Bristol R.I Nathaniel Herreshoff L. Francis Herreshoff Navy California Hawaii

Cape Porpoise widow Winifred Armstrong dies at 90

Mrs Winifred T Armstrong 90 a Cape Porpoise resident died Saturday in a Biddeford nursing home after a brief illness Born in Canada March 12 1882 she was daughter of Harmon and Priscilla Trueman widow of Samuel E Armstrong A former Dumont New Jersey resident she had lived in Cape Porpoise since 1957 and belonged to St David s Episcopal Church Kennebunk Survived by son William T Armstrong Cape Porpoise two daughters Priscilla Flannery Cape Porpoise and Mary Hikade Norwalk Conn 12 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren Funeral 2 pm tomorrow at St David s Kennebunk with Rev Clifford Giger interment Arundel Cemetery Bibber Memorial Chapel call today 2-4 and 7-9 pm

Cape Porpoise Winifred T. Armstrong Biddeford Canada Harmon Priscilla Bliss) Trueman Samuel E. Armstrong Dumont N.J St. David's Episcopal Church Kennebunk Bibber Summer St

Saco Extension Club Notes Meeting at D.A.R. Hall

The Saco Extension will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the D.A.R. Hall in Saco for a covered dish dinner and a Christmas party.

Saco D.A.R. Hall

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes Listed for Saco Maine

Directory listing names multiple funeral homes in Saco Maine with addresses and phone numbers. It includes Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St and Dennett & Craig at 365 Main St. Also Emond's Funeral Home at 284 5511 is shown. Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy are named individuals.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Dennett & Craig Main Pare Saco Maine Emond’'S Funeral Frank X. Emond, J, P Conroy

Famed U S Dancer Limon Dies at 64 in New Jersey

Jose Arcadia Limon a Mexican born dancer and choreographer died at 64 in Stockton New Jersey He taught at Juilliard formed his own company toured globally and led the American Dance Theater at Lincoln Center He received the Capezio Award and honorary doctorates from Wesleyan Colby UNC and Oberlin He is survived by four brothers and three sisters in Los Angeles area

Stockton, N.J Jose Arcadia Limon America Limon North Jersey Hunterdon Medical Center Flemington Culian Mexico Simon U.S Juilliard Institute Lincoln Center New York Los Angeles Area

Wool Magnate Frederick W. Tipper Dies

Frederick W. Tipper, principal stockholder in Cascade Wollen Mill, Oakland Maine, died after a long illness. The England native led the mill from 1935, ran a sales agency, and was honored by the National Association of Wool Manufacturers in 1958 and 1962. He leaves two sons and a burial is planned in Montclair.

Cedar Grove N.J Frederick W. Tipper Cascade Wollen Mill Oakland Maine Montclair Tipper England National Association of Wool Manufacturers

Mrs Irene Marquis Dies After Brief Illness

Irene Marquis 63 of Ocean Park Road Saco died at home after a brief illness. Born Fort Kent Feb 15 1909 she was daughter of Oliver and Olive Marquis. Survived by three sons Wilfred Fort Fairfield Romeo Fort Kent Leo Cape Elizabeth and two daughters Mrs Claude LaBree Fort Kent and Mrs Edward DuLee Chicopee Falls Mass. Funeral held Wednesday from Nadeau Funeral Home Fort Kent with local arrangements by Cote Funeral Home Saco.

Irene Marquis Ocean Park Road Saco Fort Kent Oliver Olive Corbain) Marquis Wilfred Marquis Fort Fairfield Romeo Marquis Leo Marquis Cape Elizabeth Claude LaBree Edward DuLee Chicopee Falls Mass Nadeau Nadeau Funeral Home Main Street Cote Funeral Home James St

Biddeford Man George Bonsaint 51 Dies at Home

George L. Bonsaint of Biddeford aged 51 dies at his residence after a lengthy illness. A retired taxi driver he worked for Twin City Car Co and ran his own cab from 1953 to 1969. Surviving family includes widow Lucille four daughters son George two grandchildren and a niece. Funeral from St Joseph Church Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. with interment at St Joseph Cemetery. Emond Funeral Home handling arrangements.

George L. Bonsaint Roberts St Biddeford Twin City Car Co Charles and Elise Baillargeon) Bonsaint Berthierville Que Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion of St Joseph Church Lucille (Lefebvre) Bonsaint Madeleine Bonsaint Donald Marguerite) Boissonneault Jeanne Bonsaint Paul Claire) Foran Saco George Bonsaint Charles Bonsaint Joseph Pauline) O'Leary Charlotte Bonsaint Isabelle Bilodeau St. Joseph Church St. Joseph Cemetery Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Obituary of Harry G Worden of Portland and Biddeford

Harry G Worden 91 of 282 Stevens Ave Portland died Sunday in a local nursing home after a brief illness. Born May 4 1881 in Rochester NH he lived in Cambridge MA before returning to Portland in 1918 and later moved to Biddeford for 11 years. He was a printer with Jewett Printing Co and Severin Wylie and Jewett Co for 50 years and was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his widow Ethel Higgins a son Albert E Worden a daughter Dorothy Goulette eight grandchildren 11 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services tomorrow at 2 PM from Hay and Peabody Funeral Home 749 Congress St with reverends Edward R Nelson and John Miller officiating. Interment Brooklawn Memorial Park. Visiting hours today at the funeral home.

Portland Harry G Worden Stevens Ae Worden Biddeford Rochester N.H Albert J Lottie (Lawler) Worden Cambridge Mass United Church of Christ Congregational Jewett Printing Co Severin Wylie and Jewett Co Immanuel Baptist Church Here Ethel R. Higgins Albert E. Worden Saco Dorothy Goulette Hay and Peabody Funeral Home Congress St Edward R. Nelson John Miller Brooklawn Memorial Park

Five Boston Women Mourned as Slayings Linked by Police

Police link the deaths of four Boston area women and a missing 5th to a possible single killer. Victims ranged 18 to 22 from Boston Cambridge and nearby towns. three were students. Five bodies found or missing between September and November with varying circumstances. Authorities report separate investigations by four police departments and note hitchhiking among some victims.

Boston Edwardee Sherry Cambridge Nashua N.H Brockton Lynn Roxbury Miss Reich Sherry

Mrs Eva Langevin dies in Biddeford at 73

Eva Langevin 73 of 49 Union St Biddeford died after a brief illness in a local hospital Saturday Born in Artic R I Feb 11 1899 she was a daughter of Noe and Leonide Champagne Educated in Rhode Island she lived in the Biddeford area 44 years and worked at Pepperell Manufacturing Co Her husband Theode Langevin died in 1968 Surviving are four sons three daughters a sister 31 grandchildren and two great grandchildren Theod e C Langevin of West Medway Mass to send rest and interment at Biddeford Bolduc Funeral Home was set for today from St Joseph Church

Eva Langevin Union St Biddeford Artic, R.I Noe Leonide (Beauparlant Champagne Rhode Island Pepperell Manufacturing Co Theode Langevin St. Joseph Church Langevin Augusta St. Paul Aline) Verville Leo Simonne) Cote Della Smith Wakefield R.J St. Joseph Cemetery Bolduc Alfred St

Connecticut Court Rules Nonresident Tuition Policy Unlawful

Supreme Court decision in Hartford strikes down a scheme charging out of state applicants $150 tuition plus $200 nonresident fee for the fall term. The ruling says students may not remain in the nonresident category after becoming Connecticut residents.

Page One Hartford Connecticut

Weather outlook for Portland snow to rain shift

Increasing cloudiness tonight with snow in the southwest, spreading across the state by late tonight or Tuesday. Snow likely changing to rain along the coast Tuesday. Lows tonight from 5 below in the north to the mid 20s in the south. Highs Tuesday 10 above in the north to the mid 30s in the south.

Portland

Biddeford Plans Elementary School Survey To Gauge Education

Biddeford schools will survey K through 8 students and community members to assess future state evaluation requirements. Frechette says participation is optional and results will be shared with residents later. questionnaires available at schools City Hall or Senior Citizens Center.

John Surran Andrew C. _ Frechette Biddeford Maine Frechette

Sisters' Residence Food and Gift Sale in Alfred

A food and gift sale will be held at the York County Learning Center in Alfred on Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proceeds support the Sisters' Residence Bay View. Items include used clothing ceramics gifts baked goods and a white elephant counter with free coffee.

York County

Slippery Roads Trigger Weekend Saco Car Crashes

Slippery conditions on Saco roads caused multiple weekend accidents reported by Saco police. Lloyd E. Robinson and Donald Labonte were rear-ended on Water Street with damages of 250 and 75 dollars respectively. Wilfred Herron hit a guard rail for 300 dollars. Carleen Carlson overturned on Buxton Road with 650 dollars in damage. Ramona Fournier’s car hit a utility pole causing 500 dollars damage. Timothy Glover slid into a guard rail on Route 5 with 150 dollars damage.

Saco Lloyd E. Robinson Roundhill Road Biddeford Donald Labonte New County Road Water Street Robinson Labonte Wilfred Herron Waterboro New County Carleen Carlson Canaan Buxton Road Ramona Fournier Woodland Ave Timothy Glover Hollis Center Route 5

Club and auxiliary meetings pace Biddeford and surrounding towns

Sileius-Dames Rochambeau holds its monthly meeting tonight at 7 30 at the clubhouse on South Street Biddeford. Notre Dame Unit Auxiliary meets tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Unit Pool Road. refreshments. St Francis College Guild plans a meeting tomorrow at 7 30 in Decary Hall Pool Road. York County Barracks meets tonight at St John s hall Main and Elm. Owen Davis Post American Legion meets tomorrow at 8 Beach Street Saco refreshments. Biddeford Post VFW meets tomorrow at 8 p m at the 1 home Thornton Street deford.

Dames Rochambeau South Street Biddeford Notre Dame Webber Hospital Association Pool Road Colette St. Francis College Guild Novellon Decary Hall York County St. John’s Hall Main and Elm Streets Owen Davis American Legion Post Beach Street Saco Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Thornton Street Deford

Medical patients at Webber Hospital named

Mrs. Alice Soulard of Wentworth Street Biddeford and Charles Hennessy Sr of Green Street Saco captain of the Saco Police Department are listed as medical patients at Webber Hospital.

Alice Soulard Wentworth Street Biddeford Webber Hospital Charles Hennessy Sr Green Street Saco

Guardsmen Rescue Two Lost University Students

Two University of Maine students Thomas Nurmi of South Paris and Richard Ristau of Delmar New York, both 20, were rescued after spending a freezing night in Milford Sunkhaze Bog. They were found Saturday morning by an Army National Guard helicopter team after getting lost on a squirrel hunting trip. Nurmi said they survived by huddling in pine boughs.

Milford University of Maine Army National

Russian Flag Vessel Called at Houston Port Under Wheat Deal

The National Defender sailed with grain from the Port of Houston marking the first Russian flag vessel to call here since World War II. Officials expect about 70 percent of Soviet wheat imports to pass through Houston under a three way traffic split with Russia the United States and other nations. Officials say no Russian crew work restrictions will hinder shipments and a ceremony for the Kasimov is planned as the first Soviet ship to depart with Russian bound wheat.

Russia Houston National Defender U.S Soviet Union Frank J. Hemmen Hemmen Port of U. S Kasimov International Rueben Wheately

Night Search for Missing Youths Involves Helicopter

Wardens searched the area after youths were reported missing and a helicopter joined the morning hunt. The effort followed days of concern as teams scoured potential sites to locate the missing group.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Winifred Armstrong Harry G. Worden Ders Ellen A. Reich Emerson College Debra Rae Stevens Boston University Sandra A.ehramian Kathleen A. Randall Stevens Stevens’ Lynn Randall Centerville Reich Back Bay Los Angeles Paprika Main St Michael Nanos Biddeford-Saco Chamber of Commerce Merchant's Committee Marie D. Migner Peter Danton John Migner Michael Spath Alfred Sale Sileius Matson’s, Inc Maine Street Cole Porr York County Savings Bank F.d.lc Main ST. Biddeford Kenduskeag Plaza Bangor Soviet Pyro Iles By Andy Scontras Ansco Associates Ansco Realty & Appraisal Co Biddeford - Saco Chamber of Commerce/Merchants Committee
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