Deaths in OLD ORCHARD BEACH Hartwell W. Blanchard 62
Hartwell W. Blanchard 62 of 7th Street Biddeford Pool died in a Lewiston hospital on December 4 after a short illness. Born July 4, 1911 in Brooklyn New York he was a Tufts graduate and former teacher at Chalancey Hall and the Franklin Institute Boston. Survived by Geneva V. Blanchard widow son Hartwell H. Blanchard and daughter Jane B. Everett. one grandchild. Funeral at Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Friday at 2 p.m. with Rev. Gerald Burtt officiating. Dennett and Craig Funeral Home, Saco, in charge.
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Old Orchard Beach
Hartwell W. Blanchard
7Th Street
Biddeford
Pool
Lewiston
Brooklyn
N.Y
Hartwell B
Helen Blanchard
Blanchard
Tufts University
Boston
Chalancey Hall
Franklin Institute
Ashlar Masonic Lodge
Trinity Episcopal Church
Newton
Mass
Geneva V. Blanchard
Hartwell H. Blanchard
Biddeford Pool
Jane B. Everett
Norway
Main
Main Street
Saco
Gerald Burtt
Norman Kellett
Father Burtt
Dennett and Craig Funeral Home
Main St
Death of Renald J. Leclair Ward in Somersworth
Renald J. Leclair Ward 62 of 96 Maple St Somersworth N H died Dec 3 in Bradenton Fla after a brief illness. Born Nov 10 1911 in Biddeford he owned a restaurant in Somersworth for 18 years. Survived by widow Claire two daughters Anita Horan and Frances Roy a son Richard Leclair a brother Fernand Leclair and a sister Pauline Rumery eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Mass at St Martin's Church Somersworth Friday 10 a.m. Friends may call Bernier Funeral Home Wednesday and Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Renald J. Leclair
Maple St
Somersworth
N.H
Biddeford
Bradenton
Fla
Alfred J
Alice
Ruel) Leclair
Claire
Moria) Leclair
Richard Leclair
Rochester
Frank
Anita) Horan
Charlestown
W. Va
Armand
Frances) Roy
Fernand A. Leclair
Roger A
Pauline) Rumery
St. Martin's Church
Bernier
South Street
Obituary of Robert E. Leech of Wells and Kennebunk
Robert E. Leech 42 of North Berwick Road Wells died December 3 in a Portland hospital after a brief illness. Born July 25, 1931 in Biddeford he served in the US Air Force 1952 to 1956 including Korea. He owned Richard's Take-Out for eight years and belonged to Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club and Kennebunk Knights of Pythias. He survived by his widow Barbara, a son James and two daughters Deborah and Rebecca, plus a brother and two grandmothers. Funeral Thursday at 10 PM at Christ Church Kennebunk with interment at Hope Cemetery. The Angell Funeral Home will host visiting hours. Members of Myrtle Lodge will conduct memorial services Wednesday evening.
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Wells
Robert E. Leech
North Berwick Road
Portland
Biddeford
A. Wesley
Gladys (McConnell) Leech
Kennebunk High School
US Air Force
Korea
Trail Blazers Snowmobile Club
Myrlie Lodge
Knights of Pythias of
Kennebunk
Richard
Barbara
Coyne Leech
James E. Leech
Deborah L. Leech
Rebecca S. Leech
Richard C. Leech
Judith
Keeffe
Dane St
Myrtle Lodge
Charter Flights Drive Growth in 1972 Transatlantic Travel
In 1972 nearly 25 percent of 168 million transatlantic passengers used charter flights, about 500000 more travelers than the prior year.
Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes Listed in Saco Maine
Funeral directors Shumway and Gross at 4 5 Spring St and Dennett and Craig at 65 Main Street Saco Maine list contact numbers 222 0542 Emond and Conroy Funeral Home with Frank X Emond J P Conroy numbers 284 5511 and 282 1818 listed for funeral services and arrangements.
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Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Saco
Maine
Tel
Emond & Conroy Funeral Home
Frank X. Emond
J.P Conroy
Portland Weather Forecast: Clouds Return with Rain Chance
Cloudy conditions linger overnight in Portland with a chance of rain or drizzle especially southwest. Lows near the upper 20s to 30s. Rain likely Wednesday with highs between 40 and 50 degrees.
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Portland
Marine Forecast Eastport to Merrimack River
Winds shift from variable to south around 10 to 20 knots tonight and Wednesday. A chance of rain or drizzle with fog reducing visibility to one mile or less. Seas rise to two to four feet.
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Eastport
Merrimack River
New England Temperatures Across States
Readout of regional temperatures shows Massachusetts cities like Boston Chatham and Worcester around the mid forties to mid thirties range. Rhode Island Providence reports near seventy three while Hartford Connecticut and New Hampshire Concord record cooler readings in the forties and twenties. Diverse values appear for Maine Vermont and Canada nearby with a mix of high thirties low forties and single digits in Caribou and other locales.
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Massachusetts
Boston
al Chatham
Nanturket
Pittsfield
New Bedford
Worcester
Rhode Island
Providence
Connecticut
Hart
NEW Hampshire Concord
Lebanon
Mt. Wash
Vermont
Burlington
Montpelier
Newport
MAINE
Bangor
Caribou
Easport
Greenville
Rumford
Canada Halifax
Montreal
Quebec
Severe Midwest Winter Predicted by Hamilton County Park Rangers
Hamilton County Park District officials say winter will be severe based on field observations at four large parks. Signs include early migrations of butterflies, heavy blackberry blooms, squirrels nesting low, wooly bear caterpillars with thick coats, and other patterns suggesting a tough season ahead.
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Cincinnati, Ohio
Hamilton County
Midwest
Hamilton County Park District
Park District
Old Orchard Beach School Board Reverses Vacation Plan
The Old Orchard Beach School Board rescinds a December 16 decision to keep facilities open over Christmas. Following guidance from the State Principals Association, the board now closes all schools from December 21 to January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Reform Plan for Saco Planning Board Proposed
Saco City Planner Car Laws urged a major reorganization of the planning board at the City Council meeting. Proposals include five full members and two alternates, barred elected officials, a $4 per session stipend (controversial), monthly meetings, and open membership lists with voting restricted to full members only. The council delayed action until the planning board weighs in with recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Car Laws
Planning Board
Laws
Everett Forrester
FBI assigns 40 agents to Harvard coin theft case
The Harvard Fogg Art Museum theft involved 5 762 ancient Greek and Roman coins valued up to 5 million dollars. Four or more men tricked the watchman to enter, with more than half of the coins belonging to the college and uninsurable. Investigators from the Boston FBI office pursue pricing details and ownership status.
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Cambridge
Mass
FBI
Harvard
Boston
James Newpher
Fogg Art Museum
Farrington Announces School Board Candidacy in Old Orchard Beach
William F. Farrington, a 199 graduate of Old Orchard Beach High School and current Thornton Academy history and government chair, announces his run for the Old Orchard Beach School Board. He holds a 1952 Maine Maritime Academy BMS and a 1962 University of Maine education BS. He has served as state representative for Old Orchard Beach and held multiple local posts. He and spouse Constance June Tripp of Saco have three children in local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
William F. Farrington
Old Orchard Beach High School
Farrington
Maine Maritime Academy
University of Maine At
Orono
Thornton Academy
Old Orchard Beachstown
Old Orchard Beach Park Commission
Attorney General Pay Out Approved
The House approved a bill to cut the attorney general salary back to 35000 dollars so that Sen. William B. Saxbe can take the post. The Senate has passed similar legislation but it awaits Senate action on unrelated House amendments before moving to President Nixon.
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Washington
William B. Saxbe
Ohio
House
Senate
Nixon
Congress
Saxbe
Elliot L. Richardson
Archibald Cox
Capencers
Saco police arrest Merritt in Guy's Market break in
Lawrence D. Merritt, 34, of Saco River Inn, was arrested Monday on possession of stolen goods tied to Sunday night break in at Guy's Market Jefferson Street. Cigars and cigarettes recovered. another arrest expected. Also reported: theft of a cord of wood from Deering Lumber Co. yard and two missing persons Rose Mary Guay and Sharon LeGeaux.
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Biddeford
Lawrence D. Merritt
Saco River Inn
Storer Street
Saco
Guy's Market
Jefferson Street
Deering Lumber Co
Bay View
Rose Mary Guay
Lincoln St
Albert Guay
Sharon LeGeaux
Bradley St
Ae Yd F
Roland LeGeaux
False alarm at Allied Shoe prompts Saco fire response
The Saco Fire Department answered a false alarm Tuesday at 5:38 a.m. at Allied Shoe on Gooch Street. Engines 1 and 2 and four firefighters reported to the scene, according to fire officials.
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Saco
Allied Shoe
Gooch Street
Fire department inspects faulty wiring at Temple Street home
Sace fire Engine 2 and two men investigated a faulty wiring at a dwelling owned by Mrs. James Nadeau and located at 126 Temple St. Monday at 9 27 p m a department spokesman said.
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Sace
James Nadeau
Temple St
Fire at Old Orchard Beach High School extinguished
Firefighters tackled a waste paper basket fire at Old Orchard Beach High School Monday according to a fire official. A hit and run in Morris Avenue knocked down two mail boxes a street sign and a Journal box at 8 15 a m. A youth involved will make restitution per Saco police.
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Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach High School
Morris Avenue
Saco
1965 Chevrolet totaled after Boom Road collision
A 1965 Chevrolet driven by Michael N. Danis aged 19 of Camp Ellis collided with a cable and guard rails on Boom Road Tuesday at 3 36 a m. Police estimated 400 damage to the guard rails and cable.
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Michael N. Danis
Surfside Ave
Camp Ellis
Saco
Mail Box Damaged Report From Mrs Edward Hemple
Mrs Edward Hemple of Morris Avenue Saco reported her mail box was damaged Monday at the residence. No further details available.
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Edward Hemple
Morris Avenue
Saco
Holiday Break Extended By SAD 71 Board
Kennebunk reports the SAD 71 Board extends Christmas vacation to January 7 amid energy shortages. All buildings close with 55 degree thermostats. athletic events and activities are canceled. offices stay open minimally. The two week extension to the sports season aims to avoid losing games or practices.
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Kennebunk
SAD 71
Intall
Kennebunk High School
Robert Perkins
Assoc
Saco Commission Convenes Tonight
The Saco Conservation Commission meets tonight at 7 30 in council chambers to discuss distribution of conservation and safety pamphlets and to receive the groundwater feasibility information.
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Saco Commission
Saco Conservation Commission
Ocean Pines Invites Council Candidates
A meet the candidates night is scheduled at the Ocean Pines Community Building this Wednesday at 7 p.m. The event is open to all town council candidates and Ocean Park and Ocean Pines residents.
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Ocean Park
Ocean Pines
Candidates To Meet With PTA Members
A meet the school board candidates night will be held Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Loranger Junior High cafeteria. All candidates may attend to introduce themselves and explain their views. A question and answer period follows. Three openings with 12 seeking the office will form a five member board. Marie Smith District One PTA president will moderate.
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Old Orchard Beach
Loranger
PTA
Marie Smith
Plane Crash Victim In Critical Condition
Leopold Chouinard the lone survivor of a Delta crash in Boston last summer remained in extremely critical condition with new infections and pneumonia. Family members from Marshfield Vermont were at Massachusetts General Hospital as doctors said his condition was more serious than at any previous time.
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Boston
Leopold Chouinard
Delta Air Lines
Air Force
Marshfield
Massachusetts General Hospital
Dutremble Contined Ward Elections In City Council Seats
Dutremble page continuation notes Antonio Dallaire and Robert Nolette failed in the primary. Ward elections Monday chose Ward One Marcel Duranceau Ward Two Marcel Courtois Ward Three Leo Courtois Ward Four Arthur Rizas Ward Five Edward Walton Ward Six Rod Angers Ward Seven Georgette Dentico. Ward clerks named Mignonne Plamondon Ward One Vivian Marcotte Ward Two Doris Leveille Ward Three Lorette Zuke Ward Four Anna Forcier Ward Five Jacqueline Melancon Ward Six Hazel Beety Ward Seven.
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Antonio Dallaire
Robert Nolette
Marcelle Duranceau
Marcel Courtois
Leo Courtois
Arthur Rizas
Edward Walton
Rod Angers
Georgette Dentico
Mignonne Plamondon
Vivian Marcotte
Doris Leveille
Lorette Zuke
Anna Forcier
Jacqueline Melancon
Hazel Beety
VFW Auxiliary Meeting Canceled For Biddeford Branch
Biddeford VFW Auxiliary meeting for tonight is cancelled and rescheduled for December 11 at the post on Thornton Street. Union St Jean Baptiste group will meet at Adams Street Hall. Members attending the Christmas party should reserve in advance or at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Council
Veterans group to hold meeting and annual banquet
Members of the Past Presidents Association of Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meet Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Main and Elm streets in Biddeford and proceed to their annual banquet.
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Asso
Biddeford
Committee Approves Broad Foreign Aid Bill for Israel
The House Appropriations Committee advanced a roughly 5.8 billion dollar foreign aid bill aimed at Israel and other overseas programs. Chair Otto Passman signaled willingness to restore largely the Nixon request of 2.2 billion for weapons and support as officials described uncertain needs tied to Soviet rearmament.
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Washington
House Appropriations Committee
Nixon
Israel
Middle East
Foreign Appropriations
Otto E. Passman
D-La
U.S
Passman
Moniday
Nixon Admin
Nixon Administration
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Soviet Union
Town considers 16000 dollar ladder truck option and wage raises
The council discussed a 16000 dollar telescoping ladder truck upgrade to improve fire operations but tabled the decision. Fire Chief Smith urged action while a pay raise for Police Chief Lumb was also tabled pending Dec 17 review amid concerns over town revenues and energy shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Smith
Jon
Monemith
Smith
Public Safety Commission
Joseph Mokarze
Carmen Cretaro
Lumb
Orchard Beach
Cretaro
David McCallum
McCallum
E. C. Jordan
Savelas
Jordan
State Granted 25 Year Marsh Lease to Maine
Augusta AP reports S D Warren Co Westbrook has given the state a 25 year lease on 47 acres of fresh water marsh and upland forest in Sebago. The agreement covers marshland and surrounding woods as part of the Sebago area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
S.D. Warren Co
Westbrook
Sebago
High School Board Faces Smoking Policy and Budget Plan
The board rejected an open smoking policy in favor of a volunteer program and urged abstinence campaigns. Trask warned clamping down may push smokers elsewhere. Fifteen students face discipline this year, with two nearing expulsion. A district budget surge to about 2 million dollars and a search for a new high school site were discussed.
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Trask
David Dufresne
Perkins
Will
Stmas
Arthur Hedberg
Thomas Connelly
Jack Libby
Richard Littlefield
David Rolfe
Hedberg
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H. W. Blanchard
Hartwell
Maine Heart Association P. D
Atides
New England
OOB
Reform Planning Board
OOB School Board
Attorney General Pay Out
United States
Public Safety
Dutremble
Ben Gurion
Golda Meir
David Ben Gurion
Jerusalem
Yisrael Yishayahu
Knesset
Meir
Ephraim Katzir
Katzir
OOB Police
Merchants Committee
Biddeford-Saco
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