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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1972

Page

2

Lowell woman Rose Wagner dies after long illness

Mrs Rose Jarry Wagner 55 of Lowell formerly Biddeford Maine died Tuesday after a lengthy illness. Born in Biddeford she was a receptionist at St Joseph Hospital. Survived by seven sons Richard Roland Robert Norman Paul Philip Albert all in Massachusetts her mother Madeleine Jarry of Biddeford three brothers Patrick Edward Jarry of Biddeford Arthur Jarry of Bristol Conn 14 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be Saturday at 9 am at St Jeanne d Arc Church with interment in Lowell Friends may call today and tomorrow at Ouellette Funeral Home Hildreth Street from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Lowell Mass Rose (Jarry) Wagner Biddeford Maine Hormidas and Madeleine (Cyr) Jarry Wagner St. Joseph Hospital Ralph Wagner Richard Roland Robert Norman Paul Philip Albert Wagner Massachusetts Madeleine Jarry Patrick Edward Jarry Arthur Jarry Bristol

John D. Neault Jr. 78 Dies After Long Illness

John D. Neault Jr. 78 of 37 Evergreen Ave Old Orchard Beach died this morning in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness. He was born in Biddeford Sept 23 18% son of John D and Josephine Metayer Neault. A self employed painter and WWI veteran he belonged to Tighe Beaudoin Farley American Legion Post Biddeford and was a communicant of St Margaret Church. Survivors include his widow Marie Louise Cantara two sons Felix and Paul A a daughter Theresa Carpenter three brothers Oscar Francis Alphonse two sisters Laura Lebrecque and Aline Frechette ten grandchildren eight great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 from St Margaret Church with interment in St Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home 36 Portland Ave tonight 7 to 9 and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

Old Orchard Beach John D. Neault Jr Evergreen Ave Biddeford John D Josephine (Metayer) Neault Neaut Tighe -Beaudoin-Farley American Legion St. Margaret Church Marie Louise Cantara Felix Paul A Theresa Carpenter Oscar Francis Alphonse Manchester N.H Laura Lebrecque Aline Frechette St. Joseph Cemetery Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Portland Ave

Mrs Ruth Jackson 84 of Biddeford Dies After Illness

Ruth Jackson 84 of 210 Alfred St Biddeford died yesterday after a long illness. Born May 17 1888 in Minneapolis she lived in Ohio most of adulthood before retiring to Maine in 1962. Survived by daughter Mrs M P Houle Biddeford son Martin Warren Jackson Marietta GA sister Mrs Gertrude Newton Rockford Illinois ten grandchildren and Rev John H Miller. Funeral at Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford Sunday 1 30 p m with interment Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford. Visitation at funeral home Friday 7 9 p m and Saturday 2 4 and 7 9 p m.

Ruth Jackson Alfred St Biddeford Minneapolis Minn Carrol and Olive (Reeves) Cole Minnesota Ocean Park M. P. Houle Martin Warren Jackson Marietta Gertrude Newton Rockford Inl John H. Miller United Church of Christ (Congregational Cosgrove Funeral Home Em St Greenwood Cemetery

Portland Weather Outlook Tonight to Friday

Clear conditions with frigid lows from 15 below to 10 above. Friday brings increasing cloudiness and a chance of snow in the east by evening with snow likely elsewhere later, highs from five in the north to the 20s in the south.

Portland

Community Choirs and Youth Fellowship Schedule

Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road hosts Youth Fellowship every Thursday at 7 30 for junior and senior high youths. Bid geford Foss Street United Methodist Church announces choir rehearsals tomorrow with the junior choir at 6 30 and the senior choir at 7 30 p m.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Bidgeford Foss Street United Methodist Church

Radio Manager H. Richard Broderson Dies at 37

H Richard Broderson 37 production manager of WLOB Portland died in a city hospital. A Norway native with 12 years in broadcasting he previously served at WLAM Lewiston WMTW Portland Spring WHYN Springfield and WKBK Keene. He leaves widow Priscilla and four daughters. Funeral plans are pending.

Portland H. Richard Broderson WLOB Norway WLAM Lewiston WMTW Poland Spring WGAN WHYN Springfield Mass WKBK Keene N.H Priscilla

Baby Richard P. Bisson dies at Fort Meade

Richard P. Bisson five week old son of Donald and Patricia L. (Descoteaux) Bisson formerly of Biddeford Maine died unexpectedly at home born Worcester Massachusetts October 27 1972 Surviving grandparents include Robert Descoteaux Old Orchard Beach Maine Leo Paul Bisson Rochdale Massachusetts and Philip Descoteaux Biddeford Maine funeral planned from Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Biddeford with Rev John H Clancy officiating interment at St Mary Cemetery Biddeford Maine viewing scheduled today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Biddeford Maine Sansoucy-Blais Stone St John H. Clancy St. Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach St. Mary

Funeral Services for Frank S. Whitten

Frank S. Whitten of 40 Temple Ave Ocean Park died recently. Funeral services are Saturday at 2 P M at Shumway Gross Funeral Home 35 Spring Street Saco with interment at Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call Friday afternoon and evening 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Arrangements by Philip H Gross Jr Director.

Peace talks in Paris see mixed signals from negotiators

In Gif-sur-Yvette and Paris the secret negotiations resume as Kissinger and Tho press for progress amid warnings of possible disappointments. Isham reports major issues resolved, while Vy and Binh dispute imminent settlement and cease-fire prospects draw speculation from Schumann and press outlets.

Paris Henry A. Kissinger le Duc Tho Gif-sur-Yvette U.S Heyward Isham Nguyen Minh Vy North Vietnam Saigon Kissinger and Tho Nguyen Thi Binh Viet Cong Kissinger Isham Binh William J. Porter Xuan Thuy Pham Dang Lam South Viet Nam Maurice Schumann NATO Brussels Schumann Nixon Hanoi Politburo

Apollo 17 Soars Toward Moon on Historic Flight

Apollo 17 blasted off from Cape Kennedy amid a tense countdown after a computer glitch nearly halted the mission. Commander Eugene Cernan and geologist Harrison Schmitt will land in Taurus-Littrow with lunar rover, while John Young orbits in America and Evans monitors science gear aboard S4B.

Earth Moon Cape Kennedy Marshall Spaceflight Center Huntsville Ala Florida Atlantic America Evans Lunar Cernan Schmitt Taurus-Littrow Spiro T. Agnew George C. Wallace Alabama Neil A. Armstrong Edwin E. Aldrin Jr

Court rules fines for crossing strikes violate Taft Hartley law

The National Labor Relations Board deemed fines illegal under Taft Hartley and the court agreed. Douglas emphasized individual rights to join or resign from associations. In 1967 the court upheld UAW fines against workers who crossed picket lines, noting they had not quit the union first.

National Labor Relations Board NLRB Douglas United Automobile Workers Union Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Co Court

Truman at hospital amid serious condition and be ss faith

Mrs. Daniel said her father is sleeping and breathing easily as Truman remains in serious condition with pulmonary congestion bronchitis and mild heart weakness. A hospital spokesman noted infection complicating his status as he was placed on the critical list late Tuesday night.

Truman Bess Daniel John Drewes

Licenses Available At Clerk's Office

In Saco the City Clerk reports 1973 hunting fishing and dog licenses are now available at the City Clerk's office. Joan LaMontagne oversees the process and issue.

Saco Joan LaMontagne

KeBunk Sewer District Survey Underway

Kennebunk E Jordan Co of Portland conducts a five mile preliminary engineering survey for a proposed sewer line from Boothby Road to Sea Road and Route 9. The plan calls for converting Boothby Plant to a pumping station and upgrading to a tertiary treatment plant by 1976 federal funding. Concerns include land subdivision and river bank protection with the old railroad bed as the route for fewer pumping stations.

Kennebunk E. Jordan Co Portland Boothby Road Webhannet Golf Course Sea Road Route 9 Parsons Heirs Water Street Boothby Kennebunk Penwood Mousam Madelyn Marx Kennebunk Conservation Commission

Notre Dame Thrift Shop Plans Holiday Sale

Notre Dame Thrift Shop directors met at Elm Street Biddeford to plan a food toy and Christmas decorations sale. Mrs Wilbrod Bedard chaired with treasurer report by Mrs Marc Simard. Sale set for Tuesday Dec 19 from 12 noon to 4 pm under Mrs Peter Boucouvalas and Mrs Alice Sayer with shop staff present.

Notre Dame Thrift Shop Elm Street Biddeford Wilbrod Bedard Marc Simard Peter Boucouvalas Alice Sayer

Davis Chorale to Perform Sacred Vespers in Kennebunk

The Lawrence Davis Chorale presents a Sacred Vespers program Sunday at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Church in Kennebunk. The group, which has earlier performed in York and Cumberland Counties, includes two Frostiana works by Robert Frost in the new program.

Kennebunk Lawrence Davis Chorale Unitarian Church Chorale York Cumberland Robert Frost

Classified Want Ads Are For All The People

A local classified section invites readers to place ads for jobs housing and services. The notice emphasizes affordable rates and quick publication with easy submission via newspaper office.

Plans Presented For Ex ports Parsons Field

Kennebunkport recreation plans outline development for Parsons field with tennis courts hockey rink softball and Little League diamonds plus an all purpose area funded by federal matching aid. Boards for the hockey rink will be installed Saturday with volunteers invited at 9 a.m. A basketball school for grades 4 5 and 6 is set for Saturdays with registration December 16 at 1 p.m. at the consolidated school gym. Adult teams seek games and coaching volunteers are urged to attend. Co ed volleyball sessions occur Tuesday nights at 7 p.m.

Kennebunkport Recreation Committee David Snow Parsons Field National Guards David Rolfe Recreation Department Kennebunkport Consolidated School

DeAngelis Disturbs Meeting Format At School Union

The School Union 8 meeting in Old Orchard Beach and Arundel will be held Friday night at 8 at Old Orchard Beach High School without the traditional dinner. Chairman Louis DeAngelis, also on the Old Orchard Beach School Committee, is slated to speak before regular business. Topics include the superintendent's report, staffing and equipment recommendations for the central office, and apportionment of service costs to each town.

Old Orchard Beach School Union Arundel Louis DeAngelis DeAngelis

Town Council to Meet Tonight in Old Orchard Beach

The Old Orchard Beach town council convenes at 7 tonight at Loranger School. Items include revenue sharing report by Town Manager Louis Savelas, land negotiations on Saco Avenue for a new fire and police station site, possible conservation commission, and discussion of the rescue unit.

Old Orchard Beach Loranger Louis Savelas Saco Avenue Lfire Conservation Commission

Wholesale Prices Rise Sharply In November

Government figures show wholesale prices accelerated 5.7 percent at an annual rate over six months ending in November. The rise despite Nixon wage and price controls suggests limited impact, with industrial commodities up 0.3 to 0.4 percent and farm products and processed foods up about 1.6 percent.

Washington Nixon Congress

Nixon names Volpe ambassador to Italy and Brinegar to replace him

President Nixon designated John A. Volpe as ambassador to Italy and named Claude S. Brinegar to succeed him as transport secretary. Volpe, former Massachusetts governor, will depart the Cabinet to take Rome post. Brinegar, longtime Union Oil executive, will lead the department with no prior government service.

Camp David Nixon Transportatia John A. Volpe Italy California Claude S. Brinegar Richard Kleindienst Volpe Massachusetts

Defective Wiring Triggers Biddeford Fire Alarm

Biddeford firefighters responded to a call at 2 Pool S yesterday. Fire officials said defective wiring in the apartment of Mary Smith caused the alarm. No firefighting equipment was used on the wiring. The building is owned by Irving Sandler.

Biddeford Pool S Mary Smith Irving Sandler

Bridge Club Benefit Tournament Tonight in Maine

The Speak-Easy Bridge Club at 16 Lawn Avenue hosts a 7:30 PM benefit bridge tournament at the Club House. Trophies will be awarded and all proceeds go to the State of Maine Chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Mrs. Donald Briggs, Chairman, invites enthusiasts to attend.

Old Orchard Beach Lawn Avenue State of Maine Muscular Dystrophy Association Donald Briggs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs Rose Wagner Journal Pierson Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Dennett & Craig Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Engelbert Len Angeles Tomes Richard P. Bisson Apollo Ke Bunk The Davis Chorale Faith Tabernacle Corner Atlantic & Third S Harvest Singers Waxahachie Texas Tan Nhut DeAngel Oob Kenduskeag Plaza Bangor Matson’s, Inc Maine Street Bridge Club Sydney Harris York County Savings Bank F.d.1.c Shumway - Gross Philip H. Gross SR Gary Gross Shumway Pring St Mee Ford
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