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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1973

Page

2

Deaths in Greenville: Mrs Gladys Teresa Connors 72

Mrs Gladys Teresa Connors formerly of Biddeford and Lowell died Dec 6 in Greenville at 72. Widow of John Leo Connors she was born Aug 8 1901 in Lowell to Henry and Alice Driscoll. Survived by sister Mrs Thomas Burke Worcester and brother Daniel Driscoll Joplin. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday in Greenville with burial in St Patrick's Cemetery Lowell.

Greenville Gladys Teresa (Driscoll) Connors Biddeford John Leo Connors Lowell Mass Henry Alice Gustin Driscoll Bace-Lowell Our Lady of the Rosary Church Thomas E. Burke Worcester Daniel D. Driscoll Joplin St. Patrick's Cemetery

Mondor Rites Set for Saco Resident Henry Mondor

Henry Joseph Mondor 82 of 70 Hill St Saco died December 7 after a brief illness born February 24 1891 in Canada son of Cleophas and Aurelia Mondor educated in local schools he owned Dames Laundry for years retiring a decade ago Survived by widow Marie Marie Louise Thibeault Rose Provencher two sons Henry and Raymond Mondor eight grandchildren 10 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Monday at 8 am with burial in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford calling hours at Cote Funeral Home 8 James St Saco Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm

Henry Joseph Mondor Hill St Saco Canada Cleophas Aurelia Lepade Mondor Notre Dame de Lourdes Dames Laundry of Marie (Roy) Mondor Henry Raymond Mondor Marie Louise Thibeault Rose Provencher Ina St. Joseph Biddeford Cote Funeral Home James St. Saco

Methodist Women Elect New Officers at Saco Church

The United Methodist Women of Saco United Methodist Church elected Pauline Coito as president and LaDora Gannon as vice president. Other officers include Jer 6 v Butler treasurer Alma Libby secretary and several chairmen. White Gifts supported nursing scholarships and Red Cross programs. Upcoming Bible study and Christmas program were announced with hostesses named.

United Methodist Women of the Saco Deaconess Hospital Boston Pineland State Hospital Red Cross Augusta Pauline Coito

Conservationists Discuss Zoning in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach conservation officials met to review shoreland zoning rules. Chairman Jona Bird proposed amendments to protect fresh water bodies in addition to salt water and noted actions must be taken by communities by July 1, 1974. Further talks set for December 14.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Conservation Commission Jona Bird Bird Commission

Thanks to Dr Hill and Webber Hospital for care

The Bernier family expresses sincere thanks to Dr Paul Hill Jr the Webber Hospital priests and nuns relatives and friends for care kindness and help to ease our sorrow in the recent loss of our mother Mrs Marie J Bernier

Paul Hill Jr Webber Hospital Marie J. Bernier Bernier

Portland Weather Sparks Chill Into Weekend

Portland forecasts clear tonight with lows in the teens to low 20s. Saturday brings mostly sunny skies with highs in the 30s to low 40s.

Portland

No Report Issued By Area Ski Council

The New England Ski Areas Council did not issue a ski report. The outlook for New England is generally fair and colder tonight with lows in the teens and 20s in the north and around 30 in the south. Saturday should be fair with Little temperature change and light winds. Sunday looks fair with gradually rising temperatures.

Boston New England

Local Boy Scouts Convene Meeting at Vestry

The meeting Tuesday night at the church vestry on Foss Street featured the proper folding of the American Flag demonstrated by Michael Boucher with several scouts present. Joseph Glancy led opening ceremonies and uniform inspection, with patrol leader Glancy directing the skill session and a review of silent o.

Glancy Daniel Poissant Berthiaume Geroge Krivo Ronald Cain P Annboy Eee Summer St

Shot Clinic Invites Seniors to Town Hall Immunization Day

An immunization clinic will be held on Tuesday December 13 at 9 30 a.m in Town Hall. DPT polio measles and combination vaccines are offered. Dr Donald Skilling will be the attending physician. The note mentions about 860600 elderly people live in institutions nationwide.

SHOT Old Orchard Beach Town Hall Donald Skilling

OOB School Board Candidates Meet The Public

The PTA hosted a meet the candidates night for the OOB school board race. Eight of twelve candidates spoke to about 50 attendees, with Q and A sessions and several student observers.

OOB School Board Old Orchard Beach PTA Etern Alan Coker Salvation Army Chamber of Commerce

Kennebunkport Selectmen Push Town Wide Reassessment Plans

Kennebunkport selectmen advance a town wide reassessment program with bids sought until January 15 for appraisal firms. They approve funding for a long overdue revaluation and outline steps for a new tax map due by March 1974. Also approved road department equipment purchases and discussed barn renovations while thanking Dock Square decorators and addressing an egg throwing incident.

Kennebunkport Road Department Yple Dock Square Avis Airmap Teece Charles Sullivan Canal Bank Kennebunk Light and Power District Sea Explorers Sullivan Pier Road Cape Porpoise Boston Walley Abbot Pendergast Hope Kubiak The Conservation Commission James Steele Department of Environmental Protection Clarence H. Littel Wharf Lane Kennebunk River Federal Department of Transportation Fairfield Creek

Gibbs Oil Analysis Faces Environmental Hurdles in Maine Proposal

ERP of Lexington, Mass oversees impact studies for Gibbs Oil as it weighs water and power needs, fogging and stack height near Sanford Airport, and the regional water supply. Local proponents say the refinery could boost Southern Maine and New Hampshire economies through housing and tourism, while critics warn environmental questions remain unresolved.

Gibbs Environmental Research ERP Lexington Mass Sanford Solnees Maine New Hampshire Environmental Retection Agency

Energy Crisis Prompts School Board Discussion On Easter Break

The board discussed shortening the Easter vacation to cover lost days from the energy crisis. Assistant Supt. Robert Hodge volunteered to take over Carrier's classes if needed.

Page One Robert Hodge Biddeford High School New England Educational and Training Service John Simpson State Department of Education Carroll McGary Simpson Bert Hodge Zn Libby Meee Li Y

Pearl Harbor Echoes Through a Quiet Home Ride

A mid afternoon drive home after the December 7 attack echoes a young narrator's sense of growing up during wartime. The ey reporter recalls answering phones and calling family from Hickam Field as the nation reopened conflict.

Page One Hickam Field Michigan

Prime Rate Rises to 10 Percent at Citibank

First National City Bank, the nation’s second largest, boosts its prime rate to 10 percent in New York. Economists say the move signals ongoing industrial expansion despite the energy crisis, quickly followed by Bankers Trust Co. as another raise.

New York First National City Bank Bankers Trust Co Citibank

Public Safety Beats Saco Fire Extinguishes Car Fire

Saco Fire Department puts out a car fire on Seaside Avenue near Kinney Shores at 5 44 p m. Engine 2 and three men responded. Nearby incidents include a Biddeford police response to a tree collision and a theft at Trudeau's Club site with pipes and fittings missing.

Saco John Notts Ocean Side Drive Kinney Shores Seaside Avenue Biddeford Portland Edgar J. Hebert St. Mary St Trudeau Portland Road Maine Department of Transportation

Firemen Learn Ambulance Skills In Practice

Saco and Biddeford fire officials met at the Saco fire station to review an ambulance treatment course at Webber Hospital and then applied the skills in a real crash scene. A State Health and Welfare representative warned the crew they may need to help a friend or relative, as rescue operations continued after a collision involving a Saco patrol car and a city clerk’s car. All four involved were treated at the scene by crews from the affected departments.

Saco Biddeford Webber Hospital State Onenes of Health and Welfare Joanne Mixes Ae

Biddeford Teachers Under Fire Over City Hall Actions

Alfano accuses Mayor Boucher of defaming teachers and using office to restrict teachers rights. He requests an investigation to protect integrity and constitutional rights amid alleged misuse of authority.

Alfano Boucher Biddeford Ma Boucher

States Join To Conserve Small Shrimp

Maine New Hampshire and Massachusetts lead interim shrimp conservation to permit escapement of small shrimp from commercial catches under ASMFC. A study on optimum mesh size is conducted with NMFS under the State Federal Fishery Management Program.

Maine New Hampshire Massachusetts Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission National Marine Fisheries Service U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ASMFC

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Gladys Connors Henry Mondor Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St. Saco Dennett & Craig Main Street Tel Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J.P Cogpoy Chatham Nantucket Pittsfield Rhode Island Providence Connecticut Hartford Hampshire Concord Lebanon Mt. Washington AMONT Burlington Montpelier Newport Bangor Caribou Eastport Rumford ANADA Halifax Montreal Quebec Area Ski Council Boy Scouts By Susan Morrison Diamond International Corp Biddeford Lumber Coxer Harry Dowd Coker Dowd Old Orchard Beach High School Thornton Academy William Farrington Thornton Orchard Beach Farrington Kathleen Lee Faye Harding Lee Oldchard Beach High School School Street Frederick T. Hayes Anthony Tsomides Hayes Jermone Plante Plante Dennis Sherman Sherman Faye Hardin Schoo Gym Marie Smith Vito J. Santorsola Donna Moutsatsos By Peter Kingsley Bureau of Taxation Selectmen Seacoast Tractors Inc Scarborough Gibbs Oil Elsie Burgess Arundel Pearl Harbor Public Safety Saco Police Walter Knowles Brunswick Flag Pond Milne Everett Forrester Alfred Cote MTA Red Barn Farm Campground New Town Road Blast Auction Toys Games Biddeford — Sun Hina House Alfred St Cockta Joseph and Mariette Dussault West Grand Avenue Atlantic Steam Way IS Atlantic Steam Way
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