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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1976

Page

2

Obituary of George J Vertefeuille 63 of Saco dies after illness

George J Vertefeuille 63 resident of 125 Pleasant St Saco died Monday at home after brief illness Born in Black Lake Georgia December 23 1912 son of Joseph and Flora Vertefeuille moved to Willimantic Connecticut as a youth educated there Came to Biddeford area in early 1930s worked 40 years with Saco Lowell Shops and Maremont Corp Saco Member of Saco Yacht Club and Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Survived by widow Rachel two sons Raymond and Roland daughter Mona Fecteau mother Flora four brothers three sisters six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 8 am Notre Dame de Lourdes Interment St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford Viewing hours Tuesday and Wednesday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Biddeford

George J. Vertefeuille Pleasant St Saco Black Lake Gee Saco Yacht Club Notre Dame de Lourdes Rachel (LeClerc) Vertefeuille Raymond Vertefeuille Roland Vertefeuille Windham Ralph Mona) Fecteau Biddeford St. Joseph Ee Biddeford Sansoucy-Blaisuneral Stone St. Biddeford

Public safety beat lines fire, burglary, and transit talks

Saco fire department warns to handle wood stoves carefully during the holidays after a chimney fire destroyed a home on Guinea Road. In a Dec. 1 burglary at Blue Haven Trailer Park, Brian Mawhinney and a juvenile were arrested. about $650 in goods including a tape player and radio were stolen. Biddeford Shopping Center suffered $3,200 in glass damage from stone-throwing. a separate home steam report and several small incidents are noted. City officials discuss alternatives to preserve local transit with Biddeford and Saco Bus Lines, including leasing newer buses and possible continued operation with underwritten costs, with a test ride conducted by local leaders.

Saco Fire Department Saco Richard Nason Blue Haven Brian R. Mawhinney Route 1 Scarborough Paul Wentworth Gallant Drive Nason Stride Zaitlin OOB Christopher Kent J. Raymond Hobbins John Dexter J Ewing

Obituary for Msgr Elie A Hevey Biddeford pastor dies

The Rt Rev Msgr Elie A Hevey 80 former pastor of St Joseph Church Biddeford and resident of 176 Elm St Biddeford died Tuesday morning at a local hospital after a brief illness Arrangements incomplete and will be announced by R G Bolduc and Sons Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford.

Elie A. Hevey St. Joseph Church Biddeford Elm St R. G. Bolduc and Sons Funeral Home Alfred St

Biddeford Club Seeks Prayers for Cordelia Guay

Members of the Biddeford Senior Citizens Club meet at Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home to offer prayers for Cordelia Guay, formerly of Elm Street, a club member now ill.

Biddeford

Funeral Directors and Homes Listed in Saco Biddeford Area

Funeral director firms listed with addresses and phone numbers: Dennett and Craig 365 Main Saco Maine 282 EMOND and CONROY Funeral Home John P Conroy Jr Director 72 Hill St Biddeford 284 5511 or 282 1818 Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home 1 Stone St Biddeford 283 3653 R Martel Director Shumway and Gross Funeral Service 35 Spring St Saco 284 5611

Dennett & Craig Saco Maine Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Biddeford Sansoucy — Blais Stone St R. Martel Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St

Absentee ballots available at OOB town office

Absentee ballots for the Dec 13 municipal election are now at the town clerk’s office in Old Orchard Beach. The ballots are for physically disabled voters those out of town on election day or unable to attend due to religious beliefs. Barbara She says 1977 hunting and fishing licenses also can be picked up.

Old Orchard Beach Acove Barbara

Street Names Topic Debated At Advisory Committee Meeting

Rita Belair, secretary of the citizen advisory committee, says the town has duplicated street names including two Ninth Streets two Thirteenth Streets a Grand View Avenue and a Grand View Drive The open public meeting at 7 30 tonight will discuss standardizing names at the police and fire complex.

Old Orchard Beach Rita Belair Grand View Grand View Drive

Biddeford Council Deliberates Night Parking and Policing

The Biddeford city council meets at 7:30 PM in the city hall chamber to review a night parking regulation letter from Claudette Morrissette for Ocean Avenue Biddeford Pool, a policy change on cable rate hike approvals, and final approval of the 1976 77 police contract.

Biddeford Claudette Morrissette Ocean Avenue Biddeford Pool City Hall

Births at Webber Hospital In Saco and Biddeford

To Mr and Mrs Kent L Cooper 418 Main St Saco a son Jason Kent born Nov 28 To Mr and Mrs Norman Perrin 11 Parkview Court Biddeford a son John Adrian born Nov 29 To Mr and Mrs John Henderson 14 Pine St Biddeford a daughter Susie Ann born Nov 30

Ord Amaranth King Court to Meet in Saco on Dec 7

The Order of Amaranth announces a meeting and Christmas party will be held Tuesday December 7 at Odd Fellows Hall on Main Street in Saco.

Order OF Amaranth King Court Order of the Amaranth Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco

CMP lands its first Kilowatt Saving Time in Maine

AUGUSTA Maine and Central Maine Power Co says its first Kilowatt Saving Time was a success lowering the peak power use Friday 4 to 8 pm amid very cold windy weather. The utility has urged voluntary cuts since November noting any rise above last January’s peak signals need for more facilities and higher future costs.

Augusta Maine Central Maine Power Co Esman

Correction: Fashion Show Rescheduled at St Francis College

Bulletin Board item corrects venue timing for the St Francis College fashion show. It will be held this Friday at 7 30 PM rather than Sunday as previously stated.

St. Francis College

Hathaway proposes abolition of electoral college

UPI reports Senator William D Hathaway of Maine calls for a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college and replace it with direct popular vote for president and vice president. He cites narrow margins that could alter outcomes and outlines a contingency for Congress deciding in a 34th day session if no candidate exceeds 40 percent.

Bangor Maine UPI William D. Hathaway Dmaine Hathaway Ohio Hawaii Congress House Senate

Picariello lawyer says client set up in bombings case

Picariello 29 of Portland faces trial in U S District Court on two counts of illegal interstate transport of explosives. His Boston attorney Gurwitz claims federal harassment and prejudicial publicity threaten a fair trial. Gurwitz plans to seek postponement to Jan 27 and possibly a change of venue.

Portland, Maine UPI Lewis S.ter Boston Cnarong Richard Picaciello Earl Gurwitz Attica Wounded Knee FBI Naons Picariello Picariello Portland U.S. District Court Fall River Mass Ka Strout T. Gignoux Gignoux New England Edward P. Gullion

Accreditation boosts hopes at BMHI Augusta Maine

Maine's mental health chief says BMHI accreditation is only one factor in its future. The Joint Accreditation Commission granted a one year accreditation but noted 14 patient safety areas and eight nutrition policy issues. Planning for BMHI's long term role continues as debate on closing the institute persists amid funding strains.

Augusta Maine UPI BMHI Ac Ee Zitnay James Monroe MSEA Longley

Planning board片 Old Orchard Beach reviews plan and zoning

The Old Orchard Beach planning board opened a public hearing on the proposed comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance amid objections from Crest Motel owner Arthur Balkan. Traffic concerns centered on East Grand Avenue with talk of a possible one way scheme and maps to illustrate proposed circulation patterns. The board agreed to publish maps within about ten days and set the next hearing for January 10.

Old Orchard Beach Planning Board Arthur Balkan Crest East Grand Avenue Norman Winch Helen L. Harvey Grand Avenue John O'Neil East Grand Ave State Department of Transportation Anduca

Opening of I-95 link may be off till spring

Augusta Maine August 18 197? UPI Commuters between Brunswick and Augusta may wait until spring for the 18 mile I 95 link from Topsham to Gardiner pending final work weather delays. Director Richard A Luettich says completion hinges on sealing joints guard rails and pavement fixes before any usable section opens this year.

Augusta Maine UPI Brunswick Topsham Gardiner Richard A. Luettich Maine Bureau of Aghways Uettich Luetteich Portland Bureau Richmond Bowdoinham

Lions Club Zone Meeting Announced at Clubhouse

The local Lions Club will host a zone meeting Thursday at the club house on Saco Avenue. Supper is served at 6 30 p m before the business meeting. Lions planning to attend should reserve with King Lion James Clemens at 9344671.

OOB Lions Club Old Orchard Beach Saco Avenue Area Lions Club King Lion James Clemens

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