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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1972

Page

2

Deaths Cape Porpoise Marion R. Macintyre 67

Mrs Marion R Macintyre 67 of Pier Road Cape Porpoise died in a Portland hospital after a long illness Born August 29 1905 in Cambridge Massachusetts she was a communicant of St Martha Church Kennebunkport Survived by widower a daughter six sisters two grandchildren and a granddaughter A Mass of Resurrection will be held Friday at 11 from St Martha Church Interment in Arundel Cemetery Calling hours Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunkport

Cape Porpoise Marion R. Macintyre Pier Road Portland Cambridge Mass Maria N Rosanna (Hume) Gerbick Winifred Campbell Gertrude Cummings Dorchester Beatrice Fitzgerald South Boston Elizabeth Cooke Roslindale Margaret O'Conner Lillian Simoneau Pinehurst St. Martha Church Stephen Mulkern Arundel Cemetery Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer _ S&St Kennebunk

Mrs Blanche Peloquin dies at 73 in Biddeford

Mrs Blanche A Peloquin 73 of 290 Elm St Biddeford died unexpectedly at home. Born Aug 28 1899 in Biddeford daughter of Alphonse and Marie Lebrun Gagne she was a communicant of St Joseph Church and member of American Legion Auxiliary and Thursday Club. Survived by widower Arthur J Peloquin two sons Paul in Nashua and J Guy in Biddeford two daughters Jacqueline Neveux of Lowell and Delores Roy of Biddeford 12 grandchildren two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral at St Joseph Church Friday at 9 am with interment in St Joseph Cemetery. Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford arranging services. visitation dates to be announced.

Blanche A. Peloquin Elm St Biddeford Alphonse Marie L. (Lebrun) Gagne Arthur J. Peloquin Paul A. Peloquin Nashua N.H J. Guy Peloquin Robert Jacqueline) Neveux Lowell Mass Roland Delores) Roy St. Joseph Church St. Joseph Cemetery Saco United Batet Friends Bolduc Funeral Alfred St

Royal Rangers and Missionettes Set Friday Service

A Royal Rangers and Missionettes service for youths ages 12 to 17 will be held Friday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach. The Full Gospel Assembly hosts an evangelistic service Friday at 7:30 p m in the American Legion Hall Biddeford. Elwyn J Smilie of Summer Street Kennebunk announces the engagement of Victoria Elizabeth Smilie to Dennis E Hamel both Kennebunk area.

Royal Rangers and Missionettes Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach American Legion Hall Elm St Biddeford Elwyn J. Smilie Summer Street Kennebunk Victoria Elizabeth Dennis E. Hamel L. James Hamel Parsons Street Miss Smilie Kennebunk High School Westbrook College Jordan Marsh South Portland Community Market Durham N.H Wendell White

Portland Weather: Snow Flurries Possible at Night

Mostly cloudy in Portland with a chance of snow flurries in the southwest area and frigid lows near zero to 10 above. Thursday brings cloudy skies with snow north and rain or snow south, highs 15 to 20 north and in the 30s to the south.

Portland

Coastal Winds and Snow Forecast for the Rockland Coast

Winds from nearly calm to 15 knots tonight shifting east and southeast 10 to 20 knots on Thursday. Mostly cloudy with light snow possible south of Rockland tonight and along the coast Thursday. Visibility drops to 1 to 3 miles in expected snow with over five miles otherwise.

Wastport Merrimack River Rockland

Ocean Masonic Lodge to hold memorial for Walter Hatch

Ocean Masonic Lodge of Wells conducts services tonight at 7 30 at Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer Street Kennebunk for Atty Walter E Hatch a lodge member.

Ocean Masonic Lodge of Wells Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kennebunk Atty. Walter E. Hatch Sanford Lodge of Elks Atty Walter E. Hatch

Ritualistic Services at Sanford Lodge Elks

The Sanford Lodge of Elks will conduct ritualistic services tonight at 8 in Kennebunk at Bibber Street for attorney Walter.

Times Washington bureau chief appeals First Amendment case

The Los Angeles Times Washington bureau chief, jailed briefly for refusing to surrender confidential tapes, faces a federal appeals court today in a test of First Amendment freedoms.

Washington Los Angeles Times

Navy procurement official blasts defense contracts and calls for reform

Navy procurement official Gordon Rule testifies at a congressional hearing and accuses the defense industry of failing competition and moving toward a quasi welfare system. He criticizes Litton and Grumman for alleged contract tactics and argues for possible nationalization of key defense segments.

Washington Navy Gordon Rule Rule Nixon Roy Ash Litton Industries Navy Material Command Dwight Eisenhower Eisenhower Accu Joint Congressional Economic Committee Litton Grumman Aircraft Sugar

Fire again hits Foss Street building in Biddeford

Early today a three story apartment house at Foss and Bacon streets damaged by boiler backfire allowing flames to spread through the cellar. Biddeford firefighters quickly controlled the blaze with 600 feet of booster hose and multiple trucks while Saco crews aided on another call at 166 Hill Street where a hot water tank valve blew apart.

Foss Street Biddeford Foss and Bacon Streets Bacon Street Saco Clarinda Belanger Hill St

Pioneer Girls and prayer meetings announced for Friday

The Pioneer Girls meet Friday at 6 30 p m in the Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills. A Ladies Prayer meeting is set for Friday at 10 a m in the Lyman Baptist Church parsonage Goodwins Mills. Ministry School and Development Class are held Fridays at Kingdom Hall 107 Main St Saco at 7 30 p m and 8 35 p m respectively.

Pioneer Girls Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses Main St Saco Ministry

Annette Chapter OES Holds Meeting in Saco Hall

The Order of the Eastern Star chapter in Saco will meet tomorrow at 7 30 PM in Masonic Hall on Main Street. A Christmas party will follow the business meeting.

Annette Order of the Eastern Star Saco Masonic Hall Main Street

Used Trucks Listed In Section 12 Want Ads

Classifieds note a selection of used trucks advertised under Section 12. Listings include various makes models and prices, with contact details for buyers seeking reliable pre owned pickups and work trucks.

Birth of Christopher Michael McCarthy in Portland Maine

Mr. and Mrs. William M. McCarthy of 41R Ryefield Drive Old Orchard Beach welcomed a son Christopher Michael born November 30 at the Osteopathic Hospital of Maine Portland. Paternal grandparents Michael McCarthy Old Town and maternal grandfather Ernest Boyington Milford.

William M. McCarthy Ryefield Drive Old Orchard Beach Christopher Michael Osteopathic Hospital of Maine Portland Michael McCarthy Old Town Ernest Boyington Milford

Westover B52 Possibly Lost in Vietnam Action

Chicopee SPRINGFIELD Mass AP reports one of two B52 bombers shot down over North Vietnam Tuesday was crewed by the 99th Bombardment Wing at Westover Air Force Base Springfield. Six crewmen were named at a Hanoi news conference though officials would not confirm Westover affiliation.

Springfield Mass North Vietnam 99Th Westover Air Force Base Springfield Union Chicopee Strategic Air Command Omaha Neb Hanoi Westover Westover Afb Chicopee-area Union Robert Glenn Fernando Alexander Charles Arthur Brown Jr Richard Thomas Simpson Henry Charlies Barrow Hal Wilson

Saco Ranch Home Sold By Local Builder

A five room ranch style home at 13 Brentwood Circle Saco with full bath and total electric has been sold to Mrs Charlene P Szczechowicz of Saco. The sale was negotiated through Armand J Mercier Realtor 41 Thornton Ave Saco.

Brentwood Circle Saco Saco Construction Co., Inc Charlene P. Szczechowicz Armand J. Mercier Thornton Ave

Youth Struck By Car In Biddeford On South Street

Franklin E. Stover an 11 year old of 230 Elm Street Biddeford was struck by a motor vehicle yesterday on South Street and admitted to Webber Hospital with a fractured leg in good condition reported a hospital spokesman Carolyn E Ferguson 40 of 9 Westmore Avenue Biddeford the driver said the youth slid from a steep drive into her path and she could not stop in time

Franklin E. Stover Elm St Biddeford Berverly Mamzer Webber Hospital Carolyn E. Ferguson Westmore Ave Ferguson South Street

Marcos suspends martial law restrictions until January

President Marcos announced a partial suspension of martial law rules through January 15 to spur open debate on a new constitution. There will be no censorship and presses may print propaganda for or against the charter, though outlets closed during martial law may not reopen. Curfew remains 12 midnight to 4 a.m. and debates on the constitution are approved.

Manila Ferdinand FE. Marcos Francisco S. Tatad Tatad Britain Marcos

Nixon undergoes routine annual physical at Naval Hospital

President Nixon was taken to the Naval Hospital in Bethesda Maryland for a routine annual physical examination. The White House said the examination is a standard yearly checkup conducted by naval physicians.

Washington Nixon Naval Hospital Bethesda

There Are 92 Classifieds In Want Ads. Why Not Use One

The notice highlights a broad range of classified ads inviting readers to place listings. It stresses the value of want ads for finding jobs, services, and items for sale, signaling a robust local marketplace.

Apollo 17 Moon Flight Termed Most Perfect

Apollo 17 astronauts Eugene Cernan Ronald Evans and Harrison Schmitt return to USS Ticonderoga after a 13 day moon mission hailed as the most perfect of Americas six lunar landings President Nixon praised the flight as a historic milestone. Recovery ships unload 259 moon rock samples and about 3 000 photos while the crew awaits final reunions with their families before heading to Ellington AFB Texas.

Uss Ticonderoga Eugene A. Cernan Ronald FE. Evans Harrison H. Schmitt America Earth Space Agency Charles K. LaPinta Cal Navy Ticonderoga Pago Pago American Samoa Ellington Air Force Base Manned Spacecraft Center Houston Tex The Space Center Texas Christ Opher C. Kraft Nixon Pacific Samoa Cernan Schmitt Evans

Beach House Ransacked in Old Orchard Beach

Mrs. Lawrence Hunt reports to Old Orchard Beach police that her home at 46 Od Orchard Ave was broken into Monday night. Articles worth 150 dollars were taken, with ransacking visible including strewn garbage drapes torn and Christmas decorations destroyed. Missing items include tools jewelry gifts car parts prescription drugs and 25 dollars in cash.

Old Orchard Beach Lawrence Hunt O'd Orchard Ave

State financing plan sparks school funding debate

Old Orchard Beach School Superintendent David Majercik argues the proposed funding method will not provide equal education with equal dollars. He notes children enter school with varying preparation and backgrounds, so some towns will need more money to achieve quality, as a dollar in one town buys less education than in another.

Old Orchard Beach David Majercik Majercik

Suzanne Remillard Wins Baton Laurels

Miss Suzanne Remillard of Biddeford won first place for a solo baton twirling routine at an International Seaboard Majorette Association event in Old Orchard Beach. She also earned second in solo military marching. belongs to a Biddeford team directed by Miss Kathy King.

Suzanne Remillard A. J. Remillard Granite St Biddeford International Seaboard Majorette Association Old Orchard Beach Remillard Kathy King

Council Confirms Curtis Nominees

The Executive Council unanimously confirms Gov. Curtis nominations Edward Stern to the Maine Superior Court and James F. Mitchell to head the Maine Housing Authority. John L. Batherson is reappointed to the District Court for a seven year term. Canada’s seacast spans 17 860 miles of mainland and 41 810 miles of islands.

Augusta Kenneth M. Curtis Bangor Edward Stern Maine Superior Court Stern James FE. Mitchell Vassalboro Maine Housing Authority Mitchell Eben L. Elwell John L. Batherson Rumford Canada

Suede and Leather Coats and Jackets Ad

Matson's Inc at 175 Maine Street Biddeford invites charge accounts for suede and leather coats and jackets. Open every night until Christmas.

Matson’s, Inc Maine Street Biddeford -Saco

Truman in Very Serious Condition Amid Poison in Blood

Kansas City AP reports former President Harry S. Truman remains in very serious condition as more poison enters his bloodstream despite higher kidney output. At a 10 a.m. briefing doctors noted he was less responsive overnight but later more alert. kidney output in the last 24 hours was 645 cc.

Kansas City Harry S. Truman Truman O's Ne Wallace Graham

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marion Macintyre Mrs Blanche Peloquin Los Angeles Masonic Services Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St. Saco Dennett & Graig Maintreet Tel Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Memoriam John A. True, Sr Beverly John A., Jr Jere Mary Ann Melissa Aurore Lachance Ione Doles Exus Nes Young School Howard Cushman Carroll McGary Department of Educational and Cultural Service Sawin Millett Maine School Management Association Asa Gordon Department of Educational and Cultural Services Cushman McGary John Salisbury Maine Municipal Association Art Nadeau Santa Mrs. Claus Beane Nursing Home Arthur McKee Karen Jacobs Ophelia Wakefield Karen Arthur Edna Sinclair Jordan School Santa’s Er Cys Art Nadeau Pp Council Curtis H.S. Truman York County Savings Bank F.D Biddeford-Saco Biddeford - Saco Chamber of Commerce/Merchants Committee
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