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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1973

Page

2

Deaths Mrs. Else Junker and Carleton H. Lewis

Kennebunkport widow Mrs. Else M. Junker 83 of Goose Rocks Beach died February 18 after a long illness in Biddeford hospital. She was born January 8, 1890 in Germany and survived by five daughters, a son, 11 grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Funeral Friday at 11 from Bibber Memorial Chapel in Kennebunk with interment in Blue Hill Cemetery. Old Orchard Beach reports the death of Carleton H. Lewis, 68, formerly of the town, died February 7 in Glen Rock New Jersey where he lived 12 years. He served as a U S Army Corps engineer captain in World War II and retired as lieutenant colonel from the Army Reserves in 1966. Survivors include his wife Marie, a son Paul, two daughters, and a brother. Burial was at Arlington National Cemetery February 12.

Kennebunkport Else M. Junker Goose Rocks Beach Biddeford Germany Junker Wilhelm A.L. Junker Boston William A Georgetown Mass Else J. Foster Montreal Luise H. Cork Hinsdale Annemarie Mechnnis Hingham Hildegard J Junker Kenneth Hauge Holy Cross Lutheran Church Kennebunk Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Blue Hill Cemetery Braintree Old Orchard Beach Carleton H. Lewis Glen Rock Lewis Portland Joshua T. Lewis Here University of Maine U.S. Corps of Engineers U.S. Army Retired Officers Association U.S. Military Engineers Society American Society of Civil Engineers Royal Globe Insurance Co New York Marie (Cox) Lewis Paul Prudence M Pamela A. Lewis Arthur Lewis Albuquerque, N.M Arlington National Cemetery

Ridlon Rites Held Private for Cape Porpoise Man

Philip A. Ridlon 23 of Mills Road died February 13 in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born September 19, 1949 in Biddeford he was the son of Fremont B. and Dorothy E. Ridlon. Survivors include his parents three brothers Gary B. of this town Robert M. of Cape Elizabeth and Richard M. of Covina California and several nieces and nephews The Rev Lamar Robinson will officiate at private services Thursday from Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk Arundel Cemetery.

Cape Porpoise Philip A Ridlon Mills Road Portland Biddeford Fremont B Dorothy E. (Twombly) Ridlon Gary B Robert M Cape Elizabeth Richard M Covina Calif Lamar Robinson Church-on-the Cape

Card of Thanks for Webber Hospital Care

Sincere thanks to Dr. Fortier and Dr. LaFond and the nurses at the Webber Hospital for their wonderful care especially the Intensive Care Unit. Also to relatives and friends who visited me and sent cards during my illness. aurice Gosselin

Dr. Fortier Dr. LaFond Webber Hospital Aurice Gosselin Shaw

Funeral Directors Shumway and Gross listed in Maine notices

Funeral home listings show Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring Street Saco Maine phone 284 5610. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Avenue Saco Maine phone 282 and Emond's Funeral Home at 284 5511 listed with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring Saco Dennett & Craig Saco Maine Tel Emond Frank X. Emond J.P Conroy

Ralph A Hatch obituary in Kennebunk aged 75

Ralph A Hatch of 24 York St died at home on Feb 13 at age 75 born March 28 1897 in North Berwick son of Ezra and Mabel Hatch. He worked 25 years at Kennebunk Light and Power District and later did electrical contracting. He was active in York Lodge AF and AM and other Masonic orders. Survived by Emma M Hatch two sons Ralph E and Nelson K a daughter Mrs Raymond Twombly a sister and five grandchildren. Funeral 2 p.m. Thursday at Angel Funeral Home burial in Hope Cemetery in spring calling hours today 2 10 4 p.m. and 7 9 p.m.

Kennebunk Ralph A. Hatch York St North Berwick Ezra FE Mabel (Knight) Hatch Hatch Kennebunk Light and Power District York Lodge Blue Lodge of Masons Murray St. Amand Commandery Knights Templar Madonna Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Emma M. (Lindquist) Hatch Ralph E Nelson K Town Raymond Twombly Sanford

Janet W. Davis 1883 1980 Saco native dies in Colorado Springs

Mrs Janet W Davis 9 formerly of Saco Maine died Feb 10 in Colorado Springs She was born Jan 25 1883 daughter of John A Walker and Agnes Hamilton widow of Percy S Davis She is survived by a son Frank W Davis three grandsons one granddaughter nine great grandchildren Private services will be held Thursday at 1 30 pm at Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Colorado Springs Colo Janet W. Davis Saco Maine Davis Shumway Gross Funeral Home Spring St Laurel Hill Cemetery

Weather Forecast Snow in Portland and Surrounding Areas

Increasing cloudiness tonight with a chance of snow in the north and west. Lows from five to the 20s. Thursday expects snow in the north with possible mix of sleet or rain elsewhere. Highs range from the teens in the north to the 30s in the south.

Portland

Masonic Ritual for Ralph A Hatch Held in Kennebunk

York Lodge AF and AM officers and members conduct a ritualistic service for Ralph A Hatch tonight at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk at 7 30. The service at 9 Dane Street reflects lodge mourning and honors the deceased.

York Lodge AF AM of Kennebunk Angell Funeral Home Dane St Ralph A. Hatch

Prayers Planned for Joseph A. Boucher

Members of St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance meet at 7 p.m. at Main and Elm to walk to Old Orchard Funeral Home and say prayers for Joseph A. Boucher a member.

St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance Main Elm Streets Roceed

Saco School Adopts Individualized Activity Center Learning

In Fairfield School Saco Maine third grade teachers implement an experience based program. Students choose centers such as social studies art math science and infractions like a social studies rear area. Each child has a personal skills sheet and progresses at own pace mastering concrete concepts before advancing.

Lorraine Whelan Fairfield School Saco Social Studies Center St. Basil's Cathedral Whelan Pauline, Pollack Linda Kirshner Russia Pollock Fairfield Robert Cody

Eastern Star chapter hosts appreciation night and officers head to Biddeford

The Annette Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star plans an appreciation night on Thursday inviting all members. Officers will travel to Biddeford Friday for the conferring of degrees. In Saigon US and North Vietnam discuss release of 20 POWs within days.William H Sullivan met Thieu and joint commission delegates in Hanoi.

Annette The Order of the Eastern Star Biddeford Saigon United States North Vietnam Hanoi State Department William H. Sullivan Henry Kissinger Nguyen van Thieu Joint Military Commission

Kennebunk Solons Postpone Local Government Actions

The selectmen postponed hearings on a SD 71 dissolution request, sale of town land to the district for a learning center, funding for homemaker services, and a firearms use ordinance to a Feb 20 meeting. They criticized an open letter circulated on town stationery and approved a $10 weekly raise for highway department workers while voting to join the Maine Mayors Association.

Kennebunk Fred Holmberg Holmberg Board of Selectmen Selectmen Maine Mayors Association

Abortion Penalty May Be Excommunication

Catholic bishops warned that Catholics who undergo or perform abortion place themselves in a state of excommunication. They condemned the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion and urged reversals. Cardinal Cody said excommunication cuts off sacraments.

Washington Rooman Catholic Bishops Supreme Court National Council of Catholic Bishops John Cardinal Cody Chicago

Maine Grants Free Park Passes for Seniors and Lowers Camping Fees

The Maine Executive Council approves free season passes for residents aged 70 and older on request with proof of age and residence. The order also waives admission for organized senior citizen groups and lowers camping fees at several state parks, with distinct resident and non resident rates, plus non resident day pass price at 15 dollars and resident pass at 10 dollars.

Augusta Maine Executive Council Department of Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Sebago Lake Rangeley Lake Camden Hills Lake St. George Lily Bay Mount Blue Aroostook Bradbury Mountain Cobscook Bay Lamoine Warren Island

Dollar Strength in Europe Amid Post Devaluation Trading

The dollar traded well above its new par values in major European markets at opening after the U S currency devaluation. In contrast a new wave of selling hit the Tokyo market as trading resumed.

London U.S Tokyo

SAD 71 Budget Passed Despite Low Voter Turnout

Kennebunk district directors presented a budget at Kennebunk High School gym. About 2,000 man hours were spent reducing costs. Voters approved 1 (typo in source) with 142 for and 10 against, one ballot voided. Tuition from Arundel to end Sept 1 1975. Acting chair Jack Ketcham cited space needs and future growth.

Kennebunk— School Kennebunk High School Arundel Jack Ketcham

Two U S POWs Return Home After Delay At Sea

Navy Cmdr. Brian D. Woods and Air Force Maj. Glendon W. Perkins arrived in San Diego with a tense hour delay due to a wing flap trouble. They were flown home early to be at the bedsides of their critically ill mothers.

San Diego Calif U.S Navy Brian D. Woods Air Force Glendon W. Perkins

Also Mentioned on This Page

Else Junker Philip A. Ridlon Carmen Gendreau Janet W. Davis Thornton Academy Pineland Hospital Pownal Memoriam Ethel Leavitt Leslie Mrs Janet Davis Seceuary Tides Saco School By Michael Spath Moody Snoopy St. Basil’s Cathedral Mrs. Whelan Michael Spath Valentine Kennebunk Solons St. Valentine Dorothy Dumont Paul Forcier Paul and Ray Ing Service David Dumont Dick Danforth Oldsters S Want Department of Progressive Growing Company N. Y.C Hudson Valley Robert Thomases Mill St., Cornwall, N. Y Hamburg Armour Star Bologna Fro Joy Ige Gream U. 59 PEPSI Fern Park Market Saco Ave O. O. Beach Arthur K. Hedberg Jr Ketcham David Rolfe Harold D. Carroll Waterhouse, Carroll and Cyr
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