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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 02, 1973

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Florida LaBranche 78 Biddeford

Mrs Florida LaBranche 78 of 34 Pierson Lane Biddeford died at a Biddeford hospital after a short illness born in St Julian Quebec March 29 1894 daughter of Antoine and Marie Leclerc Parent came to Biddeford as a girl her husband Aurore died in 1945 survivors include two sons Gerald Rochester NH and Rene Dallas TX four daughters Patricia Nield Hills Beach Rachel LaBranche Mrs Ronald Rheault and Mrs Gerard Laverriere all Biddeford 11 grandchildren five great grandchildren and nieces and nephews mass of the resurrection will be sung at St Andre Church Thursday 9 am interment St Joseph Cemetery calling hours Emond Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm

Florida LaBranche Pierson Lane Biddeford St. Julian Que Antoine Marie (Leclerc Aurore LaBranche St. Andre Church Our Lady of Victory Circle Gerald Rochester N.H Rene Dallas Texas Patricia Nield Hills Beach Rachel LaBranche Ronald Osithe) Rheault Gerard Doris) Laverriere

Death Notice of William E. Spulick 71 Saco resident

William E. Spulick 71 of 14 Bonython Ave Saco died suddenly at home Sunday. Born February 21 1901 in Durham he worked for Saco Lowell Shops and Spang Lumber Co. until retirement. Survived by widow Violet seven sons one daughter three brothers and three sisters plus 26 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral Wednesday 2 PM at Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco with Rev Paul Weimer officiating. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Visitation tonight 7 to 9.

William E. Spulick Bonython Ave Saco Durham Henry Minnie Haggenau) Spulick Saco- Lowell Spang Lumber Co Lyman Violet (Greenwood) Spulick Harold L Ellsworth Richard W Manchester Laurel Hill Cemetery Rread

Funeral rites for Robert Allan Hudson near Seneca

Robert Allan Hudson 58 of Seneca died recently after a career at Saco-Lowell Shop and Clemson research. Born August 6, 1914 in Mount Pleasant Michigan, he leaves a widow Barbara Hahn Hudson, five sons, two daughters, two sisters and four grandchildren. The services were held in Seneca yesterday.

Clemson Barbara (Hahn) Hudson Juanita Hudson Macon Robert A Augusta Brian H Bruce K Berry J Bernard J. Hudson Mary Elizabeth Jones Pensacola Fla Barbara E. Hudson Seneca Homer A. Hones David Varn Macon, Ga

James E Helbert Welles James E Hebbert Dies at 62

James E Helbert 62 a resident died Friday in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born Osborn Missouri April 15 1910 he was son of James and Annabelle Hawn Helbert. A Columbia School of Journalism graduate he retired political writer for the Pittsburgh Press. He served in World War II and attended St David's Episcopal Church Kennebunk. Surviving is widow Gertrude Parker Helbert of this town. Local arrangements by Angel Funeral Home Kennebunk. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery Osborn.

Wells James E. Hebbert Biddeford Osborn James Annabelle (Hawn) Helbert Columbia School of Journalism Missouri Pittsburgh U.S. Army St. David's Episcopal Church Kennebunk Gertrude (Parker) Herbert Poland-Thompson Funeral Home Evergreen Cemetery Angel Funeral Home Dane St

Hollis S Pratt 58 died after brief illness in Biddeford

Hollis S Pratt Jr., 58, of 2814 Emery St Biddeford and formerly of Portland, died Sunday in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. He was born November 16, 1914 in Bath, worked for Willard Daggett Co. in Portland, and is survived by two daughters Marjorie Henderson and Ellen Johnson of Portland, a stepson Thomas Walker, sister Shirley Thompson, sisters Alice and Elaine Thompson, both of South Portland, 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service Wednesday at 11 a.m. from Hay and Peabody Funeral Home Portland, Rev Ernest Batten officiating, with burial at Forest City Cemetery South Portland.

Hollis S. Pratt Jr Emery St Biddeford Portland Pratt Bath Hollis Lulu Belle Pratt Willard Daggett Co Hollis E Arthur W Marjorie Henderson Ellen Johnson Thomas Walker Shirley Thompson Alice Smith Elaine Thompson South Portland Hay and Peabody Funeral Home Congress St Ernest Batten Forest City Cemetery

Funeral directors and funeral homes listed in Saco Maine

Funeral directors Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco. Dennett and Craig 965 Main St Saco Maine. Emond's Funeral Home 284 5511. Frank X Emond J P referenced.

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

George Boudreau dies after short illness at 77

George Boudreau 77 of 3 Hill St Biddeford died in a Biddeford nursing home after a brief illness. Born Sept 30 1895 in Petit Rocher NB he lived in Biddeford since childhood. Survived by Myrtle Murphy Boudreau five sons two daughters a brother three sisters and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mass of Resurrection at St Joseph Church Biddeford with services Wednesday.

George Boudreau Hill St Biddeford Petit-Rocher N.B Joseph Rose Melancon

Miss Mary T. McLean dies at 95 in York nursing home

Mary T. McLean 95 a resident of this community died yesterday after a lengthy illness in a York nursing home. Born in New Orleans April 2 1877 she was the daughter of Alexander and Sophia J McLean a member of the South Congregational Church and a longtime traveler. Funeral services will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. from the Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with interment at Oaklawn Cemetery Fairfield Conn. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9.

Mary T. McLean York New Orleans Alexander and Sophia J. (Rowland) McLean South Congregational Church Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kennebunk Oaklawn Cemetery Fairfield Conn

Raymond L. Putnam obituary notices final service details

Raymond L Putnam 68 of this community died Saturday in a Portsmouth New Hampshire hospital after a long illness He was born in Sanford February 4 1904 a son of Willie and Lucy Wilson Putnam Before his retirement Putnam was employed as an office worker at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery He was a member of the United Methodist Church York He is survived by his widow the former five Kimbal one daughter Mrs Rameaa Alicie of Portsmouth one stepson Robert E Vezeau of Nashua New Hampshire one brother William Putnam of Eliot two sisters Mrs Pauline Morrow of Kittery and Mrs Elbert Twaddett Jr of Verona New Jersey two grandchildren and five step grandchildren Funeral services were to be held Wednesday morning at 11 o clock from Lucas and Eaton Funeral Home York with the Rev H Everett Wiswell of the United Methodist Church officiating. The spring is funeral home tonight from

Moody Raymond L. Putnam Portsmouth N.H Sanford Willie Lucy (Wilson) Putnam Putnam Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery United Methodist Church York Kimbal Rameaa Alicie Robert E. Vezeau Nashua N. H William Putnam Eliot Pauline Morrow Elbert Twaddett Jr Verona N.J Lucas and Eaton Funeral Home H. Everett Wiswell Is Funeral Home

Kennedy Services Death of Elsa Maria Kennedy

Word has been received of the death of Elsa Maria Kennedy at Northridge California on December 19. She lived in Saco more than 30 years before moving to California. Funeral services were held in Los Angeles. Born February 28 1893 in Sweden she leaves four children Alfred Kennedy Granada Hills Calif Mrs Isabelle Wendelken Brunswick H Kennedy Greenville DC and David Kennedy Canoga Park Calif and 13 grandchildren.

Death of Cecil E. Harriman in Hollis

Cecil E. Harriman 55 of Hollis died Sunday in a Portland hospital after a brief illness. Born Aug 21 1917 in Hollis he was a son of Samuel and Edith Harriman. He is survived by six sisters and several nieces. Services are set for 11 a.m. tomorrow at Neal and York Funeral Home Gorham with spring interment in Hillcrest Cemetery. The funeral home will be open tonight from 7 to 9.

Hollis Cecil E. Harriman Portland Samuel Edith Sanborn) Harriman Olive Townsend West Buxton Norma Walker West Gorham Stella Proctor Casco Thelma Jones Gladys Miller Raymond Ina Groder Neal and York State St Gorham Hillcrest Cemetery

Deaths in the News: Alan Macneil and Sergei Kordakov

North Springfield Vermont composer and horticulturist Alan Macneil 66 died in Springfield hospital after an illness. He wrote music for the Vermont Symphony and studied lilies. a Mishawaka Indiana native who moved to North Springfield in 1938. Running Springs California Sergei Kordakov 21 a former Soviet submarine officer and youth leader who defected in 1971 was found dead by apparent suicide after leaping from a Russian fishing trawler during a storm off British Columbia.

North Springfield Alan Macneil Springfield Hospital Macneil Vermont Symphony Mishawaka Ind Calif Sergei Kordakov Columia

Mrs. Sarah Campbell Wyman Dies at 73 in Milbridge

Milbridge, AP Mrs. Sarah Campbell Wyman wife of Maine State Sen J Hollis Wyman died at home. She was 73 and a Smith College graduate active in state and community groups. Funeral set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Milbridge Methodist Church. Survived by husband two daughters and a sister.

Milbridge Sarah Campbell Wyman Maine J. Hollis Wyman Aoe Smith College Wyman Milbridge Methodist Church

Maine Yankee Plant Declared Commercial Power Source

Maine Yankee Atomic Power Co announced the 855000 kilowatt nuclear plant at Wiscasset is officially designated commercial as of December 28. Major tests completed, facility now reliable to supply firm power to Maine and the New England grid up to licensed 75 percent. The plant, a $200 million project, had operated under test conditions for over a month as the thirtieth U.S. commercial nuclear plant and sixth in New England.

Augusta William H. Dunham Maine Yankee Atomic Power Company Wiscasset Maine New England Maine Yankee U.S

Special prayer speakers at Old Orchard Faith Tabernacle

Old Orchard Beach church hosts two weeks of prayer meetings with Rev. Bernard Elliott of Biddeford on Jan 3 at 7 30 p m and Rev. Paul Johnson of Westbrook on Jan 5. Public welcome and local pastors noted. Kenneth Norton returns to Faith School of Theology after holiday. United Methodist Women meet Thursday at 2 p.m. Sea Coasters meet Thursday at 10 a m at Porter Hall Ocean Park with lunch at noon.

Faith Tabernacle Church Atlantic Avenue Old Orchard Beach Bernard Elliott Full Gospel Assembly Main Street Biddeford Paul Johnson Assembly of God Church Westbrook Clive Meidah Kenneth Norton Faith School of Theology Brooklin Maine Richard Norton Fort Hill Ave United Methodist United Methodist Church Washington Avenue Porter Hall Temple Avenue Ocean Park

Biddeford Firemen Quell Chimney Fire

A chimney fire at the home of Roger Packard on Proctor Road Biddeford was suppressed by firefighters using a booster line. No injuries reported and cause under investigation.

Biddeford Roger Packard Proctor Road

Prayer gathering for Mrs Florida Lalsranche at St Biddeford

Members of Our Lady of Victory Circle will meet tomorrow at the St Biddeford church to offer prayers for Mrs Florida Lalsranche, a member.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Florida Lalsranche

Portland Weather Clears With Mild Night Lows

The forecast shows clearing conditions in Portland with night lows from 0 to 10 above in the north and 10 to 20 in the south. Wednesday brings mostly sunny skies and highs in the 20s to low 30s, with westerly winds at night.

Portland

Four Arrested in Saco Drug Raid Saturday

Saco police with State Police arrested Bruce Jurgiewich 19 of 11 James Street Saco and three juveniles after a raid on a James Street apartment. Officers seized 20 vials amphetamine each with 100 pills and an ounce of marijuana. Jurgiewich faces illegal possession charges while the juveniles are charged with being present where marijuana was kept. They were set for appearance in 10th District Court.

Saco Bruce Jurgiewich James St Arthur Tardif Tardif James Street Jurgiewich 10Th District Court Sacoon Norman Auger Bud Trask Rene Gouple

Saco Police Safekeep Missing Skis

Saco police reported they are holding a pair of Matterhorn skis that fell from a passing car on Wood Avenue Saturday afternoon. Al Beety of Wood Avenue reported the incident. Police urged the owner to contact the station.

Saco Wood Avenue al Beety

York County Barracks Meet Veterans and Auxiliary

Veterans of World War I and Auxiliary of York County will hold a business meeting tonight at 7 30 at St John s hall located at the corner of Main and Elm streets in Biddeford.

York County’ Barracks St. John’s Hall Main and Elm Streets Biddeford

Biddeford Council Meeting Planned for Tonight

Deputy City Clerk Dolores Roy announced a 7 30 pm council meeting in the Council Chambers of the city building. The session will address local matters and public concerns.

Biddeford Dolores Roy

Oath Set Tomorrow for Maine's 184 Legislators

Gov. Kenneth M. Curtis will administer the oath to Maine's 184 legislators at 10 a.m. Wednesday when the 106th Legislature convenes in Augusta. The GOP again holds both chambers, with organizing sessions to precede a brief business day and a potential adjournment to next week.

Augusta Maine Kenneth M. Curtis Curtis Senate House GOP Kenneth P. MacLeod R-Brewer Richard D. Hewes Cape Elizabeth David Kennedy Millbridge Jon A. Lund Joseph T. Edgar Farmington Norman K. Ferguson Hanover State Transfer Raymond M. Rideout Jr Manchester Edgar Ferguson Rideout Richard W. Logan York Deane A. Durgin Standish Howard M. Mayo Bath Harold G. Clark Jefferson Harvey Johnson Smithfield Clyde Hitchborn Medway Harold Beckett Eastport Logan Durgin

Berlin Escape Attempt Foiled at Wall Crossing

At the Heinrich Heine crossing in Berlin East German border guards arrested five people after a car with West Berlin plates rammed a crossing barrier. A West German minibus followed, and witnesses said controls had been tightened at the border for West Germans and West Berliners visiting East Berlin.

Income Guidelines For Poor Go Up

The Labor Department raised the income guidelines to determine poverty eligibility. The new levels are about $193 higher than last year, affecting federal programs. A nonfarm single person is considered poor at under $2,100 yearly. nonfarm family of four at $4,200. farm single at $1,800 and farm family of four at $3,575.

Washington Labor Department Department Continental United States

New Year's Highway Toll Hits 424 Mark

The National Safety Council reports 424 deaths on major highways during the three day New Year weekend. Projections had 430 to 530 deaths likely for the 78 hour period from Friday 6 p.m. to Monday midnight. The 1965 three day toll of 564 remains the record. A separate note mentions mantas or devil rays reaching 20 feet wingspan and over 3000 pounds.

National Safety Council

Roberto Clemente career highlights and 3000th hit noted

Puerto Rico continued from page one highlights Roberto Clemente a star of the National League with two MVP awards in 1966 and many All-Star selections. The text notes his .312 season average and 3000th career hit last season across 102 games.

Clemente

Warplanes resume North Vietnam bombing after New Year halt

American warplanes resumed attacks on the southern panhandle below the 20th parallel while the halt above the line including Hanoi and Haiphong remained in effect. U S bombing in South Vietnam restarted at dusk after a 24 hour holiday pause as Nixon ordered the pause for peace talks in Paris.

Saigon North Vietnam Panhandle U.S Hanoi Haiphong Nixon Paris U.S. Command South Vietnam

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Mrs St. Joseph Cemetery Robert A. Hudson James E. Helbert Old Orchard Pat Los Angeles Times Saco Police Journal Ellen Poulin Barre Ellen Berlin York County Savings Bank F.D.L.C Puerto Rico Tel Aviv Beirut Brussels European Common Market Britain Irelad Denmark European Economic Community Paprika Marie D. Migner BankAmericard & Master Gallery of Homes Realtor N. P. Scontras Gallery of Homes Gallery of Homes Portland Road U. S
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