Deaths Phillip J. Laitres 69 Sanford resident
Phillip J. Laitres 69 of 4 Atlantic Ave Wells Beach died yesterday in a Sanford nursing home after a long illness. Born May 19, 1903 in St Fortunat Quebec he was son of Stanislas and Marie Louise Laitres. Survived by widow Laura Rivard Laitres four brothers and six sisters. Funeral from St Mary Church Monday at 10 a.m. with entombment at St Ignatius Cemetery Sanford. Visitation Lafrance Boisvert Funeral Home today and weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Joseph
Lionel
Lucien Laitres
Sanford
Regina Boivin
Amesbury
Mass
Angeline Croteau
Manchester
N.H
Aldege Gauthier
Willie Bergeron
Albert Dumont
Lucien Lapierre
St. Mary Church
St. Ignatius Cemetery
Lafrance-Boisvert
Winter St
Biddeford Man Boleslaf Mackewicz Dies After Brief Illness
Boleslaf Mackewicz also known as Benny, 77, of 10 Dupont Ave Biddeford died this morning in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born in Poland June 10 1892 he came to the United States in 1910 and worked 55 years for Pepperel Manufacturing Co retiring in 1962. He was a member of St Mary Church Biddeford. Survived by wife Sophie Antuck Mackewicz two daughters Mrs Thomas Norkus of Portsmouth NH and Mrs Franklin Monroe of Biddeford six grandchildren. Funeral from St Mary Church Biddeford Monday at 9 am entombment Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford and spring interment in St Mary Cemetery Biddeford Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm St Biddeford open tomorrow and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.
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Boleslaf
Benny) Mackewicz
Dupont Ave
Biddeford
Poland
Alphonse
Pauline
Protas) Mackewicz
Pepperel Manufacturing Co
St. Mary Church
St. Mary Cemetery
Cosgrove Funeral Home
Elm St
Club meetings and Hibernian events scheduled in Saco and Biddeford
The E and L Club of the United Methodist Church in Saco will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at the church parsonage. Mrs Fred Bailey will host. Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet Sunday at 8 p m at Hibernian Hall Main and Elm Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E and L Club
United Methodist Church of
Saco
Fred Bailey
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Hibernian Hall
Main and
Elm Streets
Biddeford
20 Apply To SAD 71 For Manager's Job
Kennebunk superintendent Arthur K. Hedberg Jr. reports 20 applications for the SAD 71 business manager post. Directors approved the plan funded by Title III last month. Staff and directors will review the applications, with an appointment expected soon.
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Kennebunk
Sad
Arthur K. Hedberg Jr
Hedberg
We Don't Holler, But Fellar, Want Ads Is What It's About
A brief item notes a quaint want ad feature in the local paper highlighting humor and small listings. It frames the page as a readers service with terse notices and community shoptalk.
Funeral Directors Shumway and Gross Saco Maine Contacts
Funeral directors Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco Maine list contact numbers 284 5611. Also Mentioned Dennett and Craig 365 Main Saco Maine 282 and Emond's Funeral Home 284 5511 with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy as associates.
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Shumway and Gross Funeral Service
Spring St
Saco
Dennett & Craig
Maine
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P Conroy
Weather outlook for Portland clears tonight
Clearing to night with lows from zero to 15 above. Saturday cloudy with increasing overcast in southern areas. Highs range from the teens in the north to near 30 in the south.
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Portland
No Bomb Found On Force Landed Jet
Air Force teams found no bomb aboard a Trans World Airlines Boeing 747 diverted to Ellsworth AFB after a Madrid to New York flight received an altitude bomb threat. The 233 aboard remained calm as the jet was searched and later moved on to New York and Chicago after a six hour delay.
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Ellsworth Air Force Base
S.D
Air Force
Trans World Airlines
TWA
New York
South Dakota
Spain
Melvin Manning
Hopatcong
N.J
Madrid
Manning
Denver
Ellsworth
Willis Baker
Los Alamitos
Calif
Newfoundland
Chicago
Carter Apology Receipt Ties Land Sale Claims to Carter
Industrialist Robert Monks says Georgia Governor Jimmy Carter sent a letter of apology for statements about Monks land on Cumberland Island. Carter acknowledged not knowing all facts and apologized for misleading interpretations. Monks offered to suspend sales if Carter could arrange transfer of the property to the National Park Service for fair compensation. None of the land has been sold.
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Portland
Robert Monks
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Fim
Monks
Carter
Atlanta
Cumberland Island
Millicem
Two Injured In Saco Car Mishap Spike
Saco Police report ten accidents since the year began with two injuries. icy roads blamed as drivers caution. Beaulieu and Martel treated and released at Webber Hospital after collision at Lewis Avenue and Free Street. A police cruiser and another car collided on King Street.
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Saco
Robert Foran
Lewis Avenue
Free Street
Webber —_Hospital
Alan J. Beaulieu
Sullivan St
Biddeford
Patrick J. Martel
Middle St
Beaulieu
Martel
King Street
Arthur Tardif
Prospect St. Saco
Roland D
Sullivan Declares For Kennebunkport Selectman Seat
Charles W. Sullivan, 23, a Goose Rocks Beach resident and Vietnam veteran, announces for Kennebunkport selectman. He calls for tighter zoning to curb riverfront construction, stronger road maintenance, and higher town salaries and pension plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
Charles W. Sullivan
Goose Rocks Beach
Selectman
Danvers
Mass
Area Industry Financing By Consortium Is Lauded
Roger R. Johnson of Biddeford’s Economic Improvement Commission praises a six-bank consortium for financing a 20 000 square foot pre engineered metal shell in Biddeford Industrial Park. Land cost adds 16000 dollars. Built by Philip L Gadbois, the project is sponsored by the Fourth Business Development Corporation of Biddeford.
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John Surran
Biddeford
Maine
Roger R. Johnson
Economic Improvement Commission
Johnson
EIC
First National
Canal
Casco
Biddeford Savings
York County Savings and
Peppere!! Trust
Fourth Business Development Corporation of
Philip L. Gadbois
Fatima Circle to Honor Mrs Labbe at Bolduc Funeral Home
Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella meets at 7 15 p m at Bolduc Funeral Home 281 Alfred St Biddeford to pay respects to Mrs Phebe Labbe mother of a member, with services to follow.
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Our Lady of Fatima
Isabella
Bolduc Funeral Home
Alfred St. Biddeford
Phebe Labbe
Fort Defiance Among First Navajo Forts in Arizona
One of the first forts built on Navajo lands was Ft. Defiance located in the northeast region of present day Arizona.
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Ft. Defiance
What
Arizona
Journal Want Ads Readied for Public View
Classified pages list wants and listings across categories with buyers and sellers seeking goods, services, jobs, and real estate. Local residents browse, place notices, and respond via simple contact notes and ad copy.
Slashed Federal Services Bill Faces Close Scrutiny in Augusta
A bill seeks $1 million in emergency state funds to sustain end of 1972 federal cuts to human services. Sponsored by Sen. Brennan, the measure would extend child care, elderly meals and homemaker services, and the York County medical bus, with state funds filling gaps until June 30 1973.
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Augusta
House
Richard Hewes
Cape Elizabeth
Journal
Joseph Brennan
Portland
Department of Health and Welfare
Spocial Services
Certan
York County
Brennan
York Count
Community Action
Maine Medical Center
Police Vote 10-4 Against Lower Minimum Age
The Police and Fire Commission voted 10-4 against a proposal to lower the police minimum age from 21 to 19. Councilors worried the move could breach the police contract with the union and asked for assurances. The union held a ballot among officers after unclear initial results and that plan to add a new officer appears abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sace
Police and Fire Commission
Police Department
Arundel Girl Struck By Passing Vehicle
A seven year old Arundel girl, Debora Wyman, was struck by a motor vehicle and admitted to Webber Hospital in Biddeford with possible internal injuries and abrasions. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Wyman. State Trooper Gary Snow investigated but details and driver identity were unavailable at press time.
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Arundel
Debora Wyman
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
David Wyman
Maine
Gary Snow
Tool Durability in Bronze and Diamond Cutting Feats
The tungsten carbide tool can gouge a groove in bronze for 21 0 miles before sharpening. A diamond can cut 1 200 miles before resharpening or replacement is needed.
Armand Duquette Recalled as Local Stalwart of Maine Politics
The longtime Biddeford figure Armand Duquette is profiled as a civic neighbor who rose from Ward 2 leafleting to Maine Legislature service. The piece notes his ties to St. Andre's Parish and his view that local government shapes daily life, plus reflections on his pride in public service and hopes for future leadership.
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St. Andre's Parish
Armand Duquette
Ship Yard
Pike St
Cleaves Street
St. Andre’s
St. Andre
Arthur Decary
Zenon
Augusta
Duquette
Maine
Armand
Biddeford
Democrats
Pupils Redo School Over Christmas at Kennebunk High
Kennebunk High School student council led by Peter Dunn brightened the school during Christmas vacation. About 200 dollars funded the project with interior decorator advice and Gary Seekins loaned staging for high areas. Ten to twelve students finished in three days, earning praise from Superintendent Arthur Hedberg and Park Street School Principal Leo Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Kennebunk High School
Peter Dunn
Dunn
Gary Seekins
Nixon May Not Deliver State of the Union in Person
President Nixon may skip a televised in person State of the Union to Congress and instead present broad outlines in his inaugural address and follow with a written message. Congressional sources say no final plan exists and leaders have not been asked for a date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Nixon
Congress
Gerald L. Warren
White House
House
Jefferson
Woodrow
Workshop Starts To Train Parents In Learning Disabilities
In Kennebunk a Park Street School workshop began at 1 p.m. for about 25 parents and friends as part of a five month course. Learning Disabilities Program Coordinator Mrs. Vickie LaBrie told SAD 71 Directors the program aims to broaden staff training and allow teachers to dedicate time to individualized work with students.
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Kennebunk
Park Street
Vickie LaBrie
SAD
LaBrie
State Department of Education
Pay Phone Break-In Fails in Saco
Saco police say a man attempted to burglarize the pay telephone at Main Street and Ocean Park Road by burning the coin box with a torch, but the attempt was unsuccessful.
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Saco
Main Street
Ocean Park Road
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Phillip J. Laitres
Boleslaf Mackewicz
Memoriam
Urbain Langelier
St. Joseph’s Church
Robert E. Smart
OFA
Los Angeles Times
Sullivan
E’port Office
Ferry
Raymond R. Bergeron
Roger Meserve
Ferry Road
Edward Tracy
Hooper St
Tracy
Debbie Raneau
Debbie Ketchum
Bergeron
Meserve
Dick Danforth
Redo
Richard Danforth
Anastasoff
J. W. McCarthy
York County Savings Bank
F.d.1.c
Maine Milk Committee
Wilson
Herbert Hoover
Marcel Lizotte
Truman Products
Pool Street
Saco Community Center
Town OF
Old Orchard Beach
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