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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1973

Page

2

Death of Rev Ralph C Corbeil former Biddeford priest

Rev Ralph C. Corbeil formerly of Biddeford died Saturday at Togus Veterans Hospital. Funeral services are set for Tuesday at St. Joseph Church Biddeford with Bishop Peter L. Gerety as principal celebrant. An Office of the Dead is at 4 p.m. today and a Mass of the Dead at 7 p.m. tonight. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery Biddeford. Arrangements by Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home.

Ralph C. Corbeil Biddeford Veteran's Administration Hospital Togus St. Joseph Church Peter L. Gerety Diocese of Portland St. Joseph Cemetery Sansoucy-Blais Funeral Home Stone St

Speidel Newspaper Founder John Ben Snow Dies at 89

John Ben Snow founder and former board chairman of Speidel Newspapers, Inc. died at 89 in Penrose Hospital Colorado Springs after declining health. He helped build the 11-paper Speidel group with Merritt Speidel in 1937 and established the John Ben Snow Foundation and NYU tied programs. Funeral plans are incomplete.

Reno Nev John Ben Snow Speidel Newspapers, Inc Nevada State Journal Speidel Snow Penrose Hospital Colorado Springs Colo New York Ohio California Iowa South Dakota Nevada Nebrasa Merritt Speidel Syracuse University

Anne Marie Babb former Biddeford resident dies in California

Funeral services for Mrs Anne Marie Babb of California, a former Biddeford resident, were held Saturday at the Emond Funeral Home in Biddeford. Rev. Herman J. Delaney officiated. Burial was at St. Joseph Cemetery. She was born January 16, 1909 in Biddeford and had lived in California for 25 years. She is survived by six daughters, five sisters, two brothers, and several grandchildren and nieces.

Anne Marie Babb California Biddeford Emond Funeral Home Hill St Herman J. Delaney St. Mary Church St. Joseph Cemetery Joseph and Lea (Plante) Thuot Marguerite) Thuot Orange Calif Eva Potvin Pico Rivera Lucile Bellerose Bellflower Aime Thuot Augusta Paul Thuot

Henry Levesque dies after brief illness in Biddeford

Henry Levesque 88 of 73 Granite St Biddeford known as Henry Bishop died Saturday night after a brief illness in a local hospital. Born September 15 1884 in Biddeford he owned Bishop and Martel Machine Shop then Bishop Machine Shop. Survived by two sons Edward and Armand Levesque five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral Tuesday at 9 am from St Andre Church with interment in St Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call Emond Funeral Home today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Henry Levesque Granite St Biddeford Henry Bishop Felix and Bellemire (Corneau) Levesque Saco Bishop and Martel Bishop Machine Shop St. Andre Eugenie (Gagne) Levesque Edward Levesque Armand Levesque St. Andre Church St. Joseph Cemetery Emond Hill St

Obituary Notice for Chipman G Forrester

Chipman G Forrester 94 of Bacon Street Biddeford died this morning in a Portsmouth New Hampshire hospital after a brief illness. Born March 3 1878 in St John New Brunswick son of Lindy and Mary Kierstead Forrester. Survived by two sons Frerett of Saco Ernest of Kennebunkport a daughter Edith Allen of Kittery seven grandchildren two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral 2 pm Wednesday Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco 35 Spring St Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Calling hours Tuesday 7 9 pm at the home.

Chipman Charley) G. Forrester Bacon Street Biddeford Portsmouth N.H St. John N.B Lindy and Mary (Kierstead) Forrester Forrester Frerett G Saco Ernest Kennebunkport Edith Allen Kittery Shumway Gross Funeral Home Spring St Laurel Hill Cemetery

Flooded Oil Burner Triggers Fire Crew at 38 Society Ave

Firefighters respond to a flooded oil burner in a home occupied by Lloyd Provencal at 38 Society Ave in Old Orchard Beach. A fire department spokesman provided the details after Saturday’s incident.

Old Orchard Beach Lloyd Provencal Society Ave Fire Department

Sacred Heart League to Pray for Henry Levesque

Members of the Sacred Heart League of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco will meet at 7 tonight at the Emond Funeral Home in Biddeford to offer prayers for Henry Levesque, father of a…

Sacred Heart League of Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Henry Levesque

Funeral home listings for Saco area services

Funeral service firms listed for Saco Maine include Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St with phone 284-5611, Dennett and Craig at 365 Main St, Emond's Funeral Home at 234 with phone 511, and personnel Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Tel Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy

Ted Koehler, Songwriter of Stormy Weather, Dies at 78

Santa Monica California AP reports songwriter Ted Koehler aged 78, composer of Stormy Weather and Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, died on Wednesday.

Ted Koehler Santa Monica Calif

Deaths of Rear Adm Kenmore McManes and Rep Leo Allen

Kenmore McManes 72 former commandant of the 6th Naval District and Charlestown Naval Base died Saturday in Bethseda Maryland Leo Allen 74 longtime Republican congressman from Illinois died Friday in Galena Allen served in the old 16th district from 1932 to 1961 and chaired the House Rules Committee during his tenure

Kenmore McManes Bethseda Kenmore McManes 6Th Naval District Charleston Naval Base Leo E. Allen Galena Ill Leo A. Allen Ilinois House Rules Committee

Doctor Lorenz Boehler Dies At 88 Renowned Bone Healing Expert

Vienna memorial reports the death of Dr. Lorenz Boehler 88 renowned for his fracture and wound healing method used in wars and accidents. He passed away Saturday.

Vienna Lorenz Boehler

Annie Guralnick Buller Dies Prominent Labor Progressive Leader

Annie Guralnick Buller 77 of Toronto died Sunday. She was a founder and leader of the Labor Progressive Party, a longtime figure in organized labor and left politics. Her work connected unions with political action and community activism in Canada.

Annie Guralnick Buller Toronto Labor-Progressive Party

Eugene L. Wyman Dies of Heart Attack in Los Angeles

Eugene L. Wyman 48 a Democratic party fundraiser and former Democratic national committeeman died Friday in Los Angeles from an apparent heart attack.

Eugene L. Wyman Los Angeles

Motel theft reported in Saco on Main Street

The Saco Motel owner reported a burglary of a room on Friday night. A table lamp sheets pillows blankets bed spread and a mirror were taken by two men who had rented the room. Police continue investigating.

Saco Main Street Anthony Pagano

Biddeford Firefighters Respond to Brush Fire and False Alarm

Biddeford firefighters answered a false alarm from box 522 at Granite and Southgate Streets. A brush fire reported Saturday at 52 West Street was suppressed by a bulldozer. The property is owned by local contractor Gus Laverriere.

Biddeford Granite Southgate West St Gus Laverriere

Robbers Fail After Gun Housings Slip In Cincinnati

In Cincinnati two youths attempted a robbery in a telephone booth. The .22 revolver broke at the trigger, they fled leaving a dime with the victim, and their getaway car would not start. Willie Patterson telephoned police and officers captured them nearby.

Cincinnati Ohio Willie Patterson

Love 8 Th Beg US Por of Arg 1972 LA Times

Brief item notes a 1972 Los Angeles Times feature on cultural exchange in Argentina and the United States. It highlights artistic programs, journalist observations, and cross cultural diplomacy efforts in that period.

Los Angeles Times

Weather outlook for Portland and statewide rain

Tonight statewide rain with southern areas clearing by morning. Lows in the 30s. Tuesday rain then snow in the north and variable cloudiness elsewhere. Highs in the 30s.

Portland

Daughters of Isabella and Women's Relief Corps Circles Host Meetings

Our Lady of Fatima Circle and Daughters of Isabella plan a social and meeting at St John’s Hall Biddeford and Saco GAR Hall for Tuesday evening. Fred S. Gurney Leads installation of officers in Saco with a noon luncheon.

Our Lady of Fatima Daughters of Isabella St. John’s Hall Adams Street Biddeford Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps of Saco GAR Hall Cutts Avenue

Mrs Laura Hotte Returns Home From Webber Hospital

Mrs Laura Hotte of 77 West Street Biddeford has returned home after treatment at Webber Hospital.

Laura Hotte West St Biddeford Webber Hospital

Frazier Foreman Fight Braced by Heavy Security

Jamaica tightens security for the Frazier versus Foreman heavyweight title bout with threats of sabotage and a telephone bomb scare. 740 police and 200 militia guard the weigh in as Frazier at 214 pounds and Foreman at 217 prepare for a 15 round title defense amid crime warnings and personal bodyguards.

Kingston Jamaica Joe Frazier George Foreman Douglas McFarland Frazier Foreman Muhammad Ali

Education program to begin in Biddeford area

Biddeford Adult Education and Saint Francis College announce the second semester Freshman College Level Program with registration January 29. Courses offer three Saint Francis College credits each. detailed offerings and dates to be released soon.

Biddeford Adult Education Department Saint Francis College Biddeford Adult Education John B. Simpson Biddeford Biddeford High School College Assembly

Girl in Hugo Sells Pony to Pay Hospital Bill

Linda Melvin 11 plans to auction her pony Jacob to ease medical costs after an accidental gunshot left her with severe spinal injuries. Grady Holton first paid 73 dollars, with bidding driving the price to over 1100 dollars as locals join in to support the girl and her family.

Hugo, Okla Linda Melvin Linda George Melvin Hugo Jacob Linda Dean Melvin Grady Holton Wren Shaw

Abortion Ruling References State Laws Across Union

The document notes Blackmun concluding remarks on the balance of interests in abortion law and mentions Texas and Georgia limits without paternal consent. It lists cases pending on abortion statutes in Missouri Illinois North Carolina Louisiana Virginia New Jersey Utah Ohio Kentucky Connecticut South Dakota and New York.

Blackmun Georgia Texas Missouri Illinois North Carolina Louisiana Virginia New Jersey Utah Ohio Kentucky Connecticut South Dakota New York

Burger Doubts Commandments In Schools Policy

Chief Justice Warren Burger questions the constitutionality of Evangelist Billy Graham's proposal to read the Ten Commandments daily in classrooms. Graham spoke at a White House service with President Nixon and 300 guests. Burger warned the idea may near unconstitutionality and cited rulings on religious songs in schools.

Washington Supreme Court Warren Burger Billy Graham Graham White House Nixon Burger

Extradition Under Way for West Virginian in Maine Slaying

Roy L. Taylor Jr. 29, of Charleston West Virginia, faces fugitive charges as Maine plans extradition starting today for the stabbing death of Clinton motel owner G Harold Henderson. Henderson 63 was found dead in his Clinton motel office. autopsy cites multiple stab wounds. A funeral was held in Fairfield after the body was discovered Friday. investigators note cash found near the body and no clear motive.

Augusta Maine West Virginia Clinton G. Harold Henderson Roy L. Taylor Jr Charleston Henderson Fairfield

Agnew Suite Jammed At Inaugural

Washington AP reports Vice President Spiro Agnews four bedroom hotel apartment was crowded this weekend with twelve people. Included were Mrs Agnews mother Mrs W L Judefind who moved in last week, all four Agnew children with partners and a fiancé, and Aunt Lillie Akers of Baltimore. The Agnews rented extra rooms on the same floor for the friends of Kim 17 and Susan 25.

Washington Spiro Agnew Lillie Akers Baltimore Agnews Sheraton Park Kim Susan Agnew

South Vietnamese Forces Hit by Major Defeat Near Saigon

South Vietnamese troops suffered a major setback as two army battalions were overrun and cut to pieces. Relief forces were repeatedly ambushed northwest of Saigon over the past days.

Saigon

Maine Briefs from Dixmont to Bangor

A Dixmont man, 64, died in a highway crash on Maine 9. the 1973 Maine death toll now stands at two. In Bangor, the Maine State Bar Association prepares its annual meeting at Husson College January 25-26 with Judge Frank Coffin and FBI official L Patrick Gray III slated to speak at events.

Newburgh Dixmont Maine George H. Hawes Maine 9 Bangor Maine State Bar Association Husson College First District U.S. Court of Appeals Frank M. Coffin L. Patrick Gray III FBI Association

Shield Bill Hearings Slated in House Subcommittee

Washington AP reports Rep. Bob Kastenmeier of Wisconsin will lead hearings on a proposed newsman's privilege to protect confidential sources and notes. The schedule targets early February for more testimony from reporters, organizations, and officials on whether privilege should be created and if it should be qualified or absolute.

Washington House Bob K+stenmeijer Wisconsin Democrat Judiciary Kastenmeier Peter Redino Jr

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Chipman G. Forrester High A.M. P. M. A.M. P.M ASA Patricia A. Gagne Western Ave W. MacDonald Cape Elizabeth Dick Danforts West Ref Bioh Duong South Vietnam Pam Robert DeHaven J. Rand Agnew Connie Angelos Essex Community College Piazza del Popolo Robert Pate N.F.D.A Dennett Craig Main St. Saco Ramic Realty AnSco Realtors Main St Pine State Multiple Listing Service
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