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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1976

Page

2

Biddeford School Board Eyes Space to Accommodate From Wentworth and Birch

The Biddeford school board authorized Superintendent William O Neill to explore adding space within the district to house students from Wentworth and Birch elementary schools. Ways to increase Kennedy elementary classes were discussed as Wentworth and Birch face substantial repairs and possible phasing out. The board also directed contact with St Francis Gym for 1974 75 basketball season and appointed new teachers Elizabeth Kearney and Eileen Hooley.

Biddeford William O'Neill Wentworth and Birch Christo Anton Wentworth Anton O'Neill St. Francis Gym Elizabeth Kearney Eileen Hooley Brian Arbor Gerald Nason

Belanger Tenure as Medical Patients At Webber Hospital

Mrs Eva Belanger of 15 Woodcock Ave Saco and Emile Belanger of Smithwheel Road Old Orchard Beach are listed as medical patients at Webber Hospital.

Eva Belanger Woodcock Ave Saco Webber Hospital Emile Belanger Smithwheel Road Old Orchard Beach

Cold snap grips New England as commuters struggle

Chilling winds and subzero temperatures slowed life across New England with record cold in Boston and Mt. Washington wind chills reaching 125 below. Thousands sought road service as cars failed to start, schools closed, and several deaths were linked to the weather.

Associated Press New England Mercury Boston Logan National Weather Service Richard Hoover American Automobile Association Hoover AAA ALA Auto and Travel Club Mt. Washington New Hampshire Rowley Mass Dorothy McCarthy Anna Jaques Hospital Daniel Leary Oscar L. Carden Portsmouth R.I Wesfield H. Buel Robb Fedak P. Thaddeus The Fairbanks Elr Philad’ Phia Fort Worth Phoenix HI LO Green Bay Edy Pittsbur Albany Edy Helena Ed P’tland Albuque Edy Honolulu Eir P’tland Ore Ed Amarillo Houston Anchorage Cay Rapid Cit Y Asheville Elr Jacks’ville Ind’ Apolis Richmon Cr Atlanta Juneau St. Louis Salt Lake Edy Bismarck Birmingham Kansas City San Diego Edy Boise Las Vegas San Fran Little Ock Seattle Los Angeles Spokane Brownsville Louisville el Buffalo Ed Marquette Charleston Cay Memphis Charlotte Miami Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati Mils-St. P

Police Detectives Take Course In Identifying Antiques

Maine state police detectives completed a three day crash course on identifying period furniture and antiques led by Richard Oliver an antique appraiser. The course boosted recovery prospects amid a growing theft problem described as local organized crime by Lt. Hollis Dixon. Oliver envisions a regular program with funded support and an appraiser for each item plus detailed description files. Knights of Columbus and Rebekah Lodge notices follow in separate briefs.

Peter Kingsley Scarborough Richard Oliver Kennebunk Oliver Atty Joseph Rennan State Criminal Investigation Unit Susie Anne Sheraton Hepplewhite Duncan Phyfe United States District of Maine Richard W. Oliver Bruce Rafnell Sidney W. Gannon Auburn Daniel Blanchard

Card of Thanks to Doctors and Staff

Card of Thanks from Mrs. Bernadette Guerrette thanking Dr Festino Dr Lafond nurses and staff for care and relatives and friends for visits and cards during her stay at Webber.

Funeral Directors and Contacts in Biddeford and Saco

SANSOUCY BLAIS Funeral Home on Stone Street Biddeford with hotline 283 3653 and director R Martel SHUMWAY AND GROSS Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco 284 5611 with no additional details or obituaries provided.

Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Biddeford

Bitter Cold Weather Across New England with Snow Likely

Weather summary shows bitter cold across eastern states with subfreezing lows from Maine to Connecticut. Light snow expected Saturday, temperatures in the teens to 20s, and snow or freezing rain possible late in the day in northern New England.

Portland Hampshire Ermont Uthern New England

President Ford seeks privacy on medical report disclosure

White House aides say a public medical report will follow Ford's Saturday exam but Dr. Lukash cautions full disclosure could breach patient privacy. He argues exams are private with only general ability to perform duties relevant, not minute medical details. A related fire at Vacationland Motor Court caused minor damage.

Washington White House Ford William Lukash Lukash Ublic Saco Vacationland Motor Court Route 1 Tae Leo F. Libby Old Orchard Beach York Hill

Pringle's Faces New Round in Potato Chip Debate

The Potato Chip Institute plans an Atlanta trade show move to challenge Pringle's claim as a real potato chip made from dried potatoes. Procter & Gamble defends the product while naturals push ads emphasizing genuine ingredients in their chips.

Pringle’s Procter & Gamble’s Food and Drug Administration Potato Chip Institute International of Cleveland Hursday Atlanta Pringle The Potato Chip Institute Institute Procter & Gamble

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Biddeford Savings Institution Dick Danforth Knights OF Columbus Lake E. Hart Council Pool Street Saco Rebekahs Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Maintreet UPI Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Tel Robert Tillson Emery Massachusetts Chatham Rhode Island Providence Connecticut Hartford Bangor Caribou Minneapolis Denver New York New Orleans ISTON By Louise Cook Tubs Allan Swenson Mapes Garden Center Hanold Company Smith & Pearl
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