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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1975

Page

2

Obituary of Willie Collard 56 Biddeford

Willie Collard 56 of 133 West Street Biddeford died Tuesday afternoon at his son's home after a brief illness. Born July 20 1918 in Biddeford he was the son of Adelard and Merilda Collard. He worked for Pepperell Manufacturing Co Biddeford and nine years at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard later as a part time employee of Beaupre's Electric Co and for 20 years drove for the Biddeford Fire Department retiring last year. A World War II veteran he was a communicant of St Andre Church and a member of several veterans groups and the Firemen's Relief Association. Surviving are his widow Evelyn Tremblay Collard a son Donald Collard two brothers Roland and Ernest Collard two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mass at St Andre Church Friday 9 am with interment in Holy Rosary Cemetery Rochester NH in spring. Friends may call Emond and Conroy Funeral Home Biddeford today and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Willie Collard West St Biddeford Adelard and Merilda (Letourneau Collard Pepperell Manufacturing Co Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Beaupre’s Electric Co St. Andre Church U.S. Army Tighe- Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion of Biddeford-Saco Disabled American Veterans Post Firemen's Relief Association of Hill St

Katherine Anagnostis dies after brief illness in Saco

Katherine Anagnostis 68 of 49 Storer Street Saco died early today after a brief illness. Born in Greece Nov 21 1906 she came to the United States at age three. She lived in Somersworth NH before moving to Saco 50 years ago. Survived by son John Anagnostis daughter Irene Macos sisters Helen Girdis Sylvia Kermegis and two nephews and three grandchildren. Funeral Friday at 1 pm at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church with interment at St Demetrios Cemetery. Dennett and Craig Funeral Home hours tonight and Thursday for visitation.

Katherine Anagnostis Storer St Saco Greece Constantine and Mary Diamond) Kermegis Somersworth N.H Sam Anagnostis Anagnostis St. Dem Biddeford Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St

Dexter Dexter Jr Named Outstanding Young Man Winner in Maine Jaycees

Saco city administrator John S. Dexter Jr. is one of three winners in the Maine State Jaycees Outstanding Young Men competition. The field of 12 was narrowed at a Waterville dinner, with Charles L. Cragin III of Falmouth and John C. Orestis of Lewiston also honored. The trio advances to the National Jaycees contest for 10 Outstanding Young Men of America. Dexter has held local and state posts including PHA director since 1971 and Portland Model Cities leadership. He and wife Carol live in Saco with two sons. In 1900 Saint Pierre was destroyed by Mont Pelee eruption, leaving one survivor in the city jail dungeon.

Saco John S. Dexter Jr Dexter Waterville Charles L. Cragin III Falmouth John C. Orestis Lewiston Maine William Cohen Jaycees Cit Portland Housing Authority PHA Portland Model Cities Portland John Menario Wesleyan University Connecticut Fels Institute of Local and State Government Wharton School University of Pennsylvania At Philadelphia Carol Martinique West Indies Saint Pierre Page House Senate Farley Atty Joseph Brennan Brennan Alfred Augusta Frank Kauffman Kittery Edward Mackel Wells James McMahon Kennebunk Harland Goodwin Jr South Berwick Richard Nadeau Sanford George Carroll Limerick

Nixon May Exit Estate Next Month

Nixon's physician says he may be able to take excursions from his estate next month after a recent examination. The former president hosted Henry Kissinger at his San Clemente villa the same day. doctors caution he may not be well enough to testify if required. He remains fatigued but shows improved appearance and stable weight.

Long Beach Calif Richard M. Nixon Nixon Henry A. Kissinger San Clemente Villa White House John C. Lundgren Washington Long Beach Memorial Hospital

Antiques Lecture Draws Crowd in Saco Education Night

George Michael, famed author and lecturer, spoke on antiques to about 150 attendees at Saco High School cafeteria. He urged buying for enjoyment and future value, noting rising prices and a widening interest among young collectors.

Saco George Micahel Michael

Tax Compromise Offered To Delay Tariff Program

Washington AP congressional tax writers seek a compromise with President Ford to delay the oil import tariff plan while Ford remains firm on a first phase 1 per barrel price rise. Ullman advances a 90 day delay bill with debt ceiling increase, aiming for a House vote next week.

Washington Ford al Ullman House Ways and Means Committee White House Ullman House Rules Committee D-Ore Congress

Weather map notes for New England and Vermont region

Precipitation ending tonight with lows near zero in the north to near 20 in the south. Partly cloudy Thursday with a chance of flurries in the north and central sections. Highs reach the teens in the north and the 30s in the south.

Portland

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