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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1976

Page

2

Obituaries of Charles Whitcher and Eugene Boisvert Boisvert

Charles R Whitcher 91 of Cat Mousam Road Kennebunk died after a lengthy illness in a Sanford hospital He was born August 4 1884 in Dorchester NH and lived in the area 15 years a former Massachusetts security guard He leaves a sister Miss E Maude Whitcher of Plymouth NH and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be at the family's convenience with spring interment at Green Grove Cemetery Ashland Arrangements by Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Eugene E Boisvert 61 of 707 South Street Biddeford died at home after a lengthy illness He was born October 16 1915 in Biddeford son of William and Melina Ledoux Boisvert He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Ivory Fenderson in Saco He is survived by his mother Melina Boisvert a brother Albert Boisvert a sister Miss Marie Boisvert and several cousins A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Joseph Church Biddeford with time to be announced by Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Biddeford Calling hours tonight and Saturday and Sunday at the funeral home.

Kennebunk Charles R. Whitcher Cat Mousam Road Sanford Dorchester N.H Joseph Celestia Jefferson) Whitcher Massachusetts Ashland E. Maudeitcher Plymouth Green Grove Cemetery Angell Funeral Home Dane St Eugene E. Greenwood- Boisvert South St Biddeford William and Melina (Ledoux) Boisvert St. Joseph Church Ivory Fenderson Company Saco Melina Boisvert Albert Boisvert Marie Boisvert Sansoucy- Blais Funeral Home Stone St

Prenatal Class Scheduled by Webber Hospital Association

A free prenatal class sponsored by the Webber Hospital Association will be held at the Administration Building Classroom Elm Street Biddeford Tuesday at 7 30 p m. Guest speaker Mrs Caroline Tarbox R D will discuss nutrition in pregnancy and a tour of the maternity department will follow each class with fathers welcome.

Webberospital Association Elm Street Biddeford Caroline Tarbox R.D S. Gertrude Benoit R.N

Public Safety Car Hits Pole in Old Orchard Beach

Samuel Osher 22 of Houston was driving when a blown tire struck a pole on West Grand Avenue at 3 30 pm He was treated and released at Webber Hospital Biddeford A second two car crash on Buxton Road at 4 01 pm sent a passenger to hospital Drivers were Cecil Green 62 Gorham and Karl Anderson 72 Everett MA Edith Green a passenger in the Green car was treated and released at Webber Hospital Total damage to both cars was about 2600 dollars

Old Orchard Beach Samuel Osher Houston Texas West Grand Avenue Peace Osher Webber Hospital Biddeford Buxton Road Saco Cecil Green Gorham Karl Anderson Everett Mass Edith Green

JFK Reluctantly Agreed To Cruise On Christina

In a multi decade reminiscence, Jackie and Ari Onassis first met in 1959 aboard the Christina near Monte Carlo, and later shared a five day Riviera cruise aboard the yacht. Jackie admired the ship, while Kennedy hesitated about the partner. the voyage included chaperones, a large crew, and a gift necklace from Onassis.

Jackie and Ari Lester David Jhan Robbins Jackie Christina Mediterranean Monte Carlo Onassis Washington Jacqueline Bouvier Vassar Sorbonne Washington Times-Herald John Kennedy Boston Jack Jacqueline Aristotle Onassis Kennedy Massachusetts Riviera Tina Winston Churchill Theit Sir Winston Churchill Lee Prince Radziwill Secret Service Greece Markos Nomikos Ee Ari Hyannisport

Extra Pay Issue Is Resolved for Teachers in Old Orchard Beach

The Old Orchard Beach school committee settles extra pay for teachers with additional duties at a percentage of the 1975-76 base of 7850 dollars. They adopt the 1975-76 base after earlier debate with the teachers union. The panel also approves retirement system contributions for custodians with prior service and pays the girls JV coach 282.60 for the remainder of the year.

Old Orchard Beach Maine

Supreme Court lifts campaign spend limits on elections

The Supreme Court rules spending limits unconstitutional while upholding presidential campaign subsidies under the Federal Campaign Act. The unsigned decision finds limits on speech restrain the First Amendment. disclosure rules remain permissible to curb improper influence. Justices heard the case November 11 with eight voting. The ruling affects subsidies and spending caps for primaries and general elections.

Washington Supreme Court John Paul Stevens Eugene McCarthy D-Minn James L. Buckley Con N.Y

Awards Presented To Cub Scout Pack 371 Of Saco

Cub Scout Pack 371 of Saco sponsored by Most Holy Trinity Church met at the parish hall on Main Street where awards were given. Cubmaster William Sermania awarded Wolf badges and gold arrows to Roger Forest Donald Collins and Jimmy Sheehan Billy Sermania earned an ear badge and gold arrow and Chris Gordon received two silver arrows. The annual Blue and Gold banquet was announced for February 19 at 6 30 p.m. The theme Knights of the Round Table found scouts in self made knights regalia with den leaders help. Each scout wore a shield and a den colored scarf. A jousting contest crowned Peter Gallant Tracy Roberts Danny Boutet Philip Gonneville Jimmy Sheehan Jay Chawan and Daren Munford as winners.

Cub Scout Pack 371 Saco Most Holy Trinity Church Main Street William Sermania Roger Forest Donald Collins Jimmy Sheehan Billy Sermania Chris Gordon Sermania Knights of the Round Table Den Peter Gallant Tracy Roberts Danny Boutet Philip Gonneville Jay Chawan Daren Munford

Portland and New Hampshire Weather Outlook Summary

Mostly fair tonight with lows from five to 15 above in the south and five to below in the north. Saturday will be mostly sunny with highs in the teens and 20s. The New Hampshire area follows a similar pattern with lows around 15 above in the south and 10 below in the north and highs in the 20s.

Portland New Hampshire

Third Suspect Sought In Entertainer Death

Atlanta police hunt a third suspect after two men face murder charges in the death of James Edmondson the entertainer known as the Professor Backwards His body was found on a northwest Atlanta road He had been shot in the head and a housekeeper was raped during the attack Police released vague descriptions and noted a missing wallet while Edmondson’s agent recalled his television appearances

Atlanta James Edmondson Ed Sullivan Edmondson Ripley’s Monk Arnold Sullivan W.K. Perry Perry

Area Kids Get Day Off Monday

A school official announced no school in Old Orchard Beach and Arundel Monday due to a teachers workshop. Realty news notes the Biddeford property at 10 Orchard Street with two apartments and a garage owned by J and Mrs Rene Elie changing hands via Ed R Morin, Realtor.

Old Orchard Beach Arundel

Brass Quintet At St Francis In College Gym

The Windmere Brass Quintet will perform in the St Francis College gym at 8 tonight as part of the Cultural Affairs program. The group, formed at the New England Conservatory, includes John Schnell Glenn McDonald Michael Fellinger Robert Ward and Robert Carriker. The concert is open to the public.

Windmere St. Francis College St. Francis Peencane Performing Artists Associates of New England New England Conservatory of Music John Schnell Glenn McDonald Michael Fellinger Robert Ward Robert Carriker

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