Deaths Mrs Jennie Bain Former Kennebunkport Resident
Mrs Jennie Bain died yesterday in a local convalescent home. Born November 15, 1892 in Troy New York she was the daughter of John and Isabelle Leishman. Surviving are a son Douglas Bain and two daughters Margaret Hoff and Janet Pittston, along with three sisters and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 pm at Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco with Calling hours tomorrow afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie
Leishaum) Bain
Kennebunkport
Ferry Road
Troy
N.Y
John and
Isabelle
Pengins) Leishman
BS Church
United Church of Christ
Saco
Madisses
Adha Club
Adeford
Be Path Business College
Springfield
Mass
Douglas Bain
California
Margaret Hoff
Kennett
Janet Blair Pittston
Margaret Payne
Northboro Mass
Rachel Coburn
Shelbourne
Isabelle Leishman
Windsor
Shumway-Gross Funeral Home
Spring St
Mrs. Joseph H. Davis 78 dies in Lyman summer home
Mrs. Joseph H. Davis aged 78 of 6 Thadeus Street Biddeford died suddenly this morning at a summer home in Lyman. Born Marion Goodwin on April 22, 1894 in Dayton she leaves a large family including ten sons and six daughters. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Portland
Joseph H. Davis
Thadeus St
Lyman
Davis
Marion Goodwin
Dayton
Owen and
Rose (Reckard) Goodwin
Biddeford
Pool Road
Eleanor I. Davis
Lawrence N
J. Harry
Miss Davis
Gertrude Warren
Old Orchard Beach
F. Jeannette Davis
Evelyn Emerson
Rosemary Davis
Portland
Natalie Marrow
City
Kenneth L. Goodwin
Waterville
Louella Graham
Saco
Carolyn Hatch
West Hartford
Margie
David G Mercier Sr. 79 died after long illness in Saco
David G. Mercier Sr. 79 of Stacey Street Saco died Monday in a local hospital after a lengthy illness He was born in Saco April 7 1893 son of Mathias and Demeries Mercier His wife Mary Biggar Mercier died in 1958 He was a machinist for Saco Lowell Shops and a former Saco Fire Department member Surviving are three sons three daughters a brother two sisters 13 grandchildren and two great grandchildren The funeral conducts tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Saco Interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David G. Mercier Sr
Stacey Street
Saco
Mathias and
Demeries (Dumont) Mercier
Mary (Biggar) Mercier
David G. Mercier Jr
Thomas A. Mercier
Brewer
Raymond Mercier
Hempstead
N.H
George
Mary) Renell
William
Helen) Snow
Harley
Virginia) Scammon Jr
Alfred Mercier
Washington, D.C
Carroll
Mary Jane) Co
Biddeford Police Officer Beaupre Dies After Illness
Robert W Beaupre 61 of Hills Beach Biddeford died in a local hospital after a lengthy illness. He served five years as a Biddeford police patrolman and was active in St Andre Church, Le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club, and the American Snowshoe Union. Survivors include his widow Eva Cookson Beaupre a brother Rene Beaupre and a sister Lina Compagna. Funeral from St. Andre Church Biddeford tomorrow at 9 am with interment at St Joseph Cemetery. Emond Funeral Home handles arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Beaupre
Hills Beach
Biddeford
George
Laura (Simard) Beaupre
St. Andre Church
le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club
The
American Snowshoe Union
Eva (Cookson) Beaupre
Rene Beaupre
Lina Compagna
St. Joseph Cemetery
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Ritualistic Services for Patrick Clair at Elks Lodge
Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks to hold a ritualistic service tonight at 7 30 at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford for member Patrick H Clair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Birth Certificates May Be Picked Up Reminder
The Office of the Superintendent of Schools in Saco asks students with working permits to collect their birth certificates at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Schools
Saco
Funeral Homes Listing for Saco Maine Area
Funeral directors Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine telephone 282-0562 Emond's Funeral Home contact 5511 Frank X Emond J Conroy Shumway and Gross Funeral Service 35 Spring Street Saco 284-5611 signage listing firms and addresses
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Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Saco
Maine
Tel
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. Conroy
Shumway and Gross Funeral Service
Spring St
Dr George H Berube Dies At 72 In Biddeford Pool
Dr George H Berube 72 a Biddeford dentist died unexpectedly at his Biddeford Pool summer home. Born December 12 1899 in Biddeford he practiced at his Main Street office since 1923. He was a St Joseph Church communicant and Maine Dental Association member. Surviving cousin Dr Thomas E Paraday of Saco. Funeral Friday 8:30 a.m. from St Joseph Church with interment at St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford. Visitation today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the church parish hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Berube
Graham St
Biddeford
Biddeford Pool
Henri A
Vesmalda
Parady) Berube
Tufts Dental School
Boston
St. Joseph Church
Maine Dental Association
Thomas E. Paraday
Saco
St. Joseph Cemetery
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Gerald Lajoie Dies in Biddeford Hospital After Illness
Gerald Lajoie age 62 a Quebec resident vacationing in the area died at Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born in Canada son of Lucien and Maria Laflamme Lajoie his funeral will be in Montreal with interment at Cote des Neiges Cemetery. Local arrangements by Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Gerald Lajoie
Quebec
Biddeford
Canada
Lucien
Maria (Laflamme) Lajoie
Montreal
Cote Des Neigle
J.r.dessauriers
Bolduc Funeral Home
Alfred St
Death notices from multiple cities report prominent figures
Raul Leoni 67 former Venezuelan president and Accion Democratica founder died early today after one five year term beginning 1964. Abe Stark 77 former Brooklyn clothier and NYC Council president died Sunday. Hal Walker 76 veteran film and TV director died Monday. George Schuster 99 driver of the Thomas Flyer who won the 1908 New York to Paris race died Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Raul Leoni
Venezuela
Leoni
Accion Democratica Party
Romulo Betancourt
Rafael Caldera
West Palm Beach
Fila
Abe Stark
Brooklyn Clothier
New York City Council
Stark
Brooklyn
John V. Lindsay
City Council
Springville
N.Y
George Schuster
Schuster
Stolen Truck Recovered By Police
A Scarborough Downs pickup was stolen from Hugh Connors home in Saco. Saco police said Old Orchard Beach officers later recovered the vehicle on New Salt Road where it had been abandoned. The report notes the incident was handled by local law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scarborough Downs
Hugh Connors
Stockman Ave
Saco
Pooterie
Old Orchard Beach
New Salt Road
Portland Forecast: Showers Likely North to Mostly Cloudy South
Partly cloudy north and mostly cloudy with a chance of light rain south tonight with lows in the 40s north to near 50 south. Rain chances continue north on Thursday with clearing south and highs in the 60s north to near 70 south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Community church notes for Friday events
Royal Rangers and Missionettes plan a service at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle in Old Orchard Beach for ages 12 to 7. Full Gospel Assembly hosts an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m in Biddeford American Legion Hall. Pioneer Girls meet at 6 30 p m in Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills. Ladies Prayer meeting at 10 a m in Lyman Baptist parsonage Goodwins Mills. Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall in Saco hosts Ministry School at 7 30 p m and Ministry Development Class at 8 35 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Rangers and Missionettes
Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle
Rise of God
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Old Orchard Beach
Full Gospel Assembly
American Legion Hall
Elm St
Biddeford
Pioneer Girls
Lyman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Kingdom Hall
Jehovah's Witnesses
Main St
Saco
Ministry School
Ministry Development
Mr and Mrs Herbert Dyer Jr vacationing in Saco
Mr and Mrs Herbert Dyer Jr of Chalmette Louisiana are spending a month with his parents at 64 Spring Street in Saco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Dyer Jr
Chalmette, la
Spring St
Saco
Biddeford Nurse Joins St Elizabeth Hospital Brighton
Miss Ann Marie Tardif R N daughter of Mrs May Tardif 10 Vine Ave Biddeford and Arthur Tardif Los Angeles is employed at St Elizabeth Hospital in Brighton Massachusetts A graduate of St Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing and St Louis Regional High School Biddeford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Marie Tardif
R.N
May Tardif
Vine Ave
Biddeford
Arthur Tardif
Los Angeles
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Brighton
Mass
Miss Tardif
St. Elizabeth Hospital School of Nursing
St. Louis Regional High School
Biddeford Plans Model College Level Program for Adults
Simpson outlined a community college style program for adults in Biddeford with emphasis on the less privileged. Tuition would range from $5 to $7.50 per course, with most costs funded by the adult education department and the State Department of Education. The plan, announced to the Rotary Club, spans over a year of planning with St. Francis College and local officials and could become a statewide model.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
State Department of Education
Rotary Club
St. Francis College
Terrarium: Glass-topped Plant Container
A terrarium is a container designed for growing plants, featuring a glass top to maintain humidity and light exposure essential for delicate species and miniature landscapes.
Saco Council approves police pay raise and sewers note
The Saco City Council approves a $5 per week police pay raise retroactive to June 12 pending final contract with the police union. The council also limits sewer connections in Tasker Street area, votes sewer study funds, and permits surfing near Old Orchard Beach pier under supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Spath
Saco
Police Department
American Federation of State
Ronald Ayotte
Libby and
Dow Engineering
Holiday Death Toll Marks Independence Day Weekend
The Associated Press notes 712 traffic fatalities across the nation during the Independence Day weekend from Friday evening to Tuesday midnight. The National Safety Council had forecast 800 to 900 deaths for a four day period, while last year’s three day weekend saw 638 fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Nation
National Safety Council
Patriotism rings from Maine to Rockland in Independence Day observances
The report notes a fatal accident in Moose River at Jackman with one missing after a crash. In Portland a 50 peal bell marking July 4 past the signing of the Declaration. Maine Adjutant General Edwin Heyward urged pride in revolutionary ideals. Democratic Senate candidate William D. Hathaway urged closing the gap between ideals and reality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dents
Moose River
Jackman
Portland
First Parish Unitarian Church
Maine
Edwin Heyward
America
Heyward
William D. Hathaway
Senate
Rockland
Painchand Band's Legacy Amid Maine Town’s Music Scene
Painchand's endures as one of the few bands left in a town once full of music groups. The ensemble performed at Ocean Park on the Fourth of July, with Cloutier recalling an 1872 parade when Joe Martin remarked that Pete Painchaud first led the band. He insists the group will stay active.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Page One
Ocean Park
Cloutier
Biddeford
Joe Martin
Pete Painchaud
Fischer Backlash Over Holdout Denies Opening Ceremony
A 35 year old Soviet champion condemned Fischer for not attending the opening ceremony, saying he insulted Spassky and the Soviet Chess Federation and jeopardized his title bid. Max Euwe questioned Soviet demands for punishment. Prize money totals 156,250 to the winner, 93,750 to the loser, plus 75,000 from TV and film rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fischer
Spassky
Soviet Chess Federation
Max Euwe
International Federation
James D. Slater
One Killed in Wauconda Fireworks Mishap
A 24 year old Edward G Bulger was killed and eight others treated after a fireworks explosion at Bangs Lake Wauconda Illinois during Fourth of July display. In Seattle a skyrocket exploded injuring up to a dozen spectators near the Seattle Center fountain. In Elsinore California a barge fireworks display caused no injuries to spectators while five technicians escaped with minor burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauconda
Ill
Edward G. Bulger
Bangs Lake
Chicago
Seattle
Seattle Center
Elsinore
Calif
Lake Elsinore
Biddeford Council Will Meet Tonight
Biddeford City Council will meet at 7 30 tonight in the Council Chambers City Building Pauline Berry city clerk reported today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Pauline Berry
France Premier Cha ban Delmas resigns after long tenure
Jacques Cha ban Delmas, premier of France since 1969, resigns per Elysee Palace statement. No reason given for the unexpected move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Jacques Chaban-Delmas
France
Elysee Palace
Biddeford High School building chair David Twomey resigns
Biddeford High School Building Committee chairman David P. Twomey resigns, awaiting action from the committee. Superintendent Andréw C. Frechette was unavailable for comment as Twomey had been appointed when the committee formed for the new addition project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David P. Twomey
Biddeford
Twomey
Andréw C. Frechette
Twame
Biddeford High
Stolen Bicycles and Mini-Bike Reported in Saco
Saco police investigated late Monday night thefts including a purple 1972 Roadster II mini-bike from Romeo Forrest on Mable Avenue. A red three-speed girl’s bicycle was taken from Stephen Brady on Sunrise Avenue, and John Alley’s three-speed bike on Lincoln Street was recovered by Officer James LeClair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Romeo Forrest
Mable Avenue
Polce
John Alley
Lincoln St
James LeClair
Stephen Brady
Sunrise Ave
State Education Commissioner Accepts Post
Boston AP reports 57 year old Neil V. Sullivan will direct a new urban affairs program at California State University Long Beach. Dr. Lewis M. Stacker acting dean announced the move on Tuesday. Sullivan had planned to move earlier with Massachusetts officials confirming nothing formal until now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Neil V. Sullivan
California Sate University
Long Beach
Lewis M. Stacker
Sullivan
Massachusetts
Car Truck Collision Sends Driver to Webber Hospital
Saco police reported a Portland Road crash between a car driven by Rodney C. Dumont 18 of Biddeford and a truck driven by Harold F. Brown 27 of Portland. The driver was taken to Webber Hospital where he was treated and released. Damages were $800 to the car and $500 to the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Saco
Webber Hospital
Rodney C. Dumont
Hill St
Biddeford
Harold F. Brown
FDA to revise tests after rabbit eye study findings
Study shows carbonates caused chronic eye opacities in 14 of 18 rabbits with eyelid tissue deterioration and partial destruction in some. dishwashing detergents yielded similar results. FDA plans to change procedures by washing eyes after exposure and extending observation from 72 hours to at least seven days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FDA
Children Women Gassed At South Windham Home
Eight children and three women were tear gassed by police during a raid on a two family home in South Windham. Witnesses said a cannister was lobbed at errant teenagers who had set off firecrackers. The group, including a pregnant woman, were treated at Maine Medical Center and released. Police would not comment on the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
South Windham
Maine Medical Center
Gorham
South Windham Village
Cumberland County
Sheriff's Department
Augusta
Scarborough
Theft of Surfboard Reported in Saco
Peter Pappas of Palmer Avenue Kinney Shores Saco reported the theft of his white Gordon Smith Supersport surfboard from his yard last night valued at about 160 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Pappas
Palmer Avenue
Kinney Shores
Saco
Pappas
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Jennie Bain
Robert W.beaupre
David G
Mercier, SR
Saco United
Mexico
Conynght
OS Angles Maes
Ae Tides A. M. P. M. A.M. P.M
Lichurch Notes
St. Louis
Saco City Council
Thomas Sullivan
Saco Bay
Old Orchard
Saco Businessmen's Association
City Hall
Bryce Milne
Police and Fire Commission
Raymond Carter
Maine Street
Painchand
Rene’s Florist
O Persiors Vine Agency
Portland Road
David Twomey
York County Savings Bank
F.d.1.c
Pitts
Butler’s Budget Dress Dept
Julien Hevey
Bacon St
Merilda Hevey
Paul Hevey
Jerry Hevey
Roland Hevey
Henry Hevey
Claude Hevey
Rene Hevey
Robert Hevey
Raymond Bouffard
Hevey Jr
Lee Marie Hevey
Art Naau
Truman’s Auto & Cycle School
Ocean Park Road
Hill & Pool Sts
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