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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1975

Page

2

Six Die In State Over Fourth Weekend Maine

Six people died in Maine over the July Fourth weekend in drownings and traffic crashes. At Long Lake in Van Buren Cove an 11-year-old New Brunswick girl Elaine Homestead of Grand Falls died. Michael L. Smith 22 of Rumford was killed in Auburn on Maine 4. Royal L. Jacobson 27 of Harrison died in Bridgton after a one-car crash. Arlene Holloway 51 of Old Orchard Beach died after a head on collision on Route 5 in Waterboro. Delia Grondin 82 of Biddeford died after lengthy illness. Atty. John A. Snow Jr. 72 of Biddeford died after a long illness with services planned in Saco.

Associated Press Maine New Brunswick Long Lake van Buren Cove van Buren Aroostook Hermes Valliancourt Elaine Homestead Grand Falls N. B Michael L. Smith Rumford Auburn Smith Bridgton Harrison Royal L. Jacobson Maine 5 Waterboro Old Orchard Beach Arlene Holloway Adelaide Road Saco Charles and Agatha (Merrill Thornton Academy Halloway Bancroft and Martin Inc South Portland Leo L. Simensky and Co Biddeford Funeral Home Atty John A. Snow Jr Highland St Scarborough John A Ella (Litchfield) Snow Tufts University Boston University School of Law Atty. Snow Maine Bar Association York County Savings Bank Maine Publicity Bureau Biddeford-Saco Joseph Kathleyne) Roberge Jr Norman Ella) Plante Limerick Carlton Ann) Fenderson Clarence L. Snow George Eve) Rooman Clara E. Snow Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Carlton Gunn United Church of Christ (Congregational Laurel Hill Cemetery

Longley Returns to Maine After Hospital Stay

Gov. James B. Longley was released from Massachusetts General Hospital and returned to Maine. He underwent knee surgery last week for a damaged cartilage and will work on a limited schedule as he recovers at his family home in Litchfield.

Augusta Maine James B. Longley Massachusetts General Hospital Longley Boston Jim McGregor McGregor Litchfield Peter M Damberg Damborg Associated Press Longle

Simpson Accepts Job In Massachusetts

John Simpson Biddeford's first full time director of adult education resigns after four years to take a new position in the Boston area. He says he is sad to leave yet optimistic about a future role in the broad arena of education.

John Simpson Biddeford Boston Simpson The Journal Andrew Frechette

1965 Alumni Plan Reunion for St Louis St Joseph Class

The St Louis and St Joseph Class of 1965 plans a reunion at Salmon Falls Country Club on August 2 with a 6 30 informal hour and a later offer. Four members, Paul Boisvert Richard Boisvert Mike Guignard and Raymond Huot, remain uncontacted. Anyone with current addresses should contact Patricia Beaulieu Camire or Richard Agreste.

St. Louis and St. Joseph Salmon Falls Country Club Paul Boisvert Richard Boisvert Mike Guignard Raymond Huot Atricia (Beaulieu

Biddeford Educator John Simpson Resigns for New Post

John Simpson resigns as director of Biddeford’s adult education program citing a larger challenge and professional advancement. Since joining in 1971 he expanded enrollment to about 2400 per semester and helped 100 adults earn high school diplomas, with daytime and enrichment offerings for diverse learners.

Simpson Boston Biddeford Melvin Gay Andrew Frechette John Simpson Frechette

Funeral Directors Listed for Saco Biddeford Area

Funeral service firms Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main St Saco Maine provide contact numbers 284 5611 and 282 9662. Emond and Conroy John P Conroy Jr director 72 Hill St Biddeford 284 5511 or 282 1818. Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford 283 3653. R Martel director.

Biddeford Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Tel Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Sansoucy — Blais Stone St R. Martel

Saco Council Sets Evening Meeting Agenda

The Saco city council will meet at 7 PM in city hall to discuss the final passage of the Observation Commission ordinance and amendments to the dog ordinance. It will review resolutions on Chappell process usage at the treatment plant, Spring Street reconstruction, and bids for up to 400000 in tax anticipation notes for 1975. A pre council session is at 6 30 in the mayor s office.

Saco City Hall Observation Commission Finance Committee Spring Street Bradley Street North Street North

Portland Area Weather Forecast And Marine Outlook

Fog in the south and a chance of a few showers or thundershowers in the north tonight. Lows near 60. A chance of showers Tuesday with coastal fog. Highs in the 70s to low 80s. West Coastal zone shows fog and drizzle tonight with lows in the 50s and highs mid 60s to low 70s. East to southeast winds tonight and a stationary front across Georges Bank bringing easterly winds about 10 knots. Visible fog reduces near the coastline with haze replacing it later in the day.

Portland Marine Merrimack River Block Island Georges Bank

Accident correction and local public safety notices

Richard Bruce III age 2 of 28 Crescent Street Biddeford was misreported as released from Webber Hospital after a June 28 accident. He was taken to Maine Medical Center with a collapsed lung concussion and broken left arm and remained in intensive care. Firefighters battled a woods fire at Powderhorn Tent and Trailer Park and a separate fires on Heath Road Island View Avenue and Stone Street. The Saco fire department logged several calls including smoke checks and garage and grass fires on July 4. Judy Lupien 27 Buxton lost control on Buxton Road with passenger Debbie Smith not injured and Lupien released after X rays. CETA workers included Bruce Savoy Jay Kelley and Alan Bouchard at the department.

Richard Bruce III Crescent St Biddeford Webber Hospital Bruce Maine Medical Center Woods Old Orchard Beach Powderhorn Cascade Road Judith M. Lupien Buxton Buxton Road Debbie Smith Webber Saco Heath Road Island View Avenue Camp Ellis Ross Road Old Orchard Stone Street Roger Bouffard

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