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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1973

Page

2

Death of Delia Cote Former Biddeford Resident

Delia Cote 80 longtime Biddeford resident died July 8 in a Saco nursing home after a long illness Born August 7 1892 in Saco she worked over 30 years at Pepperel Manufacturing and Bates Mills and 19 years at Webber Hospital Survived by son Raymond A Cote daughter Emilienne Freemen two brothers Alton Fournier two sisters Laura Bolduc and Annette Ouellette a grandson and a granddaughter Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 930 am at St Joseph Church Biddeford burial at St Joseph Cemetery Friends may call Bolduc Funeral Home today and Tuesday 2 4 and 7 9 pm.

Delia Cote Amherst St Biddeford Saco Charles 2Nd Philomene (Letarte) Fournier Pepperel Manufacturing Company Bates Millis St. Joseph Church St. Joseph Cemetery Bolduc Alfred St

Henry A West dies at 73 in Kennebunk Heath Road home

Henry A West 73 of Heath Road Kennebunk died July 7 after a long illness. He lived there 57 years and was born October 16 1299 in Jay the son of Fred E and Lucia Kemp West. He worked 22 years as a machinist at Rogers Fibre Co until 1963. He belonged to Kennebunk Fish and Game Club York Lodge Masons and Murray Chapter RAM. Survivors include widow Ruth L Mitchell West two sons Edgar F and Stormy D one daughter Merle Crowley three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services 2:30 PM at Angell Funeral Home Dane Street with Rev Robert Swart officiating. Interment Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing.

Kennebunk Henry A. West Heath Road West Jay Fred E Lucia Kemp) West Rogers Fibre Co Kennebunk Fish and Game Club York Lodge of Masons

Deaths Edward Petit 83 former Biddeford resident

Edward Petit 83 a former Biddeford resident died July 8 at a Westbrook facility after a long illness. Born October 16, 1889 in Biddeford he worked 28 years at the Saco-Lowell Shops retiring in 1968 and also served as a Biddeford firefighter from 1923 until retirement. Surviving are a son Raymond Petit and four grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at 9 a.m. at St Mary Church with interment at St Marys Cemetery. Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford handling arrangements with visiting hours today.

Edward Petit Harding St Biddeford Westbrook Jon Saco-Lowell Raymond Petit St. Mary Church St. Mary's Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Ye St

Death of Maj. Ethel Theilmann ex Army PT hits Kennebunk

News arrives of Maj. Ethel Theilmann 67 USA retired who died July 5 in Clearwater Florida. She lived in Kennebunk with Maj. Leota Langley and Mrs. Alice Downing. Born October 23 1905 in Hancock Minnesota she served 25 years as a physical therapist in the Army Specialty Corps during and after World War I. Survivors include brothers Edward and Henry Theilmann and sister Mrs. Florence Thies of Minnesota. Interment July 19 at Arlington National Cemetery Virginia.

Kennebunk Ethel Theilmann USA Clearwater Fla Major Theilmann Leota Langley Alice Downing Hancock Minn Army Specialty Corps Edward Henry Theilmann Florence Thies Minnesota Arlington National Cemetery

Arthur Lambert WELLS Arthur A Lambert dies in Paris

Arthur Lambert Wells Arthur A Lambert 72 resident of Paris France and summer resident of this community died Born in Iasming France Oct 4 1900 son of Emile and Camille Franck Lambert Survived by widow Yvonne Simone Lambert two sons Yves Lambert Montreal and Gerard Lambert Paris and daughter Francine Lambert Paris Funeral services will be conducted in Paris France on Thursday Local arrangements Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk

WELLS Arthur A. Lambert Paris France Iasming Emile Camille (Franck) Lambert Yvonne Simone) Lambert Yves Lambert Montreal Gerard Lambert Francine Lambert Bibber Summer St Kennebunk

Longtime Biddeford civic leader Germaine Hebert dies

Mrs Germaine R Hebert 61 of 72 Bacon St Biddeford died July 9 after a lengthy illness in a local hospital. Born September 24 1911 in Biddeford she was active in St Andre s Parish and numerous civic groups including St Jeanne d Arc Society Third Order of St Francis St Andre s PFTA Notre Dame Auxiliary and Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association. Surviving are her husband Maurice H Hebert two daughters Andrea Ray and Rachel Paquette a sister and several relatives. Funeral services planned Thursday at St Andre s Church with interment in St Joseph Cemetery. Emond Conroy Funeral Home handling arrangements with viewing times Tuesday and Wednesday.

Germaine R. Hebert Bacon St Biddeford Edmond A Marie (Roy) Moisan St. Andre’s School Presentation of Mary Coaticook Que Villa Augustina Goffstown N.H St. Andre's Church St. Joseph Cemetery Emond Conroy Hill St

Kathleen McAuley obituary in Kennebunk community

Kathleen McAuley 62 of Fletchers Woods died July 7 at home after a brief illness. Born Feb 24 1911 in New York City she was daughter of John and Kathleen Purtell and a St Monica parishioner. Survived by widower John G McAuley. Interment Holy Cross Brooklyn.

St. Mary’s Church New York City Holy Cross Cemetery Brooklyn N.Y Bibber

Natal ie V. Bolton Dies Suddenly at 61 in Kennebunkport

Natalie V Bolton age 61 a resident of 18 Hazel Terrace Arlington Mass and summer resident of Goose Rocks Beach died unexpectedly July 8 at her home in Kennebunkport Born in Portland Sept 29 1911 she was a security analyst in Boston The service was held Wednesday at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with burial at Evergreen Cemetery Portland Chapel hours were Tuesday 7 to 9 p.m.

Kennebunkport Natalie V. Bolton Hazel Terrace Arlington Mass Goose Rocks Beach Here Portland Clifford Bolton Boston Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kennebunk Evergreen Cemetery

Henry J. Houle, Biddeford, longtime employee dies at 78

Henry J. Houle 78 of 2 Southgate Ave Biddeford died in a Biddeford nursing home after a long illness He born March 11 1895 in Biddeford son of Honore and Emilia Houle He served as Biddeford police patrolman later worked at Saco-Lowell Shops retiring 13 years ago A U S Army veteran and member of York County Barracks Council Chagnon He survived by daughters Yvette Maddox and Lucille Beaupre both of Biddeford two brothers Albert Leo Roland of Methuen MA Westbrook ME five sisters Alice Quellette Louise Lashett Emile Boissard Laura Grimard Irene Lawson two grandchildren three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Mass at St Joseph Church July 11 at 8 30 a m Interment St Joseph Cemetery Calling hours Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Biddeford today and Tuesday 2 4 and 7 9 p m.

Henry J. Houle Southgate Ave Biddeford Honore and Emilia (Faucher) Houle Houle Saco-Lowell Shops U.S. Army York County Barracks Chagnon S. Joseph Church Carl Yvette) Maddox George Lucille) Beaupre Albert Leo Methuen Mass Roland Westbrook Alice Quellette Louise Lashett Emile Boissard Laura Grimard Irene Lawson Sanford St. Joseph Church St. Joseph Sansoucy-Blais Stone St

Obituary of June H. Ogden of Arundel

Mrs June H Ogden 46 of Arundel died July 8 at home after a lengthy illness. Born December 7 1925 in Kingfield she was a daughter of George F and Marion DeWitt. Survived by her widower Arthur Ogden of Arundel her mother Marion DeWitt of Bar Mills three sons Carroll Bruce A and Vernon E Ogden all of Arundel three daughters Linda Dumont of Saco Clara Martel of West Kennebunk and Nina Gay Ogden of Arundel six brothers George F DeWitt Jr W Raymond DeWitt Richard A DeWitt Stanley A DeWitt Edward M DeWitt Merle R DeWitt four sisters Marlene Locke Julia Merrill Helen Boisvert and Meredith Mathews nine. Private funeral services will be Tuesday at 11 am at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with Rev Edward R Greene officiating and burial at Hope Cemetery Kennebunk.

West Kennebunk Nina Gay Ogden Arundel George F. DeWitt Jr Petaluma Calif W. Raymond DeWitt West Buxton Richard A. DeWitt Bridgeport Naugatuck Conn Julia Merrill Beacon Falls Helen Boisvert Meredith Mathews Bar Mills Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Kennebunk Edward R. Greene Christ Episcopal Church Biddeford Hope Cemetery

Ruth Heartz of Kennebunkport dies at 61

Ruth T Heartz a longtime Laconia New Hampshire schoolteacher died July 8 at age 61. Born July 28 1911 in Laconia she taught there for over 40 years before retirement. A summer resident of Goose Rocks Beach she was a widow of Eldon W Heartz. Funeral details and burial at Union Cemetery in Laconia will be announced by Bibber Memorial Chapel.

Kennebunkport Ruth T. Heartz Main St Laconia N.H Goose Rocks Beach Ross and Florence (Gilman) Piper Eldon W. Heartz Union Cemetery Bibber Summer St Kennebunk

Standish Girl Dies in Maine Automobile Crash

A 6 year old Standish girl, Christine Lofgren, died after reportedly darting into the path of a car on Maine 35. She was hospitalized in Portland at Mercy Hospital and is the youngest of eight children of Mr and Mrs Peter O Lofgren.

Standish Maine 35 Christine Lofgren Peter O. Lofgren Saturn Portland Mercy

Weather Summary Ships The Weather By The Associated Press

Hot humid conditions prevail across the nation with lingering thunderstorms in southern Texas and scattered locations. Tornado sightings reported in South Dakota with no injuries. winds up to 85 mph and hail near two inches at Comstock Nebraska. Portland forecast calls for fair tonight and sunny Tuesday with 60s to 70s.

Associated Press Texas South Dakota Comstock Portland Bis

Eastport to Merrimack River winds forecast

Northwest winds from 5 to 15 knots tonight shift to variable by Tuesday. Weather stays fair through Tuesday with good visibility of five miles or more tonight and Tuesday.

Eastport Merrimack River

New England Temperatures Reported Over 24 Hours

Massachusetts weather bulletin lists hourly readings across New England for a full day. Recorded temperatures show regional variation with notable lows and highs, reflecting cool coastal air and inland warmth. Temperature data are compiled for monitoring and daily briefing by meteorology office.

Post Office Reform Faces Public and Policy Dilemmas

The piece details how Postal Service reform shifts to self funding with government subsidy, reorganizes districts from Maine to Boston, and centralizes sorting and hiring practices. It notes reduced public visibility of changes, uneven service impact, and a clash between cost cuts and maintaining affordable, universal service.

Congress Maine New York City Post Office Postal Service Postal Corporation

Mass Honors Bobby Horn Drowned Boy Remembered in Biddeford

A Mass of Angels was celebrated for Robert C. Horn seven year old Bobby at St Francis College Chapel in Biddeford. Interment followed at Hope Cemetery. He drowned July 8 at Kennebunk Beach. Survived by parents Dr. Robert L Horn and Mrs Jean Dvorak Horn a brother and sister and grandparents.

Kennebunk St. Francis College Pool Road Biddeford Robert C Bobby) Horn Woodland Court Hope Cemetery Bobby Robert L Jean (Dvorak) Horn Kennebunk Beach Madison Wisc Cousens School Andrew J. Horn Tracy A. Horn Alvin Dvorak Mishisot Mary Horn Green Bay

Policeman Saves Man From Blaze in Gardiner

Gardiner Patrolman Kenneth N. Douglas rushed through an upstairs blaze on Harrison Avenue to awaken and guide David Flannery to safety. Douglas suffered head burns from hot tar and burns to a hand during the rescue.

Gardiner (Ap Gardiner Kenneth N. Douglas Harrison Avenue David Flannery Douglas

Motorcycles Collide One Dies One Hurt

A collision on the Biscay Road in Damariscotta left 17 year old Robert Storer dead and his passenger Diane Lawrence 17 of Arrowsic in critical condition at Maine Medical Center. State police said the Sunday crash remains under investigation.

Damariscotta Robert Storer Biscay Road Diane Lawrence Arrowsic Portland Maine Medical Center

Public Safety Beat Fires and Accidents Highlight Weekend

Old Orchard Beach firefighters ran ten calls including a false alarm at 6:15 p.m. Sunday for Robert Pettengill 40 Atlantic Ave a brush fire near Temple Avenue in Ocean Park at 12:30 p.m. Saturday and another near the Salvation Army amphitheatre at 3:30 p.m. Saturday. Separate crashes in Saco involved Kathleen Phalen and Jerome Perry with $800 and $500 damages. A Wood and Black collision occurred on Main Street at 5:20 p.m. Saturday. Leash law reminders issued in Old Orchard Beach. A Biddeford motorcyclist Reynold Brulette injured on Route 35 Days Mills taken to Webber Hospital. Five Movement Corp. workers exposed to gas in a Saco manhole rescued one worker. Notre Dame School stove overload fired a alarm at Beach Street.

Old Orchard Beach Robert Pettengill Atlantic Ave Temple Avenue Ocean Park Salvation Army Prospect Street Kathleen Phalen Gorham Jerome R. Perry Scarborough McKenney and Heath Saco Phalen Perry Carleton C. Wood Jr Westbrook Maurice W. Black South Portland Biddeford Reynold Brulette Main Street Days Mills Webber ‘Hospital Kennebunk Larry Plante Movement Corp Webber Hospital Maremont Ronald Toussaint Toussaint Billy Mullen Notre Dame School Beach Street

Mediation Set To Avert CMP Strike In Maine

A federal mediator will meet June 29 with union and management reps from Central Maine Power Co to avert a strike by Local 1837 IBEW members in Portland Lewiston Augusta and Waterville. The walkout was authorized but deferred pending talks. Unions seek more than the company's two year raise.

Portland Central Maine Power Co Maine International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers John LaPoint New Hampshire George A. Rodway CMP

Veronica Lake Death Brings Funeral Plans in New York

Verónica Lake, famed for the peak-a-boo hair and 1940s screen stardom, died Saturday in Burlington Vermont at age 51 from acute hepatitis. Funeral services are set for midweek in New York, with details incomplete. From 1941 to 1951 she appeared in 26 films including This Gun for Hire which launched Alan Ladd.

New York Veronica Lake Burlington, Vt Alan Ladd Mexico England

Missing Biddeford man sought by Saco police

Saco authorities continue search for Walter Davis Jr. 23 of Biddeford who vanished after leaving on his 10 speed bicycle to fish at Camp Ellis. Bicycle found near Camp Ellis jetty Saturday, neighbor recalling it there by Wednesday. Davis stands about 5 10, 140 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair, last seen in blue dungarees and blue shirt.

Saco Biddeford Walter Davis Jr Camp Ellis Davis

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June H. Ogden Memoriam Clarence Hilton Dad Emma Kerry Anton St. Andre's Parish Biddeford F.ls.a Emphysema Foundation Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Dennett & Craig Mained Saco, Maine Frank X. Emond J.P. Conroy Arthur Lambert Germaine Hebert Kathleen McAuley Cigs Boy Lon Angeles Times New England Massachusetts A. 4 Chatham Nantucket New Bedford Pittsfield Worcester NEW Hampshire Concord Lebanon Mt. Washington Vermont Burlington Newport Maine Bangor Caribou Greenville Eastport Rumford Harry R. Courtois, Jr Gerard F. Jacques Armand Ouellette, Jr Adelbert Morin, Jr Harry Courtois, Jr Lawrence Duross Dick Danforth Allagash Auburn Bangor Robert C. Horn Man Blaze Public Safety C & S Painting, Inc High Street Lewiston Augusta Waterville Reny Bros. Printers Mencing Reny Bros. Printers, Inc
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