Death of Miss Lillian M. Denis 72 in Saco
Miss Lillian M. Denis 72 resident of 3 May St Saco died after a long illness at home. Born February 22 1897 in Southbridge Mass she was daughter of Paul and Matilda Denis and educated there and at St Hyacinthe Academy Que She was Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco correspondent for the Boston Post Surviving are two sisters Rose Sansoucy and Flora Ledoux and several nieces and nephews Funeral set for Saturday at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church with burial in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford Visitation at Sansoucy Home Biddeford tonight and later hours
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian M. Denis
Saco
Southbridge
Mass
Paul
Matilda Denis
St. Hyacinthe Academy
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Boston Post
Rose A. Sansoucy
Ee"ford
Flora Ledoux
Putnam, Conn
Notre Dame de Lourdes Church
St. Joseph's Comet Biddeford
Sansoucy
Stone St
Biddeford
Longtime Kennebunkport Fire Chief John Eldridge Dies
John S Eldridge longtime Kennebunkport fire chief and former assistant fire chief in Kittery died yesterday in a Biddeford hospital after a long illness He was born September 14 1897 in Kennebunkport attended the University of Maine and served at Royal Air Station He and his wife Grace ran the Maine Stay Motel and he operated a wood and coal business Surviving are his widow two sons a daughter two sisters and seven grandchildren Funeral services are set for 9 am Saturday at St Martha s Church with interment at Arundel Cemetery Friends may call Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm
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Kennebunkport
Kittery
John S. Eldeides
Maine Street
Biddeford
Royal Air Station
John E
Catherine Kelly Eldridge
Kennebunkport High School
University of Maine
Eldridge
Mainestay
Grace B. Eldridge
John S. Jr
Berginfield
N.J
William F
Houston
Tex
Joan Roussin
Sumter
S.C
Elize Cooper
Arundel
Edith Strickland
St. Martha's Church
William J. Kelly
Arundel Cemetery
Bibber Memorial Chapel
Summer St. Kennebunk
Joseph Garriepy Garrie at Pierson Lane Dies at Home
Joseph Garriepy died this morning at his Biddeford home after illness. Born March 23 1885 in Bellingham Massachusetts he worked for the Boston and Maine Railroad and Saco-Lowell and was a St Andre church member and Sacred Heart League. Survived by widow Rose and children Freeman Paul Gilbert Sister Gabrielle Maria Dolores and Claire Madore with several grandchildren. Funeral from St Andre Church with viewing at Emond Funeral Home Biddeford today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston & Maine Railroad Co
Saco-Low
St. Andre's Church
Biddeford
Sacred Heart League
Garriepy
Rose Perreault Garrie V
Freeman
Buffalo
N.Y
Paul
Ford
Gilbert
Chicago
Ill
Gabrielle-Maria
Dolores
Presentation of Mary
St. Andre’s Convent
Leo
Claire) Madore
Sadres Safa
Aweet
St. Andre’ S Church
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Funeral Directors Directory for Saco Maine
Funeral service listings show Shumway Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street phone 284 5611 director Philip H. Gross Sr. Dennett and Craig at 385 Main Street Maine Emond's Funeral Home at 284 5511 with Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumway Funeral Service
Spring Street
Saco
Philip H. Gross Sr
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Maine
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P Conroy
Card of Thanks for the Late Mrs Cordelia Paul and Others
The family expresses gratitude to Rev Mau rice Morin Rev Roland Sirois and many friends for support after the loss of their mother Cordelia Paul Also thanks to Dr Fortier Notre Dame Hospital and staff and to relatives and friends who offered sympathy The Couture family also thanks Nurses and Doctor O Sullivan Webber Hospital and all who extended kindness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Morin
Roland Sirois
Cordelia Paul
Dr. Fortier
Notre Dame Hospital
Couture
O'Sullivan
Webber Hospital
Funeral Rites Held for Rolan G Staples in Old Orchard Beach
Funeral services were conducted yesterday at United Methodist Church Washington Avenue for Rolan G Staples 53 of 88 Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach with Rev William Malpass and Capt Donald Klemanski officiating. Burial followed at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco with committal prayers by church officials and a Marine Corps honor detail. The Beavers and VFW Post members attended along with AMVETS Post Abbott Verville and American Legion post members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Rolan G. Staples
Saco Ave
United Methodist Church
Washington Avenue
William Malpass
Donald Klemanski
Salvation Army
Blanche Beal
Arthur T. Dickson J
Laurel Hill
Saco
Mr. Malpass
Captain Klemanski
Stary Rs
Ma Irine
Portsmouth
N.H
Dennis Desjardins
Beavers
Ernest A. Brousseau
Joseph Lenkowski
VFW Post
Paul Remillard
Richard Doe
Howard Slaney
C. Fayette Staples
American Legion
Daniel Guarino
Abbott- Verville Amvets
Bridal Shower Held For Nancy DeMeule Family and friends attend
A large bridal event honors Nancy DeMeule daughter of Mr and Mrs De Harrison. Dozens of relatives and friends gather, listing numerous attendees by name and relation, sharing gifts and good wishes for the upcoming wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy DeMeule
Ge Oy
de Harrison
Gertrude Lacroix
Emma Grubb
Dorothy Butts
Gertrude Butts
Lorraine Butts
Jane Butts
Arlene Butts
Jeanne
Patricia Beaudoin
Diane Lizotte
Nancy Danis
Frances Voccia
Rene Binette
Ida Chasse
Louise Chasse
Blanche Camire
Pauline Trottier
Susan Trottier
Reinette Larose
Mary Butts
Lucy Butts
Maxine Camire
Susan Camire
Doro Re, Coan
Evelyn and
Jean Connolly
Mabel Landry
Mary ,Giguere
Nancy Perry
Ray Perry
Horace Ey
Marcel Metay
Michele A
Semmaine Tupper
Gloria Wescott
Jeannine Langis
Victor Labourin
Alex Landry
Frederick Butts Sr
Joan Dallaire
George Camire
Valerie Camire
Mahlon Dudley
Urbain Baillargeon
Germaine Camire
Normand F. Simard
Carol Camire
Yvette Boutet
Robert Gelinas
Mildred Landry
Joan Camire
Constance Cloutier
Agnes Bonnell
Mary Legere
Marcelle Lessard
Monique Demeule
Raoul Lagarde
Jeannette Gagnon
Ella Roy
Sylvia Guay
Yvonne Perron
Diane Perron
Lene Camire
Willie Taylor
Henry Camire
Juliette Ayotte
Harold Bonnell
Charles Grubb Jr
Maria Blais
Judith Camire
Sheila Camire
Sandra Camire
Jeannette Giroux
Juliette Fillion
Edward Demeule i Sr
Hiram Parish
Preal Savoy
Joan Letourneau
Louise Boucher
Ian Labelle
Donald F. Pierce
George, Ruel
Anne Demers
Priscilla Yuill
Joanne Gregoire
Malvina Trottier
Lalrianne Guertin
Rene Fournier
Mrs Irene Morand listed as patient at Maine Medical Center
Mrs Irene Morand of Graham Sr is identified as a surgical patient at Maine Medical Center in Portland. The item provides minimal context beyond the patient status and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Morand
Graham Sr
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Church Notes Reflect Local Youth and Outreach Activities
Junior Bible Club at Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco holds Bible study and choir rehearsal tomorrow at 6 45 pm. Royal Rangers and Missionettes service for ages 12 to 17 Friday at Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Atlantic Ave and Third St Old Orchard Beach 7 30 pm. American Legion Hall Biddeford hosts ev ece Friday at 7 30 pm. Pioneer Girls meet Friday 6 30 pm Ly man Baptist Church Goodwins Mills. Ladies Prayer meeting Friday 10 am parsonage of the apostist Church Goodwins Bank Saturday 9 30 am Grades 6 through 8 Friday after On Friday at Kingdom Hall Jehovahs Witnesses 107 Main St Saco Ministry 7 30 pm with Ministry Development Class at 8 35 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Bible Club
The
Bible Baptist Church
Ferry Road
Saco
Royal Rangers and
Missionettes
Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle
Assembly of God
Atlantic Avenue
Third Street
Old Orchard Beach
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Main St
Beach Fire Leaves Nine Homeless
OLD ORCHARD BEACH A fire at 6 Lawn Ave gutted the first floor of a two story house and left nine people homeless. Fire officials said a mistaken address delayed alert with calls describing a cushion on fire. Fire crews arrived with two engines at 2 38 p m and were back at the station by 5 08 p m. Seven children evacuated before flames spread. damage unknown though believed insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Lawn Ave
Linwood Kelly Areenim
Wharff
Governors Back Rural Aid Plan Amid National Conference
Connecticut leaders pledge to expand federal share funding for rural projects and seek cooperation with the U S Farmers Home Administration director Janes V Smith attends the conference. Smith, a former Oklahoma congressman, backs joint action to boost rural economy while Nixon’s voting rights reform faces a House Judiciary subcommittee vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Janes V. Smith
U.S. Farmers’ Home Administration
Smith
Oklahoma
Curtis
Predent Nix
Local Ladies Named in Community Directory Update
Marie Auclair and several titled women including Elaine Thibeault Gertrude Frechette Lucien Bourque Roger Gobeil Guy Anderson and Ann Sabourin appear in a regional society notice listing participants and associations within the parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Auclair
Elaine (Thibeault
Gertrude Frechette
Lucien) Bourque
Roger Gobeil
Guy Anderson
Ann Sabourin
Portland Weather Outlook Mostly Warm With Showers
Fair followed by increasing cloudiness today and warmer with highs in the low 80s. North portions and coastal areas east of Portland may stay in the 70s. Tonight partly cloudy not so cool with lows 55 to 60. Friday partly cloudy and warmer with a few scattered showers or thundershowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Saco Mfg. Co. Sold To Bay Stater
The Saco Mfg. Co. on Lincoln Street is sold to Carleton Morse of Wellsley Hills Mass from Peter W. Hellige of Saco. The firm employs 10 woodworkers and lathe operators and makes small wooden filials. Morse plans to move to the area with his wife and five children within a year and has hired Ernest Labbe Jr. to run the shop. Established in 1872, it originally manufactured wooden water pumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Mfg. Co., Inc
Lincoln Street
Carleton Morse
Wellsley Hills
Mass
Peter W. Hellige
Saco
Morse
Hebron Academy
University of Maine
Chebeague Island
Casco Bay
Ernest Labbe Jr
Norway
Truck Collision on North Street in Saco
A half ton truck driven by Ronald P. Lavigne collided with Linda S. Scammon’s car on North Street after brakes failed. Scammon’s vehicle sustained about 150 dollars in damages. Lavigne’s vehicle about 75 dollars. The crash occurred yesterday afternoon near Lehner Road, with the truck ending up in a field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Street
Saco
Ronald P. Lavigne
Common St
Lehner Road
Linda ‘S. Scammon
Simpson Road
Sails and Song on Gloucester Waterfront
Capt Allen commands a weathered sloop near Gloucester with a lean crew aboard. Eve, described as light and soaking, is lifted as the vessel glides free from the dock while the skipper plays banjo and the youngsters sing This Land Is Your Land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aid Braid
Eve
Sarge
Gloucester
Allen
VFW Auxiliary Displays Trophies and Elects Officers
At the VFW Department Convention Ban k trophies for first place historian and loyalty day were shown at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Frances Pettengill Benoit Avenue. Pettengill was elected Department junior vice president. Plans for a Thrift Sale July 24 25 26 at the VFW Post Home Atlantic Avenue were discussed. Dues for 1970 are due and members were urged to pay in July. The next meeting July 23 at the Post home and refreshments at Mrs Eunice Pettengill home. Pettengill shared Loyalty Day Parade Bar Harbor trip photos and will attend the State Conference at Caribou tomorrow. A cookout preceded the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
V.F.W. Department
Bank
Frances Pettengill
Benoit Avenue
Department
V. F.W. Post
Atlantic Avenue
Beatrice Hawthorne
V.F. W
Post Home
Eunice Pettengill
Central Park Avenue
Non-Food Items Take Big Bite Of Grocery Money
Extension agent explains that about one fifth of every grocery dollar buys non food items such as clothing, hygiene, cleaning supplies, and magazines. Practical tips appear for ham loaf picnics and Hawaiian dandies cookies with detailed mixing and baking steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremas
Grant
Alfred
Pecoraro Served Summons Over Speakeasy Permit Revocation
Eugene Pecoraro operator of the Speakeasy Playhouse on 16 Lawn Ave was served a summons to appear in Saco District Court after ignoring a building inspector order revoking the club occupancy permit. Town council revoked the permit citing operation as a private after hours venue and advertising Bring your own jug. Donald Briggs owns the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Eugene Pecoraro
Speakeasy Playhouse
Lawn Ave
Saco District Court
Pecoraro
John McNeill
Donald Briggs
Nelson Criticizes EPA Pesticide Ban Policy As Ridiculous
Washington Senator Gaylord Nelson denounces the agency's temporary pesticide ban as a ridiculous palliative while controversy over environmental and defense policy continues. Senator Percy calls the administration's antimissile stance hogwash as debate intensifies ahead of U.S.-Soviet disarmament talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gaylord A. Nelson
D-Wis
Dicentl
Coneiee Percy
Nixon
Biddeford Family Safe After Small Kitchen Fire
Gertrude Therrien at 97 Pike Street called Biddeford firefighters when a cooking mishap sparked a small blaze. Flames were subdued before the crew arrived. Tenement owner is Robert Boucher. A separate fire at St. Francis College dump prompted Engine 6 to respond and use a booster line to prevent spread to adjacent woods. Linwood Thomas at 745 Pool Road also saw a brief Biddeford fire that was extinguished quickly after firefighters arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Therrien
Pike St
Biddeford
Robert Boucher
St. Francis College
Linwood Thomas
Pool Road
Biddeford Boy Hurt In Diving Mishap
Raymond C. Charland 14 of Biddeford son of Mr and Mrs Charland was in fair condition after a swimming accident this morning at a Maine Medical Center spokesman said Charland was diving when the mishap occurred and was treated for injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Raymond C. Charland
Ts Charland
Pee St
Maine Medieal Center
Charland
Standish Rescue Unit Transfers Patient to Medical Center
A patient was taken to Standish Clinic and later moved to the Medical Center by the Standish Rescue unit for further treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standish Clinic
Standish Rescue Unit
Bates College honors graduate Brian S. Arsenault
Brian S. Arsenault son of Mr and Mrs Grenville S Arsenault of 6 Wildwood Drive Saco graduated from Bates College Lewiston on July 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian S. Arsenault
Grenville S. Arsenault
Wildwood Drive
Saco
Bates College
Lewiston
Tot Hospitalized After Accident In Biddeford
A Biddeford child, Jeffrey Shea age 3, was struck by a car yesterday on Lambert Street. He was treated at Webber Hospital and then transferred to Maine Medical Center in Portland and was listed in fair condition. Police and witnesses Roger Fecteau and Peter Hall were at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Maine Medical Center
Portland
Jeffrey Shea
Peter Shea
Lam
Bert St
Lambert Street
Jeffrey
Webber Hospital
Biddeford Se
Roger Fecteau
Peter Hall
Philadelphia Couple Ordered Back to Camden on Fraud Charge
A Philadelphia pair, Frank Palermo Jr. and Delma Levandowski, appeared in U S District Court and were ordered returned to Camden New Jersey to face interstate transportation of stolen money orders. Palermo, 35, had bail cut from 10000 to 5000 dollars. Levandowski, 21, freed on 1000 dollar bail to care for an infant child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Philadelphia
U.S. District Court
Camden
N.J
Reat D. Palermo Jr
Underworld
Rai Palermo
Mss
Delma Levandowski
Frank Palermo
FBI
Old Orchard Beach
Pamerlo
Levandowski
Army Sheridan weapon strain sparks tank shortage warning
Washington AP reports a House armed services subcommittee warns a tank shortage may grow as the Army focuses on the Sheridan system described as sophisticated and problematic. Saigon AP notes the first U S Marines withdrawal contingent from Vietnam flew to Okinawa while announcing the week’s lowest American battle deaths in six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army
House
Armed Services Investigating
Saigon
U.S
Vietnam
Okinawa
Thornton Academy Graduate Named Yearbook Business Manager
Thornton Academy alumnus serves as yearbook business manager and treasurer of Maine Young Democrats. He works as a reporter for Guy Gannett Publishing Co. in Portland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Academy
Young Democrats of Maine
Arsenault
Guy Gannett Publishing Co
Portland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lillian Denis
John S. Eldridge
Joseph Garriepy
Joseph Garria
Pierson Lane
Long Mineess
Bellingham Mass
Felix and
Philomena Gaphy
Vvage
American Legion Hall
Elm St
Pioneer Girls
Lyjman Baptist Church
Goodwins Mills
Goodwins
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Saco Mfg. Co
Bay Stater
Saco Street
Clearwater
Marine Pic
Michael R. Galloway
Moultrie
Galloway
Bangor
Old Orchard Memorial
Pauline Gordon
Dorothy Lenkowski
Center
Old Orchard Memorial Post
VFW
Biddeford Family
Gary Gross
Shusmuay General Service, Inc
Spring St
Bates Graduate
Tot
N. J
Dearborn
Alfred ST
Parkshire
Lauren
Alfred Street
Esther Antonacos
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