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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1973

Page

2

Deaths and Obituaries in Lyons and Ocean Park

Funeral services were held in Lyons for Rev. W Merton Snow who died July 6 after a brief illness. He was born May 5 1883 in Old Orchard Beach and served multiple New England churches before residing in Lyons with his wife Kathleen. He is survived by his second wife, three daughters, eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Burial at South Lyons Cemetery. Mrs Catherine Elizabeth Savage 79 died July 12 in Biddeford hospital. A Babylon resident and Navy Yeomanette in WWI she leaves two sons and eight grandchildren. Memorial services will be held later at Babylon United Methodist Church. Local arrangements by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco.

Lyons N.Y Merton Snow Old Orchard Beach James Katie Snow Old Orchard High School New England School of Theology Boston Advent Christian Oxford Mechanic Falls Bridgton Portland Concord Ocean Park Catherine Elizabeth Savage Babylon Biddeford Bel Air Hoboken N.J U.S United Methodist Church Savage Omer Gagne St. Luke’s Chapel

Longtime Biddeford area insurer Arthur Eastwood Sr. dies at 69

Arthur Eastwood Sr., 69, of Biddeford Pool died July 12 in a Portland hospital. Born March 20, 1904 in Needham Massachusetts, he built a long insurance career across Springfield Boston Saco West Buxton and Biddeford Pool. He served on multiple company boards and held community roles. He married Hazel Ashcroft in 1930 and is survived by his wife and son Arthur Jr. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 1 30 p m at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home in Saco with visitation tonight at his home.

Arthur Eastwood Sr Biddeford Pool Portland Needham Mass Arthur S Louise Tracey) Eastwood Whitefield High School Whitefield N.H New York City Eastwood Twin Insurance Co Springfield Car Owners Insurance Co Boston Mutual Fire Insurance Co Saco York Mutual Insurance Co West Buxton Eliot and Kittery Mutual Fire Insurance Co Eastwood Enterprises Inc Dunlap Lodge Biddeford Yates Lodge of Perfection Kora Temple Shrine of Lewiston Adah Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of York County Shrine Club South Point Association Biddeford Pool Voluntary Fire Department American Association of Retired Persons Inc Hazel W. Ashcroft Brookline Arthur Eastwood Jr Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Norman L. Kellett Community Church

Dunlap Lodge to Hold Ritualistic Services for Arthur Eastwood

Members of Dunlap Lodge AF and AM of Biddeford will conduct ritualistic services tonight at 7 30 at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco for Arthur Eastwood Sr a member.

Dunlap Lodge AF Biddeford Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main Saco Arthur Eastwood Sr

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes in Saco Maine

Funeral service listings for Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main St Saco with phone numbers 284 5611 and 282 0562. Emond and Conroy Funeral Home led by Frank X Emond and J P Conroy lists 284 5511 and 282 1818.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J.P. Conroy

Death of Dr Philip A Twomey 69 DC dentist

Dr Philip A Twomey 69 a longtime Washington dentist died June 30 at a Georgetown hospital. Born in Biddeford he graduated from Georgetown University Dental School in 1926 and practiced in Washington. He was a Psi Omega member, DC Dental Society and life member of the ADA. Survived by widow Georgiana Ruthann Arnsberger and eight grandchildren.

Obituary of Alexis Delisle 85 Biddeford resident

Alexis Delisle 85 of 475 South St Biddeford died July 13 in a local hospital. Born Feb 10 1988 in Telford Mines Que he was a Dana Warp Mill watchman retired 20 years ago. He leaves three daughters two sons ten grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Mass at St Joseph Church and interment in the family lot. viewing at Cote Funeral Home Saco with hours listed.

Alexis Delisle South St Biddeford Telford Mines Que Dana Westbrook St. Joseph Church Henri Boutin Hartford Cote Funeral Home James St Saco

LoPresti Family Obituary and Public Funeral Notice

Joseph P LoPresti 61 of 62 Oak St Saco died July 13 at home Born March 7 1912 in Boston MA he served in WWII and was a DAV member He owned LoPresti Oil Service in Saugus MA retired now Survived by Elizabeth wife two sons three stepsons three daughters a stepdaughter four sisters and four brothers Funeral from Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco with burial at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Augusta.

Joseph Philip LoPresti Oak St Saco Boston Mass Philip Camilla (DeBerti) LoPresti U.S. Army Biddeford-Saco LoPresti Oil Service Saugus Michell LoPresti Wakefield Roberta Gillen Malden Anthony LePresti Monomet Joseph LePresti Lynn Alfred LePresti Mary Distalla Attleboro Grace Emma Louise Egan Constantine Lawin Stoneham Shumway Gross Funeral Home Spring St Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Augusta

Portland Weather Outlook With Showers Possible

Variable clouds bring a chance of a few showers tonight and Saturday in Portland. Lows tonight in the 50s and highs Saturday in the 70s.

Portland

Eastport to Merrimack River Channel Winds and Showers

Weather bulletin notes southwest winds 15 to 25 knots tonight and Saturday. A chance of showers persists tonight and Saturday with visibility around five miles through Saturday.

Eastport Merrimack River Saturay

New England Temperatures for 24 Hours

Daily temperature readings across Massachusetts and surrounding New England show a 24 hour cycle with highs in the mid 60s to low 70s and cooler overnight lows. Regional forecasts indicate partial sunshine and light winds with no major weather events expected.

New England

Watergate details continue as figures clash in Cover-Up saga

The article recalls Moore and Dean's testimonies on funds tied to the Watergate defense and President Nixon's possible knowledge of the cover-up. Moore denies a key conversation about money for the defense and Dean asserts Nixon knew of the cover-up. The piece also notes Dean's March meetings and Revere’s early copper mill and the moon’s diameter.

Moore Mitchell New York Watergate Dean Nixon White House

Dollar Advance Fails To Spur Trader Activity

The dollar opened slightly higher in European markets with central bank support but trading remained hesitant. It closed modestly higher in Tokyo at 265 yen, and rose to 2.3925 marks in Berlin with Bundesbank backing, while Zurich and London also showed gains against the franc and pound respectively.

London Tokyo Bank of Japan Bundesbank Zurich

Biddeford Pool Day Care Plan Faces Repair Hurdles

Fletcher's Neck lease sparks delay as Greenspan pauses action pending clarification from local bodies. A Coast Guard departure left buildings unrepaired with falling paint and plumbing issues. Parents show interest while organizers assess feasibility and required permits for a September opening.

Fletcher Greenspan Coast Guard Biddeford Pool Fletcher’s Neck Coast Guard Station Dave Keen Elizabeth Alvarez Elaine Allen Stewart Greenspan

Car recovered after theft in Saco. suspects face counts

Police recovered a car stolen from Lou's Shell Station in Saco and found it abandoned on Heath Street, returning it to Normand J. Ro of Woonsocket R I. In Portland, three Canadians from Montreal were found guilty of counterfeiting and fined 500 each, held for U S Immigration Service hearings.

Old Orchard Beach John Shevenell John Doane Lou Saco Normand J. Ro Woonsoket, R.L Heath Street Portland U.S Michael Rippel Guy Duquette Gisele Anctil Montreal Cumberland County US. Immigration Service

Farm Bill Set For Face Lift In Washington House

The House yanked the battered farm bill for revision aiming to curb costs and tailor the measure to the administration. Leaders contemplate shortening the bill’s lifespan to two or one year, with negotiations stalled over target prices and subsidy escalators amid broad political divisions.

Washington Agriculture Committee R. H. Poage D-Tex House America Democrats

Goldwater Attacks Kennedy on Watergate Drive for 1976

Senator Barry Goldwater assailed Senator Edward Kennedy for acting as judge and jury in the Watergate affair during a Young Republicans convention in Atlanta. He linked Kennedy to Chappaquiddick and urged President Nixon to testify before the Senate Watergate Committee.

Atlanta Barry Goldwater Edward M. Kennedy Goldwater Arizona GOP Kennedy Chappaquiddick Massachusetts Chappaquiddick Island Decatur Ala Nixon Senate Watergate Committee

Solons Consider One Day Maine Legislative Session Fix

Maine lawmakers face a potential one day special session to resolve a double bill error altering Land Use Regulations Commission structure. The AG's office weighs legal steps to avoid permit confusion while Oct. 3 adjournment deadline looms.

Augusta Attorney General’s Maine Land Use Regulations Commission LURC James S. Haskell Kenneth M. Curtis Senate Kenneth P. MacLeod R-Brewer Asst. Atty Lee M. Schepps

Maine Roads Benefit From 8.2 Million Federal Aid

The Federal Highway Administration releases 1.5 billion for emergency highway funds to New England. Connecticut 32.2 million Maine 8.2 million Massachusetts 37.4 million New Hampshire 6.3 million Rhode Island 11 million Vermont 5 million.

Washington New England Federal Highway Administration Congress House Senate Connecticut Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Vermont

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