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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1976

Page

2

Sampson and Clement Obituaries Per Kennebunkport Biddeford

George R. Sampson 70 a resident of Kennebunkport and Gloucester died after a long illness in a Biddeford nursing home. Born May 1 1906 in Nashua he was a retired shopkeeper and antique dealer surviving his brother Lewis Sampson sister Florence Bernstin and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held Tuesday at Bibber Memorial Chapel with burial in Hillside Cemetery. Joseph Clement 95 formerly of Biddeford died Sunday in a local nursing home after a lengthy illness Born July 3 1881 in St Maurice he worked 45 years for Saco Lowell Shops his wife preceded him in death Mass of Christian Burial will be held Wednesday at St Joseph Church Interment at St Joseph Cemetery Calling hours are tonight and Tuesday at Bolduc and Sons Funeral Home.

Kennebunkport George R. Sampson Gloucester Mass Biddeford Nashua N.H Edward D Mary (Lessor) Sampson Lewis H. Sampson Rockport Florence Bernstin Hartford Conn Bibber Joseph Clement Pool St St. Maurice Que Joseph and Marie (Faucher) Clement St. Joseph Church Saco-Lowell Corrine (Perrin) Clement Oscar Cle Alfred St

Muskie resumes Maine race after vice presidency bid

Edmund S. Muskie, 62, returns to Maine for a possible final Senate term as his national bid fades. He remains a contender for Senate majority leader while facing a fall campaign against Republican Robert A. G. Monks. Mrs. Muskie expresses relief at Carter’s pick without him.

New York Edmund S. Muskie Muskie Maine Senate U.S. Senate Askie Jimmy Carter Robert A.G. Monks Carter

Fire Damages Biddeford House. Stolen Car Reported Nearby

Early Sunday a Buzzell Road house owned by Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Downs was heavily damaged in a fire that started in the cellar and spread to the kitchen and hall. Deputy Fire Chief Raymond Parent says the two-story home, about three quarters destroyed, was unoccupied. fire under control in an hour and all-out sounded at 4 45 a.m. Separately, Old Orchard Beach police report a 1976 Chevrolet Camaro stolen Saturday around 10 p.m. from First Street near the Beach, driver Aaron Sorenson of Scarborough. In Bennington, Vt., about 285 dynamite caps and a detonator plunger were stolen from Morse Construction Co.

Buzzell Road Biddeford Raymond Parent Parent Ronald Downs Old Orchard Beach Aaron Sorenson Scarborough First Street Bennington Morse Construction Co

Funeral Home Listings for Saco and Biddeford Maine

Funeral directors Dennett and Craig 365 Main Street Saco Maine Tel 282- AG Emond and Conroy Funeral Home John P Conroy Jr Director 72 Hill Street Biddeford 284-5511 or 282-1818 Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Stone Street Biddeford 283 3653 R Martel Director Shumway and Gross Funeral Service 35 Spring Street Saco 284-5611

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

County AARP Picnic Plans At Fort Williams Maine

The York County AARP chapter invites members to a State AARP picnic on Tuesday July 27 at Fort Williams Cape Elizabeth. Portland Chapter coordinates with coffee and tea, entrance by AARP card. Bring lunch and chair, reserve by July 21 with M Bacon or M E Cott.

York AARP American Association of Retired Persons State of Maine Fort Williams Cape Elizabeth Portland M. Bacon M.E. Cott

Correction in Saco street crash report misstates driver age

In the Journal Friday's report on a Thursday Saco Main Street automobile collision, one driver Carleen M. Garland of Meadow Lane Saco was incorrectly identified as age 39. She is 30.

Saco Main Street Carleen M. Garland Meadow Lane Saco

35 delegates show Ford how Conn. GOP stands

Connecticut Republicans rally around President Ford at the state convention in Hartford as delegates pledge 35 votes to Ford. A poll shows Carter leading Ford 46 to 41 with 13% undecided. Reagan supporters protest outside. Ford emphasizes unity and targets the Democratic Congress.

Ford Hartford Connecticut Jimmy Carter Carter Ord New York Walter F. Mondale Minnesota Bushnell Auditorium Reagan

Schaffer Wins Democratic Nomination to Challenge Weicker

Gloria Schaffer has won the Democratic nomination to run against U.S. Sen. Lowell P. Weicker Jr. in the upcoming election, saying she faces a tough race despite securing her party’s support.

Schaffer Weicker David

Saco council to discuss new pump and bids on agenda

Tonight at 7 30 the Saco city council will discuss approving a new pump for the main treatment plant and solicit sealed bids for Elm Scammon sewer work. Other items include bids for three pure cruisers for 1977, storm drain work on Winter Street, dump contract details, and piling bid changes at Camp Ellis pier.

Saco Elm-Scammon Winter Street Saco Brick Co Camp Ellis Pier

Reunion taps Smith library at Skowhegan High School

At Skowhegan Maine 60th reunion retired Sen Margaret Chase Smith recalls her 1916 basketball star days on a championship team Her remarks touch on her Senate career and 1964 presidential bid A class gift funds a Library museum section with memories and memorabilia from public life Also noted are class valedictorian Ray Boynton a civil engineer and the salutatorian Florence Jacobs a Maine poet The piece ends with a Tennessee Supreme Court ruling from March 26 1962 on federal court oversight of state legislative apportionment.

Skowhegan Maine Margaret Chase Smith Skowhegan High School Washington Senate New

Rains Save E. Mass dairy farmers after drought

In eastern Massachusetts an inch of rain this month revived parched fields after the driest June in 20 years. Dairy farmers warn the sun would have burned the tender grass and forced emergency measures without the showers. Boston area July rains have nearly doubled June totals, easing crop concerns and allowing a potential second alfalfa crop.

Boston Massachusetts Guy Paris State Agriculture Department

Wakefield named associate commissioner in Maine DMHC

In Augusta John Wakefield former business manager at Augusta Mental Health Institute is named associate commissioner of administration for the Department of Mental Health and Corrections. He will oversee fiscal planning data processing nutrition and information services in the agency. In Madawaska a 20 month old child Luke Hebert son of Raymond and a resident of St David Road died after a car backed into him in the driveway. No charges have been filed against the driver.

Augusta Maine John Wakefield Augusta Mental Health Institute Department of Mental Health and Corrections John Rosser North Livermore Madawaska, Maine Madawaska Luke Hebert Raymond Hebert St. David Road

Maine Conference Won't Endorse Arab Boycott

The Maine Jewish Council says it is gratified by University of Maine assurances that a Mideast American business conference on Aug 26 will not discriminate against American citizens or promote Arab boycott activities. President Harold Neville said ground rules forbid promoting the boycott or discrimination, with two ADL representatives and a 10-sheikh trade mission set to attend.

Crono Maine Maine Jewish Council University of Maine Harold Neville Israel Neville Council Anti-Defamation League of B'Naire

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