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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1976

Page

2

Obituaries Notice From Saco Kennebunk And Old Orchard Beach

Obituaries list Alvin R Tetley 8 of 216 Ferry Road Saco died Sunday after a long illness born Maynard Mass March 9 189 died died in Portland hospital He was former vice president of Saco Tanning Co retiring after about 40 years service He was a Mason and deacon in United Church of Christ First Parish Congregational Saco Surviving include widow three daughters and grandchildren Services Tuesday 10 am at United Church of Christ Saco Interment Glenwood Cemetery Maynard Calling hours tonight 7 9 Dennetta Home Saco Also Gladys Young 2 of Kennebunk died Saturday in Fairfax hospital Survived by two sons a daughter and nine grandchildren Services Tuesday 2 pm Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk Interment Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing Calling hours tonight 7 9 Bibber Chapel Also Merle Bond 57 of Old Orchard Beach died Sunday morning in Biddeford hospital Born Boston Mass November 1 1918 Employed by Mare Mont Corp Saco WWII Army veteran Mass marked burial Tuesday St Margaret Church Webster Cemetery Saco Evening calling hours at Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco

Alvin R. Tetley Ferry Road Saco Portland Maynard Mass Edward and Mary Stark Tetley Maynard High School Pace & Pace College Tetley Danvers Saco Tanning Co Portsmouth, N.H Massachusetts United Church of Christ, First Parish Congregational Charlotte E Thomas Lillian) Serpliss Framingham Anthony Barbara) Gallerani Medfield Chester Jana) Pawlowski Rowley Warwick Guy Steel Quincy United Church of Christ First Parish Glenwood Cemetery Dennettate Main St Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St. Kennebunk Evergreen Cemetery Kennebunk Landing Old Orchard Beach Merle S. Bond Irving Ave Biddeford Boston Edgar F Jean McArthur Bond Maremont Corp St. Margaret Church Loretta Bond Webster Cemetery Freeport Shumway Gross Funeral Home Spring St

Milk prices hold as Maine commission keeps August rates

The Maine Milk Commission announced no change to minimum wholesale and retail milk prices through August. The minimum retail price remains 1.61 dollars per gallon.

Augusta Maine Maine Milk Commission

Centenary Carousel to headline Scarborough Fair midway

King Reid Shows owner F Koch announces the 1976 Bicentennial scarborough fair will feature a giant antique carousel fully restored to its original condition. The four abreast 50 foot diameter ride with 54 carved horses and two chariots debuted 1920 and now travels with the King Reid route across North America.

Scarborough F. Koch King Reid Scarborough Fair North America Scarborough Downs Southern Maine America Koch His Mangels Co Brooklyn N.Y Auburn Charles Marcus Illions Philadelphia Toboggan Co Hollywood Fla Kochs Harry and Carol Koch Florida Steve Sanadon Shamokin Dam Penn Fair

Advisory committee formed to aid OOB police

An OOB citizen advisory panel will assist the Beach police with Chief Richard Lamb announcing a 15 member group. The committee aims to represent all town sections and guide police operations amid national criticisms. The first meeting is set for Friday.

Old Orchard

Community police role discussions spark call for public feedback

A card of thanks accompanies a discussion of public frustration with government and police. Lamb notes police are a visible agency targeted in criticism and a citizen advisory committee will work with police to gauge what the public wants the force to do now and in the future.

Lamb Citizen's Committee Public Safety Commission Lumb

Nurses and aides honored for care at Webber Hospital

We express thanks to the third floor nurses and aides at Webber Hospital for gracious assistance and thoughtful care during our recent bereavement.

Andre Fortier Alice Ouellette Webber Hospital

Funeral Homes and Directors Listings in Saco and Biddeford

Directory style notice lists funeral homes and directors including Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine telephone numbers 282-0562 Emond and Conroy 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 Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Biddeford Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St

Public Safety Report On Two Car Collision In Old Orchard Beach

A two car crash on Ocean Par Road at 5 45 p m caused 500 in damage. Marsha Kennedy 19 Scarborough suffered 300 damage to her car while Paul Coat 36 Ocean Park Road had 200 damage to his vehicle. Weekend arrests in Old Orchard Beach total 20 on Saturday with 10 for public drunkenness two for giving false information two for marijuana possession and single arrests for shoplifting disorderly conduct assault and battery vandalism larceny and a private complaint of assault and battery.

Ocean Par Road Old Orchard Beach Marsha Kennedy Scarborough Paul Coat Ocean Park Road Saco

Expressions of sympathy for Alice Ouellette

The notice extends sincere appreciation to relatives and friends for their expressions of sympathy and condolences after Alice Ouellette.

Alice Ouellette

Saco gossip idled into Esquire spotlight by Yale classmate

Karen Truman, 23, of 378 Main St in Saco Maine, named one of nine local gossips in Esquire Magazine. She says gossip is personal news done with wit, plans to pursue a master’s in business, and notes Peyton Place chatter reflects local knowledge of everyone’s business.

Biddeford-Saco Saco Esquire Magazine Karen Truman Main St Esquire Peyton Place Sace Karen Yale Maine Jordan Arch South Portland

Old Orchard Beach Art Exhibit Cubs $645 in Cash Prizes

The 21st Annual Beach Art Association show offers 645 dollars in prizes with up to three entries per artist. Entry fee is seven dollars, with a 15 percent commission on sold paintings. Judging by Dan Ellenberger, Goyette and Robertson. popular vote awards also planned.

Old Orchard Beach The Beach Art Association Robinson Memorial Hall West Grand Ave Roger Ellenberger Ron Goyette Gordon Robinson Christopher Kent Gertrude Eastman Thomas E. Libby P.O

Tots Major Victims of Poolside Inattention

Carol Holmberg of the York County Red Cross cautions that seconds of inattention at poolside can be fatal for young children. She cites lack of adult supervision and locked gates as twin causes of drownings in children four and under, noting most incidents occur when adults are not watching.

Carol Holmberg York County Red Cross

AFL-CIO COPE Endorses Muskie and Dem challengers

The AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education endorsed Sen. Edmund S. Muskie and Democratic challengers Rick Barton and Leighton Cooney. Muskie will receive $10,000. Barton and Cooney get $5,000 each. COPE endorsed 126 Democrats nine Republicans and an Independent in state races.

Bangor Maine Afl-Cio Committee On Political Education Edmund S. Muskie Rick Barton Leighton Cooney Robert A.G. Monks COPE Barton David Emery Cooney William Cohen Senate

Waterboro Man Feared Drowned After Boat Hit by Wave

A Waterboro man, Kenneth MacComson, 32, is presumed drowned after a 15 foot boat was swamped by a wave near Wood Island. Five aboard Saturday night. four swam to the island and were rescued by Coast Guard and local lobstermen.

Biddeford Pool Maine Waterboro Wood Island U.S. Coast Guard Coast Guard Kenneth MacComson

Biddeford High Band to Play at Good Shepherd Villa

The Biddeford High School Band will perform at Good Shepherd Villa Nursing Home 173 South St Biddeford on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Members should report to the high school for organization at 6 30 p.m.

Biddeford Good Shepherd Villa South St

Scarborough Lawyer Keeps Uncommitted Delegation Status

H Davidson Osgood Jr. of Scarborough, New England’s only uncommitted GOP delegate, has spoken with both President Ford and Governor Reagan. He plans to decide before Kansas City, saying he will not accept jobs or favors and will vote as he chooses. Ford leads with 15 of Maine’s 20 delegates committed. Reagan has four.

Scarborough Maine New England H. Davidson Osgood Jr Ford California Ronald Reagan Kansas City Osgood Reagan

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Gladys Young Merle Bond Alvin Tetley Downs Fair Long Pennsylvania Niet. Reid ‘‘Centennial Carol Lycoming County Fair Hughesville OOB Police Alvin R United Church of Christ, First Parish Congregational Memorial Fund Lacoste OOB Tots Afl-Cio Attic Sale United Methodist Church Foss Street John T. Magill Staples ST Beach Armand J. Mercier Donald M
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