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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1973

Page

2

Airman Moreau Named In Service Listing At Sheppard AFB

Airman Roger John Moreau listed as stationed with the 3rd Mobile Communications Group at Sheppard AFB Texas. He is the husband of Theresa M Sutton Moreau of Biddeford Maine and son of Roger L and Mrs. Moreau of Lyman. He is a 1970 graduate of St. Louis High School Biddeford and completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas in March 1973.

Sheppard Afb Texas Roger John Moreau Theresa M. (Sutton) Moreau

Deaths Mrs Ethel W Potter 9 Biddeford

Mrs Ethel W Potter 9 of 1 Havey Street Biddeford widow of Thomas A Potter died June 22 at a Winthrop nursing home after a lengthy illness Born in Norway Maine February 1883 she was daughter of Mellen B and Nellie B Packard She lived in Portland Bath and Brunswick Active in Hawthorne Chapter Order of the Eastern Star past district deputy Bath Rebecca Lodge and King Court Amaranth of Saco Surviving son Mellen B Potter Biddeford a grandchild and several nieces and nephews Funeral Monday at 2 p.m. at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco Rev John H Miller will officiate Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford Friends may call Sunday 2-4 and 7-8 p.m.

Ethel W. Potter Havey St Bidgeford Thomas A. Potter Winthrop Norway Maine Mellen B Nellie B. Packard Canton Portland Bath Brunswick Hawthorne Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Brunswick Rebecca Lodge King Court Order of the Amaranth of Saco Mellen B. Potter Biddeford Dennett and Craig Main St John H. Miller United Church of Christ (Congregational Woodlawn Cemetery

Bar Harbor Man Out on Bail After Slashing Ex Wife

Bar Harbor John C. Silk, 45, released on 20000 bail pending arraignment on assault with intent to kill charges after his former wife Betty Jean York, 32, was slashed on the neck. York was hospitalized in fair condition at Mount Desert Island Hospital. Silk is set for District Court next Wednesday.

Bar Harbor Bar Habor John C. Silk Betty Jean York Bar Haran Lyman J. Kane Silk Mount Desert Island Hospital

Fremont Club Plans Bean Supper for Saturday

Fremont Club and Auxiliary met at Alfred Street Biddeford for a business session to finalize plans for a public bean supper. The social committee will direct serving Saturday at the hall. Awards were presented to local schools for the French project and a gift given to club members. A special award went to Mrs Dorothy Nolette.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Norman Dubois Jeannine Elanger Dorothy Nolette

Nuclear Pact Moves Toward 1974 SALT Accord

At the White House during the fourth day of talks Nixon and Brezhnev sign a seven point plan to accelerate SALT negotiations in Geneva toward a permanent treaty. The document allows a possible partial agreement before 1974 and may be signed in Moscow next year. The leaders will travel to San Clemente after the session, ending the summit on Sunday. Woodrow Wilson was the last president to ride to inauguration in a horse drawn carriage.

White House Geneva Moscow Nixon Brezhnev San Clemente Calif Woodrow Wilson

Funeral Mass for Fernando Moreau Held in Biddeford

Fernando Moreau age 66 of South Street Biddeford died recently. Funeral mass from St Josephs Church Biddeford Saturday at 8 30 AM with interment at Veterans Memorial Cemetery Augusta. Calling hours today and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM at Emond and Conroy Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford.

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes Listed

Funeral home contact details include Emond and Conroy at 284-5511 and 282-1818 Shumway and Gross at 85 Spring St Dennett and Craig at 865 Main Saco Maine with telephone 282 and 2818.

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

Saco Officials Debating School Sewer Extension Costs

Saco officials weigh extending sewer lines to a new school amid rising costs and legal concerns. Engineer Ingalls favors transfer station option while advocating school priority, and inspector Booth urges municipal sewage for the school area.

Hunter Wilbur Ingalls Jr Ingalls Serance J. Haley Booth Saco Newton Sanborn Carl Laws Dep Shaw

Statewide school tax plan pledges relief with uniform levy

Bipartisan recommendation accepted with little debate proposes a state school tax on real estate in all communities. Tax revenues would be repaid to towns equitably, raising the state share of local education from 33 to 50 percent and lowering taxes where most residents live.

Mays Maine Appropriations Committee Joseph Sewall Old Town Legislative Finance Office Curtis

St Jean Society Plans Feast and Mass at Biddeford

The Society of St. Jean de Bienfaisance will celebrate the feast of St. Jean de Baptiste with an 11 a.m. mass at St Andre's Church Biddeford. Members meet at 10 a.m. at the Main and Elm hall and wear emblems. A dinner follows at Wonderbar Restaurant. President Edward Maxson and Roland Simard noted for cemetery lot work.

Society of St. Jean de Maxson St. Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford

Portland Tonight Weather Forecast

Portland reports a chance of showers or evening thundershowers. Lows in the 50s to low 60s. Saturday will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and highs in the 70s.

Portland

Saco considers fees for future sewer line expansion

Saco officials weigh charging benefiting property owners up to two thirds of sewer installation costs with the city paying one third. Mayor Berton Braley says it may be the only way to extend sewers to vast unsewered areas. He favors assessments for new construction and perhaps maintenance fees.

Saco Berton Braley Braley

Airliner crashes near Puerto Vallarta. 27 dead

A Aeromexico DC9 crashed into a mountainside near Puerto Vallarta just before landing killing all 27 aboard, including 11 Americans. Among the wreckage were a blue blouse, a beach sandal, and a singed GI hat found in the tropical forest.

Puerto Vallarta Mexico Pacific Coast

Kevin Robert Named Assistant Director at Happy Day Camp

Kevin Robert appointed assistant director of Happy Day Camp for Boys at Old Orchard Beach by director William Earle at a staff meeting this week. A 1973 graduate of St Anselm College Manchester New Hampshire, Robert previously served as head counselor for several years at the camp.

Old Orchard Beach Kevin Robert Roger Robert May Biddeford William Earle Robert St. Anselems College Manchester N.H

Rumford Girl Named Dirigo Girls State Governor

Stephanie Philbrick of Rumford elected governor of Dirigo Girls State in Bangor. Federalist candidate, a runner and 440 yard dash specialist, defeated Lorri Cohen of Falmouth, a Nationalist. Federalists win 47 seats to Nationalists 44 as week of government training nears close. inauguration and speech by Gov. Kenneth M. Curtis planned with Mrs. Curtis expected as guest.

Bangor Stephanie Philbrick Rumford Dirigo Lorri Cohen Falmouth Philbrick Kenneth M. Curtis

Saco Apple Tree Graces Magazine Covers

A flowering apple tree at Robert Stone's Saco home appears on the covers of The Boston Bar Journal and Portland magazine. Photographer Walder Lewis, also of Saco, captured the image for the regional features.

Saco Boston Bar Journal Portland Robert Stone Walder Lewis

Genetic defect linked to alcohol liver disease found

Researchers report a Type IV genetic disorder that raises triglyceride levels in blood and may mark higher cirrhosis risk among alcohol users. A $6 blood test measuring triglycerides and lipoproteins could flag individuals advised to avoid alcohol.

Boston Science Jack H. Mendelson Harvard Medical School Dr. Mendelson Mendelson Nancy K. Mello National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Washington

Walley Praises K port Firemen and Seeks Safety Upgrades

Kennebunkport officials praised four fire companies for rescuing 14 people from boat mishaps. The selectmen endorsed four walkie talkies four life vests and four ring buoys plus one portable boat and motor as upgrades. A town meeting will consider the plan. Walley announced OSHA talks and a safety committee to align municipal rules with private industry.

Kennebunkport Ee Ee David Walley Panies Walley Alfred Occupational Safety and Health Act OSHA Kenneth Campbell Goose Rocks Campbell Goose Rocks Beach Kennebunk Port Abbott Pendergast Batson's River King’s 'Highway George Osborne

Peron Works to Reunite Factional Peronists After Return

In Buenos Aires former Argentine president Juan Peron seeks to heal rifts within his movement after 18 years in exile. He cautioned followers against infiltrators and warned of dangers as violence flared during Perons Madrid return. President Hector Campora may oversee a reshaped Peronist government with Peron in influence.

Buenos Aires Argentina Juan Peron Hector J. Campora Peron Seatanal Tor Madrid Peronist Campora View

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