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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1972

Page

2

James R. Brawley 72 longtime Hearst art director dies

James R. Brawley known as Bob, 72, retired art director of the Record American and Sunday Advertiser, died Friday at Veterans Administration Hospital Jamaica Plain after a long illness. He worked 50 years for Hearst papers, designed the Boston College Eagle, was first Alumni Medal recipient, and leaves wife Cleo, son Robert L. of Westwood, four daughters and 18 grandchildren. Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Theresa's Church West Roxbury Boston.

Boston James R Bob” Brawley Record American Dvertiser Veterans Administration Hospital Jamaica Plain Hearst Boston College Cleo Robert L Westwood St. Theresa's Roman Catholic Church West Roxbury

Frances Flaherty Dies at 89 Pioneer in Documentary Film

Frances H. Flaherty widow of Robert Flaherty died at her Black Mountain farm at 89. She helped found the Robert Flaherty Foundation later International Film Seminars and aided Flaherty study centers in Claremont California and at her farm. Born Frances Hubbard in Cambridge Mass she graduated Bryn Mawr. Funeral arrangements were incomplete.

Dummderston Frances H. Flaherty Robert Flaherty Black Mountain Louisiana Nanook North

Youth Injured In Fall Off Bicycle

John Wagner, 15, of 9 Oak Street Biddeford, was hurt on South Street when he fell from his bicycle. He was taken to Webber Hospital Biddeford with a head injury and later transferred to Maine Medical Center Portland for a concussion. The hospital said he is in satisfactory condition. Details of the accident are unavailable.

John Wagner Oak St Biddeford Dorothy Wagner South Street Wagner Webber Hospital Maine Medical Center Portland

Funeral Notice for Leroy Franklin OTT

Leroy Franklin OTT, 79, of Fort Lauderdale Florida and Biddeford Pool died February 22 in Fort Lauderdale. Graveside rites will be held at Laurel Hill Cemetery Monday at 11 00 AM. Local arrangements are by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco.

Ott Leroy Franklin Fort Lauderdale Florida Biddeford Pool Laurel Hill Cemetery Dennett & Craig Funeral Home Main St Saco

Emond's and Shumway Gross Funeral Notices

Funeral home listings show Emond's at 284 5511 and Shumway and Gross Funeral Service at 35 Spring St Saco with contact 284 5611 for arrangements and obituaries.

Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco

Portland Rain Continues Tonight and Sunday

Weather outlook for Portland shows periods of rain tonight and Sunday. Lows tonight in the 50s to low 60s with Sunday highs in the 60s.

Portland

Youth religious meetings scheduled across Maine churches

Multiple church groups set gatherings Sunday and Monday including Methodist Youth Fellowships in Saco and Goodwins Mills, Bible study at Ferry Road Saco, Christ's Ambassadors service in Old Orchard Beach, Advent Christian Church Kennebunk, and junior choir rehearsals in Wells Beach.

Bible Club the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk

Three Sons Share In Estate In Old Orchard Beach

Ovide Potvin of Old Orchard Beach will have his estate divided equally among three sons. The estate is valued at about $80,000 with $8,000 subtracted for final and funeral expenses. Two sons act as co executors, Robert and Paul Emile, with Gerard Potvin as a beneficiary.

Alfred Ovide Potvin Old Orchard Beach York County Robert Paul Emile Gerard Potvin the Beach George L. Fecteau Saco Arthur J. Lesieur Biddeford Hazel Currier Newport Geneva Fairbrother Dover Del Constance Sullivan Ronald C Alden Clyde Elwyn Leonard Orange Mass Maurice Leonard Stanley N.C Sadie Fecteau Westbrook Elsie L. Fecteau William Leonard Margaret Bissonnette Springfield Elwood Dore San Francisco Calif Ernestine Ambrose Kennebunk Raoul E. Sayer Jeannette G. Sayer Sayer Priscilla A. Lauzon Claudette I. Gauvin Janice Sayer Richard L. Sayer Richard H. Thibodeau Ozias Thibodeau Bessie Belle Dudley Stokell Ft. Lauderdale Fla William Dudley South Berwick Elizabeth Dudley Baker Long Island N.Y Maurice H. Berry Arthur Oldread l Scarborough Ruth Parker George W. Nunan Kennebunkport Florence P. Nunan Charles H. Bartlett, Wells Eunice G. Bartlett

York County Republican Meeting at Camp Waban

The York County Republican Committee holds its monthly gathering at Camp Waban North Berwick on Monday at 8 p.m. A business session precedes refreshments served by camp staff and all interested Republicans are invited.

York County Republican Committee Camp Waban North Berwick

Maine educators attend NEA delegate convention in Atlantic City

Three area educators Spencer Trask John Alfano and Charlene Thompson join a Maine delegation of more than 50 to the National Education Association convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. The NEA delegates assemble in Atlantic City for policy making as the nation’s largest professional association.

Spencer Trask John Alfano Charlene Thompson Maine National Education Association Atlantic City N.J Theea

Two Catholic Churches Bombed in North Vietnam

Hanoi reports American warplanes bombed two Catholic churches in North Vietnam on Tuesday and Wednesday, killing or wounding many Catholics including clergymen and destroying over 200 houses. The Ngo Xa church in Ha Tinh Province was said to be completely demolished.

Tokyo North Vietnam Hanoi Vietnam VNA Ngo Xa Ha Tinh

Gunman Chase Ends With Police Shooting and Manhunt

Police said two armed men opened fire on officers during a chase. Strode was shot while fleeing on foot. Gordon fled into a marsh near Scarborough Downs but was arrested after officers questioned him on a busy highway. he appeared disheveled and was not armed at arrest.

Strode Gordon Scarborough Downs Rae

Ocean Park Starts Season of Interdenominational Services

Ocean Park opens its 92nd season of interdenominational services at 10 30 a m in the Temple with Rev W Harper Welch of State Street Church Portland as speaker His sermon titled The Pilgrimage Rev Robert M Smith of First Baptist Sanford and Rev John A Dusenberry of United Methodist North Adams Mass read the scripture and offer the prayer Temple choir directed by Stewart Shuster will perform Assembly superintendent Richard F Burns presides Sunday School for children runs in B C Jordan Memorial Hall under Helen Pierce Morin Supervised by a volunteer staff The evening program resumes July 2.

Ocean Park W. Harper Welch State Street Portland Ocean Park Association Temple Welch Robert M. Smith First Baptist Church Sanford John A.dusenberry United Methodist Church North Adams Mass Temple Choir Stewart Shuster Richard F. Burns Assembly B.C. Jordan Memorial Hall Helen Pierce Morin Association

Town Meeting Articles Planned by Kennebunkport Officials

Town officials prepare articles for an upcoming meeting covering land damages for a new project, funding for inspectors and harbormaster salaries, shellfish ordinance amendments, a Cape Porpoise fire station pumper transfer, a police car sale to York, and ordinances to aid police work. New treasurer Earl Bibber appointed. building inspector Richard Baker resigns. lifeguard Lynne Stillwell hired for Goose Rocks beach. Sewer project updates note Dennis Thayer hired to operate and train at the treatment plant and lab.

Kennebunkport David Walley Board of Selectmen David Emmons Ing Cape Porpoise Highway Department York Police Walley Emmons Police Department Police Commission Earl Bibber

Charlotte Day Weds William Bradley in Wildwood Chapel

Miss Charlotte Ann Day and William R. Bradley wed June 17 at Wildwood Chapel with Rev. John Pooler officiating. The couple, both from New England families, to reside in Boston after a Bermuda honeymoon. bride a Resnebusk High School graduate now with a Boston electronics firm, groom a Westfield High School graduate with a Boston University PR degree.

Kennebunkport Wildwood Chapel Charlotte Ann Day William R. Bradley John Pooler Village Baptist Church Charles D. Day Goose Rocks Road Robert A. Bradley Shores Acres N.J Richard Pippin Hudson, N.H Andrew Pittenburg West Simsbury Shawmut Inn Lorraine W. Day Day Bradley Bermuda Boston Resnebusk High School Reskimente Boston Electronics Westfield Boston University

Windshield Broken By Thrown Rock Incident

Biddeford police reported a rock shattered a car windshield owed by Donald Eon at 455 Main St. The act occurred Thursday evening and is under police review.

Donald Eon Main St Biddeford

There Are 92 Classifieds in Want Ads

A brief note promotes use of classified want ads highlighting cost effectiveness and wide reach. It urges readers to consider placing ads to reach buyers, renters, or job seekers.

Festival of Waters Enters Final Weekend at Old Orchard Beach

The first annual Festival of Waters continues into its final days with Indians displaying crafts this afternoon and a lineup of events. Knights of Columbus bean supper in Memorial Park, Painchand's Band concert, Music Inc folk singing, and a boiled dinner tomorrow. Indian Day Monday with a pow wow at 1 p.m., awards banquet and dance at Joseph's by the Sea, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. near the pier. Tickets available at the Chamber of Commerce on First Street.

Old Orchard Beach Knights of Columbus Memorial Park Painchand Music Inc New England Joseph's By the Sea Chamber of Commerce First Street

Journal Want Ads Want You To Read Want Ads

Classified column invites readers to browse the newspaper’s want ads for listings on jobs real estate and services with emphasis on quick responses and local opportunities. No specific names or dates provided in the fragment.

Children Are Special At School In Biddeford Center

Betty Van Wyck directs The Children's Center at 41 Birch St Biddeford a day care for preschoolers. The renovated first floor features child height facilities a new kitchen and miniaturized spaces to ease transition from home. Forty children attend with staff including a coordinator and aides. Funding comes from Diocese of Portland Bureau of Human Relations Services state and federal programs with community agency referrals for children with special needs.

Our Lady of the Lake Sabbathday Lake Gray Children’s Center Betty van Wyck Roger Berthiaume Birch St Biddeford Iil Diocese of Portland Bureau of Human ‘Relations Services State Department of Health and Welfare State Department of Education Child ‘Department Services The Bureau of Human Relations

Army Chemical Corps and Herbicide Use in Vietnam Noted

Constable, named three years ago by the American Association for the Advancement of Science to a panel on chemical effects, says U S herbicides were halted after a critical report but stockpiles were handed to South Vietnamese leaders who used them. He cites 4.9 million forest and 529,000 crop acres sprayed and notes health risks remain unclear. His Herbicide Assessment Commission included Mathew Meselson and Arthur Westing.

Army Chemical Corps American Association For the Advancement For Science U.S Constable Mathew Meselson Harvard Arthur Westing Windham College Putney, Vt

Women Seek Stronger Female Presence in Maine Delegation

A hearing on June 15 examined a bid by six women and a man to adjust Maine's national delegation to mirror the state's population. Marilyn Anderson-Richards noted only 22.5 percent of delegates are female while women over 18 comprise 52.5 percent of Maine's residents. Democratic officials cited efforts to boost female participation and Baker concluded the delegation was chosen on an open basis to encourage all groups.

Marilyn Anderson-Richards Windham Baker Maine Democratic Democratic Party

Dentist Warns Self-Image Damaged by Dental Injuries

Massachusetts dentist Dr Alvin A Krakow told Maine Dental Association delegates that disfigured or lost teeth can destroy a child’s self-image, calling accidental tooth injuries a perplexing problem in general practice. The 106th Maine Dental Association convention runs three days and was ongoing Friday. In a separate report, a speeding car struck a plane on taxi for takeoff. driver David J Hanley survived surgery with serious injuries.

Kennebunkport Massachusetts Alvin A. Krakow Boston Maine Dental Association David J Hanley

Hijacked 727 reroutes, ransom cash aboard one plane

A white male hijacker took Jet 727 from an unnamed airport toward Tulsa, swapping planes with a replacement crew and one remaining passenger. After refueling at Lambert Field the craft carried 14 men then headed to Fort Worth and back to St Louis. A canvas bag held the ransom money.

Page One Tulsa Okla Lambert Field Fort Worth Tex St. Louis Ted Kovalenko New York

Susquehanna Flood Swells, Forcing 60000 From Homes

The Susquehanna River rose near twice its flood stage at Wilkes-Barre in Pennsylvania's coal region, displacing more than 60,000 residents. Eight bridges on a 20 mile stretch flooded, severing the city. Minor fires erupted Friday night as fire crews faced access issues. The crest moves downstream over the weekend, threatening more towns as evacuations proceed.

Ohio River Susquehanna Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania

Kegs Float Down Allegheny as Flood Spurs Widespread Breakage

Thousands of empty whisky kegs broke loose from the Schenley Distillery as flood waters surged down the Allegheny River. The kegs drifted, then tumbled en masse, while authorities noted the empties held no liquor. Across states, floods closed routes and forced evacuations, with Maryland towns declaring curfews and Harrisburg cut off. The Potomac at Washington reached its highest level since 1936 as sandbags protected national treasures.

Pittsburgh Allegheny Schenley Hills Harrison Township Pennsylvania Harrisburg Maryland Susquehanna New York Salamanca Olean Allegany Corning Elmira Golden Triangle

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paper Dennett & Craig Memoriam Phyllis A. Wright Cathy Bobby Tricia Buddy Debbie Peter Laurel Hill Ken Methodist Youth Fellowship of Saco United Methodist Church Goodwins Mills Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Christ’s Ambassadors South Congregat Church Temple Street Kenween Lyman Baptist Church Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach Youth Fellowship of the Advent Corielion Churchns Mills Youth Fellowship of the Free Christ- Kennebunk Landing Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship West Kennebunk Baptist Youth Vollegenp Ogunquit Aurore Dube West St Henry Carrier New Britain Conn Rev. W. Harper Welch Baklara Smart Charlotte Day William Bradley Richard Dube Judy Dumont Dawne Michaud Mark Pembriant Jhhildren Aso Imec Aled Jet Honeywell United States George Linnie York Panasonic Linnie Conrad A. Grondin Grondin Supply Co Electrolux John Durfee
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