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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1976

Page

2

Mary Ellen Stanton 85 Biddeford resident obituary

Mrs. Mary Ellen Nellie Stanton 85 of 118 Graham St Biddeford died Thursday after a brief illness She was born August 1890 in Biddeford daughter of Patrick and Mary Murphy a St Mary Church parishioner She worked 40 years at Pepperell Manufacturing Co and Webber Hospital Surviving Bartholomew Murphy Boston niece Mrs William L Shearer Boston nephew David C Murphy Boston two grandnieces and a grandnephew A Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday 11 am at St Mary Church Interment St Mary Cemetery Calling hours Friday 2 4 and 7 9 pm Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford

Mary Ellen Nellie) Stanton Graham St Biddeford Patrick and Mary (McCarthy) Murphy Stanton St. Mary Church St. Mary Sodality Pepperell Manufacturing Co Webber Hospital Bartholomew F. Murphy William L. Shearer Boston David C. Murphy St. Mary Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Auxiliary meeting highlights hospital volunteer efforts

The Southern Region MAHA met at Webber Hospital with Patricia Festino as hostess. Miriam Booker chaired sessions at Goodall Hospital while Louise Lantagne urged volunteers to aid nursing home patients through therapy, crafts, outings, and social activities aided by a new six wheelchair passenger minibus.

Patricia Festino Webber Hospital Maine Association of Hospital Auxiliaries Miriam Booker Goodall Hospital MAHA Louise Lantagne Hillcrest Manor Sanford Lantagne

Biddeford VFW to offer bicycle safety program

The Biddeford VFW post hosts a Lite-A-Bike safety program Sunday afternoon at 15 Thornton St. Commander Lucien C. Ruel says the event, in partnership with the Biddeford Police Department led by Paul Gagne, features balance, steering, riding in circles, maneuvering, and braking drills. Participants earn Modern Woodsman Insurance patches and sticker reflectors. Licenses plates and registrations are issued after inspection. refreshments provided. Everyone who owns a bicycle is invited to participate.

Biddeford Veterans of Foreign War Post Thornton St Lucien C. Ruel Paul Gagne Ing Modern Woodsman Insurance Co Cmdr Ruel

Firefighters approve two year Biddeford contract

The Biddeford fire department voted to accept a two year pact with the city. Mayor Lucien Dutremble says it has no opener and provides a weekly raise of 9.50 this year and 6 next year. The city will pay half the insurance for employees and dependents. council approval is required.

Biddeford Lucien Dutremble

Memorial Donations Requested for St. Mary's Cemetery

Respectfully requests that memorial donations be made to St. Mary's Cemetery in care of Father Francis S. Kane, pastor of St. Mary's Church.

St. Mary’s Cemetery Father Francis S. Kane St. Mary's Church

Card of Thanks to Medical Staff and Friends

Conrad Laverriere expresses gratitude to Dr. Viger and third floor nurses at Webber Hospital for kindness. He thanks Father Carrier of St. Joseph's Church and relatives for cards and thoughtfulness during his stay.

Viger Webber Hospital Father Carrier St. Joseph's Church Conrad Laverriere

Bicentennial Ball in Old Orchard Beach Fire Hall

The Beach Fire Department hosts a bicentennial ball at Old Orchard Beach High School gym Saturday from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Proceeds fund new furniture for the fire department’s space in the public safety complex. Music by Black Hart. Admission is $3 per person.

Old Orchard Beach the Beach Black Hart

FMI work in missiles pleases Pentagon

FMI officials visited the Pentagon to discuss their role in the Army Strategic Missile Materials Development Program. Maurice Subilia Jr. and Edward Hegge outlined FMI accomplishments in nose tips and substructures while noting the company aims to expand its participation and meet Army needs.

FMI Pentagon Fiber Materials Inc Biddeford Company Maurice Subilia Jr Edward Hegge Edward Miller Ehent Researc Subilia Hegge Army

Maine Lottery Draw Announces Winning Numbers

Augusta Maine AP reports the Maine State Lottery Commission released this week's winning numbers as 143 611. The brief note confirms the latest draw results for players statewide.

Augusta Maine Maine State Lottery Commission

Fishermen dispute Cape Porpoise Pier rates sparks town pier plan

Cape Porpoise fishermen dispute private pier charges prompting selectmen to study a town run pier possibly on Pinkham Island. Abbot Pendergast says funding talks with state and federal sources are preliminary while 75 commercial users and Cape Porpoise Pier Corp officials seek a resolution.

Cape Porpoise Peter Kingsley Cape Porpoise Pier Corp Selectmen Selectman Abbott Pendergast Pendergast Pinkham Board of Selectmen Hale Whitehouse

Barrier free access topic fuels governor committee talk

The Governor's Committee on Employment of the Handicapped discusses legal responsibility for barrier free buildings and access to work. The group, formed in 1969, aims to help handicapped people enter the workforce and urges local industries to recognize their capabilities. John Antonik invites interested citizens to attend tonight's 7 pm meeting at Biddeford High School.

Governor's Committee On Biddeford High School John Antonik Biddeford School Bureau of Rehabilitation Sendicennes

Chamber reelects officers at Biddeford Saco meet

Donald J. Handel of Sears Roebuck & Co. is re elected president of the Biddeford Saco Chamber of Commerce at a Tuesday meeting held at the Cascades in Saco. First Vice President Michael Nanos and other officers including Wendell B. Lund and Wayne B. Hutchins were re elected.

Biddeford-Saco Donald J. Handel Sears Roebuck & Co Henry A. Truslow Harry M. Ooster

Two Eagle Scouts Honored in Kennebunk Troop 304 Court

Kennebunk Troop 304 honors two new Eagle Scouts Robert Harpell and Charles Merrill at a Christ Church ceremony. Other scouts received Life Star and First Class ranks along with community leaders and Lions Club officials praising the group’s service and leadership.

Kennebunk Boy Scouts of America Robert Harpell Charles Merrill Christ Church Eter Burr Harpell Burr Order of the Arrow Merrill Dale McDonald David Harrison Kurt Folsom Richard Joyal Meade Swenson D.J. Pfief Jose Riley Kennebunk Lions Club Edmund Muskie David Emery Court of Honor

Correction of Saco school board member misidentification

The Journal corrects yesterday's page 10 item about the Saco school committee meeting. Leonard Van Gaasbeek was misidentified and is the business manager for the Saco school department, not a school board member.

the Journal Saco Leonard van Gaasbeek

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Mary Ellen Stanton Auxiliary Association Biddeford Vfw Dutremble Nellie Stanton Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Tel Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Oob Steven V. Thomas McKeesport Ray Marston Burlington Order of Eagles State of Maine Clayton W. Cartmill Expc Wendell B. Lund Philip H. Gross, SR Gary Gross Spring ST Biddeford, Saco Chamber Boy Scout Robert Harpwell Eis Electrolux Alfred St. Biddeford Adams Street Sacoy Surroun Ding York County Sec Tion
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