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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1972

Page

2

Deaths Edward H Cook of Kennebunkport

Edward H. Cook 66 of 7 Parsons St Kennebunk died suddenly at home Saturday morning Born February 22 1906 son of George H and Edna P Wildes Cook Employed by National Woodworking Co West Kennebunk 15 years A 32nd degree Mason past master Arundel Lodge AF and AM Kennebunkport member Kora Temple Lewiston Kora Shrine Club Portland and Scottish Rite Bodies Funeral 1:30 p.m. today Angell Funeral Home Kennebunkport Interment Arundel Cemetery Kennebunkport survived by mother two brothers George C and Frederick C Kennebunkport two sisters Mrs Lawrence Estes North Berwick and Mrs Fred Doane Ingomar Nova Scotia and several nieces and nephews.

Kennebunk Edward H. Cook Parsons St George H Edna P. (Wildes) Cook National, Woodworking Co West Kennebunk Cook Arundel Lodge AF and Kennebunkport Kora Temple Lewiston Angell Funeral Home Dane St FE. G. Ward

Mrs Climie Crowley Dies In Kennebunk Nursing Home

Mrs Climie R Crowley 63 longtime Kennebunk resident and former St Johns Island S C died in a local nursing home. Born July 5 1908 in Columbia S C she is survived by two daughters two sisters six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at 10 a m tomorrow from Angell Funeral Home Interment in Hope Cemetery Calling hours today 3 5 and 7 9 p m at Angell Funeral Home.

Kennebunk Climie R. Crowley St. John’s Island S.C Crowley Columbia John A. Welch Ronald Searles Wells B. E. Lail St. Stevens Rosalie Reeves Jacksonborough Ya Funeral Home Dane 1 Stephen M. Mulkern Hope Cemetery Angell Funeral Home

Death of Brother Gerald Magella S C in England

Brother Gerald Magella S C aged 60 died June 22 in St. Albans England after a long illness. Born Franklin Auger 1911 in East Jaffrey New Hampshire he taught in Canada and the US before serving at St Columba's College St Albans and later staff at Sacred Heart Scholasticate Pomfret Center Connecticut and Sacred Heart Academy Central Falls Rhode Island Funeral arrangements are pending with burial at the order's cemetery.

Pascoag R.I Gerald Magella S.C Brothers of the Sacred Heart Magella Franklin Auger St. Albans England St. Columba’s College East Jaffrey N.H Gedeon Sacred Heart College Bathurst N.B St. Andre's Biddeford Maine St. Peter’s School Lewiston St. Dominic's High School Order Rome St. Dominic’s High School Sacred Heart Scholasticate Pomfret Center Conn Sacred Heart Academy Central Falls R.1 Asbestos Que

William J. Ouellette obituary from Biddeford

William J. Ouellette 79 died at home 22 Clarendon St Biddeford after a long illness. He owned May Street Barbershop and worked 54 years at Pepperell Mfg Co retiring 11 years ago. Survived by widow Aurore two children Paul J and Pauline Tousignant, a son Ernest, three grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral at St Joseph Church tomorrow at 8:30 with interment in St Joseph Cemetery. viewing today at Bolduc Funeral Home 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

William J. Ouelliette Clarendon St Biddeford Bloomfield Joseph Elise Boucher) Ouellette Ouellette May Street Pepperell Mig. Co Union Ste. Jean de Baptiste D’amerique St. Joseph Church Aurore (Fontaine) Ouellette Paul J Roland Pauline) Tousignant Ernest Saco Mily St. Joseph Cemetery Bolduc Alfred St

Funeral Directors in Saco Maine Offices Listed

Funeral homes in Saco Maine are listed with addresses and phone numbers: Dennett and Craig 365 Main St, Emond's Funeral Home 284 5511, and Shumway and Gross Funeral Service 35 Spring St with 284 5619 or similar number.

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

Biddeford man Daniel J. Curley 74 dies after long illness

Daniel J. Curley 74 of 18 Harvey Street Biddeford died Saturday in a local hospital. Born November 26 1897 in Biddeford he was the son of Patrick and Julia Curley. He retired in 1952 after 35 years with Clark Wakefield and Sons and was a communicant of St Mary Church. Survived by brother Ralph Curley of Sanford sister Mrs Stanley Kenney of Old Orchard Beach and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of the Resurrection will be sung tomorrow at 9 in St Mary Church. Family and friends may call today from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford.

Daniel J. Curley Harvey St Biddeford Patrick Julia (Leahy) Curley Clark Wakefield and Sons St. Mary Church Curley Ralph Curley Sanford Stanley Kenney Old Orchard Beach St. Mary Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Wells Woman Annie M Stillings Dies In Wells

Mrs Annie M Stillings 61 of Wells died yesterday in an Augusta hospital. Born October 12, 1910 in Wells she was daughter of George and Mabel Boston. Survived by six sons and one daughter, four brothers and 18 grandchildren. Funeral at Johnson Funeral Home North Berwick with calling hours tonight and tomorrow. Interment in Tuftonboro.

Wells Annie M.stillings Augusta George Mabel Johnson Boston Stillings George Welch Charles Welch Frederick Welch Joseph Welch James Welch John Welch Tuftonboro N.H Keith Patricia) Palmer North Berwick Clarence California Charles Oscar Boston Albert Hilton Johnson Funeral Home Market St

Mrs Marie LaGrange Dies at 71 in Biddeford

Marie Ange LaGrange 71 of 15 High St Biddeford died this morning. Born May 25 1901 in Biddeford daughter of J Alfred and Merilda Gosselin. Survived by widower Albert four sons and four daughters many grandchildren services at St Andre Church Wednesday and Emond Funeral Home hours listed.

Marie Ange LaGrange High St Biddeford J. Alfred Merilda (Octeau) Gosselin St. Andre Church Henry Brochu U.S. Air Force Japan Wilfrid Florence) Bernier Philip Theresa) Gaudette Francis Francoise) Benson Donald Yvette) Bergeron Kittery Paul Jeanne) Mikolitch Bristol Paul Emile Texas Jean Louis Bernard Windsor Ont Lucienne Boissonneault Patricia Lacroix Saco Annette Chute Sherbrooke Que Edith Giroux Willowdale St. Joseph Cemetery Emond Funeral Home Hill St

Desalination Research Contract Awarded to Avco

Avco Systems Division won a $519,261 contract from the Office of Saline Water to advance a freezing process for desalting sea water. It is the second award from the Department of the Interior in seven months. Avco expects a low cost method for purifying industrial waste water and desalting sea and brackish water.

Wilmington, Mass Avco Systems Division Avco Department of the Interior

Portland Weather Tonight and Tuesday Forecast

The Portland forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday with a chance of showers. Lows tonight in the 50s and highs Tuesday in the 60s to low 70s.

Portland

June Tides Low High Readings Indicate Schedule

Tide table shows daily high and low water times with morning and evening designations. Entries list dates from the 26th to the 27th and a 2nd with corresponding A M and P M times.

DAV Chapter Meeting and Scouts Schedule in Biddeford Saco

The Biddeford Saco Chapter Disabled American Veterans meets tonight at 7 30 at the DAV Hall on Bradbury Street Biddeford. Saco Boy Scout Troop 341 meets tomorrow at 7 pm in the vestry of United Baptist Church Main Street Saco. The Youth Chair of the Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church Lyman will rehearse the church on Wednesday at p.m.

Biddeford- Saco DAV Hall Bradbury Street Biddeford Saco United Baptist Church Main Street Goodwins Mills United Methodist Church Lyman

Fred S Gurney Women’s Relief Corps Meeting Announced

A meeting of the Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps is set for tomorrow at 1 30 p m in GAR Hall Cutts Avenue Saco A luncheon will precede at 12 30 p m The Merton I Staples Post 1 AMVETS will hold a general meeting at 8 tonight at 147 Alfred St Biddeford

Fred S. Gurney Women's Relief Corps Gar. Hall Cutts Avenue Saco Merton I. Staples Amvets Alfred St Biddeford

Hart Sr. Chester D. listed as hospital patient

Chester D. Hart Sr. age 92 of Stock Man Avenue Saco is a medical patient at Webber Hospital Biddeford Maine.

Chester D. Hart Sr Stockman Ave Saco Webber Hospital Biddeford

Services Held For Slain Boy In Freeport

John A. Nason eight year old was buried in a Freeport cemetery after a service held Sunday. Milton I. Wallace thirty three year old shoeworker was arrested Thursday and held without bail on murder charges as police linked him to the boy’s death found smothered under Wallace’s bed. Autopsy ruled suffocation as cause. the boy had been missing nine days since June 13 triggering a large search. Wallace’s third floor apartment was near the boy’s parents. A probable cause hearing is set for July 13 in Brunswick District Court.

Freeport John A. Nason Milton I. Wallace Wallace John Brunswick

Stolen Black Yamaha Motorcycle Reported in Biddeford

A black Yamaha motorcycle with license plate MC 32024 owned by Leander O Crepeau of 7 Wilson Street Biddeford was reported stolen Saturday police said. Investigators are examining the theft.

Leander O. Crepeau Wilson S

Flooding Damages Biddeford Launder-Clean Center

Firemen responded to an early morning call at the Launder-Clean Center on Elm Street in Biddeford. Most damage occurred from flooding to the floor, officials said.

Launder-Clean Center Elm St Biddeford

Motorboat Reported Stolen in Biddeford

A light Mercury out board motorboat owned by Vincent Seaboyer on Lower Pool Road Biddeford was reported stolen over the weekend. Biddeford police said they are investigating the incident.

Vincent Seaboyer Lower Pool Road Biddeford

Art Festival Closes With Awarding Of Prizes

The 15th annual Art Festival of the Old Orchard Beach Art Association ended with prize awards and an auction of donated pictures. Prizes went to Emily Peckham, Lawrence Duffy, C Paul Wight, Ray Lord, and others for oils water color and other media. Noelie House won the popular vote for a Winslow Homer copy.

Old Orchard Beach Lawrence Duffy Kennebunk C. Paul Wight Jerk Ray Lord Saco Alicia Stonebreaker Brunswick David Bishop Peace Art Hahn Cape Marion Dow Gertrude Eastman Ethel Wight Elizabeth Wilson Alice Leavitt Sarah Bridge Graves Ruth Rowe Almonza Souliere Marguerite Drolet Laura Duffy Amy Willman Augusta Chater Yvonne Fidalgo Pauline Shaw Marjorie Johnston Ethel Rowlands Helen Smith Noelie Houle Wilhelmina Bragdon Jims TV

Damage at Funtown in Saco Leaves Several Attractions Lacking Lights

Police reported almost 500 in damage to attractions at Funtown U S A in Saco early Sunday. Spotlights and other lights were missing from bumper cars zipper swinging gym merry go round Kartland and Nibbler s Delight. Two trash barrels also gone, police said.

Funtown U.S.A Saco

Black Delegates and McGovern Campaign Moves

The Associated Press poll lists McGovern at 1 335 15 as of Sunday night amid a Baltimore conference context. Hubert H Humphrey criticizes McGovern while black delegates in Washington discuss endorsements and chair Patricia Harris is elected. Mississippi Democrats prepare to nominate successors in a primary with six candidates surviving the first stage.

Associated Press McGovern Hubert H Shirley Chisholm New York Oklahoma City San Antonio Tex Little Rock Ark Atlanta Columbia S.C Richmond Houston Nixon Patricia Harris Washington Humphrey Richard Hatcher Gary Ind Mississippi Ace

Need A Second Car Shop Want Ads Section 11

A brief classified notice seeks a second car shop listing for Section 11. It notes space availability, location details not fully shown, and asks interested parties to contact the listing desk for terms and schedule.

George Durfee Vacuum Supplies And Service Ad

George Durfee advertises service for all vacuum makes and models with bags filters hoses and repair parts plus guaranteed work. Free pickup and delivery offered. After 5 p.m. call 282 5500.

Saco rector marks birthday with church fair plans

The Rev. Gerald E. Burtt of Trinity Episcopal Church Saco celebrated his birthday with an open house at the rectory on Cleveland Street to support the summer church fair. The event drew many church members and friends who donated gifts for the sale to be held July 29 on church grounds.

Gerald E. Burtt Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Cleveland St Trinity Church Cleveland Main Willard D. Stackpole Sr Kenneth I. A. MacLeod Philip H. Gross Jr

Man Charged In Oldsmobile Theft Case

Saco police arrested 26 year old Paul R. Lamirande of Hutchins Street on charges of breaking and entering and larceny in the nighttime and larceny of a motor vehicle after a 1972 Oldsmobile was stolen from Brown Pontiac Oldsmobile in Saco Saturday night. He is out on $1000 surety bail and set to appear in Saco District Court on June 29.

Saco Paul R. Lamirande Hutchins Street Lamirande Saco District Court

Bay State Men To Be Arraigned

Two Massachusetts men, Antonio Garcia 20 Roxbury and Jose Lugo 22 Boston, are to be arraigned in 10th District Court Saco on attempted larceny of a motor vehicle. They were arrested by Sgt Earl Jamieson Jr. after allegedly trying to steal a 1968 Ford from Portland Road Motor Sales in Saco on Friday night.

Massachusetts 10Th District Court Saco Antonio Garcia Roxbury Mass Jose Lugo Boston Earl Jamieson Jr Portland Road

There Are 92 Classifieds In Want Ads. Why Not Use One

Classified section highlights 92 listings inviting readers to place ads for real estate jobs services and personal notices with quick contact details and rates. Local merchants and residents encouraged to respond promptly for best placement.

Nixon to visit Maine, says Sen. Smith

Fairfield AP report says President Nixon plans a visit to Maine before the November general election. Sen. Margaret Chase Smith told a Republican strawberry festival crowd that Nixon pledged to visit her home state within the next four months. Smith, amid victory in the GOP primary, spoke about the reception in Washington and her widened margins.

Fairfield Nixon Maine Margaret Chase’ Smith Washington

Bomb Likely Cause Identified in Cathay Pacific Crash

In Saigon sources say a bomb on the Convair four engine jetliner likely caused the crash that killed 81 people, including 16 Americans. Investigators rule out collision weather and military activity and probe passenger insurance policies as part of the probe.

Saigon Cathay Pacific Airways Convair Singapore Bangkok Hong Kong

Firemen Put Out Couch Blaze In Biddeford

Biddeford firefighters answered a Saturday call to the apartment of Mrs. Emile Perrin at 182 Elm Street to extinguish a fire confined to a couch. Officials said careless smoking caused the blaze.

Biddeford Emile Perrin Elm St

Martha Mitchell leaves California after guard dispute

Martha Mitchell, wife of former attorney general John Mitchell, arrived in New York amid claims of political entanglement and a confrontation with security guards in Newport Beach. She described being assaulted and restrained, showing injuries and bandages while seeking her husband’s return from the political fight.

New York Martha Mitchell John Mitchell California New York Daily News Marcia Kramer Westchester Country Club Rye N.Y Newport Beach Calif Villa

Supreme Court Delays Abortion Ruling in Texas Georgia

The Supreme Court postponed a ruling on anti abortion laws, planning to hear arguments again next term. Case links to Maryland Illinois North Carolina Louisiana New Jersey Utah and Mississippi laws. District court in Atlanta invalidated part of Georgia law. Texas law faces a three judge panel in Dallas.

Washington Supreme Court Texas Georgia Maryland Illinois North Carolina Louisiana New Jersey Utah Mississippi Atlanta Dallas

City Council Debate On Pay Increases Continues

A councilman argues the department must stay within guideline limits and expresses faith with city employees, resisting large pay raises. The continued discussion highlights fiscal constraints and employee relations amid budget deliberations.

Pagene

Celebrating A Big Event Share Your Happiness With All

A personal notices column invites readers to announce joyful milestones. Use section 6A to share engagement, wedding, birth, or similar celebrations with the community in a concise, period-appropriate notice.

Also Mentioned on This Page

William J. Ouellette Annie M. Stillings Mrs Marie LaGrange Comeng Yamaha Old Orchard Beach Art Association Yvonne Phillips Festival of Waters Robinson Memorial Hall Frank Staples Miss Phillips Art Nadeau George Durfee Oldsmobile Bay State Phentex Marilyn’s Smithwheel Rd Call Sen. Smith Saco Tel Butler’s Budget Dress Dept Martha Rene’s Florist Main St Avd John Gough York County Savings Bank Robert Pate N.F.D.A Dennett Craig St. Saco
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