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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1972

Page

2

Ovide A. St. Pierre 72 Dunneil Road Dies in Portland

Ovide A. St. Pierre of Dunneil Road died Wednesday in a Portland nursing home after a long illness. He lived in the community for over 40 years, born March 9, 1900 in Westbrook. He worked 40 years at S. D. Warren Co. and served as Chicopee Volunteer Fire Department chief. Survived by widow Doris Laffin, three sons, two brothers, eight sisters, and many relatives. Funeral at 10:30 a.m. tomorrow at 795 Main St Westbrook with interment in Woodlawn Cemetery.

Buxton Ovide A. St. Pierre Dunneil Road Portland St. Pierre Westbrook Louis and Josephine (Bernier) St. Pierre S. D. Warren Co New England Phinney Lumber Co Gorham Chicopee Main St Woodlawn Cemetery

Mrs Norman Waddington of Kittery Point Dies at 53

Mrs Dorothy S Steel Wad dington 53 a resident of Folcut Road Kittery Point died Tuesday in a Portsmouth New Hampshire hospital. Born in Sanford March 28 1919 she was the daughter of the late George and Annie Wright Steel. She worked as secretary to the assistant superintendent for the Kittery School Department. Surviving are her widower Norman Waddington two brothers George Steel Franklin MA and Daniel Steel Sanford three sisters Roberta Jellison Wells Helen Cartier Hollywood FL and Ruth Watson Miami FL and several nieces and nephews. Private family services. Arrangements by Franklin G Wilson Funeral Home 21 Rogers Road Kittery.

Kittery Point Norman Dorothy S.) Waddington Folcut Road Portsmouth N.H Sanford George Annie (Wright) Steel Kittery Morman Waddington George Steel Franklin Mass Daniel Steel Roberta Jellison Wells Helen Cartier Hollywood Fla Ruth Watson Miami Franklin G. Wilson

Wells man Elmer R Beyea dies at 76 in Biddeford hospital

Elmer R Beyea 76 of Wells died yesterday morning in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born in Reading Massachusetts October 8 1895 he was a retired engineer and former construction worker. He served in World War I and is survived by widow Clara Muse Beyea of Wells two sons Robert R and John E two daughters Clara Ashworth Phyllis Searls Eva Howard a sister Lydia Nicholas 26 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services Wednesday at 2 pm at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with Rev Arthur Johnson officiating. Interment Pine Hills Cemetery Wells Branch. Friends may call today 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Clara Muse) Beyea Wells Robert R John E Clara Ashworth Syracuse Ncy Phyllis Searls Eva Howard Lydia Nicholas Coventry R.J

Marines landed east of Quang Tri as gov troops push north

Saigon reports US helicopter units dropped over 1 000 South Vietnamese marines on the coast east of Quang Tri City while more than 2000 government troops moved north into enemy controlled Quang Tri Province.

Saigon Quang Tri City Quang Tri

Card of Thanks for Bereavement

The Family of the Late Mrs. Anais Parent and the Family of the Late Elizabeth C Gaulin express sincere thanks for kindness, flowers, mass cards, and funeral assistance from relatives, friends, neighbors, St. Joseph's Parish, Notre Dame Hospital, and Dr. Viger.

St. Joseph’s Parish Notre Dame Hospital Viger Anais Elizabeth C. Gaulin

Funeral home listings for Saco Maine area

Den n ett and Craig at 365 Main Pratt Saco Maine Tel 282 Emond s Funeral Home 5511 Frank X Emond J P Conroy Shumway and Gross Funeral Service 35 Spring St Saco 284 5611

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

Mrs. Alphonsine Gobeil obituary in Biddeford

Mrs. Alphonsine Gobeil 87 of Biddeford died after a lengthy illness at a local nursing home. Born May 25 1885 in Thetfords Mines Quebec she was daughter of Mare Goulet and Perpetue Tanguay. Survived by two daughters three sons 31 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services held at St Andre Church with burial in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford. Sanscoucy Blais Funeral Home listed visiting hours.

Alphonsine G. Gobeil South St Biddeford Ceaves St Thetfords Mines Que Mare and Perpetue (Tanguay) Goulet St. Andrew Church Celestin Gobeil Real Magella) Cantara Roland Therese St. Andre Church St. Joseph Cemetery Sanscoucy-Blais Stone St

Times Ad Questioned Over Nixon Impeachment Appeal

Washington AP brief reports the New York Times ad calling for Nixon impeachment faced a federal election act review. Office of Federal Elections director Phillip S. Hughes said the paper failed to obtain a required written statement from the ad sponsor and referred the matter to the Justice Department for action.

Washington New York Times Nixon Justice Department Phillip S. Hughes Office of Federal Elections the Times Richard Nixon United States Vietnam Times

Association Has Sunday Service at Ferry Beach

Rev. Robert Barber minister of the South Congregational Church Peabody Mass will deliver the sermon at the Ferry Beach Park Association first summer service in Saco on July 2 at 11 a.m. The topic is When Confusion Becomes Creative. Barber is Tufts Crane Theological School PhD Boston University graduate and has served Universalist churches in New England.

Robert Barber South Congregational Church Peabody Mass Ferry Beach Park

Morning Alarm Turns Into False Call at Elm Street

False alarm from box 211 Elm Street Biddeford was reported this morning. Biddeford firefighters said the call involved a boy at the Deering Lumber Company receiving a fire response.

Elm Street Biddeford The Deering Lumber Company

Protestant Groups Plan Weekend Clash with Army and IRA

Militant Protestant factions said they will pursue a weekend showdown with the British Army and Republican Army guerrillas in Belfast. The plan comes amid rising tension as Catholic guerrillas and security forces brace for action.

Belfast Northern Ireland Irish Republican Army

Local Weather Brief for Portland

Tonight fog and a chance of showers roll through Portland with south western portions affected. Lows drop to the 50s. Friday brings more showers with highs in the 60s and 70s.

Portland

Church Choir Rehearsals Gather at Local Houses of Worship

Senior and junior choirs from Saco United Baptist and Biddeford United Methodist plan rehearsals tonight and tomorrow. Ogunquit and Saco youth groups meet weekly on Thursdays and Fridays for Junior and Senior High participants with times set at 7 30 p m and 3 15 p m respectively.

Saco United Baptist Church Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Biddeford Foss Street United Methodist Church Saco United Methodist Church School and Middle Streets Saco

Bean Supper Held Tonight by Eastern Star at Masonic Hall

The Ways and Means Committee Annette Chapter Order of Eastern Star hosts a baked bean supper tonight from 5 to 7 at Masonic Hall Main Street Saco. Proceeds support Chapter activities and community work.

Ways and Means ‘Committee Annette Chapter Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Saco

Cottage Break-In Reported at Kinney Shores Residence

Saco police report a cottage on Oceanside Drive Kinney Shores Saco broken into and ransacked. Police Chief Robert Foran and Patrolman Norman Pothier say theft status undetermined with owner Holly Pierce of Framingham Mass. Caretaker Jose Dentico saw no issues when checking Monday.

Oceanside Drive Kinney Shores Saco Robert Foran Norman Pothier Holly Pierce Framingham Mass Jose Dentico

Metal-Tech plans new Biddeford plant demo facility

Metal-Tech will build a Honeycomb rolls plant in Biddeford with a demo lab to test production conditions. Edward Bryant praised the Economic Improvement Commission for fostering expansion and tax contributions will be paid on the new facility. The company makes dye beams drying systems web control rolls suction couches and through dryers for textiles and paper.

Edward Bryant Metal-Tech Boucher Economic Improvement Commission Biddeford Bryand Gooch Street United States Canada South America Europe MetaTech

Saco Adult Center plans museum trip to Fennebunkport

Saco Adult Center members toured Willowbrook in Newfield to see Victorian era country life and a restored country store. The calendar shows a follow up trip to the Trolly Museum in Fennebunkport on Wednesday July 5, with 10 a.m. meeting at Trinity Church and a 1 p.m. bus departure after lunch.

Saco Adult Center Willowbrook Newfield Harriet Fogg Elsie Smith Arteline Daly Fennebunkport Trinity Episcopal Church Cleveland Street Elvira Lord Lorena Sanborn Bessie Moulton Ben Hover Mary Gilpatric Miss Fogg Smith Daly

Biddeford Accidents Reported

Two rear end collisions were reported in Biddeford. Cande L Lawrence 24 Gardiner collided with Ronald N Nadeau 23 Biddeford on Graham and Alfred streets. no injuries. A second two car mishap at Washington and Main involved Robert J McNally 46 and Robert K Lambert 18 both of Old Orchard Beach. no injuries or damage estimate released.

Graham and Alfred Streets Biddeford Biddeford Lee Candace L. Lawrence Gardiner Ronald N. Nadeau Dearborn Ave Old Orchard Beach Washington and Main Streets Robert J. McNally Fern Ave Robert K. Lambert Washington Avenue

Seminar explains OSHA act to Kennebunk crowd

Kennebunk Chamber sponsored a seminar at Kennebunk High School drawing over 60 attendees on the Williams Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. Howell Cutter outlined employer and worker responsibilities and how to file safety inspections. William Vrooman described record keeping rules including annual logs and five year retention.

Barbara Smart Kennebunk Kennebunk-Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Kennebunk High School Williams-Steiger OSHA Howell Cutter Maine William Vrooman Department of Research and Statistics Cutter Federal Register Department of Labor Vrooman Concord N.H Maine Department of Labor and Industry Augusta

McGovern Delegate Challenge Moves to Credentials Panel

Washington AP reports George McGovern relies on the Democratic Credentials Committee to resolve the California challenge to his 271 delegates as a decision nears.

Washington George McGovern Democratic Credentials Committee California

Recreation Department Seeks $1000 for Kennebunk Youth Program

Kennebunk selectmen debated adding $1000 to fund the recreation program after director Steve Austin and Betsy Hunn urged more supplies and beach lifeguard coverage. They cited dwindling arts and crafts funds, rising demand, and a need to staff beaches on busy days. The group plans July 6 meeting to finalize details.

Cecil B. Munson Kennebunk James McMahon Selectmen McMahon Recreation Commission Commission Park Street Austin Hunt Goodies Selectman Lower Town Hall

Hijacker McNally Arrested After Flight From St Louis

FBI filed complaint in St Louis as hijacker linked to American Airlines 727 incident. The plane carrying 94 aboard diverted to Toronto then returned to Indiana, where a bag with 500000 dollars and a submachine gun were found. McNally, described as divorced and unemployed, was identified by investigators and arrested by federal and Wyandotte officers.

FBI St. Louis American Airlines Tulsa Okla Toronto Indiana Missouri Illinois Michigan McNally Wyandotte

Detroit Police and Sheriff Assist on Case

Detroit Police Department with assistance from the Wayne County Sheriff's office coordinated efforts on a local case. The joint operation involved investigators from both agencies to pursue leads and security measures. No further details provided.

Detroit Wayne County Sheriff's Office

Sugar program faces hurdles attracting new sugar beet growers

Sugar officials weigh reviving the program yet fear difficulties in luring fresh beet growers. Herschel Smith praises Easton refinery as "Cadillac" of sugar beet plants while Sen. Gerard P. Conley calls it a $30 million birdhouse, noting sparrows nesting there.

Herschel Smith Mars Hill Easton Gerard P. Conley Portland

Nixon to address economy at tonight's news conference

President Nixon is set to face questions on the sputtering economy at tonight's news conference. Since his last live TV session with journalists, he has held seven briefings, most from the Oval Office where cameras and microphones were restricted.

Nixon Oval Office

Saco Firemen Battle Dump Blaze

Saco firemen were called to a dump fire at 5 40 this morning and remained on the scene at press time. Engine 5 and three men fought the blaze according to a fire department spokesman.

Saco Engine 5 Fire Department

62 Arrested For Gambling At Poland Spring House

State police arrested 62 people in a raid on an illegal gambling operation at the Poland Spring Inn in Maine. The operation yielded $15,000 in cash. owner Saul Feldman and several others faced charges including operating or facilitating a gambling house and conspiracy. A part time deputy sheriff among those charged was reportedly in the lobby during the raid.

Augusta Poland Spring P.L. Pert Jr New England Pert Saul Feldman Anthony J. DePaolo Norman D. St. Pierre South Portland Charles P. Batchelder Gardiner Melvin Robbins Boston Mass Kathleen Kaplan Revere Beach New England Organized Crime Intelligence System New England State Police Administrators Compact Androscoggin County Steve J. Obrin Lewiston Obrin Rosalie J. Martel Martel Feldman Orin

Court Allows Grand Jury to Question Senator Aides

The Supreme Court ruled five to four that a federal grand jury may question aides to Senator Mike Gravel about arrangements for publishing the Pentagon Papers. Justice White wrote the opinion, saying legislators or aides are not immune when their legislative actions are not challenged. Gravel had disclosed parts of the Vietnam study and arranged a four volume edition with Beacon Press.

Washington Supreme Court Today Mike Gravel Alaska Byron R. White Nixon Administration White

Three Spend 41 Days In Catamaran In Pacific

A man and two teenagers spent 41 days at sea between Hawaii and the West Coast. Food ran out after 20 days, they ate barnacles and drank salt water to survive. Coast Guard rescued them 167 miles southeast of San Diego aboard the Tom Cat.

San Diego Calif Hawaii West Coast Fred Shropshire Mike Fountain Buntington Beach Richard Nims Shropshire Ad Astra Coast Guard Pacific Ocean Naval Hospital

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Mrs. Norman Waddington Elmer R. Beyea Memoriam Marie Rose Mrs Alphonsine Gobeil NY Times Association Ofen House Rom Meiwiss Recreation Department Reader’s Digest Poland Spring House Pacific George Durfee Confucius York County Savings Bank F.d.1.c Shumway - Gross Philip 8. Gross SR Gary Gross Shumway
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