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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1976

Page

2

Obituaries for Gerald L. Rose and Paul W. Dean

Gerald L. Rose 80 of 74 Ross Road Kennebunk died Saturday in Sanford after a brief illness. He owned Rose Garage on Route 1 for 35 years and is survived by his widow Josephine, two sons Alton and Ronald, daughter Geraldine Swett, siblings, four grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk then burial at Hope Cemetery. Paul W. Dean 76 of 269 Alfred Street Biddeford died Saturday after a brief illness. He worked 47 years at the John F. Dean shoe store and was a member of Christ Episcopal Church Elks lodge and Masons. He leaves wife Helen, daughter Janice Johnston, sisters Elizabeth and Jeannette, four grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco.

Kennebunk Gerald L. Rose Ross Road Sanford West Kennebunk Charles A Carrie Noble) Rose Thornton Academy Saco Knights of Pythias Lodge Rose Route 1 Green Josephine L Goodrich) Rose Alton S. Rose Ronald C. Rose Cecil Geraldine) Swett Waterboro Myrtle Ingham Sylvie Dorothy) Brisard George Ruby Fortunes Paul W. Dean Alfred St Biddeford John F Ella (Beaumont) Dean Biddeford High School John Funeral Home

Two Kennebunkport Crashes Injure No One

Two weekend accidents in Kennebunkport left no injuries. Marie Porter 71 struck a parked car owned by selectman Charles Sullivan on Ocean Avenue causing about 300 dollars in damage. Keith Wheatley 18 lost control on Old Fort Road hitting trees with about 200 dollars damage as gears reportedly froze.

Kennebunkport Marie Porter Selectman Charles Sullivan Ocean Avenue Keith Wheatley Kennebunk Old Fort Road

Parks Hearing Postponed in Biddeford for Parks Amendment

A Biddeford hearing on the parks and recreation amendment moved from March 2 to March 16 due to advertising issues. The measure would open all zones to park use. Also, ritualistic services for Paul W. Dean will be held tonight at 7:30 at Cosgrove Funeral Home.

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Local Funeral Homes Contact Directory for Biddeford Saco Maine

A directory style listing shows Dennett Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine telephone 282 0562 Emond Conroy Funeral Home John P Conroy Jr Director 72 Hill Street Biddeford 284 5511 or 282 1818 Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Stone Street Biddeford 283 3653 R Martel Director Shumway and Gross Funeral Service 35 Spring Street Saco 284 5611.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Tel Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Biddeford

Kennebunk River Club Break-In and Local Thefts

Police reported forced entry at the Kennebunk River Club with no loss as the culprits fled after jumping the tennis court fence and breaking a side window. The same area saw a theft at the Old Grist Mill Country Store of about 505 dollars in items later recovered nearby.

River Club Kennebunkport Kennebunk River Club Charles Bennett Grist Mill Carl Davis Davis Mills Street

Art Work Of Students Featured In Saco Exhibit

Saco launches March youth art month with three exhibits. The Spirit of 76: Saco Youth in Art opens March 1 at Dyer Library and local storefronts, featuring K-12 student work. Events include Thornton Academy display, Linnell Gym festival March 27 28, guest artist evenings, drama poetry and art programs, and a New Hampshire Ballet Company performance March 13.

Ralph Waldo Emerson Saco Dyer Maine Thornton Academy Linnell Thornton Academy Library Sace Thornton Academy Art Rooms Dyer Library New Hampshire Ballet Company Linnell Gym

Franco-Americans Highlight Biddeford Bicentennial Plans

Franco-Americans join planners for Biddeford bicentennial events. St Josephs Choir opens with Veille Canadien on June 18 at St Andre Parish Hall, followed by a bed race, Coronation Ball, parade, and a week of cultural activities led by local Franco-American groups including La Societe St Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance and Richelieu Club. Women aged 16 to 20 may enter the royal pageant by March 13.

Biddeford Federation Franco-Americaine St. Andre Parish Hall St. Louis Piche Richelieu Club Biddeford High School Steve White Syd Lerman la Societe St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance Union St. John Painchand Society Crescent Street Knights of Columbus Tederbert Rena Deis Saco

Behind the scenes caucuses drive Maine school funding debate

Maine lawmakers rely on informal caucuses and leadership meetings to shape the $262.6 million education finance bill. House Democrats use the chamber, Republicans a floor room. Senate leaders meet on third and fourth floor spaces. Education Commissioner Millett briefs on multiple funding proposals amid straw votes and lobbying presence.

Maureen Connolly Associated Press Augusta Maine Senate House James B. Latieloe Senate Republicans Senate Chamber Senate Democrats Longley H. Lawin Millett Maine Municipal Association Maine Teachers Association

Weather Outlook for New England and Nearby Coast

Cloudy tonight with snow possible by daybreak across Portland Fair north and east. Tuesday brings snow south and central New Hampshire and coastal regions with highs in the 20s to mid 30s. Extended outlook shows a chance of showers Wednesday ending Thursday with fair weather Friday.

Portland New Hampshire Mass Conn R.I

Lawmaker Fears Public Employee Lobbying in Maine

State Rep James McMahon of Kennebunk denounces lobbying by the Maine State Employees Association Maine Teachers Association and AFSCME to back a 50 million biennial income tax hike for pay raises and education funding He warns such pressure could set a dangerous precedent undermining taxpayers and signals support for Gov Longley's modest 375 million pay hike without new taxes

Peter Kingsley Kennebunk James McMahon Maine McMahon James Longley Maine State Employes Association Maine Teachers Association American Federation of State University of Maine Longley Rep

Mall Committee Meets Tonight in Old Orchard Beach

The Old Orchard Beach Mall and Beautification Committee will meet at 7 30 this evening at Loranger School. The session will discuss mall improvements and community beautification efforts.

Old Orchard Beach Loranger School

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