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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1975

Page

2

Death of Nellie Pollock 76 in Saco

Nellie Pollock 76 of 44 Clark St Saco died Monday after brief illness in a local hospital. Born in England on Sept 15 1898 she was a daughter of John and Anne Butler. Survived by widower Charles L Pollock four children two daughters two sons a brother two sisters a half brother ten grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Burial at Trinity Episcopal Church with a Thursday 11 a.m. service and interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Calling hours today 2–4 and 7–9 p.m. at Shumway Gross Funeral Home.

Nellie Butler Pollock Clark St Saco Lancashire England John Anne (Harker) Butler Pollock Trinity Episcopal Church, Saco Charles L. Pollock Ernest B. Pollock Beverly Mass Charles T. Pollock Paul H. Pollock Biddeford June Libby Maxine Ouellette George Butler Elizabeth Wells Lynn Hetty Maddox James Donald Trinity Episcopal Church Laurel Hill Cemetery Shumway Gross Funeral Home Spring St

Biddeford Obituaries for Lea Dumouchel and Edgar Ross

Lea Dumouchel 96 of Hill's Beach Biddeford dies after long illness. Born Nov 22 1878 in Biddeford daughter of Loranger. Survived by two daughters Loretta Martel and Alice Bergeron. Mass Friday at St. Andre. burial St Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours tonight and Thursday at Emond and Conroy. Edgar H. Ross 75 of Pool Road Biddeford dies after brief illness. Born Jan 29 1900 in Biddeford son of Willie and Mary Ross. Army veteran. retired from New England Telephone. Surviving nephew. Funeral Thursday at Dennett and Craig with Rev Lester H. VanSaun. burial Laurel Hill Cemetery.

Lea Dumouchel Hill's Beach Road Biddeford William and Delia (Courchesne) Loranger Dumouchel St. Andre Church Narcisse Dumouchel Oscar Loretta) Martel Gedeon Alice) Bergeron Saco Albert Loranger St. Maurice Que St. Joseph Cemetery Emond and Conroy Funeral Home Hill St Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Lester H. VanSaun Laurel Hill Cemetery

Dr Horn Named To Stonehill Academic Dean Post

Easton Mass Dr Robert L Horn on sabbatical as president of St Francis College Biddeford Maine has been named academic dean of Stonehill College effective July 1 Rev Ernest J Bartell college president announced Horn holds degrees from Notre Dame and Wisconsin He began teaching at Holy Cross College in

Horn University of Notre Dame University of Wisconsin Dr. Horn Holy Cross College

Kennebunk eyes dog ban for beach season

Selectmen direct Town Manager to draft an ordinance banning dogs from Kennebunk Beach during the summer months likely June 1 to Labor Day. Current law requires leashed dogs under control 9 a.m. to p.m. Other animals like horses are barred July 3 to Labor Day.

Peter Kingsley Kennebunk Kenneth Barrett Kennebunk Beach Selectmen Wells Old Orchard Beach Walsh Eoahe Sen Edmund Muskie Kennebunk- Kennebunkport Chamber of Commerce Lower Brown Street Bernard Fogg Muriel Googoo

Webhannet Club Schedules Bridge and Luncheon Event

Webhannet Women's Club Finance Committee will hold a noon chowder luncheon bridge at the clubhouse on Fletcher Street Friday. Reservations through Mrs. John Maccini or Mrs. John McNiff before Thursday. During the business meeting a Valentine dessert and bridge party report was given and a floral centerpiece awarded to Mrs. Richard Trumble. Refreshments were served by David Walsh, former lifeguard.

Kennebunk Webhannet Women's Club Fletcher Street John Maccini John McNiff Richard Trumble

Pap clinic announced for Kennebunk on April 5

The Kennebunk Public Health Association said a Pap clinic will be held Saturday April 5 at the Joseph W. Bergen Memorial Clinic on Route 1. The program is co sponsored by the American Cancer Society with supplies and materials provided. Kennebunkport Health Council and Wells Home Health Agency participate. appointment details to be announced.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Public Health Association Joseph W. Bergen American Cancer Society Kennebunkport Health Council Wells Home Health Agency

YWCA Board Meets In Saco

The Saco Biddeford YWCA board met at Trinity Episcopal Church to plan the May 3 and 4 spring review at Saco Middle School. Openings were announced in the astrology course led by Mrs Wendy Ashley. New member Mrs Helen Brickates welcomed. attendees listed.

Saco-Biddeford Ywca Trinity Episcopal Church Cleveland Street Saco Barbara Boutet Saco Middle School Wendy Ashley

Evangeline Club Hosts Meeting With Awards at Home

Evangeline Rebekah Club met at Mrs Helen Wormwoods Ferry Road Saco home with 11 members present. Miss Madeline Robie led the business session and Mary Jones reported finances. Mrs Helen Garside received the mystery award. next meeting set for April 1 at Miss Jones Chapel Street Biddeford home. Social hour and refreshments followed. American Legion Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Unit to meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at the pest home Elm Street Biddeford Worcester.

Helen Wormwood Ferry Road Saco Evangeline Rebekah Club Madeline Robie Mary Jones Helen Garside Miss Jones Chapel Street Biddeford American Legion Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley American Legion Auxiliary Pest Elm Street

Longley Budget Analyzed In Maine Democrats Claim Budget Shortfalls

The Democratic analysis of Governor James B. Longley's revised budget claims funding gaps in general government, warning the attorney general and treasury departments lack sufficient money. It predicts cuts in Secretary of State operations, possible two year delays in new license plates, and a $1 million cut to the state retirement fund. The audit department would not be cut, but an increase from the Maine Management and Cost Survey is omitted.

Augusta James B. Longley Longley Treasury Department Secretary of State Maine Department of the Audit Democrats

E And L Club Plans Supper at Saco Church

Members of the E and L Club of the United Methodist Church in Saco met at the church vestry for a business session. President Mrs. Phyllis Vining led reports, 16 Sunshine cards were signed for shutins, and plans were set for an April 5 rummage sale and a May calendar project including a May 9 calendar supper at the vestry. A silent auction occurred during a social hour with refreshments from Mrs. Vera Munford and Mrs. Helen Jamison.

E and L Club United Methodist Church Saco School Middle Streets Phyllis Vining Shutins Nora York Ferry Beach Vera Munford Helen Jamison

Homemaker Services Accredited in York County

York County Homemaker Services has been accredited by the National Council for Homemaker Home Health Aide Services Inc. The service aids over 300 residents in York County, including low income families and the elderly with physical or mental needs.

York County Homemaker Services National Council For Homemaker Home Health Aide Services, Inc Human Relations Services Biddeford Homemaker Services York County

Honor Society Taps Area Man at University of Maine

Forty three education majors at the University of Maine at Orono are initiated into Kappa Delta Pi, honorary scholastic society of the College of Education. Among new members is Scott Going of Kennebunk.

Orono University of Maine At Kappa Delta Pi The College of Education Scott Going Kennebunk

Fathers and Sons Banquet Hosts 275 Attendees

Advent Christian Church held its 15th annual Father-Son Banquet in the Consolidated School gymnasium. About 275 guests attended as women volunteers served a baked ham dinner directed by Clifford Higgins. Rev. A. Cameron Ainsworth of Rochester, New Hampshire, spoke on Magic with a Message. Kitchen and waitstaff were managed by Mrs. Bernard Bunnell and Mrs. Paul Andrews, with decorations by Mrs. Robert Spofford.

Kennebunkport Advent Christian Church Consolidated School Clifford Higgins A. Cameron Ainsworth Rochester N.H Bernard Bunnell Paul Andrews Robert Spofford

Public To Meet The Candidates In Kennebunk

The Concerned Citizens Council of Kennebunk sponsors a Candidates Night on Thursday at 7 30 pm at the Kennebunk Inn. All candidates on the March 17 ballot are invited. Each will give a brief statement on local issues, followed by Q A with the audience. Coffee and refreshments served. Open to all Kennebunk residents seeking to know the candidates.

Kennebunk Concerned Citizens Council of Kennebunk Inn

Card of Thanks for Edgar P. Perron Family

The Family of Edgar P. Perron expresses sincere thanks to Dr. Fortier Festino and Iyer and the Webber Hospital staff for care and kindness. Gratitude extended to relatives and friends who aided during the loss.

Fortier Festino Iyer Webber Hospital

Lottery numbers released for Daily Jackpot drawing

Augusta Maine AP reports the Maine State Lottery Daily Jackpot drawing produced numbers 6017 0618 and 6491 on Tuesday. The draw result features three six digit sequences with the first two numbers starting with six and zero respectively.

Augusta

Students To Present Music Night In Kennebunk

Kennebunk Junior High and Middle School students present a March 13 Music Night designated as Music in Our Schools Day. The concert features band, chorus, special chorus and stage band with pieces from Men of Harlech to Doin Your Thing. Performances include a 100 voice mixed chorus and piano accompaniment by Jane Merrow, Marilyn Welch and Sherry Pierce, with the event at Kennebunk High School gym at 7 30 p.m.

Kennebunk James Longley Harlech Alexander Jane Merrow Marilyn Welch Sherry Pierce Kennebunk High School

Kennebunk Secures CETA Funds for Two Highway Posts

Kennebunk began a 15 month CETA funded program for two highway department workers at $2.50 an hour, said Town Manager Kenneth Barrett. Title 6 CETA support previously funded an office clerk and a building maintenance worker for one year.

Kennebunk Highway Department Kenneth Barrett

County Rescue Unit To Host 1975 Maine Convention

The York County chapter of the Maine Ambulance and Rescue Association will host the 1975 state convention. A committee includes Erwin Rix John Flaherty Leon Works David Jones Cody Budwell Donna Howe and Allen Pinkham. The next meeting is Tuesday March 18 at 7 30 p.m. in the York Hospital cafeteria.

York County Maine Ambulance and Rescue Association Maine Ambulance and Rescue Associations Erwin Rix John Flaherty Leon Works David Jones Cody Budwell Donna Howe Allen Pinkham York Hospital York

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