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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1973

Page

2

Deaths Ralph S Stevens in Old Orchard Beach

Ralph S Stevens 61 of 63 Evergreen Ave Old Orchard Beach died March 22 in a Portland hospital after a brief illness. Born Jan 8 1912 in Portland he was a chef at New England colleges most recently Brandeis University. Survived by widow Amelia four sons two daughters a brother two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Saturday at St Margaret's Church with burial at Scarborough Memorial Cemetery. Friends may visit today at the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

Old Orchard Beach Ralph S. Stevens Evergreen Ave Portland Ralph L Annie (Kealey) Stevens St. Margaret's Church Here New England Brandeis University Waltham Mass Amelia Caron) Stevens Joseph M Roger J Richard K Gary A Arthur Alice) Laveris Anne Stevens Town Leonard L. Stevens Phyllis Lee San Carolos Calif Arthur Tupper Natick St. Margaret’s Church Scarborough Memorial Cemetery Scarborough Portland Ave

Mrs Valeda Wong Dies After Illness in Biddeford

Mrs Valeda Wong 52 of 11 Foss St Biddeford died March 23 after extended illness. Born Manchester NH 1920 she lived in Biddeford 30 years and formerly worked at Hotel Thacker. Survived by husband Buddy Wong Sr two daughters three sons, parents and many relatives. Funeral held at St Andre Church Biddeford with burial in St Joseph Cemetery. Friends may call Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

Valeda_ Wong Foss St Biddeford Anengthy Manchester N.H Napoleon Lydia Isabel) Garon St. Andre Church Albert Fanny Suncook Ernest Kanan South Lawrence Mass Rene Dubois Salem Florence Garon Lawrence Paquika Scicca Methuen Arthur Garon Robert Garon St. Andre’s Church St. Joseph Cemtery Sansoucy-Blais Stone St

Death of L Phillip Rousseau at 77 in Biddeford

L Phillip Rousseau 77 of 74 West Cutts St Biddeford died March 21 in St Petersburg Florida where he spent winters He was born Sept 22 1895 in St Apollinaire Quebec served in WWI and worked as a mechanic at Biddeford Motor Sales retired 15 years ago Survived by three sons Raymond Romeo and Gerard all of Biddeford a daughter Juliette Landry of Lewiston a brother Paul Brooks Hartford Conn a sister Aine Ramsey Berlin NH twelve grandchildren and several from St Joseph Church Interment in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford Bolduc Funeral Home 29 Alfred St Biddeford held today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm.

L. Phillip Rousseau West Cutts St Biddeford St. Petersburg Fla St Apollinaire Que Louis and Olivine (Frechette) Rousseau U.S. Army Biddeford Motor Sales St. Joseph Church

Ritualistic Services for Charles E. Hennessy Tonight

Owen Davis Post of the American Legion of Saco will conduct ritualistic services at 7:30 PM at the Cote Funeral Home 87 James Street Saco for Charles E. Hennessy.

Owen Davis

Biddeford Seniors Hold Prayers for Rousseau Member

Members of the Biddeford Senior Citizens Club meet at Bolduc Funeral Home in Biddeford at 7 30 p m to say prayers for L Phillip Rousseau a fellow member and thanks to the community in this notice.

Biddeford Senior Citizens Club Bolduc Alfred St L. Phillip Rousseau

The Pet You Want May Be Listed in Section 41 of Want Ads

Pet seekers are urged to check Section 41 of the want ads for a refreshed lineup of animals available for adoption or purchase. Listings feature cats dogs birds and other companions with various ages breeds and prices.

Funeral Home Listings for Saco Maine

Frank X Emond and J P Conroy are listed with Emond's Funeral Home in Saco Maine. The contact line shows Casssee Street address, telephone numbers 282 and 234 5511. The snippet includes SHUMWAY and GROSS and DENNETT names associated with the listing.

Dennett & Casssee Saco Maine Tel Emond Frank X,. Emond J. P. Conroy

Weather summary for Portland

Tonight clear with low temperatures in the upper teens to 20s. Saturday will be sunny with highs in the 40s.

Portland

Funeral Planned For Sweeney Portland Golfer

A funeral is planned Saturday for Clayton V. Sweeney a retired golf professional at Riverside Municipal Golf Course He died at a Portland hospital at 67 He was Riverside's pro from 1934 until last year Survivors include his widow a daughter and two brothers.

Portland Clayton V. Sweeney Riverside Municipal Sweeney Riverside

LURC-DEP Report Prompts Debate Over Agency Roles

A Maine report backs retaining LURC as a separate unit under James S. Haskell Jr. while Dr. Donaldson Koons warns that unchecked power could threaten DEP relations with environmentalists and paper companies. Lawmakers weigh absorbing LURC into DEP or creating a new Conservation Department.

Augusta Maine Donaldson Koons Maine and Use Regulation Commission Department of Environmental Protection Associated Press Koons Board of Environmental Protection LURC DEP James S. Haskell Jr House John L. Martin Eagle Lake Martin Commission Senate Kenneth P. MacLeod R-Brewer LARC MacLeod W.S. Brownwell Colby College Environmental Improvement Commission Dep. Browne Browner Erty Philadelphia Brownell Haskell Department Legislative Reorganization Committee Department of Conservation

Pendleton Leads Saco Fire Department Chief Since 1971

Kenneth F. Pendleton began as a 14 year old volunteer and has served 25 years as a fireman before becoming chief of the Saco Fire Department in 1971. He cites modern equipment training and citizen protection as core to the department’s excellence and holds multiple training certifications and professional memberships. Born in Portsmouth, N.H., he attended Thornton Academy and Biddeford High School and is married with six children.

Camp Ellis Kenneth F. Pendleton Saco Pendleton Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute Augusta Stow Mass Saco Force Maine Department of Education York County's Firemen’s Association York County Chiefs Association New England Fire Instructors Association York County Ambulance and Rescue Association Maine Fire Chiefs Association Maine OSHA Portsmouth, N.H Thornton Academy Biddeford High School Jeannine Rheaume

Saco Rebekah Lodge to Meet with Silent Auction

The Saco Rebekah Lodge will gather Saturday at 7 30 p m at Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco for Schuyler Colfax Night and a silent auction. Refreshments are organized by Mrs Jessie Whittemore and Mrs Barbara Pendleton.

Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco Schuyler Colfax Jessie Whittemore Barbara Pendleton

OOB School Building Committee Members Resign

The town faced a proposed three phase two million dollar school project with a 1.4 million town share. After disputes over test borings and architectural fees members resigned except Ernest Brousseau who will also resign. The resignations were pending town council action. The council approved a mobile home park resident list for April 1 tax purposes.

Ernest Brousseau Louis Savelas Loranger

Abortion Letters Rally Maine Delegation Support

Abortion supporters, led by Mrs. Center, sent 1 050 letters to the Maine delegation in Washington. Responses varied with none committing. Senator Hathaway alone praised the Right to Life Amendment while Muskie and Kyros were seen as uncertain. Church groups intensified effort with 1 400 letters from St Joseph Church and the Youth Council.

Maine Washington Muskie Kyros James Martel Youth Council of the Church Sodality Social Action Committee St. Joseph Church U. S William Cohen Bangor Judiciary Committee Center

Casco Northern Corp elects Quinton and Donovan to top posts

At the first annual meeting of Casco Northern Corp in Portland Deane R. Quinton was elected to the Board of Directors and John L. Donovan named executive vice president. Casco Northern, formed in 1972, oversees Casco Bank & Trust in Portland and Northern National Bank of Presque Isle with assets over 265 million. Donovan comes from First National Bank Region Boston as Regional Administrator of National Banks in New England.

Casco-Northern Corporation Portland Deane R. Quinton John L. Donovan Casco-Northern Casco Bank & Trust Company of Northern National Bank of Quinco Fabrics, Inc Lewiston Colby College Auburn Business Development Corporation GMCA Auburn- Lewiston Kora Temple Auburn-Lewiston Maine Management and Cost Survey Commission Quinton Central Maine General Hospital Auburn-Lewiston United Fund Auburn Evelyn Hayrock Rove T Casco Northern Donovan First National Bank Boston New England Adelman John D. Cameron John M. Daigle J. Roger Harold P. Nelson Nationalie Jarker Irwin F. Porter Richard J. Stride Tannena Granst Xavier University Cincinnati Ohio Stonier Graduate School of Banking Rutgers University New Brunswick N.J Michele Yale D

Mini-Bus brings seniors out for errands and companionship

The mini-bus offers seniors a chance to shop visit or escape home. Riders praise the service as a lifeline, with chats about neighbors plans and a detour for a beauty appointment. Tom Pate and others coordinate trips, sharing stories and daily news on downtown routes.

Saco

Troop 309 Conducts First Aid Class in Biddeford

Boy Scouts of Troop 309 in Biddeford sponsored by Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus met at Pool Street on Tuesday night. First aid instruction occurred and scout laws were reviewed. Timothy Gagnon received a scout award while Gerard Gagnon earned a two year pin.

Boy Scouts Biddeford Luke E. Hart Council Knights, of Columbus Chall Pool Street Timothy Gagnon Gerard Gagnon Rene Daniel Bastarache Joseph Bastarache Bastarache Camp Nutter Acton

Saco Conservationists Plan Shade Tree Planting Drive

The Saco Conservation Commission aims to launch a shade tree program by next week with possible state funding up to 50 percent for tree purchases and planting. John Chadwick of the State Forestry Department discusses aid and reuse of 60 unplanted trees from a previous drive. A public hearing on the Goosefare Brook discharge license is set for April 3 at 1 30 p m in the City Hall Auditorium.

Saco Conservation Saco John Chadwick State Forestry Department Saco Drive Forestry Department Commission Samuel Zaitlin Stephen W. Groves Goosefare City Hall

Fire Dept Auxiliary Plans April 5 Supper at Camp Ellis

Camp Ellis Fire Dept Auxiliary met Thursday to set a 6 30 p m supper at the fire station and reveal secret pals. Plans include a special project with proceeds for the hall’s new floor. Mystery awards were given and guest speakers Mr and Mrs David Loranger spoke on a fund raising project titled A C C P.

Camp Ellis Ann Caron Regina Koster Rose Danis Danis Elinor Emerson David Loranger A.C.C.P Phyllis Laveriere Susan Gagnon Helen Picard Alice Roberge Greta Greenier Betty Albee Ruth Stackpole

Firefighters Battle Woods Fire Near Ross Road

Old Orchard Beach firefighters responded to the season’s first woods fire near Ross Road at 3:50 p.m. Thursday. Unknown extent or cause reported. no injuries noted.

Old Orchard Beach Ross Road

Libby Expected to Head Maine Land Use Panel

Gov Curtis likely to nominate Winthrop C Libby president of the University of Maine at Orono as chairman of the Maine Land Use Regulations Commission Libby plans to retire June 1 and would replace John L Martin whose resignation takes effect today in Belfast the Provisional wing of the Irish Republican Army rejects the British policy plan for Northern Ireland.

Augusta State House Kenneth M. Curtis Winthrop C. Libby University of Maine At Belfast Irish Republican Army Polita Northern Ireand

Saco Church Group Sets Maybasket Drive and Meetings

Members of the Madisses of the First Parish Congregational Church in Saco held a business meeting Thursday night at the parish. They prepared Maybaskets for shut ins and the elderly and planned an April 10 workshop at Mrs. Lois Currier's Main Street home. A covered dish supper was set for April 12 at the Irish house, with the program announced later.

First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Lois Currier Main Street Irish House Wal Ada Stackpole Midge Tripp Rose Dyer

Saco seeks referendum on animal ordinance

Saco residents plan petitions to suspend and referendum the city animal ordinance passed by the city council. Ward One councilman Robert L Cassette argues the broad measure targets farmers and horsemen and lacks clear intent. He calls for specific language or repeal noting the rural Ward One area and townwide impact.

Saco Robert L. Cassette Cassette

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Valeda Wong Shumway Spring &J Los Angeles Times Phyllis Austin Department of Land Use Roswell Dyar R-Strong Joseph Sewall Old Town Sandra Newcomb OOB School John Cowgill Old Limerick Road Arundel Webber Hospital Matson’s, Inc Casco Bank Vwtmvnt Owvut Irwin’ F. Porter J. Roger Erskine George J. Scully Carleton L. Bradbury Richard H.hayden Robert J. Waldron Fire Dept. Auxiliary OOB Libby Claude Dubois CaIl Pine Point Clam Company Seavey Landing Road Pine Point Road Congregational Church Norman J. Lessard Realtors Ron Berthiaume Y JP Marcel Lizotte
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