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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1976

Page

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Obituaries for Pauline Cole and Edward Meehan

Pauline H Cole 38 of Kennebunk died Monday after a lengthy illness in Portland hospital. She was born in Farmington NH Feb 10 1938 and survived by her widower William D Cole six sons two grandchildren and several siblings. Funeral Thursday 11 am Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with interment Pine Grove Cemetery Farmington NH. Edward J Meehan 71 of Biddeford died Tuesday at home after a lengthy illness. He was born Aug 10 1904 in Biddeford worked as a sheet metal worker for Saco Lowell Shops and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. He is survived by his widow Germaine and two daughters. Mass of Christian Burial Thursday 9 am St Mary Church Biddeford with interment St Mary Cemetery. Calls also noted for both services at respective funeral homes.

Kennebunk Pauline H. Cole Old Port Road Portland Farmington N.H Joseph I Pauline (Tirrell) Hogan Davidson Rubber Co Dover William D. Cole Bruce Clay U.S. Marine Corps North Carolina Anna Goddess Gillmington Carol Menter Rochester Bibber Memorial Chapel Summer St Sherman Stevens Pine Grove Cemetery Edward J. Meehan Dupont Ave Biddeford Edward and Mary (McGuire) Meehan Saco-Lowell Portsmouth Naval St. Mary Church Germaine Cabana) Meehan Paul Germaine) Michaud David Patricia) Perkins Saco William Meehan Old Orchard Beach Francis Meehan Harold May) Brown Fred Alice) Foran Celia MacDonald California St. Mary Cemetery R. G. Bolduc and Sons Alfred St

Loretta Smith Wells dies after lengthy illness in Wells

Loretta D Smith 33 of Day Hill Road Wells died Sunday at a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born May 4 1942 in Lincoln she lived in Wells 11 years and worked as a Metropolitan Life Insurance sales rep. Survived by widower Wayne Smith son Steven Smith three daughters Shelly Kelly and Susan all of Wells and several relatives. Funeral arrangements set for Wells Congregational Church with interment at Pine Hill Cemetery. Ward notices follow.

WELLS Loretta D Smith Wayne A. Smith Steven 0. Smith Shelly L. Smith Kelly A. Smith Susan B. Smith John K. Dion Frank X. Dion James Deirdra) Trask Jean Taylor Darrell Bessie) Savage Mathew Thora) House Peggy Dion Lincoln Evelyn Brimson Wells Congregational Church Robert Baggs Pine Hill Cemetery Wells Branch Angell Funeral Home Dane St Kennebunk

Boucher Calls Contractors on Regulation in Campaign Push

Former Biddeford mayor Gilbert Boucher told Lewiston builders federal rules raise construction costs and unemployment. He urged support for his bid for the First District seat, saying Washington must be shown the way by “the builder.”

Lewiston Biddeford Gilbert Boucher Washington Boucher Associated General Contractors

Garland variance on Saco commission agenda

Garland and Marjorie Garland seek a variance from setback rules to build a single family residence on Glenhaven Circle Saco. The Saco River Corridor Commission will hold a public hearing after review of rights, erosion control and sewage disposal plans and August 7 meet at Sacopee Valley High School.

Harry and Marjorie Garland Glenhaven Circle Saco Saco River Corridor Carl Laws The River Commission Garlands Laws Carl Haas Garland Corridor Commission Army Corps of Engineers Saco River Biddeford George Garnache Garnache Crestwood Acres Twin Island Acres Sacopee Valley High School South Hiram

Legislators' Pay Hike Faces Second House Nod in Maine

Maine legislators seek final approval for a $1,250 raise governing a $6,000 basic pay over two years starting 1977. The plan blends session pay changes and higher daily living allowances as voters approved a constitutional amendment for annual sessions. Debate centered on how to fund the increase and limit session length.

Augusta Maine House Senate

Arrest Pending After Break-Ins Taint Local Churches

Police say a December break at the United Church of Christ mirrors method used in seven church thefts over two weeks. The report lists multiple cases including McArthur Library January 9, Wonderbar Restaurant January 16, California Fruit March 2, and more with juveniles, adults, and district court actions noted.

Biddeford United Church of Christ McArthur Library Stephen James Hill St Superior Court Wonderbar Restaura Robert E. Bernier High Street Diamond International Juvenile Intake Bureau

Biddeford Fire Department Reports Moderate Weekend Activity

The Biddeford Fire Department said it was moderately busy this weekend with several runs. Incidents included a box malfunction at Kennedy School on Friday, a needless run to Pierson's Lane, a flooded oil burner at 40 Emery Street, a propane tank shutoff on 16% Pool Street after a line break, and two ambulances to an accident on Pool Road.

Biddeford the Kennedy School

State workers eye job actions over pay in Maine

A statewide poll shows 35 to 50 percent of Maine's 14 000 civil employees may act if the legislature rejects a substantial raise. Gov Longley urges restraint while leaders warn of independent actions and prepare to press for higher pay beyond his 8.9 million plan.

Augusta Maine Maine State Employes Association David Carnevale Carnevale Charles Sherburne American Federation of State James B. Longley Longley

Biddeford Ambulance Runs Respond to Medical and Injury Calls

The Biddeford fire department ambulance made four runs on Monday including a diabetic case at 23 Adams St where an orange was given before transport to Webber Hospital. EMS treated hyperventilation at 154 West St and two falls at 36 Pool St and 67A Bradbury St with transports to the hospital. A grass fire at 294 Pool St was contained in under 14 minutes. Two rings valued at $550 were recovered amid four breaks and an attempted break at Blue Haven mobile homes, with two juveniles charged. Vandals slashed a 10 foot awning at Oak Ledge Motel, and three tapes worth $24 were stolen from a car at Saco Tanning Corp. Biddeford adult education class on EMTs was held at the fire department.

Taylor Street Andrew Lintau Taylor St Maine District Court Biddeford Elm Street Richard Barker Sanford Pool Road Brian Hamilton Pool St Blue Haven Saco Charles Labonte Robert Stone Oak Ledge Main St Wallace Lessard Saco Tanning Corp York Hill

Beach GOP meeting in Old Orchard Beach

The Republican Town Committee of Old Orchard Beach will convene tonight at 8 in Loranger School. All Republican party members are invited to review the bylaws and discuss committee matters.

Old Orchard Beach Republican Town Committee Loranger School Republican Party

Club notes VFW AUXILIARY meeting announced

Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary meet tonight at 7 30 at the hall on Atlantic Avenue. A silent auction will be conducted.

VFW Old Orchard Beach Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Atlantic Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Pauline Cole Edward Meehan Loretta Smith Emile Poisson Ward Emile J. Poisson Atlanta Poisson Edmond Marie Louise (Lapointe) Poisson Carmen (Harrington) Poisson Emile J. Poisson Jr Debra Branch Roland E. Poisson Gaithersburg Lucille Lessard Joseph Geraci Rockport New York Loretta D. Smith Matthew J. Flaherty Wells High School Memoriam James Johnson Leona Sons & Daughters Dennett & Craig Main Street Tel Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Shumway and Gross Spring St John D. Hughes James F. Benson Commission Bradbury Street Richard Butterfield California Fruit BFD BFC Sale End
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