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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1974

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2

Obituary notices Roy Creighton 84 Ocean Park resident

Deaths funeral services for Roy L. Creighton 84 of 114 Randall Ave Ocean Park held this afternoon at Porter Hall He died Friday in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness Born December 28 1889 in Arizona Territory he studied at Occidental College and Harvard Architectural College He was a Presbyterian missionary in the Far and Near East and China Retired to Ocean Park in 1963 Surviving wife Clara Linn Creighton two sons Linn in Flemington NJ and Roger in Albany NY a daughter Anthony J M A Danby of Raleigh NC a brother Hugh H Creighton and a sister Mrs Andrew Bauchert six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Arrangements by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco

Ocean Park Roy L. Creighton Randall Ave Porter Hall Biddeford Arizona Territory James M Mary (Smith) Creighton Occidental College Los Angeles Calif Harvard Architectural College Boston Near East China First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Flemington N.Y Anthony J.M.A. Danby Raleigh N.C Hugh H. Creighton New York City Andrew Bauchert Phoenix Ariz Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main St

Corriveau funeral planned for Saco resident 72

Joseph E. Corriveau 72 of Shadagee Road Saco died Saturday after a brief illness in a local hospital. Born Wallagrass Feb 9 1902 son of Etienne and Elizabeth Corriveau he was a Notre Dame de Lourdes parishioner and Saco Street Department worker. Survived by wife Zellia Morin two daughters Onesime Saucier and Marie Germaine Dalao a son Herman Corriveau stepdaughter Mrs Kenneth Dinsmore and sister Mrs Levy Belanger. Mass Tuesday 8 am Notre Dame de Gurdes Saco interment St Joseph's Cemetery Wallagrass. Friends may call Cote Funeral Home today 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.

Joseph E. Corriveau Shadagee Road Saco Wallagrass Etienne and Elizabeth Picard) Corriveau Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Street Zellia (Morin) Corriveau Onesime Saucier Arundel Marie Germaine Dalao Herman Corriveau Kennasaw Kenneth Pva) Dinsmore Levy Belanger Eagle Lake Notre Dame ‘de Gurdes St. Joseph's Cemetery Cote Funeral Home James St

Alexis Delisle 85 Biddeford resident dies after illness

Alexis Delisle 85 of 12 George St Biddeford died Sunday after a lengthy illness. Born in Fall River Nov 4 1888 he served in World War I and worked 30 years for Pepperell Mfg Co Biddeford then Maremont Corp Saco retiring 17 years ago. He was active in St Andre's Church and several local groups. Surviving are his daughter Cecelia Delisle Blake of Oakdale Conn two foster brothers and sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral is Wednesday at 10 am at St Andre's with interment in St Joseph's Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call tonight and Tuesday at Emond and Conroy Funeral Home.

Alexis Delisle George St Biddeford Fall River Mass Alexis Rose Anna (Hebert) Delisle U.S. Army Pepperell Mfg. Co Maremont Corp Sac George Agnes) Blake Oakfaie Conn Adrien Narvisse Poissaint Helena Frechette St. Andre's Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Emond and Conroy Hill St

Portland Weather Update Tonight Through Tuesday

Tonight in Portland fair with lows near 5 at the north and around 30 at the south. Tuesday brings increasing cloudiness and a chance of light snow developing with highs in the low 30s.

Portland

Marine Forecast Eastport to Merrimack River

Southwest winds 10 to 20 knots tonight increasing to 15 to 25 knots Tuesday. Fair tonight with a chance of light snow Tuesday. Visibility 5 miles lowering to 1 to 3 miles in snow Tuesday.

Eastport Merrimack River

Public Bean and Ham Supper at Camp Waban March 30

A community bean and ham supper will be held March 30 at Camp Waban Dunaway Commons Route 4 between North Berwick and Sanford. Serving runs from 5 to 7 p.m. with a menu including home baked red and white beans ham cole slaw potato rolls relishes desserts and beverages.

Camp Waban Dunaway Commons Route 4 North Berwick Sanford

Varying New England Temperatures Across Cities

Weather snapshot lists current temperatures for multiple New England cities including Boston 56, Chatham 50, Nantucket 54, Providence 60, Hartford 53, Concord 46, Mount Washington 32, Burlington 43, Newport 42, Bangor 45, Caribou 44, Eastport 48, Portland 20, Halifax 57, Montreal 65. Data covers MA, RI, CT, NH, VT, ME and nearby Canadian cities.

Massachusetts Boston Chatham Nantucket Pittsfield New Bedford Worcester St Rhode Island

Uganda Coup Thwarted by Loyal Forces in Kampala

President Idi Amin promises severe action against rebels after a weekend attempted overthrow by soldiers. Libated by Brig. Gen. Charles Arube, the coup was halted by loyal troops at several Kampala area camps. Toll unknown, but both soldiers and civilians injured. Makindye military police HQ and prison damaged in heavy fighting.

Kampala Uganda Idi Amin Thevernment Radio Radio Uganda Charles Arube Arube Amin Makindyes

Masson Jr. Henry J. Masson Jr. 58 dies in Biddeford

Henry Masson Jr. 58 of 50 Foss St Biddeford died Saturday at Togus Veterans Hospital Born Jan 6 1916 in Biddeford son of Henry and Anna Marie Masson Sr A WWII Army veteran retired from Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Survived by Dolores Cyr Masson three daughters Carol Marchand Elizabeth Raymond Louise Williams a son David Masson and stepson Lucien Levesque Mass of Christian Burial at Most Holy Trinity Church Saco with interment Maine Veterans Cemetery Augusta Frie nds may call at Cote 7 to 9 p m

Henry J. Masson Jr Foss St Biddeford Veteran’s Administration Togus Henry Anna Marie (Bertrand) Masson Most Holy Trinity Church Saco U.S. Army Portsmouth Naval Dolores Cyr) Masson Carol Marchand Elizabeth Raymond Dayton Louise Williams Lyman David Masson Pineland Hospital Powna Lucien Levesque Christian Buriawi Maine Veterans Cemetery Augusta Cote Funeral Home James St

French Researcher Links Burgundy Vintages to Solar Activity

A French researcher asserts that premier Burgundy vintages align with peak solar activity. The claim suggests solar cycles influence grape ripening and wine quality, proposing a correlation between sunspot maxima and notable wine years for Burgundy producers.

Burgundy

Prenatal Session Continues Tonight at Webber Hospital

Dr Lyman Page of Kennebunkport and Mrs Mary Ellen Black RN will speak at the fourth prenatal clinic sponsored by Webber Hospital Association. The 7 30 p m session on Your New Baby and Preparations for the Baby will be at the Webber Hospital Nurses Home with Mrs Mary Emerson RN as hostess and a tour of the obstetrical department. Last week's session drew 23 expectant mothers and husbands as Mrs Carolyn Tarbox RD spoke on Nutrition in Pregnancy.

Lyman Page Kennebunkport Mary Ellen Black Webber Hospital Association Webber Hospital Mary Emerson Carolyn Tarbox Hospital Dietician

Funeral Directors Shumway and Gross

Funeral service notice for Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco with contact 284-5611.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco

Dennett & Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine

Dennett and Craig operate from 365 Main Street in Saco Maine with telephone service listed as 2820562.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Tel

Emond and Conroy Funeral Home Services Listed

Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy operate the Emond and Conroy Funeral Home with contact numbers 284 5511 and 282 1818.

Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy

Man of the Year Dinner Hosted by Wells Lions Club

The Wells Ogunquit Lions Club sponsors the second annual Man of the Year Award Dinner on March 30 at 6 30 p m at The Hofbrauhaus Ogunquit Route 1 Judson Dunaway is the honored Man of the Year Reservations run through March 29.

Wells-Ogunquit Lions Club Hofbrauhaus Route 1 Ogunquit

TNT Singers to Perform at North Alfred Church

The TNT Singers from South Waterboro will be featured at North Alfred Baptist Church in Alfred on March 30 at 7 p.m. The event promises community group music with proceeds supporting local youth activities.

TNT Truth N Teens South Waterboro North Alfred Baptist Church Alfred

Gallery Exhibition by Sue Perron Berkholtz at Number Ten Oak Street

The gallery at Number Ten Oak Street Springvale presents the recent paintings of Sue Perron Berkholtz from March 30 to April 30. Berkholtz will be in person on March 30 from 3 to 6 p.m. This marks her first appearance at the space since 1968.

Oak Street Springvale Sue Perron Berkholtz Miss Berkholtz

Biddeford High Drama Presents Bye Bye Birdie

Biddeford High School Drama Class stages the musical comedy Bye Bye Birdie on April 8 9 and 10 in the school theater under Joseph Finnegan director with Paul Phelan as musical director and Stephen Wood as technical director. The show features 17 numbers including Put on a Happy Face and A Lot of Livin To Do. Public program and door reservations at the theater.

Biddeford High School Joseph Finnegan Paul Phelan Stephen Wood

Introductory TM Lecture by Caouettes Near Cape Neddick

Roger and Joan Caouette present the first introductory lecture on the Technique of Transcendental Meditation as taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The free talk is scheduled for March 27 at 8 30 p.m. at the Kuhnhouse in Cape Neddick Park, Cape Neddick.

Roger Joan Caouette Cape Neddick Park Cape Neddick

Breast feeding topic at Kennebunkport Le Leche League

The Kennebunkport La Leche League will discuss the advantages of breast feeding for mother and baby on March 25 at 8 p.m. The meeting will be held at Mrs. John Cleary’s home on North Street.

Kennebunkport John Cleary North Street

Saco Republican City Committee Meeting Date and Speaker

The Saco Republican City Committee will meet March 27 at 7 30 p m at the GAR hall Cutts Avenue Saco with Harrison Richardson as guest speaker A Republican County meeting will be held March 25 at 7 30 p m at Burns School cafeteria Saco.

Saco Republican City Committee Gar Cutts Avenue Harrison Richardson Burns School

Colby Artist Harriett Matthews Sculptures Exhibit

Harriett Matthews of Colby College has metal sculptures on display in the Library at St. Francis College through April 10. Library hours are 8:30 a.m. to midnight weekdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays, and 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays.

Harriett Matthews Colby College St. Francis College

Bricks Store Museum hosts scrimshaw slide talk by Bergen

On March 26 at 8 p.m. at the Brick Store Museum in Kennebunk Dr. William F. Bergen will present a slide talk on scrimshaw. His collection of engraved bone and ivory pieces is on exhibit at the museum through April, showcasing historical maritime craftsmanship.

Brick Store Museum Kennebunk William F. Bergen

Christian Women's Club Luncheon Meeting Near Kennebunk

The Christian Women's Club gathers March 28 at Russell Acres Route 35 Kennebunk for a 12 30 p m luncheon. Reservations must be made by noon March 25 by calling 499 7733 or 324 7650.

Russell Acres Kennebunk Christian Women’s Club

Yankee Belles Concert at Kennebunk Town Hall

The Yankee Belles perform March 30 at Kennebunk Town Hall at 8 p.m. in Special Edition with guest quartets joining the program for a local music event.

Yankee Belles Kennebunk ‘Town Hall

Banking Competition Boosts Biddeford Area Growth

Banks from Pepperell Trust to Maine Savings, Sun Federal and First National expand in Biddeford and Saco citing population growth and homeownership. Local officials note York County’s rise as a growth area with diverse branches across downtown, Five Points, and surrounding centers. Credit unions join the wave with St Andre’s Notre Dame and Saco Federal Credit Union moving home and planning new branches amid regional expansion.

Pepperell Trust Co Maine Savings Bank Main Street Saco Portland Cumberland County Roger Johnson Biddeford York County Johnson Casco Canal First National Bank of Five Points First National Berwick R. A. Moore South Berwick North Berwick York County Savings Bank Lawrence Staples Kennebunk Staples St. Andre Pool ‘Road Notre Dame Saco Federal Credit Union Free Street Laconia St. Joseph

Hibernians Auxiliary to Meet Tuesday Evening

Members of Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the hall located at the corner of Elm and Main streets.

Hibernians Auxiliary of Ancient Order of Hibernians Elm and Main - Streets Biddeford

Gurney Women’s Relief Corps Meet in Saco Tuesday

Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps of Saco will meet Tuesday at 10 30 a m at the GAR hall on Cutts Avenue Saco Members are asked to bring lunches and coffee will be served

Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps of Saco GAR Cutts Avenue

Public Safety Beat Fire Units Contain House Fire

Fire engines 1 and 2 tank 2 and 23 firefighters fought a Sunday house fire on Smithwheel Road at 6 30 p m. The home owned by P R Daigle sustained extensive damage per department officials and a spokesman.

Smithwheel Road P. R. Daigle Fire Department

Flooded burner prompts city fire response at Waterman corner

Fire officials reported that 13 firefighters responded to a flooded oil burner at a dwelling located at the corner of Waterman and Ryefield Drives Sunday at 7:55 p.m. Fire Engine 2 Tank 2 and a crew of 13 attended the scene.

Old Orchard Beach Waterman and Ryefield Drives

TV sets stolen from Dr. Puffer home on Temple Avenue

Police report a break in Sunday at Dr. Eugene Puffer's dwelling 1 Temple Ave. Two small black and white TV sets owned by Jim's TV rental were taken. The case is under investigation.

Old Orchard Beach Eugene Puffer Temple Ave Jim

Phone Heist Reported Near Ocean House Motel

New England Telephone Co says a pay telephone outside Ocean House Motel on West Grand Avenue, valued at 300 dollars, was stolen. Police officials report the case is under investigation.

Old Orchard Beach New England Telephone Co Ocean House Motel West Grand Avenue

Man Arrested Over Stolen Vehicle Case at Sebago Lake

Saco police say Gerald R. Ginsberg of Eland Halfway House Poland Springs was arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle taken from Sebago Lake Garage Sebago Lake Saco. Arresting officer Rick Valade assisted by Sgt Norman Pothier and Officer Raymond Lacroix.

Gerald R. Ginsberg Eland Halfway House Poland Springs Sebago Lake Saco Rick Valade Norman Pothier Raymond Lacroix

Battery theft report in Saco police findings

Helen McKenney of McKenney Road reported to Saco police that her car battery was stolen this morning. The battery valued at $29.

Helen McKenney McKenney Road Saco

Attic Fire in Biddeford Causes Minor Damage

Six Biddeford firefighters responded with two pumps and a ladder to an attic fire at 219 Allen Street on Saturday at 13 11. The blaze caused minor damage, department officials said.

Biddeford Allen St

Smoke scare at Picard's Feed Store in Biddeford

A Biddeford fire engine and ladder responded to a smoke scare this morning at Picard's Feed Store, 381 Main St. No injuries were reported and firefighters assessed the scene for potential fire or hazardous conditions.

Biddeford Picard’s Main St

Oil burner fire prompts massive Biddeford response

An overflowing oil burner at 84 Hill Street Saturday evening drew six Biddeford firefighters, two pumps and a ladder truck to the scene at 4 37 p m an fire official said.

Biddeford Hill St Aire

Biddeford Crash at West and Graham Streets

At 7 25 a m Saturday a collision occurred at the West and Graham streets intersection involving Richard A Tarr 30 of 70 Bacon Street Biddeford and Rose A Boucher 55 of 17 Marion Avenue Biddeford Biddeford police report the details of the crash.

Biddeford West Graham Streets Richard A. Tarr Bacon St Rose A. Boucher Marion Ave

Car crash near Route 111 injures driver from Saco

Biddeford police say a 19 year old driver Yvon Gailloux of 24 School Street Saco collided with an unidentified truck on Route 111 at about 10 30 a m Saturday. No injuries or further details available.

Yvon Gailloux School St Saco Biddeford

Two Drivers Involved In Biddeford Parking Lot Crash

Biddeford police report a collision Saturday at 2:20 p.m. in Grant City parking lot involving Roosevelt Michaud, 36, and Patrick Cyr, 61, of 5 Round Hill Street Biddeford.

Biddeford Roosevelt Michaud Patrick Cyr Round Hill St Grant City

Car crash in Biddeford injures none. two named drivers involved

Biddeford police report a Saturday 11 03 a m collision on Elm Street involving Robert E Bernier 18 of 6 Clifford Street Biddeford and Virginia M Nelson 49 of Fortunes Rocks Biddeford None of the drivers were injured and authorities noted no passengers were listed in the incident report

Robert E. Bernier Clifford St Biddeford Virginia M. Nelson Fortunes Rocks Elm Street

Arab Ministers Meet in Tunis Amid Arab Israeli Tensions

Arab foreign ministers gather in Tunis to review efforts by Habib Chatti and Henry Kissinger toward a disengagement deal with Israel. They will discuss an Arab summit venue in Rabat and a planned conference with the European Common Market plus a UN assembly on raw materials. Egypt pushes for Assad adherence, while Libya and Syria oppose lift of oil embargo.

Tunis Tunisia Golan United Nations Assembly New York Libya Iraq Sadat Israel Hafez Assad Cairo al Ahram Kissinger Moscow Assad Ahmed Ismail Ali Damascus Hassan II Morocco Rabat Muammar Khadafy Syria United States Egypt Arab League

Power Plan Debate Among GOP Candidates in Maine

In Portland a Republican gubernatorial forum debated Dickey Lincoln hydroelectric and Passamaquoddy tidal projects. Stan Sproul dismissed Dickey Lincoln as ineffective while Harrison Richardson urged reappraisal amid energy crunch concerns. Wakine Tanous defended voting no on public lots, citing rights and court solutions as Richardson pushed for state action. Paper firms oppose the public lots bill.

Portland Dickey-Lincoln Passamaquoddy Dickey- Lincoln Maine Stanley E. Sproul Augusta Harrison L. Richardson Cumberland Richardson Congress Wakine Tanous East Millinocket

Nixon Contributions Prompt Court Action

Two Massachusetts men sue President Nixon and 12 companies over campaign contributions. Nathaniel Denman of Falmouth and Wilburt Stadig of Quincy seek 20,000 dollars and two percent of each contribution, alleging 1.4 million dollars were commingled to fund illegal activities for Nixon's re election. Defendants include Orin E. Atkins Gulf Oil executives and others at Phillips Petroleum Goodyear and more. Gulf Resources and Chemical and American Airlines named.

Boston Massachusetts Nixon U.S Nathaniel Denman Falmouth Wilburt Stadig Quincy Lions Orin E. Atkins Ashland Petroleum Gabon Inc Claude C. Wild Jr Gulf Oil William W. Keeler Phillips Petroleum Co Ray Dabrowin Diamond International Corp John E. Butterbrodt Associated Milk Producers Inc Harry Heliger Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co Russell de Young Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co Harding L. Lawrence Braniff Airways H. Everett Olson Carnation Co Dwayne Andreas First International Oceanic Corp Gulf Resources and Chemical Corp American Airlines

Infra-red method eyed to tally remaining birds in Graceham

Maryland officials explore infrared equipment to count starlings and grackles in a 60 acre Graceham pine grove after a weekend campaign using shotguns, fireworks and loud noise to drive them from the roost. Dr Crawford reports 90 percent success, but residents say birds return at night. Fire and other attacks are planned for upcoming nights.

Graceham Maryland Kenneth L. Crawford Lester Sovecool Morng Health Department John McAvinue Vietnam

Collision on Route 111 In Biddeford Involves Two Drivers

Biddeford police reported a Saturday collision on Route 111 involving Francoise Proven cher, 44, of 14 Summer Street, Biddeford, and Herbert E. Conrad, 28, of Old Orchard Beach. The incident occurred in the late afternoon, details pending.

Francoise Provencher S&t

Parked car hit in Dunkin Donuts lot in Biddeford

Biddeford police report a parked car owned by Marie T. Pere at 8 Pee and in Biddeford was struck by a vehicle driven by Raymond J. Gosselin, 55, of 6 Guinea Road, in the Dunkin Donuts parking lot Sunday at 11 a.m. No injuries reported.

Marie T. Pere Pee Biddeford Raymond J. Gosselin Guinea Road Dunkin’ Donuts

Collision on Elm Street Involves Gosselin And Moulin

Biddeford police say a two car crash occurred on Elm Street Sunday at 11 30 a m. The vehicles were driven by Vivian H Gosselin 26 of Lina Avenue Saco and Robert Moulin of 7 Miller Avenue Biddeford.

Biddeford Elm Street Vivian H. Gosselin Lina Ave Saco Robert Moulin Miller Ave

Bourassa to Meet on James Bay Project Delays

Quebec Premier Robert Bourassa prepared for a high level meeting as controversy swirls over last week’s trouble that halted the largest work site in the $6 billion James Bay hydro development. The discussion focuses on restoring operation with minimal delay and financial loss.

Montreal Quebec Robert Bourassa James Bay

McCallum expansion plan heads for final vote Thursday

OLD ORCHARD BEACH planning board will issue a final decision on David McCallum's mobile home park expansion Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Loranger School. The meeting also covers Daniel Fenton's proposal for a minor subdivision at Reggio and West Grand avenues.

Old Orchard Beach David McCallum Loranger School Daniel Fenton Reggio West Grand Avenues

Minor Mishap In Biddeford Car Hits Parked Jeep

A parked jeep owned by Rene R. Letourneau, 34 15 Pool St., Biddeford, was struck by a car driven by Dianne J. Ayotte, 22 23 Leon St., Biddeford this morning at 12 20 a.m. The accident occurred at the corner of Foss and Pool streets, according to Biddeford police.

Rene R. Letourneau Pool St Biddeford Dianne J. Ayotte Leon St Foss and Pool Streets

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