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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1976

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Obituaries for Rand Champagne Nantel and local prayers

Obituaries note Grace E Rand 89 of Kennebunkport died in Biddeford after illness with services set for Saturday in Kennebunkport. James Champagne 79 of Biddeford died in Biddeford after illness with services this afternoon at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Augusta. Amedee Nantel 83 of Biddeford died Thursday in a local hospital with Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at St Joseph Church Biddeford and prayers for Lena Foran at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Biddeford été.

Kennebunkport Grace E. Rand Biddeford Henry Frances (Henderson) Eldridge Rand Aurora Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Albert Rand Roy G. Eldridge Miami Fla Kennebunk James Champagne Brown St Millis Falls Mass Leonard and Mary (Pothier) Champagne Biddeford Box Company Irene Roussin Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Augusta R. G. Bolduc and Sons Funeral Home Alfred St Amedee F. Nantel Mountain Road St. Joseph Church St. Joseph Cemetery

March Activities At Ocean Pines Retirement Center

Ocean Pines Retirement Center in Ocean Park hosts diverse programs for 74 residents this March. Dietitian Elinor Smith shares tips for balanced meals while Rev. Robert Baggs leads a session on gaining understanding of the inevitable. Nurses from United Community Health Service offer a blood pressure clinic and health screenings after the noon meal for area seniors in Old Orchard Beach.

Old Orchard Beach Ocean Pines Ocean Park Robert Baggs United Church of Christ In Wells United Community Health Service

Bishop Names Counseling Staff for Diocese of Ortland

Bishop Edward C. O Leary appointed 31 priests and two nuns as volunteer staff for the Marriage Counseling program in Ortland's Diocese. Diocesan director Neil Michaud cites rising divorce concerns and says services will reach all districts. In York County area, counseling is available by calling 773 0875 with listed staff at Biddeford, Old Orchard Beach, and Sanford rectories.

Edward C. O'Leary Ortland O'Leary Neil Michaud Michaud York County Marcel Dumoulin St. Joseph Center St Biddeford Richard St. Cyr St. Andre Bacon St Francis Kane St. Mary St. Mary St James Morrison St. Margaret Saco Road Old Orchard Beach Raymond Picard St. Ignatius Wentworth St Sanford

Card of Thanks from Valliere and Bouchard Families

The Valliere and Bouchard Families express gratitude to relatives and friends for sympathy and Mass cards received.

Valliere Bouchard

Whist and social at Biddeford Ross Center

Members of the Biddeford Senior Citizen Club met at the Ross Community Center for a business meeting and social. President Adelina Plante led the session with prayers by Anna Forcier and a pledge by Marie Anna Dorais. A public whist party was announced for March 28 at 1 30 p.m. at the center.

Biddeford Dorais Forcier Aurore Pinard Aurore Vachon Alfred Lapierre Alderic Soucy Laura Roy Emilia Pepin Edwina Dion Alma Gregoire Juliette Poulin Laura Guay Corinne Grenier Estelle Marcoux Ida Chasse Irene Laroche Wilfred Morin Cora Gauthier Annie Inkel

YCHS Director Leads York County Health Services Merger

Mrs. Shirley A. Duprie RN executive director of York County Health Services coordinates county wide expansion after merging Sanford Community Health Association Wells Home Health Agency and United Community Health Services York County grows to include child adult and senior clinics plus state health programs while 20 nurses continue home visits Duprie formerly led Portsmouth NH District Nursing Association and has Connecticut health care posts and a BS degree.

Shirley A. Duprie R.N York County Health Services Saco Hall Annex Sanford Community Health Association Wells Home Health Agency United Community Health Services Biddeford Old Orchard Beach YCHS York County Duprie Portsmouth, N.H District Nursing Association Connecticut

National Day of Repentance at Trinity Church Saco

Trinity Church in Saco will observe A Day of National Repentance at the 8 and 10 30 a m services on March 28 as part of three Bicentennial observances. The Standing Liturgical Commission and Father Rouillard outline the trio of nationwide services tied to the nation under God observance.

The Episcopal Church Trinity Church Main Street Saco Lawrence H. Rouillard General Convention Louisville Father Guillard Joseph Hill Dorothy Wingfield Brian Pennell Rouillard

Maine Lottery Announces Winning Numbers This Week

Augusta Maine AP report states the Maine State Lottery Commission revealed weekly winning numbers 182 019 and grand slam numbers 4754 8441.

Augusta Maine Maine State Lottery Commission The Lottery Commission

Bouthot appeal on Saco agenda

The Saco zoning appeals board will decide on April 8 whether Paul Bouthot may add a porch at 14 North Ave. The board will also hear Conrad Boissonneault for a pool variance at 95 Scammon St. Ext. and Vana Bucci for a home studio exception at 21 Island View Ave, with hearings at 7:30 p.m. in the rear of the former district courthouse on Main Street.

Saco Zoning Appeals Board Paul Bouthot North Ave Conrad Boissonneault Scammon St. Ext Vana Bucci Island View Ave Main Street

Biddeford Man Charged With Malicious Mischief

Richard Berthiaume 21 of 25A State St faces three counts of malicious mischief after two lobster boats at Camp Ellis were damaged and a Seaside Avenue window broken. About $2,600 total damage reported to boats owned by William Hanson Waterboro and Ed Wilson Harrison, with a beer bottle shattering a window on Seaside Avenue.

Biddeford Camp Ellis Seaside Avenue Saco Richard Berthiaume State St William Hanson Waterboro Wee Ed Wilson Harrison Carol

Senior Fellowship Meets at Salvation Army Center

Senior Fellowship members will meet Friday at 10 a.m. at the Salvation Army Center on Church Street. Mrs. Alice Bourque will present slides on flower arrangements from Williamsburg Virginia at 1 p.m. Rummage sale by Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco runs Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the second floor.

Old Orchard Beach Salvation Army Center Church Street Alice Bourque Williamsburg Senior Citizen Club of Notre

Ocean Park Temple Summer Guest Preachers Announced

An interdenominational list of guest preachers is set for 11 Sunday morning services at the Temple this summer under the Assembly Committee of the Ocean Park Association. The series opens June 27 with Rev Clarence Crawford of Calvary Baptist Washington DC and closes Sept 5 with Rev Edward W Meary of Community Church Durham. Other speakers include Rev J Gary Campbell of Old South United Methodist Reading MA on July 4 and Rev July 11.

Ocean Park Temple Assembly Committee The Ocean Park Association Clarence Crawford Calvary Baptist Church Washington D.C Edward W. Meary Community Church Durham J. Gary Campbell Old South United Methodist Church Reading Mass

Town Charter Correction Replaces 2 3 Vote with Simple Majority

The Journal corrects that town officers may be appointed by a simple majority vote of the council, not two thirds. Removal rules differ by position: town manager and chief assessor require 2 3 removal, while treasurer and health officer need a majority removal.

Old Orchard Beach

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