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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1974

Page

2

Lorraine Bellevue 51 Saco resident dies after illness

Lorraine Bellevue of 24 Locke Street Saco dies in a Portland hospital after a lengthy illness. Born March 19 1923 in Biddeford she was daughter of Ernest and Emma Huot. She was active in Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Catholic Women's Club YWCA and parish council. Survived by daughters Mary Alice Tripp Marina Bellevue Jane Bellevue son Frederick Bellevue brother Ernest Huot. Mass Thursday 7 p.m. at Most Holy Trinity Church. Burial private.

Lorraine Bellevue Locke St Saco Portland Biddeford Ernest and Emma Pelletier) Huot Most Holy Trinity Church Bellevue Catholic Women’s Club Thornton Academy Saco-Bidde Cote James St

Kenneth Hines 65 Dies at Wells After Illness

Kenneth Hines 65 a Wells resident for six years and former Saratoga California resident died unexpectedly Monday night at a Biddeford hospital born Cortland New York June 25 1908 son of Samuel Hines and Jesse Tillinghast educated Cortland High School graduated from Couerd Alene College Army veteran World War II retired after 18 years as an electrical engineer for Philco Ford and member of Sanford Lodge of Elks Survived by widow Virginia Simonton Hines of Wells a daughter Helen Palmer of Alameda California a sister Mrs Edwin Berean of McGraw New York two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services Thursday at 2 pm Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk Rev FE Lamar Robinson to officiate Friends may call Wednesday 7 to 9 pm

Foreman Heads to Hospital Before Norton Defense

George Foreman was taken to a hospital with a stiff knee about ten hours before defending his heavyweight title against Ken Norton. A spokesman for the champion said he would be treated for the knee ailment ahead of the bout in Caracas.

Caracas George Foreman Ken Norton Foreman

Sacred Heart League meets for prayers at Biddeford funeral home

Members of the Sacred Heart League of Notre Dame de Lourdes Church in Saco will gather tonight at 7 45 at the Emond and Conroy Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to say prayers for Alexis Delisle a league member.

Sacred Heart League of Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Emond and Conroy Hill St Biddeford Alexis Delisle

List of Corriveau survivors omits many relatives

An obituary notice for Joseph E. Corriveau of Shadagee Road Saco lists omitted survivors including six step-daughters Mary Lafasevier Fort Kent Bertha LaRose Laurette DeSilva both Biddeford Eva Densmore and Jean Lit winowich of Saco and Theresa Labelle Spencer Mass and three step-sons Danford Morin Worcester Joseph Morin Port Rand Conn and O Neil Morin Biddeford disclosed as not named among survivors.

Joseph E. Corriveau Shadagee Road Saco Mary Lafasevier Fort Kent Bertha LaRose Laurette DeSilva Biddeford Kenneth Eva) Densmore Jean Litwinowich Theresa Labelle Spencer Mass Danford Morin Worcester Joseph Morin Port Rand, Conn O'Neil Morin

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post to Honor Alexis Delisle

The American Legion unit will meet at 7 30 tonight at the Emond and Conroy Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to pay respects to Alexis Delisle a member.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post American Legion Emond and Conroy Hill St Biddeford Alexis Delisle

Mrs Pauline Kennedy Patient at Webber Hospital

Mrs Pauline Kennedy of 38 Mason Street Biddeford is listed as a medical patient at Webber Hospital with no further details available.

Pauline Kennedy Mason St Biddeford Webber Hospital

Weather Outlook for Portland Tonight and Wednesday

Light snow likely in the far north with a chance of flurries in central areas and variable cloudiness along the coast tonight. Overnight lows will dip into the teens in the north and the 20s in the south. Partly sunny Wednesday with highs from the 20s in the north to the 30s in the south.

Portland

Marine forecast for Eastport to Merrimack River

The forecast notes winds shifting to westerly tonight then northerly to northwesterly at 20 to 30 knots late tonight into Wednesday. Weather remains fair with visibility over five miles.

Eastport Merrimack River

Meteorite seen as incandescent mass across Maritime provinces

Halifax AP reports thousands witnessed a fiery tail in the sky Monday night. A spokesman from the Search and Rescue Center said the phenomenon was a meteorite.

Halifax Maritime Provinces Search and Rescue Center

Youth Center Faces Possible Closure Over Juvenile Issues

City officials and recreation leaders grapple with disciplining unruly youths at the Youth Center. While a recent basketball event netted about 300 for the center, concerns about funding and volunteer support persist. A delinquency prevention plan is urged, with a council meeting set to seek a broader approach and invite Judge Danton to attend.

Recreation Department Twomey Jean Emerson Hansen Saucier John Braley Braley Nicholas Danton Saco District

Card of Thanks to Dr Dow and Local Helpers

We express sincere thanks to Dr Dow Webber Hospital staff and nurses to the Saco Fire Department friends and neighbors for cards and flowers. The Saco United Baptist Church for their help and prayers during my recent Mrs Joyce Shackford and Family.

Dow Webber Hospital Saco

Grass fire and oil burner blaze report in Saco city

A grass fire at 286 Lincoln St was extinguished by Saco Engine 3 and two firefighters after arriving at 3 40 p m Monday. A flooded oil burner at Saco Mobile Park on Portland Road drew Engines 1 2 Ladder 1 and six firefighters who put out a trailer fire in Andrew Stack's unit.

Lincoln St Saco Saco Mobile Park Portland Road Andrew Stack Boissonneault Maine Medical Center Portland Dick Danforth

Development plan faces scrutiny over drainage and boundaries

The planning board requests detailed analyses including site plans, soil surveys, utilities, access, zoning, and drainage data for the elderly housing project led by Coulombe and represented by Karen Anderson Bittenbender. They aim to determine ownership in 20 years and review the Corridor zoning implications for Saco River and adjacent areas before a public hearing.

Te Zoning Board of Appeals Coulombe William Boucouvalas Karen Anderson- Bittenbender Saco Saco River Cow’s Island Bay View Road Corridor Executive Plan Planning Board Carl Laws Biddeford Orther

Bergeron Named Biddeford Leader for Brennan Campaign

Senator Brennan appoints Michael E. Bergeron as Biddeford chairman for his governor bid. Bergeron will mobilize hundreds of volunteers in Biddeford and cites Brennan as best for governor. Bergeron, born in Cornwall Ontario, has long served in local government and business roles in Maine.

Joseph E. Brennan Michael E. Bergeron Biddeford Brennan Mike Bergeron Bergeron Joseph Brennan House of Representatives Cumberland County Senate Maine Cornwall Ontario Deering Junction Warehouse Portland Trucking and Warehouse Co Lucien ‘Babe’? Dutremble

Kennebunkport Budget Board Appointed for 1976 Term

Kennebunkport moderator Fred Ayer announced the selection of ten new Budget Board members for a two year term ending with the 1976 town meeting. Ten continuing members will serve through March 1975. The first meeting set for Friday at 7 30 p.m. at the town offices to organize for the year and plan monthly sessions.

Kennebunkport Fred Ayer Kennebunkport Budget Board Ayer Katherine Beote Earl V. Bibber Caroline Cortell S. John Nompleggi Ernest Ridlen Luis T. Runge Marilyn Stavros Andrew C. Wilhelm Richard C. Wormwood Sr Budget Board Beryl Bilderback Robert C. Boyd Robert H. Brown Jr John Burrows Helga Dakers Kenneth Euler George C. MacKinnon Harry Rogers Irene Smith Walter H. Wi

Libby's Sea Gardens subdivision gains board approval

Kennebunk planning board approved Section I of Jack Libby's Sea Gardens off Beach Road. Lot numbers 2 3 4 7 8 9 14 15 16 17 18 and 20 were cleared after the state health department approved test borings and septic systems. Remaining lots await state approval after further borings. The board also accepted an SMRPC memorandum on a professional planner and appropriated $5 000 for its hire at town meeting.

Kennebunk Jack Libby Sea Gardens Beach Road Planning Board Robert Butler State Health and Welfare Department Libby John Walker SMRPC

Public Hearing Set On Condemnations In Biddeford

The Biddeford City Council will hold a public hearing in the council chambers at 7:30 p.m. on condemnation of four buildings at 221 Elm St 223 Elm St 5 7 9 Foss St and 13 Foss St as well as the Biddeford Box and 99 Summer Street.

Biddeford Elm St Foss Streets Summer Street Council

Club News and Community Meetings in Biddeford and Saco

Saco Republican members from Wards I and II and Buxton meet at 7 30 tonight at the North Saco Fire Station to discuss the legislative election. Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella hold a supper at 6 30 at St Jean s Hall Biddeford. St Vincent de Paul Auxiliary Sa Bi theli et on Wednesday at 1 pm at St Joseph s Church Elm Street Deford. Council Chagnon 120 Union St Jean Baptiste meets Wednesday at 8 pm in the club hall 50 Adams St Biddeford.

Saco Buxton North Our Lady of Fatima St. Vincent de Paul Auxiliary St. Joseph's Church Elm = Street Deford Council Chagnon Union St. Jean Baptiste Adams St Biddeford

Banks Embrace Competition In Biddeford Saco Banking Scene

Local banks and credit unions in Biddeford and Saco react positively to rising competition. York County Savings Bank president Lawrence Staples says healthy competition benefits home buyers and savers, while Sun Federal Savings Biddeford manager Chuck Goddard and Casco Bank and Trust regional VP Willard Ware note optimism and strong growth. Local economist Roger Johnson cites competition as a tool of development, with banks pursuing loans to expanding businesses and a notable cooperative financing effort in the industrial park.

Saco Lawrence Staples York County Sun Federal Savings Casco Bank Trust Willard ‘Ware Biddeford-Saco Joseph R. Underwood Laconia Federal Credit Union Pepperell Underwood Biddeford Roger Johnson Johnson Maine Portland

SAD 71 Plans Unveiled for Grade Six to Eight Complex

The district shows a plan for a new high school wing linking two buildings and housing a resource center with a connecting walkway. A state-approved elementary renovation remains in process. Land donated by State Rep. Rodney Ross covers 30 plus acres bounded by the Mousam River and the Boston and Maine Railroad with a buffer area and 80-foot entrance right of way. The board weighs a fact sheet on costs and details amid minority objections.

Page One Ketchum Rodney Ross Mousam Boston and Maine Railroad Ross Theodore Towne Richard Littlefield Towne Littlefield

Dairy Co-op Ties To LBJ Firm For Plane Use

The nation’s largest dairy cooperative pays Lady Bird Johnson’s family corporation $94,000 yearly for an airplane hangar at the LBJ Ranch. The lease, set to run to April 5, 1976, was pushed by former GM Harold Nelson after a prior cheaper agreement with Texas Broadcasting Co. Nelson says Mrs Johnson sometimes flew on the aircraft, while Donald S. Thomas defends the deal.

Washington Watergate Lady Bird Johnson Lbj Ranch Associated Press Johnson Interests Associated Milk Producers Inc Co-Op Harold S. Nelson Nelson Texas Broadcasting Co Johnson

Hearst Food Giveaway Near End Amid Kidnapping Talks

Randolph Hearst's $2 million food program has handed out about 35,000 cartons of prime meats and produce. A spokesman says the giveaway appears to be the last one as Hearst seeks negotiations for the release of Patricia Hearst abducted February 4. Hearst Corp offered to meet the SLA's demands while a coalition runs the program, and Alameda County grand jury was to hear murder charges against two SLA members who plan a televised statement to aid Miss Hearst's release.

San Francisco Randolph A. Hearst Patricia Hearst Army Miss Hearst Lee Ross Hearst Corp Alameda County Grand Jury SLA

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