Deaths Derby L. Going Kennebunk veteran 76
Derby L. Going 76 of Kennebunk Lower Village died March 27 at a Saco nursing home after a long illness. Born May 31, 1896 in Bethlehem NH, he was a World War I veteran and member of Arundel Lodge AF and AM and the Kennebunk Memorial Post American Legion. Survived by widow Marion, son Lindsey Going, three daughters Alice Jackman Jr Beverly Morris and Jean Morris, a sister Gladys Young, 14 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Friday at 2 pm Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 pm.
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Derby L
Kennebunk
Derby L. Going
Kennebunk Lower Village
Saco
Bethlehem
N.H
Frank D
Edith (Whitcomb) Going
Arundel Lodge AF
Kennebunk Memorial Post American Legion
Marion
Bibber
Kennebunk Spur Pike Services To Be Available
The Maine Turnpike Authority plans a spur road giving direct access to the Howard Johnson restaurant and service stations from the southbound turnpike. Motorists will tell the toll collector their destination and receive a special ticket, replacing the former direct entrance with a small charge. Traffic hazards prompted the change last year.
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Kennebunk
Howard Johson
Maine
Meat Boycott Clouds Market As Hog Prices Drop
Meat Institute official Allen Johnson says the consumer boycott adds market confusion but is mainly psychological. He notes hog prices likely fall from prior peaks amid higher supply, while Omaha buyers report farmerpanic and possible rushed sales. Packers in Nebraska plan curtailment due to fewer cattle.
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Meat Institute
Allen Johnson
Johnson
Lee Fowler
Omaha
Neb
Fowler
Nebraska
Ritualistic services for Derby L. Going held in Kennebunk
Arundel Masonic Lodge AF and AM will conduct ritualistic services Thursday at 7 Pm. at the Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer St Kennebunk for Derby L. Going a member. The gas element helium was detected on the sun by early solar scientists before it was discovered on earth.
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Kennebunk
Arundel
Earth
Card of Thanks to Doctors Clergy and Friends
Our singers thank Dr O Sullivan and Webber Hospital staff for care and kindness Our thanks extend to our mother and to the clergy of St Joseph Notre Dame de Lourdes for visits cards and flowers during illness Also thanks to all who helped ease our sorrow with masses flowers messages of sympathy and loan of cars The Family of the Late Phoebe Legare and Brother and Sisters
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O'Sullivan
Webber Hospital
St. Joseph's
Notre Dame de Lourdes
Phoebe Legare
Funeral Home Contacts and Undertaker Listings
Funeral service contacts appear for SHUMWAY AND GROSS of 35 Spring St Saco and DENNETT and CRAIG at 365 Main St Saco Maine with telephone numbers 284 5611 and 282 respectively. EMOND's Funeral Home on 284 5511 lists Frank X Emond and J P Conroy as associates.
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Shumway and Gross Funeral Service
Spring St
Saco
Dennett & Craig
Main Saco
Maine
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Weather Update for Portland and Tide Schedule
Clear in Portland with cool nights and mild daytime temps. Tonight lows in the 20s to 30s and Thursday highs 40s to 50s. March tides shown with approximate times for AM and PM high and low tides across days 28 to 31. Spring tides continue into April with shifts in morning and afternoon tide timings.
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Portland
Two Lions Stolen From Saco Home on Tuesday
Saco police report two artificial lions guarding Leo Lemelin's house at 116 Ferry Road were stolen Tuesday between noon and 5 p.m. The figurines are valued at about $85.
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Saco
Leo Lemelin
Ferry Rd
Old Orchard Beach Assessor Seeks True Estate List
The town assessor asks residents to file a true list of all estates as of April 1 1973. Office hours are 9 to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. April 2–6 with special forms available. Those failing to file lose appeal rights to the assessor or county commissioners.
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Old Orchard Beach
Eastern Star officers to be installed at Wells ceremony
Officers of Prigcilla Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will be installed in a semi public ceremony at 7 p.m. Saturday in Highpine Masonic Hall Seaford Road Wells. Knights of Columbus Luke E Hart Council will hold a social for members and guests Thursday at 7 p.m. at Pool Street hall Biddeford. Films on boxing will be shown and refreshments served.
Mrs Irene Griffin Receives Welcome Home Lunch
Mrs Irene Griffin of 81 Lake Avenue was given a welcome home lunch Sunday after three months with Mrs Edith Burke formerly of Old Orchard Beach now of Savannah Georgia.
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Old Orchard Beach
Irene Griffin
81 Lake Avenue
Edith Burke
Savannah
Georgie
Saco Utility Pole Totals In Moveable House Collision
A utility pole on Louden Road in Saco was snapped in two when a house being moved from Old Orchard Beach hit it around 4 p.m. The $300 pole was a total loss while the house remained undamaged. A two car crash on Thornton Avenue injured no one reported, with $300 and $400 damages to the involved vehicles.
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Louden Road
Saco
Paul G. Poirier
Old Orchard Beach
Thornton Avenue
Margaret W. Bogdahn
Roebuck Ave
Teachers Complete Meeting On National Right To Read Workshop
Five local public and parochial educators completed a two day conference workshop in Augusta this week on the National Right To Read program. The all day sessions were led by the National Right To Read office in Washington in cooperation with the Maine Department of Education and Cultural Affairs. Attendees from Biddeford included Maureen Conlon Noreen Libby and Robert Hodge and from St Josephs Sister Cecile Labrecque and Sister Jeannine Aroie. The program trains volunteers to assist children one to one to improve reading under a teacher's direction. Fifty states are involved and the 150 educators and prospective volunteers will report back on feasibility for local programs in the next school year.
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Augutsa
Washington, D.C
Maine
Department of Education and Cultural Affairs
Biddeford
Maureen Conlon
Noreen Libby
J.F.K
Robert Hodge
Cecile Labrecque
Penceek
Jeannine Aroie
St. Joseph's School
Safety Officer lamirande outlines Biddeford PD progress
Albert Lamirande a Biddeford patrolman expresses pride in the department noting more officers in recent years allow greater protection for residents. He describes career path from barber to police and recent law enforcement training underway.
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Sandra Newcomb
Albert Lamirande
Biddeford
Lamirande
Canada
St. Andre’s School
Pepperell Mill
Sam
Barber School
Wells
Maine House backs meat boycott week aims
The Maine House approved a measure supporting a citizen meat boycott from April 1 to 7. The order, led by Rep. John R. McKernan, cites rising prices and calls on state workers to join. A motion to indefinitely postpone was defeated 108 to 27 with Rep. Lowell D. Henley voting against postponement.
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Augusta
Maine
John R. McKernan
Bangor
House
Lowell D. Henley
Norway
Henley
Two Alarms Bring Saco Firefighters
Saco firemen were called to a grass fire on property owned by Chester Emerson on the Boom Road around 10 30 this morning. Firefighters also responded to an alarm at the Saco Tannery when naptha was spilled according to fire officials.
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Saco
Chester Emerson
Boom Road
Kennedy School Self-Study Steering Meeting Set
The Biddeford school system's self evaluation program steering committee will meet in open session at J F Kennedy School on West Street April 9 at 7 30 p m in the all purpose.
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Biddeford
J.F. Kennedy School
West Street
Voluntary Center Opens at Old Orchard Beach High School
The Voluntary Action Center begins this afternoon at Old Orchard Beach High School with Michael DeAngelis guiding volunteers. Center will operate 2-4 pm weekdays and 7-8 pm Tuesday and Thursday, serving as a clearinghouse for volunteers and agencies.
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Old Orchard Beach
Old Orchard Beach High School
Michael DeAngelis
DeAngelis
Red Cross
OOB Trailer Park Plan Heads to Town Board Meeting
The Old Orchard Beach planning board will meet April 4 to review preliminary plans for David McCallum's trailer park after the town manager announced submission. A complex legal dispute involves McCallum, the town, and two utility companies in York County Superior Court with counter claims and injunctions filed between October and November.
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Old Orchard Beach
David McCallum
Louis Savelas
McCallum
York County
Superior Court
Planning Board
Orchard Manager Retiring From Notre Dame Institute
Brother Anthony St Denis, chief orchardist at Notre Dame Institute Alfred, retires to Plattsburgh New York to spend time with his 102 year old father Edward St Denis. Anthony born 1901 Albury Vermont joined the Brothers of Christian Instruction in 1925 and has led the Alfred orchards since 1950 with Brother Raymond Berube succeeding him.
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Notre Dame Institute
Alfred
Plattsburgh
N.Y
Brother Anthony
Albury
Vermont
Order of the Brothers of Christian Instruction
Laprairie
Canada
Montreal
Fall River
Mass
Anthony
McMahon presses bill to fund half social services
Rep. James McMahon urges Kennebunk selectmen to study a state bill that would cover about half the cost of social services. He cites concerns in the system and proposes a special town meeting after study, with officials to make recommendations to the public.
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Kennebunk
James McMahon
Iie
District 71 bus plan could cut routes and save cost
Kennebunk district 71 faces consolidation of village routes to gain one bus and driver. Eight buses serve local routes with others to Biddeford, Saco, Sweetser, Waban, and Kennebunkport students. A 66 passenger bus at $9500 is recommended now while awaiting contract actions.
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Kennebunk
A. Bailey Wentworth
Biddeford Vocational School
Saco Valley School
Sweetser Home
Waban
Kennebunkport
Kennebunk High School
South Church School
York Street
Mapes Garden Center
Bailey
Superintendent Selection on OOB Arundel Union Agenda
The Old Orchard Beach and Arundel School Committee Union plans a Thursday 7:30 p.m. meeting at Loranger School to discuss selecting a superintendent for 1973 74 and setting salary. At previous meeting January 1973 Old Orchard Beach members voted against renewing David Majercik’s contract. Arundel supported renewal. Majercik’s current contract expires June 30.
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Old Orchard Beach
School Union
Arundell
Loranger
Mmembers
David Majercik
Arundel
Majercik
York Savings In Saco Names Assistant Head
Reynold T. Langevin is named assistant treasurer and manager of the York County Savings Bank new Saco branch to open at the Saco Valley Shopping Center. The Biddeford native returns from Webber Hospital where he was credit manager and previously worked as a teller. He and his wife Jeannette Langevin and their two children live in Saco.
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York County Savings Bank
Saco
Reynold T. Langevin
Saco Valley
Edward A. Harriman
Langevin
Webber Hospital
The
Beneficial Finance Co
Biddeford
Jeannette (Gendron) Langevin
Iceland Faces Tree Shortage Prompting Green Imports
With domestic tree cutting banned, Iceland relies on imported Christmas greens. The country protects its few remaining trees, pushing retailers to source festive foliage from abroad.
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Iceland
Lost Cat Near Graham St Biddeford
Gray and white six month old cat missing in the Graham Street area of Biddeford. Extremely friendly. Reward offered. Call 282-9280.
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Graham St
Biddeford
Planning Board Reviews Riverview Apartments Proposal
Kennebunk planning board discussed Lloyd Robinson's six point two acre Riverview Apartments between Brown Street and the Mousam River in Village Residential zone. The plan shows four buildings with six units each, exceeding the four units per building and four buildings per acre limits. Plans also lacked the required 400 feet to 1 inch scale and missing ordinance details.
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Kennebunk
Planning Board
Lloyd Robinson
Riverview
Brown Street
Mousam River
Robinson
Kennebunkport Couple Challenge 53 Percent Tax Hike
William and Jane Houston of Guinea Road appealed a York County tax finding to the commissioners in Alfred. Commissioner Lucien Dutremble and local officials assessed equity of the claim after the 53 percent revaluation increase. A hearing was held with limited attendance and another session was set for April.
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Kennebunkport
William and Jane Houston
Guinea Road
York County Commissioners
Alfred
Lucien Dutremble
David Walley
Abbot Pendergast
Charles Sullivan
Carter Radley
Houston
Houstons
Dutremble
Clement Auger
Paul Reay
Port PTA to stage The Seven Year Itch
Kennebunkport P T A will present the comedy drama The Seven Year Itch on April 5 6 and 7 at 7 pm Thursday and 8 pm Friday and Saturday in the Consolidated School auditorium Proceeds go to the Dollars for Scholars fund.
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Kennebunkport
P.T.A
Consolidated School
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