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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1972
Page
2
Cloudy with a chance of showers across the north and occasional rain in the south tonight. Lows range from the 30s north to the 40s south. Wednesday brings a chance of showers in the north and showers likely in the south with highs in the 50s north to 60s south.
Gilbert H. Kimball 84 of Prospect Street North Berwick died Monday in a Biddeford nursing home. Born November 1 1887 in South Portland he moved to North Berwick twelve years ago from Lynn Massachusetts where he worked for General Electric and later as a garage mechanic. Survived by daughter Louise S. Marsh and brother George Kimball both of Kennebunk two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Johnson Funeral Home North Berwick tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services are at 2 p.m. Thursday at North Berwick Baptist Church with Rev Wayne Porter officiating. Interment Hillside Cemetery.
Peter Churchill a 63 year old British secret agent who parachuted into occupied France during World War II died Monday in Cannes France. He was captured by the Gestapo and saved from execution when the Germans mistook him for a nephew of Sir Winston Churchill and sought to exchange him for Rudolf Hess.
Prominent film producer and director Harry Joe Brown, 81, a silent film pioneer who later made Randolph Scott Westerns, died Saturday in Palm Springs. He produced television series and owned the Federal Telefilm Corp.
In U S District Court in Portland yesterday fifty three individuals from fifteen countries took the naturalized oath. Names include Willard John Jackson Saco Canada Gervais Jacques Dube Biddeford Canada Ann Mary Daly Biddeford Ireland Kathleen Jeanette Stevens Biddeford England Petros Douzepis Saco Greece Rudolf Harley Woodward Biddeford Canada Dorothy Woodward Biddeford Canada Patricia Elizabeth Collins Biddeford Canada Francine Marie Pelletier Biddeford Canada Rene Theriault Biddeford Canada Marie-Paule Theriault Biddeford Canada William Allan Jackson Old Orchard Beach Canada.
The Saco Republicans will caucus Monday night May 8 at 7 30 to nominate their candidate for mayor. The caucus takes place in the city hall auditorium.
The Saco fire department battled a grass fire on Wildwood Drive at 2 19 p m. Engine 5 and three firefighters fought the flames to extinguish the blaze.
A 29 by 40 canvass and shoulder tubes were stolen from the Elm Street bridge construction site in Biddeford over the weekend. The items belonged to Callahan Brothers, the firm performing the bridge work, police said.
The family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness and sympathy during bereavement. Gratitude extended for floral tributes and car assistance for funeral services.
Funeral directors Dennett and Craig of Saco Maine listed with Emond's Funeral Home and Humway and Gross Funeral Service. Includes addresses 365 ee, 35 Spring and Maine phone numbers 284 551 and 284 5611 for service inquiries and arrangements.
A list of church activities across Ogun quit United Methodist, Goodwins Mills, Biddeford and nearby towns. Rehearsals for junior senior and adult choirs at multiple churches, mid week prayer services, Bible studies, and a luncheon talk by Mrs. Louise H Morse for CARE. Seekers welcome at Advent Christian Church and Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle among others.
Fire department officials reported 164 calls in April with 112 fire calls. Of the total, six came from alarm boxes, 35 by telephone, 12 by radio and 59 by verbal reports. Ambulance calls numbered 52.
The Biddeford PTA meets at 7:30 PM in John F. Kennedy School West Street with Andrew C. Frechette superintendent as guest speaker on the current status of Biddeford Public Schools. An open question period follows. This will be the final PTA meeting of the school year.
A short fragment describes gifting and generosity related to golf tee practices. The text hints at acts of giving within a community or personal context.
Local organizations list tonight and tomorrow meetings at Notre Dame School Hall Beach Street Saco the Biddeford Veterans of Foreign Wars and Auxiliary post home Thornton Street Biddeford Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary K of C Hall Pool Street Biddeford Le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club Auxiliary club rooms 81 South Street Biddeford Notre Dame Unit Webber Hospital Association annual meeting Pool Road Biddeford executive board meeting at 7:30 PM
The council defeated a June 19 joint election proposal and moved to hold the mayoral vote on June 6. Councilor Forrester urged urgency while Cassette served as acting mayor until June 6. The council accepted Mercier’s resignation with regret and addressed bids and permits including Camp Ellis repairs, tire purchases, Memorial Day funds, a June 25 parade, and a July Main Street art festival.
The Biddeford City Council approved continuing the current Elm Street bridges detour and opposed changing traffic flow to Main Street. A public hearing granted one junk yard permit to N L Pate. two other applicants were denied. The council also reviewed flood insurance study, traffic ordinance parking changes, and zoning amendments including new sewer and dwelling definitions.
The Biddeford council discussed variance permits with a one month application window and six month progress rule, plus bids for tree planting by Smith Nursery and Spray Service at 2,636 for 100 trees. They tabled purchasing the Le Foyer building for a future senior center and addressed street repairs and cemetery, airport, and conservation matters.
Mrs. Evelyn Morin of 20 Porter Street Biddeford has returned home from Webber Hospital. Miss Mary Bloomfield of 46 Green Street Biddeford is a surgical patient at Webber Hospital.
Jacques Millette director of Biddeford Senior Citizens announces the final opportunity for seniors to complete a survey for the Biddeford Club tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. Andre's Credit Union Canal National Bank York County Savings First National Bank and Biddeford Savings. The club with over 400 members seeks community support to address senior citizen issues.
Kennebunk reports the Retail Merchants Committee abandons efforts to keep Shop N Save downtown as Hannaford Brothers pursues expansion with a 13 acre site at the south end of town near Route 1, the picnic area, and a cemetery.
Planning Board Chairman Alexander Armantrout said at the May 8 meeting the board will consider a rezoning request from Hannaford Brothers for highway business 1000 feet back from Route 1. The site now sits 500 feet back, under the current zone. Analytical Services Inc of Portland is listed as the shopping center developer.
The 1972 Pulitzer Prizes were announced with awards across journalism and arts. Highlights include The New York Times for Public Service on Pentagon papers and Jack Anderson for National Reporting on India Pakistan war.
The Old Orchard Beach Town Council held a two hour private session to define authority for inspectors and boards after Councilor Thomas Sullivan accused some bodies of overstepping. The council rescinded hiring an engineer to inspect a private pier, citing cost and legality. A bid process was begun for a town wide radio fire alarm system including schools. The council may pursue federal aid if police and ambulance call systems are integrated. $6,293 was allocated for ambulance equipment.
Carol Harriman of Cape Porpoise was discovered in a barn on Route 1A Arundel after a caller tipped off her father. The 16 year old said she wanted to be away on her own and was unharmed. She had been missing since April 21.
Senate debate centers on a presidential aide Henry Kissinger study with excerpts published elsewhere. Senator Gravel sought to place excerpts in the Congressional Record but faced unanimous consent objections. The last secret session occurred June 7, 1971 to discuss U S operations in Laos.
The chief justice of the United States serves as presiding officer during the Senate trial of a president's impeachment, guiding proceedings and ruling on questions of law.
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