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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1975
Page
2
Multiple obituaries from Saco Biddeford and Kennebunk report deaths of George Precourt and others. They note births, family ties, church affiliations, and funeral details with mass and interment at local cemeteries. Surviving relatives include numerous children and grandchildren across several New England towns.
In Tokyo, banner bearing workers gather at Yoyogi Park for their annual May Day rally as part of worldwide celebrations. The event showcases labor groups and marchers asserting labor rights and solidarity. Speakers and processions highlight ongoing labor issues and worker protections.
In New York City the five Kienast quintuplets visited a circus, enjoying performances and family moments. The event highlighted the siblings with shared curiosity and parental support, underscoring a rare large family outing.
Mrs Bella Bouvier 65 of 447 Main St Biddeford died Thursday in a Portland hospital after a brief illness She was born April 19 1910 in Biddeford daughter of Ludger and Lumina Lemay Tanguay She was a communicant of St Joseph Church Biddeford Surviving sons Raoul Henry and Paul all with listed residences two daughters Emeline Moreau and Irene Lavalliere sisters Adelard Goulet and Irene Leahy and many nephews Funeral services Monday at 9 am at St Joseph Church Interment in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford Hours at Emond and Conroy Funeral Home 72 Hill St Biddeford Saturday and Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm Members of Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Unit American Legion Auxiliary will meet Sunday at 7:30 pm to pay respects.
Funeral service firms listed with addresses in Saco and Biddeford Maine. Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco phone 284 5611. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main St Saco phone 282 562. Emond and Conroy at 72 Hill St Biddeford phone 284 5511 or 282 1818. Sansoucy Blais at 1 Stone St Biddeford phone 283 3653. R Martel Director.
Six players Cheri Provencher Maria Henaire Leona Travers David Simpson Dennis Provencher and Pauline Monder attended a card party Sunday night at the Old Orchard Memorial VFW Post Home. Another party is planned for next Sunday with invites extended to everyone.
Firefighters battled two early morning blazes on Randall and Colby Avenues causing heavy damage to two vacant houses and under investigation. Saco firefighters aided on Randall Street, with the second fire reported at 1:15 a.m. Owners could not be determined by press time. A stump fire at Ninth Street caused minor damage. A brush fire on Smithwheel Road and a small grass fire on Hill Street were also reported. Dessert Bridge Club held its final season meeting April 22 at Mrs. Marie Court’s home with high score by Mrs. Priscilla Skilling. dinner at Marshview Restaurant closed the season with 13 attendees.
City Administrator John Dexter says press criticism is better than losing the fund to heirs as the council weighs an executive session. Ayotte defends the session while Cassette opposes it and leaves. Discussion set for Monday on permitting Webber Hospital to use the fund for its proposed construction.
The youth center on Saco Avenue will close for the summer and be relocated to make room for a proposed public safety complex at Titcomb Farm barn. Election of officers will be held next fall. The Parks Commission thanks the student council and Terry Davis for aid in operations and fundraising. A banquet for student officers and council is planned to become an annual event.
The first annual meeting of the Cumberland York Task Force on Aging will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. at Cascade's Restaurant Route 1 in Saco. Election of officers and a talk by Lawrence Carlson of AARP and NTRA will mark the event, followed by luncheon and entertainment. The group, recently incorporated, had operated informally for years.
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