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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1973

Page

2

Funeral services held for Mrs Sadie M Hill Biddeford

Death occurred May 5 at a local hospital after a long illness. Mrs Sadie M Hill 63 of 71 Water St Biddeford was buried at St Marys Cemetery Biddeford after services at St Marys Church. She was born Aug 4 1909 at Eagle Lake daughter of Victorie and Flavie Cyr Cote. Surviving are three sons Richard Philip Kenneth a sister group and several relatives.

Sadie M. Hill Water St Biddeford St. Mary’s Church St. Mary’s Cemetery Norman Hill Eagle Lake Victorie and Flavie (Cyr) Cote Fort Kent St. Mary's Church Hebert Restaurant Our Lady of Fatima Circle Isabella Senior Citizens Club Springvale Benjamin Lombard Lewiston Gertrude Wood Wilfred Guignard Joseph Cote Lisbon Zephrin Cote New Britain Conn

Marie Bergeron 79 Biddeford resident dies after brief illness

Marie Bergeron 79 of 88 Washington St Biddeford died May 5 after a brief illness at a local hospital She was born in Canada Dec 13 1893 and moved to the area at age two Surviving are five daughters seven sons 25 grandchildren 18 greats Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. at St Joseph Church with interment in St Joseph Cemetery Friends may call at Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Marie Louise Bergeron Washington St Biddeford Canada Napoleon Eugenie (Dupuis) Desrosier St. Joseph Church Paul Germaine) Sicard Ronald Anita) Madore Arthur Arleen) Caron Robert Rachel) Gagne Bernard Lorraine) Saucier Saco Roland Kennebunk Emile Oliver Jean Paul Rene Raymond St. Joseph Cemetery Sansoucy-Blais Stone St

Memorial for Austin E Stevens in Swansea and Biddeford

Austin E Stevens 76 of 79 Munsey Ave Swansea died May 6 in a Fall River hospital after a short illness. He was born December 29 1890 in Biddeford Maine son of James P Stevens and Cora Billings. He worked in Biddeford before moving to Massachusetts thirty two years ago and later for Avon Curtain Co and Chase May Co in Fall River before retirement. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Survivors include his widow Beatrice Hanson two sons Robert L Stevens Leominster and Kenneth A Stevens Westborough one brother Newton of Biddeford three sisters Lurine Simpson Saco Lela Scully Biddeford and Elizabeth Batchelder Kezar Falls three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Requiem Eucharist and Burial Office will be held at Christ Church Biddeford Tuesday at 10 a.m. Rev Edward Greene officiating. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery Biddeford. Calling hours at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco today 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m.

Swansea Mass Austin FE Stevens Munsey Ave Fall River Biddeford Maine James P Cora (Billings) Stevens Saco-Lowell Pepperell Manufacturing Co Massachusetts Avon Curtain Co Chase May Co Independent Order of Odd Fellows Beatrice Hanson Robert L. Stevens Leominster Kenneth A. Stevens Westborough Newton Stevens Lurine Simpson Saco Lela Scully Elizabeth Batchelder Kezar Falls Requieum Christ Church Edward Greene Uciating Woodlawn Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St

Death of Ernest F. Wormwood Sr. noted in Maywood

Ernest F. Wormwood Sr. 73 a Maywood California resident formerly of Biddeford died May 5 after a long illness Born in Biddeford December 12 1899 he was the son of Edward and Georgianna Wormwood He worked 22 years at Saco Lowell Shops Biddeford and later was self employed in Minneapolis retiring 22 years ago Surviving are five sons and four daughters and several grandchildren Services will be May 9 at Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier California

Ernest F. Wormwood Maywood Calif Biddeford Edward and Georgianna Norwood) Wormwood Saco Lowell Minneapolis Dunla Lodge FM Marche (Delaittre) Wormwood Ernest F. Jr Edwin B Earle Wormwood Everett Wormwood Fort Riley Kan James B. Freeman Joan Lawton Geraldine Melendez Downey Alice Kibcher Navajo Gwen Palmer Baker, Ore Rose Hills Memorial Park Whittier

Tighe-Beaudoin Fairey Unit to pay respects at funeral home

The American Legion Auxiliary unit will meet at 7 tonight at Emond Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to honor Mrs Josephine Boissonneaut a Gold Star Mother.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Fairey American Legion Auxiliary Emond Funeral Home Hill St Biddeford Josephine Boissonneaut

Francis W Dale Dies Cartoonist for Boston Papers

Francis W Dale 65 cartoonist for the Boston Herald Traveler and the Boston Globe and author of five cartoon books died Sunday. The article recalls 1909 events when Taft’s inauguration saw 6,000 workers labor 12 hours to clear snow.

Boston Francis W Dale Boston Herald Traveler The Boston Globe William Howard Taft

Funeral Directors Listings in Saco Maine

Local funeral homes listed include Shumway and Gross at 385 Spring St. Saco Denett and Craig at 865 Main St. Saco and Emond's Funeral Home at 25511 with Frank X Emond and J P Conroy associated.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St. Saco Emond Frank X, Emond J. P. Conroy

Mrs. Eleanor Lisica Dies After Long Illness in Saco

Eleanor Lisica 48 of 11 Pepperell St. Saco died May 5 in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born Oct 26 1926 in Stacyville she was a daughter of Eugene and Doris Cummings. Survived by husband Victor son Roger daughter Virginia two sisters and a brother. Mass of Resurrection to be sung Tuesday at 9 am with burial in St May Cemetery Biddeford. Cote Funeral Home scheduled viewings today 2-4 and 7-9 pm.

Eleanor L. Lisica Pepperell St Saco Portland Stacyville Eugene Doris Davenport) Cummings Lisica Sam's Place Biddeford Scammon’s Most Holy Trinity Church Victor Roger Virginia Donald Cummings St. Paul Minn Eugenia Heath Thompsonville Conn Catherine Blakely Shermanville St. May Cemetery Cote Funeral Home James St

Public Power Hearing Set Thursday in Kennebunk

An informal public hearing will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m in Lower Town Hall Kennebunk on public power. Maine State Sen Peter Kelley sponsor of a bill to create a public power authority via statewide referendum in the fall. Kelley a Democrat guests Rep James McMahon a Republican.

Kennebunk Lower Town Hall Maine Peter Kelley Sen Kelley James McMahon

Art Forgery Concerns After Cellini Statue Sale

Buyer laments losing $5 after unknowingly purchasing a forged artwork advertised as a Cellini statue. The incident highlights risks in art markets and signals scrutiny for authentication and provenance practices.

Portland Weather Clears with Cool Night and Mild Tuesday

The Portland forecast calls for a clear and cool night with lows in the 30s. Tuesday brings fair skies followed by increasing cloudiness with highs in the 50s to low 60s.

Portland

New England Temperatures for 24 Hours to 7 A.M. EST

A weather bulletin covers temperatures across New England from the current period through 7 a.m. EST tomorrow. Mild readings in coastal areas contrast with cooler conditions inland as a cold front edges through the region.

Biddeford Council Sets Tonight Meeting Agenda

Biddeford City Council will meet at 7 30 p m tonight in City Hall. A public hearing on the use of 1972 and 1973 Revenue Sharing funds precedes the session. The council will consider the new city charter and a referendum on it as part of the agenda.

Biddeford City Hall

Safety Officer recalls Biddeford fires and career rise

Deputy Chief Ronald Madore of Biddeford recalls the Central Hotel The Hooper Street Grafton Lumber and Jefferson's Court fires as the worst he has faced in 22 years. He notes training gains and describes his rapid ascent from callman in 1951 to deputy chief in the current year.

Biddeford Ronald Madore Central Hotel Hooper Street Grafton Madore

Kennebunkport Dump Association Honors Night at Port House

The Kennebunkport Dump Association held a Saturday banquet led by Ed Mayo with 90 attendees in finery. Awards honored Mayo and others while a somber Dump Historian contrasted the event with Washington's Watergate, proposing steps to return to leadership in refuse.

Cecil Munson Kennebunkport Moreys Kennebunkport Dump Association Dumpden Ed Mayo Dior Mayo Beachwood Avenue David Rolfe KDA Steve D'Agostino

Community group schedules notices for Buddeford Saco and Portland area

Our Lady of Fatima Circle and Catholic Women's Club plan evening meetings at St. Jean's Hall Adams Street Dames Rochambeau Club gathers at South Street hall Biddeford Saco DAV Chapter meets at Bradbury Street hall Members welcome to Ancient Order of Hibernians Division One at Hibernian Hall Main and Elm Captains told to contact members Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit holds annual Gold Star Mothers banquet at Cascade Inn Wotnsetey Portland Road Saco social 6 pm for members and guests

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella St. Jean's Hall Adams Street Biddeford Dames Rochambeau Club South Street Saco Disabled American Veterans DAV Bradbury Street Catholic Women's Club of Most Holy Trinity Church Main Street Ancient Order of Hibernians Hibernian Hall Main Elm Streets Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Cascade Inn Portland Road

Local resident Lionel Bertrand hospitalized at Webber Hospital

Lionel P Bertrand of 8 Kossuth Street Biddeford is listed as a surgical patient at Webber Hospital.

Lionel P. Bertrand Kossuth St Biddeford Webber Hospital

Watergate Prosecution Drama Expands as Immunity Talk Rises

Watergate details swirl as John Dean faces possible immunity and testimony. Reports describe White House ties to investigators, potential senate action on Attorney General nominee Richardson, and new pressure from Rep. Bella Abzug and Sen. Buckley amid calls for a House inquiry.

United States Petersen Justice Department Richardson Richard G. Kleindienst Newsweek Dean Nixon Oval Office White House H.R Bob”Haldeman John Bob Time John D. Ehrlichman U.S John J. Sirica Bella Abzug D-N.y House

Car Runs Off Hills Beach Road Injuring Passengers

A 20 year old Concord man, Daryll Wayne Larsh, drove off Hills Beach Road at 12 27 a m into the woods. Four passengers sustained minor injuries while Larsh faced operating under the influence charges from Biddeford Police.

Daryll Wayne Larsh Concord Calif Hills Beach Larsh Biddeford

Pentagon Papers Burglary Timeline and White House Meetings

A sequence of events from September 3 1971 to May 4 details the Pentagon Papers burglary and related White House involvement. Ehrlichman discusses Hunt and Liddy, witness testimony is released, and judges address defenses and omissions. The case centers on Krogh Young Barker and Watergate figures and the handling of the Ellsberg records.

FBI Ehrlichman Hunt Liddy Pentagon Nixon White House Krogh David Young Ehrliehman Henry A. Kissinger Byrne John Sirica Watergate Earl J. Silbert Liddy-Hunt Ellsberg Bernard Barker Krozh Young Elisberg

Rep Hobbins To Address Saco Council Meeting

A report from State Rep Barry Hobbins will begin tonight's 7:30 p.m. Saco City Council session in the council chambers. The 30 item agenda includes opening bids for the Young School roof renovation, action on the expiring multi family dwelling moratorium, and bidding on two old fare trucks slated for sale.

Barry Hobbins Saco City

Lost bicycle reported on May 6 in Alfred May area

Girl’s black and white 3 speed bicycle missing from Alfred May Street with reward offered for return. Contact 283-3208 if seen or found.

Alfred May

Beach To Consider The Titcomb Farm Revaluation and Purchase

OLD ORCHARD BEACH The town assessor asks the council to discuss a full revaluation of the town and the possible purchase of Titcomb Farm. The meeting will also consider closing the square at the foot of Old Orchard Street. The session starts at 7 p.m. at Loranger School.

Old Orchard Beach Titcomb Farm Old Orchard Street Loranger School

Weathervane Installed On Carriage House At Kennebunkport

Dr and Mrs Laman H Bruner Jr move the Atwater Kent Carriage House to Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport to serve as a retirement home A Pre Revolutionary War Rooster Weathervane cast in General Nicholas Herkimer foundry in Upstate New York weighs about 50 pounds and required three crew members to install Summer services begin the last Sunday in June at St Ann's Church

Kennebunkport Laman H. Bruner Jr St. Ann's Church Atwater-Kent Ocean Avenue Rodney Hanson

Shawmut Inn to Host Shade Tree Benefit

Kennebunkport residents are invited to a Shade Tree Benefit Buffet at the Shawmut Inn Wednesday at 7 p.m. Proceeds support replanting efforts and tree disease combat information will be shared. Tickets can be reserved by phone.

Kennebunkport Shawmut Inn

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