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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1972

Page

2

Deaths Miss Janet T McCheyne 96 of Saco

Miss Janet T McCheyne 96 of 43 Middle St Laco died after brief illness. Born in Scotland Nov 27 1875 she was a longtime hairdresser and active church and fraternal member. Funeral Monday 2 pm Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco with Rev Paul K Weimer officiating. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. No survivors reported.

Janet T. McCheyne Middle St. Laco Loca Scotland David Janet (Twiggins) McCheyne First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Madisses Annette Annette Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star of Madonna Shrine Order of the White Shrine of Jerusalem Saco Rebekah Lodge King Court Order of the Amaranth Shumway Gross Funeral Home Spring St Paul K. Weimer Laurel Hill Portland

Man Admitted To Hospital After Maine Turnpike Crash

Joseph Murphy of Pleasant Point was admitted to Webber Hospital Biddeford after a car crash at mile 29 on the Maine Turnpike yesterday. A hospital spokesman said Murphy is in good condition with multiple fractures to both arms and legs. No details on the accident were released.

Joseph Murphy Pleasant Point Webber Hospital Biddeford Maine Murphy

Chop Suey Supper Fundraiser Tonight in Biddeford

A bean and American chop suey supper will be held today from 4 to 7 p.m. by the Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus and Auxiliary at the K of C Hall Pool Street Biddeford. Committee members are Mrs. Alfred Letourneau and Mr and Mrs Alphonse Laverriere.

Luke E. Hart

Charge Dismissed Against OOB Man

Alfred A charge of assault was dismissed against George Leonard 71 Old Orchard Beach in York County Superior Court May Term. Leonard had been charged with pointing a handgun at Edward O Neill Old Orchard Beach on September 18.

Alfred George Leonard Old Orchard Beach York County

Vehicle Hits Parked Auto In Biddeford Collision

James S. Caras, 16, of Scammon Street Saco, was driving a vehicle that struck a parked car on Main Street Biddeford. The owner, John T. Buchanan of 287 Main Street Biddeford, reported the damage after Caras reached for a bottle and lost control. No injuries were reported.

James S. Caras

Biddeford Fire Overflows Oil Burner At Home

Firefighters answered a call at 4 Cottage Street Biddeford as an oil burner overflowed at Ralph Gagne’s home. Chemicals were used to quell the flames. A false alarm was pulled at box 417 at Alfred and Ray streets at 10 55 p m last night. Ritualistic services for Miss Janet T McCheyne a member were set for 3 p m tomorrow at Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco. Memorial services for Janet T McCheyne will be conducted by Eastern Star of Saco tomorrow at 2 30 p m at the same funeral home.

Biddeford Cottage’ St Ralph Gagne Box 417 Alfred and Ray Streets Sace Rebekah Lodge Janet T. McCheyne Shumway Gross Funeral Home Spring St Saco Annette Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Shumway-Gross Funeral Home

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes in Saco Maine

Dittrectors Dennett and Craig located at 365 Main Street Saco Maine provide funeral services with contact at 282 0562. Mond s Funeral Home 284 offers arrangements and Frank X Emond J P Conroy. Humway and Gross Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco lists 284 5611 for inquiries.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Tel Mond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy Gross Funeral Service Spring St

Youth groups schedule Sunday and Monday meetings across area churches

The Methodist Youth Fellowship in Saco and Goodwins Mills will meet tomorrow evening. Other groups including Bible Club Ferry Road Saco Faith Pentecostal Old Orchard Beach Advent Christian Kennebunk and Ogunquit Baptist list Sunday or Monday gatherings with times ranging from 3 to 7 thirty in the evening. Confraternity classes at St Mary Wells Beach and junior choir rehearsals are noted.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of The Saco United Methodist Church Goodwins Mills Bible Club the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Saco Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk, Will Rhe Lyran Baptist Church Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit

Bradbury Bridge Opens To Two Way Traffic In Biddeford

Construction on the Bradbury bridge finished ahead of schedule and the bridge was opened to two way traffic on Pine Street at 1 a.m. yesterday. The project had a June 1 deadline. Work on Elm Street I bridge continues.

Bradbury Biddeford State Highway Commission Pine Street Elm Street I

Peace Mass Scheduled by St Francis College Parish Council

The St Francis College campus parish council plans a Peace Mass tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Queen of Peace Shrine on campus. Father Matthew Audibert will celebrate. the service accompanies a daily student vigil opposing Nixon era Vietnam policies and aims to pray for the land and national unity.

St. Francis College Queen of Peace Henry P. Ross Matthew Audibert Vietnam Nixon Ross

Saco Resident Elected Director of Organization

Alphonsus J. Polackwich of Saco Maine, vice president of New England Division of Maremont Corp, has been elected a director of the worldwide Society of Manufacturing Engineers for a two year term. He holds the 1970 National Award of Merit and has led every office in SME Portland Chapter 46. The SME, headquartered in Dearborn Michigan, has over 45000 members in 40 countries and aims to advance manufacturing engineering research and dissemination.

Dearborn Mich Alphonsus J. Polackwich New England Maremont Corporation Saco Maine Worldwide Society of Manufacturing Engineers Polackwich SME Portland, Maine Society Texas Western University University of Maine Northeastern University Elmwood Drive World Federation of Engineering Organizations

Music Student to Receive Master’s Degree in June

Gerald Allen LaPierre of El Cerrito California will earn his Master’s degree in June from the University of California Berkeley after completing his bachelor’s at the University of New Hampshire. He plans further studies in Music Composition in Europe starting September and holds the George Ladd Prix De Parish two year fellowship.

Wells Gerald Allen LaPierre el Cerrito Calif Alber G. LaPierre University of New Hampshire Durham N.H University of California University of California At Berkeley Europe George Ladd

Trees Will Be Sprayed in Kennebunkport

Goodall Tree and Landscaping Co. will spray trees in Kennebunkport weather permitting on May 15 at daybreak. Work continues through the rest of the week. Residents should keep cars under cover or protected.

Kennebunkport

Court Decary Names Year Mother and Father

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Theroux were chosen Father and Mother of the Year at a Court Decary meeting in Biddeford. Rev Herve G Carrier congratulated the couple. A $25 donation for St Joseph Grammar School repairs was approved. Delegates were named for upcoming Jacques Cartier Society events.

Ernest Theroux Court Decary Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Herve G. Carrier St. Joseph Church Theroux Arthur Brunelle St. Joseph Grammar School Jacques Cartier Society Lewiston Rosaire Laliberte Corinne Corriveau Paul Roberge Rojeanne Paquin Gertrude Gagne St. Joseph School Rita Dionne St. Joseph Convent Ludge Melancon Albert Roux Lucien McKeene St. Joseph Cecile St. Amand St. Joseph Guild Lionel Carrier Roger Carrier Aristide Roy Robert Carrier Westbrook Guild Rev.Carrier North Vassalboro Herve Cartier Cordelia Carrier

Truck Fire At OOB Extinguished

Firemen respond to a truck blaze at the corner of Saco and Goodwin avenues in Old Orchard Beach. Engine 2 Tank 3 and three firefighters extinguished the fire. Truck owned by Douville Construction Co.

Old Orchard Beach Saco and Goodwin Avenues Douville Construction Co

Buffet Supper Honors Rev. Herve Carrier

A buffet supper at St. Joseph Church Biddeford honored Rev. Herve Carrier for 25 years as a priest. He was ordained May 31, 1947 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception by Bishop Daniel Feeney.

St. Joseph Church Biddeford Herve Carrier Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Daniel Feeney Carrier Notre Dame Church Waterville Cordelia Carrier Lewiston Rev Joseph Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Normand Carrier St. Bogets Parish North Vassalboro Gertrude Letellier St. Joseph Guild Cecile Labrecque

Bahamas Goombay Summer 72 aims to draw Maine tourists

Bahamas tourism officials led a Maine luncheon at Valle's Restaurant with Minister Clement T. Maynard outlining Goombay Summer 1972 from June 4 to September 10. Northeast Airlines and Bahamas Tourist Bureau promote travel with easier flights and local events in Nassau and Freeport featuring parades, street dances, concerts, and cultural showcases. Attendees included Charles Towle of Towle Travel and John Downing of Downing Travel.

Portland Bahamas Maine Valle’s Clement T. Maynard Northeast Airlines Bahamas _ Tourist Bureau New England Maynard Mexico Nassau U.S Goombay New Orleans

Ithaca Student Elected To Oracle Honor Society

Miss Linda Warner, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Warner of 105 King Street Saco, is elected to Ithaca College Academic Honor Society Oracle. A Thorn ton Academy 1969 graduate and Ithaca junior majoring in physical therapy, she earns one of the college’s top honors for scholarship activity and fellowship.

Ithaca N.Y Oracle Ithaca College Linda Warner Robert Warner King St Saco Warner Thornton Academy

Church Announces Guest Preacher at Advent Christian

Rev. Ronald Pinkham will be guest preacher at the Advent Christian Church on Saco Avenue tomorrow at 11 a.m. There will be no evening services.

Old Orchard Beach Ronald Pinkham Advent Christian Church Saco Avenue

Muskies Mother To Be Honored Polish American of the Year

Senator Muskie’s office says his 82 year old mother Mrs. Josephine Czarnecka Muskie of Rumford Maine will receive Polish American mother of the year honors Sunday at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Washington.

Washington Edmund S. Muskie Muskie Josephine Czarnecka Muskie Rumford Maine National Shrine of Our Lady of

Senator and Mrs Muskie Visit Doylestown Shrine

The senator announced a visit to Doylestown with Mrs Muskie and his wife Jane who will accept an award and speak for his mother in law. The event centers on a shrine appearance with the senator and Mrs Muskie attending along with Jane.

Czestoschowa Doylestown Yom Funay Muskie Jane

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