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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1973

Page

2

Deaths John C. Finn 64 Saco bidderford native

John C. Finn 64 of 169 Ferry Road Saco died at a local hospital after a long illness. Born in Biddeford April 21 1909 son of Cornelius and Mary Finn he lived in Saco and worked 20 years at Saco Lowell Shops then as an accountant. Funeral at Most Holy Trinity Church May 21 with interment at St Mary Cemetery Biddeford.

John C. Finn Ferry Road Saco Biddeford Cornelius and Mary (Sullivan) Finn Bentley School of Financing Boston Finn Saco- Lowell Shops Most Holy Trinity Church Helen Finn St. Mary Cemtery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Barn Fire Ends Demolition at Trudeau's Club Site

Saco firefighters burned the remnants of the Trudeau's Club barn on Portland Road after demolition for the Saco turn pike spur. An ambulance and one fire truck assisted in the scene following a separate Maine Turnpike accident with no injuries.

Saco Trudeau's Club Portland Road Saco Turnpike Maine Turnpike

Public Safety Beat Corrects Speeding Claim In Biddeford Case

The Journal corrects an error from Wednesday noting Mrs. Richard Guillereault of Graham Street Biddeford was not stopped for speeding by Kennebunkport Police Chief Sherman Bonney. She did file a complaint against Bonney.

The Journal Public Safety Richard Guillereault Graham Street Biddeford Kennebunkport Sherman Bonney Bonney

Portland Weather Outlook With Rain Likely Tonight

Occasional rain or drizzle likely in Portland tonight with lows near 40. Saturday brings variable cloudiness and a chance of showers in extreme northwest, highs around 50 to 55.

Portland

New England Temperatures for 24 Hours

Temperature readings across New England cover a full day to 1 a.m. EST with highs and lows listed for major cities. Data show regional cooling trends overnight and scattered precipitation in coastal areas.

Card of Thanks for Bernadette Lemieux

To all persons who have been kind to my sister Bernadette Lemieux and who have given me sympathy at her death I offer my thanks. Eugene Neveux.

Bernadette Lemieux

Funeral Home Contacts and Directors in Saco Maine

Funeral service listings include SHUMWAY AND GROSS at 35 Spring St and DENNETT & CRAIG at 365 Main St with phone numbers, plus EMOND's Funeral Home at 284 S51. Names Frank X. Emond, J. P., and Conroy appear among the directors.

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

Beach Council Sees Wide Licensing Agenda in Old Orchard Beach

Beach council meets May 21 as licensing board to consider licenses for Ann Shannon cottage Andre Couture signs Loretta Eaton rooms apartments beauty parlor Barbara MacKenzie cottages Marjorie Chulak rooms Harry Kalenberg jewelry store Fernand Cloutier rooms victualers and vending machines Evelyn Coffey sign Harvey House sign Joseph Des jardins Palace Playland games of skill photographer Theodore Bolduc motel cottages Charles Chehebar novelty store Kenneth Northrup sign merchandise sales Daniel Fenton motel sign vending Andrew McGee personal service card reading Albert Desilets cabins Dana Duhamel Denis Blow victualer vending Fernand Cloutier motel Frances Danton victualer Alphonse Demers cottages Margaret Joncas beauty parlor Ernest Hartt cottage Ralph Croteau gas pumps vending Arthur Thurber Ancona Ave apartments.

Old Orchard Beach Ann Shannon Ancona Ave Andre Couture East Grand Ave Loretta Eaton West Grand Ave Beauty Arlor Barbara MacKenzie Inion Ave Marjorie and Albert Chulak Harry Kalenberg Old Orchard St Fernand Cloutier East Surf St Evelyn Coffey Harvey House Atlantic Ave Joseph H.L Janalie Desjardins Palace Theodore Bolduc Fern Ave Charles Chehebar Kenneth Northrup Daniel Fenton East Grand Avenue Andrew McGee Bradbury St Albert Desilets Ocean Park Road Dana Duhamel Denis Blow Saco Avenue Frances Danton Victualer Alphonse Demers Margaret Joncas Ocean Ave Ernest Hartt Imperial St Ralph Croteau Save Avenue Illiam Sullivan East Grand Avenue Arthur Thurber

Drivers take wheel drunk to show reflex effects

In Philadelphia the Jaycees and the Delaware Valley NC A Ahost a joint demonstration this weekend to show how alcoholic impairment affects drivers reflexes and performance behind the wheel. It aims to educate motorists about the dangers of drinking and driving.

Philadelphia Philadelphia Jaycees Delaware Valley The National Council On Alcoholism

York County Considers Shoreline Zoning Model Plan

Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission presented a draft two part model ordinance for shorelands under state law. The plan sets a 40 000 square foot minimum lot size and shoreline setback rules guiding local boards in 38 municipalities before a May vote.

Alfred York County Maine Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission Commission Tri-County SMRPC Shoreland

Watergate hearings reveal McCord security role and early break in

Senate investigators replay Odle testimony on hiring McCord for security at the Committee for the Re-election of the President. Caulfield and Odle place McCord in the 1972 security chain as Mitchell shapes campaign policy after resigning as attorney general. Odle recalls the burglary moment and the later Watergate arrest.

Senate Committee Robert C. Odle Committee McCord John J. Caulfield Nixon Odle Jim McCord Watergate Mitchell

Amnesia Victim Seeks Job After Release From Prison

Portland AP. Terry Ellis, an amnesia victim whose memory only covers summer 1970, is on parole and seeking work at a Portland hospital while studying to be an x ray technician. He lives at Pharos House for three months and is obtaining a temporary Social Security card after a prior invented identity.

Terry Ellis Men's Correctional Center South Windham Institution Ellis Pharos House Baltimore New Hampshire Rumford Associated Press

Safety Officers Edited By Sandra Newcomb

Norman R. Poirier praises Biddeford fire department as improved over three years. Poirier, an ambulance driver with five and a half years of service, notes pump, first aid, and emergency rescue training plus Coast Guard search and rescue experience. He is a Biddeford native and Biddeford High School alumnus.

Biddeford Norman R. Poirier Poirier Nassau College Springvale Westbrook U.S. Coast Guard Biddeford High School

Are New York City Parks Really That Safe?

Mayor John V. Lindsay boasted that the city's parks are "very safe indeed" at a Central Park press conference while reports of a 16 year old girl being kidnapped and raped near the park surfaced. He announced a joint parks and police program to boost summer safety amid claims crime in city parks fell in 1971 72.

New York John V. Lindsay Central Park Queens Lindsay New York City

Turnpike Upgrade Promises Toll-Funded Widening

Reconstruction from York to South Portland will expand the Maine Turnpike from four to six lanes with a planned eight-lane eventuality. Chief Engineer Ridlon says the project costs about 61 million dollars, funded entirely by tolls with no tax money involved.

York Mile Maine Portland Robert M. Ridlon Bridge Construction Corporation of Augusta Mountain Road Agamenticus Road Callahan Bros Mechanic Falls Blue Rock Industries Westbrook Warren Brothers, Inc South Portland Cumberland York County Wells George Moody

St Francis College to Honor Eble White and Gignoux at 20th Commencement

Dr. Kenneth Eble will deliver the baccalaureate address and receive an honorary Doctor of Laws along with Msgr. Robert J. White and Judge Edward T. Gignoux at St Francis College’s 20th commencement on May 27. The weekend includes a graduation ball, Baccalaureate Mass, luncheon, and Library Mall exercises.

Kenneth E. Eble University of Utah St. Francis College Eble Robert J. White Old Orchard Edward T. Gignoux United States’ District Court Portland Guild of St. Francis College Joseph J. Lemieux Robert G. Lavoie Bernard Carson Library Mall Oscar Giroux Robert L. Horn John Foley Msgr. White Gignoux Maine Harvard University Washington, D.C District Court of Maine City Council of Greater Portland Community Chest The United Fund Maine Medical Center Maine Eye and Ear Informary Portland Public Library United States Army

Lottery Is Killed In Maine Senate Vote

The Maine Senate rejected a proposed state lottery on a 2012 roll call vote after the House previously approved it. Supporters cited public interest while opponents called the plan gimmick financing and warned of broader gambling indulgences. The measure would have dedicated lottery income to the state municipal revenue sharing fund.

Augusta Maine Senate House Senate Bennett D. Katz Robert W. Clifford Lewiston

AP News Editor Langzettel to be honored in Maine

Gov. Curtis proclaims a day to honor William C. Langzette of Falmouth who retires July 1 after 38 years with AP. Langzette led Maine news gathering for 16 years as correspondent in charge and directed election pool efforts while mentoring many journalists.

Augusta Bill Langzette Maine Kenneth M. Curtis William C. Langzette Falmouth Associated Press Bill Langzettel Curtis Langzettel Peenerns Pool Aene Friends South Nian

There Are 92 Classifieds in Want Ads. Why Not Use One

Classified page counts show ninety two listings prompting readers to place an ad. The column highlights the breadth of items for sale and services available, urging engagement with local classifieds.

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