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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1973

Page

2

Deaths in Greenville: Philippe Eugene Simard 48

Philippe Eugene Simard 48 of 309 East Dorchester Blvd Greenville died May 23. Born August 14 1924 in Biddeford Maine he served in World War II and worked at the Saco-Lowell Shop. Survived by widow Jeanne Dorais Simard a daughter and three sons plus siblings and a grandson. Funeral Saturday at Our Lady of the Rosary Church with interment Greenville Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at Thomas Coffey Funeral Home.

Greenville Philippe Eugene Simard East Dorchester Blvd Biddeford Maine Henry Simard Saco-Lowell Our Lady of the Rosary Here Jeanne Dorais) Simard City Daniel W. Murphy Woodbridge Richard P. Simard Andrews Air Force Base Maryland Daniel R Norman R. Simard Alcide Dubois Oscar Audie Sedley Walls Edgar Albert Simard Saco Alfred Simard Bridgeport

Mrs Annie Libby 83 Dies in St Petersburg

Mrs Annie Libby age 83 a resident of St Petersburg and Old Orchard Beach Maine died May 24 after a lengthy illness She was born November 3 1889 in Lynn Massachusetts the widow of Elmer L Libby She survived by four sisters Catherine Denner Lucy Gray Irene Smock and Mrs Philip McCarthy of Portland MaineServices were held Monday at St Margaret Church Old Orchard Beach with interment in St Mary Cemetery Biddeford Maine Friends may call at Cosgrove Funeral Home Biddeford Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

ST. Petersburg Fla Annie Libby Old Orchard Beach Maine Lynn Mass Owen Mary (Harvey) Gray Elmer L. Libby Catherine Denner Lucy Gray Irene Smock Philip McCarthy Portland St. Margaret Church St. Mary Cemetery Biddeford Cosgrove Elm St

Biddeford Mayor Undergoes Gall Bladder Surgery

Biddeford Mayor Gilbert Boucher underwent gall bladder surgery at Webber Hospital after a week of tests. Doctors expect a full recovery, and the mayor’s wife said he should be all right. The convalescence may affect his late June Europe trip.

Biddeford Gilbert Boucher Webber Hospital Boucher Webber Journal Europe

Card of Thanks From Mrs Irene Guerrete

Mrs Irene Guerrete thanks relatives friends and neighbors for cards flowers and gifts received during her stay at the Medical Center in Portland.

Medical Center Portland Irene Guerrete

Robert L. Bowie 67 Funeral Services in Saco

Robert L. Bowie age 67 of 24 Summer Street Saco died recently. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 P M from the Laurel Hill Cemetery Chapel with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 365 Main Street Saco today 2:30 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 P M.

Bowie Robert L Summer St Saco Laurel Hill Cemetery Dennett & Craig Funeral Home Main St

Funeral Directors Shumway and Gross Service in Maine

Funeral directors Shumway and Gross operate at 35 Spring St Saco with phone 284 5611. Denneti and Craig are listed at 365 Main in Saco with phone 282, and Emond’s Funeral Home at 284 5511. Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy are noted contacts.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Denneti & Craig Saco Maine Emond Frank X. Emond J. P. Conroy

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Portland Weather Outlook Two Day Forecast

Partly cloudy in the north and mostly cloudy in the south through night and Saturday. Occasional rain chances along the coast tonight. Lows tonight in the 40s and highs Saturday in the 50s.

Portland

Marine Forecast Eastport to Merrimack River East

Eastport to Merrimack River East forecasts show east to northeast winds 10 to 20 knots tonight, veering to northeast to north 10 to 15 knots Saturday. Occasional drizzle tonight with mainly cloudy skies Saturday. Visibility around five miles, dropping to near two miles in drizzle and patch fog tonight, then five miles or more Saturday.

Eastport Merrimack River

New England Temperatures Report Across Massachusetts

A brief forecast covers temperatures across Massachusetts for the next 24 hours ending in the morning with expected readings near seasonal norms. Regional notes highlight coastal vs inland differences and potential morning frost in rural areas.

Awards Given To Three Seniors At St. Francis College Banquet

St Francis College Alumni Association honored three 1973 graduates for academics athletics and college service at a Senior Banquet at the Shawmut Inn. John D Foley received outstanding academic achievement, Richard M Wilson outstanding athletic achievement and Anthony J Palminteri outstanding college service.

Kennebunkport St. Francis College Alumni Association Shawmut Inn Biddeford John D. Foley Richard M. Wilson Anthony J. Palminteri Foley Guy Santa Lucia Danforth Foundation Wilson Thomas Broderick Red Knight Naismith NAIA All Maine Paul McDonough Palminteri

Safety Officer Edited By Sandra Newcomb

John D. Shevenell of Old Orchard Beach praises the police force for professionalism and efficiency. He notes strong leadership and town cooperation as key to future respect and effectiveness for the department. Shevenell, born in Biddeford, is a recent patrolman and former Marine who studies criminal justice at UMaine Portland-Gorham.

Old Orchard Beach John D. Shevenell Shevenell State of Maine Biddeford Vietnam U.S. Marine Corps University of Maine At Portland-Gorham

School Issue Continued as Policy Debate Rises

At a school committee meeting parents objected to an out of state band exchange requirement for full credit. The committee rescinded a prior motion to retain legal counsel for all meetings, citing cost and practicality. Superintendent Majevek noted attorney fees could reach about 35 dollars per hour and suggested local town counsel for routine legal matters.

Supt. of Majevek

Saco Corridor Cornish Plan Passes Legislature

A three year effort to create a master plan for river corridor protection in Maine moved forward as a 24 page bill cleared the House. Supporters hailed the victory despite opposition from Standish leader Larry Simpson who warned of bureaucratic intrusion. Critics warned against federal overreach, but proponents argued towns along the river have formed a regional zoning effort to curb desecration.

House Larry Simpson Standish James MacLeod Bar Harbor Ezra Briggs Caribou Maine Saco Biddeford

Maine Atty General Delays Action in Boundary Dispute

Augusta Maine Attorney General Jon A Lund says he will take a wait and see approach before pursuing legal action over the boundary dispute with New Hampshire.

Augusta Maine Jon A. Lund New Hampshire

Firemen extinguish grease fire at Old Orchard lunch stand

Old Orchard Beach firefighters responded to a box alarm after midnight at East Grand Avenue and Old Orchard Street. A grease fire in a trailer at Antonio Economos lunch stand was put out by Engines 1 2 Tank 3 and 20 men.

Old Orchard Beach East Grand Avenue Old Orchard Street Antonio Economos

Skylab Repair Plan After Heat Shield Loss

Astronauts will orbit Skylab to assess damage after the heat shield tore off 63 seconds after launch. Experts expect temperatures to drop to 60 to 70 degrees within a day or two once a shield is erected. The crew will conduct short workshop work and set up housekeeping and lab gear, sleeping in the Apollo capsule for the first nights.

Ocean Pines Marks First Year With Community Planning

Baggs outlines a one year old Ocean Pines initiative to collaborate on common problems and share management duties. He envisions excursions to playhouses, concerts, ice follies, a senior citizens camp in Massachusetts, and a summer Ocean Park schedule for all residents, who may choose activities aligned with their interests.

Ocean Pines Baggs Massachusetts Ocean Park NEBC

Maine Senate OKs PAM bill with referendum plan

The Maine Senate gave preliminary approval to a bill creating the Power Authority of Maine with a referendum option. The measure, approved by a committee, would place all electrical generation under a public power agency if enacted and supported by voters.

Augusta Maine Senate Power Authority of Maine PAM Leg Kenneth P. MacLeod Brewer Bennett D. Katz Legislative Judiciary Committee

Memorial Weekend Fuel Shortage Expected in New England

Gasoline will be available in New England for Memorial Day weekend but low lead fuel may be scarce in parts of the region. Massachusetts reports general gasoline availability with a possible low lead shortage in Boston. Rhode Island and Maine may see limited low lead supplies and some stations may impose 10 gallon limits.

Boston New England Massachusetts American Automobile Association AAA New Hampshire Maine Connecticut Hartford Fairfield Greenwich Branford Rhode Island Providence New York Amoco New York City Chevron New York Thruway Tappan Zee Bridge Rochester Canada Quebec New Brunswick Nova Scotia

Boating Accident Toll May Be Four

Two young girls from Massachusetts drowned on Upper Suncook Lake in Barnstead New Hampshire and their father and sister were missing and presumed drowned. Linda Sullivan five and Susan two were recovered, Ilene Sullivan twenty five, Carol Tobin twenty six and Carol six were rescued. The boat carried seven people when it tipped at about 2 p.m.

Barnstead N.H Massachusetts Suncook Lake Linda Sullivan Susan George Sulivan Jo Anne Jamaica Plain Boston Ilene Sullivan Sullivan Carol Tobin Carol Brockton Mass

Saco City Hall Closed Monday Memorial Day

Saco City Hall will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day the city clerk’s office reports.

Saco City Hall

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