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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1973

Page

2

Deaths in West Kennebunk Reflect Local Life of Marion Hoyt

Mrs Marion B Hoyt 82 died Nov 1 in a Biddeford nursing home after a 65 year residence in the area. A Natick Mass employee and volunteer, she was active in the West Kennebunk Methodist Church Pythian Sisters American Legion Auxiliary Arundel Grange and veteran care circles. Survived by two daughters two sisters and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, services are set for Saturday at Angell Funeral Home with interment at Hope Cemetery. Friends may call today.

West Kennebunk Marion B. Hoyt Ingecomb Richard and Mary (Collins) Cotton Lennard Morse Hospital Natick Mass Natick Mills Kennebunk Hoyt Pythian Harvey Bible Class American Légion Auxiliary Arundel Grange Veteran's Memorial Hospital Togus Ashton R. Hoyt William R Beatrice) Bears Westwood Forest Doris Warren Fred Walker South Portland Frank Richards Edgecomb Angell Dane St G. Duncan Moore Hope Cemetery Angell Funeral Home

Public Safety Beat and Theft Arrests in Biddeford and Kennebunkport

Firefighters responded to a flooded oil burner at 30 Spring Street and covered the Biddeford station twice on Thursday. Four Biddeford residents Charles H. Stewart William Tracy Norman Bolduc and Raymond C. Lamb were arrested for daytime breaking and entering linked to thefts from the James Eaton estate in Kennebunkport. Police recovered antique silverware pewter items and a color television set. The arrests are pending trial at Fork County Jail in Alfred with Kennebunkport authorities prosecuting.

Laco Spring St Biddeford James Eaton Kennebunkport Fork County Alfred Charles H. Stewart Foss St William Tracy Norman Bolduc Alfred St Raymond C. Lamb

Lobbyist Speaks to Church Women on State Referendum Questions

Laurence Bagley of the Church Legislative Council spoke at the First Parish Congregational Church Women's Fellowship on the 106th legislature and referendum questions on the November 6 ballot. A Harvest Dessert-Card party is planned for November 7 at 1:30 p.m. Reservations contact Mrs. Hazel Bishop or Mrs. Dorothe Reever. The next meeting on November 27 will be a workshop for the Christmas Fair on December.

Laurence Bagley Church Legislative Council United Church of Christ, Methodist and Episcopal Churches Women's Fellowship First Parish Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship Fellowship Hall Hazel Bishop Dorothe Reever

Card of Thanks for care at Webber Hospital

The family thanks Dr. Johnston and Webber Hospital staff for care of Noella Lamirande. Gratitude to relatives and friends for help during their sorrow. Daughters and Son-in law Mrs Doris Seneca Mr and Mrs George Patricia Boutin.

Dr. Johnston Webber Hospital Noella Lamirande Doris Seneca George Patricia) Boutin

Funeral Directors and Listings in Saco Maine

Funeral directors Dennett and Craig of 305 Mais Street Saco Maine listed with Emond and Conroy Funeral Home contact numbers 284 5511 and 262 1818 and Shumway and Gross Funeral Service at 5 Spring Avenue.

Dennett & Craig Mais Street Saco, Maine Tel Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J.P Conroy Shumway and Gross Fu Spring

Wildwood subdivision dispute prompts review concerns

Saco Conservation Commission chairman Samuel Zaitlin criticized the BEP decision on the Wildwood subdivision saying the review seemed circumvention and a public hearing should occur at the local level. Developer Scontras argues the plan meets all requirements and uses deed covenants to fund operations.

Sen. Danton Samuel Zaitlin Saco Conservation Commission BEP Zaitlin Lanning Board Scontras State Department of Health and Welfare Goosefare Brook Wildwood Sait

Deadline Set for Biddeford Political Announcements

The Journal sets Friday Nov 16 as the deadline to accept political announcements and photos for Biddeford candidates. The filing deadline for primary nominees is Saturday Nov 10 at noon.

Biddeford

Saco Mayoral Debate Highlights Diverging Plans

Democrat James Wilkinson and Republican Berton Braley debated at Saco City Hall sponsored by the Saco Jaycees. Braley touted improvements in sewage, bookkeeping, finance, housing and planning while Wilkinson pressed open meetings and a 10 point platform including street and sewer programs, youth office, industrial park and economic development. Both backed a municipal pool and a new waste collection ordinance as they answered audience questions.

Saco James Wilkinson Berton Braley Saco, Jaycees Saco City Hall Braley Tasker Maine State Housing Authority Subler Trucking Rich-Vale Homes Cohen Egg Co Casco Bank The Maine Savings Bank Elm Cleveland Wilkinson Union Mutual Blue Haven Portland Road

Open Campus Policy Faces Clash at School Meetings

LePelletier outlined five solutions to open campus issues as parents voiced concerns about supervision. Debate focused on closing campus or restricting access by performance, with a proposed hybrid plan combining third and fourth options gaining support.

Openampus LePelletier Marie Smith

Elm Tree Dutch Elm Disease Injection Trial Report

Researchers with Dr. Richard Campana of the University of Maine Orono test an injected benomyl program to halt Dutch Elm Disease. The device delivers benomyl into the cambium to restore nutrient flow, while questions remain about effectiveness and timing.

Richard Campana University of Maine At Benomyl

Maine official praises elm trees and funding in Kennebunkport

Smith lauds resident support for the tree warden budget near 10 000 dollars and describes an experimental Elm disease program. He notes ongoing planting of diverse trees, school kids planting 300 trees, and monitoring resistant elms as research lags by about a decade. He warns recovery may come too late, comparing to the chestnut decline.

Harris Smith Dr. Campana LePelletier Bangor Caribou Eastport Greenville Portland Kennebunkport Perme Us Department Carter

Weather Outlook for Portland Tonight and Saturday

Tonight Portland will see partly cloudy skies with lows in the 30s. Saturday brings fair to partly cloudy conditions with highs in the 40s and 50s.

Portland

Shaw Campaign Focuses On Education And Athletics

Shaw argues for a complete revamp of the school system with emphasis on physical education and intramurals. She cites dynamic societal changes and says education must adapt beyond the status quo. She notes her family responsibilities and campaign mainly through teas and events while touting her record.

Shaw G. ‘Patrick Shaw Alma Michigan Wayne State University Detroit of Maryland School of Medicine

Potter Seeks School Board Post Amid Plans for Change

Potter, an attorney from Saco, aims for a school board seat. He emphasizes resolving maintenance issues, supporting a self evaluation program, and guiding the impact of a new junior high school while highlighting his background with public schools, Navy and HEW service, and family.

Potter Saco Maine Public United States Naval Academy At Annapolis University of Michigan Law School HEW Washington, D.C Juay

Zoning Commission adopts moratorium on subdivisions west of Route 1

Kennebunk Zoning Review Commission votes to impose a two year moratorium on all proposed subdivisions within 1000 feet of Branch Brook and its tributaries west of Route U S 1. The action invites town board input and possible watershed protection measures.

Kennebunk Zoning Review Commission Board of Selectmen Town Planning Board

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