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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1973

Page

2

Death Notice of Romeo Guerette Caribou Maine

Death announced for Romeo Guerette 57 of Caribou who died November 4 after brief illness. Survived by widow Ella Guerette and multiple children including Jacqueline Laplante and Marilyn Pelletier. father Thomas Guerette. numerous siblings. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Caribou.

Romeo Guerette Caribou Ella Roy) Guerette Jacqueline Laplante Burlington Dianne Guerette Waterbury

Edward J Ledoux Ward Dies at 63 in Chicopee Falls Mass

Edward J Ledoux Ward 63 of Chicopee Falls Mass died Oct 26 after a long illness. Born in Canada to Joseph and Emelia Ledoux he lived in Chicopee Falls 53 years worked as a hairdresser 35 years and with UniRoyal Inc for 17 years before retiring. Survived by mother Alice Ledoux and Emelia Ledoux, six brothers Albert Paul Gerard George Raymond Rene, two sisters Eva Moreau and Theresa Casteau and several nieces.

Ward Edward J. Ledoux Chicopee Fall Mass Canada Joseph Emelia (Cormier) Ledoux Chicopee Falls UniRoyal Inc Alice (Heroux) Ledoux Emelia Ledoux Biddeford Albert Ledoux Paul Ledoux Chicopee Gerard Ledoux Springfield George Ledoux Seattle Wash Raymond Rene Ledoux Saco Eva Moreau Theresa Casteau

Obituary for Josiah F Cheney longtime Kennebunk worker

Josiah F Cheney died unexpectedly on November 4 in Biddeford after eight years as a night watchman at Sea Spray Motor Inn Kennebunk Beach. Born January 6 1899 he previously worked thirty years as a foreman at Rogers Fiber Co Kennebunk which closed in 1964. Survived by widow Marion L Cheney two sons Earl and Merle two daughters Alice Dufort and Florence Moore Jr seventeen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral at Angel Funeral Home Kennebunk Tuesday at 10 with Rev E Lamar Robinson, interment Hope Cemetery. Calling hours today 2-4 and 7-9.

Ae Ae F Eeny Stree Biddeford Cheney Kennebunk Josiah H.nd_ Elizabeth (Littlefield) Cheney Sea Spray Motor Inn Kennebunk Beach Rogers Fiber Co Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Marion L Currier) Cheney Earl S. Cheney Arizona Merle S. Cheney Roland Alice) Dufort Foster Florence) Moore Jr Angel Funeral Home Dane St. Kennebunk E. Lamar Robinson Hope Cemetery

Rose Lemay dies after lengthy illness in Biddeford

Rose Lemay 68 of 32 Pool St Biddeford died Nov 3 in a Biddeford nursing home after a long illness. Born May 10 1907 in Biddeford she was the daughter of Oscar and Ernestine Neault. Survived by two sons Roger and Denis and two brothers Edouard and Alexandre, mass Tuesday 9 am at St Andre Church. Friends may call at Emond and Conroy Funeral Home today 2 4 and 7 9 pm.

Rose Lemay Pool St Biddeford Oscar Ernestine (Goudreau) Neault St. Joseph School Stt. Andre Church Lemay Alexandre Neault Rochester N.Y Marie Louise Neault Old Orchard Beach St. Andre Church Seonh Gamay St Biddeford Emond and Conroy Hill S

Weather notes for Portland area snow chance

Occasional flurries over mountains and variable cloudiness with a chance of flurries elsewhere through Tuesday. Highs Tuesday range from near 30 in the north to the low 40s in the south. Lows tonight in the teens to lower 20s.

Portland

Two-Alarm Fire Progresses With Pack Shortages

Firefighters tracked air packs used by crews entering a smoky building and noted more were needed while a compressor to refill gear was sought. Building owner Chenard said cleanup continues and the third floor must be stripped to install a new roof over the second floor.

Page One Chenard

Saco City Council Meeting Tonight at 7:30

The Saco City Council gathers in the City Hall council chambers to review Elm Street and Cleveland Street sewer issues and to arrange additional election workers for Tuesday's municipal elections.

Saco City Saco City Hall Elm Street Cleveland Street

Club and veterans meetings listed for Biddeford and Saco

Several local groups announce meetings this week in Biddeford Saco and surrounding areas. Dames Rochambeau veterans clubs and youth aid groups gather tonight at 7 30. A Veterans of Foreign Wars post and auxiliary meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m. A Twin City Veterans Council session occurs Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Senior Citizens plan prayers for Mrs. Rose Lemay today at 2 30 p m.

Dames Rochambeau South Street Biddeford Biddeford Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Thornton Street Twin City Veterans Counci VFW Senior Citizens Club Emond and Conroy Hill St Rose Lemay

Card of Thanks for Loss of Husband

We thank our neighbors for thoughtfulness during the loss of my husband Mrs Eleanor Philbrick Dennett and Craig 365 Main Street Saco Maine Tel 282 0562 Emond and Conroy Funeral Home Frank X Emond JP Conroy 284 5511 and 282 1818 Shumway and Gross Funeral Service 35 Spring St Saco 284 5611

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

Firefighters Tackle Woods Blaze Near Turn Road

Old Orchard Beach crews battled a woods fire on Sunday for about an hour off Turn Road. Twenty firefighters fought the blaze after the alarm shifted from still alarm to box.

Old Orchard Beach

Rubbish Fire Extinguished on Old Orchard Street

Firemen extinguished a rubbish fire on Old Orchard Street at 10 15 p m Sunday according to officials.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Street

False alarms plague Biddeford firefighters over weekend

Biddeford firemen faced five false alarms during the weekend with four on Sunday. One occurred while assisting at a two alarm fire in Saco Saturday evening. A Pool and Foss streets box alarm was pulled three times. A Sunday night call at 55 Adams Street reported a flooded oil burner that set a carpet and floor on fire in a four story wooden tenement. Engines six and four and ladder two fought the blaze for about thirty minutes.

Biddeford Saco Pool and Foss Streets Adams St

Flying Plywood Smashes Car Roof in Biddeford

Curtis S. Keites, 31, of Warwick RI, was treated for hand injuries after plywood flew from a load on a truck in front of him on Route 1 near King’s department store. The roof caved in on his Toyota, his wife uninjured, driver Anatol Vallee unaware until police notified him. Heavy winds caused the accident.

Rhode Island Biddeford Curtis S. Keites Warwick Webber Hospital Route 1 King's Department Store Keites Toyota Anatol Vallee Alfred Road

Scontras Plan Approval hinges on local board vote

Saco Planning Board Chairman William Boucouvalas says he did not write a letter opposing a public hearing on Nicholas P. Scontras Wildwood expansion. DEP official Henry Warren called to gauge board sentiment before the Environmental Protection Board reviews the plan for 40 more homes. Boucouvalas backs a joint meeting of agencies before any hearing, noting final local approval rests with the planning board.

Wiliam Boucouvalas Saco Planning Board State Department of Environmental Protection Nicholas P. Scontras Wildwood Boucouvalas Henry Warren DEP Planning Board Board of Environmental Protection Scontras Warren

Munich Oktoberfest draws about five million visitors

Munich’s 16 day Oktoberfest attracts about five million people consuming 880000 gallons of beer 700000 sausages and 500000 roasted chickens making it the largest beer festival in the world.

Munich Germany

Kennebunk Probe Reports Effigy Burning At Rally

Police investigate a pre game rally bonfire at Kennebunk High School after an effigy wearing a Husson College sweatshirt was burned. Authorities seek intent and identify those involved while noting ties to a prior letter incident and a related $300,000 libel suit against SAD 71 directors.

Kennebunk Orchard Beach Frank Stevens Husson iCollege Stevens Husson College KHS Traip Academy Lake Region Donald Littlefield SAD 71 Robert Perkins Littlefield

Women participate in Boston political conference

Helen Gahagan Douglas discussed Nixon era tactics and Watergate links with about 100 Maine and New England women in Boston. Nancy Chandler highlighted party policy shifts while Robert Strauss urged unity to avoid further defeats. Portland’s Jadine O’Brian was noted as a potential Maine gubernatorial candidate. Boston Mayor White was hospitalized with pneumonia.

Helen Gahagan Douglas California Richard Nixon New England Nutland Nixon Muskie Robert Strauss National Democratic Party Isiad Nancy Chandler Maine Boston Douglas Kevin White City Hall Faneuil Hall Jadine O'Brian Portland

Lottery Issue Support Urged By LaFountain

Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Lloyd P. LaFountain urged voters and campaign workers to back the lottery issue as a revenue option for Maine. He argued the voluntary gambing would avoid taxing nonparticipants and cited citizens buying New Hampshire tickets. He noted Rep. Arthur Genest and State Sen. Peter Danton supported reviving the lottery as an alternative fundraising method. He compared the lottery to horse racing and church beano games as a partner in chance.

Lloyd P. LaFountain U.S Maine New Hampshire LaFountain Arthur Genest Peter Danton

Saco Faces Referendums on Waste and Animal Control Rules

City Council passed two ordinances on waste limits seven barrels per week and private-property restriction plus an animal control rule for deodorized pens. Ward 1 Councilman Cassette opposes the charter, Mayor Braley backs it, while opponents fear mobile home residents and local businesses would lose service. petitions trigger referendums.

Ward 1 Braley

Arab Oil Cutoffs and EU Talks Amid Middle East Crisis

OAPEC after an Oct. 17 meeting announced monthly oil reductions of five to 10 percent until Israel withdraws from occupied lands. A broader embargo targets the United States and the Netherlands. In Brussels the Common Market meets to plan oil shares amid Dutch supply loss and potential retaliation, with a Sunday driving ban aimed at reducing gasoline and overall petroleum use.

Washington Kuwait Iraq Syria Abu Dhabi Qatar Bahrain Egypt Libya OAPEC Israel United States Netherlands Brussels Council of Ministers Middle East European Economic Community Rotterdam West Germany Belgium Britain France

Registration Options on Election Day in Maine

Registrations accepted all day on Election Day in each community. No residency period required in Maine except in several large urban areas. New registrants should be prepared to show proof of residency such as a rent receipt or utility bill.

Maine

DAR Chapter Thanksgiving Dinner in Sanford

The Daughters of the American Revolution Sanford chapter held its Thanksgiving dinner at North Parish Congregational Church with 26 members six guests and a turkey dinner by the Women's Fellowship. Speakers included Mrs Ashmead White and Mrs Helmbreck who reported on the Continental Congress events and the national officers club. A memorial service for Helen Tarbox was conducted and a Christmas ornament sale announced for Dec 1 at Edna Armitage's home in Saco.

Sanford Martha Hastings Rebecca Emery Daughters of the American Revolution North Parish Congregational Church Women’s Fellowship Ashmead White Portland Earelmbreck York Beach Whites Maine National Officers Club Edna Armitage National Defense Cynthia Michaud Helen H. Tarbox Phillips B Dorothy Tarbox Ways and Means Ethel Cage

State Liquor Stores Closed on Election Day Maine

State liquor stores will be closed all day tomorrow for Election Day while beer and wine may be sold in groceries and restaurants may serve alcohol as usual. A State Bureau spokesman in Augusta said referendum elections do not restrict sales, only regular candidate elections.

Maine State Bureau of Alcoholic Beverages Augusta

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Josiah F. Cheney Massachusetts Chatham Nantucket Pittsfield New Worcester Connecticut Hartford Concord Lebanon Mt. Wee. Ont Montpelier Newport Rangor Cari Eastport Greenville Rumford Ai Club News Saco Chapter Disabled American Veterans Bradbury Street Hall Council Notre Dame Union St. Jean Baptist of Beach Street Biddeford, Saco, Old Orchard Beach Communities Public Safety Woods Blaze Heath Road Robert E. Parslow Hollis Center Robert Stone Jenkins Road Roger Goudreau Main St Michael Peterson Grace L. Currier Saco Elections Bedell Richard A. Delage Hills Beach Rd Bidd Byward Biddeford City Hall Kennebunkport Old Orchard Upper Kennebunk Dar Saco-Biddeford Earl J. Helmbreck York Shome Hilda Fife Maine Old Cemetery Association Priscilla Potvin Cynthia “Michaud Ina iEmery Mrgaret Strout Isabella Russell Muriel Miller J Edna Armitage Mrtha ‘Hastings Lillian Hobson Martin’s Foods Palmon Gallery Hibou Portland Road U. S. Route 1 Saco Sun Rita Hors D’ouevers Charlotte Hindley Nobska Woods Hole East Falmouth Robert Pate N.F.D.A Dennett Craig
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