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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 10, 1972

Page

2

Death of Brother Gabriel Cote noted in Ohio at 74

Canton Ohio reports the death of Brother Gabriel Cote 74 a member of the Brothers of Christian Instruction. He served as teacher athletic director and principal across multiple schools in Maine New Haven Conn Quebec Ontario New York and Michigan before retiring at Walsh College Canton. Funeral in Canton with travel to Maine for burial and Notre Dame Chapel Alfred service details provided.

Canton Ohio Gabriel Cote Brothers of Christian Instruction Walsh College Here Gabriel Maine New Haven Conn la Prairie Que Buckingham Quebec Hawkesbury Ont United States Brother Gabriel Mount Assumptions Institute Plattsburgh N.Y Biddeford St. Louis High School la Mennais Preparatory School Alfred St. Ignatius High Sanford Detroit Cathedral High School Michigan Notre Dame Chapel Alfed

John A Peterson Kennebunk Obituary

John A. Peterson 75 of 25 Great Hill Road Kennebunk Beach died unexpectedly in a Biddeford hospital. Born August 27 1897 in Ellsworth he worked as a bank teller in Brookline Massachusetts and lived in Needham prior to moving to Kennebunk. Survived by his wife Alice and children Sarah Dabaul and John A Peterson plus brother Elmer Peterson and three grandchildren. Funeral at Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with Rev Clifford Geiger officiating and interment at Hope Cemetery.

Kennebunk John A. Peterson Great Hill Road Kennebunk Beach Biddeford Ellsworth John T Mathilda (Olson) Peterson Needham Mass Brookline Bibber Ernest L'Heureux Pool Road Ruxton Pond Que Timothy and Marie (Martel) L'Heureux B rd-Saco St. Andre Church Albertine L'Heureux Roger Normand Denis Conrad L'Heureux Ralph L'Heureux Westboro Germaine Collard Thomas Fernande) Martin Robert Rachel) Deeal Willie Anita) Fleurant Manchester Boldue Alfred St

Biddeford Seniors Meet to Offer Prayers for Willam Tardif

Senior Citizens of Biddeford gather at 7 tonight at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford to offer prayers for Willam Tardif husband of a member.

Biddeford Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St Willam Tardif

Legion Auxiliary to Honor William Tardif at Biddeford Funeral Home

Members of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post of Biddeford will meet at 7 PM at Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford to pay respects to William Tardif husband of a member.

American Legion Women's Auxiliary Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post Biddeford Bolduc Funeral Home Alfred St William Tardif Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley Post American Legion

York County Barracks Honor William Tardif

York County Barracks of the Veterans of World War I meet at 7 30 tonight at the Bold General Home 291 Alfred Street Biddeford to pay respects to William Tardif.

York County Bold Gcneral Alfred St Biddeford William Tardif

Biddeford Legion Auxiliary to Honor 50-Year Member Tonight

Members of the Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post American Legion in Biddeford will meet tonight on Alfred Street to honor a member celebrating 50 years of service.

Army Exits 17 of 32 Years in Ongoing Conflicts

A historical tally notes that in the past 32 years the U S Army was at war for 17 of them. The statistic highlights extended overseas engagements and recurring military commitments across recent decades.

Funeral Directors and Hearse Services Listed in Saco Area

Funeral homes Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring Street provide funeral services in Saco Maine. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street also operate there along with Emond's Funeral Home. Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy are named in the listings.

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

Portland Area Weather Forecast Summary

The forecast calls for fair conditions tonight with inland lows in the 20s and coastal lows in the lower 30s. Saturday will bring increasing cloudiness with a chance of showers in the afternoon in the south and possible snow flurries in the north. highs expected in the 40s.

Portland

Notable U.S. Leaders Mourn Four Veterans of Government Press

Lt Col Stewart R. Spencer 52 a personal pilot for Presidents Eisenhower Kennedy Nixon and Johnson died after a long illness in Port Huron Michigan He retired in 1964 Frank A Hall 78 director of the National Catholic News Service from 1932 to 1963 died in Washington He joined NCNS in 1924 Joseph A Leslie Jr 78 former editor of the Norfolk Ledger Star died in Norfolk Virginia He began as an associate editor in 1934 Daniel D Dunlap 83 pioneer oil developer and Long Beach industrialist who drilled the citys first producing oil well died in Long Beach California

Stephen R. Spencer Port Huron Mich Stewart R. Spencer Eisenhower Kennedy Nixon Lyndon B.johnson Frank A. Hall Washington National Catholic News Service NCNS Joseph A. Leslie Jr Norfolk, Va Norfolk Ledger- Star Daniel D. Dunlap Long Beach, Calif Pioneer Oil Long Beach

Indians Warn of Prolonged Recovery After Seizure

Two Hawk asserts the claim will take years to recover as Hank Adams, chief negotiator for the protesters, warns that a haphazard federal reprisals could destroy documents taken from the building. The exchange underscores ongoing tensions over the seizure and its aftermath.

Two Hawk Hank Adams

Seventeen Americans Killed In Vietnam Last Week

SAIGON AP reports America lost seventeen servicemen in action in Vietnam last week with two additional nonhostile deaths and two wounded. The Mekong Delta helicopter loss on Oct 31 caused the spike, while South Vietnamese weekly toll reached its highest since August with 598 killed, 2,548 wounded, and 123 missing. Allied totals show American 45,904 killed in action and 303,496 wounded. South Vietnamese 159,019 killed and 421,728 wounded. North Vietnamese and Viet Cong 906,439 killed.

Saigon Vietnam U.S Mekong Delta

Governor appoints panel on teacher bill limits

Governor Kenneth M. Curtis names an 11 member committee to study a bill restricting collective bargaining between teachers and school boards by making education policies non negotiable. The panel reports by December 16 with chair Carroll McGary of the education and cultural service department leading the group.

Augusta Kenneth M. Curtis Curtis Carroll MccGary State Education and Cultural Service Department

Psychology Laurels Honor SFC Senior Joseph F. Hickey Jr.

Joseph F. Hickey Jr., a St. Francis College senior psychology student, was named an Honorary Student Fellow of the New England Psychological Association. The honor, announced by the Association and Arthur Gallant, includes attending the annual convention in Boston. He is son of Mary and Joseph Hickey, husband of Pamela Maheux, with two children, Sean and Patrick, and resides in Old Orchard Beach.

Joseph F. Hickey Jr St. Francis College Northeast New England Psychological Association Hickey Association Arthur Gallant Boston Mary Hickey Beverly, Mass Joseph Hickey Benton Pamela Maheux Sean Patrick Hickey's Old Orchard Beach

Council Notre Dame Convened Meeting in Saco and Biddeford

Council Notre Dame in Saco held a meeting at the Hall on Beach Street with President Gedeon Bergeron presiding. Members were informed about the officer election at St. Jean Baptiste Hall on Adams Street Biddeford Sunday Nov 19 at 1 30 pm. Mire Alice Bergeron led prayers. Next meeting is December 5 at the Saco hall.

Union St. Jean Baptiste Council Notre Dame Saco Beach Street Gedeon Bergeron St. Jean Baptiste Hall Adams Street Biddeford Mire Alice Bergeron

County Counseling Set to Meet in Kennebunk

York County Counseling Services Inc. will hold its annual meeting on Wednesday November 15 at Glen Mor Restaurant Kennebunk. Dinner at 7:30 p.m. followed by a business meeting and officer elections. William F Kearns Jr., Maine department head, will speak on Human Resources Planning.

York County Counseling Services Inc Glen-Mor Kennebunk William F Kearns Jr Maine Department of Mental Health and Corrections

Peace hopes grow despite obstacles in Vietnam talks

Nguyen Ngochy, second vice chairman of the Senate, predicted a ceasefire will come soon but warned some unfavorable factors remain. North Vietnam's official press called for removing two obstacles to peace, naming Thieu and the U.S. military buildup in Vietnam.

Nguyen Ngochy Senate North Vietnam Vietnam Thieu U.S

Braley Notifies Agencies On Saco Zoning Ruling

Saco Mayor Berton Braley informed the State Highway Department the Maine State Police the City of Biddeford and the Town of Kennebunk of yesterday's Saco Zoning Board of Appeals decision revoking permits for moving and assembling apartment buildings on Washington Avenue. He urged officials to block further moves where possible as several building sections remain ready to relocate from Kennebunkport though jurisdiction remains unclear. The Highway Department said permits issued to the Portland developers had already been used.

Saco Berton Braley State Highway Department Maine State Police Biddeford Kennebunk Saco Zoning Board of Appeals Washington Avenue Kennebunkport Braley Portland

Local Women Attend State NOW Confab in Augusta

Maine feminist Lois Reckitt says NOW will be represented at the Maine Women Changing Times conference at the University of Maine Augusta campus. The daylong event features film displays entertainment and more than a dozen workshops on the women movement with Mary Iyer of Saco Britt Rose of Arundel and other area women attending.

Lois Reckitt Maine Southern Maine National Organization For Women Augusta University of Maine Mary Iyer Saco Britt Rose Arundel Kennebunk

UM Residency Rate Policy Sets One Year Maine Domicile

University of Maine trustees approve a policy requiring a one year Maine domicile before nonresidents can gain resident status. The change aims to curb revenue losses from students switching to resident rates, with potential tuition hikes to compensate. The board also notes a favorable audit showing a $9,704 surplus for 1971-72 after a loss the prior year.

Portland University of Maine Maine Herbert L. Fowle Fowles Donald R. McNeil Bangor

Hands of Peace Fund Drive supports Maine prison

All Jaycee Chapters in Maine join a statewide fundraiser to install light receptacles and a community television antenna at the Maine State Prison. Exhibition basketball games and other events will travel to major Maine cities to boost gifts. Coin cans placed in local stores invite direct donations to Box A Thomaston 04861.

Jaycee Maine Hands of Peace Jaycees Box A Thomaston

Excursion Tour Announced By Biddeford Mayor

Biddeford Mayor Gilbert R. Boucher announced a Sunday excursion tour on Nov 12 for all councilmen and their families. The group will view projects like the Industrial Park Rotary Park and Airport, meeting at City Hall with buses provided to tour the sites. rain or snow will postpone to a later date.

Biddeford Gilbert R. Boucher Boucher

Biographical Portrait of Star Maine Politician and Son

The veteran Augusta politician recalls decades of service from the Legislature to a 1967 Senate term while praising his son Robert Bobbie who, after a strong Democratic primary and general election showing, has begun to carve a political path.

Blanche Augusta Senate Rober Bobbie Robert University of Maine, Portland Dad

Intruder Mugs Biddeford Hotel Boarder

Ronald Spaulding a 27 year old resident of the Thacher Hotel in Biddeford was severely beaten in his room early today police said He was rushed to Webber Hospital then to Maine Medical Center Portland for tests to assess possible head injuries An iron pipe used as a weapon was reported and blood spatter and broken teeth fragments were observed by a Journal staffer as investigators probe the intensive assault situation

Ronald Spaulding Thacher Biddeford Spaulding Webber Hospital Maine Medical Center Portland Medical Center The Journal

Veterans groups and clubs set meetings in York County area

York County Council American Legion Auxiliary meets tomorrow at 3 at West Day American Legion Post Kezar Falls. E and L Club of Saco gathers Monday at 7 30 p m at Mrs Phyllis Vining home Saco Old Orchard Road Mrs Alma Libby hosts. Tighe-Beaudoin Farley Post open house tonight Biddeford marking Veterans Day Eve. Saco Rebekah Lodge meets tomorrow 7 30 p m Odd Fellow's Hall Main Street Saco. A Hobo Party will be held with lunch in paper bag or bandanna handkerchief Nancy Rumery leads entertainment.

York County + Council American Legion Auxiliary West Day American Legion Kezar Falls E and L Club United Methodist Church of Saco Phyllis Vining Old Orchard Road Alma Libby Tighe-Beaudoin- Farley Post American Legion of Biddeford Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellow’s Main Street Nancy Rumery

Duff Elected Athletic Director at Bob Jones University

Vernon Dale Duff, son of Mr and Mrs Guy V Duff of Route 3 Biddeford, is elected athletic director of Phi Kappa Pi Literary Society at Bob Jones University. He is a sophomore majoring in mathematics education.

Greenville Vernon Dale Duff Guy V. Duff Route 3 Biddeford Phi Kappa Pi Literary Society Bob Jones University Here BJU

Israeli Forces Alert After Heavy Syrian Clashes

TEL AVIV reports the Israeli army sealed the Golan Heights and put troops on high alert after the fiercest fighting with Syrians since 1970. Israeli jets claimed to down two Syrian MIG21s and destroy air defenses while Damascus Radio said four Israeli jets were shot down.

Tel Aviv Golan Heights Syria Damascus

Port Selectmen mull property revaluation plan

Kennebunkport officials discussed a town wide appraisal to base taxes on 100 percent valuation. Robert Patten of Cole-Layer-Trumble proposed a two year program with maps and simultaneous appraisal. Julia Howard and Patten would draft the plan for resident review before Town Meeting.

Barbara Smart Kennebunkport Selectmen David Walley Walley Robert H. Patten Cole-Layer-Trumble Co Patten Julia Howard Howard Robert Radley

Leaves to be collected by Public Works in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach Public Works will collect leaves along town roads all next week. Residents must bag leaves in plastic bags or suitable containers. For details call the town garage at 934-2232. Town Manager Louis Sarelas announced the plan.

Old Orchard Beach Public Works Department Louis Sarelas Sarelas

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Brother Gabriel Cote Memoriam Wilfred Boissoneault Notre Dame Church Navy J A O" Love Ernest L’heureux Curtis Ad Hocracy Bill SFC Council Notre Dame K.bunk Hieu Journeyman Biddeford-Saco Journal Farley Fice Cecil Munson Intruder Mugs Hotel Boarder Vet Cs Rene Main St Rene Bourque Gavinos Samuel Goldwyn York County Savings Bank F.d.1.c Kenduskeag Plaza K'Port Selectmen Thomas Ober Birch Court Donald MacPhail Towne Street Ernest Leach Marcel Lizotte OOB Public Works Social Security Truman Products Pool ST Marc Hubert the Sound Advice Steve White A. H. Rothrock, D. O Sace Aviation Medical Examiner
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