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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1973

Page

2

Funeral Services Held for Harvey Paquette 71

Harvey Paquette 71 longtime Bristol resident died November 13 after a brief illness. Born October 25 1902 in Biddeford Maine he lived in Waterbury Hollywood Florida and Bristol. Survived by widow Rose Gignac Paquette two sons Raymond Southington Gerald Portland Maine a daughter Donald Bridgeman Westfield Mass three brothers Paul Laurier Rene all of Maine three sisters King Woodman Emile Lacroix Ovila Morel all of Biddeford and 11 grandchildren.

Bristol Conn Harvey Paquette Biddeford Maine Noe Adelia (Hebert) Paquette Waterbury Hollywood Fifa Rose (Gignac) Paquette Raymond Paquette Southington Gerald Paquette Portland Donald Bridgeman Westfield Mass Paul and Laurier Paquette Rene Paquette Saco King Woodman Emile Lacroix Ovila Morel

Sign Language Demonstrated at Saco Church

Miss Lynda Freeman of the Governor Baxter State School for the Deaf will sign the Eucharist at Trinity Episcopal Church in Saco at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Rev. Gerald E. Burtt will celebrate. Freeman will sign liturgy parts and give a talk on communicating in a soundless world. The Children's Choir will perform Amazing Grace. most liturgical parts will be signed.

Lynda Freeman Governor Baxter State School For the Deaf Falmouth Trinity Episcopal Church Saco Gerald E. Burtt Miss Freeman

Old Orchard VFW Turkey Shoot Tonight and Meetings

The Old Orchard VFW invites the public to a Turkey Shoot at 7 30 PM at VFW Hall Atlantic Avenue with free admission and refreshments. Ward 2 Republican Committee members meet Monday at 7 30 PM at Nason Snow home Flag Pond Road Saco for election of officers and financial report. A special Saco VFW meeting is called for Ig Hall Monday night at 7.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard VFW Atlantic Avenue Ward 2 Republican Committee Nason Snow Flag Pond Road Saco Saco Post Veterans of Foreign Wars Ig Hall

Clergyman Named New Appeals Board Head in Kennebunkport

Kennebunkport officials appoint Rev. Robert Howes of South Congregational Church as the new appeals board chairman after a unanimous vote. Howes succeeds Martin Kingsbury, who led the board since its formation two years ago. A spokesman outlined the board’s policy on chairmanship.

Kennebunkport Robert Howes South Congregational Church Howes Martin Kingsbury

Principals Discuss Social Functions and Open Campus Policy

The school board debated allowing social events in the gym with alcohol rules under review after a Chamber of Commerce request. They considered inviting chamber members and candidates to join an advisory committee as the incoming board would likely decide. The open campus policy and potential appointment of Barbara Messer as truancy officer were also discussed.

Chamber of Commerce Old Orchard Beach Hals Saco Biddeford Slaney Barbara Messer

Dennett and Craig of Maine Address and Funeral Home Contacts

Dennett and Craig of Maine reside in Saco Maine with Emond and Conroy Funeral Home. Frank X Emond and J P Conroy operate the firm, providing telephone numbers 284 5511 and 282 1818 for arrangements.

Dennett & Craig Mee Aoen Saco Maine Tel Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J.P Conroy

Portland Weather Outlook Tonight and Sunday

Portland forecast calls for chance of flurries in the north and clear skies elsewhere tonight. Lows range from 10 above in the north to the upper teens or lower 20s elsewhere, with Sunday sunny and highs near 30 to the 40s from north to south.

Portland

Pittsfield Man Dies As Storm Ices Highways

Snow and freezing rain in central and northern Maine caused treacherous driving and two traffic deaths plus numerous minor accidents. Roland N. Fox, 33, of Pittsfield, was killed in a two car crash on ice near Newport. Doreen Pooler, 46, and Billy Long, 43, of Skowhegan, were hospitalized in Bangor ICU. Earlier, Bruce B. Collier, 23, of Ellsworth, died when his car hit a utility pole on U S Route 1A. State police logged over fifty minor crashes on I 95 between Augusta and Bangor as temps dropped into the twenties.

Maine Roland N. Fox Pittsfield Newport Doreen Pooler Billy Long Skowhegan Bangor Fox Ellsworth Bruce B. Colier National Weather Service Portland Lewiston Aroostook Augusta Aroostook County Houston Caribou

Tebbenhoff files bid for Biddeford at large council seat

G Godefridus H Tebbenhoff known as Fred Tebbenhoff announces candidacy for councilman at large in Biddeford as a Republican He cites serving citizens as an in between map and notes past service on the zoning appeals urban renewal and housing code boards He also chairs the tax assessment board and runs Atlantic Coastal Supply Co in Biddeford Born in The Hague the candidate has long ties to local business and public service

Godefridus H Fred) Tebbenhoff Biddeford Fred Tebbenhoff Zoning Board of Appeals

Roof Collapse Injures Two at Concord Building Site

A seven story residential building project in Concord experienced a roof collapse that sent an eight ton roof slab through seven floors. Two iron workers, Charles Sheeran and William Lambert, were injured. Lambert listed in fair condition with a back injury. The slab fell as most of the 140 man crew had lunch nearby. Officials believe only one section requires rebuilding.

Concord N.H Charles Sheeran Woburn Mass William Lambert Bidde

Greece Imposes Martial Law Amid Street Uprising

President George Papadopoulos declared martial law in Greece after deadly clashes between students and police in Athens. Four killed, hundreds injured as curfew and military control expand across the capital, with tribunals and press censorship restored to quell protests at the Polytechnic and elsewhere.

Athens George Papadopoulos Greece Papadopoulos Athens Polytechnic Institute Thou

Bean Supper Set By Fremont Club

Fremont Club and Auxiliary finalized plans for a bean supper at the club on Alfred Street Biddeford. The Saturday event will be run by a committee including A C Lamonte R E Morin W E Perrin George Gagnon and Emile Leblond Jr with social committee appointees Robert Guay Reynald Beaulieu and Toni Mininni. Officers for next year to be elected at the December 6 meeting. attendance urged. Special awards were presented to Mrs Rita Beaulieu and Bert Beaulieu.

Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford A.C. Lamonte R.E. Morin W.E. Perrin George Gagnon Emile Leblond Jr Robert Guay Reynald Beaulieu Toni Mininni Cecile Guay J.A. Peloquin Rita Beaulieu Bert Beaulieu

SAD 71 Issue To Be Resolved On Monday

Kennebunk voters may cast their ballot on dissolution of SAD 71 on Monday November 19 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Lower Town Hall and may register then. The special town meeting begins at 7 30 p m with transfers of funds from one account to another.

Kennebunk Lower Town Hall

Debate over charter reform and mayor salary referendum

City discussion heated as mayoral and charter reform issues surface. Raoul Paradis opposes the plan as politically motivated while Kenneth Scott urges a new charter and full-time city manager. Candidates push for a referendum on salary and a new charter commission, with council divided and voting on whether to proceed despite a limited quorum.

Charter Commission Raoul Paradis Roger Frechette Dutremble Kenneth Scott Charlies Plourde Robert Belair Robert Nolette Guy Farrell Boucher Council David Twomey Journal Belair Harrison Grover Antonio Dallaire Dallaire Grover Twomey Nolette Farrell

Inner Peace Movement To Meet Locally

Two meetings of the Inner Peace Movement will be held at Biddeford High School on Monday at 8 p.m. and Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. The national non profit group of 50000 members offers programs for personal development using techniques for accessing psychic abilities present in everyone. Guest speakers include Ed Miserak Patricia Strout and Jean Boisvert focusing on self understanding communication and relation to the universe.

Inner Peace Movement Biddeford High School Ed Miserak Patricia Strout Jean Boisvert

Bar Mills Plant Slated To Get Cleanup Permit

The EPA and Maine DEP propose a cleanup permit for Colonial Board Company’s Rogers Fibre Division of Bar Mills Maine to discharge process wastewater to the Saco River. The permit requires updating in plant treatment facilities and achieving maximum pollutant removal by Oct 1 1974 under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972.

Boston Mass U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Maine Department of Environmental Protection Colonial Board Company Rogers Fibre Bar Mills Maine Saco EPA Department of Environmental Protector

Education Commissioner backs SAD 71, warns against dissolution

Kennebunk letter from Asa A. Gordon states he opposes dissolving SAD 71. He argues the district benefits taxpayers with greater efficiency and cost savings, urging Superintendent Hedburg to reassure locals that state education authorities support maintaining the district.

Kennebunk Asa A. Gordon Arthur Hedburg Gordon Hedberg Kennebunkport Department of Educational and Cultural’ Services State Board of Education

Biddeford Hunter Charged In Shooting Incident

A Biddeford man, Roger Pellier, 25, is summoned to district court on negligent shooting charges after a hunting accident in Hollis. He allegedly shot Francis R. Emmons, 39, of Hollis Center, while hunting off Hollis Plains Road. Emmons, wearing a red fluorescent hat and white socks, is in satisfactory condition at Maine Medical Center. Pellier applied a tourniquet to Emmons' injured leg while awaiting help.

Biddeford Hollis Roger Pellier Francis R. Emmons Hollis Center Hollis Plains Emmons Maine Medical Center Portland Pellier

Dissolution Debate Over SAD 71 Costs and School Space

Proponents claim state funding will cover any building needs whether or not SAD 71 exists, citing vacant spaces like Advent Church and Christ Church as classrooms. Opponents warn dissolution delays up to six months and raises costs, risking overcrowding and jeopardizing KHS accreditation amid a district survey showing space shortages. Both sides seek voter turnout to influence the outcome.

Advent Church Christ Church West Kennebunk Heber Smith Frances Taylor KHS

Chemist Chappell Credits Team Behind Success

Chemist Chappell credits Joel P. Stacey and Dr Gordon S Johnston for input and honors his attorney Charles Smith of Saco as invaluable. He also thanks Mayor Gilbert Boucher and the city council for access to the sewage treatment facility as he awaits global interest in his invention.

Chappell Joel P. Stacey Gordon S. Johnston Charles Smith Saco Gilbert Boucher

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