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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1973

Page

2

Deaths Diana Rousselle and Irene Ladakakos

Mrs. Diana L. Rousselle 58 of 35 Locke St Saco died Nov 16 at home after a brief illness. Born Aug 2 1915 in Biddeford she was organist at St. Joseph Biddeford for 20 years and worked at Butler's Biddeford 18 years. Irene B Ladakakos 59 of 9 Third St Old Orchard Beach died Nov 18 in a Portland hospital after a long illness. She retired from Fairchild Semiconductor South Portland last year. Both services set for midweek with church memorials and family interment in Biddeford and St Marys Cemetery Biddeford.

Diana L. Rousselle Locke St Saco Biddeford Napoleon and Josephine (Gregoire) Frechette St. Joseph School Rousselle St. Joseph Church Butler's Department Store Notre Dame de Lourdes Roland Rousselle Robert Louise) Beaulieu Thomas Rousselle Conde Raymond Frechette Aurore Alice) Dutil Raymond Laura )Delisle Yvonne Laverdiere Manville R.I Notre Dame de Lourdes Church St. Joseph Cemetery Bolduc Alfred St Old Orchard Beach Irene B. Ladakakos Third St Portland Oswald and Mary Latinville) Leger Ladakakos St. Margaret's Church Here Fairchild Semiconductor Corp South Portland Harry J St. Mary's Cemetery Portland Ave

Albany Lagueux Sr. 59 Dies in Biddeford Hospital

Albany B Lagueux Sr. of 18 Center St Biddeford died November 18 after a long illness. Born November 29 1913 in Lewiston he lived in the area over 40 years and worked as a painter for 30 years. Survived by widow Marie Rose Doana Binette four sons and many relatives. Mass at St Marys Biddeford followed by interment at St Josephs Cemetery. Funeral home Sansoucy Biais in Biddeford posted today and Tuesday hours.

Albany B. Lagueux Sr Center St Biddeford Lewiston Louis and Aurore (Brisson) Lagueux Augusta St. Mary's Church St. Mary’s Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Sansoucy-Biais Stone St

Biddeford Woman Mrs Baker Dies in Nursing Home

Mrs Arthur Baker a Biddeford resident died November 17 in a local nursing home after a lengthy illness. Born May 23 1884 in Biddeford she was the daughter of Carlos and Harriet Heath and a member of the United Church of Christ Congregational Biddeford. Survived by Harriet Harriman of Portland a son Carlos H Baker of Princeton NJ three grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Private funeral services will be held at the family’s convenience with interment in Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Arrangements by Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco.

Arthur E. Baker Biddeford Carlos Harriet Lunt) Heath Baker United Church of Christ (Congregational Harriet Harriman Portland Carlos H. Baker Princeton N.J Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St

Choir Cancellations In Memory Of Organist Rousselle

Rehearsal for St. Josephs Choir set for November 20 is cancelled in memory of organist Diana Rousselle. The church asks attendees to observe the memorial observance and honor her contribution to the music program.

Funeral home listings for Emond Conroy and Shumway Gross

Emond and Conroy funeral home contact numbers 284 5511 and 282 1818. Shumway and Gross funeral service located at 35 Spring St Saco with phone 284 5611.

Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J.P Conroy Shumway and Gross Fupers Spring St Saco

Day

W Harris Cole 94 lifelong Dayton resident dies after long illness Born January 14 1879 son of Clark R and Mary Foss Cole He was a Thornton Academy graduate farmer Advent Christian Church member Survivors include widow Edith two sons Robert W and Richard L one daughter Charlotte seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral service at his home Wednesday Interment in family cemetery Calling hours tomorrow 4 to 6 pm Arrangements by arenares on Home 35 Spring St

Dayton W. Harris Cole Clark R Mary Foss Weymouth Richard L. Cole Charlotte Cole Thistown Cole Arenares Spring St

Colleen Ingalls Dies in Portland Hospital at 54

Colleen M Ingalls 6 resident of 85 Ocean Ave died unexpectedly Nov 17 in a Portland hospital. Born Oct 15 1913 in Dover Foxcroft she lived here 32 years. Survived by widower Donald S Ingalls mother Hazel Emmons daughter Juanita Adams son John W Ingalls sister etc. Funeral Tuesday 2 pm Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home Portland Ave family lot Laurel Hill Cemetery. Funeral home today 2 4 and 7 9 pm.

Old Orchard Beach Colleen M. Ingalls Ocean Ave Portland Dover- Foxcroft Frank E. Emmons Donald S. Ingalls Hazel Emmons Milo Juanita Adams Falls Church John W. Ingalls Box Elden S.D Leonard Swazie Portland Ave Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Legion groups schedule meetings in Biddeford Saco and area

Club News lists Tighe Beaudoin Farley Post 76 American Legion meeting tonight at 8 at Elm Street Biddeford. Auxiliary Past President Parley Owen Davis Unit meets Tuesday at 8 at Mrs Florence Lewis Lawn Avenue Saco. Biddeford and Saco Chapter Disabled American Veterans meets Monday November 19 1973 at 730 at D A V Hall Bradbury Street.

Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley Post Americas Legion Post Elm Street Biddeford Owen-Davis Ameican Legion Auxiliary Florence Lewis Lawn Avenue Saco Biddeford and Saco Chapter D.A.V. Hall Bradbury Street

Portland Weather Outlook for Tonight and Tuesday

Clear tonight with lows in the teens to lower 20s. Tuesday should be mostly sunny with highs ranging from the 30s in the north to the 40s in the south. NOVEMBER TIDES

Portland

Light turnout as SAD 71 dissolution vote proceeds

Town Clerk reports just over 200 voters by 11 a.m. with polls open until 7 p.m. Upper Town Hall. This marks the fifth dissolution attempt since 1968 after weeks of lobbying and hearings. A two thirds vote is needed to begin dissolution. if approved a dissolution agreement guides town shifts and faces a six month, $8 000 to $10 000 process.

Kennebunk Edna Wentworth Upper Town Hall State Department of Education

Man Killed In Truck Car Saco Crash

A head on collision on Goosefare Hill Route 1 in Saco killed Gary P. Corliss 27 of Sanford. Clayton C. Primrose 46 of Portland drove the tractor trailer and was treated at Webber Hospital for cuts and bruises. State police continue investigation with officers T W Blain Jardine Merton and Ormond Trask.

Sanford Saco Gary P. Corliss Clayton C. Primrose Portland Corliss Goosefare Hill Route 1 Primrose Webber Hospital T W. Blain Jardine, Merton Ormond Trask

Kennebunk Town Meeting Tonight Faces Budget Moves

Tonight at 7:30 in the Upper Town Hall the Kennebunk meeting will vote on transferring funds between accounts. The Selectmen are also expected to announce the choice to fill the vacancy created by the death of former Town Manager Eugene Berky.

Kennebunk Upper Eugene Berky

Absentee Ballots Available for City Democratic Primaries

Absentee ballots for the November 26 Democratic primary are now available in the City Clerk's office at City Hall. Eligible voters may pick up ballots and submit them by the designated deadline.

Incinerator Fire and Traffic Crashes Reported Across Saco Area

Fire Department responded to a Sunday 9 15 p m incinerator fire at 17 Green Street Saco with no injuries. A Plymouth wagon driven by Roger P Walton 25 of Camp Ellis collided with Mark G Larochelle 16 of Saco on Ferry Road at 1 30 Saturday. damages $250 and $350 respectively. Old Orchard Beach crews investigated two calls including a flooded oil burner and a suspicious origin report. A vacant Saco building on Bayview Road burned briefly. several Biddeford fires responded to a high rise trash box blaze at Main and Foss Streets. A dead seal shot in the Fortunes Rocks area was reported to police.

Saco Green Street Roger P. Walton Bay Avenue Camp Ellis Mark G Larochelle Glen Haven Ferry Road Alee Walton Old Orchard Beach Boston and Maine Department First Fern Avenues Mary Littlefield Bayview Road Biddeford Main Foss Fortunes Rocks

Merchants Seek Volunteers for Kennebunkport Christmas Decor

In Kennebunkport the new Christmas Decorating Committee asks for volunteers and donations of pine boughs pine cones ribbons and other decorations. Ocean National Bank will match up to 500 dollars. The group plans a riverfront tree and a life size manger scene with no street lights due to energy shortages.

Kennebunkport Ocean National Bank David Rolfe Rolfe Charles Sullivan Greg Willon Mabel Sherman Jtney Austin Thom Lager Saidllivan River Green Lord Kennebunk High School Industrial Arts Department

Cox to Teach at Harvard and Cambridge in 1974 75

The attorney plans to return to Harvard in January to resume teaching and will take a post at Cambridge University in England for 1974 75 to teach American constitutional history. After the press conference Cox greeted Maine reporters and invited them inside for coffee.

Harvard Cambridge University England Cox Maine

Local Man Injured In Saco Accident

A one car crash on Ferry Road in Saco Saturday at 10 20 p m involved Sheryl Peters 5 Willow Ave and George Brackett Simpson Road Both were attended by fire and police responders Brackett was taken to Webber Hospital with a fractured ankle and is in good condition Police cited a dispute over who was driving and withheld details

Sheryl Peters Willow Ave Saco George Brackett Simpson Road Ferry Road Brackett Webber

Town Council Session Tonight at Loranger Junior High

The OOB Town Council meets at 7 p.m. at Loranger Junior High. Agenda includes appointing a new planning board member, evaluating use of Titcomb Farmhouse for a school office, and reviewing need for an active dog officer.

Titcomb Farm Superintendent of Schools

Wells Man Charged In Kennebunk Break

Melvin Jackson of Wells was charged with nighttime breaking and entering at the Parsons estate on Route 9. Police arrived within minutes after the burglary alarm rang at 9 p.m. no theft occurred. Access roads were blocked and Jackson was found near Mousam River as investigation continues.

Kennebunk Melvin Jackson Wells Parsons Ackson Cyree Mousam Little Rivers Mousam River Parsons Beach

Saco Keeps Schools Closed Through Winter Break

Superintendent Howard Cushman announces all Saco public schools from grades K through 8 will close December 21 to January 7 per Carroll McGary request to save fuel. The shutdown covers square dancing and other recreational activities along with regular classes.

Howard Cushman Saco Public Commissioner of Educational and Cultural Services Carroll McGary Cushman

Open House Set at Ashornton Academy in Saco

Open house for Ashornton Academy in Saco is planned Tuesday night from 7 to 9. Parents may meet teachers in all classes and refreshments will be served.

Ashornton Academy

Greek unrest rises after occupation ends at Athens Polytech

Opponents skeptical of her claims march in streets claiming democracy requires overthrow of Papadopoulos regime. Army commandos and police end a four day occupation of the Athens Polytechnic Institute with violence.

Papadopoulos Athens Polytechnic Institute

Lost Blue Merle Collie in Hollis

An eight year old female collie with blue merle coloring is lost on Deering's Ridge Hollis. The dog has a tattoo on the left flank. Contact Kallis at 1-247-5320 Mallory at 1-499-2277 or Pine Tree Humane Society at 1-499-2601.

Collie Deering’s Ridge Hollis Merle Kallis Mallory Pine Tree Humane Society

Following Octane Ratings in Gas Pumps Spark Driver Confusion

Washington AP reports new octane postings on pumps by Cost of Living Council aim to curb hidden price increases. Owners manuals backed 91 research octane or higher, but most cars now use 87 unleaded, 90 regular, or 95 premium ratings. Some motorists worry about overpaying for higher octane while others fear engine damage from low octane.

Washington Cost of Living Council Tiknock Ibrand Thomas J. McIntyre Dn.h Melintyre

Kennebunk Kampground Developers Appeal Court Ruling

Developers of a 60 acre 203 site Kennebunk Kampground filed an appeal in Superior Court seeking reversal of the building inspector and appeals board denials. The brief argues the inspector erred denying a wood and cement service building and the board erred October 16 in upholding the decision.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Kampground West Kennebunk Ronald L. Robinson Watertown Conn John McNiff

Also Mentioned on This Page

Irene Ladakakos Albany Arthur Baker St. Joseph's Choir Diana Rousselle Dennett & Craig Memoriam Alphonse C. York Jessie Lorene Club News General Para High Low A.M. P. M. A.M. P Stee Massachusetts Man Public Safety Atlantic Ave Fire Department Orrin-Corrin Richard O. Kratter University of Maine At Portland-Gorham Kratzer Jeannine Whitten Dennis Kanies David Galli Robert Davies Journal Cox Conference Jerry Paquette Dutremble Fred Deschambeault Trens. Dutremble Com Oob Loranger T. A Dustrial Engineering Peo Joseph M. Herman Shoe Co Scarboro Eeemental Protection Agency EPA Gordon C. Ayer State Department of Health Department of Environmental Protection Planning Board Superior Court Michael and Rendre Severance Appeals Board Kennebunk River Robert Pate N.F.D.A St. Saco Dennett Craig
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