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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1972
Page
2
Hollywood AP reports actress Marie Wilson known for My Friend Irma Show died at 56 after a cancer battle. The blonde star long faced censorship fights over low cut gowns and late career gaps, leaving behind roles with James Cagney, Pat O Brien, and TV work with Robert Fallon.
Mrs Mary Huff 69 of 19 Gray Ave Saco died at home after a life rooted in Lawrence and Saco She was born April 1 1903 in Souearee Mass to John and Mary Conway Her husband Fred Huff died in 1966 She retired from Pepperell Manufacturing Co in Biddeford Survivors include four brothers and several nieces and nephews A Mass of the Resurrection will be sung at Most Holy Trinity Church tomorrow at 9 with interment at Laurell Hill Cemetery Calling hours at Cote Funeral Home today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m
Irene Plante 71 of 44 Sullivan St Biddeford died in a local nursing home after a long illness She was born May 11 1901 in St Fortunat Que daughter of Esdras and Georgianna Gosselin She was a communicant of St Andre Church Survived by Cyrille widower four brothers all of Sanford eight sisters with residences in Biddeford Sherbrooke Que Rochester NH Springvale and others Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 11 from St Andre Church and Notre Dame Cemetery Springvale Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford coordinated visitation today from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm
Old Orchard Beach town council accepted a survey bid from Dow Coulombe and Brown Inc to mark town property lines near the beachfront and check for encroachments. The bid cap was 8000 dollars with one competing bid of 7390 dollars from Desroberts and Henry.
Funeral services list firms in Saco Maine including Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring Street and Dennett and Craig at 368 Main with contact numbers. Emond's Funeral Home at 284-511 lists Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy as associated personnel.
L. Arline Bowe 67 of Lyman died in a Biddeford nursing home after a long illness. She was born Feb 5 1905 in Lyman, daughter of Harry and Louise Bowe. A Secretary for 38 years at Biddeford Saco Bus Co, she belonged to Advent Christian Church. Survived by cousins, funeral by Dennett and Craig at 365 Main St Saco, Goodwins Mills Cemetery in Lyman with Rev Franklyn Sturdevent officiating. Funeral home hours listed.
The United States signed an agreement to provide 40 000 tons of American rice valued at over 9 million dollars to Cambodia. The allotment will raise total US rice donations to 70 000 tons by the end of July 1973 and will be delivered over the next six months.
TARRYTOWN N Y AFL CIO President George Meany admitted to Phelps Memorial Hospital after slight chest pains. A hospital spokesman said he spent a comfortable night and his condition is stable.
About 50 demonstrators staged ceremonial songs and dances at the Plymouth statue and harbor. They boarded Mayflower II and replaced flags with a blue banner de socializing at Plymouth Rock where three youths spat into the water. Police blocked access to First Church. no arrests. Thanksgiving celebrations continued with thousands dining in town.
Tonight variable cloudiness with lows in the 20s. Saturday cloudy with a chance of snow in the north and partly sunny elsewhere. highs range from the 30s to the mid 40s.
Maurice C E Roux will head the Industrial Program Dinner in Cascade Inn to review the activities and accomplishments of several Twin Cities firms including Biddeford Textile Co. and West Point Pepperell Inc. Bernal Allen, former South Portland Industrial Director, will discuss growth and industrial potential of southwestern Maine. Tickets show capacity attendance as reported by Clayton W Cartmill.
Biddeford fire officials reported today that a junk car at Airport Auto Parts on Elm Street was set ablaze. Firefighters used a booster line to contain and quell the burning heap.
Roger E Paquette 33 of 165 Cleaves St Biddeford was treated for minor injuries after a two car crash at Bacon and Foss streets in Biddeford and released from Webber Hospital. Richard C Berthiaume 1827 Wentworth St Biddeford was summoned to court on a stop sign violation. Paquette reported he was hit by a vehicle that ran a stop sign.
In Plymouth Massachusetts demonstrators from 12 New England Indian tribes gathered around the Massasoit statue for a day of mourning. The event marked a protest over the history of Thanksgiving and the impact on Indian life and culture begun with early Pilgrim encounters.
Selectmen vote split to forego an appeal of Judge Glassman’s ruling favoring Bruce Robertson-Dick and the Captain’s Landing Corporation of Kennebunkport over wharfing rights on the Kennebunk River. Debate centers on boundary issues, coastal navigation, and potential impact on other towns. The Kennebunkport appeal to the State Supreme Court is planned.
SAIGON AP reports American B52s conducted their third straight heavy raid day hitting military supply concentrations near Vinh and Dong Hoi. A Navy fighter-bomber disabled in a landing accident marks the ninth U.S. aircraft lost in the last five days as weather slows fighter strikes. Nixon returns to White House after Thanksgiving at Camp David with planned talks with Volpe and Romsey. no reason given for the shift.
A Lynchburg police dispatcher receives a Thanksgiving call asking the department to call a store to send sage for basting a turkey. Patrolman Cunningham notes the caller is outside city limits, ending the exchange with no further comment.
President Marcos proposes Philippine government assistance if American POWs released in Vietnam stop at Clark Air Base near Manila. He and U.S. Ambassador Spyroore discussed whether Clark could aid repatriation and how the United States plans to use Philippine bases.
Boat season arrives as readers are urged to buy or sell boats through the want ad section 63. Listings feature boats and related equipment available for trade or purchase, inviting local buyers and sellers to connect.
State mediator says tentative agreements with the Restaurant League were reached with Local 89 and Local 1, but cooks and helpers remain out awaiting ratification. About 100 restaurants were affected, with many staying open by using family and friends. Wages and benefits requested include boosts for waiters and chefs, plus sick leave and unpaid leave provisions.
Natalie and Moe Berger have expanded their three year old apartment motel complex to 75 units at the beach. They converted to a car round operation this year and plan ski weekends surfer programs and other winter events.
The Midwest faces a troubled crop year as heavy rain and a late snow blanket fields, delaying harvests. Indiana reports sharp losses with 30,000 bushels of corn and 100 bushels of soybeans moved, while Minnesota declares disaster counties and pending emergency loans. Nebraska enjoyed harvesting weather but a recent nine inch snowstorm stalled crops, and farmers seek sun to salvage yields.
FBI agents arrested Alida uirez 18 Andrea 22 Myron Thomas 31 in Bressie Oklahoma on charges tied to this month’s takeover of the BIA Building in Washington D C The five adults and four children in a van wreck near Clinton Oklahoma drew attention as investigators studied BIA office machines and files alleged in the indictment Whitney Grey 22 of Scottsdale Arizona and David Molino 22 of Redlands California were indicted in the same case for possessing stolen government property The arrests followed the group’s seven day siege of the BIA building to push reforms in federal Indian programs
Saco and Old Orchard Beach fire departments responded to several minor incidents yesterday. Engine 2 and two OOB firefighters investigated a mobile home in MecCallum's trailer park where occupants reported burning wires and a short circuited electrical pull. Saco crews also attended a flooded oil burner at Lorraine Wood's home on Hill Street around 11 15 am.
In Cairo the rare extended downpour persists into a second day, grinding traffic to a halt as streetcars lose power and taxis vanish. Government workers stay home while authorities struggle to restore services for six million residents.
Boston AP Henry Kissinger thwarted Connally as secretary of state by remaining apolitical and letting the White House run foreign affairs. Biographer Ashman says Kissinger long opposed Connally, portraying him as a political animal eager for the presidency. If Connally had been named, Kissinger’s exit would be rapid.
The Working Hands group hosts an Arts and Crafts Fair at the People's Building 155 Brackett St Portland on December 9 from noon to five. The York County Branch AAUW meets Monday at 730 pm at Mrs. Jon Nathanson's Main Street home in Saco with Natalie Bean presenting a holiday decorating program.
Concord Massachusetts police captured a second of 14 escapees from the Concord state prison on Thursday. The inmate identified as Paul Vorner, 18, of Concord, was taken in Allston Boston without incident. Irving Williamson, 23, of Malden, was already nabbed in Reading on Wednesday.
Police with Saco Department recovered a stolen car tied to Robert S. Scar borough of Brunswick Naval Air Station. The vehicle was located abandoned off the Turn Road with Officer Michael Smith investigating.
Acting FBI Director L Patrick Gray III, 56, is in a New London hospital for abdominal illness after developing pain possibly from an intestinal blockage. He resides in Stonington and no discharge date was announced.
The Kennebunk flag football banquet is scheduled for 6 30 PM at Kennebunk High School. Players coaches and families are invited to attend the year end event and celebrate the season.
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