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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1972

Page

2

Reverend Aime Boucher Dies in Albany at 49

Rev. Aime Boucher 49 of Albany died yesterday after a lengthy illness. Born May 1 1923 in Biddeford Maine he served in World War II and was ordained in 1955 at Portland Maine. He was a Josephite missionary and priest in New York and Texas, survived by four sisters four brothers and many nieces and nephews. A concelebrated Mass will be held Monday at St. Joseph Church Cohoes. Burial will be in Biddeford Maine Wednesday. Friends may visit Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Biddeford Maine Tuesday evening.

Albany N.Y A. Aime Boucher Biddeford Maine Gedeon Anna (Coulombe) Boucher U.S. Air Force Josephite Seminary Newburg Catholic University Washington, D.C Boucher Blanche Vachon Houston Texas Antoinette Breault Sherbrook Que Hedwidge Spooner Thomaston Conn Aurore Rousseau Edward Boucher St. Julien Arsene Boucher California Hilaire Eli Boucher St. Joseph Church Cohoes Edwin B. Broderick St. Joseph Cemetery Sansoucy-Blais Stone St

Nellie Moss dies after brief illness in Old Orchard Beach

Nellie Moss 44 of 10 Benoit Ave Old Orchard Beach died this morning at a Portland hospital after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Shumway-Gross Zoner Home 35 Spring St.

Old Orchard Beach Nellie Moss Benoit Ave Portland Shumway-Gross Zoner Spring St

Actor Whitman Show Presented by Kennebunk Drama Club

Kennebunk High School hosts John Fields as Walt Whitman in a two hour program at the gym on December 5. Field speaks on Whitman life and poetry, touring Maine under Monmouth Theater and Maine Arts Commission funding. Aimed at mature audiences, the performance showcases Field’s study of Whitman’s life and works.

Kennebunk KHS Drama Club John Fields Walt Whitman Kennebunk High School Feilds Monmouth Theater Maine Arts and Humanities Commission Monmouth Falstaff Toby Belch Macbeth John of Gaunt Whitman Fields

Ferry Beach Churches Hold Evening Youth Meetings

Saco area churches held youth and Bible study sessions with times listed for several congregations. A break in at We Quellin House on Ferry Beach park avenue was reported but nothing appeared missing. the building is winter closed.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of the West Kennebunk

Portland Weather Forecast Mixed Clouds and Snow Risk

Portland area plans for mostly cloudy skies tonight with lows in the 20s to the low 30s. Rain is likely Sunday and may start as snow in the northern portion with highs in the upper 30s to 40s.

Portland

Baptist Youth Fellows Meet Sunday at the Bachare Church

The Baptist Youth Fellows of the Bachare church hold a Sunday meeting at the church building. Members are invited to attend the event after morning services with activities planned for youth engagement.

Methodist Youth Fellowship of The Goodwins Millis Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Route 35 Kennebunk Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society Baptist Youth Fellows of the Bacharesns

Norwegians See Nuclear Submarine Mutiny Allegation

Arthur said the vessel seemed armed with nuclear missiles and the broadcast warned of a threat to European security amid a mutiny aboard the ship. The Soviet government accused Norway of seeking a mythical submarine to influence NATO talks on strengthening the Western Alliance’s northern flank.

Arthur Moscow NATO Western Alliance

Funeral Directors and Funeral Homes Listed in Saco Maine

Funeral service providers are listed with addresses in Saco Maine including Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring Street phone 284-5611 Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street phone 282-0562 Emond's Funeral Home at 284 5511 and individuals Frank X Emond J P Conroy referenced in the listings.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Saco Maine Tel

Orchard Lodge AF and AM inspection at Robinson Hall

The annual inspection of Orchard Lodge AF and AM will be held Monday at Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall West i Grand Avenue Old Orchard Beach Supper served at 6 30 p m by Miniwanca Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Saco Rebekah Lodge meets tonight at 7 30 at Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco Mr and Mrs Charles Louis as refreshment chairmen and Thomas Vining as entertainment chairman

Faith Pentecosta Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Orchard Lodge Robinson Memorial Masonic Hall West i Grand Avenue Miniwanca Order of the Eastern Star Saco Rebekah Lodge Odd Fellows Hall Main Street Saco Charles Louis Thomas Vining

Special Saco Extension Meeting Scheduled for Monday

A special meeting of the Saco Extension is set for Monday at 10 30 a.m. in GAR Hall Cutts Avenue.

Saco Extension Gar Hall Cutts Avenue

Dairymen Attend Syracuse Meeting Missing

Mr and Mrs Leland Scam man of Saco joined about 400 northeast dairymen at the annual delogsine gathering in Syracuse New York recently.

Leland Scamman Saco Syracuse N.Y

Peace Impasse Predicted In Secret Vietnam Talks

The Washington Post quoted a Paris source saying peace talks have hit a critical point with Saturday session decisions likely to determine continuation. It cited revised US ceasefire demands, Saigon objections, and North Vietnamese anger as negotiators pressed for immediate troop withdrawal and political prisoners release.

Washington Washington Post Paris Vietnam United States Saigon The Post Jonathan C. Randal Henry A. Kissinger Randal Kissinger South Vietnam U.S Maurice Schumann Imme Diate Nguyen van Thieu North Vietnam South

Bill of Rights Fourth Session Stated Thursday

A panel discussion on the Fourteenth Amendment and equal protection is set for Thursday November 30 at 7 30 p m in Luther Bonney Hall on the University of Maine at Portland Gorham Portland campus. Topics include minority rights school busing sex discrimination and the right to material well being with Judge Edward T Gignoux moderating.

Luther Bonney Portland University of Maine At Portland-Gorham Edward T. Gignoux U.S. District Court District of Maine

Maine Study Finds Iron Deficiency Anemia Common in Young Children

Maine Department of Health and Welfare reports iron deficiency anemia affects some under six in low income families. The Maine Nutrition Project studied 328 Lewiston area children April 1971 to April 1972 to test intensive nutrition services. 81 percent of anemic children had diets low in fruits and vegetables. in homes, parents received regular counseling and diet quality improved by the end.

Augusta Maine Department of Health and Welfare Maine Nutrition Project Lewiston

Truck Recovered and Cycle Taken At OOB

Police recovered a Westbrook School Dept maintenance truck abandoned on Boisvert Street after it was reported stolen from a Westbrook garage. A motorcycle owned by Richard Stabbot of 91 Temple Laco was stolen last night from outside Loranger School while Talbot watched a basketball game.

Old Orchard Beach Westbrook Boisvert Street Richard Stabbot Temple Laco Loranger School Talbot

Government Bans Pet Bird Importing

The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service warns against importing pet birds into the United States from Canada and other countries. State and federal rules prohibit pet bird and poultry imports except under controlled conditions. Further information available from the USDA Augusta office.

Augusta Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Canada United States US. Dept of Agriculture

Surfing Film At Fairfield School Promises World Class Riders

A color magazine film titled Pacific Vibrations by publisher John Severson will be shown Sunday at 7 30 p m in the Fairfield School gym Saco The 60 minute color production was shot in California and Hawaii and features top name surfers from around the world.

Pers Pacific Vibrations John Severson Fairfield School Saco California Hawaii

Sears Grant Totals Over Six Thousand To Maine Colleges

Grants totaling more than $6,000 were distributed this week to eleven private colleges and universities in Maine by the Sears Roebuck Foundation. In Biddeford, St. Francis College received a grant presented to Dr. Robert L. Horn, president, by Donald J. Honde representing the foundation.

Maine Sears-Roebuck Foundation Biddeford St. Francis College Robert L. Horn Donald J. Honde Sears. Roebuck Foundation

Asphalt Kettle Fire Doused By Firemen

Saco firemen extinguished a fire in an asphalt kettle at 55 Storer Street yesterday afternoon. Workmen heating tar in the kettle were repairing an apartment house roof when the mishap occurred.

Saco Storer St

Portsmouth Teens Die in Maine Crash

Two Portsmouth New Hampshire teenagers, Michael W. Perry 17 and Arthur R. Souriville 16, died when the car they rode in crashed into a tree on Maine 103. The vehicle was driven by Joe D. Hendrix Jr. 20 of Jacksonville Texas, who was injured and treated at Chelsea Naval Hospital Massachusetts. Police say the crash occurred around 11 p.m. after the car missed a left curve.

Massachusetts

Tho Glum Kissinger Smiles In Vietnam Talks

Paris AP reports secret Vietnam peace talks entered a sixth day despite a leak about deep rifts between Henry Kissinger and Le Duc Tho. Both sides met in Choisy le Roi near Hanoi HQ. Kissinger smiled for cameras while Tho left grim and unphotographed.

Paris Vietnam Henry A. Kissinger North Vietnam le Duc Tho Choisy LeRoi Hanoi Kissinger Tho

Police Cruiser Struck Pole While Swerving to Miss Car

A Saco police cruiser damaged in a collision with a utility pole at Main Street and Ocean Park Road while responding to an emergency. Officer Roger Tardif was driving. a car allegedly failed to yield, and Carol A. Cloutier, 21, of Saco, was charged with failure to yield to an emergency vehicle. Cruiser damage listed at $400.

Saco Maintreet Ocean Park Road Roger Tardif Carol A. Cloutier High St

Three Workers Die After Fall From Eight Story Building

Police investigate a fatal fall at an eight story South Portland highrise under construction. Victim Philip L. Doria, 53, died at Maine Medical Center after severe injuries. Edward F. Maloney, 49, and William D. Feeney, 40, survived with serious injuries.

South Portland, Maine Philip L. Doria South Portland Maine Medical Center Doria Edward F. Maloney William D. Feeney Portland Maloney Feeney Edward Powers

Five Cars Damaged In Saco Collision

A crash on Main Street involved five vehicles when a car driven by Charles Tsomides of Saco lost control and struck parked cars and moving vehicles. Barbara Turgeon of Saco reported damage to her rear end near Bradely Street. Police say Priscilla Atwood of Deep River was treated for injuries at Webber Hospital after the incident.

Deep River Conn Paul B. Atwood Priscilla Atwood Fof Priscilla Biddeford Charles Tsomides Saco Webber Hospital Barbara Turgeon Bradely St Main Street James J. Keating Jr Kennebunk George Reggep Maple St Reggeo Weymouth St Michael Spath

Curtis Urges Zero Base State Budget

Curtis calls for a zero base budget approach to state finances, arguing for a thorough review of all programs. The move signals a push for leaner spending and tighter fiscal controls amid budget pressures.

Curtis

Governor Curtis Seeks Zero Base Budget But Opposes Temp Freeze

Maine Gov Kenneth M Curtis told AMP and lawmakers in a six page letter he may back a zero base budget where expenditures are reviewed each biennium. He rejected a temporary budget freeze and urged a bipartisan review group to report on the budget process.

Kenneth M. Curtis Association of Maine People AMP Curtis Taxpayer's Association

Pathet Lao Blames Phouma For Snags

In Saigon the Pathet Lao blamed the Vientiane government led by Prince Souvanna Phoumi for stalled Laos negotiations parallel to Paris talks. Secretary General Vongvichit said Hanoi text reports the Vientiane side shows no real interest in serious talks and stalls on procedures. He returned to Pathet Lao headquarters after weeks in Vientiane.

Saigon Pathet Lao Laos Vietnam Paris Vientian Prince Souvanna Ouma Phoumi Vongvichit Central Committee Hanoi Vientiane

Labor Party Triumphs in New Zealand Elections

Norman Kirk's Labor party wins a landslide in New Zealand's parliamentary elections, unofficial results show 56 seats for Labor and 31 for the National party. Marshall concedes defeat as Kirk prepares to take over in about 10 days, signaling political stability ahead.

Wellington New Zealand Labor Norman E. Kirk John Ross Marshall National Party Kirk Graf

Cottage broken into at 30 Seaview Ave Beach

An unoccupied cottage belonging to Robert Fox of Cape Elizabeth was broken into last night at 30 Seaview Avenue in Old Orchard Beach. Police said nothing appeared to be stolen.

Old Orchard Beach Robert Fox Cape Elizabeth Seaview Ave

Sharpshooters Fire One Shot at Hijacker on Plane

Vogel said sharpshooters fired a single precise shot from about 60 yards, hitting Widera as he stood at the aircraft door. Police officers stormed the cabin and found Widera mortally wounded in the passage as a stewardess, a local resident, was present.

Montreal Vogel Widera Meinhof Frankfurt Knut Mueller Jod Noxarre Weiden West Germany Baader Meinhof Gang U.S West Berlin Page One

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Rev K.H. S Ferry Beach Saco United Methodist Church Bible Club the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Ior Bible Study South Congregational Church Kennebunkport Lyman Baptist Church Goodwins Mills Confraternity of Christian For St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach Lee Bogelen Aetides Amep M. A.M. P.M Memoriam Ernest Lebel St. Andre’s Church Soviet Union Tass College Sears Portsmouth NEW England Modular Homes Biddeford Industrial Park Biddeford. Maine Matson’s, Inc Maine Street Phouma Old Orchard Road Labor Party Adlai Stevenson York County Savings Bank F.d.1.c Kenduskeag Plaza Bangor Saco Cinema SUN MON Robert Redford James Garner Draggins
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