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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1973

Page

2

Obituary: James T. Moutsatsos of Old Orchard Beach

James T. Moutsatsos 56 of 4 Camden Ave Old Orchard Beach died Nov 24 in a Biddeford hospital after a life as a grocer postmaster and WWII veteran Born in Saco March 3 1917 he led civic and church activity and belonged to S Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church OOB Kiwanis Club Masonic Lodge Kern Shrine Biddeford Saco Elks and AHEPA He is survived by his widow Betty a son Thomas a daughter Donna a brother Alec two sisters and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be at S Demetrios Church Tuesday at 10 30 am with interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco Call Dennet Craig Funeral Home today 2 4 and 7 9 pm.

Old Orchard Beach James T. Moutsatsos Camden Ave Biddeford Saco Theodore and Sylvia Andreasakis) Moutsatsos Thornton Academy Ocean Park S. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church OOB Kiwanis Club OOB Masonic Lodge Kern Shrine Lewiston Donna Moutsatsos Alec Moutsatsos Huntsville Ala Mary Sotiriou Mina Haskell South Portland S. Demetrios Church Nicholas Dufault Laurel Hill Cemetery Eall Dennet Craig Main St

Tsomides Funeral Held For 13 Year Old Boy

Funeral services for Steven A. Tsomides aged 13 of 36 Hill Street Saco were held at St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford. Interment followed at St Demetrios Cemetery Biddeford. He was born in Biddeford October 2 1960 to Anthony and Mary Gott Tsomides. Survived by two brothers Leon and Peter and grandmother Mrs Jeneta Tsomides all of Saco. Arrangements by Cote Funeral Home 87 James Street Saco.

Steven A. Tsomides St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford St. Demetrios Cemetery Anthony and Mary Gott) Tsomides Leon Peter Tsomides Jeneta Tsomides Saco Cote Funeral Home James St

Greece turmoil deepens as generals move against Papadopoulos

The regime signaled a shift away from Papadopoulos' plan for limited parliamentary rule next year. Generals said they cannot stand by as the country risks an electoral adventure and chaos. Gizikis, commander of the 1st Army, and allies acted quickly against Papadopoulos loyalists amid the student uprising.

Papadopoulos Gizikis

Ritualistic services for Mont-Satsos at Dennett and Craig

Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks conducts ritualistic services tonight at 7 30 at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 35 Main S Saco for James T Mont Satsos a lodge member and local figure planned by the bereaved family and lodge members.

Biddeford

Masonic Rites for James Moulsatsos in Saco tonight

Old Orchard Beach Masonic Lodge will conduct Masonic Rites at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 346 Main St Saco for James T Moulsatsos a member tonight at 7 o clock.

Old Orchard Beach

Card of Thanks to local rescue and hospital team

We thank Old Orchard Beach Rescue No 1 and Old Orchard Beach Police Department especially Officer LaCroix for efficient help on October 19. Mr and Mrs Winfred A Bliss and family express gratitude from Old Orchard Beach Maine to Osteopathic Doctor's Center Portland Maine.

Old Orchard Beach

Funeral home listings for Saco Maine area

Funeral director offices listed include Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street with phone 282 0562 Emond and Conroy at 284-5511 and 282-1818 Shumway and Gross Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street with phone 284-5611

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

Portland Weather Outlook Teases Cold Night and Rain Likely

Fair tonight across Portland with temperatures dipping to the teens to around 20. Clouds thicken Tuesday as a cold front moves in, with a chance of showers and highs near 35 to the north and around 40 to the south.

Portland

Local Christmas Events Slated Across York County

At the parish hall on Nov 29 awards will be presented and refreshments served. The York County Democratic Women's Club plans a dinner meeting Nov 28 at Ledys Restaurant Alfred with social hour at 6 p.m. A Christmas Bazaar runs Dec 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trinity Episcopal Church Cleveland Street Saco featuring handmade articles candies pickles breads jellies a refreshment bar and Santa Claus for children.

York County Democratic Women’s Club Ledy’s Alfred Trinity Episcopal Church Cleveland ‘Street Saco Santa Claus

Parents for Park Street School Dance at Shawmut Inn

Parents for Park Street School in Kennebunk will host a pre holiday dance at the Shawmut Inn in Kennebunkport on Saturday December 1 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Refreshments will be served at 11 p.m.

Park Street School Kennebunk Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport

Christmas Fair and community events in Kennebunkport area

Aurora Capter CBS hosts a Christmas Fair at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Masonic Hall Kennebunkport with supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Odd Fellows meet at 7:45 p.m. at Odd Fellows Hall. Craftsman fair and School Around Us Craft Workshop run 10 a.m. to p.m Saturday at Kennebunk Community House with a daylong craft option and registration at 985-3238. St. Margaret Sodality plans a holiday fashion show.

Aurora CBS Masonic Hall Kennebunkport Odd Fellows Meeting Odd Fellows Kennebunk Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret

Auxiliary of Division AOH meeting in Biddeford hall

Members of the Auxiliary of Division Ancient Order of Hbernians will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. at the hall corner of Main and Elm streets Biddeford. Fred S. Gurney Women's Relief Corps will meet Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. at GAR Hall Cutts Avenue Saco.

Auxiliary of Division Ancient Order of Hbernians Main and Elm Streets Biddeford Fred S. Gurney Women’s Relief Corps Gar Hall Cutts Avenue Saco

Fire victims aided as Red Cross mobilizes aid in aftermath

Mrs Marston reports 12 families and 19 children affected by the fire. Red Cross has given 800 and seeks more donations to provide furniture food and essentials as locals open homes. Saco Provident Association sent children clothing and shoes. A 5 year old offered a piggy bank with 25 dollars as a poignant moment.

Mild Weather Helps Portland Save Heating Oil

Portland homeowners report significant prewinter fuel savings from milder weather. The National Weather Service said by July 1 Portland logged 1,354 degree days, 416 fewer than 1972, equating to about 106 gallons saved per household. Degree days measure cold weather and inform oil refills.

Portland Maine National Weather Service

Charter Draft Nearing Vote In Kennebunkport Commission

Kennebunkport five member Charter Commission subcommittee has finished a draft charter with changes including three year staggered electable selectmen, a fulltime tax assessor, appointive road commissioner, and a year long town moderator. It will be reviewed by the full commission Tuesday before town meeting consideration.

Kennebunkport Charter Commission Selectmen Commission John Cleary Subcommittee

Power Cutback In Kennebunk Affects 2600 Homes

Kennebunk Light and Power District cuts voltage by five percent daily from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Approximately 2,600 customers will be affected. District Supt. Philip Davis says TVs may show a slight pull in pictures and heating elements will take longer to heat, with minimal overall impact. The cut is part of energy conservation following a recent New England governor's directive.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Light and Power Philip Davis Davis

Law shifts addicts from crime to treatment burdening Milestone

Old Orchard Beach Milestone Foundation faces funding and staffing woes as a new state law directs intoxicated individuals toward treatment rather than arrest. Chiefs, officials, and Milestone staff warn of inadequate facilities, with Milestone currently housing 20 residents nightly and only half paying the daily fee. Community leaders seek state funds and local support to expand services, while Milestone plans fundraising events to cover costs and new programs.

Old Orchard Beach Milestone Foundation Union Avenue Ue Ucc Tri-City Biddeford Saco Max Good Alcoholism Services Bill Mullen Milestone Richard Lamb Lamb Peter Danton Civy E State York County Mullen Alcoholics Anonymous Irene Place Cascade Department of Health Inn United Methodist Church St. Margaret's Church HEW John Kennedy Boston Red Sox Wsant An Infan Place State Funds Foundation

Fire and theft incidents reported in Old Orchard Beach area

Old Orchard Beach Fire Department fought a fuse box fire at 2242 Hillcrest Ave at 10 33 a m engines 2 and three men responded. Gasoline siphoned from six schoolbuses in Maplewood Ave lot over weekend caps damaged police investigate and plan surveillance. Saco Fire fought false alarm at Allied Shoe Factory Island and a fire at Town House 5 Storer St of suspicious origin under investiga tion. A pole side swipe on Ferry Road caused 200 damage to a car. A four vehicle crash on Boom Road left multiple injured and hospitalized with one condition listed as questionable back injury.

Old Orchard Beach Hillcrest Ave Maplewood Avenue SACO Allied Shoe Factory Storer St Ferry Road Bernard Bracket Green St Boom Road Raymond Montembeau Dartmouth St Biddeford a_ police Michael Caron Graham Street Donald Letarte Webber Hospital Montembeau George Bonsaint Webber

Energy Crisis Deepens Amid Oil Shortages

President Nixon warned that oil withholding by Arab nations could worsen the winter energy crunch into a major crisis. White House projections for next quarter show possible daily shortfalls of up to 3.5 million barrels, with announced steps covering about 2.3 million barrels if fully successful.

Friends of Israel Nixon White House

Civil Service Lists Filing Deadlines for 1974 Summer Jobs

The U S Civil Service Commission announced filing deadlines for 1974 summer employment with federal agencies. Those filing by December 28 will be tested February 2 to 16, others by January 25 test February 23 to March 9. About 10 000 positions are filled yearly from 100 000 eligibles, with 8 000 clerical and 2 000 engineering and science aides. Announcement No 414 outlines how to apply and where to obtain it. The Postal Service will not participate.

US. Civil Service Commission CSC U.S. Civil Service Commission Federal Augusta Maine Commission U.S. Postal Service Postal Service

Renovations Top Kennebunk Agenda

Kennebunk school board meets at Consolidated School Kennebunkport at 7 to discuss renovation plans for Comemary district schools and options for a new 800 student high school or a 600 student junior high. Cost estimates total about 5.6 million with upgrades at the three elementary schools and a potential 15 acre or 140 acre land sites. Also on the agenda a budget status report and talks on reopening negotiations with the Teachers Association led by President Steve.

Kennebunk Comemary Consolidated School Kennebunkport Hel Beas Park Street Cousens Consolidated Teachers’ Association Association Steve

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