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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1973

Page

2

Deaths Paul F. Bolduc 62 Biddeford long illness

Paul F. Bolduc 62 of 17 Lessard Ave Biddeford died November 27 in a Portland hospital after a long illness. Born June 10 1911 in Biddeford son of Joseph C and Flora Tetreault Bolduc he served in the U S Navy in World War II and worked at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery until retirement in 1968. Survived by widow Edith Donahue Bolduc a stepson William P. Wilson one sister Madeleine Cyr and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Friday at 9 a m from St Mary Church Biddeford with interment in St Mary Cemetery. Calling hours Bolduc Funeral Home 291 Alfred St Biddeford tonight 7–9 and Thursday 2–4 and 7–9 p m.

Paul F. Bolduc Lessard Ave Biddeford Portland Joseph C Flora’ = (Tetreault) Bolduc United States Navy Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery Edith (Donahue) Bolduc William P. Wilson Patrick Madeleine) Cyr St. Mary Church St. Mary Bolduc Alfred St

Ellen R. Buchanan Dies in Cape Porpoise at 80

Ellen R. Buchanan 80 of Mills Road Cape Porpoise died Tuesday in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born October 17, 1893 in Clinton Massachusetts she lived in Troy New York before moving to town in 1966. She was active in Church on the Cape affairs and is survived by her husband Charles A. Buchanan two sisters Doris Frederick and Gertrude Hardbordt all of Troy three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Service at 2 p.m. Friday from the Church on the Cape, Rev E Lamarkinson officiating. Interment in Arundel Cemetery Kennebunkport.

Cape Porpoise Ellen R. Buchanan Mills Road Here Biddeford Charles Austin Buchanan Clinton Mass Andrew Ellen Ross Troy N.Y Church On Cape Doris Frederick Gertrude Hardbordt E. Lamarkinson Arundel Cemetery Kennebunkport

James W Warren 71 Saco resident dies in Biddeford hospital

James W Warren age 71 of 68 High St Saco died Tuesday in a Biddeford hospital after a sudden illness. Born April 5 1902 in Boston he was a graduate of Hyde Park High School and Lowell Institute of MLT. He worked 41 years for American Machine and Foundry New York retired to Saco in 1967. He served as a 1970 consultant to Bransinea Sa in Sao Paulo Brazil under the Executive Service Corp. He attended First Parish Congregational United Church of Christ in Saco and belonged to Saco Masonic Lodge and Chapter Biddeford Saco Country Club and was active in Republican circles. Survived by widow Ruth Mayo a son James Jr of Canoga Park Calif two brothers Harry E Wellesley MA and F Leonard Clearwater FL one granddaughter and two nephews. Dennett and Craig Funeral Home will hold services Thursday at 2 pm with Rev James Fletcher officiating. Interment Laurel Hill Friends may call this evening at the funeral home 7 to 9.

James W. Warren High St Saco Biddeford Boston Fred I Ida Neiff Warren Hyde Park High School Lowell Institute of M.lt American Machine and Foundry of New York Bransinea Sa Sao Paulo Brazil Executive Service Corp First Parish United Church of Christ Masonic Lodge Masonic Council Biddeford Saco Ruth Mayo James Jr Canoga Park Calif Harry E Wellesley Mass F. Leonard Clear

Wilbur C Seavey 58 of Brown Avenue dies in Florida

Sarasota Florida Wilbur Sonny C Seavey 58 formerly of Cape Porpoise died Sunday after a brief illness Born January 19 1915 in Cape Porpoise he was a carpenter and had lived in Florida for 25 years Survived by his parents two sons Kenneth and Ralph a daughter Linda two brothers Paul and Albert eight sisters and many nieces and nephews Private funeral services will be held at the family’s convenience Interment in Arundel family lot

Sarasota Fla Wilbur Sonny) C. Seavey Brown Avenue Cape Porpoise Albert W Fannie Coy Seavey Wells Florida Kenneth Ralph England Linda City Paul Chicago Albert Kittery Frances Durham Kennebunk Sara Bryant Cape Elizabeth Mary Bridges Alberta Shaner Portland Eleanor Laferriere Cherry Hill N.J Lillian Lincoln Elizabeth Durham Cynthia Bonsey Lisbon

Masonic Services For James W. Warren In Saco

The Saco Masonic Lodge will conduct ritualistic services at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home tonight at 7 30 p m for James W Warren, a member of the lodge.

Knights of Columbus Ladies Aux Social This Evening

Knights of Columbus council 260 and Ladies Auxiliary host a monthly social tonight at 7 30 at the Knights of Columbus hall on Pool Street in Biddeford.

Knights of Columbus Council Knights of Columbus Pool Street Bddeford

Funeral home listings for Saco area

Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street in Saco Maine provide funeral services. Emond and Conroy Funeral Home lists Frank X Emond and J P Conroy with contact numbers 284 5511 and 282 1818. Shumway and Gross Funeral Service located at 35 Spring Street offers funeral services and 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

Portland Weather: showers tonight and snow flurries

Portland experiences showers tonight with lows in the 30s. Variable clouds Thursday bring snow flurries in northern areas and higher elevations with highs in the 30s north to the 40s south.

Portland

Parking ban slated for Old Orchard Beach streets

Police Chief Richard Lamb announced an overnight parking ban on all streets of Old Orchard Beach, set to take effect December 1. The move aims to improve snow removal and public safety during winter conditions.

Old Orchard Beach Richard Lamb

Fire response at 26 Bonython Ave burns house owned by Grace

Laco Fire Department answered a 3:49 a.m. alarm to a blaze at 26 Bonython Ave owned by Raymond I Grace. Engine 1 and Engine 2 along with Ladder 1 reported to the scene and officials said the house was insured.

Laco Fire Department Bonython Ave Raymond I. Grace

Light fixtures checked out by fire engine crew

Light fixtures were checked out by Laco Fire Engine 1 and two men at 69 Common St at 8 67 this morning per department authorities.

Laco Fire Engine Common St

Two Car Poles Hit In Old Orchard Beach

Police report two auto pole collisions in Old Orchard Beach this morning. Michael Smith of Left Brother Drive struck a Pleasant Street pole at 9 25 am causing 300 dollars in damage with no injuries. Michael Lund of Old Orchard Road hit a Saco Avenue pole at 3 am resulting in slight injuries and 150 dollars damage.

Old Orchard Beach Michael Smith Brother Drive Pleasant Street Michael Lund Old Orchard Road Saco Avenue

Marine forecast Eastport to Merrimack River

Eastport to Merrimack River South to southeast winds 15 to 25 knots gusty shifting to west to northwest 10 to 20 knots tonight. West to northwest winds 15 to 25 knots Thursday. Fog with occasional rain and drizzle tapering to showers tonight. Variable cloudiness Thursday with a few showers offshore. Visibility 1 to 1 miles in precipitation and fog improving to 5 miles or more Thursday.

Merrimack River

November tides timetable excerpt

Readable lines show a tides schedule with dates and times for morning and evening high and low tides on a November page segment. Distinct times appear for A.M. and P.M. windows, including columns listing 28th through 30th with several successive tide events.

New England Temperature Snippet Referencing Cities

A fragmentary OCR list mentions several New England locations Rhode Island Concord Hartford Providence Eastport Portland and others. The text appears to be a weather or temperature related note lacking complete sentences or dates.

Conservationists Meet to Discuss Refinery Impact

Representatives from eight area conservation commissions met in Kennebunkport to discuss Gibbs Oil refinery plans in Sanford. They formed a planning meeting for January 7 with area boards and officials invited, citing insufficient information and avoiding a condemnation at this time.

Kennebunkport Gibbs Oil Co Sanford Kennebunk Conservation Commission

Flood Plan questioned for flood insurance eligibility

Shoreland Zoning Act and 1974 municipal compliance may affect eligibility for the flood insurance program by 1975. Archila is unsure as he has not read the Act. Boothby notes 250 feet from water may suffice in some areas but not where flooding extends farther back. SMAPC director Chernak warns many federal programs could be jeopardized if zoning does not cover floodprone areas. Archila says info and forms will be sent to offices when the amendment becomes law.

Archila Boothby SMAPC Brian Chernak

Saco Police to Assist ASAP Demonstration in Shaw’s Lot

Saco Police Chief Alfred Cote says officers will join the Alcohol Safety Action Program for a public demo in Shaw's parking lot Friday from 6 to 10 p.m. The ASAP van will be set up for public inspection and explanations. Fire Chief Kenneth Pendleton promotes two to permanent captains, elevating Joseph Levasseur and Armand Paquette from private.

Saco Alfred Cote Shaw Ishoppers ASAP Kenneth Pendleton Joseph Levasseur Pvt Armand Paquette

Sarelas Resigns Amid Mixed Council and Public Reaction

Council chairman Leslie Wyman supports Sarelas's resignation after his request, Mokarzel withdraws motion, and the council unanimously accepts the resignation. Audience members urged the council to fight to keep him, citing alleged unfair press attribution and conditions. The council will advertise for a new manager, action uncertain until the new council takes office on December 10.

Council Leslie Wyman Sarelas Mokarzel Irving Hirst David McCallum Savelas E. Emerson Cummings Wyman

Curtis Urges Cooperation to Meet Maine Energy Crisis

Gov. Kenneth M. Curtis urged Maine residents to cooperate to overcome a severe energy crisis this winter. He outlined steps including 55 mph speed limits on major roads, 50 on others, and a 20 percent cut in electricity and heating fuel use. He warned of possible fuel shortages up to 50 percent and urged conservation in homes, businesses, schools, and industry. He proposed emergency measures, reduced operating hours, and authority to control power use, with mental readiness for possible hardship.

Augusta Maine Kenneth M. Curtis Curtis Middle East

Kennebunk Considers Cable TV Franchise Bid

Selectmen unanimously approve a cable franchise ordinance and set bid deadlines for January 8 with award planned two weeks later. York Cable Company represented by VP Peter Hitt says Kennebunk is a marginal but growth potential market, promises no town financial risk, and notes FCC access rules if subscriber counts exceed 3 500.

Kennebunk Selectmen York Cable Company Peter Hitt York Walter Corey York Cable Corey

Wildwood project faces limits as plans evolve with setbacks

Wildwood residents including Mayor Berton Braley and commissioners weigh in as plans for a 485-home development face DEP and health welfare approvals. One resident opposed the project while Marion Gordon Banks criticized sewer costs and environmental impact near Goosefare Brook and Rachel Carson Refuge. Board chair William Boucouvalas noted no further restrictions, and the plan now hinges on full site approval, lagoon feasibility, and a 300 foot marsh buffer before future sections proceed.

Berton Braley Richard Murray Conservation Commission John DeSimone Marion Gordon Banks Wildwood Saco Goosefare Brook Rachel Carson National Wildlife Refuge Scontras Planning Board William Boucouvalas Department of Health and Welfare Boucouvalas

Board to Meet With Teachers in Exploratory Talk

SAD 71 considers a preliminary session with the teachers association to discuss possible clarifications and changes in the existing contract which still has a year and a half to run. Shirley Grover presented areas for discussion including wages and benefits while some members warned against reopening negotiations.

SAD Teachers Association Association Shirley Grover Jack Libby Grace ‘Howard

Waste Pickup Issue In Blue Haven Park

Residents of Blue Haven Mobile Home Park in Saco resist a new waste collection ordinance that would end park pickups. James Wilkinson says copies and notices were unclear and questions remain about who signed the park’s plan. Local officials and park owner are blamed for shifting waste duties to private property. elderly residents fear increased costs and reduced services. Federal agencies and consumer groups are being contacted to investigate possible discrimination.

Ata Suffiniinan Andimanan Blue Haven Saco James Wilkinson Wilkinson

St Francis College Adopts Fuel Saving Measures

St Francis College Vice President Frank G Krivo announced a series of fuel saving steps in response to a national energy shortage. An extended vacation from February 11 to March 2 reduces the calendar and directs the campus to conserve heat and lighting with lower thermostat settings and careful shutting of unused spaces.

St. Francis College Frank G. Krivo Krivo New England

Plans Continue For Saco Elderly And Low Income Housing

Mayor Berton Braley told the Saco Planning Board that plans proceed for two housing projects. The York Cumberland Housing Development Corp now expects to secure land on South Street from Notre Dame de Lourdes Church for the elderly project. Rich-Vale Homes, the low income bidder, will work with city agencies as contracts require. Building permits for two Lincoln Street duplexes may be issued, while two other permits on Bonython Ave and Glenwood Circle are pending.

Berton Braley Saco Planning Board Planning Board Braley York- Cumberland Housing Development Corp South Street Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Rich-Vale ‘Homes Lincoln Street Bonython Ave Glenwood Circle Dudley Roever

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aldi Wilbur G. Seavey Saco Masonic Lodge Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Club News Memoriam Jean G. Demeule Public Safety A.M. P Rhode Island Concord Mt. Wash Providence Con Hartford New Hampshire Lington . M Caribour Eastport Greenville Rumford Louis Sarelas Bureau of Civil Defense Civil Defense Bureau Hitt Frances Taylor David Sutter Sevigny Bradbury ST U. 8 Cudahy Campbell's Chicken Carnation Dole Peg Chuck Bleu Bonnet Oleo Blue Haven Park St. Francis Singer Saving Center Singer THE Singer Company
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