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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1973

Page

2

Deaths Mrs. Josephine Buckley 74 Biddeford resident

Mrs Josephine Buckley 74 of 38 Green Street Biddeford died October 4 at a local hospital after a long illness She was born January 16 1899 in St Helen Canada daughter of Napoleon Corriveau and Delvina Gagne She was a communicant of St Mary Church Survivors include two sons Raymond Buckley Biddeford and Leo Buckley North Attleboro MA a daughter Irene Roy Saco three sisters Rose Chretien Clara Brouin and Marion Martin all of Biddeford a brother Albert Corriveau Biddeford 11 grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 9 30 a m at St Mary Church with interment in St Marys Cemetery Biddeford Friends may visit Cosgrove Funeral Home tonight and Friday evenings 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. ROP

Josephine Buckley Green St Biddeford St. Helen Canada Napoleon and Delvina (Gagne) Corriveau Buckley St. Mary Church Raymond Buckley Leo Buckley North Attleboro Mass Irene Roy Saco Rose Chretien Clara Brouin Marion Martin Albert Corriveau St. Mary’s Cemetery Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St

Manuel Rosenbaum 92 Dies After Long Illness

Manuel Rosenbaum 92 former Wentworth Street Biddeford resident died October 1 in a Portland nursing home after a long illness. He was a member of Etz Chaim Synagogue Biddeford and worked in wallpaper and as a local newspaper vendor. Survived by sister Frances Meggs Warren Ohio. Interment Mt Sinai Cemetery Portland.

Manuel Rosenbaum Wentworth Street Biddeford Portland Etz Chaim Synagogue Frances Meggs Warren Ohio Mt. Sinai

Persis B Hawley of Kennebunk dies at 81

Miss Persis B. Hawley 81 of 23 Pleasant St Kennebunk died Oct 3 in a Biddeford nursing home after a brief illness. Born April 7 1892 in Kennebunk daughter of A Elwin and Lillian C Ford Hawley she worked 30 years for the Kennebunk Water Department and belonged to the Kennebunk Unitarian Church and the Audubon Society. Funeral Friday at 11 at Angell Funeral Home 9 Dane St Kennebunk with Rev Edna P Bruner officiating. Interment in Hope Cemetery Kennebunk. The funeral home is open today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Kennebunk Persis B. Hawley Pleasant St Biddeford A. Elwin Lillian C. (Ford) Hawley Hawley Kennebunk Water Department Kennebunk Unitarian Church Audubon Society

Miss Emma Theberge Dies at 75 in Biddeford Maine

Emma Theberge 75 of 148 Main St Biddeford died Oct 3 after a local illness. Born Apr 13 1898 in northern Maine she was a communicant of St Mary Church Biddeford. Survived by nieces and nephews funeral Friday 830 a m at St Mary Biddeford interment Woodlawn Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Biddeford tonight 7 to 9 p m.

Emma Theberge Main St Biddeford Maine Miss Theberge St. Mary Church Woodlawn Cemetery Sansoucy-Blais Stone St

Ritualistic services for Nora Steele tonight in Biddeford

Members of the Auxiliary of York County Barracks Veterans of World War One will conduct ritualistic services at 7 PM at Cosgrove Funeral Home 326 Elm Street Biddeford for Mrs Nora Steele a member.

Auxiliary of York County Barracks Cosgrove Funeral Home Elm St Biddeford Nora Steele

Funeral notices from Biddeford area obituary page

Angelina Hickey died suddenly in Ste Marie Canada prayers at 8 15 Friday then Mass at Most Holy Trinity Saco interment in St Marys Biddeford calling hours 2 4 and 7 9 pm at Shumway Gross Funeral Home Maurice Robert G of Biddeford services from St Andre Church Friday 9 am calling hours 2 4 and 7 9 pm Emond Conroy Funeral Home Picher Edwidge of Biddeford 2 Tibbetts St funeral church Friday 830 am calling hours 2 4 and 7 9 pm at Emond Conroy Funeral Home

Hickey Angelina Ste. Marie Canada Shumway - Gross Funeral Home Spring St Saco Most Holy Trinity Church St. Mary's Cemetery Biddeford Philip H. Gross, Sr Maurice Robert G Bond St St. Andre's Church Emond and Conroy Funeral Home Hill St Oea Picher Edwidge Tibbetts St

Auburn man Charles StevensDie acknowledged at 59

Charles W. Stevens 59 of 16 Sixth St. Auburn died Oct 1 in an Augusta hospital after a long illness. He was born Jan 25 1914 the son of Eugene W. and Jessie Bowden Stevens. He was widowed from Eunice Stultz who died in 1961. A former Auburn Fire Department member he later drove a truck for the highway department. Funeral from Dillingham and Son Memorial Chapel Friday at 3 pm with interment in Gracelawn Memorial Park.

Auburn Charles W. Stevens Sixth St Augusta Eugene W Jessie (Bowden) Stevens Eunice M. Stultz Stevens Auburn Fire Department Ada M. Phinney Old Orchard Beach Dillingham and Son Memorial Spring St Gracelawn Memorial Park

Top Military Court Hears Calley Appeal

The U S Court of Military Appeals considers Lt. William L. Calley Jr. appeal arguing no malice due to intent in the My Lai massacre. Calley, 29, was convicted of murder for at least 22 civilians and assault with intent to murder, later commuted to 20 years and held under house arrest at Ft. Benning, Ga.

Washington William L. Calley Jr My Lai Calley U.S. Court Nixon Ft. Benning

Maine to Use ATOM Model for Growth Planning

Maine plans a computerized ATOM model to assess economic and environmental impacts of proposed development. Commissioner James K. Keefe aims to launch by January, using data and categories from Arizona Trade-Off Method. The ATOM concept was described at the NASDA convention in South Portland.

South Portland Maine Department of Commerce James K. Keefe Keefe Arizona Medzona Maine ATOM National Association of State Development Agencies

Kennebunk Power Meeting Postponed

The Kennebunk Light and Power District Board failed to meet as planned to discuss the statewide publicly owned non profit Power authority of Maine. Chairman Tilton hopes for a later meeting this week. The district serves most of Kennebunk and parts of Arundel and Lyman with the state’s lowest retail rates, buying power from Central Maine Power which opposes PAM. Voters face a November 6 referendum on the issue.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Light and Power District Board of Trustees Power Authority of Maine PAM Philip H. Tilton Kennebunk Light and Power District Arundel Lyman

Need A Second Car Shop Want Ads Section 11

Classified notice requests a second car shop space in Section 11. The ad seeks a larger shop or shared facility, listing contact options and preferred terms.

Portland Weather Update shows showers Friday

Fragments indicate a windy Portland forecast with chilly nights in the 40s and highs in the 50s to 60s. Showers are likely Friday with cooler conditions north of the metro.

Portland

Marine Forecast Summers New England Temperatures Update

A fragmentary marine forecast from a New England region notes temperatures and 24 hour outlook. Details are incomplete due to OCR limits but indicate marine conditions and time estimates.

Regional Temperatures and Readings Across New England

The data lists city readings from Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut with values such as Boston 656 Chatham 63 61 Nantucket Pittsfield 723 New Bedford Worcester 71 Providence 436 Hartford Concord Lebanon Mt Wash 77 58 64 56 530 41 reflecting a scattered snapshot of weather or measurement figures. The fragmentary figures suggest survey or station tallies across multiple locales with no clear date or unit context.

Sachusetts Boston Chatham Nantucket Él Pittsfield New Bedford Jl - Worcester Rhode Island Providence Connecticut

Biddeford Youths Arrested On Marijuana Charges

Biddeford police arrested four youths for marijuana possession. Katherine Bishop 17 Michael Fillmore 17 William Fairbrother 17 and Dana Perry 18, all of Biddeford or nearby Old Orchard Beach, are to appear in Saco District Court today.

Biddeford Katherine Bishop Main St Michael Fillmore South St Wwiliam Fairbrother Ave. Old Orchard Beach Dana Perry Thompson Road Saco District Court

Restraining Order Denied in SAD 71 Case

Justice Elmer Violette denied SAD 71's request for a temporary restraining order to bar Donald Littlefield from sharing football play information with Kennebunk High opponents. A full hearing on the temporary and potential permanent injunction will be set by the lawyers within about two weeks. evidence will be heard later.

Alfred — School Administrative District 71 Donald Littlefield Kennebunk High Elmer Violette York County Superior Court Cpy SAD 71 Kvaip Academy Lake Region Kennebunk Rams Littlefield

Low-Income Housing Plans Stir Local Planning Board

The plan for Graham Street high rise includes wheelchair access elevators an emergency call system intercom and locked entry with resident manager on site A 40-car lot and rear service entrance are planned The Maine Housing Authority will subsidize elderly rents The planning board has not approved either low income proposal Also approved was a 31 lot subdivision off West Street and a wetlands fill request on Pool Road for a house site

Page One Cimino Graham Street Raymond Parent Maine Housing Authority West Street Greenacre Construction Co Edward Gaulin Richard F. Larkin Garnerville N.Y Pool Road

Rebecca Emery Chapter DAR Attends Fall Conference Banquet

Members of the Rebecca Emery Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution attended a fall conference banquet Wednesday at Shawmut Inn in Kennebunkport. Attendees included Regent Mrs. Martha Has, Mrs. C. F. Frost Sr., Miss Ris M. Thomas, Mrs. Loyal Grant, Mrs. Edgar Michaud, and Mrs. Stanley M. Hurd.

Rebecca Emery Saco Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport Martha Has C.F. Frost Sr Ris M. Thomas Loyal Grant Edgar Michaud Stanley M. Hurd

Kennebunkport School Buses Subject of Speeding Review

Police Chief Sherman Bonney told the Kennebunkport Police Commission that the speeding problem by school buses has subsided and that drivers are experienced and well trained under SAD 71 policies. Superintendent Hedberg backed the view with assurances of proper licensing, yearly driving school attendance, and ongoing cooperation with police.

Kennebunkport Police Commission Sherman Bonney Commission Bonney Betw Ee Arthur Hedberg SAD Hedberg

Beach Charter Changes Aired In OLD ORCHARD BEACH

Public hearing on three town charter amendments aired Wednesday in OLD ORCHARD BEACH. Voters will decide Nov 6 on expanding town council and school committee from three to five members and raising council pay from 1 to 500 dollars a year with 600 for the chairman. Proponents argued five members ensure better representation. opponents urged limited remuneration and cautioned timing prevents ballot change.

Old Orchard Beach Leslie Wyman Joseph Mokarzel Wyman John Bird Mokarzel Katheryn Poulin Bird

Rear end crash on Elm Street prompts police report

No injuries or arrests after a rainy 6 p.m. collision on Elm Street near Grants. Dora Allaire 20 of Biddeford drove a 1972 Chevy into Carol Bryce 21 of Troy NY in a 1968 Dodge.

Elm Street Grant's Biddeford Dora Allaire Quimby Road Carol J. Bryce Troy

Elderly woman struck by car in Saco crossing Main Street

An elderly Saco woman escaped injury after being struck by a car crossing Main Street around 3 p.m. Wednesday. Police said the vehicle was driven by David Zaitlin, 21, of 49 Cleveland Street, Saco, and hit Lilian Grenier, 73, of 40 Locke Street, Saco.

Calvin A. Boston West Surf St Old Orchard Beach Harvey F. Flanders Foss St Biddeford Common Street Saco Boston Flanders Main Street David Zaitlin Cleveland St. Saco Lilian Grenier Locke St. Saco

Saco Police Highlight New Night Bicycle Law

Saco police remind area cyclists of a new state law in effect requiring a white front light a red rear reflector visible 200 feet and handlebar and seat reflector strips. The update tightens enforcement beyond the prior 50 foot rear reflector rule.

Saco

Adah Chapter plans Friday meeting with refresh ments

Adah Chapter Order of Easter Star Biddeford meets Friday at 7 30 in Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street observing Master Masons Night. Miss Jessie Anderson and her committee will serve refreshments. Saco Extension meets Friday at the GAR hall Cutts Avenue Saco with dinner at 12 noon and a subsequent business meeting.

Order of Easter Star Biddeford Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Jessie Anderson Saco Gar Cutts Avenue

Mitchell recalls Segretti pizza plot and hotel limousines

George Mitchell recalls Donald Segretti as the man who sent 50 pizzas to his room at 2 a.m. on the Wisconsin primary day and charged four limousines to the Muskie campaign at 6 a.m. Mitchell, a Maine Democrat, questions whether these tricks affected Muskie's 1972 bid and frames a mental image of the alleged stunts.

Bangor Edmund S. Muskie Donald H. Segretti Wisconsin George Mitchell Segretti Muskie Mitchell Maine Bangor Daily News California Senate Watergate Committee

Planning Board Cites Cooperation Gaps in Selecting New Chair

Old Orchard Beach planning board cites lack of cooperation from town agencies as hindering a new chairman. In a letter to Town Manager Louis Saress the board alleges variances, commissions, and purchases were approved without board input, including a Lion's Clubhouse variance, a conservation commission, Titcomb Farm deal, and Palace Playland reconstruction. The town council accepted resignations of former chairman Norman Guerrette and member Charles Day.

Old Orchard Beach Planning Board Louis Saress Zoning Board of Appeals Saco Avenue Titcomb Norman Guerrette Charles Day

Arundel School Announces Mini Course Series

Arundel The School Around Us will host four Thursday evening mini classes from Oct 11 to Nov 3 7:30 to 9:30 pm. Topics include yoga folk dancing poetry writing weaving car and bicycle repairs scrap craft batik and photography with instructors Donna Dusselback Cindy Elliot Jim Lesergy George Chappell Ann Packard Dennis Fortin Peter Sargent Ruth Tewksbury Kate Mahoney Helen Brigham. Register via Stacey Wentworth at 967-3029 or The School Around Us Log Cabin Road Arundel.

Donna Dusselback Cindy Elliot Jim Lesergy George Chappell Ann Packard Dennis Fortin Peter Sargent Ruth Tewksbury Kate Mahoney Helen

Absentee Ballots Available for Kennebunkport Referendum

Fred Severance town clerk announces absentee ballots for the November 6 referendum. Ballots may be requested in writing or picked up at the town office and must be returned by 3 p.m. on election day. A stray line notes the sun is 400000 times brighter than a full moon.

Kennebunkport Fred Severance Tows Oe

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