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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1972

Page

2

Deaths Mrs Marie Marchand of Biddeford

Mrs Marie Louise Marchand 82 of 3 Wilson St Biddeford died yesterday in a local nursing home after a lengthy illness Born March 2 1890 in St Cyrille Quebec daughter of Ludger and Celina Richard She was a communicant of St Joseph Church and worked for Pepperell Mfg Co Biddeford retiring in 1955 Her husband Noe Marchand died in 1954 Survived by son Amedee Marchand and daughter Mrs Paul A Pauline Neault both of Biddeford seven grandchildren 13 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral from St Joseph Church Monday at 8:30 with interment at St Joseph Cemetery Friends may call Emond Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Marie Louise Marchand Wilson St Biddeford St. Cyrille Que Ludger and Celina (Lavigne) Richard St. Joseph Church Pepperell Mfg., Co

Mrs Inez H Staples 94 dies after long illness in Saco

Inez H Staples of 78 Summer St Saco age 94 widow of Lytton Staples died after a lengthy illness in a local convalescent home. Born Biddeford November 26 1877 she was a Thornton Academy graduate and attended Lasell Seminary. Survived by two daughters Barbara and Dorothy Staples of Saco. Private family funeral Monday 2 pm from Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco with burial at Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford.

Inez H. Staples Summer St Saco Lytton Staples Biddeford Rowland and Cornelia (Davis) Hill Thornton Academy Lasell Seminary United Church of Christ (Congregational

Fuelless Mini Bike Stolen Near Links

Old Orchard Beach police report the theft of a fuelless mini bike from near the country club area yesterday. Christopher Twombly of Portland told officers his bike ran out of gas near the golf course, he hid it, and returned to find it missing.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach Country Club Christopher Twombly Portland

Deer Sprints Off From Car Mishap In Saco

A car driven by Mary Farnum, 60, of Island View Avenue, Saco, went out of control on Ferry Road after striking a deer. Police estimate $500 damage to the car. A lawn in front of the James Ward residence was damaged. the deer ran off.

Mary Farnum Island View Avenue Saco James Ward Pope

Federal facilities, banks closed in Kennebunk area

Assistant Postmaster Ed Winston announces all Federal facilities in Kennebunk and Kennebunkport will close Monday for Columbus Day. All state chartered banks will be closed. Town offices will stay open for business.

Kennebunk Ed Winston

Ward 1 Saco GOP Meets Monday Night

Saco Republicans of Ward 1 will hold a special meeting Monday night at 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs Gerard Cassette on Buxton Road in Saco.

Saco Gop Saco Ward 1 Gerard Buxton Road

Funeral services for Inez Staples in Biddeford

Private family funeral services will be held Monday at 2 00 PM from Shumway Gross Funeral Home 35 Spring St Saco Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetery Biddeford Rev John Miller will officiate There are no calling hours Flowers may be omitted by request

Staples Inez Biddeford Shumway-Gross Funeral Home Spring St Saco Greenwood Cemetery John Miller United Church of Christ Congregational

Funeral Directors and Services in Saco Maine

Funeral directory listing shows Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main, Saco Maine with contact numbers 284 5611 and 282 562 respectively. Additional names Tamon de and Confoy appear as part of the extended notice.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring S&j Saco Dennett & Craig Saco, Maine

Portland Weather Update With Gale Warnings

Coast gale warnings persist with rain tonight and heavy winds at times. Tides run above normal and flooding possible during high tides tonight. lows in the 40s to low 50s. Clouds with showers likely Sunday and partial clearing in southwestern coastal areas. highs mid 50s to low 60s.

Portland

Youth Groups Schedule Evening Meetings Across Local Churches

The article lists multiple church youth gatherings scheduled for tomorrow and Sunday. Groups include Methodist Youth Fellowships at Saco and Goodwins Mills, Bible Club in Saco, Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Old Orchard Beach, Advent Christian Church Kennebunk, South Congregational Kennebunk, Ly-man Baptist Goodwins Mills, St. Mary's Wells Beach CCD classes, Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union, West Kennebunk and Ogunquit Baptist youth fellowships with times ranging from 3:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Confraternity of Christian Doctrine St. Mary’s Church Wells Beach Youth Fellowship of the Advent Christian Church Goodwins Mills Kennebunk Landing Free Christian Union Society

Aspirant Tyner to Hold Maine Press Conference in Portland

Jarvis Tyner of New York City black vice presidential candidate of the American Communist Party and national Young Workers League leader will hold a press conference at 11 a.m. Monday in the People's Building Portland. Sam Webb Maine League secretary said the candidate would discuss campaign developments in the country and Maine. The party failed to secure a third party ballot position in Maine and plans to appear on 20 to 30 state ballots including New York Michigan Pennsylvania Ohio and Illinois.

Jarvis Tyner New York City American Communist Party Young Workers League People’s Building Brackett St Portland Sam Webb Maine League Maine New York Michigan Pennsylvania Ohio Illinois Webb

Laymen's Service Sunday at United Baptist Church Saco

The 10:30 a.m. Laymen's Sunday service at The United Baptist Church Main Street Saco will be led by laymen Albert Bunson W Kenneth Bissell Jr Melvin Wilbur Raymond Taylor Robert Pate. Rev Carroll Tripp of Ocean Park will preach How Can We See God. The benediction by Rev Theodre Euson. Choir directed by Jean Brown with Mary Hill at organ. Sunday School starts 9:15 a.m. with classes for all ages led by Mrs Theodore Euson.

United Baptist Church Main Street Saco Albert F. Bunson W. Kenneth Bissel Jr Melvin L. Wilbur Raymond J. Taylor Robert D. Pate Carroll D. Tripp Ocean Park Theorodre Euson Jean W Brown Mary M. Hill Harley A. Scammon Jr Theodore Euson

KC Auxiliary Schedules Meetings and Events in Biddeford

The Luke E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus Auxiliary met at the K of C hall Pool Street Biddeford for a business meeting. They planned a bean supper on Oct 14 and a Halloween party on Oct 31 with cupcakes and cookies donations. A candy sale fundraiser for the building fund was discussed and volunteers were invited through Mrs Pat Donovan or Mrs Claire Carrier.

Luke E. Hart Third Degree Assembly Pat Donovan Claire Carrier Jeannette Bisson Rosa Bouthillette Lorraine Bisson Irene Payheur Andrea Pelletier Oliva Perreault Martha Parenteau Joan Bouthillette Ann Turgeon Anita Rheault Therese Nolette

Past Presidents Parley of Biddeford Auxiliary Meeting

The American Legion Auxiliary unit of Biddeford will hold a Past Presidents Parley on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. The meeting location is Cascades at Portland Road in Saco.

Pesidents Parley Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Biddeford the Cascades Portland Road Saco

Kathy King Attends All Day Caton Twirling Clinic

Kathy King attended an all day Caton Twirling Clinic at the Portlander Hotel in Portland sponsored by the International Seabord Majorette Teachers Association.

Kathy King Portlander Hotel Portland The

Columbus Day Radio Address By Knights Leader

Richard E. Bolduc announces a Columbus Day program on WIDE radio at 12 15 p m on Sun Oct 8. Dr John W McDevitt supreme knight of the Knights of Columbus will deliver the address Conscience and Public Trust. He notes the Columbus voyage as a key historic milestone and that 1 2 million Knights observe the anniversary. Lobsters range from one to 40 pounds or more.

Sun Richard E. Bolduc Lake E. Hart Council Biddeford Bolduc John W. McDevitt The Knights of Columbus Christopher Columbus North American Western Hemisphere

Republicans For Bill Hathaway Group Formed

Dr Frederick W Whittaker announced a statewide Republicans for Hathaway group in Bangor Maine to back Democrat William D Hathaway for the U S Senate. He praised Hathaway s attendance in Congress and local Maine focus. Hathaway will give up his Second District seat to run against Senator Margaret Chase Smith in November.

Bangor Maine U.S. Senate William D. Hathaway Hathaway Frederick W. Whittaker Margaret Chase Smith Whittaker Bangor Theological Center Whit

Republicans In Saco Reopen Headquarters

The Saco Republican City Committee will reopen their Main Street headquarters Monday at 7 PM for the November elections. County, State House, and Senate candidates are invited. the office will operate five days a week 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturdays 9 to 1 PM. Volunteers staff it and provide campaign materials.

Saco Republican City Committee Main Street State House Senate Lois Jones City Committee

Kennebunk SAD Directors Set Meeting For Monday Evening

Kennebunk SAD 71 directors meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Kennebunk Junior High School with newly elected Superintendent Arthur K Hedberg Jr expected to attend. Topics include tuition pupil surveys, handicapped education and waivers, burglary insurance, science needs for freshmen, nepotism bylaw proposals, and various new business items including event permissions and staff resignations.

Kennebunk —Sad Kennebunk Arthur K. Hedberg Jr York County Christian Science Church Kennebunk High School Kennebunkport Consolidated School

West Biddeford II to Elect New Little League Officers

West Biddeford II Little League officials announce a meeting this Sunday at 7 00 p m in St Jean s Hall at the corner of Jefferson and Adams streets. A new slate of officers will be elected and parents of players plus anyone interested are invited.

West Biddeford Little League St. Jean’s Hall Jefferson and Adams Streets

Goatfish Uses Feelers to Explore Sea Bottom

The goatfish possesses long feelers that hang from its body aiding it in probing the ocean floor for food and navigation.

Eleanor McGovern Deflects Heckler In Dallas Campaign Swing

In Dallas at El Centro College a thousand students heckled Eleanor McGovern over George McGovern's Vietnam stance and prisoner releases. She defended their views, urged freedom to change minds, and emphasized action toward ending war. She then spoke of sanctuary proposals if lives were in jeopardy.

Dallas Tex Eleanor McGovern Texas George McGovern

Dope Ring Busted in Multi-State Drug Sweep

A court authorized wiretap and raids in New York New Jersey Connecticut California Maryland and Washington DC led to 21 arrests in an international heroin operation. Leaders Yusef Muscabi 49 Hackensack NJ and Christopher Quales 30 Mount Vernon NY faced federal charges as raids yielded heroin cocaine pills marijuana weapons and cash.

New York Lebanon New Jersey Connecticut California Maryland Washington, D.C Yusef Muscabi Hackensack N.J United States Christopher Quales Mount Vernon N.Y U.S Myles J. Ambrose Muscobi Middle East Brazil Ambrose Munich Westchester County Quales Roger Ossining

Bronx Facility Arrested and Released on Bail Promise

A Bronx facility resident was arrested and released after agreeing to post a $10,000 bail. Police did not disclose charges or next steps.

Bronx

Arundel’s School Around Us Opens Third Year

Arundel’s School Around Us in Maritime Province re opens for a third year with a geodesic dome indoor athletics space a quiet study room aloft and a new radio station for DJs and music. The budget for 1972 73 tops $15 000 with $1 000 in hand $6 000 pledged and several fund raising projects planned.

Arundel Mark Dupree Maritime Province Dupree

Goldfish Lineage Traced to Wild Streams of Asia

The article notes that all today’s goldfish descend from wild populations living in Chinese and Japanese streams. It explains the domestication process and the spread of goldfish through human care and breeding over centuries.

China Japan

OOB Firemen Report 26 Alarms in September

Old Orchard Beach fire department logged 26 alarms in September per Fire Chief Thomas Smith. The month included four vehicle fires two smoke scares three brush fires three needless runs and two oil burner floods plus multiple single runs for oven fire wash down gas locked out of house grass fire propane leak dump fire false alarm railroad ties and other calls. The department recorded three box alarms and 23 still alarms and used 850 ft of 12 inch hose 1400 ft of booster hose one CO2 extinguisher and one back tank.

Old Orchard Beach Thomas Smith

Woman Survives River Bridge Dive in New Orleans

A 26 year old woman jumped from the Mississippi River Bridge, plunging 171 feet into the river and surviving. Yvonne Vernon of Lutcher was rescued by tug crewmen and listed in good condition at a city hospital. The motive for the leap was not known.

New Orleans Mississippi River Yvonne Vernon Lutcher Frank Lee L&l Oil Co

Biddeford Men File Wage Earner Plans in Portland Court

In U S District Court Biddeford men Leo O. Rousselle and Donald P. Bineau filed wage earner plans. Rousselle lists liabilities of 2077 dollars with 400 dollars exempt assets while Bineau shows liabilities of 3440 dollars and 250 dollars exempt assets.

Portland U.S. District Court Here Biddeford Leo O. Rousselle Donald P. Bineau

Silent Woman Tavern to Keep Daytime Ban on Women

Buffalo AP report says owner Joel R. Frank will continue a daytime ban on women at the Silent Woman tavern, calling it a "men's bar" despite three women's sex discrimination complaints filed with the state Division of Human Rights after refusals for service.

Buffalo, N.Y Silent Woman Joel R. Frank State Division of Human Rights

There Are 92 Classifieds in Want Ads. Why Not Use One

This item highlights the abundance of classified ads and urges readers to place their notices in the want ads section. It emphasizes accessible opportunities for sales and announcements and promotes using the classifieds to reach local readers.

TA Madrigal Choir shines at Annette Chapter event

The Thornton Academy Madrigal Choir directed by Larry Woodward performed three songs plus numbers Donna Donna and Don t Think Twice with Carol Boyd and Mary Gorham. Solo piano and instrumental pieces featured Danny Bertrand Daron Libby Bruce Milliard Ricky Rowe and Peter Kimball with guest Barbara Berry Deputy Grand Matron.

Annette O.E.S Masonic Hall Main Street Saco Ida McKinley Ayer Mass Beverly J. Dearth W.M Clayton Dearth W.P Mary Starr Gloria B. Bacon Gladys Rooks Ida K. Naparstek Esther Charles Poole Annie C. Weston Edna R. Arlen Sarah B. Ross Adah Biddeford Josephine Mahoney Monmouth Ruth Piscataqua Kittery Marilyn Cobb Thornton Academy Madrigal Choir Larry Woodward Donna Donna Carol Boyd Mary Gorham Danny Bertrand Leroy Anderson Daron Libby Madrigal Choir Peter Kimball Bruce Milliard Ricky Rowe Sandman Los Angeles Gary Genthner Debbie Ketchum Margie McDonald Clare Wingfield Sue Canning Laurie Chenard Don McIntyre Steve Ange Joyce Haley Bobby Hoyt Mike Lewis Pauline Boyd P.M Charlotte Potter

Business Notes Service opens first Dover store

Business Notes Service Inc of Portland announces its first branch in Dover New Hampshire. The Christian book and supply shop opens at 9 a.m. and marks the initial step in a planned New England expansion over the next decade.

Service Inc Portland Dover N.H New England

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Marie Marchand Oo High Low A.M. P Methodist Youth Fellowship of Saco United Methodist Church Methodist Youth Fellowship of the U United Methodist Church Bible Club the Bible Baptist Church Ferry Road Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Christ’s Ambassadors Route 35 South Congregational Church Temple Street Kenneone Ly ‘Man Baptist Church West Kennebunk Methodist Church Baptist Youth Fellowship of the Ogunquit Aspirant KC Auxiliary Republicans Bill Hathaway West Biddeford II Biddeford Pool Biddeford-Saco Joint Board Textile Workers Union of America Afl-Cio Maremont Corp Walter Szumita Leo Bedard Union Alphonsus Polackwich Maremont Alex Anastasoff 406 Robert C. Spears Jack Calabro Robert Audie Shock Raymond Lavigne Andre Boisse Roger Frechette Rose Stewart Claire Preakes Germaine Pelletier Charles Brochu Earl Kiely Roger Sherman Raymond Boisjoly Local 406 Reginald Lacroix Louis A. Dupras Leo Paul Petit Dick Danforth Eleanor Heckler Arundel’s A&w Root Beer Elm Street OOB Gorham Coin Club ODD Fellows Hall Cor School & College Aves Gorham, Me Ta’s Madrigal Annette Chapter Amvets Hall Milliken Sr Old Orchard Bobby ‘D’ and the Plainsmen Prestige House of Flowers
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