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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1973

Page

2

Death Notices and Funeral Details in Kennebunk

Thomas J. Burns 67 of 8 Longview Terrace Kennebunk died October 8 in Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born Rahway New Jersey May 23 1906 he was a WWII veteran and retired brick mason. Survived by widow Marie Phillips Burns and siblings Joseph and Veronica Burns. Mass at St Monicas Church Wednesday 10 a m interment Hope Cemetery Bibber Memorial Chapel hours today 2-4 and 7-9 p m.

Kennebunk Thomas J. Burns Longview Terrace Biddeford Rahway N.J Joseph Julia (Dalton) Burns

Solons to Hold Exploratory Meeting on Police and Comms Merge

Kennebunkport officials say the Police Commission will join the Selectmen and Communications Committee for an exploratory session this evening. The purpose is to gauge public feeling on combining the two functions.

Kennebunkport Police Commission Selectmen Communications Committee

Portland Weather Outlook Mixed Skies Tonight

Variable cloudiness across Portland with overnight lows in the upper 20s to 30s. Wednesday brings mostly sunny conditions in the west and a chance of showers in the east with highs in the 50s and 60s.

Portland

Trial Dates Set for Henley and Brooks in Houston Slayings

In Houston the two teens Elmer Wayne Henley 17 and David Owen Brooks 18 face murder indictments after being implicated in a mass killing of 27 young males. Henley set for Jan 14 and Brooks for March 4 with a sanity hearing possible.

Houston Tex Elmer Wayne Henley State District Court William Hatten David Owen Brooks Henley Brooks Ted Musick Musick

United Methodist Women to Meet at Foss Street Church

The United Methodist Women of Biddeford will gather Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in the church vestry. St. Joseph's Guild will hold a business meeting after the 7 p.m. Mass on Wednesday with a social and refreshments to follow. Temperature readings noted for New England show Boston 69 and Providence 69 etc.

United Methodist Women of the United Methodist Church Foss Street Biddeford St. Joseph's Guild Massachusetts Boston Chatham Nantucket Pittsfield New Bedford Worcester Rhode Island Providence Connecticut Hartford New Hampshire Concord Lebanon Mt. Washington Vermont Burlington Montpelier Newport Congregational Church Maine United Church of Christ Saco Bangor Eastport Main and Greenville Ad Streets Portland Rumford

Eagles to conduct memorial for Robert Fecteau in Biddeford

Biddeford Saco Aerie F O Eagles meet at 7 30 PM at Empad and Conroy Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford to honor member Robert Joe Fecteau with memorial services conducted by the lodge tonight.

Biddeford-Saco Aerie Order of Eagles Empad and Conroy Hill St Biddeford Robert Joe Fecteau

Prayers Planned for George Le Beau at St Margaret’s

St Margaret's Sodality meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home to say prayers for George B. Le Beau husband of a member and parishioner.

Old Orchard Beach St. Margaret's Sodality St. Margaret's Church Portland Ave George B. le Beau

Ritualistic Services for Thomas J Burns Tonight

Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks holds ritualistic services at 8 tonight at Bibber Memorial Chapel 67 Summer St Kennebunk for Thomas J Burns.

Biddeford

Card of Thanks to doctors, staff, and helpers for support after loss

This notice expresses sincere thanks to Drs. O'Sullivan and Johnston Father Delaney and Father Martel the staffs of Notre Dame and Webber Hospitals for care and kindness appreciation to relatives friends Veterans of World War I and the Ladies Auxiliary who helped ease sorrow after the loss of Robert Steele.

Biddeford Man Robert Joe Fecteau Funeral Details

Robert Joe Fecteau of 18 Willett Street Biddeford. services set at St. Andre's Church Wednesday at 9 A M. Calling hours at Emond and Conroy Funeral Home 72 Hill Street Biddeford today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 P M.

Fecteau Robert Joe Willett St Biddeford St. Andre's Emond and Conroy Funeral Home Hill St

Obituary notices list Emond Conroy and Shumway Gross funeral homes

Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy operate funeral home services with contact numbers 284-5511 and 282-1818. Shumway and Gross Funeral Service located at 35 Spring Street, Saco, maintains the 284-5611 listing.

Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J.P Conroy Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St. Saco

Hospitals face rising room rates across Maine

Hospital administrators in Maine describe sustained losses and tighter controls as they raise room rates. Maine Medical Center increases to 66.50 semi private and 79.50 private. Osteopathic Hospital of Maine adds 5 to semi private 59 with ER fees doubling to 10. Mercy Hospital warns of future price rise and possible federal compliance issues. Eastern Maine Medical Center notes a 260000 loss for the year and 123000 in July before increases.

Albert Beaulieu Scova Speare Hospital Plymouth N.H Mercy Hospital Portland Maine Mercy Eastern Maine Medical Center Bangor Robert H. Brandow Brandow Maine Medical Center A Penne Osteopathic Hospital of Maine

Rod Potter Seeks Saco School Committee Seat

Roderick H. Potter announced his candidacy for the Saco School Committee. A Maine native and attorney in Saco, he cites investment in local growth and education quality. Potter served as a trial attorney for HEW 1968 to 1970 and has Navy submarine service and Michigan Law School credentials. He lives at 37 Beach St with wife Judy and daughter Molly.

Roderick H. Potter Saco Potter Maine Bangor High School Uited States Naval Academy Anapolis Navy University of Michigan Law School Washington D.C Beach St Judy Molly

Van Psomiades seeks Ward 3 council seat in Saco

Van Psomiades of 58 Laurel Ave Saco announces Democratic candidacy for Ward 3 councilman in the November 6 municipal election. A lifelong Saco resident he holds Thornton Academy and Wentworth Institute degrees in architectural construction and has 30 years in building trades including contracting. He has served in local Greek community roles and church trusteeships and is married with two daughters and five grandchildren.

van Psomiades Laurel Ave Saco Thornton Academy Wentworth Insttute Boston Wentworth Institute Order of Ahepa St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Biddeford Ethel LeBreton Old Town Linda Kimball Rumford Norma Doody South Portland

PAM Could Attract Jobs By Cheaper Power In Maine

Portland AP George J. Mitchell says a Public Power option PAM could curb Maine youth out-migration by attracting industry with cheaper electricity. He spoke Monday to two Portland union locals supporting the November 6 statewide referendum led by the Committee for Cheaper Electrical Rates.

Portland Democratic National George J. Mitchell Power Authority of Maine PAM Mitchell Portland Union Maine Committee For

Social Seminar Course Draws 34 Counselors at Shawmut Inn

In Kennebunkport a four day conference hosts 34 counselors from York County groups for a social seminar technique demonstration led by David Bork and a second trainer. The program, run by York County Counsel in Service in cooperation with NTl and the National Institute of Mental Health, aims to build social skills and group dynamics for counselors in welfare organizations.

NIMH Shawmut Inn York County Counsel In Service, Inc Nationa Training Laboratories Institute NTL Applied and Behavioral Science Washington D.C National Institute of Mental York County Cooperative Extension Service York-Cumberlard Housing Development Crp Community Alchorism Service Portland Southern Regional Drug Council David Bork Eminar Eas Bork

Town Candidate pledges impartial governance for downtown upgrade

Collins announced a personal focus on improving the downtown area through licensing reforms, road maintenance, sewerage upgrades, extended school bus service, and a solution to the town dump problem while asserting impartial representation for all residents.

Collins

Senior citizens may file for 1972 refunds in Maine

If you were 62 or older in 1972 you may be eligible for a property tax or rent refund from the State. The final date for filing is October 15, 1973. For information call Toll Free 1-800-482-7415 or write to the Maine Committee on Aging, State House, Augusta, Maine 04330.

Maine Committee On Aging State House Augusta Maine

Fishermen End Coast Guard Fog Buoy After Weather Ruin

In Phippsburg Maine a remote control fog buoy at the Kennebec River mouth is silenced after coastal weather defeats its fog warning. Locals and lobstermen say fog is rare for navigation and protest is unlikely. Seguin Island's crew operated the whistle to signal fog, but sunlit days rendered it useless.

Phippsburg Kennebec Maine Coast Guard Uin Island Seguin Island Georgetown

CMP President Calls PAM Bill Radical for Maine voters

CMP president Elwin W. Thurlow labeled the Power Authority of Maine PAM plan a radical measure and said it would not reduce costs. He warned public power would raise rates by shifting customers from private utilities, potentially cutting private utility revenues by up to 10 percent ahead of the November 6 referendum.

Augusta Central Maine Power Co CMP Elwin W. Thurlow Power Authority of Maine PAM

Councilman Clark Suffering Heart Attack Sends Race Into Question

Councilman Fred Clark of Soco Ward 4 was rushed to Webber Hospital after an apparent heart attack on Friday. A hospital spokesman said he is in satisfactory condition. Clark had announced a bid for re election but now appears likely to drop out of the race.

Soco Fred Clark Webber Hospital Clark

Planning board faces subdivision rule changes over reimbursements

City officials and developers clash over an ordinance that governs reimbursements for road and utility work in subdivisions. The dispute centered on Greenacre Construction Co and the Wendell Avenue development, with calls to remove discretionary powers and align the rule with recent state and regional legislation. The board plans to revise the ordinance to require clearer provisions for builder obligations and reimbursements.

Planning Board Gilbert Boucher Robert Beair Boucher Greenacre Construction Cononer Wendell Avenue Madison Avenue Bruce Hermann Herman E . George DesRoberts DesRoberts Edward Gaulin DesReverts Greenacre Construction Co Gaulin Council Bernard Cohen The Journal Saco River Corridor

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