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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1976

Page

2

Obituary notices of Owen Sanborn and Angelia Ripley

Obituaries announce the deaths of Owen O Sanborn 69 of 231 North St Saco and Angelia P Ripley 71 of Old Alfred Road Arundel. Sanborn retired from Central Maine Power Co after 34 years, survived by widow Phyllis and a son. services Sunday at Shumway and Gross Funeral Home Standish burial at Dow Corner Cemetery Standish. Ripley a former teacher and longtime Portland worker dies at home. survived by two daughters a brother a sister and many grandchildren. services Tuesday at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home Portland with interment at Brooklawn Memorial Park.

Owen O. Sanborn North St Saco Methuen Mass Standish Fred Mary Owen) Sanborn Central Maine Power Co Standish Lodge F and AM Portland Kora Temple Shrine York County Central Aaa Power Co. Old Timers Club Phyllis Libby) Sanborn Keith O. Sanborn North Salem N.H Leon Sanborn Gorham Fred Sanborn Baltimore Martha White Reading Louise Gray Shumway and Gross Funeral Home Spring St Arundel Angelia P. Ripley Alfred Road Herman and Mary (McDonald) Phillips Deerin High School Holmes, Stickney and Walker Company Stroudwater Baptist Church William O Joanne) Chandler Sr Clement Beatrice) Malanson Somersworth Paul Phillips Ella Mallory Scarborough Hay and Peabody Funeral Home Congress St Morris Hutchins Brooklawn Memorial Park Standish Lodges Shumway Gross Funeral Home Owen O Sanborn

Voter Registration Drive Planned Across State

Democrats announce a statewide registration and enrollment day with tables in shopping areas and sidewalks on October 9 to register voters for the November election. Campaign leaders including Harold Pachois and Pat Paradis say volunteers will canvass from summer through fall with notable candidates and officials attending to discuss election issues.

Augusta Harold Pachois Democratic State Committee Democratic Party Pachois Pat Paradis Muskie and Hathaway Barton and Cooney Mark Gartley Rod Scribner Joe Brennan Curtis Peace

Free prenatal classes to start at Webber Hospital

The Webber Hospital Association will sponsor free prenatal classes starting Tuesday October 12 at 7:30 p.m. in the Administration Building Classroom Biddeford Elm Street. Dr G Patrick Shaw will speak on introduction to pregnancy care and baby development. A maternity tour will follow each class and participants receive prenatal gift packs and baby books. Fathers are welcome.

Webber Hospital Association Elm Street Biddeford G. Patrick Shaw Gertrude Beniot R.N

Autumn Weather Shifts From Rain to Snow in Regions

The piece notes peak autumn colors and wet forecast across Southern Maine and Vermont Northern mountains with rain fog and possible mixed snow. It contrasts with greener hills and a Florida State University grass surfing photo showing a student skimming soaked sod in a surfer stance.

Maine Green Mountain Vermont New England Florida State University Tallahasee FSU UPI

Bombing connection nets Portland man a decade in prison

Everett C. Carlson of Portland received the maximum 10 year sentence after being convicted of transporting explosives used in three Massachusetts bombings. Judge Gignoux cited prior rape and burglary convictions as factors. Co-defendants Picariello and Gullion remain at large. Sixteen sentences connect to a radical group linked to terror plots in New England.

Bangor Maine Everett C. Carlson Massachusetts Edward T. Gignoux Portland Carlson National Guard Boston Logan Essex County Newburyport Gignoux Joseph A. Aceto Richard J. Picariello Edward P. Gullion Picariello Gullion Aceto Fred Hampton People’s Forces New England U.S Peter Mills Thomaston

Marine biologist joins St. Francis College

Dr. Douglas C. Coleman, a marine biologist with New England research ties, joins St. Francis College staff teaching general botany and environment. He directs field work, oversees a college boat for study trips on the Saco River and ocean, and analyzes Cape Cod waters and Chesapeake Bay impacts from industrial waste.

St. Francis College Douglas C. Coleman Oceanside School Saco River Coleman Sterling College Sterling Kan University of New Hampshire Cape Cod

Voter Board Open in Saco for Registration Changes

The Saco board of registration of voters will be open on October 13 and October 21 to register new voters and note address changes. Residents should bring complete forms and visit city hall for any incomplete submissions. Hours are 1 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at city hall.

Saco Board of Registration of Voters City Hall

Goodbye Bullwinkle moose on the loose in Portland

A young cow moose wandered into a dense Portland area and drowned in Back Bay after a brain infection, termed moose sickness, according to Lt. David Eldridge. Wardens and Fire Rescue tried to save it, tranquilized and restrained it, but water in the lungs could not be cleared and the animal died upon reaching shore.

Portland Maine Back Bay David Eldridge

LNG Tankers Threaten Boston Coast Says Scientists

Public hearing prompts FPC review of LNG imports to Boston Harbor and Everett storage. Scientists warn a rupture could unleash 10 000 tons of LNG and trigger major disaster risks near populated areas as federal ruling nears.

Boston Federal Power Commission Federal Boston Harbor Everett Indonesia United States Federal Agency FPC U.S Union For Concerned Scientists James A. Fay Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Card of Thanks and LNG port safety debate details

Card of Thanks thanks Dr Keegan Dr Iyer and nurses at Webber Hospital Father Plourde St Josephs parish relatives and friends. Fay tells reporters about fatalities and the LNG hearing with utility attorneys who call predictions wild and inflammatory. LNG operations face safety standards licensing delays at Everett facility with Coast Guard traffic clearance and pilot guidance. Sierra Club officials push for safeguards emergency facilities cleanup crews and safety equipment.

Keegan Dr. Iyer Webber Hospital Father Plourde St. Joseph’s Parish Dreds Coast Guard Everett Fay Sierra Club

Funeral Directors Public Notice for Biddeford Firms

Emond Conroy Funeral Home director John P. Conroy Jr. at 72 Hill St Biddeford and Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home at 1 Stone St Biddeford list contact numbers 284 5511 282 1818 and 283 3653 with R Martel as director.

Emond & Conroy Funeral Home John P. Conroy Jr Hill St Biddeford Sansoucy — Blais Stone St R. Martel

YCCS Offers Training Workshop On Low Mood

York County Counseling Services will host a one day training session for social workers psychologists nurses clergy and counselors on low mood. The event October 11 at St Francis College Biddeford features Dr Jerome Collins Harvard Medical School as consultant and materials on evaluations treatments and how to help clients. For more information call George Andrus at 282 5976.

York County Counseling Services YCCS York County Counsling Services St. Francis College Biddeford Jerome Collins Laboratory of Community Psychiatry Harvard Medical School

Journal Corrects Irene Bouvier Name Spelling

The Journal corrects an error in the Off the record column noting Irene Bouvier of 2 Plymouth Drive Biddeford was misspelled as Boisvert.

Irene Bouvier Plymouth Drive Biddeford Boisvert

Kennebunk Fire Dept Promotes Tot-Finder Seals Open House

Kennebunk firefighters will distribute tot-finder reflective decals and call cards with emergency numbers at a Sunday open house. The Washington Hose Co. and central fire station will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. with refreshments and equipment on display.

Kennebunk FD Kennebunk Washington Hose Co Central Fire Station

Bottle bill wins shop owner's vote

Joseph DelPonte, new to Saco, supports the bottle bill after working for a beer company. He promotes refillable Pop Shoppe bottles, notes high repeat sales, and says the program could reduce litter and lower costs, though he doubts state passage. Pop Shoppe handles 300-400 cases weekly for sterilization and refilling in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Pop Eee Joseph DelPonte Saco Elm Street Thornton Avenue DelPonte Portsmouth, N.H

Blood Screening Clinic Held At Open Door

The Saco Open Door senior citizens group on School Street met Thursday afternoon for a social with 60 members present. Blood screening was conducted, and nursing services were offered. Membership chairman Aynard Pelkey announced ten new members joined, and Raymond Taylor won the mystery award.

Saco Open Door Jordan School School Street Ond Aynard Pelkey Raymond Taylor

Traffic court appearance warned by state official

Secretary of State Mark Gartley warns motorists that the court date appears on the ticket and failure to appear or pay fines can lead to license suspension. He notes the suspension is indefinite and redeems only by paying the fine and a $10 reinstatement fee, aiming to reduce offenders and ease court load.

Secretary of Mark Gartley Artley Secretary of State

Beta Sigma Plans for Fall Meeting at Biddeford Church

The Beta Sigma class of the Biddeford United Baptist Church met for the season’s first gathering after a pot luck supper. President Mrs. Elsie Butler opened the meeting, with prayer by Mrs. Ethel ay and devotions by Miss Helen Fenderson on I Corinthians. Plans include selling cloth calendars and Christmas sticker labels, with the Sunshine Committee sending sympathy, get well, and friendship cards. Next meeting set for November 4 at the church with hosts Miss Emma Daniels and Miss Helen Fender son.

Beta Sigma Biddeford Emma Daniels Helen Fenderson Ida Boothby Hazel Clay Hazelpene Lalah Merrill Daphne Sands Sue MacLeod Janet Perrigo Judy Donaldson Hedora Jurgiewich Louise Pike Irene Dwelley May Alice Linnie Mildred Linnie Marion Nason Annie Wallace Adelpha McKeen Mary Dawn

Columbus Day Observance and Local Closures

Schools close for Columbus Day while banks post offices and libraries may close. Most area shops remain open and trash pickup shifts in Saco with Tuesday and Wednesday pickups moved to Wednesday. Journal delivery continues as normal.

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Aime Dubois Dennett & Craig Tel Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Gedeon J. Bergeron George Andrus Kennebunk Fire Department Linda Brickley Orchard Harmon’s Orchard Limerick, Me City of
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