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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1973

Page

2

Obituary: C. Jackson Curil 59 of Old Orchard Beach

C. Jackson Curil 59 of 73 Saco Ave Old Orchard Beach died October 10 in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born July 19 1914 on Chebeague Island he was son of Harold and Martha Curil. He worked for Lopaz and Church Portland for 10 years and previously for S.C.M. Corp. Portland. He was past exalted ruler of Biddeford Saco Lodge Elks and a St Margaret Church communicant. He is survived by his widow Mary Getchell Curil a daughter Candy Jensen of New Orleans sister Anna Dennison and two grandsons. Mass will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at St Margaret Church with interment in North Grafton Massachusetts. Friends may call at Cote Funeral Home Saco tonight 7 9 and Friday 2 4 and 7 9 p.m.

Old Orchard Beach C. Jackson Curit Saco Ave Biddeford Chebeague Island Harold and Martha (Denegar) Curil Portland High School Lopaz Church Portland S.C.M. Corp St. Margaret Church North Grafton Mass Cote Funeral Home James St Saco Providence R.I Jeremiah Mary M. (Coffey) McSweeney U.S. Navy Rhode Island American Legion Riverside National Association of Leer Carriers National Association of Postal Supervisors St. Brendan's Church Riverside James J Mullen Knights of Columbus October Tides Evelyn L. (Crabtree Sweeney Old High Low Orchard Beach Milford David E. Casale Gail M. Holm Jacqueline Fugat Warwick R.J Terrence John McSweeney Maude Robinson South Orange N.J Wilkinson Theresa McSweeney Salem Patricia Laurel Hill Portland Ave

Michael T Winston Farmington World of Loss

Michael T. Winston aged 27 of Parker Springs Farmington died Oct 10 after an extended illness. Born in Portland Jan 16 1946 he was a UM-Farmington graduate and Farmington Schools teacher. Survived by Linda Lawler Matthew S. Winston parents Thomas C. and Anna Winston sisters Hazlett Winston Tellride and Saco brothers John and Thomas G. Winston Saco. grandmother Bernice Winston Saco. Funeral Friday 9 am Most Holy Trinity Church Saco. Interment Calvary Cemetery South Portland Funeral Home Saco handled arrangements.

Farmington Michael T. Winston Parker Springs Portland Thomas Co Anna (Honan) Winston Thornton Academy Saco University of Maine-Farmington Farms Armed Forces U.S

Obituary: Nina B. Wrye 1886 198? Kennebunk Newton Nova Scotia

Nina B. Wrye 86 of 30 Storer St Kennebunk died Oct 10 in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born Dec 24 1886 in Nova Scotia she was daughter of Edward M Banks and Ella J Robar. Her husband Walter C Wrye Sr died in 1949. She was a former private duty nurse in the Boston area for over 30 years. Survived by son Walter C Wrye Jr of Duxbury Mass a brother Clifford C Banks of Saskatchewan six sisters and two grandchildren. Funeral will be Friday at 1 30 p m at Anngel ar Home Kennebunk with Rev Robert Stuart officiating. Interment Newton Cemetery Newton Mass. Friends may call tonight 7 to ?

Kennebunk Nina B. Wrye Storer St Plymouth N.H Newton Mass Biddeford Nova Scotia Edward M Ella J Robar) Banks Walter C Wrye Wrye Weeee Campton, H Boston Iving Walter C Wrye Jr Duxbury Clifford C. Banks Saskatchewan Canada William Alice) Wells New Castle New Brunswick Everett Flora) Pyne Clementsvale Charles Mildred) Banks Kingston Chipman Mary) Dukeshire Sidney Cape Breton Harriet) Freeman Aubrey Lennie) Darling Clemenirt Angelleral Dane St Robert Stuart Kennebunk Baptist Church Newton Cemetery Allees

Prayer vigil and tribute for deceased community members

Sacred Heart league and Notre Dame Council will meet Friday at 7 p.m. at Cote Funeral Home Saco to recite prayers for Gedeon Bergeron. Fremont Club and Auxiliary will meet tonight at 7 30 at Cote Funeral Home Saco to pay respects to Gedeon Copper and silver were first discovered in Canada in 1604.

Sacred Heart League Notre Dame Council Union St. Jean Baptist of Notre Dame de Fremont Club Cote Funeral Home James St Saco Gedeon Bergeron Canada

Local Funeral Homes Listing for Emond Conroy and Shumway Gross

Emond and Conroy Funeral Home at 284 5511 and 282 1818 names Frank X. Emond and J P Conroy. Shumway and Gross Funeral Service located at 35 Spring Street in Saco with phone 284 5611.

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

Richard D McSweeney Living in Riverside RI

Richard D McSweeney aged 52 resident of 50 Grassy Plain Road Riverside Rhode Island is noted in the report with residence details.

Old Orchard Beach Richard D. McSweeney Grassy Plain Road Riverside

James Wilkinson enters Saco mayoral race

James Wilkinson announces candidacy on the Democratic ticket in Saco to challenge incumbent Mayor Berton K. Braley in the November 6 election. He calls for new homes and an industrial park, criticizes current governance, and outlines plans for improved city services and housing.

James Wilkinson Saco

Gedeon Bergeron 72 of Saco dies after long illness

Gedeon Bergeron 72 of Portland Road Saco died Oct 10 at home after a lengthy illness. He was born Feb 23 1901 in Biddeford son of Antoine and Aurelie Bergeron educated in Biddeford. He was a Notre Dame de Lourdes Church organizer and former president of several groups. He worked 48 years at Pepperell Mfg Co Biddeford and later at Atlantic Motors Saco. Survived by wife Alice Dumouchel Bergeron a son Roland two sisters and a brother two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday at 8 am at Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco with interment in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford. Visitation tonight 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9.

Gedeon’ Bergeron Portland Road Saco Biddeford Antoine and Aurelie (Berthiaume) Bergeron Notre Dame de Lourdes Secret Heart League Senior Citizens Club Council Notre Dame Union St. John Baptiste Fremont Club Pepperell Mfg. Co Atlantic Motors Alice (Dumouchel) Bergeron Roland Bergeron John Bergeron Anne Normand Adelaide St. Cyr Berlin N.H Notre Dame de Roles Church St Joseph Cemetery Cote Funeral Home James St

Saco to Begin Self-Evaluation of Elementary Schooling

Saco administrators and school leaders will launch an in-depth self-evaluation of the elementary program as required by the State Department of Educational and Cultural Affairs. About 54 residents will serve on 10 committees, with a core group organizing a kickoff and guiding the yearlong study.

Saco Schoolsystem Biddeford State Department of Educational and Cultural Affairs Saco School Board aThe Superintendent of Schools State Department of Education Ime State Department

David Rossignol Sr Seeks Ward Two Alderman in Saco

David Rossignol Sr a 25 year resident of Portland Road Saco announces his Democratic candidacy for Alderman Ward Two. He owns Saco Transmission Co on Portland Road and has long involvement with local churches clubs and committees. He cites civic duty and business experience as the basis for his run.

David Rossignol Portland Road Saco Rossignol Fort Kent General Motors Saco Transmission Co Notre- Dame de Lourdes Biddeford-Saco

Patricia Reny Seeks Re election To Ward 7 Seat

Patricia Reny, Ward 7 councilwoman in Saco, plans to run again on the Democratic ticket. First woman elected to the council in 1971, she cites rewarding tenure and calls for sewer repairs on Elm Street among future goals.

Patricia Reny Clark Sr Saco Reny Paul E. Reny Marcy

Frechette to Speak at Maine Parks Banquet

Biddeford Superintendent of Schools Andrew Frechette will headline the Maine Parks and Recreation Association dinner in Portland at the Holiday Inn on October 17. He will discuss the LOD as "Community School fee."

Biddeford Andrew Frechette Maine Parks and Recreation Association Holiday Inn Portland Frechette

Ritualistic Services for Elks Leader Friday Evening

Biddeford Saco Lodge of Elks will conduct ritualistic services Friday at 7 pm at the Cote Saco for C. Jackson Curit past exalted ruler.

Portland Area Weather Forecast Tonight Into Friday

The forecast calls for a clear night in Portland with lows in the mid 30s to low 40s. Friday will be partly cloudy with a chance of a few showers in the north and highs reaching the upper 50s to upper 60s.

Portland

Richard McLoy Enters Saco Ward 6 Council Race

Richard J. McLoy Sr. of 67 High St Saco announces his Republican bid for councilman in Ward 6 for the November 6 election. A 12 year Saco resident, he runs a Portland printing business and is a World War II veteran. He cites zoning, youth recreation and services for the elderly as key issues.

Richard J. McLoy Sr High St Saco Virginia Pratt Auburn McLay Portland America Maine Graphic Arts Association

Norman A Thompson of Plaistow Dies at 63

Norman A Thompson 63 of Kelly Road Plaistow formerly of Haverhill Mass born Saco Maine October 4 1910 son of Charles A and Mary H Thompson husband of the late Madeline Davis Thompson retired custodian for Temple Emanu El Haverhill Survived by sister Bertha L Hill Plaistow two brothers Lester and Milton Thompson both of Saco six grandchildren Funeral services Friday 2 pm at H L Farmer and Sons Funeral Home 106 Summer St Haverhill interment Plaistow Cemetery tonight 7 to 9 pm

Plaistow N.H Norman A. Thompson Kelly Road Haverhill Mass Ose Denne Mane Kenghal Ata Ass Saco Maine Charles A Maryh. (Jose) Thompson Madeline Davis) Thompson Temple Emanu-E Bernard Bertha L.) Hill Lester Milton Thompson H.L. Farmer and Sons Summer St N. H

Club News and Meetings In Saco Biddeford And Old Orchard Beach

The Madisses of the First Parish Congregational Church meet at 6 30 for a covered dish supper at Beach Street Saco with hobby displays expected. Court Decary of Canada American Society gathers at 7 30 at the Fremont Club Biddeford. Old Orchard Beach hosts duplicate bridge at 7 30 on Lawn Avenue Playhouse tonight.

First Parish Congregational Church United Church of Christ Saco Beach Street Court Decary Canada- American Society Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford Old Orchard Beach Lawn Avenue Playhouse

Saint Anne Sodality Plans Friday Prayers in Saco

The St. Anne Sodality of Notre will meet Friday at 7 p.m. at Cote Funeral Home 87 James St Saco to say prayers for Gedeon Bergeron husband of a member.

St. Anne Sodality of Notre Dame de Lourdes Saco Cote Funeral Home James St Gedeon Bergeron

Isonomy Concept Described as Legal Equality

The term is defined as equality of laws rights and privileges across individuals. It emphasizes uniform application of rules and equal standing before the law without favoritism or discrimination.

Nixon Letter to Agnew Praises Service and Calls for Support

The letter expresses sorrow over recent events and praises Spiro Agnew’s decades of public service. Nixon offers heartfelt wishes for Agnew and his family and emphasizes pride in Agnew’s contributions to the nation. The message stresses unity and ongoing public duty.

McGovern Aide Defends Campaign After Senate Hearing

Rick Stearns a Harvard Law student and Western states coordinator for McGovern in 1972 tells the Senate Watergate panel the campaign made mistakes but did not commit crimes. He accuses Nixon staffer DeVan L. Shumway of spreading rumors and says some committee staff seek dirt to discredit McGovern.

Washington (Ap McGovern Senate Watergate Committee Nixon Rick Stearns Stearns Harvard Law School Western States Sen. George Frank Mankiewicz DeVan L

Three Filipinos Hijack Air Line Jet to Hong Kong

Three armed Filipinos hijacked a routie Air Line jet today and flew from Manila to Hong Kong with the airline's president and vice president as hostages. Armed police were stationed at Hong Kong airport when the plane landed but did not approach the aircraft.

Hong Kong Routie Air Line Manila Yes

Saco Woman Seeks Alderwoman Seat in Ward 6

Paula Langelier Armstrong, life-long Saco resident and Thornton Academy graduate, announces candidacy on the Democratic ticket for Alderwoman Ward 6. She lives at 24 Cleveland St. with husband Emerson and two children, works for New England Telephone in Biddeford, attends Most Holy Trinity Church, and emphasizes education and local development.

Paula Langelier Armstrong Saco

Saco GOP slate outlines plan for city first in line

The Saco GOP slate proposes prioritizing the city for new or reactivated federal programs. School committee candidates Mrs. Shaw and Zehner spoke on community support and financial insight. Incumbent Waight seeks re-election. Fred Clark exited after a heart attack. Robert Ducharme replaced by Bruce Taylor. Democratic caucus set for Monday. Muriel Perreault has filed for Ward 4 seat.

Page One School Committee Shaw Zehner Waight Ward Fred Clark Ward 2 Robert Ducharme Bruce Taylor Ducharme Muriel Perreault Camp Ellis Coun

Maine approves science building at Mach campus

The Executive Council and Gov Curtis reject a Maine Management and Cost Survey recommendation but approve construction of a science building at the University of Maine Mach campus.

Augusta Maine Management and Cost Survey Executive Council Kenneth M. Curtis Mach University of Maine

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. Jackson Dennett & Ears Saco, Maine American Cancer Brunswick Michael T Winston American Cancer Society R. D. McSweeney Blue Haven Philadelphia Kores Bliss Business College Lewiston University of Maine At Orono By Michael Spath David Rossignol Sr Richard McLoy Norman Thompson Club News Agnew Richard Nixon Shumway al Fatah Biddeford -Saco Coin Center Bacon Street Ward Post Paula L. Armstrong Tony C Red-Sox Tony Conigliaro Saco Gop Slate Legals State OF Maine Raymond J. Cloutier Joseph T. Edgar Board of Selectmen Town of Wells Chef Wilhelm, Inc Rte. 1 Ogunquit Hofbrauhaus Clarence Fenderson Donald Butler John Trafton Reginald Chase Richard Rouleau Maine Committee On Aging State House
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