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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1973

Page

2

Carrie S. Bryant 91 Dies in North Berwick Nursing Home

Mrs Carrie S Bryant formerly of Blanchard died Oct 11 in a North Berwick nursing home at age 91. Born Aug 27 1882 in Dexter she was wife of George M Bryant (died 1955). Survived by two sons two daughters seven grandchildren twenty great grandchildren two great great grandchildren. Funeral at Angell Funeral Home Kennebunk 9 am Saturday officiated by Rev Robert Stuart with Rural Grove Cemetery Dover Foxcroft interment. Calling hours today 3-5 and 7-9 pm.

Kennebunk Carrie S. Bryant Blanchard North Berwick Dexter Aaron Hattie (Graves) Whitney Arundel Angell Funeral Home Dane St Robert Stuart Kennebunk Baptist Church Rural Grove Cemetery Dover- Foxcroft

Mildred E. Roberts of Kennebunkport dies at 57

Mildred E. Roberts 57 of Fisher Lane Cape Porpoise died Oct 11 in a Portland hospital after a brief illness. Born Jan 1 1916 in Canton Massachusetts she was a postal clerk and was employed at the Kennebunkport Post Office. Survived by Glendon M. Roberts her father a son Warren M. Roberts a daughter Ruthann R. Salvagin four grandchildren and several cousins. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. Bibber Memorial Chapel Kennebunk with interment at Arundel Cemetery. Friends may call today 2–4 and 7–9 p.m.

Kennebunkport Mildred E. Roberts Fisher Lane Cape Porpoise Portland Canton Mass Herbert B Ruth Jennison) Estey Glendon M. Roberts Robert Howes South Congregational Church Arundel Cemetery

Final Session on Labor and Delivery Highlights

Dr. G Patrick Shaw head of obstetrics at Webber Hospital will speak on What to Expect During Labor and Delivery at the last of a five week program for expectant mothers. The session at 7:30 p.m. includes a tour of the maternity department and diaper giveaways by Mrs. Gertrude Benoit RN. Prospective fathers invited.

G. Patrick Shaw Webber Hospital Gertrude Benoit R.N Comser Moore

Ritualistic Services for C. Jackson Curll at Saco Funeral Home

Biddeford-Saco Lodge of Elks holds ritualistic services at 7:30 tonight for C. Jackson Curll past exalted ruler at Cote Funeral Home 87 James St Saco. Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella meets at 7:15 to offer prayers for Gedeon Bergeron brother of a member at the same address. Neon meaning the new one was discovered in 1848 by British scientists Sir William Remasy and M. W. Trav ers.

Our Lady of Fatima Circle Daughters of Isabella Cote Funeral Home Gedeon Bergeron Sir Willam Remasy M. W. Travers

Portland Weather: Cloudy Skies With Showers Likely

Variable cloudiness continues through Saturday with a chance of a few showers in the north and western mountains. Lows tonight 40 to 50, highs Saturday 60 to 70.

Portland

October Tides Daylight Time Table

A fragmented record of October tide times with daylight transitions showing dates 12 through 15. Entries list high and low tides with approximate times in the morning and afternoon, including single digit hours and partial markers.

New England Temperatures A.M. Brief Update

A brief weather item reports morning temperatures across New England with localized readings for major cities. The bulletin notes cool conditions lingering in coastal towns and a gradual warming trend inland as the morning progresses.

Stalemate Across States in Regional Scorelines

Regional scores show tight ties and varied winners with multiple cities in Massachusetts Rhode Island Connecticut New Hampshire Maine and Canada reporting close results. Notable tallies include Concord Lebanon Mt Washington and Montpelier posting decisive numbers while Portland Rumford Halifax Montreal and Quebec register differing outcomes.

Boston Chatham Nantucket Pittsfield New Bedford Worcester Rhode Island Providence Connecticut Hartford NEW Hampshire Concord Lebanon Mt. Washin Ermont Burlington Montpelier Newport Maine Bangor Caribou Eastport Greenville Portland Rumford Halifax Montreal Quebec

Nixon weighs presidential successor choices amid mounting names

President Nixon weighs a broad list of potential successors after Agnew's resignation. Ford and Scott among GOP leaders submit recommendations while figures such as Connally Rockefeller and Reagan top the list, with long shots and possible surprises under consideration.

Ublican Gerald R. Ford Scott Atty Elliot L. Richardson White House Nixon John B. Connally Nelson A. Rockefeller Ronald Reagan Connally Texas Congress Senate House Agnew Hugh Scott George Bush Alexander M. Haig Jr GOP National Committee Oval Office Rockefeller New York William P. Rogers John Sherman Cooper Kentucky John J. Williams Delaware Barry Goldwater Arizona Pennsylvania Donald Rumsfeld Robert H. Finch William W. Scranton Rep. Ford Michigan

Liquor License Decision Due For Dock Square Plans

Kennebunkport selectmen heard Gregory Plimpton's second liquor license proposal to transform Mother's Ice Cream Parlor in Dock Square into a restaurant and pub. Residents questioned heating, fuel tank placement, noise control, parking, and patron limits. A written decision will follow within seven days.

Kennebunkport Gregory Plimpton Mother's Dock Square Plimpton David Walley Gordon Ayer Johan Rinaldi Walle

LaFountain Picks Dr Joseph Kenneally as State Chairman

LaFountain of Biddeford names Dr Joseph P Kenneally as state chairman of the LaFountain for Governor Committee. Kenneally a 25 year practicing dentist from Biddeford with Maine and national dental leadership roles will support the 1974 Democratic gubernatorial bid. He notes LaFountain’s record in government and law enforcement and praises a vigorous, people oriented campaign.

U.S Anselm's College University of Maryland School of Dentistry Kenneally Maine Dental Association American Dental Association House of Delegates International College of Dentists Royal Society of Health New LaFountain Co National Association of State Racing Commissioners Maine Running Horse Racing Commission U.S. Trotting Association Maine Harness Horseman's Association St. Francis College Associates LaFountain Maine Johnson Lloyd Fountain

Saco Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

Saco elects officers for the year during its annual meeting led by President Elvira Lord. Wesley P Garland becomes president with a slate including Raymond Taylor as first VP and Chester Hendrickson as second VP. Other officers named include Esther Ricker secretary and Helen Jamieson treasurer. Directors named were Elsie Grant and Rose Dyer. The report noted plans for the Livermore Falls Minstrel Show trip and discounted cardiac capers tickets for seniors, with bowling highlights crediting Helen Jamieson and Ruth Scammon.

Leola Mildredworth Ruby Sf Elsie Grant Rose Dyer Elvira Lord Livermore Falls Shaw Episcopal Church Berthe Stranck Mason St Biddeford Helen Jamieson Ruth Scammon Christine Bell Florence Scammon Myrtle Eaton Marguerite Aiken

All Positions Pay In Topsham Race

AP reports at Topsham Fair the eighth race paid $2.20 across all six positions, a first for judge Harold Bartlett. Spud Express won the pace of $550 purse with Farmstead Delvin second and Election Returns third. Election Returns and Mom's Elected Son ran together, finishing sixth. A judge noted politics may have influenced the unusual minimum payoffs.

Topsham (Ap Harold Bartlett Topsham Fair Spud Express Farmstead Delvin Mom

Rebekah Club Social Business Items Featured

Evangeline Rebekah Club members gathered at Miss Mar Jones's home in Biddero for a social and business meeting led by President Mrs. Ethel Sivas. Ruby Packard reported as secretary, Miss Jones as treasurer, with a blind auction for a fundraising drive. Next meeting set for Nov 14 at Mrs. Helen Wormwood's home in Saco. Mrs. Helen Garside aided by Mrs. Mildred Gledhi hosted refreshments.

Evangeline Rebekah Club Miss Mar Jones Chapel Street Biddero Ethel Sivas Ruby Packard Miss Jones Helen Wormwood Ferry Road Saco Helen Garside Mildred Gledhi

Blue Spruce Selected for National Christmas Tree

A 40 foot Colorado blue spruce is chosen to be the nation's official Christmas tree. It will be planted at the Ellipse behind the White House and decorated for the Pageant of Peace starting December 14. The tree is expected to double in size over time and is the first to be planted at this site.

Washington White House National Forest

Fire call at three story building on Main and Alfred

Biddeford firefighters responded to a 12 26 a m alarm at the Puritan Tea Room on Main and Alfred streets a broken radiator on the second floor caused a false fire appearance no flames or smoke were reported engines four and six and ladder two responded to the scene.

Biddeford Main Alfred Puritan Tea Room

Biddeford Adult Education Offers New Evening Class

The Biddeford Adult Education program announces a new day class for adults starting Oct 15. Sessions run Monday and Wednesday 9:30 to 11:30 at the Adult Education center on Maplewood Avenue with instructor Shirley Welch. Contact supervisor Gaille Heseltine at 282 3883 for openings.

Biddeford Gaille Heseltine Maplewood Avenue Shirley Welch Maine Historical Society Portland John B. Simpson

FDA Orders Full Ingredient Labels On Cosmetics

The FDA will require cosmetics makers to list all ingredients on labels after March 31, 1975, excluding fragrances and flavors. Commissioner Schmidt says labels help consumers compare products and avoid known allergens amid an estimated 60,000 yearly injuries from cosmetics. The final order appears in the Federal Register next Wednesday.

Washington Food and Drug Administration Alexander M. Schmidt FDA Federal Register

Democrats to caucus in Saco races Monday

Saco Democrats will caucus Monday to officially select mayoral, school committee and council seats for the November 6 municipal elections. Ward caucuses start at 7 p.m. and the general party caucus at 7:30 p.m. in Saco City Hall. Gene A. Palmer invites all Democrats to attend. only registered Democrats may vote.

Saco Democrats Saco City Gene A. Palmer Democratic Party

Security Council Debates Mideast War as Cease-fire Hopes Dim

United Nations Security Council again debates the Middle East crisis amid deadlock between the United States backed by Israel and the Soviet and Chinese backed Arab states. Waldheim urges a cease-fire and lasting settlement while Egypt and Syria accuse Israel of attacks. Trade of protests continues as observers report napalm and bombing in Golan Heights and along the Suez Canal.

United Nations, N.Y U.N. Security Council Kurt Waldheim United Staes Israel Middle East Waldheim Egypt Syria Golan Heights Suez Canal Jacob A. Malik Yosef Tekoah Tekoah Malik Goebbels Hitler Josef Goebbels Dealana

Agnew Spends First Private Day At Office

Washington AP Agnew spent his first full day back in private life at the Executive Office Building overlooking the White House as he mourned his half brother’s funeral in Maryland. He met with select associates, faced staff changes, and pursued wind‑up steps while wondering about pension eligibility for his wartime service.

Washington Spiro T. Agnew White House Agnew W. Roy Pollard Randallstown Baltimore Iome Maryland

LaFountain Seeks Public Service Emphasis in Run

Biddeford lawyer LaFountain 42 years old with Marine Corps service and Georgetown Law degree has practiced at 136 Alfred St and worked with Willard and Hanscom in Sanford. He and his wife Kay have four children and he aims to campaign focusing on humanity and the needs of the little person.

Maine LaFountain Edmund S. Muskie Georgetown University Law School Washington, D.C U.S. Marine Corps Biddeford Willard and Hanscom Sanford Alfred St

Conservationists discuss joint regional approach to waste and shoreland issues

Sam Zaitlin head of Saco Conservation Commission urged a regional plan for solid waste, shoreland zoning and beach protection. He invited Old Orchard Commission to a Nov 6 meeting and suggested co sponsoring hearings with the legislative committee, noting Portland as a priority site with Saco and Brunswick under consideration.

Sam Zaitlin Saco Conservation Commission Old Orchard Commission Saco Group Zaitlin Legislative Committee of Public Lots Harrison Richardson Maine Old Orchard Legislative Committee Commission Portland Brunswick

Sasome Square Dancing at Fairfield School

Sasome square dancing event at Fairfield School runs from 8 to 11 p.m. Dick Arruda will serve as caller for the evening.

Sasome Square Dancing Fairfield Dick Arruda

Senior citizens May file refund claims by Oct 15 1973

If you were 62 or older in 1972 you may qualify for a property tax or rent refund from the State. Final filing date 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

Duplicate Bridge Winners At Beach Event

At Lawn Avenue Playhouse old Orchard Beach, Monday evening results list Joan Mullen and Oscar Paradis first, Frances Putman and Pat Peterson second, Gwenn Flannery and Estella Aranovitch third, James Warren and Steven Stanton fourth, with several other pairs noted. Wednesday 10 am winners were Phyllis Claus and Gwenn Flannery. Paradis and Aranovitch tied for second with Celia Gross and Rose Ann Prince. A Thursday 7 30 p.m. game is scheduled.

Old Orchard Beach Lawn Avenue Playhouse Joan Mullen Oscar Paradis Frances Putman Pat Peterson Gwenn Flannery Estella Aranovitch James Warren Steven Stanton James Moutsatsos Ralph Dumaine Eshter Green Ruth Anderson Alphonse Demers Alice Fecteau Marie Toulouse Phyllis Claus Celia Gross Rose Ann Prince Gil Seaver Robert Whelan Harry Sawyer

Ward 4 Hopeful A. R. Gannon in Saco Contest

Raymond Gannon of 247 Ferry Road Saco seeks Ward 4 council seat on the Republican ticket in the November 6 municipal election. He has worked at Cole, Layer and Trumble and has held local posts including chief assessor and Zoning Appeals Board member, former Saco Jaycees president, Jaycees International life senator, Saco Industrial Park Corp president, and Troop 333 scoutmaster, with wife Helena Cardin and three children.

Raymond Gannon Ferry Road Saco Cole, Layer and Trumble Company Helena Cardin Gannon Zoning Appeals Board Saco Jaycees Jaycees International Saco Industrial Park Corporation

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Eugene Neault Dennett & Craig Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J.P Conroy New England A.m. E Massachusetts Dr. Kenneally Rebekah Club Bedell Public Safety Security Council Rom Siaiu John A. Scali Richard A. Delage Hills Beach Rd Bidd Saco Coin Center Lcon Street Ta’s Linnell Gym Ward A. R. Gannon A. Raymond Gannon Valliere Cam Alfred Street Tony C RED - Sox Wishing Well Tony Conigliaro U.S. A
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