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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1973

Page

2

Andrew H Murphy 1885 1970 Kennebunk Father Dies

Andrew H Murphy 068 Summer Street Kennebunk died October 18 in Biddeford hospital after a long illness. Born in Leitrem Ireland March 17 1885 he operated an automobile agency locally and was a St Monica Church communicant. Surviving brother James Murphy Quincy Mass sister Rose Murphy Daytona Beach Fla two nephews three nieces Mass at St Monica Church Saturday 10 a m interment Hope Cemetery Bibber Memorial Chapel details 7 to 9 p m tonight prayers 7 30 p m tonight

Kennebunk Andrew H. Murphy Summer Street Biddeford Leitrem Ireland St. Monica Church James Murphy Quincy Mass Rose Murphy Daytona Beach Fla Stephen Mulkern Hope Cemetery Bibber Summer _ S&St

Gagne Wilfrid J Lifetime Biddeford resident dies

Wilfrid J. Gagne age 70 of 27 Green Street Biddeford died October 19 in a Portland hospital after a long illness He was born March 13 1903 in Israeli PQ son of Arechille and Georgianna Gagne He worked 30 years at Saco Lowell Shops retiring in 1954 He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and a St Joseph Church communicant Survivors include his widow Marie Charest Gagne a daughter four brothers two sisters four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Services will be held at 9 am October 22 from St Joseph Church Interment in St Joseph Cemetery Calling hours at Bolduc Funeral Home Biddeford Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm

Wilfrid J. Gagne Green St Biddeford Portland Israeli P.Q Arechille and Georgianna Regin) Gagne Gagne Saco- Lowell Order of Eagles St. Joseph Church Marie (Charest) Gagne Richard Muriel) Guay Patrique Gagne St. Anne de Beaupre Canada Raoul Gagne Wimund Gagne Honorius Gagne Napa Calif Beatrice Simoneau Drummondville Marie -Paule Paquette St. Joseph Cemetery Bolduc Funeral Alfred St

Executive Head Of Newhouse Papers Is Dead

Donald R. Newhouse 54 general manager of the Springfield newspapers died during heart surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital after a Wednesday heart attack in Springfield. He was a cousin of Samuel I. Newhouse head of the Newhouse chain that owns the Springfield Union and Springfield Daily News. He began in journalism with the Long Island Press and was a MIT graduate.

Springfield Mass Donald R. Newhouse Newhouse Massachusetts General Hospital Boston Boston Hospital Samuel I. Newhouse Springfield Union Springfield Daily News News Long Island Press Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Goosefare Brook pollution spill and wetlands dispute

Goosefare Brook faces pollution from chemical wastes at Maremont and undetermined sewage sources. An unofficial Saco Old Orchard Beach committee seeks pollution sources. High bacteria levels closed the brook area to swimming last summer. The conservation commissioners oppose wetlands filling at Ocean Park for two six unit apartment buildings and urge the town council and DEP to deny the permit.

Goosefare Brook Maremont Saco Old Orchard Beach Ocean Park

John T Robertson funeral notices in Scarborough area

John T Robertson died Oct 18 in Biddeford residence Portland Road Saco. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 PM at Hay and Peabody Funeral Home Dunston Corner Scarborough. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Visiting hours Friday afternoon and evening. Relatives and friends welcome.

Weather outlook for Portland with showers and snow flurries

The forecast covers Portland with clearing south area. North tonight may see showers or snow flurries. lows 3 to 35. Saturday remains mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and possible snow flurries north. highs reach the 40s north and 50s south.

Portland

Pogo Creator Walt Kelly Dies at 60

AP reports Walt Kelly creator of Pogo opossum cartoon died in Los Angeles after a long diabetes battle. He was 60 and died Thursday at a convalescent hospital. Pogo syndicated in 450 papers worldwide with characters Churchy La Femme Howland Owl Mamzelle Hepzibah Albert Alligator Beauregard Bugleboy and more. Widow Selby indicated the strip may continue under a writers group with final approval by Kelly.

Los Angeles Walt Kelly Okeefenokee Swamp Kelly Churchy la Femme Turtle Howland Owl Mamzelle Hepzibah Albert Alligator Beauregard Bugleboy Selby Pogo

Grace Howard Named to Fill SAD 71 Board Vacancy

Kennebunkport selectmen appoint Grace Howard to fill the School Administrative District 71 Board vacancy caused by Frank Beard's resignation. She will serve until the March town meeting and does not intend to seek election then, per Selectmen Chairman David Walley.

Kennebunkport Selectmen Grace Howard Frank Beard

Arraignment Today in Deaths at Presque Isle

David J. Fleming, 28, of Presque Isle, is to be arraigned in District Court on two counts of murder in the deaths of a young mother and her infant son. Police say both were slain in their mobile home Thursday night after Fleming notified authorities and was arrested at the scene. He had been living with Diana Nightingale, about 25, who was found shot in the living room.

Nesque Isle David J. Fleming Presque Isle Fleming Diana Nightingale

Saco City Hall to Close Monday Announcement

City Hall in Saco will be closed Monday per City Clerk Joan LaMontagne. She said it will reopen Tuesday evening from 6 to 830 p.m.

Saco City Hall Joan ‘LaMontagne

Biddeford School Board Recommends Waterhouse Field Lease

The Biddeford School Board favors City Council approval of a long term Waterhouse Field lease with a clause ensuring the site remains devoted to athletics. The superintendent proposes placing the agreement on the next council agenda and transferring operation to the school board.

Biddeford Waterhouse Field Biddeford High Andrew Frechette Frechette

Biddeford names Jacquin Savona as dual assistant principal

Biddeford Superintendent Andrew Frechette announced the appointment of Jacquin John Savona to the dual role of assistant principal at Kennedy Elementary School and Biddeford Junior High. The post addresses enrollment growth and Savona will split duties between the two campuses under the resident principals.

Biddeford Andrew Frechette Jacquin John Savona Kennedy Savona St. Francis College University of Maine At Farmington Winthrop Unity Frechette

Harbor Congestion Prompts Cape Porpoise Actions

Cape Porpoise Harbor Committee and selectmen push enforcement of harbor clearance up to the black can market to ease lobster pot congestion. Coast Guard cites fouled propellers and blocked markers from pots, with fines of 100 dollars for seven violations proving effective in the inner harbor. A discussion on a new air conditioned bait house and preliminary pier plans are also on the agenda for Tuesday.

Goat Island McCann Coast Guard Tthe Coast Ac Selectmen Cape Porpoise Harbor Army Corps of Sacinecers Estaaae Charles Sides Cape Porpoise Pier David Walley

Denial of Liquor License for Mother's Ice Cream Parlor in Dock Square

Kennebunkport selectmen unanimously denied Gregory Plimpton a liquor license for Mother's Ice Cream Parlor in Dock Square. The decision, announced by letter dated Oct 15, follows Thursday's regular meeting and two public hearings. The rejection cites lack of effective noise control, disturbance management, and park-facility considerations.

Kennebunkport Gregory Plimpton Dock Square Plimpton

Algonquins Plan Fort Fairfield Border Crossing

An Al ain Nation official says Indians attending a Canada gathering plan a motorcade across the U S border into Fort Fairfield Maine on Saturday. The two day Maliseet Reserve Perth New Brunswick meeting aims to discuss disputed border crossing rights as U S Customs enforces duty citing treaty nullification.

Fort Fairfield Alain Canada U.S Maine Perth N.B

Teachers File Continued From Page One

The article notes a union dispute over teacher salary increases and a planned mediation with Roger Snow. The school board has 15 days to respond to the complaint, and the Labor Relations Board could hear the case about a month later. A negotiated settlement before the board meeting could render the complaint moot. Frechette expresses willingness to present the board’s case if increments are not granted.

Frechette Labor Relations Board Roger Snow PRLB

Saco Hosts Maine Teacher Corps Interns In Schools

Saco joins six Maine districts in a Teacher Corps program. Six interns work in Burns Junior High and other schools with teachers to provide remedial help and small group instruction while pursuing teaching certificates. Interns engage in community projects, tours of local industries, and cross‑school partnerships under University of Maine guidance.

Saco Maine Burns William Soucy Soucy St. Francis Colege Counseling Sweetser Children’s Home Saco Recreation Department State Department of Education U.S. Department of Health, Education , and Welfare University of Maine At Portland-Gorham Connie Marshall Old Orchard Beach Pat McDowell Biddeford Donald Cote John Polackewich Bernie Rieseld Sue Littlefield

Saco Street Commissioner Announces Veteran's Day Trash Pickup

Richard Murray, street commissioner for Saco, says waste collection will proceed on Monday despite Veteran's Day. Police report a coupe missing after 3 a.m. this morning and are investigating.

Richard Murray Saco

Saco man bound over for assault with dangerous weapon

Probable cause found in Saco District Court and Rooney bound over to York County Superior Court for assault with a dangerous weapon. Richard Bonney of Heath Road Saco free on $100 bail. Private complaint accuses him of firing a revolver at the Kozloffs on Sept 26.

Saco Saco District Court York County Superior Court Richard Bonney Heath Road Saco Court Rooney Mark William Kozloff

Landowner Burning Leaves Triggers City Fire Response

Saco firemen responded to an alarm on Loudon Road at 4 05 p m Thursday where a landowner burned leaves without a permit. Officials remind residents of an active ban on all outside burning. Biddeford police report Ronald Chretian 24 of Apartment Six 63 Bacon Street accidentally shot himself this morning with a .22 pistol while attempting to fix it. He is in satisfactory condition at the Webber Memorial Hospital a spokesman said.

Saco Loudon Road Biddeford Ronald Chretian Bacon St Chretian Webber Meapital

Pendleton Heads Backers for Saco Charter

Gordon R. Pendleton former Saco City Councilman chaired a new group named Saco Citizens for Good Government to back the Saco city charter. The charter proposes a city administrator appointed by the City Council with support from a public publicity drive and fund-raising efforts.

G. S. Pendleton Saco Charter Saco City Hall Saco Citizens For Arthur Huot Charles Fenderson Janet Clark Clifford Purvis Robert Fenderson Lloyd Anderson City Council Saco Charter Revision Commission Paul Reay Wildred Bedard James Cartier Harold Applin Bryce Milne Robert C. Murray Ronald Tripp Marilyn

Car Theft Report on Kinney Street

Mrs Frances Rocray reports a 1970 Chevrolet stolen early this morning on Kinney Street in a vehicle theft incident. Police investigations are underway to recover the car and identify suspects.

Biddeford Kinney Street Frances Rocray

Senator Jackson Blasts Nixon Policy

Senator Henry M. Jackson told organized labor that the Nixon administration puts big business first, calling it a root cause of American problems today in Miami Beach.

Miami Beach, Fla Henry M. Jackson Organized Labor Today Nixon America

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