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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1972

Page

2

Frederick A Patterson dies after brief illness at 65

Frederick A Patterson of 85 Ferry Road Saco age 65 died at home after a brief illness Born November 27 1906 in Patten he worked as an insurance and sales rep for multiple firms and held a life underwriters degree From Biddeford to Saco he served with Red Cross Salvation Army Kiwanis and music groups Survived by widow four daughters brother sisters and many grandchildren Funeral from Cote Funeral Home Saco with Rev Gerald Van Fleet officiating and burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco viewing hours listed

Frederick A. Patterson Ferry Road Saco New England Mutual Insurance Co Patten Arthur F Gertrude (Cunningham) Patterson Central Maine Powers Co Biddeford John Hancock Insurance Co New England Life Insurance Company Bowdoin College Brunswick Patterson Biddeford-Saco American Red Cross Salvation Army Corps Jay David Marie) Kerry Chelmsford Mass Chester Patterson Thornton Calif William Currie Braintree Ralph Anderson New Sweden Cote Funeral Home James St Gerald van Fleet Amesbury Laurel Hill Cemetery

Norman Norell dies at 72 dean of American fashion

Norman Norell, 72, a renowned American fashion designer, died after a stroke suffered on October 16 following a Met show in New York. His death comes as the fashion world recalls his influential career and designs.

Norman Norell NEW York Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hit And Run Incident Reported In Saco

Saco police report a hit and run last night. The vehicle owned by Eugene Dupuis of 27 Storer Street sustained over $200 in left fender damage. Police say the case is under investigation.

Saco Eugene Dupuis Storer St

Last Registration Day For Upcoming Elections Declared

Biddeford City Clerk Pauline Berry announced today that the final day to register to vote is today. The registration office in the City Building will operate from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and again from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Pauline Berry Biddeford

Card of Thanks for Georgianna Girouard Family

The Poisson family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for aid sympathy and floral tributes during Georgianna Girouard’s bereavement and for funeral transportation. Special thanks to Dr Patane nurses at Webber Hospital and Father Carrier for care and cards.

Georgianna Girouard Dr. Patane Webber Hospital Father Carrier Jeannette Poisson

Margaret Drohan, vaudeville star of Benny Drohan and Marty Dupree

Margaret E. Drohan, known for touring the nation’s vaudeville circuits as half of the Benny Drohan and Marty Dupree team, died on Wednesday.

Boston Margaret E. Drohan Benny Drohan Marty Dupree

Igor Sikorsky Dies at 83 in Connecticut Home

Igor I Sikorsky, aviation pioneer born in Russia and developer of the helicopter, died at his Easton Connecticut home at age 83.

McGovern Gain Seen in Gallup Poll Indicating Shift

Gallup reports Democrat George McGovern continues to gain but trails Nixon by 23 points in the presidency race. McGovern narrowed Nixon's edge among manual workers to five points and has gained among Catholics and under-30 voters while Nixon leads most major groups.

Princeton N.J Gallup George McGovern Nixon McGovern

Hathaway accuses GOP of York County sabotage tactics

Democratic Senatorial candidate William D Hathaway says he faced deliberate political sabotage in Maine. He cites a false York County plant gate appearance and a cancelled meeting claim to tarnish his campaign. The interview aired on WABI TV.

Augusta William D. Hathaway Senate Bangor Wabl TV Hathaway York County Margaret Chase Smith Sen Edmund Muskie WABI

Mea t US Patents of all rights reserved by Los Angeles Times

The item notes that all rights to the content are reserved by the Los Angeles Times under U S patent and related rights law. The record emphasizes exclusive ownership and usage restrictions for reproduced material.

T US Pat Los Angeles Times

Portland Weather Forecast Low Night and Sunny Friday

Fair tonight in Portland with temperatures in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Friday brings mostly sunny skies with highs in the 50s for the area.

Portland

Great Northern forest cutting asset is cited

Maine forestry commissioner Austin H. Wilkins discussed a Baxter Park Authority agreement with Great Northern Paper Co to cut an undetermined number of acres in Baxter Park. The plan focuses on balsam fir to reduce spruce budworm risk while preserving the park’s scientific harvesting area.

Augusta Maine Great Northern Paper Co Austin H. Wilkins Baxter Park Authority Great Northern Wilkins

Youth Fellowship and Choir Schedules

The Youth Fellowship rooms at Ogunquit Baptist Church on Shore Road host sessions every Thursday at 7 30 for Junior and Senior High groups. Biddeford Foss Street United Methodist Church holds choir rehearsals tomorrow with the junior choir at 6 30 and the senior choir at 7 30 p m.

Ogunquit Baptist Church Shore Road Biddeford Foss Street United Methodist Church

City Democrats Plan Meeting Tonight at Main Street HQ

The Democratic City Committee will meet tonight at 7:15 at its headquarters on Main Street in Biddeford, a spokesman said. The gathering aims to discuss local party matters and upcoming events.

City Democrats Democratic City Committee Democratic Main Street Biddeford

WHO official to address Christian Civic League meeting

Dr. John Karefa-Smith from Sierra Leone and a visiting Harvard professor will speak at the Christian Civic League's 75th annual meeting in Portland on November 3. Rev. Benjamin C. Bubar, league superintendent, announced the program.

Portland World Health Organization Africa Christian Civic League John Karefa-Smith Sierra Leone Harvard Benjamin C. Bubar League

Judge rejects claim structure on S Brook as not a wharf

In a continued court ruling, Judge Glassman voids the Kennebunk and Kennebunkport municipal officers’ denial of a license to build on S Brook. The court finds the Promenade sun deck structure not a wharf and not a navigable vessel-loading facility, dismissing the license and ordering costs to Robertson-Dick.

Humpty Dumpty Robertson-Dick Glassman Kennebunk Kennebunkport S$ Brook

Miss Maine 1972 Marilyn Lash to sing at opening

Marilyn Lash of Friendship, Miss Maine 1972, will sing at the opening of the meeting.

Maine Marilyn Lash Will Sinng

Property Erosion Debate Over Kennebunk River Bank Plan

Kennebunk Conservation Commission discusses Hoopes proposal to build a rock and blast fill bank along the Kennebunk River to guard their property from six feet per year erosion. Officials urge compliance with town 규lations and protect beaches while weighing possible revetments or piling options and awaiting Army Corps input.

Kennebunk John Hoopes Kennebunk River Hoopes Cecil B. Munson Kennebunk Conservation Steen Nebunk John W. Hoopes Wilmington Delaware Lower Town Hall M. Clifford Bower The Conservation Commission Maine Bob Reid Kennebunkport Reid Sandy McKinnon Herman Cohen Fred Holmberg U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Bruins Bar Orr Indefinitely. Ron Jones Replaces Him

Bruins announce Bobby Orr will sit out indefinitely due to knee issues after recent surgery and rehabilitation. Ron Jones from the Braves will start in Orrs spot against the Chicago Blackhawks at Boston Garden.

Boston Bobby Orr Boston Bruins National Hockey League Bruins Cartier Rowe Orr Chicago Boston Garden Braves Ron Jones Jones American Hockey League

Woman fatally shot during Maine deer season near camp

Fish and Game wardens probed the first 1972 Maine deer season death. Mrs Alva McLaughlin in her early 50s was shot near her Squaw Pan Lake camp in Aroostook County while with a hunting party, apparently mistaken for a deer.

Mapleton Ap) Fish & Game Maine Alva McLaughlin Squaw Pan Lake Aroostook McLaughlin

There Are 92 Classifieds In Want Ads. Why Not Use One

A historical notice highlights the abundance of classified ads offering space across a newspaper page. Readers are urged to place notices or listings to reach a broad local audience and maximize response.

China Leads Third World Force In U N

The Chinese delegation in New York frames the United Nations as champion of developing nations and pushes for an environment secretariat in Asia Africa or Latin America. Chang Hsien wu asserts UN specialized agencies are over concentrated in the United States and Europe and calls for developing world leadership. The report notes the secretariat budget and a $100 million five year environmental aid fund. The Chinese statement echoes the earlier claim that China belongs to the Third World and opposes big power domination. The piece closes with a trivia line about Ft Monroe Virginia.

China United Nations Chang Hsien-wu General Assembly Economic Committee Environment Secretariat Asia Africa Latin America Nairobi Kenya New Delhi New York Geneva London Vienna Monaco Valletta Malta Nicosia U.N Chang The People’s Republic of China Chiang Kai-shek Taiwan Chiao Kuan-hua

Kitten Rescued From River Rock Near Biddeford

A young gray and white male kitten was rescued after five days marooned on a rock in the Saco River near Pine Street in Biddeford. Call Lillian Merry at 934-5403 to claim.

Pine Street Biddeford Saco River Lillian Merry

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