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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1973

Page

2

Obituary of Marie Jeanne Roy of Biddeford 1918 Oct death

Marie Jeanne Bey Roy 55 of 138 Pike St Biddeford died in a Biddeford hospital on Oct 28 after a brief illness. Born Jan 8 1918 in Biddeford to Edmond and Aurore Dube, she was a St Andre School alumna and St Andre Church communicant. Survived by widower Leo R Roy son Raymond Roy two daughters Theresa Roy and Rita Thibodeau, parents, six brothers, five sisters and six grandchildren. Funeral from St Andre Church Wednesday at 9 am with interment at St Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours today and Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Emond and Conroy Funeral Home.

Marie Jeanne Bey Pike St Biddeford Jne Edmond and Aurore Lamirande) Dube St. Andre School St. Andre Church Leo R. Roy Raymond Roy Theresa Roy Raymond Rita) Thibodeau Lewiston Arthur Dube Robert Dube Leo Dube Ernest Dube Roland Dube Saco Noel Dube Camp Ellis Laurette Beaudoin Urbain Irene) Chretien Maurice Yvonne) Nolette Rene Cecile) Bisson Henry Marie Rose) Chabot Sanford St. Joseph Cemetery Emond and Conroy Funeral Home Hill St

Minnie C Mangum dies after long illness

Minnie C. Mangum 68 formerly of Summit Street Old Orchard Beach died October 27 after a lengthy illness. Born Windsor April 2 1905 to William H. and Annie B. Benner she was the widow of Walter Mangum. Survived by two daughters Mrs Willis L. Stepp Portland and Mrs Robert C. Stevenson Ocean Park a son Cmdr Alfred C. Eastman III U S Navy Key West Fla 13 grandchildren two great grandchildren and several siblings in Hallowell Windsor and Portland. Funeral from Knowlton and Hewins Augusta Tuesday with interment in Windsor.

Portland Minnie C. Mangum Summit Street Old Orchard Beach Windsor William H Annie B. Benner Walter Mangum Willis L. Stepp Robert C. Stevenson Ocean Park Cmdr Alfred C. Eastman III U.S. Navy Key West Fla Hallowell Knowlton and Hewins Augusta

Obituary of Henry J. Gilbert of Saco Quebec origins and local ties

Henry J. Gilbert, 69, of 10 Lillian Ave Saco died after a brief illness. Born February 7, 1904 in Disraelie Quebec to Wilfred and Adelia Gilbert he was a Catholic and member of several local groups. He worked at Pepperell Mfg Co Saro-Lowe Shop and Saco Tanning Corp retiring seven years ago. Survived by widow Mary Louise Landry Gilbert of Saco a son Wilfred Gilbert of Jersey City NJ a daughter Irene Patnaude of Saco two brothers Albert of Saco Napoleon of Weedon Quebec eight sisters in Quebec and Biddeford four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mass planned at Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Saco Wednesday at 8 am burial in St Joseph Cemetery Biddeford. Friends may call Cote Funeral Home Saco tonight 7 9 and 2 4 and 7 to p.m.

Henry J. Gilbert Lillian Ave Saco Disraelie Que Wilfred and Adelia (Gagnon) Gilbert Notre Dame de Lourdes Notre Dame Union St. Jean Baptiste Pepperell Mfg. Co Saro- Lowe Edmond Phoebe) LaFountaine Lake Megantic Lorenzo Germaine) Houle William Irene) Landry Alphonse Berthe) Brochu Auguste Alphonsine) Laverriere Biddeford Estelle) Labonte Notre Dame de Lourdes Church St. Joseph Cemetery Cote Funeral Home James St Aupercy

Funeral Directors and Homes in Sacco and Saco Maine

Funeral directors listed include Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Sacco, Maine with phone 282, Emond and Conroy at 284 5511 and 282 1818, and Shumway and Gross Funeral Service at 35 Spring Street Saco with phone 284 5611.

Dennett & Craig Main Street Sacco, Maine Tel Emond & Conroy Funeral Home Frank X. Emond J.P Conroy Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco

Deaths Kirst Lude 85 Biddeford resident

Kirst Lude 85 of 19 Vine Ave Biddeford died Oct 28 at a local hospital. Born in Latvia May 13 1888 he worked for the New Haven Railroad until retirement. Survived by Lena M. Lude and Carl Lude of Biddeford and brother Andrej Lude of Latvia. Private funeral Wednesday 1:30 p.m. Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco. Interment Woodlawn Biddeford. Friends may call Tuesday 7-9 p.m.

Kirst Lude Vine Ave Biddeford Latvia New Haven Railroad Lena M. Lude Carl Lude Andrej Lude Shumway Gross Funeral Home Spring St Saco Woodlawn Cemetery

Obituary for Armand Bolduc Sr. of Old Orchard Beach

Armand Bolduc Sr. 49 of Ocean Park Road Old Orchard Beach died Saturday night in an apparent self directed death. Born Oct 30 1923 in Old Orchard Beach he served in World War II and worked for Eastern Plastics Corp. in Sanford. Surviving are his daughters Debra Rumery and Patricia Ouellette and Lori Ann Bolduc, sons Armand A Andre P and Ronald R Bolduc, his mother Sadie Neault, siblings, six grandchildren, and nieces and nephews. Funeral 10:30 am Wednesday at St Margaret Church with visitation today and Tuesday at Joseph Miery Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Biddeford.

Old Orchard Beach Armand Bolduc Sr Ocean Park Road Here Treffle Sadie (Desrosier) Bolduc Neault St. Margaret Church U.S Eastern Plastics Corp Sanford Paul Debra) Rumery Cary Patricia) Ouellette Lori Ann Bolduc Saco Armand A Andre P. Bolduc Ronald R. Bolduc Sadie Neault Yvonne Vire Florida Belanger Rose Lamb T. Joseph

Fisherman Frank L Perkins Dies After Brief Illness

Frank L Perkins 8 died Oct 28 at a local hospital after a brief illness. Born November 24 1886 in Dracut MA he was a son of Daniel H and Elizabeth (Martin) Perkins. Survived by four sons two daughters a sister and many grandchildren. service Tuesday 2 PM at Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Funeral home hours tonight 7 to 9.

Frank L. Perkins New County Road Saco Dracut Mass Daniel H Elizabeth Martin) Perkins Saco J Zeont United Methodist Church. Co Lester Rodney J. Perkins Oliver W. Perkins Bucksport Malcolm W. Perkins Scarborough Elizabeth L.cole Kittery Ethel Rallis Old Orchard Beach Ren Shumway-Gross Funeral Home Ore St Laco Laurel Hill Cemetery

Saco Charter Supporters Plan Meeting Tonight

The Saco Citizens for Good Government group, formed to back the charter measure on the November 6 referendum, schedules a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Saco District Court Room to rally support.

Saco Citizens For Good Government Organization Saco District Court Room

Power debate set for Kennebunk voters

A public debate on the power question will be held tonight at 7 30 in the Unitarian Church on Main Street Kennebunk. Voters will consider the issue on November 6.

Kennebunk— A Unitarian Church Main Street

Members of Aid Society to Convene in Biddeford Hall

Members of the Auxiliary of Division One Ancient Order of Hibernians meet tonight at 8 o clock in the hall at the corner of Main and Elm streets Biddeford for a scheduled gathering.

Division One Ancient Order of Hibernaius Main and Elm Streets Biddeford

E Merrill Root Quaker Poet Interred In Kennebunkport

Funeral services for E Merrill Root 78 resident of Beachwood Road Kennebunk were held at Bibber Memorial Chapel with Rev Robert Howes officiating. Interment followed at Arundel Cemetery Root editor of American Friend and renowned Quaker poet died October 26 in Portland. He authored 11 poetry volumes lectured nationwide and opposed dictatorships. He was praised by Taylor Caldwell as Emersonian in depth and truth. He leaves wife Dorothy Root a daughter Georgianna Pine a stepson Melvin Landon a brother Winthrop Root and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

E. Merrill Root Beachwood Road Bibber Memorial Summer St Kennebunk Robert M. Howes South Congregational Church Arundel Cemetery Portland Root America Robert Fost Amherst Commonwealth Christian Century Nation The American Mercury Henry Mencken New York Herald Tribune New York Times Hitler Stalin Taylor Caldwell Emerson Thoreau Thomas Hardy William Blake Browning Shakespeare American Opinion John Birch Society ‘Monthly College Richmond Baltimore Rhode Island Indiana Maine Dorothy (McNab) Root Georgianna Pine Sandy Hook

Valliere Armand Emile 69 of Naples dies after brief illness

Armand E Valliere 69 a Naples Florida resident and former Biddeford Maine resident died October 27 in a Naples hospital after a brief illness He was born May 23 194 in Biddeford a son of Amedeo and Emilina Valliere He lived in Biddeford 48 years worked for a Biddeford fire department then moved to New Britain Connecticut for 14 years and Raphaels Department Store in New Britain He moved to Naples seven years ago He leaves wife Helena Valliere of Naples six daughters Muriel Shevenell Ruth Grenier Dolores Beaudette Lorraine Kerstetter Mignonne Morrell Patricia Grovenor and three sons Paul Valliere Robert Valliere Raymond Valliere two sisters Sister Laura Valliere and Emma Lamirande 41 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral arrangements set for St Jose Church Biddeford with services at 8:30 am Wednesday and viewing hours on Tuesday from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm.

Armand Emile Valliere Naples Fla Wentworth S Biddeford Amedeo Emilina (Baillargeon) Valliere New Britain Robert Lorraine) Kerstetter Mesa, Ariz Maynard Mignonne) Morrell Los Angeles Calif Bart Patricia) Grovenor Troy N.Y Paul Valliere Meriden Laura Valliere St. Andre’s Emma _ Lamirande Massachusetts St. Jose Church St. Joseph Cemetery Sansoucy-Blais Stone St

Oldest Working Clock at Salisbury Cathedral

The oldest surviving working clock in the world, located at Salisbury Cathedral in England, was constructed in 1386 and remains operational.

Salisbury England

Portland Weather Outlook Shows Rain Tonight

Rain likely in Portland tonight with lows in the low 40s. Tuesday brings a chance of rain, with daytime highs in the 40s.

Portland

Gannon Eyes Ferry Road Sewer Extension and Doorstep Campaign

Ward 4 candidate Gannon advocates completing Phase 2 of the city long range sewer plan to extend lines down Ferry Road and elsewhere. He campaigns door to door with generally positive reception and avoids predicting the three way race outcome. Gannon cites past roles including Saco Industrial Park Corp president and Portland city assessor, with prior community leadership in Saco and scouting activities.

Ward 4 Ferry Road Gannon City of Portland Cole-Layer-Trumble Co Saco Saco Industrial Park Corp Saco Jaycees Jaycees International

City Charter Guides Personnel Rules And Council Role

The charter outlines adoption of city personnel rules by the city council through the administrator, detailing merit based appointments, job classifications, pay plans, fitness exams, grievance procedures, employee relations policies, in service training, and a five year capital program submission. It also notes term start dates for mayor and council.

SAD 71 Board to Discuss State Aid Bill

Kennebunkport SAD 71 board meets at 7 30 p m at Consolidated School to hear interpretation of the SD 1994 state aid to education bill and invites the public.

SAD 71 Kennebunkport School Administration District 71

York County volunteer groups schedule events this week

York County Volunteers hold open house at Alfred Learning Center from 2 to 4 p.m. Catholic Women plan fall meeting in Augusta with a 9 a.m. coffee, 9:45 business meeting, 11:45 mass by Rev. Donald Jacques, and luncheon reservations in Augusta. YWCA hosts dance in Kensnedunkport for Camp Laughing Loona. harvest supper and hayride in Lyman. Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers convention in Portland. AAUW Biddeford meets with Continental Cablevision speaker. church program open to the public on Route 9A between Wells and Kennebunk.

Teers Group York County Learning Center Alfred Maine Diocese Council Catholic Oblate Augusta Donald Jacques Patrick Boisse Townsend Road Raymond Albert Northern Ave York County Ywca Shawmut Jim Kensnedunkport Laughing Loona Bradley Leach Howard Cushman Saco Maine Congress of Parents and Teachers Portland Robert H. Johnson Biddeford York County American Association of University Women A.A.U.W Justinian Lounge St. Francis College Pool Road Philip Reed Continental Cablevision Wells and Kennebunk

Halloween Party Planned by Knights of Columbus Group

Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus hosts a Halloween party for members and their children on Wednesday at 6 p.m. in the hall on Pool Street Biddeford.

Luke E. Hart

Disciples Quartet to perform at Wells Branch church

The Men Missionary Fellowship of Wells Branch Baptist Church in Wells will host The Disciples Quartet for a special program on Saturday at 7 30 p m. The event emphasizes musical fellowship and church outreach.

MEN Missionary Fellowship of Wells Branch Baptist Church Wells Disciples Quartet

Community Group Schedule for Kennebunkport Area

A list of weekday activities across Kennebunkport and nearby towns. Rehearsals for SPEBSQS Yankee Belle Chorus and Tuesday Trinity group meet at local halls. TOPS weigh in at 6 30 p m. Bible study at Mrs Maude Potvin's Cape Porpoise home. chess at Myrtle Lodge. midweek basketball at Kennebunkport School. senior clubs meet at Mildred Day School. Fifty Plus Club at Webhannet. Rotary lunch at Glen Mor. duplicate bridge at Webhannet Clubhouse. World Community Day at Cure on the Cape.

Spebsqs Kennebunkport Temple Street TOPS Kennebunk Baptist Church Yankee Belle Chorus Christ ‘Church Kennebunk Maude Potvin Cape Porpoise Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias Arundel Mildred Day School Webhannet Co Fletcher Stree Rotary Club Glen-Mor Webhannet

Classified Want Ads Are For All The People

Local classifieds emphasize accessible listings for all residents. Readers are invited to place ads for jobs housing goods and services with straightforward rates and clear contact details. Community members find practical, affordable options and a friendly market vibe.

Optimistic bid for office from Camp Ellis candidate

Mrs. Perreault speaks confidently about her campaign and the need for a spokesman for those unable to speak. Educated in Biddeford and now at Camp Ellis with husband Marcel, she runs the Jetty Take-Out and has three daughters. She attends Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco. The odd historical claim about peace contrasts with her background.

Most Holy Trinity Church Saco Camp Ellis

Slow-Acting Kidneys Warned By Local Ads

Warning on kidney disorders claims a 24 hour offer to ease symptoms with three Bukets tabs daily. Ad promotes drug use to regulate passage and urges purchases at Percy’s Pharmacy Saco Central Pharmacy and Biddeford locations.

Percy's Saco Central Pharmacy Biddeford

Also Mentioned on This Page

Marie Jeanne Roy Saco Charter Elm Street E.merrill Root Armand E. Valliere Modulars Littlefield U. 8 South FOR Cancer Fund American Cancer Fund Zayre Volun Cousens Memorial Lyman Cure On the Cape Subaru Bedell Limerick Footwear, Inc Limerick Biddeford & Saco Bus CO Five Points Old Orchard Five Points Shopping Center B.C Lillian Hobson Martin’s Foods Hibouy RTE Scarboro Clients & Associates Don Peterson Western Ave Rt. Southgate No. Windham
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