Obituaries: Saul J. Houle and Alphena Gonneville
Saul J. Houle, 92, formerly of 20 Oak St Biddeford, died Friday in a Biddeford hospital. Born Feb 6 1884 in St Ferdinand Canada, he owned ad stores in Biddeford and leaves a daughter, four sons, siblings, 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mass Tuesday 9 am at St Andre Church Biddeford. interment St Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday 7–9 pm and Monday 2–4 and 7–9 pm at Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home. Alphena Gonneville, 82, of 67 Hills Beach Rd Biddeford, died Friday at home after a short illness. Born Oct 31 1893 in Canada, she was a St Andre Church member. Husband Alphonse died in 1970. Survivors include sister Alfreda Crowell and several nieces and nephews. Mass Tuesday 8 am at St Andre Church. interment St Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday and Monday 2–4 and 7–9 pm at Emond and Conroy Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saul J. Houle
Oak St
Biddeford
St. Ferdinand
Halifax
Canada
Ferdinand and
Emilie Cote Houle
St. Andre Church
Alice H. Houle
Fort Lauderdale
Fla
Roger
John
Paul
Glendale
Calif
Gaston
Miami
George Houle
Ferdinand Houle
Montreal
St. Joseph Cemetery
Sansoucy-Blais Funeral Home
Stone St
Alphena Gonneville
Hills Beach Road
Alfrand Eustasie Lapierre Pelletier
Alphonse Gonneville
Alfreda Crowell
Randolph
Mass
Emond and Conroy
Hill St. Biddeford
Gobblin goblins at Biddeford Cub Scout Halloween party
Michael Laflamme and James Corriveau pose as gobblins for apples during a Halloween party at Mrs. Oscar Nolette's Gray's Lane home. Den 3 of Pack 364, with devils and clowns, watches. Local trick-or-treating is expected Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Laflamme
James Corriveau
Biddeford
Gray's Lane
Oscar Nolette
Dick Danforth
Divorces Granted in Biddeford Court
The Main District Court Biddeford granted divorces for Sharon Tufts and Beverly Polakewich on cruel and abusive treatment. Sharon Tufts and George Tufts, Wells, married Jan 29, 1966 in Lynn Massachusetts have three children in plaintiff custody. defendant to pay 15 dollars weekly child support plus DHS fees and 300 dollars legal fees. Beverly Polakewich and Michael Polakewich, Dayton, married Jan 27, 1969 in Kittery. two children with custody to plaintiff. defendant to pay all reasonable medical dental and hospital expenses for the plaintiff. Patria Ann Bellerose and Nelson J. Bellerose, Biddeford, on cruel and abusive treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main District Court
Biddeford
Sharon Tufts
George R. Tufts
Wells
Lynn
Mass
State Department of Human Services
Beverly A. Polakewich
Michael L. Polakewich
Dayton
Kittery
Patria Ann Bellerose
Nelson J. Bellerose
Old Orchard Beach
Ellen J. Willis
Kennebunk
Ronald J. Willis
Barcelona
Spain
Anneth A. Stone
Denise L. Stone
Saco
Portsmouth
N.H
Saco Business Association to Discuss Downtown Christmas Decor
The Saco Business Association Board of Directors convenes Monday at 7 30 p m in the Mutual Fire Insurance Co headquarters board room on Main Street Saco President Philip Read will chair with topics including plans for installing the newly purchased Christmas street decorations in the downtown area Other officers listed include Robert Gowen David Crook and Robert Fenderson Directors are Daniel Perry Mark Johnston Thomas Moore Victor Fleurant Robert Butler William Nickerson and Arthur Huot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco Business Association Board of
Mutual Fire Insurance Co
Main Street
Saco
Philip Read
Robert Gowen
David Crook
Robert Fenderson
Daniel Perry
Mark Johnston
Thomas Moore
Victor Fleurant
Robert Butler
William Nickerson
Arthur Huot
Card of Thanks to Maine Medical Center Visitors
Joseph C. Turcotte expresses gratitude to relatives and friends who visited and sent cards during his stay as a patient at Maine Medical Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Medical Center
Joseph C. Turcotte
Webhannet Music Club Meets in Port Kennebunkport
The Webhannet Music Club met at Port Kennebunkport, home of Mary Arnold Hood on Ocean Avenue, to view a 1941 Metropolitan Opera recording featuring Kirsten Flagstad and Laurett Melchior. Thirteen members attended. May Rush and Alva Lombard provided refreshments. next meeting set for Monday, Nov. 22 with no December session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
High Sea
Mary Arnold Hood
Ocean Avenue
Webhannet Music Club
Metropolitan Opera
Kirsten Flagstad
Laurett Melchior
May Rush
Alva Lombard
Sermon Topic Announced at Biddeford Church
The Rev. Carleton E. Gunn will deliver a sermon titled Encounter at Jericho at the United Church of Christ Congregational 17 Crescent Street Biddeford. The service starts at 10 30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton E. Gunn
Jericho
United Church of Christ (Congregational
Crescent St
Biddeford
S A C O Weekly Social Notes At Trinity Church
S A C O held a Wednesday meeting at Trinity Episcopal Church in Saco for business and social activities. Halloween decorations were set by Eva Cleary Ethel Roberts and Helen Jamison. A moment of silence honored Catherine Lennox. A hospitality committee will be chosen next Wednesday Nov 3 with a birthday cake and ice cream. Members include Phyllis Andrews Myrtle Belanger and Ruth Scammon. High bowling scores were Catherine Peterson and Helen Jamison tied and Harry Belanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A.C.O
Saco Adult Citizens Organization
Trinity Episcopal Church
Saco
Eva Cleary
Ethel Roberts
Helen Jamison
Catherine Lennox
Phyllis Andrews
Myrtle Belanger
Ruth Scammon
Catherine Peterson
Harry Belanger
Prenatal Class Set at Webber Hospital Biddeford
Expectant mothers and fathers are invited to a free prenatal class at the Webber Hospital administration building in Biddeford on Tuesday November 2 at 2 30 p m Dr Connor Moore chief of pediatrics will discuss the new baby and preparation before birth attendees will tour the maternity department prenatal packs and baby books will be distributed and diaper pins issued at the end of the series
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webber Hospital
Biddeford
Connor Moore
BIW awarded $86 million for two container ships
The Commerce Department awards Bath Iron Works an $86 million contract to build two 610 foot vessels for American Export Lines. The Maritime Administration funds nearly half of each ship under a federal program. Deliveries set for July 1979 and May 1980. Ships will connect U S Atlantic ports with Mediterranean ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S. Commerce Department
Bath Iron Works
American Export Lines, Inc
Maritime Administration
United States Atlantic
Mediterranean
Bowdoin Drug Trial Breaks With Resumption Planned
Bowdoin drug distribution case in Portland resumes November 16 after a Boston term. Judge Edward Gignoux presides as the government seeks reindictment and cross examines Dr Heber Cleveland who faces credibility questions over a prescription pad incident and forged prescriptions in a related case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Maine
Warren E. Bowdoin
U.S. District Court
Edward T. Gignoux
Boston
Bowdoin
Heber Cleveland
Asst
U.S. Atty
Rufus Stetson
Gignoux
Cleveland
Bowdoin, Cleveland
United States Attorney’s
Kennebunk
Canada to kill Eastport refinery project amid Canadian opposition
Canada signals firm opposition to Pittston Co. plan to build a 250000 barrel daily refinery near Eastport Maine citing environmental risks and dangerous tanker passage. U S and Maine agencies discuss approval while Canada asserts no safe navigation through the Canadian bordered channel. EPA reviewing environmental impact amid cross border tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Canada
Eastport
Pittston Co
New York
New Brunswick
Pittston
United States
Maine Environmental Board
U.S
Robert McDougal
Canadian
Ministry of External Affairs
Peter Wilson
Canadian Environmental Department
State Department
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Wilson
Ford claims victory in psychological war ahead of votes
Ford and aides project a win as they campaign in Wisconsin and Texas. They tout added electoral votes and momentum while opponents push back. Ford headlines optimism with Baker and Connally en route to rallies and broadcasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
John Connally
Iowa
Wisconsin
James A. Baker III
St. Louis
Ing
Reagan
Philadelphia
Syracuse
N.Y
Buffalo
Texas
Time shifts as U S clocks return to standard time
Washington AP reports most of the nation will set clocks back one hour at 2 a m Sunday with standard time. If no act changes, Saving Time resumes last Sunday in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bath candidate shot claims political motive
Republican Richard A. Quimby recovering in hospital says he does not know who fired the shot but links the attack to a prior near miss involving Sagadahoc County sheriff candidate Arthur E. Tainter. Quimby notes the timing aligned with Bath Area Chamber of Commerce events while Tainter reports a separate nightfall shooting near Bath Junior High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Maine
Richard A. Quimby
Quimby
WJTO
Arthur E. Tainter
Sagadahoc
Bath Area
New England Telephone seeks conduit location on Main Street Saco
A public notice before the Maine Department of Transportation Bureau of Highways shows New England Telephone and Telegraph Company seeks authority to place conduit with wires along Main Street FAS 112 in Saco. Objections must be written to Augusta within 14 days after publication. Ralph H. Dunton, Right of Way Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Highways
Sugeata
Maine
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Main Street
Saco
N.e.t.&t. Co
New England Telephone and Telegraph Comany
Davis Farm Road
P.O
Portland
Department of Transportation Bureau of Highways
Augusta
Ralph H. Dunton
IRS reminds Maine employers of 1976 quarterly tax deadline
The IRS urges employers in Maine to file and pay Social Security and withheld Federal income taxes for the third quarter by November 1 1976. If the entire tax liability was deposited on time with a Federal Reserve Bank or authorized bank the Form 941 must be filed by November 1. Use preaddressed Forms 941 or obtain copies from the IRS office and consult Publication 15 Circular E for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
Federal Reserve Bank
J.J. Jennings
Internal Revenue Service
IRS
Monks Support Stance on Fuel Deregulation in Maine
Commerce Secretary Elliott Richardson campaigned with Robert Monks in Bangor and Portland criticizing Sen. Ed Muskie and Democrats for opposing natural gas price deregulation. He argued New England industries suffer high residual oil costs while rivals benefit from price controls. He hinted at future cabinet service if Ford wins and expressed interest in returning as UK ambassador.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland, Maine
U.S. Commerce
Elliot Richardson
Edmund S. Muskie
Congress
New England
Richardson
Bangor
Portland
Muskie
Robert A.G. Monks
Midwest
Ford
United Kingdom
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Gobblin
Saco Business Board
Gladys Gifford
God
Hildred
Lillian
Dennett & Craig
John P. Conroy Jr
Hill St
Sansoucy — Blais
R. Martel
Shumway and Gross Funeral Service
Spring St. Saco. Ll
Port
Webber
BIW
Stetson
Cleveland Ac.tion
Aeveland
Janet Rowe
Houston
Jimmy Carter
Ronald Reagan
Mitteeman Ody Fish
Joan M. Lamontagne
Monks
Thornton Ave
Saco Special
P.S
Hawes
Richard G
King Street
Clamontagne
Paul R
Stockman Avenue
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