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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1972

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Deaths Chester D. Hatt Sr. 77 Saco resident

Chester D. Hatt Sr., 77, of 92 Stockman Ave Saco died in a Biddeford hospital. He served in WWI with the 191st Engineers Yankee Division and was a longtime Saco police special officer. Survived by Grace Thompson Hatt his wife and five daughters. Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 pm at Cote Funeral Home with calling hours today. Interment in St Mary Cemetery Biddeford.

Chester D. Hatt Sr Stockman Ave Saco Biddeford Portland Wentworth and Elizabeth (Winn) Hatt Hatt 191St Engineers Owen-Davis Post American Legion York County Barracks Grace Thompson Hatt Chester Hatt Jr Bristol Conn Pauline Hatt Augusta Dorothy Lowell Althea Coffin Barbara Lahey Patricia Lucier Meriden

James B. Godwin Sr. Dies at 62, Washington Cathedral Architect

James B. Godwin Sr., 62, principal architect of the Washington Cathedral, died Sunday. His firm, hired in 1971, completed the Cathedral of Peter and St. Paul, known as the National Cathedral, seat of the Episcopal Church’s presiding bishop.

James B. Godwin Atlanta Washington

Architect Philip Frohman Dies at 84

Philip H Frohman 84 architect of the National Cathedral in Washington since 1921 died Monday from injuries after an auto accident. He designed the Episcopal Cathedral in Baltimore and the Roman Catholic cathedral in Los Angeles.

Philip H. Frohman Washington Philip Hubert Frohman National Cathedral Episcopal Baltimore Los Angeles

Anthony Stanford dies at 77 former radio director and producer

Beverly Hills AP report confirms Anthony Stanford 77 longtime radio director and producer died Sunday. In the 1930s he produced the Lux Radio Theatre and the Chase and Sanborn Hour.

Anthony Stanford Beverly Hills Conf Lux Radio Theater Chase and Sanborn Hour

Handwriting expert Albert Osborn dies at 76 in Montclair

Albert D. Osborn, 76, a renowned handwriting expert who assisted in the Lindbergh kidnapping case, died Friday in Montclair, N J. He testified in court that the ransom notes were written by Bruno Hauptmann, who was convicted and executed for the crime.

Albert D. Osborn Montclair N.J Lindbergh Bruno Richard Hauptmann Charles Lindbergh

Knights of Columbus meetings in Biddeford and meditation lecture

A Board of Directors meeting of the Christopher Fraternal Association of the Luke E Hart Council Knights of Columbus is set for tomorrow night at 7 30 at Pool Street hall Biddeford. The auxiliary group will also meet there. A second introductory lecture on transcendental meditation by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is Thursday at 8 pm in Room 21 Alumni Hall Nassau College Springvale.

Christopher Fraternal Association Luke E. Hart Knights of Columbus Auxiliary K of C Pool Street Biddeford Alumni Hall Nassau College Springvale The Students’ International Meditation Society Kennebunk Baptist Church Main Street United Baptist Church Saco Jean Brown United Baptists Church

Memorial Services for Chester D Hatt Sr in Saco

Owen-Davis Post American Legion of Saco will conduct memorial services tonight at 7 at the Cote Funeral Home 87 James St Saco for Chester D Hatt Sr a member.

Owen-Davis Post American Legion of Saco Cote Funeral Home James St Saco Chester D Hatt Sr

Weather Update for Portland Cloudy Tonight and Snow/Showers Likely

Cloudy Portland with tonight’s fair start and Lows in the 20s to 30s. Wednesday brings more clouds and a chance of rain or snow showers, especially north and in the mountains, with highs in the upper 30s to 40s.

Portland

Midweek church activities and choirs schedule county wide

A list of church events and rehearsals across Ogunquit Ogunbiddeford Wells Kennebunkport Saco and Old Orchard Beach including junior and adult choir practices at Union churches and prayer meetings at Advent Christian Faith Pentecostal and United Baptist congregations with times from 6:30 p m to 8 p m and 7 30 p m throughout the week.

Ogunquit Faith Pentecostal Tabernacle Assembly of God Atlantic Avenue Third Street Old Orchard Beach Biddeford United Baptist Church Kennebunkport Chance Saco United Baptist Church

Largest Palace Louvre in Paris Called World’s Largest

The Louvre in Paris is described as the largest palace in the world covering 48.9 acres and housing the largest art gallery on earth.

Louvre Paris

Card of Thanks for Kindness and Hospital Care

Laurette Dubreui expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for cards flowers and gifts during illness and thanks the Webber Hospital staff for their kindness.

Webber Hospital

Funeral Homes and Service Contacts Listed in Saco

Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St offers funeral service in Saco. Dennett and Craig at 365 Main St, Saco, Maine, provides contact 282 0562. Emond's Funeral Home lists 284 5511 and Frank X Emond, J P Conroy are connected to services.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Tel

Nutting Joins Johns Hopkins Freshman Football Roster

John Nutting son of Col and Mrs Wallace Nutting joins Johns Hopkins varsity football as one of six freshmen. He hails from Ft Hunt High School in Alexandria Virginia and pursues pre medical studies. Nutting is grandson of Gerry Nutting and W Lloyd Walker of Saco Maine. David Sirois five years old climbed Mt Washington with parents Paul and Mrs Sirois of 80 Middle Street Saco.

John Nutting Wallace Nutting Johns Hopkins Nutting Ft. Hunt High School Alexandria Gerry B. Nutting Weymouth Street Saco W. Lloyd Walker Glenhaven Circle David P. Sirois Paul V. Sirois Middle St Mt. Washington N.H

York County WWI Vets to Honor Chester D. Hatt Sr

Members of the York County Barracks veterans group will meet at 7 James Street in Saco tonight to pay respects to Chester D. Hatt Sr a member of the organization.

York County Cote Funeral Home James St Saco Chester D. Hatt Sr

Six Die After Gas Explosion Wrecks Lake City Store

A gas main rupture caused a blast at a two story Ben Franklin store in Lake City Minnesota. Six people died and nine were injured including several children. Fire officials said bulldozer work on a nearby project triggered the gas leak and search teams worked overnight for additional victims.

Lake City Minn Jerry Nihart Ray Kehren Timothy Rochester Linda Farrington Ben Franklin M.G. Farrington Howard Holmgren Northern States Power Co Power Company

Old Orchard Beach School Committee approves special program

The Old Orchard Beach School Committee votes at a Loranger School meeting to fund and run a program for non school age children with learning handicaps to attend special educational institutions outside the town and to receive state funds. They also deny Ryefield Drive bus route changes and task Majercik with bus wait strategies. The panel also outlines a three part Building Needs study and adds a police attitude survey, a weekly Q A session plan, a new freshman basketball coach, potential adult bus supervision, and a new secretary for meeting records.

Michael Spath Old Orchard Beach Loranger School David Majerciki Ryefield Drive Majercik John Shevenell Police Department David Berthiaume

City Clerk Opens Absentee Voting Window in Biddeford

The Biddeford City Clerk announces weekend hours for absentee voting on November 4 and 5 from 8 00 a m to noon and 1 00 to 2 00 p m Sunday. Voters out of town on Election Day November 7 may vote at the Clerk's office and those unable to go to the polls may request home voting assistance.

Biddeford I City Pauline Berry Mrs. Berry

Fire at Wonderbar Restaurant on Washington Street

Biddeford firefighters contained an overheated fryer blaze at the Wonderbar Restaurant on Washington Street using chemical agents. A false alarm was pulled last night from Box 623 at Pool and Middle Streets, per Biddeford fire officials.

Washington Street Biddeford Pool and Middle Streets

Beach Firefighters Quelled Two Blazes

Firemen responded to two blazes Monday afternoon. A grass fire near Saco Avenue by the high school required Tanks 2 and 3 and three firefighters at 2 25 p.m. A furnace fire at 48 Seaview Avenue in a home occupied by John Thompson drew Engine 2 and two firefighters at 4 45 p.m.

Old Orchard Beach Saco Avenue John Thompson Seaview Ave

Police urge caution for Halloween drivers in Saco

Saco police spokesman urged motorists to drive carefully tonight due to many children out after dark for Halloween. Four cars from the CB'ers Club will supplement regular patrols in the city.

Saco Cb’ers Club

Rights Amendment Debate Highlights Women Employment Choices

Dr. Koontz argues no law should bar women from any job they want in employment, noting wage gaps and draft exclusions. Grace Ferrill introduces her, while Gov Curtis’s representative cites the ERA as significant for expanding women’s rights and removing barriers to full employment.

Dr. Koontz Grace Ferrill New England U.S. Department of Labor Boston Ruth Zroi

Communist Attacks Eclipse South Vietnam Quiet

Saigon AP reports Communist forces launched over 100 attacks across South Vietnam Monday and into today, marking the sixth straight day of intensified activity.

Saigon South Vietnam

Thursday Club to Hear About Maine Authors

The Thursday Club meeting on Nov 2 features Mrs. Dorothy M. Healy discussing Maine authors. She is administrator assistant to the Westbrook College president and curator of the Maine Women Writers Collection. Co chairs and hostesses are named.

Maine Dorothy M. Healy Healy Westbrook College United Church of Christ (Congregational Crescent Street Biddeford Maine Women Writers Casco Bank and Trust Co Arthur Descoteaux Leroy Linscott Arthur Plante Thomas Simpson Lewis’ Burleigh Catherine O'Connor Arthur Pollard Margaret O'Connor Manuel Lawrence Raymond Matheu Orville Pollard Stephen White Madeliene Davenport Benjamin Remar Christos Throumoulos John Dickerson Charles Green Mathieu

Absentee Ballots Available Saturday in Old Orchard Beach

Old Orchard Beach Town Clerk Barbara Lord announces a Saturday voting window on November 4 from 8 30 to 12 30 for residents to cast absentee ballots.

Old Orchard Beach Barbara Lord

Trains Collide in Turkey Killing Twenty in Eskisehir

Twenty people die and about forty are injured after an express train bound for Istanbul crashes into a inbound train in Eskisehir western Turkey. The accident disrupts service and prompts emergency response. In a separate note Patrick Henry's famed Liberty or Death speech is recorded as delivered in Richmond Virginia.

Istanbul Turkey Eskisehir Patrick Henry St.Paul’s Church Richmond

McGovern Campaign Scraps Rhode Island Meeting Over Hotel Shortage

Providence AP The McGovern campaign canceled a planned meeting with Rhode Island Democratic leaders Monday morning after failing to secure enough hotel rooms for the entourage. Tony Podesta said a jewelry convention occupied the Providence hotel space forcing the change.

Providence George McGovern Rhode Island McGovern Tony Podesta Washington Massachusetts Connecticut Hartford New Haven Secret Service

McGovern slams Nixon during swing through Syracuse and cities

McGovern campaigns in Syracuse New York City and Jersey City criticizing Nixon as afraid to face Americans and tackle defense spending. Nixon defends vetoes on older Americans act and aging research and promises property tax relief. Shriver condemns vetoes while touring California and Agnew travels to Michigan Texas and Los Angeles.

McGovern Syracuse N.Y New York City Jersey City N.J Nixon Pentagon Shriver California

False alarm sends Saco firefighters to Young School

Engines 2 and 3 and Ladder 1 of the Saco fire department responded to a false alarm at Young School yesterday at 12 43 p m a fire department spokesman said today.

Saco Fire Department Young School Fire Department

Negotiations Resume on Indochina Cease Fire Route

Diplomatic sources say the United States and North Vietnam agreed to resume talks that could yield a cease-fire in Indochina by Sunday. State Department declines to comment.

Associated Press Washington United States North Vietnam Indochina State Department

Parking Ban Gets Nod for Busy Beach Street Intersection

Kennebunk selectmen approve a 150 foot parking ban on both sides of Beach Street and Wells Road near the intersection. Islands and lights to be installed soon. Town funds include 8000 dollars from March town meeting with state support forthcoming.

Kennebunk Kennebunk Selectmen Beach Street Wells Road John the Carver Sandy MacKinnon Route 9 James McMahon Fred Holmberg MacKinnon Christenson Ford Co T. and R. Construction Co

Maine Candidates Clash Over Tax Proposals And Oil Policy

The Associated Press reports a Republican charge that George McGovern tax plans would cost Maine families 1312 sparking denials from John Rendon and calls that big corporations would pay fair shares. Senator Hathaway urged tax reform to be fair and understandable for average taxpayers. In Wiscasset Peter Kyros criticized oil imports as draining domestic resources while L Robert Porteous challenges him. Elmer Violette criticized his opponent's farm knowledge amid Maine campaign debates.

Associated Press George McGovern Maine Maine Citizens For McGovern-Shriver John Rendon James S. Erwin Rendon McGovern U.S. Senate William D. Hathaway Portland Club Hathaway Margaret Wiscasset Peter N. Kyros Ifee

Save Time And Shoe Leather Shop The Journal Classified

Time saving tips and a rundown of shoe leather shop offerings featured in The Journal Classified section. Readers learn where to buy durable footwear and how to choose brands for daily wear.

the Journal

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