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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1972

Page

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Deaths Mrs Pendleton 78 of Camp Ellis

Mrs Alfreda M Pendleton 78 of Pine Tree Avenue Camp Ellis dies in a local hospital Born in Saco December 29 1893 she lived most of her life in Saco widow of Daniel Pendleton Survived by six sons and five daughters 30 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren Funeral from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Laco

Alfreda M. Pendleton Pine Tree Avenue Camp Ellis Saco Charles and Lena (Quint) Coburn Thornton Academy Portsmouth N.H Leonard Pauline) Clegg Jr Nova Scotia Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Edwin Greene Christ Church Biddeford Laurel Hill Cemetery Laco

Death Notice of Miss Alice M. Bouvier Biddeford

Miss Alice M. Bouvier of 449 Main St Biddeford died last night after a short illness. She was a Biddeford native, former Peprell Manufacturing employee, and a parishioner of St. Joseph Church. Survived by four sisters Eva Jennie Emeline and Pauline, all of Biddeford. Funeral Monday at 9 a.m. at St. Joseph Church with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours tonight 7–9 and Saturday and Sunday 2–4 and 7–9 at Emond Funeral Home.

Alice M. Bouvier Main St Biddeford Sylvain and Josephine (Picard) Bouvier Peprell Manufacturing Co Iddeford Bouvier St. Joseph Church Union de Ste. Jean Baptiste, d Hill St

Elizabeth M. Cole 65 of Saco dies after brief illness

Mrs. Elizabeth M. Cole aged 65 of 99 Bradley Street Saco died in a Biddeford hospital after a brief illness. Born in Biddeford on September 5 1906 she was a daughter of Charles and Augusta Smith and a member of The United Methodist Church in Biddeford. Survived by four daughters including Elizabeth Cole of Cambridge Mass James Lawler of Schenectady N Y Donald Fogg of Saco and Arthur Carter of Milford Mass one son Eugene Cole Jr of South Portland one sister Mrs Robert Mitchell Sr of Kennebunk 11 grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral Monday at 2 PM from Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. Visiting hours Sunday 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM.

Elizabeth M. Cole Bradley St Saco Biddeford Charles and Augusta (Walker) Smith Cole Elizabeth Cole Cambridge Mass James Lawler Schenectady N.Y Donald Fogg Sacog Arthur Carter Mil Ford Eugene Cole Jr South Portland Robert Mitchell Sr Kennebunk Shumway-Gross Funeral Home Spring St Laurel Hill Cemetery Shumway Gross Funeral Home Sre

Portland Weather Weekend Outlook With Showers Likely

Saturday blends variable clouds with a chance of afternoon thundershowers in northern areas and highs near the upper 70s to 80s. Extended: showers possible Sunday, clearing Monday, fair Tuesday with highs in the 70s and overnight lows around 50. Winds on the Merrimack River to Block Island rise to 10 to 20 knots, possibly 30 knots between Cape Cod and Block Island late tonight into Saturday.

Portland Merrimack River Block Island Cape Cod Boston Carrie

Carrie Heads North Toward New England Unclear Path

The National Weather Service in Boston reports tropical storm Carrie moving slowly northward about 350 miles off Cape Hatteras. Officials cannot determine if it will approach New England as conditions may favor intensity rise and winds reach 50 mph. cooler weather with possible showers is forecast for the weekend.

Boston National Weather Service Carrie New England The Weather Service Cape Hatteras N.C

United States routs Egypt in Olympic basketball clash

The U S team beat Egypt 96 to 31 to stay within one win of a playoff spot in the Olympic tournament. Jozef Zapedzki of Poland set a rapid-fire pistol Olympic record with 595 while Lakoy Zhelezniak of Russia earned moving-target gold with 569.

Munich United States Egypt Jozef Zapedzki Poland Lakoy Zhelezniak Russia Zapedzki Zhelezniak

Biddeford Senior Citizens Plan Ocean Park Trip

Senior citizens at Le Foyer on Pool Street discussed trip ideas with Dube Travel Agency Aq, Rosaire Hall as speaker. A housing project visit is planned for Wednesday with a 10 a.m. bus from Le Foyer. Prayers led by Adelina Plante, whist party, prize winners and refreshments followed the meeting.

Biddeford le Foyer Pool Street Jacques Millette Activitie Paul Dube Dube Travel Agency Auburn Rosaire Hall Marie Anna _ Dorais Adelina Plante Paul Roberge Ocean Park Dorais Madeleine Beaulieu Anna Forcier Josephat Grenier Alfred Lapierre Octave Martel Anna Cote Annette Letendre Rachel Janelle Irene Vire Ernestine Barabe Origene Gagne Martel Clara Demers Corinne Grenier Beatrice P. Grenier Delvina Mathurin Alma Morin Alice Beauchesne Clara Coulombe Corinne Descoteau Agnes Couture Barabe Lumina Lacourse Georgianna Martel Yvonne Lemire Edmond Neault Henri Roberge

Duplicate Bridge Played At Beach in Old Orchard Beach

A club tournament at the Lawn Avenue Playhouse last night produced top North South winners Al Rosen and Mel Golding. East West winners were Mr. and Mrs. Aram Mougalian. Overall leaders were Rosen and Golding followed by Mougalian and Mullen. A game is scheduled for tomorrow at 7 30 p m.

Old Orchard Beach Lawn Avenue Playhouse al Rosen Mel Golding James Mullen Abe Elowitch Aram Mougalian Robert Whelan James Warren William Claus Rosen Golding Mougalian Mullen Warren Elewitch Claus Oscar Paradis Carl Taft Gwenn Flannery Pauline Larochelle Estella Aranovitch Alice Fecteau Clifford Dow Robert Toulouse Avis Griggs Esther Green Ida Rosen Otis Kendall Lottie Haas Ernie Herman Jane Burns James Moutsatsos Roger Normand Keith Sawyer

Pin Ball Machines Broken Into at Al's Taxi Stand

Four pin ball machines at Al's Taxi Stand on Storer Street in Saco were broken into last night. At least $150 stolen and two money boxes missing, according to Saco police.

Storer Street Saco

Funeral Directors and contacts in Saco Maine listings

Funeral service firms Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St. plus Dennett and Craig at 365 Main St. in Saco Maine. Emond's Funeral Home lists 284 5511 with Frank X. Emond and J. P. Conroy.

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

Saco Extension Service and Our Lady of Victory Circle Meet

The Saco Extension Service will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the GAR Hall Cutts Avenue Saco. Our Lady of Victory Circle will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. at Fremont Club Alfred Street.

Saco GAR Hall Cutts Avenue Our Lady of Victory Circle Fremont Club Alfred Street Biddeford

Chop Suey Adds Eggs for Prisoner Breakfast Policy

Gagnor and Sheriff Dutremble will implement a new breakfast policy for prisoners next week. Scrambled eggs and French toast will be served with creamed chipped beef on toast, replacing cereal to cut costs. The cook showcased portion controlled servings for the chop suey meal.

Richard Dutremble Gagnor

Goose Rocks Beach Association Holds Annual Meeting

The Goose Rocks Beach Association held its annual meeting at the Community House. Reports show 133 in tennis, 65 in swimming, 32 in sailing. A boating and sailing committee led by Dr. Paul Gilpatrick was named, with Robert Phaneuf, Dr. James Martin and Arthur Miller as members. Officers for the coming year include President Kenneth Campbell and Vice Presidents Robert Arthur Miller and Dr. Paul Phaneuf.

Goose Rocks Goose Rocks Beach Association Paul Gilpatrick Robert Phaneuf James Martin Arthur Miller Walter Placzankis Ewyn_ Rowell Gilpatrick

Delegation to Welcome VP Candidate at Portland Airport

Saco Young Democrats announced at their meeting they will attend the arrival of vice presidential candidate Sargent Shriver in Portland. Publicity director Mary Hobbins said a delegation will be on hand and several members will also attend the opening of the Saco Sewage Treatment Plant.

Saco Main St Vi Pense Hollis State Committee Nancy Chandler China Lake Ken Allen Maine Young Democrats Democratic City Committee GAR Young Democrats

Sir Francis Chichester Buried After Funeral Service

Sir Francis Chichester, renowned aviator and solo yachtsman, was buried in Shirwell after a funeral in Plymouth. Thousands stood along St Andrew's Church and the village churchyard where his father served as parson. he died age 70 from cancer after a lone voyage in this year’s transatlantic race.

Plymouth England Francis Chichester Devonshire St. Andrew'’s Church Shirwell Chichester

Southern Regional Alcoholism Council Formed in Maine

A 31 member board will be elected Sept 21 at Union Mutual Insurance in Portland to form a Southern Regional Alcoholism Council under the Hughes Bill. Father Gerard Bolduc invites all Southern Maine residents to express interest in writing by Sept 6.

Portland Union Mutual Insurance Company Congress Street Father Gerard Bolduc Maine Father Bolduc Forest Ave Ladies’ Home Council League of the Salvation Army Tabernacle Avenue Myrtle Peplaw Howard Leggett George Baggs Richard John W. Baggs Alcoholism Plan National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism

Hamlin Appointed To Maine Interim Studies Committee

Cyrus Hamlin a marine architect from Kennebunk was appointed by Gov. Kenneth Cutis to the Maine Committee for Interim Studies Sea and Shore Fisheries. Hamlin co owns Ocean Research Corp. is among five public members of the committee studying the Maine fishing industry with three State Senators and seven House members also named. The committee was created by March legislation.

Kennebunk Cyrus Hamlin Kenneth Cutis Maine Hamlin Ocean Research Corp Senate House

Rescue Unit Demonstrates Skills at Acton Fair

Biddeford Search and Rescue volunteers trained on the job at Acton Fair after an SOS from fair officials. They located a six year old boy within 15 minutes and showed first aid techniques in hourly 20 minute drills to fair guests. Meetings are Wednesdays at City Theater from 7 to 9 30 p.m. A spokesman invites new members.

Biddeford Acton Fair Fair Fair Visions

Car Damage Total Tops $1000 In Saco Crash

Over $1,000 damage was done to a car driven by Robert A. Bolduc Jr. 20, of Meadow Lane, Saco, after it left North Street and rolled over yesterday morning, according to Saco police.

Robert A. Bolduc Jr Meadow Lane Saco North Street

Old Meeting House Open On Sunday

Porter Old Meeting House hosts the 26th annual worship service at 11 a.m. conducted by Porter Historical Society with Rev. Cecil Temple of Northwood NH. Frances Monroe of Kezar Falls and Yarmouth speaks. Miss Manda Fox on organ, Von Smith on musical saw. Open House at History House 1 to 5 p.m.

Porter Old Meeting House Parsons Field Porter Historical Society Cecil Temple Northwood N.H Frances Monroe Kezar Falls Yarmouth Manda Fox von Smith Gertrude Paasche Margaret Strout Usher Harry Merrifield The Historical Society History House

Directors Meet to Plan Next Season on Oct 8

A directors meeting will be held on October 8 to formulate plans for next season. The gathering aims to set objectives, outline strategies, and assign duties for the upcoming year.

Schedule Released For Commission Meetings In September

The Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission posted September meeting times all in Alfred. On Sept 6 the Resource Conservation and Development Steering Committee meets at 7:30 p.m. in the county courthouse hearing room. Sept 13 planning assistance at 7:30 in the courthouse building. Sept 19 SMRPC executive committee at 7:30 in the courthouse annex. Sept 26 general commission at 7:30 in the civil defense room. topics to be announced.

Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission Alfred County Commissioners SMRPC General Commission Civil Defense

Transportation Not Operating Monday

The transportation system for elderly persons in York County will not operate on Labor Day a legal holiday. Officials urge those desiring transportation on other week days to call one day in advance. Toll free number in Alfred is 1 800 442 6345.

York County Alfred

Firefighters Put Out Lawn Mower Blaze at 29 Mechanic St

Engine 2 and four members of the Saco fire department tackled a lawnmower fire at 29 Mechanic Street yesterday. The mower belonged to Everett Spaulding, per department spokesman.

Saco Mechanic St Everett Spaulding

Photographer Testimony Sparks Watergate Break in Links

State Atty. Richard Gerstein says a Miami photographer testified to handwritten letters between Democratic leaders tied to a second Watergate break in. The witness named Barker and Sturgis as paying for photos, with possible Florida conspiracy charges.

Miami Richard Gerstein Gerstein Watergate Complex Washington, D.C Michael Richardson CIA Bernard L. Barker Frank Sturgis Watergate Richardson Pher Martin Dardis Barker Sturgis Rich Photos Lawrence F. O'Brien Democratic National Committee Larry FBI Washington Dade County Florida

Sen Margaret Chase Smith to Attend Saco Republican Supper

U S Senator Margaret Chase Smith is slated to appear at a combined buffet supper and candidates night in Saco hosted by the York County Republican Committee. The event, at Trudeau's Club Route 1 Saco, includes a candidate seminar, brief speeches after the buffet, and dancing with reception to follow.

Sanford U.S Margaret Chase Smith York County Republican Committee J. Stanley McQuade Saco GOP Camp Waban Senator Smith McQuade Trudeau Route 1 Squaw Mountain Washington D.C Evelyn Mullins Afloat

Nixon-Tanaka Summit Favors Frank Talks on U S Japan Ties

An American official described Tanaka as confident in handling issues “in a family spirit” at the summit where both nations pledged frank talks. Nixon returns to California after a closing communique and a ceremony for Adm. McCain’s retirement. Tanaka plans a Beijing visit in about a month.

Tanaka Nixon San Clemente Calif Adm John S. McCain Jr U.S Pacific Noel Gaylor Vietnam Ellsworth Bunker Saigon Hilo Hawaii Janan United States China Peking

Nixon and Tanaka Hold Broad Talk on Trade and Relations

Ronald L. Ziegler quoted Nixon saying he and Tanaka had a good exchange on trade and political ties among non-Communist nations and how those relationships should grow in a changing world, highlighting a productive discussion.

Ronald L. Ziegler Nixon Tanaka

Fischer’s World Chess Match Ends Amid Tense Rivalry

Fischer’s chess machine drew fans worldwide as a personal vendetta against Soviet dominance loomed. The postmatch mood cooled tensions between Fischer and Spassky, with Euwe wishing Spassky had attended to congratulate Fischer while noting the Russian was bitter amid controversy. Fischer arrived several days late to the match.

Chess Machine Fischer Euwe Spassky

Selectmen Hear Road Grievances Over Sewage Project

Kennebunkport selectmen heard residents grievances about roads torn up for the sewer lines. Raymond Wakefield and Robert L Brown criticized lack of paving along Maine and Green streets and alleged Coffin and Richardson engineering firm used streets as blasting mats. Brown urged patching now and a full season before repaving. Brad Jones the sewer project engineer will attend next meeting for further grievances.

Kennebunkport David Walley Ivan Wildes Brad Jones Selectmen

Biddeford Grass Fire Doused Behind Westmore Avenue

Biddeford firefighters responded to a grass fire yesterday afternoon behind Westmore Avenue on Boston and Maine Railroad property near the tracks. The blaze was extinguished with a booster line, officials reported today.

Biddeford Westmore Avenue Boston and Maine Railroad

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Alfreda Pendleton Netherlands Bulgaria Romania Spain Cuba Vali Yugoslavia West Germany Philippines Senegal the Heart Fund SAA Icoustews Association Clement P. Wight Alcoholism Council Old Meeting House Alex Sen. Smith Acton David Emery Rockland Karen Lewis Kittery Wayne Goodrich Kent Norton Mullins Bradley Leach Alex Ray Republican State Committee Augusta Naaw New York James D. Slater Jackets & Coats Matson’s, Inc MR. Rodman Deering Lumber NO Elm Street Maree Lizette W. C. Handy York County Savings Bank F.d.1.c Appliance VIC' S Center, Inc
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