Deaths Mrs Alfreda Pendleton of Saco
Mrs Alfreda M Pendleton 78 of Pine Tree Avenue Camp Ellis died this morning in a local hospital. Born in Saco December 29 1893 she was educated there and a Thornton Academy graduate. Survived by six sons and five daughters all of Saco and Nova Scotia. 30 grandchildren 26 great grandchildren and one nephew. Services tomorrow at 2 pm from Dennett and Craig Funeral Home with Rev Edwin Greene officiating. Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visiting hours tonight 7 to 10 pm at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Biddeford Woman Alice Bouvier Dies After Brief Illness
Miss Alice M. Bouvier, 449 Main St Biddeford, died last night after a short illness at a local nursing home. Born in Biddeford, she worked for Pep Oral Manufacturing Co. She was a St Joseph Church communicant and member of local Franco groups. Survived by four sisters Eva Jennie Emeline and Pauline, all of Biddeford. funeral from St Joseph Church Monday at 9 a.m.. interment at Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours at Emond Funeral Home tonight 7–9 and Saturday Sunday 2–4 and 7–9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice M. Bouvier
Main St
Biddeford
Sylvain
Josephine (Picard) Bouvier
Peporale Manufacturing Co
Ord
Bouvier
St. Joseph Church Rd
Union de Ste. Jean Baptiste
Amerique
Council Chagnon
Eva
Jennie Bouvier
Emeline Guertin
Pauline Pelletier
St. Joseph Church
Joseph
Emond Funeral Home
Hill St
Mrs Elizabeth M Cole Dies at 65 in Saco Biddeford Hospital
Mrs Elizabeth M Cole 65 of 99 Bradley St Saco died in a Biddeford hospital. Born in Biddeford Sept 5 1906 she was daughter of Charles and Augusta Smith educated in Biddeford. Widow of Eugene M Cole she left four daughters and one son and one sister. Funeral Monday 2 pm from Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth M. Cole
Bradley St
Saco
Biddeford
Charles and
Augusta (Walker) Smith
Elizabeth Cole
Cambridge
Mass
James Lawler
Schenectady
N.Y
Donald Fogg
Arthur Carter
Mil
Ford
Eugene
Cole Jr
South Portland
Robert Mitchell Sr
Kennebunk
Shumway-Gross Funeral Home
Spring St
Laurel Hill
Shumway
Gross Funeral Home
Weather forecast for Portland and coast limits
Saturday shows variable cloudiness with afternoon thundershowers possible in northern areas. Highs reach the upper 70s to 80s. Extended with a chance of showers Sunday, clearing Monday. Fair Tuesday with daytime highs in the 70s and overnight lows in the 40s to 50s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Carrie Heads North Toward New England
The National Weather Service in Boston reports tropical storm Carrie moving slowly northward with 50 mph winds. Officials cannot confirm a New England approach yet and note possible intensity increase while predicting cooler weather and a few showers for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
National Weather Service
Carrie
New England
The
Weather Service
Cape Hatteras
N.C
United States Triumphs in Olympic Basketball Group Play
The U S team defeated Egypt 7 31 to edge toward a playoff berth in the semifinals. Jozef Zapedzki of Poland set a rapid fire pistol Olympic record with 595 while Lakov Zhelezniak of Russia earned moving target gold with 569. Netherlands routed Romania 5 2 and other group results included Cuba 84 Australia 7 Yugoslavia 81 West Germany 68 Philippines 68 Senegal 62.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munich
United States
Egypt
Jozef Zapedzki
Poland
Lakov Zhelezniak
Russia
Zapedzki
Zhelezniak
Netherlands
Paulgaria
Romania
Spain
Cuba
Australia
Yugoslavia
West Germany
Philippines
Senegal
Senior Citizens Discuss Trips in Biddeford Meeting
Biddeford seniors explored travel options at Le Foyer on Pool Street with Dube Travel Agency and a radio announcer outlining possible tours. The group, led by Mrs. Marie Anna Dorais, planned a housing project visit to Ocean Park with a 10 a.m. Wednesday departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
le Foyer
Pool Street
Jacques Millette
Activitie
Paul Dube
Dube Travel Agency
Auburn
Rosaire Hall
Marie Anna Dorais
Adelina Plante
Paul Roberge
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
Duplicate Bridge Played At Beach in Old Orchard Beach
A club tournament at the Lawn Avenue Playhouse last night produced winners in two pairs categories. North and South winners were Al Rosen and Me Golding with runners up James Mullen and James Mullen. East and West winners were Aram Mougalian and Robert Whelan with runners up James Warren and William Claus. A final overall ranking listed Rosen and Golding first and Mougalian and Mullen second. A reminder announced a game tomorrow at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Orchard Beach
Lawn Avenue Playhouse
al Rosen
Me 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
Break-in at Al's Taxi Stand hits four pinball machines
Saco police report four pinball machines at Al's Taxi Stand on Storer Street were broken into last night. At least $150 stolen and two money boxes missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storer Street
Saco
Obituary Notices From Saco Funeral Establishments
Funeral directors Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco and Dennett and Craig at 365 Main St Saco Maine list contact numbers 284 5611 and 282 0562 along with Emond's Funeral Home 284 5511 and names Frank X Emond J P Conroy for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shumway and Gross Funeral Service
Spring St
Saco
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Maine
Emond
Frank X. Emond
J. P. Conroy
Club Meetings Schedule Noted in Local Notices
The Saco Extension Service will meet Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the GAR Hall Cutts Avenue. Our Lady of Victory Circle will meet Sunday at 2 p.m. at Fremont Club Alfred Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
GAR Hall
Cutts Avenue
Our Lady of Victory Circle
Fremont Club
Alfred Street
Biddeford
Prison menu shift aims to cut costs with eggs and beef
Chop Suey cook Gagnor and Sheriff Dutremble announce a new policy adding more eggs for prisoner breakfasts and more creamed chipped beef on toast. They claim the change will lower daily costs compared to cereal when milk and sugar are counted. Meals will be portion controlled for efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dutremble
Gagnor
Goose Rocks Beach Association Holds Annual Meeting
The Goose Rocks Beach Association held its annual gathering at the Community House. Reports show 133 in tennis, 65 in swimming, 32 in sailing. A boating and sailing committee was formed with Dr. Paul Gilpatrick as chair. The Town and Government Committee includes Walter Placzankis as chair. 184 member families are listed this year. Officers elected: President Kenneth Campbell. vice presidents Robert Arthur Miller and others. Directors for three years include Mrs. Howard Douglas, Henry Cooke, and Harry Kemper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Rocks
Goose Rocks Beach Association
Paul Gilpatrick
Robert Phaneuf
James Martin
Arthur Miller
Walter Placzankis
Ewynn Rowell
Gilpatrick
Delegation to Greet VP Candidate Sargent Shriver in Portland
Saco Young Democrats were invited to attend the arrival of vice presidential candidate Sargent Shriver in Portland on Tuesday. Mary Hobbins said a delegation would be on hand and several members will attend the opening of the new Saco Sewage Treatment plant. Letters of congratulations came for the headquarters opening at 192 Main St. from state and national Young Democrats leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Main St
Vi Pense
Hollis
State Committee
Nancy
Handler China Lake
Ken Allen
Maine Young Democrats
Democratic City Committee
GAR
Young Democrats
Alcoholism Council Formed in Southern Maine
A Southern Regional Alcoholism Council will be formed under the Hughes Bill with a 31 member board to be elected September 21 at Union Mutual Insurance Company offices in Portland. Interested residents must apply in writing to Father Gerard Bolduc by September 6 at 583 Forest Ave. The council aims to expand understanding of alcoholism, reduce its damage, and enlist community resources. authorization comes from the 1972 State Alcoholism Plan funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Union Mutual Insurance Company
Congress ‘Street
Father Gerard Bolduc
Maine
Father Bolduc
Forest Ave
Ladies’ Home League
The
Salvation Army
Tabernacle
Union Avenue
Myrtle Peplaw
Howard Leggett
George Baggs
Richard
National Institute On Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
Sir Francis Chichester Buried in Devon Funeral Procession Draws Thousands
Sir Francis Chichester, pioneer aviator and solo yachtsman, was buried in Shirwell beside St Andrew's Church in Devon. Thousands lined the streets for the service, then carried his coffin to the village churchyard where his father served as rector. He died at 70 after cancer following his last transatlantic solo voyage, a man knighted for circumnavigating the globe at 65 and for aviation feats in the 1920s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
England
Francis Chichester
Devonshire
St. Andrew's Church
Shirwell
Chichester
Hamlin Named to Maine Interim Studies Committee
Cyrus Hamlin a marine architect of Kennebunk has been appointed by Gov Kenneth Cutis to the Maine Committee for Interim Studies Sea and Shore Fisheries He coowns Ocean Research Corp in Kennebunk and is one of five public members on the committee which will study the Maine fishing industry and related subjects The committee formed by legislation passed in March plus three State Senators and seven representatives named by legislative leaders constitute the body
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunk
Cyrus Hamlin
Kenneth Cutis
Maine
Hamlin
Ocean Research Corp
Senate
House
Rescue Unit Trains On Job At Acton Fair
Biddeford Search and Rescue members trained during Acton Fair scenes. They located a reportedly lost six year old within fifteen minutes and demonstrated first aid techniques in hourly two to twenty minute drills for fairgoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Acton Fair
Fair
Fair Visions
Vehicle Damage After Saco Rollover Involving Robert Bolduc Jr
Over $1,000 damage occurred to a car driven by 20 year old Robert Bolduc Jr. of Meadow Lane Saco when it left North Street and rolled over yesterday morning, according to Saco police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert \. Bolduc Jr
Meadow Lane
Saco
North Street
Old Meeting House Open On Sunday
Porter Old Meeting House will host the 26th annual worship service at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Cecil Temple of Northwood New Hampshire. Frances Monroe of Kezar Falls and Yarmouth will speak. Manda Fox will preside at the organ. R. Von Smith will play a musical saw. Members will greet guests at History House from 1 to 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter Old Meeting House
Parsons Field
Porter Historical Society
Cecil Temple
Northwood
N.H
Frances Monroe
Kezar Falls
Yarmouth
Manda Fox
R. von Smith
Gertrude Paasche
Margaret Strout
Usher
Harry Merrifield
The
Historical Society
History House
Directors Plan Next Season At October Meeting
A directors meeting is scheduled for October 8 to formulate plans for the upcoming season. The session will review objectives, resources, and scheduling to ensure a smooth continuity of leadership.
Schedule Released For Commission September Meetings
The Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission released its September meeting schedule. All sessions occur in Alfred with meetings on Sept 6 13 19 and 26 at 730 p m. Topics include land use maps mapping work and planning board duties with the general meeting to announce further business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Maine Regional Planning Commission
Alfred
County Commissioners
SMRPC
General Commission
Civil Defense
Transportation Not Operating Monday in York County
York County announces no transportation service for seniors on Labor Day. For weekday trips call a day in advance. Toll free Alfred number is 1-800-442-6345.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York County
Alfred
Firefighters contain lawnmower blaze at 29 Mechanic St
Engine 2 and four Saco firefighters responded to a lawnmower fire at 29 Mechanic Street yesterday. The mower is owned by Everett Spaulding, according to the department spokesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saco
Mechanic St
Everett Spaulding
Testimony links letters to Watergate break in location
State Atty. Richard Gerstein says a Miami photographer identified men paid for a rush job as Barker and Sturgis. He alleges a second break-in may have yielded handwritten letters between Democratic leaders and documents tied to the Watergate affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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
Florida
Smith to attend York County GOP supper and candidates night
U S Senator Margaret Chase Smith will join Republican candidates at a combined supper and candidates night in Saco. The event, hosted by the York County Republican Committee, includes brief speeches by Smith and other state leaders, with dancing after the buffet. A candidate seminar is planned for Oct 20 and table reservations are through J Stanley McQuade. next meeting is Sept 25 at Camp Waban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
U. S
Margaret Chase Smith
York
Augusta
McQuade
Trudeau
Route 1
Saco
Uaw Mountain
McQuade Gop
Washington
DC Evelyn Mullins
Camp Waban
Nixon and Tanaka Hold Summit Amid Trade Talks
An American official described Tanaka’s remarks on handling problems in a family spirit and frank talks. Nixon planned a Friday return to California after a summit that focused on trade to bolster the dollar, with plans for Tanaka to visit Beijing in about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Good Exchange on World Ties
Ronald L. Ziegler said Nixon and Tanaka discussed trade and political relations among non Communist nations and how these ties should grow in a changing world. He quoted Nixon calling their talk a good exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald L. Ziegler
Nixon
Tanaka
Fischer’s Vendetta Fueling World Chess Showdown
The Fischer Spassky match drew worldwide fans as Fischer framed it as a personal vendetta against Soviet dominance. Despite an uneasy finish, Euwe wished Spassky had attended to congratulate Fischer, noting the Russian was bitter amid controversy. Fischer arrived several days late to the playing hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chess Machine
Fischer
Euwe
Spassky
British financier doubles chess purse to 250000
James D. Slater, a British fan and financier, doubled the purse to $250,000, prompting Spassky to leave New York after the delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spassky
New York
James D. Slater
Selectmen Hear Grievances Over Sewage Road Work
Kennebunkport selectmen met briefly and heard residents complaints about roads torn up for the sewer project. Raymond Wakefield and Robert L Brown criticized lack of paving on Maine and Green streets and questioned Coffin and Richardson engineering. Brown urged patching now and waiting a season before further repaving. Brad Jones the project engineer will attend next meeting for further grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennebunkport
Raymond Wakefield
Robert L. Brown
Maine and
Green Streets
Coffin and Richardson
Brown
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 rail line. Crews used a booster line to extinguish the blaze, according to officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddeford
Westmore Avenue
Boston and Maine Railroad
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Alfreda Pendleton
Merrimack River
Block Island
Cape Cod
Inter Yum
the Heart Fund
Cclub É 4
Association
Alcoholism Council
John W. Baggs
Vawnel
Old Meeting House
Alex
FBI
Dade County
Sen. Smith
David Emery
Rockland
Karen Lewis
Kittery
Wayne Goodrich
Kent Norton
Mullins
Acton
Jackets & Coats
Matson’s, Inc
Rodman
Deering Lumber CO
Elm Street
Marcel Lizotte
W. C. Handy
York County Savings Bank
F.d.1.c
Rigidaire
Appliance
VIC' S Center, Inc
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