Obituary of Hester E Coffin 80 of Saco
Mrs. Hester E Coffin 80 of Coolidge Avenue Saco died Tuesday night after a lengthy illness. Born January 24 1895 in Vinalhaven she was the daughter of Allen and Emma Foster educated there. She was a member of First Parish Congregational Church Saco and Eastern Star. Survived by brother Charles Foster foster son David Varney step daughter Louise Casey seven grandchildren six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services Friday 2 pm at Shumway Gross Funeral Home Saco with calling hours Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm Interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco.
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Hester E. Coffin
Coolidge Avenue
Saco
Biddeford
Vinalhaven
Allen and
Emma (Brown) Foster
Young School
William Coffin
Charles Foster
Walliston
Mass
David Varney
Hudson, N.H
Louise Casey
Millis
Shumway Gross Funeral Home
Spring St
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Saco Council Meets Tonight
The Journal reports the Saco city council holds a 25 item meeting at City Hall tonight at 7 with an informal mayor's office session at 6 30 p m.
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18 Million Pledged to Muscular Dystrophy Telethon
Jerry Lewis announced the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon raised 18.8 million dollars in pledges during a 21 hour Labor Day broadcast from the Sahara Hotel in Las Vegas. This marked the largest sum yet for the event, now in its 10th year. Lewis has chaired the Muscular Dystrophy Association for 25 years.
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Card of Thanks for Sympathy and Support
Family of the late Lorenzo Boisvert expresses sincere thanks to Alan Sukalas and Al Hall Biddeford Canal Bank manager for traveling to Lawrence Mass to attend the funeral. Gratitude extended to many friends and relatives in Saco Biddeford Lowell and beyond for prayers offerings and support during bereavement.
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al Hall
Biddeford
Anthony Thomas
Bradley St
Saco, Me
Fortier
Daigle
St. Cyr
St. Andre's
Carrier
Saco
Lorenzo Boisvert
Local Funeral Homes Listings in Saco Biddeford and Nearby
A directory of funeral homes and directors including Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St Saco 284 5611 Dennett and Craig 365 Main St Saco 282 0562 Emond and Conroy 72 Hill St Biddeford 284 5511 282 1818 Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home Stone St Biddeford 283 3653 R Martel Director
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Spring St
Saco
Dennett & Craig
Main Street
Maine
Tel
Emond & Conroy Funeral Home
John P. Conroy Jr
Hill St
Biddeford
Sansoucy — Blais
Stone St
R. Martel
Rabin Rejects Vietnam Middle East Parallel in Sinai Accord
Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin told the Knesset no parallel exists between Vietnam and the Middle East conflict. He said the United States would not be dragged into the region by American personnel in Sinai while confirming Egypt accord terms and U S assurances of strengthened Israeli defenses.
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Foster Son Charles OBrien Questioned By Grand Jury In Hoffa Case
Detroit AP reports Jimmy Hoffa scandal resurfaces as his foster son Charles OBrien testifies before a federal grand jury to explain his whereabouts the day Hoffa vanished. Louis Linteau a Pontiac limousine operator appears and may have aided a meeting with a Mafia leader. FBI cites probable cause that OBrien used Joseph Giacalone's car to aid Hoffa abduction.
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Audubon Society to Meet in Saco with Environmental Talks
The Saco Valley Audubon Society opens its season at 7 30 p m Thursday September 4 at Dyer Library Saco. Field reports by Mrs Rena Cote outline July and August observations while committees report on Maine environmental action and conservation issues.
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Port House Inn Wins Continuation but Entertainment License Hurdle
Port House Inn on Ocean Avenue won a temporary liquor license continuation on Tuesday while selectmen deferred a decision on an entertainment license. Neighbors urged restricting outdoor courtyard music during weddings, citing noise and property value concerns. Owners Greg and Charles Reid defended the practice as infrequent and essential to business.
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Portland Weather Update
North Portland has a chance of showers tonight while the south stays fair with lows in the mid to upper 40s. Clouds vary with a shower chance Thursday, highs reach the 60s to low 70s. Canadian reading 59 67.
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Weather Elsewhere Forecast for Maine Southwest Interior
Fair conditions with a low range of 45 to 50 degrees. Partly sunny Thursday with highs in the 60s. Light north to northwest winds at 10 to 15 mph tonight.
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West Coastal
Stolen Camera Gear and Trailer Recovered in Biddeford
Police report a theft of $800 worth camera equipment from Biddeford Pool with Mary S Hoover named as the owner. A $1,000 tandem boat trailer stolen from Rumery’s Boatyard on Cleaves Street was recovered by Saco police after an accident. Fire crews fought a tree house blaze on Smithwheel Road owned by Tony Fernette. A car fire on Ross Road and a dryer fire at Briggs Laundry in Old Orchard Beach were also reported. Gen William Mitchell, WWI aviation hero, was court martialed for insubordination in 1925 and later vindicated.
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Saco
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Biddeford
Mary S. Hoover
Halden
Mass
James Foley
Cleaves St
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Cleaves
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Smithwheel Road
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