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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1976

Page

3

Obituaries from Biddeford Saco area note multiple deaths

Mrs Bessie B Grover 82 of 6 Greenfield Lane Biddeford died after brief illness. Born Nova Scotia October 27 1893 she came to the US in 1906 and lived in Gray before 59 years in Biddeford Saco area. Surviving five sons and seven daughters, funeral Monday 2 PM at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco. Also notices for Alice O Howe Richard A Babineau Clarissa W Williams with services and interment details.

Bessie B. Grover Greenfield Lane Biddeford Nova Scotia Frank Blanche Crouse Grover Gray Area Biddeford-Saco Frank C. Grover George Grover Old Orchard Beach Wilbur Grover California Frank, Harrison Albert Grover Grace Perron Ann Hubert Lillian Camire Jane Hanson Saco Helen DeSilva Napa Calif Irene Provencher Hills Beach Hazel Ouellette Lyman Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Main St Laurel Hill Cemetery Funeral Home Kennebunk Alice O. Howe Lower Brown Street Melrose Mass Watertown Conn Charles P. Howe Alma Grisweld Woodbury Bibber Richard A. Babineau Bond St Arcille and Yvette (Dallaire) Babineau St. Louis High School Air Force University of Maine Portland-Gorham Joan Maurice) Babineau Richard D. Babineau Jennifer Babineau Arcille Babineau Sanford Guy Babineau St. Andre R. G. Bolduc and Sons Funeral Alfred St Westfield N.J Clarissa W. Williams Maine Thornton Academy Saco and Farmington (Maine

Dayton to Build New Town Hall by December 1

Dayton selects builder Dimitri V. Sotir of Goodwins Mills as low bidder at 25 553 to construct a four room two story town hall on six acres beside Consolidated School. Project advances after town meeting approval on August 23. three months away from occupancy and will be Dayton's first dedicated town office since the 1947 fire.

Dayton Dimitri V. Sotir Goodwins Mills Selectmen

Sincere thanks to caregivers after stay at Webber Hospital

Mrs. Elizabeth Rheaume expresses gratitude to Dr. Viger priests nurses and relatives for their care and thoughtfulness during her stay at Webber Hospital.

Viger Webber Hospital Elizabeth Rheaume

Card of Thanks for Janet Bisaillon’s Passing

The Bisaillon family and relatives express sincere thanks to Dr Fortier Festino Webber Hospital Fr Carrier and Fr Plante for support after the loss of wife and mother Janet G Bisaillon. Also thanks to all relatives and friends who helped ease our sorrow. Roland C Bisaillon and Mr and Mrs Marc V Perreault and Daria

Dr. Fortier Festino Webber Hospital Fr. Carrier Fr. Plante Janet G. Bisaillon

Howe stays in Utah race despite sex solicitation convictions

Utah Congressman Allan T. Howe declares he will remain in the 2nd District race despite two convictions for soliciting sex. His wife Marlene backs him as Democratic leaders demand withdrawal. Democrats question electability and fundraising. Rampton, Moss urge write‑in option.

Utah Democratic Allan Howe Marlene UPI Salt Lake City Allan T. Howe Howe Calvin L. Rampton Frank E. Moss House House Democratic Campaign Committee

Hays Moves Out as Ethics Probe Hangs Over

Two trucks loaded with antiques paintings and memorabilia depart the Capitol signaling Wayne L Hays departure from Washington after announcing his resignation effective Sept 8 The resignation follows an ethics probe into charges by Elizabeth Ray who alleged a paid mistress setup The ongoing Justice Department inquiry continues as Hays retires to Red Gate Farm Ohio and a political successor is named for the November race

Washington Capitol Midwest Wayne L. Hays Hays Congressional Congress Ohio Justice Department Democratic Executive Committee State Department House Administration Committee Red Gate Belmont County Pat Douglas Applegate Steubenville

Man Powered Flight Milestone Attracts Optimism

In North Kingstown Rhode Island Joseph A Zinno became the first American to fly a man powered craft the Olympian five seconds and about 80 to 100 feet April morning four months ago. He continues testing the craft despite recurring problems and a damaged drive wheel and left wing from the initial crash.

North Kingstown R.I Joseph A. Zinno Zinno

Emery Barton set four debates in October

Republican U S Representative David Emery and Democrat Frederick Barton schedule four October debates. The first is Oct 8 in Portland hosted by the League of Women Voters and taped for WGAN TV. A Brunswick joint, Oct 14, sponsored by League of Women Voters and Common Cause, will air on WKXA. Additional debates Oct 24 in Kennebunk and Oct 27 in Portland. Public invited.

Augusta Maine U.S David Emery Frederick E. Barton Portland League of Women Voters Wgan-Tv Barton Emery Brunswick Common Cause WKXA Kennebunk

Debates Planned Between Muskie and Monks

Aides for Democrat Edmund Muskie and Republican challenger Robert Monks say they will meet next week to plan three debates, likely held next month. Officials report several TV stations have offered air time for the debates in Portland Maine.

Portland, Maine U.S Edmund S. Muskie Robert A.G. Monks Monks

Bond Street man’s death ruled accidental hanging

Medical examiner Dr. Thomas Anton ruled the death at Bond Street Biddeford an accidental hanging and offered no further comment. Babineau’s body was found in a cellar around midnight Friday by his father in law.

Thomas Anton Richard A. Babineau Bond Street Biddeford Babineau

Elderly teacher says held prisoner seven months in Houston

Mrs. A E Dixon Ford an 86 year old former school teacher said Thursday she was kept prisoner for seven months by a man she called her son Police were told by neighbors that they had passed food to her through burglar bars on her bedroom window Tommy H Breedlove 27 a laborer was charged by police with a felony imprisonment.

A.E. Dixon Ford Houston

Glen Campbell Marries ex-wife of Mac Davis in Stateline Wedding

In a star studded Stateline ceremony Glen Campbell wed Sarah Jan 24 a 40 year old singer and comedian guests included Roger Miller John Davidson Wayne Newton and Kenny Rogers about 25 attended the brief services The couple said they will honeymoon and Campbell noted it is his third marriage. Also Ford nominates Maj Gen John Flynn for lieutenant general and inspector general of the Air Force. Flynn was a long time prisoner in North Vietnam and heads Lackland training center. Osmond treated for food poisoning in Provo Utah after exhausting tour schedule. A man in Mobile waited 20 hours for Elvis front row seats and received a $2000 diamond ring from Presley.

Stateline Nev Glen Campbell Mac Davis Roger Miller John Davidson Wayne Newton Kenny Rogers Campbell Sarah Jan Will Honeypair Nin Washington Ford John P. Flynn U.S North Vietnam Pentagon Flynn Senate Air Force Lackland Air Force Base San Antonio Cleveland Hanoi Mobile Ala Elvis Tommy Milham Milham

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