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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1975
Page
2
National Weather Service forecast notes cloudy skies and warmer temperatures through early morning. The outlook covers Vermont and adjacent Canadian regions with expected mild winds and no precipitation signals for the period.
High pressure sits over New England and moves offshore. South to southwest winds 10 to 20 knots bring fair weather and visibility over 5 miles through Tuesday. Seas run 1 to 3 feet tonight.
Obituary notices list John J. O Connor of Old Orchard Beach age 66 a seaman and former chief mate with City Service Oil Tanker Corp of NYC who died at home and Jeanette R Simpson age 64 of Biddeford who worked for Pepperell Manufacturing and was a VFW Auxiliary member. Blanche V Atwood 80 of Biddeford died after a brief illness with services at Congregational Church and Laurel Hill Cemetery. Survivors include spouses children and extended relatives. services set for St Margaret Church and Dennett and Craig Funeral Home details given.
Near consensus in New York between the United Federation of Teachers and the Board of Education could lead to a ratification vote on a new contract and end the week long strike as early as Tuesday. Chicago teachers remain out after 13 days with no resolution in sight.
Evelina St Onge 86 of 20 Herring Ave Biddeford died Sunday after a brief illness born in St Paul Quebec Oct 14 1888 daughter of Louis and Olive Nor mand employed 25 years at York Manufacturing Co Saco she was a St Joseph Church communicant and Chalice member survived by two sons Edward and Conrad a daughter Yvette Croteau two sisters nine grandchildren six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews services set for St Joseph Church at 8:30 am Wednesday interment in St Joseph Cemetery calling hours today and Tuesday at Bolduc funeral home Biddeford
Fairfax City Virginia AP. Eve case woman reveals after 23 years and 21 personalities that she has recovered from multiple personality disorder. Chris Sizemore 48 wife of a construction electrician says she feels well since last three personalities died and father died in March triggered grip. Doctor Thigpen helped diagnose in 1952 and advised secrecy. Present doctor Tony Tsitos of Annandale believes cure but cannot guarantee against relapse.
Emond and Conroy Funeral Home lists John P. Conroy Jr as director at 72 Hill Street Biddeford with phone numbers 284-5511 and 282-1818. Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home on Stone Street Biddeford also listed. R Martel named director.
The Rev. Dalton Downs at Emmanuel Church defied a bishop by inviting six women to communion. The diocesan council will decide on continuing an $11,000 annual grant used for inner city aid as the six women priests led Sunday services. Bishops had barred women from communion. names include Merrill Bittner Alison Cheek Suzanne Hiatt Carter Heyward Jeanette Piccard Betty Scheiss and Betty Rosencre.
A federal grand jury may issue subpoenas for three mob figures linked to Detroit in Hoffa disappearance probes. Names include Joseph Zerilli and Raffaele Quasarano and Peter Vitale, associates of Teamsters President Frank Fitzsimmons, with unclear subpoena status and past denials.
Jews observed Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement with fasting and reflection as services opened at sundown. Rabbis in New York urged hopeful, compassionate living and awareness of the deprived and hungry during the holy day.
Mrs. Edward C. Thibodeau of Saco attended the wedding of her daughter Susan Lee Thibodeau to Charles R. Thibodeau at Marlboro Massachusetts.
A 38 year old man slashed The Night Watch at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum tearing canvas and severing a section two feet by seven feet. Guards and bystanders overpowered him. police say he claimed a divine order and cites mental illness. Restoration may take months.
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