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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1973

Page

2

Deaths Marie A Dubois 90 Biddeford resident

Mrs Marie A Dubois 90 of 6 King St Biddeford died September 21 after a long illness. Born June 12 1883 in St Pierre Quebec she moved to Biddeford at 11. She worked for Pepperell Mfg Co and as a nurse aide at Trusl Nursing Home. Survived by two daughters eight grandchildren nine great grandchildren four great great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mass Monday 9 am at St Andre Church with interment at St Joseph Cemetery. Visitation tonight 7 9 and Sunday 2 4 7 9 at Sansoucy Blais Funeral Home.

Marie A. Dubois King St Biddeford St. Pierre Que Delphese Caroline (Pepin) Roberge St. Joseph Cemetery Sansoucy-Blais Stone St

Births in Biddeford and surrounding towns noted

The column records numerous birth announcements from Webber Hospital and area addresses in Biddeford Saco Old Orchard Beach and Wells with names of parents and newborns and Sept dates. It also includes a White House statement on inflation and criticism from AFL-CIO President Meany about Nixon administration.

Washington White House Nixon Afl-Cio George Meany Meany

Fire attack school planned for Sanford in late October

Area fire chiefs gathered to plan a second fire attack school set for October 27 and 28 in Sanford. Attendees included Old Orchard Beach chief Thomas Smith, Saco chief Kenneth Pendleton, SMVTS chief Russell Goodwin, Sanford chief George Driscoll, and others. Separately Dunkin Donuts was robbed of 952.26 in cash and coins on Elm Street Biddeford. The break occurred via an unlocked rear screen door and a damaged office safe. No injuries. In Biddeford, 17 year old Douglas E. Davis was charged with operating under the influence after his car struck a police cruiser on Alfred Street. no injuries reported. Saco firefighters responded to a flooded oil burner fire on McKenney Road damaging the cellar floor only.

Sanford Thomas Smith Old Orchard Beach Kennneth Pendleton Saco Russell Goodwin SMVTS George Driscoll Jack Scotta Carl Landry Dunkin Donuts Biddeford Elm Street N ‘Ollisioy Biddefordee Douglas E. Davis Newtown Road Alfred Street Nathaniel Roberts William Hanrahan McKenney Road

Gratitude to Medical Staff After Bereavement

I thank Dr. Viger Dr. Johnston and the nurses of the second floor at the Webber Hospital for care during my bereavement Adeus Gadbois thanks friends relatives and neighbors for ecards and sympathy.

Viger Johnston Webber Hospital Adeus Gadbois

Portland Weather Forecast With Rain Expected Tonight

Portland forecasts rain or showers likely tonight with lows around 50. Sunday also shows showers, highs mostly in the 50s, some 60s in the southwest area. SEPTEMBER tides and daylight times noted with high and low readings for the 22nd and 23rd.

Portland

Trading Stamps Store Closure Heads Toward Redemption

Spannaus oversees up to 20 part time helpers logging stamp contents as Gift House collectors send in over 100000 stamp books in six months. Tuesday is the deadline to mail collections to oponews and checks will begin next month. Under a court order books are valued at 190 per book and assets are frozen until redemption amounts are set. When checks go out, Minnesota's first state operated trading stamp store will close.

Spannaus Gift House Oponews Minnesota

Curious in Conn asks why older men appeal to young women

Dear Abby letters discuss a 20 year old mother with a husband who avoids hospitals and family, a 21 year old with large feet seeking style, a 27 year old woman seeking plastic surgery, and a parent wanting equal meals for kids. Abby cautions against generalizations and advises counseling and tact.

Abby Herb CONN

States Seek ICNAF Action to Curb Northwest Atlantic Fishing

New England representatives backed by Peter Kingsley call for a special ICNAF meeting in Ottawa to press for a sharp, enforceable cut in total fishing effort and catch off the U S Atlantic coast. They urge a firm U S delegation stance to protect resources and restore economic stability for American fishermen.

Shawmut Inn U.S. Atlantic Kennebunkport U.S International Commission Copen Atlantic England ICNAF Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire Rhode Island Ottawa William P Rogers Rogers Northwest Atlantic Donald L. McKernan Fisheries and Wildlife McKernan Bulgaria Canada Denmark Federal Republic of Germany France Iceland Italy Japan Norway Poland Portugal Romania Spain Soviet Union United Kingdom United States East Germany International Organization

Great Council Session Set for October 13 in Portland

Pocahontas Beulah Stermer announces the Great Council Session to be held all day October 13 at the Holiday Inn Portland with a banquet the night before. Officers will be installed October 13. Carrie Whittemore wins the mystery award and Phyllis Lefebvre Ivy Bliss receive special awards at the last meeting. Mary Bean and Ada Phinney served refreshments after the meeting and a social hour followed. Next meeting slated for October.

Beulah Stermer Holiday Inn Portland Carrie Whittemore Phyllis Lefebvre Ivy Bliss Mary Bean Ada Phinney

OOB Charter Amendments Proposed For Town Ballot

Old Orchard Beach town council approved posting two charter amendments enlarging the town council from three to five members and the school committee from three to five. A public hearing will precede a potential 1973 election ballot. Also delays on purchase of an aerial ladder truck until the out of town councilor returns. Delivery is about 14 months from order. Town Manager Sarelas to conduct a 27 acre property title search offered by Joseph Haley. Donald Shorey named to the Assessment Board of Review pending acceptance.

Old Orchard Beach Joseph Mokarzel E. Emerson Cummings Louis Sarelas Sarelas Joseph Haley Donald Shorey Assessment Board of Review

Port Town Fuel Bill to Rise by Four Hundred Dollars

Kennebunkport town officials approved a municipal oil bid from E. R. Warren Co. at 1.97 per gallon, about five cents higher than last year, with close to 8,600 gallons needed for the initial winter fill. Selectmen warned prices could rise another 25 to 35 cents a gallon before winter ends.

Kennebunkport Selectmen E. R. Warren

Judge Allows New Hampshire Reporter to Reveal Watergate Sources

U S District Judge Edward T Gignoux ruled that Arthur C Egan Jr may disclose to Watergate investigators his sources for the April 27 story linking Murray R Chotiner to Watergate He lifted a protective order and released deposition information from Chotiner libel case The action followed Egan’s request after safety concerns and private depositions in Concord New Hampshire.

Portland New Hampshire Murray R. Chotiner U.S Edward T. Gignoux Arthur C. Egan Jr Manchester Union Gignoux Las Vegas Teamsters Union Egan Gan Senate Watergate U.S. District Court Concord N.H Hugh Bownes

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