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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1972

Page

2

Death of Eleanor Glueck, Delinquency Expert

Eleanor Glueck, Harvard Law School criminology collaborator and co author with husband Sheldon Glueck, dies at 74 in Cambridge. Autopsy pending details. early report suggests accidental death in bathtub at home. Born Eleanor Touroff of New York, she held Barnard College and Harvard education degrees and helped produce major works on delinquency including Five Hundred Criminal Careers and Unraveling Juvenile Delinquency. Memorial service planned at Harvard. private services in New York.

Cambridge, Mass Eleanor Glueck Harvard Law School Cambridge Charles Robinson Harvard Derek C. Bok Law School

Harold S. Wharff Dies at 75 in Old Orchard Beach

Harold S. Wharff, 75, of 7 Carleton Ave Old Orchard Beach in Biddeford, died Sept 24. Funeral services set for Wednesday at 2 pm at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home 360 Main St Saco. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery Westbrook. Calling hours Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 at the funeral home.

Wharff Harold S Carleton Ave Old Orchard Beach Biddeford Dennett & Craig Funeral Main St Saco Woodlawn Westbrook

Funeral Homes and Directors in Saco Maine Listing

Funeral service firms listed include Shumway and Gross at 35 Spring St. Saco phone 284 5611 Dennett and Craig at 365 Main Street Saco Maine 282 0562 Emond's Funeral Home 284 5511 Frank X. Emond J P Conroy described among local funeral providers.

Shumway and Gross Funeral Service Spring St Saco Dennett & Craig Main Street Maine Tel Emond Frank X. Emond J. P, Conroy

Mrs Ruth M Owens 75 Dies After Illness in Scarborough

Ruth M Owens 75 formerly of Beach Street Saco and Pine Point Manor Scarborough died after a long illness She was widow of Henry Owens and great granddaughter of Gov John Fairfield Born December 14 1876 in Saco she attended Thornton Academy Simmons College She was active in Eastern Star Owen Davis American Legion Auxiliary and served on boards in Saco Surviving sons Richard and David sister Constance Moore Willey three grandchildren and three great grandchildren Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Dennett and Craig Funeral Home Saco with interment Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco

Ruth M. Owens Beach Street Saco Pine Point Manor Scarborough Henry Owens John Fairfield Luther R Ellen Hampden Fairfield Moore Thornton Academy Simmons College Boston Annette Order of the Eastern Star of

Love is TM Beg US Pot OF AM Rig and Vote

Los Angeles Times reports on a political topic involving US pot policy, potential trademark implications, and the rallying momentum around a voting event. The piece centers on tensions between national policy and local action, highlighting key actors and dates.

Los Angeles Times

Portland Weather Forecast Shows Showers Likely

The weather page notes occasional rain or showers for Portland with lower 50s tonight. Showers then partial clearing possible Wednesday with highs in the 60s.

Infant Demers Dies Suddenly in Biddeford

Bobbie Ann Demers seven months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert L Demers of 109 May St Biddeford died unexpectedly this morning in a local hospital. Born Feb 28 1972 in Biddeford she is survived by her parents a sister Shannon Demers paternal grandparents Lucien and Mrs Demers of Biddeford maternal grandmother Mrs Doris Martineau of Biddeford and grandfather Garry Coolen of Georgetown Mass along with several aunts and uncles. Friends may call Boldue Funeral Home Biddeford tonight 7 to 9 Interment will be tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the family lot at St Mary Cemetery Biddeford.

Bobbie-Ann Demers Robert L Linda Martineau) Demers Biddeford Shannon Demers Lucien Demers Doris Martineau Garry Coolen Georgetown Mass Boldue Funeral Home Alfred St St. Mary Cemetery

Local groups schedule meetings in Biddeford area

United Methodist Women meet tomorrow at 6 30 p m in Foss Street church vestry Adah Chapter rehearses tonight at 7 30 p m at Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street and another rehearsal Sunday at 3 p m Conseil Chagnon No 120 meets Wednesday Sept 27 at 8 p m in club hall 50 Adams St Division One AOH Auxiliary meets tonight at 8 at Main and Elm Tighe Beaudoin Farley Unit AA meets Thursday at 8 post home Elm Street Directors of Christopher Fraternal K of C meet tomorrow at 7 30 p m K of C Hall Pool Street Le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club meets tonight at 8 club rooms corner South and Elms with a social after.

United Methodist Women of the United Methodist Church Foss Street Biddeford Order of the Eastern Star Odd Fellows Hall Alfred Street Conseil Chagnon No. 120 Union St. Jean Baptiste Adams St. Biddeford Ancient Order of Hibernian Auxiliary Main and Elm Streets Tighe-Beaudoin-Farley American Legion Auxiliary Post Home Elm Street Christopher Lake E. Hart Council Knights of Columbus K of C Pool Street le Voltigeur Snowshoe Club South and Elms Streets

Gannon Arthur R 65 of Saco dies after lengthy illness

Arthur R. Gannon 65 of 164 Bradley St Saco died at a local hospital after a long illness. Born January 18 1907 in Saco he worked 20 years at Saco Lowell Shop and Marement Corp and six years at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard retiring two years ago. Survived by widow LaDora a son Arthur R Gannon Jr two daughters Bettina Paiva and Sandra Adams a brother William a sister Lucy 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. from Shumway Gross Funeral Home with interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery Saco. (Note: funeral home hours given as tomorrow implied in source.)

Arthur R. Gannon Bradley St Saco William and Mary (Wentworth) Gannon Griffin (Ga United Methodist Church Saco Lowell Shop Marement Corp Portsmouth Naval Shipyard LaDora (Miller) Gannon Arthur R. Gannon Jr Bettina Paiva Taunton Mass Sandra Adams Joppa Town William Gannon Florida Lucy Marini Quincy Shumway-Gross Funeral Home Spring St Laurel Hill Cemetery

Mrs Ida Gagnon Hospital Patient in Biddeford

Mrs. Ida Gagnon of 1 Sullivan Street Biddeford is a medical patient at Webber Hospital.

Ida Gagnon Sullivan St Biddeford Webber Hospital

Bicycle stolen on Saco Main Street from church hall

A white 10 speed Fandura bicycle owned by Alan Bolduc of Meadow Lane Saco was taken yesterday from outside the Most Holy Trinity Church hall on Main Street Saco police report.

Alan ‘Bolduc Meadow Lane Saco Most Holy Trinity Church Hall

Biddeford Officers Recover 2 Hot Cars

Two cars stolen yesterday in Biddeford were recovered soon after by local police. A 1987 Plymouth owned by Mrs. Ruth Wakefield of Wells was found behind United Auto Parts by Officers Gerard Jacques and Ronald Nadeau. Another car owned by Arthur Lacourse of 99 Scammon Street Saco was recovered by Sgt. Albert Elwell at Oak and Pool streets.

Biddeford Ruth Wakefield Wells Grant Gerard Jacques Ronald Nadeau United Auto Parts Arthur Lacourse Scammon St Saco Bacon St Albert Elwell Oak and Pool Streets

Officers Elected By Kennebunk Lodge

Olive Rebekah Lodge in Kennebunk elected new officers for the coming year led by Noble Grand Priscilla Ladd. Elections, charter draped for Eleanor Clapp, transfers, and invitations to October installations were announced with a supper planned before the October 2 installation.

Olive Rebekah Lodge Waterboro Saco Lodge Ruhamah Old Orchard Beach Phyllis Smith

Tax deadline reminder for Saco residents

Murray reminds Saco taxpayers that October 6 is the deadline for paying 1972 taxes. Taxes unpaid after October 6 will incur interest charges, according to Mrs. Murray.

Murray Saco

Clamdiggers Plan To Picket Federal Building

Ernest Grant of Rockland leads the Fisheries Research Corp as clam diggers off Maine’s coast, jobless two weeks due to Red Tide, plan a Wednesday protest at the federal building seeking unemployment aid and federal disaster relief. Governor Curtis urged Nixon to declare a natural disaster to aid 3000 clam diggers hurt by the clamming ban.

Portland Maine Ernest Grant Rockland Fisheries Research Corp Kenneth M. Curtis

Public Health Plans Finalized For DC Parade

Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association finalizes plans for a Chest campaign entry in the parade marking 25 years of agency service. The Biddeford School department donates a bus for student teams to decorate with Chest symbols and 25th anniversary banners, as Elaine Graham and Robert Hodge coordinate bus arrangements. The agency is recertified as fully accredited by the federal health department.

Biddeford Public Health Nursing Association Biddeford PHN Elaine Graham Robert Hodge William Doran Jr Nursing Association Federal Department of Health Education and Welfare Doran

Wage Earner Plans Filed in U S District Court Portland

Normand R. Viger of Saco and Rachel Viger of Saco list liabilities totaling 3 479 with 1 500 assets and 250 exempt. Raymond R. LeClair of Biddeford reports 5 388 in liabilities with 150 exempt assets. Jacqueline E. Clifford of Biddeford shows 21 079 liabilities with 20 107 secured and 267 assets with 200 exempt.

Portland Iwage U.S. District Court Normand R. Viger Saco Rachel Viger Raymond R. LeClair Biddeford Jacqueline E. Clifford

Battery stolen from Richard Nolette vehicle in Biddeford

A battery was stolen from a car belonging to Richard Nolette of 484 Main St Biddeford yesterday. The theft occurred while the car was parked at the corner of Green and Center streets, according to Biddeford police.

Richard Nolette Main St Biddeford Green and Center Streets

Troop Withdrawal Debate as Vietnam Fighting Intensifies

Government militiamen clash near Da Nang with 17 killed and four captured amid heavy resistance in two drives south of Da Nang. Saigon region and 11 provinces face past assaults. Senate prepares for third vote this year on total Indochina troop withdrawal.

South Vietnam Saigon da Nang Washington Senate U.S Indochina

Nixon campaign visits shadow POW release debate

Edward Cox, husband of Tricia Nixon, arrived in Portland to launch the president’s re election drive in Maine and said Hanoi closed the door to more prisoner releases. He cited North Vietnam’s refusal to acknowledge its armed forces in the South and urged a broader Congress backing for Nixon policies.

McGovern Nixon Saigon U.S New York City Liberty Island Portland North Vietnam Hanoi Edward F. Cox Cox Tricia Pine Tree Congress Maine Atty James S. Erwin Cochairman Maine ‘Committee Robert Porteous Jr Lewiston

Kennebunkport S A D 71 considers new school site options

Kennebunkport S A D 71 directors met at Consolidated School to discuss building a new educational facility behind the high school or at an alternate site within the town, with projected costs up to 2.5 million dollars. Land turned over to the Conservation Commission raises questions about land suitability and soil tests.

Cecil B. Munson Kennebunkport S.A.D Kennebunk Conservation Commission Alexander Brook Jack Ketcham Fletcher Street Alonzos Harriman Associates Auburn Kennebunk

Sino Japanese talks open to deepen new relation

Peking and Tokyo moved from tension relief to concrete steps in setting diplomatic ties after a 30 year lapse. Chinese Premier Chou En-lai and Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka led a cautious exchange, with Ohira and Chi Peng-fei negotiating the nuts and bolts of recognition and expanded economic ties amid a mood of historical reconciliation.

Peking Tokyo Masayoshi Ohira China Chi Peng-fei Kakuei Tanaka Chou En-lai Chou Tanaka Japan

Municipal pep talk from Biddeford mayor to city workers

The Biddeford mayor Gilbert Boucher addressed all city employees yesterday afternoon in a general pep talk. He urged promptness and courteousness toward the public, according to a reliable source.

Biddeford Gilbert Boucher

POWs Fly From Chan gsha With North Vietnamese Embassy Noting Independence

A two hour flight to Chan gsha Hunan with a one hour layover featured MIG19 live strafing near the airport. Three American pilots observed the performances and then flew to Peking, where the terminal was nearly empty. A North Vietnamese Embassy group stated they had no involvement, and the POWs were to depart Wednesday for Copenhagen or Paris, with Vincent McGee confirming a New York arrival for the pilots.

Changsha Hunan Peking Copenhagen Paris Vincent McGee New York

East Russian Wheat Harvest Faces Trouble and Calls for Action

Pravda warns of harvest risks in western Soviet Union as snow threatens Kazakh, Siberian, and Urals regions. Leaders shift to a mass political effort to mobilize farm workers and elevators to avert a 1972 shortfall amid $1 billion in extra grain purchases. Norway referendum keeps out of the European market, triggering a political crisis.

Moscow Pravda Soviet Union Communist Party Kazakhstan Siberia Urals European Russia Ukraine United States Canada Australia Oslo Norway

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Memoriam Joseph Alcide Boucher Aurore Cecile Patrick Gadbois Gabrielle Peter Tilton Christine and Mark Gadbois Raoul and Camille Bouffard St. Andre’s Church HIG A. M. P Kennebunk Lodge Federal Building R. Gregory Nokes Associated Press Spiro T. Agnew George McGovern Agnew Ing Air Force Edna Elias Navy Markham A. Gartley Norris A. Charles. McGovern San Francisco Thit Thomas W. Gleason International Longshoremen’s Association Louis Harris Sen. McGovern The Kennebunks S.A.D. Directors Asia Warte Jackets & Coats Matson’s, Inc Samuel Johnson York County Savings Bank F.d.lc Ocean View Realty AnSco Members Pine State
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