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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1961

Page

8

Three Lines Of MTA Held On By Strike

Boston officials report an unauthorized strike halted three MTA lines from 7 55 p m to 10 15 p m stranding Christmas shoppers in rain across Beacon Reservoir Lake Street Commonwealth and Highland branches serving Boston Brookline Watertown and Newton The stoppage stemmed from a dispute over overtime with operator Maguire being suspended and union officials calling for support before a conference resolved the issue reinstating Maguire suspending Murphy and promising arbitration on overtime The union refused a system wide walkout while leaders urged restraint to avoid further delays

Boston Metropolitan Transit Authority Beacon Reservoir Lake Street Commonwealth Highland Brookline Watertown Newton MTA Thomas J McLernon Thomas Maguire Bernard E. Johnson Joseph H. Murphy Reservoir Station Johnson Murphy McLernon Chestnut Hill Maguire Michael J. Gormley Gormley Drivers’ International Union

Graham awarded first U S patent for false teeth manufacture

The item notes the granting of the first American patent for false teeth to C M Graham, marking a milestone in dental prosthetics and patent history. The record records the inventor and the innovation without extra speculation.

C.M. Graham

Municipal Officers Hold Brief Session

Biddeford municipal officers canvassed ballots from Monday's municipal election last night. Game permits for 1962 were granted to St. Joseph St. Mary St. Andre parishes and AMVETS under a new state law permits may be granted for a year instead of only at scheduled periods.

Biddeford St. Joseph St. Mary and St. Andre Amvets

Siting Is No Way To Learn About Pearls

AP News notes women damage pearls by biting them to test authenticity a practice claimed by Cultured Pearl Association members. They say touch by teeth reveals smooth simulated pearls from grainy cultured ones. Experts rely on X ray to distinguish real from fake pearls amid standard industry factors.

AP News

Miami designer creates fame with handmade rags for women

Bru Sobel, a 43 year old Miami designer, builds a fortune from a line of rag clothing aimed at style conscious matrons. His Stracci label offers varied cuts designed to flatter each figure, with a second line named Richeze meaning riches.

Jean Sprain Wilson AP News Kookie Miami Bru Sobel Sobel Stracci Florida New York Miami Garment District Richeze

Rug Braiding Topic For Thursday Club Meeting

Rug braiding will be the topic of discussion at the Thursday club tomorrow at 2 30. Mrs Allen Sneider is chairman and Mrs Benjamin Remar and Mrs Albert Gardella are assisting chairmen. Hostesses include Mrs Christo Throumoulos and others. An executive board meeting is at 2 p.m. Members will bring two pairs of children's stockings for community service.

Thursda Club Allan Sneider Benjamin Remar Albert Gardella Christo Throumoulos Edwar Carp Simon Spill Gertrude Farwell Charle Gregory Ralph Goldtwaite Joseph Audie Raymond Mathieu Lloy Trecartin George Harpoothan

Growing pace risks Sobel losing individuality

The speaker doubts Sobel may reach similar proportions and face the same snags that limit individuality. He says he is a happy man with simple wants and enough money, not caring to be exceptionally rich or to sacrifice being different.

Stracci

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