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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1961

Page

7

Polackwich Golf Cup Beaten In Maine Amateur

Saco players Steve and Al Polackwich were eliminated in the first round of the Maine Amateur at Portland Country Club. Larry Leete upset the doctor state champion 8 and 6. Al Polackwich fell to Johnny Boyd 1 up. Several others also exited, including Bud Hersey and Bill Bonney advancing, while many local golfers were eliminated or retired due to defaults or close margins.

Saco Steve al Polackwich Maine Portland Country Club Larry Lete Johnny Boyd Portland Bill Bonney Kennebunk Boyd Leete Bud Hersey Bar Harbor Bob Menard Biddeford-Saco Dick Marshall Wilson Ted Alfond Waterville al Simard al Hanscom Sam Serpico Arundel Ralph McLean Park John Ober John Conley Riverside Bob Whalen Biddeford al Richardson

Partial Water Ban In Effect In Portsmouth

In Portsmouth New Hampshire a partial water ban limits lawn watering and outdoor use while car washing remains allowed. City Manager Robert C Viollett says standpipes and water towers refill too slowly to meet demand as four million gallons sit unused nearby at the Bellamy River dam which is under dispute over ownership and operation. A Portsmouth committee will meet Air Force officials in Washington next week to discuss the issue.

Portsmouth N. H Robert C. Violette Bellamy River Air Force Pease Air Force Base Washington

Pope Calls for Global Christian Unity in Encyclical

Pope John XXIII urges worldwide cooperation among Christians in a new encyclical marking 70 years since Rerum Novarum. The document covers private property and state intervention, social justice, and development, urging equal partnership and warning against colonialism in aiding poorer nations.

Leo XIII Pope Pius XI Pius XII Universal Church John

Western powers face Berlin crisis over East German control

The article outlines three possible East German moves to assert control over Berlin supply routes, including a Berlin blockade or border checks. It discusses Western fears of war and questions whether to recognize East Germany or allow separate peace terms. It argues the West’s position rests on Allied victory in 1945 and aims for German reunification, with Khrushchev seeking to end West Berlin independence.

Soviet Union East Germany West Germany Berlin West Berlin U. S Khrushchev Washington United States State Department Nazi Germany Germany Britain France NATO U.S Khrush Europe

Pope appeals for sincere political help in peace drive

The Pope urged genuine and selfless political support for a peace effort, calling on leaders and nations to back a moral stride toward harmony. He stressed unity, responsibility, and constructive collaboration to end conflict and promote stability.

Summer Apron Sale At Thrift Shop Opens Tomorrow

A summer apron sale opens tomorrow at Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop on Elm Street Biddeford to benefit the hospital auxiliary treasury. Volunteer workers donated aprons including large contributions from Mrs Fernand Bourque and Mrs Emeline Bellavance. Miss Josephine Driscoll chairs the event with a sales committee. booth opens at 10 am and runs a month featuring bib and half aprons, novelty numbers, cross stitch braids trimmed aprons organdy and percale items. Children's aprons are a featured item.

Notre Dame Hospital Thrift Shop Elm Street Biddeford Hospital Auxiliary Treasury Fernand Bourque Emeline Bellavance Josephine Driscoll Pool Road

Sub Contract Bids For Park Plant Are Due

Bids on sub contracting work for the new plant in the Saco Industrial Park were due at noon today in the office of Hugh Marshall Area Industrial Development Agent. Representatives of the contractors will meet in Marshall's conference room at 11 Monday morning for bid opening. Eight electrical heating and plumbing firms met last Monday as specifications were presented and bids were prepared.

Saco Hugh Marshall Marshall

Cape Porpoise Church Sets July 26 Fair at Firemen's Hall

The Church on the Cape Methodist in Cape Porpoise schedules its Sea Harvest Fair for Wednesday July 26 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Firemen's hall with nautical decor. Miss Mary Zecchini chairs general committee, while Mrs Arnold Nickerson leads decorating efforts featuring buoys gulls and marine flora. A luncheon run by Mrs Frederick Crowell serves light fare downstairs from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Also on offer are tables of handmade articles aprons candy jams and jellies baby items and plants with various volunteers assisting. Fair cashier Mrs Ernest Ridlong and publicity chief Mrs Irving Perkins oversee operations.

Church On the Frederick Crowell Firehall Seth Pinkham Richard M. Davis Arnold Stinson Alta Bradbury Norman Stirk Gordon Spence O. I. Perrault Evelyn Roberts Frank Craig Mary Zecchini George Emmons C. Austin Buchanan Foster Thompson Arthur Thompson Gladys Mahler Grace Packard Loren Jordan Woodrow Landry Frances Landry Ernest Ridlong Irving C. Perkins

Tax Collector In Saco Sees Busy Real Estate Tax Morning

Saco Tax Collector Edward Ryan reported eight thousand one hundred fifty one dollars in real estate taxes paid between nine and ten a m as residents took advantage of the one per cent discount for full payment before July 15. Taxpayers have until tomorrow noon to pay and receive the discount. starting Monday the full rate applies for 1961 real estate taxes.

Saco Edward Ryan Ryan

Bay State Man Fined for Driving to Endanger

Kendall S. Johnson, 20, of Lynn Massachusetts, fined 25 dollars in Saco Municipal Court by Associate Judge William F. Wilson Jr. on charges of driving to endanger. Police said Johnson drove on Lucille Street. In a separate case, Raymond A. Quattrucci, 31, of Portland paid a 10 dollar fine for passing a red light at Scammon and Elm streets, Saco.

Kendall S. Johnson Lynn Mass Saco William F. Wilson, Jr Johnson Lucille Street Raymond A. Quattrucci Portland Scammon Elm Streets

Firemen Need More Drills Fort Hall Fire Practice Burns Acres

About 100 men learning fire fighting on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation started a practice blaze. It grew beyond control burning 100 acres before experienced firefighters arrived to halt it.

Fort Hall Idaho

Taxes and dividends, twins

Big governmental spending and large federal deficits worry investors. The piece argues high taxes sustain the dollar and that prosperous, tax paying corporations form the economic bulwark. It cites six major firms paying $3.62 billion in taxes in 1960 and stresses buying high quality stocks with solid tax and dividend histories.

United States America Uncle Sam American Telephone and Telegraph General Motors Morgan-Guaranty Trust New York Standard Oil New Jersey Sears-Roebuck United States Steel Telephone Treasury

Inherited a Man What Stocks to Buy

The Forum discusses investor guidance from 1961, noting six stocks highlighted in the article. General Pleasures Corp. provides the copyrighted parental context.

General Peasures Corp

Matter of prejudice in hiring older workers

Labor Department studies in Gerontologist find performance of workers aged 45 to 65 nearly equal to or better than younger workers aged 35 to 44. Older employees show consistent attendance and output, with many exceeding younger workers in productivity. Findings challenge belief that aging hurts performance, noting machinery offsets lifting/dexterity declines and long experience adds value. Ray Henry has a Social Security handbook offer.

Washington Labor Department Leon Greenberg Beteen Greenberg Ray Henry Massac’ Ave N. W Washington, D. C The Hall Syndicate, Inc

Cormier Approved for District 1 Customs Post

The Senate Finance Committee approved Lucia M. Cormier of Rumford Maine for the post of collector of customs District 1 with headquarters.

Cormier Washington Senate Finance Committee Lucia M. Cormier Rumford Maine

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Polackwich Golf Journal Reach Ounen Thrift Shop Cape Porpoise Bay State Harry C Lionel Fecteau Vine Street Jeannine Raymond Roy Leo Roy Pike Street Miss Fecteau St. Andre High School Notre Dame Hospital Roy Pepperell Manufacturing Co By Ray Henry FORD Motor Sales, Inc Biddeford, Maine
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