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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1962
Page
7
The Timken Roller Bearing Co in Canton Ohio uses a sound gauge to help blind inspectors check if parts are usable or offsize. The automatic screw machines produce steel shavings while blind workers ensure parts are free of defects. Timken has employed blind personnel in these roles since 1943.
Clifford Russell of Woolwich crafts hand forged silver jewelry that captures Maine shore life. Once a Bath machinist then Hyde Windlass worker, he began in 1947 and now designs rings, pendants, bracelets using ebony, agate, smoky quartz. His work travels from Bath to London New York San Francisco.
Army officials may learn in days how many of 550 men in the New Hampshire National Guard’s 4th Howitzer Battalion are boycotting mess halls. The unit began the boycott to influence release from active duty, while routine field training proceeds and field kitchens tally meals. No disciplinary action, but ration levels may drop as fewer meals are prepared.
Two witnesses testified in the contested will hearing for former Biddeford mayor Louis Boucher. Wilfred Duquette, a 37 year employee, said he earned 39 dollars weekly and described his duties from stockroom work to handling deposits. Adrienne Provost, seven year office employee, managed money and purchasing. Boucher’s will left Duquette 5000 dollars. Judge Roberts will file findings after the session. A separate hearing date was set for Lausier's will on March 27 in Alfred Probate Court.
The Hadassah women’s Zionist organization of America observed its Golden Jubilee with a supper at Etz Chaim in Biddeford. The program reviewed Hadassah’s growth from 12 members in 1912 to over 318,000 and its Israel health mission, plus the American role in democracy and peace.
Final plans are set for the World Day of Prayer observance sponsored by the Biddeford-Saco Council of Churches. The 2 PM Friday event at Biddeford United Baptist Church features a worship service with varied church participants and a dramatic presentation In Unbroken Line. Tea follows the program with host church women in charge.
Hyman Leviathal, 71, died after telling doctors to keep him alive for his children. His wife Rose, 67, hospitalized after a heart attack and back injury. Three of the couple’s sons Irving Mineola, Jack Hempstead, Bernard New York City, were among 95 killed aboard an American Airlines jet in New York. The family had moved from New York to Los Angeles seeking health and warmth. A daughter and son-in-law in Germany headed home on compassionate leave. A granddaughter remained hospitalized for shock. funeral plans pending arrival from Germany.
Over 400 attended the annual whist party at St. Joseph parish hall in Biddeford sponsored by Ste. Anne Sodality. Officers presiding were Mrs Frederick Deschambeault president Mrs Juliette Poulin vice president Mrs Armand Morissette treasurer and Mrs Paul Ey Petit secretary. Prizes were awarded to numerous members and guests. The piece also notes a separate Army Battery B disruption with meals limited and a protest letter circulated to congressmen.
The Maine Constitutional Commission will hold a public hearing on March 21 1962 at eleven in the forenoon in the Judiciary Room State House Augusta Maine. Citizens of Maine are invited to attend and offer suggestions comments and proposed changes concerning the state constitution. Questions may be addressed to President Fred C Scribner Jr Room 92 Commerce Building Portland Maine.
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