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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1962

Page

7

Harvard Biologist Huot Seeks Western Title In Finals

Nobel prize wins 1962 medicine awarded to Watson Crick and Wilkins for nucleic acid structure. Harvard professor Watson, 34, joined by Crick of Cambridge and Wilkins of Kings College, cited for molecular structure findings with far reaching biology and heredity implications.

Harvard Huot James Dewey Watson Harvard University Francis Harry Compton Crick Institute of Molecular Biology Cambridge England Maurice Hugh Frederick Wilkins King's College, London Wilkins Sloan-Kettering Institute For Cancer Research New York Indiana University National Science Foundation Copenhagen Cam England Alfred Nobel

Trotters Head Card Tonight At Lewiston

Lewiston Raceway hosts a Friday night card with an eight-horses Invitational pace. Top contenders include Homer from Furman Hal, Racey s Lassie, Prince Carl racing his first local start, Chet Abbot s fast 1962 time holder, Loretta Lynn and Dean Boy seeking wins, plus a co feature C-1 pace with Ellen Glow Tops ham Erick s Bucky and Mr. Champ extending winning streaks.

Lewiston Raceway Ted Leonard Ratias Homer Furman Hal Irv Foster Prince Chet Abbot P. W. Scott Bath Ariel Loretta Lynn Harold Ralph Dean Boy Herb Bond Ellen Glow C. & P. Stable Topsham Erick Bucky Mr. Champ Ernest Danforth Farmington

Red Wings’ new tactic sparks early NHL surge

Detroit coach Sid Abel cites a shift in attacking style as key to the Red Wings’ 3-0-1 start. The team has three wins and a tie after beating the Boston Bruins 5-3, moving three points clear atop the standings. Boston, Chicago, and Montreal follow, while Montreal upset Toronto 4-2 with Bernie Geoffrion netting the decisive goal.

Detroit Detroit Red Wings Red Wings Sid Abel Boston Bruins Boston Chicago Black Hawks Montreal Canadiens Canadiens Toronto Maple Leafs Bernie Geoffrion

Tom McNeeley Plans Ring Comeback in 10-Round Bout

Worcester AP Tom McNeeley former heavyweight title challenger has opted for a boxing comeback. He will meet Earl Attley of Philadelphia in a 10 round feature at Mechanics Building Now promoter Sam Silverman announced. This marks his first appearance under a new manager after a three month suspension for a July brawl in New Jersey and subsequent managerial change.

Worcester Mass Tom McNeeley Earl Attley Philadelphia Mechanics Building Sam Silverman McNeeley Floyd Patterson Toronto Arlington New Jersey Dan McAfee Peter Fuller Tom Tom _McNeeley Sr

Teacher salaries trail national, state gains in continued report

A continuation of the page one story notes teachers at lower salaries than national and nearby states and details three legislative items. The plan includes maintaining the current state aid share for local schools, expanding teachers colleges, and a combined million-dollar plus package for South Port land and Presque Isle vocational schools along with funding for improvements and building.

South Portland Presque Isle

Miss Barden Becomes Bride of Dan Reason

Miss Margery Ann Barden married Dan Paul Reason in Amherst Community church Williamsville New York. Dr Olin B Tracy officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white peau de soie gown with lilies of the valley headpiece and carried a cascade bouquet. Attendants included Barbara L Bader maid of honor and Harriet Reason bridesmaid. Best man was Edward James Lane Jr with ushers David H Joy M Peter Kaufman and W Craig Ashton. Mrs Barden wore ice blue Latin sheath while Mrs Reason chose pink brown princess sheath. Reception followed at the Little White House Williamsville and the couple planned a New England motor trip before residing in North Plainfield New Jersey.

Amherst Community Church Williamville New York Margery Ann Barden Dan Paul Reason Olin B. Tracy Frank W. Barden St. Louis Missouri Kennebunk Russell F. Reason Williamsville Niagara Falls Harriet Reason Mary Jane Marziale Dobbs Ferry Constance Kepler Buffalo Edward James Lane, Jr David H. Joy Valhalla M. Peter Kaufman Newark W. Craig Ashton New England Reason Cedar Street North Plainfield New Jersey

Mullen Council Auxiliary Elects Slate At Beach

The Rev. James J. Mullen Council K of C auxiliary met at St Mar garets Parish hall Old Orchard Beach. Officers elected: President Patricia Gervais Vice President Helen Thibodeau Secretary Vivian Jones Treasurer Phyllis De Angelis Guard Helene Fowler Custodian Florence Lamontagne. Installing officer Rita Sherman Mistress of Ceremonies June Girard. Plans made for installation at a banquet Wonderbar with date to be announced. Refreshments served by Jeannette Southwick.

James J. Mullen K of C St. Margarets Parish Hall Old Orchard Beach Patricia Gervais Helen Thibodeau Vivian Joneas Phyllis de Angelis Helene Fowler Florence Lamontagne Rita Sherman June Girard Wonderbar Sherman Ruth Auger Jeannette Southwick Angela Marcotte Ruth Coreau Florence O'Connor Marjorie Garon Phyllis DeAngelis Jeannette

Junior AMVETS to Host Halloween Party and Activities

Abbott-Verville post in Old Orchard Beach reports the Junior AMVETS plan a Halloween party Monday October 29 at 7 pm with games and costumes under adult supervision. They will also sponsor a Thanksgiving basket drive. members asked to bring canned goods at the next meeting November 7 at 6 30 pm. A teen dance was postponed to October 26. a glee club and Christmas caroling are planned with Wednesday rehearsals. New members joined. upcoming supper and other plans to be announced.

Abbott-Verville Post Junior Amvets Post Walnut Street Old Orchard Beach Jerry Jacques Russell Kimball Claire Jacques Paula Lariviere

William Mullen Re-Elected By Beach Chamber

William J. Mullen was re elected president of the Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce at a meeting held at the chamber office near the railroad station. New officers include Sid ney Sclare as vice president George Neithercut as treasurer Hiram Parish as executive secretary and Doris Ellingwood as bookkeeper Directors serving three years are C Russell Durant Adelbert M Jakeman Sr John M Wortman William J Mullen and Sidney Sclare A nominating committee led by Adelbert M Jakeman Sr includes Louis Balkan Peter Boucouvalas Charles Huot Edward Smith and George Neithercut A special committee to study summer band concerts and fireworks was appointed led by Adelbert M Jakeman Sr with Hiram Parish Mrs Nan Smith and Mrs Sally Schenkel Budget discussion noted the chamber operated last year on a 9000 budget.

William J. Mullen Old Orchard Beach Adelbert M. Jakeman Louis Balkan Peter Boucouvalas Charles Huot Edward Smith George Neithercut Hiram Parish Nan Smith Sally Schenkel Chamber of Commerce

Shipyard Wage Survey Set for Kittery Yard

WATERVILLE AP A wage survey by the Navy will start October 30 at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery to determine prevailing pay scales for similar skills and job descriptions in local private industry. Senator Edmund S. Muskie announced the survey on Thursday, and it should wrap in about 45 days.

Waterville Navy Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Kittery Edmund S. Muskie Maine

Names listed in Southwick social roster

The list includes Southwick residents Mrs Helene Fowler Mrs June Girard Mrs Aurore Belair Mrs Helen Thibodeau Mrs Joanne Deprey Mrs Ruth Auger and the President Mrs Catherine Lemire reflecting a community society lineup.

Mothers Club Plans Food and Apron Sale at Riverview

The Mothers Club met at Kennebunk Lower Village with President Grace Gunn presiding. Seventeen members attended as annual reports and donor notes were read. A food and apron sale is planned for October 26 at the Riverview in Kennebunkport, with a smorgasbord on November 10 at the club hall.

Mothers’ Club Kennebunk Lower Village Grace Gunn James Porter Peggy Nunan Riverview Kennebunkport Vera Clough Kay Baum Bernice Gooch Marie Porter Dimer Isabel Gooch

Beach Couple Wed In Church At Pine Point

Mr and Mrs Blaine Arthur Merrill wed at Blue Point Congregational Pine Point with Rev George Phinney officiating Harold Snow played organ Marilyn Mehlman sang and gladioli bouquets decorated the church The bride Dawn Daly daughter of Marjorie Daly and Frederick Daly Old Orchard Beach wore Chantilly lace gown The groom Herman Merrill Jr son of Herman Merrill Sr and Mrs Merrill Ross Road Old Orchard Beach Attendants included Dorothy Jordan Gail Rackliff and Joanne Johanns A reception at Scarborough American Legion hall followed Both families tied to Old Orchard Beach High School with the bride a 1959 graduate and the groom a 1958 graduate now employed at Saco-Lowell Edwards Plant division in Saco

Saco Avenue Old Orchard Beach Niagara Falls Ontario Canada Blaine Arthur Merrill Blue Point Pine Point George Phinney Harold Snow Marilyn Mehlman Dawn Carol Daly Marjorie Daly Ivy Avenue Frederick Daly Herman Merrill Rossroad Dorothy Jordan Gail Rackliff Joanne Johanns Berlin Conn Herman Merrill, Jr Robert Girard Saco Dean Daly Scarborough

Reserve Police Plan Supper At Kennebunk

A Kennebunk Reserve police meeting led by Chief Richard Stevens approved a harvest supper at the Mothers Club hall in Kennebunk Lower Village this Saturday from 5 30 to 7 30 pm. Proceeds cover Halloween party costs for local children and youth. Al Croteau is general chef assisted by Stevens Hutchins Spencer Stevens Wormwood Cashen Cousens Gooch Wormwood Butler Hargreaves Jarvis and officers wives.

Kennebunk Reserve Richard Stevens Mothers’ Club Kennebunk Lower Village al Croteau Robert Hutchins Sam Spencer Frank Stevens Paul Wormwood Edmund Cashen George Cousens Perley Gooch Charles Wormwood Benjamin Butler Walter Hargreaves Walter Jarvis

Legion Post Plans Harvest Sapper Commander Leads Meeting

Commander Joseph Forrest presided at the Webber LeFebvre American Legion post meeting in Kennebunk on High Street. A York County council report was given, noting the post had the largest paid membership for 1963 among participating posts. Ticket sales for the post home event on Saturday October 27 were updated, and a reception for Mrs Catherine Ambrose, First District auxiliary vice president, was announced. Raymond Ingalls and George Whittier were listed on the sick list. Refreshments followed, served by Leonard Bunnell.

Joseph Forrest Webber-Lefebvre Amercian Legion High Street Kennebunk York County Council Berwick Post Home Catherine Ambrose First District of Maine, American Legion Auxiliary Raymond Ingalls George Whittier Leonard Bunnell

Brickates Bride Ties Knot in Philadelphia Church

Zoe Helen Cocosis wed Major Robert Elias Brickates USAF at St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Philadelphia. Officiant Rev. James Kartelis presided as the couple plans a West Coast wedding trip and residence in Tokyo while Major Brickates is stationed at Tachikawa Air Base. The bride, a Penn graduate, wore Chantilly lace and peau de soie with an orchid bouquet. groom is a Maine Maritime alum.

St. George Greek Orthodox Church Philadelphia Zoe Helen Cocosis Achilles Cocosis Haddonfield N. J Margaret Cocosis Bbecame Robert Elias Brickates USAF Elias Evanthia Brickates Saco James Kartelis Betty Brickates Maine Maritime Academy Castine J Portland University Law ‘School

Rabbis Demand Protection After Mob Threat Near Yeshiva

About 10 000 people gathered outside Yeshiva Yetev Lev D'Satmar where Rabbi Kisdorfer served as treasurer. The crowd, some crying, invoked fear of tormentors and called for immediate protection. A telegram from six rabbis was sent to Gov Rockefeller, Mayor Wagner, and Police Commissioner Murphy.

Yetev Lev D Nelson A. Rockefeller Robert F. Wagner Michael J. Murphy

Shop the easy way the Journal classified way

The Journal presents a compact classified feature highlighting simple, efficient shopping options. Readers learn quick tips for locating bargains, comparing prices, and spotting trustworthy listings, all designed to streamline buying and save time.

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Soviet curbs on Cuba face shipper resistance

Soviet move to curb Cuban buildup faces opposition from foreign shippers who fear U.S. penalties. Merchants continue to dock in Havana as U.S. sea lane surveillance sees no Soviet warships entering or leaving Cuban ports. Moscow sends warships on show visits but currently avoids demonstrations at Cuban ports.

Cuba U.S Havana Cuban Moscow

Classification Announcements Overview

A compact listing of newspaper items spanning categories such as Automotive, Business, Service, Employment, Financial, Instruction, Live Stock, Merchandise, Rooms and Board, Real Estate for Rent and for Sale. The notice compiles common classified ad sections used to organize small ads.

Camp maternity and surgical corsets at Hector Corset Shop

Expertly fitted maternity and surgical corsets offered by Hector Corset Shop located at 257 Main St Biddeford AT 4 6724.

Hector Main St Biddeford

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