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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1964
Page
3
Leslie J. Nason argues students value firmness fairness and friendliness in teachers alongside genuine learning. He notes learning quality matters most to adults and students alike, and a successful classroom combines all four elements with student motivation. Enthusiasm for learning is contagious and cannot be taught directly.
Ogunquit The Ogunquit Woman's Club elected officers at its final meeting of the season and voted to donate $2,000 as its share of the $300,000 planned Ogunquit Civic Center. John Parella spoke on the project as the full officer slate was re elected except for vice president Mrs Rowland Hussey who will fill the post. The club announced its annual luncheon for April 14 at Exeter Inn with readings and music by Mrs Fred Morrison.
Le Foyer on Alfred Street Biddeford held two whist events led by a committee including Bernice Beaulieu Rolande Villeneuve Claudia Beaudoin Diane Ruel and others. Prizes were awarded to many players with high score going to Donat Dubois and special prizes to Diane Ruel Alexandre Gaudreau Rose Shevenell Germaine Beaulieu. Next events are set for Saturday and Sunday at the Hall Pool and Foss Streets Biddeford at 7 30 p m.
The Maine Department of AM VETS and Auxiliary will hold its annual convention at the Elmwood Motor Hotel in Waterville on May 15 to 17. Thomas Bill of Old Orchard Beach organized plans, with opening ceremonies May 15 at 8 p.m. A memorial at 9 p.m. and the Miss Maine AM VETS Beauty Contest at 9:30 p.m. Charles Berry to MC. Saturday will feature business sessions. The Commanders Banquet at 7 p.m. precedes the Convention Ball. Expected guests include National Commander Edmund M. Gulewicz Governor Reed and Congressman Stanley Tup er.
Douglas Hauge a 36 year old Gorham securities salesman and former state representative will head the Maine campaign to draft Ambassador Henry Cabot Lodge for the Republican presidential nomination Hauge was named state chairman of the Draft Lodge for President organization by its New England coordinator Russell W Joy of Medfield Massachusetts on Saturday
The Sacrament of Confirmation was conferred on 266 candidates including two adults at 11 a.m. Mass yesterday at St. Andre's Church in Biddeford by Bishop Daniel J. Feeney of Portland. Rev. Edmond Hache led the class questioning and Rt. Rev. Msgr. Aime Giguere directed the class renewal of baptismal promises. Sponsors were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Houde. The service featured St. Cecilia Choir, organist Mrs. Laura Proulx, and deacons of honor Rev. Cornelius Enright and Rev. Clarence Laplante.
Bangor Old Orchard Beach plans to bid for the 1965 Maine Jaycee convention. The Saco chapter will discuss joining the bid. Rockland to decide bids for Three Outstanding Young Men banquet and 1965 convention at 1964 meeting. Robert Dillon gave keynote address. Saco members listed.
The Lyman Health Council will sponsor a child health conference for preschool children of Dayton and Lyman on April 7 at 9 a.m. at Advent Christian Church. The program includes D P T shots, polio series with boosters, smallpox vaccinations every five years, and physical examinations.
CASTINE AP U S Maritime Commissioner James V Davy will deliver the commencement address at the Maine Maritime Academy on June 13. The academy will graduate 94 men in the first class completing the four year program, up from three years. Day, named to the commission two years ago, is a native of South Brewer.
Kennebunk High School Majorettes sponsored a sock hop in the school auditorium Friday evening. Miss Ann Winston and eight other majorettes led the event with invited students from St Louis and St Joseph's High Schools in Biddeford. About 100 attended and proceeds go toward new majorette costumes. Chaperones were Mr and Mrs Alexander Economos, the music supervisor.
AP reports seven highway deaths across New England from Friday 6 p.m. to Sunday midnight. Massachusetts losses include Harold DeSanty 44 from Bridgeport in a drag race crash, Francis Lynch Jr. 24 in a South End building collision, and Louis Shevroy 16 in a Randolph rollover. New Hampshire deaths include Thomas Kaivola 56 in Peterboro, Edwin Arnell Jr. 21 in Sunapee, Walter Mackie 25 in Harrisville, and Bert Pye 72 struck by a streetcar in Boston. Maine victims are Esther Springer something, Lori Stevens 5, while held in Holderness, and others listed in scattered incidents.
A baby shower was held yesterday afternoon for Mrs. Charlene Stone of Saco at the home of Mrs. Robert Stone. Guests included local residents from Saco Old Orchard Beach and Boston, with many unable to attend sending gifts.
Irvine Kentucky Estill County authorities closed a rural road section near Rice Station after a 100 foot fill of black shale or slate caught fire and released noxious fumes. Fire officials warned residents to avoid the area as smoke and fumes rose from the embankment.
Associated Press reports a broad wet belt across the eastern Gulf states to the northern Rockies and into Utah with rain in the Southeast and central Gulf states and snow across Montana Dakota Minnesota Wyoming Colorado and Nebraska. Strong winds caused blowing and drifting snow as cold air moved in. Tornadoes touched down near Ruston Louisiana and Mineola Texas causing property damage but no injuries.
Readers share worries about a child in cold dress, a soldier’s tattoo, fork handling etiquette, and a request for private, unpublished advice. Abby guides on not meddling, teaches proper dining grip, and invites readers to write for confidential replies.
Fidelis Class of the Saco United Baptist Church schedules an ice cream smorgasbord for May 15 in the church vestry. Public welcome. The event features a make believe tea, a Chinese auction, and a landscape painting prize. Dues will be collected twice yearly, and the group discusses the summer fair and a May 2 outing at Perkins Cove Ogunquit.
The 39th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Letellier at 16 Glenwood Ave Saco was celebrated with a surprise at home. A money tree and buffet dinner marked the event while entertainment came from Louis Soucy and several Letellier family members.
Winners at the Saturday whist party for St An dre's Parish vocational fund included Eugene Neault and many parish volunteers. Special prizes went to Aurore Boucher Donald Boissonneault Richard St Onge and Conroy Martel. Another whist night is planned for 7 30 pm Saturday in the parish hall by a group of parishioners.
Lewiston AP Maine Council of Young Republicans endorses limited annual sessions as a party plank adopted at a Saturday conference. Richard Bakke of Portland was elected state chairman for the next two years.
Britannica recognizes mosquitoes as a species of fly in its comprehensive encyclopedia. The note clarifies classification within the order Diptera, placing mosquitoes alongside true flies and related families.
Project Mohole explores the earth’s mantle in a multi million dollar effort. The project targets deep strata to reveal fundamental geological layers and potential scientific breakthroughs.
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