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Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1962

Page

5

Nearer Habits Improve Grades Says USC Educator

Professor Leslie J. Nason argues clothing and cleanliness influence behavior and learning. Uniforms reduce class differences, boost discipline, and support better performance. He cites a case where a boy’s improved finances brought cleaner clothes, soap use, and a marked shift in conduct and schooling readiness.

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Community groups meet in Wells tonight for PTA and more

The April Wells Ogunquit PTA meets at 7 30 pm in Wells Elementary for nominating committee report and bylaws discussion. Highpine Chapter damage meets at 7 30 pm in Highpine Masonic hall. Congo Church Women meet at 7 45 pm at Second Church parish house with guest Mrs Donald Kimball from Brick Store Museum. Lions Club plans Tuesday dinner at Chef Wilhelm’s Route 1. American Legion post meets Tuesday 8 pm at Wells Legion home. auxiliary to entertain Kennebunk officers later.

Wells. Ogunquit Parent-Teacher Association Wells PTA John Miller Highpine Order of Damage Highpine Masonic Hall Seaford Road Congo Church Women's Wells First Department

Kennebunk Junior Elected Second VP in Maine Council

Peter Hoff, a Kennebunk High School junior, won the second vice president post for the Southern region of the Maine Association of Student Councils at Cape Elizabeth High School. Kennebunk High School representatives included President [Aiss

Peter Hoff Kennebunk High School Maine Association of Student Councils Cape Elizabeth High School Kennebunk ‘High School Aiss

Wells Churches Welcome Three New Members

Three new members were welcomed during morning worship at Wells Second Church with Rev John N Simpson presiding. First church admitted Charlene Marilyn Cole, while Second Church admitted Bonita Barbara Anders Linda Warren Pamela Condon Pamela Budd Edward Nadeau Michael Condon Timmy Martel Billy Welch Peter Hoff and their adviser Mrs Ann Hall and Mrs Kenneth Ackley. Junior High officers Michael Barra Pamela Jones and Principal Thomas Vail attended. Deacons assisted included Clifford Hilton Robert L Littlefield Forrest C Chase Clifton C Stevens George R Spiller Orrin B Saunders and Albee G LaPierre. A Palm Sunday baptism service is planned with transfer and instruction graduates welcomed similarly. Holy Communion is to be observed next Sunday morning with Easter services planned including an Easter Sunrise service at Moody Beach and two morning services at Second Church.

Wells First Second Congregational John N. Simpson Charlene Marilyn Cole Bonita Barbara Anders Linda Warren Pamela Condon Pamela Budd Edward Nadeau Michael Condon Timmy Martel Billy Welch Peter Hoff Ann Hall Kenneth Ackley Kennebunk Junior High School Michael Barra Pamela Jones Prin. Thomas Vail Carole Metcalf Douglass Paul Metcalf Mr. Simpson Clifford Hilton Robert L. Littlefield Forrest C. Chase Clifton C. Stevens George R. Spiller Orrin B. Saunders Albee G. LaPierre

Past Grands Hold Session At Waterboro

Representatives from Saco Biddeford Kennebunk Springvale East Waterboro West Buxton Old Orchard Beach South Berwick and Gorham attended the York County Past Noble Grands meeting in East Waterboro Rebekah lodge. Miss Herberta Harriman of Saco presided with guests Mrs Nellie Wallace Biddeford and Mrs Affa Meserve District One deputy presidents. New members were admitted, memorials for Mrs Laura Keyes Springvale and Mrs Charlotte Syphers Cornish observed. Vocal and instrumental numbers followed by East Waterboro youths and the mystery package went to Mrs Grace O Neil South Berwick. Next session set for May 14 in Springvale.

Saco Biddeford Kennebunk Springvale East Waterboro West Buxton Old Orchard Beach South Berwick Gorham York County Past Noble Grands Association Rebekah Lodge Herberta Harriman Nellie Wallace Affa Meserve Ruth Merrill Laura Keyes Charlotte Syphers Cornish Grace O'Neil

Killed in Crash Saco Man Remembered at Birthday Party

A seventh birthday party for Julie Hennessy at the home of Saco Police Sgt. De Hennessy honored the victim as Theron Jr. and Mrs. Hennessy attended and gifts were sent from Limestone and Woodland. The crash killed A. Langley, 48, of Limestone, and injured Arnold Skidgel, 39, and others. Police have not identified the driver.

Julie Hennessy Saco de Hennessy Temple Street Hennessy Karen Morris Cathy Stewart Mike Brennick Audrey Allen Penelope Jasper Chris Braley Suzanne Spaulding Peggy Pollock Dan Picard Maureen Cleary Dan Huot Gail Kennedy Woodland Rosen- Woodland Suf Dale Mass Carolyn Hentered Nessy Mary Farley Boston

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