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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1969

Page

5

Buffet Supper Planned By School Council

Iowa tests were given at Old Orchard Beach High School with an assembly last Friday featuring songs by a University of Maine traveling choir. A buffet supper is planned for April 26 and a car wash is slated for early May. Janice competed with 13 others at a Scarborough High School student council meeting. Drama Club members headed to the State Drama Festival at the University of Maine Orono on April 11. Thyra Murphy Leotta Briggs and Rachel Descoteaux were elected Girls State delegates for June. Girls softball has started with twenty girls training in the gym. Committees were chosen for the class will, prophecy, and class officers with Janice Hamilton as senior class vice president.

Shaaa Presby Susan Mullen Old Orchard Beach Iowa Old Orchard Beach High School Drama Club University of Maine, Orono Thyra Murphy Leotta Briggs Rachel Descoteaux Janice Hamilton

Kennebunk High to Host Spring Play Festival May 6

Kennebunk High School plans its Spring Play Festival for May 6 featuring two one act plays Two Fools Gain an Ounce of Wisdom and Early Frost. The event includes senior and junior participants, a student council dress code, and proceeds from a prior gymnastic exhibition guiding uniforms and shoes.

Kennebunk York County Scott King Lindsey Knapp Becky Dow Trs Barbara Kozlewski Ember Jandebeur Ellen LeBlanc Marcia Williams Anna Jasper

Mustang Grinds to Halt in Cold Weather Challenges

In a reader column, a 1986 Mustang stalls in cold conditions. The owner notes hesitation when pressing the gas, especially on mornings, during turns, or uphill. The expert attributes the issue to a likely out of adjustment float level and a possible failing accelerator pump in the carburetor.

Maintenance Seaman Shares Cleaner Tip in Letter

A maintenance seaman confirms a cleaner sold in most drugstores works the same as another product. He thanks Rusty and provides a contact, Mike Lamm, at Room 601, 3 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020, for further correspondence.

Mike Lamm Rockefeller Plaza New York N.Y

Beach High Honor Students List Reveals Top Seniors Juniors and Sophomores

Beach High School announces third term honor rolls with senior high honors for Leanna Spoffard Robert Boisjoly Dana DeCormier Susan Duhamel Ronald Dyer Kim Girard Karen Horne Miriam Leonard Lina Melancon Guy Roberge Donald Russell Carol Shevenel Dianne Sweeney. Juniors receive honors for Patricia Anderson Sandra Andrews Judith Auchmoody Rachel Descoteaux Karen Bees John Lapointe Sheila Maksut Thyra Murphy Dennis Sherman Stephen Zafirson. Sophomores include Connie Melancon Dino Vakas with high honors and Denise Cote David oe Joseph Dube Robert Baquete John Garon Dawn Girard Joseph Lenkowski Cynthia Pettinguermanyan Mark highhentes Mimi Mcory Fitzger hen Jackie Anderson Linda Cox Barbara Cullinan Duhamel Elizabeth Gil Bonnie Holland Debra Jentins Michel Leroux Stephen Perkins James Roers Glen Shevenell Ann van Michael Vakas William Vakas Clifford Vincent. That new 135 m.p.h. train between Washington and New York is wild. For instance if it stops too suddenly in Manhattan you hurtle ahead toward Boston.

Old Orchard Beach Jerome LePelletier Old Orchard Beach High School Leanna Spoffard Robert Boisjoly Dana DeCormier Susan Duhamel Ronald Dyer Kim Girard Karen Horne Miriam Leonard Lina Melancon Guy Roberge Donald Russell Carol Shevenel Dianne Sweeney Patricia Anderson Sandra Andrews Judith Auchmoody Rachel Descoteaux Karen Bees John Lapointe Sheila Maksut Thyra Murphy Dennis Sherman Stephen Zafirson Connie Melancon Dino Vakas Denise Cote David Oe Joseph Dube Robert Baquete John Garon Dawn Girard Joseph Lenkowski Cynthia Pettinguermanyan Mark + high hentes Mimi Mica Cory Fitzgerhen Jackie Anderson Linda Cox Barbara Cullinan Aes Duhamel Elizabeth Gil- Bonnie Holland Debra Jentins Michel Leroux Steen Perkins James Roers Glen Shevenell Ann van Michael Vakas William Vakas Clifford Vincent

April 25 Study Day at SLRHS and School Activities

April 25 is set for a study day at St Louis Regional High School with student leaders teaching and leading discussions. Mona Pothier, a junior, becomes state student council treasurer and will attend the National Student Council event in Baltimore on July 29. The Regional Council treasurer position goes to Ark Girard, and a college-planning handbook is given to sophomores and juniors. The Lettermen’s Club hosts a dance at St Joseph’s Parish Hall with season-ticket holders admitted free. Finalists in three Merit Scholarships include Dan Boston and Ben Guerin. The All-State band concert featured Mike Remillard, Paul Barabe, Dick Beaupre, and Mel LeBlond, with Marceles as band head. a parade and New York trip slides followed. Concerts are planned for Sunday, April 27. The French test was given to students last Friday. Prom plans for May 17 near completion. The Prom Committee lists Joe Bernier as chair along with multiple student members.

Norman Petit Mona Pothier St. Louis Baltimore Ark Girard Lettermen's Club St. Joseph's Parish Hall Mike Remillard Paul Barabe Dick Beaupre Mel LeBlond Westbrook Marceles Ee

Teens Report Diverse Scout and Media Activities

Teens are rapping about Green Power and Girl Scouts drive to solve problems in low spirit areas. In Brooklyns Bedford Stuyvesant Scouts run a cooperative day care center and feed and toy preschoolers. San Francisco Scouts help disadvantaged girls on boat trips and first swimming day, while in Trost they work on hospital MAD projects. Turtle races return from Bahamas with piranha races using vegetable dye markers. Teens snack on Bacon Breadsticks with a simple recipe, and store fashion items on closet panels. They imitate western wear looks, listen to Great Moments in Radio, and follow nostalgic 1930s radio nostalgia hosted by Jack Benny with soaps and suspense programs.

Green Power Brooklyn Bedford Jack Benny Ma Perkins

Town gown ties strained by student involvement

A survey shows three in five college students say some inter relation with the town exists while most concede town gown relations are strained. Students cite inter community projects and campus activities as signs of connection, yet many feel townspeople fail to value the university and only engage for on campus benefits.

Dennis Puglisis University of Maryland Sue Warder Youngtown State University Ohio Liberal College

College autonomy debated by students across states

Students from San Jose State College to New York University weigh self rule versus external oversight. A majority doubt any practicable solution to a campus town divide, while others call for town councils or joint problem solving bodies to bridge gaps between students, faculty, and the community.

Christy Camerson San Jose State College Julie Egiie St. Cloud Minn Bruce Yardas Wetlake Ohio Sandra Barnes New York University Ruthann Kolodizy University of Dayton

May 10 Carnival Plans Discussed at Thornton Academy

A report from a Thornton Academy class outlines plans for the spring carnival on Saturday May 10 from 1 to 6 pm. Activities include booths run by Student Council clubs, with no band or Madrigal choir musical activity. Plans for a car wash and a booth are in progress. The Marooner newspaper noted events including a King and Eisenhower tribute and a school production Oklahoma set for April 18 and 19.

Teachers of America Martin Luther King Dwight David Eisenhower

Doctor Explains Wait It Is All About the Doctor

Dr George Willeford answers readers questions on stomach ulcers in teenagers and wart treatments. He confirms ulcers can occur in 16 year olds with 10 to 12 percent of teen stomach symptoms showing ulcers on x rays. He discusses plantar and common warts, their causes, contagion level, and varied treatments from home remedies to medical options, noting prevention is unclear and recurrence possible.

George Willeford Willeford Plantae

Pupil designs for future underwater living and work

Houston reports describe 60 industrial design students predicting 100 years ahead. Ideas include an undersea resort with dining and living quarters, foot cranked aquatic bicycles, mechanized oyster farming, subsea transport, coral reef park, subsea swimming pool, subsea oil drilling units, and a cavern habitat created by a nuclear blast for research living quarters and power stations.

Houston Tex University of Kansas Auburn University Illinois Institute of Teshasiegy California State College Beach

International oceanography exposition display by U S Commerce

U S Department of Commerce officials were impressed by the exhibits and sent them to Brighton England for display at the first international omens oceanography event co sponsored by the Marine Technology Society and Armco Steel Corp.

U.S. Department of Commerce Brighton England Marine Technology Society Armco Steel Orp

Car repair tips span ignition, brakes and running boards

The column collects reader questions on automotive issues from 1952 Mercury misfiring to 1967 Saab brake squeaks and a 1921 Model T running board rust. Advice suggests checking ignition timing, wires, and general brake service, plus considering new running boards or repro parts for older cars.

Square Dancers To Shine At BHS Gymnasium

At Biddeford High School in April, student council work groups drafted a new constitution and outlined a student faculty Senate to improve relations and aid curriculum planning. A Wentworth Institute representative discussed offerings with guidance counselor Harold Pinanski. A future schedule included a square dance at Steve White Gym with Dudley Hoffman as caller and Canterbury Country Orchestra, admission $1, fundraiser for the gymnastic team.

Linda Dichard Biddeford H School Wentworth Institute Boston Harold Pinansky Steve White Dudley Hoffman Canterbury Country Orchestra B.H.S. Gymnastic Team

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University of Maine State Association of Student Councils Janice Scarborough High School KHS By Kimberly Bowdoin Cinder Jandebeur Kennebunk High School John Allen Lawrence Hutchins Benjamin Nest Robert Stone Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute South Portland Kimberly Bowdoin Dana College Blair Neb Elmira College Elmira Hamline University St. Paul Kendrick Denars Dudley Donovan Joseph Bragitano Eleanor Lelanc Deborah Perkins Atricia Swett Gorham State Joyce Davidson Joan Grace Portland Linda Derham Carol Nedeau Christine Gordammer Michael Peterson Michael Littlefield Kay Masury Gregory Seekins David Spoffard Henry Vigne Orono Sally Dolan Eastern Maine General Hospital Salem Hospital Mass Cynthia Drew Iowa State Cedar Falls Ohio State Columbus Douglas Green Worcester Poly Technical Institute Worcester Northeastern Eilene Grieve Trinity College Washington D.C College of Mt. St. Vincent Bronx Gordon Hancock Wentworth Institute of Technology Kathy Haskell Pollock Riding Academy Great Britain Ann Maloney St. Francis Biddeford Pamela Merrill Farmington State Sandra Merrill Husson Bangor Mark Moore Mas Sachusetts Trade Shop School Malcolm Perkins Colby Waterville Donald Ronard New Haven ITI Paris Sted Ann DiFrederico Regional St Council Michael Lamm Mike Gartsides Rusy Washington Manhattan SLRHS Dan Boston Ben Guerin Main Street Choe American Association of Teachers of Joe Bernier Paul Barabhe Estelle Beauschene Denise Bouchard Ben Caron Joan Gauvin Dick Gonthier Terry Landry Peggy Leblond Carmen Lehou Leo Millette Steve St. Amand Leo Simard Mona Tardif Diane Thibeault Gate Nancy Gilbert The Youth Service Neer Brown Rutgers University T. A Andrea Levesque David Walton Grat Bernard Gaines State of Thornton Academy U.S. Air Force Okinawa Sgt Gaines Ines U.S William F. Farrington Augusta Diane Dubois James Charest Alan Polackwich Albert Martin Jor Gourdouros Paul Mikonis Avid Sait John Koster Ruth Mitchell Gail Linscott David Ktna Marc Larochelle Richard Lagarde Barry Hobbins John Haydysz Brewer David Roy Glenn Anderson Paula Marie Boucouvales Janice O'Neil Steve Willey Selene Mack Roger Gagnon Girls’ Athletic Association Department of Labor and Industry Oklahoma Dream Ballet William Farri Mutual Theater Saco Homemakers of America Esther Davis Sandra Blow Sue Tingley Linda Frappier Boonie Paquette Sue Cony Sue Nichols Darlene Dutille Barbara Nathan Mickey Stan Nakaishi Long Beach Bang Binders Stuck Gaslight Auto Parts BHS By Diana Lerman Denise Guerin Michael Smith Lionel Tremblay Roger Violette Afjrotc Girls’ Auxiliary Flight Afrotc “Angel Flight University of New Hampshire Jean Emerson Maine Dental Association Bermuda Asylum Science Club Edward Radin American Cyanamid Co Sanford Harlow Currier Maine Vocational Rehabilitation Agency Aedium Donald Bilodeau Paul Avis Glen Doyon Wade Goldthwait Robert Souza Michael Swanton Michael Arbour Ronald Beaulieu Deeld Comtare Steven Hebert Francis Seckel Jemes Yoern Richard Nolette Phil Tek Ard Fortier Craig Martin Bard Petit Leo Tellier van York Cadet Airman Richard Bourque Gerard Guillerault Steve Lamb Wayne Littlefield Michael Paradis Michael Pro Urbana Ford Club of America Tarzana Calif Ford Club International Michigan Ave Chicago Franklin Burton Cousens Shifra Zaitlin Celeste Roberge Susan Hutchins Janet St. Onge Michael Donovan Andre Bergeron Spiros Droggils Nny Whitten Shawmut Inn Port Spencer Trask Shirley Bissell Ruth Houghton Boston University Ruth Dearborn Suzanne Perreault Frank Pribmudo Carl Ploude Paula Belair Collette Boissoneault Mary McCabe Shea Lirria Sevigny Richard Cantara Phil Paquette Stephen Cantara Joyce Dube Steven Mantis Helen Cote Janice Beaulieu Terry Spang David Camire Mary-Ellen Dutcher Maureen Farrell Frances Vaillancourt Donna Belantver Rachel Lambert Nancy Dubois Alan Casavant Cerise Ross Cindy Bunting Denise Guerin Diana Lerman Valencia Whitten Sandra Spill Patty Boone Jo‘Anne Underwood Karen Spark‘owich David Crocker
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