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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1968

Page

5

Thornton Academy Cheerleaders Picked for Next Year

April events at Thornton Academy feature a student body production The Witches Curse a parody on Macbeth written by Mrs Yvonne C Fidalgo and cast members including Economos Tracy Bedard Carter Foss Cowan Mondor Caouette Whit ney Jacques Mogan Snow Tsomides Rumery Knox Anthony Rube Tryouts in Linnell Gym select Meredith Searle Aaron Ganthier Nancy McGuffin Debra Johnson as next year’s squad Remains from this year include Chadbourne LeClair Carr Pendleton Teachers Appreciation Day by Future Teachers of America highlights assembly Alma Mater sing life of faculty songs New books presented to the TA Teachers Association and a blanket throw for the FRA scholarship fund

Donna Tripp Thornton Academy Yvonne C. Fidalgo Thomas Economos Patience Tracy Denise Bedard Nancy Carter Charlene Foss Bernard Cowan Paul Mondor Ray Caouette Wayne Whitney Gail Jacques Thomas Mogan Nason Snow Leon Tsomides William Rumery John Knox Charles Anthony Michael Rube Linnell Meredith Searle Aron Ganthier Nancy McGuffin Debra Johnson Jill Chadbourne Jeanne LeClair Judith Carr Essie Pendleton Thornton Future Teachers of America F.T.A Linda Scammon

Fashion Show Displays Student Creations in Linnell Gym

On April 9 at Linnell Gymnasium, parents and friends viewed the girls in home economics displaying their outfits. Each participant modeled or showcased her collection, highlighting the school’s fashion effort.

Linnell Gymnasium

Old Cars Dream and a Rambler Mystery

Dear Mike and Dear Restorer dispense car buying tips for enthusiasts seeking a not expensive exotic. A reader reports a 1963 Rambler American losing water. expert suggests cracked radiator hose or loose clamp and advises checking hoses after engine warms to stop water spray.

Michael Lamm Mike Hudson Graham

Old Orchard Beach High School Yearbook and Acceptances

The third yearbook payment at Old Orchard Beach High School is due. Students without orders can still purchase the book for 80. William Sullivan is accepted at Clark University Massachusetts. Gilbert Lacroix is accepted at the University of Maine via the Co Op program at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.

Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach High School William Sullivan Clark University Massachusetts Gilbert Lacroix University of Maine Portsmouth Naval Shipyard

PSAT scores arrive at guidance office urging quick pickup

The college board scores for the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test have arrived at the guidance office. Students who took the test are urged to collect their results as soon as possible.

Gudiance Office

Clean-up Day Proclaimed at School

April 10 was proclaimed Clean-up Day at the school. Each class cleaned rooms they occupied during periods one and two. Casual dress was required and after the rooms were cleaned students were allowed to go home.

FHA Members Sell Cookbooks and Plan Augusta Convention

FHA members are selling cookbooks and preparing to attend the state convention in Augusta on April 27. The sale aims to raise funds and promote organization activities as plans for the convention are finalized.

FHA Augusta

Senior Class Arbor Day events feature two games and a dance

The Senior Class Arbor Day committee sponsored two basketball games and a dance on April 12. The senior boys played next year’s varsity while the freshmen met the junior high team. A dance followed with a surprise entertainment group. Volleyball tournaments will start after vacation.

Arbor Day Committee

SAH Juniors Hold Car Wash To Raise Funds

Betty Bergeron of St. Andre's High School learned she was accepted at Stonehill College in Massachusetts after previously being accepted at the Computer School of Mathematics in Boston.

SAH Marie D'Ambroise Betty Bergeron St. Andre's High School Stonehill College Massachusetts Computer School of Mathematics Boston

Student Council picks Beauchesne as regional treasurer

Estelle Beauchesne was elected treasurer of the regional Student Council at the regional convention held at Scarborough High School on April 6. She is president-designate of the Student Council next year.

Estelle Beauchesne Scarborough High School

Students tour state capitol with governor visit

On April 10 a group of 18 American Government students visited the state capitol. They met the governor, toured the Senate and the House of Representatives. Named participants include Suzanne Beaulieu Rita Bellefeuille Betty Bergeron Racheal Bilodeau Joan Bernier Mary Ann Courtois Doris Demers Lucille Dion Carolyn Faucher Linda Hevey Cecile Gagne Carol Lambert Diane Lapointe Jeanne Montembeau Paula Martel Pauline Ruel Anne St. Pierre Theresa Vigneault. Accompanying them were Sister Janice Perreault and Armand Fecteau, Biddeford representative at the State house.

State Capitol State House Senate House of Representatives Suzanne Beaulieu Rita Bellefeuille Betty Bergeron Racheal Bilodeau Joan Bernier Mary Ann Courtois Doris Demers Lucille Dion Carolyn Faucher Linda Hevey Cecile Gagne Carol Lambert Diane Lapointe Jeanne Montembeau Paula Martel Pauline Ruel Anne St. Pierre Theresa Vigneault Janice Perreault Armand Fecteau Biddeford

Report Cards Distributed by School Leader

Report cards were distributed by Sister Theresa Boucher principal early last week. Honor roll lists include high honors for Betty Bergeron Cecile Gagne Carol Lambert Jeanne Montembeau and Simone Binette. Sophomores Luce Dumas Jeanne Gobeil Jeanne Provencher Theresa Sutton. Freshmen Denise Gadbois Joanne Landry Claire Latellier Maureen Miller. Honors include seniors Rita Bellefeuille Suzanne Chouinard Pauline Dube Priscille Dube Paula Martel juniors Rita Bisson Theresa Landry Paulette Lapointe sophomores JoAnne Bouthot Pearl Cote Claudette Giguere Diane Giguere Diane Lambert Rose Marie Plante Suzanne Roberge freshmen Diane Bergeron Béatrice Dupuis Denise Gobeil Nancy Lambert Diane Lamontagne Fernande Lamontagne.

Theresa Boucher Betty Bergeron Cecile Gagne Carol Lambert Jeanne Montembeau Simone Binette Luce Dumas Jeanne Gobeil Jeanne Provencher Theresa Sutton Denise Gadbois Joanne Landry Claire Latellier Maureen Miller Rita Bellefeuille Suzanne Chouinard Pauline Dube Priscille Dube Paula Martel Rita Bisson Theresa Landry Paulette Lapointe JoAnne Bouthot Pearl Cote Claudette Giguere Diane Giguere Diane Lambert Rose Marie Plante Suzanne Roberge Diane Bergeron Biane Dupuis Denise Gobeil Nancy Lambert Diane Lamontagne Fernande Lamontagne

Junior Class Car Wash at St Andre's April 13

The Junior Class sponsored a car wash at St Andre's on April 13 to raise funds for class night. Proceeds supported financing the event and related activities.

St. Andre’s

Running Away Often Is Start Of Delinquency

James A. Hildebrand, a detective in New York City, reports a study showing runaways from high crime, low income areas have rates twice the city average and six times those in middle income neighborhoods. He cites family instability, neighborhood deterioration, low income, economic dependency, and education as influencing factors and calls for intensive studies of runaways to understand juvenile delinquency.

James A. Hildebrand New York City National Council On Crime and

Book on Eichmann capture banned by Israeli government

AP reports Israel banned publication of Isser Harel’s book about the 1960 capture of Adolf Eichmann in Argentina. Harel, former head of Israel's secret service, plans to appeal to the Supreme Court. The book allegedly reveals new details of Eichmann’s abduction and return to Israel, leading to a diplomatic row.

Associated Press TEL Aviv Adolph Eichmann Isser Harel Israel Secret Service Supreme Court Eichmann Argentina Harel Fichmann

Four dissident Russians appeal to Supreme Court

Four dissident intellectuals convicted January 12 of anti Soviet activity appealed to Russia’s Supreme Court. The case drew protests from scientists, artists, and other intellectuals, as the Communist Party pushes a crackdown on challenges to authority.

Moscow Russian Federation Supreme Court Soviet Communist Party

Tokyo Riot Clash Near Army Hospital Over Vietnam War

About 700 leftists clashed with riot police outside a U.S. Army hospital in Tokyo. Police reported nearly 50 injured among students, police, and spectators as demonstrators smashed a police booth and mobbed the hospital gate before riot police charged and 38 were arrested.

Tokyo U.S. Army

Johnsons Ice Cream Stop Delays Honolulu Motorcade

President Johnson during a Honolulu motorcade spotted a dairy bar and sent a Secret Service agent and valet to fetch cones for him and Gov. Burns. The bubbletop limo halted in Waikiki as crowds gathered and moved on, but the aides eventually caught up with the dripping cones after about 20 blocks.

Honolulu Johnson Waikiki Beach Secret Service John A. Burns Washington

Teens Dream Tales May Reveal Hidden Fears

A survey finds most teenagers dream, with about half dreaming in color and three of four remembering dreams. Fifty six percent say dreams trouble them, while many recall recurring themes like romance, fear, or falling. Boys often dream of becoming heroes or losing themselves in future success.

Dream Research Institute Dream Institute Jeannie Doolittle Miami Fla Mark Myers Phoenix Ariz Houston Carroll Ohio Ava Kiefer 18 Ft. Wayne Ind Charlies Paul Philadelia Albert Totina Thibodaux Louisville

Unusual Hobby He Has Taste For Slithering Critters

ST LOUIS AP Bob Vico a 17 year old keeps snakes 122 specimens and other reptiles His collection fills his basement and his yard hosts 145 turtles in hibernation He tours clubs to dispel myths about snakes noting their ecological value and his beaded Mexican lizard bite recently sent him to hospital confirming his belief that the bite was his fault not the lizard s He sees his passion as education and purpose not danger

ST. Louis Bob Vico Tures Bob

UMass approves program to admit more Black students

Trustees approved a plan to attract under privileged Negroes to the campus. The program would lower admission standards for Negroes from ghetto areas, create a tutoring program for entering Negro students, and provide financial grants. The university reports 85 Black students among 10,600 total.

Amherst Mass University of Massachusetts

Vermont to Import 860 Teens for Civil Disorders Program

Governor Hoff says Vermont will bring about 860 youths this summer 430 Negro teenagers and 430 Vermont teens to participate in an educational recreational program reacting to the President's Commission on Civil Disorders report. Teens will be hosted on college and high school campuses across the state.

Montpelier Philip H. Hoff Vermont Commission On Civil Disorders

Graham Gouldman Shapes Three Careers in Music

Energetic British songwriter Graham Gouldman handles three careers in entertainment. He wrote many Herman's Hermits songs and just finished the Hermits' movie songs for Mrs Brown. He released The Graham Gouldman Thing album this month and earlier hit with The Impossible Years.

Graham Gouldman Mrs. Brown

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