Nason On Education Explores Report Cards and Conferences
Leslie J. Nason discusses how parent teacher conferences supplement report cards and improve understanding of student progress. He notes handwriting issues and guidance for improving pen grip, and weighs benefits and risks of mixed grade grouping in early years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie J. Nason
University of Southern California
J. B
Claremont
Calif
Dr. Nason
Nason Wilson
Young Scientists To Stage Car Wash
The seventh grade science club at Biddeford Junior High sponsors a car wash on Saturday May 5 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Myrtle Street beside the school to fund the club treasury. Joan Boisvert and Cynthia Eastman lead the event with members washing cars for one dollar each.
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Biddeford Junior High School
Myrtle Street
Joan Boisvert
Cynthia Eastman
Bear transfer method offers humane control in Oregon forests
In Portland Oregon AP reports black bears damage young trees by peeling bark in tree farms. Trapper Jack Aldrich developed a light weight foot snare that holds bears unharmed until he transfers them to forest sections where young trees are not being nurtured.
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Portland, Ore
Jack Aldrich
Entrants Named for AMVETS Beauty Contest in Abbott-Verville
Before Abbott-Verville AMVETS post Old Orchard Beach held a briefing for beauty contest entrants. Names include Mary Lou Hutchinson Connie Ellingwood Carol Utman Mildred Quimby Bonnie Ryder. Contest winner will represent the post at the June Portland convention.
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Abbott - Verville Amvets Post
Old Orchard Beach
Ion
Post Commanders
Mary Lou Hutchinson
Forest Avenue
Connie Ellingwood
Old Orchard Avenue
Carol Utman
Temple Avenue
Mildred Quimby
Smith Wheel Road
Gary
Tom Bill
Portland
Sanea
Gerard Jacques
John Travers
Jerry Jacques
Beach Couple Back From Capital Visit
Mr and Mrs Frank C Grover of Old Orchard Beach traveled to Washington D C for a six day tour arranged by son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Leon Grover of Biddeford and daughter Mrs Grace Perron of Biddeford The party viewed cherry blossoms and toured several buildings in the capitalමෙ
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank C. Grover
Melvin Avenue
Old Orchard Beach
Washington, D. C
Leon Grover
Green Street
Biddeford
Grace Perron
Pool Road
Washington
Nation
Capitol
Mrs. Grover
Beach WSCS Prepares For Rummage Sale
The Womens Society of Christian Service of the Washington Avenue Methodist Church met at Mrs. Helen Cummings home to discuss a rummage sale and collect donated articles. A nominating committee was named for officers. plans include a baked bean supper set for Saturday May 12. Next meeting at the parsonage with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Society of Christian Service
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Helen Cummings
School Street
Old Orchard Beach
Mattie Bliss
Hazel Kennett
Elizabeth Garland
Alice Browne
Florence Gray
Helen Anderson
Cummings
Gertrude Leonard
Florence Benson
Hazel Davis
Frances Johnson
Marcia Stahl
Barbara Gilbert
Cressie George
Retta Sait
Anna Anderson
Gertrude Wight
Charles Prior Celebrated At Surprise Birthday Party
Charles Prior was honored at a surprise birthday party at his home on Flag Pond road in Saco. Family and friends from Old Orchard Beach and surrounding towns attended and extended greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Prior
Flag Pond
Saco
Helen Phillips
Linda Pillsbury
Beatrice Prior
Ralph Gingue
Arundel
Roger Moreau
Biddeford
Carol Moreau
Donald Moreau
Claude Phillips
Diana Phillips
Maurice R. Goodson
Groveville
Perley Boothby
Carl Winchester
Frank Prior
Bill Prior
Ralph Prior
Charles Prior, Jr
Ray Hayes
George Campbell
Raymond Smith
James Leary
Kenneth Meserve
Raymond Johnson
John Smith
Robert Gay
William Clough
Roger Anderson
Glenn Ramsdell
Ronald Phillips
John Phillips
Visitors Stop at Virginia AFB in Respectful Journey
A visitor group traveled to Virginia to visit Mrs Perron's daughter Lorraine M Perron an A2C at Mary Air Force Base and extended greetings during the visit.
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Virginia
Couple Honored At Anniversary Dancing Party
Mr and Mrs Hervey Ross were surprised with a 25th anniversary dance at Forester hall Emery Street Biddeford Presented a purse by Anne Marie Trembley The event celebrated their 25 years of marriage and included a large list of family and friends. The couple wed at St Joseph church on April 17 1937 and have two children Rachel and Richard L. The engagement of their daughter Rachel to Albert Cabana Jr was announced as part of the celebration.
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Hervey Ross
Rachel
Albert Cabana, Jr
Albert A. Cabana
Irving Street
Saco
Miss Ross
St. Joseph High School
U.S. Naval Hospital
Portsmouth
N.H
Cabana
St. Louis High School
U.S. Air Force
Saco-Lowell
Forester Hall
Emery Street
Biddeford
Anne Marie Trembley
St. Joseph Church
Richard l
Rolando Turgeon
Cecile St. Amand
Rudolph Ross
Joseph Kerry
Robert Croteau
Clement Bolduc
Mass
Marguerite Cabana
Raymond Porter
John Patterson
Edgar Tardif
Alfred Payheur
James Folly
Angeline Poissant
Ray Carignon
Albert Guilleraut
Yvonne Guilleault
Marie Anne Guillerault
Jeannette Bergeron
Andre Dauphin
Raymond Dauphin
Rene Dauphin
Robert Bineau
Donald Perrin
Connie Lauzier
Armand J. Turgeon
Elaine Porter
John Moore
Jeanne Cabana
Marie Trembley
Richard Ross
Josephine Dauphin
Rachel Ross
Ronald Cro‘eau
Aime Landry
Christo Anton
Urbain Loranger
Florence Labbe
Odule Rheaumme
Theodore Caouette
Nazaire Leblanc
Oscar Montpas
Donald Guillerault
Tobey Fournier
Roland Croteau
Lucien Lessard
Pat Gagnon
Philemon Dubreuil
Urbain Dauphin
Kennebunk Unitarian Church Men’s Club Elects Officers
John Kotlewski was elected president of the Men’s Club at a supper meeting of the Kennebunk Unitarian church. New officers include Vice President Ted Shields Secretary Treasurer John Dresser and program chairman Norris Stephens. Richard Flynn, manager of the Biddeford district NE Telelphone spoke. Supper was served by Jon Milligan and Everett Cluff to about 20 members.
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John Kotlewski
Kennebunk Unitarian Church
Ted Shields
John Dresser
Norris Stephens
Richard Flynn
Biddeford
New England Telephone and Telegraph Company
Jon Milligan
Everett Cluff
Winners Named at Our Lady of Fatima D of I Social
The April Fatima circle social at St John hall Biddeford listed prize winners led by co chairs Mrs Irene Roberge and Mrs Berangere Millette. Recipients included Mrs Emilia Gervais Mrs Lucille Andrews Mrs Fabiola Rock Mrs Pauline Rousselle and many others. Special awards went to Mrs Lucille Neault Mrs Irene Gagne and Mrs Rose Alma Salvas.
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Our Lady of Fatima Circle
Isabella
St. John Hall
Adams Street
Biddeford
Irene Roberge
Berangere Millette
Cochairmen
Emilia Gervais
Lucille Andrews
Fabiola Rock
Pauline Rousselle
Elizabeth Rheaume
Rose Perreault
Yvonne Landry
Emilia Bolduc
Violet Bellefeuille
Cecile Lambert
Yvette Bergeron
Therese _Boissonneault
Jeanne Gosselin
Rita Bilodeau
Irene Gagne
Irene Landry
Jeannette Letourneau
Rita Ruel
Blanche Neault
Therese Gagne
Eva Desautels
Lucille Neault
Rose Alma Salvas
Biddeford Ladies Aid Plans May Rummage Sale
The South Biddeford Methodist church Ladies Aid met at Siloam hall to discuss May 5 rummage and food sale plans led by chairmen Mrs. Peck and Mrs. Gaffney with Leona Johnson and Ella Piper coordinating food and attic treasures. June banquet details were to be announced in May with a social tea following. Attendees included Emma Piper et al, and guests Debra Peck and Linda Peck.
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Ladies Aid
South Biddeford
April Hospitality Co
Anna Tremblay
Leona Johnson
Emma, Addie
Elizabeth Piper
Ella Piper
Dorothy Peck
Nellie Norwood
Ethel Collomy
Inez Johnson
Tremblay
Ruth Ledoux
Olive Gross
Olive Gross, Mrs. L. Johnson, Mrs. Gaffney, Mrs. Martha Goldthwaite
Lena Peck
Janice Staples
Lorraine Neault
Natalie Emerson
Pegey Thomas
Helen Norwood
Debra Peck
Linda Peck
Gaffney
Harold Clark
Local Real Estate Transfers In Coastal Maine Towns
Edgar J and Alice E Simon of Biddeford purchased Lot 18 on the Biddeford Shores plan Hills Beach through King Woodman real estate. Mrs Joseph Anderson bought the Spencer Andrews Sea Road Kennebunk house from the Andrews vacating to Penwood. Jon Milligan company handled the Kennebunk sale. 86 Summer Street Saco, once Bragdon Hanson, sold to Clayton R and Elinore R McCrum of Saco by Felix T Sheltra and Sons Agency. The two story dwelling garage and large lot become the McCrums future home.
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Edgar J
Alice E. Simoneau
Biddeford
King Woodman
Biddeford Shores
Hills Beach
Joseph Anderson
Spencer Andrews
Sea Road
Kennebunk
Andrews
Penwood
Jon Milligan Company
Summer Street
Methodist Men’s Club Meeting at Washington Ave Church
President Maynard Shorey presided at the Methodist Men’s Club meeting held at Washington Avenue Methodist Church vestry in Old Orchard Beach. John Connor led the singing with Merrill Thompson at the piano. Committees reported. election of officers set for May 10 with Merrill Thompson and Walter Freeman named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard Shorey
Methodist Men's Club
Washington Avenue Methodist Church
Old Orchard Beach
John Connor
Merrill Thompson
John Tibbetts
Tom Cockerille
Samuel L. Browne
Hugh Phillips
Jack Connor
Arthur Leddy
Telephone Company
Walter Freeman
Three Women Honored in Local Society Note
Mrs. Odina Moulin Mrs Corinne Descoteaux and Mrs Irene Landry are listed in a local society notice highlighting upcoming charity events and social duties.
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Odina Moulin
Corinne Descoteaux
Irene Landry
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Nason
Maine Linoleum CO
Alfred Street
Dial
Sa. Ft
B. F. Goodrich Foam Rubber
Daly Bros. Mattress CO
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Kennebunks
York County
Main Street
St. Andre Parish Hall
Jeanne Verrier
Madeleine Desrochers
Constance Arel
Tions
Marilyn Miller
Rita Camire
Elaine Farrell
Swing Kings Orchestra
Amvets
Beach Wscs
John Kotlewskiers
D. of I. Social
Biddeford Ladies Aid
Howe
Wells
Methodist Men’s Club
Bioperor
Landry’s Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Pool Street
Beaupre’s Presents
Reese
Freezer
Central Maine Power Company
Upper Elm Street
Beaupre’s Gas and Electric
Mt Rer
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