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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1963
Page
3
Nason argues learning continues after schooling as knowledge doubles and new methods emerge. Teachers should foster independent study from early grades, teaching reading for understanding and personal reporting, to prepare students for lifelong learning and shifting careers.
Webber Lefebvre unit of the American Legion auxiliary meets at 8 tonight at Mrs Macora Moulton’s home on Brown Street with hostesses Mrs Martha Truscott Mrs Elva Lombard and Mrs Ola Maguire. Myrtle Lodge Knights of Pythias chancellor commander Richard Leech presided at the Kennebunk hall meeting. Plans include purchase of a movie projector and a Sunday dinner in May plus anniversary observance. Alewive Hustlers 4 H club reports candy sale plans and welcomes new members Stephen Adams and Jeannette Desper. Next Alewive meeting set for April at the Russell Home. Leon Caouette of Newmarket NH visited relatives in Kennebunk. Weekend guests at the Wells Branch home of Arthur Maynard included the Maynards and the Plantes from Attleboro and Plainville Massachusetts. Kennebunk EMS responded to Delmonte Gross transfer to Maine Osteopathic Hospital in Portland. Attendees at the New England interscholastic basketball championship at Boston Garden included Mario Di Frederico and family, Frederick Shields Jr., Irving Wilcox, David Shields, William Obermeyer, and Mary Durgin. Coach George Wentworth of Stearns High Millinocket who coached DeFrederico in high school attended the event.
Ferrari dominated the Sebring 12 hour race led by John Surtees and Lotovito Scarfiotti. The English and Italian drivers shared a 209 lap win in a 3 liter rear engine prototype, with six Ferraris finishing in the top six of 65 entrants.
About 50 students from Biddeford Junior High sign up for an intramural basketball program. They practice Mondays and Fridays and will form teams under organizers Miss Joan Duranceau Prince Robert Hodge and Travers Jackson.
Syracuse defeated Cincinnati 121 to 117 in Saturday action as the best-of-five series moved to a 2-2 tie after Sunday’s 125-118 Cincinnati win. Detroit beat St Louis 107-103 to pull within one game in the West.
Kennebunk High School graduates received Dean's List honors from four year colleges. Honorees include Brenda Phillips Aroostook State Teachers College Gracia Seekins Bates College W David Kubiak Bowdoin College Beverly Bridges Farmington State Teachers College Barbara Anders Elma Free man Jr Donald Hayes Joyce Landon Alan Nelson Paula Noyes Marybelle Walsh University of Maine Nancy Smith University of New Hampshire.
Tuesday beef vegetable soup with peanut butter sandwich carrot sticks cookies and milk. Wednesday American chop suey with green salad hot buttered roll fruit and milk. Thursday pork and gravy with mashed potatoes buttered wax beans pudding and milk. Friday tuna and peas on toast with mashed potatoes cheese wedge ice cream and milk.
A Le Foyer whist gathering Saturday night awarded special prizes to Jean ne Lasnate Paul Chabot and Alma Sylvestre. High scores went to Euclide Chaloult and Marie Boisvert with many others receiving prizes. A consolation prize was given to Delia Normand and further prizes to Virginia Boudreau and Marie Boisvert. Next events include cribbage Monday and a Grand whist on Sunday April 7 at St John hall Jefferson Street.
Aurora Chapter QES installs its officers in a semi public ceremony at Kennebunkport Masonic Hall with Mrs. Agnes H. Swett as installing officer The list includes Mrs. Alice J Burleigh as worthy matron Carl L Burleigh as worthy patron and others Absent officers to be installed later include Mrs Lois H Studley and Mrs Katherine Brown Guests from New Hampshire and Maine chapters attended and jewels were exchanged after the installation
The St Francis College Biddeford whist event raised funds for the priesthood. Grand slam was achieved by Mrs. Mabel Ayotte and Richard Boissonneault. High scorers included Amede Boutin, Mrs. Dee Blow, John Travers, Mrs. Rita Couture, Paul Perron, and many others.
Four inducted at Cub Pack 305 meeting in Biddeford at Scout Hall Mason Street. Gary Lago Reed Caouette Clayton Ball and Ronald Ouellette inducted into the Bobcats with Cubmaster Raymond Letellier present. Rainbow Girls Honor Grand Hope Charlene Rallis with ceremony and reception at Robinson Memorial Masonic hall Old Orchard Beach.
Leon Jones will be sworn in Wednesday morning at Old Orchard Town Hall as town manager and to take oath for multiple offices including tax collector overseer of the poor license inspector and road commissioner Town Clerk Esther Crowley will administer the oath Yvonne Dumas present Special awards were given to Yvette Roy Alice Boissonneault Aurore St Pierre Germaine Mercier Rita Picard and Norman Harvey A whist party is planned for Sunday at 7 30 p m at the college
Officials report the Saco Heart Fund drive has raised $1,445.72 to date with more firms yet to respond. Chairman Mrs Raymond Mailman says over 170 volunteers visited homes to share heart health information and collect donations. She thanks donors for their generosity and the campaign’s success. Be sure to list your social security number on your 1962 Federal Income Tax Return.
Wells High School reports 12 seniors notified of college acceptances with further replies possible as colleges finalize decisions. Notable selections include Francis Mithen and Robert Saunders entering the University of Maine Distinguished Maine Students program with honors tracks. Mithen also gained acceptances to Vermont and Michigan State. Saunders to Bowdoin and Cornell.
Old Orchard Beach winners claimed prizes in women’s high Mrs Irene Guarino and women’s low Mrs Rose Beaulieu. Men’s high Je Jacques and men’s low Ph LaRiviere. Queens prize went to Mrs Claire Lariviere and special prize to Mrs Suzanne Thompson. Also notice on Washington Avenue Methodist church quarterly conference Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in the church vestry.
Terry Timmins was guest of honor at a Saturday birthday party at his grandmother Mrs. Louis Wharf's home 15 Fort Hill avenue Old Orchard It was his seventh birthday Attendees included Mary Louiland Deborah Smith Robin and Diana Morse Timmy and Bruce Gagnon Kevin and Danny Gillis Kathy and Carey Briggs Gerry Timmins and the guest of honor Terry Timmins Adults present were Mrs Jack Timmins Mrs Russell Morse Mrs Chester Briggs and Mrs Wharff
A home kitchen note shows mayonnaise can be varied by using different vinegars. Suggested infusions include tarragon garlic or basil, enhancing flavor through vinegar choice and herb additions.
A new benefit year for unemployment compensation starts March 31, and all weeks of unemployment after that date will be paid based on 1962 earnings. Claimants must file using W-2 forms showing 1962 earnings at the nearest State Employment office for processing.
New York special report reveals a healing substance Bio-Dyne used in Preparation H that shrinks hemorrhoids stops itching and relieves pain without surgery. Case results show actual shrinkage and statements that piles have ceased to be a problem. Available as suppository or ointment at drug counters.
Louisville Kentucky AP reports that in 88 Kentucky Derby runnings the field has drawn 9 847 nominations with only 973 thoroughbreds having started in the turf classic.
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