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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 13, 1969

Page

7

SLRHS Prom On May 17 At St Josephs Parish Hall

Diane Roy won the St Louis region high school student body presidency after a run off against Dennis Boston. Senior class officers include Paul Credit and Judy Pinette. Senior prom set for May 17 at St Josephs Parish Hall with Al Reali orchestra. Daniel Boston named Maine Science Talent Search winner. Sophomores measured for rings. two one act plays staged at St Josephs Parish Hall.

Carol Petit St. Louis Diane Roy Mona Pothier Dennis Boston Mark Girard Diane Dennis Dirigo Robert Belair St. Jean Baptiste de Bienfaisance William Chocka Tighe - Beaudoin- Farley American Legion Post Lee Corer Neault Council Union St. Jean Baptiste Caludette Giguere Elaine Lavigne Judy Pinette Carmen Roy St. Joseph’s Parish Hall al Reali Mike Caron Shawmut Inn Kennebunkport Daniel Boston Maine Science Dan University of St. Joseph's Parish Hall

Thornton Academy Students Elect Leaders and Plan Events

Thornton Academy student council elected a president and officers on May 8, with John Carnevale as president and Nancy McGuffin as vice president among others. The school band and Madrigal Choir logged a week of exchange activities to Westford Massachusetts and Boston, with chaperones listed. The Lawrence L. Fidalgo literary contest closed May 5, and Future Teachers of America hosted a car wash to fund scholarships amid a Teacher Appreciation plan. Majorettes were chosen, with leaders named.

Andrea Levesque Thornton Academy John Carnevale Nancy McGuffin Carol Johnson Gloria Linscott Thornton Madrigal Westford Mass Boston Glenn Anderson Peter Audie David Bedell Paula Marie Boucouvalas Barbie Brandt Lysle Burrows Diane Canning Robert Charest Lawrence L. Fidalgo Future Teachers of America FTA

Teens Join Raps and Riffs in The White Panther Movement

A youth culture scene forms around rapping and music as hippies and yippies unite with long haired fans under The White Panther Party banner. The movement blends art, protest and counterculture spirit amid youthful bands and gatherings.

White Panther Party

Military Day Program at Wells High School Highlights Careers

Wells High School hosted a Military Day on May 7 with Principal Flaherty and Guidance Director Hanagan leading. Representatives from the Coast Guard Navy Marines Air Force and Army spoke to seniors and held one on one conferences after a general briefing.

J.C. Stanley C. Ross U.S. Army Wells High School Ross

Old Orchard Beach High hosts cooking school and fairs

Alumni books at Old Orchard Beach High School sell for two dollars covering graduates from 1891 to 1968. F H A and N H 3 members sponsor a cooking school in the home economics room with free food. Key Club sells decals to fund their treasury.

Patricia Presby Susan Mullen Old Orchard Beach Old Orchard Beach High School F.H.A N.H.3

Kennebunk High School Activity Lineup and Games

Kennebunk high events include cheerleading tryouts for next football season after school sessions yesterday and today. The Dramatics Club staged Two Fools Who Gained a Measure of Wisdom on May 6. National Honor Society plans Vaudeville The Great American Error on May 21 and 22 at 7:30 with adults 1.00 students 0.75 children 0.50. Tri-Hi-Y voted officers Jov Taylor Judy Nedeau Lori Zeiner Kathy Grant with vice president to be decided after new members join. Tonight at 7 Co-Op versus Employes basketball at KHS. Band exchange concert sent to Augusta and Cony with Friday return engagements. Cong musicians visit Friday. Girls softball continues after-school practices.

National Honor Society Tri-Hi-Y Jov Taylor Judy Nedeau Lori Zeiner Kathy Grant K.H.S Augusta and Cony High School K. HS

Local Readers Conference Attendees List

A roster of participants includes Pat Powell Sharon Lauletta Jackie Prescott Joanne Jacobson Cathy Kennison Linda Kennedy Mary McAfee Judy Trafton Irene Rhodes Barbara Haubois Reggie York and Debbie Clark, indicating a community gathering or event.

Pat Powell Sharon Lauletta Jackie Prescott Joanne Jacobson Cathy Kennison Linda Kennedy Mary McAfee Judy Trafton Irene Rhodes Barbara Haubois Reggie York Debbie Clark

Curiosity fuels teen marijuana use across the nation

Survey data show 55 percent say grass use among classmates is rising while 62 percent believe psychedelics follow suit. Only hard drugs like heroin appear to be dropping. Teens cite ease of access and curiosity, with regional familiarity varying and some arguing marijuana is overstated in publicity.

Ifty

Bald Pate May Well Be His Future Fate

Dear Dr. Willeford advises Norris that baldness is inherited and largely unreversible but scalp hygiene may slow hair loss. He warns against dubious treatments and suggests medical consultation before trying options. The column then features Bob advising a teen about smoking, stressing health risks and the cost of habit.

Pate George Willeford Dr. Willeford Norris

KHS Team Edges Traip After Two Losses

The team started with a loss to Wells-KHS and a defeat by Marshwood-KHS, then secured a victory against Traip-KHS, marking a win after two early setbacks.

Wells K.H.S Lost Marshwood K.H.S. Lost Traip K.H.S. Victory

Reid Receives Commission After Marine School Graduation

Quantico Virginia Marine Second Lieutenant Robert W. Reid, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace E. Reid of Kennebunkport Maine and husband of the former Miss Sarah Crosby of Winston-Salem North Carolina, has graduated from the Marine Corps Development and Education Basic School at Quantico and commissioned as a second lieutenant following 21 weeks of training in tactics administration first aid weapons map reading leadership and communications.

Quantico Robert W. Reid Wallace E. Reid Ocean Avenue Kennebunkport Maine Sarah S. Crosby Regency Drive Winston Salem N.C Marine Ips Marine Corps

Humans Carry Over Nineteen Thousand Bells Per Square Inch

A striking claim notes that human skin can host more than 19,000 bells per square inch, highlighting a surprising density of tiny bell-like structures in a small skin area.

Honeywell launches first college graduate program in computer management

Wellesley Hills Mass Honeywell Inc starts the computer industry first graduate program in computer management. The three month course begins June 9 and covers programming system design data communications and business management with a company spokesman noting ongoing national expansion plans.

Wellesley Hills Mass Honeywell, Inc

Nordiska Kompaniet: Sweden’s Largest Department Store

The Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm stands as Sweden's biggest department store showcasing Swedish arts handicrafts and industrial design. It serves as a premier retail and cultural showcase in the capital.

Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm Sweden

Mormon Teen Group Celebrates Centennial Across World

In Salt Lake City AP reports that Brigham Young formed eight daughters into the Mutual group a century ago. The 100 year old organization now serves about 140 000 girls ages 12 to 19 with homemaking skills camping dancing singing theater and religious instruction. A large outdoor dance festival at the University of Utah stadium June 27 and 28 is planned with about 8 000 participants.

Salt Lake City Brigham Young Mutual Ronni Stephens Mia Young Gayle Glenn University of Utah

Teens Cite Access Changes and Enforcement Drop in Interest

Nancy Griffith of State College Pa notes busts and tougher enforcement have made it unavailable while Fayetteville Ark teens say current use is similar to the past. They observe that many try it then lose interest after the initial sample.

Nancy Griffith State College Fayetteville, Ark

Long Weekend Induction and Student Council Elections at Marie Joseph Academy

On May 6 eight probationers at Marie Joseph Academy joined Sodality in a chapel ceremony with pins. Sodalists renewed vows for one year. The May Sea Breeze issue honors mothers. Campaigns ran for student council president with three tickets and speeches led to voting on Thursday. Darlene Queeneville won, with Diana Chapdelaine as vice president.

Cathie Leonard Marie Joseph Academy Sodality Whic Christian Action Movement M.J.A Helene Fortier Biddeford Danielle Boisvert Saco Darlene Quenneville Holyoke Mass Diana Chapdelaine Chico Paula Donaue Portland Janice Jandreau Caribou

High Flying Teen Is Lost On The Ground

Toledo based tale of John Hanifan an 18 year old aspiring pilot stalled by red tape. The teen who learned to fly at 12 earned private license at 16 and attempted commercial rating at 18 missing the test due to schedule gaps. He dreams of a flight instructor career and own flight school after high school graduation this spring.

Toledo, Ohio John Hanifan Hanifan

Brown University names James H. Rogers admissions director

James H. Rogers of Winnetka Illinois was named director of undergraduate admissions at Brown University. He has spent four years as Brown's admissions officer and succeeds Charles Doebler who resigned to join Barton-Gillet Co in Baltimore. The appointment is effective May 13.

Providence, R.1 James H. Rogers Brown University J. Rogers Winnetka Ill Brown Charles Doebler Barton-Gillet Co

Youth pilot struggles to pass automobile license test

The article notes a young aviation whiz who owns an engine and two passenger planes yet requires February through September to obtain an automobile driving license. He explains his driving difficulties while his mother recalls the long process and his need to drive at the airport.

Virgil Ian Hanifan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Paul Credit Bob Pare Alan Dutremble Guy Casavant Nan Langley Aline Loranger Anita Boutin Mone Pothier Elaine Lauzier Mike Abe Guy Bouthot Paul Labbe Ray L’heureux Mike Cantara Dick Thibault Claire Gosselin Louise ‘Drapeau Denise Lauzon Odette Guerin Christine Robert Maureen Miller Paul LeBrun Roger Rousseau Ralph Fleurant Marc Gonthier Mike Cote Roger Champagne Irls Michelle Bort Connie Nolette Debbie Moulton Pat Belanger Pat Gaudreau Sue Giguere Bernard Guerin Jo-Ann Mininni Simone Binette Patricia McDow Helen Roy George Lafrte Orono Beth Mrowka Ellarene Ellis Sandy Otis Michelle Casavant Nancy Paradis Valerie McCallum Linda Stackpole Joyce Rumery Mary Gallagher Lee-Ann Leavitt Wanda Hallett Detroit Michael McClure Hell Norman Mailer McClure Jim’ Morrison Morrison Japan Richard Goldstein Tim Hardin Dylan Chuck Berry Acton Otis Lennon Flaherty Guidance Hanagan Everton Parkinson Future Homemakers of America Chapter Lillian Parks Lcotta Briggs Karen Fortier Debbie Lee Sheila Maksut Pauline Boisvert JoEllen Clark Janice Hamilton Bonnie Roy Blaine Mansion Augusta American Red Cross Sandra Granger Diane Houle Novella Briggs Cindy Pettingill The I.G.A Kennebunk Kimberly Bowdoin Kennebunk High School Dramatics Employes K.hs Nancy Gilbert Youth Service North Central States Mason - Dixon Line East Haven Conn Newark New Haven Portage Mich Jeffrey Doyle San Diego Calif Jim Leger An Diego Psyche Dey Thority Bob New England Biddeford Pool Albert Deshaies Biddeford Civil Defense Deshaies Doris Luneau Rita Roy Elaine Porter Joan Gilbert Jacqueline Fleurant Helen Earl F. Ingalls Civil Defense State Department of Education Florence Jacobsen Young Ladies’ Department Cooperative Retrenchment Association Pool School M.A Sea Breeze B.H.S Linda Dichard Denise Guerin Diana Lerman F.T.A Patricia Bailard Joyce Dube Richard Cantara Elizabeth Kearney Sandra Litwinowich Steven Mantis Raymond Moreau Phil Paquette Paula Pouravelis Frank Ribaudo Janet St. Onge Linda Sevigny Janet Souza Stephen Shea Susan Tucker Steve Cantara Terri Spang Carline Brock Helen Cote Linda Ladderbush Mary McCarthy First National Store B.H.S. Gymnasium Ruth Houghton Dianne Trottier Susan Hutchins Diane Underwood Patty Eon Cathy Matteau Nancy Eon Adele D'Amico Marjory Donovan Debra Brock Jeanne Belanger Connie Dupuis Jeannette Cote Rae Mathieu Diane Ayotte Natalie Boone Play Cantara Sendra Marquis Erry Nadeau Barry Noble James O'Leary Rolando Palardis Laurette Poissant Terry Spang Priscilla Thibodeau Sharon Whelan Marlene Boivin Leo Cantara Bonita Houde Dick Lemay David Camire Frank Simoneau Mike Whelan Harold Pinansk Yor County Mental Health Association York County N.E.D.T Biddeford High School Panence Mainee Harold Pinansky Jean Emerson Biddeford Junior High School
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