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Newspaper

Biddeford Saco Journal

Location

Biddeford, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1962

Page

7

Encouraging Your Child to Set and Pursue Goals

Education expert Leslie J. Nason emphasizes parental approval and support in shaping children's goals. He cites studies showing gifted students set precise aims early, notes Goertzel findings on home influence, and warns that parental conflict or pressure can harm grades and adjustment. Parents should discuss goals openly to maintain alignment and motivation.

Leslie J. Nason University of Southern Californ Victor Goertzel National Association For Gifted Children

Residents seek improved street lighting and street realignment in Camp Ellis

J. Caron of Camp Ellis urges Saco authorities to reuse high intensity lights from Main Street and install them along Riverside and Tore streets near the fire station and bus stops. He advocates filling in a tidal street to reduce floodwater and unsanitary conditions, and questions secession to form a separate tax district. He invites further comments.

Page Four Sace Riverside Avenue Tore Street

Braves Rally for 3-2 Win Over Mets on Bolling Homer

In a 3-2 victory, Frank Bolling drilled a two run homer in the eighth to lift the Braves past the Mets. Also, Dick Donovan earned his sixth win with a five hitter in the Indians doubleheader sweep of the Yankees, 6-4 and 8-5.

Associated Press Frank Bolling Braves New York Mets Dick Donovan Indians Yankees

Textile Bowling Fest Marks 14th TWUA Banquet

The TWUA AFL-CIO held its 14th annual banquet at Wonderbar Steakhouse with 200 bowlers and guests. Arthur Rizas acted as master of ceremonies while several Local 305 members attended and spoke. Additional awards honored Pollock and Canzano league champions, with numerous high averages and trophy prizes presented during the event.

TWUA Afl-Cio Legaties Wonderbar Arthur Rizas Men’s League Rene Tousignant William Manning Paul Roy Norman Daignault Nick Gillis Raymond Tanguay Rita Murphy Priscilla Guertin Don Yankee Rizas Gillis Manning Daigneault Mchael Schoonjans Thomas LeBlanc Florida Union Hall Main Street William Pollock Pollock Loop Rachel Dubuc Rolande Roy Claudette Godbout Annette Montpas Lorraine Watts Carol Foss Theresa Gaudette C. Robitaille Thhe Rachel Dubue Goofers Phyllis Tanguay Theresa Lizotte Nancy Lessard Joan Dallaire Dorothy Dube Yvonne Adams Theresa Lachance Claire Gagne Lorraine Kerrick Mariano Bishop Union Bombers Boll Weevils Warriors Jokers Pioneers Champoet Bat Dogs Lou Lachance Gerry Forcier Henry Lachance Bill Doran Norm Daigneault Tony Dallaire Marcel Ross P. LaCourse M. Dubreuil Fernand Fecteau al Therrien Hazel Labbe Brenda Foresman Gonneville Edmund Gonneville Bull Dogs Nel Letourneau Janes Norman Daigneault Pollock Girls’ League Canzano League Rolleff Pollock Canzano Theresa

Prize Winners At Whist Party At St Francis College

Whist party at St. Francis college Sunday evening drew 25 tables. Special table winners were Miss Marie Boissonneault and Mrs. Sarah Metcalf with grand slams to Mrs. Gabrielle Nehouillier, Mrs. Ludger Moreau, George Dumas and Mrs. Saudia Gagnon. High and low scorers included Albert Sevigny and many others led by Lena Durette and Therese Letarte as chairman.

St. Francis College Marie Boissonneault Sarah Metcalf Gabrielle Nehouillier Ludger Moreau George Dumas Saudia Gagnon Lena Durette Albert Sevigny Claudia Beaudoin Alfred Cassette Melvina Miles Leroy Stearns Alfred Letourneau Adelina Letourneau Corinne Descoteaux Sara Gallagher Bernice Beaulieu Jessie Harris Mabel Ayotte Rita Lambert Violet’ Gobeil Pauline Tousignant Conrad Nolette Alma Travers Alma Sylvestre Napoleon Frechette Therese Letarte

Pickets Keep Cool as Nogales Telephone Strike Proceeds

Telephone employees in Nogales Sonora Mexico went on strike and formed picket lines around the company building. As temperatures rose to 82 degrees the pickets moved across the street and paced beneath tall shade trees.

Nogales Sonora Mexico

Ricky Huot Hits Two Successive Grand Slammers

In a league game at Old Orchard Beach St. Andre Grammar School lost to the AL boys 156. Ricky Huot belted back to back grand slams in the fifth and sixth innings off Dale. Marchand made a spectacular one hand catch to stop a rally in the fourth.

St. Andre Grammar School Old Orchard Beach al Boys Ricky Huot Red Marchand Dale St. Andre Ab Chantigny PLSE Srsisnwe M Igus Jacques Ron Huot Ric Huot Marchand Lajeunesse Bee Fournier Voisine Izteerf Tucker Sante Bouchard Gillis Rioux L'Heureux Gregoire Lachance

Major League Leaders Summary in Batting and Pitching

American League leaders include Jimenez of Kansas City with 382 at bats and .355, Rollins of Minnesota and Cimoli of Kansas City tied for hits at 41, Kaline Detroit with 10 homers, and Robinson of Chicago with 32 RBIs. Nolan Howser KC leads stolen bases with 11. Donovan Cleveland 6 0 1.000 is top pitcher. National League leaders list Cepeda San Francisco with 34 RBIs, Mays San Francisco 28 runs, Pinson Cincinnati 11 homers, Koufax Los Angeles with 69 strikeouts, Purkey Cincinnati 64 1.000, O'Dell San Francisco 50 1.000.

Associated Press Jimenez Kansas City Rollins Minnesota Robinson Chicago Siebern Cunningham Landis Kaline Detroit Howser Green Cimoli Cleveland Belinsky Los Angeles Pascual Pizarro Gonzalez Philadelphia Williams Mays Davenport San Francisco Pinson Cincinnati Cepeda T. Davis F. Alou Ranen Houston Wills Boyer St. Louis Taylor Purkey O'Dell Simmons Koufax Farrell Drysdale

Winchester Changes Hands 68 Times in Civil War

The article notes Winchester in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley changed hands 68 times during the Civil War, highlighting its strategic significance and repeated military exchanges.

Winchester Virginia Shenandoah Valley

Marie Joseph Academy Holds Science Fair

Marie Joseph Academy hosted a science fair in the school auditorium with awards led by Rev. Sr. Rose Imelda and Rev. Sr. Marie George. Winners were Donna Rowleau first, Lucille Desjardins second, Marcelle Beaudry third, Leola Daigle fourth, Patricia Whitehurst fifth, and Constance Gosselin sixth.

Marie Joseph Academy Donna Rowleau Lucille Desjardins Marcelle Beaudry Leola Daigle Patricia Whitehurst Constance Gosselin Rose Imelda Marie George Janet Baker Claudette ‘Caron Jeanne Descchenes Yvette Gagnon Betty Gould Jane McNaughton Donna Roulear Pauline Royer Clena Wilson Jane York Sr. Rose Imelda Donna Rouleau St. Marie George

Don Saucier Retains Twin City Bowling Title at Pastime Lanes

Don Saucier defeated Roland Belair to retain the Twin City diadem with a 2 346 pinfall led by 1 230 in the final series. Belair totaled 2 254 as Saucier heads to one more match this season against Roy Perry, winner of the challengers tournament at Pastime lanes.

Don Saucier Twin City Roland Belair Belair Saucier Roy Perry

Beech Ridge Opener Sees Nutting Bowden Triumph

Two car crash at Water and Main streets Saco caused $90 damage with Omer F. Gregoire and Gilbert D. Harrison the motorists. At Scarborough Beech Ridge Speedway Nutting won the 100 lap stock car feature. Bowden edged Peterson in the bomber race as crowds watched the season opener.

Water and Main Streets Saco Omer F. Gregoire Granite Street Biddeford Pepperell Square Gilbert D. Harrison Ferroad Water Street Gregoire Harrison Russ Nutting Limerick Len Bowden Portland Beech Ridge Speedway Scarborough Nutting Bowden Pete Peterson Ralph Cusack Bud Crotty Tewskbury Mass al Caston Sandy Atkinson Bar Mills Crotty Tewksbury Dick Wolstenhulme Windham Ernie Gahan Dover N. H Cusack Tewsbury Peter Peterson Bucky Benson Harold Marston South Portland Ronnie Brackett Tom Stover Dick Allen Sanford Benson George Babb New Gloucester Ray Leach Bill McGill

Saco Officers Begin 10 Day Police Training in Portland

Saco patrolmen Armand Gadbois and Albert A Kaleel Jr started a 10 day basic police training course in Portland this morning. Kaleel aged 22 is a new member of the Saco department. He served four years in the US Navy in the communications field and lives at 35 Dyer Street with his wife. The story notes Army center bus program for post school pupils uses cartoon characters on buses to aid reading.

Saco Armand Gadbois Albert A. Kaleel, Jr Portland Kaleel Saco Department US Navy Dyer Street

Canary Islands Name Origin Tied to Dogs and Birds

The Canary Islands derive their name from canis the Latin word for dog. Early explorers documented a ferocious dog breed there. Canary birds were later named after the islands.

Canary Islands Canary Islands

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