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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1961
Page
6
A Maine senator recalls failing a history course by half a point after a strict teacher refused a small nod of passing. The lesson learned was to value fundamentals, stand for principle, and have courage even when unpopular, shaping a lifelong respect for education.
Henry, a new boy, feels isolated at school until his dog Potsy befriends him. Mrs. Grandy introduces Tiny, another dog, showing Henry how companionship grows. On the bus, Henry overcomes shyness by greeting a classmate, realizing friendship begins with being friendly.
The seeds of the locust tree gave the unit carat for weighing gold and precious stones. The term comes from the Arabic quirot meaning little horn. Twenty four carats make an ounce of pure gold. eighteen carats means three quarters gold with one quarter other metal.
A note suggests using liquid white shoe polish as ink to write on the dark pages of a snapshot album or scrapbook. It highlights the utility of the polish as an accessible writing medium on nontraditional surfaces.
Word square puzzle with across and down clues, clues hint at a word diamond. NATIVES center, Puzzle Pete words form a linked set: center NATIVES, second word Swiss river, third perfume, fifth to entangle, sixth abbreviation for relative. Also asks transforming MARS to MOON in four moves with valid words.
An advisory piece questions the insult worm as a mere nothing, noting how earth worm farmers view the creature as valuable and deserving respect. It urges restraint in name calling while reflecting on the real worth of the species and its ecological role.
Marine Capt. Wallace M. Couch designs guns and teaches marksmanship to his children in West Long Branch New Jersey. Wife Mildred dominates Women’s Open Skeet in New Mexico. Ted 13 holds NRA Junior Distinguished Rifleman Medal and deer at seven after extensive practice with his father. June 12 holds multiple NRA medals, Frank trains with unloaded rifle as siblings pursue shooting careers. Capt. Couch’s team efforts span Fort Monmouth Cedar Sportsman’s Club and Junior Rifle Club.
A playful poem about maps drawn on faces and the consequences of frowning. It imagines rivers and oceans etched on one’s expressions, urging readers to smile rather than scowl.
A playful summer poem describes a garden circus with insects performing acrobats and stunts. Caterpillars hang head down, spiders swing on silk, grasshoppers leap, butterflies balance on breeze ladders, beetles parade, and ants march while bees and crickets provide the band.
Use seed envelopes and catalog cut-outs to craft decals for trays boxes and furniture. Glue onto wood or surfaces and finish with varnish or lacquer. Even paste onto white paper napkins for everyday meal décor.
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