Teens join clubs for social appeal not involvement
A survey finds three quarters of teens are in clubs for social reasons rather than commitment. Only 25 percent attend meetings regularly. many juggle multiple groups but criticize conformity and wasted time. Respondents cite schoolwork jobs and personal choice as factors shaping participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Hallen
Phoenix
Ariz
Fred Caisden, Jr
Gainesville
Fla
Leslie Roberts
Florissant
Jackie Zura
East Hartford
Conn
Teenagers Benefit From 4 H Consumer Program
A National 4-H Consumer Education program highlights teen involvement with over ten million participants, emphasizing money management, budgeting, and product knowledge. Scholarships, awards, and educational trips support both boys and girls in practical consumer education and life skills.
Seals Learn to Swim From Birth Challenges
Juvenile seals show rapid adaptation learning to swim soon after birth. Researchers note early aquatic activity aids hunting and survival, with mothers guiding pups during initial ocean acclimation.
Teens Talk and Tour as Youth Trends Take Stage
A snapshot of teen culture features a 600 mile bicycle weekend by Franklin Square youths, bumper sticker slogans, teen oriented travel and romance tips, a Fire Island film shoot of Last Summer with young stars, lunch box fashion, Dick Clark’s movie rights to James Brown, Roger Williams touring, and a note on dyed Haitan coffee bean love beads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Square
N.Y
Richard Myer
Alice Wayne
Fran Hunter
Fire Island
Cathy Burns
Jean Brodie
Barbara Hershe
The
Richard Thomas
Oscar
Dick Clark
James Brown
Brown
Famous Flames
Roger Williams
P.S
Traffic Court Run by Scottsdale Teen Jury
In Scottsdale Arizona traffic offenders appear before a teen jury of high school juniors and seniors. Judge Edward L Boyle presides with the juvenile court meeting biweekly for 20 to 25 defendants. Jurors are chosen by counselors and paid $3 per session. The program, started three years ago, aims to teach teens court procedure and fairness. The youths prefer peer judgments, while the judge stresses three tenets: be fair to yourselves, the offender, and the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scottsdale
Ariz
Edward L. Boyle
Boyle
What Sort Of Car Is Best For Teenager
Dear Miss Bound, I cannot give a specific make or model. Used-car buying is complex with many pitfalls. Check your local library for books and recent magazine articles to learn how to evaluate options before you buy.
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Michael Lamm
Mike
Saco Center Guest To Speak On Boys' Homes
Rev. Robert M. Peterson of New Life Centers Inc. will discuss Boy's Port in Limerick and Boy's Haven in Parsonsfield, with slides, at 1 p.m. during Saco Adult Center's all‑day event at AMVETS VFW Hall. Card singing and a noon box lunch are planned. committee members include Mrs. Florence Lewis, Mrs. Martha Beaudoin, and Mrs. Ruth Brown.
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Robert M. Peterson
Limerick
New Life Centers Inc
Boy's Port
Boy's Haven
Parsonsfield
Saco Adult Center
Amvets-Vfw Hall
Spring Street
Saco
Harriet Fogg
Florence Lewis
Martha Beaudoin
Ruth Brown
Adult Center
Portland
Aetna Life Insurance and Casualty Co
Lester Black
Saco Social Group
Headquartrs
Former Local Man Assumes Post In Boston
Richard L. Crowley of Cumberland Rhode Island formerly of Biddeford Pool Maine has assumed the position of director of purchasing at The Children s Hospital Medical Center in Boston. The department will adopt new purchasing control and stock management under his direction to improve hospital service. A University of Virginia graduate Crowley earned a BA in biology and served in the U S Marine Corps during the Korean War. Before Children s, he was purchasing agent for Brown University in Providence Rhode Island.
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Boston
Richard L. Crowley
Cumberland, RI
Biddeford Pool
Maine
Pecans
Children'h Ospital Medical Center
Crowley
University of Virginia
U.S. Marine Corps
Children’s
Brown University
Providence
R. I
Vikings Top Packers 10-7 on Cox Field Goal
One of the weaker powerhouses, the Minnesota Vikings upset Green Bay 10-7 as Fred Cox booted a 12 yard field goal with eight seconds left. The close game showcased late drama and a decisive finish.
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Minnesota Vikings
Green Bay
Fred Cox
Teflon coated cookware and dryers teased by Boyle notes
Alfred Boyle answers common questions about the new Teflon I nonstick certification and its use on various materials, explains heat Burn risks and scratch safety, and offers laundrydryer tips to reduce ironing. He recalls memory from midcentury, contrasting past domestic life with present conveniences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred
du Pont
DuPont
Miniskirts Said To Aid Traffic Safety In AP note
AAP reports miniskirts may aid traffic safety as headlights sweep downward to catch stockinged legs enhancing driver visibility. The Arizona division cites AAA about leg visibility in beam reducing accidents. Other items note a judge ordering racial integration at Wren's Nest museum and a Bradford city remark on a dawn awakening bird.
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Phoenix, Ariz
Arizona Traffic Safety Division
American Automobile Association
Atlanta, Ga
Joel Chandler Harris
Bradford
B. B. Warner
Marriage Intentions In Saco For Rene Goupil And Norma McAuley
Marriage intentions on file with the Saco City Clerk list Rene Albert Goupil of 101 Hill Street Saco and Norma Jean McAuley of 3 Westmore Avenue Biddeford as engaged to wed.
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Saco City
Rene Albert Goupil
Hill St
Saco
Norma Jean McAuley
Westmore Ave
Biddeford
Fraternal meetings and social events listed for Wells area
WELLS Ocean Lodge will meet tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Highpine Masonic Hall Wells. A special meeting is set for Oct 9 at 7:30 p.m. Fellow Craft degree will be worked. Master Mason degree on Oct 23 at 7:30 p.m. preceded by work at 6:30 p.m. Elbridge and Leroy Hanson Unit American Legion Auxiliary holds fall meeting Oct 8 at Ogunquit Fire Station with pot luck at 6:30 and business session. Co-chairs are Mrs. David Moulton and Mrs. Edward Simpson. Elmbrook Grange hosts York Pomona Grange Oct 10 at Highpine fire station with supper at 6:30 and business meeting led by Mrs. Elmer C Hutchins. Guests include Mr and Mrs Sylvan T Sturtevant of Bucksport visiting Wells.
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Ocean Lodge
A.F
A.M
Highpine Masonic Hall
Sanford Road
Wells
Elbridge
Leroy Hanson
American Legion Auxiliary
Ogunquit
School Street
David Moulton
Edward Simpson
Elmbrook Grange
Highpine
York Pomona Grange
Elmer C Hutchins
Albeo G. Pierre
Sylvan T. Sturtevant
Bucksport
GOP Parade Set For Saturday in New England towns
Republicans open headquarters beside the Sanford theater with a parade starting at 1 p.m. from Biddeford, marching through Kennebunk Wells and Sanford. All are invited to join as organizers plan details to follow. Hawaii marks June 11 as Kamehameha Day.
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Kennebunk
Sanford
Biddeford
GOP
Wells
Old Salt Road Home Sold To Buffums In Old Orchard Beach
Property on Old Salt Road Old Orchard Beach formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Edward Lemire sold to Mr and Mrs Ernest Buffum for their residence. Four rooms and bath breezeway garage full basement on large well landscaped lot. Transaction through Norman J Lessard Agency Old Orchard Beach. Also includes a weekend football score roundup with Biddeford 47 Cony 13 and St Louis High 47 Deering 0 among others.
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Old Salt Road
Old Orchard Beach
Edward Lemire
Ernest Buffum
Norman J. Lessard
Difference Between Flotsam Jetsam and Other Notions
A reader asks about flotsam and jetsam. Flotsam refers to goods cast from a distressed vessel that float on the sea. Jetsam are goods thrown overboard to lighten a ship, which may sink.
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Thomas King
Pullman
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Braintree
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Ft. Wayne
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Elizabeth A. Syvinski
Cooperative Extension Service
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Robert E. Brooker
Brooker
Elton Fossum
South Dakota State University
Brookings
Linda Naquin
Nicholls State College
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Cleaves St
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Daly
Alfred Street
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Michael A. Petit
World Almanac
Charles S. Boycott
Ireland
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Newspaper Enterprise Assn
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Manent Press
Hal Boyle
New York
Shiva
Mer Heau
Associated Press
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Calif
Don Muchmore
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California Industry Education Council
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