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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1961
Page
7
A discussion on Yankee ingenuity and creativity in schooling asks if U S schools stifle nonconformity and imagination. It argues creativity requires flexible disciplined minds hands and knowledge with examples from a child named Tom and a brick pile metaphor.
Dr. Robert E Boehme 41 faces arraignment on first degree assault with intent to kill for allegedly injecting poison into his wife Dorothy 34 Mary Boehme 28 a nurse and witness was arrested and freed on bond. The case includes a messy web of marriages divorces and a prosecutor’s affair probe. The wife remains hospitalized and the doctor contends the charges are false.
St John the Baptist of America held a semi public installation Saturday evening at St John hall Biddeford with delegations from Westbrook Sanford Old Orchard Beach Saco Rumford Waterville Portland and Lewiston councils. Invited dignitaries included Henri Gegueu Armand Fortier Adelard Janelle Jean Doiron and Mrs Doiron. Installations were led by Guogen Fortier Janelle and led both councils through officer inductions. a buffet zipper and Swing Kings orchestra provided music for dancing after ceremonies.
The piece argues creativity spans science, art, and gadgets, citing Edison and Einstein as nonconforming learners. It notes creativity requires directed mental effort, data gathering, analysis, and sustained focus. Parents and teachers should show genuine interest and patience, recognizing nonconforming children may become figures like Edison or Leonardo da Vinci.
The article lists game-by-game results of the World Series with dates October 4 to October 8, noting scores, venues at Yankee Stadium and Crosley Field, and home runs by Howard, Skowron, Coleman, Berra, Blanchard, and Maris. It includes pitching records and future schedule, plus financials: attendance, receipts, and players’ shares totaling major sums.
Pfc. Lewis E. Lahar, son of Mrs. Elwyn Lahar of 113 Fletcher Street Kennebunk, finished a five week finance procedures course at the Finance school Fort Benjamin Harrison Indiana.
Paul Tardif of Biddeford captured the 50 lap New England Bomber race at Beech Ridge Speedway Scarborough yesterday afternoon. Phil Libby won the 75 lap New England Stock car championship. Tardif finished third in that event. Libby led a strong showing with Nutting and Cusack also placing high in stock car results.
Reds struggled to score on Whitey Ford in the first inning as bunts failed against a pitcher they respect. Ford's control and defense held Cincinnati. Mantle battles injury while the Yankees gain momentum.
St Francis opened the season with a 4 0 setback to Gordon College at Pool Road field. Goalkeeper Mike McInerney made 19 saves in a standout effort as Wordsworth Berry Takas and Blackhall scored for Gordon. Manley assisted twice. Lahar handled funds training and entered the Army in January after high school.
Old Orchard Beach Seagulls dominated Bridgton High with Roger Ouellette scoring three touchdowns and Don Pratt adding two as the Beach gridders led 27-0 at halftime. Pratt 45 yards and 55 yard runs plus Ouellette 50 and 55 yard returns fueled the rout with Timmins and Lambert adding scores and Timmons adding a 70 yard sprint on a fourth quarter screen.
Bishop Daniel J. Feeney of Portland officiated at the St Francis convent and chapel rites in Saco on Sunday with a sermon. Area clergy attended in reserved sections including Rev Maurice Boland and Rev Arthur St Pierre of Most Holy Trinity Saco, Rev Cornelius Enright Biddeford, Rev Arthur Dube Saco Notre Dame de Lourdes, Rev Edward Walsh Ole Chardonnay parishes, Rev William Kkelley Kennebunk and Ogunquit, Rev Vincent Tatarczuk secretary and editor. Franciscan sisters and members from Rockland Limerick Farmington NH joined. the second part at Most Holy Trinity featured benediction. The program also marked Rev Boland’s 45th ordination anniversary and his 75th birth anniversary.
The Women's Missionary Society of Ogunquit Baptist Church met for devotions led by Mrs. Paul Hazlett and a business session led by president Mrs. Mark Libby. Plans for the coming year include missionary speakers films and White Cross work. An urgent need for sweaters was noted and members were asked to leave them at the church or parsonage.
La Salle Charite hosted a weekly whist event in the club hall with hospitality committee setup for October 7. In the women’s division Rita Lambert won first prize, Cecile Parent second, Bernice Beaulieu consolation. men’s division Alberique Soucy first, Lionel Martel second, Marcil Courtois consolation. Special awards went to Eugene Neault Romeo Provencher Mrs Carmeline Daigneault and A Soucy. A social followed with refreshments served by a listed committee. The next party is scheduled for October 14 at the hall.
The Saco Unitarian Women's Alliance schedules its October gathering in two centers the parish house and York Institute museum. Opening business begins at 2 30 p m at the parish house followed by a 3 o clock program at York Institute as guest of Mrs G Frank Twambley. The group reconvenes at 4 for final business and social with special guests from Biddeford Universalist women's groups and refreshments led by the October hostess committee.
A Wells special meeting approved a magazine drive permit for the Junior High through Curtis Publishing, and granted Wells High School guidance director Richard Wakely permission to attend a guidance conference at Boston University at his own expense. The cafeteria use by Mrs Harmon Neill was tabled pending clarification. The board agreed to pay $100 to Miss Marie Hatch for bookkeeping duties.
The article lists a committee with Mrs. Charles Anthony, Miss Arlene Burnham, and Miss Lillian Chap- serving in a community initiative. The piece emphasizes their roles in organizing upcoming events and coordinating local efforts.
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