Teens Waste Leisure Time Says Survey
A survey of 1 100 teens nationwide finds 74 percent prefer going out to leisure time, with 48 percent hanging at neighborhood hangouts and 25 percent at movies. Girls favor home activities, church events, and home study more than boys, while most feel time spent outside is about right despite parental restrictions.
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Nancy Gilbert
Gilbert Service Research, Inc
Jevery
Marcia Ritter
Phoenix
Ariz
Maria Tighe
Kansas City
Kenosha
Wisc
Dennis Young
Larry Jacobs
Vermillion
Ella Burke
Houlston
Tex
SAHS Sodality Names Heads For Activities
Marie D Ambroise and Rita Bellefeuille report St Andre High School seniors shaping Sodality events. Living Rosary Oct 20 is led by Sue Beaulieu while Cecile Gagne heads Bible Vigil Oct 27 and Rita Bellefeuille with Linda Hever organize a folk mass Oct 29.
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Sodality
Sue Beaulieu
Cecile Gagne
Rita Bellefeuille
Linda Hever
Paula Martel
Maureen Miller
Marie’ D’ambroise
Sister Marie Monfort
Willie's Weekend senior play cast announced at BHS
Biddeford High School lists the Willie’s Weekend cast led by director Roger Painchaud. Senior players include Roxanne Clifford Elizabeth Ross Jetta Antonakos Joan Brochu Nancy Ouellette Jeannie L Heureux Bobbie Las Micheline Martel Roger Swanton Timothy Donahue David Labbe Adam Childt Dwight Davis Gerard Thebodeau. Susan Maxwell to promote.
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Willie
Roger Painchaud
Roxanne Clifford
Elizabeth Ross
Jetta Antonakos
Joan Brochu
Nancy Ouellette
Jeannie L'Heureux
Bobbie Las
Micheline Martel
Roger Swanton
Timothy Donahue
David Labbe
Adam Childt
Dwight Davis
Gerard Thebodeau
Susan Maxwell
Leather head bands add dash to teen hair styles
Head bands return this fall with leather suede patent pigskin and cow hide options. Styles include hoops clips and bows for ponytails chignons or perched on the head or side. They keep hair neat at games and come in bright suede triangles for windy weather.
Old Orchard Beach High unveils 1968 Oceana yearbook staff
Old Orchard Beach High School announces new Oceana yearbook staff with co editors in chief Patricia Michaud and Joseph Pipinias and junior editors Karen Horne and Ronnie Dyer. Band rosters list 30 members and six majorettes led by head majorette Louise Dallaire.
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Catherine Simpson
Old Orchard Beach
Oceana
Old Orchard Beach High School
Patricia Michaud
Joseph Pipinias
Karen Horne
Ronnie Dyer
Judy Winslow
Betty Gordon
Lynn Pittsfield
Louise Dallaire
Miriam Leonard
Cocaptain
Claire Cyr
Sue Duhamel
Nancy St. Michel
Joyce Croteau
Vitamins Found By Casimir Funk Named From Life And Amine
Polish chemist Casimir Funk identified the first vitamins and coined their names from vita meaning life and amine indicating a nitrogen compound type.
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Casimir Funk
Glittering head ornaments decorate dress designs
A range of glittering head ornaments enhances dress ensembles. A standout is a flame shaped tiara comb blazing with rhinestones. Also featured are gold and silver barrettes, basket weave metal designs and looped bows for velvet grosgrain or organza.
Seniors Pick Augusta Retreat House for Annual Retreat
The senior class settles on the Augusta Retreat House for their upcoming annual retreat, citing its convenient location and suitable facilities for group activities.
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Augusta
Driest Place On Earth Named In Almanac
The World Almanac notes the Atacama Desert in Chile as the driest location with rainfall barely measurable. The air is so arid that rain often evaporates before reaching the ground, and in Calama no rainfall has ever been recorded.
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Atacama Desert
Chile
Calama
SLHS Boys Finally Get Class Rings
The Class of 69 of the Boys Division at St. Louis High School received class rings last week on Monday. Junior measurements this year were taken in June, unlike last year.
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St. Andre’s High
Plus-Gray School of Business
Portland
Joseph Bouque
Augusta
St. Louis High School
Today in History October 17 highlights
On October 17 1777 British Gen Burgoyne surrendered at Saratoga turning point of the American Revolution. In 1813 Napoleon’s confederation of the Rhine dissolved. In 1849 Chopin died. In 1912 Serbia and Greece declared war on Turkey. In 1919 William Jenkins kidnapped at Pueblo, Mexico. In 1931 Al Capone activity noted.
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Associated Press
John Burgoyne
Saratoga
N. Y
Napoleon Bonaparte
Confederation of the Rhine
Frederic Chopin
Serbia
Greece
Turkey
U.S
Pueblo
Mexico
William Jenkins
al Capone
Guitar Club Formed at Marie Joseph Academy
Marie Joseph Academy reports a new Guitar Club led by Sister Mary Mary Michael with Claire Nolette assisting. The senior class celebrated Sister Wilfrid of Jesus with a mass and gathering after a feast day observance.
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Marie Joseph Academy
Wilfrid of Jesus
Mary Michael
Claire Nolette
Michael
University of Boston
Steam tractors reshape 19th century farming methods
The steam tractor began as a tool to pull farm equipment around 1876 and on western farms large steam engines could pull as many as 12 plows simultaneously, illustrating early mechanization of agriculture.
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West
Paragraphs on tax evasion and international affairs
A Chicago court convicted an individual of income tax evasion. The notes recall 1933 when Dr. Albert Einstein arrived in the United States as a refugee. Other dated items reference large Washington crowds for Queen Elizabeth the second, and four nations winning UN Security Council seats. A recent presidential Pacific tour is noted.
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Chicago
Albert Einstein
United States
Washington, D.C
Queen Elizabeth
Britain
Brazil
Moroccco
Norway
Philippines
United Nations Security Council
Johnson
Thornton Academy Student Clubs Elect New Officers
The Thornon Academy Latin Club elected Karen Tru man as president with Michael Simanonok as vice president Kevin Savage as secretary and Joan Fink as treasurer. Miss Tru man is the first girl president in the clubs history.
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Thornon Academy Latin Club
Karen Truman
Michael Simanonok
Kevin Savage
Joan Fink
Miss Truman
Harriet Patrick
Thornton Academy Ski Club
Charles Tufts
Michael Willette
Kathy Grondin
Sue Hayden
Debbie Hanson
Steve Sneider
Jon Boutet
del Trecartin
Lloyd Perry
Designer Don Simonelli Promotes Individual Teen Style
The designer champions non conformity among teens and highlights Fall wear with bold color blocks. His color palette features orange red tomato tan greens and stark black and white. Capes figure in multiple outfits including a black white cape with a matching suit and bold zippers. One rain coat cape parka uses alpaca lining paired with coordinated pants and high boots for winter weather.
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Don Simonelli
Simonelli
Minute Creatures Build White Cliffs From Ancient Foraminifera
The white cliffs of England are made from the fossilized remains of foraminifera, tiny sea organisms. Millions of years ago their bodies accumulated to form the chalk. About half a million of the single celled creatures would fit in a teaspoon.
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White Cliffs
England
Over Tightening Spin On Filters Causes Leaks
Dear Mike explains that spin on oil filters should be snug not tight, over tightening can cut the rubber seal and cause leaks. A new filter is advised and a four fifths revolution after seating is suggested if installing yourself.
Verne’s Science Fiction Anticipates Future Discoveries
A note on Jules Verne using contemporary science to craft novels that predicted technologies and ideas not realized until years later, reflecting how his works bridged current knowledge and future possibilities.
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Jules Verne
Cleaning a Vacuum Bottle With Baking Soda Solution
Weekly practice uses cold water and a tablespoon of baking soda to freshen a vacuum bottle. Rinse thoroughly after washing in warm suds. Picnics jugs should receive this treatment after each use.
How to visually lower tall ceilings with paint
If your rooms feel spacious but furniture looks small, paint the ceiling a darker shade than the walls. The contrast creates a sense of depth that visually lowers the ceiling, making furniture appear more proportional to the room.
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Lanny Whitten
Richard Boisvert
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Jeanne L'Heureux
Zealand Falls
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Future Homemakers of America
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Future Teachers of America
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al Clarke
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Lesley College
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Vietnam
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Maine Association of Student Councils
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Federal Aviation Agency
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Saco Avenue
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Debbie Lee
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Rose DeAngelis
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Patti Anderson
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Bonnie Roy
Dawn Cronin
Sue L’heurnex
Janie Morris
Jeanne Neault
Pat Danis
Ginger Barker
Dot Bunson
Pat Michaud
Pat McSweeney
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
SLHS
Gorham State College
Saint Andre’s
Sue Coutois
Estelle Beauichaine
Diane Lambert
Diane Lamontagne
Saint Louis
Karen Cooper
Donald Lauzier
Sue Lizotte
Richard Gonthier
Mona Pothier
Marc Girard
Donna Bellerose
Ronald Goulet
St. Louis
T.V
Guitar Club
Marie Joseph
Lee
Cheverus High School
New England
Tese
Ste Marie Florence
James Dempsey
S. J
Cheverus High
Christian Action Movement
Marie Camille
Alcide Villandry
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Ito
Margaret ‘Chamberlain
Alfred Clarke
University of Maine
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Centenary College For Women
John Sutton
Dirigo
Thornton Academy
Owen - Davis American Legion Auxiliary
Donna Tripp
Virginia Lennox
Judy Harriman
Girls’ Athletic Association
Ossipee Mountain
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Michael Rube
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