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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1961
Page
7
A education columnist explains mental filing as a memory aid. By forming personal maps or timelines for subjects like New England history readers can pin details to a visual skeleton. Drawing pictures helps recall during tests, with the effort improving retention.
James McClements a Gordon Divinity School student from Beverly Farms Massachusetts will speak at Bible Baptist church Saco in City Hall auditorium on Sunday at 10 30 a m and 7 p m He is married with three children and has five years in pastoral work
The Maine Cosmetologists Association holds its 14th annual convention in Portland over the weekend at the Eastland hotel. Officers will be nominated before Saturday’s 3 p.m. opening session followed by a cabaret dance and buffet. Sunday features registration at 8:30 a.m. with sessions at 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. A banquet and hair style competition highlight the evening program. Monday adds a new contest for Maine licensed hairdressers who have never entered before, plus the Parade of Units themed Around The World In 80 Ways.
G Leverette Edgett, 56, collapsed and died of a heart attack Wednesday in the woods about 25 miles north of Rockwood while retrieving a partridge he had shot. He recently moved to Bangor from Rhode Island after retiring from the advertising department of the Providence Bulletin Journal.
Hubald Morneau of Court Champlain in Augusta was elected president of the State of Maine Federation Canada Americana at a regional Augusta convention. Clergy speakers included Rev. Gerard Dugal and Rev. Fr. Martel with remarks by Adolph Robert, highlighting the federation's 1896 founding and Maine courts.
Realty changes include seven room Lincoln street residence sold to Alberic Legendre and wife and 20 Staples Street convalescent home after reno by Boutin interests. Lots on Memorial Drive sold to Lessards for a new home. S apartment block at 127 129 Alfred sold to Ernest Auger for investment. In the Junior A at St Louis High School, Charles Dumas Belisle Guertin and Baillargeon elected to lead activities and fund raising this season.
Representative Peter A. Garland of Maine announced Air Force Academy nominations for the Class of 1966 enrolling June 1962. Eligible applicants are 17 to 21, unmarried, with a high school diploma by June 1962. Garland noted many future cadets will not qualify for flying training, but outstanding candidates should still apply.
The Salvation Army continues relief in 18 Texas communities hit by Hurricane Carla. Divisional secretary Robert Strain reports 44,471 people helped with clothing bedding and furniture 23,938 with groceries 29,749 housed and 74,892 meals served. Work directed by 68 officers and 3,114 volunteers. Total cost not yet tabulated.
Applicants should address transcripts of high school records and a small photograph to Hon. Peter A Garland in the House of Representatives, Washington 25, D C. The admission note specifies relaxation of the uncorrected visual acuity standard from 20/50 to 20/100.
Paul M. Reed, 19, of Bristol Connecticut, was flown to Boston after suffering third degree burns when he tumbled into a pit of boiling water at the Maine Maritime Academy. The incident occurred Wednesday and his condition was reported as serious.
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