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Newspaper
Biddeford Saco Journal
Location
Biddeford, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1961
Page
7
Conrad Grondin spoke to the Saco and Biddeford Kiwanis at Wonderhar Steak House. He presented Foster Parent plan films with Lloyd Anderson assisting. President Clifford Purvis distributed bulbs for a weekend sale to aid underprivileged children. Invocation by Martin Rielly and songs led by Dr Leo Taillon with Francis Ote at piano.
LESLIF J NASON, Fd. D., Professor of Education at the University of Southern California, presents reflections on educational theory and practice outlining core ideas on teaching methods, curriculum focus, and student engagement.
A discussion on teacher tenure weighs its protections against the dangers of keeping poor teachers. Tenure offers job security and reduces political pressure, but can shield underperforming staff. The article urges ongoing evaluation and invites readers to write Dr. Nason with questions for future columns.
Miss Ellen Haas of Saco a Bradford Junior College freshman will join classmates November 3 and 4 for a convocation launching new educational and campus development programs. Alumnae and friends attend meetings on Educating for Tomorrow's Problems Educating Tomorrow's Women Bradford's Pattern and The True Uses of Education.
David B. Skelton, formerly Lewiston, becomes district manager at York for Central Maine Power, succeeding Clarence F. Gile who moves to Biddeford. Brackett announced the change. Skelton joined CMP in 1950, previously held several roles in Lewiston, and holds a Wentworth Institute 1947 diploma. He served in World War II, is married to Virginia Bowker, and the family is building a home in York Village.
Drop letters are first class mail for local delivery at post offices without free carrier service and cost three cents per ounce. Box owners must inscribe their name clearly on the box side facing the carrier or on the door if boxes are grouped.
The text notes a local figure in Auburn involved with the Auburn Lewiston United Fund budget committee and High Street Congregational church. He is also a member of the American Legion, reflecting active community service roles.
Northeast Gases Inc plans a 9000 square foot facility on five park acres funded by a 70000 loan. Wiley Construction built it. road, rail spur, and sewerage upgrades followed. Lynn Innersole to occupy a 98000 square foot plant with a 630000 MIRA loan and 300 jobs. Saco-Lowell and city support aid rail access and sewer. Prospects improve as talks with tenants continue.
The Sabbathday Lake Grange of Poland Spring Maine earned honorable mention and a $1000 prize in the National Grange 1961 community service contest. National winner was the Leicester Grange of Leicester North Carolina with the top award.
Members of the Saco Street Methodist Youth Fellowship met at the church to plan November activities. Robert Parslow Randall Willey and Carol Benoit lead the November program and a college planning conference in Portland on November 12 was approved. A November food sale was organized with Linda Harris chairing, assisted by Christine Clarke Donald Chaplin and Carol Benoit. The group will assemble Thanksgiving baskets again and Carol Benoit chairs another project with Myrna Dutille Joyce Stevens and Nina Strombom. They also plan to sell pen sets as a fundraiser and will collaborate with area youth groups on October 21 for UNICEF.
At a meeting, participants included Diane Houde Paula child care barges and the Redwings with Kadge Ann Tousignant. Plans for a Juliet Low play for the Girl Scouts USA 50th anniversary were set. Present were Charlotte Bouchard Denise Doyon Elaine Frechette Patricia Grenier Candace Lawrence Clair Landry Diane LeBlond Ethel Tousignant Susan Boucher Priscilla Camire Nancy Delage Germaine Dumont Colette Lapierre Louise Letellier Suzanne Beaulieu Paulette Brochu Martha Conroy Denise
Girl Scouts of Troop 28 met at the Girl Scouts Hall on Pool Street Biddeford. The meeting opened with a flag ceremony led by Paulo Martel and Denise Dubois as flag bearers. Color guards were Diane Houde and Suzanne Beaulieu. Martha Conroy chaired the session. badges discussed include Michelangelo, radio and television for the group.
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