Doing Only What's Told Is Learning The Hard Way
Leslie J. Nason argues that students who do only what is required, focusing on tests and minimal assignments, develop little real interest or mastery. He urges parents to foster creativity and self‑direction from pre kindergarten through college, guiding planning, spelling mastery, and focused study to build lasting understanding.
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Leslie J. Nason
University of Southern California
Harald
Tommy
Help Your Child Succeed in School booklet offer
An offer to obtain Prof. Nason's booklet by sending $1 to Help Your Child, Box 1277, General Post Office, New York City, as part of guidance on improving school procedures.
Lois Ladd Feted At Bridal Shower
A bridal shower hosted by Mrs. George Olsen at 46 Summer St Saco honored Lois Ladd who will wed Howard Jones on Oct 5 Assisting were Martha Olsen and Arlene Hanson The room featured a wishing well and miniature wells with candles Floral decor included phlox gladioli and astors A large guest list spanned Saco South Portland Kennebunk Sanford Bath Bath and Arundel with several invited but unable to attend listed by hometowns
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George Olsen
Summer St
Saco
Lois Ladd
Howard Jones
Martha Olsen
Arlene Hanson
Phlox
Gladioli
Astors
Clifford Lass
South Portland
Mona Johnson
Kennebunk
Priscilla Ladd
Ken
Judith Boynton
South China
Sue Parrell
Bath
Mary Jones
Biddeford
Kermes Jones
Arline Hanson
Clarice Huntress
Old Orchard Beach
Susanne Eastman
Fryeburg
Gladys Colbath
Jennie Wentworth
Sanofrd
Mona Foss
Almeda Sawyer
Ethel Nutting
Alice Warren
Sandra Foss
Gilberte Merrill
Lorraine Desmaris
Frances Jacques
Kathleen Dunnell
Sanford
Wilma Gould
Gorham
Marylyn Fairfield
Donna Fairfield
Fortunes Rocks
Dear Abby questions and medical exams arise in print
A reader warns of roofers who sign a contract for an estimate and demand full payment, while Abby advises caution and reporting to the BBB. Another letter asks about a challenging seven year old and possible psychiatry evaluation, with Abby suggesting assessment. A final inquiry questions whether a 25 year marriage can face divorce only after mental examinations, and Ruth’s husband notes the lack of such law.
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Abby
Biddeford Property Sold for Investment at 27 29 Crescent
The six tenement building at 27 29 Crescent Street Biddeford owned by Joseph A Goulette and Mrs Clementine Dubey has been sold to Urbain Paquette of Biddeford. The parcel includes land and was brokered through Felix T Sheltra and Son Real Estate Agency 48 Jefferson Street Biddeford.
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Crescent, St
Biddeford
Joseph A. Goulette
Clementine Dubey
Urbain Paquette
Spicy Stock Saved After Shrimp Cookout
A kitchen note describes saving a spicy stock after preparing fresh shrimp. It mentions using LP fish soup or curry sauce as options for ish. The fragment hints at flexible, improvised seasoning choices.
Perfect School Dress Kit in Cotton A-line Jumper
A Katya cotton A-line jumper with a long sleeve printed blouse and reversible tie belt offered in blue or green. Available in sizes 9 through 13.
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Katya
Men Express Disappointment At New Styles
Paris fashion criticism notes men disappointed by French designs that flatter women yet lack overt masculinity. Designers reluctant to distort figures, offering soft silhouettes with subtle detailing. Women widely embrace the styles, while men fear higher costs and personal vanity.
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Paris
Parisienne Couturiers
Prettysoft
A Guide to Choosing the Right Girdle for Comfort
This piece advises full figure wearers to select multiple girdles for different costumes and occasions, not a single all purpose undergarment. It emphasizes trying on while seated and standing, ensuring comfort, proper fit, and stretch, with guidance from a stylist or in private fitting rooms to achieve comfort and fashion.
Tips for selecting girdles for the school season
Gossard advises girls on trying girdles in fitting rooms to compare control, fit, and movement. Choose garments that stay centered, align the center panel, and ensure the waistband and elastics provide proper support for comfort and shape.
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Gossard
Mew Fling Support Hosiery Offers Comfort and Style
Mew Fling provides superior support and fit for tired legs while delivering a high fashion look. Made with a new miracle fiber Spandex, the ultra sheer seamless stocking is light and cool, twice as sheer as ordinary support hosiery.
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Nason
By Delmar and
Ferucci
Goodyear
Buffalo Juniors
Aer P.S
Better Business Bureau
Ruth
Abigail
van Buren
Bideford
Eiken
THE
Associated Press
Rip van Winkle
Dean
Doan
Sgt
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