Juliette Low Rally Honoring Scout Founder Planned
Area Girl Scouts plan a Juliette Low Rally in Sudbury Framingham and Medway under Bay Path Council. District No 1 chair Mrs Ralph Jease Medway leads the committee with Mrs Thomas Williams Framingham as district chair. The event at Cinema Shoppers World opens 9 30 a m with program at 10 a m highlighting gifts from Juliette Low representatives and international friendship themes.
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Sudbury
Juliette Low
Framingham
Medway
Bay Path Girl Scout Council
Ralph Jease
Thomas Williams
Richard Francis
John Cormier
Girl Scouting In
America
World Friendship Fund
First Communion and Confirmation Schedule Noted
Rev. Charles B. Kerans announces St. Elizabeths parish will hold First Communion and Confirmation with a 9 a.m. mass on Saturday May 6. The annual May procession is set for May 7 and Confirmation on May 18. Sponsors for the confirmation are Mr and Mrs Alexander Morisette. A Mothers Day planning mission starts May 14 led by a Dominican father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Charles B. Kerans
St. Elizabeth's
Alexander Morrisete
Fourth Degree Members Meet at Crozier Council
Concord delegation of Gov David I Walsh Assembly Fourth Degree attended Crozier Council Newton Highlands meeting Tuesday night. Discussion covered admission of Crozier to the assembly and a reminder of next month’s dinner meeting. Ladies night planned June 7.
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Concord
Gov. David I. Walsh Assembly
C. Fourth Degree
Crozier Council
Newton Highlands
Crozier
Assembly
Key Military Assignments for Hanscom
Maj. Gen. Kenneth P. Bergquist announces the assignment of key personnel to the newly formed electronic systems division of the Air Force Systems Command at Hanscom Field. Formed April 1 from ARDC and AMC elements, the division aims to support research development testing production and procurement of electronic command and control systems including BMEWS SAGE Space Track NORAD combat operation centers and SAC HQ systems.
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Air Force
North American
North America
North American Air Defense
NORAD
Strategic Air Command
Air Force Headquarters
Dance To Benefit Painting Project At Acton Center Church
The Acton Fifth annual smorgasbord at Acton Center Congregational Church is set for Saturday in the church dining room. Men of the church run the meal with meats salads and other dishes. Proceeds fund painting the church this summer. No tickets at the door.
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Acton
Acton Center
Groundhog Control Warns Middlesex Farmers and Gardeners
Extension service urges immediate woodchuck control to protect crops and gardens. The advisory notes woodchucks live in burrows, cause hazard risks, and recommends gas cartridges or engine exhaust treatments before young chucks emerge. Contact Extension Service at 19 Everett Street for details.
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Everett Street
Woodchuck
Organic Matter by Max G Fultz
Soli preparation is essential for good results with vegetables flowers small fruits. Organic matter aerates heavy soils adds body and smooths moisture. it prevents fertilizer leaching supports bacteria and rots to feed plants. A soil test may show nutrients yet plants stay unhealthy without organic matter and liming.
Notes of Interest at St Bernard's Church
Concord altar boys Joseph Algeo Walter Gajewski Thomas Murphy Edward Murphy are listed as participants. Rt Rev John A York the pastor notes the annual census is under way. A waste paper drive is planned for Sunday and first communion classes continue. Fathers of Scout Troop 169 met at the rectory Tuesday night.
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Concord
St. Bernard’s Church
Joseph Algeo
Walter Gajewski
Thomas Murphy
Edward Murphy
John A. York
Fathers of Boys of Scout Troop No. 169
Property Sold for Parsonage Use in Acton
The Albert Mapa property at 29 Prospect Street in South Acton was sold to the Universalist Unitarian Church of South Acton for use as a parsonage. The Mapa family moved to nearby Boxborough, with Acton Real Estate Company negotiating the sale.
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South Acton
Albert Mapa
Prospect Street
Universalist - Unitarian Church of
Mapa
Boxborough
Acton Real Estate Company
Firemen battle grass blaze near Summer Street Acton
Acton firefighters fought a grass fire about five acres off Summer Street threatening the barn and home of Ernest E. Allsopp. Chief H. Stuart MacGregor reported the danger as crews contained the flames near West Acton. Memorial Day preparations discussed at Ed wards Quimby Post meeting.
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Finncon
Summer Street
West Acton
H. Stuart MacGregor
Ernest E. Allsopp
Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality Hosts Talk Films on Communication History
Acton-Program for the Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality featured guest speaker Mr. Toomey from Northeast Telephone Company who presented The Growth of the Telephone and a second film Homemaking and Living. The programs traced telephone progress to modern equipment and previewed television development. The next meeting on May 17 will hear the nominating committee's officer slate.
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Acton
Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality
Toomey
N. E. Tel
Tel. Company
Take Cover During Statewide Civil Defense Test Friday
Massachusetts civil defense sirens will sound at noon Friday as part of National Operation Alert 1961. The signal will be a three minute warbling tone with a rise to Take Cover. Gen. Maginnis will order the test and citizens should report receipt and clarity of the signal.
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Civil Defense
Massachusetts
John J. Maginnis
John A. Volpe
Sudbury Art Association Opens May 6 Exhibit
Sudbury Sudbury Art Association invites all to its third exhibition of paintings at Wayside Inn from May 6 through June 1. The show features work by professional and non professional members. Members submit two paintings each. receiving day is Friday May 5 from 3 to 5 p.m. at the inn.
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Sudbury
Sudbury Art Association
Wayside Inn
Wayland Inn
Edward Lemon
Howe
Francis Koppers
S. Ellis Hand
Descom Hoagland
Sudbury Woman's Club Luncheon at Lexington Inn
Sudbury members attend the annual luncheon and meeting at the Lexington Inn on Wednesday. Reservations go to Mrs. Denn A. Crary or Mrs. Arthur E. Fay Jr. Mrs. J Carrell Morris will preside as officers are elected and reports heard. A prior “third Wednesday” tour to Barbos Furniture Store in Stoneham featured a bronze building film and refreshments.
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Sudbury
Sudbury Woman's Club
Lexington Inn
Denn A. Crary
Arthur E. Fay, Jr
J. Carrell Morris
Barbo’s
Stoneham
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J. P. Nourse Corp
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McMurdo Sound
Middlesex County
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Chicago
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H. T. Handley, Jr
Max G. Fultz
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Carroll M. Feltus
23Rd Infantry Band
Acton-Roxborough
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Perry Como
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