Acton Carni Gras Parade Winds Through Quimby Square Streets
A three day Carni Gras highlighted by a gigantic parade and fireworks drew hundreds along the routes from Quimby square to Kelleys Corner then to the Acton Youth Center near the West Acton Roxborough line. The event featured a state police escort, dignitaries, a Lexington Minute Man color guard, awards, antique cars, and a 20 minute fireworks display after a chicken barbecue. Top prize winner was Richard T. Kelley for a Hi Fi stereo set. Plans for a repeat parade next year are being considered to make it an annual event with the Youth Center program.
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Acton
Quimby Square
South
Kelley's Corner
Acton Youth Center
Acon-Roxborough
Edward J. Collins, Jr
Stuart
Theron Lowden
Carroll Feltus
Wesley Hirons
Peabody and
Everett
Acton-H. William Leads Sunday Service at South Acton Church
Sunday service at South Acton National Church was led by Acton H William with a passage on deacon or bishop qualities. Music featured Laur Hadley and Hayward brass, and ushers Russell McNam and C Robbins helped launch a new planned schedule. C Robbpins to lead 8:30 a.m. service with special music. coffee hour follows in the dining room.
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Hayward
Sheehan Family In Annual Reunion
The Sheehan Family Association held its annual reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray L. Harris. President Timothy Sheehan of Weymouth presided at the business session after a picnic lunch. A cookout followed, and new officers were elected: Richard Whalen of Quincy as president, Mary Lee Crowley of West Concord as vice-president, Julia White of Maynard as treasurer, and Mary Whalen of Dorchester as secretary.
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North Acton
Sheehan Family Association
Ray L. Harris
Timothy Sheehan
Weymouth
Richard Whalen
Quincy
Mary Lee Crowley
West Concord
Julia White
Maynard
Mary Whalen
Dorchester
Vacation Classes End Friday at St Elizabeth Church
Acton-Summer school at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church will close tomorrow. Tuesday children had confessions and mass and Holy Communion and breakfast. Today a picnic is held and closing exercises tomorrow include prize distribution coronation of Our Lady and benediction of blessed sacrament.
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Acton
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Garden Club Tour of Concord Gardens Delights Members
Garden Club members tour the Concord area ending with a tea at Mrs J J Coughlan of Acton and a visit to the Buttrick estate gardens. They also viewed Mrs Russell Robb Sr's Monument street gardens. The next meeting is set for Sept 14 with speaker Elizabeth Carlhian on bulbs.
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West Acton
Joseph J. Coughlan
Elm Street
Acton Garden Club
Buttrick Estate
Concord
Russell Robb
Monument Street
Elizabeth Carlhian
James A. Hartshorn
Thanksgiving flowers mark Engman family in memory service
Acton Center church flowers were given in thanksgiving for the lives of John Emil Engman and Matila Johnson Engman. Next Sunday the flowers will honor Mary Elizabeth Fougere. Last Sunday was Transfiguration Sunday and on Aug. 13 the 11th Sunday after Trinity will be noted.
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Acton Center
Church of ‘Good Shepherd
John Emil Engman
Matila Johnson Engman
Mary Elizabeth Fougere
Investment Drive Promotes U.S. Savings Bonds
A nationwide appeal urges citizens to invest in U.S. Savings Bonds. Officials from the Treasury Department urge individuals to buy bonds to support national financing and personal savings, highlighting security and steady interest.
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U.S
New Funeral Home Opens With Community Open House
Acton Massachusetts hosts an open house at the new Acton Funeral Home located on Massachusetts Avenue near Routes 111 and 27. John A. Doran will operate the funeral home and bring his mortician expertise and association with Martin and Doran Funeral Service to Acton.
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Acton
Massachusetts Avenue
John A. Doran
New England Institute of Enbalming
Martin
Luscious Luau Served For Pearl Harbor Veterans in West Concord
West Concord hosts a Luau at 26 28 Central Street honoring Pearl Harbor survivors. George Sallet and Nicholas Signoretta host with 50 veterans and guests as Peter Grimes outlines a planned trip to Pearl Harbor for the unveiling of the USS Arizona Memorial on December 7. The outdoor party features Hawaiian music, flowers, and an authentic menu including teriaki steak, kauai vegetables, halahiki bean bake, and Hawaiian pineapple desserts.
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West Concord
Pearl Harbor
George Sallet
Nicholas Signoretta
Central Street
Peter Grimes
Grimes Travel Services, Inc
Hawaii
U.S.S. Arizona War Memorial of the Pacific
Sallet
Walter Murphy
John Barry
Lynn
Lyan
Dr Paul Dudley White to speak at Elbanobscot camp event
Dr Paul Dudley White will speak at Camp Elbanobscot on Wednesday about fitness for children and adults. The camp marks its 14th birthday and the first anniversary of the Elbanobscot Foundation. Committee members include Dr and Mrs A Clifford Barger Leila Sears and the Corans and Carmens.
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Sudbury
Camp
Elbanobscot
Paul Dudley White
Elbanobscot Foundation
A. Clifford Barger
Leila Sears
Murray Coran
William Carmen
Evening Service at Unitarian Universalist Church
Last night's summer evening service at the Unitarian Universalist Church in South Acton discussed The Values of Life, based on a recent sermon by Rev. Deane Starr with William Holman as moderator. A formal worship service is scheduled for Aug. 16 at 8 30 p.m.
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South Acton
Unitarian Universalist Church
Deane Starr
William Holman
Cobb Baby Born in Boston Hospital
Acton Mr and Mrs Harold W Cobb welcome Rebecca born July 25 at Boston Lying-In Hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William D Ireland of Boston and Mere Point Me and Mrs Sumner W Cobb of Brookline.
Banns Read For Two Couples At St Bernard’s
Banns announced for the third time between Edward M. Duggan and Brenda J. Hollowell and Ar mand J. Boucher and Lorraine A. Glenn at Acton at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church. An engaged couples retreat is planned for Labor Day weekend at Episcopal Shrine and Retreat House in Waltham with details by writing or calling Twinbrook 9-1342. Holy Name Society members and all parish men observe Communion Sunday.
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Acton
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Banns
Edward M. Duggan
Brenda J. Hollowell
Armand J. Boucher
Lorraine A. Glenn
Episcopal Shrine
Waltham
Twinbrook
Holy Name Society
Acton Fire Crews Tame Grass Fire on High Street
Firemen responded to a small grass fire at 255 High Street South Acton Monday afternoon. Damage was slight. Expressions of sympathy extend to Col. Robert Martz family 14 Newtown Road whose relative died in Indiana.
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High Street
South Acton
Robert Martz
Newtown Road
Indiana
Martz
Mrs Charles M Davis Returns Home After Hospital Observation
Mrs Charles M Davis of 240 Main Street has returned to her home after confinement for observation at Emerson Hospital.
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Charles M. Davis
Main Street
Emerson Hospital
Door family moves to Falmouth operate a motel
The Daniel P. Door family, formerly of 225 School Street, has relocated to Falmouth and currently runs a new motel there.
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Daniel P. Door
School Street
Falmouth
Reverend Burt Family to Change Post in New Ministry
Rev. and Mrs. Robert E. Burt and their daughter travel from Florida to Maine after visiting Mrs Burt's mother who is ill. They plan to move to North Attleboro where Rev Burt will begin new ministerial duties after finishing August vacation.
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Robert E. Burt
Florida
Two Ex-High School Gridders In Daring Sea Rescue Off Seabrook
The 45-foot Debbie V from Gloucester carrying Dr. James L. Mayne Jr. Topsfield Beverly dentist, his wife Clarice, their seven year old son, and others, burned and sank after quick fire. Ex-Concord footballer Maher leapt fully clothed to aid survivors aboard the Nan-Ju-Sue 2nd which pulled alongside. Coast Guard vessels arrived as the boat sank. Maher compared the rescue to movie scenes.
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Debbie V
Gloucester
James L. Mayne, Jr
Topsfield
Beverly
Clarice
James
Ralph Kimball
Andover
Nicholas Kones
Salem
Denisevich
Nan - Ju-Sue
Maher
Concord
Coast Guard
Hampton Beach
N. H
Nantu-Sue
Coast
Mayne
Walter McInnes
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