P.T.A. and School Board Discuss Town's Core Education Issues
Acton February meeting of the Acton-Boxboro Regional P.T.A and the school committee drew about 175 attendees. Speakers outlined state limits on days and ages, budget processes, sabbaticals, and planned building needs including a four room addition and a new high school. Attendees asked questions during the open forum and a rules change proposal was discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton-Boxboro
H. William Flood
Boxboro
Donnell W. Boardman
Boardman
Thomas E. Wetherbee
William L. O'Connell
Notic
Sudbury Wayland Observe World Day of Prayer 75th Anniversary
Sudbury and Wayland join in World Day of Prayer activities marking its 75th anniversary. Services at First Parish in Sudbury and First Parish in Wayland begin with coffee at 6 a.m. and worship at 10 30 a.m. Speaker Dudley Moore, Unitarian committee director, speaks after travel in Nigeria. Baby sitting provided. women invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
First Parish
Methodist
St. Elizabeth's Memorial
Nigeria
Wayland
Fear For Flowers And Shrubs After Severe Weather
Acton garden club hosted Boston garden editor George Taloumi who warned that flowering shrubs and trees may have few blossoms in spring. He said bulbs below the snow line should survive the extreme winter but exposed plants above could fail, noting peach blossoms were winter killed and apple blossoms fear is high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Garden Club
George Taloumi
Boston
Taloumis
Newcomers in Community Welcome Acton Additions
Betty Olesen of the Welcome Wagon greets Acton newcomers from across the country. Dr. William Stockton and wife move from Silver Spring Maryland with three daughters and buy a home as he serves at Fort Devens. Other new residents include Dr. Virginia Biggy and Mrs. Mary Biggy from Chestnut Hill, a Concord elementary schools coordinator, plus families from New Hampshire, Washington DC, Long Island, Florida, and England settling in Acton with work at Raytheon, John Hancock, Vanderhoof Hardware, and local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stockton
Silver Springs
Fort Devens
Virginia Biggy
Mary Biggy
Chestnut Hill
Biggy
Concord
Jerome Weiss
Summi N. H
Weiss
Peter Houston
Commack
L. I
Houston
Raytheon
Archie Marsh
Florida
Marsh
Vanderhoof Hardware
Thomas Vernia
England
Capt. Vernia
Bedford
Honor Roll in Carlisle at Highland School Grades 6 7 8
Highland School announces the Carlisle honor roll with Grade 8 students Donald Clark Jill Hill Dianne Bergstrom Janet Dutton Ruth Parnell Edwin Litchfield Wendy Root James Gumner Gail Berry Russell Bearce Douglas McAllister. Grade 7 honorees include Gary Clark Janice Lapham Miriam Pride Margar Clark Doris Lyons. Grade 6 students are Carol Woodward Laurie Caires Susan Sanford John Portela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Highland School
Donald Clark
Jill Hill
Dianne Bergstrom
Janet Dutton
Ruth Parnell
Edwin Litchfield
Wendy Root
James Gumner
Gail Berry
Russell Bearce
Douglas McAllister
Gary Clark
Janice Lapham
Miriam Pride
Margaret Clark
Doris Lyons
Carol Woodward
Laurie Caires
Susan Sanford
John Portela
Tots First Years Lecture Subject
Sudbury Sunny Hill Pre School announces a meeting at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Methodist Church. Miss Janet Broadbent, supervisor of elementary education, will speak on First Years In School and answer parent questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Sunny Hill
Methodist Church
Janet Broadbent
Broadben
Pomona Auction and Meeting Schedule for February 18
Carlisle Grange members join Middlesex North Pomona in Chelmsford for afternoon and evening sessions with supper. John C Powers, ex-assistant district attorney, talks on pornography. A Burlington meeting delegation attended. Concord Grange invited to Tuesday’s meeting. Auction and barbecue set for February 18 at the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Middlesex North Pomona
Chelmsford Grange
John C. Powers
Concord
Burlington
Hall
Holy Name Men To Hear Speaker At St Bernard’s
Concord Holy Name men of St Bernard's will receive Holy Communion at the 8 56 o'clock mass Sunday. Following there will be a meeting and collation at Monument Hall. President William D Stone will preside and the speaker will be Rev Thomas Casey of St John's Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Holy Name
St. Bernard's
Monument Hall
William D. Stone
Thomas Casey
St. John’s Seminary
Ada Engebretsen and Richard Marshall Marry at St Bernard’s Church
Concord reports the wedding of Ada Diane Engebretsen and Richard B. Marshall at St Bernard’s Church in a 2 pm ceremony officiated by Rev Edward M. Higgins. The reception for 350 followed at K of C Hall Maynard. newlyweds plan to reside at 32A Harrington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Ada Diane Engebretsen
George Engebretsen
Fielding Street
Richard B. Marshall
Joseph Marshall
Harrington Avenue
West
St. Bernard's
Edmund M. Higgins
K. of C
Sandra Sablone
Judy Gossom
Gerry Marshall
Katherine Donato
Shirley Engebretsen
Connar Marie Caneno
James Marshall
Joseph Manchuso
Thomas Gosson
Francis Giardi
Bobby Engebretsen
Washington
Concord High
Giatas Insurance Agency
Lowell
Frank Giardi
Acton Residents Join New NEFCA Chapter
Acton residents form the Nashoba Valley chapter of the New England Family Camping Association meeting at Elks Home Westford on the third Sunday each month. Interested campers may contact Wentworth Prentiss or Mrs. Alvin Piper for information. The group plans a Feb 19 family skating party with box lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Nashoba Valley
New England Family Camping Association
Elks Home
Westford
Wentworth Prentiss
Alvin Piper
NEFCA
Concord High track meet postponed by storm
Concord High and Dedham were set to meet Saturday but storm halted events and a re schedule is possible. C C H S will host Revere Saturday while the Citizens Committee meets Tuesday at the new police station with Chief Kel ley as secretary. Captain Berlied leads with 225 points, Bob Baker 177 and Dave Clark 146 in scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Dedham
O'Connor
C.C.H.S
Revere
Citizens Committee
Robert E. Kelley
Melrose
Tom Berlied
Bob Baker
Dave Clark
Urge Clothing Drive for Morgan Memorial in Sudbury
Sudbury Methodist Church and Goodwill Industries appeal for warm clothing and repairable household items to aid underprivileged workers and prevent layoffs of handicapped employees. A drive on February 14 invites bagged donations at the Rooney Hadley barn Sudbury Center and at Goodwill boxes across Greater Boston. call Hubbard 2-1894 for pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries
Sudbury Methodist Church
Rooney Hadley
Sudbury Center
Hosmer House
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill Collection
Greater
Boston
Hubbard
Goodwill
Evening Mass at St Bernard’s Amid Storm Delays
An evening mass was allowed at St Bernard’s Sunday by order of His Eminence Richard Cardin al Cushing due to the storm. Rev Edmund M Higgins celebrated with altar boys James Finigan Thomas Richmond Peter Quinn Maurice Ryan named. A seventh anniversary mass for Divina Sablone is set for 8 30 Saturday. Choir rehearsals led by Rev David Gallagher run Thursdays at 8 and a 30 member group is practicing with more volunteers welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
St. Bernard's
Richard Cardinal Cushing
Edmund M. Higgins
James Finigan
Thomas Richmond
Peter Quinn
Maurice Ryan
Divina Sablone
David Gallagher
Concord Teen Center hosts record party and skate turn
The Concord Teen Center at the Veterans Building thanks the sub-junior sociables committee for a new record player. A skating party at Warner's Pond became a record hop due to mild weather. Track Special honored the high school team. Andover High beat Concord Carlisle for indoor championship. Splash Party at Waltham Boys Club postponed by weekend storm to Feb. 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord
Veterans Building
Warner's Pond
Andover High
Andover Boys
Concord-Carlisle
Waltham Boys Club
Student Assistant To Hold His Last Session Sunday
West Concord at 7 o clock Sunday Mr Roger C Fischer student assistant at Union Church conducts his final session with the young people He begins work as an assistant to Dr Kenneth Clinton minister of Hope Congregational Church Springfield Feb 17 Fischer is completing his senior year at Andover Newton Theological School this year and after graduation in May will assume full time duties at Hope Church and will be ordained at this church to the Christian ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Roger C. Fischer
Union Church
Kenneth Clinton
Hope Congregational Church
Springfield
Fischer
Andover Newton Theological School
Hope Church
Youth Night At Grange Whist Planned Friday Event
Carlisle Grange held a Wednesday Youth Night with 4-H members led by Mrs. Marjorie Roderick. Master Kristen Larsen conducted the meeting and Joseph Clark won cranberry cake made by Ray Madeiros. The program was managed by P M Lawrence N Blanchard with refreshment by Mr and Mrs Harole Schoolcraft. A public whist party is set for Friday Feb 10 at 8 pm and the next meeting will be Feb 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlisle
Carlisle Grange
Marjorie Roderick
Kristen Larsen
Joseph Clark
Ray Madeiros
P. M. Lawreace N. Blanchard
Harole Schoolcraft
Services for St. Pauls Bedford Regular Choir Rehearsals Today
St Pauls Bedford lists several church events. Choir rehearsals are at St Pauls today. A council of churches meeting occurs at Church of Christ at 8 p.m. Pine Hill Club schedules a bowling party Saturday night. Sunday youth service at Emmanuel Church, Boston at 7:30 p.m. St Pauls members meet at 6 p.m. for attendance. Shrove Tuesday pancake supper and entertainment planned for Feb 14. Ash Wednesday Holy Communion at 10 a.m. and penitential office and group study at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
St. Paul’s
Council of Churches
Church of Christ
Pine Hill Club
Emmanuel Church
Boston
Food sale held despite snow storm at Donelan's Market
Despite a snow storm, Mrs Wentworth Prentiss Mrs Franklin Charter and Mrs Theron Lowden led a food sale at Donelan's Market with no cancellation. The event drew many interested people and reported very satisfactory success.
Committee Plans Study On Kindergarten At Maynard
Mothers group reports the Memorial Congregational facilities are well suited for preschool use after a board of health inspection. Caroline Kennedy’s enrollment noted as example of cooperative preschool requirements. Theodore Macklin outlined child autonomy and development stages, with Q and A session and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Benson Murphy
Hilltop
Theodore Macklin
Child Guidance Center
Boston Public School System
West Concord Woman's Club Plans Feb. 16 Meeting
The West Concord Woman's Club will meet February 16 at Thoreau School. A 7 30 p.m. business meeting precedes an 8 p.m. program by John N Millikin Sr of Lexington Gardens on Creative Gardening. Mrs David R King hosts and invites guests. President Mrs Arthur W Hughes will preside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Concord
Counselor administers tests to grades eight students
Miss Joan Capitell high school counselor conducted aptitude achievement and interests tests for all eighth grade students this week. Results will be available in about three weeks to aid students, parents, and counselors in planning next year’s study paths.
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Acton
Joan Capitell
Acton Cub Scouts Blue Banquet at Julia L School
Acton Cub Scout 33 to hold its Blue Banquet at Julia L School cafeteria Saturday at 6 p.m. Akela will join with dancers for the event and present the repast to Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Cub Scout
Julia L
Satuy
Cub
D Scouts
Akela
Sudbury Pla Dance at Country Club Feb 4 P.M. to 1 A.M.
Sudbury will host a country club dance on February 4 from 4 PM to 1 AM. Joe Velardi leads the music with Mrs Forrest D. Rice assisting. committee members include David R. Lennan and Lord H. Wenzell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudbury
Joe Velardi
Forrest D. Rice
David R. Lennan
Lord H. Wenzell
Local Folks M For Coat Acton Classes At Extension
Local residents enroll in a "Make a Coat" spring class series organized by Extension. Participants include Marjorie Holbrook Sturtevant Edith Fawcett Clair Peterson Brennan Sylvia Riordan Ginny Mills Janet Mott and others as the program proceeds.
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Acton
Concord
Marjorie Holbrook Sturtevant
For
Edith Fawcett
Per
Clair Peterson
Brennan
Sylvia M Riordan
Ginny Mills
Son
Janet Mott
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Charter Road
John A. Miner
Wayland Clothing Exchange
Sudbury - Wayland
D. & M. Shoe CO
Hudson Daily
Mass
Wildwood Inn
Boston Post
Betty Olesen
Pomona
First Parish Unitarian Church
Ada D. Engebretsen, R. B. Marshall
St. Bernard’s Church
Warren F. Birch Acton
John Knowles
South Acton
John V. Gregory
William S. Kendall, Jr
Main Street
Acton Center
Eva M. Foskett
Shirley Page Chelmsford
Patrolma
Kendall
Willow Street
West Acton
Walter Jaros, Jr
Clinton
David W. Schribner
U.S
Morgan
P.O. Box
Maynard, Mass
Grange
Maynor
Maynard
Ramas
W. Concord Club
Cub Scouts
NOW Thru SA
Deborah Kerr
Robert Mitchu
Sundow
AMS
Hudson
Cary Grant
Jean Simmons
Mat. Bozo
MR. SY
CHIMP
King Solomon’s Mines
Havana
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