West Concord Scouts Celebrate Boy Scout Week at Local Churches
West Concord Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts are invited to a 9 a.m. mass at Our Lady Help of Christians Church. The Holy Name Society will provide coffee and doughnuts after mass. Scouts will also attend Union Church services. Demonstrations and camping demos are planned at Bedford Air Base by patrols and older Scouts.
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West Concord
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Our Lady Help of Christians
Holy Name Society
Union Church
Bedford Air Base
MITRE Board Holds Two Day Defense Meeting
Bedford MITRE Corporation held a two day trustees meeting at headquarters with technical reviews by key executives. Briefings covered MITRE’s research plans in air defense and command and control systems for NORAD ATC and other agencies. MITRE formed two years ago as a nonprofit system engineering consultant to the government.
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Bedford
Mitre Corporation
Monni Tonies
MITRE
Suet
Arone
TISAF
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Mitre Cory
Air Force Command’ and Control Development Division
Federal Aviation Agency
Community Hymn Sing Scheduled at Methodist Church
A community hymn sing at the Methodist church on February 19 at 7 30 p m invites attendees to sing old hymns gospel songs and contemporary sacred anthems. The event follows a Christian Herald poll naming The Old Rugged Cross as America's No 1 hymn with What A Friend We Have In Jesus close behind and In the Garden rated third. A social hour will follow for fellowship and enjoyment.
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Sudbury
Christian Herald
Old Rugged Cross
America
Jesus
Methodist Church
Church Plans Lenten Services at Good Shepherd
Members of the Church of the Good Shepherd are invited to Ash Wednesday meetings starting Feb 15 with Holy Communion at 7 45 p m conducted by Rev Roger W Wootton The study subject is The Creative Years by Reuel Howe A second group meets Feb 21 after 7 45 p m prayers at the rectory chapel
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Acton
Church of the Good Shepherd
Roger W. Wootton
Reuel Howe
Rectory Chapel
Costello Anniversary and Local Society Notes
Concori Patrolman and Mrs William J Costello observed their 17th wedding anniversary at 4 Nancy Road. Simmons College Alumnae Council held its 87th meeting at Brookline Avenue campus in Boston with Mrs Horace L Arnold among attendees. Middlesex Club dinner at Statler Hilton Se Lane Gan features speakers including Sen Hugh Scott Gov John A Volpe and Atty Harris Reynolds. Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree exemplification set for Hotel Bradford Sunday at 2 with 300 candidates listed.
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William J. Costello
Nancy Road
Simmons College
Brookline Avenue
Boston
Horace L Arnold
Simon Willard Road
Alumnae Fund Committee
Middlesex Club
Statler Hilton
Lane Gan
Otis M. Waney
Street
Republican Club
Hugh Scott
R-Penn
John A. Volpe
Atty Harris Reynolds
Lincoln
K. of C
Bradford
Provisional LWV Acton-Acton Upgraded to Full League
The Acton Acton Provisional League of Women Voters is now recognized as a full local league after a comprehensive report to state and national LWV offices. Mrs Dana B Hinckley, Acton LWV president, announced the official recognition and noted increased responsibilities for local state and national programs.
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Acton
Provisional League of Women Voters
Dana B. Hinckley
Acton L
Acton C Tizen Mark's 85th Birthday Celebration
Acton resident Alfred W. Davis, 159 Prospect Street, celebrated his 85th birthday with an open house Sunday. Nearly 60 neighbors attended despite poor travel conditions. Davis, a lifelong Acton native, served on the road commissioners in 1910 and as selectman 1921 to 1923, led the street department in the early 1920s, and sat on a town committee for 16 years. He was active in the Odd Fellows and Masonic Order, lives with two daughters Fannie and Laura, and has remained in his home since 1913 enjoying gardening and watching new construction nearby.
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Acton
Alfred W. Davis
Prospect Street
Davis
Board of
Oddfellows and
Masonic Order
Fannie
Laura
Dr Shires Guest Of Guild Tuesday
Women's Guild of St Elizabeths will meet at 8 p m Tuesday in the parish house Dr Henry M Shires will speak on An Enriching Program for the Lenten Season All women are invited Feb 15 Ash Wednesday evening prayer and penitential office will be at 7 30 in the chapel Thursday Womens Guild prayer group will meet in the chapel at 9 a m and the art association will hold a class in the parish house at 10 a m
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Eee
Women’s Guild of St
Women's Guild
Art Association
Acton Community Notices Include Meetings and Elections
Local church groups announce a private act in Acton on Feb 18 and remind members of a Wood Lane meeting at 7 45 pm. New voters are urged to register at town hall before Tuesday’s deadline. Commun ion Sunday for St Elizabeth of Hungary parishioners is planned with 7 and 8 am masses. The YC youth plans and parish talk by Rev McLaughlin follow. An Evangelical Congregational Bible study meets 8 15 pm with Harry Ditchett. Richard Rankin, Acton native, serves at Fort Gordon Ga and met Eisenhower. West Acton Baptist Junior High Fellowship hosts a 3 pm session titled Getting to Know Myself with Neagle advisors and a planned trip to the Chinese Christian Church Boston.
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Universalist Unitarian Church
South Acton
Acton
Provisional League of Women Voters
Knowles Dickey
Wood Lane
Town Hall
Holy Name
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Edward J. McLaughlin
C_YC
The
Evangelical Congregational
Harry Ditchett
Oneida Road
West Acton
Richard Rankin
U.S. Army Signal Training Reggiment
Fort Gordon
Eisenhower
White House
Jehovah’s Witnesses Schedule and Talks Set
The program lists Maynard events with a theocratic ministry school and service meeting at 7 50 p m. A public address by J DeSimone of Leominster titled Why Are There So Many Religions is slated for Sunday at 3 p m and a watchtower study Showing Fruitage of the Spirit Part One at 4 05 p m. Tuesday offers Bible study Your Will Be Done On Earth Chapter Sever.
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Maynard
J. DeSimone
Leominster
Watchtower
Concord Woman's Club American Home Day Fete
The Concord Concord Woman's Club hosts an all day American Home Day at Trinitarian Congregational Church with a flower arrangement display, a talk by Mrs. Edmund W Fenn, and an antiques program titled Whatsits. Luncheon is at 12 30 with committees led by Mrs. Richard Hale and Mr. William C. Hall assisting.
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Concord
Concord Woman's Club
Trinitarian Congregational Church
Edmund W Fenn
Richard Hale
American Home Committee
William C. Hall
Ways and Means
Homemakers Courses Open in This Area
Home economics Extension Service offers courses in February and March across Ayer Marlboro Burlington and Newton. Topics include Accessories Complete the Wardrobe Food Facts and Facts Consumer Facts and Frauds Time Management and Meat Preparation. Registration urged via Extension Service Concord address.
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Concord
Home Department of Extension Service i
Ayer
USO
Onsering
Marlboro
Masachusetts Electric Company
Parish event notices and social activities listed
Sudbury parish urges painting party Friday at 8 p m at the church with all help needed. A church school library book fundraiser list is in the church. collection date Sunday. A Valentine’s dance is February 17 at 9 p m at Marlboro Country Club hosted by the 1640 Club. tickets from Mrs Ira Amesbury or Mrs Edward Hamblin. A discussion group on socialized medicine meets Sunday at the Weinsteins Old Lancaster Road at 8 p m with medical consultants present.
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Sudbury
First Parish
Marlboro Country Club
Ira Amesbury
Edward Hamblin
Weinstein’s
Old Lancaster Road
Planning Group Named for Parish House Dedication
At a Methodist church meeting in Sudbury the planning or steering committee for the parish house dedication and building program was named. Members are George Horton, Victor Patterson, Victor Neumeier, Cai Drewry Jr., Mrs Archie Macmillan, and Miss Carol Scogland. The committee will work with the building committee chaired by L Roy Hawes.
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Sudbury
Methodist Church
George Horton
Victor Patterson
Victor Neumeier
Cai
Drewry Jr
Archie Macmillan
Carol Scogland
L. Roy Hawes
Lincoln couple welcome third child Wendy Anne Jan 25
Mr and Mrs William K Burton formerly Priscilla Marsh of Concord Road announce the birth of their third child and second daughter Wendy Anne January 25 at Richardson House Boston. The couple have two older children William age 5 and Bonnie 2. Rev Morris Reed Robinson rector of St Anne s attended a conference at Seabury House Greenwich Conn. Lincoln Garden Club held a meeting with the theme Our Club Talent Mrs Seco D Robinson hosted coffee and dessert. The speaker was Mrs Donald B Bischoff on Conservation at Home and in Your Town.
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William K. Burton
Priscilla Marsh
Concord Road
Wendy Anne
Richardson House
Boston
William
Bonnie
Morris Reed Robinson
St. Anne’s
Seabury House
Greenwich
Conn
Lincoln Garden Club
Seco. D. Robinson
Donald B. Bischoff
Maynard Sport Tales From Alaska to Local Courts
Dick Jones, former Maynard athlete, now in the U S Army in Alaska, starred briefly for the Ladd Army Rangers kicking extra points and a 32 yard field goal before knee injuries ended his football days. Brotherly sports leadership shines as two sets of Maynard High captains follow in baseball and basketball. Marlboro girls topple Maynard jayvees while Maynard varsity keeps a 14 game win streak. cheerleaders prepare for David Prouty tourney.
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Maynard
Dick Jones
Maynard H. 8
Alaska
Ladd Army Rangers
Fairbanks
Rangers
Wilson Air Force Base
Ladd Air Force Base
C.Y.O
Pfc
John W. Hayter
Lee Prescott
Carl
Bob Taylor
Burt
Burt Taylor
Marlboro
Jayvees
Maynard Jayvees
David Prouty
Spencer
Acton Girl Scouts Dinner Aids Opportunity Fund
Acton Girl Scouts plan a Feb 23 supper at Acton Roxborough High School cafeteria. Co chairs are Mrs Henry C French and Mrs David Stuart. Menu includes baked ham scalloped potatoes salad dessert and coffee from 5 30 to 7 30. Proceeds support the Opportunity Fund aiding Mary McNiff chosen to represent Massachusetts at the All States Camp Conference in Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Girl Scouts
Acton - Roxborough
Henry C French
David Stuart
Mary McNiff
Massachusetts
Ohio
Mary
Church Committee Plans Meeting At Memorial Congregational
Sudbury Church committee will convene Monday at 8 p.m. in the parish house. Dr. Frank Duddy to assist with the Our Self Study program. All members urged to attend.
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Sudbury
Memorial Congregational
Frank Duddy
Annual Dance Sponsored by First Parish Church
A Valentine dance sponsored by First Parish Church will be held at Marlboro Country Club on Friday February 17 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The event features an orchestra and club refreshments. Tickets and reservations may be arranged with Mrs. Edward Hamblin or Mrs. Arnold Eliason at the provided phone numbers.
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First Parish Church
Marlboro Country Club
Edward Hamblin
Arnold Eliason
Fire damages home on Powdermill Road in Acton
A fire at 31 Powdermill Road in Acton damages the Dow residence about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, believed sparked by a space heater in the hallway. Estimated damage is $5,000. Leon Christian, neighbor and Mrs. Dow’s brother, alerted firefighters. the couple were away, the hall scorched, interior damaged, and clothes and furniture ruined. The one story wooden home was badly damaged and the couple found shelter elsewhere for the night.
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South Acton
George F. Dow
Powdermill Road
Leon Christian
Stubborn Wayland Beats Wayland Lincoln Sudbury 48 41
Wayland defeats Wayland Lincoln Sudbury 48 41 to move to six losses in 11 league games. Eldon Gohue sparked a third quarter rally with 10 points, while Lee Paton added five in the final period as Wayland and Weston share the Dual County lead and clinch Tech Tourney berths.
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Wayland
Lincoln-Sudbury
Eldon Googhue
Lee Paton
Chukber
Weston
Bedford Holds Lead In Mill Dam League
Concord High scorers Hap Hansen with 360 and Tony Delsie 344 led Mill Dam League play as Bedford beat Gormleys 8 0 and Ramblers shut out Liberty Acres 8 0. Standings show Bedford leading, followed by Traceys and Robinsons with all teams set for Monday’s matchups.
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Concord
Hap” Hansen
Tony Delsie
Ramblers
Liberty Acres
Coffeys
Traceys
Sally
Fairgrounds
All Stars
Kelleys
Bridge Acres
Robinsons Kalsemined Hardware
Bedford
Gormleys
Robinsons
Hardware
Sollys
Fencemen
Bedfords
Tigeress Hoops Slugfest Ends With Maynard Victory
Maynard girls basketball crushed Hudson 28 to 8 in the afternoon contest. Karen Lombard led Maynard with 13 points, Connie Whitney added nine, and Arlene Chyzus scored 27 for Hudson. Maynard followed with a 50 to 37 win as Hudson rallied midgame before Maynard pulled away. Sandra McDowell and Sandra Melanson added nine and eight points for Maynard respectively, while Margaret Spinney and Priscilla Gannon scored 11 and 13 for Hudson.
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Maynard
Ju Versity
Hudson
Karen Lombard
Connie Whitney
Betsy Desantas
Maynard Tigeresses
Hudson Varsity
Arlene Chyzus
Sandra McDowell
Sandra Melanson
Tigeresses
Margaret Spinney
Priscilla Gannon
Carlisle Cagers Meet Stow Today
Carlisle boys basketball team coached by Alan Moore travels to Stow for a pair of games starting today with Stow at Carlisle on February 16. Eighth grade girls cheerleaders are led by captains Sandra Meaney and Mariel len Diment.
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Carlisle
Stow
Harvard
Alan Moore
Sandra Meaney
Mariellen Diment
Invest in your country buy U S savings bonds
An exhortation promoting the purchase of U S savings bonds as a patriotic investment. The piece urges citizens to support national finance by buying bonds, highlighting security and government backing. No specific dates or figures are provided.
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NVEST
U.S
Rams Romp Past Maynard High 71 33 in Whitinsville Rally
Northbridge High Rams overwhelmed Maynard High 71 to 33 in Whitinsville. The win pushed Northbridge to 11-1 in the Central Mass Conference with a 17 0 start and a 39 17 halftime lead led by Phil Vandivense 16 points, Jack Wheeler 12, Phil Bardon 11. Joe Uglevich led Maynard with 12 points as Terry McDonnell directed play.
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Maynard
Northbridge High Rams
Phil Vandi Vsen
Jack Wheeler
Phil Bardon
Joe Uglevich
Tigers
Terry McDonnell
Shrewsbury Tops Maynard In 12th Win Of Season
Shrewsbury defeated Maynard 78 to 47 at home to extend their unbeaten run to twelve. Seth Cumming led with 22 points, Roy Chesley Foley and Mike Costello scored in double figures as the Colonials dominated early and finished strong.
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Maynard
Shrewsbury Hjetball
Maynard High
Shrewsbury
Colonials
Central Mass Ence
Seth Cumming
Roy Chesley
Foley
Mike Costello
Joevich
Shrewsbury Mayvees
Mayvees
F Perkins
Chesley
Cummings
McNeil
D. Kimball
R. Kimball
On& Walsh
Paridis
Costello
Maynard Ends Hoop Season With 3 Tilts
Maynard-Maynard High basketball opens with a home Central Mass Conference clash against Marlboro in Memorial gym Friday night. Jayvees at 6:30 p.m. before the varsity. The Panthers seek a win to even the score after a Marlboro victory and avoid finishing last.
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Maynard
Maynard High
Marlboro
Central Mass
Memorial Gym
Panthers
Jayvees
Concord-Carlisle
Milford
Little League Mothers Club Meeting Notice in Acton
Acton area mothers of present and future Little Leaguers are reminded of the Little League Mothers Club meeting at West Acton Fire House Tuesday at 8 PM. The session includes officer elections and annual reports with a Valentine party to follow and attendees asked to bring a valentine for participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Little League Mothers Club
West Acton
Quincy Courtroom Radiators Found Still Packed
Officials probing a chilly Quincy Illinois courtroom found on Monday that the radiators remained in their cardboard packing cartons and had never been removed from hiding grills.
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Quincy
Ill
UPI
Janusas Lands Lexington High Coaching Post
Janusas, long tied to Lexington schools, is appointed coach and physical education instructor at Lexington High School after previously serving 14 years as coach. He aimed to revitalize local sports and to lead a significant renewal effort in the district.
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Lexington
Janusas
Menti
Lex
Carlisle
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