Baskin Exhibits Now At deCordova
A Leonard Baskin one man show and a British American watercolorists group exhibit opened at deCordova Museum on February 14 and run through March 13. The 35 prints and drawings range from seven foot woodcuts to two inch etchings, featuring early work rare editions and recent prints. Baskin, at 37, is noted for sculpture as well as prints and drawings.
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Lincoln
Leonard Baskin
deCordova Museum
Baskin
Two Motorists Fined in District Court
Acton motorists faced fines after pleading guilty to traffic violations. Keith Bartolomeo 34 Tyngsborough charged with a school zone violation on January 27 Route 2A at 8 30 am, fined $10. Robert Owens 35 Reading stopped January 27 Route 2 at 11 45 pm for speeding, fined $10.
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McWalter
Norman L. Roche
Heart Fund Worker's In Town List
Mrs. Stanley Barron, general chairman for the 1960 heart fund, announces Howard Johnson of Sudbury and Framingham Trust Company as treasurer and Harold McMurtry of Ree's Flower Shop as merchants chairman. Volunteers for Heart Sunday Feb 28 near completion. announced names include Mrs. Trueman Jackson, Mrs. William Osborne Jr, Mrs. T. J. Medowski, Mrs. neuer Bareiss, Mrs. Philip Way, Daniel Fox, Mrs. James C. White, Mrs. Kenneth Hooper, Mrs John Edwards, and Mrs Wendell Plum.
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Sudbury
Stanley Barron
Heart Fund
Howard ‘Johnson
Framingham Trust Company
Harold McMurtry
Ree's
Trueman’ Jackson
William C. Osborne, Jr
T. J. Medowski
Neuer Bareiss
Philip Way
Daniel Fox
James
C. ‘White
Kenneth Hooper
John Edwards
Wendell Plum
Heart Sunday Chairman to host event in Lincoln
Mrs. Herbert J Moore of Lincoln is named Heart Sunday Chairman for a community observance on February 28 from noon to 3 PM, encouraging local participation and investment in national welfare.
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Herbert J, Moore
Blueberry, Land
Heart
Doctor Discusses The Human Heart At Emerson Hospital Talk
Dr James Hitchcock addressed Acton About 70 and friends of the Emerson Hospital Auxiliary at Mrs Frederick W Ailbn home Massachusetts Avenue sharing insights on heart anatomy function and the role of rhythm in pumping blood The talk covered defibrillator use and new drugs and procedures aiding heart care with charts and materials presented.
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Acton
Acton-Roxborough
Emerson Hospital
James Hitchcock
Frederick W
Hitchcock
Playwright Ro bert Thor to Adapt The Captive for Columbia
UPI reports New York writer Ro bert Thor will adapt The Captive a screenplay based on Edouard Bourdet French play. The project is the first of four independent films to be shot by Arthur Hornblow Jr for Columbia Pictures. The Captive will be translated and adapted from the original play for a U S screen audience.
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Hollywood
UPI
New York
Robert Thor
Edouard Bourdet
Arthur Hornblow Jr
Columbia .Pictures Telease
Hornblow
York
Civic Groups Sponsor Science Night at Hale High
Civic organizations join for a Science Night at Hale High School on March 16. All students are urged to prepare science exhibits with some class credit. a five-member judging panel will select winners for possible entry into Lowell Technological Institute and later the Boston Globe science fair. Modern films and a science demonstration accompany student displays.
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Stow
Hale High School
Parent- Teacher Association
Stan
Haledish School
Henry North
Hale High
P.T.A. Men’s Clu
Lowell Technological Institute
Lowell
Boston Globe
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Charles the Lane
Pita Rog
P.T.A
Fate Of Schools Drama Promotes Democracy On NBC
Pulitzer winner Archibald MacLeish writes The Secret of Freedom to air February 28 on NBC Sunday Showcase. Stars include Thomas Mitchell Tony Randall Kim Hunter as a dramatic tale about civic duty and the fate of schools in an American town.
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Concord
Archibald MacLeish
N. B.C
Thomas Mitchell
Tony
Randall Kim Hunter
Unemployment Rise Expected in January UPI Report
UPI reports the January unemployment figure was expected to show an increase. The Labor Department planned to release its monthly jobs report at noon eastern time with reliable sources noting the rise in unemployment.
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Unclear snippet hints at layoffs and workers
Fragmentary text references layoffs and workers facing job loss during the holiday season. No concrete names, places, or dates are readable to specify individuals or organizations.
Sudbury student exchange committee outlines funds goals
Mrs William Wilson reports $1540 in the bank and outlines plans to raise $1000 more for the exchange program. Earnings from three basketball game concessions total $107.50 with more events planned including a film night, Workday, and a friendship fair. Committees led by Mary Huff Barbara Neumann Barbara Anderson Cyndy Natali and Donald Barton oversee design publicity and construction as the group seeks $2500 total with outreach to non families. A letter will request donations and the program will partner regionally with an international living experiment in Putney Vermont.
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Diane Powers
Mary Huff
Barbara - Neumann
Barbara -Anderson
Cyndy
Natali
Donald- Barton
William Wilson
International Living
Putney
Bandit Alarm Lets Ga Man Nab Burglars On Air
Roy Crowley hailed his hi fi speaker setup as a DIY burglar alarm after it picked up multiple noises. Police traced the sounds to Crowley’s grocery where he confronted Ernest Kile, 28, and Patrick Roberts, 18, in the act of burglary.
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Watkingville
Roy Crowley
Crowley
Iberglar
Earnest Kile
Patrick Roberts
Heidi to be shown at Cinema 60 festival
The Cinema 60 Film Society sponsors a Saturday film festival feature Heidi at St Elizabeths Parish House in Sudbury. The Swiss produced version with English dialogue will have two showings at 10 am and 8 pm. Tickets information is available from Mrs. George Hackman at HI 365 39.
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Sudbury
Cinema ‘60 ° Film Society
St. Elizabeth’s
Switzerland
George Hackman
West Acton Lady In Runners Up at WBZ Radio Contest
Mrs. Donald Batson Marian of West Acton is named one of the 20 top skaters in a WBZ Radio contest hosted by Jim Fia. She will attend a gala ice show at the Skating Club Begton presided by Holt and featuring top recordings. The 20 top finishers will be guests at WBZ’s 1960 Telecast at Boston Garden.
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West Acton
Donald Batson
Marian
WBZ
Dia
Jim | Fia
Begton
Holt
Boston Garden
Long Reach to Stardom for Wynn in Washington
Barry Wynn, 1959 Cy Young winner, reported to the Washington Senators as a rookie. He did not even rate rooming with the club at the hotel headquarters and was sent to a boarding house across the tracks.
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Chicago
UPI
Barry Wynn
Cy Young
Washington Senators
Wynn
Sudbury Names New Director of SBA and Regional Management
Edward J. Stewart named director of Small Business Administration programs in Sudbury. He will oversee assistance programs, research, planning, and implementation, working with organizations and industry partners. Prior roles include public relations positions at Merrill and Little Inc and publicity director at BZI.
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Edward ‘J
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