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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1963
Page
7
A fragmented note cites Acton center vacancies and Kennedy era postal issues. It mentions three offices in six months and actions by J ONeill and other officials. The text hints at consolidation efforts and regional office adjustments in Washington D C.
The 21:21 Association held a winter dance Saturday night at K of C Hall in Maynard with Dave Fuller as caller. Joseph P. Cotter chaired the event and refreshments were served. A further dance may be planned for April.
South Acton and John Foley, acting postmaster in West Acton, await confirmation. Earlier substitutions included the late David Kinsley, then Mr Bride for Essie Reynolds who retired, and O Neil for Edgar Peterson who retired.
Acton monthly meeting of Friends of the Library Association will be held Thursday February 7 at 8 30 p m at the home of Treasurer Mrs Hoyt A Bostick 2 Algonquin Road West Acton Public invited for library improvement and book drive donations of used books magazines and paperbacks are being sought pickup by call listed volunteers before February 6. Proceeds support Acton libraries and a later public book sale.
Maynard Methodist Church kicks off a church attendance drive sponsored by the membership and evangelism commission. A calling committee includes Mr and Mrs Edmund W Beebe and others. First service at 10 45 a m Sunday features Rev Lawrence OBrien preaching Why Go To Church.
Mr and Mrs Stanley A Nedza of 157 Willow Street attend a testimonial for Essex County A L commander Fred Ausback Methuen Saturday evening at Methuen Legion Home. Ed wards-Quimby Post No 484 meets Tuesday at 8 pm in the Legion home with Robert J Fletcher in charge. Ladies auxiliary meets at President Mildred Mahaney’s Sandy Pond Road Concord February 13 with Naomi Wood, Concord unit president, as guest to discuss steril packs. A Boston University geology guest spoke to Mrs Mary Campbell’s geography class about how soil is made. Superintendent of Schools O’Connell attended the Mass Association of School Superintendents meeting in Framingham Wednesday.
Maj. Schuerholz of the Salvation Army Worcester presented a magic show at the Twelve Niners banquet at West Acton Baptist Church. The event drew attendees, featured patter and tricks for youth, with Revert North and Donald Thompson arranging, and a ham dinner catered by Mrs. Gerald Melus.
Pastor Charles Mueller, director of social services for Lutheran Association Works of Mercy, will again be the guest minister Sunday at Mt Calvary Lutheran Church. Sermon title and Communion Sunday theme is No One but Jesus Only.
Robert Quarey Reed was guest of honor at his Bar Mitzvah reception at his home on Saturday January 19. The event followed instruction from Rabbi Hyman Landes at Rodolf Sholom Synagogue. About 180 guests from Vermont New York New Jersey New Hampshire and nearby towns attended and offered gifts.
The Concord town manager notes bids will be opened today at 2 p m for library and school book supplies and tomorrow at 2 p m for a three year garbage collection contract. Stephen Holmes, 12 Spruce street, named to the town celebrations committee succeeding Vincent Giannini whose term ends Dec 31, 1962. A warrant printing and mailing cost of 675 dollars has been reported for the March town meeting. Selectmen vote to deny balloon selling licenses on April 19 and to reduce balloon selling activity.
The American Field Service chapter will host a Tuesday 8 p.m. meeting at the Acton Roxborough Regional High School library. Charles Rand, a Madagascan student, will present a discussion on questions about life in the United States and foreign student life. Rand, invited to Colonial Williamsburg during February school vacation, is one of 35 chosen from 2,560 foreign high school students for the conference. The group plans a bus tour for foreign students and invites all interested in foreign student programs.
Report details standings from Friday bridge event sponsored by Acton Community Center. North–South winners: Curry with Leitzeger first, Hatch and Ruggles second, Ancon Jr. and FL Thompson infeed. East–West winners: John Frese and spouse first, Whacon and spouse second, Verrill and Neagie second.
The garden club gathers next Thursday at Acton Woman's Club. Tea at 1 30 p m will be hosted by Mrs John Ribeiro with Mrs Thomas Anthony Mrs Edward Leary Mrs Richmond Miller and Mrs William Sawyer assisting. The afternoon program Gardens Overseas will be illustrated with member participation. Mrs Donald Clark serves as coordinator.
Ninety-Niners couples from the Unitarian- Universalist Church met Friday for a Lakeland supper under co chairmen Mr and Mrs David E Worrall and Mr and Mrs Chester Moody with Mrs Waldo Braman assisting. After supper attendees planned a local overnight stay.
Acton Recreation Commission to meet at Town Hall Tuesday 8 p.m. to discuss skate area on Charter Road pond. Volunteers Kazokas and Lions club have prepared ice and floodlights for evening skating. A $250 request will fund ongoing clearing and maintenance through February while plans for two adjacent tennis courts are developed for town meeting approval.
A special church meeting after Sunday service approved replacing the boiler in the parsonage. Members discussed costs and timeline for the heating system upgrade.
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