Acton Roxborough High stages Pinafore performance
Acton Roxborough Regional High School presented Gilbert and Sullivan's Pinafore on Wednesday with a large audience applauding. Cast included Caroline Horrocks as Buttercup and Joen Richardson as Boatswain. Ralph Rackoon played Cap and Donald MacPherson appeared as Ralph. Art classes directed by Miss Carol Spaulding created the sets. student painters included Albricht, Banquer, Darling, Branzosa, Lindfors, Colman, Gunzellmann, Henneforth, Poor, Broadbent, Gravlin, Hope, Richardson, Roche, McPherson, Abbt, Smith and Sweatt.
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Acton
Ac ‘Ton
Roxborough Regional High School
Caroline Horrocks
Buttercup
Joen Richardson
Boatswan
Demiel Prowton
Dick Deadeye
Jane Banauer
Josephine
Carol Ribiero
Joseph
Katherine Darling
Robert Gillman
Cap
Donald MacPherson
Ralph Rackoak
Carol Spaulding
Vmurances Albricht
Jane B Banquer
Katheryn Darling
Judith Branzosa
Sandra Lindfors
Michael Colman
Richard Gunzelmann
Paul Henneforth
Eric Poor
Maida Broadbent
Harvey Grav
Carlisle Graduates to Receive Diplomas at Spaulding
All local school classes closed yesterday with graduation tonight at Spaulding School Auditorium. A class of 19 boys and girls will receive diplomas. Concord High finishes June 18. Vacation Bible school begins at Carlisle Congregational Church. Grange fair planning continues with 4H Center in September. members from Bedford Concord and Westford assist.
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Spaulding School
Concord High
Grange
Bedford
Concord
Westford
Sudbury Couple Welcomes Fourth Child Phyllis Ann
Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Trois of Old Sudbury road announce the birth of their fourth child and third daughter Phyllis Ann on May 16 at Emerson Hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Houlihan of Watertown and Mr and Mrs Felix Micel of Sudbury
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Ferdinand Trois
Old
Sudbury Road
Phyllig Ann
Emerson Hospital
William ‘Houlihan
Watertown
Felix Micel
Sudbury
SOACCO FESTIVAL SET FOR JUNE 19 20 AT South Acton
South Acton celebrates SOACCO with a two day program at the South Acton School Grounds sponsored by the South Acton Congregational Church. A parade contest features a 1930 Rolls Royce loaned by Sid Laffin driven by Mac McFarland in chauffeur attire. Entries include a freak parade at 1 pm on Friday and a pie eating championship at 7 pm judged at the stand. Saturday offers a doll carriage and bicycle parade with Carroll Spinney puppet shows and a mammoth block party ending at 7 pm with music and door prizes.
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South Acton
Soacco
Sid” Laffin
Pilgrim Fellowship
Rufus McFarland
Don Burgess
Donald A. Brazee
Main Street
Maynard
Chester Spinney
Charles M. Davis
Carroll Spinney
Lincoln church fair plans announced at St Anne’s meeting
St Anne’s Guild discussed the annual church fair at Mrs George Palmer’s Trapelo Road home. The date October 3 was set with Richard B Rice as chairman. Mr and Mrs David E Barrett of Concord Road welcomed their first child a daughter named Lee Ann.
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St. Anne’s Guilch
George Palmer
Trapelo Road
Richard B.rice
David E. Barrett
Concord Road
Lee Ann
Barrett
Diane Lynch
Michael Barrett
Qu Ncy
Edward Lynch
South Lincoln
Drivers surrender licenses reflect cautious state policy
Reports from Michigan and New York describe aging drivers voluntarily surrendering licenses after long clean records and new court fines for minor infractions. Milford White Lake officers issue courtesy citations to curb driver hostility while seeking safer roads.
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State Commission
Ors
Detroit
Ic’ Court
Dearborn
Hillsdale
N. Y
Oidr
Joseph P. Kelly
Palt Michigan
Milford
Michigan
White Lake Township
Andy Plano
Lou Marsh
Porch Furniture Care for Warm Weather
Clean porch furniture before use. Dust rattan wicker or cane with a brush or vacuum attachment to reach crevices. Wash with warm soapsuds and a soft cloth, rinse with a cloth dampened in clear water. Hose down lawn chairs to remove dust and dirt.
Triduum Ends at St Elizabeth of Hungary Acton
Acton marks the close of the Triduum in honor of the sacred heart at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church last Thursday with Friday noting the feast day. A new summer mass schedule is in effect and the Acton Board of Selectmen voted to start the summer schedule on July 14 with meetings every other week. The Ladies Auxiliary of Edwards-Quimby Post 284 hosts a monthly meeting tonight at the hall led by President Mrs Alice Roberts. South Acton Congregational Church Ladies Social Circle held a well attended picnic at Medville Clark’s home, while Junior Guild picnicked at Mrs Lawrence Winslow’s. Both groups assist with so accord.
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Sacred Heart
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
Acton Board of Selectmen
Ladies Auxiliary of
Edwards-Quimby Post, A. L
Alice Roberts
South Acton
Lacebugs Threaten Evergreens and Trees Across Regions
Lacebugs, called green bandits, attack undersides of leaves on oaks especially white oaks, sycamore, elm, hawthorn and ornamentals like azalea and rhododendron. Look for brown varnishlike excrement, leaf yellowing, and chlorosis. control with malathion or lindane, thoroughly spraying undersides and repeating after 10 to 14 days.
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Edward J. Duda
Bartlett Tree Research Laboratories
Chile
Maples Loaded With Seeds May Be in Poor Health
Maples sugar Norway and giver are loaded with winged seed clusters this spring. Dr Rush P Marshall of the Bartlett Tree Research Laboratory warns heavy seeding weakens trees due to weather injury root disturbance or malnutrition. A checkup now reveals the ailment and informs feeding pruning or spraying care.
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Norway
Rush P. Marshall
Bartlett@Tree Research Laboratorie
Leaf Rollers Attack Maple Trees This Spring
Leaf rollers have been unusually abundant this spring, attacking maples along with apple cherry and other fruit trees and ornamental varieties. Experts say the infestation explains heavy leaf drop and reduced tree vitality. Guard against next year by spraying as buds open with malathion or lindane.
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Barnlett
Mrs J Conti Vacation Report Includes Travel to Mexico
Mrs. J Conti of South Great Road recently completed a vacation trip covering Florida and Texas before a week in Mexico. During the journey X rays were accidentally discovered by Professor Wilhelmson.
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J Conti
South Great ‘Road
Florida
Texas
Mexico
Prof
Withélmson
Color in the Garden by Edna King
Edna King discusses color in gardening noting taste varies and a colorless garden can still be beautiful. She lists color groupings and suggested pairings, then highlights seed packet maps from Mandeville King Co. for optimal planting times and practical combinations to trial this year.
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Edna King
Mandeville
Cleome
Willmott Zinnia
Lamon Beauty
Dodds
Sunia
Zinnia
Will Rogers
Ziania
Anchusa
California
Crystal Palace
Lobelia
Nasturtium
Home Cooling Tech Aims to Cut Hot Water Wastage
A historical note describes energy saving ideas for homes using prespoate in pipes and air cooling systems. It mentions belated adoption by homeowners and council commentary on switchable fans, coils, and chilled-water units.
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Air Belief Council
West Coast Lumbermen Association urges home purchases this year
Inflation is driving costs down for money and raising home prices, according to the West Coast Lumbermen's Association. The group advises buyers to act this year to lock in deals amid shifting market conditions.
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West Coast Lumberman’s Association
Free Booklets on Buying Fix-up to Improve Home Entrance
Informational brochures from Board Institute offer guidance on purchasing and improving entrances. Includes Free IBI booklet How To Board and three brochures What The Buyer Should Insulating and 28 Ways To Board detailing products and applications.
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Board Institute
Ington Street
TBI
IBI
Exercise Cautions For Summer Health From Middlesex Association
The Middlesex Health Association advises balance in heat: avoid long vigorous tennis in sun, get sufficient sleep, eat protein without excess, and avoid exhausting driving. Plan relaxing activities like reading and fishing, keep calm, and take it easy. Include annual checkups and a tuberculosis test at birthday time due to latent TB risks.
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M Ddlesex Health Association
West Coast Hemlock Seen As Fine Lumber Source
The west coast hemlock tree, once shunned as inferior, is recognized for its versatility. It supplies wood for high grade lumber and pulp and yields beautiful panel and appearance grades comparable to Douglas fir in structural use.
Air Conditioners Provide Comfort Across Home Needs
Air conditioning units adapt to family homes with window styles and various sizes. Despite concerns over cost, many households rely on these appliances to maintain comfortable living conditions.
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Carlisle
Carlisle Congregations Church
Lincolun
Lincoln
Buck
Nflan
Typi
York-Heat Factory
DEAU
Waltham and
Parker Streets
United Co-Operative Society
Ip of
Bonnet
Martha Johnson Ety
Asia
Africa
U. U. & Savings Bonds
Evergreen Road
Mad St Milford
Air Co
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