Acton Volunteers Mobilize For United Fund Drive
Acton volunteers begin a townwide United Fund campaign aimed at raising funds for local agencies. Joseph Regan and William Drury lead the effort as 10 to 12 solicitors are still needed to back Sunday solicitations. UF headquarters open 4 to 8:30 p.m. at 566 Massachusetts Ave West Acton with residents urged to contribute over time. police provide security for the tally point.
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Reynolds
Sun
Lawrence Doll
William Drury
Joseph Zorn, Jr
Acton
United Fund
Massachusetts Avenue
West Acton
Drury
Maynard President Kennedy Sends Jubilee Greetings
Maynard President Kennedy sent warm wishes to St. Casimir's parish on its upcoming golden jubilee. A Mass will be held at 4 o clock on November 11 to observe the milestone. The message also honored Fr Miaskiewicz marking 25 years ordained. A contribution from Misses Mary and Josephine Wojsznis was announced toward the jubilee fund.
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Maynard
Af F. Kennedy
Francis 8
Miaskiewics
St. Casimir’s Parish
Miaskiewicz
Mary
Josephine Wojsznis
Acton Choral Art Society Plans Messiah Concert
The Acton Choral Art Society invites the public to join its annual Christmas event The Messiah on December 16 at Acton Roxborough Regional High School Director Constantine Limberakis calls for singers from Acton and nearby towns rehearsals begin Monday at 8 p m at Acton Community Center The society lists officers and volunteers including accompanist Mrs Frances Carey librarians Dorothy Reichle and Bruce Steeves and committees for recruiting welcoming and refreshments.
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Acton
Acton Choral Art Society
Acton- Roxborough
Constantine Limberakis
Acton Community Center
Frances Carey
Dorothy Reichle
Bruce Steeves
Mary Ott
Curtis Attridge
David Larkin
Nancy Oelschlegel
Barbara Block
Ernest Moore
Connie Haeberle
Marjorie Flint
Jean Williamson
Richard Curtis
Dorothy Wetherbee
German Requiem Is Sung Before Capacity Crowd
The Acton Center Congregational Church senior choir conducted by Richard D. Dixon performed Brahms A German Requiem as a solemn Protestant funeral service. Soloists Mrs. Richard D. Dixon Richard McElhinney organist Mrs Wendell Hess pianist Mrs Anthony Hill led readings Rev Justin J Hartman pastor presiding. About 175 people attended with coffee served afterward.
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Acton
Acton Center Congregational Church
Johannes Brahms
Richard D. Dixon
Richard McElhinney
Wendell Hess
Anthony Hill
Dixon
McElhiney
Justin J. Hartman
Acton Fire Crews Tackle Weekend Alarms and Drills
Acton firemen ran three calls over the weekend with no damage. A Saturday roof overheat caused alarm at a Dewey Army separator plant. Sunday saw a mechanical false alarm at Eastern States and a joint drill by all three acion companies. The Acton League of Women Voters will distribute voter service info via Girl Scout Troop 4 at Nortar's Market.
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Dewey and Army Separator
H. Stuart MacGregor
Acion
Acton League of Women Voters
Girl Scout Troop No. 4
Nortar’s
Donelan's
L. A. Graven
E. G. Schwarm
Gracie Allen
Christy Bentliff
Chanda Bostick
Marion Duggan
Norma Edgin
Donna Edwardson
Barbara Bravin
Karen Gravin
Kathy Hogan
Holly Karr
Joanne Koch
Virginia Kress
Cynthia Loring
Leslie Lecques
Chris Lun
Barbara McCabe
Christy Nelson
Terri Palmer
Terri Prentiss
Linda Rover
Claudia Schwarm
Carol Staples
Doreen Teale
Communion Services and New Members at West Acton Baptist
Two Holy Communion services Sunday at West Acton Baptist Church as Rev. William T. Keech continues the series The Opposites and Paradoxes of Christian Faith with a sermon on Full Hearts and Empty Hands. New members to be received and the Ladies circle meets Wednesday at 10 30 a m for hospital work.
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West Acton Baptist Church
William T. Keech
Sunday Christian Enlistment Sunday at Acton Center Church
Acton Center Congregational Church calls on visitors to contact parishioners at home to enlist support for church ministries. Communion is scheduled for the second Sunday in November.
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Acton Center Congregational Church
Ninety Niners Hold Vestry Meeting at Unitarian Church
The Ninety Niners met Friday in the Unitarian Universalist Church vestry with Rev and Mrs Deane Starr in charge of dinner and entertainment. Braised beef was served to 48 members and friends after which Raymond Durling led a brief business meeting.
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Raymond Durling
Anniversary Night Observed by Davis Chapter DAR
Anniversary and family night to be held Thursday November 8 at Acton Congregational Church. Capt. Isaac Davis Chapter DAR members and guests will share a pot luck supper at 6 45 p m with a Washington DC slide program planned to showcase notable buildings. Committee members include Mrs J M Pettingell Mrs Albert Jenks Mrs Malcolm MacGregor Mrs John Loring and Mrs Wilson Bursaw.
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Isaac Davis
Acton Congregational Church
J. M. Pettingell
Albert Jenks
Malcolm MacGregor
John Loring
Wilson Bursaw
Washington, D. C
Quattrochi Couple Mark 15th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Michael F Quattrochi of Martin street celebrate their fifteenth wedding anniversary today with their son Michael aged eleven. Robert Copeland the well known meteorologist was guest speaker giving a talk and showing many beautiful demonstrations.
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Michael F. Quattrochi
Martin Street
Michael
Robert Copeland
Waltham Garage Wins Cruiser Bid at $1,491
Sudbury officials report the selectmen awarded a low bid of 1491 dollars to West End Chevrolet for the purchase of a cruiser. The meeting highlighted competitive bids and a quick procurement process.
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Waltham Garage
Seasons of Weather Scenery and Community Sing
A description of slides on how weather shapes scenery across four seasons. The meeting closed with a community sing led by Mrs. Frank Yuchnevicz at the piano and Dr. David Smith playing the musical saw.
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Frank Yuchnevicz
David Smith
Juror Draws for Lowell and Cambridge Courts
Whine Davis of 201 High Street South Acton is drawn as traverse juror for Lowell Superior Court to report Monday in December. James G. Davey of 507 Main Street Acton Center is drawn as traverse juror for Cambridge Superior Court to report Monday December 3.
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Whine Davis
High Street
South Acton
Lowell Superior Court
James G. Davey
Main Street
Acton Center
Traverse
Cambridge Superior Court
Acton Rotary Club Hears Tax Amendment Talk
Regular meeting at Acton Woman's Club featured Mrs. Donald Perkins of the League of Women Voters speaking on the state constitution tax amendment ahead of next Tuesday's election.
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Acton Rotary Club
Acton Woman's Club
Donald Perkins
League of Women Voters
Cub Scout Pack 32 Holds Kickoff Meeting
Cub Scout Pack No. 32 held its first meeting of the season with 15 new cubs. Fathers were urged to take active part and volunteers for operational services will be sought. The pack meets the last Wednesday of each month at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church at 7 p.m.
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Cub
St. Elizabeth of Hungray Church
Invest in Your Country Buy U.S. Savings Bonds
Public notices urge citizens to invest in U S savings bonds to support national finances. Officials explain plans to boost savings through low-risk government securities and educate residents on purchase options and benefits.
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NVEST
U.S
Lincoln Clergy on Leave Visit St. Anne's Parish
Rev. Clarence Lee on four months leave from the Church of Al Saints Kuala Lumpur Malaya assisted Rev. Morris R. Robinson rector of St. Anne's Sunday and Fr Lee is the father of Mrs. Backman Gloria Wong Wayland formerly of Lincoln. the Wongs are members of St. Anne's.
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Clarence Lee
Church of
Hospital Patients Include Local Residents at Emerson
Emerson Hospital recently admitted Miss Suzanne Fedock on Concord road and Henry B. Hoover on Trapelo road. Mrs. Co. and M. Bowles from Lexington road were also listed among recent patients.
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Emerson Hospital
Suzanne Fedock
Concord Road
Henry B. Hoover
Trapelo Road
Co. Got M. Bowles
Lexington Road
Bowles Installed Master of Lincoln Grange for Third Time
Clifford M. Bowles was installed master of Lincoln Grange for a third term with Deputy Clifford H. Wheeler from Berlin officiating. Entertainment came from the Middlesex School glee club of Concord.
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Clifford M. Bowles
Lincoln Grange
Clifford H. Wheeler
Berlin
Middlesex School Glee Club
Concord
Troop Seeks Scoutmaster for Middlesex County Unit
Concord West Troop 133 seeks a new Scoutmaster after the chairman and later the scoutmaster resigned. Sponsored by Thoreau Wheeler Willard PTA the unit of over 30 boys meets at Thoreau School. Contact Chariton Davis at EM 9-5891 for details.
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Concord
West Concord
Chariton Davis
Middlesex County
Thoreau-Wheeler-Willard P. T A
Davis
Lowell Road
Thoreau School
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