Parent- Teachers Group Welcomes Teachers
Maynard's PTA held its annual dinner and reception in George Washington Auditorium with high school girls serving. President Mrs Iskian led the program, introduced School Committee Chairman Mrs Virginia Robinson, and urged strong parent teacher cooperation likening it to a V8 engine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
P.T.A
George Washington Auditorium
Albert Iskian
Iskian
Virginia Robinson
Robinson
Pt.a
William Larson
Albert Roger
Memorial Gymnasium
Loans to Home Owners Consolidate Your Bill
Consolidate your bill with one low payment. A $1,000 loan costs $21.00 monthly including $7.95 interest and $13.05 principal. Loans up to $15,000 with no prepayment penalty. Confidential. Established in 1937.
St Elizabeth’s Club Plans Family Day and Barn Dance
The Acton-Couples Club of St Elizabeth’s sponsors a Family Day at Four Winds Farm West Acton Sunday from noon to 5 pm with families urged to bring lunches. CYO to host a full membership Barn Dance Saturday 7 to 11 pm at the Coughlan property Elm Street. Day or night for details. Buy U S Savings Bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton Women Participate in TV Leadership Series Panel
Acton's L W Y members attended the Mass League of Women Voters fall conference in Arlington where a panel outlined a new three item program. The TV series The Dynamics of Leadership debuts Wednesday at 8 p.m. on WGBH Channel 2 with 10 programs designed to teach leadership to the public. contact Mrs. Crane at 603-7005 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Mass League of Women Voters
Arlington
David C. Benedict
John B. Chick, Jr
Donald B. Perkins
David Stonecliff
L.W.V
Mass L.W.V
Wgbh-Tv
Channel 2
League
Boston University
Sears Roebuck Foundation
Robert K. Crane
Acton Boy Scouts Hear About Survival Kits
Acton Troop met at Marion Towne School Auditorium for a weekly meeting. Dave Hopkins gave a survival kit lecture, Scoutmaster Arthur Hirsch showed survival shelter photos to about 50 boys. The group planned a first aid kit sale and refill as a project. Troop I will hike overnight to Littleton on Saturday October 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Boy Scouts of
Marion Towne School
Dave Hopkins
Arthur Hirsch
Littleton
Union Church Names New Director After Conference
New youth director Robert Rober, a Boston University theology student, will join Pilgrim Fellowship and Senior High groups. Union Congregational Church also hosts a smorgasbord supper and welcomes new members. Church School opens with registrations and new teachers assigned to junior, primary, and nursery departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waino Pekkala
Priscilla Lotrines
Sandra Peary
Charles E. Allen
Wayne R. Glendenning
Sunday Schools Registration Net For Oct at Stow-Church
First Parish Unitarian urges parents to register children for church school on Oct 1 by phone or mail. Nursery through grade six will register in the vestry after worship, while junior and senior youth groups begin Oct 8 at 6 30 pm with ongoing meetings on the second and fourth Sundays. Child care for under threes will be provided every Sunday. New families may call TW 7 8149 or mail their address for curriculum materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stow — Church
First Parish Unitarian
Unitarian Church
Sharpes Welcome Their First Girl Deborah Louise
Maynard and Mrs George J Sharpe announce the birth of their daughter Deborah Louise at Emerson Hospital on September 19. Grandmothers Mrs Ellen Peterson and Mrs May Sharpe, paternal great grandfather Bartholomew Spratt, and siblings Joseph Dennis and Kevin Sharpe accompany the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
George J. Sharpe
Great Road
Deborah Louise
Emerson Hospital
Ellen Peterson
May Sharpe
Bartholomew Spratt
Deborah Louige
Joseph
Dennis
Kevin
Maynard Garden Club Meeting Scheduled for Monday
The Maynard Garden Club will meet Monday at 2 30 p.m. at Mrs Chester Lech's home on Great Road. The program focuses on preparing dried materials for winter bouquets.
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Maynard
Maynard Garden Club
Chester Lech
Great Road
Mullin Elected Freshman President at Maynard High
Maynard High elected Joseph Mullin as president of the freshman class for the coming year. Mau reen Lever was chosen as vice president, Joanna DeRosby as secretary, and Gail Lydon as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.T. A
Iskian
Alfred Carey Jr
Arthur Carleton
Evelyn Sewatz
Ralph Whitney
Edmund Beebe
Leo F. Mullin
Katherine Sheridan
Philip Perry
Ethel Pakkala
Philip Taylor
Gordon Johnson
Eric Nelson
Nicholas Barilone
Maynard
Maynard High
Joseph Mullin
Maureen Lever
Johanna DeRosby
Gail Lydon
League invites women to discuss Acton zoning future
Acton League of Women Voters launches a study program on Zoning By-Laws and Acton's Future under a new Land Use initiative. Meetings run through Oct 5 with hostesses Mrs. G. Bruce Thurmond Mrs. John B. Chick Jr and Mrs. Howard W. Comey. Transportation info from Mrs. Dana Hinckley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Acton League of Women Voters
League
G. Bruce Thurmond
Wood Lane
Acton Center
John B. Chick, Jr
Mohegan Road
West Acton
Howard W. Comey
Martin Street
South Acton
Dana
Hinckley
Rally Day at St John’s Lutheran grows church groups
St John’s Lutheran observed Rally Day with the theme Christian Growth guiding nursery to adult classes. James Mann oversees the school. An all ages program included a Marionette show Daniel in the Lions Den and Baby Moses. Hosts later welcomed newcomers to join worship, education, and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard — Church School of
St. John's
Moses
Stow
St. John
Local Folks Attend Square Dance At Knives Hall
A large crowd joined the 2121 Club square dance at Knive's 9 Columbus Hall on Saturday with Hayden Swet calling. Refreshments were provided by Helen Krysieniel Ella Carpenter Rose Ramos Eileen Duggan Connie Quinn and Barbara Cotter. The next dance is set for October 21.
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Maynerd
Knive
Columbus Hall
Hayden
Purlington
Helen Krysieniel
Ella Carpenter
Rose Ramos
Eileen Duggan
Connie Quinn
Barbara Cotter
Mrs Grim Shaw to Speak on Puerto Rico Trip at Church Aid Meet
Acton Mrs. Eric W. Grimshaw wife of the former pastor of Evangelical Congregational Church will give an illustrated talk about her Puerto Rican trip at a meeting of the church aid group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Eric W. Grimshaw
Evangelical Congregational Church
Church Aid Group
Living Costs Up Slightly In August
The Labor Department expected Augusts cost of living to rise little if at all, with predictions of a near steady July level. A July 4 tenths rise pushed the index to 128.1 of the 1947 49 average, lifting costs for $12.81 of goods to $10 in 1947-49 terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Labor Department
Gun used by Cagney Bogart resurfaces in new Cliff Robertson film
The gun that fired in 1931 film Public Enemy and later appeared in High Run is reused by Cliff Robertson in Underworld, U S A. The same weapon links classic Hollywood with a contemporary production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
UPI
Jimmy Cagney
Humphrey Bogart
Cliff Robertson
Underworld
U.S.A
Town Calendar Shows Multiple Public Meetings
Tonight planning board and public works meet at the town house both at 7 30 p m Tomorrow assessors meet at 7 p m Saturday municipal building committee gathers 10 30 a m Monday finance committee Tuesday selectmen and personnel board at 7 p m and 8 p m respectively Board of public welfare meets at the town house Wednesday fire engineers insurance advisory meeting at the collectors office and high school building committee at Green Meadow at 8 p m Thursday library trustees meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town House
Board of Public Welfare
Green Meadow
Final Membership For New Members In Maynard Chorus
Maynard Community Chorus welcomes new members with final membership announced for Maynard rehearsal at 7 30 p m at Green Meadow School Auditorium. An outstanding Christmas program is being prepared for public presentation December 17 with varied selections chosen for participants under director Charles Garabedian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Maynard Community Chorus
Green Meadow School
Charles Garabedian
Maynard Girls Friendly Society Meeting
A meeting of the girls friendly society for girls nine to 18 will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday at St George's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Friendly Society
St. George's Church
Local Parents Welcome Two Newborns This Week
Mr and Mrs George J Anel ons of 1 Haynes Street celebrate a daughter born September 20 at Emerson Hospital. Mr and Mrs Frank Torre of 30 Randal Road announce a son born September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Anelons
Haynes Street
Emerson Hospital
Frank Torre
Randal Road
Afternoon of Pleasure brings parish fund benefit to St Casimir's
An Afternoon of Pleasure will host a house party for the parish golden jubilee fund of St. Casimir's. The event occurs Sunday Oct 8 at the home of Mr and Mrs Frank Gallis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Casimir’s
Frank Gallis
Boston College Sees Return of Listed Students
Misses Sally and Joan Manning Louis Nichols John Cowles and Walter Wasiuk Jr resume studies at Boston College, continuing their college education according to local records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally
Joan Manning
Louis Nichols
John Cowles
Walter Wasiuk Jr
Boston College
Freshmen Resume Studies at Emmanuel College
Miss Joan Cowles resumes studies at Emmanuel College. Miss Karen Carson joins as a freshman after graduating from Rose Hawthorne High School in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Cowles
Emmanuel College
Karen Carson
Rose Hawthorne H.S
Masses at St Casimir's Set Winter Schedule
Masses in St Casimir's church will start their winter schedule at 9 o'clock and 11 o'clock beginning next Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Casimir’s Church
Bernard Meister Returns to Worcester Tech Studies
Bernard Meister has resumed his studies at Worcester Tech after the summer vacation, continuing his academic program and coursework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Meister
Worcester Tech
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds Invest in Your Country
A government savings campaign urges citizens to purchase U S savings bonds to support national financing. Officials emphasize the program strengthens public finances and offers a secure investment option for households nationwide.
Ladies Circle Plans Program at Unitarian Church
Members of the Ladies Circle at the Unitarian Universalist Church held their first meeting of the new season with president Mrs. Dudley Howe presiding. The group planned a "Night of Beauty" for Oct 30 with a coiffure restyling by a local beautician and a cosmetics demonstration by a representative of a nationally advertised product.
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South Acton
Ladies’ Circle
Unitarian Universalist Church
Dudley Howe
William Clark
Service League Rummage Sale Planned for Oct 6 7
Acton Service League Church will sponsor a two day rummage sale October 6 and 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in charge of Mrs. ald Westcott committee met to finalize plans for displaying used clothing toys and household furnishings. The sale will run both days due to high quantity and quality of items. Call Mrs Westcott at CO 3 7353 for pickup of contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton — Service League of Evangelical Congregational Church
Ald Westcott
Two Regional Students Make Merit Honors
Acton-Roxborough Regional High principal notes no students received recognition in the first stage of the 1961 62 National Merit program. Martha Ferry and Margaret Hale are named as semi finalists among about 10 000 seniors nationwide from over 15 000 high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Raymond J. Grey
Acton-Roxborough
Martha Ferry
Margaret Hale
Communion Sunday Observance at St Elizabeth of Hungary
Acton observance at St Elizabeth of Hungary Church on Sunday includes communion for Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality members and all women of the parish. Sodality meetings follow service on the second and fourth Mondays monthly. first meeting set for Oct 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
St. Elizabeth of Hungary
The
Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality
Hhe Varish
Sodality
St John’s Peabody School Teachers Institute Schedule
Maynard Sunday notes a teaching institute at St John’s Church Peabody from 2 30 to 6 30 p m The senior choir convenes in the chapel and the adult confirmation class in the vestry at 8 p m Tuesday evening Martha Mary Circle meets at 7 30 Priscilla Circle at 3 Layman's workshop at 8 Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
St. John
Peabody
Maertha- Mary
Priscilla Circle
French porn Roger Kay to direct Caligary remake in Hollywood
Roger Kay will direct the new version of the film classic The Babinet of Dr Caligary in Hollywood. Produced by Robert L Lippert, the remake marks Kay s first motion picture project after earlier directing TV series work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
UPI
Roger Kay
Dr. Caligary
Robert L. Lippert
Kay
Interpol Officers Tour Acton Area with U S Police
Interpol delegates from around the world toured Acton with state police guidance. About 100 officers, including two Indonesians, traveled through Massachusetts visiting Maynard and Acton. They stayed a week touring sites and meeting locals, including Col. Ed Higgins who hosted them for a local apple viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acton
Iian
Corps
Interpol
W, Ton
D. C
Maynard Police
Michael Zapareski
Maynard
United Co-op
Mar
Col
Ed Higgins
Maynard Ye Older Fair Set At St Ge Church
Country Fair activity scheduled for Saturday Oct 7 from 2 to 8 pm at St Ge Church features chairs and co workers listed by groups Fancywork Toy novelties candy mystery and snacks run by ladies and guilds plus men’s club table help Posters were prepared and distributed by local organizers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
St. Ge
Minnie Gr
Sarah Johnson
Laura Quinn
Mead
Mae
Connie Graham
Mabel Cutter
Charlotte Grunwald
Mildred Lalli
Pekkala
Abert Gabriel
Tony
Paula Joyal
Alice Boeske
Guild
Jean Mulcahy
George Siswick
Mties
Philip Weinmann
Tions
Charlotte Crun
Ethel Haskell
Marion Ramsey
Magazine Drive Success at Acton-Regional High School
Principal Raymond J. G announces that a magazine drive by the Class of 1962 succeeded. Students sold about $4 worth of magazines and proceeds will fund the spring trip. Parents and residents who bought magazines are thanked. The Student Council sponsored films Aerodynamics and Rockets A Man Space and The History of Aviation, tied to math and science events.
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Acton
Raymond J
Roxborough
al High School
Histo Aviation
Buy U.S. Savings Bonds in Your County
An OCR fragment promotes purchasing U.S. savings bonds through local county offices or banks. It emphasizes government-backed security and easy access for residents to invest in savings bonds through regional outlets.
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St. Elizabeth’s
U. S
L.W.Y
Boy Scouts
Ranghild M. Nelson
Nason St
Tel
Union Church
Sharpes
Hyllis Richards
School OF Dance
Summer St. Tel. TW
Eagles
Kennedy
United Nations General Assembly
Soviet Union
Mullin
Hurch
St. John’s
Ted Williams
Lee Howard
Red Sox
Cambridge
Mass
Miss Howard
America
U.S
Ladies Circle Plans
ST. John’s Notes
Aro
Evangelical Congregational Onal Church
Service League
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