Middlesex County Newspaper Abstracts
The Beacon, 1 August 1957
Amelia Freeman Dies Tuesday
   STOW—Mrs. Amelia Freeman, 86, died Tuesday, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Edna Lowe, with whom she made her home, at North Shore Drive, Stow.
   She was the widow of Andrew Freeman, and was born in Finland.
   Surviving the deceased are six sons, five daughters, 21 grandchildren and six greatgrandchildren. The sons are Waino, Stow; Fred, Roxbury; William, South Acton; Matthew, West Acton; Carl, Framingham and George of Maynard. The daughters are Mrs. Saimi Carsow, Detroit, Michigan; Mrs. Ina Bessey, West Concord; Mrs. Ernest Hogan, New York City; Mrs. Sylvia Jarvi, South Acton; and Mrs. Edna Lowe, of Stow.
   Funeral services will be held this afternoon (Thursday) in the W.A. Twombly Funeral Home, Summer Street, Maynard, at two o'clock. The Rev. Eino Hamalainen, pastor of the Finnish Congregational Church officiated. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Acton.
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ACTON NOTES
   Mr. and Mrs. Pete Antic and daughter Rose-Marie are moving from West Acton to Clinton, Mass. today. The Antic family was sponsored to this country from Germany through the West Acton Baptist Church about two years ago. This friendly couple and their daughter leave Acton with feelings of gratitude and sincerest thanks for all the kindnesses bestowed on them while living here.
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   Joan Tuttle of Arlington Street is visiting friends in Barre, Mass.
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   Teddy Janericco, owner of a kayak, does his boating on Captain's Pond at the corner of Arlington St. and Hayward Road — that is he did until the drought. Boating there is at a lull and if conditions do not change he will name his kayak “The Boat That Goes Nowhere”.
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   Ann Tatler, Ann Staples and Kay Nedza under the chairmanship of Helen Janericco are known as the “Popettes”. Yup, you guessed it — they open the 'pop' bottles at refreshment time at Vacation School at St. Elizabeth's Church.
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   “Jim” Connolly of South Acton has listened to John Young brag long enough about the fishing in St. Alban's, Vt. and will give it a whirl. Sounds like “Jim” is heading north.
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   A few more campers at the Boy Scout Camp in Jaffrey, N. H. are the following: Paul Young of South Acton, Chris Ray of Stow, Phil Foley of West Acton and David Driscoll of East Acton.
   Was informed this week — drought or not — the beautiful yellow gladiolus decorating the altar at St. Elizabeth's Church last week came from the flower gardens of Mr. and Mrs. “Jack” Onslow.
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   Mr. and Mrs. “Bob” Piper of Miami, Fla. former residents of Acton, are the parents of a new son born last week in Florida. The Pipers have two other children, a son, “Bobbie” and a daughter Charlotte.
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   Many will be interested to learn that George Perry who was seriously injured in an automobile accident was discharged on Monday from Emerson Hospital. George is showing improvement and it is hoped that within eight or ten weeks he will be up and around again.
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   “Bobby” Foley of West Acton is at Camp Cedar Crest at Green Harbor, Mass.
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   Rev. John Kelley, who had been visiting his parents on Willow St. recently, returned to his duties at Othello in the state of Washington. He visited a sister in Burlingham, N.C. and another in Indiana before his cross country trip.
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   Father Charles Crowley S. J. was the visiting priest in Acton last Sunday. Fr. Crowley is Professor of Phys. at Bagdad College. He will return to his duties in Bagdad very soon and will go by way of his native city Dublin, Ireland. “Ed” Patrick of Acton showed him historic spots of interest before his departure.
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   Dorothy Kaminski of Boxboro and Robert L. Crosby of Melrose will be married at St. Elizabeth's Church on this coming Sunday afternoon at two o'clock. Mr. Crosby is a Pilot with Capitol Airlines operating out of Washington.
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   Now-who is coming or going in Indian Village? Mrs. Don Moore and children recently returned home after vacationing at Shelburne Falls. Mr. Moore is on a business trip to Racine, Wisconsin.
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   The Edward Kelleys returned home after a months visit in Maine. A neighborhood coffee was given by Marcia Kelley on Tuesday morning and a review of the neighborhood doings exchanged.
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   Lt. Colonel Eben Bartlett and Mrs. Bartlett celebrated their twenty second Wedding Anniversary at the Old Mill in Westminster on Saturday the 27th.
Submitted by dja
The Beacon, 8 August 1957
41 Scouts At Camp Wanocksett
   ACTON—Eighty three scouts and their leaders of the Wachusett Council Boy Scouts, a Red Feather agency in Leominster, Clinton and Acton, attended the fifth week of the Camp Wanocksett season at Jaffrey New Hampshire. With forty one scouts from Acton it seemed like Acton week at Wanocksett.
   The scouts and leaders attending were as follows: From Troop 1, sponsored by a Group of Citizens, Ivan Wold as Scoutmaster, Brian Blanchard, Richard C. Knight, Edgar A. Perkins, Jr., Gordon A. Hall, Donald Soracco, Donald Anderson, Mark Wichtermann, Ian Miller; from Troop 2, Acton, sponsored by The Parent Teachers Association; Lawrence Kelley and Robert Ramsey as Scoutmasters, Carleton Campbell, Michael Colman, Robert Seller, Paul Henneforth, Jr., Edward B. Warren, Charles G. Horne, Edward R. Bailey, Jr., Michael J. Mitchell, Bradford S. Leach, Jr., Paul A. Shaw, Robert Lightbody; From Troop 284, Acton, sponsored by the American Legion Post 284; Albert Kardos as Scoutmaster, Christopher Ray, Richard F. Lane, Jr., William E. Cowley III, Michael F. Manon, Bruce W. Hamlin, Donald Anderson, Brian Goodman, Ronald P. McKinstry, Philip N. Foley, David C. Flint, F. James Ratta, Alan McKelvie, Kenneth McKelvie, Bruce Larsen, Theodore Tumelaire, Charles Mesrobian, Alexander Fletus [Feltus], Quentin L. Kardos, Leighton M. Nicherson, Paul Young, David E. Driscoll, Jr., Peter E. Ryan.
81st Birthday Observed
   ACTON—Open house observances were held on last Sunday afternoon for Mrs. Lily Morrison of Acton as she celebrated her 81st Birthday. Friends and relatives gathered at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Mabel Silvia in Maynard to honor Mrs. Morrison on this occasion.
   A four tiered Birthday cake decorated with a cascade of roses centered a beautifully arranged party table. A variety of lovely gifts, flowers and cards were presented this octogenarian.
   Guests were present from Acton, Hudson, Maynard, Lexington, Framingham, Waverly, and Canada.
   The eldest greeter present was Mrs. John Currie of Somerville, a sister-in-law of Mrs. Morrison. Mrs. Currie is 88 years old. The youngest member of the celebrants was Nancy Jean McIntyre, just three weeks old, who lives in Framingham.
   Mrs. Morrison was born in Ontario, but has resided in Acton about forty five years.
   Members of her own family able to be present for the celebration were: Mrs. Eleanor Laffin, Alex Morrison and Mrs. Mabel Silvia.
   On Monday of this week, Mrs. Morrison was again surprised by five women friends, all Past Grands of the Winona Rebekah Lodge, who were unable to be present at the Open House, who gave her a belated Birthday celebration.
Submitted by dja
The Beacon, 15 August 1957
ACTON NOTES
   David Driscoll Jr., of Great Road, East Acton suffered a severe injury to one of his knees when he fell on a nail at Boy Scout Camp in Jeffrey [sic], N.H. Eight stitches were required to close the wound.
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   Mr. and Mrs. Ben Sisk of Central Street, West Acton entertained relatives from Oklahoma during the past week.
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   Captain and Mrs. Louis McGlone of Haywood Road recently returned home after a vacation trip to Hawaii.
   Some will be interested to know that the pond at the foot of Hayward Road and Arlington Street is so named “Captain's Pond”, owing to Captain McGlone's interest in cleaning it up and improving its appearance some time back. Captain McGlone is a retired navy officer.
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   The following women assisted in volunteer driving duties and transporting of nuns to the Vacation School classes at St. Elizabeth's Church recently: Betty Saganich, Patricia Crorey, Grace Callahan, Mrs. Walter Scesny and Helen Janericco.
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   Many were saddened to hear of the death of Frank D. Whooley at Emerson Hospital on last Saturday afternoon. Mr. Whooley, and his family moved to Littleton a few years ago and formerly resided on Prospect Street in Acton.
   Mr. Whooley's funeral took place from St. Peter's Church in Cambridge Tuesday morning.
   Mrs. Beth Tuttle Cook and several relatives will travel to Ann Arbor Michigan this week end to attend the wedding of Mrs. Cook's daughter at the chapel at the University of Michigan. Others who will attend the wedding are: Mr. and Mrs. “Bill” Tuttle of Acton Center, and George Tuttle and daughter Joan of West Acton.
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   Last Friday marked the closing of the Vacation School Classes at St. Elizabeth's Church. The program opened with an assembly at ten o'clock, followed by an exhibition of work and the awarding of prizes. Fr. Dunn addressed the children and complimented them on their accomplishments.
   The group adjourned to the Kinsley home on Kinsley Road for a picnic. The boys enjoyed a Tie and Untie Race, Wheel Barrow Race, Sack Race and Under and Over Relay plus baseball and boxing.
   The girls had a Suitcase Race, 3 Legged [R]ace and a Green Apple Race.
   A Picnic Lunch was thoroughly enjoyed by the children with Ann Kinsley as hostess. She was assisted by Grace Callahan, Faye Conquest, Helen Janerico, Mrs. Scezny [sic], Kay Nedza and Alex Dubey.
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Acton School News
   The Acton School Committee approved the Elementary School Curriculum Guide at its monthly meeting on August 12, 1957. This guide is the work of Superintendent William L. O'Connell, Principals Margaret H. Barrett, Carolyn Douglas, Dardana Berry, and Florence Merriam, and nineteen teachers and supervisors over a period of many months. It is to be used along with the State Curriculum Guide. The new Acton Curriculum Guide will be helpful to new teachers joining the system.
Submitted by dja
The Beacon, 22 August 1957
Cap Pistol Fired Into Acton Child's Ear
   ACTON—An Acton youngster escaped serious injury when a cap pistol was fired in his ear by another child in West Acton last Wednesday, August 14.
   Roger Feltus, 9, the son of Mrs. Francis Feltus Priest; 160-A Central Street and his brother, John, 7, went to West Acton Center about 2:30 in the afternoon to get a pane of glass for their mother. According to Mrs. Priest, they noticed a gang of boys on Central Street. They went around the other way to Windsor Avenue and were surrounded by the same group of boys who had cut over there. Roger stated that he and his brother were pushed and mauled by the group of approximately eight boys.
   Shortly after, most of the boys scattered. However, Roger was retained a captive of by two of the boys. He stated that an older boy, junior in high school, held his hands while a youngster 10 years of age fired a cap pistol in his ear.
   The two boys let him go and he called the police. He was later taken to a Concord doctor who, according to Mrs. Priest “was amazed that the ear drum had not been seriously injured”
Card of Thanks
   We extend our sincere gratitude to relatives, neighbors, friends, and Class of '57, Acton High for their spiritual and floral tributes and many kindnesses shown to us in the recent loss of our loved one.
   Mrs. James Ringland and Family
         7 Lilac Court, South Acton
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Submitted by dja
The Beacon, 29 August 1957
Acton Notes
   Lewis Smith of West Acton exhibited an enviable catch in his creel last week end. A twenty three inch pickerel! The pickerel “puddle” — let's just say Littleton.
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   American Legion Auxiliary members will hold the first meeting of the Fall season Wednesday evening September 11th at the American Legion Home in South Acton.
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   Banns of marriage were announced this week for the coming marriage of Richard S. Herrick, Maple Street, South Acton and Elizabeth M. Griffin of Ayer, Mass.
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   Fr. Daniel Dunn, pastor of St. Elizabeth's Church is attending the Annual Retreat at St. Clement's Hall at St. John's Seminary in Brighton. Clergy at Littleton, West Concord, and Maynard are taking all emergency and sick calls during Fr. Dunn's absence.
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   Al Notar, Chairman of the Harvest Supper and Whist Party, which is to be held at St. Elizabeth's Church Hall on Sept. 14th, met with his various committees on Monday evening to complete plans for this event. The welcome mat is out to all to attend this affair.
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   American Legion County Commander, James O'Meara recently appointed Stanley Nedza as Sub-District No. 7 Commander.
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   Tim Purcell, serving with the Coast Guard, is presently on leave and visiting at his home in West Acton.
   Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Winslow have as their guests, their daughter Nancy and family visiting from the mid-west.
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   The “Woody” Stevens family of Acton Center recently returned home after vacationing on Lake Winnipisauki in N. H.
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   The Ladies Circle of the West Acton Baptist Church will open its Fall season with a meeting called for the 1st Wednesday in September. Hope the Ladies jot this date down on their calendar.
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   Mr. and Mrs. John Costello of South Acton and niece, Arlene Eneguess of Maynard will spend Labor Day week-end taking in the sights of New York.
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   Carol Franzosa did some fine riding at the Middlesex County 4-H Horse Show at Westford last Saturday. She won First Place and a trophy in the English Equitation Class. Her mount, Bruce Bonfire, was the envy of many a rider.
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   Rev. George Germaine, S. J., a native of the island of Malta, was visiting priest at the seven thirty and nine o'clock services at St. Elizabeth's Church on last Sunday. Fr. Germaine, a soldier in the Maltese Army served in World War II. After studying Philosophy in France, he came to Weston College four years ago.
Submitted by dja
1957 Newspaper Abstracts
Middlesex County Massachusetts

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