Middlesex County Newspaper Abstracts

The Beacon, 9 May 1963

Acton Library Trustees Meet With Architect

   ACTON—The Library Trustees met with Isador Richmond, architect, at a special meeting last Monday night to discuss the expansion of library facilities in the town. Mr. Richmond was luke warm in his enthusiasm for adding onto the present Acton Memorial Library in Acton Center. He stated that, in his opinion, the cost would not justify the results and that the town should either build another library to the rear of the present library or erect a new library on another site. He favored a site which would be close to the population center of the town, easily accessible, and attractively designed to induce the greatest use by the residents of the town.
   He indicated that he would be willing to make schematic studies for both an addition and a new building, however, and give cost estimates. He stated he would be willing to do this for $3,000.
   The Trustees have taken his suggestions under advisement, and will continue to study the best means for solving the town's growing need for additional library facilities.

NRHS Students Visit Western Electric Plant

   STOW—Last Tuesday, four students from Nashoba Regional High School visited the Merrimack Valley Plant of the Western Electric Company in North Andover.
   The four students, James Roberts of Stow, David Boyd and Thomas Broomfield of Bolton, and Arthur Polansky of Lancaster, were chosen on the basis of scholarship and interest in electronics.
   The tour of the plant was conducted by a Western Electric representative, who was also the dinner host in the plant's cafeteria.
   An important part of the tour included a visit to the Bell Telephone Research Laboratories. Western Electric manufactures equipment for Bell Telephone.
   This was the second annual tour of the Western Electric Plant by Nashoba students.
   Mr. John Morris, chairman of Nashoba's Science Department will [sic] supervise the trip.

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The Beacon, 16 May 1963

Acton Library Installs Phone

ACTON—The Acton Memorial Library now has a phone, it has been announced by Mrs. Marian Piper, librarian. Anyone seeking information or seeking to reserve or renew books may call CO 3-2232. Any book may be reserved except current fiction (7 day book). When they are available, the party reserving will be called and must pick-up within two days.
It is also planned in the near future that cards will be issued to those using the library, including residents, tax payers, children of school age and out of town students. All others must pay $2 for the card. The card system will replace the present system where the name of the borrower is written into the back of the book.

Acton Women Hold Annual Luncheon

ACTON—The Acton Center Woman's Club held their Annual Meeting and Luncheon at the Sterling Inn, Sterling, Mass. last Wednesday with about sixty-five members in attendance.
After the regular meeting, Mrs. Frank Weatherby, President called a motion to adjourn after which the Annual Meeting was called to order. Mrs. Richard Evans, Secretary, gave a very comprehensive report of the activities during the year indicating that the Club had enjoyed both a social and financial success for the season. The Secretary's report was followed with reports from the Treasurer and heads of the various committees.
A Nominating Committee consisting of Mrs. Paul McPherson, Chairman, Mrs. Arthur Arms and Mrs. Dewey Boatman presented the slate of officers for the coming year. Unanimously voted in for a second term were: President, Mrs. Frand [sic] Weatherby, Vice- President, Mrs. Ben Warriner; Secretary, Mrs. Richard Evans, and Treasurer, Mrs. Gerlad [sic] Hollis. Trustees elected were Mrs. Norman Collins, One Year; Mrs. A. A. Morrissette, Two Years; and Mrs. Vaughn Allen, Three Years, who replaces Mrs. Paul McPherson whose term had expired.

Nursing Mothers Council Set Meeting for Acton

ACTON—The Nursing Mothers' Council, a committee for Childbirth Education, will hold a meeting for mothers at the home of Mrs. John Land, 105 School Street, South Acton, Tuesday, May 21, 8 p.m. All interested persons and babies are cordially invited. For further information, please call Mrs. Lang, CO 3-7161.
The Council holds monthly meetings in Greater Boston communities to offer encouragement, reassurance and practical suggestions to women who are interested in breastfeeding. The group has the support of a prominent medical board. The Boston Association for Childbirth Education, the parent organization offers a variety of other services and activities pertinent to the maternity experience.

Slain Girl Taught With
Former Maynard Teacher

   MAYNARD—A local note of interest concerning last week's slaying of 23 year old Beverly Samans in her Cambridge apartment is that the B.U. graduate student had been doing musical therapy work at the Walter F. Fernald School in Waltham where the principal is Lawrence Gomes, former special class teacher at Maynard's Green Meadow School.
   When questioned by reporters as to Miss Samans, Gomes said that she was an excellent teacher and a very conscientious worker. Gomes also said that the children were disheartened when they learned of her sudden death and they would miss her.
   Gomes taught at the Green Meadow School until 1960 when he resigned to take the administrative position at the Fernald School.

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1963 Newspaper Abstracts
Middlesex County Massachusetts

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