Town annual reports of Acton, Massachusetts 1962-1964, Part 9

Author: Acton (Mass.)
Publication date: 1962
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points of view on any question be brought out before decisions are reached.


5.) May we take this opportunity to record our welcome to Wickes Corp. which on its own initiative has chosen to locate a new branch on Route 27 in North Acton.


6.) Aubrey L. Beck, who is associated with Air Reduction, com- pleted his term on the Commission this past year. His experience in a local industry was most valuable to us. Paul M. McPherson, President of McPherson Instrument Corp. on Main Street in Acton Center, has replaced him.


7.)A final note: we are pleased to have had an observer from the Acton League of Women Voters attend all of our meetings for several months. These meetings (8:00 P.M. - Town Hall - 2nd and 4th Wed- nesdays) are open to all and we would be delighted to see any who have an interest in or questions concerning the economic development of Acton.


ALLEN M. CHRISTOFFERSON


PAUL H. LESURE


STEPHEN E. LORD


PAUL M. McPHERSON


RICHARD J. O'NEIL, Clerk


FREDERICK H. BUBIER, Chairman


REPORT OF INSPECTOR OF ANIMALS


To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:


Acton, Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


I herewith submit my report for the year ending 1962.


Premises Inspected 30


Cow'S 236


Young cattle 15


Bulls


6


Steer


8


Swine


1


Sheep


15


Goats


3


Horses & Ponies 57


Dog bites 24


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Dogs Quarantined 24


Rabies 0


Respectfully submitted, CARL W. FLINT, Animal Inspector


REPORT OF THE INSPECTOR OF WIRES


January 14, 1963


To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN: Acton, Massachusetts


Gentlemen :


I herewith submit my report as Inspector of Wires for the year ending December 31, 1962.


Two hundred fifty eight permits were issued. The sum of One Thousand Seven Hundred fifty one dollars and fifty cents, ($1,751.50) was collected in fees for these permits, and turned over to the Treas- urer.


Respectfully submitted, LESLIE F. PARKE Inspector of Wires


REPORT OF THE INSURANCE COMMITTEE


January 14, 1963


To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:


Acton, Massachusetts


Gentlemen:


The following will serve as a report from the Insurance Committee for the year 1962:


The Insurance Program continued to work out satisfactorily and stayed very close to the predicted budget. For the year 1963 there will be a slight reduction in over-all costs due to the fact that the adjus- ments for the year 1962 produced an excess load in that particular fiscal year, which will now be balanced out.


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The only outstanding recommendation of the Insurance Com- mittee of great importance is again the desirability of the Town pur- chasing Public Liability Insurance to cover activities in all public buildings and the operations of the Highway Department. The only additional building under the fire schedule is the West Acton branch of the Library and since this is contained in a building used as a dwelling, it does not qualify for institutional form and, therefore, must be covered under the Standard Fire & Extended Coverage policies.


Respectfully submitted, DAVID P. TINKER RAYMOND A. GALLANT CHARLES M. MacCRAE THERON A. LOWDEN THOMAS MOTLEY, Chairman


LIBRARY REPORT


To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN: Acton, Massachusetts


I herewith submit the following report for 1962:


Board of Trustees


Richard A. Bodge *W. W. Forbes, M. D.


Roland R. Maclean Florence Merriam


A. Frank Garbarino Louise M. Gardiner


** Mildred Pope Moore Marvin L. Tolf, Chairman


Dudley F. Howe *resigned


* * deceased


Library Hours Tuesday - Saturday (incl.) 1 - 6 P. M. and 7 - 9 P. M.


Staff


Marian L. Piper Marion M. Armstrong Edna R. Custance Edna R. Custance


Librarian Library Assistant General Assistant Custodian


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Accession


Number of Volumes in Library January 1, 1962


22,669


Increase by Purchase


1,109


Increase by Gift


149


Withdrawn


1,912


Number of Volumes in Library January 1, 1963


22,015


Circulation in 1962:


Fiction


26,813


Non-fiction


12,541


Juvenile


25,061


Total


64,415


Circulation in 1961


52,757


Receipts


Fines


$1,480.54


Miscellaneous


39.60


Total


$1,520.14


Work on the new charging system is progressing on schedule but the many details involved prevent a rapid change over.


The trustees have spent much time discussing a possible library expansion and a definite solution will probably be resolved in 1963.


We wish to thank the Garden Club for the beautiful Hower arrangements which they have provided throughout the season They have been a source of constant jor and we at the Library are most appreciative.


Also, our thangs to the newly formed "Friends of the Library" for their present help and the sincere deside to do more as time passes. The UN display provided by the League of Woman Voters earned high praise from many and the children were especial- ly interested and impressed with the flags of many nations. For the gifts of books and magazines we are truly grateful.


Mrs. Armstrong, Mrs. Custance and Mrs. Piper took a ten- week course entitled "The Library in the Community." Classes were held at Leominster Public Library under the direction of Mr. Richard Morrill, Librarian, and on completion, certificates were issued and registered at the Division of Library Extension.


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We appreciate your loyalty to the Library as shown by the fact that you read approximately one thousand more books per month in 1962 than in 1961. Total circulation for 1962 was 64,415 volumes.


Respectfully submitted, MARIAN L. PIPER Librarian.


REPORT OF THE MOTH SUPERINTENDENT


To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:


I herewith submit my report for the year 1962. The Moth De- partment removed 65 diseased elms in 1962. There are 6 diseased elms remaining to be removed in early 1963.


A foliage spray was applied to all publicly owned elms in June. A spray for control of aphis on maples and other susceptible trees is being, considered for 1963.


The poison ivy control program was continued, with emphasis around playgrounds and recreation areas of the Town.


Respectfully submitted, FRANKLIN H. CHARTER Moth Superintendent


REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL BOARD


To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:


This past year has indicated that the Personnel By-Law is a workable frame in which to administer consistent Personnel policies for all Town employees covered by such. With the realization that a dynamic policy to meet and anticipate change needs adjustments, we have submitted for approval, by the citizens of Acton, certain articles for the Annual Meeting.


The Board was unanimous in support of the 5% general increase for "covered" employees. This is necessary to keep our people in their respective wage position in the State. The estimation of the cost for this, converted to tax rate base, is approximately 75 cents.


We have grouped the amendments in one article. They are basically items that were under discussion, but not resolved, when


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the By-Law was adopted; the creation of a new position, and the acknowledgement of an existing, now uniform, practice.


The article for study in regard to the Fire Department is only necessary if the citizens vote for permanent personnel. It would be necessary to adjust and review the present Town By-Law and deter- mine job classification and work week requirements if so adopted by the Town.


We are presently working in conjunction with Miss Milbery on the standardization of Personnel Forms and Records.


The continuing aim of the Board is to help Acton's employees maintain the same favorable position that they presently hold in wage and fringe benefits in the State.


Respectfully submitted, CLYDE HORNE, Chairman PETER GRAY WILLIAM KEMP JOHN DARGIN WARREN NEWELL, Secretary


REPORT OF THE PLANNING BOARD


To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:


The year 1962 has been an active one for the Planning Board. As in past years the main activity has been the administration of the sub- division control law and improvement of the Town regulations there- under. We have found the sub-dividers anxious to co-operate in work- ing toward the continuance of our standards in our sub-division.


New sub-divisions approved during the year were


Frederick Abbt Strawberry Hill Road, Acton & Concord


John McGloin Faulkner Hill, South Acton


West Acton John Finigan Orchard Estates,


James Anderson Barker's Pond Acres. South Acton


Norman Corwin Agawam Road, West Acton


M & L Corporation School & Hosmer Sts., South Acton


Allan Jensen High Street, South Acton


Azalea Park Pope Road, East Acton


The work of the Board has not been confined to scheduled meet- ings. On the ground inspections have been required and the Board members have accompanied the Town Engineer in checking sub-


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division lay-outs, inspecting roads and viewing our ever-present drainage problem.


The Board also spent many hours preparing the changes in our zoning by-law for the annual meeting last March and for the special meeting held in December.


In making many of our decisions we have used the Comprehensive Town Plan as a guide. Used as a guide this Plan is a valuable source of information to the Planning Board and the Town.


In the interest of better Town Government the Planning Board makes the following recommendations: that


1. The Town employ a counsel for all Boards rather than counsel to the Selectmen only. He should be available for telephone counsel at any time and for meetings when asked.


2. The Town again consider the employment of an administra- tive assistant to the Selectmen.


3. The practice of a special Town Meeting in the fall, preferably in November, be continued.


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4. An energetic drainage program be carried out in the Fort Pond Brook water-shed to postpone as long as possible the need for sewerage.


5. A quarterly meeting of all Boards be called by the Selectmen to discuss their plans making for better communications be- tween the various Town bodies.


6. A study of the present zoning map with specific recommenda- tions for changes in the present industrial and business areas be presented to the Town Meeting in the fall of 1963.


We wish to thank the various Boards, Committees and Departments of the Town for their co-operation during the past year.


Respectfully submitted, DAVID P. TINKER WILLIAM M. VEAZY DONALD E. DONNELLY C. JUDD FARLEY JOHN H. LORING


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REPORT OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT


To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:


Acton, Massachusetts


Gentlemen :


I herewith submit my sixth annual report for the Police Depart- ment for the year ending December 31, 1962. This report includes all arrests and prosecutions, report on motor vehicle accidents, bicycle registrations, houses checked, parking violations, defective equipment tags, telephone calls received and other items.


ARRESTS AND PROSECUTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFENSES:


Abduction


1


Adultery


2 1


Assault and Battery


9


Assault and Battery on a Police Officer


1


Assault to Commit Rape


1


Carrying Firearm without a Permit


1


Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor


Crossing Center Strip


Delivering Alcoholic Beverages to a Minor


Drunk


Failing to Display Number Plates


1


Failing to Give Turning Signal


1


Failing to Keep Right


2


Failing to Stop for a Police Officer


1


Following too Closely


Fugitive from Justice


Impeded Operation


Indecent Assault and Battery


Illegitimacy


Labor on the Lord's Day


1 1 4


Law of the Road


2 1


Malicious Injury to Property


7


Manslaughter


1


No License in Possession


14


Non-Support


5


No Registration in Possession


3


Operating after Revocation of License


+


Operating after Suspension of License 4


1 1 4 13


3 2 1 1


Larceny


Making a False Prescription


127


Allowing Improper Person to Operate a Motor Vehicle


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Operating an Uninspected Motor Vehicle 17


Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle 11


Operating an Unregistered Motor Vehicle 13


Operating so as to Endanger


21


Operating Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor


11


Operating without a License


15


Operating without Lights


1


Operating without Mud Flaps


1


Passing on Wrong Side


2


Passing Where View was Obstructed


3


Red Light Violation


.15


Revolver in Motor Vehicle without a Permit


1


School Bus Violation


20


Speeding


237


Spilling


4


Statutory Rape


2


Stop Sign Violation


30


Transporting on the Lord's Day


1


Vagrancy


1


Delinquent Child - Assault and Battery


4


Delinquent Child - Breaking and Entering Daytime


2


Delinquent Child - Breaking and Entering Nighttime


2


Delinquent Child - Illegal Sale of Firecrackers


1


Delinquent Child - Larceny


3


Delinquent Child - Malicious injury to Property


4


Delinquent Child - Operating so as to Endanger


1


Delinquent Child - Red Light Violation


1


Delinquent Child - School Offender


1


Delinquent Child - Speeding


5


523


MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORT:


1961


1962


Total number of Accidents reported


139


141


Total number of Accidents covered


by the Department 126


52


29


Number of Occupants killed


0


1


Number of Pedestrians Injured


7


2


Bicyclists injured


3


3


MISCELLANEOUS STATISTICS:


Bicycles registered


861


Complaints received and investigated


160


Cruiser Ambulance trips to Acton Medical Center 15


Cruiser Ambulance trips to Emerson Hospital 71


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Number of Occupants Injured


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Cruiser trips to Metropolitan State Hospital


5


Defective Equipment tickets given 33


Doors found unlocked in buildings and places of business .. 48


Electric Wires down and reported to Edison


15


Emergencies Answered


96


Fire Alarms Answered


125


Houses Checked


262


Motorists assisted by Patrol


42


Motor Vehicles checked by Night Patrol


146


Nighttime Parking Tickets Given


75


Parking Tickets Given


52


Property check, Slips left at request of owners


3,826


Prowlers reported


3


Street Lights out, reported to Edison Company


56


Summonses sent out for Service 175


Summonses Served 290


Telephone Calls - Incoming


3,814


Telephone Calls - Outgoing


2,400


Telephone Calls - received re "No School"


90


Times Resuscitator was used


16


Total number of Arrests made


36


Traffic Lights out and reported to Department of Public Works


42


There were 852 Motor Vehicles checked by the Department of Traffic or Motor Vehicle violations for which operators received verbal warnings, summonses to appear in court or had the violation reported to the Registrar for action.


FATALS


One Fatal Accident in 1962.


CRUISERS


I have recommended to the Board of Selectmen, that both cruisers be traded in 1963.


POLICE STATION


Again this year I am recommending that land be purchased to erect a Police Station. Articles to purchase land and hire an architect will be on the Annual Warrant.


In closing, I would like to thank all the members of my depart- ment who worked with me in carrying out the duties of the Police Department during the year and to the Board of Selectmen and all others who assisted us in any way, I am grateful.


Respectfully submitted,


EDWARD J. COLLINS, JR. Chief of Police


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REPORT OF THE PUBLIC CEREMONIES AND CELEBRATIONS COMMITTEE


To THE HONORABLE BOARD OF SELECTMEN:


The Committee was appointed following the Town Meeting of March 1962 and was provided with a budget of $1,000.


The Committee has worked to improve the observance of patriotic holidays and to promote interest in the proud history of the town.


The highlights of our activities are as follows:


DR. SAMUEL PRESCOTT RIDE - Sunday, April 8, 1962


Acton citizens on horseback and in horsedrawn carriages, particip- ated at the invitation of the Concord Public Ceremonies and Celebra- tions Committee, in a daytime retracing of the route of Dr. Prescott, from the point on Lexington Road where he escaped the Britsh, to the Wright Tavern in Concord. A pictorial map of the midnight ride was awarded all who participated.


EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM


Mrs. Robert Hunt presented a 40 minute talk to Acton-Box- borough school students regarding the fascinating history of Acton in Revolutionary times. During the entire period, she held their un- divided attention, which was a very satisfying indication of the in- terest of our young people in their rich heritage of local history.


PRESENTATION OF THE FINAL MARKER OF THE LINE OF MARCH OF THE ACTON MINUTEMEN Saturday, April 14, 1962


In a public ceremony held at the Old North Bridge, in coopera- tion with the Town of Concord, Mrs. Robert Hunt, Regent of Acton's Captain Isaac Davis Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, presented the final marker of the Line of March of the Acton Minutemen, for placement at the Old North Bridge. Speakers included Mr. Arthur Lee, Chairman of Acton's Board of Selectmen, Mr. Herbert Wilkins of the Concord Board of Selectmen, Mr. Edward Small, Project Manager, Minuteman National Park, Dr. Francis Mac- Donald, Chairman of Concord's Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee, Miss Margaret Lothrop, historian, and founder of the Old North Bridge Society, the first chapter of the Children of the American Revolution, and Mr. R. A. Shamel, Chairman of Acton's Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee, as Master of Cere- monies.


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MILITARY BALL - Wednesday, April 18, 1962


All Acton citizens were invited to attend the colorful pre-Patriots Day Military Ball held at the Concord Armory.


FIRST REENACTMENT OF THE DR. PRESCOTT - JOHN ROBBINS RIDE - Thursday, April 19, 1962


The first reenactment of the rides of Dr. Prescott and John Rob- bins in Acton, followed the early morning time schedule of the original ride. Miss Gertrude Prescott, of the same family imperson- ated Dr. Prescott bringing the alarm at about 2 AM to Acton to the home of Captain John Robbins whose 13 year old son, John, imper- sonated by Roger Shamel, quickly mounted his horse and sped the alarm to Captain Isaac Davis' home on Hayward Road and on to Deacon Simon Hunt's home on Central Street calling Acton's Minute- men to their most important part in America's history. Meanwhile Dr. Prescott rode on to the Faulkner home in South Acton from whence more Acton Minuetmen were called to the cause, and then on to Stow, spreading the alarm. At each place three flintlock musket shots were fired as rapidly as possible to duplicate the happenings of April 19th, 1775. Even at this hour the roadsides were lined with the cars of Acton and Concord citizens and other visitors who wanted to personally experience this first ยท reenactment of this exciting episode. of American history that took place right here in Acton.


PATROITS DAY - Thursday, April 19, 1962


Acton's celebration of Patriots Day centers around the retracing of the route of the Acton Minutemen under the command of Captain Isaac Davis who left the Isaac Davis homestead at about 6:45 AM on April 19, 1775 and marched to the muster field at Concord near the Old North Bridge. Here Captain Isaac Davis' immortal statement, "I haven't a man who's afraid to go" resulted in the placing of the Acton Minutemen at the head of the line which met the British and returned their fire in the first organized successful resistance to the British arms and the bginning of the American Revolution.


HIGHLIGHTS OF 6 A.M. PROGRAM AT THE ISAAC DAVIS HOMESITE


Martial music by the ABRHS Band, Constantine Limberakis, Director. Prayer by Reverend Roger Wootton, Church of the Good Shepard. Presentation for the Town by Selectman Charles Mac- Pherson of a flag to Scout Executive Ivan Wold who, as Scoutmaster of Acton's Troop 1, instigated in 1957 the first modern group retrac-


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ing of The Line of March of the Acton Minutemen. Flag raising by Robert Hunt Jr. representing The Children of The American Revoultion, Miss Margaret Lothrop, founder of the Children of The American Revolution, as honored guest. Placing of a wreath by the American Legion. Prayer by Reverend Justin Hartman Acton Center Congregational Church. Flintlock musket salute by The Sixth Massachusetts Continentals of Northampton. A historical review by Mrs. Porter Jenks. Presentation of markers for the historic Line of March of the Acton Minutemen by Mrs. Robert Hunt, Regent Cap- tain Isaac Davis Chapter of the DAR. Recognition of Markers by Mr. Arthur Lee, Chairman of the Acton Board of Selectmen. Patriots Day Address by Francis C. MacDonald, Captain (MC) USNR, and chair- man of the Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee of Con- cord. Presentation of Letters of Appreciation to Mrs. Robert Hunt by Raymond Shamel, chairman of the Public Ceremonies and Celebra- tions Committee. Beginning of the Annual Retracing of the Line of March of the Acton Minutemen with 876 people stepping off smartly to the music of The White Cockade, as played by Virginia Gillmore and John Pacy, attired in colonial costume and impersonating Luther Blanchard and Francis Barker, the fifer and drummer of the Isaac Davis Company. Enroute, the marchers, as in 1775, recieved the greet- ing of Reverend Swift, first minister of Acton, as impersonated in costume by Reverend Justin Hartman. Along the Line of March the "Minutemen of 1962" observed the Isaac Davis Trail Markers for which materials had been donated by the Leo Cunningham Family, cutting and painting done by the ABRHS Industrial Arts Department, and the final design and lettering by Mrs. Edward Noves. The markers were located by Mr. John Loring, Chairman of the Planning Board, and erected by Boy Scouts of Troops 1, 2 and 284. Refreshments were served to the marchers at the Muster Field in Concord (Chairman Mrs. David Stonecliffe) and the account of what had happened there in 1775 was read from Phalen's History of Acton.


Concord graciously recognized Acton's massive and enthusiastic participation by sending their principal speaker, Mr. David Little to escort the Acton marchers, led by the colorful ABRHS Band, to a place of honor in the Old North Bridge Patriots Day Celebration. After these ceremonies Acton officials participated in reviewing the Parade and then all Acton marchers were provided with transporta- tion to Acton through the cooperation of Laffin's Garage.


AFTERNOON PROGRAM


In the afternoon, the Acton Historical Society sponsored a Historical Display in the Town Hall (1775 items, Chairman Miss Katherine Kinsley), in the Acton Memorial Library (Civil War Dis-


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play, Chairman Richmond Miller), and in the Acton Woman's Club (Acton Memoribilia, Chairman Mrs. Albert Jenks). Stories of Early Acton were told by one of Acton's oldest soldiers, Mr. Olive Wood All who came were served delicious refreshments throught the coopera- tion of the Acton Woman's Club, Mrs. A.A. Morrissette, President.


RINGING OF THE BELLS


Acton participated in the first recent National Celebration of Patriots Day by the Ringing of Bells Across the Nation. Acton observed Patriots Day in 1961 by a Ringing of Bells, reviving an Acton custom of many years standing.


EVENING PROGRAM


An Address was presented by Mr. Robert Ronsheim, Historian of the Minuteman National Park Project. at the Woman's Club.


MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONIES


Prior to Memorial Day, the Committee purchased and distri- buted to the Acton Cemeteries, geraniums and flags for the decora- tion of Soldiers Graves. Thru the fine cooperation of the Cemetery Commission, and Superintendent Fred Kennedy and his men, these were placed, cemetery flag poles were painted and a tree was removed which interefered with the ceremonies area.


Major Dorothy Wold was appointed Marshall of the March, the first time in Acton's history that a woman has been honored with this position. Mr. Sumner Zimmer was appointed Aide, and Mr. Clark McElvein Chairman of the Program. The Ceremonies be- gan at 8:30 AM in Acton Center with a parade of Scouts, Veterans. Military Reserve Units, the Acton Fire Department, and sparked by the colorful Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Band. The Rever- end Roger W. Wootton was the speaker at Acton Center where wreaths were placed by Acton scouts for the heros of the Revolution, Civil War, Spanish American War (Our own Spanish American War Veteran, the beloved Oliver Wood attending as Honorary Mar- shall) World War I. World War II, and the Korean War.


The Parade proceeded to the beautiful Woodlawn Cemetery where Rev. Dean Starr was the speaker in an impressive ceremony punctuated by an honor salute fired by Company D, 110th Armor. Massachusetts National Guard, which participated in this way in the five Acton Ceremonies.


The parade was transported by bus to South Acton, reformed and marched to Quimby Square where Herbert W. Merriam spoke


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of the naming of the square and Reverend Deane Lanphear gave a short address and led in prayer. A wreath was placed for Howard. L. Quimby and a floral spray was cast upon the water in honor of Acton's Naval and Marine Corps heros. Refreshments supplied by the Committee were served by the South Acton Fire Company at the new fire station.


All marchers were then transported by bus to the Mount Hope Cemetery, where Reverend Clarence Rantala was the speaker and led in prayer.


The Memorial Day Parade proceeded to Edwards Square in West Acton where services were held at the Mead Triangle. The Reverend Father Edward J. Mclaughlin led in Prayer. Commander Clark McElvein told of the naming of Edwards Square. Commander McElvein then announced the generous gift to Acton by the Mead Family, of the Mead Flag Pole and a Flag. The Mead Family was represented by Mrs. Francis V. Mead and Miss Priscilla E. Mead of Belmont, and by Mr. and Mrs. Varnum R. Mead and daughter Miss Patricia Mead of Lincoln. Mr. Varnum R. Mead personally presented the flag to an honor group of Boy Scouts who raised it to the top of the pole at exactly 12 noon, terminating the program exactly on schedule. From 12 to 12:30 music was provided by the chimes of the West Acton Baptist Church as played by Mrs. Richard W. Shaw.




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