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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1964
Page
30
A dairy industry analysis argues that price pressures and overproduction demand stronger unity among cooperatives rather than government controls. It warns that central bargaining might fail, risking higher costs for consumers and reduced producer returns, unless cooperatives expand and improve quality, supply handles, and market reach.
In Cummington last week the Grange installed Mrs Ethel Clough as secretary and Mrs Stephen Williams on the executive committee. New members joining from Cummington received first and second degrees in Chesterfield and will receive third and fourth in Cummington on April 15. Various local updates include students accepted to colleges, town clerk appointments, a bank loan bid, and recent voter registrations.
The Senior Youth Fellowship of Egremont churches will attend the eighth annual retreat at the Congregational Conference Center in Framingham on Friday and Saturday with Rev. James S. Chase also planned to attend. Miss Mazel Brewer of North Egremont was chosen for Pittsfield Superior Court jury duty. Local residents report a weekend of visits and travel including wedding anniversary celebrations and trips to Puerto Rico and Georgia, with families from South Egremont hosting and visiting relatives in New York and New Jersey. David Hunter of South Egremont returns from a UMass recess.
Southfield church holds Sunday service at 11 00 a m youth forum at 10 15 am followed by Sunday school at 10 45 am Pilgrim Fellowship meets at 7 pm parish house Fellowship Tonight films The Meaning of the Mass shown by Catholic Youth Organization of Sheffield Church Trustees United Churches meet Thursday 7 pm pastor's study Fellowship Retreat Southern Berkshire Pilgrim Fellowship to Framingham center Umpachene Grange meets Tuesday 7 pm Harts ville Grange Hall first and second degrees conferred South Pomona Grange meets April 22 in Stockbridge Henry Edwards leads conservation program Thomas Beers visits from North Wales Pa Mrs Homer Harrington returns from Litchfield Conn Hospital Wesley Ward weekends with Harold Ward Christopher Rhoades returns Berkshire School Elliott Blawstein family at their Rhoades Hill cottage.
Worthington First Congregational Church will host its April family night supper Sunday at 5 30 at Town Hall with the board of trustees in charge. Rev Allen Gates and daughter Ann Gates of Hatfield will present slides and speak on Reflections on a Trip to India, touring large European and Middle East cities.
Lenox Dale American Legion McCarter Post 274 will meet at 7 20 tonight at the Eldorado Inn Joseph L Huggins and John J Koch represented the post in a visit to Teeds Veterans Hospital Friday They played games and served refreshments in a patient program Rolfe Roosa won the rotisserie broiler at the St Patrick s party Eldorado Inn East Lee Food Sale Saturday Grace Methodist Church Christian Service Women s Society to hold a sale Saturday at 10 30 Parish Hall
A food sale to benefit the Interlaken Congregational Church is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. at Loebs Foodtown Lenox. Other items note a British party at Chapel April 20 at 8 p.m. and a penny social at Citizens Hall on April 25.
Tomorrow the junior high Pilgrim Fellowship will meet at 7 p.m. at Rev. Hampton Price's home. Sunday the senior high Pilgrim Fellowship convenes at 6 30 p.m. at the church. Adult choir rehearsal is Friday at 7 p.m. The next senior choir rehearsal is April 22 at 10 a.m. Clothing donations for Berkshire County churches United Clothing Appeal may be left with Miss Nina Tryon before May 1. Mr and Mrs George Jervis and family spent the weekend in Elmont New York. Mr and Mrs James Parker hosted about 45 teenagers Saturday night for their son James Jr's 17th birthday.
Members of the Northwest Connecticut Rod and Gun Club released 1300 brown and brook trout in Salmon Brook Lime Rock Hollenbeck River South Canaan and the Konkapot River in Canaan. Junior members assisted. Preseason fishing forbidden season opens April 18. Club areas are patroled and require posted areas club cards and landowner or patrolman ID on request. The annual dinner is Saturday at 7 30 p.m. at the Colonial Restaurant.
Delegates from Mount Greylock Regional will join students and faculty at the Massachusetts Youth Citizenship Conference at Westfield State College on Saturday. The theme is Equality: A Principle and Dilemma with John Glasheen Paul O LaPlante Hazel Chase Mary Falvey Amy Lowen Marilyn Power Dennis Pollock Ellen Riorden Louis Schimmel Maria Gifford Henriette Clement and Barbara Krizack among attendees.
Mrs. Matie OBrien spoke to the Business and Professional Women's Club on the Visiting Nurses Association founded in 1914. The VNA serves all North Canaan residents. A rug was won by Miss Marie Yonge, with members Stenman and Setlew to attend the state convention in Hartford May 15–17.
Lee Bowling standings show high single scores with Donald Braga 130 John Panetti 129 and Al Bona 128. High total scores led by Joseph Coco 362 Domenick Coco 341 and William Salinetti 35 in a candlepin match.
The timetable shows bookmobile routes and times at Hancock School and Library, New Ashford, Alford School and Library, East Alford, West Center, West Stockbridge, Hinsdale School, Washington, Becket Library, New Boston School, Mill River School, Hartsville Grange, and related homes and town halls. Routes run Thursday through Wednesday with multiple pickups and stops including nursing homes and community centers.
Richmond senior 4-H members Sandra Smith Joanne Iwanowicz and Nancy Dickson will join in Demonstration Day at Western Mass Electric auditorium Berkshire County on Saturday The trio leads by Mrs Arthur C Couch and all recently earned excellent ratings Their parents are invited to the April 15 meeting to preview sheets and learn filling procedures for first year members
RICHMOND The King's Daughters will sponsor round and square dancing from 9 to 1 Friday night at the Richmond Consolidated School with the Club Chatham Orchestra led by Frank Gearing as caller. Home baked refreshments will be sold and a door prize awarded. Tickets available in advance from group members or at the door.
North Berkshire state approves four room addition to Clarksburg Elementary School with an estimated cost of 190000 dollars. the state will cover half. The plan adds classrooms on the upper floor and a multipurpose room below, extending 85 feet to the rear of the current building.
West Stockbridge news notes include church groups meeting in Canaan New York and services led by Rev Loren G House Jr. Sunday services at 1130 include sermons on The Lord s Prayer with music by organist Mrs William Johnson. Village menus list weekly meals at the school and a Boy Scout supper planned for Saturday. Local events feature gymnastic show by Williams High and Plain School students tonight at 7 open to the public. Additional items report visitors from Pleasantville NY, hospital treatments at Pittsfield General, and residents Mrs Mary Del Soldato Mrs Edward J Burke and Mrs Mable T Sorell.
Mrs. Homer Spring chairs the extended Red Cross drive in Sandisfield with a current total of 100 dollars toward a 200 dollar town quota. Donations may be sent to the Chapter House at 63 Wendell Ave Pittsfield or phoned to Mrs Spring. Extension group meets at Mrs Harold Smiths South Sandisfield home for crewel embroidery. The annual white elephant auction and a cancer drive fundraiser are planned with no local goal stated. PTA and town social notes follow including a stag party for Donald Koloski and a 35th annual spring banquet of the Red and Gun Club. Sun services at New Boston Church and various local notices complete the page.
Mr and Mrs Harold B Swicker were guests of Mrs Dorothy McGraw on Huntington Street while traveling from Daytona Beach Florida to their home in Morrill Maine He formerly served as superintendent of schools.
Berkshire County Savings Bank and related banks report lost or missing passbooks Nos 140,282 201,533 199,708 and others. Treasurers Thomas R. Carrington Sidney M. Smith and Robert H. Bolza request return to bank at once, Pittsfield and Pittsfield area Massachusetts.
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