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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1965
Page
18
A brief notice from Great Barrington identifies Thomas W. Bleezar, listing contact details as DE Tel Gt, with sparse local reference. No further context or dates are provided in the fragment.
Mark A. Ferrelli a Lee market analyst with Hurlbut Paper Co will speak after a 745 am communion breakfast at First Congregational Church. He holds degrees from the University of Michigan and has been with Hurlbut since 1962, serving as superintendent of the Lee Congregational Church school. Cars operated by James Donovan of Castle Street and Carol Moody of Summer Street collided on Main Street Friday at 615 pm Moody backing from Western Auto Store Moody car left rear panel damaged Donovan car right front fender damaged Officer John T Lynch investigated.
Great Barrington Congregation of Jehovahs Witnesses prepares a week of public ministry led by John Casino of the Watchtower Society. Activities include Bible speaking class and ministerial development class at Walker Hall Tuesday evening, home Bible reading urging through Sunday, a Q A session Saturday, and a public address Sunday on Does Religion Guide Your Life.
GREAT BARRINGTON AME Zion and Macedonia Baptist Churches announce Holy Week union services on Monday to Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Macedonia with Rev. William Durante, and Thursday to Friday at 7:30 p.m. at the AME Church with Rev. Robert Monts. Both choirs to participate in all five services.
Butternut Basin on Route 23 reported a near break-even season for 1964-65 under president Channing Murdock. He cited poor snow but noted 65 operation days with 46 artificial snow days. He warned profits fell about 25 percent from 1983-64 yet remained hopeful with plans for more lifts if snow improves.
Cheshire Grange plans to confer third and fourth degrees on one candidate this Monday. Mrs. Jennie Bickford will preside over the third degree, with James Herzig Master for the fourth. A covered dish supper led by Mrs. Edward Tetlow precedes the meeting at 6:39. No card party next Friday due to Holy Week. a new series begins April 30.
Great Barrington reports the annual return of Canadian geese to Fountain Park Pond on Monument Mountain. The birds arrive each spring and mate for life, nesting near the same spot. goslings hatch around mid May before the flock heads north. A resident layce turtle has preyed on goslings for the past two years, but the female goose remained atop her nest and the drake swam nearby.
Hancock area listings show prompt sales as clients wait. Ad shows Isgood 3 116 Ady with prompt activity.
At Mahaiwe Great Barrington shows Stush Hush Sweet Charlotte at 6 30 p m for 40 cents and Lee The Americanization of Emily at 3 35, Lookin for Love at 7 00 with Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea at 1 30 Saturday Adams Lookin for Love at 7 00 Treasure Seekers 35 cents. Paramount North Adams offers Lassie's Great Adventure Snow White and the 3 Stooges at 2 50 and Hush Hush Sweet Charlotte at 5 30 for 40 cents.
U S District Judge Robert C Zampano is asked to reopen the case on court ordered blood transfusions for Elishas George 39 of Bridgeport The May 3 hearing will decide if reopening is appropriate since the transfusion order dissolved March 22 after George left danger while in the Veterans Administration Hospital West Haven Police leaders say Connecticut bingo is out of control at a legislative hearing Maj Carroll BE Shaw testified that most bingo operators work outside the law and authorities lack jurisdiction over permits
Cheshire selectmen plan to enlist state representatives and senator to pressure the DPW to maintain a four mile stretch of Route 146 between Adams and Savoy. Reader Dr. Bertram Beisiegel reported eight damaged guard rails and related hazards, noting dead trees and wires. DPW replied the road is not a state highway, placing responsibility with Cheshire, which the board says the state should assume for financial and equipment reasons.
Monday baked ham slices creamed potatoes green and yellow beans fo dhnycake squares citrus fruit cup Tuesday Italian style spaghetti cabbage and green pepper salad apple crisp Wednesday beef stew with fresh vegetables endive fruited delta Thursday orange juice pepper steaks French fried potatoes corn niblets Easter baskets ice cream cups Monday orange juice meat raviolis in tomato sauce cheese slices carrot cole slaw banana cream pudding Tuesday baked meat loaf mashed potato broccoli or pickled beets pineapple upside down cake Wednesday fruit punch Andean Chile bee la Spaniola Mexicorn ice cream cups Thursday juice hot roast beef sandwich with brown gravy potato chips peas deep dish prune pic
Final vesper service in the Union Lenten schedule will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. at Darrow School in Stephentown New York. Rev Edwin Fisher will officiate and the message Meaning of the Cross will be given by Rev L George Buck of Berkshire Farm Canaan NY. The three hour Good Friday devotion noon to 3 at The Church of Our Savior Lebanon Springs will be led by Rev George G Greenway Jr rector with valley pastors assisting. All are invited.
The Volunteer Fire Department plans a 3 PM Tuesday meeting at the Fire Hall with President Paul Sykes presiding. A fundraiser roast beef supper is set for Saturday April 24 at 3 PM at Taconic Valley Grange Stall. Tickets available from firemen. Frank Bourassa will show slides on Capital District fires with Bill Schultz. Six teams to compete in the Rensselaer County Volunteer Firemen Bowling Tournament at Hilltop Lanes in Melrose, sponsored by Melrose Volunteer Fire Department.
Williamstown seeks a man or woman with a car to deliver The Eagle newspaper. For information contact Mr J E Cancilla at Eagle Publishing Co in Pittsfield Massachusetts. Adv. 16.
At a Hartford hearing on House Bill 4312 opponents argued the nine mile scenic railway would be a noisy nuisance, hurt traffic at crossings and devalue property. The Salisbury Association questioned finances and warned the bill is too broad while the plan to convert North Canaan station into a museum proceeds with support for Bill 4692.
In Canaan Connecticut Dr William Nolan announced Peterson Bros of Sharon and Tobin of Kent were low bidders for a late high school bus contract. Beginning this fall late transportation will be available to high school students after school. North Canaan's share 1260 dollars, half reimbursed by state. Also noted biennial physicals for all staff are due this year. 7th graders to Hartford May 3 and 8th graders to New York May 7 supervised by two teachers.
Rep Thom as C Wojtkowski urged about 50 at an open PTA meeting to back Mouse Bill 3300 to abolish the state Board of Education and create two boards for higher education and for elementary and secondary levels with authority to enforce standards on a master plan.
Rep Wojtkowski outlines a Willis-Harrison Commission plan to create a state higher education board and a separate K-12 board. He says about 25 percent of students are in public colleges and 75 percent in private institutions, with shifts expected within a year. The proposal includes required fields such as language arts math science social studies foreign languages fine arts and health and physical education and emphasizes compensatory education for retarded children to reduce juvenile delinquency.
A one car crash on Warren Turnpike near Falls Village at 4 43 p m hospitalized four teenagers. Driver Donald J Meuten 16 of Sharon slid in sand and hit three fence posts a culvert and a telephone pole. Meuten treated for a forehead scalp wound and four teens were taken to Sharon Hospital with contusions and abrasions. State Trooper Frank Dlugo Kinski is investigating.
The Windsor menus list daily meals from Monday to Thursday including corn beef hash, turnip, corn bread, peanut butter balls and pears on Monday, Hamburg and gravy on Tuesday, baked beans on Wednesday, and roast beef and gravy on Thursday. Crane Community School will be closed from April 16 to April 26 for spring vacation.
Listings show prompt sales and pricing notes for CHents and Isgood items with 44ng mention and a 13 marker in the route data, reflecting early advertising or classifieds style.
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