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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1965
Page
12
About 90 canvassers will cover the Great Barrington area on Tuesday starting at 10 a.m. in the annual cancer drive. The 1965 goal is 2500 dollars. The American Cancer Society will allocate funds to research 44 percent public education 20 service 19 fund raising 10 professional education 9 and administrative.
Miss Tina Gunn of Rosseter Street won first prize in the junior division of a talent show at Searles High School. Senior division winners were the Dolls, a Lenox Dale act. About 350 people attended. event sponsored by Great Barrington Recreation Association and Hadassah. Second and third in juniors went to Barbara Walsh and Jane Lucey. senior runners up included Gary Boris.
Edward Dumont, 8, of River Street, is in Fairview Hospital with a concussion after being struck by a car driven by Margaret Sullivan near St. Peter's Church in Great Barrington. Police say he swerved into the car's path at about 11:29 Sunday and is listed in satisfactory condition.
West Haven educator Borden P. Steeves won Connecticut's first age-bias dispute. A civil rights tribunal ruled he was denied a supervisor of adult education post in 1963 due to age, ordering his appointment for 1965-66 and back pay of 2 years totaling $2,000. The case centers on age discrimination in hiring.
Stephentown area churches join North Nassau Community Baptist Alps Baptist and West Stephentown Baptist to perform John Petersons Cantata Hallelujah What a Savior at 7 30 PM Sunday May 2 at First Baptist Church. Directed by Mrs Frank Beach with organ accompaniment by Mrs Frank Beck refreshments served after in the Sunday school.
About 125 children took part in the Easter egg hunt on the Stephen town Grade School grounds. Winners in ages 4 and under included William Yasson Sky and Eileen Sykes. others earned prizes for most and least eggs. Eric McCumber led the 6-8 group with 34 eggs, Todd Geerholt led 9-12 with 24, and David McCumber found a special prize egg. George King found another special prize egg after a second 15 minute hunt. Mrs. Arthur LeClair, chair, said most of the 1000 eggs were found.
Berlin N Y Edward C Strack assistant in education of the state Education Departments bureau of guidance inspected the Berlin Central School guidance department last week He will submit an evaluation of the services offered with recommendations on space and physical facilities for the program
Justice of the Peace Wesley Edwards reported 67 cases in March all road traffic violations. Fines totaling $1020 were turned over to the Rensselaer County Department of Audit and Control.
Firemen of Rensselaer County gathered at Yast Greenbush Fire Hall for trophies from the countywide bowling tournament sponsored by Melrose Fire Department. Charles R. Mead urged preserving evidence at suspicious fires, with William Balfour present as senior fire adjuster. Tests for county fire pumpers will begin May 17, deputy coordinators overseeing. New state budget funds for fire training reinstated and Averill Park radio club to aid fire and police in emergencies.
In Superior Court Judge Joan Thim denied defense motion to dismiss manslaughter charges against James E. Haynes 31 of Salisbury. The Lime Rock track manager and Lime Rock Corp president is accused in the July 25 1964 death of Lee H. Baker 31 of Orange when his sports car collided with a station wagon on the track at dusk.
The Torrington branch of the University of Connecticut will move into an $800000, 30000 square foot building on Torrington Goshen Road in Canaan ready for fall classes. The facility will host five full time teachers plus evening courses, replacing the current Torrington High School space with 28 part time teachers and an enrollment of 200 students from 25 towns.
The Taconic Valley 4-H Club at Grange Hall named John Mitchell as president Brenda Mitchell as vice president Janice Burdick as secretary Daniel Roach as treasurer and Pan Allen Sykes Melinda Hyatt and Diane Hoffman to the planning committee Sewing cooking and dairy projects were assigned and meetings set for the second and fourth Mondays 7 33 to 10 p.m. New members are welcome. The Fire Belles discussed a roast beef supper fundraising Afghan project ends May 18. Door prize went to Mrs. Donald Farrell. Federated Church Ladies Aid meets Wednesday 4 30 at Memorial Hall with Mrs H Douglas Pierce in charge. Eleanor Burns will demo furniture refinishing. Candlelight Society plans rummage sale April 30 and May 1 at the Fire Hall. Community Couples Club meets Tuesday 7 30 at the Grade School to plan summer youth program. Mr and Mrs Wailer Schad of Stephentown Center celebrated their 40th anniversary April 11 at Knoll’s Inn Massapequa Tong Island.
Richmond prepares for Founders Day as 11 candidates selling 2500 bicentennial buttons raise 625 dollars. Finalists, including Miss Heritage, to be chosen at Heritage Ball June 20 at Richmond Consolidated School after interviews assessing poise and diction.
Sharon Conn A Searle Pinney chairman of the Republican State Central Committee will address an open meeting of the Sharon Republican Women's Club Friday at 8 p.m. at the Hart home on Sharon Mountain Road Pinney will discuss Connecticut politics and legislative work Residents of regional towns are invited.
Six voters registered at the North Canaan Town Hall on Monday. Four Republicans and two Democrats. New voters Raymond T Conklin Sandra G Conklin Robert W Haggerty Joan W Haggerty Frederick W Schultz Irene BR Schultz. Board meets again May 3. Last session before June delegates to Constitutional Convention election.
The Monterey Business Association plans a May 10 meeting at Brookbend Inn in Monterey. Presiding officers are Ted Falcon president Raymond Tryon vice president John W Higgins treasurer and Mrs Higgins secretary. A report on a Monterey business directory with about 60 entries is expected.
Showtimes list for Mahaiwe Great Barrington with The Satan Bug at 7 00 and 9 00. Paramount North Adams offers Girl Happy at 1 23 5 05 and 8 50 along with Crack in the World at 3 03 and 6 45. Open weekends only at Lee Adams Canaan Coury Hensac venues in the area.
Firefighters responded to a Lenox Road residence Friday, finding extensive basement damage and scorched rear clapboards. Thirteen men battled smoke damage as windows cracked, with the alarm sounding at 11 20 a.m. No permits issued over the weekend amid grass fire hazard.
Housewives in Richmond are urged to gather items for the Friendly Circle rummage sale at the Congregational Church. Chairwoman Mrs. John M. Kanzler calls for furniture jewelry handbags scarves clothing and knickknacks along with home baked goods. Pickup can be arranged by contacting Kanzler.
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