Memorial Day plans by local veterans posts in Lee
A Lee VFW and American Legion committee will meet Wednesday at 9 to plan Memorial Day activities on May 31. Decorations for veterans with flags, parade participation by U S Army Reserve units, and Tyringham observances are discussed. Cmdr Charkoudian to report on Leeds ward party. Adjutant Gair to cover membership and finances. athletic officer Marchino to discuss Legion Junior baseball. Refreshments follow.
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LEE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lee Post
American Legion
Tyringham
U.S. Army
Pittsfield
Legion
VEW
Cmdr
Edward Charkoudian
Seport
Leeds Veterans’ Hospital
Abraham AL Gair
John Marchino
First Communion Set for May 15
SEE The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be received by a new class of boys and girls Saturday, May 15, at 9 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. St. Mary's parochial school choir will sing during the Mass. James F. Collins Jr. USN, son of Mr and Mrs Collins, left Norfolk on April 2 for duty with the U S 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean aboard the destroyer tender USS Tidewater.
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St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Parochial School
James F. Collins Jr
USN
First Baptist Church
Paul Gaylord
Local social notes from travel and visits across states
State Line reports Mrs Cornelia Tillman and Miss Haverless visiting Harrisburg Pa with Mr and Mrs Chauncey P Smith. Arthur W Baldwin Jr and daughter Margers enjoy a Boston stay. Alpert Y Bernard and son Andre from West Newton weekend in town. Paul Gerdin returns to Lancaster Pa after Easter with George Gerdin family. Shirley Stanley and Stephen Raiford visit Troy Nev Easter with Mrs Kenneth Stanley and Douglas. Callahans tour Washington and meet Rep Silvio Conte on Capitol steps.
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Cornelia Tillman
Haverless
Harrisburg
Chauncey P. Smith
Arthur W. Baldwin Jr
Margers
Boston
West Center
Shirley . Stanley
Stephen Raiford
Troy
Kenneth Stanley
Douglas
Joseph J. Callahan
Joseph Jr
Paul
Mary Beth
Jane M. Callahan
Arlington
Washington
Callahans
Silvio O. Conte
Capitol
Hinsdale Cancer drive sets house to house effort
Hinsdale cancer drive to be held Tuesday with crusaders soliciting per house visits. Mrs. George D. Powell, Hinsdale chair, asks complete returns to local captains by April 30. Captains named are Mrs. T Amrose Butler, Mrs. Stanley H. Hice and Mrs. Robert Galliher.
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George D. Powell
Hinsdale
Crusaders
T. Amrose Butler
Stanley H. Hice
Robert Galliher
Chester Group Launches Town Cleanup Drive
Chester The Community Health Association formed a committee to lead a cleanup campaign in town during the week of May 9. Free removal of junk cars and general trash will be offered, with a student poster and art contest awarding prizes. The effort aligns with a statewide program announced by Gov Volpe, with certificates for outstanding communities.
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Chester
Community Health Association
Tov. Volpe
PTA Variety Show Plans and Related Local Notices
Chester community items include a PTA variety show on May 3 at Town Hall with Harald Wieck as master of ceremonies, preschool auditions today at 1 86 and after school for others, contact listed organizers for performers, candy sales benefiting the PTA Scholarship and School Band funds. Also a concert by the Air Force Band at Town Hall tomorrow for Chester pupils, Prudential Committee adjusts card party date to May 11, and local residents share travel news and relocations.
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Chester
PTA
Harald Wieck
Evelyn Daniels
Fay Piergiovanni
Shirley Wheeler
Mabel Boyer
Lenox Pure Spring Water Ad at North Farm Richmond
Lenox Pure Spring Water delivered at 35¢ per gallon with four gallons for $1 at North Farm Richmond. Also available at Loeb's Food Town Store. Contact 698-2255. Night taxi service offered by Franklin Cab Co with phone 637-0051. Ady.
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North Farm
Richmond
Loeb's
Food Town
Ady
Franklin Cab Co
Barn Fire on Summer Street Struck by Low Water
Fire Chief James J. Bush reported low water pressure hampered extinguishment of a two car barn garage at Peter W. Consolati residence on Summer Street. The blaze leveled the barn and scorched nearby homes while embers ignited two more houses across the street. Five apparatus from Lee and South Lee aided by Lenox and Tyringham tankers and engine. Estimated loss values not yet set. several lawn mowers and a snowblower were stored in the barn.
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Chaftee Lee
Peter W. Consolati
Lenox
South Lee
Tyringham
Enders
Lee
Summer Street
James J. Bush
Lenox Dale
Consolati
William Derrick
Joseph Keenan
Bush
Red Cross fund drive falls short of town goal
West Stockbridge chairman Paul Skarput says only 85 percent of the $450 goal has been reached. He notes many residents were away when solicitors called and urges mail or pickup options. Drive success supports services like Card Pond swimming and the blood program used by locals last year.
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West Stockbridge
Paul Ssxarput
Red Cross
Skarput
Card Pond
Stockbridge Cancer Crusade Sets Tuesday Drive
The local Cancer Crusade in Stockbridge will run Tuesday from 7 to 9 P.M. under chairwoman Mrs. Edward W. Knight. Berkshire Bank & Trust Co. will stay open to receive donations from the door-to-door canvassers. Douglas R. Hall is crusade treasurer. Special gifts and business portions of the solicitation were completed earlier in April.
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Stockbridge
Edward W. Knight
Berkshire Bank & Trust Co
Carvassers
Mel
Knight
Douglas R. Hall
Crusade
Mt Everett Game Postponed By Wet Grounds
Mt Everett Regional High School varsity baseball opener against Ockawamick High of Philmont N Y was postponed due to wet grounds. The Eagles will play Ockawamick here Wednesday at 4 15. Mt Everett opens season tomorrow at 4 15 away vs Chatham High N Y.
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Sheffield
Mt. Everett
Ockawamick High
Philmont
N.Y
Eagles
Ockawamick
Chatham
Sheffield Warns on Unlicensed Dogs and Impounds
Sheffield announces impounding of stray dogs by the local dog officer. Select men urge dog owners to license by May 5 to avoid legal action.
Dalton Rod and Gun Club Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Dalton marks 75 years of activity with a banquet for about 240 at the American Legion home. Guest of honor is Alvie Dranke, a 60-year member. Speakers include Selectman Eugene R. Clark and Milton Perkins of the Department of Natural Resources. Dennis Moran warns of public land pressures ahead of the club's 100th anniversary. Ralph L. Kendall Jr. receives a rabbit hunt trophy. officers introduced include President Clarence Fuller and Secretary Richard Ostead.
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Dennis Moran
Western Massachusetts Wildlife Manager
Pittsfield
Ralph L. Kendall Jr
Clarence Fuller
Charles Wellspeak
Richard Ostead
Robert Snyder
Thomas J. Callahan
Fred Chase
Clarence Wilner
James Perry
New Lebanon Residents Named in SLA Package Store Draw
Albany NY Two Lebanon Valley applicants appear in the state Liquor Authority list of 283 for new package store licenses. Nicholas Pignone who runs the Showboat and William J. Schell Jr. of Schells General Store are under consideration. The Queechy Lake Inn owners Alfred J. and Mildred W. Tinger also appear on the Columbia County list.
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Albany
N.Y
Firefighting Course Will Begin May 4
NEW LEBANON NY LVPA Chief G Willard Roberts announced the first six weeks of a course in Essentials of Firemanship will be held at the West Lebanon fire station starting Tuesday May 4 The final six weeks will be at the East Chatham fire station An eight week Pumper Operation course starts May 12 at the Canaan fire Station only for those who completed Essentials in previous years Francis Slattery LVPA blood bank chairman seeks volunteers for the May 6 bloodmobile visit to the Fast Chatham Fire Station Blood is provided free to volunteer firemen and their families through the Columbia County Volunteer Fire Chiefs Association and the Bender Laboratory of Albany
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New Lebanon
N.Y
LVPA
G. Willard Roberts
West Lebanon
East Chatham
Canaan
Francis Slattery
Lvpa Blood Bank
Chatham
Columbia County Volunteer Fire Chiefs’ Association
Bender Laboratory of
Albany
Four Fire Calls Roil New Lebanon Weekend
LVPA volunteers responded to four fire calls over the weekend in New Lebanon New York. A vacant house trailer in the Ski Lodge Trailer Court suffered fire smoke and water damage with owner Victor Zeiler suspecting a heater under the kitchen sink as the ignition point. Other fires involved grass and brush at the rear of the Hansell home near Pratt Trailer Park and at the rear of the Silver Dollar Diner, all extinguished with no nearby structures damaged.
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New Lebanon
LVPA
Ski Lodge
Victor Zeiler
Hansell
CCD Board Plans Program of Slides
Dalton program hosted by the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine at St. Agnes School on Tuesday at 8. Rev Neal Smith and Mrs Charles Spencer of Holyoke will speak and present slides. Attendees include CCD boards from Dalton Hinsdale and Pittsfield and any interested person. Rev John J Ayers leads the program.
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Dalton
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
St. Agnes School
Neal Smith
Charles Spencer
Holyooke
CCD
Dalton, Hinsdale
Pittsfeld
John J. Ayers
Middlefield Conservation Commission Meeting Tonight
Middlefield Conservation Commission will meet tonight at seven o clock at the school to discuss picnic areas with representatives from various organizations in attendance.
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Conservation Commission
Missouri Freshman Matches Sophomore Work in One Semester
Rol la Missouri University freshman Patrick J Student has lived up to his name by earning 33 semester hours in his first term, nearing sophomore status. The report notes diligent coursework and early academic momentum for the student from Rolla.
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Rolla, Mo
UPI
Patrick J
University of Missouri
Taxpayers' Assn. Extends Cheshire Area Membership
Cheshire the Hoosue Lake Taxpayers Association will hold a Supper meeting at the Country Squire May 5. A Registry of Motor Vehicles representative will speak and show movies. Membership now covers area from Lanesboro Road Route 8 to Cheshire-Lanesboro line. Smorgasbord at 6 30, business at 8. Reserve by May 3 with Mrs Donald Fletcher.
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Cheshire
Hoosue Lake
Donald Fletcher
OES installs Cheshire Stafford Chapter officers
The OES installed Mrs. Albert LaVigne as worthy matron and F. Charles Lasher as worthy patron in a Tuesday ceremony at the Masonic Hall, succeeding Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tetlow. Installing officers included Mrs. Esther Sears matron and F. Stanley Reynolds patron with Hallis Nuttall marshal and Elizabeth Randall saliist.
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Cheshire
Stafford
OES
Albert LaVigne
F. Charles Lasher
Masonic Hall
Robert Tetlow
F. Stanley Reynolds
Burton Reynolds
Thomas Andrew
John Sobczyk
Harald Hunt
Charles Lasher
Kenneth Gaylord
Marshal
William J. Caven
Adah
Hallis Nuttall
Ruth
Mabel Cox
Esther
Felix Sebalz
Martha
Lois Millett
Electa
Lewis Newton
Sentinel
Esther Sears
Elizabeth Randall
Rod and Gun Club Banquet Plans and Meeting
The Rod and Gun Club will hold its annual banquet at St Stanislaus Kostka Hall Adams on June 5 with Lawrence Toporowski as chairman. A roast beef supper will be followed by dancing to Happy Louie at Palmer. Tickets are available from any committee or club member. Invited guests include Representative William Kitterman and Senator Silvio Conte. The club will hold its regular monthly meeting Sunday at 7 30 PM for membership returns.
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Cheshire
Rod and Gun Club
St. Stanislaus Kostka Hall
Adams
Lawrence Toporowski
Happy Louie
Palmer
William Kitterman
Silvio Conte
Weekly School Lunch Menu Snapshots
Tuesday features breaded pork steaks parsley potatoes applesauce peanut butter sandwiches and chocolate pudding. Wednesday offers tomato juice hamburgers on a bun cheese slices potato chips olives carrots apricot upside down cake. Thursday serves orange juice turkey gravy on ice corn niblets bullet can cookies prunes. Friday presents home style pea soup oysterette crackers breaded fish bites parsley potatoes shredded lettuce pizzas and fruited Jello.
Mothers Aid Sons in Cheshire to Boost Youngster League
Cheshire Mothers Association will accompany their sons for two weeks soliciting town support for the booster page of the Youngster League Program. They plan a food sale May 29 at the library. Deacons Plan Supper Cheshire officials announce a spaghetti and meatball supper to be sponsored.
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Cheshire
Mothers Association
Youngster League
Deacons
ROTC Band Player Maintains Rotary Community Role
An 18-year-old Kirke wood Missouri native balances a chemistry major with a B average. He earned five hours of A work and still found time to perform with the ROTC band and the Rolia Community Orchestra.
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Kirkewood, Mo
ROTC
Rolia
Adams Faces Threat as North Adams Drive Expands
In Adams, Chamber president Frank R. Dubis warns the North Adams Chamber's regional drive could erase Adams membership and existence. North Adams officials deny gobbling Adams, saying the push aims to aid regional growth and transportation. About six Adams members are with North Adams, while Green Acres Restaurant in Cheshire joined.
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Adams Chamber
North Adams Drive
North Adams Chamber
Adams
Kelts
Berkshire
Dubis
North Adams
North Adams Group
Green Acres
Cheshire
Walter J. Donovan
Kelt
Vermont
North Ade Aims Chamber
Northern Berkshire Development Corp
Lanesboro Seeks Queen For Bicentennial Celebration
Lanesboro seeks candidates for a town queen and court to reign during the June bicentennial events. Entrants must be unmarried residents aged 17 to 22. Deadline to enter is April 28 with a May 2 sponsor tea. The winner earns a weekend trip to Lake Placid for two plus gifts from local merchants.
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Lanesboro
William Tague
Lake Placid
Ss. Tague
Pittsfield
Bertram Ramsay
William Brookes
104th Infantry To Hold 46th Reunion Here Friday
Adams will host the 104th Infantry Veterans Association reunion from Friday through Sunday. A banquet and dance at the state armory Saturday will highlight the event. Herbert Maher of Adams, commander of the association, leads the planning committee.
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Adams
104Th Infantry Veterans Association
State Armory
Herbert Mahar
104Th Veterans Association
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