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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1963

Page

22

County mental health board clash in Columbia County

Lebanon Valley New Lebanon N Y Jerome Count the vice chairman of a committee seeking a mental health board calls rival doctors statements half truths The doctors Jo hbo Edwards and Thomas Seymour oppose the move in a county Board of Supervisors meeting Count says opinions must be free but attacks on medical societies praising boards harm the county facility plans The Lebanon Valley Protective Association will meet Monday at 7 PM at the West Lebanon fire station with Harold L Church presiding and fund drive plans to be discussed.

New Lebanon N.Y Jerome Count Columbia County Joh Bo Edwards Thomas Seymour County Board of Supervisors Mr. Count Jay C. Moore Columbia County Society For Mental Health New York State Sud Imental Lebanon Valley Protective Association West Lebanon Harold L. Church Ernest Roach Donald Wolf Princis Volpi Mars Jeanne Atwaley Wolfe Prironing

Class of 53 Plans Reunion at Old Chatham House

New Lebanon Central School graduates of 1953 plan a reunion at the Old Chatham House in Old Chatham on a Saturday in November. Leonard Brown as class president, reservations with Miss Williams, savings by Monday night. Joseph Salls and Mrs. Salls will attend. A buffet dinner at 7:30, followed by a past history program and dancing.

New Lebanon New Lebano Central School Old Chatham House Old Chatham Leonard Rocky) Brown Is Williams Lebanon Savings Joseph B. Salls

Hinsdale Organ Benefit Auction Set for Aug 17

Hinsdale St Patrick’s Church plans an auction in the church parking lot to raise funds for the organ. J Edward Polkey and Mrs George Powell chairmen with Allyn W Smith as auctioneer. Sale runs with refreshments. solicitors led by Carlton M Peeples and assistant Robert Galliher. Parishioners will be called. any salable item except clothing welcome. Lions Club and Macsians Union sponsor an outdoor band at Plunkett Beach Aug 28 with Eagles Band.

Orean Hinsdale St. Patrick's Church Organ Fund J. Edward Polkey George Powell Allyn W. Smith Carlton M. Peeples Robert Galliher The Lions Club Macsians’ Union Plunkett Beach Eagles

Whitman Home From Hillcrest Hospital Pittsfield

Hancock notes Mrs Peery A Whitman has returned home after treatment at Hillcrest Hospital in Pittsfield Mr and Mrs Edgar Cottrell of Pa return home with in laws and daughter Mr and Mrs Mark Gould Michael and George Musson visit Erie with grandparents Michael and George Musson return to Erie with grandparents after visit Mr and Mrs John C Smith Dy and family weekend with Mrs Smiths parents Ma and Mrs Arthur Watson in Canaan MH Robert Smith returns home with parents after vacation in Canavan Miss Carol Smith and Miss Christine Jones return home after Lake George return.

Peery A. Whitman Robert Smith Canavan Carol Smith Christine Jones Lake George N.Y John Burns William Elysa Lancaster Gettysbure Penn Roland Hewitt Shephanie Af Petersburey Hewitt Arthur Staples Hirs Marthe Callins Potsdam St. Laurence County Thomas Wheeler Jane Rensselaer Clayton St. Laurence River Wheeler Eliott Hughes Reese Mary Darlene New Hartford Janet Atwater Columbia Memorial Hospital Udson Arthur LeClair Linda Ernest Lindsey Charles and Anne Marie Lindsey Corning, Bly

Sailor Describes Voyage on a Yawl

Thomas H. White spoke to Rotary about delivering a new yawl built by Burlington business men. The voyage began at Nassau and weathered severe North Carolina coast battering, forcing an inland detour hundreds of miles. The route went Beaufort NC to Cape May NJ, then to New York City via the Hudson, ending at Lake Champlain.

Beaufort N.C Cape May New York City Hudson Lake Champlain

Crane & Co Team Is Softball Champion

Crane and Co won the 1863 CBA Men’s softball title with an 8 7 playoff win over the Home Club at Pine Grove Park. John Poulton earned the win, Charles DeAngelis took the loss, Mike Casey homered in the eighth, and Jim Galencia hit a grand slam for the losers.

Dalton — Crane & Co Pine ‘Grove Park John Poulton Charles DeAngelis Mike Casey Jim Galencia

Legion to Sponsor Saturday Dances in Dalton

Regular Saturday night dances will be held at the American Legion Home from 7 30 to 11 30 supervised. The Fabulous Carvairs will play. Legion sponsors a community service for teens with other contributors. Members include David Lincoln Michael Dolphin Ronald Pero Peter Sullivan Larry Mennin and Steve Sherman.

Dalton American Legion the Legion Fabulous Carvairs David Lincoln Michael Dolphin Ronald Pero Peter Sullivan Larry Mennin Steve Sherman Mapleview Ballroom Washington

Taconic Valley Medical Center site chosen north of Stephentown

After reviewing sites for the Taconic Valley Medical Center directors select a plot donated by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick N. Brown about a quarter mile north of Routes 22 and 43. The decision cites access to Bertin Cherryplain New Lebanon Hancock Mass and Stephentown. The center faces a fund drive boost with pledges and bids as construction plans proceed.

Stephentown N.Y Taconic Valley Medical Center Frederick N. Brown Bertin Cherryplain New Lebanon Hancock Mass Myr Edward Gursky Clara Reynolds Ernest Lindsey The Grange Sophia Harrison Taconic Valley Medica Center

Republicans To Meet In Stephentown Grange Hall

The Stephentown Republican Club will meet Monday August 26 at 7 30 p m at the Grange Hall with President Mrs John Burns in charge A separate note reports a stork shower for Mrs William Gough at Mrs Francis Overlock s home last week attended by twelve guests gifts received and refreshments served.

Stephentown Republican Club Grange Hall John Burns William Gough Francis Overlock Gough

Dalton Kin Joins Cubs Management In Chicago

Dalton Kin reports Chicago Cubs staffing gains with Robert Whitridee, ex USAF Academy athletic director, taking athletic director duties alongside GM and farm system liaison. Kin headlines as kin of Crane family. Separately, DHA notes 40 elderly housing units nearing applicant intake and potential bus service by Tusdale Bus Line with occupancy targeted for November.

Dalton Fred G. Crane Jr Chicago Cubs Robert Whitridee U.S. Air Force Academy Whitridee Cornell Kinsey Crane Dalton Housing Authority Gerald Casey DHA Mon Casey Satis Tusdale

Dalton and Wahconah School Furniture Bid Awarded

Dalton and Wahconah Regional High School will receive furnished classroom pieces after Dalton orders 73 units and Wahconah 35 units. Bridge work on Main Street advances as Farrell and Gregory install steel components. Mr and Mrs Samuel Silhizer relocate from Crestwood Nursing Home to the Masonic Home in Utica New York.

Dalton — Twomblow Associates of Winchester Dalton, Schools Wahconah Dalton Farrell & Gregory Croctors Main Street Samuel Silhizer Crestwood Lenox Masonic Home Utica N.Y

Canaan Historical Society to Open Church Building for August visits

Canaan Historical Society hosts open Saturdays in August from 2 to 5 PM at the former Presbyterian Church at Canaan Center, now the Society Building. Displayed are old church news, local gifts including a Borbeville schoolhouse bell and period textiles, with hostesses assisting. The note lists additional local social updates and travels of residents and guests.

Canaan N.Y Guy Payne Dott Mulligan Lawrence Dunton Payne Canaaa Auriclo Geraldi West Lebanon Frank Largo and Stupnlehoen Elizabeth Wheway

Lee Teen Charged After Laurel Street Crash

Jonatha Stein an 18 year old from New York City was charged with driving to endanger after an accident on Laurel Street. Stein was released on bail and due in court Friday. Police said he swerved to avoid a truck and hit a guard fence, knocking down two posts as traffic was heavy in both lanes. Officer James Holi jan led the investigation.

Lee Laurel Street Jonatha Stein New York City Stein Lintrel Lake James Holijan Lee Police

Canaan Recreation Roundup and Events at Town Hall

The Canaan NY recreation committee outlines upcoming activities including a treasure hunt and a student show titled AUB. B. A nature hat hunt winner is Susie Shufelt. Tennis and hinga tournament winners are Janet Bither George Overly and Geri Nicolosi. An auxiliary food sale and white elephant table are planned at the firehouse on Saturday Aug 10 at 12 20. Sunday services feature Rev Edwin Meineker at Congregational Church with organist Stephen Crellin. Teen Magazine’s August issue profiles teen heiresses including 17 year old Bobbi Van Deusen, granddaughter of Courtland and Mrs Van Deusen, with local acting credits noted.

Susie Shufelt Janet Bither George Overly Geri Nicolosi Toast Vs. West Bobbi van Deusen Rov Courtland van, Deusen Canaan Laguia Beach Canif Dia Sumusey

Coldrens Plan To Return To Topeka Kansas

Mrs J Don Coldren wife of Berkshire Farm for Boys late executive director buys a Topeka Kansas home at 1545 West 24th Park and plans to move the last week of August with daughter Idanel and son J David joining from Lenox Massachusetts before college duties. A tea to honor the Caldrens will be held late August at Lagana Community Theater with family friends noted.

Canaan N.Y J. Donald Coldren Berkshire Farm For Boys Topeka Kan Coldren Idanel J. David Coldren Lenox Mass Janet Fredrick Caldren David Antioch College Yellow Springs Ohio Caldrens West 24Rd Park Berkshire Farm Star

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Lebanon Valley Count LVPA Public ‘Works Maple Street Public’ Works Hinsdale Firemen Helen Gemme Shop Pete’s Pete’s Lebanon Springs, N.Y Town Hall Thomas Garage Joan W. Thomas Thomas Tehanon Springs Lewis Bleil South Saratoga Gaerdor Mason Peter Martha's Vineyard Lenoret Holbrooke West Branch Springside Pittsfield Richard Jacobs Charles M. R. Jacobs Hazel McKenna Chery Jin Laconia N.H Richard Morin Mr. Morins Raymond Morin Kelly's Package Store Dalton, Mass Stephentown, N.Y Medical Center Valley Jeanne Attwater Acteoul Wayne Buntles William Hat. Neck Sharon, Yvette, William and James Pennsylvania Michale Ward Carol Belle Barber Eva R. Shaw Chi Flintstone Grange Ecard Dudley Webb Sethel Cormier Annie Cole Frank Cram Herbert Buckley Everton Parker Henry Cole Lee Estes August Richter Grace Rose Eddie Corinth William Will Sandra Hill Stanley Bartlett Belmont Fred Mongue Mathew Wronski Florida Tecentiry Frank Wronski Alfred Fournier Ruth Ann Baldwinville Rene Packard Frigidaire Kincaid Appliance Service Depot Street Frightaire Epadams Co Dr’ Hell Ada Housatonic St MacArthur Nick Forest Diward Stupeen Langland Cleef Debbie Pelur Upper Montclair Albert Steidel Alberta Susan Hoffman Hampton Beach Richard Austen Diane Robbie Charlestown James Diskin Jr New York State Electric and Gas Corp John Ruether Cornell University College of Engineering Leslie Fischer Elaine Flory Europe Robert Hughes Sandra Russel Neissel Roy Moore Billy Cape Cod Alps Bertha Moore Als Florence Hewins BeverlyFarms Gary Moshimer Ralph Moshimer Spring Field Earl Neissel James W. Tyson William Harrison Baltimore, Md Canaan, N.Y Hev Edwin Meineker Congregational Church Stephen Crellin Chatham Coldrens Lagana Community Theater John Melwan Bobbi University of Santa Clara Black Hills Calif Slone Nalional Park Wyo du Pont S&h LEE Hardware Lee, Mass Henry Etetnic Main St egragssHeet Westinghouse
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