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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1965

Page

13

Delay Almost Over At Mt Everett Regional High

Delay from aicel workers strike nearly erased as Mt Everett Regional High School in Sheffield advances a major addition. Jamies A Shiminski reports steel erected and concrete floors poured in elementary science and music wings as well as new stage and cafeteria areas while interior work concentrates to save time for rainier days.

Euston Mt. Everett Regional School Sheffield James A. Shiminski Tworks Aicel Mt. Everett Jamies A. Shiminski

Washington New Show Adden At Arts Center

A new exhibit at the Washington Mountain Arts Center will feature several New England painters in August. The artists include Mariette Moore Laurie Cormier Inge Miller Charles F Reid and Velma Pugsler. Reid, a Berkshire landscape painter, will lead a palate knife painting class on Saturday Aug 14 from 9 to 1. The event is free and open to guests.

Washington Washington Mountain Arts Center New England Mar.iette Moore Laurie Cormier Inge Miller Charles F. Reid Velma Pugsler Reid Berkshire Arts Center Max Kaplan Hannelore Stoumen Kaplan Tanglewood

Worthington Dinner Cancelled At Club Because Of Tournament

Worthington Dinner at Worthington Golf Club canceled due to Saturday tournament. A post-dinner opportunity will still occur with an orchestra and no charge, arranged by the entertainment committee. Mrs John G Green hosts next Thursday for weekly Health Center coffee at her Kinne Brook Road home. Forty three attended this week at Mrs Merton A Cottrell’s house. door prize went to Mrs John Buckely.

Worthington Golf Club C. R. Magargal John G. Green Kinne Brook Road Merton A. Cottrell John Buckely

Hancock School Committee Eyes Transportation Bids

The Hancock School Committee plans to award bus contracts for several routes with bidders listed for New Lebanon Central, Hancock Central, and other schools. Several routes received no bids, and additional transportation needs remain for Hancock Village pupils. also notes August registration, church activities, and local social updates.

Hancock New Lebanon Central School Frances Gagnon Daniel Post Gerald Spaniel Goodrich Hollow Hancock Central School Lillian Deveneau Patricia Halton Frank Patterson Williamstown McCann School Steele’s Corners McCann Steele's Hancock Village

Windsor Landscaping Started At Crane School

Windsor Howard Perron chairmans announced landscaping began at Crane Community School Four arbor vitae will be planted two beside the main entrance and two by the library entrance The front door will be painted a muted red to blend with the roof A sign bearing the building name was proposed The School Committee was informed Mr and Mrs John Boyle of Savoy Road do not wish to sell land behind the school Sunday services at East Windsor Chapel will not be held union services resume at Hill Congregational Church led by Rev Arvel M Steece The sermon topic Moonlight and Christianity Dr Steece is Highland Park Congregational Church minister vacationing in Shelburne Falls He is chairman of the spiritual resources committee of the National Association of Congregational Christian Churches and on the board of the Congregational Foundation for Theological Study After worship Dr Steece will report on the Pomona California national conference Mr and Mrs Lawrence Mongue hosted Mrs Mongue’s brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Victor Dragoony and family of Cleveland Ohio Mr and Mrs William Hill and daughters Sandra and Cheyi returned from a motor trip to New York City Palisades Park and Gas Light Village at Lake George NY Mark Noreen and Sandra Tirrell children of Mr and Mrs Donald Tirrell visit their grandfather Sidney Sears of Goshen

Daniel Rodda Arthur Rodda Robert Conklin Steven Feathers Amy Jo MacDonald Richard Kingsley Duane and Dean Hartford Lester Jones Robert Bedard Orlando, Fla Daniel Kimball Sr Kimball Jr Pownal VL James Peltier Wilamstown John Roberts Leon Roberts Jr Arthur Jenks Blue Mountain Lake Leon Roberts Sr Leora Coughwell Williamstown Vermont New Hampshire Robert Botta Deanna Steven Warne Scott Bottos Richard Canto Union City Lauralei MacDonald Richard MacDonald Crane School Windsor Howard Perron Crane Community School John Boyle Savoy Road East Windsor Chapel The Hill Congregational Church Arvel M. Steece Steece Highland Park Congregational Church Highland Park Mich Shelburne Falls National Association of Congregational Christian Churches Congregational Foundation For Theological Study Pomona Calif Lawrence Mongue Donald Tirrell Sidney Sears Goshen

Becket Bicentennial Pageant Sees Bee Mystery On Wagon

Albert R Palm rigged a horse drawn wagon for Becket bicentennial mock trip to the Western Reserve. He packed an old hive and found a swarm of three handed Italian honeybees had settled there after unloading the wagon. The source notes the origin of the bees remains unknown.

Becket Albert R. Palmer Western Reserve

West Stockbridge church barbecue chairmen named

West Stockbridge Congregational Church announces a barbecue dinner at 4 30 Saturday led by chairmen Mrs Dorothy Kenney and Mrs George Jastram with Mrs Chester Tonini overseeing dining room arrangements.

West Stockbridge Congregational Church Dorothy Kenney George Jastram Chester Tonini

Middlefield issues permits for shed and fair on Chester Road

Middlefield selectmen grant a permit to Miss Lillian Dyer to build a shed on Chester Road. Additional permits approved for Highland Agricultural Society to hold a Sunday fair on August 15 and for certain concessions on Sunday.

Lillian Dyer Chester Road Highland Agricultural Society

All Stars Meet Braves In Lanesboro Little League

Lanesboro residents learn the All Stars will face the Braves at the Little League Field at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Coaches for the All Stars are Clayton Harrington David Gleason and Joseph Davis with White Sox players Donald Harrington Steven Wyble Michael Candefore and Howard Brockway. Braves coaches are Red Merchant Frank Mickle and John Griffin. The roster lists Jerry Griffin Mike Madden Fran Mitkie Wayne Mitkie Erik Kristensen Tony Clement Jimmy Merchant Bill Seth Tom Seth Steve Goddeau Dave Goddeau Paul Burkhardt Jim Geary Craig Paul Mark Rogers Tom Grogan Paul Cherie and Thomas Schuhle. Adults and seniors play softball at 6:30 Tuesday. Ruth League results show Tigers beating Red Sox 3-1 and Orioles over Tigers 8-6 with next week Yankees vs Orioles Tuesday Yankees vs Red Sox Wednesday and Tigers vs Red Sox Thursday.

Lanesboro Braves Clayton Harrington David Gleason Joseph Davis White Sox Donald Harrington Steven Wyble Michael Candefore Howard Brockway Dodger Tim Roy Edward Rollins Mark Shaw Eric Bence Indians Rick Ramsay Arthur Geerlach Life League Bate Ruth Tigers Red Sox Orioles Yankees

Red Cross Bloodmobile Hits Canaan Stop

The bloodmobile collected 9 pints at Pilgrim House in Canaan on Wednesday, 15 pints above the 75 pint quota. Attendance included 20 first time donors and 49 walk-ins. The Canaan group led by Mrs Grace Dunn ran the canteen while Norfolk performed clerical duties. Canaan residents contributing one gallon or more include Dr John Elliott Dr Louis Segalla Mrs Sylvia Sartori Dr Steven Boylen Mrs Albert Dyson Mrs Marie Feathers and Norman Holt.

Canaan Conn Red Cross Bloodmobile Canaan - Norfolk Pilgrim House Grace Dunn Norfolk John Elliott Louis Segalla Sylvia Sartori Steven Boylen Albert Dyson Marie Feathers Norman Holt

Hinsdale Note Tossed From Train Sparks Firemen Alert

A long freight train in Hinsdale last night had fire spurting from the fuel line of the fourth locomotive. Firemen who lined the tracks acted quickly after an engineer tossed a note to an unidentified woman warning them to be ready for the emergency.

Hinsdale

Towns Order Will Close Bar Despite Appeal

HINSDALE The Ashmere Casino will be closed by order of the Selectmen for 10 days starting tomorrow after a hearing on illegal sales to minors. Owner Gaston Robert filed an appeal with the Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission, which usually postpones penalties until heard.

Hinsdale Ashmere Selectmen Gaston Robert Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission Robert ABCC

Hinsdale Town Tax Rate Increases To 92 Per Thousand

Hinsdale raises the tax rate to 92 dollars per thousand valuation up two dollars from last year. Officials cite reduced state reimbursements and higher county taxes. School costs total 38.16 while general government is 33.84. Prudential Committee of the Eastern Berkshire Welfare District will meet Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the South Street office.

Hinsdale Prudential Committee Eastern Berkshire South Street

Camp program canceled for summer at Sheffield Pine Combes

Mr and Mrs Daniel Jones and Miss Betty Jones return from a visit at Camp Pinnacle Voorheesville NY. Eagle office contact details noted. Conservation Commission member Kirchner will be out. meeting Monday at 7 30 pm at town hall. Kittredge School mentioned in items.

Pine Combes Daniel Jones Betty Jones Camp Pinnacle Voorheesville, NY Eagle Kathe

Dalton Callahan to enter University of Bridgeport

Dalton Callahan Jr of Off Main Street leaves Ottawa College after a year and plans to enroll at the University of Bridgeport this fall. He is the son of the town selectman and was a Wahconah Regional High School backfield player, also on Ottawa’s track team, who will not play football this year due to transfer eligibility rules. An All-Star softball CRA league team departs tonight for Fall River to compete in the state tournament after an 8-1 win over the Thomas Memorials of Lee.

Callahan U. of Bridgeport Dalton Thomas J. Callahan Jr Off Main Street Ottawa College Ottawa Kan University of Bridgeport Wahconah Regional Bridgeport CRA League Fall River Stars Thomas Memorials Lee Pine Grove Park Kaye Sanford Milton Gardner Francis Mathews Burton Gibby Gardner

Babe Ruth Playoffs Open Tonight at Pine Grove Park

Babe Ruth League playoffs start at 6 tonight at Pine Grove Park with Lenox versus the American Legion. Probable pitchers are Alfred Joyner for Lenox and Thomas Reynolds for Dalton. The winner advances to play Crane & Co on Monday. the Monday winner will face Dalton Garage for the title. Dalton Garage won the regular season.

Dalton Pine Grove Park Lenox American Legion Alfred Joyner Thomas Reynolds Crane & Co Dalton Garage

Guest preacher at First Congregational Church service

The Rev. Frank Crook of Brookfield First Congregational Church will preach at the First Congregational Church Sunday service at 9 30 with nursery care and kindergarten provided. Crook previously served as interim minister there during 1961 62.

First Congregational Church Frank Crook Brookfield First

Vacation School Starts Monday at Grace Episcopal Church

In Dalton the annual vacation church school sponsored by Congregational Episcopal and Methodist churches begins at 9 a.m. Monday at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Frederick Jillson in charge. The two week program runs 9 to 11:30 daily for children of the three churches. Father Jillson is aided by several adults and older youths. registration can be made through a church or on opening day.

Dalton Congregational Episcopal Methodist Grace Episcopal Church Frederick Jillson Jillson

Circle K Riding Club To Hold Western Show Sunday

Circle K Riding Club will host its third Western horse show and gymkhana at the club grounds on Kirchner Road this Sunday at 1 p.m. Gates open at noon with free rides for children and refreshments available all day. Trophies awarded in senior junior and midget classes. Gate prizes also.

Dalton Circle K Cclub Kirchner Road

Dalton Pharmacy to Give Electric Toothbrush Prize

Selectman Thomas J Callahan will pick the winning ticket from the first week of the store’s operation at Dalton Pharmacy tomorrow at 3 30. Pharmacist owner Richard Mears calls the first week gratifying as they unfold the event in the former Rogers Pharmacy location.

Dalton Pharmacy Selectman Thomas ‘J. Callahan Richard Mears Rogera Pharmacy

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Mt. Everett Construction Shiminski Worthington JO Ann MacDonald Hancock Fire Sirens Sunshine Fund Kenneth Watson Hancock Fire Department Hancock Baptist Church Howard M. Starratt Ida Twining Robert Rash James Southard Geraldine Christiansen Charles Christiansen Alfred Hogue Pittsfield Hogue Dorothy Christiansen Second Congregational Church of South Williamstown Crash Becket Legion Home Naomi Pelletier Margo Pierce McSweeney-Gage-Runz Post Kenneth R. Gillette William Smith Chimney Comers Camp Barn Nancy Wittemore Becket Center Ladies Guild Hubert Salvini High Street Arthur Salvini Rialto Mr. Salvini Clarence R. Salvinit Chester Middlefield Canaan, Conn Bloodmobile Eagle Office America the Beautiful America Advertising Council
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