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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1965
Page
20
Howard Robinson announces Bowlero Bowling Lanes at the Barrington House will close next week for resurfacing as part of a larger redecoration project. Completion expected by Thursday or Friday with reopening Saturday. Grand opening set for Sunday, Aug. 29, after all work finishes.
The Mahaiwe in Great Barrington features The Monkey's Uncle at 2:00 and 7:00 with a 3:00 show. Lee Theatre shows 7 Days in May at 8:43 and Cinderella at 7:00 with a Saturday matinee at 1:30. Canaan Drive-In lists Lord Jim and The Outlaws Are Coming. Coury’s Drive-In in North Adams screens The Sandpiper at 10:20 and Rio Conchos for $2.13. Roosac Drive-In in Adams presents The Train at 10:13 and John Galdfarb Please Come Home at 8:15. Paramount Theater in North Adams offers Sons of Katie Elder at 1:00, 4:50, 8:40 and Girls On the Beach at 3:10, 6:55.
Regional School Committee members from Tri-Town visit regional schools in Dalton and Williamstown, covering Great Barrington Stockbridge and West Stockbridge. Future similar visits planned this month with Aug 12 meeting to finalize an architect choice from a narrowed list of 12.
Canaan and Falls Village residents host Anthony Galanos from Volos Greece after a CARE package exchange sparked friendship. Now 18, he will join Housatonic Valley Regional High School as a senior to improve English and pursue architecture with aims for an American scholarship. Also noted is Mrs. Segalla and her daughters returning from a six week visit to New Orleans.
Southfield seven room vacant house owned by Mr and Mrs Carson burned after a parade and carnival. Alarm at 10 40 p m. firemen fought flames until about 6 a m. Cause listed as unknown. state fire marshal will assist in investigation. The Carsons and four children were living in Hartsville during repairs from Memorial Day damage.
Verndt von Staden told seminary students and guests at the Institute of World Affairs that Europe should be a partner in an Atlantic community tied by shared security and responsibilities. He described Germany's policy as driven by its economy, location, and division, urging self determination and a stable central Europe. A Q and A session noted rising German support for unification, especially among the younger generation. Dr. Lewis Hawke of Columbia will speak on Critical Problems Today in the Americas this Saturday at 3. The Sharon Woman's Club sponsors Dracula at the Sharon Playhouse Tuesday for civic projects. area residents are invited.
Henry T. Dunker submits a letter of resignation to the Stockbridge School Committee to leave the area for a position with Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. in Springfield. The committee will meet Monday at 7 30 p m with the Selectmen at Town Hall to discuss filling the vacancy. The Glendale Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary will meet Monday at the firehouse with a bingo program and refreshments by Mrs. George Schneyer and Mrs. Helen Miller.
St Josephs circle meets Monday at 7 30 p m at the Knights of Columbus home. John F Bianchi and Miss Pamela Adam, Canaan attorneys, have moved from their office in the Canaan Savings Bank building to the office formerly occupied by the late Dr Forbes Sr Adam.
CANAAN Conn Miss Elea Whitney of Canaan has been named assistant curator of the Falls Village Canaan Historical Society by president David De Wolfe. She will aid curator Adelaide Clark in recording and indexing society records. In July, members worked on files at the David M Hunt Library with volunteers including Miss Whitney Miss Laura Whitney Mrs Roy Gerken Mrs Donald Stock and Miss Clark.
Sharon Connecticut Women of Christ Church Episcopal sponsor an all day country fair on the church green starting at 10 a.m. Attractions include baked goods elephant items handicrafts books toys and a snack bar vegetable and flower cart and a fortune telling booth. Children can enjoy merry rides and luncheon tickets are available from sponsoring group members led by general chair Mrs Spencer Shatter.
An oddly phrased note suggests a contrast between the high energy 19 go-go era and cautious driving. The writer hints at a timeless theme of pace versus prudence in urban travel, invoking a retro slang vibe and local color.
Lenox town officials consider public recreation needs with focus on tennis courts while debating Aspinwall Park use. Stokes, chair of the park commissioners, argues existing facilities suffice except for tennis courts and urges support for expanding public recreation without funding private industry swimming facilities.
Lenox Town Clerk Aline R. Woodger announced Wednesday that all dogs of record are licensed for the year. She credited the Police Department for help and thanked residents for cooperation. License funds go to the Lenox Library after county deductions for tags licenses and related expenses.
Lenox High principal Joseph J. Carroll announced a nine man Criteria Evaluation Committee formed to develop a new marking system and course admittance criteria. The plan, approved unanimously by the School Committee, also lists proposed additional courses for the 1966 opening. Members include Carroll Assistant Superintendent Raymond L. Trabold and teachers Coletta Holmes Jane Fuller Anna Mitchell Richard Rivers Charles Ciovacca Jr and Edward Gilligan.
Applications for Post Office clerk and carrier examinations may be obtained at the Post Office or by writing to the executive secretary of the Board of Civil Service Examiners in Springfield. Lenox Grange will exemplify first and second degrees Tuesday at 8 at the Community Center. Teen dance sponsored by Lenox Guild will be held tonight from 7 to 11 at the Community Center with music by the Mustangs. Sagendorph son of Mr and Mrs Herbert Sagendorph recently spent a 30 day leave at home following duty in Viet Nam and is attending hospital corpsmen school in San Diego. Pizza tonight at Joe's Grill.
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