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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1969

Page

6

Great Barrington Residents Debate $90,000 Sewer Ad

A Christian Hill Road resident says a Berksh ire Courier ad urging voters to reject a $90,000 sewer article is misleading. Edward Kay supports the project and says the unsigned ad implies all Christian Hill residents oppose it. The plan includes extending an 8 inch main for Welcome Street to serve a proposed $500,000 nursing home and 17 homes on Christian Hill Road, with a $14,000 share from the nursing home and tax impact under $1 annually per property.

Great Barrington Christian Hill Road Berkshire, Courier Edward Kay Chrstian Hill Norman Kenyon Burren Wink Andrew Viola Christian Hill Welcome Street Christian Will Board of Health

Youth fined in Southern Berkshire Court for multiple charges

Daniel A. Watson, 17, of East Main Street, was fined 85 dollars after pleading guilty to speeding, failing to keep right, and improper turning. He faced additional charges for minor in possession, observed tossing a beer can. James A. Zuccn Ty., 18, received 500 dollars total for four motor vehicle charges including no license plate and improper turning. Gary A. Davis and David Gaudette, both 17, pleaded guilty to larceny under 100 dollars and Davis plus possession of alcohol by a minor. New York driver Geiger fined for speeding and failing to keep right after clocked at 80 in a 40 zone. he may appeal. Braverman, bartender, had a beverage charge dismissed after the minor recanted.

Great Barrington Ashley Walls Special Justice Tames FB. Hannon Berkshire Daniel A. Watson East Main Street Great Barringtan Richard Gardella Cottage Street Watson Patrolimm Richard = Zueen James A. Zuccn Ty West Sheffield Road Zurcn Gary A. Davis Tyringlam David Gaudette Tyringlam Road Lee Davis Zucco Spahn & Sons Stockbridge Road New York Tingil Hans Geiger Geiger Gardella Irving Braverman Braverman Sheffield Gril

Day Care Center Project Discussed With Town Officials

Southern Berkshire Community Action representatives plan talks with the Selectmen about a proposed day care for children aged 3 to 5 at St James Episcopal Church parish house. Enrollment applications are being sought, with an October opening after renovations, initially serving 150 children and expanding if successful.

Great Barrington Southern Berkshire Commuunity Action, Inc Selectmen SBCA St. James’ Episcopal Church SACA

Lost Passbooks Reported Missing for Bank Nos 387030 107744 318871

Three passbooks numbered 387030 107744 and 318871 issued by the bank are reported lost or missing. Anyone finding the books should send them to the bank at once.

Lla Iem

Plumbing Firm Builds New Facility in Great Barrington

M. I. Cavanaugh plumbing firm nears completion on a new building at 1 Church St Great Barrington. The facility will replace the 248 Main St site by mid October, adding substantial space for offices show room and storage while saving floor space and improving operations.

Deana Hulick M. T. Cavanaugh Great Barrington M. 1 Cavanaugh Church St Fim Main St Main Street

Town Meeting Monday in Great Barrington to discuss four articles

At Searles Middle School voters will consider a four article warrant including a 90080 dollar sewer main extension on Christian Hill Road and a 34 percent pay raise for policemen. Other articles seek 3000 dollars for anticipated debt interest and planning board reorganization under current planning laws. All articles have Finance Committee backing. Also, Southern Berkshire Women's Bowling League meets Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the Cove Lanes on Stockbridge Road.

Great Barrington Searles Middle School Christian Hill Road Planning Board Finance Committee Southern Berkshire Women's Bowling League At & P.m Cove Lanes Stockbridge Road

College Quartet Plans Concert at Keswick Conference

Monterey reports the Gorton College male quartet will perform next Saturday at 7 30 p m at the Keswick Bible Conference. The program spans classical trumpet duets and traditional to contemporary Christian music with unusual arrangements. Gordon is a coeducational liberal arts college in Wenham.

Monterey Gorton College Keswick Bible Conference Gordon Wenham

Washington Miss Methe Receives Nursing School Cap

Stella W. M. Methe daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew I Methe of Sargent Road will receive her cap at Albany Medical Center School of Nursing capping ceremonies today at Albany Law School Auditorium. This marks completion of the first six months in the program Arliss Methe is a 1906 graduate of Wahconah Regional High School.

Washington Stella W. M. Methe Andrew I. Methe Sargent Road Albany Medical Center Sof Albany Law School Arliss Methe Wahconah Regional High School

Gateway Regional registers new pupils for fall term

Gateway Regional School will register entering pupils for the Junior-Senior High School in September. Appointments advised for the week of August 25. Guidance staff will register from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students must bring report cards and transfer cards from previous schools. Registration must occur before the new year starts.

Huntington Gateway Regional Gateway District

Richmond Tax Rate Rises Two Dollars

RICHMOND The state approves a 1963 tax rate of 58 dollars an increase of 2 dollars from last year s 86 per 1008 Camilla Jacobs assessor announces The school rate is 84 98 and its general rate is 34 42

Richmond Camilla Jacobs

Tyringham Church Barbecue Announcement

Tyringham Union Church hosts a chicken barbecue Tuesday starting at 6 3 p.m. The menu features chicken corn on the cob potato salad French bread ice cream and cake. The public is invited.

Tyringham Tyringham Union

HUD Official Discusses Housing Needs in Adams

Howard Talesnick of HUD outlined a program where local housing authorities lease units and sublet to low income families with reduced rents funded by federal licensing and welfare assistance. Adams Housing Authority and Redevelopment Authority officials attended along with Overland Development Corp as project promoter.

ADAMS Department of Housing and Urban Development S Howard Talesnick HUD Adams Housing Authority AHA Adams Redevelopment Authority Selectmen Project Progress Urban Renewal Redevelopment Authority Overland Development Corp

Reagan Orders Winnie Ruth Judd Extradition to Arizona

Sacramento AP report states Governor Reagan ordered the extradition of Winnie Ruth Judd, dubbed the trunk murderess of the 1950s, on a charge of fleeing a mental hospital as a fugitive. The move centers on Arizona authorities seeking her return.

Sacramento Calif Ronald Reagan Arizona Winnie Ruth Judd Au Mental Hospital

Stockbridge scholarship fund receives 760 to date

A Stockbridge fund for Williams High School scholarships has collected 760 so far, with hopes the permanent fund’s interest may fund future grants. Contributions so far come from donors rather than interest. Send checks to John H. Spencer Box 354 Stockbridge.

Stockbridge Williams High School Hugh Sthoon West Stockbridge John HH Spencer Box 354

Voter Registration Sessions Ahead of Sept. 15 Election

A voter registration session for the special election to fill Selectman Arthur W. Maskell's seat is set for Wednesday from 7 to 8 at Town Hall. An all day registration will also be held Saturday, Aug. 23, from noon to 10 p.m.

Stockbridge Arthur W. Maskell Lawa

West Stockbridge Route for Sale Ady Gift Shop

Classified ad for West Stockbridge offering a route for sale at the Choice Gift Shop. Details include contact via phone 232 8592 and operating hours Sundays 1 40 to 5 30. Names Ady and Alan appear with ambiguous roles.

West Stockbridge Dial Ady Alan Oper Oo Choice Gift Shop

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