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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1965

Page

8

Dalton Glendon School Committee Notes Update

Dalton committee discusses hiring an extra cook for hot lunch at Junior High due to 150 more fall pupils. Tuition raised for nonresidents. grades 1-5 to 377, grades 6-8 to 552.93. Music teacher Miss Constance A. Clayton appointed. dancing rejected as curriculum. New condensate pump approved for Center School at 1100. Summer enrollment notes and transfers from St Agnes. Incremental graduate credit approved for Berkshire Community College. Multiple bids reviewed. various suppliers named. Delegates to MA Association of School Committees meeting in October.

Dalton Constance A. Clayton Needham Clayton Ithaca College Pittsfield St. Agnes’ School Berkshire Community College Coit Insurance Agency Fairdale Farms Bordens Menands N.Y Dreskorn’s

Hinsdale Fire District, Water Commissioners Face Action

Delinquent water accounts have been turned over to the Hinsdale water commissioners by Fire District collector Norman Sanderson. Commissioners named are James Dowling John Goddard and William Zeitler.

Water Department Fire District Norman Sanderson Water Commissioners James Dowling John Goddard William Zeitler

Playground Outing and Kirchner Reunion Report

Dalton notes describe a Duncan Brook outing next Wednesday with 11 a.m. bus pickups, free transport and refreshments, swimming races and events. A junior golf tournament at Wahconah Country Club is set for Thursday with registration at 10 a.m. by Archie DeAngelus CRA director. The Kirchner family held its 42nd annual reunion with 95 attendees at Dalton Grange Half Sunday, listing 632 members and planning next year’s event by Lenox and Pittsfield organizers.

Dalton Kirchner Dalton Grange Sabina Monks Pittsfield David John Consolati Frank Consolati Jr Lee Jacob Sabina Kirchner Germany Lillian Healey Lenox Richard Barrottini Evelyn Cummings Rotary Club Waheonah Country Club Archie DeAngelus Charles Hamilton

Grace Church auction nets eight hundred thirty dollars

Dalton reports the Grace Episcopal Church annual auction raised 830 dollars, the largest profit in years, with 710 from the sale and 60 dollars each from the refreshment stand and food sale.

Dalton Grace Episcopal Church

Becket 16 Camps Play In Greylock Tennis Meet

The 14th annual Camp Greylock invitational tennis tournament drew 16 camps from Maine New York Connecticut and Massachusetts to Camp Greylock Becket from 9 am to 6 pm with 14 courts in use. David Miller of Camp Taconic Hinsdale defeated Michael Fishbach of Camp Idlewild New York 6 2 6 2 as four divisions awarded trophies with Camp Idlewild first Camp Taconic second Camp Takajo Maine third and Camp Greylock fourth.

Greylock Becket Maine New York Connecticut Massachusetts Camp Greylock David Miller Camp Taconic Hinsdale Michael Fishbach Idglewold New York City

Fire at Tyringham home damages kitchen of dishwashing unit

Tyringham fire company responded to a fire at the home of Gerard Spencer on Main Street. Fire Chief Willis P. Hale said the kitchen sustained damage and one volunteer firefighter burned three fingers while pulling the motor from the dishwasher.

Willis P. Hale

Garden Club visit to John Williams studio

Sheffield Sheffield Garden Club members will visit the painting on glass studio of John Williams of Egremont Thursday afternoon. Salvation Army's annual appeal is under way in the Sheffield and Ashley Falls area, with Mrs. Daniel Jones and Jesse O'Hara as chairmen, Grace Bible Church missionary and prayer meeting this week will be at 7:30 Thursday evening, with Mrs. Harry Liu of the Pocket Testament League as speaker.

Sheffield Garden Club John Williams Egremont Salvation Army Sheffield Ashley Falls Daniel Jones Jesse O'Hara Grace Bible Church Missionary and Prayer Harry Liu Pocket Testament League

Adams All-Adams Show Planned on WRGB TV

An all Ad ams program of singing and dancing airs Friday on WRGB TV’s Teen Age Barn from Schenectady New York. The Musicals directed by Mrs Edward Haker of Adams and the Brookfield Dance Company will perform on the 8 pm program.

Adams Wrgb-Tv Schenectady N.Y Edward Haker Brookfield Dance Company

Lenox Dale Post 274 Meeting Nominates Officers

Lenox Dale Lexion Post 274 convenes tomorrow at 8 p.m. in Legion rooms Lenox Dale. Members will nominate officers for the coming year with an $18 door prize for attendees. Last month winner Alan B Corcoran was not present.

Lexion Post Legion Rooms Lenox Dale Alan B. Corcoran

Lebanon Valley hosts second annual Democratic picnic

About 200 attended Sundays second annual family picnic of the Lebanon Valley Democratic Club at Shatford Park in New Lebanon N Y. Club president Robert G. Murray said attendance surpassed last year. Leonard J. Brown Jr. was general chairman with Andrew Overstreet Hudson candidate for Columbia County sheriff Noel R. Schetter Fishkill candidate for state senator from the 44th District and Lawrence Novak Columbia County Democratic Committee chairman speaking briefly. A delegation from the county Democratic Womens Club attended.

New Lebanon N.Y Lebanon Valley Democratic Club Shatford Park Robert G. Murray Leonard J. Brown Jr Andrew Overstreet Hudson Columbia County Noel R. Schetter Fishkill Lawrence Novak Democratic Committee Democratic Women’s Club

$573 Added To LVPA Drive

NEW LEBANON New York Forty five donations totaling $575 were received last week in the Lebanon Valley Protective Association annual fund drive. John E Sheil financial secretary reports a grand total of $1 142 has been received from 120 contributors during the three weeks the drive has been under way. All proceeds are used to operate and maintain two ambulances available 24 hours a day for illness or accident in the area. Contributions may be mailed to Mr Sheil RFD East Chatham or left at local business places.

New Lebanon N.Y Lebanon Valley Protective Association John E. Sheil

North Adams college to receive funds for student jobs

North Adams State College will get 7746 dollars for student part time work in the 1965 66 academic year under the Economic Opportunity Act. About 15 to 20 students will participate in campus positions as library lab and research assistants maintenance and clerical staff. Parents and officials to visit Head Start in North Berkshire include Dr Sarah T Curwood from Massachusetts Committee on Children and Youth and Mrs Jean Hunter director of Pittsfield Head Start with a Washington DC official slated to visit.

North Adams North Adams State College North Berkshire Tomorow Williamstown Sarah T. Curwood Massachusetts Committee On Children and Youth Grant School Curwood Liberty Street School Adams Jean Hunter Pittsfield Sarah van Camp Washington, D.C Head Start

North Adams Council OKs 125000 for gravel well

The North Adams Finance Committee approved a 125000 appropriation to add another gravel packed well to bolster the city's water supply. It rejected a 173000 plan to replace water mains as part of the mayor's water program.

North Adams Francis C. Florini

Lee Officials Dismiss ABCC Charge At East Lee Steak House

The East Lee Steak House alcohol violation charge was dismissed by unanimous Lee selectmen for lack of evidence after a hearing. A building permit was issued for a 4,000 square foot Clark Aiken Co addition on Water Street. Permits also granted to LeBlanc for land development and to Barewski and Hicks for detached structures. Women’s Tenpin Bowling League organized at Lee Lanes with officers elected and season plans announced. Lee office of Western Mass Electric to be closed Aug 9-20 for two weeks. Local ads note battery sale at Laurel Lee Sundries and various picnic supplies.

Mr. Brown William H. O Brien William Demos James E. Hannon Charles Smith ABCC Lei Clark-Aiken Co Water Street Leonard LeBlanc Lakeway Drive Pittsfield Joseph Barewski Robert G. Hicks Lee LeBlanc East Street Sharyn Drive Barewski Fairview Street Hicks Women’s Business Tenpin Bowling League Lee Lanes Ceil Mitchell Dorothy Forfa Rilta Withers Mary Strezynski Phyllis Lohnes Sargeant At Arms

Mrs Powers Named Town Accountant In Lee

Mrs Eleanor E Powers wife of William F Powers of South Lee was appointed town accountant by the Selectmen to fill the vacancy after the death of Mrs Carmelita Waddock Diamond. She is a Lee native graduate of Lee High School and Berkshire Business College with two years of part time Town Hall clerical work. Little League personnel meet Thursday at 7 at Lee Field West Park Street rain location Knights of Columbus Home High Street. Tree work and land clearing estimates given 637 3025 Adv.

Alan Freshler Main Street Dun & Bradstreet Springfied American International College Springfield Harry E. Freshler Country Club Hinsdale Charles J. DeAngelus Ashmore Lake Richard L. Conway Pittsfield Kenneth G. Kirchner Paul South Street West Harwich Cape Cod William G. White Adele Seoth Fort Lauderdale Carl A. Wallin Jr Maple Street Bernard F. Collins Plunkett Avenue Samuel Virgilio Lyman Road Falmouth Heights William Blake Holmes Road St. Luke's Hospital Blake A. K. Bridge Longeview Avenue Valley View Bridge J. Edward Pelkey Lee Eleanor E. Powers William F. Powers South Lee Powers Lee High School Berkshire Business College Town Hall Carmelita Waddock Diamond Little League Lee Field West Park Street Knights of Columbus High Street

Stephentown Schools Open In 3 Weeks

BERLIN NY John Cornwall principal of the Berlin Central School District announces a 193 day schedule for 1965 66 Opening day will be Sept 7 Teachers conferences will cause one day holidays Sept 20 and Oct 8. Other holidays include Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Christmas vacation Washingtons Birthday Easter Memorial Day Regents exams Jan 25 26 and June 17 23 Five Belles meet tonight at the Fire Hall President Mrs Michael Ward in charge. Recent guests of Mrs Dorothea Wylie were Eleanor Mills and Peggy Cox. Mrs Raymond Carpenter has returned home from Pittsfield General Hospital.

Berlin N.Y John Cornwall Berlin Central Michael Ward Dorothea Wylie Eleanor Mills Northfield School For Girls Peggy Cox Raymond Carpenter Pittsfield General Hospital

Cigarette Believed Cause Of House Fire

A blaze at the Mary Fallon home on Albany Road was likely started by a cigarette igniting a mattress and bedding. Gerald Gennari, who found the fire, and helpers Victor J. D'Aniello G Edward DeSaulnier and son Edward Jr. Paul Radde alarmed and aided. Firefighters contained the fire, treated Gennari for smoke inhalation, and smoke damaged the bedroom set walls and floor. Chief James J. McDermott praised the five men and the department for quick action. Chief McDermott continues investigation.

West Stockbridge Mary Fallon Albany Road James Ji. McDermott Gerald Gennari Victor J. D’aniello G. Edward DeSaulniers Edward Jr Paul Radde

Town payroll deductions key issue at School Committee meeting

Lenox town treasurer will not provide detachable payroll stubs showing deductions after Sept. 3. School officials cite extra work and cost. Alternative methods include carbon copies or new voucher system. Discussion includes legal requirements and bank-provided checks, with future cost and feasibility under review.

LENOX Hiram F. Bailey Aline R. Woodger Teachers’ Association John J. Pignatelli

South Pomona Grange Hosts Big Three Meeting

Stockbridge Berkshire South Pomona Grange will host the big three meeting at Procter Hall tomorrow at 8. Berkshire North and Berkshire Central Pomonas will attend with lecturers from each group. Refreshments will be served.

South Pomona Stockbridge Berkshire South Pomona Grange Procter Hall Berkshire North Berkshire Central Pomonas

Women''s Tenpin Bowling League Meeting Planned

The Women''s Tenpin Bowling League will hold a planning session Monday at 7 30 p.m. in the Procter Hall annex. League president Mrs. Florence Andrews urges new and past members to attend and those unable to come may contact her.

Procter Hall Annex Florence Andrews

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Dalton Martin F. Glendon Holyoke L.P. Adams Mary Hitchcock Windsor Wahconah Massachusetts Association of School Committees Plunkett Lake Recreation Committee Thelma Hawke Mitami Beach Fla Ralph B. Marshall Longview Avenue CRA Emily's Snack Bar Crane & Co Emily’s Richard Chapman Cranes James Parry Richard Gillooly Brown Oil Crane Inn John Broderick Oilers Brian Callahan Frank Munn Kaye Sanford Edmar Case Francis Matthews John Bellinger Patrick Briggs William Glendon Dalton Selectmen Wailer Department Selectmen Berkshire TV Ady Wl R Robert Delaney Durham N.C Becket Center Orrick White Stonehaven White David Hamzy Forbes Whie William Pickett Lynda Canaan Murray Etta Murray Patty Motteralla Edward Motteralla Thomas V. Murray Thomas J. Murray Lewis Bush Tyringham Frambach Lebanon Valley Little Darrew-Callahan Red Sox Sherman Bing) Crosby Tom Duston Frank Kohrs Bill Black Max Schackett Herb Poore Tom Foody Gene Kohrs Mitchell Lathers Jack Condron John Atwater Chet Arthur Robert Traver Bill McKeon Bernard Denglex Lathers Sox Clifford M. Frambach Tel Leb. Spgs N Y NASC Francis X. Guindon State Colleges Philip Melcher Corinth St New Town Hall Phi Gamma Delta Elwood Lamphear Lee Lee Office Board Clark-Aiken Western Mass. Electric Company Laurel Lee Lee News Stephentown Francis W. McDonnell Korte Andrew J. Clarke Lenox Kiwanis Club Holiday Inn Vernon Reynolds Citizens For Taxes Group Gov. Volpe Carl Grosser Sunset Ave Ann Sranahan Yours Lenox OF Co Lee Super Market Loebs Eee Lenox National Bank Tsro Walker Street
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