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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1969

Page

9

Southern Berkshire United Fund goal raised to 48500

Robert J. Donelan announces the Southern Berkshire Community Fund goal of 48500 for ten towns including Great Barrington, Alford, Egremont, and more. Last year’s goal was 45500 with 45803 raised, a 4.5 percent increase.

Great Barrington Robert J. Donelan Southern Berkshire Community Fund Alford Egremont Housatonic Monterey New Marlboro Sheffield Ashley Falls Stockbridge West Stockbridge Berkshire Donelan

Corbett Receives BS Degree From Tampa University

John T. Corbett of Russell Street earned a Bachelor of Science with a physical education major and history minor from the University of Tampa in August. A 1980 Searles High School graduate, he spent six months on active Army duty and worked before attending college. He plans to pursue basketball coaching, though his exact path is undecided.

Great Barrington John T. Corbett Thomas F. Corbett Russell St University of Tampa Fra Corbett Searles High School

Otis Food and Gift Sale At St Pauls Church Today

Otis hosts a food and gift sale today from 10:90 to 3:90 at St Pauls Church. Proceeds benefit church programs and community outreach.

St. Paul's Church

Rising Paper Retirees Honored At Elm Court Luncheon

A luncheon at Elm Court Inn North Egremont honored Rising Paper Co retirees for service completed in the past year. Attendees included Mrs. Alice Lovato William Murphy Alex Zdziemborski Julius Billieux Edward Abbott and Joseph Zimbouski. Frank Ptak missed due to illness. Formal length of service awards will be given at the company's annual outing Sunday at Jug End South Egremont.

Housatonic Elm Court Inn North Egremont Rising Paper Co Alice Lovato William Murphy Alex Zdziemborski Julius Billieux Edward Abbott Joseph Zimbouski Frank Ptak Jug End South Egremont

Moores Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Charles E Moore of Park Street were honored at a surprise party at their home for their 25th wedding anniversary. About 40 people attended. The couple have six children Lawrence Wayne Gilbert Pamela Terry and Kevin and four grandchildren. They were married August 11 1944 in Viewmont New York.

UTW Retains Bargaining Rights In Arnold Print Works

In Thursday's run off election United Textile Workers AFL CIO affiliate retained its bargaining rights over Arnold Print Works by 220 to 206. Independent Local 23 failed to overtake UTW though they have seven days to file a protest. UTW president David A Mulvaney called the election fair and said no protest planned. Arthur J Perrier, 60, of 343 State St North Adams escaped injury when his car struck a parked vehicle owned by Marjorie A Bissaillon of 12 Orchard St yesterday afternoon.

Hinsdale Candie Rings and Candles Sale opens Sunday

At Peeples' Choice Gift Shop in Hinsdale a fall sale runs with candle rings and candles advertised. The shop hours show Sunday opening in the afternoon. Local shoppers are invited to browse seasonal decor and gifts during the event.

Atsa P.m. Peeples Choica Ady

Central Berkshires Regional School Committee Awards Contracts

The Central Berkshire Regional School Committee awarded several bids at Wednesday night’s meeting. Colt Insurance Agency won the medical accident coverage plan for K-12 students, with optional expanded hospital and dental limits. Transportation routes were allotted to Reeves, Liebenow, Wells, Winter, and the Dalton-Hinsdale Bus Line, with prices per mile listed. milk and dairy contracts went to Fairdale Farms and Borden, and bread to Dreikorns Bakery. Committeeman Marsh urged route maps for next year’s renewals. all transportation contracts run for one year.

Dalton Colt “Insurance Agency Central Berkshire Regional School Committee Colt Agency R. A. Derosier Agency Ralph Cranflone Harry E. Tripp, Stevenson & Co Lester Burdick, Inc Colt Cummington Wahconah William H. Reeves Carl B. Liebenow Cummington Hill Francis R. Wells Liebenow Cummington Harlow Reeves Windsor Kindengarten Washington Karl Winter Windsor Dalton-Hinsdale Bus Line, Inc Winter Fairdale Farms Wendover Dairy Rosing Borden, Inc Albany N.Y Dreikorns Bakery Holyoke ITT Continental Baking Co Cirillo Bros Brown Oil Co Paul F. Marsh Becket

Windsor Voters OK Selectmen to Set Road Pay Rates

At a special town meeting Windsor voters approved by 15 to 9 for the Selectmen to set pay scales for road employees, breaking with prior practice of tying rates to the annual town meeting. The move comes as several road workers resigned and concerns about costs and benefits arose. State auditors noted hospitalization and insurance benefits were improperly proposed as a town meeting item. ballots will decide the issue before December 31.

Windsor Ralph Peck Finance Committee Selectmen Peck Frederick Turner Peter Menard

Middlefield Fire Charges Penn Central for Rail Sparks

Middlefield and neighboring towns accuse Penn Central Railroad of causing rail bed fires and failing to reimburse towns for firefighting costs. Town officials, fire chiefs, and conservation members urged enforcement of brush clearing laws and proposed rail patrols on high fire days amid sustained fuel and speed concerns.

Middlefield Penn Central Railroad Chester Becket Russell Montgomery Huntington West Springfield M.P. Metzger F. C. Hatch Penn Central The Conservation Commission Charles BE. Cook Springfield Cook Howard F. Pease, Jr Hubert Salvini Dominic Piergiovanni Howard E. Hurley Rail Company Nancy Burnham Rallroad Richard A. Waite Westfield River Watershed Association Hurley

Duquette Reports On Elementary Programs Across District

Dalton Elementary School Supervisor Denis J. Duquette was praised for his report detailing district wide K to 8 programs and recommendations for equalizing education. The document was mailed to members and will be further discussed at the next Central Berk meeting.

Dalton Denis J. Duquette Central Berkshire Regional School Committee Martin J. Cooney

Area Church Services In Becket And Surrounding Towns

Becket area church listings include multiple congregations with pastors and Sunday worship times. Notable entries: Alford Methodist Pastor Bart Hurley with 7:15 pm service. Federated/First Congregational led by Edward C. Hempel. St. Adatthews ShoFene Catholic led by Rev Joseph Holland. First Baptist Chandler Holmes with morning worship at 10:45 and Sunday school 9:45. St Mary of the Assumption Catholic with Mass times and confessions. Berkshire Union Chapel led by Chandler Holmes with 10:30 am service. and numerous other churches detailing Sunday services, Sunday schools, and youth activities across the region.

Federated Church Edward C. Hempleil First Congregational Edward C. Hempel First Baptist Chandler M. Holmes Youth Fellowship Woman's League St Mary of the Assumption William H. McAntitf Alasses Berkshire Union Chapel Chandler AA. Holmes Linda Flerce Kenneth Gaylord Cho'rs Bryce Terhune Claveland Church of Our Saviour Andrew B. Jones Jona van Vorst United Church O Christ, Congregational New Lebanon Terry R. Candee Sune Day School First Baptist Church Harold N. Eddy Lee Berkshire Hills Clarence C. Kennedy Alcwaek Gospel Fellowship Church of the Good Shephard Lester Francis Walter 5S Ryan First Congregational Church Skyline Teak Harold Bardslgg Sat’ Sbe Glass School First United Methodic Lawrence 5 Staples United Church Ronald Borden Charles Niskanen St. John’s Church Cathalic St. Francia Ray Richard Imeiniyre Francis X. Boyle Holy Bays St. George’s Leslie T. Francis South Lee Old Pariah Walter K. Aller United Church of Christ Douglas MacDonnall Richmond Ashley Falls Mathod 1St Church Howard K. Robinson Christ Church Donald Platt Grace Blole Church Marry W. Lewis Clayton Church of God Pars Martin Gurks First Church of the Nazarene Ernest O. Smith Grace Episcopal Frederick F. Jason Methodist Church Lloyd Chorpenning Svnday Fellowship Hall Baptist Church Jomer c. Chase Union Congregational Church First Congregatonal Church James C. Chase 1. Mary's Joseph F. Gagan Neal &. Smith Pam Our Lady of the Valley Edmund P. Healy Church-on-the-Hill Harris B. Hincheliff Holy Commonton Hope Advent Christian Raymond Bowden Jr St. Ann's Thomas Hanrahan Leonard MM. Perrault Holy Rey St. Helena‘s Chapel Episcopal Donald F. Burr Vica Munlen Trinity Church Robert Whitman Lenox School Great Barrington the Ray Charles W. Crocker Lawrence Bishop United Methodist St. James AL Pierce Midd First Congregational United Church of Christi David J. Dullus St. Patrick's Church Joseph Holland Stineley A. Fry Wid Memorial Hall Ald Candlelight Society Willam Hunsicker Dercas Society St. Joseph's Francis Mullen Father Mullen Sacred Heart Berlin N.Y Joseph's Cathol Jake T. Fennessey Suny Th. Paul's G. Douglas Krumb Church Schoo St. Patrick's John Curtin Middield the Village Rav David J. Julius Sun Loren G. House Jr

Father Drost Re-Elected Head Of Friary Here

The Very Rev Crispin Drost was re elected for a third term as Superior of St Lawrence Friary Granby at the Provincial Chapter of the Franciscans The event occurred Aug 1 10 22 He is a Buffalo native ordained in 1944 and has held multiple roles at St Lawrence Friary since 1945 including guard and administrator He marks the silver jubilee of priesthood

St. Lawrence Friary

School Offices To Be Open Next Week

Registration for new students and transfer of records at Middlefield elementary schools will be Thursday 1 to 3 PM and Sept 2 same time. First time enrollees must show birth certificate and vaccine records. Kindergarten must be five by Jan 1 1970. grade 1 six by Jan 1 1970. Regular hours start Sept 3 with lunch program. kindergarten 12:30 to 3. Bus pupils picked up at usual dime. hours unchanged. Mrs Richard Bellows joins staff and serves with kindergarten, grades 1-2, and as principal.

Middlefield Superintendent of Schools Richard Bellows Peter Madru Carol Varsano Bellows Marsano Madru

Also Mentioned on This Page

Great Barrington South Berkshire United Fund Christopher A. Eddings Benton Pond Road East Otis Berk George R. McCormick Builty Frederick Stevens West St Harold Wickwire Clayton Louis E. Nojaime Main St Warren C. Larry Bristol Conn Albert J. Dupont Lewis Ave Claire J. Ellis Winsted Tom Dempsey Seekonk Rd Sally Dean Eagle Office Tampa University Otis Henry AM Amied Fly Aled Peta ci Summor Richard Burten Bailly Moores Adams Anne Louise Millet UTW Hinsdale Board Awards Service Helen Cook Penn Central R.R Duquette C. J. DelVaglio Jr Kittredge School Dalton Junior High Robert Rivers Elmer Allen Wahconah Regional High School Fred Crane Organization Committee Francis W. Bacon Joyce Meier Area Church Services Bart Hurley St. Adatthew Sunder Massen Woam Canaan, N.Y Enverdinlse Flat Preck Baptist Church Thomas Aalthan Cheshire Keshire Maethodist George T. Warrings S.m Cinsaes Kindergarden Lebanon Springs, N.Y Glad Tidings Church Fall Gospal Lloyd Curry Vwoa.m. Sund School Mount Tooy Friends Meeting Lester and Margaret Clarke South Sea Our Lady of the Hills Chapel Edmond Healy Mount Washington Immaculate Conception Church All River Edmund Henry United Church of Howerd Campbell East Ols Baptiat Robert N. Fowle St. Mary’s of the Lakes Ahd Peru United Church of Chest Congregational Jerome H. Wood Sandisfield Boston Paalor Howard Campbell Edwin Strickland Pilgrim Fellowship Warren E Wrights Ernest Parker West Cummington Warren E. Wrights Eornette Fowler Father Drost Patrick C. Finleon Agnes Leo J. Shaughnessy Daniel R. Foley Lenox Lenox Dale Grace United Methodist Lawrence $. Stapies Vincent de Pavol Francis X. Bayle Pitt Bancock Baptist Church All, Saints W. Pater Plosrowski Corpus Christ Thom Lyner Methodist ChurchePastor Bart Hurtey Lanesboro North American Martyrs Chapel Frederick J. Moore Charles Lower Church Plitsfield Stephentown, N.Y Nest Congregational Church Anhcolm Kilborn Merlaken the Bay C. W. Kirkpatrick Tyringham Union Church Franklin Windsorngregational Church Avenal Virgil V. Bralller Hephalbah Heights Worthington Phillip Mannan United Church of Christ, Congregat Snal Jeraynt HH Hoang Ruth St. Peter's Church Perish
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