Festival of lessons and carols at Great Barrington church
The First Congregational Church and St. James Church join for a Christmas Eve festival of lessons and carols at 7 30 in St. James Church with lay readers from both churches and Christ Church Sheffield. Readers include Mrs. Charles Crocker Miss Teresa Chamberlin Dean Amidon from First Congregational and Mrs. Donald Ranstanger Miss Lynn Davis Dr. Hartwell Homer from St. James Arthur Chase of Christ Church. Choirs from the three churches participate. soloists include Miss Nancy Barnett Mrs Henry Rossier and John Nichols. Prayers and benediction by church leaders, with Lawrence Bishop at the organ and Frank W Beattie directing the musical program. Public invited. Mahaine Theatre closed temporarily. new seats being installed. Ady 24
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great. Barrington
First Congregational Church
St. James’ Church
Christ Church
Sheffield
Charles Crocker
Teresa Chamberlin
Dean Amidon
Donald Ranstanger
Lynn Davis
Hartwell Homer
St. James
Arthur Chase
Great Barrington
Nancy Barnett
Henry Rossier
John Nichols
A. Pierce Middleton
Lawrence Bishop
Frank W. Beattie
28 Offices To Be Filled At Town Election
GREAT BARRINGTON 28 local government seats will be filled in the annual election February 23 as stated by Town Clerk Joseph M. Casey. Three selectmen will be elected for one year, five Finance Committee members for one year, plus various other 1 to 5 year terms. Nomination papers with 30 signatures are due by January 26 at 5 p.m. Papers must reach the Registrars by January 19 for certification. See TOM at Dempsey’s Tire Center for tires and snow tires. Ady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Joseph M. Casey
Board of Selectmen
Planning Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
War Memorial Building Committee
Housing Authority
Casey
Registrars of Voters
Yule Fund Tops Goal in Great Barrington Appeal
In Great Barrington the 33rd annual John J Watson fund drive surpassed the $1,200 goal with donations totaling 1245.90 dollars. A surge of late gifts pushed the total beyond the target by 45.90, with notable contributions from Massachusetts Electric Co employees, Splan's Package Store, United Papermakers and Statistical Indicator Associations, and several individuals honoring or memorializing loved ones. Contributions continue to arrive by mail or in person at The Berkshire Eagle office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
John §. Watson
Massachusetts Electric Co
L.E. Hatch
Splan
United Papermakers and Statistical Indicator Associates
New York Mets
Housatonic Appliance Center
Doris
Frank J. Pink
Watson
Berkshire Eagle
Eagle
Main St. Micheal Race i
Paul Kraynowalt
Bea Mad Chet Ftak
Dadet Stawalak
Mre Arthur
Kinne
Fred
Millie
Sweet
New York
J. Frank
Ray D. Adams
Daddy
Ronnie
Wayne
Lee
Brian
Mass. Electric Co
Hoviatonic
Frank J. and
Deers Ptak
Town Meeting Set for February Seventeenth Great Barrington
The 1370 annual town meeting is scheduled for Tuesday February 17 according to Town Clerk Joseph M Casey. The warrant must be posted by February 10 and annual elections set for February 23. Local ads advertise cosmetics watches pens lighters and gift ideas at Bill's Phey on Main Street with promotions and displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Joseph M. Casey
Casey
Timex
Bill's Phey
Main St
Yardley
Bonnie Bell
Jean Naté
Roger & Gallet
Bill’s Phey
Adv
Voter Registration Sessions Set in January
The Board of Registrars announces January registration sessions at Housatonic and here. Sessions run January 14 and 21 at Housatonic Fire Station from 7 to 9 p.m. Great Barrington voters register January 24 from 9 a.m. to noon and January 28 from noon to 10 p.m. at the town clerk's office. Great Barrington is split into Precinct B for Housatonic voters and Precinct A for all others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Board of Registrars
Housatonic
Stockbridge Man Fined for Driving Without License and Registration
John N. Hommel aged 46 of Elm Street Stockbridge was fined 15 dollars for operating without a license and 40 dollars for operating without registration in Southern Berkshire District Court Monday. He pleaded guilty to both charges. Judge George R. McCormick presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
John N. Hommel
Elm Street
Stockbridge
Berkshire
George R. McCormick
Town Sued Over Dump Operations Near Caesar’s Restaurant
Caesar Seagnarini files suit in Hampden Probate Court Springfield against the town of Great Barrington and its Board of Health seeking damages to his Route 7 south restaurant property caused by the nearby dump. Town counsel William P. Murtagh notified. case ties into broader local waste disposal disputes and a contemplated new dump site on Monument Valley Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Route 7
Town
Caesar Seagnarini
Hampden Probate
Springfield
Town of
Board of Health
Selectmen
William P. Murtagh
Monument Valley Road
Berkshire Superior Court
Open Heart Club, Inc
Scagliarini
Caucus Certificates Filed With Town Clerk Deadline
Mrs Joyce Meier notes certificates must be filed with town clerk Lor raine A Deane before 8 p m Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Meier
Lorraine A. Deane
Beckwith Seeks Full Time Patrolman Post
The Selectmen report John H. Beck of Castle Street as the only applicant for a full time patrolman job at 18.85 per day while two other eligible men, Philip P. Spencer of Lexington and Desmond A. Howe of Somerville, have not yet applied. Beckwith, already a special patrolman, would be appointed if no additional applications arrive before tonight's deadline, filling the vacancy from Daniel Kennedy's retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
John H. Beckwith
Castle Street
Beckwith
Division of Civil Service
Philip P. Spencer
Lexington
Desmond A. Howe
Somerville
Daniel Kennedy
Deadline Jan 12 For Warrant Articles In Town
Selectman Paul J. Gibbons states final deadline to submit warrant articles is 7 30 p m Monday January 12 no exceptions. In other business the selectmen renew licenses for Adams Super Market Three High Bonnets Monument Mountain Motel and Jack Dunn Motors auto dealer license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Paul J. Gibbons
Gibbons
Selectment
Common Victiballer
Adams Super Market
Three High Bonnets
Simon's Rock
Bus Line Office and Drugstore Break-Ins in Hinsdale
Police investigate the second Hinsdale incident in a week at the Dalton Hinsdale Bus Line office and a separate break at Hinsdale Pharmacy. Entry was by breaking glass. payroll checks and 30 were stolen from the bus line, plus 50 cents from the Sunday break. Pharmacy cash and merchandise were taken. drugs apparently untouched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsdale
Dalton- Hinsdale
Carl A. Wallin
Santa Claus Postmaster Forecasts Mail Volume
Santa Claus Indiana Postmaster Elbert Reinke estimates about three million pieces of mail will be handled here by the end of the Christmas season. The figure reflects holiday rush expected at the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus, Ind
Elbert Reinke
Shamblen Re-elected Columbia County Sportsmen Leader
Ralph H. Shamblen of New Lebanon was re elected president of the Columbia County Federation of Sportsmen after defeating John Patterson of Gallatin in a runoff. The federation banquet is set for the Friendly Tavern in Greenport with reservations via William Beck Craryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon
N.Y
Ralph H. Shamblen
Columbia County Federation of Sportsmen
John Patterson
Gallatin
Friendly Tavern
Greenport
William Beck
Route 295
Craryville
Kennedy Heads Rod and Gun Club Officers Named
At the recent election of officers for the Housatonic Rod and Gun Club, Thomas Kennedy was elected president. Lawrence Moore was elected vice president, Bruce Bailly secretary, and Donald Fenn treasurer. Elected directors were Daniel Kennedy, Joseph Abberdale, Louis Stanisz, Richard Bailly, George Lowe Jr., Peter Carlotta and William Rourke.
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Housatonic
Biddy Basketball Results and Christmas Services Quick Recap
The Housatonics beat the American Legion 53 26 with William Crane scoring 28 for the winners and Joseph Mallory top for the Legion with seven. Brooks Insurance beat Johnny's Garage 37 19 led by Shawn Teague with 12 and George Ryan with 10. Pleasant Street Market defeated Chippy's 38 21 as Robert Szwy d scored 19 and David DelGrande 10. Anthony Passets to led losers with eight. HOUSATONIC All Saints Church schedules midnight Mass Christmas Eve and masses at 8 30 a m and 10 20 a m on Christmas Day with English and Polish carols. Corpus Christi Church will also offer midnight Mass with traditional music under Mrs Emma Gray. Youth choir led by Brother Fred at 8 30 a m. VFW New Year open house set with buffet and dancing after 9 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housatonic
WEW
American Legion
William Crane
Joseph Mallory
Legion
Brooks Insurance
Johnny's Garage
Shawn Teague
George Ryan
James Gop
Pleasant Street Market
Chippy
Robert Szwyd
David DelGrande
Anthony Passetto
All Saints
Maureen Piatkowski
Bessie Bubinski
Corpus Christi Church
Car Hits Youths Walking in Storm Injures Two Boys
WEST LEBANON NY Two youths were hit by a car in heavy blowing snow on Route 20 near Adams Crossing Road at about 7 03 pm. Gordon Pinney 14 of De Bellas Trailer Court suffered a fractured skull and brain stem contusion. William A McKeon 14 of Route 20 had possible leg injuries and shock. Albert E Carapreso 92 of Fairlawn Drive Latham drove the car. State police cited reduced visibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
N.Y
Pittsfield General
BMC
Gordon Pinney
de Bella
William A. McKeon
Albert E. Carapreso
Fairlawn Drive
Latham
Adams Crossing
Caropreso
Church To Dedicate New Organ Tomorrow
LEBANON SPRINGS NY Dedication of a new organ at the Church of Our Saviour will take place Christmas Eve. Services start at 11 with a carol sing. Communion will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Christmas Day. The church school will hold its Christmas party Monday at 2 at Friendship House New Lebanon. Bowling results list high singles and totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon Springs
N.Y
Church of Our Saviour
Andrew B. Jones
Friendship House
Becket Town Caucus Filing Opens for Ballot Spots
Mrs Joyce Meter notes candidates for Becket town offices must file caucus certificates by January 3 for ballot inclusion. The annual caucus is January 13 at 7 p.m. at Becket School. Officers open include selectman seats tax collector assessor health auditor finance committee cemetery commissioner tree warden two constables and planning board member. Voters may register any time at the town clerk and final registration is January 10 from 7 to 9 p.m.
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Becket
Becket School
Board of Health
Christmas Eve Services in Becket Area
St Matthew's Catholic Church will host Midnight Mass with confessions at 4 30 and 7 30 on Christmas Eve and before the 9 a m Mass on Christmas Day. Becket Center Congregational and Federated Churches join for a 7 p m service at Federated Church led by Rev Edward Hempel. Becket Center Congregational Church ends winter services. reopen Palm Sunday. Steven Salvini celebrates 10th birthday. recuperating from mumps. Wayne A Seelig promoted to sergeant in the Marine Corps, stationed at New River, NC. 27 months in service, 13 in Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Salvini
Hubert S. Salvini
High Street
William Salvini
Wayne A. Seelig
John Seelig
Jacko’s Ladder Road
Evelyn Rowley
Sandisfield
Marine Corps
Seelig
New River Marine Base
Jacksonville
N.C
Marines
Vietnam
Community Christmas Tree Program At Town Hall Tonight
Crana Community School children will present a program at 7 30 tonight at the Town Hall as part of the community Christmas tree event.
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Crana Community School
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Hooper Library
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William al- Waler
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