MecCartys Mark 40th Anniversary
GREAT BARRINGTON Police Chief and Mrs Henry T McCarty of Gilmore Avenue observed their 46th wedding anniversary with no special plans. Chief McCarty marks 41st anniversary as a focal police officer Thursday, after 17 years as chief. They attend Congregational Church. Mrs Ruth Burgett is the former Mrs McCarty. They have a daughter Mrs Peter Boland of Hartford and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Henry T. McCarty
Gilmore Avenue
Cheif McCarty
McCarty
Ruth Burgett
Peter Boland
Hartford, Conn
Graham seeks post as Great Barrington assistant fire engineer
Martin W. Graham, 38, a Navy veteran and longtime fire district employee, today announced candidacy for the vacancy of assistant engineer in the Great Barrington Fire District following Douglas Broderick's resignation. A native of town, he served 14 years with Hope Fire Co and 13 years full time with the district, and he holds memberships in the James 4 Modelo Post VFW and the Fish and Game Association. he is married to Betty Barnum with two daughters.
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Great Barrington
Martin W. Graham
Welcome Street
Ind
James 4
Modelo Post
VFW
Great Barrington Fish and Game Association
Betty Barnum
District Court fines youth for drinking on school grounds
Har ald J Scarbro dr 21 of State Road pleaded guilty in Southern Berkshire District Court to possession of alcoholic beverages on school grounds. He was fined 34 by Judge George R McCormick after being apprehended at a record hop Saturday night at Searles High School. The annual Visiting Nurses Association luncheon will be held Jan 15 at the Congregational Church parish house with Mrs Harland B Foster as chairwoman. Reservations may be made at Russell House. Dr Charles A MacGregor of Greenfield will speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Harald J. Scarbro
State Road
Berkshire
George R. McCormick
Scarbro
Searles High School
Visiting Nurses’ Association
Congregational Church
Harland B. Foster
Russell House
Charles A. MacGregor
Greenfield
Elderly Couple Hurt In Head On Crash In Barrington
GREAT BARRINGTON N Y elderly North Plain Road couple were hospitalized in serious condition after a head on collision on Division Street. Elijah Dane, 63, and his wife Melissa, 38, suffered multiple fractures and facial injuries while David Hill 71 and passengers Leslie and Rodney Bush 19 and 21 were treated for cuts and released. Police said the cars collided on a curve near Route 41 and 183, traffic was rerouted, and the crash is under investigation.
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Great Barrington
North Plain Road
Division Street
Fairview Hospital
Elijah L
Dana
Melissa
Danas
Seventh Day Adventist
Pittsfield
Anthony Costa
David M. Hill
Round Hill Road
Hill
Leslie
Rodney Bush
Bush Brothers
Fairview
Dane
Iron Bank Names New Haven Man Manager in Falls Village
Richard D. Wardell of New Haven will become manager and cashier of the National Iron Bank of Falls Village on January 2, after serving as assistant branch manager at a large New Haven bank. Former cashier and vice president Harlan P. Tracy, who recently signed, has joined the Canaan National Bank as auditor and assistant trust officer, starting January 2. New Year's Service at Christ Episcopal Church and local residents visiting or holidaying with relatives are noted along with several home purchases and gatherings in Canaan and surrounding towns.
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Falls Village
Conn
Richard D. Wardell
New Haven
National Iron Bank of
Wardell
Harlan P. Tracy
Falls Village Bank
Sigmed
Canaan National Bank
Christ Episcopal Church
Lfat
Movie Timetable at Mahaiwe and Adams Theaters
The Mahaiwe shows The Wheeler Dealers at 8 40 with 6299 code while Adams presents Dr No and Call Me Bwama starting Tuesday. North Adams lists Who's Minding the Store at 2 40 3 45 9 00 and Cavalry Command at 1 00 4 10 7 1 Mohawk theater closed today.
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Adams
Dr. No
Bwama
Paramount
North Adams
Cavalry Command
Berkshire Farm Boys Vacation Details and Events
In Canaan New York Christmas vacation began December 23 for 124 boys at Berkshire Farm. Most will be away twelve days with families or relatives. One boy will not return having met discharge requirements. Nine of the remaining boys joined Christmas activities in cottages and a turkey dinner. Eight boys were chosen for the Kiwanis Club Christmas party at Card Lake Hotel in West Stockbridge Massachusetts, receiving gifts. Mr and Mrs Donald G Cox and family are in Jackson Michigan for holidays with Mr Cox’s parents. Cox is resident director. A clinical staff meeting featured Dr Monroe Lafkowitz presenting a paper on The Myth of Mental Wellness by Thomas S Szaz. On January 8 Mr Cox will discuss Work as a Therapeutic Medium in Rehabilitation by R J Bond.
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Canaan
N.Y
Berkhire Farm
Kiwanis Club
West Stockbridge
Mass
Card Lake Hotel
Donald G. Cox
Famey
Jackson
Mich
Cox
Monroe Lafkowitz
Thomas S. Szaz
Upstate Mental Hospital
Syracuse
Mr. Cox
R. J. Bond
Nancy Sanders Engaged to Wed Lee Allman in Chester
Chester announces the engagement of Nancy Ann Sanders to Lee RB Allman. Nancy is a Chester High School and Westfield State College graduate and a Huntington teacher. Lee is a Weston West Virginia High School graduate, six years Air Force veteran, now a machinist at Pratt and Whitney in Hartford. The wedding is planned for June 37.
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Chester
Fred Sanders
Old Huntington Road
Nancy Ann
Lee RB. Allman
Henry Allman
Weston
W. Va
Sanders
Chester High School
Westfield State College
Huntington
Allman
Air Force
Pratt & Whitney Corp
Hartford
Conn
Masons Meeting and Local Notices For Wednesday
Federal lodge of Masons will meet Wednesday evening at 8 in the Masonic Temple with Worthy Master Aldo Bizazzero in charge. Chester High School plays Southwick High here at 6 tonight. Miss Amy Scott resumes studies after a 1 day vacation with her parents. Spec Reine Gaewey returns to Freiburg after 38 day leave. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Miller and sons visit the Simmons family in town.
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Federal Lodge of Masons
Masonic Temple
Aldo Bizazzero
Chester High School
Southwick High
Amy Scott
Cooley - Dickinson Hospital
Northampton
Roger Scott
Lymont Road
Reine Gaewey
Freiburg
Germany
Alice Vincent l
Prospect Street
Becket MRS BETTY L GALLANT Dial 023 872 Trudeau Seeks Term As Selectman
Becket notes election filings for selectman with Peter J. Oagen declaring intent for a three year term. Redeau completes a three year stint as board chair and former Barkshire Water Proofing owner. Trudeau, married to Helen, has three sons. Robert Elsworth resigns from Finance Board over conflict. Fire department reports chimney fires at Washington Mountain Road and Charcoal City with Chester aid. Caucus schedule and town deadlines announced including Jan 3 filing, Jan 4 voter registration, Jan 14 caucus. Various residents spend holidays locally and at naval training duties. university students home for holidays.
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Helen
Roland
Robert of
Becket
Eugene
Chester
Tobn
Oak
Washington
Wiliam Rodgers
Washington Mountain Road
Charles Tang
Charcoal City
Donald Feder
Washington Street
Board of Health
Board of Public Welfare
Leonard Spencer Visits Family at Williams College Holiday Break
Leonard Spencer, a freshman at Williams College, is spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Spencer of High Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin J. Kendal
Hobart College
Geneva, N.Y
Frank Blaikie
Granlite Avenue
Leonard Spencer
Williams College
Mrs
High Street
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St. Gt. Barrington
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Douglas Cassel
Memphis, Tenn
Arthur C. Cassel
South Street
Sheffield’ Plastics
Sheffield
Leonard
St. Gl
Barrington
Thomas Led
Sef Earde
Graham
YNA
Focal
Canaan, Conn
Margaret Svehlate
Taylor
Iron Bank
Michael Kupernik
Jimmy
August Vaczyl
Railroad Street
North Canaan
Lakeville
Salisbury
Fisa B. Giette
University of Connecticut
Police Jr
Clayton Baitey
Batavia, N Y
Filsworth Beveridee
Poughkeepsie
Withit Overfield
Bragg Street
Batley
Beveridge
Sesson
Southern Berkshire Oil & Body CO
Association of Newspaper
Manfigera
Market Research Service
County Theaters
Mahaiwe
Great Barrinsinn
Wheeler Deelers
H. B. Foster
Edward
Breokenstrex
BrRn Prinay
Carrimo
Lyman R. Cooney
Fleetwood
Nancy A. Sanders
Tee R. Allman
Masons
Gilbert Miller
David and
Peter
Hamilton
Lester W. Simmons
William Street
Betty L. Gallant
Trudeau
Selectman
Ellsworth
Robert Elsworth
Selectmen
Finance Board
Elsworth
Robert Sweat
Lake George
N. Y
Mr. Sweet
Fred Snow
Malin Street
Snow
Mrs. Snow
George
Pop) Sweet
Erma Fugget
Michael Rocke
Christopher Rocke
Becket Center
Michael
Lowell Technical Institute
Great Lakes ‘Naval Training Station
Susan Frishie
The
University of Massachusetts
Wiliam EF. Frishie of
Center
Peter L. Trudsal
Robert RB
Meiers
John H. Meiers
Navy
Londonderry
Ireland
Newport News
Norfolk
Nancy Moulthrop
Ard
Wendell Moulthrop
L, del Masto Mousatonie
Main Street
Ead Maes
Govers
Norman Rockneell
Merl
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Berkshire Earte, Circulation Dept
Kiom A OI
Barrington Food Center
É. Calani F & Son, Src
Wheeler & Taylor, Line
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