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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1965
Page
9
South Lee Junior Girl Scout Troop 486 led by Mrs. Schoendube sang carols at the home of Richard Smith the day before Christmas. Rickie Smith, aged 8, is confined to a cast after an automobile accident. About 16 of 26 girls participated, after visiting Lee man’s Veterans’ Home earlier. Mothers assisted with transportation. Film and flash bulbs advertised at Lee Pharmacy for New Year’s Eve parties.
Lee selectmen debated the Laurel Lake boat ramp turned over by the state Department of Public Works. No action was taken on the state’s transfer but a public bathing area near the ramp was discussed, including possible joint use with Lenox. Further discussion planned at the annual meeting.
Berkshire Hills Baptist Church will usher in the new year with an 8 o clock watch night service focusing on missions. Tape reports from missionaries will give on the spot field conditions, followed by games, refreshments, and a midnight devotional.
Lenox Knights of Columbus gave a 2300 dollar check to Rev. George B. Healy at St. Ann’s Church to aid blacktopping costs for St. Ann’s Cemetery roads. The donation was announced at a Lenox Academy dinner meeting after a year of benefit dances run by the council with William J. Curley and Albert Pignatelli presenting the gift.
The Lenox Republican Town Committee will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Community Center to finalize this year’s ballot arrangements. Nomination papers must be turned in to secretary Mrs. Kenneth E. Bancroft by Jan. 7, per Chairman Charles F. House.
Wahconah Regional outlines a weekly school lunch menu from Monday to Friday. Dishes include Hamburg on bun with peas and apricots, Chile con carne with cabbage carrot slaw and apple crisp, Turkey with sides, Apple juice and vegetable soup, celery sticks and PBJ, and Tunaburger with chips and fruit.
Harry Orzolek of Grove Street returned to the Albany Veterans' Hospital for surgery after spending the holidays at home. Ceceilia Bailey contact appears in the line but no clear role.
Mrs. Carl D. Field of 12 Walnut Street barely survived an armed robbery attempt at her home about 4:30 yesterday. A man 30 to 35 years old, short with dark hair and a tan coat or trench, reportedly forced entry by foot in the door and demanded money while her 3-year-old son David questioned the intruder with a capgun at hand. Earlier, Edward Kells lost $163 at gunpoint on Holbrook Street. In Williams College news, Robert G. L. Waite linked antisemitic American traits to Adolf Hitler during a San Francisco address. In North Adams, the city opened a 19-bed expansion at the North Adams Hospital, raising capacity from 134 to 143 with costs slightly over the initial $70,000 estimate.
LENOX The Selectmen announced at the meeting Wednesday night that as of Monday the Sewer Department will be under the Department of Public Works. Complaints about the Sewer Department should go to Andrew Piretti at the Highway Department or the Selectmen's office. The Public Works Department was authorized December 22 with Piretti named head. Milton Sample, sewer superintendent, becomes foreman under Piretti. Piretti will oversee purchasing and operation. the Water Department remains separate. The board also accepted the resignation of Edward J. Barry as relief caretaker effective January 16, with applications from Theodore Cowhig and John J. Reidy.
Monday offers orange juice roast beef hash with gravy carrots assorted fruits and chicken salad. Tuesday features scrambled ham burger rice peas raisin bread fruit and nut square tomato soup and chicken salad roll. Wednesday serves glazed luncheon loaf mashed potatoes or sweet totalo green beans chocolate pudding and vegetable soup. Thursday presents fruit punch ra violi with meat cheese wedge tossed salad apple cake beef noodle soup ham salad sandwich. Friday includes tuna noodle bake celery sticks cole slaw apple sauce tomato soup or clam chowder egg salad sandwich tossed salad.
Mr and Mrs Philip B Sturgeon longtime Berkshire Village residents have moved to Decatur Wisconsin as Mr Sturgeon has been transferred by General Electric Co Their Berkshire Village parents continue to reside nearby The St Luke s Episcopal Church service will be conducted by Willard H French of Pittsfield at 10 with church school scheduled.
Dalton Chief Walter Decker announced two cruisers will be available for New Year’s Eve celebrations. He said the service is a courtesy of the police department, not a taxi service, and passengers will be taken home only. Anyone driving under the influence will be severely prosecuted.
Dalton Rev. Charles Lerrigo will speak at the Methodist Youth Fellowship Sunday at 6 20 p m. The former Johnson VI pastor recently spent two months in Taize France to discuss monastic life of Protestant monks and the mission of the Taize movement.
The First Congregational Church will hold Holy Communion at 10 30 a m this Sunday. Pastor Rev Patrick C Finleon will meet with the confirmation class and parents in the sanctuary at 4 p m Sunday. Regular class sessions begin Tuesday at 3 p m
In Dalton Mass, St. Agnes Church offers four Masses Saturday at 7 10 1 and 3 30 p m with Friday confessions. First Friday Masses on Jan 7 at 6 45 a m and 5 30 p m. Sunday sermon titled The Fact of Covenant leads to Jan 9 worship The Use of Covenant by John Wesley. Finance official Henry Williams Jr. seeks re election with town clerk. Alien address cards required for all residents in 1966. Dalton Post Office distributing forms. Local ads include Shea Florist 720 Main Street, driveways plowed by Howard LaPier and Mary’s Pizza temporary closure for illness.
Adams shows Operation Snafu at 7:00 followed by Dr Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine at 8:50. Sands of the Kalahari plays at 5:35 with a Saturday matinee at 1:30. North Adams presents When the Boys Meet the Girls at 4:15, 7:15 and 10:20 and Space Plight IC 1 at 2:55 and 9:55, 8:55.
Local ski areas report surprisingly good conditions due to machine made snow. Weekend weather will decide prospects with Brodie Mountain, Jiminy Peak, Butternut Basin and others listing base depths and snow types across Massachusetts Maine New Hampshire and Vermont with ranges from powder to packed powder and granular.
The Braintree Blackhawks meet the High Lawn Jerseys tomorrow at 8 PM at the Boys' Club rink. Ed Dalton leads a defense minded squad with former Hyde Park players and top scorers Gene LeBlanc and Dick O’Connell on offense. Expected goalie rotation includes Ron DiGregorio or Joe Cunningham as the visitors eye victory. Carl Moffatt will miss the game with rib injuries, while Leo Shpiz returns from a leg injury and Ray Rockwell continues in goal despite a broken finger prior to the Brockton trip.
Dick Falkenbush of Pittsfield star for St. Michael's was an all tournament selection as the Ameri can International College tournament concluded. Tournament MVP Henry Payne of champion AIC joined by Pami Wagner of Springfield Pete Swartz of Colby and Jim Belfiore of Trinity. Falkenbush totaled 75 points 36 rebounds and 14 assists in three games.
American International College edged Springfield College 74-73 to win the holiday basketball tournament. Henry Paine led with 20 points and tournament MVP honors, while Frank Stronczek posted key rebounds and the final baskets to seal the victory. Stronczek scored 17, with 13 from Larry Freed and Jim Calheen. Springfield's Lee Drury and Bill Scanton sparked a late comeback before a last-second miss by Paul Roma.
Pittsfield Boys' Club and Williamstown split a home and home series in a pair of All Star league hockey games. Williamstown won the opener 4 1 at home with four scorers, Pittsfield answered with a 12 3 win at the Boys Club led by Bob and Gene Fitzgerald who combined for goals and assists. Gene Fitzgerald scored twice early and Bob Fitzgerald added goals and assists as Pittsfield rebounded to even the series.
Sydney UPI reports Arthur Ashe of Richmond, Virginia, beat Roy Emerson 7 5 4, while Cliff Richey of Dallas defeated Fred Stolle 1 4 6 3 in exhibition tennis Thursday.
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