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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1970

Page

5

Great Barrington Hearing Delays Dump Damage Case

A show cause hearing in Hampden County Probate Court in Springfield regarding alleged damages from a town dump to Caesar's Restaurant was continued to March 26. The town's officials will meet with the complainant and state agency representatives to pursue an out of court agreement, with a meeting planned for early next month.

Great Barrington Hampden County Springfield William P. Murtagh Board of Health Caesar Scaglarini William Doubleday State Department of Water Pollution Control Angelo Lantusca State Department of Health Murtagh Selectmen Seagliarini J. Allan Posnick Caesar's Sheffield Road

Administrator of Hospital Resigns Post

Adams-woodrow W. Cummings, 52, of 1215 Dalton Ave., Pittsfield, resigns as administrator of W. B. Plunkett Memorial Hospital effective immediately. He was fined $100 in Pittsfield District Court for possession of obscene photographs and had pleaded not guilty. Cummings agreed to resign after a special trustees meeting. he led the hospital for 19 years at an $18,008 yearly salary.

Great Barrington Pierre Mercier Church Street Stockbridge Southern District Court George R. McCormick Mercier Housatonic Glendale

Adams-Adams plans TWIRP Week activities

Adams-Adams Memorial High School announces TWIRP Week from February 9 to 14 with a Sadie Hawkins theme. Planned events include a slave auction with the highest bidder winning a girl to tote books and a TWIRP ball Friday at Blantyre in Lenox where girls pay for escorts, plus snow sculptures on the lawn during a winter carnival.

Adams Adams Memorial High School Blantyre Lenox

Classified Ad Claiming Easy Sell Of Auto Goods

A brief classified blurb touts easy selling of used auto batteries and accessories with a contact number 499-0400. The ad urges readers to call today.

Town to Seek Funds for SBAB School Aid Investigation

Voters at the town meeting will be asked to approve funding for an investigation by the School Committee into SBAB's denial of aid for the recent school addition. George Dillman notes SBAB's action and the pending article.

OTIS State School Building Assistance Bureau SBAB George Dillman

Town seeks state aid denial on Otis Elementary expansion

Director William B. Black in June 1968 denied state aid for a 318000 addition to Otis Elementary School since the town is not in a 2000 pupil regional district. Dillman contends the denial may be illegal and seeks SBAB talks with 40 percent state funding, ready by September, with legal counsel present.

William B. Black Otis Dillman Black SBAB Septtember Austin Broadhurst Massachusetts Association of School Committees

Annual Meeting To Vote on 33 Articles Otis Warrant

Otis voters will act on an at large town warrant at the annual Town Meeting Monday at 7 30 pm in the town hall. Included is an article to decide building a fire station on Fletcher property acquired by the town last year. Recommended budget total 203 282. Grange meeting set for Feb 12 at 9 pm. Valentine program planned. Mrs Bruneau removed from Pittsfield General to Edgecomb Nursing Home Lenox. Mrs Keiderling patient at Fairview Hospital Great Barrington.

Otis Fletcher Martha Bruneau Pittsfield General Unit BMC Edgecomb Nursing Home Lenox Conrad Keiderling Fairview Hospital Great Barrington

Untended Children Barred From Local Basketball Games

Emilio Pas setto, manager of Biddy Basketball in the village, announces spectators must be accompanied by parents for Biddy and Bantam League games at the Community Center. Building rules require permission to use the facility, and officials will identify violators after games and practices.

Housatonic Emilio Passetto

All Star Games Set in Housatonic League Schedule

On Sunday the Housatonic Biddy League All Stars meet Lenox All Stars at 1 PM in the Housatonic Community Center while at 3 PM the Housatonic All Stars face Stockbridge. Donations fund trophies for Biddy League winners and the all star team.

Housatonic All Stars Lenox All Stars Housatonic Community Center

Legalized Policy Betting Proposed in Albany

The Joint Committee on Crime recommends state run policy betting to cripple organized crime. Sen. John H. Hughes says allowing local option would starve the numbers game and curb crime. Other measures include an intelligence board a code of conduct for informers and a state justice department.

Albany Joint Committee On Crime John H. Hughes Legislative Unit Justice Department Hughes

Community College Cuts Teaching Staff at HVCC

Hudson Valley Community College will reduce its teaching staff next year by 29 nontenure instructors as an economy move. President James J. Fitzgibbons says education quality will rise, with course consolidations and revised curricula to run the two-year school more efficiently and reduce attainable credit hours from 60 to align with typical 70 to 72 credits graduates currently earn.

Troy Hudson Valley Community College James J. Fitzgibbons HVCC Fitzgibbons

Teamsters Pickets Let Others Go Through at GE

In Syracuse AP report Teamsters Local 317 president Fred Maggio announced that striking GE workers ending a 101 day walkout may cross picket lines and return to work. The move eases worry that about 450 Teamsters strike would sideline 3,500 electrical workers.

Syracuse Teamsters General Electric Co Fred Maggio

Waterbury Police Deputy Supt Convicted in Theft Ring

Waterbury Deputy Superintendent Paul Moynahan was convicted of receiving stolen goods amid a state inquiry into area organized crime. A March investigation by P. B. O Sullivan, former Connecticut chief justice, linked about $100,000 in stolen merchandise to figures including police and city officials, noting Moynahan's alleged protection of a fence after a $670 TV purchase.

Waterbury Paul Moynahan Moynahan P. B O Sullivan State Supreme Court O'Sullivan Connecticut Massachusetts

Board weighs new classrooms plan for North Canaan Elementary

The Canaan Connecticut Board of Education discussed a proposal to add four portable classrooms on a permanent foundation at North Canaan Elementary. Estimated cost is about 80 thousand dollars with 30 percent state reimbursement. The plan aims to meet state requirements and create a dedicated special education room and three general classrooms. Voters at the meeting favored a less extensive permanent addition over the previously defeated $885,000 project. A future meeting will set official action. A separate note mentions a Kiwanis Snowmobile Race in Lenox on Feb 25 with registration at 11 a.m. and race at 1 p.m.

Canaan Tews

Voters To Meet Candidates At Village School Meeting

WEST STOCKBRIDGE The Queensborough Community Association will sponsor a meeting Wednesday at p.m. at the Village School for town voters to meet candidates for local office. All local candidates have been invited and refreshments will be served, according to association president Richard F. Denniston.

West Stockbridge Queensborough Community Association, Inc Richard F. Denniston

Stockbridge PTA Plans Monday Meeting at Plain School Library

Stockbridge PTA will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the Plain School library. Refreshments will be served. Wanted: furnished apartment or cottage in Lee Stockbridge Tyringham area for single gentleman. Write Box BE Berkshire Eagle Great Barrington Doe.

Stockbridge Pta Plain School Library Lee- Stockbridge-Tyringham

Cook Demonstration At Great Neck Adult Program

Mrs Earle S Holt of State Road and her mother Mrs Stuart Luhrmann of Canaan NY led a cooking demonstration at the Great Neck NY adult cooking program last week. The pair, associated with the Shaker Mill Inn Ca, showcased meal preparation.

Richmond Earle S. Holt State Road Stuart Luhrmann Canaan N.Y Great Neck Holt Lauhrmann Shaker Mill Inn

Three Gourmet Cooks panel on air names guests

Mrs Selwyn Atherson and Mrs Raymond Hastedt of Pittsfield named Richmond agents for a Heart Fund auction at the National Guard Armory on Onota Lake Boulevard. The sale will include antiques, art objects, furniture, bric a brac, china, and other items. Imm Heart Sem Lenox Ady. 9

Selwyn Atherson View Drive Raymond Hastedt Swamp Road Richmond Heart Fund National Guard Armory Onota Lake Boulevard Pittsfield

Five Seek School Board Nominations In Berkshire Caucus

Five candidates will seek Republican nomination for two seats on the Southern Berkshire Regional School Committee at today’s GOP caucus from 2 to 3 at the town hall. On the ballot for the two year terms are Charlotte E. Queen, William Bradford, David I. Gurka, Howard N. Moulton Jr., and John B. Roester. Incumbents also seek renomination.

Sheffield Southern Berkshire GOP Town Hall Charlotte E. Queen William Bradford David I. Gurka Howard N. Moulton Jr John B. Roester

Area religious services listed for multiple churches

A compilation of Sunday services, Sunday schools, and church activities across numerous parishes. It lists pastors, service times, and related programs for Federated, Congregational, Cheshire Methodist, First Baptist, United Church, Catholic, St. Dean’s, and others, noting variations in mass times, class schedules, and youth activities.

Local church notices list multiple services and leaders

Cummington Congregational and West Cummington Congregational announce Sunday services with Pastor Gerald T upper and organist Ernest Park er. First Church of the Nezerete-Faster led by Rev Ernest C Smith with 10 a.m. Sunday school, 11 a.m. worship, youth fellowship at 6:30 p.m. and evangeliatic service at 7:30 p.m. Midweek prayer at 7:0 p.m. Also notes interim chaplains Rev Herbert B Morrett and Rev David Dickerman. Berkshire Union Chapel with Rev Chanvier M Holmes, 10:30 a.m. worship, 10:15 a.m. Sunday school, Linda Pierce organist. Federated Church under Bryce Terhune Cleveland offers Sunday school at 9:45 and worship at 11:00, vesper at 7 p.m., Wednesday service. Luke's Episcopal led by Rev Andrew F Wisserann with Sunday service at 9:00 a.m. Holy Communion first and third Sundays. Church of Our Saviour Episcopal under Rev Andrew S Jones with Holy Communion on first Sunday, morning prayers otherwise. family service with church school.

First Church of First Congregational Herbert B. Morrett R. David 1 Dickerman Chapal Berkshire Union Chapal Tré Chanvier M. Holmes Anfss Linda Pierce Kenneth Gaylord Federated Church Bryce Terhune Cleveland Amie Luke’s Episcopal Andrew F. Wisserann Annie Communion Church of Our Saviour Episcopal Andrew Jones Seemon Berkshire Hills Grace Episcopal Frederick F. Jillson Methodist Paul Fellowship Hall P.m Agnes Camelia Leo J. Shaughnessy Daniel R. Foley United Methodist Church David A. Glahn Jehovah's Witherses Simon Chrzanowski Kelloggs Road Sheffield St Melena’s Chapel Donald F. Burr A.m Old Parish Pastner Walter XK Miller Our Lacy of the Valley Edmund P. Healy Staney Alry Memorial Hall Ladies’ Aid Candlelight Society Flrst Baptist Church White Hunsicker St. Paul'’s Douglas Krumbhaarz Stha i Kovy

Churches and services listed across New Marlboro and area

A long reader notices listing Sunday worship times across numerous churches in New Marlboro and nearby towns. It names churches, pastors, and service times, including Masses, morning and evening worship, Sunday schools, prayer meetings, and religious affiliations from Catholic, Anglican, Congregational, Methodist, and others.

Also Mentioned on This Page

South Berkshire Great Barrington Fire District Searles Middle School Emilia J. Magadini Tom Dempsey Herbert's Shoes Main St Adv Russell Stover Melvin's Pharmacy Timex Amity Bill's Main St. T First Congregational Church David Crockett Virsit Crackett Monument Valley Road The State University College At Cobleskill James Bond Fanavision Techeicolor Valentine, Candies Melvin'’S Dial Barrington State Grange Tomorrare Summer St Useau Kiwanis Heart Cook Maan Maurice Champagne Four Chimneys Bennington Michael Shannon Windsor Inn Duxbury Church Fellowship Area Church Services Alford Artogiet Church David Ay Glahn Becket Edward C. Hempel Yni Palm Joseph Holland C.C Canaan, N.Y Congregational Richard Coleman Thomas Michen Cheshire Cheshire Aethodist George T. Warriner First Baptist Cemaid Youth Fellowship Woman's League Mabry the Assumption Chester Richard McIntyre United Church Ronald Borden Charles Clayton Clayton Church of God Martin Currie Cummington Gerald Tupper Ernest Parker West Cummington Marx Henriatta Fowler Dalton Lebanon Springs, N.Y Frank mcCarthy Lee Immaculate Conception Church Aun Riverr Edmund Keaty United Church of New Marlboro John Gaskill Congregations Church Eaward Campbell East Offsia Robert N. Fowle Mary's of the Lakes Peru United Church of Christ, Congregational Red Church of Christ Cantional New Lebanon Terry Vee Ee Smee R. Candee First Baptist Church Harold N. Eddy Church of the Good Shephard J. Gollam Root Walter §. Ryan Aursery Mount Tony Brann Friends Meeting Lester Margaret Clarke Sour Lee Egremont Assemblies of God Calvary Bitty Church J. P. Bell Church of Christ, Scientist Christian Science Healing W. Crocker Lawrence Bishop Jr H. Jemed Eproeosi A. Pierce Michi¢ton Peter's Edward VY. Reilly Dene T. McNamara Amr Hancock Bapist Church Hinsdale St._ Francis Francis X. Bayle Firt Congregational United Ciuren of Carati David J. Junius Tham Chester — United Church Sy Paeriens Caeren Comene Jamph Helland James Trudeau John Hultman Carol Sanderson Elmer Sanderson Satore Thoradey Frereers Charen C. W. Kirkpatrick Nancy Salvhus Community Health Service Chacity Laurent Lanesboro North American Martyrs Chapel Frederick J. Moore Akassee Joseph_ F. Gagan Neal E. Smith Parish Auditorius It. Ann's. Cethene Thomas S. Hanrahan Lionard AN. Perrault Trinity Chercn Episcops Robert Whitman Church School Zenox Dale Grace United Lawrence Staples Vincent de Paul Fs Faye Middlefield Dnifed Chureh of Christ Congregationa Z Mouglas MacConnell Tiam Richmond Consolidated School Dunia Pilgrim Fellowship Sandisfield New Boston Howard Campbell Edwin Strickland Pilgrim Fellowship Aviay Falls Mowand K. Robinson Christ Church Donald Platt Grace Bible Church Harry Lewis Sara Wrk Thurso” U Stephentown, N.Y Joseph's Franck Mutlen Father Muller Sacred Heart Berlin Fiona Cauren Malcolm O. Kinborn Ie Adult Discussions Intertaken Compregaziona S. W. Kirkpatrick HH. Joseph’s Cathe Luke T. Fennessey Union_Chureth Franklin Couch Misterfeld Congregational Patrick's Catherin David J. Julius John Curtin Wayne Monterey Unite Church of Our Lady of the Hill Chapel Edmand Healy Village Congregational Windsor Congregational Church Paul Carr Worthington United Church At Christ Rev Pumme” H
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