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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1970

Page

15

Hancock Selectmen name Bush as chair and police chief

In Hancock the selectmen chose Francis Bush as chairman and police chief, succeeding John C. Smith Jr. Smith becomes clerk of the board. The Board of Health chairman is Charles B. Christiansen Jr. and other appointments include Readm Johnson as road superintendent and Dean H. Roberts Jr. as forest warden and fire chief.

Board of Appeals Henry V. Rabouin Gerald Spaniel Allen Leach Melvin Feathers Arthur Rodda Andre L. H. Rambaud Civil Defense Arthur Williams Christianson Johnson Wesley Burdick John Wright Rodda Adelbert Sharp

Tyler Roofing Co Burglary Victim Report

Police said yesterday that the Tyler Roofing Co on Route 8 was burglarized. Investigators described the break in at the Lanesboro business and are pursuing leads to identify suspects.

Lanesboro Tyler Roofing Co Route 8

Weekend break in yields petty cash theft

Entry was gained by jimmying a window over the weekend. Thieves broke into a Coke machine and stole $8 in petty cash. Police Chief John Mc Cormick said the case is still under investigation.

John McCormick

House Fire Averted in Subfreezing Weather

Chief John McCormick reported that a serious house fire was contained Friday night at the Paul Rich house on Bull Hill Road. Police and Volunteer Fire Department units responded, extinguishing flames from the chimney with minimal damage and no injuries.

Lanesboro John McCormick McCormick Paul Rich Bull Hill Road

Williams College wins two top fellowships to Oxford

Matthias B Bowman of Witton Connecticut and Richard H Wendorf of Cedar Rapids Town have won annual two year graduate study fellowships at Oxford University. William E Carney from Randolph Air Force Base Texas earned a Hubbard Hutchinson Memorial Fellowship for two years of graduate study for creative ability. he was 1969 Williams poetry contest winner. Governor Sargent signs law allowing municipal employees to serve on school committees in North Adams. North Adams State College carnival features carnival queen Joann Batcheller and snow sculpture contest with zodiac theme. Williams College carnival includes ski races a bicycle race and a Byrds Pure Prairie League concert.

Williamstown Williams College Oxford University Matthias B. Bowman Witton American Academy of Poets North Adams North Adams State College NASC Joann Batcheller Andover New Stows Venable Hall Gymnasium Brooklyn Bridge North Adams State Ite Byrds Pure Lard

Boy 7 dies in snowmobile drag accident

GREENFIELD AP Sean ONeill seven was killed Sunday after a neighbor's snowmobile dragged him when his boot got caught in the tread. The operator was David Ackey twelve police said SPRINGFIELD Forest Park shows a flood of litter from thaw revealing park debris. Park Supt Baldwin Lea said a crew of twenty thousand would be needed to clean the area due to public littering.

Boy Greenfield Sean O'Neill David Ackey Springfield Forest Park Baldwin B. Lea

Albany considers parking authority to fund downtown lots

A bill introduced in the Legislature would establish a parking authority in Albany to issue up to 5 million dollars in bonds for upgrading downtown parking facilities. The plan seeks to improve parking access and spur urban renewal in the city.

Albany

Hartford plans cost sharing for farm pollution control

Hartford County farmers would share the cost with the state to fund conservation projects on farms to curb runoff. Measures include diverting channels around feedlots, hog lagoon desilting, and settling basins to reduce sediment near water. A Catholic group chapter forms in the area promoting faith and dialogue within the church.

Hartford Hartford County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee Wartford Catholics United For Faith, Inc Ghureh- Lady of Fatima

Williams Project Studies Shore Erosion

WILLIAMSTOWN A Williams College scientist uses an IBM 1130 computer to model Lake Michigan shore erosion. Dr William T Fox and Western Michigan Universitys Dr Richard Davis simulate 17 weather wave and sediment variables from 6100 readings to predict shoreline changes and guide breakwater decisions The study funded by the Navy aims to forecast nearshore bottoms and beach erosion and extends to New England beaches and Los Angeles surfing sites.

Williamstown Lake Michigan William T. Fox Williams College Chicago Fox Richard Davis Western Michigan University Davis Lake Michigan Irox New England Cape Ann Horseneck Watch Mill Navy Office of Naval Research A Fe Williams Southern California Los Angeles

Skimobile Race Slated March 1

Cheshire Lions Club sponsors the first annual skimobile race at Daniels Field Route 8 on Sunday March 1. Registrations close 11 am and the first race starts at noon. Events include stock sled modified sled powder puff and junior. Trophies awarded. Chairman John Delmolino assisted by James Witla and David Strzepek.

Cheshire The Lions Club Daniels’ Field John Delmolino James Witla David Strzepek

Mt Greylock regional committee hires three staffers

Mt Greylock Regional School Committee named three new staffers including Jeffrey Parkman as industrial arts teacher and Mrs Parkman as clerk specialist effective Feb 2. Elmer H Karan was appointed custodian today. The board also listed extra duty appointments and sabbatical leaves, plus scholarships from Adams Markets and Kiwanis. The panel discussed regionalization and calendar alignment with nearby districts. Next meeting set for Feb 25 at Mt Greylock High.

Williamstown Mt. Greylock Jeffrey Parkman Williamsville N.Y Parkman State University At New Elmer H. Karan Karan Hunter Machine Co North Adams John McGowen Ile Lanesboro Mt. Greytock Osterman Wilamstown Lanesborn Williamstown and Mr. Greylock Mt. Greylock High

Re-Elect Deane Chairman In Selectmen Meeting

Washington officials re elected Alfred E. Deane as chairman at a Sunday meeting. Richard J. Hurley named secretary. Daniel O. Phillips joins as third member. Sun morning meetings move to Washington Elementary School at 11. Appointed officers include forest warden Douglas G. Poland and town counsel William W. Simons.

Washington Alfred E. Deane Richard J. Hurley Daniel O. Phillips Washington Elementary School Douglas G. Poland Joseph N. Blotz Board of Appeals Robert G. Fllint Edward J. Gallant Harold J. Klein Richard J. Borgnis Erwine Levernoch Ronald L. Adams Veterans Andrew I. Metho William W. Simons

Community Club funds carpentry trip for 4-H Camp

The 4H Community Club raised funds at a Saturday poll sale to cover two carpentry projects for the 4 H Camp in Goshen. Attending the coin show in Dalton were Robert O. Lawson and Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Borg nis.

Washington Goshen Dalton Robert O. Lawson Richard J. Borgnis Thom

Lenox Town Meeting votes on 29 warrant articles

Lenox voters will decide 29 items at the annual meeting Friday at 7 PM in Town Hall. Key proposals include transferring 40 000 for a new fire engine 1 500 to paint the Academy Building exterior and 5 500 for a new Town Hall road from surplus funds, plus water meters and junk car restrictions. The school budget at 997 739, up 12.5 percent, goes into effect in September. Two articles seek state licenses for seasonal and club license conversions to all alcohol permits.

Lenox Academy

Lenox High Honor Roll Names Second Period Grads

Lenox Memorial High School releases the second marking period honor list. Grade 7 high honors go to Steven Beyerlein and Dana Linstead. honors to David Eble, Cynthia French, Susan Anson, Suzanne Kelly, Mark Nejaie, Robert Rauch, Mary Ellen Vahle. Grade 8 high honors James Bell. honors Nancy Agar, Irene Carlson, James Kirby. Grade 9 high honors Laura Bhle and Elizabeth Gilson. honors Donie Bowne, Gregory Johns, Diane Larrivee, Donna Pignatelli. Grade 10 honors David Dean, John Fielding, Sue Ellen Vincelette, Denise Trabuld. Grade 11 high honors Stephen Crowe. honors Neila Connors, Susan Besa, Sally Liston, Paul Gatley, Ellen Kennedy, Susan Reinhold, Patricia Smith, William Watson. Grade 12 high honors Andrea Hardy and Paula Hardy. novors Deborah Hanson, Deborah Grant, Mary Ellen Carroll, Andrea Clark, Nancy Vincelette, William Stomski, Sarah Stearns, Catherine Somerville.

Lenox Memorial High Steven Beyerlein Dana Linstead David Eble Cynthia French Susan Anson Suzanne Kelly Mark Nejaie Robert Rauch Mary Ellen Vahle Vincelette Denise Trabuld Stephen Crowe Neila Connors Susan Besa Sally Liston Paul Gatley Ellen Kennedy Susan Reinhold Patricia Smith William Watson Andrea Hardy Paula Hardy Novnors Deborah Hanson Deborah Grant Mary Ellen Carroll Andrea Clark Nancy Vincelette William Stomski Sarah Stearns Catherine Somerville

Welfare Office Renovation Approved by Finance Unit

Adams Finance Committee approved welfare office remodeling in Town Hall at about $8,000, with possible $1,000 cut by vinyl dooring and storage changes. Meeting rooms for Selectmen and Adams Housing Authority will be created, ceilings lowered, and panels installed to reduce painting. Welfare office rents $225 monthly and may move by May 1. Budget review shows total requests at $457,943, up $250,000 from last year, highway projects up sharply. parking plan on Park Street postponed at chamber request. regional school insurance premiums to be shared by region and town.

Adams Finance Committee Selectmen Robert Leitch Adams Housing Authority Lhe Earl F. Kelley Planning Board Casimere Urbanek Park Street Chamber of Commerce Redevelopment Authority Donald R. Sommer Chamber Andrew J. Dilk

Trio To Perform At Baptist Church In Lebanon Springs

A Glen Cave Christian Academy vocal and instrumental trio will perform at the First Baptist Church in Lebanon Springs New York at 7 20 p m Friday The Rev Harold Brldy pastor will announce the devotional message by Rev and Mrs Paul Anderson The academy is affiliated with Glen Cave Bible School.

Lebanon Springs N.Y Glen Cave Maine Christian Academy First Baptist Church Harold N. Brldy Paul Anderson Glen Cave Bible School

Joman's Club Marks 48th Anniversary

NEW LEBANON NY The Lebanon Valley Woman's Club celebrated its 48th anniversary with 39 attendees at Friendship Nowse on Friday. Charter members Mrs Catherine R Griffin Mrs Florence C Haight and Mrs Dorothea H Wylie received books of verses. A Bow Magic program was presented by Mrs Delmont T Keyes of Pittsfield Massachusetts. Mrs George W DeBell led the business session.

New Lebanon N.Y Lebanon Valley Woman's Club Friendship Nowse Catherine R. Griffin Florence C. Haight Dorothea H. Wylie Delmont T. Keyes Pittsfield Mass George W. DeBell

New Bylaw Would Restrict Junk Cars

Lenox voters at Friday's annual meeting will vote on a new bylaw restricting junk and dilapidated motor vehicles. The measure defines junk cars, limits licenses to keep one car, and sets appeal and hearing procedures with fines up to $20 per day for violations.

LENOX

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