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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 10, 1964

Page

12

Brooks Insurance bowl team enters Berkshire Bowl tourney

Great Barrington The Brooks Insurance Agency bowling team will bow Sunday at 7 PM in Berkshire Bowl's annual team tournament in Pittsfield. Members of the team current leaders of the Tri-State League are Robert Duby Robert Hammer Donald Broderick and Gshorn Dugan with George Ryan as captain.

Great Barrington Brooks Insurance Agency Pittsfield Robert Duby Robert Hammer Donald Broderick Gshorn Dugan George Ryan

Heart Fund Names Drive Chairmen in Great Barrington

GREAT BARRINGTON Mrs David Carpenter and Louis FE Detour have been named chair men of the local Heart Fund drive for February. Richard Snow is special gift chairman and James Humphrey of the Great Barrington Savings Bank serves as drive treasurer. Record Hop Event Also Planned at Searles High School Saturday night 8 to 11 with Jay LaPlante as disc jockey. Door prizes expected. Fairview Birth A son born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Andrus of Monterey Wednesday.

Barrington Nmr Bernard Gibbons Castle Hill Avenue Great Barrington Searles High School Masonic Temple Pittsfield Drive David Carpenter Alford Road Louis FE Detour East Street Heart Fund Richard Snow Humphrey Street James Humphrey The Great Barrington Recreation Association Jay LaPlante Fairview Thomas Andrus Monterey

Barbieri Passes on Bar Harbor Selectman Bid

GREAT BARRINGTON Lawrence Barbieri veteran Selectman and state Democrat announced he would not seek election to the Board of Selectmen this year. He served ten years on the board until 1959 and said two experienced men are running with no lack of candidates. Five candidates are listed including incumbents Morelli and Brooks and John La Fontana James McDermott and Graham. Current chairman Evans is not seeking reelection.

Great Barrington Lawrence Barbieri Selectman Board of Selectmen Trere Barbieri Herbert G. Morelli Cecil KB. Brooks John C. la Fontana James J. McDermott William M. Graham Elbridge K. Evans

Democrats Name Miss Sweeney as Party Secretary

Miss Margaret J. Sweeney of Cottage Court was named secretary of the Democratic Town Committee at a Thursday night meeting. She replaces Mrs. J. Richard Kelly of Cottage Street, who resigned after about three years. Committee chair Robert G. Guidi announced Kelly’s resignation and said the group will meet Feb. 18 to fill the 20 member slate.

Great Barrington Margaret J. Sweeney Cottage Court Democratic Town Committee Sweeney J. Richard Kelly Cottage Street Robert G. Guidi Kelly Ile Guidi J& Ten

Barrington Democrats Select Slate for Town Elections

Barrington's Democratic Town Committee endorsed multiple candidates for the February 24 town elections. William M. Graham Sr. is set to seek selectman, joining an expanding field of five contenders with two incumbents likely to gain Republican backing. The caucus ballot, to be finalized by January 24 or open until January 17 for endorsements, will include judges, treasurer, collector, assessor, school committee, board of health and other posts.

Great Barrington William M. Graham Sr Selectman Democratic Town Committee Wis Herman G. Morelli Cecill. Brooks John O. LaFontana James J. McDermott Housatonic Marelli Brooks Robert C. Guidi Arthur W. Jones Charles B. Flynn Jr Board of Health

Democrats Endorse Welch for Great Barrington acting postmaster

The Democratic Town Committee endorsed James P. Welch for acting postmaster in Great Barrington after his top vote at Thursday's meeting. Welch, 27 years in the postal service and former Army Intelligence Corps member, joins J Richard Kelly and Bernard Gibbons as candidates. A district court dismissed charges of operating to endanger against Richard J. Dellmolino, who pleaded not guilty.

Great Barrington Democratic Town Committee James P. Welch Ray D. Adams Welch Robert G. Caidi Guidi Democratic State Committee Gerald S. Doherty Rep Doherty Fovzal Democratic National Committee Edward M. Kennedy J. Richard Kelly Bernard F. Gibbons Mr. Welch Kelly Gibbons Main Street Army Intelligence Corps Postal Service Fordham University New York City Richard J. Dellmolino Worth Street George R. McCormick Delmolino McCormick Commonwealth

Movie Timetable at Mahaiwe and Paramount

The Mahaiwe in Great Barrington shows four for Texas at 6 30 and 8 30 and Ima La Douce at 8 00 while Adams presents Grand Canyon at 7 20 and Wheeler Dealers and Cattle King play at Paramount in North Adams with showtimes 1 05 4 50 8 35 and 3 15 6 55 Mohawk in North Adams operates on weekends only.

Trade Ideas On High School Layout In Stockbridge

The Stockbridge School Committee reviewed architect recommendations and proposed space reallocations for the new high school. Modifications aim to increase efficiency, with eleven 750 square foot classrooms, a movable partition plan, and expanded gym and cafetorium spaces within a 43 540 square foot total.

Stockbridge Arthur W. Maskell Ashley

Richmond School Budget Up 13000 In 1964

RICHMOND The estimated 1964 school budget totals 125907 an increase of about 13000 over last year. Superintendent Charles E Doherty cited higher transportation costs more tuition pupils and higher elementary costs as the cause. Tuition to Pittsfield rises for junior high pupils from 465.26 to 505.46 and total junior and senior high pupils count grows from 114 to 119. Transportation funding set at 19000 reflects more trips and buses needed for possible double sessions. Salaries Budgeted at 43508 equal 35 percent of expenditures with no across the board raises. Fuel and power budget 4000. Public Law 87 funds covered four months for 15 new tuition pupils added in September.

Richmond Schooisharles E. Doherty Pittsfield Richmond Consolidated School

Richmond Church Adopts 1964 Budget Increase

Richmond Congregational Church approved a 1964 budget of 13 810 dollars at its annual meeting, up 2 440 from last year due mainly to higher minister salary and support for Our Christian World Mission. Rev. Philip H. Southwick begins his first full year as full time pastor after serving also at Immanuel Community Church in West Pittsfield. Sunday attendance rose by eight on Sundays and 17 from September to December. Elected officers include Moderator John W. Talbot and Deacons E. Burton Kierstead and Jack T. Awde, with a wide slate for church committees and delegations.

Richmond Richmond Congregational Church Our Christian World Mission Philip H. Southwick Immanuel Community West Pittsfield John W. Talbot E. Burton Kierstead Jack T. Awde H. Loach TH. Loach Carrell L. Bristol Dann H. Colburn Kenneth Truran Virginia C. Maiumphy Robert Nicholas Lawrence F. Dieringer Colburn Kierstead Robert Bolerg Elizabeth Eldridge William C. Silvernail Gerald N. Wheeler

PTA To Discuss Education of Modern Women

The Lenox PTA will host a seminar on Women education for roles in modern society at Morris Elementary School Tuesday at 8 P.M. A panel including Mrs. Leonard van den Honert Mrs. Bernard D. Cook and Mrs. Robert Pollock will read and discuss questions, inviting audience participation. PTA President Arthur B. Phinney notes few men have confirmed attendance.

LENOX Rocal Pta R P.m Morris Elementary School Leonard van den Honert Eagle Bernard D. Cook Robert Pollock Lanesboro Arthur B. Phinney PTA

Lenox Twing fund aids family after fire

The Twing family received 411.12 in cash and additional furniture and clothing from a Salvation Army drive after their Lenox home burned on Thanksgiving night. John D. Blake announced the drive results, noting the event is now closed.

LENOX Floyd FE Twing Salvation Army Twings John D. Blake

Minor Accident on Glendale Bridge In Stockbridge

Two cars sustained moderate damage in a morning collision on the Glendale bridge along Glendale-Middle Road. Eastbound driver Charles Sprivdowski skidded downhill and hit westbound Nathan L. Kenyon Sr. No injuries reported. police will continue investigation.

Stockbridge Glendale Bridge Glendale - Middle Road Charles Sprivdowski Front St Housatonic Nathan L. Kenyon Sr Kenyon

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