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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1970
Page
23
Mrs. William J. Spencer 49 of 324 East Main St was pulled from a burning apartment by firemen and taken to North Adams Hospital in satisfactory condition. A closed bedroom door likely saved her life. Her husband was at work at Sprague Electric Co. nearby.
In Westfield three Holyoke residents Fletcher Smith Edith Smith and Johnnie Wilson were thrown from their car when struck by a Penn Central freight train. The nine car train dragged the vehicle 150 feet. an ambulance en route to Noble Hospital was in a second collision but caused no further injuries. The train, carrying mail and freight between Albany and Boston, was undamaged. Lt Gen William B Kieffer announced retirement from the SAC 8th Air Force in April as the unit is deactivated and merged with the Air Force.
Atty Gen Robert H Quinn will meet Leyden school officials Friday to inspect the practice of student group prayers before classes after state education commissioner Neil V Sullivan urged halting it for constitutional reasons. The visit follows a request to enforce the Supreme Court ruling on church‑state separation.
Gov Rockefeller defends a state employee contract calling for a 1344 percent salary rise over two years as not inflationary and signals veto of any tax reform bill reducing state revenues. He also notes openness to signing a repeal bill on abortion, while warning riders could alter outcomes. Rensselaer grand jury case in Troy targets an out of state resident, while Albany County sales tax receipts for 1969 exceed budget, boosting general fund reserves.
Avon Harold S Peters executive director of the Farm ington River Watershed urges Western New England residents to watch for an evening grosbeak at birdfeeders. Peters has captured 41 birds since Dec 20, banded them and painted their beaks red. Twenty sightings have been reported in the past 344 weeks. Send 2 postal cards to Peters P O Box 93 Avon Conn 06001 to report.
Williams College welcomes five exchange students becoming the first women admitted with seniors ready to join Williams next fall. Judy Allerhand, Jane Gardner, and Gail Hemphill describe a shift toward meaningful academics and stronger respect for individuals. They acknowledge coeducation as necessary and voice concerns about administration priorities and feeling unwanted at times.
John W. Robinson announced that the Columbia County PEA Council will present a program Tuesday at p.m. at Roweliff Jansen Central School Hinsdale. Homer Deerlove and Dan DeKamp will discuss new training programs for high school students and current occupational center offerings. NLCS students have toured the center and must choose by Feb. 5 for programs starting next September. Courses include agriculture, auto mechanics, cosmetology, data processing, nursing, and office practice.
NEW LEBANON N Y Lions awards were given at a Monday meeting led by Elton A Wilson with Gregory Baumli earning 12 years and Raymond Fisher 11 years. Herbert Poora Howard Johnson and Wilson each had 5 years, Karl Dieckmann and Charles Danewitz four years, about a dozen members received one year pins. Craig Chittenden of Fair Weather Farms discussed his Omaha trip as a NYS delegate to the National Agricultural Institute. Lions Club directors meet at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Hall.
NEW LEBANON New York assessments on real property for 1970 rise by 137397 to total 1963012 in New Lebanon. Countywide assessments reach 30201664, up 1312700 from 1969 and 2530725 above 1968, per County Treasurer Mary E McKenna in Hudson.
Robert Scaglia rini, owner of Caesar's Restaurant in Great Barrington, purchased the F-2 Restaurant for 45000 at a public auction yesterday held at the Great Barrington Savings Bank. The bank held the first mortgage and had begun foreclosure last fall. the sale awaits superior court approval. Scagliarini was the sole bidder and unavailable for comment on plans.
The YMCA invites members to join two new adult programs starting next week. Yoga sessions led by Mrs Nancy Simonson run Monday at 10:30 am and 7 15 pm at the Congregational Church. An international cooking course by Mrs Kenneth Solomoi meets Wednesday at 1 pm. Babysitting available. initial cooking class at the YMCA on West Park Street. call for details.
Lee High School United Students for Action members were cited by the Kiwanis Club for outstanding service to Belchertown State Hospital children. They raised funds, repaired toys, and delivered gifts for Christmas to 45 of 65 members who joined the Belchertown trip. A spring follow-up is planned and funds supported American Indian children in the Midwest. Officers Jennifer Hitchcock, Michael Vecchia, Margaret Hunterton, and Chris Durrett led the effort, with Richard Rivers as adviser.
Lee Library Building Committee outlines a stopgap basement renovation to add a children's program reading room and storage, featuring wood paneling new ceiling and outdoor emergency exit. A $14,687 transfer from the War Rehabilitation Fund is proposed for the lawn meeting warrant, with nearly $96,000 in the fund and no town tax impact.
Lee officials pressed Timente rial Inc to fix issues at two Bradley Street trailer parks with promises of work this year. Officials cited illegal two family units and sanitation concerns at Mountain View and Brookside, while the firm pledges to improve landscaping and limit trailer size, with plans due in March.
Selectmen signed to let Almar Huntley Jr. & Associates proceed with working plans to reconstruct the Forest and Chestnut Street bridges damaged in the 198 East Lee flood. Revised Chestnut Street plans cut cost from 125000 to 60000 while the Forest Street bridge is about 128000. bids expected in early spring.
Susan L. McGinty daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul R McGinty of Los Altos California and Leonard F Cwiklik of Chicago TM married at St Nicholas Church Los Altos Attendants included Paula Maureen and James McGinty The bride a Holy Cross and Santa Clara graduate with a Stanford master's teaches at Holy Cross High The groom an electronics technician with Metrotech Mountain View attended the University of Maryland and served in the Air Force They met in Rome and will reside in Sunnyvale California.
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