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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1970

Page

16

Gateway Plan Would Cost Middlefield 16417.62

Middlefield's share of the Gateway Regional School District plan would be 16417.62 the first year with a 99.54 tax rate increase. The proposal includes a new middle school, Worthington addition, and renovation of the Gateway building. Voting is set for Jan 22 at 3 p.m.

Middlefield Gateway Regional School Committee Conwell School Worthington Gateway Huntington John V. Hulser Gateway Regional School District William Gillan Drummey Rosane Anderson Hulser Selectman John E. Rice William Denault Gillan Gilbert McLeod Gertrude Lacey John EF. DeMoss Paul Barnes Gateway Committee Chester Blandford Ann Jewett Leo Varsano Peter Madru Jewett Barnes

Disturbance at Dalton warehouse prompts警警警

Dalto n police warned food recipients that arrests would follow disturbances after a dispute erupted yesterday at the city warehouse. Police Chief Robert R. Powell moved officers from Route 9 to quell an argument between two recipients as a crowd gathered. three more officers responded but no arrests were made.

Dalton Robert R. Powell Powell

Lavalley to Return to California and Vietnam Duty

Sargent Raymond H. Lavalley USAF to report to Space and Missile System Organization Inglewood California after holiday visit with parents. To depart for Da Nang Air Base Vietnam soon after reporting to his California unit. Previously served as administrative specialist in Japan and Korea.

Dalton Raymond H. Lavalley USAF Space, and Missile System Organization Inglewood Calif Marjorie Lavalley Second St Henry H. Lavalley East Housatonic St. Lavalley da Nang Air Base Vietnam California Japan Korea

Seven Towns In District To Get 1970 Funds

Dalton Central Berkshire Regional School District official Gordon H. Fitzpatrick received state notice from Education Commissioner Neil V. Sullivan detailing Chapter 70 educational aid entitlements for seven district towns in 1970. Allocation totals show a 15 percent increase due to regional district inclusion, with funds to be deposited into each town’s treasury.

Dalton Central Berkshire Gordon H. Fitzpatrick Neil V. Sullivan Fitzpatrick

Berk Shire Peace Action Committee Dinner Meeting

Stockbridge residents mark a dinner gathering by the Berk Shire Peace Action Committee on Saturday at 7 30 p m at the Red Lion Inn. Mrs Erwin H Manus handles reservations with a Friday contact for more details.

Stockbridge Berk Shire Peace Acion Committee Red Lione Inn Erwin H. Manus

Drugstore Break-In at Hinsdale On Main Street

Hinsdale Pharmacy on Main Street was broken into early in the week with $100 in watches, film, and cameras stolen but no drugs. It was the second break in two weeks. Owner Bernard Collins said entry occurred between 11:30 p.m. Monday and 8 a.m. Tuesday. A cellar door and trap door were pried open, and footprints led from the store through a backyard into Frissell's parking lot. Local and state police investigated. two years earlier the store lost $400 to thieves.

Hinsdale Main Street Bernard Collins Collins Frissell

Local TV film shows brother on Bob Hope tour

Lenox residents recount a Christmas TV special from Vietnam where Connie Stevens called for a man named Bill to join her on stage. Mrs. Caroline Frary spotted her brother Charles Hall among the volunteers, though he admitted the name Bill was said in jest. Hall, a Naval Construction Battalion member, had been missing from Southampton for years. Also noted: nursing class cap and local basketball results from Lenox youth leagues.

Lenox Caroline Frary Housatonic St Bob Hope Vietnam Connie Stevens Bill Chuck Hall

Girl Scouts Hear Talk On Oral Health

Cadette Troop 58 will hear Dr Joseph W Farrell Jr discuss care of the teeth and mouth and its link to total health at a 7 pm meeting in the Academy Building Tuesday. Mrs Charles Goerlach and Mrs Alien Gable will share guidance on grooming and nutrition. a style show will showcase good grooming posture and clothing.

Lenox — Cadette Joseph W. Farrell Jr Academy Charles Goerlach Alien Gable

Penn Central Fine Upheld After 1965 Rail Fire

In Boston the U.S. Court of Appeals upheld awards totaling over 485000 against Penn Central for damages suffered by six firms in a 1965 fire at the Austen Freight terminal. The largest payout, 411770 dollars, went to Sears Roebuck and Co.

Boston U.S. Court of Appeals Penn Central Austen Sears, Roebuck & Co

LWY Chief Dies in Lexington Mass

Mrs. Lottie Scharfman president of the Massachusetts League of Women Voters since last May died at her Lexington home Tuesday night at age 40.

Lexington Mass Lottie Scharfman Massachusetts League of Women Voters

Board Opposes Raises for Part-Timers

The Finance Committee opposes salary raises this year for part-time municipal employees and town officials while considering small increases for full-time staff. Chairman Greiner said the panel aims to hold expenses, with raises generally no more than 1 percent. The group also discussed bylaw limits on running for town meeting representative and decided members will act as financial advisers to the nine town precincts.

Lee Henry Greiner Greiner

Lee District Court Fines Two For Vehicle Violations

Lee District Court judge John J. Dwyer fined Lee man David L. Tuller 125 dollars on two motor vehicle charges after nods to nole pleas. Tuller paid 100 for uninsured vehicle and 25 for unregistered vehicle. Another defendant Joseph A. Mann Jr. paid 25 for operating an unregistered vehicle.

Lee David L. Tuller Mill River Lee District Court John J. Dwyer Nole Tuller Joseph A. Mann Jr North St Pittsfield

Police Report Dog Complaints Sweep Town

Chief John J. Boyne says residents report dogs running at large causing hazards by darting between vehicles on slippery streets. Police contacted several owners and will impound animals and bill boarding fees if disturbances persist.

Lee John J. Boyne Boyne

Students Hear Talks on Drugs and Town Government

Lee-Lee High School students heard two talks, one by Rev. Daniel L. Gill on drug abuse with a follow up session planned, and another by Mrs. Grace Stevenson on adopting a representative town government after the March 2 election.

Lee — Lee High School Daniel L. Gill St. Charles' Church Pittsfield Grace Stevenson Lee

Lee High School Basketball Standings Shift After Night Action

Lee Lakers and Royals share first place in the Men’s Basketball League at Lee High School after three wins each in four games last night. Celtics rise to second at 11-9, Hawks fall to 10-10, Knicks drop to 3-17. Monday at 6:45 p.m. Kiwani-Ames meets Mon day at Hast Lee Steak House. Dr Bruce Warns of General Electric speaks on drug abuse with a LSD film. MCA presents The Wonders of Aladdin Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Lee Central School gym.

LENOX Warriors Knicks Vernon Seydett Robert Coakley Scott Clifford The Royals Nats Michael Coakley Mark Butchinson Neil Vreeland Hawks Gary Lagarce Nats Vs. Warriors LEE Lakers Lee High School Celtics Kiwani-Ames Hast Lee Bruce Warns General Electric Co Aladdin MCA Lee Central School

VNA Re-Elects Mrs. Baker As President

The Visiting Nurse Association re elected Mrs William J Baker as president at its annual meeting held at Lee High School Delegates announced 1164 nurse visits in the past year and plans for expanded services including two preschool immunization clinics A rubella vaccine delay postponed a January measles immunization clinic and a new clinic will be scheduled when vaccine arrives Other officials and board members were re elected and committees named with high school home economics students assisting refreshments

Lee William J. Baker Visiting Nurse Association Lee High School Charles Darbe R.N VNA Baker Charles W. Stratton William E. Peirson W. Merritt McBrian Francis G. Fanning Edna H. Staples Walter Ryan James Wright Steven Coragglio Jay, McBrian Oliver Humes William Collins Frances .Devanny Merritt McBrian Malcolm Dunn Kenneth Sampson Fred Wohy Merrick Bradbury Pursing John J. Kelly E. Norton Decker Andre Coderre

Ecumenical Service Set Sunday at St Mary's Church

The Rev Thomas M Lannon J rector Shadow Brook will speak at the first ecumenical service this year Sunday at 730 pm at St Marys Church The Rev Joseph F Gagan pastor St Marys will lead prayer for Christian Unity Week A section of seats reserved for youth from local parishes Lee area The national program will be followed No offering Birth: a son Wednesday to Mr and Mrs Robert Wellspeak of Middletown Ohio Paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs George Wellspeak of Main Street South Lee

Thomas M. Lannon Shadowbrook St. Mary’s Church Joseph F. Gagan St. Mary’s Lee United Church of Christ, Congregational St.George Robert Wellspeak Middletown Ohio George Wellspeak Main Street South Lee

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