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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1964

Page

20

Shadowbrook Donates 250 Dollars to Lenox Library

Lenox library officials announced a 250 dollar gift from Shadowbrook to support the building fund. In a letter to David T. Dana, the association president, Rev. Laurence C. Langeath praised the library for its services. The drive seeks 125000 for remodeling.

LENOX Lenox Library Shadowbrook David T. Dana The Library Association Laurence C. Langeath S.J

Tax Forms Mailed By Assessors Lenox

Lenox board of assessors sent out about 100 personal property forms this week with a March 1 deadline for return. Assessor John D. Blake urged anyone owning property who did not receive a form to obtain one at the assessor's office. In local notes Bridge Club results list Mrs. Alex Wylie as high scorer with 3178 and Mrs. Lillian Kemp runner-up with 2665.

LENOX Board of Assessors John D. Blake Bridge Club Alex Wylie Lillian Kemp

Middlefield man returns home from Pittsfield hospital

Middlefield resident Maitland Dowsey has returned home from Hillcrest Hospital in Pittsfield after a period as a patient there.

Maitland Dowsey Hillcrest Hospital Pittsfield

Rectory at St Francis in North Adams Is Completed

North Adams reports the new St Francis rectory is finished and residents move in. The Rt Rev Msgr John P Donahue and Rev Earl V DeBlieux occupy the rectory while two other priests stay at East Main Street until the property is sold.

St. Francis North Adams John P. Donahue Earl V. DeBlieux East Main Street

Retired Postmaster Takes Part Time Chamber Role

Adams resident Patrick J McAndrews, retired postmaster, will serve as chamber of commerce managing director on a part time basis with an annual salary of 500 dollars. He replaces Edward W Reid who resigned after being named executive director of the Adams Redevelopment Authority. Clarksburg Considers School Addition

Chamber Adams Patrick J. McAndrews Chamber of Commerce Edward W. Reid Adams Redevelopment Authority

Dalton school budget rises forty thousand dollars over last year

Dalton approved a school budget of 434,185, about 30,000 more than 1963. The rise mirrors Dalton's share increase in regional high school costs, with the total 1964 education bill about 40,000 higher than the prior year. Substantial federal subsidy reductions and state reimbursements will alter the net town cost. The 1963 figure was 402,345, an increase of 15,000 from 1962.

Dalton

Camp Fire Notes Paints New Badge Milestones

Camp Fire Girls groups in Dalton report an award ceremony with Debra Chevary and Diana Walsh earning fire-maker and faggot finder badges. Seventeen others noted for outdoor skills, plus officers named for Ta-Ha-Ta-Wan and Wa-Han-Ka groups. A five week child care course runs for members as 60 girls graduate at last fly up. seven new Grade 2 Blue Bird groups form under several leaders and assistants.

Dalton Camp Fire John Rippere Debra Chevary Mary Kisselbrook Diana Walsh Shelley Henderson Wendy Williams William Pickett Donald Scott - Smith Susan Cripps Mabel Scott - Smith Susan Kiter Laurie Campbell Christine Higgins William Garrity Peggy Bett Donna Biggart Mary Cataldi Marian Wheeler Beverly Olds Patricia Topping Claudia Simmons Willam D. Parker Parker John Hall Joseph Paiker Theron Warren George Calebaugh Burt Gibby Lawrence George

Local Firm Named U S Distributor of Plastic Tree Wedge

Dalton based Sabre Saw Chain Inc names DALTON firm as national distributor for a plastic wedge used in tree felling. Monroe Hemphill of Wedge Manufacturing Co travels to Dalton to finalize the agreement with Sabre vice president Willard Grierson. Sabre, at 27 Elm St, is expanding with a new distribution center at 9 East Housatonic St and expects a move next month.

Dalton Sabre Saw Chain, Inc Sabre Monroe Hemphill Sacramento Calif Wedge Manufacturing Co Dalion Willard Grierson Sabre Saw Chain Elm St East Housatonic St

Dalton church votes to authorize architect for expansions

First Congregational Church of Dalton at its 179th annual meeting empowered its planning council to engage an architect to plan physical alterations to meet expanding needs. Membership stands at 1929, attendance 13,702 in 1963. Church school enrollment 274, budget for 1964 set at 95,663, up from 57,626 in 1963.

Dalton First Congregational Church

Legion Auxiliary Meeting And Club Game Session Notice

The American Legion Auxiliary meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the Legion Home.Sne Golden Age Club hosts a Jan 23 game session at 2 p m in the Community House bring a prize item and a pack of cards Plans for a 12th anniversary observance are set Gerald V Rood Jr airman apprentice USN son of Mr and Mrs Gerald V Rood of 48 Deming St serves at Naval Air Training Center Memphis Tenn the Navy's largest aviation technical training command Red Ball mibber footwear Kirk's Store open daily until 8 Adv

Sne Golden Age Club Gerald V. Rood Jr USN Gerald V. Rood Deming St Naval Air Training Center Memphis Tenn Navy Red Ball Kirk's

Balding Leads Crosby Golf Field at Cypress Point

Canada’s Balding shot a 66 to lead a crowded field including Crosby, Palmer, Nicklaus and Wall on opening day of the Bing Cross Pro-Am at Cypress Point. Nicklaus battled trouble at the 16th while Balding’s eagle and five birdies highlighted a six-under 66 as Seaver and Seaver partnered for a 58 in the pro-am. The event features top pros and amateurs competing for a $60,000 prize across a 72-hole medal format.

Pebble Beach Calif Nicklaus Art Wall Jr Cupt Bing Cross Paul Narney Palmer Cal A! Balding Cypress Point Newers Bob Bie Nichols Cypress England Geoffrey Hunt Nichols Jefthander Charles New Zealand Harney Wall Varlies Arnold Palmer Jackl San Diego Balding Celebriare Hall Mike Fetchick California Charlie Seaver Fresno Seaver

Lincoln Mercury Team Split In Maine Weekend Series

The Lincoln Mercury group split two games against Old Town Maine's New York club the Merchants at Pittsfield and Old Town. The Merchants won 11 102 Saturday and lost 98 92 Sunday while Lincoln Mercury beat Cur Van 104 94. Doug Gratchfield leads scoring at 26 1 with Telasky close behind and assists leader with 69.

Lincoln-Mercury Maine Pittsfield Old Town New York Merchants Lyaq Jack Foley Togo Palazzi Marco Polo Explorers East Startford Conn Explorers LBS Merchants Doug Gratchfield Bill Telasky Tom Hannon Telasky Charley Fohlin Ed Washington Regals Fohlin Washington Foblin

Lucas boosts Royals past Lakers as rookie bid grows

Jerry Lucas scored 29 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as Cincinnati beat Los Angeles 108 to 95, tightening the Royals’ grip in the Eastern Division. Oscar Robertson added 32 and Arizon Bockhorn and Tom Thacker stifled Lakers star Jerry West, while New York topped Detroit 124-116 in the other NBA game.

Cincinnati Jerry Lucas National Basketball Association Cincinnati Royals Los Angeles Lucas New York Knicks Cincinnati Gardens Detroit Pistons Royals Boston Oscar Robertson Lakers Jerry West Arion Bockhorn Tom Thacker West Dick Barnett Eglin Baylor Knicks

Navy Beats Marines 50-21 to Lead League

Navy won 50 to 21 over the Marines in the Armed Forces Basketball League at the Boys' Club gym. Navy led 24 to 10 at halftime as Tommy Fitzgerald scored 14, with Mike Ruci 12 and Freddy Hogan 10. Stan Daoust and Bill Spadatora led the Marines with eight each.

Navy Marines Armed Forces Navy Bulge Tommy Fitzgerald Mike Ruci Freddy Hogan Stan Daoust Bill Spadatora Maavy Marines Ber Rina Cluttress Fitzgerald Weedaoa Melle Megan Barry Dick Lafourche Lewis Kee Timer

West Merits Edge Over East in AFL All Star Game

AFL coaches from Denver and Kansas City viewed the West as sharper and faster after watching both squads drill. They cited greater speed and explosive attack as giving the West the edge in the Sunday All-Star tilt in San Diego.

San Diego Calif AFL Jack Faulkner Denver Hank Stram Kansas City

Kraemer Williams Named Cocaptains At Williams Freshmen

Kraemer of Wyncote Pennsylvania and Rick Williams of Shaker Heights Ohio were elected cocaptains of Williams College freshman swimming. Williams set an NCAA short course record in the 160 yard individual medley with 1 43 1 in the season opener at Albany Academy as Albany won 62 to 33. The next meet is Feb 3 at home against Hotchkiss.

Williamstown Dick Kraemer Wyncote Rick Williams Shaker Heights Ohio Williams College Williams Albany Albany Academy Hotchkiss

Bowling JOLLY FOUR High string details

Readable lines show bowlers named Cri Brune Ceil Bruno Marie Butlett and others with scores around 300 plus. Women’s late league includes Bertha Cassel Barbara Watson and Loisemen among unclear entries with partial scores and damaged text.

Bowling Jolly Cri Brune Ceil Bruno Marie Butlett Howe Trepacz Women's Late League Wien Ai Bertha Cassel Barbara Watson Wil' Cree Carpel ' An Davee Lois Emen

Bruins Discover Dornhoefer Emerges as NHL Rookie

Boston fans and the league note Gary Dornhoefer’s rapid rise with four games in, scoring his first two NHL goals in a 5-1 win over Detroit. The Kitchener Ontario native, 20, came via Niagara Falls junior hockey and Boston training camp, then starred for Minneapolis CHL before replacing an injured Williams. Montreal beat Chicago 1-0 to seize second place as Geoffrion opened the scoring.

Boston Bruins Gary Dornhoefers National Hockey League Dornhoefer Bruin Boston Detroit Bruins Dernhoefer Jeague Niagara Falls Milt Schmidt Minneapolis Kitchener Ont Tommy Williams Montreal Chicago Bernie Geoffrion Canadiens Toronto

Twilighters Edge Hurricanes in Scholastic League Tilt

The Twilighters defeated the Hurricanes 48 to 33 in a Scholastic Basketball League game in the gym yesterday afternoon. Ernie Taliaferro led with 28 points, Jim Fillio scored 11, Steve Hestowski added 16 for the Hurricanes, John Griffin had 14, and Frank Stilhman scored 10.

Twilighters Hurricanes Ernie Taliaferro Jim Fillio Steve Helstowski John Griffin Rhit Fer Frank Stilhman

Butler Flour Wins Sixth In Jr. Loop

Butler Flour remains atop the Junior Basketball League by defeating Lions Club 8-23 in a makeup game. Berksh ire Roofing beat Rotary Club 25-16, and Comet Jewelers edged Moldmasters 19-18 in Boys' Club gym action. Bob Barrington led Butler with 12 points. Dave Sheran had 8 for Lions Club.

Buller Flour Lions Club Berkshire Roofing Rotary Club Comet Jewelers Butler Lions Bob Barrington Dave Sheran Roofing Dave Carson Chris Racnig Rotary Maldmasters Jewelers Moldmaster Butler Flour Lions Club FP LaFrambeise Connolly Kane Omarrama Rigon Aeé aRice Toa Barrington Sneran Mack o.Culien 'Oga Moore Lavelle Tela Goyington and Marshall Berk Roofing Rotary Club BF PI DiTomasso Denauil Eo Hamling Lee Eos Carlen Koenigai Murphy Gentile

Saubert Sparkles With Silver Jug Victory

Jean Saubert, 21, Oregon State junior, won the Slalom of the Silver Jug with times 43.38 and 45.93 for 1:30.39, finishing second in the combined standings behind Meurielle Goitschel. Saubert, who also placed fifth in the downhill, remains a top Winter Olympics contender at Bad Gastein Austria.

Bad Gastein Austria UPI Jean Saubert Miss Saubert Oregon State Meurielle Goitschel France

Hibiscus Stakes Opens Flashes at Hialeah Track

Three-year-old thoroughbreds face the Hibiscus Stakes as their first major Florida test. Delirium of Greentree Stable enters as likely favorite after Sanford Stakes wins and a trio of 3-year-old victories last year. The Hibiscus adds intrigue amid a 10-horse field at six furlongs.

Orl Robertson Associated Press Florida Hialeah Greentree Stable Delirium

Repairs Beat Homes In Midget Contest

In a low scoring Midget Union Federal Basketball League game the Repairs defeated Homes 96 in the club gym. Timmy Connolly led with two floor goals and the box score lists Bresnanan Stankiewicz Megan Caden Ford and Wallace among others. Referee Mooney. timekeeper Tim.

Wagner Penn Hamilton Utica New Hampshire Florida St Memphis St Va. Tech Wm. & Mary Wyoming Ariv. St. UL Ariz. St. Coll Utah Montana St Weber St New Mexico Arizona Gonzaga Idaho Union Federal Basketball League Timmy Connolly HOMES Brp Pefmnaty Bresnanan Stankiewicz Megan Caden Ford Een Imatoney Mooney Timi Minute Wartery Mv Aye

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Haly Family League Knights of Columbus CDA Wiliam Grace Catholic Daughters of America Lenox Community Center Joe's Grill Ady, An Norman J Arsa Bahama Islands Middlefield North Berkshire Morse Waterford Lew Newport Jocal Post Office Pfizer Organometallics Field Adams—Chas. Pfizer & Co New England Lime Co Adams Howland Avenue C. T. Plunkett Junior High School Hammond Organ Society Pittsfield Dalton Springfield Joseph J. Girardi Gerald J. Sullivan Francis C. Florini Fred B. Windover Clarksburg State School Building Assistance Commission SBAC Farrell Sweden Kenneth F. Preston Great Barrington Charles Doherty Richmond Joseph A. Wilk Cheshire Mr. Battey Msgr Roccapriore Christopher J. Weldon St. Anthony's Church Richard €. Roccapriore St. Anthony's Loeb Foodtown Lenox, Maus United Lee George F. Lee Nungawek Dalton Martin F. Glendun U.S Congregationalists Council Legion American Legion Auxiliary Air Center Canada Crosby Pittsfield Merchants Redds Assis Elasky Hannon Aker McKeever Gardner 1A Leslie Robertson Johnny Green Gene Conley Bailey Howell Don Ohl Pistons Green Kraemer Kid Kitchener Sparks Red Wings Twilighters Murricanes Fillio Taliaferro Liverset Gonski Wa Neil Cambine Stillman Herman Y S. Brutner McMahon Ryen Warde Griffin I Metstowski Jimmy Downey Ang Ermiorte
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