Dalton natives hike Appalachian Trail for semester study
Peter Tirrell of Dalton and Walter Boynton of North Andover completed a 67 day 1200 mile trek from Springer Mountain Georgia to the New York Connecticut line as a sociology biology project for Springfield College. They kept journals photographed wildlife and studied ecological and personal effects while living on10 pounds of supply daily. They faced snow floods and a near train collision while camping in lean tos and inns along the route. They lectured at Torrington High School and Springfield College after returning.
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Atlanta
Atlantic States
Swim Classes Moving At Community House
Dalton announces all CRA swimming classes will be at the Community House next Monday due to the indoor pool renovation completion. A holdover beginners class will meet at 4 15 PM Monday afternoon in bad weather, with first session beginners invited to join. Al's Trucking will shut down from July 12 through 19. Adg. -14
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Tennis clinic for Stockbridge youths over seven Sundays
A tennis clinic for local youngsters will run seven Sundays at the town tennis courts on Main Street from 2 to 4 pm. Open to children aged 8 to 18 with a nominal fee, supervisor is Carl Ereiger, tennis pro at Stockbridge Golf Club.
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Stockbridge
Main Street
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Stockbridge Golf Club
Wadsworth Ernest Marriage Planned in New Hampshire
Cheshire Epping New Hampshire announces the marriage of Martha Jean Wadsworth to Alvin M. Ernest. The ceremony occurred at Brentwood Baptist Church with Rev. Louis Flagg Sr. officiating. The couple, both from New England families, plan to reside in Epping after a June high school graduate bride works as a practical nurse and the groom is employed in the National Shoe and Leather Corp. A prenuptial shower featured Edith Mae Novitz of Dalton Massachusetts. Governor Sargent is expected to sign a bill repealing part of a Civil Service provision for the Cheshire superintendent of streets.
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Haverhill
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Edith Mae Novitz
Dalton
The Highways Are Yours. Are You Littering Your Own?
A concise column questions personal responsibility for roadside littering and urges readers to consider the impact of spilled waste on communities and environments. It examines civic duty and cleanup habits with a provocative tone.
Local airman completes basic training and reports to further schooling
Airman Stephen N. DeLand son of Mr and Mrs John A DeLand of Great Barrington finished basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and is assigned to Lowry ATE Colorado for aerial photo systems repair. He is a 1967 Mt Isverett Regional High School graduate from Sheffield. Also, Dighton Brazee son of Mr and Mrs Brazee of Middle Road Glendale completed basic training at Parris Island South Carolina and Camp Lejeune North Carolina. he will spend 20 days with his parents before reporting to Marine Headquarters Arlington Virginia. His older brother Captain Gary Brazee serves aboard USS Sandoval in the Mediterranean.
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Williams College raises tuition to 2250 per year
Williams College will raise tuition from 2000 to 2250 dollars annually starting 1970-71. President John E. Sawyer cites rising costs and higher faculty salaries. The increase keeps charges in line with peers and expands scholarships and loans proportionally to avoid deterring applicants. The prior hike was 1808 to 2000 two years ago for 1968-69.
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Adaums-Cheshire Regional School Opening Date Uncertain
Adaums Cheshire Regional School faces uncertain opening with completion likely delayed to spring next year due to weather a strike and skilled labor shortages. Officials cite unfinished athletic fields slow site work and undecided finish date to be set at next School Committee meeting. Total district expenditures totaled 2 823 895 as of June 30 per treasurer Denault.
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Norman Lafleur
William C. Denault
Adams Cheshire Regional School announces 1989 70 coaching hires
The Adams Cheshire Regional School Committee released coaching assignments and pay for 1989 70. Football head coach Joseph Doyle earns 1200, assistants Fassell Little Beebe 700 500, soccer Molladauli 500, basketball head coach Hubert Mularcyzk 1200, freshman Corkery 400, varsity baseball Morents 800, junior varsity baseball Melita 400, freshman baseball Corkery 400, varsity track Fasseli 500, ski coach Grande 300, golf coach Massimiano 300, director Pieron pan 350, assistant Szpila 250. Vacancy remains for junior varsity basketball coach at 700.
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James Fassell
Charles Little
Robert Beebe
Marlo Dauli
Hubert Mularcyzk
Timothy Corkery
Richard Morents
Vincent Melita
Corkery
Fasseli
Steven Grande
Carmen Massimiano
Cheshire School
Albert Pieropan
Thomas Szpila
Canaan Town Meeting Ends With Land Sale and Pensions
North Canaan approves selling 2.58 acres of town property and extending retirement pensions to noninstructional staff at Housatonic Valley Regional High School, cost about 2500 dollars annually. Article also extends terms for several officials under new state election laws and advances 3400 for a Boy Scout building. Church fair set for July 19 and birthday observance noted for local resident Robert Black.
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Scout Committee
Two-Year Sail Ends For Montana Man
A 51-year-old farmer and businessman from Great Falls Montana has sailed into Catrumbet Cape Cod port after two years and 26000 miles at sea aboard his 30 foot ketch Maverick. Warren Mansfield Ford was greeted by his wife Natalie and a welcoming fleet of small boats.
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High Intensity Auto Tail Lights Said Safety Aid
BERKELEY AP High intensity lamps for tail lights can reduce rear end collisions in fog, Dr Dan M Finch said at a UC symposium on visibility and driving. Finch, a sight and vision specialist, proposed a three level tail light system for different driving conditions to markedly increase safety.
New Bike Designs Propel U S Sales Past Auto Growth
In New York AP reports that U S bicycle sales could match car sales within years if trends continue. From 3.6 million in 1960 to 7.5 million last year and a 12 percent rise expected in 1969, bikes gain popularity due to exercise advocacy and teen driven innovation led by high riser models. Prices rise with added features and servicing becomes more complex as youth influence fuels stylish, expensive options.
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