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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1969

Page

17

Drug Use Is Charged Windsor Mountain School Suit

A Philadelphia parent sues Windsor Mountain School of Lenox in Superior Court claiming his minor son was exposed to an unhealthy atmosphere with marijuana and other drugs. He seeks $3,000 for alleged breach of tuition, room and board, after two months at the school last fall.

Philadelphia Superior Court Windsor Mountain School of Lenox Mark Kimmel Kimmel Nav

May Permits For Buildings Up From April

Pittsfield issued nine single dwelling permits in May valued at 175000, vs 19 permits valued at 442700 a year earlier. Total May permits: 23 new buildings and 16 alterations totaling 244444, below last year’s 418435. April had 11 new permits and 10 alterations totaling 148905.

Pittsfield

Worthington Calendar Notes From Town Recital and Meetings

Worthington hosts the annual recital of Mrs. Jean Humphrey's ballet classes at Town Hall Saturday at 8 30 p m. Summer classes run Wednesdays 11 to noon. PTO elects officers Kenneth Porter president Irving Granger vice president Winston Donovan secretary Craig Mason treasurer Meetings resume in fall. Coffee Thursday at Mrs Grant Knapp Old Post Road 10 a m. Cancer drive raises 153 80. Mrs Zack Donovan a patient at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Several residents visit or move. Buckleys return from Florida and open home for summer on Ridge Road.

PTO Kenneth Porter Irving Granger Winston Donovan Craig Mason Grant Knapp Old Post Road Walters Tower John Buckley Harry Maellison Huntington Road Worthington Zack Donovan Cooley Dickinson Hospital Northampton Marion L. Bartlett Williamsburg Road Frank Sexton Springfield Dorothy Kilbourne Harford Richard Thayer Donna Sears Westfield Norwich Huntington David Stone Susan Mears Natfield Haydenville Daniel R. Porter Betty Porter Middletown Conn Florida Joan Buckley Ridge Road

Start Is Urged On Sackett Brook Drainage Issue

Public Works Commissioner Gerald J Doyle urged the city to begin addressing Sackett Brook drainage problems. A Camp Dresser McKee survey valued the project at over 1 million dollars. Doyle said only that some action is needed and the extent of work remains undetermined.

Gerald Doyle Sackett Brook Camp, Dresser & McKee Alfred S$. Bradley

District Court Today in Williamstown Case Updates

Robert J. Creps 25 of 112 East Main St Williamstown pleaded guilty to indecent assault and battery on a child in Lanesboro. Judge Frank W. Cimini suspended one year in the House of Correction and imposed two years probation. Public Defender Arthur Stein represented him. Darryl J. Peterson 21 of Lenox Dale received a one year sentence yesterday for uttering forging and cashing checks, appeared this morning and did not wish to appeal. Defendants have 24 hours to file an appeal if applicable. David Tetlaw 24 of Lanesboro Road Cheshire charged with attaching wrong plates and operating an uninsured and unregistered car defaulted. Robert Jordan 19 of 1 May St Lenox charged with speeding also defaulted. Ronald Dimanche 28 of 62 Francis Ave charged with probation violation had case continued one week. Richard Hicks of Brimfield paid a $15 speeding fine. A charge of driving without registration was filed. David Ricci 23 Dorchester St charged with disturbing the peace had case continued to Dec 8. Thomas R. Chadwell 196 Francis Ave charged with breaking and entering continued to Dec 8. Previously paid speeding fines include Dan Baumann 21 Maple St Lenox $15, John Martin Jr 66 Church St Lenox $15, Donald McFarlane Portsmouth $10, Michael J. Shaker Jr North Adams $10.

Robert J. Creps East Main St Williamstown Lanesboro Frank W. Cimini House of Correction Arthur Stein Darryl J. Peterson Lenox Dale David Tetlaw Lanesboro Road Cheshire Robert Jordan St. Lenox Ronald Dimanche Francis Ave Maple St John Martin Jr Church St Lenox Donald McFarlane Portsmouth Michael J. Shaker Jr North Adams

Roanoke Pastor Conducting Five-Night Services

Dr. William W. Simms of Roanoke preaches five nights this week at the Church of Christ near Linden Street in Roanoke. LaMar J. Jark said the talks are available during the day for local groups. The series follows Sunday's dedication of the church building. Simms leads the 1,000-member Tauden Avenue Church of Christ and authored The Message and Mission of the Negro Churches.

William W. Simms Roanoke Church of Christ LaMar J.lark Simms Linden St Tauden Avenue

Monsignor Marshall Career Noted For Civic Stand

Longtime Pittsfield church leader Msgr. Marshall is highlighted for his civic engagement and political counsel. The profile covers his stance against subversive elements, guidance to candidates, community work, hospital leadership, and a 1953 monsignor title, ending with a note that the NAACP executive board meets tonight at 8 in Room 4.

NAACP North St

Worker Injured In 35-Foot Tumble In North Adams

Marvin Briggs a 20 year old worker fell 35 feet yesterday at the Eaton Paper Co. addition on West Housatonic Street North Adams while securing sheeting for welding. He suffered a fractured wrist head and back injuries. He is reported in good condition at St. Luke's Hospital. Western Mass Contracting Co. employed him with a partner nearby at the time.

Marvin Briggs North St North Adams Western Mass. Contracting Co Lee Eaton Paper Co St. Luke’s Hospital BMC Briggs West Housatonic Street

Taconic High Appointments To Be Made By Committee

Pittsfield School Committee will appoint Taconic High School department heads and a coach on Wednesday at 7 30 p m as part of the new high school's governance. An admin team led by Asst Supt Thomas Roche will present a space needs report for 1969 70 and discuss the 1969 70 calendar amid union questions.

Pittsfield Taconic High School Thomas J. Roche Pittsfield Teachers Association Bcant Supt. of Schools James P. Reynolds PHS Richmond Bank Row Pearl St

Navy Orders Ship Inquiry Continued

Australian Rear Adm. G. J. B. Crabb was aboard the carrier Melbourne as SEATO officials in Bangkok report the inquiry continues. Navy Minister Clive Kelly cites a past 1964 collision with the destroyer Voyager, noting similar patterns and jinx concerns as Sea Spirit exercise is canceled.

G. J. B. Crabb SEATO Bangkok Clive Kelly Adelaide Australia Melbourne Kelly Voyager Evans

Fire Record for St Josephs High School Alarm No Fire

An accidental alarm at St Josephs High School at 9 30 a m produced no fire. At 4 51 am a trash fire on the wall of a one car garage at 10 Cleveland Street was quickly extinguished.

St. Joseph's High School Cleveland SL

Mixed-Income Housing Complex Wins Planning Board Nod

The Central Labor Council won Planning Board support to rezone 24 acres off Melbourne Road in West Pittsfield from R-2 to R-5 for a mixed income housing complex. The 2 to 1 vote included abstentions by Anne Wojtkowski and John Quinn amid challenges by opponents’ attorney.

Central Labor Council Planning Board West Pittsfield CLC Melbourne Road Anne E. Wojtkowski John J. Quinn Atty Ronald E. Oliveira Oliveira Wojtkowski Quinn

Rowell Named To Airport Commission Seat

George H. Rowell, 40, of 62 Michael Drive, appointed to the Airport Commission for a three year term by Mayor Butler. Rowell is a General Electric employee, a captain in the Air Force Reserve, and former Civil Air Patrol officer, replacing Special Justice Clement A. Ferris who did not seek reappointment due to other duties.

George H. Rowell Michael Drive Airport Commission Butler Rowell General Electric Air Force Reserve Civil Air Patrol Clement A. Ferris Ferris

Airman Peaslee Graduates Air Force Technical School

William Wi. Peaslee NT son of Edith Peaslee 62 Richmond Ave and William H. Peaslee 50 Foot Place has completed U S Air Force technical school at Sheppard AFB Texas trained as aircraft mechanic assigned to a Tactical Air Command unit at Lockbourne AFB Ohio and is a graduate of St Josephs High School.

William Wi. Peaslee Edith Peaslee Richmond Ave William H. Peaslee 50 Foot Place U.S. Air Force Technical School Sheppard Afb Tex Tactical Air Command Lockbourne Afb Ohio Peaslee St. Joseph's High School

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