Great Barrington Church Rededication Services Mark Fundraiser
The First Congregational Church in Great Barrington completes a $54,000 capital funds project with a 10 a.m. worship and communion service and a 7:38 p.m. rededication service. Choirs under David Hughson perform Vaughan Williams pieces. Bach and Brahms works featured in morning rites. Public events honor donors and workers, with rededication booklets available.
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Great Barrington
First Congregational Church
David Hughson
R. Vaughn Williams
New England
Clarke Harding
Local Massachusetts Electric honors seven long-serving workers
Seven employees of the Massachusetts Electric Co. from its Western Massachusetts districts were honored at a Monday anniversary dinner in Williamstown. Rolane J. Tibbetts of Great Barrington received a 30-year pin and Wilfred H. Wagner of West Stockbridge a 20-year pin, presented by Alfred W. Smith, VP and regional exec. Also cited for 15 years were Donald A. Chase of Sheffield, Joseph H. Cronin of Great Barrington, Allan H. Heyrmann of Lenox. Guy J. Silva of Stockbridge and Charles W. Coons of Great Barrington received 10-year pins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Massachusetts Electric Co
Williamstown
Massachusetts
Rolane J. Tibbetts
Wilfred H. Wagner
West Stockbridge
Alfred W. Smith
Donald A. Chase
Sheffield
Joseph H. Cronin
Selectmen Seek Patrolman Exam for Local Police Force
The Selectmen, following Police Chief Henry R. McCarty, will request an exam to form an eligibility list for a patrolman. A vacancy has existed since the death of Patrolman Richard M. Morrison late last year, with duties covered by temporary officers.
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Great Barrington
Henry R. McCarty
Richard M. Morrison
Man Sentenced for Drunkenness in Bridgewater Case
Lawrence J. Johnson of Monterey was sentenced by District Court to six months at Bridgewater after pleading guilty to drunkenness. Special Justice James E. Hannon presided, with Monterey Police Chief Thaddeus Falcon prosecuting. Mrs. Johnson testified he had been drinking continually for three months following an incident yesterday in Monterey.
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Great Barrington
Lawrence J. Johnson
Monterey
Bridgewater
James E. Hannon
Lee
Johnson
Thaddeus Falcon
Edwin P. Gable Jr Named to All-State Orchestra
Edwin P Gable Jr son of Mr and Mrs Gable of Old Joe Road has been chosen to play first French horn in the all state orchestra concert in Amherst next month A freshman at Mt Everett Regional School he is a band and glee club member He played third French horn at the Western Massachusetts District concert in December
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Sheffield
Edwin P. Gable Jr
Church Board Elects Chairs and Lenten Services Plan
At a Congregational Church deacons meeting Mrs William French was chosen board chairman with Mrs Fred Besancon as assistant. Midweek Lenten services run Wednesdays at 7 00 p m by lay members. Tonight's meeting is led by Mrs French. A reception for prospective members is set for Maundy Thursday evening. Interested persons should call Rev Alex Fraser or a church member. Communion will be held at Sunday morning worship.
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Otis
The
Congregational Church
William French
Fred Besancon
French
Alex Fraser
VEW Women Sponsor Rummage Sale in Great Barrington
GREAT BARRINGTON The women's auxiliary of the James A Modolo Post VFW will sponsor a rummage sale March 27 at Walker Hall from 9 30 to 1. Mrs Gordon Burghardt is chairman with table chairmen handling men s clothes women s clothes children s clothes shoes kitchen accessories toys and miscellaneous items. Donations accepted via chairmen or post home on South Main Street or will be picked up. Also Ash Wednesday service at First Congregational Church at 7 30. John Hassett son of Dr and Mrs Hassett of Castle Street is home with a fractured leg from a skiing accident. Miss Mary Pat Pluhm of San Antonio Tex visited Miss Pauline M Kelly on Cottage Street. they were St Louis University classmates.
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Great Barrington
James A. Modolo
VFW
Walker Hall
Gordon Burghardt
Russell Street
Andrew Pellegrini
William Winn
Burghardt
Francis Badurski
Raymond Briggs
Bernard Gibbons
John Hassett
John E. Hassett
Castle Street
Mary Pat Pluhm
San Antonio
Tex
Pauline M. Kelly
Cottage Street
St. Louis (Mo.) University
Board Replies To Gun Club Complaints In South Egremont
South Egremont selectmen say Winchester Skeet and Trap Club license renewed for current year and will be reviewed January 3 next year. Chairman Edward Hills defends open meetings and rights of businesses while acknowledging resident concerns about noise. Also notes church luncheon and assessors meeting scheduled this week.
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South Egremont
Winchester
Jug End
Edward Hills
Jug
Paul M. Allen
Hills
Sternberg
Morton Sternberg
Cos Cob, Conn
Polastri Holds Cheshire Selectman Seat After Recount
In Cheshire the recount of 928 votes for Selectman left a 10 vote margin. Incumbent Frank Polastri won 444 to John Wojciechowski 434 with 23 blanks. Robert Newton who withdrew still drew 27 votes. Twelve ballots were protested, and the recount saw observers from both candidates. John S. Curtin represented the town in the recount with seven workers including the town clerk Mabel Cox.
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Cheshire
Frank Polastri
Mr. Polastri
John Wojciechowski
Polastyi
Wojciechowski
Robert Newton
Polastri
Awards Presented At Cub Scout Banquet in Cheshire
Five-year pins were awarded to Stephen Reynolds, George Reynolds and John Girard at the blue and gold dinner held in the Masonic Hall Saturday night. Bruce Nuttall and Stephen LaVigne received three-year pins, while Roger Randall, Alan Nuttall and Alan LaVigne earned one-year pins. More than 80 people attended as Dennis Hubbard led the candlelight ceremony, John Girard gave the invocation and Stephen Reynolds delivered the benediction. Awards were presented by Acting Scoutmaster Louis Jandran.
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Cheshire
Stephen Reynolds
George Reynolds
John Girard
Masonic Hall
Bruce Nuttall
Stephen la Vigne
Roger Randall
Alan Nuttall
Alan LaVigne
Dennis Hubbard
Louis Jandran
Hinsdale Play Continues In Lions Tourney
In the 10th annual Lions Club basketball tournament at Kittredge School Hinsdale topped Johnson's Oil 71-44 in a boys' junior game. North Junior High girls beat the Dalton CBA 17-4, Lanesboro defeated Cheshire 55-32, and Dalton Youth Center won 44-33 in junior boys contests.
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Hinsdale
Lions Club
Kittredge School
Housatonic
Johnson's Oil of
Dalton
North Junior
Dalton Cba
Lanesboro
Cheshire
Dalton Youth Center
Dalton Stare
Chesterfield
North Junior High
Cummington
Worthington
Western Gateway
Dalton Mets
Greylock
Ray and
John
Lenox Club and Guild Meet This Week In Lenox
Lenox Kiwanis Club meets Wednesday at 6 15 at Hastover. Lenox Guild of Holy Family League of Charity gathers Monday at 8 p m at the Community Center. Gifts of the month include bibs rubber pants and pajamas for children aged 2 to 6. Girl Scout Association of Lenox meets Thursday at 10 a m at the Academy Building.
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Kiwanis Club of
Lenox
Hastover
Lenox Guild of Holy Family League of Charity
Girl Scout Association of
Card of Thanks for Marion J. Gibbons
The Housatonic Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during the prolonged illness and bereavement of Marion J. Gibbons. Signed by Mrs. Bertram Ramsay Mrs. John R. Zanin and R. F. Drumm.
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Marion J. Gibbons
Bertram Ramsay
John R. Zanin
Marion I. Gibbons
Sausville elected selectman in North Berkshire Bennington
Louis F. Sausville, Republican incumbent, defeated Alfred Arnold 1,073 to 388 in North Berkshire Bennington last night for the three year selectman post. Other updates: Macek named head of hospital staff at W. B. Plunkett Memorial. Beautyman named VP. Gospodarek secretary treasurer.
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Bennington
Sausville
Louis F. Sausville
Alfred Arnold
Selectman
Macek
ADAMS
James J. Macek
W. B. Plunkett Memorial Hospital
William Beautyman
Francis 8. Gospodarek
Auto Mechanic to Open Self-Service Garage on Main Street
The Auto Mechanic will open March 20 in the D Agostino Garage on Main Street offering self service tools and space for do it yourself mechanics. It will sell parts and lubricants and provide factory trained staff for advice plus a self service car wash. Robert L Betit owns the building.
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Dalton
D'Agostino
Main Street
Charles
Dick) Condron
Lenox
Condron
Thomas D’agostino
Volkswagen
Robert L. Betit
Union Ash Wednesday Service at First Congregational
Protestant churches plan a union Ash Wednesday service tonight at 7 30 at the First Congregational Church in Dalton led by Rev Lillian Gregory a rare Massachusetts ordained woman minister who guides Women’s Fellowship statewide Assisting clergy include Rev Patrick Finlean Rev Fred Jileson and Rev Alfred Perry Deacons will host a fellowship hour with refreshments after the service.
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Dalton
First Congregational Church
Lillian Gregory
Massachusetts
Miss Gregory
Council of Lay Life
Congregational Churches of the
Commonwealth
Patrick G. Finlean
Frederick Jileson
Grace Episcopal Church
Alfred B. Perry
The
Methodist Church
Woman Climbs from Icy Collision to St Luke’s Hospital
Mrs. Gabriella Baumann of 21 Chestnut Street was hurt in a 7:30 am one car crash on South Street. Her car skidded on ice, left the highway, hit a tree, and her head struck the windshield. Fire Department ambulance transported her to St Luke’s Hospital with multiple cuts.
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Dalton
Gabriella Baumann
Chestnut St
St. Luke's Hospital
Two Announce Candidacies for Clerk Treasurer
Dalton Robert Bartlett of Otis Avenue and Mrs. Mary Strange of 79 Oak Street announce they will run for town clerk and treasurer in the upcoming special election. Bartlett, born in Sheffield, longtime Dalton resident, submarine veteran, and Seabees supervisor, is married with four daughters and a son. Strange, Northampton native, longtime Dalton resident, former hospital office worker, is married with a daughter.
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Dalton
Robert Bartlett
Otis Avenue
Mary Strange
Oak St
Sheffield
Bartlett
William R. Pratt
Dalton Selectman
Mary Noble
Dalton High School
Naval Reserve
Seabees
American Legion
VSW
Strange
Northampton
Williamsburg High School
McCarthy’s Business College
Robert W. Gladstone
Crane Inn
Francis Strange
Barbara
The
New England Telephone Co
Becket Woman Collapses in Diabetic Coma on Maple Street
A 55-year-old Becket woman, Alice Raymond of Prentice Street, collapsed on Maple Street at 5 a.m. yesterday and was found by a motorist. Taken to Pittsfield General Hospital in poor condition, doctors believe a diabetic coma caused the collapse. location of the head injury is unclear. State police, Trooper Edward J. Smith, and Hinsdale town ambulance responded as Edwin Cooper delivered the Springfield Union and identified the finder.
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Pittsfield General Hospital
Maple Street
Lee Barracks
Alice Raymond
Prentice Street
George G. Breit
Maple St
Raymond
Hinsdale Town
Edward J. Smith
Edwin Cooper
Becket
Springfield Union
Beauty Salon Ad Listing and Local Stores
Stockbridge Curley's Beauty Salon offers body permanent services from 7.95 per man. The Wine Cellar Package Store is open daily until 10. Mrs. Allen Harter and friends mention Associated Meat Markets on Page 14, Abdalla's Elm Street Market advertises Ady.
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Wine Cellar
Allen Harter
Abdalla
Elm Street Market
Aurora Club Supper and Card Night at Community House
Aurora Club meets for supper at 6 30 Thursday at the Community House followed by card playing. Rotary Club has no formal program tonight at the Community House where fund raising projects will be discussed. Paul Manini thanks supporters for election to the Finance Committee.
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Aurora Club
Rotary Club
Paul Manini
Pol
Ady
Lee Native Whalen Named Medic of the Month at Sandia Base
Pfc. William T. Whalen of Lee Massachusetts has been selected Medic of the Month at Sandia Base Albuquerque New Mexico. A 1959 graduate of Lee High School he trained in x ray technology in Hartford Connecticut and has served at Sandia Base since May 1964 as an X ray technician. The award grants a three day pass duty exemption for 30 days and a chance to compete for Serviceman of the Month within Defense Atomic Support Agency. Also noted are upcoming events: annual Lee Lodge Sons of Italy election Thursday at Main Street Hall and a Lee sportsmen meeting tonight at Central Fire Station at 7 30.
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Sandia Base
Albuquerque
Lee, Mass
U.S. Army Hospital
Army
William T.whalen
Joseph Whalen
Prospect St
Lee High School
Whalen
St. Francis’ Hospital
Hartford
Conn
Venet
Field Command
Defense Atomic Support Agency
Sandia
Pfc
PTA Forum on Willis Report in Lanesboro
PTA members plan an open March 12 meeting to discuss the Willis Report, a state education study issued by Gov. Volpe's commission. Principal speakers will include leading educators. science fair is set for March 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the school with fifth and sixth graders participating.
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Lanesboro
PTA
Willis
John A. Volpe
John Regan
PIA
Barbara Krizack
Mt. Greylock
Japan
Fernando Bellolio
Concepcion
Chile
Margaret Gallant
Beverly Canales
Emily Anderson
Regan
Harley Phelps
Stanley Zembaly
Zoning Board Rejects Junk License Request in Lanesboro
The Zoning Board of Appeals denied Charles J. and Madeline E. Deloye a third class auto junk license after a February 17 hearing. Chair Winthrop Gutmann Jr. said the couple did not prove all three required clauses. The page also notes a Mary Martha group meeting at 7:30 pm at 402 North Main St and an illness notice for Marion I. say.
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Lanesboro
Zoning Board of Appeals
Charles J
Madeline E. Deloye
Potter Mountain Road
Winthrop Gutmann Jr
Appeals Board
Deloges
Lee LEE office hosts World Day of Prayer service
St George's Episcopal Church hosts the World Day of Prayer service at 7 p.m. on the first Friday of Lent. Rev. Robert L. Curry of Lenox School speaks. two women from each church will participate, with Catholic women invited this year. General chairman is Mrs. Theodore Wassell.
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LEE
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Robert L. Curry
Lenox School
Lenox Dale
Tyringham
Theodore Wassell
Franklin Street
Selectmen Move to Remove Logging Equipment from Watershed
After reorganizing for the year the selectmen discussed forcing lumbering off town watershed lands. They ordered removal of a house trailer by 5 p.m., authorized Chief Boyne to file a complaint if not removed, and noted prior attempts to use eminent domain to clear the area. A watershed article for eminent domain failed at town meeting.
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Boyne
Water Commission
Harry A. Ford
Pellizzaro's Helpers Top Contractors In Bowling Match
In a candlepin match Pellizzaro's Helpers defeated Pellizzaro's Contractors by 62 points at Lee Bowling Lanes Thursday night. A rematch to tenpin is tonight with scores totaled. Winners and wives will dine at East Lee Steak House. twenty four will attend, including spouses of losers.
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LEE
Pellizzaro
East Lee Steak House
4 H Club Demonstrations Work On Cooking Skills
4 H Club members prepare demonstration projects for March 22 at Mrs Henry Piekos home. The event teaches food preparation and cooking skills with judges selecting top demonstrators to compete in Pittsfield against Berkshire County clubs.
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Lee
Henry Piekos
Pittsfield
Berkshire County
Roaring ’20s Show Planned For Hospital
The Roaring ’20s cast will meet Thursday at 8 at Joseph C. Savery’s Stockbridge Road home to plan and rehearse for a Sunday performance for Northampton Hospital patients. Savery directs the musical, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, which recently raised 1500 dollars for the club’s youth activities fund.
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Lee
Joseph C. Savery
Stockbridge Road
Northampton Hospital
Mr. Savery
Kiwani- Annes
Kiwanis Club
Conservation To Be Grange Topic
Lee Grange plans a Conservation and Agricultural Night at Academy Street Hall after the war meeting Thursday. Public invited. Abraham M. Gair of East Center Street will lead the program with Mrs Olive Cordenier in charge of refreshments.
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LEE
Lee Grange
Academy Street Hall
Abraham M. Gair
East Center Street
Olive Cordenier
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Sally Stevenns
John W. Ames
David Gunn
Stockbridge
Berkshire Association of Congregational Ministers and Churches
Kenneth Beckwith
D.D
Amherst
Western Area
State Congregational Christian Conference
James Water
Hughson
Bach
Brahms
Purcell
John Downie
George Osgood
Marjorie Evans
Lewis T. Austen
Walter E. Deming
Jatin B. Hull Jr
Helen D. McCand
Mass. Electric
Gable
VEW
Egremont
Board
Gun Club
Ladies’ Aid of
Ruth Mites
James S. Chase
Nelson D. Pelkey
Middlefield Road
Ruth Anne
Richard Gordon Miller
Gordon P. Tiller
Middlefield
Gordon Miller
R. F. Drumm
Adv
North Berkshire
Porter Estate
Williams College
West Main Street
Charles A. Foehl
North Adams Hospital
John H. Winant
Kean
North Adams State
North Adams
Sumner Kean
Eagle
North Adams State College
Martin F. Glendon
Curley’s
Lee Lodge of Sons of Italy
Central Fire Station
Jean McGuwen
Willis Report
Mary Martha
Federated Church In
James Thayer
North Main St
Malin Street
Lee Lee Office
St. George’s
Revlon
Lee Pharmacy
St. Patrick's Day
Lee News
High Lawn
Lee Eagle
Fanny Farmer
McClelland Rexall Drug
Jack's Dept. State
Laurel Lee Sundries
LEE Super Markets
Ays
LEE National Bank
West
Park ST
Nejaime
Stockbridge Shop
Main St
Vel
Pork Sale
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