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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1965

Page

18

Church Schedules Lenten Services in Great Barrington

Great Barrington Methodist charge issues part two of Lenten services at 7:38 p.m. Speakers include Rev. William Valentine on India and Nepal, Mrs. Elizabeth Perry on What Doth the Lord Require of Thee, and Rev. Paul Woodbury on The Church Examines Itself. Holy week services feature a Thursday communion in Housatonic and Good Friday service in Great Barrington.

Great Barrington William Valentine East Longmeadow India Nepal Housatonic Elizabeth Perry Paul Woodbury Ashbury

Archbishop O'Brien Opens Human Rights Conference in Yale Hall

The Most Rev Henry J O'Brien archbishop of Hartford invites public to the Archbishop s Conference on Human Rights set for April 3 at Woolsey Hall Yale University. The day long session aims to cover topics from parish groups Catholic interracial councils to legal political action and labor with over 2000 expected attendees.

Hartford Henry J. O'Brien Woolsey Hall Yale University O’brien

Movie Timetable for County Theater Listings

The Madale theater in Great Barrington shows How To Murder Your Wife at 6 30 and 8 30. Lee Will reopen in April with Adams films Two on a Guillotine and A Hard Day s Night. Paramount in North Adams lists None But the Brave and The Second Time Around.

Great Barrington Lee Paramount North Adams

New Lebanon swimmers compete at West Point meet

Twenty four New Lebanon Central School swimmers travel with Coach Dick McPhilomy to West Point for a five team meet. The group includes George Geibel Al Nieber Gary Stroehlin Richard Lasher Jim Harmon Peter Bill Homestead Nate Stout Jack Condron John Teal Michael Hassan John Vogt John Homich Herbert Jones John Atwater Michael Callahan Dwight Lawin Jerry Spaniel Roger Sherman George Rathbun Carl Butler Michael Hart Vaughn Roberts John Butler. The team represents the Mid Hudson YMCA. rivals include Newburgh Poughkeepsie Wappingers Falls and Middletown. Also noted are A H Clough's three month U S tour and the Alexanders' return to Vestal.

Firemen Hear Propane Safety Talk at New Lebanon

About 50 volunteer firemen from eight area communities attended an illustrated talk on propane gas storage handling and fire extinguishment in New Lebanon New York. Bert Prettyman safety director of Fuelane Corp spoke and demonstrated safe LP gas handling along with freezing and boiling points. Other attendees included Ralph Fagan LVPA plant manager and Robert Barlow LVPA president. Additional departments from Berlin Stephentown Canaan Tsatsawassa Tri-Village Old Chatham Hancock and Richmond were present. Also announced is a local home demonstration unit food sale Saturday 10 am to 2 pm at New Lebanon Supermarket with items baked by members and a Monday supper at 6:30 at Mrs Elton Wilsons for the cured meats project.

New Lebanon N.Y Bert Prettyman Delmar Fuelane Corp Robert &. ‘Barlow LVPA Ralph Fagan Prettyman Berlin Stephentown Canaan Tsatsawassa Brainard Tri-Village Old Chatham Hancock Richmond Elton Wilson Cured Meats

Gateway Regional Admission of Russell Is Discussed

Huntington The Gateway Regional District School Committee and the Russell School Committee discussed admitting Russell to the gateway district. A proposed amendment would admit the town with Russell paying 25500 over five years toward the capital cost of the 18 month old school.

Huntington Gateway Regional District School Committee Russell School Committee Russell Russell Selectmen Gateway District

Stockbridge Woman Hurt In One Car Crash

Stockbridge police report Elizabeth D. Cook 36 of Elm Street sustained facial and leg cuts and bruises when her southbound car left Route 7 near the Turnpike bridges, struck a light pole and culvert, and was towed from the scene. She was in good condition at Pittsfield General Hospital.

Stockbridge Pittsfield General Hospital Elizabeth D. Cook Elm Street Louis J. Peyron Lee State Police

Hinsdale Fire Department and Lions Club host teen dance

Hinsdale Hinsdale Fire Department partners with the Lions Club to sponsor an all teen dance at the Youth Center from 8 to 11 p.m. Chaperoned by department members, the event welcomes Berkshire County teens as part of a series. Pic shows Richard W. Drosehn, son of Mrs. Gladys Drosehn and the late Fred Brosehn, returning to Camp LeJeune, N.Y., after a stay at his home.

Hinsdale Fire Department Berkshire County Fire Department Lions Club Pic Richard W. Drosehn Gladys Drosehn Fred Brosehn Circular Ave Camp LeJeune N.Y

Canaan town meeting rejects truck limit and trooper plan

At a special North Canaan town meeting residents defeated both proposals. A 10 000 pound gross vehicle weight limit on North Elm Street failed 52 to 23, amid complaints of noise, danger to children, and congestion from heavy trucks. The plan to hire a resident state trooper for North Canaan also failed by voice vote, with officials outlining costs and options.

North Elm North Canaan Earle Smedick Frank Hitchock Selectman Canaan Barracks William Ackerman Hartford Connecticut Hitchcock

Leaders Appointed For Democrat Dinner in Canaan

Mrs James Victory head of the victory dinner dance sponsored by North Canaan Democratic Town Committee announces committee chairmen R B Allyn program chair John Winn entertainment Paul Amenta finance and Dorothy Cecchinato publicity Dom Becks orchestra to provide the music for the April 24 event at the Knights of Columbus Home in Canaan Conn.

Canaan Conn James Victory North Canaan Democratic Town Committee Knights of Columbus R. B. Allyn John Winn Paul Amenta Dorothy Cecchinato Dom Beck

Miss Rebillard Wins Arion Emblem at Housatonic

Falls Village Conn high school music awards highlighted the spring concert with Miss Lynn Rebillard of Salisbury winning the Arion emblem for highest score. Janet Dorsett of Lime Rock and Carl Swanson of Kent placed second and third, with Paul Carberry of Sharon and Kathryn Nordgren of Kent receiving honorable mention.

Falls Village Conn Housatonica Valley Regional High School Lynn Rebillard Salisbury Janet Dorsett Lime Rock Carl Swanson Kent Paul Carberry Sharon Kathryn Nordgren

Senior Class to Present Play at Regional High

The Housatonic Valley Regional High School senior class will stage The Crucible by Arthur Miller in the school auditorium on April 2 and 3. Proceeds from the second show benefit the faculty scholarship fund. Donald G. Kobler is adviser with Michael Pozzetta as stage manager and student and faculty committees handling makeup publicity scenery costumes sound and ticketing.

Falls Village. Com Housatonic Valley Regional Crucible Arthur Miller Donald G. Kobler Michael Pozzetta Bonita Francis Sandra Stanton Judy Gobillot Kathryn Wohlfert Marcia Rocke Nancy Bergenty Paul Hammer Myron Rust

North Adams Tax Rate Set at 96.50 for 1965

North Adams announces a 1965 tax rate of 96.50 with 3.1 million to be raised, up from 2.7 million in 1964, allocating 32.80 to schools and 65.70 to general government. The city population stands at 19,805, down 116 from last year, tracing a decline since 1919. The article also notes a closed case about a coin theft in Boston, a new anti poverty study head, and local meetings on anti poverty and building code issues.

North Adams Supt. Taylor Robert N. Taylor North Berkshire Francis C. Florini Adams Williamstown Rand St Building Officials Conference of America, Inc

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