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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1969

Page

10

Great Barrington Hobby Show June 14 at Walker Hall

GREAT BARRINGTON The Southern Berkshire chapter of the AARP will hold a hobby show on June 14 from noon to 7 p.m. at Walker Hall on Main Street. Exhibits include coin collections ceramics antiques oil paintings handmade crafts and baked goods with prizes and no admission.

Great Barrington Southern Berkshire The American Association of Retired Persons Walker Hall Main Street

State DPH Frowns on Catskill Site

The state Public Health Council urged Catskill Materials Corp property off Monument Valley Road be used as a sanitary landfill only as a last resort. Opponents cited illegal zoning and neighborhood impact, while an alternate site offer near Antonia Zucco farm was presented.

Great Barrington State Public Health Council Catskill Materials Corp Monument Valley Road V. K. Karajan State Department of Public Health DPH Karajan Francis B. Mahoney Open Heart Club Antonia Zucco Catskill

Mrs Francis W Sargent luncheon guests named

Washington ASRS Joyce Meier and event attendees from Washington include Mrs Alex Jarvie Mrs Robert Elliot Mrs Douglas Poland and Miss Ethel Mecum visiting Becket and Lenox for a luncheon yesterday at Blentyre honoring Mrs Francis W Sargent wife of the governor.

Alex Jarvie Robert Elliot Douglas Poland Washington Ethel Mecum Becket Blentyre Lenox Francis W. Sargent

Crandells Mark 60th Anniversary

STOCKBRIDGE Mr and Mrs Osceola A Crandell of Af terglow on Mahkeenac Lake Road celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Monday A small party with friends was held at Blantyre Lenox The couple have two sons Lt Col Norman Crandell USA who returns from Germany in June and Osceola H Crandell of Fanwood NJ They have five grandchildren See our plants geraniums and hanging pots Indian Hill Greenhouse Prospect Hill 298-3504 Adv I9

Indian Hill Prospect Hill

Black to Retire From State DPW After 42 Years

William B. Black of the state Department of Public Works in Lebanon Springs New York announced his retirement effective June 1 after 42 years of service. He began as a laborer in 1927, became an equipment operator and foreman, and will devote time to town supervisor duties and his insurance business. Black is a Lebanon Valley Lions Club former president, and with wife Claire Serven has six children. A successor is expected to be named by DPW district headquarters in Poughkeepsie.

Lebanon Springs N.Y William B. Black State Department of Public Works DPW State Black Brainard Albany Business College

Callan to Leave GOP Committee After 23 Years

CHATHAM N Y Albert Callandr publisher of the weekly Chatham Courier and resident of Old Chatham announces he will not seek re election in June to the Columbia County Republican Committee He has served 23 years including time on the executive committee and three years as county committee chairman He represented the district comprising Chatham Canaan and New Lebanon Delegates elected after the June primary will choose his successor.

Chatham N.Y Albert Callandr Chatham Courier Old Chatham Columbia County Republican Committee Canaan New Lebanon Callan

Rector Fears Hippie Influx This Summer

Stockbridge officials and clergy met at St Pauls Church to discuss possible hippie influx this summer after a Life magazine article misidentified Van Deusenville Church with Stockbridge. The rector fears publicity may trigger an influx while attendees included local officials and a psychoanalysis expert. Public notices also listed a Democratic tea, a Kiwanis meeting, and a flood control talk by Allan Zenowitz with campaign details for Paul Klein.

Life Magazine van Deusenville Great Barrington Stockbridge Krumbhaar van Densenville Arlo Guthrie Arthur W. Maskell Jr Robert G. Williams St. Paul's Church Lawrence A. Larson St. James Episcopal Church Ray Gunn Sheffield Eric Erik Son Erikson

Housatonic PTA Re-Elects Officers At Annual Meeting

Housatonic PTA re elected president Mrs. Perreault and retained officers including Henry Bailly and Mrs. Richard Lonison. New Program chair is Mrs. John W. P. Mooney replacing Mrs. J Paw Arenti. Committee members were named to select two $250 Monument Mountain scholarships for graduates who attended Housatonic Grammar.

Housatonic Clifford Perreault Housatonic Pta Henry J. Bailly Richard Lonison Clara Graham Joseph Aberdale J. Paw Arenti John W. P. Mooney Perreault Cletus Lenahan Housatonic Grammar School Bessie Bubinski William Lennon Daniel Murphy Monument Mountain Regional High School PTA

Appeal Workers Meet Tomorrow for Corpus Christi Drive

A 1968 Catholic Charities Appeal meeting for captains and workers from Corpus Christi Parish is set for Friday at 7 30 p m in Father Fagan auditorium. Miss Edith Mack, chairwoman, says supplies will be distributed and explanations given. The drive runs May 18 25 with a parish goal of 1863 dollars. All Saints Parish also holds the drive in the same period with a 1441 dollar goal.

Housatonic Catholic Charities Appeal Corpus Christi Father Fagan Edith Mack All Saints' Parish

Rosary Society Postponed and May Events at Corpus Christi Church

The Rosary Society of Corpus Christi Church postpones its meeting for a week due to Ascension Thursday. Tonight at 7 a Mass for the holy day. The mother-daughter supper and meeting set for May 22 in Father Fagan auditorium at 6 30 p m. Holy Name Society communion breakfast June 1 at 10 a m at Ceasar's Restaurant. Tickets from Francis E. Barry. Local Pee Wee Football League meeting Thursday 7 30 p m at Community Center under Robert Montana. Married Couples Club meets Monday 7 30 p m parish hall Housatonic Congregational Church. Adams Budz VEW Auxiliary installation Saturday at 7 p m at the post home on Park Street. Sermon by Rev C W Kirkpatrick titled A Hip Bible Commune Discovers God at 10 43 worship hour Sunday.

Housatonic Rosary Society of Corpus Christi Ascension The Rosary Society Father Fagan Holy Name Society Ceasar’s Sheffield Road Francis E. Barry Hart Street Robert Montana South Street Adams-Budz Vew Post Park Street C. W. Kirkpatrick

Mohawk Valley Aviation To Operate Schenectady Airport

Mohawk Valley Aviation Inc of Harriman Airport will become fixed-base operator at Schenectady County Airport. Mohawk will pay 34167 rental for four hangars fueling and tie-down area plus a share of fuel sales and 5000 back rent. A 250000 structure will be built at the airport. The Williams town school committee seeks authorization for a 3 million bond to fund a new elementary school with cost estimates around 3.24 to 3.36 million with or without a swimming pool.

N.A Schenectady North Adams Mohawk Valley Aviation, Inc Harriman N.Y Mohawk George West West Williamstown Supi Allen J. Hassen

West Stockbridge approves Buratto license renewal

West Stockbridge selectmen approved renewal of Buratto's Hideaway seasonal liquor license on Route 41 after a Sunday session. The renewal awaits Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission approval in Boston. Opposition centered on $1,500 club debts Buratto incurred in 1963 64 while operator of the West Stockbridge Social Club.

West Stockbridge Buratto Route 41 Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission Boston John Keresy Keresy the Eagle Barry Sondrinis

Berkshire Hills Regional Adopts 186 Day School Calendar

The Berkshire Hills Regional School Committee approved a 186 day calendar for 1969 70 after evaluating two options. Superintendent George P Lane reports the longer plan offers flexibility and aligns with teachers association preference if snow days are not used. Classes begin Sept 3 with Sept 2 teacher meeting. Columbus Day Oct 13 and Veterans Day Nov 11 are holidays. Thanksgiving recess Nov 26 to Dec 1. Christmas break Dec 10 to Jan 5 1970. Good Friday March 97. spring recess Apr 17 27. Memorial Day May 25. summer break ends June 26.

Great Barrington Berkshire Hills George P. Lane Lane Teachers’ Association Berkshire County Teachers Conference

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