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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1969

Page

22

Four Ordered To Remove Junk In Lee District Court

Four residents sued by Lee town bylaw were ordered in Lee District Court yesterday to remove junk motor vehicles from their properties by June 6 or face fines of 20 dollars per day per car. Judge John J Dwyer presided as part of a town wide crackdown led by Police Chief John J Boyne. Defendants Reuben C Cowell George Silver Seth H Hopkins Raymod J Coles faced various pleas with notable statements on permits and past penalties. Additional court actions included two Lenox theft arrests continued to June and several motorists paying fines for traffic violations. The Berkshire Hills Baptist Church women’s retreat continues at Camp Northfield with speaker Mrs. Ethel Goldie.

Lee Lee District Court John J.dwyer John J. Boyne Reuben C. Cowell Capa Street George Silver Orchard St Seth H. Hopkins Marbie Street Dwyer Nole Raymond J. Coles Laurel Street James M. Hollan Cowell Edward Drake Drake Silver Hopkins Route 102 Coles Boyne Pasquale Gameli Belden Tavern East Lee Berkshire Hills Baptist Church Camp Northfield Northfield Ethel Goldie U.S. Army Lenox Dale Tyringham October Mountain Lenox Lee Water Department Walker Street Catherine Williams Church St Lenox Dale Laundercenter Ohe Boston Red Sox Chris Pereglou

Duquette Named Alternate Army ROTC Scholar

LEE-David A. Duquette of 70 Housatonic St is named as an alternate winner of a four year Army ROTC scholarship by the Department of the Army. The award covers tuition fees books labs and a monthly subsistence allowance, with commission as an Army officer after graduation and four years active duty.

Lee David A. Duquette Benjamin Duquette Housatonic St Department of the Army Cpllege University of the

June 4 Filing of Unlicensed Dog Complaints

Dog Officer John J. Bayne will file complaints in Lee District Court against unlicensed dog owners on June 4. The April 1 registration deadline was widely ignored, with fines up to 10 per day and impoundment for persistent violators. After filing, violators will be ordered to appear in court. failure to appear may trigger arrest warrants. A five month restraining order for dogs at large runs through Sept. 5.

LEE Lee District Court John J. Bayne Bayne

Driver Fined 125 in License Violations in Lee District Court

Edward W Morrison, 20, of 102 Center St, was fined 125 after pleading guilty to two motor vehicle violations in Lee District Court. Special Justice James E Hannon ordered 100 for operating after license suspension and 25 for no license in possession. Morrison was arrested Monday on Housatonic Street by Trooper Martin Fay.

Lee Edward W. Morrison Center St Lee District Court James E. Hannon Morrison Martin Fay Housatonic Street

Acquisition of New Truck Complicated

A town plans to reconvene for funds to buy a highway department dump truck after a February vote of 5,300 fell short. Repairs and new state safety rules raise the price to about 7,605, adding 2,400 for a 1969 International truck supply and trade-in loss.

Lee Highway Department Dwight Ford Sheffield International Harvester James O'Dare Selectmen Chevrolet Selectman Edward F. Murray Sewer Commission and Planning Board Commonwealth Ford International

Little League Schedule With Weekday Matches

A Lee Little League doubleheader starts tomorrow at 2 pm with Hurlbut versus Merchants in the opener and Pee Jays facing Welders. Other week games include Moragu against Spine Monday Pee Jays versus Merchants Tuesday Spine versus Welders Thursday and Hurlbut versus Mozart Friday. Mrs John Heath Jr of Park Street Lee has returned home from Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington.

Lee Hurlbut Merchants Pee Jays Moragu Spine Mozart John Heath Jr Park Street Fairview Hospital Great Barrington

Stephentown Guest Preacher Named for Sunday Service

Stephentown N Y Dr Kenneth Rose RPI professor of electrical engineering and Calvary Methodist Church layman will speak at the 930 a m worship service of the Stephentown Federated Church Sunday The pastor Rev Stanley A Fry will attend the annual conference of the Methodist Church at Green Mountain Junior College in Poultney Vt Garfield Cemetery Association members discussed care of the cemetery and plans for Memorial Day at the annual meeting Robert Higgins was reelected president Mrs Calvin Alwaton secretary treasurer

Stephentown N.Y Kenneth Rose Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy Calvary Methodist Church Schenectady Garfield Cemetery Association Robert Higgins Calvin Alwaton

Middle School Cost Estimates Rise for Four-Town District

Architect Warren H. Ashley of Hartford estimates the 800-pupil Middle School would cost 300000 to 500000 more than last summer, pushing total above 3 million. A 1200-pupil regional high school would run about 7 million, with four towns paying shares by enrollment and possible 40 percent state reimbursements.

Warren H. Ashley Hartford Lee Lenox Otis Tyringham

Moon to be assigned to Ft. Benning drill sergeant

Sgt. Mark K. Moon, son of Mr and Mrs Arthur K Moon of East Washington Road Hinsdale, leaves for Ft Benning Ga to serve as a drill sergeant for three years after a year with the 23rd Infantry Division in South Vietnam. He earned the Bronze Star and Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry and the Combat Infantryman Badge. He led a squad for about 10 months before his promotion.

Hinsdale Mark K. Moon Arthur K. Moon East Washington Road Ft. Benning Moon 23Rd Infantry Division South Vietnam Vietnam

Memorial Day Exercises in Hinsdale at Library Lawn

Memorial Day events in Hinsdale include a school program at the library lawn led by Kittredge School principal Cornelius F. Sharron with a band directed by John Roberts and an out of town speaker. A firing squad from the Dalton VFW will attend and an all attenders bring hot dishes. dessert and coffee served.

Hinsdale Cornelius F. Sharron Kittredge School John Roberts Dalton Vfw Club Stonehenge England Earl ©. Salter

Lenox Accepts Master Plan With Corrections

Lenox Planning Board approves the master plan for Lenox prepared by Community Planning Service of Boston. Chairman Paul I. Brown says the plan will become the town’s official planning document guiding revised zoning bylaws and a town meeting vote will be required for any changes. Revised bylaws are anticipated for presentation during the summer.

Lenox Community Planning Service of Boston Paul I. Brown Brown Down Brower

Lenox Dale Residents Unhappy With Lee Water

Lenox Dale residents criticize the Lee Water Department over tap water quality. Some drink only from other sources, complain of dirt, filters clogging, and dirty laundry, while a few say the water is acceptable when fresh. Officials say supply shifts between Washington Mountain Brook and the main reservoir with rain events.

Lenox Lenox Dale Lee Harry A. Ford Lee Water Department Ford Washington Mountain Brook Washington Mt. Brook Water Department

Lenox National Bank Reports Asset Increase in year

Lenox National Bank reports assets of 2 810 728 51 and liabilities of 2 549 110 93. Assets rose 303 150 70 and liabilities rose 253 893 85 from last year, in response to a call by the state comptroller of currency. Deposits averaged 2 430 000 and loans averaged 1 593 941 during the 15 calendar days before April 30.

LENOX Lenox National Bank State Comptroller of Currency

Memorial Day Parade Set For Lenox

Commander John Koch announced a Memorial Day parade starting Monday at 1 40 p m from the State Department of Public Works building. It will march to Cemetery on the Hill for a brief service, then to Meadow Place where Imperial Drum Corps of Pittsfield and Lenox Memorial High School Band will play. The route continues to the Paterson Monument for remarks by Rev Robert Whitman and to St Ann's Cemetery for remarks by Rev Thomas Hanrahan. Veterans refreshments follow at the Academy Building and children’s refreshments at the Community Center.

Lenox VFW John Koch State Department of Public Works Cemetery-on-the-Hill Meadow Place Imperial Drum Corps Pittsfield Lenox Memorial High School Paterson Monument Robert Whitman Trinity Church

Landowner Attacks Phone Co Pole Location Hearing

In Lenox a petition by New England Telephone for two new pole sites drew opposition at a Wednesday hearing. The selectmen granted one permit for the easterly pole and asked for more information and alternatives before approving the second. Attorney James P. Dohoney, representing Max Delson, called the plan a Rube Goldberg solution, urging the company to present other options.

LENOX New England Telephone Co Laurel Lane Lee Boundary Telephone Company Teas Way Donald Coughlin Coughlin James P. Doheney Great Barrington Max Delson New York City Delson Dohoney Dolson

Lenox Residents Recognize 60th Anniversary of Rifenberghs

William G and Sarah Rifenbergh of 8 Yokun Avenue received an engraved certificate at Lenox selectmen ceremonies marking their 60th wedding anniversary. Water mains in North Lenox serviced by Pittsfield water will be flushed starting Wednesday May 28 causing ra w water and low pressure. Grange meets at Lenox Community Center Tuesday night at 8 for a meeting. Memorial Day program led by Dr Louis Leyder. Knights of Columbus host ham and bean dinner tonight at Lenox Community Center 5 to 7 to fund Lenox Memorial High School scholarships. tickets at the door or Calipari's Hardware. Water notice from Lenox Water Department.

Lenox William G Sarah Rifenbergh Yokun Avenue North Lenox Pittsfield Grange Lenox Community Center Louis Leyder John O'Brien Edith Lane Stanley Lane Knights of Columbus Lenox Memorial High School Calipari Wed Pittsfield Water Roy Lenox Water Department

Lanesboro Paper Route for Sale Ad

Lanesboro Mass route for sale on South Main and Twin Streets. Contact number 442-9925 after 5 pm. Ady.

Lanesboro South Main Street Trwin Street Mass

Tyringham invites bids for 900 tons of bituminous concrete

The Town of Tyringham seeks quotations for furnishing delivering and placing 900 tons of Type 1 bituminous concrete per Massachusetts Public Works specs with driveways to be rolled in bids due June 3 1947 at the Town Office and publicly opened. Right to reject bids reserved awarded by department approval. Also notices for liquid bituminous material bids and probate court notices follow in this page.

Tyringham Massachusets Department of Public Works Ta'deck Pima Rarleon Department Board OF Selectmen Hanning My Carlson Robert Ke Clark Sverett Fenngley Massachusetts Department of Public Works Edwin F. McLaughlin North St. Pittsfield Mass Town OF Windsor Town Hall Windsor Board OF Selectmen Ralph G. Peck Joseph F. Mattis Ronald F. Forgen Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Berkshire SS. Probate Court Mary DeCarlos Pittsfield Berkshire Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Concetta M. Zawistowski F. Anthony Hanton James W, Carolan Register Anthony J. Roberto North St

Classic Car Classifieds Listings Include Multiple Models and Prices

Classifieds list numerous cars with years, models, conditions and contact numbers from various dealers including Ravin Auto Sales and AY V-Motors. Notable entries feature Austin Healey 1965 3060 Mark I, Buick Riviera 1965, Chevrolet Impala and Bel Air models, and a 1968 Corvette with stated mileage. Includes a bank notice about lost passbooks at City Savings Bank.

Austin Healey Austin’ Healey Ravin Auto Newell St V-Motors Fenny St Cail Cave Street Chevrolet Dalton Garage Inc Main Street Dalton Corvair fAust Dial O'Connell Cadillac Olds South Ste Chrysler New Yorker

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Lee South Berkshire Bureau Junk Haddad Matey Arthur Filkins East St Steven J. Sayers Chamberlain Ave Ronald G. Vadney West Springfield Paul A. Lockenwitz Main St Housatonic Darlene G. Andrés Lincoln Park Mich Duquette Jack's Ady Mit Katherine Kirchner Ft. Benning, Ga Aubrey C. Whitmarsh Dorchester Mr. Whitmarsh Marion L. Ransford Maple Street John Carlins John Jr Collette and Bonnie Jr Danvers Mr. Collins Bernard F. Collins Plunkett Avenue Joseph Leyder Sr Albert Brazee Walker St Thomas van Alstyne Elm St Phone Co Rifenberghs Henning A. Carlson Robert K. Clark Everest Fennerly Warren F. Vreeland Santa Barbara State of California Constance &. Hamai Lal Daytona Avenue Barnes & Spaulding Land Registration Office Hames & Speulding F. Anthony Hanlon James 'W, Carolan North Adams Eleanor F. Roberts Ala Windsor Mountain School Dinan Ring of Keys Livingston Avenue Dickinson Avenue Tugker Sr Dial Patton Feugeqt BMW Ott & Berger Inc North Hoosack Road Williamstown Dictk St. Adams JHC Mercedes Benz Austin-America M.G Datsun Jeep Stata Torvair Exeelient City Savings Bank Robert H. Bolza Roy A, Scott Assi Pillsfield Dogge Dart Dla Alior Pittsfield Motors Inc Volkswagen Dalton Avenue Nuarti North Adams Biscayne Walter Alter Ses Housatonic St. Lee Mobil Heating Oil S&h Tenox Oil. Co
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