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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1963
Page
20
Great Barrington authorities announce a budget session of the School Committee for Thursday at 7 30 in the high school. The sole agenda item is the 1964 school budget. Superintendent Kenneth J Preston, serving as clerk, asks members to bring preliminary budget copies.
Miss Patricia Lang daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter J Lang Prospect Street won second place in the intermediate competition for players 18 and under at a state Music Teachers Association convention held at Clark University Worcester. She played Chopins C Sharp Minor Nocturne. Also noted are furniture ads and a church chicken dinner announced by AME Zion Church with Hattie Dixon as chair.
GREAT BARRINGTON two special exhibits will be set up at Mason Library for National Children’s Book Week. A display of books for preschool through grade readers and a separate show of books by local author Bill Severn highlight the event. Severn will donate autographed copies of his works, including his latest book Here’s Your Hat published by David McKay Co. The exhibit also features portions of his books in magazines and Braille editions, plus editions in Spanish, British and American.
North Berkshire fire damage totaled several thousands after a blaze in a two car garage and storage area at 37 Orchard St Adams. The origin was defective wiring in Robert F. Martins residence, with firefighters confirming the extent of the loss Thursday.
Charles Kreskovich, 43, found guilty in District Court of five larceny by check charges under $100 and one charge of intent to defraud an innkeeper. Judge McCormick ordered consecutive 90 day terms in one case and suspended four days with two years probation on several charges. additional penalties applied on remaining larceny and defrauding an innkeeper counts. Authorities from New York State Connecticut New Jersey Pennsylvania show interest.
West Stockbridge and Glendale notes report Mr and Mrs Gary D Hawkins returning from their October 19 wedding at Congregational Church Stockbridge with Rev Nehemiah Boynton officiating. Mrs Hawkins formerly Helen L Verchot is the daughter of William Verchot and Mr Hawkins is the son of Kenneth Hawkins of Glendale.
The listing notes show showtimes for Adams Fright at 7:00 and 8:98. At Mabalwe Great Barrington Mary Mary shows 6:30 8:40. Paramount North Adans Mary Mary 1:00 4:40 8:20 and The Concrete Jungle at 3:05 with a price of 150.
Four Javea youths faced fines totaling 425 dollars in District Court after state police charged five boys aged 17 to 20 with taking four Pittsfield girls aged 12 to 16 to New York State, buying two cases of beer, and holding an all night drinking party at a sand pit in West Stockbridge. One youth pleaded innocent. others, including Richard I MacDowell and the Curtin brothers, pleaded guilty to liquor for minors. An extra count for operating a motor vehicle while a minor with liquor in the car was added for Thomas F Curtin, who paid 25 dollars. State Trooper Louis Orzulaki filed the complaints. four Pittsfield girls were in court but not called to testify.
Stephentown AVOS, a cross party ticket, won four of eight offices on Tuesday. Bert Bullion defeated Harry Beach for supervisor, Allen Sidley beat Andrew Pease for councilman, Virginia Atwater defeated Allan Lilliyant for collector, and Alden Goodermore defeated Richard Tyde for assessor. Republican Wesley Edwards won justice of the peace over AVOS’s Leland Snow. Republicans also captured town clerk Orrin Meddaugh and road superintendent William Hall, defeating AVOS candidates Ernest Lindsey and Minnie Holt Patterson.
John and Toni Perry with Frank Gorrell will perform at Mount Greylock Regional School tonight. Sponsored by Methodist Men's Club Women’s Society of Christian Service and Methodist Youth Fellowship of Williams Town. Tickets at the door.
The Pilgrim Benevolent Society of the Housatonic Congregational Church will hold a special men's night program Wednesday at 7 45 in the church parish hall. All men of the parish are invited. Dr Arthur L Cassel of Great Barrington will give a slide illustrated talk on his recent trip to Hong Kong.
HOUSATONIC PTA spon sored card party moved from next Thursday to Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Community Center. Reservations may be made by Mrs. Lester Opperman or Mrs. Paul Argentini or by Mrs. Frank Ptak of Forest Street Six room apartment for rent and other notices appear in the listing.
BECKET American Legion Post No 329 will install officers Saturday at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall with a free spaghetti supper at 6:30 and a dance to follow. County officials from Pittsfield will install officers and auxiliary chief will be installed by county leaders from Pittsfield. No School Monday in observance of Veterans Day. Other notes include residents’ winter moves and hospital visits. Carl Adams arrives in Buren Germany with the Army’s 27th Ordnance Division.
Middlefield boards renew Michael Nevers five years after resignation. reappointment follows his prior tenure as road superintendent. Monday through Friday school menu lists dishes for each day. Grange meeting planned for Tuesday at the school with Mrs. G Robert Olds presenting a program and officers serving refreshments.
Housatonic PTA selects Mrs Lester Oppermann and Mrs Paul Argentini as chairmen for the annual card party to be held November 1 at 8 p.m. in the Community Center. About 100 tables are usually reserved. Reservations are with chairmen and Mrs Frank Plak. Committee heads include Mrs Delmar LaGrant prizes, Mrs Thomas McCarty posters, Mrs Franklin Andrus and Mrs John Zanin refreshments, Mrs Samuel Merritt waitresses, Mrs Gino Oggiani candy table, and Mrs Melvin Welch tables. Mrs Peter Lane oversees awarding two special prizes, a turkey. Tickets for the turkey prize are from Mrs Lane or any PTA member.
Canaan Conn Falls Village Conn 175 attend the 25th annual Housatonic Valley chapter Future Farmers of America banquet at the High School. Honorary degrees were given to Louise Frink Donald Kobler William Newton and Dr William J Nolan. John Perotti and Donald Carlson North Canaan William Wood Canaan and Angelo Bagnaschi North Canaan received awards for chapter activities and public speaking. The chapter also received the National Chapter Silver Award for last year’s program.
Falls Village activities include humanities class trips to John Wedda's Salisbury home to view Persian art objects. A combined staff group from White Oak and Northwest Corner attended the Connecticut Scholastic Press Association convention at Torrington High School with Kobler and Gesell. Senior class officers were elected: President Bruce Delaini, VP Robert Wickerson, Secretary Claire Sondrini, Treasurer Laraina Pezzea. Falls Village PTA invites Dr. William Nolan to speak on his Sweden trip at 8 p.m. Monday in Lee Kellogg School auditorium.
Windsor school plans a week's menu with Monday Veterans Day, Tuesday odd items, Wednesday pot roast, Thursday meat loaf, Friday salmon loaf and side dishes. Open House invites parents next Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. National Education Week observance. Michael Sprague, nine, wins a Coca Cola contest a 1-inch portable TV.
East Windsor church officers were elected at the recent annual meeting. Elected positions include clerk Gladys Mongue, treasurer Fred Bowman, collector Mrs. Cora Hill, assistant collector Mrs. Viola Jacobs, church committee Richard Jacobs, executive committee Mrs. Irene Mongme, and auditor Mrs. Viola Jacobs.
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