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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1969

Page

15

Lee School Building Committee Reactivated by Selectmen

The Lee Selectmen reactivated the Long-dormant School Building Committee this week, naming nine members. Five incumbents agreed to continue, including Arnold Scarmuzzi, Alfred F. Turner, John J. Loughlin, Albert N. Nettleton, and James I. Brown. New appointees include Kenneth M. Beam and Francis Cur.

LEE Arnold Scarmuzzi Alfred F. Turner Lenox Memorial High School John J. Loughlin Marlboro Academy Albert N. Nettleton Lee Savings Bank James I. Brown Lee High School Kenneth M. Beam General Electric Lee Pta Francis Cur

PTA Panel To Explore Generation Gap

A Lee High School PTA meeting will discuss the generation gap with a panel of teens Phyllis Clarke and David Greenleaf, Rev. Neil Smith, Mrs. Mary Huber, and William Ricker. Moderator Rev. Walter S. Ryan invites public attendance as the panel probes factors behind the gap.

LEE PTA Lee High School Phyllis Clarke David Greenleaf Neil Smith St. Mary's Church Mary Huber Lee High William Ricker Berkshire Farm For Boys Canaan N.Y Walter S. Ryan First Congregational Church

UNICEF Halloween Fund Drive Tops Lee Records

The UNICEF committee reports a total of $446.63 donated this year, the largest Lee campaign sum yet, surpassing last year's $403. About 100 local children participated in the ice skating fundraiser at Lenox School Rink with times Sunday afternoon and weekday evenings. Family rates promoted. local ads note Boots at Jack's in Lee and pizza at Joe's Grill.

Lee Unicef Lee Unicef Lenox

Fire Department Seeks New Members

The Fire Department searches for new members to fill its roster. Chief Ottavio Giardo says applications will be accepted over the next two weeks. Applicants must be at least 21, registered voters in Lee, and of good character, with names left at Fraser's on Main Street or at the South Lee firehouse with Naventi or Powers.

Ottavio Giardo Lee Louis Naventi Fraser's Sales and Service Station Main Street William Powers South Lee Firehouse

Regional sewer study revived for three Berkshire towns

North Adams Williamstown and Clarksburg plan a Monday night meeting to discuss a feasibility study for a regional sewer system. Williamstown reconsidered a standalone plant as costs rose from 500000 to 900000, a 60 percent increase.

North Adams Williamstown Clarksburg

NAACP Treasurer Alfred B Lewis to Speak at St John’s Tea

Williamstown announces Alfred Baker Lewis national NAACP treasurer will speak at a Sunday afternoon public tea on November 23 at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Lewis has 45 years with the NAACP and has testified before Massachusetts and Connecticut legislative committees on civil rights labor and social security issues.

Williamstown Alfred Baker Lewis The NAACP St. John’s Episcopal Church Lewis Massachusetts Connecticut

Yale Professor Says HEW Blacklists Scientists for Security

Connecticut report details Dr. Clement L. Markert claiming hundreds of scientists are barred from federal consulting roles for alleged leftist ties and past committee confrontations. He cites a 1944 listing during McCarthy era hearings and says the blacklist persists as a pernicious practice. The piece also notes political campaigns in West Hartford and local election upset in Harwinton.

New Haven Yale University Department of Health, Education and Welfare Clement L. Markert Biology Department HEW Markert

Reinhardt Defends Dalton Finance Committee Attendance

Albert D. Reinhardt Jr., chair of the Dalton Finance Committee, said the panel has the right to attend any meeting involving public expenditures unless the session is executive. His remarks followed Central Berkshire Regional School Committee leader Martin Cooney opposing inviting regional finance committees to its subcommittee meetings as observers. McGarry, head of the Finance Subcommittee, had asked for observer invites to monitor budgeting and bargaining discussions.

Dalton Albert D. Reinhardt Jr Dalton Finance Committee Cooney John M. McGarry McGarry

Central Berkshire Regional 3 Teacher Aides Are Appointed

Dalton and surrounding towns report appointments of three teacher aides at Central Berkshire Regional School District. Anton Liley, Diana Geller, and Mrs John Meader hired for varied hours at Dalton Junior High and Wahconah area schools. Schools to remain closed Tuesday for Veterans Day observance.

Dalton Central Berkshire Anton Liley First St Dalton Junior High Schoo Diana Geller Alfred Drive Pittsfield John Meader Jacob Franklin Wahconak Regional Ping Lenox Laurie Joyner Patricia Whitaker Gordon Firzpatrick Dalton Junior High School Fitzpatrick

Wahconah Country Club foundation completed in $156,700 project

Dalton MRS Dorothy Chapman notes Wahconah Country Club on Orchard Road has a completed foundation for a $156,700 renovation and addition. Architect Carl J. Warfield of Springfield and builder Gaston R. Robert oversee a one story redesign adding dining space for about 250, pro shop, sauna, and new restrooms. Completion expected April 15 with extended parking and air conditioning throughout. Building committee includes Eugene R. O Keefe and others.

Wahconah Country Club Gaston R. Robert Eugene R. O'Keefe Curt Cedarstrom Guild L. Steele Irene Quillard Benjamin J. Sullivan Louis J. Trova Paul J. Amirault Kenneth Chase Robert E. Berube Little

Jr. League All Stars to Play Sunday at Wahconah Field

Dalton report notes the Junior Football League all star game is Sunday afternoon at 9 p.m. at Wahconah Regional Football Field. One team debuts Red Hinsdale and Gold players, the other combines White, Blue and Green players. Coaches listed include McCormick Sargent Kaley Marcella McKee Callahan. Open houses set at Craneville School Monday 7 to 9 p.m. and Center School Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m.

Dalton Wahconah Pine Grove Park

Town Meeting Warrants Due and Legion Meet Noted

Warrant submissions for the Cummington town meeting are due by the town secretary by next Wednesday. American Legion Post 304 plans a Community House gathering on Monday. No school on Veterans Day Tuesday. Mrs LeRoy Shaw of Spadina Parkway Pittsfield returns home after weekend with sister Mrs Leslie Porter.

American Legion Post LeRoy Shaw Spadina Parkway Pittsfield Leslie Porter Lanesboro Lanesboro School George St. Pierre

Delaiti Wins Second in New England Artist Show

Hugh Delaiti of West Mountain Road wins second place in the New England Artist Juried Exhibition by the Springfield Art League. His acrylic Reclining Figure will be shown at a Sunday award ceremony at the George Walter Vincent Smith Museum in Springfield. The exhibit runs through December 7. Jurors include Michael Wentworth Walter Kamus and Donald Stone.

LENOX Hugh Delaiti West Mountain Road New England Springfield Art League Delaiti George Walter Vincent Smith Museum Springfield Michael Wentworth Smith College Museum Walter Kamus University of Massachusetts Donald Stone American Watercolor Society

United Church Notes Richmond Contemp Worship Wednesday 8 P M

Richmond church notes list events including a contemporary worship service on Wednesday at 8 PM at the parsonage, an In group meeting Wednesday at 2 45 PM, Board of Christian Education meeting Tuesday at 8 PM, Junior Pilgrim Fellowship Sunday 6 7 30 PM Town Hall, York meeting Sunday 7 30 9 PM Town Hall, Adult Study Group Thursday 10 30 AM at Mrs Nicholas home, Junior Choir rehearsal Thursday 6 30 7 30 PM Town Hall, and Intermediate Choir 7 30 8 20 PM.

Richmond Board of Christian Education Town Hall York Robert Nicholas

Anne Louise Millet's painting selected for New England Artist Juried Exhibit

Anne Louise Millet, art teacher at Mt. Greylock Regional High School in Williamstown, has had her painting accepted for the New England Artist Juried Exhibition sponsored by the Springfield Art League. The show opens tomorrow at the George Walter Vincent Smith Museum in Springfield.

Anne Louise Millet John D. Maziarz Dubis St Mt. Greylock Regional High School Williamstown Springfield Art League George Walter Vincent Smith Springfield

Lanesboro Town to vote on BOCA building code adoption

Lanesboro voters will decide at the annual town meeting whether to adopt the BOCA building code used in Pittsfield. A public hearing is set for Monday at 8 at Town Hall with Selectmen, the building inspector and Planning Board members expected to attend.

Lanesboro Building Officials Conference of America BOCA Pittsfield Planning Board

Firemen's Ball Draws 325 Attend in Lanesboro

About 925 persons attended the annual ball of the local fire company in Lanesboro. Proceeds were not announced but will go toward a new fire truck. Delegations came from Latham Waterford Pownal J Williamsburg to honor Woodchucks muster team from Lanesboro, New England muster champions this year. Allen Jarabs William Dechalne Arthur F Giguere among winners of door prizes. Poster contest winners were Vincent Zembaty Kathy Bondini Stacie Burkhardt Karen Schu hie Joseph Rich Patricia Fagliey. Stanley Zembaty chaired the ball.

Lanesboro Latham Waterford N.Y Pownal Williamsburg New England Maple. Valley Allen Jarabs William Dechalne Madison Square Arthur F. Giguere New York Vincent Zembaty Kathy Bondini Stacie Burkhardt Karen Schuhie Joseph Rich Patricia Fagliey Stanley Zembaty

Help Wanted Guide for Better Jobs in Classifieds

Thomas Roy, son of Mr and Mrs Edward Roy of 34 West View Road, is a freshman at Monmouth Illinois College. Your guide to the better job that means more security for your family is Help Wanted in the Classified Section. Check now.

Thomas Roy Edward Roy Westview Road Monmouth (Ill.) College

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Lee School Building Committee Richard Louis Hair Fashions Center Street Lee Barber Shops Jack’s Joe’s Grill Adv Fire Dept North Berkshire Housing Board North Adams Housing Authority Greylock Parks and Recreation Commission Ashland Street Housing Authority Berkshire Bank and Trust Co National Naacp Yale ADA Senator Dodd West Hartford Joseph Duffey U.S. Senate Paul Newman Duffey Americans For Democratic Action Thomas J. Dodd Selectman Harwinton University of Hartford Lloyd T. Shanley Jr Robert I. Kirkwood Uconn Better Town Administration Selectmen Shanley Reinhardt Finance Board Stockbridge Sally Bergmans Edward R. Slosek Democratic Association of South Berkshire Barrington House Great Barrington Eugene Talbot Pixley Hill Road Dalton Free Public Library Ladies’ Auxiliary Glendale Fire Department George Rauscher Kenneth Hawkins Wahconah Regional High School Dorothy Chapman Craneville School Center School Cummington Ralph Conroy Tel Wilson E. Sagendorph United Church Adams North America T.M Millrights Master Medical Wegrees & Bive Eagle Mill Peter J. Schweitzer KIMBERLY = CLARK @3 CORPORATION Tee Turner S&h Cath Mobil Heating Oil Unenox Gilco Lenox Enterprise Edna Fyfe Susan Cutter Prospect Street Legion Post Christmas Club Happy Holiday Lenox Savings Bank A Mutual —— Savings Bank
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