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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1963

Page

27

96 Teachers Enrolled in U M Reading Education Course

A total of 96 teachers from Lee Pittsfield and Lenox are enrolled in the University of Massachusetts course "Current Trends in the Teaching of Reading" at Lee High School auditorium. Supt Arthur L Welcome announced the 455-Session class meets Tuesdays for 24 hours. Dr Helen F O Leary of UMass is the instructor.

U. of M Lee Lee Lee Pittsfield Lenox Lee High School Arthur L. Welcome Helen F. O'Leary University of Massachusetts

Miss Graham To Speak On Library Plans Tonight

Miss Bess G. Graham president of the local library association will speak at 8 tonight on the library expansion during a PPA meeting at the high school cafetorium. Dr Robert R. Rodman dean of Lee Academy will be the main speaker on remedial reading. Refreshments will be served.

LEE Bess G. Graham Library Association PPA Robert R. Rodman Lee Academy

Lee Bowling Mixed Tenpin and Scout Group Meeting

Mixed tenpin results list high totals and highs for men Edward Forfa 614 Charles Vaninetti 501 Franklyn Withers 534 and high singles Kenneth Coons 213 Franklyn Withers 211 Edward Forfa plus women figures led by Mrs. Margaret Navonti 439 Mrs Grace Vaninetti 448 and Mrs Rita Withers 441. Also Doris Walker 338 Linda Jo Ludlow 328 Mary Lovato 322. spine AA high single Mike Coco 147. high totals Mike Coco 344 Mario Cella 330 Tom Kelly 325. Scout Group Meeting Lee Girl Scout Town Association meets Thursday 8:30 at Mrs George Serra West Park St. Churchwomen Episcopal Churchwomen meet Thursday 8 p.m. at St George's parish house. Christmas sale chairs report Saturday Dec.7. 4-H Elections South Lee H Club held annual elections Friday 6:30 at Keith Sykes residence.

Edward Forfa Charles Vaninetti Franklyn Withers Kenneth Coons Margaret Navonti Grace Vaninetti Ritta Withers Margaret Naventi Bette Buffoni Doris Walker Eleanor Powers Linda- Jo Ludlow Linda-Jo Ludlow Mary Lovato Lee Girl Scout Town Association George Serra West Park St Episcopal Churchwomen of Lee St. George’s Parish House

Savoy couple observe their 50th anniversary

Cheshire Mr and Mrs Gordon W Estes of Main Road Savoy were honored at a Grange Hall open house for their 50th wedding anniversary on November 16 1913. About 300 attended. Mrs Estes a former postmaster retired 1959 after 30 years service. Estes formerly ran Savoy General Store and held local offices. They have four children nine grandchildren and no great grandchildren. Numerous guests came from several towns and New York.

Cheshire Gordon W. Estes Main Road Savoy Grange Hall Florida Estes Revlon Blanche McCulloch East Hoosick Lee Pharmacy DAR Savoy General General Electric Co Pittsfield Berkshire Lodge of Masons Baptist Church Paul Dalton Walter Athol West Hawley Agawam

Skagvlos for Psoriasis Guaranteed to Relieve Colds

Skagvlos advertised as unconditionally guaranteed to relieve colds. Available at McClelland Rex all Drug. Adv. l4

McClelland Rexall Drug

Mrs Poplaski Heads Homemakers Club

Cheshire report: Busy Bees Homemakers Club formed by 15 members at Mrs John Roscoe’s Harbor Road home. Mrs Edmond Poplaski elected president and Mrs Roscoe named secretary. Club plans weekly Wednesday meetings at members' homes.

Poplaski Homemakers Club Cheshire Busy Bees Homemakers Club John Roscoe Harbor Road Edmond Poplaski Roscoe

Lee Board Eyes Elementary School Evaluation Plan

Lee School Committee discussed a planned survey of elementary education to mirror the high school evaluation by the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. Supt. Welcome to review external evaluation options and costs while the school tackles midterm budget and staffing changes.

Lee W. Thomas Bonn Maple Street Central School Supt Arthur L. Welcome Lee High New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges Welcome

Lebanon Valley fund drive near $2,500 total

The Lebanon Valley Protective Association reports $2,473 raised from 186 donors, with 12 gifts totaling $125 last week. Officials aim for $3,000 by December 2 to fund ambulances firefighting gear and two stations, and plan a new station opposite the current one at Route 20 and West Street.

New Lebanon N. Y Lebanon Valley Protective Association John E. Sheil Route 20 West Street Chet Stephentown Sheil LVPA RFD East Chatham

Hinsdale Man Wins Annual Black Pepper Hunt

Hinsdale residents report Harry Freshler Jr. of Hinsdale won first prize in the first annual George Baumann Memorial Black Pepper Hunt sponsored by the Rod and Gun Club. A blue tick hound named Joe located a black pepper weighing 22 pounds 2 ounces. The event set a record with 25 dogs registered and 18 raccoons retrieved. George Jenks of Pittsfield won the door prize, a spinning reel. A midnight supper followed.

Dalton Harry Freshler Jr Hinsdale Rod and Gun Club Joe George Baumann George Jenks Pittsfield

Firemen Find Lost Hunter Near Dalton in Two-Hour Rescue

A youth hunter Charles Smith Jr of Lake Street Dalton was found in woods near Warner Hill between Belmont Reservoir and Plunkett Lake after a two hour search by Hinsdale firemen. Two of the firefighters were missing during the operation and later located. one party led by James Martin found the hunter at 8 10 p m seated by a fire. The search involved thirty five men and was aided by local businesses. The Hinsdale Fire Department will host a teen dance Friday from 8 to 11 at Kittredge School with soft soled shoes requested.

Hinsdale Warner Hill Belmont Reservoir Plunkett Lake William Robins Charles Smith Jr Lake Street Dalton James Martin Jerry LeVardi Donald Adams Ann's Restaurant Hinsdale Fire Department Kittredge School

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