Stephentown 4-H enrolls 34 in six projects
At the Taconic Valley 4-H Club meeting in the Fire Hall Stephentown 34 members enrolled in six projects including dairy vegetable gardening handyman poultry cooking and a pheasant raising special. County leaders appointed local cooking teacher Mrs Andrew Pease and names were given for the ways and means committee and dress revue duties. Christmas plans were set and Grange begins selling Stephentown maps and house numbers with contact names for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephentown
N.Y
Taconic Valley
4-H
Tne
Rensselaer County
Andrew Pease
George Eckhardt
Clement Farnik
Martin Eckhardt
Carl Burdick
Janice Burdick
Gloria Freehaus
Grange
Ebner Conklin
Blanche Coffey
Lenox United Fund Chairman Gives Report
James J. Smith, Lenox United Fund chairman for Pitts, announced the drive has raised $10,679 including GE Good Neighbor Fund. Non-contacted residents may donate to United Community Services at 54 Wendell Ave., Pittsfield. High bridge score was Mrs. Kate McGowan with 2,153, runner up Mrs. Charles Stanley with 2,076. Lenox Grange meets Tuesday at 8 at the Community Center for a country store program. Pizza tonight at Joe's Grill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LENOX
James J. Smith
United Fund
Kate McGowan
Charles Stanley
Lenox Grange
Joe’s Grill
Mrs Close Named To Head Fire Belles
In Stephentown New York Mrs Sylvester Close was elected president of the Fire Belles the ladies auxiliary of the local volunteer fire department Other officers include Mrs Edward Gursky vice president Mrs Arthur LeClair secretary and Mrs Fred Brown treasurer Installation is set for January A holiday party is planned for January for department members and their spouses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Close
Stephentown
N.Y
Sylvester Close
Fire Belles
Edward Gursky
Arthur LeClair
Fred Brown
Department
Gir
Community Club Re Elects Barrett at Annual Meeting
Ralph Barrett was re elected president of the Stonebridge Community Club at its annual meeting Saturday at the club house. Miss Helen B Kenyon served as vice president and Mrs Jesse Hal ey secretary treasurer. Directors for four year terms were Lewis Griffin and Walter Teal, succeeding Mrs Arthur Gore. An oyster supper was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrett Stephentown
N.Y
Ralph Barrett
Stonebridge
Richmond 28 Children Examined at Well-Child Conference
Richmond Consolidated School hosted a well-child conference for 28 children representing 34 families, including eight preschoolers, part of the Community Health Association program with Dr. Thomas L. Hayden leading the staff. Assisted by Hazel Dikson, David Reynolds, and Simon Hunt, the team organized by E. Burton Keirstead, William Silvernail, Richard Knight, and Richard Mielke. Two 4-H Junior Cookers classes were formed, led by Mrs. Donald Vosburgh with Mrs. Dick L. Boyce guiding the first-year class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Richmond Consolidated School
Community Health Association of
West Stockbridge
Thomas L. Hayden
Hazel Dikson
David Reynolds
R.N
Simon Hunt
E. Burton Keirstead
William Silvernail
Richard Knight
Richard Mielke
Hinsdale Fire Destroys Kelly Home
PERU The attractive home of Selectman and Mrs Edward H Kelly was destroyed by fire early last night. The couple returning from work found their East Windsor Road residence engulfed in flames. Three German shepherd dogs were killed. Fire departments from Hinsdale and Peru responded with multiple trucks. Water supply limited and mutual aid helped control the blaze. The Kellys, longtime Peru residents, had recently restored the home and grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Selectman
Edward H. Kelly
Crane & Co
Dalton
East Windsor Road
Kelly
Chester Dodge
Hinsdale
William Robins
Robing
Charles Marlindale
Windsor
Robins
New York City
Mr. Kelly
East Nassau PTA Sets Open House For Ameri can Education Week
The East Nassau Parent-Teacher Association observes American Education Week with an evening open house 7:30 to 9, no business meeting. Two half hour periods will cover the curriculum, a film strip shown, and refreshments. Open school days Monday and Tuesday run 8:30 to 2:30 with parents invited to view classes. A Christmas sale of handmade articles and corsages, plus small gift items from Townbridge in Old Chatham, will be available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HAST
Nassau
N.Y
East Nassau Parent-Teacher Association
Townbridge
Old Chatham
Tickets Available For Church Event In New Lebanon NY
Tickets for the home dinner tied to the annual Christmas bazaar of the Congregational Church are available from Mrs Henry Vink Mrs Harry W Reed or Harold B Hicks. Servings are at 5 30 and 6 30 on Saturday Dec 8. The bazaar runs from 3 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon
N.Y
Congregational Church
Henry Vink
Harry W. Reed
Harold B. Hicks
Chester Chester Menu and Thanksgiving Recess Notice
Chester Chester schools will close at noon Wednesday for Thanksgiving recess and reopen Monday, Nov 29. Debbie Bancroft turned six years old at her parents’ home, Earl and Mrs. Cooley, Monday. Mrs. Duane Salghus of River Street received a pink and blue baby shower Wednesday evening after the Chester Volunteer Firemen’s auxiliary meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Debbie Bancroft
Earl Cooley
Duane Salghus
River Street
Chester Volunteer Firemen’s Association
Cheshire Stompers Set Semiannual Meeting at Cheshire School
The Cheshire Cheshire Stompers announce a semiannual meeting this Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Cheshire School. A square dance will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire Stompers
Cheshire
Becket Notes on Legion Meeting and Local Real Estate Trade
The American Legion Men’s County Council will meet with McSweeney Gage Runz Post Becket Sunday at 1 30 p m. After the meeting the Auxiliary serves spaghetti and meatball dinner. Mrs Hazel Meiers and Mrs Naoma Peltetier attend as delegates at White Tree club Pittsfield. Mr and Mrs Donald Schultz of Hampden sold a summer cottage and 50 acres on Wade Inn Road to Bernard Kirnan and wife of Brooklyn N Y. Kirnan with Dahle Co White Plains and Mrs Kirnan with Great American Insurance. Paul Metcalf broker Chester handled the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becket
American Legion Men’s County Council
McSweeney. Gage-Runz-Post
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Auxiliary
Zel Meiers
Naoma Peltetier
Legion Auxiliary County Council
White Tree Club
Pittsfield
DoNald Schultz
Hampden
Bernard Kirnan
Brooklyn
N.Y
Wade Inn Road
Kirnan
Mr. Kirnan
Dahle & Co
White Plains
Great American Insurance Co
New York City
Eleanor Murray
Lorraine Wechter
Josephine Eames
Meiers
Leeds Veterans Hospital
Thanksgiving Service Slated Sunday Night in Becket Center
BECKET BECKET United Church Fellowship will conduct a candlelight Thanksgiving service at 7 30 p m Sunday at First Congregational Church of Becket Center. An offering of food will be received for Pittsfield Christian Center to aid the needy before Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecet
United Church Fellowship
First Congregational Church
Becket Washington 4H Club Plans Saturday Meeting
The newly formed 4H Club for Becket and Washington children will meet Saturday 7 to 9 p m at Washington School. Leaders are Mr and Mrs William EloVitta and Mr and Mrs Fred T Hansen Jr with many junior leaders available. Eligible children from Becket Washington and nearby towns aged 10 by January may attend.
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Washington
Becket
Washington School
William Elovitta
Bancroft Road
Fred T. Harsen Jr
Open House At Becket School Draws 100 Attendees
More than 100 people attended last week’s open house and PTA meeting at Becket School. A book fair ran with librarian Mrs Barbara Davis in charge, aided by Cadette Girl Scout Troop 473 leader Mrs Sidney Brenner and troop members. After the PTA meeting the scouts performed a skit The Quarrel in the Library. Refreshments were served by Mrs Bernice Daigle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becket
PTA
Becket School
Barbara Davis
Sidney Brenner
Cadette Girl Scout
Bernice Daigle
Becket Federated Church Bazaar Nett Over $300
Becket Federated Church bazaar and chicken dinner over the weekend raised more than $300, per chairman Mrs. Josephine Eames. Over 100 persons were served. The Women's Society will meet Monday at 7 30 in the church vestry. Webelos hikers with Arthur Johnson included four boys around Rudd Pond. United Youth Fellowship elected Jerry Young and Holly Moulthrop as presidents with meetings on the first and third Sundays at 7 30 at the parsonage. Rev J Lincoln Thomas and his wife are advisers. Mark Sullivan, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Sullivan, returned home after an appendectomy at Hillcrest Hospital. Susan Turner, daughter of Mr and Mrs James Turner, celebrated her seventh birthday with a family party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becket
Becket Federated Church
Josephine Eames
Women's Society of the Federated Church
United Youth Fellowship
Jerry Young
Holly Moulthrop
J. Lincoln Thomas
Mark Sullivan
Albert. Sullivan
Lyman Road Extension
Hillcrest Hospital
Pittsfield
Susan Turner
James Turner
Belden Hill Road
Local motorists fined in district court actions
Ronald Bixby of Pittsfield paid 50 dollars after pleading guilty to operating with a suspended license. Michael E. Thomas of Miami, Florida, faced 73 dollars in fines for three driving violations and a 100 dollar uninsured car charge, with 50 remitted. Allen Whipple II of Knoxville paid 25 dollars for speeding and 25 for disturbing the peace after pleading guilty. Thomas had re registered his car in Massachusetts. A Stockbridge officer reported a loud speed in Cherry Hill on November 14. Lee Women's Fellowship will collect articles for Thanks giving sunshine baskets at the church hall by Tuesday noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Ronald Bixby
Circular Ave
Pittsfield
Edward Jurczyk
Lee Barracks
Bixby
Walker Street
Tenox
Michael E. Thomas
Miami
Fla
Whipple II
Knoxville
Tenn
Stockbridge
Louis Peyron
Cherry Hill
Towns oldest two story house changes hands
Worthington's oldest two story house sold this week ending six generations of family ownership. Mrs. Jerry Robinson sold to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Sena who plan to restore it. The 1771 frame parsonage built by Rev. Jonathan Huntington was central to early town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Jerry Robinson
West Street
Joseph W. Sena
Hickory Hill Farm
Senas
Robinson
Jonathan Huntington
Congregational Church
Lena Sales
Atty
Jordan Iserman
Huntington
Frank Smith
Smith Place
Starkweather Hill Road
Movie Timetable for Adams and North Adams Theatres
Adams shows Old Yello at 7:00 and Circus World at 8:30 on weekends only. Paramount North Adams presents Harum Scarum at 2:30 5:40 8:30 and Wild on the Beach at 1:00 4:05 7:15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Circus World
Paramount
North Adams
Worthington Rod and Gun Club elects LaFlamie president
William LaFlamie of Norwich Hill was elected president of the Worthington Rod and Gun Club, succeeding Lawrence Shepherd. Officers re-elected are vice president Kenneth Pease secretary Gerald Bartlett and treasurer Arthur Q. Smith. Deer hunting captains are Walter Mollison and Marshall Goodwin. December 11 supper planned. December 6 meeting scheduled. Orange military whist parties continue Fridays at 8 in Town Hall. Brownies Juniors and Cadets Scout investiture Nov 30 at 7:30 in Town Hall. Veterans Day bowling trip for Cadettes at Town & Country Lanes. Grandparents named for newborn baby boy born Nov 13. Miss Josephine Ford taken to Valley View Nursing Home after 92nd birthday fall. John N. Diamond and son Andy return from Pittsfield General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Nugent Jr
Richard Fairman
Wayne Diamond
Town & Country Lanes
Westfield
Josephine Ford
Valley View
Lenox
Cooley Dickinson Hospital
Miss Ford
Worthington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cynthia Pease
Rosary Society
Rosary Altar Society
St. Joseph’s Church
Louis Wager
Taconic Valley Grange Hall
Veronica Demick
Paul Yatsonsky
Frank Bott
Avery G. Hall
Bott
Lenox United Fund
Donald Vosburgh
Dick L. Boyce
Loeb
Foodtown
Lenox, Mass
Conor Sal
Herrick
Lebanon Valley East
Betty Gallant
Legion Council of County
New York
Mapleview Nursing Home
High Meadow House
Phyllis Turner
Mary Beck Johnson
Martin Mortensen
Port Chester
Fred T. Hansen Jr
Summit Hill Road
Henry E. Rock
Norwich University
Northfield
Rock
Paul Mitchell
Mitchell
New Boston
Bob Morrell
Samisfield
Webelos
Arthur Johnson
Rudd Pond
Legion Hall
Women’s Fellowship
Lee Congregational Church
Frank Carrington
East Street
Tilk
Gateway Regional
Jeff Fowler
Tufts University
Medford
Fowler
Paul B. Fowler
Christian Hollow Road
Gateway
Carners Grocery
Lois Brown
Rod and Gun Club
Russell Borst
Town Hall
Alden Healy
Elizabeth Coleman
Chesterfield
Elmer Q. Olds
Elizabeth Torrey
Victor Myrick
South Worthington
Robert Myrick
Wallace Higgins
John N. Diamond
Andy
Buffington Hill Road
Pittsfield General Hospital
M. J. Kelly
Main Street
Lee Tel
Dresser-Hull CO
Staclean
American Oil
S&h
Railroad
St. Lee
Borser
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