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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1965

Page

9

Junior Bowlers Start Season at Lee Lanes

Lee-Lanes hosts the opening meeting of the Junior Tenpin Bowling League where Glenn Withers wins the junior division high triple trophy and Bill Basinall takes the Berkshire County senior high average for 187. Withers elected president, Douglas Wilcox vice president, Basinall secretary. Lee-Hugh Lawson speaks to new bowlers. registration open for boys and girls.

Lee Hugh Lawson Southern Berkshire American Bowling Congress Lee Lanes Bill Basinall Glenn Withers Lawson Withers Douglas Wilcox Basinall Robert Duby H. A. Johansson Withers Builders Joe Sayings Bank Scotty’s Barbershop Lee Hardware Skinner's Sewing Center Joe's Diner Hurlbut Paper Mr. Johansson

Lee Golden Age Club Busy Schedule in Otis Area

Lee Golden Age Club members plan a Grange Hall gathering at 11:20 with basket lunches. They will attend a 50th wedding anniversary reception for Mr and Mrs Benjamin Bing in East Otis at Knox Trail Inn. A Monday meeting at Grange Hall follows, and Pittsfield club members under Jack Callahan will present a musical program with a bazaar set for Oct 16.

Lee Lee Golden Age Club Thure Larson East Otis Otis Golden Age Club Merritt Haskell Haskells Otis Club Lee Club Grange Hall Benjamin Bing Otis Knox Trail Inn Grange Slall Pittsfield

Rossi To Address Women's Fellowship At First Congregational

The Women's Fellowship of the First Congregational Church will hear Kevin Rossi, industrial supervisor of the Workshop for the Blind at Pittsfield, speak at 7 30 p.m. in the church auditorium. Mrs. Robert Birch leads devotions, with refreshments by Mrs. Frank Carrington and thanks offering led by Mrs. Charles Bradley. Proceeds support Christian World Mission work.

Lee Women’s Fellowship First Congregational Church Kevin Rossi Pittsfield Robert Birch Frank Carrington Charles Bradley Christian World Mission

DPW Studies Route 102 School Zone Paint Request

Lee officials report DPW chief district engineer Robert Elliott is reviewing new state school zoning standards in response to a request to paint School Zone on Route 102 near South Lee School. A copy will be sent to the Lee office for reference. An Oct 23 church supper and a Lee Kiwanis Ladies Night at East Lee Steak House are listed with vendor details.

LEE Robert Elliott State Department of Public Works Route 102 South Lee School DPW Lee Kiwanis T At East Lee

Lee Savings Bank displays FDR letter from 1937 anniversary

A letter from Franklin D. Roosevelt is shown in the Lee Savings Bank lobby to mark the bank’s 85th birthday in 1937. The note to Rep. Allen T. Treadway recalls the Hyde School on West Park Street and Alexander Hyde’s early schooling, with Dr. Hyde praised by the president’s father. The Hyde residence on West Park Street remains a local landmark.

Alexander Hyde Hyde Lee Dr. Hyde Hyde School Union College James Roosevelt West Park Street George Hyde Williams College Center School

St Marys Women Planning Retreat in Holyoke

The annual St Marys parish women retreat runs October 8 to 10 at Marian Retreat House Holyoke with Rev John Walchars as retreat master. Reservations offered by several named organizers, plus local ads for dining and services accompany the notice.

Lee St. Mary’s Parish Marian Holyoke John Walchars Cranwell America Zanella Delfine Bona Lawrence VY. Toole

Windsor bids to transport two children to Hinsdale school

The Windsor School Committee will open bids Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at Crane Community School for transporting two Windsor children to Kittridge School in Hinsdale.

Windsor Kittredge School Hinsdale Crane Community School

New Voters Register at Taconic Valley Grange Hall

Stephentown voters from two districts may register at the central polling place in Taconic Valley Grange Hall on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Oct 9 from 1 to 10 p.m. The notice urges eligible residents to complete registration before upcoming elections.

New Central Taconic Valley Grange Hall

Verdict To Come In Case Against Mail Tracker

John M Camerlengo Jr 22 of 11 Arlington St Pittsfield was arraigned in District Court on a driving to endanger charge pleading not guilty. Judge Dwyer set Oct 28 for finding and disposition as he defended a mail truck crash near Laurel Lake boat ramp Route 20 on Aug 28. The driver claimed another car nearly forced him off the road. police cite skid marks and a toppled truck with damage.

Pittsfield Lee Camerlengo Richard F. Drennan Atty. Drennan Laurel Lake

Starters Named For Crucial Lee-Mahar Tilt

Lee High faces Mahar Regional High of Orange in their Saturday 1 30 home game at Greylock Street field. Coach John Consolati calls it crucial after 32 0 win over Mt Greylock and 46 win over Ware. Offensive starters include Blade Salini, Cadenelli, Stanard, Curley, Fulton, Vin er, Bartini, Dewkett, Lucy, Kelly, and Shaun. defense features Skowron Moretz Miller Whaten and Brown.

Lee Lee High Acing Mahar Orange Greylock Street Bill Stanard Mike Curley Bill Fulton Frank Viner Jim Bartini Dave Dewkett Don Lucy Shaun Kelly Skip Skowron Levan Moretz Lennie Miller Dennis Whaten Dave Brown

Wahconah Regional Warriors Prep For Adams Match

Wahconah Regional High School prepares for its home football opener against Adams at regional field after a 7-6 loss to Pittsfield and a 14-0 win over Turners Falls in Class A League play. Adams has one win and one tie. this is its first league game. Coach James O Connor reports no serious injuries and top condition for the matchup.

Dalton Warriors Wahconah Adams Pittsfield Turners James O’connor

Eight Mt Greylock seniors named National Merit scholars

Mt Greylock Regional High School announced eight seniors from Williamstown and Hancock earned National Merit Scholarship commendations for scoring in the top 2 percent of the spring test. Named are Angela Brown Joele Frank Barbara Hannus Ellen Riorden Louise Schimmel William Schomaker John Therrien and Jonathan Schneer. Also noted, Scott Lathrop returns to New England College for senior civil engineering year after summer work with Carol Verge & Whipple in Pittsfield.

Lanesboro Mt. Greylock Regional High School Williamstown Angela M. Brown Fielding Brown Joele Frank David Frank Barbara R. Hannus Reuben Hannus Ellen A. Riorden Shane Riorden Louise 5. Schimmel John Schimmel Iiy J. William Schomaker John W. Schomaker John ©. Therrien Edward C. Therrien Hancock Jonathan Schneer Richard M. Schneer Scott Lathrop Lyle V. Lathrop Prospect Street New England College Henniker Carol, Verge & Whipple Pittsfield

Sophomore Year Moves For Local Daughters At Colleges

Miss Patricia Tacy, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Tacy, returns to Bryant College Providence for sophomore year. Miss Susannah Dillman, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Dillman, is at Jackson College Medford for sophomore year, after spending the summer in Maine.

Patricia Tacy William Tacy Bryant College Providence Susannah Dillman George Dillman Jackson College Medford Miss Dillman Maine

Commendation Letter for Kim Resnik at Williams High

A letter of commendation for outstanding performance on the National Merit Scholarship qualifying test was sent to Kim Resnik a senior at Williams High School. Miss Resnik is daughter of Mr and Mrs David Resnik of Sargent Street and a member of National Honor Society the Latin club and staff of the Scribbler the high school newspaper.

Stockbridge Kim Resnik Williams High School Miss Resnik David Resnik Sargent Street National Honor Society The Scribbler

Stockbridge School Menu And Parish Class Details

Menu for Monday to Friday lists ravioli, sandwiches, salads, soups, and fish stock on buns with sides and desserts. St Pauls Church announces Sunday first session of year for grades 1 2 at 10 30 in parish house and grade 3 plus attend 10 30 service then 40 minute class. Open hours until 10 every evening. Elm Street Market and Package Store reports Bodner on duty, George Munson on duty.

St. Paul's Church Elm Street Bave Bodner George Munson Adv

Lions Club turkey shoot returns to West Shore Club

LANESBORO The Lions will start a weekly turkey shoot Sunday at 1 30 PM at the West Shore Club for a family event. Free coffee at the refreshment bar and extra prizes for bonus and specialty shoots including women. Two free Saturday dinners awarded to the person with the most hits away from the bullseye on a target.

Lanesboro Lions Club West Shore Club West Shore

Algae Bloom Clouds Stockbridge Bowl After Weed Control

Stockbridge Bowl is clouded by a massive algae bloom linked to last summer’s weed eradication efforts by Aled Biological Control Laboratories of Wellesley Hills. Consultants say the bloom comprises billions of single celled organisms and may require copper sulfate treatment. future maintenence and spot checks are planned to control Eurasian milfoil and other vegetation as waterfront cottages increase.

Stockbridge Aled Biological Control Laboratories Wellesley Hills Stockbridge Bowl Jason M. Cortell Eagle Cortell Mario Boschetti State Department of Public Health Arlington Pond Boschetti

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