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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1959

Page

7

Fluoridation Referendum Question Highlighted By City Health Leader

Dr Stein says the health department will answer serious questions about fluoridation but will avoid heated debates with opposed groups. The issue goes to a municipal ballot after a mayoral commission backed putting fluoridation to voters. The mayor says he will not state his view publicly while urging residents to decide at the polls. Opponents, including Pastore and Qua, push for a referendum and critique the administration’s handling of delays.

Cryv Clark Dunn Fitzgerald Lenoa Daten Junction Water Co Dr. Stein Pittsfield Ilesith de. Stein Sti Traith Servicr New Medical Assn Den Arhuseus Terimenter Montis Jon Shouder Anthony MM. Pastore Mus Alexander A. Quaglietlim Pastore Aten Ss Aner Sud John- Ingscome Sam Jasi Ha Fate Ued

Lions Club Hosts Coolidge Hill Children Party

Jim Fisk of Breadtime Stories entertained at the Lions Club party for Coolidge Hill School children. The event, Wednesday night at the club camp in Lanesboro, included staff led by Miss Florence McConahey. A turkey dinner was served under Mr A Weatherby. E May oversaw arrangements.

Jim Fisk WRGB Lions Club Coolidge Hill Lanesboro Florence McConahey A. Weatherby Eiath Isen E May Minnie Tloss

South Congregational Church Choir to sing at World Communion

Mac Morgan will perform at the 10 30 worship service of South Congregational Church as part of Worldwide Communion observance. He will sing Were You There When The Cruei Lord, a Negro spiritual arranged by Dr A T McHose head of theory at Eastman School of Music. The adult choir of South Church will assist.

South Congregational Mac Morgan South Congregational Church Worldwide Communion Afr. Morgan A. T. McHose Eastman School of Music Morgan South Churen

Births in Pittafield and Oklahoma City Hospitals

Birth notices report Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Countryman of 44 Brown St. welcome a son. Mr. and Mrs. Warren A. Vincent of 20 Oxford St. announce a son. At Other Hospitals, Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Newton of Viong Kong China welcome a daughter born Sept. 22 in Oklahoma City Hospital. Grandmothers are Mrs. O. T. Blankenship of El Paso Texas and Mrs. FG Newton of 117 Pollock Ave. Mr. Newton works as managing salesman for Standard Vacuum Oil Co. The couple also have a son.

Pittafield General Raymond Countryman Brown St Warren A. Vincent Oxford St Edward G. Newton Viong Kong China Oklahoma City Okla O. T. Blankenship el Paso Tex Mra FG. Newton Pollock Ave Newton Standard Vacuum] Oil Co

Settlement To Benefit 70 at GE

About 70 General Electric winders will share roughly 36100 in retroactive pay after a local settlement replacing arbitration. Individual payments range from 400 to 610 with about 75 percent of the original demand met. The agreement also provides continued drawing allowances for studying blueprints and coil work.

General Electue Co Sritvanee Ar Businesthe Peld GE LaBlue Las Blue Winders

League of Women Voters Plans Fall Discussion Series

The League of Women Voters plans bi monthly unit discussions next week with sessions Tuesday and Wednesday mornings and Tuesday night. Groups focus on local and national issues, with topics including water conservation and federal planning, led by volunteers and supported by background materials.

League of Weimen Teague Abs Norman Moskowitz Uni Orpant John Ayers Roberta Fu Milton Goran Wil Bhe G. P. Viermann Waverly St Gerald McDonald Sewsh Stanley Setzer Bernard Flood

Harter Reopens South Street Service Station

Philp W. Harter returns to the gasoline service business at the corner of South and Tacosic streets, after buying the South Street station from James Morrison. A Rensselaer native educated at Union College, he previously ran the station 1949–1953 and later worked at Crawford service station. He is married with a son and a daughter.

Philp W. Harter South Tacosic James Morrison Mr. Tanner Rensselaer N.Y Union College South Street Bitchard Burck Inc Crawford Center New West Streets Mr. Harter the Church of Rensselaer Philip C. Tarter Wwno Bress Machines Corp Pittsfield Karen

Union Recess Talks With Berkshire Sweet Railway Co

Berkshire Sweet Railway Co and union officials recessed talks after negotiating on seniority grievances stemming from a TS-day strike ended three weeks ago. Street Railway Union Local 49 filed a written memo outlining their views, with national board member Joseph Fane in attendance for the October 13 session.

Berkshire Sweet Railway Co Alty Anthony Isel Street Raiway Union Ruberto Joseph Fane Bastan

Connecticut Artists Dominate Berkshire Art Association Prizes

Connecticut Triunph BAA lists prize artists and awards 150 dollars for lighting improvements at the Berkshire Art Association show. Hartford artists led the Connecticut push, winning six of thirteen cash and purchase awards. Winners include James Try, Paul W. Zimmerman, Hadley Lands, Albert Kuromantan, John Raisley, Gladys Brodsky, with others from Hartford, Ridabock of Redding Ridge, and John Raisley receiving multiple prizes. The event featured a lighting fund for the Ellen Crane Memorial Room and honored state artists while noting prior show recognitions.

Connecticut Berkshire Art Asent Erkshire Museum Tnes Fran Harttford E Connecticut Push Harve Men Cap McCook James Try Winter Zimmerman Hartford Art School Tip SMQ Elewie Pendergast Zmmerman Hartford B Ridabock Redding Ridge Williams John Raisley Midtletown Crane & Co Fosley 4Immer BAA Robert B. Kimball Te Association Ellen Crane Gardner Morse

Pittsfield Auto Parts Closed For Religious Holiday

Correction notes Pittsfield Iron Works Auto Parts Dept will close Saturday for religious holidays. Richfield Gas Station will stay open Saturday contrary to last night's notice. Weekend specials include barbecue duck at 3.75 per pound. Berkshire Roofing and Insulation offers free estimates for aluminum clapboards and windows. Frankie Martins Steak House advertises meals at 257 North Street. YMCA hosts Saturday night dance with instruction games and prizes from 9 to 12.

Pittsfield Iron Works Auto Parts Dept Richfield Y. M.C

Fledgling project outlines unclear notes surface

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a fledged project at a latitude 34.009 and an item labeled In V337. The garbled lines reference rooms, linen, and varied phrases, with no clear events, names, dates, or organizations identified.

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Opportunities Craftshop Expands Aids For Handicapped

Rev David R Kibby announced Opportunities Craftshop will widen countywide programs aiding physically and mentally handicapped residents in the Pittsfield Beaver Valley area. The organization, housed at 175 Wendell Ave, operates with volunteers and seeks new leaders in medical, therapy, and supportive fields. Trustees include David N Keeney, Mary W Smith, Jean Emerson, Louise McHoward, Dr William J Gielarn, Ralph Levine, Robert J Ronelee, Anna Polack, Harold Rett and Atty Charles R B Crimmirin.

Ganization Wendell Ave Offeers New Corporation Mr. Kibby Ar. Himby Beaver Valley Walt Disney Bere Berkshire Museum

Lee Selectmen Seek Franchises Revoke Berkshire Street Railway

Lee selectmen request state action to cancel the Berkshire Street Railway franchise so another bus company can operate in Lee. A demand letter and copies were sent to the Berkshire Street Railway officials in Pittsfield. The board also asks if the existing carrier would continue service for the year and has scheduled a public hearing for October 13 at 8 pm in town hall.

Ectmen State Department of Public Values Berkshire Street Rathway Lee Actim BSP Piursfieing Seecmen Askintr Ifat Becen Ler Vamimurines Wertonsline Chen Clere Sonora

Inlaid Linoleum Experts Taught Quickly

In a brief item readers learn of flooring specialists Childs & Bishop at 596 North Street advertising inlaid linoleum and quick lessons. Also noted is LeBeau India at 150 North Street offering various types of ATR ACES and dancing lessons in a stall at Sve 1 4 vester.

Childs & Bishop North LeBeau India Norh St Vester

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