Legion Aids Leeds Hospital in Dalton meeting
American Legion Auxiliary met to honor Virginia DeAngels with a memorial service. The unit approved a $1000 donation to the Community Chest and a subscription to the American Legion magazine for the public library. Christmas gifts drive seeks merchandise for the Leeds Hospital shop, aiming for 93 gifts, plus a bushel of apples. President Mary Brisson and Secretary John O. Cross will attend a jail conference in Boston on Nov. T.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brisson
John O. Cross
Boston
Legion Bowling Results Posted
Legion Bowling results summarize action across the Red and Reel and North End Leagues. In Red and Reel on Sept 23 Bullheads beat Traut 241 and Perch defeated Bluegills 30 as Ken Streeter led men with 104 and 295, while Betty Stickles led women with 101 and 193.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
American Legion
North End
Bullheads
Traut
Perch
Blueglis
Ken Stree
Betty Stickles
Bluegills
Trout
Skip Hathaway
Ken Streeter
Sue Contenta
Seabees
Comanches
Rangers
Frogmen
Dave Stratton
Ruth Kearns
Ray Abure
Kearns
Ed iXrams
Archie Eastland
Commandos
Joan Duffy
Harry Morey
Ray Abare
Bluebells 4-H Club to Meet in Dalton Home
The Bluebells 4-H Club plans a Monday meeting at Miss Barbara Martin’s Dalton home. Officers include Eileen Warren president Diane Briggs vice president Nancy Porter secretary and Katherine Green reporter. Community events include Youth Fellowship and Young Adult Group gatherings at the Dalton Methodist Church and Williams College student dinner in Middlefield. George Bell Jr. receives hospital notice while 4-H activities include cattle shows and a chicken barbecue fundraiser for the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil
Alderman
I Froneer
George Charlemont
Village Press To Aid Drive in Chest Campaign
DALTON The Village Press will publish for one day on Wednesday to support the Community Chest drive. The eight page issue with an insert will be distributed house to house and is edited by Rev. Franklin L. Couch, with Chest officers assisting in preparing the copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Village Press
Community Chest
Franklin L. Couch
Couch
Public Aid Totals Reported by Welfare Director
Monthly report by Mrs. Zofia Palmer shows Public Assistance Aids 90 were receiving aid. The total includes aid to dependent children 14, disability 4, general relief 10, and old age assistance 62. The figures are described as normal by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zofia Palmer
Teen Age Barn Comes Here Next Week
DALTON The Teen Age Barn, a 12 year WRGE TV program, will visit Dalton next Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Opera House. Sponsored by the WSCS of the Methodist Church, the show features 12 numbers with no acts. Produced and directed by Tommy Sternfeld with Steve Hall as musical director and Tony Navaretta as audio engineer. Homemade candy and soft drinks will be sold in the lobby. WSCS committee includes Mrs. Cornelius J. Fowers, Mrs. Beulah Stowell, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Calkins, Mr. and Mrs. John Siles, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Oksala, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, and Mr. Orig Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Cornelius J. Fowers
Beulah Stowell
Everett Calkins
John Siles
Herbert Oksala
Martin
Orig Thompson
Pvt Bird To Attend Missile School
Pvt George Bird of the U S Army, son of Mr and Mrs Russell of 45 Hale Street, is home on four day leave. After a tour at Fort Knox he will report to a missile school in New Britain Connecticut. He previously worked for Crane and Co before induction. Bird, a noted softball and basketball player, married Gloria Barges of Pittsfield last month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
George Bird
U.S. Army
Russell
Hale S
Bird
Ft. Knox
New Britain
Iconn
Crane & Co
Ft Din
Tord
Fort
Ft. Monmouth
Ft. Jay
Ft. Devens Pvt
Gloria Barges
Pittsfield
Lenox School to Dedicate Two Buildings to Dr Monks
Lenox School will dedicate two new buildings to Rev Dr Gardner G Monks, its first headmaster, at noon during alumni weekend. About 150 parents and alumni, including Dr Monks, are expected. A bronze plaque from Boston will be installed in the science building cornerstone. Luncheon follows, with Dr Monks to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enox
Robert L
Gardner G. Monks
Lenox School
Monks
Boston
Curry
Edward A. Gleason
Monson School
Lenox
Scchool
Winston Academy
Forman School
Schermerham Hall
Bundine
State approves amendments to town bylaws
Edward J. A McCormack Jr. approved five amendments to the town bylaws and rejected one. Selectmen debate reprinting the full code versus only amendments. 1958 amendments cover junk sales distribution and warrant procedures. 1959 amendments address distribution pipes and hazardous refrigerators. A bridge issue with GE and the New Haven Railroad looms, with potential road realignment in Lenox Dale contingent on voter approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selectmen
Wadready
Mackey
Selectman
Thoma T. McCormack
Ato
Cornellys
J. Broderick
George L. Mughes
Library Books Circulation Up in Dalton Report
Library circulation at the Free Public Library rose with last month tallying 430 above September. Miss Mary Pappas attends the New England Library Association Conference in Swampscott. Meanwhile Miss Henrietta Rudin takes an in service course on The Library as an Information Center at Lenox Library, led by Miss Elizabeth Daly. In Dalton bowling, Friday night at the Community House, Dick Street leads with a 408 average. Last week Cranes beat Wal‑Tin’s 40 Giants defeated Tigers 44 and VFW beat Glennon’s 31. High games by Ray Abare 339 and Art Cormier 138. Others over 300 include Dick Street 334 Ken Streeter 320 Bil Smith 326 Bod Bellinger 304 Milt Shepardson 389 Gerry Bourassa 301 Mike Gregory 315 Ken Wirchner 325 Lon Haworth 302 and Art Cormier 315.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Free Public Library
Mary Pappas
Lbrarian
New England Library Assn
Swampycott
Henrietta Rudin
The
Star
Lenox
Elizabeth Daly
Dick Street
Cranes
Wal- Tin
Ray Abare
Art Cormier
Ken Streeter
Bil Smith
Bod Bellinger
Milt Shepardson
Gerry Bourassa
Mike Gregory
Ken Wirchner
Lon Haworth
DHS Sophomores and Local Club Activities Highlight DHS Life
The Sophomore Class forms a council with home room representatives Shar Caulfield Mary Gowdy Jo Ann Houle Donna Viens and Eileen Watkins plus Columbia Council Knights of Columbus will host a first degree at the school hall after 7. WSCS meets Tuesday at 7 pm in the church with Mrs Ira Smith of Newark speaking on her Holy Land trip followed by a dessert reception. 4-H Stylish Stitchers elected Julia Tylandon and Nancy Spanial as presidents with Susan Heisler secretary Kathreen Daigle treasurer Judy Nicholas sunshine girl and Patty Huot recreation leader. Open House marks 30th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Howard A Johnson Sr. at 438 North Street from 2 to tomorrow. Bowling league results note Blue Gills beat Perch 2-1 Trout topped Bullheads 2-1. high scores include Aaron Becker 119 and Milton Shepardson 207. Ballet and modern dance classes listed at Sarah Holroyd Dance Studio. Ads feature Kirk's General Store gloves hats Hanes sleepwear and home improvement services from J L Condron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DHS
Sharon Caulfield
Mary Gowdy
Jo Ann Houle
Donna Viens
Eileen Watkins
Columbia Council
Knights of Columbus
WSCS
Ira Smith
Newark
Holy Land
Grace Episcopal
First Congregational Church
Comelius iI
Powers
Charles G. Christianson
Julia Tylandon
Nancy Spanial
Susan Heisler
Kathreen Daigle
Judy Nicholas
Patty Huot
Teague of the Legion
Blue Gills
Perch
Trout
Aaron Becker
Milton Shepardson
Myrtis Powell
Margaret Hathaway
Sarah Holroyd
Walker Hall
Barr
Mon
Chester Zielinski 20th Anniversary Open House at Route 7
Mr and Mrs Chester Zielinski celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary with an open house at Chet and Cal s Restaurant Route 7 from 6 to 9. Customers and friends are invited to the event. The restaurant will close for the season tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Chester Zielinski
Chet and
Cal
Calebrate
Thei
Spruce Loughenes Hercee
Open Brook Gardens
Delton
West Stockbridge Heerin Named To University Student Senate
West Stockbridge native Sheerin, son of Mr. Winthrop Sheerin Sr., has been elected to the University of Massachusetts Student Senate representing commuters. He is active in Phi Eta Sigma Pi Mu Delta Newman Club and leads the Young Democrats. He has served as a dorm counselor and notary public voter supervisor. The Senate oversees campus organizations and its annual budget exceeds $100 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Stockbridge
Winthrow Sheerin
Winthrop Sheerin
Lenox Road
University of Massachusetts
Sheerin
Phi Eta Sigma
Pi Mu Delta
Newman
Young Democrats Club
Aieemen
Community Chest Agencies to Carry Over in Lenox
Lenox agents expect last year’s Community Chest participants to continue this year. The 1939-60 drive names agencies such as Nurse Association, Bay Scouts, Finland Children’s Service, Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Children, Berkshire Psychiatric Clinic and United Cerebral Palsy Fund. Colin MacFadyen named chairman of the drive. Capt. Charles House and Mrs. Hugh L. Jacan with Mrs. Robert E. Kennedy cochair the home solicitation committee. No quota set yet, pending budget committee review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LENOX
Na Church
Camt
Viany
Assa
Bay Scouts
F:land Childrens’ Service
The
Societ For Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Berkshire Psycshiatris Clinic
United Cerebral Palsy Fund
Colin MacFadyen
Hell
Batley to Address PTA on Monday
Hiram F. Lattey suppendent of schools will address the Parent Teacher Association on Monday at 8 pm in the school. He intends to outline the history of efforts to expand local school facilities. Bridge Club results note John B. Fielding high scorer at the Birds Club in the Community Center last week with 2 163 points. Mrs Thomas Johnson was runner up. Registration for Berkshire Art Center children's class taught by Mrs Clemens Wahscher will be Monday at 3 pm in the Community Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwo
Hiram F. Lattey
Bridge Club
John B. Fielding
Birds Club
Enes
Thomas Johnson
Svera
Raymond W. Man
Berkshire Art Center
Abrs
Clemens iXahscher
Lee Church Cake Pie Sale for Movie Fund
Members of Lee Methodist Church Sunday school and Youth Fellowship plan a cake and pie sale after services to raise funds for a movie presenter. Also listed are Second Anniversary savings on aluminum doors and canopies with track windows priced at 12.93 and ads for Lee Furniture Window Co at 87 Main St Lac Tei along with a turkey shoot and handicraft notices. A class of apartment rental seeks three or four unfurnished heated rooms with central location and P O Box 5 adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Methodist Church
Iday School and Youth Fellowship
Specife
Lee Furniture
Window Co
Main St. Lac
Cummington Ladies Elect Officers In Annual Meeting
The Cummington Ladies Society held its annual meeting at the Community House with 35 in attendance. Officers elected include President Mrs. Charles McEwan, Vice President Mrs. Ashley Stevens, Secretary Mrs. Stebbins Howes, Treasurer Mrs. Robert Wells, and three year and one year directresses. Committee chairs named. program featured poems and readings with several prize winners. The society will conduct its annual 4-H cookie sale this weekend. Ashley Stevens left for Philadelphia for a few days with Mrs. Walter Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Gloyd
Mac. Liebenow
Raphael Howes
Christtree
Charles Hallary Senvire
Leslie Perhospital
Porter
John Stevens
Frank Davis Jr
Henry Dunham
David Robb
Charles Poerpont
Stebbins Howes
Bell Alien
Plainfield
Jack LaBrie
Hush Ward
Ole Driv
Wyrdont Morey
Robert Frost
Alan Goldsmith
Coseph Lancoln
Irs
Ashley Stevens
Pi Delphia
Walter Me
Becket residents relocate to Florida winter home
The Rev. and Mrs. F P Freeman leave Prentice Street for Lake Placid Florida for the winter. Miss Adshe Marsh and Miss Helen Perkins reside in the Freeman apartment for the season. Marsh resumes school teaching duties after a recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prentice Street
Lake Thlen
Fla
Adshe Marsh
Helen Perkins
F P. Freeman
Miss Marsh
State Line News From Fryeburgh and Related Moves
Sidney Smith and sister Fay return from a two week vacation with Fay’s sisters in Fryeburgh Maine. Airs Charles Smith returns to Willington VI after visiting Chauncey Smiths. Kenneth Stanley family spend weekend with Florence Bailey. James Kennedy returns home to daughter Jeanne Sehierloh after weeks with son Robert in Boston. Dr Otto Nauen of Brooklyn, a former Aus terlitz Road summer resident, died recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Smith
Fay
Fryeburgh
Maine
Charles Smith
Willington VI
Chauncey 2
Robert
Boston
Otto Nauen
Brooklyn
Austerlitz Road
Otis Knitters Bernat Yarns In Stock Ad
Lee Handicraft at 42 Park Street advertises Otis Knitters Bernat yarns in stock with a promotional mention dated 19. The small shop seeks crafters and hobbyists to visit for a selection of yarns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Handicraft
Park St
Lee
Housatonic Hallet Seeks Dance Classes at Studio
Reg Walker Hall in Great Barr hosts modern dance sessions by Housatonic Hallet with Sarah Holroyd Dance Studio offering Monday classes. Advanced registration advised for 106 participants.
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Legion Aids
Leeds Hospital
Legion
McManus
Alford
N.J
Bluebells 4-H Club
Methodist Church
Paul J. McManes
Janet Barnes
Patrick Me
Stockbridge Ave
Jmreet
State University Agricultural Tomorrow
Technical Institute
Alfred, WY
Alfred Institute
Paul
Ealge
Charlies E. Cook
Howard A. Johnson Sr
W. Russel Ferris
Weaserer
Glayer
S Lynn Wheeloeaf
Peru
H. Francis Pease
Howard Stanton
Chesterfield
Elmer O. Old
Andrew Culver
Peter U. Te
Wiliam M. Tefts
Ralph Bell
Jo Boyle
Char
Peter U. Tefts
M Elmer
G. Robert Olds
Gale
Olaf S. Dyer
Klard Pease
Arles Fi Cook
Hall
Ceril E K. Alderman
Tank
Smear QO. Olds
Raymond E. Olds
Gordon P
Merton Cottrell
Who
Herbert W. Prew
Carl Mosegard
C.robert Olds
Howard Pease
WH. Francis Pease
John Lord Hobart
Joan
Community Memorial Hospital
Ayer
John J. Hartley
George L. Bell Jr
St.Luke's Hospital
Eagle Office
Chef Karl's
Mr. Mackey
H.W. Jenkins
New Haven Railroad
Lenox Dale
Berkshire Gravel Co
Woudd
Jenking
James E. Strope
General Electric
New Haven
Strope
Middlefield
J. L. Condron Home Improvement
High Street, Dalton
Orig
K. of C. Meeting
Flintstone Gange
Carl Dearne
North St
Kirk's
Hanes
Kirk's General Store
Adv
J. L. Condron
Orta! Dalton
Ady
Zielinskis
Batley
PTA
P. O
Lee, Lee Theatre
Fractured Jaw
Riki
Jayne Mansfield
Jack Hawkins
Gia Scala
Kim Novak
Fredrick March
Cummington Ladies’ Society
Becket
Otis
Coats
J.T. Owens Apparel
McClelland
Rexall
Main St
Lee Tel
Leo Savings Bank
Park Street
Aan Pt BA Ie
Lee, Massachusetts
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