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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1959
Page
17
Becket Becket-Howard Smith of Camp Chimney Corners will host the annual Halloween party. The event, sponsored by the Parent-Teacher Association, features costume judging, movies, and a record hop. A king and queen will be crowned with a grand prize awarded. A Youth Work Day note appears from The Federated Church.
About 45 persons attended the East Windsor Chapel community recreation room open house during dedications led by Rev Maud with a hymn and poem by Miss Clapp and a benediction. Abs Timothy Johnson presided assisted by several members who served refreshments. Mrs Fred Bowman led the gift table. House guests of Rev and Mrs Carl Sangree included Mrs Martha Jackson of New York City and Mrs Hobart Agnew of Montclair. George Ankner entertained guests from Morristown Plains and Teaneck among others.
The Washington PTA plans a Halloween event on October 20 at 7 30 p.m. at Washington School with costume judging games prizes and refreshments a teenagers dance from 9 to 10 30 p.m. Penny Social on December 4 is organized by the PTA with donations sought through chairman Mrs George Burnham. Mr and Mrs Martin Mortenson of Port Chester N Y were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Fred Hansen Jr.
Motorists are urged to be careful Thursday night as Halloween trick or treating occurs. Officials warn to watch for small children on streets after dark and to drive slowly and attentively in populated neighborhoods.
Becket Historical Society held its seventh semiannual meeting at the Athenaeum. Members toured two Becket rooms refurbished by Mrs. Wendell Moulthrop and Mrs. Marvin Davis, with Albert Palmer donating showcases. Ruth Derby spoke on early Becket industry. Roy Spencer added Becket folklore notes. Derby was re elected president. Mulholland and Mulholland as vice presidents. Davis as secretary treasurer. Plans discussed for Becket bicentennial activities in 1965. Church Education There is a Federated Church Religious Education Committee meeting Monday at 7, with a teachers meeting at 3 PM.
Richard Leghorn of Waltham named deputy for technical affairs in a broad U S government disarmament study. He joins Charles A Coolidge in advising on technical arms control matters and continuing governmental studies, serving part time until early next year.
Otis Parent Teacher Organization plans an annual Halloween party for all elementary and preschool children on Friday October 20 in the Community Room of the Congregational Church.Reads list of activities and confirms venue for community youngsters.
Atlantic City report says delaying polio vaccination to about six months may improve protection. Study by Drs. Gardor Brown and Pearl Kendrick finds natural maternal antibodies in infants fade after five to six months, reducing vaccine effectiveness if given too early.
Sheffield report notes Celinda Jane Hardy daughter of Mr and Mrs Gelston Yardy of Indian Rock Farm Ashley Falls elected a member of the centenary singers and chapel choir at Centenary College for Women Hackettstown New Jersey.
The Internal Revenue Service ruled that property damage from sonic booms may be deductible as a casualty loss. The agency described sonic events as sudden, unexpected and unusual, meeting key casualty criteria for tax relief.
Poisonous snakes creep into flooded houses in Yatomi Japan after Typhoon Vera. Residents flee as Nagoya police rush anti venom serum to local hospitals to combat outbreaks.
Lenox historian notes four more copies of the Watch Light, begun in 1808 by Dr. Eldad Lewis, were found hidden between partitions at 104 Hubbard St by town constable Anthony Romeo during home renovations. The May 1 8 15 and 22 issues are identified. other copies reside in the American Antiquarian Society and private collections. The paper, a Federalist-leaning campaign sheet, covered local and international news with ads for local trades and services.
The Teamsters Union has reached tentative agreements with 18 of 19 New England bakeries in a contract dispute, halting a potential strike that would have affected 45 drivers at Continental Baking and General Baking in Berkshire County. The lone holdout is Table Talk Pastry Co. of Worcester, with a strike slated to begin tonight.
A 6 year old girl Linda Jean Yourinko died after a car collision left her with a skull fracture. Parents Jehovah’s Witnesses refused a blood transfusion citing scriptural beliefs. Hospital reportedly did all possible. The death occurred in Atlantic City as the family stated they expect Linda Jean to be with them in the Resurrection.
Census Bureau reports 1958 median family income at 5 057 dollars, up 116 from 1957, amid recession and higher living costs. Data show many families earned more while some earned less, signaling gradual income growth despite economic pressures.
The report notes a hefty rise in the consumer price index by about 3 percent. Nonfarm family average income increased by $106 to $5,138 in 1958, while farm family income climbed by $257 to $2,747, indicating divergent gains between urban and rural households.
In Worcester England UPI reports Tass says installment buying is expanding in the Soviet Union with goods from cars to bicycles offered on six to twelve month payment plans. A motorist was fined for failing to switch on his automobile lights while driving along Darke Lane.
Whitme of Mascock Recruit Donald Whitman son of Perry A Whitman of Main Street Hancock has arrived at Ft. Dix NJ for eight weeks of infantry basic training under the 1555 Re severe Forces Act Under the RFA program Recruit Whitman will serve on active duty for six months and then be transferred to hometown duty with an Army Reserve or National Guard unit He attended Pittsfield High School Whalen of Lea Raymond M Whalen son of Mr and Mrs Joseph P Whalen of 259 Prospect St Lee is undergoing Army basic training in NJ Prior to entering the service he was employed by Eddie s Service Station Lee He attended Lee High Sam and Lt James W Sullivan 2 son of Mr and Mrs George F Sullivan of Lyman Street Becket recently completed officer training at the Army Engineer School Fort Belvoir Va A 1959 graduate of Northeastern University and a 1954 graduate of St Joseph s High School Pittsfield St Sullivan received Army training in logistics administration building and airfield construction and combat tactics and techniques Gillette at Parrig Island William E Gillette Jr son of Mr and Mrs William E Gillette of 202 State Rd Great Barrington recently enlisted in the U S Marine Corps for four years and is undergoing basic training at Parriale jand DC He enlisted under the guaranteed aviation program and upon successful completion of recruit training will be transferred to aviation school in Memphis Tenn Romeo of Lenox Jesse W Romeo seaman apprentice in the U S Navy scheduled to return to Little Creek Va Nov 3 aboard the deck landing ship USS Hermitage after a three week refresher training period at Guantanamo Bay Cuba The son of Mr and Mrs Ar m thony W Romeo 103 Hubbard &J he attended Lenox High and worked for James H Woodger the horticultural contractor prior to enlisting in 1857
Mr and Mrs Thomas Caldwell welcome a son Paul Alfred Til born Monday at Dickinson Hospital Northampton. Mr and Mrs George Rustemyer greet a son George Jr born Wednesday at the same hospital. Postal Collector Postmaster Robert Burnett announces Sunday mail collection at 4 10 p m in Cummington with outside box use. Mr and Mrs William Kelly of Waverly NY visit with Myre Kelly and Leon Thayer. Mrs Madora Crosby of West Cummington visits St Peters Arg in Fla with Miss Waeneets Wins ham of Plainfield for the winter.
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