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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1959

Page

13

N.Y. Pastor Leads Evangelistic Missions Across Two Parishes

The Rev Gordon M Clark pastor of Berlin and Stephentown Methodist Churches will guest preach at Lee First Methodist and Lenox Dale Grace Methodist during a two parish evangelistic mission. He and other workers plan home visits to discuss joining, with Clark preaching tomorrow and a special service at the Lee church. John Costello leads youth worship tonight as Clark campaigns across the area.

Lee Gordon M. Clark Berlin N.Y Stephentowns Wali Te United Evangelistic Missions Tomeon First Methodist Church Grate Methodist Church Lenox Dale 5 Wi Thuy Clark John Costello Methodist Youth Fellowship Arlington Clarke Asbury Coliese Wyemore Drew ‘ Ete Theological Seminary Madsen Minnerkill Conesville West Conesville Stephen Town Troy N Ow M. Beach Bragden Walter August Diesel Jr Inde Gleason Frank’ N Bather Grace Methodist Church Seal O Sherman C. Baker Myron D. Losan Joseph E. Marin Joann T. Pasta Iga

Springfield Man Injured Crossing Route 20 in Rain

Joseph Vigliano, 46, of Springfield, an eastbound truck driver, was struck by a car while crossing Route 20 near the turnpike interchange. He was taken by ambulance to General Hospital with back injuries, described as satisfactory, after the 7:45 p.m. crash in wet conditions. The truck had been stalled nearby due to a loss of air pressure and was carrying fuel.

Springfield Joseph Vigliana Win Kely Toid General Hospital Jonn J! Bayne Henry W. Bartini Faiview Street Vigliano Charles W. Stratton Park Street Route 20 Converse Carlyle Co Springheld

Oak and Spruce hosts Lincoln Continental event

Oak and Spruce hosts the Lincoln Continental Owners Club of the Northeast at the Berkshire rally event. Fifteen cars and 35 people are registered for the weekend, with a gymkhana and car appearance judged Sunday. Willam Caldwell of New Rochelle is rally chairman.

Willam Caldwell New Roenelle, N

Slippery Leaves Trigger Auto Crash on Wet Street

Police report a car skidded on wet leaves, struck a tree, causing automobile damage but no injuries. James J. Bianco, 17, of 74 Railroad St. was driving north on Higd Street turning onto Academy Street when the mishap occurred at night.

James J. Bianco Railroad St Higd Street Leff Academy Street Lex

Public Supper and Sales in Lee and Stockbridge

In South Lee the women of the Good Shepherd Church held a public supper on November 23 at the parish house. Christmas decorations and gifts were also for sale. Listings note a three room house for sale on Maple Street and other local ads. A turkey shoot occurs Sundays at Revilla Driving Range sponsored by Lenox Sportsmen. Advanced hours show park snack bar on Main Street and local shopping notices.

Lee Revilla Lenox

Middlefield Ladies Aid Society Annual Supper Nears Sellout

The annual ladies aid supper in Middlefield faced a scare when a dog almost spoiled the supply of coons. Mrs. Charles E. Cook, chairwoman, reported that local men provided extra coons and a new batch was secured. There are 20 tickets left of 240 sold, with three sittings. Chicken pie will be served.

Charles E. Cook Texset

Nonpolitical sportsmen league planned by Berkshire clubs

Cheshire reports four independent clubs the Cheshire Rod and Gun Nerth Adams Beagle Mohawk Sportsmen and Adams Hound Hunt met to organize a Berkshire County nonpolitical sportsmen league. Plans for 1960 legislation are set with a November meeting to follow. Williams town’s Willam Ogen not representing Northern Berkshire officials claimed. Layman's Sunday observed at Methodist Church with sermon by Mrs. Herzig and choir music by Robert Knopp. A five-article town meeting Monday at Town Hall includes increasing the School Committee from five to six members.

Cheshire Cheshire Rod and Gun Club Nerth Adams Beagle Club Mohawk Sportsmen Club Adams Hound Hunt Club Berkshire County Plana Willam Ogen Williamstown Berkshire Greylock Bessie Herzig Ted D. Russell Hor Robert Knopp Athe Town Hall

Berkshire Musicians Plea for Local Support in Arts

Stockbridge musician Jack Duffy urges Berkshire residents to back year round concerts and community music programs. He criticizes low local audiences outside tourist season and calls for BAC action, school programs, and support from civic groups to fund chamber music and jazz collaborations.

Berkshire Fomer Thomas Griswold Willams College Duffy Pinsfield Berkshire Arts Center BAC Griswell Bach Pittsheld Stravinsky Pittsfield Duff Tanglewood Aly Daffy Ones Corninz Corning? Glass Co Gris Stockbridge School Duffy Sa Farty Stockoridge School Windsor Mountain School Parthugh

Williamstown Houseparties and College Events Schedule

Williamstown hosts a busy week at Williams College with 18 house parties Tuesday at 8. The English Courthouse Home by Sir George Trevelyan is featured. Arthur Miller’s The Crucible runs in Adams Theatre Thursday to Saturday at 8 30 pm. A Baxter Mall colloquium Thursday night at 7 43 includes a note on Friday. The day includes a full college-wide event. Music by Bird’s Orchestra and a Gateway Singers concert in Chapin Hall Saturday. Varsity and freshmen soccer at Cole Field midweek, with a varsity game versus Springfield College Saturday, and a varsity ball game against Union at Weston Field.

Williamstown Williams College Wee Committee George Trevelyan Arthur Miller Adams Theatre Baxter Mall Fred S. Stant House Pa Bird's Orchestra Jin Chapin Hall Gateway Singers Varsity Land Dartmouth Cole Field Springfield College Union Weston Fiel

Chester PTA Supper Meeting and Donations Night

The Chester Parent-Teacher Association invites members to an evening program at 6 with a short business meeting led by John Tompkins. Mrs. Cillard Bayer reports on new and old members. An auction begins at 7 30 with Mrs. Hugh Smith coordinating donations.

Chester Felix Grov John Tompkins Cillard Bayer Hugh Smith

Deer and bear gun season opens with limits set

Albany NY reports the deer and bear gun season opens soon with pheasant and rabbit hunting also described. Two deer and bears per day, eight per season, rabbits up to six per day. Deer and bear season runs through late dates with horn length rules. Adjoining Adirondacks areas limit deer to last ten days with specific horn and stage rules. Squirrels and woodcock also noted. local uses and conservation details included.

Albany N.Y Mondastion Department Novil Adirondacks Ian Parridge

Berkshire County Savings Bank Treasury Notice

Bruce Alexander treasurer of Hillshield Massachusetts asks return of savings books missing from the bank. The notice requests owners to contact the bank to recover the items and provides minimal identifying details.

Berkshire County Savings Bank Jane Bruce Alexander Treas Hillshield Mass Orv

Hinsdale Supt Russell Emcee For Amede Testimonial

Hinsdale district officials announce that Superintendent Russell will emcee the Amede testimonial tomorrow afternoon. The Rev Hood and the Rev Holland will give the invocation and benediction. Music by Troop 21 Boy Scouts. Coffee hour and program to follow at 4 in the school cafeteria with refreshments for children.

Russell Amede Hinsdale Edward J A Amedete School Howard EB. Hood Joseph Holland Boy Scouts

County Men In the Service

Christianson of Dalton, Jon A. Christianson son of the Rev. and Mrs. Charles C. Christianson of Dalton recently qualified as expert in firing the M 1 rifle while assigned to the 24th Division's 18th Infantry in Germany. A clerk in the Infantry's Company PD in Augsburg, Jon entered the Army in December 1958. He completed basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia, and arrived overseas last May. He is a graduate of Dalton High School and Oberlin College.

Trick or Treat Night Set Thursday 6 to 9 in Hinsdale

The Recreation Committee announces Trick or Treat Night Thursday from 6 to 9. The Halloween parade is set for October 3 at 2 p.m., marching through town to Skittredge School for costume judging with prizes for the prettiest, tammiest, most original, and weirdest outfits.

Hinsdale Tinsday Skittredge School

Blessings on Barn Teen Show At Dalton Opera House

Dalton High students Carol and Arthur Blessing of Hinsdale present in the Teen Age Barn show at the Dalton Opera House tonight. The pair have appeared twice on WRGB TV with Teen Age Barn, highlighting local youth talent this evening on Lower Main Street.

Barn Hinsdale Carol Arthur Blessing

Merit Badges Awarded At Boy Scout Court of Honor

NEW T4 BANON NY At Troop 123 court of honor Scoutmaster Edwin A Alarinsen Jr presented merit badges to Pat Pulver Ricky Lewis James Pulver John Pulver Casazza Casarez Peter Casazza and others for cooking swimming rowing canoeing life saving and scholarship. Robert Sutherland and Peter Ruether received tenderfoot badges.

Banon N.Y Edwin A Alarinsen Jr Pat Pulver Ricky Lewis James Cohn Pulver Peter Casazza Casazza Amar John Pulver Lew Casarez Lewis Fred Coldren John Trainor Joan Trainor Robert Sutherland Peter Ruether Hor

Accident injures Stockbridge students near Pittsfield

Two Stockbridge youths traveling from school in Pittsfield were hurt when their car veered off Route 7 near Plunkett Street. Driver Kitredse G. Audson suffered forehead lacerations and mild shock, passenger Gordon Louie 15 sustained forehead contusion and mild shock. Both were treated by Dr. Carl A. Horgan and taken to the station. Police investigated with Lenox officers assisting.

Lenox Stockbridge Pittsfield Plunkett Street Kitredse G. Audson Gordon Louie Yale Court Stockbadze

Bishop Stokes To Lecture At Tufts In Gerdard Chapel

The Rev Phelps Stokes Jr, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, will deliver the annual Russell lecture in Gerdard Chapel at Tufts University tomorrow afternoon. His topic is The People of God. Also noted, Ara Dosturian of Lenox School will preach at Trinity Church services, and Lenox Church announces a family service the last Sunday of each month. Attendance at Lenox Church reached 97.37 percent for the month with 119 absences, 23 tardies, and 14 dismissals.

Senox Phelps Stokes Jn Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts Aninual Russell Gerdard Tufts University Stokes Ara Dosturian Lenox School Trinity Church Dosturian Afmean Orthodox Church Irapal Theological School Cambridge Lenes Iirch Joseph J. Carrol. Y Ipal

Berkshire Christian College Evangelist Meetings Schedule

LEXOX Special evangelistic meetings run Monday to Thursday in the Berkshire Christian College chapel open to the public with forenoon 10 15 to 10 45 and Wednesday evening 7 30. Sponsored by Ambassador for Christ group, Lawrence Ross will speak at all meetings. Roller Skating Party for Church on the Hill youth and Senior Ingh Fellowship to join Sunday at T pum.

LEXOX Berkshire Christian College Ambassador For Christ Group Lawrence Ross Advent Christian Denomination Church-on-the-Hil

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