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Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1963

Page

12

4 H r receives Capon ribbons at Lions dinner

Eight area 4 H members in the Capon project sponsored by the Lions Club were guests at the Barrington House dinner. Robert M. Hall extended ribbons as Richard Tryon of Monterey won for raising the biggest bird at nine pounds nine ounces. George Munson Jr. of Blue Hill Road followed with nine pounds five ounces, Patricia Mielke of Monterey nine pounds, and Thomas Munson eight pounds ten ounces. Red ribbons went to Harland Lanowe and Patricia Lanowe of Monterey and Andregas and Thomas Kueblbeck of Maple Street.

Great Barrington Lions Club Barrington House Robert M. Hall Richard Tryon Monterey

Japanese Golfers Plan Tournament at Wyantenuck

A 57 member group from New York City and nearby areas of Japanese extraction will golf 24 men at Wyantenuck Country Club in Great Barrington tomorrow as part of their private club’s fall Berkshire trip. This is the group’s second year at Wyantenuck, with lodging at the Berkshire Inn after stays at the Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge last year.

Great Barrington New York City Wyantenuck Country Club Berkshires Wyantenuck Berkshire Inn Red Lion Inn Stockbridge

Charlet To Host Sports Car Enthusiasts Rally Lunch Stop

GREAT BARRINGTON 62 cars from the Taconic Auto Sports Club of Westchester County New York will pause at the Chalet on Maple Avenue for lunch between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. as part of the club's autumn rally. Club president Dr. Jacob Eisen stark says cars arrive about 11 to 11:20 and depart by 1 p.m. to resume the foliage tour.

Great Barrington Maple Avenue Taconic Auto Sports Club Westchester County N. Y Jacob Eisenstark Yorktown Heights N.Y

Winless Searles Faces McCann Regional Today

Searles High School football under Coach John La Fontana seeks its first win of the season as it hosts McCann Regional of North Adams on Memorial Field today at 1 30. The team has been shut out in all three games this year with losses 40 0 to Adams Jayvees 24 0 to East Catholic Manchester Conn and 44 0 to Lee High.

Great Barrington Searles John la Fontana McCann Regional North Adams Memorial Field Adams Jayvees East Catholic High Manchester Conn Lee High

District Court Guilty Plea For Improperly Equipped Car

Philip H Barrington 17 of Great Barrington pleaded guilty in District Court Friday to operating an improperly equipped motor vehicle. He paid $10. John A Ferron 21 of Pope Street was fined $25 for a second speeding offense in a year and allowed a nole plea by Judge George R McCormick. Searles Menu for week lists beef stew, ravioli, chowder and more. For rent duplex, Pleasant Court four rooms, $75, available Nov 1, Tel 736-R.

Ghmak Barrington Philip H. Coons Great Barriington John A. Ferron Pope Street George R. McCormick Pleasant Court

All Saints Sets 2 Week Mission in Housatonic

The Rev Join P Skowronski of All Saints Church announces a two week mission at the Housatonic church starting Nov 17 open to all men and women with separate afternoon sessions for children. Vincentian Father Joseph Paciorek will conduct the mission. he has a long clerical background including Poland China and Midwest postings.

Housatonic Join P. Skowronski All Saints’ Church Joseph Paciorek The Vincentian Fathers of Erie Adams St. Stanislaus St. Joseph’s High School North Adams St. John Kanty College Vincentian Seminary Krakow Poland China Jana Mmidwest

Movie Timetable for County Theaters

Adams shows Gathering of Fa gles at 8:50 and List of Adrian Messenger at 7:00. Great Barrington Mahaine offers 0,000 Leagues Under the Sea at 7:00 and 9:00. North Adams Paramount lists Rampage at 1:00 4:55 8:50 and The Castilian at 2:35 and 6:30. Courys Drive-In features Twice Told Tales at 9:10 and Sword of the Conqueror at 7:30.

Adams Fagles Adrian Messenger Mahaine Great Barrington Paramount North Adams the Castilian Coury

Moving target wing shooting test at Barrington Airport

Kenneth Vermeulen of Kenver Sporting Goods tabulated a wing shooting experiment at Barrington Airport. A 12 gauge shotgun fired at a goose silhouette behind a stationary car driven at 46 mph, yielding 30 yard 80 percent, 40 yard 60 percent, and 50 yard 30 percent patterns with notable lead and drop measurements. Theodore Rogers of Egremont helped tabulate results.

Barrington Kenneth Vermeulen Great Barrington Kenver Sporting Goods

Medical Expert Describes U N World Health Unit

Sir Austin Bradford Hill, adviser to WHO, spoke at a U N Day meeting in Great Barrington outlining WHO aims and methods. He stressed building basic health services, controlling diseases, and researching unknown origins, with emphasis on sanitation and education for health workers, plus 200 annual fellowships and global vital statistics updates.

Great Barrington United Nations World Health Organization WHO Austin Bradford Hill U.N American Association For the United Nations United States Great Britain

Danforth Association Holds Meeting at Jug End

GREAT BARRINGTON Jug End Resort hosts a Danforth Association gathering of 94 New England college professors this weekend. Dr. Morton White of Harvard spoke on anti intellectualism at a dinner opening session. Dr. Robert Reuman of Colby College heads the convention Mount Everett Circle Daughters of Isabella plan a Halloween party in Bridge Street rooms at 8 Monday with prizes and refreshments.

Great Barrington Jug Bend South Heremont Danforth Association New England Morton White Cambridge Harvard College Robert Reuman Colby College Waterville Maine Mount Everett Circle Daughters of Isabella Bridge Street Jack I. Kellogg

Sheffield New Hymn Books Dedication at Parish Service

Memorial hymn books given to 11ld Parish Congregational Church will be dedicated at Sunday’s 11 am service. The Rev. Walter K. Miller, pastor, wrote a special litany for the occasion.

Walter K. Miller

County Bowling News Returns to Barrington Venues

In Barrington County bowling events feature top bowlers Mire and Suer amid a high-spirited meet. The roster includes Wilma Berade and Artene Dorlek with competitive scores noted in the 180s to 260s range.

Barrington Sina Mire Rene Suer Bowlero Wilma Berade Artene Dorlek Man Fripian

Lebanon Springs Baptist Church Harvest Supper Tonight

The Lebanon Springs Baptist Church schedules its annual harvest fellowship supper at 6 PM in the church hall in Lebanon Springs New York. An organ recital by Norman Clayton of Great Barrington Massachusetts will follow at 7 30 PM in the sanctuary. Clayton is a noted organist and composer and the public is invited.

Lebanon Springs N.Y Lebanon Springs Baptist Church Norman Clayton Great Baryington Mass Clayton

Rod Gun Club To See Tarpon Fishing Film

NEW LEBANON NY A full length color film of Ted Williams tarpon fishing in Florida will be shown at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Lebanon Valley Rod and Gun Club at the Town Hall. The session will start late with John H Trottier presiding. Newly elected officers include Ralph H Shamblen vice president Erving I Hanson treasurer and Herbert L Poore secretary. Jurors named for the Supreme Court term opening at Hudson on Wednesday Nov 6 at 11 am include Arthur J Dietlin George T Overly Sr Edward B Van Deusen Ralph N Burr and Ferris M Steut as trial jurors and Frederick B Jugler as grand juror. Peter H Turner proprietor of Pete’s Market returned home yesterday after treatment at St Luke’s Hospital Pittsfield.

New Lebanon N. Y Ted Williams Florida Lebanon Valley Town Hall John H. Trottier Mr. Trottier Ralph H Shamblen Erving I. Hanson Herbert L. Poore Supreme Court Hudson Arthur J. Dietlin George T. Overly Sr Edward B. van Deusen Ralph N. Burr Ferris M. Steut Frederick BE. Jugler Peter H. Turner St. Luke's Hospital, Pittsfield

Becket Gets New Junior and Cadette Girl Scout Troop 125

A new Junior and Cadette Girl Scout Troop No. 125 is formed with weekly meetings at Washington School from 3 to 4. Thirty-seven girls received World Association pins and 22 were newly dedicated while 15 were rededicated at the fifth meeting. Leaders include Mrs. Sidney Brenner as troop leader and program chair, with Mrs. Arthur L. Johnson as coleader. Contact Mrs. Sidney Brenner for enrollment.

Africa Pittsfield State Forest Karl Winter Washington Theodore Cameron Sidney Brenner

Stockbridge WHS honors 38 students in fall roll call

Stockbridge Williams High School announced honoring 38 students for the marking period ending Oct. 18. Seniors include Charlotte Barbara and Stephen Cooney among others. juniors, sophomores, and freshmen listed with multiple names in each class. some OCR errors present but names clearly identified.

Stockbridge Williams High School Charlotte Barbara Stephen Cooney Nancy Dellea Janet DePrasse David Homich Dennis O’brien Thomas O'Brien Nancy Salvi Patricia Sinica Loryna Warner Dorothea Wend Judith Blair Carol Delles Michael Ewing Barbara Sheldon Norman Stedman Jana Campetti Karlene Carver Linea Cooper Joan Garnett Pritcilla Mary Keichler Ann Northi Ruesim Resnik Rebecca Sauer Paul Vosburgh Candanice Dixon Madeline Finnessye John Gannatt Donna Kilner

Youths To Model Ski Clothes For Fundraiser Show

Six Stockbridge Youth Group members will model Bonnies Ski Shop apparel from Pittsfield during intermission of a film the group sponsors at Williams High gym at 7 30 p m. The ski film Follow the White Trail accompanies the event, aimed at raising funds for annual ski classes for local youngsters. Models include Cookie Kempton Winkie Whitaker Kathy Williams Jim Murray and Madeline Finnerty.

Stockbridge Stockbridge Youth Group SYG Bonnies Pittsfield Williams High Cookie Kempton Winkie Whitaker Kathy Williams Jim Murray Madeline Finnerty

Congregational Notes from Stockbridge Church Meeting

The executive committee of the John Sergeant Society of the First Congregational Church will meet Sunday at 3. Members bring their own box lunch. Sunday schedule includes church school grades 3-8 at 9 30 a.m. primary grades at 11 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. Senior choir rehearsal is Wednesday at 8 p.m. Junior choir will not rehearse this week.

Stockbridge John Sergeant First Congregational Church

St Pauls Church junior group to meet after 8 am service

St Pauls Episcopal Church Stockbridge notes the junior discussion group will meet for breakfast in the rectory directly after the 8 am holy communion service on Sunday. Other services include morning prayer and sermon at 10 40 and evening prayer. Holy Communion is planned. Roads closed Echo Lake Road and Rattlesnake Mountain Road remain closed during the fire ban.

Stockbridge Echo Lake Rattlesnake Mountain

Middlefield School Menus and Local Visits

The Middlefield school menus list daily meals from Monday to Friday with varied entrees and sides. A local visit notes Mr and Mrs Elmer Ellsworth of Palmer visited Mrs Ida B Eames, while Mrs Kilsworth, a former resident, and her son Stanley Turner resided at the May Youth house.

Elmer Ellsworth Palmer Ida’ B. Eames Kilsworth Middlefield Stanley Turner May

Brothers reel in whale during salmon fishing near San Francisco

SAN FRANCISCO AP Two Balestrevi brothers on a 44 foot trawler hooked a whale while salmon fishing off San Francisco. The whale surfaced, tangled in their nets, then snapped and cut Frank Balestrevi’s cheek. Joseph said the whale escaped with many hooks still in it.

San Francisco Frank Joseph Balestrevi Joseph

Housatonic Valley Band Day at Memorial Stadium

Falls Village and nearby towns send 22 high school bands to perform at 1:15 before the UConn vs Delaware game in Storrs. About 1000 instrumentalists and majorettes participate in the annual event with baton twirling exhibitions. Card party hosted by Esther Chapter tonight in Masonic rooms. Halloween party for church children at North Canaan Methodist Church today 2:30 to 4.

Falls Village Conn Housatonic Valley University of Connecticut and Delaware University Memorial Stadium Storrs Jack Bergenty Preston Goslee Esther Chapler Order of Fastern Star Masonic Rooms North Canaan Methodist Church Church Fellowship Hall

Taxpayers Association Limits Cheshire Lake Membership

Cheshire area residents attend Hoosac Lake Taxpayers Association meeting as By laws are adopted and 89 people show support. The group plans a membership drive and to contact eligible property owners between Lanesboro Road and Route 7. A petition to County Commissioners will be circulated. monthly meetings are set, with the next planned November 25.

Cheshire Hoosac Lake Jake Area

Adams Class of 1938 Plans Reunion Nov 9

Mrs Francis Belisle chairs a 23rd anniversary reunion of Adams High School class of 1938 at Williams Inn Williamstown on Nov 9. Letters have been sent to all members with reservations due and remittance to Robert B Corrigan 63 Center St Adams for the event.

Cheshire Francis Belisle Adams Adams High School Williams Inn Williamstown Robert B. Corrigan Center St

Adams Seniors Plan Class Play Dec 4 5

Cheshire Adams Memorial High School will present the senior play I Remember Mama on December 4 and 5 in the high school auditorium directed by Arnold G. Bartini. Cheshire Grange meets Monday with box lunches for attendees. Hobo Night led by Schwarzers and Reynolds. Square Dance Excursion Tonight at Blue Ridge School calls by Ward Yamlen. Cheshire Stompers and Guy Club notes.

Cheshire Adams Memorial High School Arnold G. Bartini Cheshire Grange Harry Audrey Schwarzer Stanley Evelyn Reynolds Ward Yamlen Cheshire Stompers Cross Trailers Blue Ridge School Latham Center New York State

Mount Greylock Regional Holds Music Talk at Williams

Paul Turok visiting Williams College music professor spoke to Mount Greylock Regional High School comparative art class about his work Lincoln and Liberty Vacations on an American Tune. Berkshire Community Symphony Orchestra will perform for the first time under conductor Irwin Shainman with John DiNicola and Carmelo Loprasti listed among attendees.

Williamstown Paul Turok Williams College Ilass Mount Greylock

Teacher Hurt In Car Crash Near High School

FALLS VILLAGE Conn Mrs Theresa Carlson 25 of Cornwall a teacher at North Canaan Elementary suffered a bruised knee and ankle in a two car collision on Route 7 near Housatonic Valley Regional High School. Police say Carlson slowed for a bus passing construction on a foggy bridge when a following car driven by William J Baird 16 Cornwall rear ended her vehicle. Damage to both cars was moderate. Trooper Stanley Sezestal cited Baird to appear in Salisbury. Circuit Court Nov 21 to answer a charge of failure to pass left.

Falls Village Conn Theresa §. Carlson Cornwall North Canaan Housatonic Valley Mraz Carlson

Explorers Plan Record Hop at Camp Work in Canaan

CANAAN Conn Plans for a record hop at Camp Work cocman Nov 23 were made Tuesday night at a meeting of the Explorer Cabinet of the Win housie District at scout head quarters in Torrington A polar bear camp out is being planned at the camp for February. Canaan representatives at the meeting were Explorers Paul Hammer Jr Spencer Samuels Jr Henry Costanzo Jr and adviser Foss Webb The next cabinet meeting will be in January at Pleasant Valley.

Canaan Conn Work Cocman Win’ Housie Scout Torrington Paul Hammer Jr Spencer Samuels Jr Henry Costanzo Jr Foss Webb Pleasant Valley

Local Scout Leader Honored at Banquet

CANAAN Conn Jack Gods burn on West Main Street received the Tunxis Council Indian Award at the 45th annual scouters banquet held in Tore ringford Monday. The award honors outstanding scout leaders in the council. Godburn was Canaan cube master for three years and assistant district commissioner for cub round tables. He recently resigned as cubmaster and will serve on the training staff of the council this year.

Canaan Jack Godsburn West Main Street Tunxis Council Toreringford

Harvard to Start Five-Year History PhD Program

Harvard University in Cambridge will launch a five year history PhD program next fall to train teachers for scholarly work. Fifteen fellows receive tuition and 1500 dollars living expenses annually for five years plus two years of teaching under senior faculty guidance. The program emphasizes studying methods of history making and independent research over course work, with potential extension to other departments.

Cambridge Harvard University

France imposes ceiling on beefsteak prices

In a bid to curb inflation the French government sets a ceiling of 1.28 dollars per pound on ordinary beefsteak. Finance Minister Valery Giscard d Estaing says the measure targets butchers not heeding a price appeal. Wholesale prices stay within government limits, but retail prices reached 1.23 dollars per pound.

Parisap Valery Giscard D'Estaing

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