Town Meeting Expands Cheshire School Board to Five
In Cheshire a large special town meeting approved expanding the School Committee from three to five members, with plans to add one member in 1960 and another in 1961. The measure passed after amendments and debate, with the selectmen to decide the exact method of expansion. The meeting also approved transfers totaling 5,910 to land survey and public welfare accounts, moved 320 to land survey from available funds, and redirected funds to public welfare and aid to dependent children.
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Cheshire
Ioles
Josepha. Wilk
Serioul
Howard Richardson
Alivorce
Wilk
Select Men's Office
Bas
Pheadore Skawron
Selectrren
Dublin Road
Furnace Hi
Kennedy Ends Illinois Tour Well Pleased
Senator John Kennedy wrapped a three day Illinois speaking tour with nine cities, saying he was delighted by friendly receptions. He named Adlai Stevenson Stuart Symington and Hubert Humphrey as Democratic presidential possibilities and outlined plans to run in January. In Decatur he criticized Republican farm policies as a curse to farmers and the nation.
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Decatur. NL
John Kennedy
D-Mass
Illnois
Kennedy
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
Sen
Stuart Symington
Hubert Humphrey
Kenedy
Eoriz
Washington
Decatur
Kennedy urged to contest Brown for 1960 nomination
Washington AP reports Kennedy friends urge Len B. Ke dy of Massachusetts to challenge Gov. Edmund G. Brown in California's June 7 primary to gain access to a unified delegation. Brown seeks a unified delegation and delays pledge, while Kennedy weighs Ohio and other early states to build a path to the July Los Angeles convention amid a complex 1960 Democratic nomination landscape.
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Washington
Len Jon F. Ke Dy
I-Mass
Edmund G. Brown
California
Brown
Caliornia
Kennedy
Massachusetts
Los Angeles
Michael V. DiSalie
Ohio
New Hampshire
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Qoregon
Pennsylvania
New York
South
Lyndon B. Johnson
Berkshire School Renovates Library and Hosts Academic Visitors
Berkshire School completed a renovation of the reference wing with wall-to-wall carpeting new lights and built in shelves replacing projecting bookcases. New science books were added and cataloged under Mrs. Arthur C Chase. Admissions reps from the University of Pennsylvania and Cornell visited last week and a Jonas Hopkins University rep was here Monday.
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Silepfieli
Berkshire School
Arthur C. Chase
University of Pennsylvania
Cornell University
Jonas Hopkins University
Plane crash near Santa Maria injures none seriously
A Pacific Air Lines twin engine plane with one engine aflame crashed soon after takeoff from Santa Maria Airport. Co pilot Joseph Flanagan 31 Mountain View was killed. Seventeen passengers escaped serious injury. Pilot Charles W Craig 42 San Mateo sustained serious head injuries. Purser Ronald Ralesky 31 San Mateo was slightly hurt. The plane was en route from Los Angeles to San Francisco via smaller California cities.
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Santa Maria
Calif
Joseph Flanagan
Williamstown Plans Widening of Spring Street in 1960
Williamstown Finance Committee unanimously recommended a $25 land-taking appropriation for Spring Street widening from 22 to 38 feet. Abutters largely agreed to release land for $1. Board of Selectmen plans and a Nov 2 town meeting vote. Construction set to begin next June.
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Yeeneyerey
LMS City
Spring Street
Board of Selectmen
J. Maynard Austin
Austin
Halloween events planned for Thursday and Friday in town
Dalton Martin F Glendon reports Halloween will be observed Thursday and Friday with official sanction Thursday trick or treat night and a Friday parade and community events. The Friday program includes a 6 15 start costume parade from Pine Grove Park to the Community House, followed by a party, judging, movies, and refreshments with Legion Auxiliary help. Junior high activities, dances for high school students, and assistance from Youth Converter Auxiliary are noted, with Sadie Hawkins sponsored by Phyespe Club and Mrs. James Irland in charge.
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Dalton
William F. Feeney
CRA
Pine Grove Park
Curtis Avenue
John Street
Flansburgh Avenue
Main J Street
American Legion Auxilliary
Youth Convier Auxiliary
Phyespe Club
James* Irland
LaRocques Surprised On 45th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George LaRocque were honored at a surprise party Sunday at their Dalton home 45 River Street for their 45th wedding anniversary. Twenty five relatives attended and a monetary gift was presented. The couple married December 24, 1914 at St Patrick’s Church Hinsdale. They have two sons Tea and George and four grandchildren.
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Dalton
George LaRocque
River St
LaRocque
St. Patrick’s Church
Hinsdale
Tea
George
Kindergarten Debate At School Tonight
A PTA meeting at Craneville School tonight at 7 30 will host a four member panel from the local education field to discuss public school kindergartens. The public is invited to attend and ask questions.
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Dalton
PTA
Craneville
Publc
Losing Mayor Fires 3 Workers in Newburyport
Newburyport Massachusetts reports Mayor Andrew J. Gilis lost renomination on Oct. 3 and immediately dismissed three city workers. Edward J. Murphy, 52, superintendent of roads, was fired for backing rival candidate Rep. Albert H. Zabriskie. Alfred Hersey, limekeeper, was let go amid claims of a self serving stance. James Bradley, Murphy’s nephew and a laborer, was dismissed with his link to Murphy cited as a factor.
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Newburyport. “Mass
UPL
Viery
Andrew J. (Bossy
Zabriskie
Avain Kerkxian
Murphy
Gillis
Hersey
Knights of Columbus Meet Tonight in Rahida Council
The Knights of Columbus Rahida Council convenes tonight at 8 15 in the council rooms for regular business. Members are advised to attend as routine matters will be discussed.
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K. of C
Rahida Council
Knights of Columbus
Boy builds 1898 Stanley Steamer model from junk
Lee's 15 year old William Bradley of High Lawn Farm constructs a pedal lawnmower powered Stanley Steamer replica. He scavenged bicycle parts for gears and tires from old bikes, used a 14 horsepower mower engine, bicycle headlamps, and a breakaway foot clutch. A sophomore also active in band Explorers and local TV.
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Preoviss
Bill Bradley
Charles
Lee
William
Brad
Charles L. Bradley
High Lawn
Farm
Bill
Ler High
Auto-Merhames
Tirese
Bull
Lebanon Valley Soccer Champs to Meet Shenendehowa
Lebanon Valley Central School's soccer team, champions of the Columbia County Interscholastic League, face Shenendehowa Central on Troy High School field. Harmon's booters closed league play 11-1-0. Shenendehowa stood 5-1 in the Capital District League. The Columbia Teachers’ Association met in Chatham with 60 members. next meeting is Dec. 9 at Ichabod Crane Central.
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Lebanon Springs
N.Y
Nebanon Central School
ShenendehowWa Central
Nora Imaiional
Troy High School
Russ Harmon
Columbia Teachers ‘Assn
Chatham
Joseph B. Salls
New Lebanon Central School
Ichabod Ora c Central School
Valake
Rochester
James Ri
Chatham Courier
New Lebanon Central School News Bureau
Regional art director named to NEASC committee
George T. May, art director for Mt. Everett Regional School District, was chosen for the evaluating committee of the New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges. The committee will assess Frontier Regional School in South Deerfield this week. May is president of the Regional Teachers Assn. and active in first aid instruction, residing in Housatonic.
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Sheffield
George T. May
New England Association of Secondary Schools and Colleges
Frontier
South Deerfield
May
Wallin 40th Wedding Anniversary Observed in Hinsdale
Mr and Mrs Carl A Wallin Sr of Holmes Road were honored at a family dinner and party for their 40th anniversary. The event drew 27 guests from Concord New Jersey Strafford Milford Connecticut York City Dalton Hinsdale and other local areas. The couple received gifts and flowers.
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Hinsdale
Carl A. Wallin Sr
Holmes Road
Concord
Strafford
Milford
Conn
York City
Dalton
Lions Club Ball Tickets Mailed for Nov. 6 Dance
Hinsdale residents receive Lions Club ball tickets for November 6 at Mapleview Ballroom Washington. Extra tickets available from Roy Barnes Jr, ticket chairman, and reservations can be made by calling the Mapleview. The Dixie Serenaders will provide music for the event.
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Hinsdale
Lions Club
Mapleview Ballroom
Washington
Roy Barnes Jr
Dixie Serenaders
Mapleview
Saturday Night Dance To Benefit Drum Corps In Dalton
The Monarchs Drum Corps of Pittsfield will benefit from a public dance in Dalton at Grange Trail, South Street, Saturday night from 8 to 12. Bill Farrington's orchestra will provide music for round and square dancing, sponsored by the Monarchs Mothers’ Auxiliary. The corps, a children's unit, appeared in Dalton's 17th anniversary parade on Sept. 20.
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Dalton
Monarchs
Pittsfield
Grange Trail
South Street
Bill Farrington
The
Blessings on TV Again Features Dalton High Students
Carol and Arthur Blessing of Dalton High School are set for a fifth Teen ge Barnover appearance on WRGB TV Friday night. They will wear costumes to showcase the Halloween program and the public is invited to the achievement night at Kittredge School tonight.
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Hinsdale
Carol
Arthur’ Blessing
Dalton High School
Wrgb-Tv
Kittredge School
Adams Defeats Zoning Bylaw by 67 to 37
A two hour town meeting defeated a proposed zoning bylaw 67 to 37 after three votes were held. Proponents led by George H McConnel failed to get the measure enacted amid disputed voice and standing votes. Amendments were rejected and the Planning Board was thanked for its work.
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Adams
Walter J Donovan
George, H. McConnel
Alexander al CweNachitt
Cwalinski
Davis H. Kellogg
Technical Planning Associates of
New Haven
Planning Board
Edmund R. St. John
Halloween Plans For Lee TV Parade And Dance
The Lee Junior Chamber outlines Halloween activities for local children and teens. A 6 15 pm parade from Fran Street to Main Street and back to the Congregational Church for cartoons, prizes, noise makers, and candy. A 7 to 1140 pm dance for teenagers in the Lee High auditorium with the Will Band providing music and refreshments. Funding comes from last year’s homecoming proceeds and Jaycee Ettes baked goods sales.
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LEE
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Tocnl
Fran Street
Main Street
Lee ‘Theater
Lee High Band
Lee High
Jun Wills
Jaycees
Jaycee-Ettes
Lenox Cub Pack 455 Pumpkin Party Winners Named
More than 40 Cub Scouts in Pack 455 dressed in costumes for a pumpkin carving contest hosted by the Kiwanis Club at the Cane Munin Center. John Lewandowski, art supervisor in local schools, announced award winners across costume classifications. Cubmaster Anthony T. Fishin handed out candy and pins and badges including Bobcat pins to Teunis Roux Stephen Kennedy Timothy Park and Stephen Carlson. Edward Munsinger received a wall badge while Paul Meyer Brant Kellar earned near badges. Gold arrow points went to Joseph Pignatelli Thomas OBrien Perry Penvenne Donald MacFadven and Mark Lyman. Silver arrows were awarded to MacFadven and Lyman.
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LENOX
Book Craft Fair Planned Saturday At Lenox School
Lenox announces a Book Craft Fair Saturday at 1 am in Sehermerhorn hall to raise funds for the new field house Tuck Shop and sandwich bar. Mrs Kenneth Sheldon chairs the book table with Mrs Albert Hall coordinating the snack brunch, Harold Z Arnold chairing the gift table, and Mrs Alfred Korkin leading the food table. Handcrafted items include Christmas decorations car aprons hand knit caps mittens and other items. homemade bread preserves cakes and cookies will be sold as part of Parents Day activities.
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Lenox
Friends of
Lenox! T
Lenox School
Sehermerhorn Hall
Boss
Field House
Kenneth Sheldon
Albert
Hall
Alfred Korkin
Mrs McCormack Chairs Womens Fellowship at Congregational Church
Mrs William T McCormack of East Street was elected president of the Womens Fellowship of the Congregational Church. Also chosen were Mrs Thomas L Sedgewick vice president Miss Lucy Brown secretary and Miss Helen MacDonald treasurer. Meeting Tuesday Nov 10 opens with a coffee hour at 1 a.m.
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McCormack
Women’s Fellowship
Lenox
William ,T. McCormack
East Street
Women's Fellowship
Comigregational
Thomas L. Sedgewick
Lucy €. Brown
Franklin, St
Helen MacDonald
St Main St
South Egremont Cub Dens To Meet
Dens 3 and 4 of Cub Scout Pack 24 meet in the Town Hall at 7 30 p m to invite boys eight years and older with parents. Dens present skits from Aesop with awards in wall and bear ranks and the meeting closes at 8 30 p m.
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South Egremont
Margaret Featherston Memorial Fund Reaches $300
The Margaret Featherston Memorial Fund at the Lee Library has reached $300. It was established last month in memory of the late assistant postmaster who died August 30. Interest from contributions will buy books in her memory. Donations are still being accepted at the library.
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Lee
Margaret Featherston
Lee Library
Hitchhiker Jailed To Work Off Unpaid Fine
Oscar Passinault of Albany pleaded guilty in District Court to hitchhiking on the Turnpike and was fined 25 dollars. Unable to pay, he was sent to Berkshire County House of Correction to work off the fine. Trooper Richard Lyon testified he found the man staggering on the ramp after a ride. Passinault said he was en route to Pittsfield and had been visiting colleges and schools for yearbook work. The judge warned that hitchhiking on the Turnpike is illegal and drunkenness is a dangerous mix.
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Lee
New York State
Gurty
Berkshire County
Pittsfield
Passinault
Albert Clark
Girl Scout Uniform Exchange Planned at Town Hall
Mrs. Russell S. Burt announced a system to exchange or sell Girl Scout and Brownie uniforms. The uniform sale will be Friday from 2 to 4 p.m. in the basement rooms of the town hall.
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Lee
Russell S. Burt
Prunier Grandson Semifinalist In National Merit
Riordan William J Riordan of Rrddletown Conn grandson of Phileas Prunier Goose Pond is a National Merit semifinalist He is the only Wood en High School student in the semifinals among about 10009 finalists from 850000 semifinalists in 14500 high schools President John M Stalnaker predicts over 95 will become finalists Connecticut semifinalists next exam is Dec 5 in Hartford Extra curriculars citizenship leadership and scholastic ability factor in final phase Scholarships funded by about 100 sponsor organizations Also note a housing ad Box 19B Eagle Pittsfield Adv
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Raw W Lee
William J. Riordan
Rrddletown
Conn
Phileas Prunier
Goose Pond
Riordan
Mary Prunier
Fairhaver
Wooden High School
John M. Stalnaker
National Scholarship Corp
Connecticut
Hartford
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Lebanon Valley
Soccer Today
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New ‘Lebanon Central School Board of Education
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State School Boards Assn
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