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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1959
Page
11
Lee juniors of grades 7 and 8 boys open football season tomorrow host Dalton juniors at the Athletic Field at 10 a.m. Coach is Joseph R. Dischino of the Lee High faculty.
Motorized goblins in notable numbers descended on Dalton from Outer Pittsfield last night causing streets to swarm with garishly garbed youths some beyond childhood. A spokesman for the group said his father brought them in flat in a Peck's Road launching pad. A parade and separate parties for children junior high and high school groups will conclude the Halloween festivities tonight.
Lee Howard A Fenwick of Marble Street, with the Post Office for 34 years, is appointed assistant postmaster in Lee. Joseph F Welch of Framslin Street will succeed him as regular clerk. Fenwick is a 1926 Lee High graduate, WWII veteran, married to Catherine O Brien with three children.
The Central Berkshire Junior Chamber of Commerce will host a Halloween dance tonight at the Lee High auditorium for students of seventh grade and older. Dancing runs 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. with music by Jim Willis and his orchestra. refreshments will be served. Younger children may join a parade at 6:15 p.m. on Franklin Street, ending at the Lee Theater for cartoons and costume prizes.
Lenox officials review a plan by John Church to allow town employees including road crews and teachers to have payroll deductions toward the Community Chest. The proposal, tied to Acts of 1959 chapter 452, would extend to Lenox residents working elsewhere and cites GE contributions as context.
Richmond Congregational Church held its annual canvass with 30 visitors last Sunday afternoon. Chairman John Talbot announced rising gifts and pledges to meet commitments and expand projects for children and youth. Junior Cookers elected officers at their first meeting at Gail Kinser's home with Joanne Twanowicz as president and Cathy Rainforth as reporter.
Windsor Crane Community School eighth graders host a costume record hop at Town Hall this Saturday from 8 to 11 pm. Prizes will be awarded for costumes in different classes.
The Berkshire Eagle issue from Friday October 30 1959 presents local news briefs and notices. The page includes community updates and brief items reflecting mid autumn events and local happenings in Berkshire County.
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