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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1959

Page

4

New School Plans To Be Viewed By Committee

The West Pittsfield School Building Committee will review plans for the new Stearns School this evening at City Hall assessors’ office. Architect John A H Fisher describes a one story rectangular building with eight classrooms a kindergarten teachers’ room health room principal’s office and kitchen. Plans have been reviewed by the superintendent and federal and state authorities with final approval pending.

West Pittsfield New Stearns Assessors City Hall John A H. Fisher Russell

Fire Record: False Alarm on Crofut Street

Fire department log notes a false alarm yesterday at 3 07 p m triggered by box 145 on Crofut Street. No flames reported. responders cleared the scene after assessment. Local officials urge caution but confirm no injuries or property damage.

Crofut Street

Mrs. Kirkpatrick Blames Teachers Backing Bunnell

Pittsfield ward 1 candidate Mrs. Mary A. Kirkpatrick accuses her opponent Charles F. Bunnell of being the hand picked candidate of a small group of Pittsfield teachers trying to bypass a state law that bars teachers from serving on school committees. She spoke at a Hatch family home, arguing a conflict of interest exists if a teacher sits on the committee and pledged to protect teachers’ interests if elected.

Mary A. Kirkpatrick Charles F. Bunnell Pittsfield Robert L. Hatch Allengate Ave Bunnell Dalton XN Kirkpatrick

Pittsfield High selects junior varsity cheerleaders

Pittsfield High School announced the junior varsity cheerleaders after tryouts with forty girls competing for nine positions. Selected: Janice Beck, Joan Condron, Shirlee Fasissell, Terri Keyes, Patricia Mole, Phylis Paige, Mary Jane White, Charlotte Williams, and Calen diemax.

Pittsfield High School Janice Beck Joan Condron Shirlee Fasisell Terri Keyes Patricia Mole Phylis Paige Mary Jane White Chalotte Williams Celan Diemax Andy Susan Murphy Judith George Donna Daly Christine Cimini Linda Jenks Sally Frissell Sheila Kay Sonia Keeler Edna Calderalla Kathleen Madden Jane E. Heaphy Ann Nugent Lauretta M. Guillainan Guiltinan Defenders

Halloween Parade Prizes Highlight Golden Age Club

The Golden Age Club at the YMCA held a Halloween parade with prizes for costuming naming Mrs Florence Collins prettiest and Mrs Marie L Wilkinson finest. Members showcased a variety show with dancers and musicians while committee members led events and a community sing.

YMCA Florence Cote Viola Houser Florence Collins Marie L. Wilkinson Charles Roberts Edward Young Harry E. Shaw Anna Flynn Kazel Hartigan Pamela Carolyn Kenneth Joanne Kincaid Sandy Riello Meryl Jones Kathy Nolan Kathy Welch Melissa Reardon Pamela Symanski Kathy Chapman Marlene Simmons Don Marra Royal Hartigan Rose McCluskey Robert G. Baringer Murial Kinnard Sharon Willis Judy Culverwell Kay LePrevost Joanne Ezum Joyce Francis

Weatherhead Charges Quinn With Evasion

Ward 2 School Committee candidate Wayne R Weatherhead accuses incumbent John J Quinn of hiding behind silence and evasion. Weatherhead says Quinn avoided public appearances and cites a canceled PTA meeting, pledging discussion with any group requesting it and a focus on maximum educational opportunity for every child.

Wayne R. Weatherhead John J. Quinn Pomeroy Pta PTA Ward Ward 2

Mrs William Christopher to Speak on Mexico Our Neighbor South

Mrs William Christopher will give a talk and show slides on Mexico Our Neighbor to the South. A choir rehearsal is set for Monday at 1 30 at the Y for all members who enjoy singing. Mrs Emmie Snow read the secretaries report and Magnus Lovgren, assistant treasurer, presented the treasurer's report. Volunteers to help UCS are urged to call Mrs Willard Yeats at the Volunteer Bureau for United Community Services.

William Christopher Mexico Emmie Snow Secrretarys Magnus Lov‘gren Thhe Ucs Willard Yeats United Community Services

Plastics Firm Seeks Part of Adams Mill

Adams-Mills plastics firm eyes a portion of the Berkshire Hathaway plant in town but has not decided. Northern Berkshire Development Corp. Executive Director Roger Jewett told the Selectmen the choice awaits due to busy season, illness among top executives, and the absence of a consultant to estimate space adaptation costs. The vacant huge plant has stood idle for over a year and a half since Berkshire Hathaway shut the last of four mills.

Berkshire Hathaway, Inc

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