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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1959

Page

10

Movie Timetable Abstract Adama to Mahaiwe

The timetable lists Showings at Adama Coury Housac Lee Mahaiwe and Paramount theaters with titles including These Thousand Hills The Legend of Tom Dooley Have Rocket Will Travel Hey Boy Hey Girl Middle of the Night North by Northwest Mobster A Private Affair. Matinee Saturday at 1 30. Showtimes range 1 00 to 9 15.

Coury Legend of Tom Dooley Housac Drive-In Paramount North Adams

Sale of Desks By School Board Nets $100.50

GREAT BARRINGTON The School Committee reported last night that all 100 students desks at Dwey School were sold at $1 each, yielding $100.50. An additional 30 cents was paid for the scrap metal. Superintendent Kenneth F. Preston said more desks could have sold at the same price, with funds held in reserve. Four teacher’s desks remain for sale at Bryant School and buyers should contact Superintendent Preston.

Great Barrington Dwey School Kenneth F. Preston Bryant School Preston

Searles High adopts half days for first three sessions

Great Barrington Searles High School will hold only morning sessions for the first three days of school while a cafeteria addition is completed. Classes will adjourn at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Thursday and Friday. Full days resume Monday Sept 14. Grammar schools stay on regular schedule.

Great Barrington Searles High School

Car Damaged on Oak Street After Truck Backing

A car driven by Patrick F. Sweeney was damaged yesterday afternoon when a truck driven by Thomas R. Bergstrom backed into it on Oak Street. No injuries were reported. In district court, two drivers paid $40 fines after guilty pleas to speeding, Paul R. Crouch of Toronto and Allan C. Tetreault of West Lafayette.

Great Barrington Oak Street Patrick F. Sweeney Thomas R. Bergstrom Bethel Conn Tthey Paul R. Crouch Toronto Ont Allan C. Tetreault West Lafayette Ind

Worthington and Frederick events fill Sunday notices

Worthington hosts PTO story hour with Therese Sargent Huntington Library in Hartford to sing If God Be For Us. Attendance listed at 16, with concerts by Jo and Kenneth Handel. Also New England Night at Evening Star Chapter CBS in Conway with Moulthrop aiding initiatory work. August rainfall totals 4.15 inches, library reports by Sargent Huntington Library show circulation and attendance.

PTO Frederick First Congregational Arene Therese Sargent Huntington Palardy Hartford Raymond E. Moulthrop W. Roy Parsons Risingdale Charles F. Bennett Division Street New England Evening Star CBS Conway Moulthrop Frederick Sargent Huntington Library Walter L. Stevens Northampton Mansfield Herbert

Fr Jenness Honored at Parochial Hall Farewell

The Rev Roy Jenness was guest of honor at a parish farewell in Parochial Hall last week before leaving Saturday for St Marys Church in East Springfield. He received a briefcase from the CYO and a purse from parish members after organizing the local CYO and directing the Catholic Woman's Club and the men s discussion club. The Rev Arthur A Simmons of Southfield will be guest preacher Sunday at 11 at Old Parish Church with the Rev Walter K Miller, pastor, planning to preach on Sept 13.

Sheffield Roy Jenness St. Mary's Church East Springfield Father Jenness CYO Catholic Woman's Club Arthur A. Simmons Southfield Old Parish Church Walter K. Miller Old Parish

Janet Olsen and Robert Pautot Engaged in South Egremont

Mr and Mrs George F Green of Honey Hill Road Canaan Conn announce the engagement of Janet Olsen to Robert Pautot. Both graduates of Mount Everett Regional High School in Sheffield. Janet works at Nelco Metals Co in Canaan and Robert at Wyantenuck Country Club. No wedding date set.

South Egremont George F. Green Honey Hill Road Canaan

Cheshire School Building Committee Elects Cochairmen

Cheshire William Keen and Francis Sauve were chosen cochairmen of the school building committee at a meeting on Wednesday night. Mrs Norman Parker and Mrs Arthur Webb were elected cosecretaries. The panel voted to ask Dr Joseph A Wilk, the school superintendent, to serve as educational consultant.

Cheshire William Keen Francis Sauve Norman Parker Arthur Webb Joseph A. Wilk

Tax Equalizers Elect New Head

CHESHIRE The Tax Equalization Fact-finding Committee met Wednesday evening. Following the death of original member Ray Wells, Chester C. Bialas was elected chairman Howard Bizard? Girard secretary and Everett Lamb clerk. The committee will maintain regular contact with the Board of Assessors to ensure each taxpayer receives full consideration.

Cheshire Ray

Miss Mason at 93 Celebrated Birthday in Cheshire

Cheshire Miss Nattie Mason, born Sept 1 1866, marked her 93rd birthday at Kelson Nursing Home with visits, candies, flowers and cards. She has long been a member of First Baptist Church for 65 years and now shares a room with Mrs Lura Emerson, 94. Also notes include Peewee junior football session for ages 9 to 14 at Cheshire School playground and school addition design plans with architects and a Richmond site visit.

Cheshire Nattie Mason Kelson Nursing Home Miss Mason Mason West Rd Firs, Baptist Church Lura Emerson Kelgen Emerson

Local schools to open Wednesday for full day

Lenon Lenox public schools announce a full day session beginning Wednesday. Superintendent Hiram Battey confirmed the opening and a teachers meeting is set for Tuesday. Students who have not registered should bring last year's scholastic records on Wednesday.

LENON Hiram Battey

Kiwanis Elects Buxton as Member in Lenox

Harold T. Buxton Jr. of 27 Brunell Ave is elected new Kiwanis member. He manages Esso products in Berkshire County and Southern Vermont. Club meets next Wednesday at 6 p.m. at Laurel Lake youth cabin. food supplied by Kiwanis.

LENOX Kiwanis Club Harold T. Buxton Jr Brunell Ave Buxton Esso Products Berkshire County Vermont Laurel Lake Kiwani- Annes

Mr and Mrs Taylor to Celebrate 50th Anniversary Tomorrow

Mr and Mrs Eli Taylor of 216 East St will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary tomorrow at 10 a.m. with a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Ann's Church followed by an open house at the Community Center and a family dinner. They were married in St. Ignatius Church, Lowell Vermont, and have eight children, 23 grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. witnesses Delphis Dion of Lebanon New Hampshire and Mrs Joseph Blanchard of Milbury are expected to attend. Nelson Taylor Jr. is in the Mediterranean with the Navy and will be the only grandchild absent.

Lenox Eli 'T Taylor East St St. Ann's Church St. Ignatius Church Lowell Delphis Dion Lebanon N.H Joseph Blanchard Milbury Taylor Ivan Taylor Hinsdale Edward Taylor Wousatonic Floyd Taylor Canaan Inwy Thomas Welch Interllaken Nelson Taylor East Hartford Conn Isidore Taylor Davisburg Mich Seldon Taylor Pontiac, Mich Louise Besaw Nelson Taylor Jr Mediterranean Navy jEdward Taylor Jr Housatonic I Margaret Snider Jin Memi ‘Bers St. Ann's Parish

Girl Scout Sale Set for Tomorrow in Lenox

A local Girl Scout food and rummage sale is planned for tomorrow at Lenox Town Hall starting at 10 a.m. Weather permitting, food will be sold on the firehouse lawn. Proceeds support the local Girl Scout Association quota to Barkshire Hills Council. Mrs Albert Heath field chairs the sale with Mrs Mary Capps coordinating food. Donations of fresh vegetables and flowers welcomed. a television set will be given away.

Girl Scout Assn Barkshire Hills Albert Heathfield Mary Capps

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