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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1959

Page

10

Pair of Accidents Reported in Great Barrington

Police investigated two separate two car crashes in five hours Saturday night. Ronald Hawley 19 of Otis was rear ended by Agnes Cushman 27 of Sheffield while waiting to turn into the Red Barn. Rudolph Deane 37 of Torrington was rear ended by Frank Colozza 19 of Brooklyn at Main and Cottage. Jolts caused minor injuries and no fatalities. The Guild of the First Congregational Church holds its annual business meeting tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. with directors at 1:30 and tea led by Mrs. Charles F. Casey.

Great Barrington Ronald J. Hawley Otis Agnes F. Cushman Hewins Street Sheffield Hawley Stockbridge Road Red Barn Ronald F F. Cushman Cushman Rudolph Dean Torrington Conn Main and Cottage Streets Frank Colozza Brooklyn Deane Guild of the First Congregational Church Charles F. Casey

Mount Everett Council to Meet on Bridge Street Tonight

Mount Everett Council and Knights of Columbus plan an 8 o clock meeting in the Bridge Street club rooms. Discussion will cover the K of C bowling team and all members interested in bowling should attend.

Great Barrington Mount Everett Knights of Columbus Bridge Street K. of C

Hart Elected Master of Great Barrington Grange 265

Norman W. Hart is elected master of Great Barrington Grange No. 265 with officers including Dr. Jerome R. Hyatt overseer and Mrs. F. Truman Wheeler lecturer. Installation moved to Sept 24 from Sept 17. Also notes a Mothers Council meeting at 7:30 tonight at Mrs. Angelo Zucco home to plan the annual Boy Scout card party.

Great Barrington Norman W. Hart Jerome R. Hyatt F. Truman Wheeler Leslie N. Davis Jack E. Kellogg Ruth Chaffee Ronald Hart Ellen Drumm Ceres Frances Bobola Pomona Franklin Angelo Zucco Fairview Terrace Mothers Council

Hinsdale Fire Department Tops Northampton Fair Contests

Hinsdale Fire Department won first prize of 50 for best appearing among 27 departments at Northampton Fair. They also placed second in the midnight alarm event earning another 50. Midnight alarm team members were Fred Gage Ed Richards Bob Vincent Bill Swail and Chief Allyn Smath. Thirty three Hinsdale volunteers took part in the muster. School buses for Dalton and Pittsfield leave 7 25 each school day starting at Corner Hardware Store.

Hinsdale Northampton Fred Gage Ed Richards Bob Vincent Bill Swail Allyn Smath

Three Injured In Route 71 Seekonk Crash Great Barrington

Three people were injured in a two car crash at Route 71 and Seekonk Crossroads yesterday around 12:30 PM. Mrs Valmore Cross 37 of North Egremont Road suffered a left ankle injury. Richard Kryznowek 12 had abrasions to the left arm. Mrs Sadie Barselea 30 a passenger in Florence Phillips Yonkers New York car complained of headaches. The Phillips car struck the Cross vehicle as it traveled east on Route 71. A minor fire started by a shorted battery cable drew a fire crew.

Great Barrington Route 71 Seekonk Crossroads Valmore F. Cross North Egremont Road Richard Kryznowek Sadie M. Barselea Florence Phillips Yonkers N.Y Phillips

Supt. at Ingleside 50 Years To Show at 44th Grange Fair

William F. Cummings of Ingleside, once a young estate superintendent and now its veteran, exhibits at the 44th Stockbridge Grange Fair. His 36-foot display features flowers, vegetables including Italian tomatoes, Ring Humard tomato, and a 130-year-old coffee tree.

Ingleside 44Th Grange Fair Stockbridge William F .Ingleside Cummings Italy Great Barrington Clara J. Sumner Masa Rosamond Sherwood Erik Erikson Austen Riges William E. Cummings Stockbridge Grange

44th Annual Grange Fair Opens Thursday at Town Hall

Mrs. Cecil E. Babcock announces the 44th annual Grange Fair at Town Hall with exhibits due by noon and the fair opening at 2 p.m. A small admission fee applies. Supper served 5:30 to 6:20 under Mrs. Norman Mercier and Mrs. Raymond Mer cier. Door prize drawings at 8:30 p.m. Exhibits may be submitted Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m. or Thursday before noon. Nine divisions include a special farm products division. Awards include a lasette from the Massachusetts Department for Agriculture plus cash prizes.

Massachusetts Department For Agriculture Berkshire County Harold L. Williams Henry C. Edwards Earl L. Griffin Norman Mercier Randall R. Sharp May C. Gleize L. Gordon Stockwell John A. Miller Stockwell Miller Richard K. Thorsell Steve H. Hopkins

Assessors To Meet Grange Elect Officers Picnic At St Luke’s

The Board of Assessors will meet at 7 30 p m tomorrow in the Selectmen s room Town Hall The Lanesboro Grange will meet at 8 30 tomorrow Grange Hall Officers to be elected Refreshments served by Mr and Mrs George Buckley St Luke s Church Sunday School Picnic hosted by Mrs and Mrs William R Brookes Miner Road Sunday at 1 pm Children and parents may bring lunch Outdoor cooking facilities Games directed by E Robert Wyble St Luke s Church family service Sunday Sept 20 church school classes begin Sept 27

Board of Selectmen Grange Lanesboro Grange Hall George Buckley St. Luke's Church William R. Brookes Miner Road E. Robert Wyble St. Luke’s Church Dalton Michael O'Hara Horticultural Society K. of C Lenox Horticultural Socety WK. of C St. Agnes’ School

Dalton Grade Schools Lengthen Day School Hours

Dalton plans five hours of classes with a 20 minute longer day and shorter recess. The schedule shows opening doors at 7 30, 8 45 start, several recess and lunch periods, and two afternoon sessions ending at 2 50. The changes follow state recommendations while reducing recess.

Dalton State Department of

Junior School Opens Tomorrow at 29 Otis Ave

Dalton reports the Junior School at 29 Otis Ave resumes its sixth year with preprimary education and social development focus. The program features field trips, handcraft, games, music, and art, plus a midmorning lunch and birthday observances aligned to the public school calendar. Registration cards should be returned to town.

Dalton Otis Ave

Roswell Smith Honored on 43rd Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Roswell W Smith of 107 Curtis Ave were celebrated at Ide Johns Restaurant on their 43rd anniversary by family. The couple have three children Roswell Jr of Dalton and two daughters in Pittsfield plus five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Dalton Roswell W. Smith Curtis Ave Ide & John’s Smith Roswell Jr Ralph Herrick Ralph Scace Pittsfield

Lenox Eagle Office Contacts

Lenox Eagle office lines listed as Lee 683 W or Lenox 881 for telephone contact.

Eagle Office Lee Lenox

Danbury Fire Dept Marks 50th Anniversary Muster

An out-of-town fire department attended the Danbury Volunteer Fire Dept muster for its 50th anniversary cancellation had occurred last May. A barbecue lunch at East over by locals welcomed guests while George J. Bisacca hosted part of his resort facilities. The event featured a dinner and ball in lieu of a formal master ceremony.

Lenon Danbury East George J. Bisacca

Weekend Drive In Reel Schedule Amid Mixed Titles

Adama opens weekends with Coury Drive-In showing Juke Box Rhythm at 8 19 and It Happened to done at 9 50. Hoowac presents No Name on the Bullet at 7 30 In Love and War at 9 10. Lee offers Anatomy of a Murder at 8 20. Mahsine lists North by Northwest at 2 10 7 00 9 15. Paramount North Adame shows Floods of Fear at 1 00 4 05 7 15 and Holiday for Lovers at 2 25 5 35 8 45.

Coury Paramount North Adame

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