New Math Teaching Approach Approved by Regional Board
Mount Everett Regional School math teacher Albert J. Trocchi outlined a University of Illinois program focusing on investigative and deductive thinking under College Mathematics I. The School Committee approved adding the course, while other items covered Route 23 traffic hazards, a pictorial report card project by Lucian Aigner, fall adult education plans, and purchasing a castle tower for Sheffield Center School playground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Trocchi
Mount Everett
Southern Berkshire
University of Illinois Commission On School Mathematics
Trocchi
Wayne State University
National Science Foundation
George R. Kinzie
South Egremont
Old Egremont Club
Everett B. Spurr
Kinzie
Downie
Department of Public Safety
Aigner
Lucian Aigner
Great Barrington
Egremont
James A. Shiminski
Sheffield Center
Sheffield Pta
Pinney defeats Pratt in GOP caucus for town highway head
In New Lebanon NY the Republican caucus chose Pinney over incumbent Ashley Pratt 114 to 100 for town highway superintendent. Incumbent justice of the peace Edward Rosekrans won 116 to 94 over Edmund Komant. Town Committee picks Salis and Lasch. turnout 214. Other unopposed officers listed with vote counts. Also notes PTA meeting at New Lebanon Central School and ambulance fund drive progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon
Wale
C Pinney
Ashley Pratt
Pratt
Justice of the Peace
Edward H. Rosekrans
Edmund A. Komant
Joseph B. Salis
Herbert M. Lasch
New Teachers Assigned Here in Berkshire District
Sheffield reports two new teachers for the Southern Berkshire Regional School District. Carl J. Chadbourne of Springfield is named elementary art supervisor after graduating from the Massachusetts School of Art in 1957 and study at Boston University. James J. Santos of Somerville becomes music director with prior teaching in South Hadley Billerica Adams Providence and Ayer and experience as band director at St. Joseph's CYO in Somerville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
St. Joseph's
CYO
Somerville
Chester Board Seeks Bids For High School Chimney
The Chester School Committee will receive sealed bids for rebuilding the chimney at Chester High School. Specifications are available at the superintendent of schools office in Chester, with bids due by 3 pm on October 15, 1959. The hot lunch program at Jo Jeat schools opens today under Mrs Charity Laurent Miss Anna Battles and Mrs Marion Tossavainen in charge. Tomorrow menu features American chop suey tomorrow and scalloped potato Wednesday. Bruce Palmer celebrates his 12th birthday with a family supper on Wednesday.
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Chester High School
Chester
Jo- Jeat
Charity Laurent
Anna Battles
Marion Tossavainen
Hamburg
Bruce Palmer
Two Cars Collide at South and Main Streets in Stockbridge
At about 8 45 last night two cars collided at the South and Main Streets intersection in Stockbridge. Robert Long of Springfield entered from the south and Timothy B Clark from the east. no injuries were reported. Officer Warren J Haywood investigated the incident.
Mrs Rathbun Bowls Top Women's Score
Nancy Rathbun topped the women bowlers with 119 in a single string and 299 overall in the league. Beacco's led team totals with 1,287 while Stockbridge Coal & Grain achieved 441 for high team single. Matches ended Beacco's 4 Hall's 0, Coal & Grain 3 Pine Glen 1. next week Pine Glen faces Curley's, Hall's vs Coal & Grain, Beacco's vs Pillings.
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Stockbridge
Nancy Rathbun
Stockbridge Coal & Grain
Beacco’s
Mary Ellen McCormick
Lavinia Noble
Ethel Sprott
Beacco
Hall
Curley’s
Coal & Grain
Pine Glen
Curley
Pillings
Local Students Leave For Schools Across the Country
Local youths depart for fall terms at colleges and universities nationwide. Notables include Robert R. Stewart entering Arizona State University. David M. Noon leaving for St Bonaventure College. James entering Cranwell Preparatory School. John Bodnar entering American International College. Marylin Bodnar freshman at University of New Mexico. Allen S. Brown to University of Miami. Leslie G. Rathbun returning to University of Massachusetts for a master's. Mrs Rathbun also entering Springfield College. Judith and Patricia Byrne Bauer returning to Kenwood Sacred Heart Academy with Judith a junior and Patricia a freshman. Mary Elizabeth Bauer in Bermuda. Stockbridge notes on assessor meetings and local residents returning from medical care and funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert R. Stewart
Louis B. Stewart
Park Street
Arizona State University
Tempe
Ariz
David M. Noon
Orrin J. Noon
Goodrich Street
St. Bonaventure College
Allegany
N.Y
James
Cranwell Preparatory School
Lenox
John Bodnar
David Bodnar
American International’ College
Springfield
Marylin
University of New Mexico
Allen S. Brown
Carlton F. Brown
University of ‘Miami
Leslie G. Rathbun
Irene Rathbun
University of Massachusetts
Springfield College
Judith
Patrcia Byrne Bauer
Byrne Bauer
Red Lion Inn
Kenwood Sacred Heart Academy
Albany
Patricia
Mary Elizabeth
Bermuda
Stockbridge
Housatonic PTA Plans Oct 7 Meeting at Local School
HousatonicPTA opens season with an Oct 7 8 p.m. meeting at the local school. A speaker on student reading is sought and a broad membership drive targets parents of all Housatonic Grammar School children. Mrs Jack F Cook outlines an active season at the executive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Housatonic
Jack F. Cook
North Plain Road
PTA
Housatonic Grammar School
New 3 Layer Tablet Dristan Debuts For Hay Fever Relief
A three layer tablet called Dristan offers rapid relief for hay fever symptoms. It claims to open blocked breathing stop sneezing clear eyes and bolster resistance to infection with a new decongestant. Available without prescription with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded.
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Chicago
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Pat Turner
WBEC
HFC
Household Finance
North Street
Pharmer
England Bros
Hillcrest
Atul
Sivas
Daw. U
Per
Tove
Reaper
Lebanon Valley
Clifford M. Frambach
Tel
Leb. Spgs
Gop
Pinney
Lebanon Springs
New Lebanon Central School
Stanley N. Chittenden
William F. Hartigan
Dale Isaacs
The
Herkshire Farm School For Boys
Lebanon Valley Protective Assn
William Burton
Eagle
ADA
Misa Elsie Steilen
Congregational Church
J. D. Coughlan Sr
J. D. Coughlan
Navy
Washington, D.C
Malcolm M. Cruikshank
Richard Rees
Newburgh
Rice and Kelly, Inc
Henry V. Rashbun
Church Street
Baker Memorial Hospital
Boston
Cecil E. Babcock
Frank H. Herrick
Leeds
Maine
Sweatland
Berkshire County
South Street
WACS
Woman’s Society For Christian Service of the
Housatonic Methodist Church
Lucy Gillette
Orin Haywood
Robert Atwood
Miami
Fla
Atwood
University of Miami
Robert F. Bailly
Cortland
Henry J. Bailly
Prospect Street
Bailly
Cortland State Teachers’ College
Wright Seward
Binghamton
Housatonic PX
Txseina
Bell-slim
Orangeburg
Bellams
Bradford
Sash & Glass
Summer Street
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F. W. Sickles
General Instrument Corporation
General Instrument Corporation F. W. Sickles Division
Front Street
Chicopee, Mass
Aes
Italy
Newberry
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