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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1963

Page

21

Handy Package to Face Eldorado Raiders in Softball Showdown

Handy Package Store hosts the Eldorado Raiders in a two seven inning games series at Lee Athletic Field Sunday at 1 PM to decide the South Berkshire Softball League championship. Handy Package’s Edward Herlihy and Edward A. Thomas will share pitching duties against Raiders Ed ward Carey and Richard Whalen.

Lee—Handy Package Store Eldorado Raiders Lee Athletic Field South Berkshire Edward Herlihy Edward A. Thomas Handy Package Edward Carey Richard Whalen Raiders

Sodality Installation At St Mary Church Attended By 110

Mrs Lawrence V Toole of Laure Street was installed as new prefect at the St Mary St Martha sodality opening fall meeting. Rev Francis X Boyle installed officers including Mrs Robert Coty secretary Mrs Edward Cleary and Mrs Ralph Smith treasurer. A supper followed for 110 attendees and plans for the year were discussed.

Mario Giardla Claude M. Haggerty

Grogan Re-elected Leader at Greenock Country Club

Edward Grogan of Lau rel Street was reelected president of Greenock Country Club. William Mooney named vice president. Paul Sullivan and Richard Vitale join the board of directors. Joseph Maley reelected secretary.

Lee Edward Grogan Laurel Street Greenock Country Club William Mooney Paul Sullivan Richard Vitale Joseph Maley

Sportsmen Vote 550 Toward Projector

The Lee Th lacat Sportsmen's Association voted 50 toward purchasing an automatic slide projector for Game Warden Gordon Leeman to use in gun instruction classes for area youths. Lenox Stockbridge and Richmond clubs may vote similar amounts. The skeet field on South Lee Road opens Sunday at 1 pm with weekly shoots. The club released 100 pheasants locally and will elect officers in October.

LEE Lacat Sportsmen's Association Gordon Leeman Lenox, Stockbridge Richmond Lee Club South Lee Road

Father Gagan Named New Pastor at St Marys

The Rev Joseph F Gagan has been named pastor of St Marys Church Lee succeeding the late Rev Jeremiah C Murphy who died in June The changes take effect Sept 21 Bishop Weldon announced Gagan born Sept 21 1901 in Worcester studied at Holy Cross College and St Marys Seminary Baltimore ordained May 25 1929 served at St Marys Turners Falls Immaculate Conception Easthampton Holy Rosary Holyoke and Cheshire prior to Huntington appointment Also in District Court four Pittsfield youths faced charges for disturbing the peace at Stockbridge with restitution set and several fines imposed for traffic and speeding offences Pastor entering hospital Rev Dr Percy L Pierce will undergo surgery at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City Sunday and the church will provide pulpit support.

Lee Joseph F. Gagan Springfield Christopher J. Weldon Father Gagan Worcester Holy Cross College St. Mary's Seminary Baltimore St. Michael's Allen S. Fifield Crystal Street Lenox Dale Lenox Henry A. Fuore Fifield Pittsfield Stockbridge Chesterwood Studio Lawrence N. Gritman Woodsbine Ave Lee ‘A. Herbert Fairway Ave Warren H. Wetherell Waukeek Road William M. Hynes Ridge Ave Charles Houghtlin New West SL Michael A. Bolis Somerville John H. Regnier West Springfield Ara K. Gech- Yian Arlington Percy L. Pierce First Methodist Church Columbia Presbyterian Hospital New York City

Beavercrossing Becomes Highway Tale In Lee Area

Lee hairstylist LEE-OLIAN DYER on Main Street near Greenwater Pond reports a large beaver crossed Route 20. Dyer's car struck the animal, killed it, and Game Warden Gordon Leeman collected the carcass. The beaver weighed 48 pounds at the Main Street market.

Lee Olian Dyer Main Street Dyer Greenwater Pond Gordon Leeman

Darrow Has Record Enrollment At New Lebanon School

New Lebanon New York Darrow School opened the fall term with a record enrollment of 178 students. Headmaster John F Jolinesity announced 24 faculty returning with two new teachers William Funnell and Francis Truslow. A new pond on the Upper Campus improves hockey facilities and serves as an emergency reservoir. Student bodies include boys from 18 states, the District of Columbia, Army and Hong Kong. The Operation Phoenix capital drive nears the halfway mark toward 390000. Athletic scrimmage with Albany Academy is Sept 21, first game Sept 28 against Monson Academy, varsity soccer opens the same day vs Hoosac.

New Lebanon N.Y Darrow School Edward Wilkes Dalton Pittsfield General Hospital Brodhead Funnel van Vorst John Spencer Albany Academy Monson Academy Monson Hoosac Harry Mahnken

Housatonic Church Announces Fall Worship and Choir Schedule

Housatonic Congregational Church opens fall worship with Sunday services the early service at and the 10 45 a m service. Choir rehearsals start September 17 with junior at 3 pm and adult at 7 pm. Church school begins September 22 at 9 45 am for students through high school. Parents may accompany children under five for first enrollment. Ramsdell Public Library will be closed Saturday.

Housatonic

Lebanon Valley Fund Drive Reaches $641 Total

Lebanon Valley Protective Association fund drive reaches $641 with $205 added last week from 23 donors. Treasurer John E. Sheil reports volunteers contributed, boosting the campaign in New Lebanon New York.

New Lebanon, N.Y Lebanon Valley Protective Association John E. Sheil

722 Enrolled In Central School

Enrollment at New Lebanon Central School reached 722 this week, eight more than four years ago and a record for the school. Greg Baumli, president of the Lebanon Valley Lions Club, calls a directors meeting for Monday night at the Red Inn. Mrs. C. M. Frambach Sr. returned home yesterday from Albany Medical Center Hospital where she had been a patient since July 19.

Lebanon Springs N.Y New Lebanon Central School Walter B. Howard Greg Baumli Lebanon Valley Lions Club Red Inn C. M. Frambach Sr Albany Medical Center Hospital

Dalton Community Recreation Association marks 40th bowling year

The Community Recreation Association begins its 40th year of men’s bowling with CRA league play on Tuesday and Thursday and Town League Friday. Veterans John Glennon William Smith Charles Manning and Clarence Decker span the four longstanding players. Peewee football opens Sunday with six teams in action. Reds vs Hinsdale at Pine Grove Park and Golds vs Whites at Legion Field. Blues meet Greens at Legion Field at 3 with a Sunday breakfast special at Shepherd’s Restaurant.

Dalton Community Recreation Association CRA John Glennon William Smith Charles Manning Clarence Decker Peewee Reds Hinsdale Pine Grove Park Golds Legion Field Blues Greens

Middlefield Men’s Club Meeting with Guest Speaker

Middlefield Men’s Club will meet Monday evening at 7 30 in the church parlors for a dinner and business session. Rep James R Nolan of Ware will be the guest speaker following the business portion. Also printed are school lunch menus for Middlefield Elementary next week listing daily meals with pork, lamb, goulash, and beans among other items.

Middlefield James R. Nolan Ware Middlefield Elementary School

Middlefield Adult Classes Announced by Extension Service

Mrs. Leon A. Gardner announces adult programs for local women in Middlefield. A sex education session will run Sept 17 from 10 to 1 and 2:30, a five session course on family satisfaction begins Sept 18, 25 and Oct 2, 9, 16. Crewel embroidery classes run Sept 12, 19, 26, Oct 3, 16, 15, 20, 27, Nov 1, 18 with an advanced group on Oct 22, 29, Nov 5, 12, 19. An agent taught class on consumer and advertiser topics is planned, and local leaders will attend a Hem’s meeting Oct 10 in North Lampton.

Middlefield Leon A. Gardner Middlefield Extension Service Group Northampton Barbara Higgins Teall Gardner Charles E. Cook Conjsumer The Advertiser Hems North Lampton

St Luke's Episcopal Service and Appeal Info

Lanesboro St Luke's Episcopal Church will hold morning prayer and a 9 o'clock sermon led by lay reader Stanley Howard of St Stephen's Pittsfield. Women’s dime envelope dues may be sent to Mrs E Robert Myble of Juliana Drive. the women are holding their annual drive.

St. Luke's St. Luke's Episcopal Church Stanley Howard St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Pittsfield E. Robert Myble Juliana Drive

Dinner Meeting Set At White Tree Club

Annual dinner and meeting scheduled for Wednesday September 25 at 2 PM at the White Tree Club. Reservations may be made with Mrs William Brookes or Mrs John DeMarco.

Nual White Tree Club William Brookes John DeMarco

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