Berkshire County Fair to Host Western Style Square Dancing
At Berkshire Downs fairgrounds in Hancock Berkshire County, square dancing is set Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m under the grandstand. Caller Clifford Brodeur of Lenox will lead with Fred A. Martin of Cheshire assisting. Dancers of all levels may join for free and learn about clubs and lessons offered.
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Hancock
Berkshire County
Berkshire Downs
Fred A. Martin
Cheshire
Clifford Brodeur
Lenox
South Congregational Church
Pittsfield
Martin
Downs Racetrack
Hodgson Houses Hearing Set For October 20
The Planning Board will review Hodgson Houses' request for a zoning change on Osceola Street on October 20. The 100 unit turnkey public housing project would be built and sold to the Pittsfield Housing Authority, federally financed with high priority from the U S Department of Housing and Urban Development. City Council approval is required, and previous zoning rejection raises concerns among housing advocates about the fate of this project.
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Hodgson
Osceola Street
Pittsfield
Central Labor Council
Pom-Poms to March in Cheshire Parade
The Berkshire Pom-Poms, an all girl drum and bugle corps, will march in the Cheshire Fall Foli age parade tomorrow at 7 PM. They donate their services for the seventh year. Members should report in full uniform at 6 15 PM at the First National Store parking lot on North Street.
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Berkshire Pom-Poms
Cheshire
First National Store
North Street
Ward 7 candidate prioritizes school additions and ward improvements
City Campaign candidate Charles L. Smith calls for additions to Highland and Pontonuc schools to relieve overcrowding. He pledges an all-out fight to improve Ward 7 streets, parks, sidewalks, drainage, snow removal, and fire safety, while opposing the current zoning proposal. Incumbent William A. Bunt and other foes vie for the Ward 7 seat.
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Charles L. Smith
Highland
Highland Avenue
Pontonsuc
North Street
Smith
North End Workers Antipoverty
Ward 7
Pontocauc
Highland Schools
Russell
Onola Lake
Seymour Street
Holy Family Church
Thomas Island
Péck’s Road
Record Hop Scheduled for Retarded Children
The Berkshire County Association for Retarded Children announces the first of the season record hops for teen age retarded children. It will be Friday from 7 to 10 p.m. at the American Legion Home on Wendell Avenue. Mayor Donald Butler will attend. Hops occur each third Friday from September to May, with October Halloween party sponsored by the Jaycees. Refreshments will be served. Directed by Cathy Soldo recreation chairman.
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Berkshire County Association For
American Legion
Wendell Avenue
Donald Butler
Legion Home
Jaycees
Berkshire County
Cathy Soldo
BCARC
GEAA Election To Be Oct. 22
The General Electric Athletic Association will hold its annual election and meeting Oct. 22. Sept. 29 is the deadline for nominations. Candidates must have one year of membership and petitions signed by 15 members filed with club secretary Miss Helen Kozychuk. Up for election are one Woman director, two male directors from the salaried group and two from the hourly group. Francis R. Book chairs the nominating committee. members include William J. Eagan Paul F. Smith Anthony G. Polidoro and Ralph J. Praia.
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General Electric Athletic Association
William J. Eagan
Helen Kozcchuk
Francis R. Book
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