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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1959

Page

5

School Board Votes Tonight Over Kindergarten Location

The School Committee meets at the High School to consider a parent petition urging continuation of the focal kindergarten. The group seeks use of St George Church Parish House or another suitable site with two qualified teachers. Four members traveled to Boston with Lee School Building Commission members for state officials regarding plans for the new Lee High School building.

Hyde School Boston Lee School Building Commission New Lee High School

Little Leaguers Banquet Tonight

Seventy five Little League players front the major division and all coaches and managers in both divisions are expected to attend the annual banquet tonight at 6 30 at the East Lee Inn. Raymond S Bertolino of Pittsfield is among guests who will speak briefly. Rev Leslie T Francis will give the blessing. Parish supper at St Marys Oct 21.

Serra Named Assistant Comptroller at Hurlbut Paper Co

George Serra of 19 West Park Street has been elected assistant comptroller of Hurlbut Paper Co. Edward Silver of Mead Corp announced the appointment, with Serra to retain production planning and scheduling duties. Serra joined Hurlbut in 1940 and has held roles in order, traffic, and production planning. He is a Lee native, WWII Air Force veteran, and active in local clubs and civic groups with Mary Elizabeth, their four children. The article also notes a Greenock Country Club and Knights of Columbus membership and a Greenock girls golf banquet at Maple Hill Restaurant, plus a Board of Selectmen meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m.

Ser—George §. Serra West Park Sr Hurlbut Paper Co Edwirdl A. Silver The Mead Corp Sprea Hurlbur Richard ‘el Silver Serra Hurlburt AMG Lee Lee High Berkshire Business College Sam Houston Teachers College Huntsville Texas Lee Red Cross Campany Lee Traffic Commission Greenock Greenock Country Maple Hill Leo G. Seara William M. Davis

Lee Legion Election Plans Hit By Confusion

Lee Legion post Cmdr John J Marchinoe says an election meeting will be held Wednesday at Grange Hall. The executive committee will present nominees while Adjutant Abrahim Clair reports on membership and finances. Veterans of World War II and Korea may be remembered at future Memorial Day events.

LER- Cmdr John J. Marchinoe Iof The American Legion Post Grange Hall Adjjutant Abrahim Clair

Tax Collector Alex Faxon Celebrates 83rd Birthday

Tax Collector Alex W. Faxon observed his 83rd birthday with friends in a quiet weekend observance. He is noted as the town’s longest-serving employee, currently serving a year as tax collector after working since age 14 at Lee National Bank. He and Mrs Faxon recently marked their 50th wedding anniversary at home on West Park Street. Mrs Faxon, Fiona Clay, is the daughter of a Baptist clergyman. They have a daughter, Mrs. William F. Cariy, and four grandchildren.

Alex W. Faxon Faxon Lee National Bank

Lack of Funds May Eliminate Ambulance Service

New Lebanon New York officials warn the Lebanon Valley Protective Assn may abandon ambulance service after five weeks of fundraising yielded only 1500 dollars from 138 donors. With one of two ambulances to be retired, delays could occur during multiple calls. The unit relies on donations and town funds support fire protection only.

New Lebanon N.Y Lebanon Valley Protective Assn

New Bowling Lanes Open At Lar-A-Bowl

More than 300 people attended Lar-A-Bowl's grand opening in New Lebanon New York drawing visitors from Berkshire County. Walter B. Howard served as master of ceremonies while Supervisor Harold B. Hicks cut the ribbon. Dale Isaacs Jr. of Canaan won a Brunswick door prize. The top women score was 151 by Mrs Elmer Conklin of Stephentown and the top men score was 202 by Vic Bertolozza, each receiving a trophy.

New Lebanon N.Y Berkshire County Walter B. Howard Harold B. Hicks Brunswick-Baike Callender Co Dale Isaacs Jr Canaan Elmer Conklin Stephentown Vic Bertolozza

Tyringham Church Pie Supper Hosted by Cobble Club

A public chicken pie supper will be served at the Union Church of Ingham tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. by the Cobble Club. The Tyringham school lists 21 enrolled pupils.

Union Church of Ingham Cobble Club Tyringham

Interchange push aids New Lebanon business group

New Lebanon NY leaders report progress on a Berkshire Spur Thruway and Route 2 interchange. Thruway Authority and Department of Public Works planning notes promise construction soon. Meeting discusses Taconic Parkway connector study, rest areas on routes 22 and 20, tourism promotion, and repainting Route 20 lines.

New Lebanon Lebanon Department of Public Works

Soccer Squad Which Won Title Starts Off Intact

Sew Lebanon Central School athletic director Russ Harman says the soccer team that won the Columbia County Interscholastic League title returns with 11 of its starting lineup in their second or third year. The squad includes seven seniors, three juniors and one sophomore, with 34 players at practice. The Indians open the season Thursday at home against Berlin.

Libanon Springs Russ Harman Sew Lebanon Central School Columbia County

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Elms College Jean E. Petlizzaro Victor G. Petlizzaro Fairview Street Our Lady of the Elms College Chicoopee Petlizzaro Daughters of the American Revolution Dram Lee High Wildcat Confraternity of Christian Pocattine Lee High School St. Mary's School Academy Street Little Leaguers St. Mary's McCrelland Bassidy Block Great Barrington Eagle Office Pittsfield Stockbridge Lumber Lee Savings Bank Lee, Ny Lee Steam Laundry Center Street Lee—Tel Winthrop M. Crane Jr Dalton American Legion WAF Air Force American Legion Home Bessie Richards Marion Messenger Beulah Stowell John McGarry U.S W. Murray Lussuspeople Ann's Glendon U.S. Navy Hurlbut Co George 5 Board of Selectmen George Lee Legion Kiwanis Peter S Budd Kiwanis Club East Lee Inn Mr. Badd Park View Terace Lenox Republican Town Committee Marison Hollingsworth Harryb. Johnson Merchants’ League Lee Merchants Lee Supermarket Atlantic Service Bart's Store Lee Hardware Joe's Diner Main St Massachusetts Michael D. Hanewich South Alleboro Arthur R. Kirkland Bedford John F. Elesandrowitz Norwood May and Ed Flynn Church Street Lenox, Mass Lee Theatre Dane Anser Jack Day Lemmon Sre Kovacs Wm Peeeren Castes Lebanon Valley Clifford M. Frambach Tel Leb. Sogn Berkshire Massachue West Stockbridge Intercicange Brainard Paul T. Winslow Taconic State Park Wagner Edward van Vermeer Willard C. Drumm Tascanic Parkway New York State A. Wagner Brainard-Nassau Association Main Street Lee, Mass Stanley
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