Girl Scouts Seek 500 Dollar Drive in New Lebanon Area
New Lebanon and Stephentown divisions of the Girl Scout Neighborhood Council aim to raise 500 for ongoing work. Columbia County seeks a 3090 goal across 53 troops. Led by Mrs. Stephen H. Stouter and Mrs. John L. Condron Jr., the council includes 137 girls in eight troops with 15 adult leaders. Scouts affiliated with Fort Orange Council in Albany. Camp ShaTeMac near Chatham hosted 225 girls this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon
N.Y
Girl Scout
Lebanon Valley
Stephentown
Columbia County
Stephen H. Stouter
John L. Condron Jr
Gordon F. Brueckmann
Columbia
Rensselaer
Fort Orange
Dr Kenyon Resigns Health Post Albany official
Dr G Paul Kenyon of Claverack resigns as Columbia County health commissioner effective Oct 14 and will join the state Health Department office of epidemiology starting Oct 15. He has held the $14 000 a year post since July 1963 succeeding Dr Theodore Drachman of Philmont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson, N.Y
G. Paul Kenyon
Claverack
Columbia County
State Health Department
Kenyon
Theodore §. Drachman
Philmont
Democrats Elect Novak To Third Term
Hudson New York Columbia County Democratic Committee unanimously reelects Lawrence Novak of Valatie as chairman for a third term at Kozels Restaurant West Ghent. Also elected were Jean Teige vice chair Elizabeth Parks secretary John Sheriff treasurer and Michael DiMania named to the executive committee for the New Lebanon Canaan Austerlitz area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
N.Y
Columbia County Democratic Committee
Lawrence Novak
Valatie
Kozel’s
West Ghent
Jean Teige
Chatham
Elizabeth Parks
John Sheriff
Kinderhook
Michael I. DiMania
New Lebanon
New Lebanon-Canaan-Austerlitz
New Lebanon Town Clerk Sees Limited Party Permit Applications
New Lebanon New York town clerk Herbert W Lin aholm Sr reports a limited number of party permit applications for a party of four hunters to take an additional deer during the big game season. State Conservation Department sets filing window Sept 27 to Oct 16 and notes Area I covers southern Columbia County and part of Dutchess County where permits will be valid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon
N.Y
Herbert W. Linaholm Sr
State Conservation Department
Columbia County
Dutchess County
County Legion Sets 1 459 Goal For Membership
The Columbia County American Legion group met at Floyd Carlton post rooms and set a county membership target of 1 459 with post quotas. Vincent Holsapple announced the local post must recruit 8 members, as Cmdr. Robert Wolfe chaired the session. George Casazza spoke on Boys State attendance at Colgate University. The county Legion dinner is planned for Oct. 20 at Minkler Seery post rooms in Philmont with state Cmdr. William Egan Jr. as guest of honor.
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New Lebanon
N.Y
Columbia County Committee of the
American Legion
Floyd Carlton
Vincent Holsapple
Cmdr
Robert Wolfe
Chatham
George Casazza
Boys’ State
Colgate University
Casazza
New Lebanon Central School
Rod and Gun Club To Resume Meetings In Lebanon Valley
The Rod and Gun Club will hold its next meeting Tuesday at the Town Hall with Lawrence Wick leading. A 20-minute film Grouse Hunting With Ted Williams will follow the business session. New membership year starts Oct 1. dues are $2 for new cards. William Monahan, longtime Pillars proprietor, leaves for Azusa California to live with his daughter Dorothy Rose. another daughter Kathleen Pender of Glendora California is visiting. The Pillars has been said to Francis J Burns of New York City.
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New Lebanon
N.Y
Lebanon Valley
Rod and Gun Club
Lawrence Wick
Ted Williams
William Monahan
the Pillars
Azusa
Calif
Dorothy Rose
Kathleen Pender
Glendora
Francis J. Burns
New York City
Chittenden Wins Exposition Prize for Aged Cows
EBANON VALLEY New York Paul Chittenden of Fair Weather Farm won first prize in the Jersey aged cows division at the Eastern States Exposition Monday. He also captured best dam and daughter at the West Springfield fair. He was the sole local winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebanon Valley
N.Y
Paul Chittenden
Fair Weather Farm
Chittenden
West Springfield
Canaan GOP Renominates Walker for Supervisor
Incumbent Sylvester Walker was renominated for supervisor at the Republican town primary in Canaan New York. Carolyn V Brady seeks town clerk on the GOP slate against Democrat Kathryn Crosby. Betsy Bither, incumbent tax collector, was renominated along with incumbents William Durlack highway su perintendent Earle G Sharpe assessor Carl Brown assessor Richard Klingler justice of the peace and William H Butt councilman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
N.Y
Sylvester Walker
Carolyn V. Brady
GOF
Kathryn Crosby
Betsy Bither
William Durlack
Earle G. Sharpe
Carl Brown
Richard Klingler
William H. Butt
Sharpe
Klingler
Richmond Minister to Lead Final Service at Congregational Church
The Rev. Philip H. Southwick will conduct his final service as pastor of the Richmond Congregational Church this Sunday at 11 a.m. The service includes communion, mirroring his first six years ago. He will start a new pastorate in Georgetown next week. A community reception for Mr and Mrs Southwick is set for Sunday from 2:30 to 4 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Philip H. Southwick
Town Meeting Plan For Fund Transfer In Richmond
A special town meeting is set for Oct 4 at 8 pm in Town Hall where Selectmen seek an $8,000 transfer from the road machinery fund to buy a four wheel drive dump truck for the Highway Department to replace the 1959 model and request permission to trade in or sell it. Also on the agenda is a $730 transfer from the public welfare account to disability assistance. Separate items note a ballet class starting Oct 15 at Town Hall for children aged five and up, Rally Day at Hancock Baptist Church, Bible recipients, a Willing Workers party on Oct 19 and harvest supper Oct 23, a Oct 12 meeting at Mrs John Maynard’s home, and various local family notices including births and extended travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Selectmen
Road Machinery Fund
Highway Department
Willing Workers Society
Hancock Baptist Church
John Maynard
Adams Selectmen Eye Guidelines On Handling Liquor Cases
Adams Selectmen deferred action on a proposed warning and suspension policy for liquor law violators to next week. The plan, pitched by Chairman Ewart D. Callahan, drew strong objections from Fred Dabrowski, with a 2-1 vote to postpone. The board discussed ID cards for age verification, witness credibility, and potential subpoena power as it considered a plan outlining escalating penalties for violations. A report on an alleged Grill Restaurant liquor law violation involving William Andrzejewski was presented, with a hearing likely scheduled.
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Adams
Selectmen
Ewart D. Callahan
Fred Dabrowski
Dabrowski
Callahan
Selectman
Anthony FP. McBride
McBride
Frank P. Kopec
Grill
Summer St
Kopec
William Andrzejewski
Weber St
Andrzejewski
Licensing Commission
Hinsdale and Grange activities scheduled this week
Hinsdale Berkshire Central Pomona Grange 36 meets Friday in Hinsdale with state gatekeeper Ren ford Smith installing officers at a public ceremony. Hinsdale Grange meets Monday at 8 pm hosting a crazy hat show with refreshments by Mrs Harold Lee and Mrs Louis Zauche. The Ladies Auxiliary of the First Congregational Church names officers led by Mrs Louis Zauche. School Committee meets tonight at 8 at Kittredge School. Hinsdale Improvement Committee meets Wednesday Oct 6 at Mrs John Post’s home on Michaels Road.
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Berkshire Central
Pomona Grange
Hinsdale
Renford Smith
West Springfield
Hinsdale Grange
Harold Lee
Louis Zauche
Ladies Auxiliary
The
First Congregational Church
Holland Geer
Harry J. Dame
Edward Lyman
Insurance firm denies second delay on town rate hike
Lenox selectsmen faced Hartford Life Insurance Co remarks rejecting a further postponement of a 35 percent premium increase for the town employees group medical policy. The firm cited deficits and rising costs, after a prior one month deferral to Oct. 1. Town meeting discussion planned with company reps and an article seeking 1500 for remaining year premiums. Also noted Roux named registrar to fill McCarthy’s unexpired term.
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Hartford, Conn
LENOX
Albert C. Roux
St. Anné’s Ave
Extension
Roux
Mass, Electric Co
Great Barrington
Charles McCarthy
TOPS Chapter Is Organized In Lenox
Lenox's newly organized TOPS chapter will meet Mondays at 8 at the Community Center on Walker Street. The club welcomes anyone with a weight problem and offers exercise programs after meetings for willing participants. TOPS helps teens and adults take off pounds sensibly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LENOX
TOPS
Walker Street
Sunday School Reopens at Church-on-the-Hill
Lenox Church on the Hill resumes its fall winter church school term with nursery and Grade 3 meeting 11 to 12 in the chapel, 4th grade to junior high 9 15 to 10 15. High school meets at 9 15 and will join teacher Colin MacFadyen after the service at 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
Church- on-the-Hill
Colin MacFadyen
John Bender
Carl Bergan
Howard Cottage
Richmond Pond
Board To Seek $5,000 To Fix Town Hall
Adams Selectmen vote to request 5000 for Town Hall repairs at the annual town meeting. They previously approved 3000 for stopgap painting and brick work after an inadequate bid process. An overlooked second bid advertisement caused delays in securing a bidder, leading to a renewed effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Selectmen
Selectman
Anthony P. McBride
Finance Committee
Library To Observe Building Centennial
Hinsdale library plans centennial of its building in 1966 and votes to raise monthly book purchases from 50 to 60 dollars. 1965 66 officers include Earl C Suitor secretary treasurer Mrs Edward Lyman auditor Carl R Mosegard librarian Olive Drosehin. Building committee officers Paul A Meyers Carl R Mosegard and Earl C Suitor. Book committee Alma Haydock Mrs Carl A Pierce Mrs Edward Lyman Mrs Kenneth G Kirchner. Joseph Fisher is at High Meadow Nursing Home in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsdale
Earl C. Suitor
Edward Lyman
Carl R. Mosegard
Olive Drosehin
Paul A. Meyers
Mosegard
Suitor
Alma Haydock
Carl A. Pierce
Kenneth G. Kirchner
Adams officials vow tramway despite extremist efforts
Adams selectmen chair Ewart D. Callahan declared the town will get the tramway project on Mt Greylock despite extremist opposition. He defended the $5.5 million ski development as a residents’ benefit and noted private promoters have previously developed public lands. The Mt Greylock Protective Association has blocked the project in the legislature and has an appeal pending in the Supreme Judicial Court to halt the tramway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams — Selectmen
Ewart D. Callahan
Adams
Mt. Greylock
Student Resumes Studies at Boston University
Housatonic Lawrence Magdalenski of Prospect Street has resumed his studies at Boston University after spending the summer vacation at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley M. Magdalenski.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Magdalenski
Prospect Street
Boston University
Stanley M. Magdalenski
Work on Alger Street to Start Monday
Ewart D. Callahan announced that Chapter 90 reconstruction on Alger Street will start Monday and finish by November 1. Conway Construction Co. of Pittsfield, the low bidder at 66099.75 dollars, was awarded the contract. The street will be widened and improved toward the Cheshire line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams — Selectmen
Ewart D. Callahan
Alger Street
Conway Construction Co
Pittsfield
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County Legion
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Canaan, N.Y
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GOP
Mr. Southwick
Howard Stephens
Town Hall
Hancock
Second Congregational Church
South Williamstown
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Ann Ostrander
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Donald Quimby
North Adams Hospital
Cecil Quimby
North Adams
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Florence Blair
George Powell
St. Petersburg
Fla
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Powells
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Northvale
Selectmen Eye
Backs Callahan
Kittredge School
Woods
William J. Caven
Church-on-the-Hill
Carol Edwards
Robert I, Edwards of
St. Margaret’s School
Waterbury, Conn
Berkshire Beatles
Lenox High Gym
Burner Service
Yours
Lanex Oil Co
Joseph Fisher
High Meadow
Washington
Adams Citizens For Tramway Committee
Alger St
Sir Anthony Mays
Motorola
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Emerson
Tony Bartoni
Ee High
ALENE
Hamburg
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