Searles class president named for fifth year in Great Barrington
John Viola, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Viola of Christian Hill, was named senior president of the Searles class of 1866 for the fifth consecutive year. He has led the class since 8th grade and was unanimously chosen Friday. He participates in musical and athletic clubs, attended Boys State at UMass, and is a member of the Great Barrington Boys Precision Rifle Drill Team. Other school officers will be elected next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
John Viola
Andrew Viola
Christian Hill
Searles
Boys’ State
University of Massachusetts
Movie Timetable Path: Adams and North Adams theaters
Weekend only showings listed for Adams and North Adams venues. Mabaine in Great Barrington screens Cat Ballou at 7:00 and 9:00. Paramount Theater in North Adams offers She at 1:00 4:50 8:40, plus Hercules Samson Ulysses at 3:20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Mabaine
Great Barrington
Paramount Theater
North Adams
Hercules
Samson
Ulysses
OES Card Party Planned Thursday at Walker Hall
Cincinnatus chapter of OES plans a public card party on Thursday at 8 at Walker Hall. Mrs. James Miller is general chairman with Mrs. Donald Spaulding handling table prizes, Mrs. William Cahill door prizes, Mrs. Donald Moulthrop refreshments, and Mrs. Harold Grant reservations. Merchants will not be solicited for door prizes, but donations are welcome. members may contact Mrs. Spaulding to give a door prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beat Barrington
Cincinnatus Chapter
OES
Walker Halis
James Miller
Donald Spaulding
William Cahill
Donald Moulthrop
Harold Grant
Spaulding
South Pomona Grange Plans Installation
South Pomona Grange officers will be installed Wednesday night at 8 in the Great Barrington Grange Hall. Deputy Francis Van Slyck of West Stockbridge and his suite will preside, and the public is invited to attend. Taxi Driver Fined in Great Barrington District Court. Raymond Roraback, 43, was fined 75 dollars after a one car crash on Route 183, Housatonic, Sunday night. He pleaded guilty to drunkenness and operating under the influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gkhal Banringlon
South Pomona
Great Barrington Grange Hall
Francis van Slyck
West Stockbridge
Great ~- Barrington
Raymond Roraback
Dresser Avenue
Housatonic
Roraback
Taft Farm
Blue & White Cab Co
Great Barrington
Testimonial Dinner Honors Coach Mike Alphonso
Nearly 200 people attended the Saturday night testimonial at the Cove Restaurant honoring retired Searles High School athletic director Mike Alphonso after 34 years in the local system. Speakers included John Orr and U S Representative Silvio Conte, praising Alphonso’s teams and influence on youth, with tributes from Sidney Curtiss and others. A silver platter and a Red Cross swimming program plaque capped the event, reflecting Alphonso’s long service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleszarde
Mariano
Mike) Alphonso
the Cove
U.S
Silvio O. Conte
Sidney Q. Curtiss
Jake Barnini
John Orr
U-Mass
Great Barrington
Cove
Searles High School
Mike’ Alphonso
University of Massachusetts
Orr
Alphonso
GOP
House of Representatives
Conte
Berkshires
Alphonse
Mike
Pittsfield
Tom
Mike Alphonso
Berkshire County
Mr. Alphonso
Leverett A. Saltonstall
Stan Musial
Council On Physical Fitness
Preston
John W. Ames
Red Cross
Chester High Leaves New England Association
Chester School Committee voted to withdraw Chester High from the New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. A special town meeting tonight at 8 was set to discuss an article on forming a committee to study joining Gateway Regional School District amid warnings of possible accreditation loss if a new building or regionalization does not occur by December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
New England Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools
Chester High
Gateway Regional
Melvin D. Ferris Jr
New England Association
James Rokaf
Ferris
Fall Foliage Festival opens with interfaith blessing at Harriman
North Adams hosts a week long Fall Foliage Festival starting with an interfaith blessing and air show at Harriman Airport drawing about 10000 attendees. Rabbi Earl Fishhaut officiated with church leaders Mayor Fiorini and Chamber president Thurston present. Elks sponsored air show praised as among the finest in Western Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Harriman
Earl J. Fishhaut
Congregation Beth. Israel
Lafayette H. Sprague Jr
St. John’s Episcopal Church
John P. Donahue
St. Francis Roman Catholic Church
Francis C. Fiorini
Donald A. Thurston
Chamber of Commerce
Mt. Greylock Bowl
Five car weekend in Canaan leaves one injured
In Canaan Connecticut nine cars were involved in five weekend accidents. Charles J Pickett 26 of North Canaan was injured when his car left North Elm Street struck a tree stump rolled over and ended on the highway. He was taken to Sharon Hospital in satisfactory condition. Police say Trooper Berry Fenn is investigating. A hit and run on Route 7 struck Florence B Winter 62 of Canaan. her car hit a guard rail and sustained minor damage. Trooper Walter Anderson investigates. George F Brown Jr 39 of Canaan and Robert Greenberg 40 of Livingston NJ collided at a Route 44 rotary. Greenberg was charged with failure to grant right of way and will appear in North Canaan Court Nov 9. Trooper Joseph Janco investigates. Barbara Seitz 17 of Salisbury was charged with failure to grant half the highway after a two car crash on Route 7. Trooper Robert Smithwick investigates. Helen du Vergey 57 of Sodom Road was warned for following too closely after a two car crash at Route 7 and North Elm Street. Genevieve Stenman 43 of Ashley Falls MA halted at a stop sign and was struck in the rear by du Vergey. Trooper Enrico Soljani investigates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
Conn
Charles J. Pickett
North Canaan
North Elm Street
Pickett
Sharon Hospital
Berry Fenn
Florence B. Winter
Walter Anderson
George F. Brown Jr
Robert Greenberg
Livingston
Greenberg
Joseph Janco
Barbara ¥. Seitz
Salisbury
Route 7
Terry R. Wildey
Ca Naan
Seitz
Wildey
Robert Smithwick
Helen du Vergey
Sodom Road
Genevieve Stenman
Ashley Falls
Mass
du Vergey
Enrico Soljani
Daughters of Isabella Elect Officers Slate
In Canaan Connecticut St Josephs Circle Daughters of Isabella presented a slate of officers to be elected at October meeting. Joanne Caporale chairs the nominating committee. Members will bring guests to a party tonight at 7:50 at the Knights of Columbus Home. A kitchen shower is planned for October 11. Mary Luminati won the dark horse prize at Monday's meeting. Alice Bagnaschi is social committee chair for the next regular gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daughters of Isabella
Canaan
Conn
St. Joseph’s
Circle
Knights
Mary Luminati
Alice Bagnaschi
Fashion Shows To Aid Daynemouth Shelter
Fashion shows to benefit the Daynemouth Shelter in Cornwall are hosted by the Little Guild of St. Francis for the Welfare of Animals Inc in Sheffield Mass. Two shows at Memorial Hall scheduled for 2:30 PM and 8:00 PM feature the Polka Dot Shop fall line with refreshments and prizes. Proceeds support shelter expenses with tickets available at door or from listed chairmen, including Mrs Edward E Klemschmidt and Miss Helen Halley. A birth is reported: Kimberly Dawn Parsons born Sept 16 at Flushing Hospital, parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Parsons. Grandparents are Donald W Parsons and Donald Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
Kimberly Dawn
Thomas Parsons
New York Mets
Flushing Hospital
L.I
N.Y
Donald W. Parsons
Lakeville
Donald Blake
Canton
Ohio
Two Teens Injured as One Car Hits Pole on Route 23
Otis Zerra 19 and William Beigert 18, both of Aga wam, were treated at Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington after a one car crash on Route 23. Zerra failed to negotiate a curve, struck a pole and overturned. car demolished. State Troopers Danehy and Powers investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
Paul Zerra
William Beigert
Agawam
Fairview Hospital
Great Barrington
Lee Barracks
Zerra
John F. Danehy
John J. Powers
Burglars Strike Twice In Canaan Delicatessen and Car Wash
An undisclosed sum was stolen from a cash box at Helbling's Delicatessen on Railroad Street after a window was broken in the back. Police also reported a break in at Consolini's car wash on Main Street with entry by a door but nothing taken. State Police Detective Fred Rebillard and Troopers Andrew Oclf and Joseph Janco are investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan, Contt
Helbling
Railroad Street
Canaan
Consolini
Main Street
Fred Rebillard
Andrew Oclf
Joseph Janco
Five Hotchkiss students named Merit semifinalists
Five members of Hotchkiss School sew class were named semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship competition Headmaster A William Olsen Jr announced. The honorees include Frank A Carlton W Elburn Illinois Joseph H Clasgens Cincinnati Ohio Charles D Hawley Nazy Abad Teheran Iran James D Mc Ginney Hamden Connecticut and Christopher A Meyer New York City. The group ranks among the top scorers from New England boarding schools in the nationwide test conducted last March in about 17 600 schools nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakeville
Conn
Hotchkiss School
A. William Olsen
Frank A. Carlton W
Elburn
Joseph H. Clasgens
Cincinnati
Ohio
Charles D. Hawley
Nazy-Abad
Teheran
Iran
James D. Mc
Ginney
Hamden
Christopher A
West Stockbridge Chief and Five Officers Resign
Chief Ralph C. Bauer Jr and five officers of the Volunteer Police Association submitted resignations effective Sunday to the Selectmen. The resignations followed stated personal encumbrances. The chief noted regret and thanked townspeople for cooperation. Amounts of police activity from formation to Sunday included 1,576 total hours with 390 paid, 928 volunteer, and 258 volunteer training hours. 172 official calls. 86 investigations. five cases of stolen property. seven breakings and enterings. one assault and battery. two drunkenness cases. four arrests with four convictions. and 14 motor vehicle accidents with six injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Stockbridge
Ralph C. Bauer Jr
Volunteer Police Association
Joseph Marchetto
Louis Sartori
Robert Osierhout
William Pixley
Armand Salvas
Bauer
Police Association
Weekday Meals, Elections, and Church Honors Vary in Canaan
Tuesday through Friday meal plan includes spaghetti with meat sauce and sides, beef stew, fried items, and fruit desserts. The Youth Fellowship of the Congregational Churches of Canaan and West Stockbridge elected Marjorie Baldwin as president, Fred Curtis as vice president, and Susan Hoffman as secretary treasurer. Christian Education Sunday featured two recognition services for the church school staff. church school officers include Superintendent Edward McGrath Sr, Assistant Superintendent Miss Karlene Carver, crade roll superintendent Miss Sandra Powell, and assorted teachers and assistants led by Rev. Loren House Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth Fellowship of
The
Congregational Churches of
Canaan and
West Stockbridge
Marjorie Baldwin
Fred Curtis
Susan Hoffman
Edward McGrath Sr
Karlene Carver
Sandra Powell
Clarence Barrett
Archibald Padding Jr
Harold Stark
Archibald Padding Sr
Loren House Jr
New Lenox St Helena’s Chapel Potluck Set
St Helena’s Chapel at New Lenox hosts the first season potluck supper on Monday October 4 in the Parish Hall at 0 15. Parish members invited to bring dishes and join church fellowship after the service.
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St. Helena's Chapel
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Thomas W. Bleezarde
Tel. Gr. B
Viola
Searles Class
South Egremont
Sheffield Rd
Rt. 7
Gt. Barrington
A. J. Durlack
Seekonk Road
Women’s Guild
First Congregational Church
William Barnes
Africa
First National
James Davidson Jr
Notre Dame College
South Bend
Ind
Davidson Sr
Cottage Street
Lawrence Hong
Hong Kong
China
Davidson
Notre Dame
Jack
St. Anselm’s College
Manchester
N.H
Michael
Thomas Shaughnessy
Louis Rodrigues
Pleasant Street
Navy
Great Lakes Naval Training Base
Ill
Jane Fonda
Lee Marvin
Eee
Harold
Jack Robillard
Castle Street
Hogsac Drive-In
Coury
South Pomona Grange
Bruce Stevens
H. Albert Stevens
South Street
Wentworth College
Boston
American International College
Springfield
David
Wentworth
Bel Air
Monza
Biscayne
F. W. Spaulding & Sons
Maplewood Fabrics
Adv
North Berkshire
Atlantic
Southern Berkshire Oil and Body Co
Harper's Rexall Pharmacy
Grear Barrington
Berkshire Gas Company
Margaret Svehla
Tel
Daynemouth
Hotchkiss
Hamburg
Congregational Church
Lenox
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