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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1969

Page

9

Will of George Preston Marshall Challenged by Heirs

Washington DC. Cathryn Alexander Price and her brother challenge the late George Preston Marshall will, claiming a later document leaves their estate to them. The 1958 will assigns Redskins control to two lawyers and funds for the children, but bars racial integration support.

Alford George Preston Marshall Washington, D.C Cathryn Alexander Price Mass Washington Milton W. King Ife Redskins Williams King Redskin Foundation, Inc Marshall Girard College Philadelphia Willams

Innovative Sunday Morning Program At First Congregational

Stockbridge plans an innovative Sunday program for children and adults at the First Congregational Church led by Rev. Malcolm D. Kilhorn. Worship begins at 10 a.m. with a 10:25 a.m. extended church school session until noon. After service at 1 p.m. adults join debates on religion, science, and ethics led by Mrs. Stephen C. Rose and others. Eagle motor route in Stockbridge Glendale area seeks buyer, about 180 customers, good profits and car allowance, call 274-4987 after 5.

Stockbridge First Congregational Church Malcolm D. Kilhorn Childrenn Stephen C. Rose Ilborn Eagle Motor Stockbridge-Glendale

Housatonic Eagle motor route for sale

Stockbridge Glendale area has about 180 current customers on the route. For more information call 274-3387 after 5. Adv.

Adams ANNE LOUISE MILLET Tal Street Progress Report

Adams ANNE LOUISE MILLET reports progress on Walnut Street paving with preliminary grading and drains finished for next week. Mackin Construction Co. has completed one coat on Second Street North Street and Manners Avenue with top layers due next week. Miller Brook flood control by B M Construction Co. is nearly finished and sewer extension to Hoosac Valley High School on Orchard Street will begin next week. Neff Associates has staked the extension costing 36 31/40.

ADAMS Adams Highway Walnut Street Mackin Construction Co Greenfield Second Street North Street Manners Avenue Miller Brook B & M Construction Co Hadley Hoosac Valley High School Orchard Street Neff Associates

Hearing Thursday On Evictions From Block Of AEF Realty

A hearing set for Thursday in District Court will decide evictions of two families from the AEF Realty Columbia Street brick block and may affect notices against about a dozen other tenants. Attorney Harley Runyon will defend the two families as Legal Aid Services handles the case.

ADAMS AEF Realty Columbia Street Harley Runyon Pittsfield Legal Aid Services

Turbo Prop First at Barrington Local Field

A Pilgrim Airlines passenger plane made Barrington Airport debut as the first turbo prop liner at the field. The 19 passenger deMavilland Otter, chartered by Jug End Re sort for a Life Insurance Management Association training group, flew executives to Hartford after a two week session at Jug End Resort South Egremont. Berkshire Aviation Enterprises, Inc. operates the airport and recently received a permit to store 10,000 gallons of turbo jet fuel.

oeDe Hulick Barrington Insuance Jug End Resort South Egremont Great Barrington Pilgrim Airlines deMavilland Otter Life Insurance Management Association of America Jug End Hartford

Central Berkshire Teachers Aides Vacancies Open

Dalton area schools in the Central Berkshire Regional District seek teacher aides for multiple posts in Cumington Peru Washington and Windsor plus Dalton Junior High School. Apply through Friday October 3 by contacting school principals for information.

Dalton Central Berkshire Cummington Peru Washington Windsor

Two Schools Change Milk Money Collection

Dalton school officials announce milk money collection changes at Center and Craneville. Most students paid through Sept 30, with 12 cents for remaining days this week. Others pay 20 cents weekly. from Oct 6, all students pay 20 cents weekly in sealed envelopes with names for accurate records per Principal Velma OConnell.

Dalton Center Craneville Velma O'Connell Center School

Route for Sale in West HouSa area near Dalton

An advertisement offers a route for sale in the vicinity of West Housa tonic St Park St and lower Main St Dalton. Contact at 684-2263.

West Housatonic St. Park St Lower Main St. Dalton Dial Ady

Local court actions in Great Barrington district court

Matthew Boonet, 27, of 18 Elm Court had his case continued to March 2, 1970 by Special Justice James Hannon after pleading not guilty to assault and battery and was fined 10 for destruction of personal property. Frank Franklin, 22, of Ashley Falls was fined 15 for speeding. Mary L. Small, 17, of Westbrook Conn., fined 10 for operating without registration. Waiving trial and paying 10 fines for speeding were Judith St. Ann of West Stockbridge and Sharon L. Mola of Pittsfield Billy Avenue.

Great Barrington Matthew Boonet Elm Court James Hannon Berkshire Boone Donald Graham Ramsey Avenue Frank Franklin Ashley Falls Tyremont Policy Charles M. Sieger Mary L. Small Westbrook Conn Judith St. Ann West Stockbridge Sharon L. Mola Billy Avenue Pittsfield

Religious notices and community announcements from Clinton AME Zion Church

Wording shows service readers for 11 am worship at Clinton AME Zion Church in Great Barrington. Speakers include Mrs Betty Lou Cothern Gertrude Harris and Mrs David Gunn. 3 pm speaker Elder Carston Edmonds of Pittsfield. Junior Pilgrim Fellowship and YORE group events at Town Hall and parsonage. Lost eyeglasses noted.

Great ‘Barrington Clinton Ame Zlan Betty Lou Cothern Rosseter Street Gertrude Harris Salisbury Richmond Pilgrim Fellowship of the United Church of Christ Alaska Town Hall

Glaucoma Clinic Planned for West Stockbridge

Mrs. George Panteri named cochairman of the glaucoma clinic by the Community Health Association of Richmond and West Stockbridge to be held next Thursday at West Stockbridge School. Dr. John Galt of Pittsfield will conduct painless eye tests from 1 to 11:30 a.m. Four patients per minute can be examined and vaccines for polio and tetanus boosters will be offered to adults and teens. Mrs Panteri serves as town committee chair and is vice president on the CHA board.

West Stockbridge George Panteri Community Health Association of Richmond John Galt Pittsfield West Stockbridge School Panaéri The Community Health Association

Eight town meet with Penn Central discussed forest fire risk

Middlefield officials and eight towns including Becket Huntington Chester West Springfield Westfield Russell and Montgomery met Penn Central officials Aug 19 and Sept 16 to address brush fires and unpaid claims. Train crews will use dynamic braking to reduce sparks while right of way access will be coordinated with a chief dispatcher. The effort seeks legislative action to empower inspectors and fund fire protection.

Middlefield Middlefield Conservation Commission Penn Central Railroad A. Shaw Penn, Central Shaw Salvini Becket Rail Company Springfield John M. ‘Hartley Conservation .Commission Huntington Chester West Springfield Westfield Russell Montgomery Penn Central Nancy ‘Baralam DPU Hartley

West Stockbridge Eagle motor route for sale

West Stockbridge area listing a motor route for sale serving about 180 customers in Stockbridge Glendale region. For details call 3387 after 5 PM.

Sister Bernard Mary Named Provincial Of Charity Order

CANAAN Conn Sister Bernard Mary daughter of George Schaefer of Orchard Street and the late Mrs Schaefer has been named provincial of the Order Of the Sisters of Charity of Our Lady Mother of Mercy in the United States She was principal of St Vincent de Paul Junior High School East Haven until her appointment She recently returned from six weeks in Hastings Minn where she visited Regina Memorial Hospital and Nursing Home She will return to Hastings then go to Roma over Christmas to work on the miles of the order Her brother the Rev Joseph Schaefer is curate of St Johns Evangelist Church New Haven and involved in inner city work

Hastings Roma Mary Joseph Schaefer St. John's Evangelist Church New Haven

Miss Feathers Cited At Nursing School

Miss April Feathers daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Feathers was honored Thursday at Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing for ranking third in her class of 43. She received a certificate and a subscription to the American Journal of Nursing. She is a 1968 graduate of Housatonic Valley Regional High School.

Canaan, Conn April Feathers Earl Feathers Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing American Journal of Nursing Miss Feathers Housatonic Valley Regional High School

Pownall Tanning tied to Heasle River pollution case

Assistant Atty Gen Joe Locy says the state will seek a citation against Pownall Tanning Co for violating a 1968 federal court order to stop polluting the Heasle River. Vermont officials report a massive fish kill linked to suspected chemical waste discharges.

Water Resources Department McBride Adams Anthony McBride Francis W. Sargent Massachusetts Department of Public Works Berkshires Boston Renewal Board U.S

Man Escapes Work Detail Recaptured in Mass State Forest Camp

Russell Gilman, 41, pleaded innocent in Greenfield District Court after being charged with escaping from Monros State Forest Camp. Judge Samuel Blassberg continued the case to Oct 9. Gilman was recaptured Thursday night by State Trooper Thomas Farrell as he attempted to thumb a ride after allegedly walking away from a work detail at Charlemont. He was sent to Franklin County Jail.

Greenfield Russell Gilman Monros State Forest Greenfield District Court Samuel Blassberg Gilman Franklin County Thomas Farrell Charlemont

Connecticut Protesters Avoid Classes in Moratorium Plan

Provost Ed ward V. Gant says no actions will be taken against University of Connecticut students who join a nationwide Vietnam War moratorium on October 15. The Associated Student Government has voted to strike, with Afro-American Students and others considering participation as campus groups join the protest.

Menus Monday to Friday listed for Chester Chester

The menu for Chester Chester covers Monday spaghetti with tomato meat sauce salad and dessert Tuesday pork chow mein on rice or noodles with vegetable and dessert Wednesday pepper steak on rolls salad and vegetables Thursday meat loaf mashed potatoes and vegetables Friday peanut butter and jelly sandwiches tuna fish and dessert.

Chester

Lanesboro St Luke's to register Sunday school students

St Luke's Episcopal Church in Lanesboro will hold Sunday school registration tomorrow. Kindergarten and grades 1 and 2 register at 10 with their teachers, while grades 3 to 6 register after the church service. The kindergarten class will accept all special children over age 2.

St. Luke's Episcopal Church

Hinsdale Town Meeting Records Eight Articles Passed

Hinsdale voters approved eight town meeting articles totaling 44 101.20 in an 18 minute session. Additional allocations included 885 for firehouse repairs 401 50 for an adding machine for Assessors 485 for dump attendant 405 in interest payments and 415 70 to meet various accounts. A further article transfers 1500 from road machinery earnings to the road machinery maintenance account and authorized installation of a street light on Smith Road.

Hinsdale Smith Road

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