7 THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, SPRINGFIELD, THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 1951 31 PREFAIR TICKET PURCHASES WILL BE MONEY -SAVER Increase in Admission Price At Gate Cited; Sales Reported Good GREENFIELD Greenfield, Aug. 22-The prefair.sale of tickets could set a new high record af it is explained to the public that the admission price at the gate is to be increased from 60 to 75 cents and the public made fully aware that purchase of the tickets during the prefair. sale save them money. Tickets Sell Well Tickets sellers. in early reports indicate that the sale is already ahead of former years at this date and team captains are.
doing their best to 'be sure the bulk of their tickets have been sold before the end of next week. The first report. meeting with Gerard D. Fritz the chairman will be Aug. 30 at the Mansion House.
Earle N. W. Kellogg, a trustee and one of the team captains whose report Is high each year, declared tonight he already has sold books of 60 tickets which is favorable for so early in the drive. He he is explaining to All prospective customers that the three admissions for $1.50 in the prefair sale is equal to three admissions at the gate for $2.25. Hex also explains, he said, that the program this year is Jonger and contains more entertainment than it has for some time.
The thrill drivers and fireworks head the list of attractions. Lack of program for children's day on Wednesday, Sept. 12. is troubling for fair officials andiit is expected that program for that day will be outlined at a meeting of the trustees in the near future. The dropping of the meet and the cheering contest track, some criticism from the public but fair officials point out it was unavoidable.
State requirements do not. permit active participation in sports prior to the start of the school year, it was explained, and the coach of the track team at Greenfield High School has resigned. Fair officials are making plans for a substitute, which they feel may prove of even more interest to both the public and the youngsters than the old schedule. Librarian for 37 Years Dead Greenfield, Aug. 22-Miss May AshJey, 82, librarian at the public library for 37 years prior to her retirement in 1938, died early this morning at Franklin County Public Hospital following A.
month's Illness. Miss Ashley visited her niece, John Dixon in Rahway. N. J. earlier in the sunimer.
Miss Ashley was born in Windsor Locks, Dec. 20, daughter of. William Mandell and Romelia Antoinette Charter Ashley. She was educated in private schools and following completion of her education traveled in foreign countries. Miss Ashley received her library training in the City Library in Springfield where she was chief 'of circuelation from 1898 to 1901.
She came to Greenfield in that year 88 librarian at the local library, from which she retired in 1938. She made' her home at 24 Church St. She was a member of various library associations. the Woman's Club of Greenfield, the Drama Club, the Franklin County Business and Professional Women's and Dorothy Quincy Hanco*ck Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution. was member of All Souls Unitarian Church.
Survivors include two nephews, James G. Ashley of Harrison, and William M. Ashley of Rahway, N. J. and one niece, Mrs.
John Dion of Rahway, Funeral services will take place Friday afternoon at 2 at the Hodgen funeral home. Rev. Paul Harmon Chapman, minister of All Souls Unitarian Church, will officiate and burial will be in Green River Cemetery. Fire Assistance Is Given Brattleboro Greenfield. Aug 22-Mutual aid went to action today when the old Maxim pumper was driven to Drattleboro by Deputy Chief Charles Ricker and Fireman George P.
Billings to fill in while the Brattleboro equipment was occupied in fighting a hay barn fire. Chief Herbert R. Ferris said one of the units in Brattleboro was out of order and two others were at the scene of the fire, meaning that additional equipment was needed for proper protection of the city. The men left shortly after 8 this morning and returned at 2.41 this afternoon. CAMP EVENT INDOORS Greenfield, Aug.
22-With nine days1 of rain, all day or part, and forecast for again Thursday, Mrs. William J. Cunningham, executive director of the Girls' Club, announced that day, last day of the Lions and Girls' Club day camp will be in the club UP -COUNTRY RADIO THURSDAY 6.00 Farm Hour 6.35 News 7.00 Weatherman 1.05 Timetable 1.13 Birthday Box 7.30 News 7,35 Timetable County News 8.00 News 8.13 Shelburne Falls. 8.30 8.35 Miniatures 8.43 Devotions 9.00 Newa 9.13 Air per 9.30 Hymn Time 10.00 Melodies 10.13 Tune Time 10.23 News 20.00 Kitchen Kapera 10,40 Allen Smith 10.55 Happy Felton 11.00 Ladies Fair 01.25 News 11.30 Queen for Day 12.00 Curt Massey 12.15 Organaires WARE OF THURSDAY 8.30 Farm Hour 7.00 News 7.05 Rise Shine 7.30 Local Newa 7.45 Weather 7.50 Birthday Party 8.00 Hits Bits 8.55 News 9.00 Radio Chapel 9.15 Easy Rhythm 9.25 The Record 9.30 Man With Band 9.35 NAIVE 10.00 Listen Ladies 10.30 Clasaified Col. 10.33 Something Old 10,55 NP 11.00 Band Parade 11.30 Navy Star Time WILAI OF GREENFIELD, 1240 KC 12.30 News 12.15 Information 1.00 News 1.15 Food Show 5.
Storyland Exp. 5.15 Record Time 5.30 Bobby Benson 6.00 News: 6.10 County News 6.20 Candlelight 7.00 6.45 7.15 7.1 Band Music Sports Fulton Time Lewis a 7.45 Newa 8.00 Calif. Caravan 8.30 Jim Britt 8.43 Music Interlude 9,00 Irish Minstrels 9.15 Mindy Carson 9.40 Roundup 010.00 News 10.00 Rameball Scores 10.15 Love Mystery 10.30 Orchestra 11 00 News 11.13 United Nations WAKE. 1230 KC 11.45 Off the Record 11.53 News 12.00 Polka Tunes 12.80 Local News :12.15 1,00 Frankie Masters Classics. 2.00 Bandstand 2.55 News 3.00 Disc Caravan 4.00 News 6.00 Show Time 4.05 Tops in Pops 5.30 Song Shon 6.00 Local News 6.13 Sporis 8.30 Candlelight 7.00 News 7.05 Club 1250 Greenfield Highway Job Program Ambitious One Greenfield.
Aug. 22-Repainting of lines in the various parking areas, installing surface sewers and culverts. construction of new- sidewalks, street improvements and resurfacing of East Main St. are all on the agenda of the Street Department and scheduled for completion Rond before Is fall. Confident is thought that the air may be frosty before the program has been completed but C.
Raymond Bond of the Engineering Department said he is confident the work will be finished. At present workmen are installing A surface sewer in Davis St. extension above Harrison. Aver A culvert will be in Ferrante Ave. and the street, will be improved to Summer Meanwhile culvert will be ried through to Ferrante constructed and Gold St.
Mile. be carA surface sewer will be installed rooms. Camp Stonehenge is too wet for another outing, she said. will pick the campers up at the usual bus stone at 1.43 p. In.
and return them at 6. Awarda will be given 'out and motion snictures shown. There will be no parents' or visitors' night. Greenfield, Aug. -District Court records during the past few weeks indicate that a drive against speeding and avoiding "stop" signs is showing results.
Many have appeared in court and paid fines for such infractions. The campaign under Chief William J. O'Connell has been underway for some time with the aim to make the town safer for both drivers and pedestrians. One cruiser has been assigned to watch for such traffic violations and the officers on duty have recorded many, with most of the violators making court appearance. Erring Motorists Ante Up Fines In Safety Drive Kiwanis Will Hear Of State of World Cross blood bank mohile unit will be in Shelburne Falls Sept.
5, for. donations of blood by Shelhurne Falls, Colrain and Upper Buckland residents. It will he at. Cora Smith Hall between 1 and 7 p. m.
The project is: aponsored hy the health committee of the Womans' Club. Information and a2- pointments may he made. with: Mrs. Kendrick, Mrs. Sherwood Hasking, Sirs.
Lively. Carlton Mra, James Davenport, Warner Mrs. and Arthur Mrs. Francis Streeter, Colrain. appointments may be male with Miss Olive.
Storms and Buckland appointments may be made with Miss Eleanor Clark. Mary. Clark and Mrs. Rose Bonim of Meridan, who have been spending the two weeks at the home of their cousin, Miss Julia Heery of. State have returned.
to Meridan. And Mrs. Wilson and two daughters of Providence, R. are visiting his aunt, Mary, C. Monahan of Elm.
St. The Shelhurne Falls Military Band will play an "old timers" concert Wednesday at 8 p. m. on the Baptist been requested a during the season will Church lawn. Favorites that have Greenfield, Aug 22-J.
Norman Lodge, assistant director of national public relations for the American Legion and former Associated Press foreign correspondent will speak on state of the at a meeting of area. Kiwanis Ciubs at the Country club Monday evening. With the local club acting as host. members of clubs from Athol, Barre, Brattleboro, Orange, Shelburne Falls. Winchendon.
and Winchester are expected to attend. Lodge recently returned from a trip around the world. There will he a tournament at for those wishing to play golf and awards will be made during the dinner, which will be served at 6.30. POLICE GIVE WARNINGS Greenfield. Aug.
22-l'olice are placing white warning tags on cars which park on the wrong side of the street in an effort to educate motorists prior to the strict enforcement of a town bylaw prohibiting such parking. Chief William J. planned the special campaign and the tickets in 1188 explain to offending motorists that the campaign is under way and that the town bylaw is to be enforced. Drs. Hester C.
McKeage, librarian, Greenfield Public Library, announced today that the library will be closed all day Friday in respect to Miss May Ashley, Jibratian for 37 years whose funeral takes place Friday. The scheduled bookmobile trip, to west side Friday afternoon he cancelled, also. Visiting hours at. the Hodgen funeral home for Miss May Ashley, former librarian, will, be Thursday from 7 to 9 p. m.
Members of the Rotary Club motored to the home of L. D. Carpenter in a series meetings. The in Bascom Rd. tonight, for another program of sports started this afternoon and was concluded tonight with an open air dinner.
SHELBURNE FALLS BLOODMORILE COMING Shelburne Falls, Aug. Red in Harrison Ave. as soon as the work is completed in Davis St. At, present there is no surface sewer in Harrison Ave. Workmen are occupied in.
resurfacing a sidewalk in Union St. and will turn to other atreets when that work has been completed. In Smith St. new walks will he constructed will as soon include AS possibles and of the the street in several places. A new walk is to he constructed on the north side of Ferrante Sunday, Bond said, while all the cars are out of the lot the town workmen will repaint the parking lines in the public parking area near the fire station, New lines will he painted in the improved lot in Chapman and in the rear of the Franklin County Courthouse as soon as the areas have hardened and the loose stone removed.
A ri property owned: by Josephine M. Girardi at 59 Cottage St. has been purchased by Dr. Marion Sibley, Renovation is being done at the YMCA, in preparation for the opening of classes and clubs on Sept. mitory rooms, the auditorium.
swimming pool, locker. rooms and showers all are receiving attention under direction of Oliver Massey of the staff. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Shaw and three children, Gordon, Sandra and Frederick, South Athol Rd.
are on a vacation trip to Lake Champlain. R. Leonard Deane, football, baseball and track coach at Norwich University, since the fall of 1948, has purchased a home in Athol, is giving up. coaching, and at will the enter Starrett the Co. I sonnel department Sept.
1. lie has purchased the home of Frank Barbary, 38 Euclid land will move there with his wife and three children soon, He is a SO.1 of former postmaster Clarence E. Deane. He is an Athol in native, forDeane, now deceased, and Lettie L. merly a member of the high school faculty, and a graduate of Springfield, College.
WHATELY Lt. Sleeter Home: From Korean War Whately, Aug. 32-Mrs. Carol DeLano Sleeter recelved A telephone message from her. husband, 1st.
Lt. Arnold H. Slecter last evening from Seattle, Wash. He is one of 1430 Army men being returned from Korea: under, the rotaLT. A.
H. SLEETER tion program. She will meet hint in Boston when he arrives by air 'today to spend a few days at Maine and Massachusetts beaches before joining their three sons, Mrs. Sleeters' mother's, Mrs. laballe 'DeLano where the family have made their home during his absence.
Lt. Sleeter, a World War It veteran, left. for Japan' in September, 1950, and has been: in Korea since November. He WAS awarded the Bronze Star, was wounded twice and was in action at the 'Hungnam beachhead and all the central Korea. fighting.
His present furlough will be at least. 30 days. 1. BERNARDSTON Bernardston, Aug. 22- At' a special meeting, the school: committee accepted the resignation of Laurie L.
Harris, teacher of mathematics, physics, general science chemistry and boys athletic coach. Mr. Harrig will become principal of the grade in Hollis. N. H.
He is past commander of the American Legion here active in the PTA and, president of the Teachers Club. The ladies of the Baptist church will sponsor food and fancy sale Saturday: .25, in Cushman Park at 2 p.m. If rainy the sale will be town hall. Mrs. Irene Chamberlin is chairman.
Major John Sutherland and Irs. Sutherland will leave Thursday for Sturgis, Where he will be stationed at Camp Breckinridge. Mr. and Mrs. Glenn, Ackley of Northboro were recent guests of Mrs.
Ackley'9 sister, Mrs. Robert Ewing and family. Miss Elizabeth Bagg of Brattleboro is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Lulu Foster. he played.
The Ruckland Men's Chorus will sing. A concert will he given Thursday at 8 p. m. In Shelburne Center. Orange, NEW TEACHERS NAMED Athol, Aug.
22-New appointments to Athol schools announced by Supt. F. Pedley Eaton are: Miss Dorothy Gulezian nf Lawrence. Sanders Miss Priscilla Devine of Swampscoit, director 4 of physical education for girls; Frederick J. Hellen of Nav Salem, high school science teacher; Arthur L.
Lindsey, ot Athol. 01- len School; Mrs. Marilyn Tanny, remedial teaching and vocal music; Miss Dorothy A. Gibbs of Athol. secretary to Principal BenJamin E.
Parker of Riverbend School. Martin N. Goodfield is custodian at Silver Lake School. The property at 6 Cooke Pl. owned by Leonard and Janice Cook has been I sold to Merrill and Effie Ellis Also PITTSFIELD MAYOR 'JUMPS' SECOND MAN ON LIEUTENANT LIST Pittsfield.
22-Mayor Capeless today bypassed the second man on civil service list for lieutenant in' the Fire Department and in doing so violated for the first time in his four years in office the rule of appointing the men in order. Today James Calnan, number. two man on the list, was not appointed when Walter H. Winnard, David J. Cullen and Alexander Sturgeon were named.
Calnan recently wrote a ter to the local newspaper asking the mayor not to overlook "the soldier" referred to in the letter and was number one list. He was appointed first with Cullen, who was number three and Sturgeon, who held the fourth spot. The appointments are subject to confirmation by the council. 3 Calnan Fails to Get Fire Promotion in Deviation From Policy Pittsfield, Aug. 22-A short lived strike of about A.
dozen workers in the local General Electric plant mushroomed to include 200 men this afternoon. Officials of Local 255 1UE-CIO, who had not authorized the strike, were soon: on the job with management and announced at closing time this afternoon that all the men would be back at work tomorrow morning. Quickie Strike Ends Speedily New Field House Opens With Dance And Free 'Eats' dance until the Halloween celebration. STATE POLICE TRANSFERS Pittsfield, Aug. 22-The field house at Coolidge Playground was opened officially tonight with appropriate ceremony, although it has been in use for most of the summer season.
Mayor Capeless," Commissioner. of Parks William Carrigan and Park Superintendent Vincent J. Hegert were on hand to represent the city. There was round and square dancing and refreshments were free. The weather man was good 3 to the department tonignt for the first time in over a week.
The block dance scheduled and postponed twice last week will be held on Wendell Ave, Friday night. This will be the final Pittsfield, Aug. 22-Three in state police personnel effecting Berkshire County barracks were announced tonight. James McBride, who has been at the Dalton Ave. barracks, will go to Shelburne Falls and Trooper Bower, formerly at the Pittafield barracks.
and nay stationed at Lee, will return to this city. He will be succeeded in Lee by Trooper George W. Wall, who comes from troop headquarters in Northampton. Theater Schedules Berkshire Point." 8.35, "Half Aangel," 10.35. on Parade," 8.05; "Brave, 9.30.
Belvidere Rings the Bell," 1.55, 4.20, 6.45, 9.15. Men, and Music." 2.50, 8.10, 9.25; "Appointment with Crime," 1.15, 4.30, 1.50. Berkshire Museum- Happiest of Your Life," 7.35, 9.40. Tears Killer that Stalked New York," 8.40; "The Lemon Drop Kid," 10. on the Hill." 1, 3.45, 6.25, 9.20; "Let's Go Navy," 2.30 5.10, 8.05.
Union Square Mask of Avenger, 1, 3.40, 6.25; "Never Trust a 2.20, 5.05, 7.50. A car recently reported stolen from a parking place in Columbus Ave has been found in Bradford St. by a member of the family who reported missing. Clara Smith and her son, William. of Holyoke are guests of Mrs.
Robert E. Harvey of North St. Mrs. Francis W. Ring of Salem, N.
has returned after a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William J. Williams of First St. The Misses Kacherme Behan of Onota St.
and Katherine Garrity. of St. are vacationing' at Thousand Islands and Montreal, Can. Thomas H. Lew of First St.
is patient in Pittsfield General Hospital. Otis, Aug. 22-A food sale and rum- the mage sale will place on church lawn Saturday. Mrs. Ralph Mills and Jeffery, of Tacoma, have arrived to visit Mrs.
Mills' parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Robstock who will celebrate. their 50th wedding anniversary this month. Capt.
Mills is stalater tioned at the Tacoma Air: Base. Red Cross swimming classes have born completed: Eighty-six children participated. Of the beginners, 15 received certificates and seven children received intermediate certificates. Mrs. Ralph Werden and Miss Frances Barton were the instructors.
Life saving classes are now being held at Edson's Beach on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Drs. George Barton of the Maplewood has been moved to Pittsfield, General Hospital for treatment. Otis Grange will present A minstrel show in the Blandford Town Hall Thursday at 8. MILLERS FALLS Miller Falls, Aug.
22-All members of the Tom Sawyer Reading Club who have completed the reading of eight books are invited to the reading club party Friday at 3.30 in the parish of the First: Congregational Church. The Montague club will join with the local group for this party when Rev. T. Albert Lawrence will present a. magic.
show. Fourteen members of the senior choir of St. John's Church met. Donday evening for the annual outing at the camp of Mr. and Mrs.
Stanley Bialy at Moore Lake, Warwick. An outdoor supper, games and swimming were enjoyed. (Lanesboro Race Site Option to Expire Sept. 1 Pittsfield, Aug. 22-The "Town of Lanesboro will know within a week whether it is ever to have a racetrack on the McKnight property.
The option on the McKnight farm. now. held by former Senator Joseph Murphy of Brighton, expires on. Sept. 1 and unless it is renewed the chances of ever seeing the horses run at the North Main St.
park are slim 1: Group Worried" An unimpeachable, source close to Senator a Springfield Union reporter that rumors prevalent Lanesboro that another group of operators was ready to step in and build if the original group headed by Mr. tion, Murphy worried failed them to not pick at all up the because opal under the permit granted by the town in town meeting no one in the world can race horses in the town except Senator Murphy, to whom the permit was issued, nor can horses be raced on any other site except the McKnight farm, which is. the site set out in the permit. In order for another group to operate in the town they would have to start from scratch and go through the same proceeding of getting a site confirmed and a permit issued. Such permit cannot be sold or offered, according to the Murphy forces.
The present difficulties in the way of a track in Laneshoro are in federal government regulations, which the spokesman said forbid erection of such a structure even if the material, new or used, is on hand and piled on the site ready for erection. McKnight has intimated that he would renew the option but said it was of little consequence to 1 him whether it renewed or not as "he has made a living on the farm and always will." Murphy Group Spokesman Not Worried Over Prospects Williamstown, Aug. 22- 22-Saving a power lawnmower from his burning four -car garage in State Rd. cost John T. Smith part of his eyebrows and some of the hair from his head about noon today.
He arrived home from work at the Sprague Electric in North Adams to find smoke coming from the garage in which three. tons of hay. were stored. Mrs. Smith called the Gale Hose Co.
who soon had the blaze under control, Sone hay was burned as the fire broke through under the eaves of the building. WILLIAMSTOWN Saves Lawnmower But Singes Hair Two Drivers Hurt In Minor Accident Williamstown, Aug. 22-A two-car collision at Spring and Main Sts. this afternoon injured both drivers, damlaced Hector the E. cars Boyer, and 60, of blocked Maple traffic.
is believed by police to hate "blacked out" just: before his car struck. the rear 'of a vehicle operated by Maurice B. Brown, of 67 Edwards Pittsfield. The former was treated today by Dr. William Nelson for bruises of the chest, knees and nose.
He also legs and Local police investisuffered shocked Brown injured both gated the accident. SAMUEL W. M'CLELLAND Williamstown, Aug. 22-Town officials, merchants and professional men were among many North Berkresidents at First tional Church during funeral services this afternoon for Samuel Weir McClelland of Manning accidentally drowned Saturday: evening in Hoosac Lake, Cheshire. Rev.
George E. Beilby, pastor of the church officiated, assisted by Rev. A. Grant Noble, rector of St. John's Episcopal Church.
Members of various organizations with which Mr. McClelland had been associated occupied reserved sections in the auditorium. Mr. McClelland's body was taken to Clarksburg cemetery for burial. There was a bagpipe solo by piper John Dean of the North Adams Kiltie Band, of which Mr.
McClelland was a charter member. Bearers were Lawrence Lindley of Williamstown, George Elder, a Duncan Mac Ernest Luscia and Edward Noel, all of North Adams, and Edgar Remillard of Williamstown. Airs. Donald Sinclair. and Mrs.
H. Brewster Barry. have been named chairmen of the Williamstown Garden Club's annual Christmas sale. The organization's harvest festival will be in charge of Mrs. Wilson Roberts and Mrs.
Donald Cole. Others on the committee are Mrs. O. Dixon Marshall, Mrs. Frank Ounningham and Mrs.
Barry, JAMES H. DESMOND Lanesboro, Aug. 22-James H. Desmondl, 73, Partridge died this evening in St. Luke's Hospital after a short illness.
A native and lifelong resident of the town he was engaged in the dairy business. He was a communicant of Church of the North American Martyrs. He leaves several nieces and nephews, Funeral arrangements are under direction of the Meehan funeral home and the funeral will be in the church in Berkshire Village Saturday morning with a high mass of requiem. The family will meet, friends at the funeral home Thursday and Friday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10. READSBORO, VT.
RETURNS FOR FUNERAL Readshoro, Aug. 22-Theodore co*ckburn, on navy duty in Europe. being flown home for the funeral of his father, George H. co*ckburn, who was found dead of naturai causes in his rooming house here Monday night. The son is expected to arrive here Friday.
Services will be Saturiay afternoon at 2 in the Baptist Church. Burial will be in the Village. Cemetery. Rev. Lucie Freeman of the ham Community Church will officiate.
The Bennington chapter, American Red Cross assisted dore's return. BENNINGTON, VT' J. N. E. COMMITTEE TO PICK BEST OF VT.
FARMS Judges to Inspect Leaders in Pastures' State Contest Bennington, Aug. 22-Fairdale Farme second of in the Bennington, state Green which ch Pastures competition last year, is one of three chosen for final Vermont honors this year, Begin Saturday The New England judging committee will inspect the three farms starting in Bennington Saturday. The first place Vermont winner will then compete with the other five state winners in New England for regional honors. Fairdale Farms' came in first in the county in 1948, second in 1949, and first in 1950 and 1951. The other farms selected are F.
K. Wilcox and Son of St. Albang and Francis, Polumb of Springfield, Killiam Again Forest Festival Week Chairman Killiam of Bennington, superintendBennington, Aug. 22-Edgar W. ent of the Draper Corp.
in Woodford, has been reappinted by Gov. Lee E. Emerson for a. second year as chairman of Vermont's Forest Festival week. At a special meeting of the state committe in.
Montpelier, attended by Mr. Killiam, the dates of Oct. 7 to 14 inclusive were set. Further details will 'be outlined at another committee meeting on Aug. 30 and 31.
Mr. Killiam will be assisted by David Barton, Bennington County forester, in choosing a county committee and chairman before that date, The Vermont 'development commission: and the State Highway Department will cooperate in mapping foliage tours. Dr. Frederick. Burkhardt, president of Bennington.
College, on leave of as deputy director of public affairg with the American High Commission in Germany, is returning from Europe to resume his duties at the college in The college will open for registration Sept. 5 and classes will begin the following day. NEW ASHFORD Dupuis Arrested On Check Charge New Ashford, Aug. 22-Robert H. Dupuis, a house painter.
was arrested at his home at 7 tonight atate police on a warrant issued by Pittsfield District Court charging larceny by check, He was taken to the Pittsfield police station where he was released on. $200 cash bail pending appearance in District Court in the morning. NORTH ADAMS DRS. JAMES H. KRUSE North Adams, Aug.
22-Mrs. Edith (Rainey) Wheeler Krum, 63, wife of James H. Krum of 65 Lois died tonight in North Adams, She' was born in North Adams, daughter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rainey.
Survivors, besides her husband, include three nieces. The body is at the Simmons funeral home. Arrangements are PROBATION FOR ASSAULT North Adams. Aug. 22-Frank Ashton, 66.
of 49 Ashton Ave. was given suspended sentences to the House of District conned this morning after beCorrection placed on probation in ing found guilty of assault and battery and drunkenness. The assault counts involved two nine-year-old girls said to have gone to the defendant's home selling berries. Police Chief John F. Flaherty said Ashton did no the children although his hactioto caused suspicion.
St. 'has been named teacher A of the Miss Theresa Nolan of 638 Ashland primary; grade at Center School in Clarksburg. A graduate of North Adams State College in June, she succeeds Mrs. Jane Crosier who has transferred to a school in the town of Florida. The Clarksburg School Committee has also approved transfer of Mrs.
Grace Stetson from Center to Houghton School as successor "to Mrs. Abbott who resigned. A family dinner last night observed the 62d wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Sumner at their home in North Eagle Clarkshurg, (both are 82.
The couple, married in First Congregational Church. at Williamstown, has two children, Franklin Sumner of Clarksburg and Mrs. Mildred Jones of North Adams. Two boyhood friends, in the' naval reserves since January, left North Adams this morning for Bainbridge, Me. and active duty in the Navy.
They are Arthur J. Robert, 20, of 223 River St. and John, J. Roscoe, of 85 Ashland Mrs. Anna E.
Murphy of 128 Pleasant teacher in 'eighth grade at Houghton School the last 36 years, is resigning effective next month, She has taught: school since graduating from North Adams Normal in 1903 and became associated with the local school system after transferring from Clarkshurg schools in 1911,3 services for Thomas Francis Loftus, former North Adams resident and executive. at Strong, Hewat Mill, Briggsville, who died his home in Somersville, were in St. Francis' Church this morning. Mass was celebrated by Rev. Thomas McLaughlin, curate, Burial was in Bellevue Cemetery, Adams.
The funeral of Clifford C. Haskins, 76, retired realty. dealer who died Monday in Worcester, was in First Congregational Church this afternoon. Rev. Victor B.
Chicoine, minister, ficiated. Burial was in Southview Cemetery. 5 Three new candidates for nomination 86 city councilmen in the November: elections were announced City Hall today. are former councilman Albert Shield of 52 First one-time candidate for mayor; City Councilman Thomas Crofts and John Miller. former public works department commissioner, CLARKSBURG TE al: Clarksburg Town Fathers Pondering $35,000 Question Clarksburg, Aug.
22-Reports from Boston concerning a bill in the senate to allow Clarksburg a right to borrow $35,000 to provide new water supply and build A sewage system connecting with North Adams lines has selectmen "buffaloed." Chairman William Anderson has no knowledge of such a bill and Earl W. Taylor, another member of the board, looks upon the report as being "A lot of hooey." The latter states, "We don't want to borrow any money and as far as spending $35,000, it's decidely Report of the bill from. Boston records it as a revised measure sub-: stituted by Senator Sylvio O. Conte of Pittsfield for an earlier one. Selectmen admit that Rep.
Richard A. Reu. ther of Williamstown has been asked to file a bill enabling the town of Clarksburg to connect sewer and WEter lines with, those North Adams, but the money part of the story is all new to the town fathers, they say, af Selectmen of Rival Towns Turn to Milking Contests Dalton, Aug. 22-The rivalry tween this town and its hilltown neighbor to the east, Hinadale, has taken a new turn that the tugof -war contest has been discarded for more "sissy" activities. 3 In order to give the, hilltowners a handicap this year, Dalton has issued a challenge to Hinsdale to.
enter one of their selectmen in a cow milk- WILBRAHAM Fair Association Completes Plans For Sept. 8 Event Wilbraham, Aug. 22-At the meeting last evening of the Wilbraham Fair Association, final plans were made concerning the position of the various booths and thhe general layout nf the hall for event Sept. 8. It was decided to' include among items for the sales table handmade items-sewed, crocheted or knitted and smaller articles suitable for the children.
Mrs. Richard Taft has charge of the sales table, Mrs. George Morrison is in charge of the candy table, Richard Taft: has. charge of the hobby show, and Steven Tesny will head the midway committee. Reservations for the 5:30 and 6:30 settings of the annual baked bean and ham supper may be made with Mrs.
Richard Taft or Airs. Oscar Van Wyck. The Children's Parade will be in charge of Mabel Woods and prizes will be awarded for the most original and prettiest for both girls and boys. Everyone participating will receive small prize. The fair will end with the auctioning off of the vegetables and fruits on display.
Annual Outing Of Rotary Club Draws Over 50 Thompsonyille, Aug. 22-With more than 50 members and guests in attendance, the Rotary Club had its annual outing this afternoon at Green Acres, West Stafford Mountains, summer. home of A. Jackson Green, a past president. Prior to.
an outdoor steak roast prepared by Ralph D. Thrift, chef of the Osborn Prison Farm, there was ah informal program of games and novelty events, including clock: bowling, ring. toss, horseshoe pitching, checkers and shuffle board. Numerous prizes donated by the members were awarded. Arrangements were by Clarence E.
Moody assisted 'by Dr. Theodore E. Richardson, George H. Bradley, Albert F. Merrill and Harvey C.
Brainard. Application has been made by Connecticut Light and 'Power Co. to the Army Engineers, for a permit to constract a pump house do and intake chamber in the Connecticut River just north of the Suffield bridge. The project would extend into the river 46 feet from the east shore. It is in connection with the proposed gas-turbine power plant for a construction permit was recently issued by the Zoning Commission, Palmer Schools Open On Sept.
5 Palmer, Aug. 22 Superintendent of Schools Donald F. McCaffrey announces that Palmer schools will reopen Wednesday, Sept. 5. A general meeting of all teachers will be held in the high school Tuesday, Sept.
4, at 2. Parents children who were not born in Palmer are reminded that they a must present a certificate, of birth the opening day. Resignations from 'the Palmer staff this year Miss Lulu Austin from the Jeremiah Grammar, the High Bondsville Schvol and Mr. School. New additions this year include: Donald Smalley, who was elected to teach vocational shop in the high school, and John Culver, has been elected to teach Grade 6 at the Quabaug School.
The bus routes will operate, the same as they, did at the close of school last year. SOMERS DANIED W. IRISH Somers, Aug. 22-The funeral of Daniel W. Irish will take place in' Somers Congregational Church Friday at 2 with Rev.
Kenneth Crose, pastor of the Somersville Congregational Church, officiating. Burial will be North Cemetery. Friends may call at the Leete funeral home, Thompsonville, Thursday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. 1 2 WALES Wales, 22-Because of the success of the food sale the Merry Mates Club of Wales Baptist Church last week, they will conduct another Saturday, from 3 to 3 in the Town Hall. Mr.
and Mrs. Holeywell Dreyer attended the funeral in North Adams Wednesday of father, Clifford Haskins. Mrs. Julia Dunham of the Rd. has returned after a few days visiting her nephew and niece, Mr.
land Mrs. Carl Roos in Springfield be-ling contest Sunday afternoon 'at the old timer's day at Pine Grove Park. Arthur Rudin, secretary of the Dalton Board of Selectmen will uphold the honor of: his town according to the challenge which is' now In "the hands of the Hinsdale town fathers. No hint has been given by Hingdale as to the identity of its candidate. Club Announces Its New Schedule Suffield, Aug.
22-Mrs. Peter Bahre, chairman of the program committee of the Mapleton Literary Club has announced the program for 1961- 52. Meetings Listed' The Arst, meeting will he at the home of Mrs. Henry Fuller on Sept. 12 at 2.30.
Roll call, topic, "My Vau Prof. Carleton, "Flower I' Studies," cohostesses Mrs. Ernest Ac Warner, Mrs. William Mrs. Frank Ford, and Miss Marion C.
Henshaw. On Oct. 10 at the home of Mrs. Bernard Sikes, Miss Alice Coffin of Windsor Locks will talk on "Sweden;" cohostess. Mrs.
Fred Austin, Mrs. Gordon Sikes. Mrs. Robert Loomis, Mrs. Arthur Mills, and Mrs.
Sentabar. On Nov. 14 Mrs. Clarence Towne will be hostess for a panel discussion, "Living for peace;" cohostesses, Mrs. C.
D. Towne, Mrs. Frank Brockett, B. Parks, Mrs. Lean Dickenson, and Mrs.
Minnie Adams. Mrs. Hugh G. Bass will have the Christmas party on Dec. 12; cohostesses, Mrs.
David Viets, Mrs. Howard Halladay, Mrs. Thomas. Nicholson, Mrs. Waldo Ford, and Mrs.
Joseph Patterson. Miss Alexina Burgess, librarian will give A book review on Jan. 9 at the home of Mfrs. Bingham Day; cohostesses, Airs. John Duan, Mrs.
Walter Underhill, Mrs. Allen N. Clark, and Mrs. Charles Spulick. Mrs.
Charles R. Brome will entertain the club on Feb. 13 for an afternoon of music in charge of the music committee; cohostesses, Mrs. George Creelman, Mrs. Albert J.
Slater. Mrs. Conrad Gardner, Mrs. A. B.
Johnson, and Mrs. Fred A. Buttles. The club meets on March 13 in the for a guest meeting. will be vestry of the Second Baptist.
Church former state's attorney Meade Alcorn; hostesses, Mrs. Harry Norton, Miss Antoinette Clark, Mrs. Charles Bishop, Mrs. George Carroll, and Mrs. Peter Bahre.
On April 9 the banquet will take place, time and place to ba announced. On May 14. the annual meeting will be held with a card para ty following at the home of Mrs. Joseph Dimock; cohostesses. Miss Mary E.
Henshaw, Miss Minnie Witson, Mrs. Fred I. Edwards, Mrs. J. R.
Gregg, and Mrs. Norman Stebbins. Officers are: president, Mrs. Josenh Patterson, vice-president, Mrs. David Viets, secretary-treasurer, Mrs.
Norman Stebbins. SY 4 Couple to Mark 62 Years Wed On August 29 OTIS Stafford Springs, Aug. 22- Mr. and Mrs. John G.
Rishton of Stat- fordville will observe their 62nd wed. ding anniversary Wednesday, Thay are spending several days with their daughter, Mrs. Harold Tallman at Misquamicutt Beach. R. I.
They were married Aug. 29. 1889 In Coventry, R. and came to Staffordville more than 30 years ago. Mrs.
Rishton. the former Emily Peckham, born In Coventry, a daughter. of Mr. and. Mrs.
Pardon Peckham. She has served as secretary and treasurer of the Council of Staffordrille Federated Church for more than 22 years and is a member of Wolcott Chapter, Order of Eastern Star. Mr. Rishton. was born in England, A.
son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Rishto7. He came to the United States with his mother at the age of seven. He retired as superintendent of the former Fahyan Mill in 1927, when the mill suspended operations, He is a.
member of Walcott Lodze of Masons and of. Wolcott. Chapter, OES and wAS a. trustee the Feder. afed Church in Staffordville for number of years.
Mr. and Mrs. Rishton have one. daughter, Harold Tallman of East Hartford, and one granddauzhter, Mrs. Leslie White, of East Hartford.
Stephen Auguste, commander of the Stafford. will attend the nad tional convention. as a delegate from the local post and Frank Tintt will attend as alternate, The convention will he in Boston Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.
Other local members planning to Attend include: William H. Yost, Edu ward Dion, John Clapprood. Lee Houle, Aldo Scotta, Henry Bachiochi, Gerard McGuire, John P. Hanley, Jr. John A.
Guarco, Benjamin Gnutti, George H. Lester, Theodore Pokorny, Carl S. Mattensen, John Jachim and Tourido Rogledi. Private Roger Picard, son of Mr. and 3ra.
Joseph Picard of Cooper Lane has been transferred from Fort Devens, to Camp Chaffee, Ark. where he is attached to the Army Tank Corps of the 6th Div. He recently passed examinations for OfAcers Training school, Richard H. Booth, former teacher at the Borough Elementary School, has been appointed supervising principal of the Lincoln- Lewis School in Southington. ORANGE ATHOL Orange, Aug.
22-Charles Hamilton, Orange Airport manager, and Dr. Wiliam Oddy, a member of the AirCommission, have resigned. Both men have no further comment. to make on the resignations. The other commission members also had nothing to say As to this move.
The chairman of the commission, Clarence White, is in Cushing General Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Lynwood A. Crumb of Athol have sold their property at 112 East Main St.
to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Vittum of West Orange. MIA.
Joseph Ferrare and daughter of: Cleveland are at the home of the former'A parents, Dr. and Mrs. Iva P. of West. Myrtle St.
Barbara Martin has returned to her duties in the Department of Veterans' Services a vacation. Mrs. Martin will give up: her position on Sept. 1, and will he succeeded by Mrs. Esther Haley, a clerk in the Welfare Department, 1...
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