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MONDAY AFTERNOON, OCTOBER 3, 1940- SIXTEEN THE NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS TRANSCRIPT Williamstown-Lanesbbro NewSchoo Cornerstone Laying Draws 300 Regional School 30-Minute Ceremony Held; School One-Third Finished Grange Fashion Show With Male Models Listed 2 Local Policemen To Study at State mittee "picked one of the most beautiful spots In Berkshire -t 1 1.,.,.,, 1 1 1 1 1 r- 1 Ifjf -J I 4l. I 1 The regular meeting of the Wllliamstown Grange Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at the Grange Hall will feature a fashion show with male models in female attire. In charge of will be Howard Van Horn, Mrs. Leonard Ankers and Mrs. Gordon' Putman.

Also at the meeting, final plans will be made for the public roast beef supper to be served on Oct 15. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Rick ert will be in charge of refresh ments on Wednesday.

Town Highway Crew To Start Luce Road Storm Drain Today The Williamstown Highway De partment today was scheduled to begin laying a storm drain on the west side of Luce Road. A special $6,000 appropriation was made during the last regu. lar town meeting for the 36-inch pipe, 400 feet long. Town Manager Maynard Austin said that three property owners on the west side had given easements to allow the pipe to protrude on their land without charge. They are Mr.

and Mrs. William T. Gilooly, Mr. and Mrs. Francis E.

Miller and Mr. and Mrs. William B. White. Hall Street Driver Fined $125 Today For Wet Operating Judge Samuel E.

Levine fined Arthur Lacosse of 7 Hall St. $125 today in Williamstown District Court after the defendant had pleaded guilty of operating under the influence and dangerous driving. Lacosse was fined $100 on the first complaint and $25 on the second. A third complaint, drunk enness, to which he had also pleaded guilty, was filed. He was stopped on Main Street yesterday by local police.

FOR AUTOMATIC DELIVERY OF GULF SOLAR HEAT Greylock Regional High School off Rt. 7. School it about third dona. At left seated art the invited guests. Following 30-minute ceremony, Inspection was held.

NEW REGIONAL SCHOOL Louis Rudnick, chair-man of Williamifown Selectman, addresses crowd of 300 during yesterday's cornerstont laying for Mt. River and Stream ri Aradpmv fnrMnnth Two Williamstown policemen will study for one month at the State Police Academy in Fram- ingham starting Nov. 7, Police Chief John D. Courtney Jr. announced this weekend.

They are Patrolmen John H. Sylvester and Ransom H. Jenks Jr. Mr. Sylvester has been od the local force since December, 1957, while Mr.

Jenks has served since June, 1959. Both attended local schools, served in the armed forces and are married. Those in the department who have attended the Framingham school are Patrolmen Joseph Zoito Francis Coleman, Don aid Boyer and Chief Courtney. Chief Courtney said that the only regular member who will not have attended is Patrolman Roy C. Bush who it If expected will study at the school next spring.

The four-week course, ending In graduation exercises Dec. 7, includes instruction in small arms marksmanship and motor vehicle law. It will be the 23rd local police class at the academy. Nixon-Lodge Workers Announced for Week Workers at the Nixon-Lodge week will be Mrs. Charles Hill, Mrs.

Arthur Ellison, Mrs. Samuel Bacon Mrs. Ralph C. Mason Mrs. Andrew Know-land and Mrs.

John Winant. Mrs. Robert Cowing is In charge. GLenvlew 8-3600 LAST TIME TONIGHT ROBERT ELEANOR MITCHUM PARKER GEORGE PEPPARD-GEORGE HAMILTON EVERETT SLOANE LUANA PATTEN Only Om Shew 730 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday "Raster's touch beautifully constructed composition." Ntwtwift tngmrr Bfitmin's Complete Shows 7:11 and ft Admluloa Adults 71 Chlldrta Under 12, 3I smmm 5 Work Schedule Is Given by Officials Officials of the Mt. Greylock Regional High School yesterday gave the following tentative schedule for future work on the new building.

Bertram B. Robinson clerk of the works, estimated that construction is more than one. third completed. The final tarset data is next September. By Dec.

15 of this year, all exterior masonry work will be finished. Windows will then be in, and any remaining open spots will be closed with plastic sheeting. Bv Jan. 1. 1961, the main boilers will be ready, and before then, temporary heating will be used for the inside work in winter.

As of yesterday, all basic plumbing and main structural steelwork was done. Scheduled outside projects before winter include grading of some land and water drainage facilities. A. A. ScaYO Hurt In Two Car Crash At Hamel Avenue A two-car collision this morn ing shortly before 9 o'clock at the intersection of Hamel Avenue and State Road resulted in one driver, Angelo A.

Scavo of Hamel being taken to the North Adams Hospital by Hopkins Ambulance. Dr. Samuel N. Bacon the attending physician, late this morning reported that Mr. Scavo was in good condition, after suf fering a fractured collarbone and skull fracture.

The driver of the other car, Dr. John F. Burnham, dentist, of Hawthorne Wllliamstown, and his three children, Thomas, Stephen, and were unin jured. The police said that the Scavo car was entering State Road from Hamel Avenue, when it was in collision with the Burnham auto mobile traveling east on State Road. Mr.

Scavo was thrown from his vehicle, the police said, and be was treated on the scene by Dr. Robert K. Davis. Both cars were extensively damaged and were towed away by Grundy's Garage wreckers. Patrolman Roy C.

Bush Jr. is conducting the investigation. Fish and Game Assn. To Meet Wednesday The Willlamstown Fish and Game Protective Assn. will meet Wednesday night at 7:30 o'clock at the home of George T.

Wiles, 7 Meadow St. A nominating committee is to be appointed. Refreshments will be served. Louis Etman, president of the association, has announced that he has received safety rone posters and property owners wishing such posters may obtain them from him or from Mr. Wiles.

Woman Driver Fined Mrs. Elaine Murohv of 26 Ad- dington Road, West Roxbury, to day entered an authorized plea of nolo to a complaint of passing a school bus SeDt. 14 and was fined $10 by Judge Samuel E. Levine in District Court. i Jwlfih progress 1 Somt 300 Williams town and Lanesboro residents yesterday afternoon braved a (tiff aouth east wind to become formally introduced to the mora than one-third completed Ml.

Grey lock Regional High School off Rt 7. SO-Mlnute Ceremony Before inspecting the grounds, the Tisitors watched a 30-minute ceremony that culminated in the setting of the cornerstone with the simple insignia, "1960 by Benjamin R. Hermann, chairman of the original Lanesboro-Wil- liamstown Regional School Dis trict Planning Board. Herbert S. Gordon, chairman of the Mt.

Greylock Regional District School Committee, was master. of ceremonies yesterday. Several officials were introduced, and remarks were made by Harold Brower, chairman of the Lanesboro Board of Selectmen; Louis Rudnick, his counterpart in Wllliamstown, and Paul J. McDonald, superintendent principal of the new school. A brilliant sun toward the end of the festivities played a losing game of hide and seek with large white clouds.

But while out, it accentuated the bright reds, yellows and fading greens of the neighboring hills. The speaking program began shortly after 2:30 and most of tka art imtm 1f tVi A ariNVinal htf 4:30. The Rev. G. Frederick Peters, pastor of the Federated Church of Lanesboro, opened the semi outdoor ceremonies, in the future senior high school entrance, by offering the invocation.

SUp Forward" Mr. Gordon welcomed the gath ering of adults and children with "genuine pleasure" and remark ed that the cornerstone ceremony marked a "distinct step forward" as well as the tradi tional rite of symbolism. Before introducing his fellow committee members, he praised the group as a "devoted, best I have ever worked with." Taking bows were William R. Brookes, Eugene C. Saksaugh and Mr.

Hermann of Lanesboro, and Dr. Wilbur A. Lazier, Bruce R. Carlson, Whitney A. Stoddard, and the secretary treasurer, George E.

Moorehouse, all of Willlamstown. Mr Rrnui nraifiMl th rtv ordinated efforts of both towns in planning the new school, and with an eye to the mountains around suggested that the com- BEFORE YOU BUTTON UP THAT Send It to us for tho bost In dry SANITONE! Mister, you'll be pleated as punch when your coal comes home with tne look and feel of newness both fully restored. Buttons all tightened, too, linings tacked all part of our Sanitone Service the 1 beat dry cleaning in town for all winter clothes. So, why not try it RUDNICK'S INCORPORATED Cleaners and Launderers SPRING STREET GL 8-4321 County." Following him was Mr. Rudnick Jho likewise took stock of the elevated vantage point by of fering an allegory of the "water flowing from the hills for the good of mankind reminding one of the wisdom of young minds flowing into the Goldea Rule Aware of the destructive element of education, "just as the destruction by water in Noah's time," Mr.

Rudnick suggested the Golden Rule as the answer, and concluded by lauding the committee as persons "who could point with pride to having had a hand in the new building" when finished next year. Mr. McDonald prefaced his remarks with a humorous post hoc Introduction of the "shy chair man, Mr. Gordon," and then, in speaking of the new school, said, "The quality of education la not determined by brick, mortar or steel, but rather by the abilities and spirit of persons connected with the institution." He thanked the towns for their "unanimous support and spirit needed to handle the education problems of the future." Mr. Gordon then introduced several people, some present, some absent, "who are among hundreds" making the project possible.

These were Archibald Mac- Neish of Alderman It MacNeish, architects-engineers; George and Ralph Emerson, tons of the owner of George E. Emerson, Inc. of Pittsfield, general con tractors; Francis Conroy, general superintendent; Bertram B. Rob inson Clerk-of-the-W and Atty. Donald Brennan of Pittafield.

the school's counsel. OUrs Introduced Mr. Gordon also announced the names of three major subcontractors involved in the building. These, all from Pittsfield, were Ralph Williams plumb ing; William L. Phair electricity, and Farrell Gregory, steel.

Also, the Lanesboro Selectmen, Alexander Babillis, and Robert Fowler, and John Connors, or ris Phelps, Mr. Rudnick, Mrs. William O. Wyckoff, and Richard Hunter, Williams town Selectmen, and Town Manager J. Maynard Austin.

With the help of George Brown of North Adams, a mason fore man for the Emerson Mr Hermann deftly slapped cement into place, and the granite slab was proclaimed "duly set and completed" at 3:06 p. m. For authenticity, a 1960. penny bad been slipped into the cement be fore sealing, resulting in one side remark the "the school's value is going up already." The official ceremonies were closed with the benediction by the Rev. Herbert F.

Carroll of St. Patrick's Church, Inspection Fellows For the next hour-and-a-half the visitors walked along open corridors and over boards, pipe fittings and blocks to inspect the multi-sided building, which cov ers about 110,000 square feet of space, or about 214 acres. School committee members and other officials were on hand at various vantage points to explain the new structure and maps that had been handed out. Among the particular places of interest yesterday were the larg er areas, such as the gymnasi um, auditorium and cafeteria. Of ficials gave the following esti mated seating capacities for these: Gymnasium, 720, with room for extra chairs; auditori um, 512, and cafeteria, 400.

One section also evoking inter ested comments was a large out door area enclosed on four sides by classrooms, and located in the main section of the L-shaped building. This will be a landscaped courtyard where fresh-air activities may be conducted in fair httoani Dr. Alice H. Farnsworth The sister of a former director of the, Williams College Health Department died Saturday in Newton Wellesley Hospital in Newton at the age of 67. -She was Dr.

Alice H. Farns worth, former professor and chairman of the astronomy department at Mount Holyoke Col lege. She was the sister of Dr Dana L. Farnsworth of Boston, who was the Williams health di rector from July, 1945 to July, 1946. Miss Betty Urbano Horse Show Steward Miss Betty Urbano served this weekend as junior steward of the First Governor's Horse Guard Show at Avon, Conn, The American Horse Show was held for the seventh consecutive year.

Miss Urbano is' a sophomore at the college of Our Lady of the Elms in Chicopee. Joseph Maguire was manager of the show held Saturday and yesterday. School Committee The School Committee will hold a regular meeting tonight at at tne Grant School. fi GULF SOLAR HEAT CALL hasting il at left is Herbert S. Gordon, chairman of Mt.

Greylock Regional District School Committee, who served as master of ceremonies. At right is Paul J. McDonald, superintendent-principal. LAYING CORNERSTONE Benjamin R. Hermann, chairman of original Lanes-boro-Williamstown Regional School District.

Planning Board, with trowel, sets cornerstone of new school. Looking on Problems Talks To Be Heard Tomorrow Willlamstown residents wishing to explain local river and stream problems to an official of the state Public Works Department will be able to do so tomorrow afternoon at 1:30 at the Town Offices. James Harmon, an assistant to Rodolphe R. Bessette, director of the department's Waterways Division, will be available at that time, Town Manager J. Maynard Austin said today.

It was expected that Louis Rudnick, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, and perhaps other Selectmen would also be present. The meeting was planned to discuss places where problems exist and where state assistance is being sought to correct any grievances, and to inspect the trouble spots personally. The meeting was arranged by Sen. Robert P. Cramer (D-Wil.) and Rep.

Edmund R. St. John Jr. (R-Adams). Some of the areas in Williams-town have been the Hoosac River back of Colonial Village, Hemlock Brook off Cold Spring Road, the Green River along Water Street, Broad Brook and Hopper Brook.

Hospital Women Name Committee For Bridge Party Mrs. William Allison, chairman of the refreshment committee for the bridge party being spon sored by the Willlamstown Auxiliary to the North Adams Hospital, has announced the members of her committee. The party is to take place Thursday afternoon at the Alum ni House, Spring Street. Play for duplicate bridge will start at 1:15 o'clock. Mrs.

Alton L. Perry will be in charge of duplicate play ing. The playing of contract bridge will start at 2 o'clock. Tickets will be available at the door. Members of Mrs.

Allison's com mittee are Mrs. Franklin Brun-dage, Mrs. Robert Teeple, Mrs. Paul Teeple, Mrs. Ervin Bradley, Mrs.

Lane Liddle, Mrs. John M. Kelley, Mrs. Herbert Sadler, Mrs. J.

Gordon Bullett, Mrs. Adolph Salomon, Mrs. Timothy F. Breen, Mrs. Eddis Kronick, Mrs.

Herbert S. Gordon, Mrs. Willard Moody Mrs. Philip S. Hart and Mrs.

Lawrence H. Bloedel. Mrs. Norman F. Hunnewell Is IgJWeraibjurjG ments.

Visiting College COLUMBUS, Ohio UH-tht Stra tegic Air Command's "Operation PDQ (Profession Development through Quality)" is designed to encourage every Air Force officer in the command to earn a college And at Lockbourne Air Force Base, it means bringing a college inside the gatesT Ohio University, which has its campus at Athens, now has instructors teaching 12 courses at the huge air base1. The number will be doubled in the fall and officials expect to triple the program offerings by 1961. Gold is North Dakota's most important mineral resource. It is found in the Black Hills' and after more than 50 years of continuous working, the mines still yield millions of dollars in gold each year. Fred Moore Talcott Rood Williomtrown Dial GL 8-4061 TL -DERN HKED -IS TIDE AIN5T.

rSEASE: OCTOBER 2-8 NATIONAL PHARMACY Florida Mrs. Wilfred Swlft-MO 3-5911 Starts Army Training, Given Farewell Party Donald R. Davis, aon of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Davis of Mo hawk Trail, was given a farewell party at his home Friday eve ning.

Games were played and a social evening was enjoyed at the family party. He received gifts and a gift of money. He left this morning from Boston for his basic training at Fort Dix, N. J. He has been an associate engineer at the research laboratories of the Raytheon Co.

in Waltham. PTA to Meet The Parent-Teacher Assn. will hold a get-acquainted meeting Wednesday night at 6:30 o'clock at the Consolidated School. All parents in town have been in vited to attend. Lauren- Bradley," Boy Scout fiald executive, will speak on Cub Scout work and parents of boys between the ages of 8 and 12 have been invite to tear hira.

Supplies Pulpit Lionel Trombley of the North Adams Baptist Church supplied the pulpit at the Florida Baptist Church Sunday. Personals Beverly Brlggs of Greenfield spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Mr. and Mrs.

Theron R. Brown, Mrs. Nellie Philbrick and David Howland of Bam called on Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Swift and fam ily Saturday evening.

WEEK Pownal Mrs. Grorgt M. 20 Friends Fete -Chaffeeson45th Wedding Dale Some 20 friends and neighbors held a surprise anniversary par ty for Mr. and Mrs. Ira Chaffee Friday evening at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. David Ricker on new route 7. Mr. and Mrs. Chaf fee were celebrating their 45th wedding anniversary.

The Ricker home was deco rated with green and white streamers, wedding bells, au tumn leaves and cut flowers. Decorations were arranged by Mrs. Robert Kenyon of North Bennington. Mrs. Chaffee, was presented with a corsage by the hostess on her arrival at the party.

Guests were seated at appropriately decorated tobies for a supper planned by Mrs. Ricker and Mrs. The Rev Isabel G. King, pastor of the Communtiy Church, where Mr and Mrs. Chaffee have been life-long members offered a blessing.

Mrs. Walter Lampnian served and Miss Frances Lamp- man presided at the punch bowl. A three tiered wedding cake made by Mrs. Ricker and deco rated by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Joseph (Chenaille of this village, was presented to the couple at the supper.

They also received many other useful gifts. Mrs. Chaffee, the former Miss Goldie Young of this village, and Mr. Chaffee were married at the Baptist parsonage in Pownal, Sept. 30, 1915.

They have two sons, Earl Williams Chaffee of Dallas, and Lawrence Allen Chaffee of Pownal Center, and four grandchildren. They have resided in the Pownals for the past 45 Hollow auto crankshafts made of ductile iron are about 40 per cent lighter than those made of forged steel. Center Renner 3 7350 Birthday Scott Chenaille Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Chenaille entertained several members of their family at a party for their son, Scott, who is one year old, yesterday.

Guests were present from Bennington, the Pownals and Adams, Mass. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Chenaille, assisted by her sisters. Around Town East Pownal Community Club will meet tomorrow eve ning at 8 o'clock at the Barber School. Thee weekly meeting of Boy Scout Troop 47, usually held on Wednesday evening, will be can celed this week.

Regular meet ings will be held later this month. North Pownal Mrs. George M. Renner 3 7350 Volley 4-H Club Meets Tonight The Green Mountain Valley 4-H Club will meet tonight at 7 o'clock at the home of the lead er, Mrs. Maude Robert Holt of Pownal Center is expected to be present to be gin eight weeks of junior first aid lessons for th- group, plan ned as the club's project for the fall and early winter months.

On Campaign Tour James W. Lounsbury, local candidate for county senator on the Democratic ticket, campaigned in Peru and the northeastern communities of Bennington Coun ty today. Personals Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Abbazia and their dauzhter.

Marion, of Darien, spent the week end at the 501 Club Lodge. 1 from mystical potions to modern pharmaceuSfcsb COLLEGE PHARMACY IS SPRING STREET DOX DRUGS STATE ROAD HARTS' DRUG STORE 4Y SPRING STREET ADDITIONAL NEWS of interest to WilUanutown reader will be found in the Northern Berkshire Area News Section on Pmge 2 of The Transcript, tv.