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SATURDAY AFTERNOON, APRIL 1 26, 1952 THE NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS, TRANSCRIPT NINE Powiial airs. Frank L. Haley, Dial 2121 Brookman-Watts Miss Virginia Catherine of Mr. and Mrs. John Watts, became the bride of James Arthur Brookman, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Ronald Brookman, in a ceremony performed last evening at 7 o'clock at the Pownal Baptist church by its pastor, Rev. Wihtaington Mrs. Dawn Hicks, Tel. 64-12 Baptist Church Holds Its Annual Meeting The annual meeting of the Baptist church was held in the vestry Thursday evening.

A family supper was' served with about 35 members in attendance. Moderator Leslie H. Adams Riciaard H. Hail" presided, and reports of the past The bride was attended by her year's work were given as fol twin sister, Miss Lillian Watts lows: Clerk, Mrs. Gordon Rice; while David Brookman was his treasurer.

Miss Minnie Corbett: brother's best man. The bride missionary treasurer, Mrs. Ernest wore a navy blue check suii Corbett; Lord's Acre, Mrs. Harwich white accessories and a cor- old Wheeler; Senior Ladies Aid sage of red roses: Her sister society, Mrs. Flora Ward; Junior Ladies Aid society, Miss Alice Webster, and pastor, Rev.

Charles Sanford. The nominating committee, Harold Wheeler, Mr. Sanford and Mrs. Edward Woods. submitted the following elate of officers who were -elected: Moderator, Mr.

Adams; treasurer, Miss Corbett; missionary treasurer, Mrs. Corbett; trustee for three years, David Boyd; senior deacons, Ernest Corbett and Harold Howe; -junior deacons, Harold Wheeler and Henry Wheeler; deaconesses, Mrs. Flora Ward, Mrs. Daisy Marsha, Mrs. Harold Wheeler and Mrs.

Charles Turner. Also: Prudential committee, Mrs. Roger Bueche and Mrs. Merton Rice; board of education, stewardship, Mrs. Richard Eoyd; temperance, Mrs.

Harry Rice; missions. Mrs. Donald Hicks; ushers, Henry Wheeler. Turner, Stanley Rist, Norman Hewes and Edward Woods, nominating committee, Mrs. Marsha, Ernest Carpenter and Eloff Johnson; flower committee, Mrs.

Cora Bell Bliss and Mrs. Lyle Willette; press correspondent, Mrs. Hicks. The Baptist state convention will be held May 12, 13 and 14 in Rutland and Miss Minnie Corbett, Mrs. 'Harry Rice and Mrs.

Hicks were appointed delegates. It was voted to accept a quota of S600 for the unified budget. Plans were made to sponsor the Lord's Acre project again this year. The committee appointed was Henry Wheeler, chairman, Harold Wheeler -and Mrs. Marsha, with Mrs.

Harold Wheeler as treasurer. It is expected that an auction will be held. Grass Fire The Wilmington fire department was called out Thursday noon to extinguish a grass fire wore a green suit with pink accessories and a Corsage of pink carnations. A reception at the Pownal fire house, where Harold Babcock's orchestra played for dancing, followed the ceremony. The couple left during the evening on their wedding trip.

On their return, they will reside here. The bride is an invoicing clerk at the Windsor Print works in North Adams. Mr. Brookman is a carpenter. Charlemoiit Mrs.

Ethel Feder. Tel. 124 Church Services Services will be held tomorrow in the Charlemont churches as follows: Federated church. Rev. William H.

Wakefield, pastor. Sun day school at 9:45 o'clock; worship service at 11 o'clock with a sermon bv the pastor on "Golden Rule." St. Christopher's church--Mass will be said at 8:30 o'clock. Camera Club Meets At a meeting of the Charlemont Camera club Thursday evening, Mrs. Alberta Whidden's picture, "A Frosty Tree," was selected by the judges as the best.

The next meeting will be held May 28 at the fire station. Each member is to show a picture of pussywillows. To Serve Luncheon The women of the town will serve luncheon tomorrow for the men who participate in the painting bee at Goodnow hall. on Stowe hill at 1he Brown farm. occupied bv Mrs.

Blanche Horton. council to Meet Sunday Rowe Mrs. Lucy J. Tel. 117-14 Two Birthdays Observed Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Davenport had a family dinner party I annual meeting of the Wednesday in honor of Edward windham County Church Coun- Davenport who was 88 years old Ralph Winn who was 78. Both were away on their birthdays. Mr. Winn has just returned home after spending the winter in Bennington, Vt.

Mr. Davenport has returned to the Frank Davenport home after spending the winter at Mrs. Maude Van Alstine's home. Present at the party were Mrs. Mary Carpenter and Louis Davenport of spr ng meeting of the Home Charlemont.

Mrs. Florence Bol- Demonstration clubs in Brattle- ton of Shelburne' Fails and John boro Thursday. Mrs. Robinson merston Baptist church tomorrow at 3.30 o'clock. Each person attending has been asked to take a lunch and the host church will furnish coffee.

Presented 25-Year Pins Mrs. Batchelder. Mrs. Percy Haskins, Mrs. Arthur Robinson.

Mrs. Genie Batchelder and Mrs. Merle Moore attended the Davenport of Alstead, N. H. Mr.

Davenport and Mr. Winn cut their birthday cakes together and served, Primary Tuesday Mrs. John W. Heselton of Deer- field and Mrs. John Gordon Greenfield were in town i Attend Dedication and Mrs.

Genie Batchelder were presented with 25-year pins. Cheshire V. Wlllett, Tel. 169-313 day in the interest of Eisenhower for president. The polls will be open for the primary election Tuesday from 2 to 6 o'clock.

lacl and Personal Mr. and Mrs. Roy Holden and Mr. and Mrs. Dean Holden and little daughter arrived home Thursday after spending the winter in Florida.

Ex-POW Re-Enlists San Diego, Calif. 7P) Seven months of imprisonment by Communists in Korea failed to chill Leonard J. Maffioli's enthusiasm about being a U.S. marine. He enlisted here for another three-year hitch after his first enlistment expired recently.

Maffioli, a sergeant, was captured in November. 1950. He escaped when brougfft near the front lines to help handle other American prisoners. North Pownal Airs. John Arbour, Dial 3972 PLANTS FOB SALE Special spring offer.

12 for $1.00. Iris, Chrysanthemum and assorted plants. Call after 12, noon. Mrs. Olive Chenaille.

TONIGHT and SUNDAY Tonight at 7:30 Sun. at Dusk Montgomery and Gate Storm in "THE TEXAS RANGERS" Hut Barbara Hole and Richard in "LORNA DOONE" Plus Another Big, Cartoon Carnival All in Color Stephen F. Bednarz of North State road, vice commander of the Berkshire county American Legion, plans to attend the dedi- catipn of the Soldiers' home in Holyoke tomorrow. Savoy Mrs. E.

A. Barber, Dial 2700 S37 for Cancer Fund The last in a series of pitch parties was held in the town hall Thursday evening with eight tables in play. Prizes were won by Mrs. John Boyle, Mrs. Robert Haskins.

Lawrence Zradi, Mrs. Albert Sadiow. Mrs. Walter Barber. Miss Alice Reeves, Henry Reeves.

Mrs. Ina Estes. Robert Haskins, Delmar Miller. Miss Carolyn Sadiow and Mrs. Ernest Peabody.

Consolation prizes were- won by Mrs. Henry Reeves and Edward Waryjasz. Refreshments were sold after the game. This party was to raise money for the cancer fund. The committee in charge was Mrs.

E. A. Barber, chairman, Mrs. D. E.

Harwood and Mrs. Henry Reeves. The series prizes for the highest total scores were won by Mrs. Ina Estes with 585 points, Lawrence Zradi, 554 points and Mrs, John Boyle 552 points. Mrs.

E. A. Barber, chairman, has reported a total of $27 raised for the cancer fund. New Card Series There will be another pitch party in the town hall next Thursday night to raise money for equipment for the town hall. Robert Haskins and Henry Reeves will be in charge.

Stamford Mrs. Arthur Caron. 751-MB Sunday Church Services Services will be "held tomorrow in Stamford churches as follows: Baptist church, Rev. J. Harold Fletcher, pastor--Sunday school at 10 o'clock; morning worship service at 11 o'clock with a sermon by the pastor.

Methodist church, R.ev. George E. LaMore, pastor--Morning worship service at 9.30 o'clock with a sermon by the pastor; Sunday school at 10.30 o'clock. St. John Bosco chapel, R.ev.

Andrew P. Demasi, pastor--Mass will be said at 8.45 o'clock; communion for the St Anne society. HiUiamataum ibtttion J. Gordon Bullett Tel. 448 High School Juniors Present 'Our Second Show Tonight Without scenery or properties, the junior class of the Williamstown high school presented Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" at the Mitchell school gymnasium.

The play will be repeated tonight at 8.15 o'clock. The play was directed by Victor Meyers, a member of the Junior class at Williams college and a student of David C. Bryant, director of the Adams Memorial theater. John Rice, as stage manager and smoking his pipe in the most approved style for stage managers, carried a large part of the burden of the play. The charm and sincerity of the young lovers, "George Gibbs," as played by Kerwin Stackpoole, and, "Emily Webb," as played by Marilyn Burr, brought tears to the e3'es of many in the audience.

Charles Palmer and Priscilla Boyer, "Dr. and Mrs. Gibbs," and Richard Rumme and Sally Proud, as edi tor and "Mrs. Webb," played with conviction and understanding. The lighting was supervised, along with the technical end of the stage by John Divoll.

Mrs. Janet Hewat, of the high school faculty, is class adviser. Included in the cast were John Rice, Charles Palmer, Priscilla Boyer, Sally Proud, Ronald Moon, Fred Lindley, Kerwin Stackpoole, Carol Richard. Peter Thorns, Marilyn Burr, William Allison, Richard Rumme, Mrs. Janet Hewat, William Reopell, Joanne Churchill, Edward Austin, Nancy Millis, Douglas Wylde, Nestor Nicholas', Robert Monette, George Franz, Wendell Beverly, Jean LeFevre, Robert Clark, Judith Young, Janice Geoffrion, Robert Clark and Joyce Lee.

The production staff comprised: Play committee, Shirley Tworig and Charles Palmer, co-chairmen, Beverly Mallard, Sally Proud, Nancy" Millis, Barbara Chadwell, Robert Russett, John Rice, Kerwin Stackpoole and Fred Lindley; production manager, Shirley Tworig; make-up and costume committee, Helen Falvey and Ann Eaton; ticket and program managers, Robert Clark, Douglas Wylde and Jean LeFevre; publicity, Beverly Mallard, Nancy Millis, Judith Young, Robert Russett, Jean LeFevre and William imhoff; property, lighting and sound, William Coons and Robert Nephew. 170 Draft Deferment Tests Now Being Graded Selective service college qualification tests were taken by 170 men, mostly Williams college students, at Williams college Thursday morning. After the students were thumb printed and filled out personal information forms, the examination, which lasted for three hours, was given. There were 150 questions. All testing material has been returned to the Educational Testing Service, at Princeton, N.

where electric machines will be used in grading the examination. The results will be sent'to the respective draft boards of tHe students where they may be used in determining whether the men will be called directly into service or may be deferred for further college training before induction. Dr. Theodore G. Mehlin, of the college faculty, was in charge of giving the examination.

Sgt. Walter Chesney Expects to Go Overseas Sgt. Walter Chesney. whose wife is former Pauline Rhodes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Lillian Rhodes of Ashford road, left today to report to Camp Kilmer, N. after a furlough spent at the Rhodes home. He expects to be sent to Germany within the next few days. Sgt. Chesney, a former resident of Pittsfield, received the furlough after completing a.

special course at the Ordnance Proving ground at Aberdeen, Md. JUDGE--U. S. District Judge David A. Pine presiding 'over the current court battle between government representatives and attorneys for the steel industry fighting the recent Truman seizure.

Special Crew Starts School Tile Floor One of the final major jobs to be undertaken before the new school building is ready for acceptance by the town, was started this week when a special crew of men from Albany, N. arrived to lay the asphalt tile flooring. It is expected that the floors will be completed in about 10 days. The grading around the building already has been started by the firm of Gordon Sutton of North Adams, holders of the general contract, and the concrete walks have been poured. Only minor work remains to be done within the building.

The painting is Hearing completion and once the floors are in it is expected that the plumbers will set the various facilities and complete the heating job as well. Cabinets are being constructed for the homemaking department and will be ready shortly, while the lockers, which will be placed in recesses in the corridors have been promised for shortly after the middle of Officials of Gordon Sutton expect that the building will be ready for acceptanle sometime during May which will leave all summer for the furnishing of the school and getting it set up for opening next September. Much of the equipment has already been purchased and the school building committee is now working on the purchase of the remainder that is needed. Airplane Spotters Go to North Adams Monday Evening All members of the air-ground observers' corps will attend a meeting to be held on Monday evening at 7.30 o'clock at the North Adams Y. M.

A. This meeting has been called by the air force and motion pictures will be shown to further acquaint members of the observers' corps with latest aircraft identification. It is hoped that all members will make an effort to attend. If transportation is needed Maurice Lepesqueuer, Paul Waterson or Joseph Miller may be called. Weak Emergency Brake Costs Motorist $10 Joseph J.

Sprague, 29. of North Hoosick, N. pleaded guilty of operating a vehicle with improp er equipment, and was fined $10 by Special Justice Henry W. Ka liss in district court this morning. Sprague was stopped last night by Patrolman Stephen L.

Poirot when his emergency brake failed to work. He was released under $25 bail. BARBARA LOSES ROUND IN COITRT--Actress Barbara Payton (left) smiles in court at Los Angeles as she waits for the start of a hearing on her plea for Sl.OOO per month temporary alimony from actor Franchot Tone, pictured at right as he entered court The plea was dismissed because of an improperly filed affidavit Sloan Road Farmer Found Not Guilty Of Starving Cattle Quentin P. Young of Sloan road was found not guilty of a charge of failure to provide his cattle with proper food in a continued case before Special Justice Henry W. Kaliss in district court this morning.

The charge had been brought by T. King Haswell, agent for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, and the case had been continued from Wednesday when it was originally heard and when Judge Kaliss or dered Young to produce slips showing the amount of hay purchased from March 5 to April 21. This morning Young exhibited receipts showing the purchase of 25 tons of hay during that time. Agent Haswell said he didn't think that was sufficient hay for the number of cattle involved, but Young explained he also fed the cattle ensilage and grain. Judge Kaliss said it probably would be hard to find two per sons who would agree as to what was the proper amount of feed and dismissed the complaint.

320 Local Persons Enjoyed Williams Gym This Winter The Williamstown Community Night committee has compiled a list of all residents who made use of the facilities provided by Williams college for the people of the town on Friday nights during the first three months of this year. A total of more than 320 residents enjoyed the swimming, squash and basketball facilities, with most individuals attending several evenings. The committee, consisting of Atty. O. Dixon Marshall, David Pack and Robert Sheehan, is now soliciting contributions those who took advantage of this recreational opportunity in order to defray expenses incidental to the extra work by the gymnasium staff and the services of a life guard.

Contributions may be made to any member of the committee. Services Tomorrow In Williamstown Churches Church services in Williamstown will be held tomorrow as follows: St. John's church, Rev. Dr. A.

Grant Noble, a. holy communion; 9.30 a. church school; 10 a. choir rehearsal; 11 a. morning prayer and sermon.

St. Patrick's church. Rev. Daniel F. Daley, pastor; Rev.

Joseph M. Reilly. assistant--Masses at 6.30. 8.30~~and 10.30 a. church school following 8.30 mass.

St. Raphael's church, Rev. Raoul Ouelletle. pastor--Massef at 7.30 and 9.30. First Congregational church, Rev.

George Beilby, a. church school; 11 a. morning worship, also kindergarten and nursery classes. First Methodist church, Rev. George P.

Carpenter, pastor-- 10 a. church school; 11 a. worship service; 6 p. Youth Fellowship. Central Baptist church, Rev.

S. A. Walker, pastor--10 a. church school; 11 a. morn- worship service; 7 p.

Junior and Senior Youth Fellow- Ships. White Oaks Congregational church, Rev. Dr. Philip L. Frick, a.

church school; 11 a. morning with Rev. Charles W. Briggs as guest preacher. Second Congregational church of South Williamstown, Rev.

Charles W. Briggs, pastor--10 a. church school; 11 a. morning worship with Rev. Dr.

Philip L. Frick as guest preacher. Lutheran church, Rev. Walter Litke, pastor--4 p. worship service.

Camp Bement Director At St. John's Tomorrow Rev. Kenneth Robinson, director of Bement camp of the diocese of Western Massachusetts, of the Episcopal church, will speak at a student vestry supper meeting to be held Monday evening at 6.15 o'clock at St. John's parish house. At 7.30 the same evening Mr.

Robinson will speak to all parents who are interested in Camp Bement and in the possibility of sending their sons and daughters there. To Go to Springfield The church school choir of St. John's will attend the presentation tomorrow of the mite boxes of all the church schools of the diocese of Western Massachusetts at the Cathedral in Springfield. The presentation service will take place at 3.30 o'clock and cars will leave from St. John's parish house for Springfield at 12.30.

Rev. James H. Robinson To Be Chapel Speaker Rev. James H. Robinson Will be the speaker at the Thompson Memorial vesper services.

Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock. Mr. Robinson is from The Church of The Master, New York city. Karlton Johnson Men's Community Dinner Speaker Karlton C. Johnson will be the speaker at the annual commu nity men's dinner which is to be held at the First Congregational church Wednesday evening at 6.30 o'clock.

The Rev. George E. Beilby, pastor of the church, will serve as toastmaster. Mr. Johnson, who will take as his subject, "The Two Dimensions of the Gospel," is a well known lecturer, educator, li brarian and social worker.

For nearly 20 years he has worked and traveled in Southern Africa, from Cape Town to the Congo and from Namaqualand to Zululand. In addition to his other activities Mr. Johnson is the author of two books and of numerous articles. The dinner, to which all men of the community are invited, will be prepared and served by women of the First Congregational church. Selectmen's Agenda Shortest This Year The board of selectmen last evening was faced with the short- sst agenda for a regular Friday light meeting, so far this year.

The greater part of the evening's business consisted of open- ng form letters from various state agencies and filing them. The Kelleher corporation that lolds the contract for the re- suilding of Hancock road in South Williamstown was given a icense to store gasoline and oils for its own use. The license is good for the duration of the construction job. The regular weekly audits of the several town departments were examined and signed in order that payments might be made by the town treasurer. Primary Pupils' Pageant April 30 The annual dramatic presentation of the primary department of the Mitchell school will be given next Wednesday afternoon at ..10 in the school gymnasium.

This year's presentation will be a pageant, "Frosty, the Snowman, Gets His Wish," and all children of the department will jarticipate. The five teachers of department are co-operating the pageant's production. These teachers are Mrs. Margaret Lindley. Mrs Lillian Fitzsimmons, Miss Cecile Gobeille, Miss atherine McGflwan and Miss Gina Tavelli.

Parents and friends of the children have been invited. 4-H Groups Meet The sewing group of the W.a- jeeka 4-H club will meet at the lome of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Cummings of Sloan road at 2:45 o'clock Monday afternoon. The boys' handicraft group will meet at the Cummings home at 7 o'clock in the evening.

Members of both groups will turn in proceeds of the sale of 4-H cookies at the meetings. and Personal A regular meeting of Williams- ost, American Legion, will take )lace at 8 o'clock Monday evening In the Legion rooms. Special Meeting For School Board Tomorrow, 5 o'Clock The Williamstown school committee will hold a special meeting tomorrow evening at 5 o'clock when it will go to the South Center school in South Williamstown to inspect the school grounds and to meet with representatives of the South Williamstown Community association. Many members of this association are parents of children in the school. The matter of erecting a fence along the Green river, which flows past the school playground, will be discussed as will other developments of the play area.

The school committee has already made plans for the grassing of a special area and other sugges-' tions will be received from the parents as well as advanced by committee members. The Sunday meeting was arranged as it was difficult for some from the south part of the town to attend a night meeting at the school committee's meeting room, and also because it was felt that meeting on the grounds would give a greater opportunity to see just what might be done. Poster Contest To Be Conducted For X-Ray Survey AH school children in Williams-' town, those attending either the! public and private schools, have! been invited to join in a poster contest in connection with the Chest X-ray survey which is to' open May 5, with the X-rays toi be taken from May 26 to June 6. The theme for the posters will be "Prevent TB the Easy A first prize of $5 has been; donated by the Cornish Wire; company, while a second prize, a book, has been given by Mrs. Maurice A very, R.N.

There will; also be 10 honorable The works of the winning artists will be displayed in the windows of Spring street stores. The drawings should be on poster paper, and may be of any size. The posters will be judged for originality and neatness. All entries should be left at the Chest X-ray Survey headquarters in the visiting nurses' office, Water no later than May 14. Further information may also be received at the headquarters.

Judges of the contest will be announced at a later date. Guild Members to Serve As Fashion Show Models Eight members of St. Patrick's guild will be models at the fashion show to be held at 8 o'clock Monday evening at the Williams inn during a regular meeting of the guild. Members of the Incarnation guild of Blackinton will be guests. The models are Mrs.

John W. Allison. Mrs. -Edward Allison, Mrs. Michael Callahan.

Miss Joan Deans. Mrs. Roland Dexter. Mrs. Philip S.

Hart, Mrs. Peter Kuntz. Mrs. Mary Ogert, Mrs. Arthur Plansky and Mrs.

Valmore Vadnais. They will show fashions from Elsie's Town shop and hair styling by Richard's Beauty shop of North Adams. Floral accents for the costumes will be by Quadland's of North Adams. WALDEN Tonight Only Walt Disney's "Dumbo" At 7:30 Also "Happy Go Lovely At 8:45 Show at 7:15 ,11 Sunday One Day Only "Callaway Went Thataway" Starring Fred MacMurray Dorothy MeGuire Howard Keel Feature at 7:00 and 8:45 Matinee at 2:00 Monday and Tuesday By Popular Demand "Gunga Din" Starring Gary Grant Victor McLaglen Douglas Fairbanks, Jr. Added 5 Technicolor Cartoons Show at 7:15 Feature at 8:00 BRIGHTEN UP YOUR FLOWER GARDEN! With PANSIES McCarthy's Wayside Nursery Route 7, Williamstown Near Taconic Park Business Cards eVWETT H6WJJS M1U.IR.

70 There's a Great Day Coming And It Will Soon Be Here WED. May? Luncheon From 11:30 to 1:30 Tea From 3 to 4:30 Auction Evening from 7:30 Sponsored, by North Auxiliary JOHN H. QUINN FUNERAL HOME 9 Southworth St. Tel. 111 M.

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