Reverse Freedom Rider Feedom Rider Helps Local Family
In four area towns friends aid the Gilbert family of Columbia Street as Mrs. Gilbert nears a sixth child. Matthew Gilbert, 28, arrived in Lee in 1962 with bus tickets from the Shreveport NAACP? supporters. Caregivers include the Fallows, Lathrops, McLeans, Selvas, and Fitzpatrick families. Gilbert works as a wind er at Schweitzer Division. Lathrop directs a NAACP tied tutoring program with Berkshire Community College. McLean, Pittsfield pastor, joins civil rights demonstrations in North Carolina this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Matthew Gilbert
Columbia Street
Gilbert
Canaan
Ray
J. Alan McLean
Pittsfield
Vernin
Guy 1
Kimberly Clerk Corp
Inj Lee
Lathrop
Berkshire Community College
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
BCC
McLean
Pilgrims Memorial Church
Williamston
N.C
Izzo named treasurer for Pittsfield Cancer Crusade
Anthony R Izzo of 836 North St will serve as treasurer of the April Cancer Crusade in Pittsfield announced by local chairman Ralph Cranflone Jr. Izzo is a bank supervisor and longtime treasurer of the Pittsfield Cancer Crusade. The drive plans a house to house appeal on Tuesday evening April 21 as Massachusetts 95,000 volunteers join national efforts to raise funds for cancer research and control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony R. Izzo
North St
Pittsfield
Ralph Cranflone Jr
Izzo
Pittsfield National Bank
Bobby Kidney
United States
Cian Ilone
ACS
Cianflone
Two Conference Events Open to Public at First Methodist
The New England conference youth convocation at First Methodist Church offers two Gordon Players readings, 6:13 to Eternity and The Terrible Meek, plus the film Question 7. Tonight at 7:30 is the performances. tomorrow’s schedule includes a 1 p.m. film. About 125 youths will stay with local host homes. dinner opens the convocation tonight at 7. Trinity Methodist and Dalton First Methodist assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Conference of the Methodist Church
First Methodist Church
Walter S. Ryan
Gordon Players
Boston
P. W. Turner
Jack Windross
Charles Rann Kennedy
Pittsfield
First Methodist
Trinity Methodist
Dalton
VEW Past Admits Seven New Members
Seven new members were admitted into the local Veterans of Foreign Wars at the monthly meeting Wednesday, bringing total membership to 346. William J. Todd, membership chairman, noted a slight year over year rise and four members leading the membership drive with cash awards to winners before the May 31 deadline. New members listed include Armand Berthiaume Pittsfield Cheshire Road Earl F. Clement Pittsfield 58% Tyler St Bernhardt J. Dea Pittsfield 29 Appleton Ave Robert L. Ingram Pittsfield 305 Barker Road William P. Rieaume Pittsfield 14 Robbins Ave Louis N. Sicard Pittsfield 46 Kent Ave Frederick O. Cormier Lee. Robert J. Mattison Monte Carlo ticket chairman said tickets are on sale now or may be purchased at the door tomorrow at 7 p.m. Net proceeds will go to Berkshire County Cystic Fibrosis Chapter. Mario J. Cassinelli Loyalty Day dinner dance chair announced April 23 at the post home. Reports were given on Poppy Day Memorial Day life membership youth and junior activities and the 25th anniversary dinner dance. The winner must be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
William J. Todd
Armand Berthiaume
Cheshire Road
Earl F. Clement
Tyler St
Bernhardt J. Dea
Appleton Ave
Robert L. Ingram
Barker Road
William P. Rieaume
Robbins Ave
Louis N. Sicard
Kent Ave
Pittsfield
Frederick O. Cormier
Lee
Robert J. Mattison
Monte Carlo
Berkshire County
Berkshire County Cystic Fibrosis Chapter. Mario J. Cassinelli
Post Home
Two Women Drivers Fined Totaling One Hundred Dollars
Two women drivers were fined in total of 100 dollars in District Court on separate accidents. Gloria Barber, 31, Hinsdale, received 5 dollars for leaving the scene of a property damage accident on Linden Street and 15 dollars for driving without a license after her car struck an oncoming vehicle driven by Florence White. White and passenger Corrine Wild were checked at St Luke's Hospital. Barber reported the fleeing car's registration. Dianne Nash, 30, Jayne Avenue, was fined 35 dollars for wet driving. charges of endangering operation and drunkenness were filed. Nash's car struck two oncoming vehicles on Fourth Street and then a parked car on Kellogg Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloria Barber
Hinsdale
Linden Street
Florence A. White
Daniels Ave
Corrine Wild
St. Luke's Hospital
Dianne N. Nash
Jayne Ave
Frank IW. Cimini
Freddie A. Strout
Fourth Street
Kellogg Street
District Court Sentences Bassett to House of Correction
Robert P. Bassett 27 of the Berkshire Hotel surrendered in District Court today for probation violation and was ordered to serve six months in the House of Correction. He was placed on probation last month for nonsupport of his five children and was fined $40 weekly for their support. authorities said payments were not made in full. Several others faced similar fines for violations including speeding and parking infractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert P. Bassett
Berkshire Hotel
House of Correction
Bassett
Jeon E. Cook
Dalton
George F. O'Brien Jr
Lee
Britton ¥. Volin
South Mountain Road
Beverly A. Bushey
Robert F. Jerome
Lenox
Frank W. Cimini
James H. Skala
Springfield
Aloysius J. Morrissey
Myrtle Sr
Charles Graham Named by GE to Managerial Post
Charles J. Graham of 6 Willow Lane is named manager of marketing for General Electric Co distribution protective equipment department. He has 15 years with GE and 11 years in the local area, and will market station to pad mounted arresters and related gear. He is first vice president of the Berkshire Mental Health Association and a director of the Stoney Club. He is married to Marilyn LaFrance with two children, David and Nancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J.graham
Willow Lane
General Electric Co
DPE
Donach W. Lynch
Graham
Pratt Institute
Berkshire Mental Health Association
Stoney Club
United Community Services Fund
Marilyn LaFrance
David
Nancy
ABCC Hearing For Lakeview Restaurant Set
The state Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission will hold a public hearing in Boston on Thursday to review Lakeview Restaurant’s appeal of a Pittsfield Licensing Board 10 day license suspension. The board ordered the suspension for gambling on the premises by operator Samuel Cabrera, fined $100, with the suspension delayed pending appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
Boston
Lakeview Restaurant
Pittsfield Licensing Board
Samuel Cabrera
North Street
Assn for Blind to Hear Lepers Program Speech
Mrs. Hen J. Merriam who coordinates Nigeria and Pakistan leper aid bandage knitting will address Berkshire Benevolent Association for the Blind Monday at 8 pm at the Portuguese American Club. Miss Elizabeth Driscoll and Mrs. Dorothy Hinckley will oversee refreshments and the social hour after the meeting. Members have knitted bandages and plan to send toilet articles and dehydrated soups to leper colonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hen J. Merriam
Nigeria
Berkshire Benevolent Association For the Blind
Elizabeth Driscoll
Dorothy Hinckley
Knesses Israel Dinner Planned for April 12
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Love named chairmen of the Congregation Knesses Israel annual dinner set for April 12 at the Jewish Community Center. A musical history titled These Are the Years That Were will be performed by Mrs Arthur Stein with narrator Paul Abkowitz. Cast includes Dr Kenneth Goldblum Mrs Jason C L Leavitt Bernard T Cohen Mrs Albert M Hunt Dr Max Fisherson and Mrs Stein. Accompanist John F Galletly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
Love
Congregation Knesses
Israel
Jewish Community Center
Arthur Stein
Paul Abkowitz
Kenneth Goldblum
Jason C. L. Leavitt
Bernard T. Cohen
Albert M Hunt
Max Fisherson
Stein
John F. Galletly
Grass fires burn two acres near North Junior High
Fire at 4:34 p.m. destroyed two acres of grass at the rear of North Junior High School using two engines and brooms. Additional grass fires were reported along 705 Yolmes Road Highland Playground Springside Park rear of 122 Bradford St Newell Ontario streets and a vacant Mohegan Street lot. At 7:30 p.m. smokey odor noted at Central Block 65 83 North St but no fire found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Junior High School
Yolmes Road
Highland Playground
Springside Park
Bradford St
Newell
Ontario Streets
Mohegan Street
Central Block
North St
Marathon Session Advances 500 Raise for Public School Teachers
After a 10 hour session the Massachusetts House approved a $500 minimum pay raise for public school teachers, setting a 1965 start date. The bill faces final action by both chambers before Gov. Peabody can sign. Opponents warning about local tax burdens and calls for state funding, while supporters argue it preserves educational excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
House
Senate
Gov. Peabody
SJH Honor Group To Conduct Safety Interviews
The South Junior High School honor society plans the first junior high community wide safety interview project. Director John A. Massimiano will bring in two speakers to train students on conducting interviews. Students will visit local employers, ask about safety measures, fill forms, and file reports. About 25 members participate willingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Junior High School
John A. Massimiano
Health, Safety and Special Education
National Safety Council
Massimiano
South Junior High
Massimilano
South Junior High Honor Society
Probate Court Names Fall Estate Appraisal and Heir Details
The estate of Notla Tt. Wall of Alford has been appraised at 117,493 in personal property and 5,500 in real property per inventory. The bulk of personal property comprises 2,600 Upjohn Pharmaceutical Co. shares valued at 112,937. Under Mrs Fall's will the Alford property goes to Kingsley R Fall and Jessie Fall, with the residue to her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notla Tt
Wall of Alford
Upjohn Pharmaceutical Co
Estate and Divorce Record for Adams Residents
Jay Lamont of Pilisfield left an estate appraised at 77.7H with about 78 000 dollars in savings and the inventory filed with the court. Loretta J. Rysz of Adams was granted a divorce from Walter P. Rysz of Adams, custody of their four children, with him ordered to pay 40 dollars weekly support and visiting rights. The couple married in Adams Noy on the 25th, 14%
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Lamont
Pilisfield
Loretta J. Rysz
Adams
Walter P. Rysz
Adams Noy
Council Unit Sets Hearings On 3 Road Jobs
City Council Public Works subcommittee will hold a public hearing April 22 at 7 p.m. to discuss three Chapter 90 road projects including Onola Lake Causeway and Ono ta Street reconstruction. Mayor Dillon and Public Works Commissioner Daniels will attend. meeting location split between Springside House and Public Works office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Public Works
Springside House
Public Works Office
Dillon
John F. Daniels
James M. Richmann
Onola Lake Causeway
Onota Street
West Street
Linden Street
Bricklayers Union Accepts New Pact Reported
An unconfirmed report says Bricklayers Local 20 AFT-C10 accepted a 10 cent an hour raise effective Wednesday with a further 5 cent increase on October 1. The contract with area contractors expired April 1. Contractors' representative Peter P. Paladino proposed either a flat 12 1/2 cent raise from April 1 or a 1 cent rise followed by 5 cents in October. Members reportedly backed the latter plan, but confirmation awaits proxy workers Dominic Sangiovanni and the president on job sites in Springfield and Westfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bricklayers Union Local 20
Areca
Peter P. Paladino
Dominic Sangiovanni
Springfield
Westfield
Bloodmobile tops goal by 9 pints at Lee event
The semian nual Red Cross bloodmobile drive at First Congregational Church in Lee collected 164 pints, nine over quota. Seventy-two donors from Lee and nearby towns donated, including 15 first timers and 26 walk-ins. several were recognized for multiple-gallon pledges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Red Cross
First Congregational Church
Nils Guttormsen
Chapel Street
Shadowbrook Seminarians
Stockbridge
Lenox
Housatonic
Great Barrington
West Stockbridge
State Line
South Egremont
Pittsfield
Fort Wayne
Ind
Two Meetings On Schools Called Monday
School Committee Chairman John J. Quinn announced that the executive committee will meet Monday at 7 30 p m at Phinkett School. The meeting may clash with an informal session of the new High School Building Commission, which includes James R. Clary on both bodies and James P. Reynolds who would attend both. The commission, named by Mayor Dillon, has begun informal talks on a plan for a 1000 student high school to open in fall 1966, though city approval is pending. Dillon said the study should not affect the opening date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
Sanitation
Anthony Melidco
William Ken Shedy
Richmann
Morgan Street
Hungerford Avenue
Hungerford Street
Richmany
Woodlawn Avenue
Springside Avenue
John J. Quinn
New High School Building Commission
Phinkett School
James R. Clary
High School Building Commission
James P.reynolds
New Building Commission
Dillon
Fatima Circle to Hear Dr Gabriel on Crucifixion
Dr Frederick Gabriel of Pittsfield General Hospital pathology will speak at the Our Lady of Fatima Circle breakfast. The event at the White Tree Club tomorrow starts after 7 a.m. Mass at St Teresa's Church. Gerald O'Connor is chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Gabriel
Pittsfield General Hospital
Our Lady of Fatima
White Tree Club
Gerald O'Connor
St. Teresa’s Church
Gabriel
2000 Taxpayers File Returns At Wrong Address
Federal tax authorities in Boston say about 2000 Massachusetts filers sent returns to the state income tax agency instead of the IRS. The slips could delay refunds, as the proper address is Post Office Box 70 Back Bay Annex Boston MA 02117. The deadline is April 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Massachusetts
Inome Tax Agency
Federal
IRS
Post Office Box
Back Bay Annex
Mass
Obituaries for Bovee Cadmus Dresser Morris Hurley Mermet
Obituaries list several local names including Bovee Cadmus and Dresser Ora Morris George H Jr Hurley Sgt Paul M and Mrs Clemem. The notices note the passing of these residents with brief memorial reminders and family averted details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovee
Baby Cadmus
Royal Dresser
Ora A. Morris
George H. Jr. Hurley
Paul M. Mermet
Mrs
Clemem
Mrs Mermet LEE-Mrs Hog raindleur dies in Pittsfield area
Mrs Louis Mermet 76 of 54 Rail road Street died Wednesday at St Luke's Hospital widow of Louis Mermet who died 1963 A native of Offemont France she lived in Pittsfield and Housatonic before moving here last October to live with daughter Mrs Ira Bissell She leaves four more daughters and two sons 12 grandchildren and three nieces Services from Kel ly Funeral Home tomorrow at 9:40 a.m High Mass at 10 in St Mary's Church Burial in St Bridget's Cemetery Housatonic Visiting hours today 2-4 and 7-9 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Stockbridge
Angelo Sorrentino
Joseph Buratto
Lee
George
Louis
Pittsfield
Kelly
St. Mary's Church
St. Bridget's Cemetery
Housatonic
Royal Dadmun 78 Baritone Singer Dies in Florida
Royal Dadmun of Bova Raton Florida a Williamstown native and renowned baritone who sang with the Boston Symphony Philadelphia Symphony New York Philharmonic and major orchestras died last Friday in Florida Funeral and burial were in Williamstown Tuesday He studied with David Roberts at First Baptist Church Pittsfield in the early 1900s
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Dadmun
Bova Raton
Fla
Williamstown
United States
Florida
Mr. Dadmun
Boston Symphony
Philadelphia Symphony
New York Philharmonic
Minneapolis
Los Angeles
Berkshires
David Roberts
First Baptist Church of
Pittsfield
Paul M Hurley LENOX Tech air force veteran dies in California
Sgt Paul M Hurley USAF ret 40 of 2045 Oriole Way Fairfield Calif died yesterday at Travers AFB Hospital Calif He was born in Waltham a Howard High School West Bridgewater graduate He served in Europe 1942 46 and at various bases retired in February He leaves his wife Agnes McGrath his parents Mr and Mrs William D Hurley Torrance Calif a son three daughters and a sister Requiem mass was held at the Church for the Holy Spirit Fairfield and a second mass set for St Ann's Lenox at 730 am Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox — Tech
Paul M. ‘Hurley
USAF
Oriole Way
Fairfield
Calif
Travers Air Force Base
Lenox
William C. Hurley
Hurley
Waltham
Howard High School
West Bridgewater
Air Force
Agnes McGrath
Illiam D. Hurley
Torrance
St. Ann’s Church
Infant Boyne rites held at St Marys Cemetery
Committal services were held for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James P Boyne of 29 East Street at St Marys Cemetery this afternoon. Besides the parents she is survived by paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs James C Boyne of Lee. The infant died Thursday night at Pittsfield General Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
James P. Boyne
East St
St. Mary’s Cemetery
James C. Boyne
Pittsfield General Hospital
Episcopal Women To Meet Friday in Great Barrington
The Berkshire convocation of Episcopal Churchwomen will meet next Friday at St James Church Great Barrington starting at 6 43 p m local time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Women
Berkshire
Episcopal Churchwomen
St. James’ S Church
Great Barrington
Harris Jr. George H. Harris Jr. 79 of Williamstown dies
George Harold Harris Jr. 79 of Williamstown died yesterday morning at Adams Nursing Home after a short illness. He was married to Grace Williams of Hancock who died a year ago. Born in Salem Maine, he was a former blacksmith at Phelps shop Steele's Corners and auto body worker at Badnais garage now Mohawk Garage. He also worked at Birchard Buick in Pittsfield and retired about ten years ago. Survived by a brother John Harris of Farmington Maine, three nephews and a niece. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 at Second Congregational Church Williams town with Rev. John Wiley officiating. Calling hours at Hopkins Funeral Home Williamstown tonight 7-9, Saturday 2-4 and 7-9. Burial at Southlawn Cemetery Williamstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harold Harris, Jr
Williamstown
Adams
Williams
Grace Williams
Hancock
Mr. Harris
Salem
Maine
Mr. Harris Sr
Minnie Moody Harris
Phelps
Steele’s Corners
Badnais
Mohawk
Birchard Buick
Pittsfield
John Harris
Farmington
Second Congregational Church
John Wiley
Hopkins Funeral Home
Southlawn
Ora A. Dresser dies in Albany area hospital
Ora A. Dresser, father of William C. and James A. Dresser, died Wednesday at the Veterans Hospital in Northampton after a two year confinement. Former president of Standard Engineering Corp and Bridge Corp, he retired in 1958. Survivors include his wife Geraldine Wolfstan, nine grandchildren, four brothers and a sister. Funeral arrangements listed with Zwack & Sons Mortuary in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora A. Dresser
Great Barrington
William C
James A. Dresser
Veterans’ Hospital
Northampton
Albany
N.Y
Dresser
Standard Engineering Corp
Bridge Corp
Penetryn System
New York State Society of Professional Engineers
American Association of Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers
University of Michigan Alumnae Association
Albany Lodge
BPOE
Albany Club
Wolferts Roost Country Club
American Legion Post of
Lowville
Geraldine W. Wolfstan
Zwack& Sons
Central Ave
Death Dresser Aged 4% in Northampton Mass 1964
Ora A. Dresser of Albany dies April 1 1964 at the Veterans Administration Hospital Northampton Mass He left a wife Geraldine W Wallston two sons William O and James A Dresser of Great Barrington Mass He survived by 9 grandchildren 4 brothers Charles Lee Alfred Frank and a sister Mrs Everett Dawson Funeral from Zwack Sons Mortuary Albany NY to St Vincents de Paul Church with burial at St Agnes Cemetery Menands Attending relatives and friends are invited including members of several professional and social organizations and local clubs
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresser
Veterans’ Administration Hospital
Northampton
Mass
Ora A. Dresser
Allen Street
Albany
Geraldine W
Jean) Wallston
Wiliam O
James A. Dresser
Great Barrington
Charles
Lee
Alfred
Frank
Everett Dawson
Zwack & Sons Mortuary
Central Avenue
N. Y
Church of St. Vincerd Dé Paul
New York State
Souety of Professional Engineers
American Association of Engineers
National Society of Professional Engineers
University of Michigan Alumnae Association
Albany Lodge No
Albany Club
Wolferts Roost Country Club
American Legion Post
Lowville
N.Y
St. Agnes Cemetery
Menands
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Cancer
Chevrolet
Natenwice
SEARS
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Charles Graham
Charles J. Graham
ABCC
Lakeview
Knesses Israel
By A. A. Michelson
Curtiss
Zelato
Sidney Q. Curtiss
Sheffield
Edward S. Zelazo
Flovida
Wallace B. Crawford
Patrick E. Callaghan
Thomas ©. Wojtkowski
Warren A. Turner
Roger A. Sala
North Adams
William H. Finnegan
Everest
Joyal
Massachusetts Teachers Association
Egypt
John F. Thompson
State House
Thompson
SJH
Probate
Neca R. Fall
Council
Bricklayers’ Union
Bloodmobile
George J. Castronova
Richard Blace
Franklyn Sturgis Jr
George B. Mitchell
Kenneth Milligan
Francis Arment
Eugene Kilfoile
Anthony Passetto
Lawrence Langgrath
Jerome Neidemeir
Shadowbrook
Carmello Digrigoli
William Pleu Jr
Francis Curley
Frederick C. Hartwell
Charles H. French
Fatima Circle
Dr. Gabriel
Louis Mermeet
Paul M. Hurley
Baby Boyne
Joseph Mazelfi
Joseph Mazelff
Bendvenga
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Charles E. Holden
Devanny Fneral
Jesse 5. Greene
Guardian Memorials
Barre
Bruce MH. Gruan Donald A. Leonard
Main S
Pittshead
George H. Harris Jr
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