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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1964
Page
15
A Pittsfield public hearing ended with unanimous support to retain the city public kindergartens. Kelly dropped his motion to remove the program, saying the overwhelming public opinion favors keeping it, while supporters warned cuts would hurt Grade 1 readiness and overall education.
Birth notices from Pittsfield General St Luke s and Beth Israel Hospital report several newborns this morning and last night. Families include Richard A Simpson New Lebanon New York Michael F Bates Brookline Allengate Avenue Douglas Craig West 45 Lakeview St Jo cher Brookline and Eagan West Hartford Conn plus ties to Lanesboro and Lenox through grandparents and lineage.
D Lynch said today that only 0 children of kindergarten age do not participate in the public school program. Out of 1300 eligible, 1249 attend the local kindergartens. Most of the remaining 60 are children that are or will be sent to private or parochial schools.
Arthur Gagne of 815 North St retired from the relations and utilities operation at General Electric after more than 35 years with the company. A Manchester native, he came to the area in 1922 and is a member of the Quarter Century Club and the GE Athletic Association. He is married to Alice Gingras. they have one child and three grandchildren.
St Josephs High School will require uniforms starting this fall. Principal Rev John McNamara says the move aims to reduce sloppiness and competition over dress and is cheaper for families in the long run. Girls wear green blazers with Black Watch plaid skirts. boys grayish green blazers with neckties and gray slacks. Both wear cordovan loafers. Uniforms sold by Besse Clarke. North Street store among five bidders. Bassidy’s Shoe Store supplies the shoes.
Housing Authority chairman Ralph J. Froio says he will attend an April council meeting to unveil a revised 100 unit elderly housing project on Elberon Avenue. The plan, shifting from a 1 acre site, aims to remove drainage costs and involve more of the six acre property. zoning approval has been delayed amid drainage concerns. The State Housing Authority allocated 1.2 million dollars for the project in September 1962.
Bruno Zaffino the principal of Allendale School will lead a science committee for elementary school principals Assistant School Superintendent Lincoln D Lynch announced The group plans teacher specialization in science aiming for a single trained teacher for all fifth and sixth grade science in each school The idea has shown benefits in deductive and critical reasoning Lynch Manns and Zaffino will attend a Saturday elementary science seminar at the University of Massachusetts
William A. Tompkins, chief aquatic biologist, explains Western Massachusetts will stock fewer trout this spring but with greater weight. District allotment is 263,000 trout, roughly 100,000 less than 1963, yet total weight rises to 78,390 pounds, up 5,983 pounds. Statewide stocking totals reach 312,000 pounds, up from 298,430.
Tompkins explains last year’s disease hit Sunderland hatchery slowed trout production but increased counts. He defends a quality over quantity policy and notes Western Massachusetts will receive a substantial share of hatchery output due to many trout waters in the region.
Gardner L. Brown and Mrs. Burbank are proposed as new UCS board members for three year and one year terms respectively at the UCS annual meeting. Reappointments include Curtis and others for three year terms. Kingsley Fall and other directors are listed with expiring terms. The nominating committee will present nominees and written nominations from members. An awards dinner follows with public reservations available.
General Electric in Pittsfield endorses the Good Government Association call for a city cost-reduction commission. GE, the area’s largest taxpayer, suggests officials pursue ways to cut rising government costs and taxes while offering to assist in savings for all taxpayers.
Saturday morning sale at Goodrich Woodworking 366 Merrill Road Ady. Kiln dried hard and soft woods available in short pieces up to 25c Ib. Woodworking hobbyists can shop from 8:30 to 12.
Visitors to Springside Nursing Home West Branch are advised of bus departures from iPark Square at 10 56 a m 1 4 and 4 19 p m to the main entrance return times are 1 18 1 19 and 4 19 p m AdAdv Berkshire Roofing and Insulation Co offers repairs and metal work free estimates call 443 3100 Hawaiian Luau ad and Berkshire Restaurant ad
Larry Bossidy, a former Pittsfield High and Colgate University star pitcher from Schenectady, N.Y., reports by telegraph his safety in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, after a flight mix up during a three month GE auditing assignment. He and fellow auditors landed in Sao Paulo instead of Rio. Bossidy is married to Nancy Rodhouse of Pittsfield and has five children. His mother and parents live in Pittsfield area. Bossidy joined GE soon after Colgate graduation in 1937.
Lt Governor Francis X. Bellotti of Quincy hosted a reception at the Brass Rail Restaurant with about 100 attendees. Sheriff John D. Courtney Jr. had earlier held a cocktail party. Bellotti was conducting a public opinion survey on capital punishment taxation and Governor's Council abolition. A graduate income tax drew more support than a sales tax, while a state sweepstakes fared poorly. opinions on capital punishment and Governor's Council abolition were evenly divided.
The American Federation of Technical Engineers won bargaining rights for about 86 General Electric planners time study and methods men by a one vote margin in a National Labor Relations Board election held at the GE plant in Pittsfield. Final tally 41 for AFTE 1 against. Local 140 officials welcomed the result. Arthur G. Melikan expressed disappointment noting the group should remain on the management team. Negotiations will set a contract reflecting Pittsfield operations.
CSF Citizens' Scholarship Foundation named ward chairmen for the door to door canvass led by general chairman Robert E. Smythe. Ward leaders include Mrs. Stanfield Ward 1 and Mrs. Tuttle Ward 2, with goals of raising at least $4,000 on Friday evening May 15. The drive seeks scholarship applications from senior students at Pittsfield's two high schools.
Rev John McNamara principal said starting next fall the auditorium will host gymnasium activities including basketball practice. The room can be converted back to an auditorium by moving chairs. baskets will be installed. No provision for sports spectators is planned.
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