Monsignor Power To Direct Catholic Charities Appeal
The seventh annual Catholic Charities Appeal of the Springfield diocese will run May 15 to 24. Bishop Christoper J. Weldon announced Monsignor David J. Power, longtime director, will again lead with Rev. James E. Cronin and a named executive committee. The drive has raised over $4.5 million across six prior appeals to support medical, child care, family services, and education programs for the sick, homeless, and elderly in four Western Massachusetts counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Charities Appeal
Springfield
Christopher J. Weldon
David J. Power
Newman Clubs
James E. Cronin
Holy Name Church
Chicopee
Weldon
John Chwalek
Sacred Heart Church
Lasthampton
Joseph P. Cashin
Catholic Youth Center
Leon V. Lussier
Nativity Church
Willimansett
Massachusetts
Learn To Swim Drive Planned By Girls Club
The Girls Club announces a free learn to swim campaign during April vacation. Nonswimmers may join daily April 19 to 23 with separate morning grades and times. Girls should bring suits caps and towels and return the application by Saturday noon April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervin R. Winn
Gils
Girls Club
State Tax Hearings Set Across Massachusetts Tour
The Massachusetts Committee on Taxation approved a public hearing tour starting April 20, with a session at Crosby Junior High School on April 22 at 1 30 p.m. The plan aims to gauge public sentiment on Gov Volpe’s sales tax and alternatives, despite concerns about cost and absenteeism. Hearings run April 20 to May 11 in Boston Springfield Pittsfield Lowell Worcester Medford and Fall River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George V. Keneally
Dorchester
Committee On Taxation
Crosby Junior High School
Volne
Sen
Keneally
the Eagle
State House
Springfield
Pittsfield
Lowell
Worcester
Medford
Fail River
School Officials Discuss Kindergarten Registrations and Library
Assistant Superintendent Lincoln D. Lynch met with local elementary principals this morning to review kindergarten enrollment and staffing for next year. He asked each principal to submit a library facilities report for a proposed School Committee study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln D. Lynch
Lynch
GE Lexan Use Considered for Foreign Embassies
The GE Lexan plastic, touted as super tough, is being considered by the federal government to replace glass in overseas embassies. Henry J. Singer of GE suggested it in a letter to Rep. Silvio Conte. Douglas MacArthur of the State Department indicated plastics replacement is already under review and Lexan would be added. The move follows riots and bombings injuring embassy personnel and aims to reduce glass injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Co
Pittsfield
Henry J. Singer
GE Chemical Materials Department
Silvio 0. Conte
R-Pittstfield
Rep. Conte
Douglas MacArthur
Department of State
MacArthur
Visual Training Program Report For Berkshire Children
Dr. Herbert Fischer will report on a pilot visual training program for cerebral palsy children in Berkshire County at the Berkshire County Cerebral Palsy Association meeting on April 20 held at the Girls Club at 7 30 p m. The 18 month program includes 8 to 10 children meeting at Pittsfield High School gym on Tuesdays and home practice with parental cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Fischer
Berkshire County
Berkshire County Cerebral Palsy Association
John Massimiano
Pittsfield High School
Fischer
Edward Feuerstein Named by GE To Managerial Post
Edward W. Feuerstein of 612 East New Lenox Road is named manager of materials for General Electric Co’s distribution protective equipment department. He will oversee customer service load forecasting purchasing production control inventory and advanced materials programs. Feuerstein joined GE in 1954 and has worked at the Pilisfield plant since 1958.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Feuerstein
East New Lenox Road
General Electric Co
Frank F. Collyer
Mr. Feuerstein
Pilisfield
Judge Extends Order Against Phone Removal
Probate Judge F Anthony Manson continued a temporary order restraining New England Telephone and Telegraph Co from removing a coin telephone from Linden Lunch in Pittsfield. A June 10 hearing was tentatively set after both sides agreed, pending input from Public Safety Commissioner Richard R Caples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Anthony Manson
New England Telephone & Telegraph Co
Linden
Pittsfield
Public Safety
Richard R. Caples
Anastos Fanos
Fanos
Charles H. Nicholson
Boston
Telephone Company
David C. Katz
Hanlon
Equity
Superior Court
New Officers Installed by State Guard
A new slate of officers for the Maj Theodore J Cahill Unit 59 of the Massachusetts State Guard was installed Sunday at the Marine Corps League rooms on Peck's Road. Commander William P Beaudin led the ceremony with officers Constantine Salvatore Earl A Beales and others taking posts. The District 5 State Guards Veterans installing team conducted the ceremonies as four men of the local unit were elected prior to installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore J. Cahill
Massachusetts State Guard
Wiliam P. Beaudin
Marine Corps League Rooms
Peck's Road
Constantine Salvatore
William Alessio
Ezrael J. Grandshaw
Earl A. Beales
Frank L. Champoux
William B. Borden
John A. Kirk
Vernon A. Rowe
Albany H. Conlaine
District 5
State Guards Veerans
IUE Trustees Chairman Resigns as Board Closes Page
Flood, Al Giordano, Thomas Kelley and M. W. Pinney are named as trustees who receive no salary but are reimbursed for meeting expenses. Smith, president of IUE Local 480 at Emerson Radio and Phonograph Corp in Newark, is the only trustee to resign so far. More resignations are anticipated from trustees or union staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Jennings
IUE
Carey
National Labor Relations Board
Lt Governor To Attend Fete For Rep Curtiss
GREAT BARRINGTON Lt Gov and Mrs Elliott L Richardson accept invitation to a Sidney Q Curtiss testimonial dinner May 1 at Jug End Resort. Others include Bruce Crane of Dalton, former Governor's Council member and national Republican committeeman, and Very Rev Msgr George Y Kerr chaplain of the state House. Benjamin Sigal union general counsel expected to leave the UK amid speculation Les Finnegan might resign. Carey on half salary under IUE plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Elliott L. Richardson
Sidney Q. Curtiss
Jug End Resort
Bruce Crane
Dalton
Governor's Council
Republican Party
George Y. Kerr
House of Representatives
Benjamin Sigal
Union
Les Finnegan
Carey
District Court Handles Nonsupport Case and Fines List
Lalit H. Adan, 37, of 129 Newell St, had nonsupport charges continued to Oct 9 with a $75 weekly payment order for his wife and child. Judge Cimini noted the amount may be adjusted in Probate Court. Adan, represented by Ally. Oliveira, pleaded not guilty. Henderson, for Mrs. Adan, sought $100 weekly. Oliveira proposed $50 weekly with charts showing expenses. Other cases included Paul Warner fined $100 for noncompliance with a health order and several probation and speeding fines. Parking fines were issued to multiple individuals, with additional license and speeding penalties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lalit H. Adan
Newell St
Ally
Ronald J. Oliveira
Frank W. Cimini
Ady
William FP
Henderson
Adani
Oliveira
Adam
Paul Warner
Tyler St. Aller
Warner
Health Department
Tyler Street
William R. Payslow
Francis Ave
Rosemary H. Brower
Maplewood Ave
Raymond H. Rushey
Essex St
John J. Carnavale
Onola St
Harald F. Cudahy Jr
West Housatonic St
William A. Godfrey
Williamsburg Ter
Anita Phillips
Monterey
William Sawa
Meadowview Drive
Hans K. Maeder
Interlaken
Azabeth A. Smith
Lee and
Popkin Shenian
Oak Hill Road
New Paradise
North St
Margery Atherton
Richmond
James M. Brown
Cheshire
Post elects officers in district election
Frank L. Champoux was elected commander with E. J. Grandshaw Jr as vice commander, Earle A. Beales as adjutant, and John A. Kirk as officer of the guard in the district election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Champoux
E. J. Grandshaw Jr
Earle A. Beales
John A. Kirk
St Josephs Trio Wins Trip To Washington
Three St Josephs Grammar School students earned Washington D C trips after top finishes in the school science fair. First place went to Michael Forth for a statistical study of the French program. second to Raymond and Robert Gregory for a cosmic ray study. third to Edward Butterworth for a statistical analysis of the modern math program. Other prize winners and honorable mention recipients also head to the Worlds Fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Grammar School
Washington, D.C
Michael Forth
James Forth
Morewood Drive
Raymond
Robert Gregory
Raymond M. Gregory
Fast St
Edward Butterworth
Clarence F. Butterworth
Seymour St
Kenneth Linnehan
John Burke
Robert Bruce
John Harrison
Jean Shea
Janet Ratti
Christine Volin
Josephite Echo Staff Attends New England Conference
Josephite Echo staff from St. Joseph's High School will attend the New England Publications Conference at Merrimack College North Andover. The event features high school literary magazines with keynote by Rev. John J. Grant editor of the Pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephite Echo
St. Joseph’s High School
Merrimack College
North Andover
New England
John J. Grant
Pilot
Archdiocese of Boston
Susan Williams
Leslie Volin
Marie Guertin
Anne Norton
Joyce Mahoney
Eileen Thoubborin
Fire Record: Alarm Malfunction at Kelly Lumber Co
A fire record reports a malfunctioning alarm at Kelly Lumber Co on Wednesday at 16:25. No injuries or fire damage noted, responders notified and secured the area. Investigators will review the incident and determine the cause.
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Kelly Lumber Co
Contests Develop for VFW Election in Berkshire County
Three contested elections arose in Veterans of Foreign Wars nominations for 1965 66 officers at the post home. John Furciniti Jr foes Arthur Coffey for judge advocate while Leo Ecker opposes Victor Landon Jr for post surgeon with 51 St John N Truden Post members nominated for 40 delegates at District 9 encampment and state convention. Unopposed nominees included Simonelli Salvatore Printiss Croteau Spagnuolo and Bazzano. Spagnuolo club president. 100 percent membership quota of 393 reached. Monte Carlo event grossed 839 for Cystic Fibrosis. May 1 dinner dance to present check. Citizens Scholarship Fund of Pittsfield donation approved. Scerra campaign manager plan outlined. Massachusetts expected to back Scerra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans F Foreign Wars
John D. Furcinit Jr
Arthur B. Coffey
Leo FE. Ecker
Victor J. Landon Jr
St. John N.trudent
Charles J. Simonelli
Peter C. Salvatore
Albert E. Printiss
Bernard MM. Croteau
Joseph §. Spagnuolo
Joseph Bazzano
St. John N. Truden Club
William R. Yodd
Arthur F. Brassard
Edward Dubiski
Spagnuolo
Quartermaster Clateau
Simonelli
Monte Carlo
Berkshire County
Citizens’ Scholarship Fund
Pittsfield
Coffey
Alfred A. Eggleston
Russell
Hampden County
Joseph A. Scerra
Gardner
Eggles
Del Gallo Attacks Rice Over Absenteeism Claims
City Council President Remo Del Gallo renewed his attack on John N. Rice, disputing Rice’s claim of attendance at 43 of 50 meetings since January 11, 1964. Del Gallo says Rice misses over 40 percent of meetings for committees including Claims and Licenses and Finance, and the School Rehabilitation Commission, and criticizes his preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remo del Gallo
John N. Rice
del Gallo
Rice
Finance
Rehabilitation Commission
del Gailo
Ronald Marcella Elected Head of Jaycees
Ronald J. Marcella was elected president of the Pittsfield Junior Chamber of Commerce at the annual meeting held at the Brass Rail Restaurant. He succeeds James Ditelo, was elected unopposed, and will be installed with Jaycee- Ettes officers at a dinner April 21. Marcella, 27, from Dalton, Alabama, is a adjuster for Royal Globe Insurance and lives at 50 Pine Grove Drive with his wife Mary Ann Cebula Marcella and two young sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald J. Marcella
Pittsfield
Kenneth Landall
Ralph Calignani
Russell Bowes
Roger Lindgren
David Rebbein
Rebbein
Jules Metivier
Edward Tierney
Wilfred F. Hogue Jr
Marcella
Dalton
Dalton High School
Northampton Commercial College
Royal Globe Insurance Companies
Marcellas
Pine Grove Drive
Ronald Jr
Antonio John
Wendell Avenue Parking Lot To Be Spruced Up
Mayor Dillon told the City Council steps will spruce up the Wendell Avenue parking lot. Hedges will be trimmed and litter removed. Public works will cut edge grass periodically. Dillon inspected with Commissioner Daniels and Park Superintendent Hebert. Councilman Buller urged action to remove eye sores for summer visitors. Willis Street fence is in deplorable condition and to be removed, per plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Wendell Avenue
Commissioner of Public Works
Donald G. Buller
Willis Street
Daniels
Hugh R. McKean
Pancake Breakfast To Benefit YMCA World Service
The Y Men's Club will host a pancake breakfast at the YMCA on Saturday from 6 am to 2 pm to support the world service program. Menu includes fruit juice sausages pancakes and coffee or milk. A film One Face of Africa will be shown at 4 am outlining the program. Tickets from YMCA desk club members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Service
Y Men's Club
YMCA
Ceb
G. Fred Lincks
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Msgr
Parent/Guardian
Jn City
Schenley
Schenley Distillers
N.C
Dr. Fischer
Edward Feuerstein
National School Boards Association
Pittefield
William EF. Harris
W. N. Barg
South Beremont
South Berkshire
Center
C.T. Sweeney
Quincy
State Guard
Rep
Curtiss
St. Joseph’s
Washington
Hallowett
Franklin K. Paddock
Tnea
Berkshire Museum
VFW
Qota
John H. Rice
Ronald Marcella
Jaycees
Ronald J, Marcella
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