GE to Convert Three Cranes to Radio Control
General Electric plans a $75,000 conversion of three cranes in the power transformer department to floor operated radio control. Union Local 255 protests safety and met with management in New York to review the grievance, while GE argues the change lowers labor needs but maintains manual operation. Local officials will attend the Tuesday session as discussions continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Fleetric
John W. Waldron
Te Company
Iue-C1o
Radio Central
New York
George V. DiPalazzo
Albert F. Litano
Waldron
Miaves
Waldran
Robert Mroczek Named by GE To Lynn Post
Robert J. Mroczek of 63 Egre mont Ave is named contracts manager overseas marketing development for the small aircraft engine department at the Lynn GE plant. He has been with GE ordnance since 1959 and holds a BA from Harvard 1952 and a JD from Boston College 1958. He is active in civic affairs in Pittsfield and will relocate his wife and two children to Boston this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. Mroczek
Egremont Ave
Polaris
General Electric Ordnance Department
Lynn
Citizens Scholarship Fund
United Community Services Drive
Dr Tom Norton Elected President of Berkshire Medical Society
Dr Thomas M Norton elected president of the Berkshire District Medical Society at the annual meeting held Wednesday night at the Taconic Park Restaurant Williamstown about 50 members attended. Also elected were Dr Frank D Eddy as president elect Dr William E Bowman as vice president Dr Raymond G Colby as secretary and Dr A G Guerrieri as treasurer. Norton a Holy Cross and Georgetown graduate served in WWII and later practiced ophthalmology in Pittsfield joining St Luke's Hospital medical staff and teaching at several area hospitals. He is married to Marie Hayes with three children residing at 181 Holmes Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas M. Norton
Berkshire District Medical Society
Taconic Park
Williamstown
Herbert R. Gledt
Frank D. Eddy
North Adams
William E. Bowman
Raymond G. Colby
A. G. Guerrieri
Treaster
Holy Cross College
Georgetown University Medical School
Pr. Norton
St. Vincent's Hospital
New York
U.S
St. Vincent's
Pittsfield
Thomas J. Norton
Norton
St. Luke's Hospital
Pittsfield General Hospital
Fairview Hospital
Great Barrington
North Adams Hospital
Millcrest Hospital
Rotary
Serra Club
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Rabida Council
Knights of Columbus
Bishop County Assembly
Dr. Norton
Marie Hayes
Holmes Road
City Report On Pittsfield To Roll Off Press Soon
The 1964 City of Pittsfield annual report will be off the press shortly and distributed by end of next week. Ward 5 Councilman James M. Richmann chairs the committee. The tabloid report will be inserted in The Eagle and distributed by route delivery bays. About 17,000 of 18,000 copies will be delivered locally with more than 500 sent to former Pittsfield residents abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Pittsfield
Ward 5
James M. Richmann
Pittsfield
Red Sox Players Are Rotary's Guests
Pittsfield Berkshire Red Sox players were guests at the Pittsfield Rotary Club weekly luncheon at the Stanley Club yesterday. Robert L. Gibson chaired the program. Owner Joe Buras and Manager Eddie Mrowoski spoke briefly, and Roger O Gara Eagle sports editor introduced the players and listed each man's home community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield - Berkshire Red Sox
Pittsfield Rotary Club
Stanley Club
Robert L. Gibson
Joe Buras
Eddie Mrowski
Roger O'Gara
The
Eagle
Births Report From Pittsfield and Surrounding Areas
Mr. and Mrs. Mario J. De Martino of Dalton welcomed a son today. Dr. and Mrs. Womayoon Pasdar of 492 Gale Ave. had a son. St. Eike's records show Mr. and Mrs. William Pitcher of East Chatham NY welcoming a son for Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Schell of 7 Winship Ave. A daughter was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hansen of Hinsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield General
Mario J. DeMartino
Dalton
Womayoon Pasdar
Gale Ave
St. Eike's
William Pitcher
East Chatham
N.Y
Ralph Schell
Winship Ave
Robert Hansen
Hinsdale
Goodwill honors Pittsfield organizer Mrs Parker
At the Goodwill Industries of Pittsfield annual meeting Mrs Charles K Parker received a gold stalaette or Good Willy for ten years as Pittsfield store manager. The event highlighted a revival after near closure and discussed plans for a new headquarters. Notables included Norman Rockwell and William Buller receiving awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill Industries of
Pittsfield
Charles K. Parker
Goodwill
Goodwill Industries of America
Parker
Japan
Morgan Memorial Goodwill
Boston
Springfield
William T. Bulsr
South Street
Olitehell
Robert E. Watkins
John M. McGarry
School Board Ends Pittsfield High Double Sessions 4-3
Pittsfield School Committee voted 4 to 3 to keep PHS on its present schedule and maintain a 10th grade annex at Crosby Junior High. The decision ends plans to extend double sessions with a 7:30 am upperclassmen start and 5:40 pm finish for sophomores, citing crowded conditions and cost concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield High School
Com- Inuhkee
PHS
Crosby Junior High School
Frank M. Pape
William E. Harris
S. Racco Scullary
Harris
James RB
Clary
Harold F. Hennessy
Hennessy
Crosby
James T. Goggins
Barrington Fair Secures Racing Dates in September
The Barrington Fair in Great Barrington received state Racing Commission approval for racing dates September 13 to September 18. The notice appeared in a Boston release alongside Berkshire Fair dates for Hancock set September 20 to 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington Fair
Great Barrington
State Racing Commission
Gardens
Dial
Boston
Berkshire
Hancock
New P C Bids Opening Delayed Until June
Pittsfield Postmaster Donald R. Biron announced the new post office bid opening for the Pitsfield project is delayed to June 9. The Post Office Department in Washington informed of the postponement and that an addendum to drawings and specifications will be issued. The delay is tied to department changes affecting the bidding contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitsfield
Pittsfield
Donald R. Biron
Biron
Post Office Department
Washington, D.C
Catholic Charities Appeal Volunteers To Attend Mass
Catholic Charities Appeal volunteers from Berkshire County will attend a communion supper at the Newman Center University of Massachusetts. Bishop Weldon will celebrate Mass at 6. Msgr Power and Rev Cronin will be chaplains. Supper follows in the social hall. The center serves over 4,000 Catholic students and appeals run May 16 to May 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Charities Appeal
Berkshire County
Newman Center
University of Massachusetts
Christopher J. Weldon
Springfield
David J. Power
James E. Cronin
Fond Management
Direct Distance Dialing Starts in County June 20
Dalton Rotary hears that Direct Distance Dialing will reach area subscribers June 20 with dial 1 plus area code and party number. The operator remains involved for verification. DDD tech expands to Becket Dalton Hinsdale Yousatonic Pittsfield West Stockbridge and others, with May 6 briefing at Stanley Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Dalton Rotary Club
Lee and Lenox
Becket
Cummington
Hinsdale
Yousatonic
Otis
Pittsfield
Stockbridge
West Stockbridge
Gilmartin
Duffy
Stanley Club
Arthur Kluge Tops Park College Class With Degree
Arthur F. Kluge son of Mrs Leona H Kluge of 32 Buel St earned a bachelor of arts degree magna cum laude from Park College Parkville Mo He majored in chemistry He received a National Science Foundation traineeship and a teaching assistantship at the University of Massachusetts next year Kluge ranked highest in the senior class and was elected to Alpha Delta Park Colleges scholastic honor society He was among 10 seniors named in Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges He chaired the academic review committee and outstanding professor committee and served as dormitory president while making the dean's list throughout college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur F. Kluge
Leona H. Kluge
Buel St
Park College
Parkville
National Science Foundation
University of Massachusetts
Kluge
Alpha Delta
Paul F. Green Granted One Year Study Leave
Pittsfield public schools counselor Paul F. Green received a one year leave of absence to pursue a doctorate in education. He will work as an administrator at a new junior high in Enfield Connecticut, taking a $2300 pay cut, with in service work credited toward his degree from the University of Massachusetts. He plans to return after the year, and the committee agreed to advertise for his replacement statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul F. Green
Pittsfield
Green
Enfield
Conn
University of Massachusetts
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union
Robert Mroczek
Lynn Post
Tom Norton
Medical
Red Sox
C.K. Parker
Norman Rockwell
Robert T. Dillon
Rockwell
Buller
Lyman Macdonald
McGarry
Joseph E. Pouliot
Bridgeport
New England
Roger Monfette
Paul Affleck
326 North St
McCarry
Harold Salzmann
Temple
Thomas F. Curran
St. Joseph’s Church
Pouliot
Vernon F. Price
Theo Herberg
Anthony J. Igilin
Me. LeCarry
Joseph J. Madison
George FP. Clayson
Francis M. Conroy
Women’s Auxiliary
George C. Gibeau
Richard M. Griffing
Harry J. Handler
Herberg
Roy S. Litchfield
Mr. Macdonald
James F. Morrisey
Harold L. Nevers
William J. O'Hearn
Vernon F. Feice
Arthur E. Roberts
John Roche
John F. Shea
Thomas F. Sullivan Jr
Virgilio
Dillon
Thomas F. Kelly
John J. Quinn
James W. Collins
Hennessy Speaks
Gary A. Clarkson
Howard FB. Brookner
Nancy J. Olds
Madeline F. Anish
Annette T., Buck
Joanna Krause
Elaine M. Lebert
Swistak
Adams
Eddie Piel
Orch
Adv
al Gaviorno
Connor Pharmacy
West Housatonic
Berkshire History
Katharine Annin
Richmond
Sassachusetts
Richmond History
Mass
Wahconah Street
Harry Vincent
Berkshire Roofing Co
Tel
Yellow Coach Lines
Donovan's
Berkshire Curtain Shop
North Street
P.C
Arthur Kluge
Sporting Goods Shop
Rawling
Louisville and Adirondack
Bancroft
Spalding
Wilson
DAVIS
Wright & Ditson
Tretorn
Sperry
Palm Beach
McGregor
Tony Lema
Pesce
North St
Summer St
Hickey Freeman
Hart Schaffner
Marx
Arrow
Florsheim
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