Missing Plane Search Aids CAP Effort In Massachusetts
North Berkshire Squadron joins CAP in radar aided search for a missing single engine plane. Two men aboard are William Roche 47 and Peter Alartine 21. Crews scoured western Massachusetts and Hudson Valley while weather limited flying. The plane departed Long Island Monday night with George Dean family en route to a Catskills camp where a boy was killed in a shooting accident. Westover Air Force Base was involved in the response.
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North Berkshire
Civil Air Patol
CAP
Massachusetts
Albans
Aireli
Altoxlay
William Roche
Peter Alartine
VAP
Uarvinan
North Adams
Gardner
Mt. Wachusett
Hudson Valley
New York
Cessna Acap
Long Teland
George O. Dean
Brightwaters, NY
Albany
West Kill
Catskills
George
Westover Air Force Base
Hancock Fair Directors Silent On Meeting
Berkshire County Fair Association directors refused comment on last night’s meeting. Judge John A. Barry said the board would not comment for now, while Augusta Dee Whitman supported immediate plans to ask the state Racing Commission for later dates next year for the six day parimutuel meet. The fair, held the first week of July, reportedly ended in the red. directors may need to cover the deficit. Other members include Mr. Whitman, Bernard E. Francis, Raymond J. Volpi, Dr. Robert J. Kirvin, and D. Paul Sweeney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire County Fair Association
John A. Barry
Pittsfield
Augusta Dee Whitman
Hancock
the Eagle
State Racing Commission
Association
Judge Barry
Whitman
Mr. Whitman
Atty
Bernard E. Francis
West Hartford
Conn
Raymond J. Volpi
Wellesley
Robert J. Kirvin
D. Paul Sweeney
Skyhawks to March in Clinton and Millers Falls parade
The Skyhawks Junior Drum and Bugle Corps will march Saturday in the Tercentenary parade in Clinton, Connecticut, leaving Pittsfield at 8:30 a.m. Parade time is 1 p.m. On Sunday they compete in the Yankee Circuit event in Millers Falls sponsored by the Conquerors Junior Drum and Bugle Corps, starting at 1:39 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skyhawks
Clinton
Conn
Pittsfield
Conquerors
Strike Forces Layoffs At Schenectady GE Plant
General Electric in Schenectady, New York furloughed workers in its steam turbine and generator department as a crane operators strike spreads. About 150 nonstrikers were paid off, with as many as 650 idled by week’s end and potentially 3000 affected companywide. Union says crane followers risk jobs and safety, GE rejects arbitration, citing need to stay competitive and no pay cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schenectady
General Mectric Co
UB Local 41
Riany
Department
4 GE
Plunkett School Gets New Sign As Offices Move In
A black on white wooden sign at Plunkett School’s Fenn Street entrance announces administrative offices for the Pittsfield Public School Department. The sign marks the department’s move to larger quarters in vacant Plunkett rooms from City Hall. Painters work in the cafeteria and kitchen under Donald E. Farr, the superintendent.
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Fenn Street
Plunkett School
Pittsfield Public School Department
Plunkett
City Hall
Donald E. Farr
Palmer Man Stricken At Rossi's Restaurant
Eugene D. Stace, 34, of State Avenue, Palmer, was stricken at Rossi's Restaurant on Main Street and taken to St Luke's Hospital by Kelly ambulance around 1 13 AM. Lee police used a resuscitator and Dr. John T. Cinella treated him. officer James M. Holian accompanied him to the hospital.
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Lee
Eugene D. Stace
State Avenue
Palmer
St. Luke's Hospital
Kelly
Rossi's
Main Street
John T. Cinella
Stacy
James M. Holian
Dollar Day Boost for New Pittsfield Parking Lot
The city opened a 144 car parking lot on Depot Street this morning and it filled within an hour as Dollar Days drew shoppers to Pittsfield. Lines formed before stores opened with Larkin's Bond Clothes Shop drawing heavy crowds at 164 North Street amid what looks like a closing sale led by John W. Larkin of Richmond.
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Depot Street
Pittsfield
Larkin
Bond Clothes Shop
North St
John W. Larkin
Richmond
Mardi Gras King and Queen Crowned at North Junior High
The annual Mardi Gras pageant sponsored by Parks and Recreation crowns new monarchs after a contest among youths from 21 playgrounds. Judges include Leo Nesbit, Frank Staro Jr., and Fuad Nassif. Tom Kirby of WBRK hosts. Last year’s king John Hermanski crowns the new rulers as Susan Baxley departs for California.
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Department of Parks’ and Recreation
North Junior High School
Leo B. Nesbit
Curtis
Ter
Frank Staro Jr
South St
Fuad Nassif
Brighton Ave
Tom Kirby
WBRK
Cevemantes
John Hermanski
Coolidge Lay
Susan Baxley
California
Abby
Ledge
Mary Mara
Joseph
Breault
Allendale
Minds
Martinelli
Richard Wall
Alton! Heights
Susan Leslie
Steven Pipa
Coolidge
Kim Cochrane
William Murphy
Clapp
Michelle Drisen
John Jansen
Crane
Lisal Ali
Steven Knox
Common James Beuth
Sheree Kelly
Deming
Susar Puskey
Akar K! Lauzon
Dewey
John Rice
Colin Drake
Highland
Patrick Truedewtu
Lynn Kermerly
Lakewond
Jdisa Valette
Richard Delacay Lebagnon
Tine Biance
Allen
Heberty Oseo
Porsche Franchise Secured by Local Center
Robert Fern of the For ein and Sports Car Center at Lyman Street announced the firm has received the Porsche franchise. The Gurmanade sports cars will join Jaguar, Sunbeam and Willman lines carried by the center. An official Porsche showing is scheduled for August 17.
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Robert Fern
For|ein
Lyman St
Fim
Porsche
Jaguar
Sunbeam
Willman
Ferm
LaGrotteria Aides To Meet Wednesday
An organizational meeting of supporters for mayoral candidate Atty. Francisco R. LaGrotteria is slated for Wednesday night at ? p.m in the Wendell Hotel. The notice calls on volunteers to attend and assist the campaign efforts.
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LaGrotteria
Fran¢cisco R. LaGrotteria
Wendell Hotel
Fire Record From Egremont Alarms Wednesday
A fire alarm was sounded in Egremont on Wednesday March 25 prompting responding units from the local fire department. No injuries or property damage details are provided in the fragment.
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Egremont Sehoat
Berkshire area capital outlay items advance in House
The House increased the state capital outlay budget by 6 million beyond Gov Peabody 38.9 million proposal. Berkshire gains include 800000 for North Adams State College boiler plant and 306000 to repair the Veterans Memorial atop Mt Greylock. Other DNR allocations reach 1.2 million with 1 million for land and recreational development and 64090 for fire towers and 151000 for new forest firefighting gear.
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Senate
Berkshires
House
Veterans Memorial
Mt. Greylock
Edward 8. Zelazo
Florida
Munson & Mallis
Feaders
Veterans’ Organizations
Zeluzo
Mount Greynock Reservation
Berkshre
Department
Kelcey & Beck
DNR
County Board Raise Passed By House
The House approved a bill to give county commissioners a 16 percent pay raise, aligning them with state employees. Berkshire County would see commissioners increase from 3,000 to 4,400 dollars yearly. Also approved was a 15 percent raise for Judge John Dwyer of Pittsfield, raising his pay from 1,200 to 1,400 dollars annually to match other district court judges.
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John 4
Dwyer
Pittsfield
Lee District Court
North Adams
Adams
Great Barrington
Warren
Turner
Lee
Police Briefs From Pittsfield Area Try to Repair Five Incidents
Five year old Cathy Price of 157 Linden St was slightly injured last night when struck by a car on Linden Street. The child was treated at Pittsfield General Hospital for a head injury. Renn L. Gondyon of the Naval Reserves Training Center said the child darted into the road. Harald Kelly 83 of 4 Kent Ave was treated at Pittsfield General Hospital for a head laceration after a fall on North Street. Clara Jones 62 of 53 Wan Jol Ave was taken by ambulance to Dutstretch General Hospital after becoming ill at home. Arthur Menard 15 of 169 First St was taken by ambulance to Pittsfield General Hospital after a fall in the backyard. he was released later.
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Cathy Price
Linden St
Linden Street
Pattsfield General W Hospital
Renn L. Gondyon
Naval Reserves Training Center
Harald Kelly
Kent Ave
Pittsfield Juneral Hospital
North Steet
Clara Jones
Wan Jols Ave
Dutstretch General Hospital
Arthur Menard
First St
Po- View
Pittsfield General Hospital
LaGroveria files for mayor bid as papers submitted
Atty Francisco R LaGroveria begins mayoral bid by taking nomination papers from the city clerk. Councilman-at-Large Donald G Butler submits sheets to the Registrars for signature verification ahead of the Sept 7 deadline. Florence Mullaney warns candidates to provide full names and addresses. data marks are not acceptable. Certification due by Sept 24, primary on Oct 1, general election Nov 3.
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Francisco R. LaGroveria
Donald G. Butler
Florence Mullaney
Regi
Pan
District Court records show a driving to endanger plea
Dorothy A. Gregory 21 of Linden Street pleaded innocent in District Court today to driving to endanger. Judge Frank W. Cimini continued the case until August 12. A July 4 crash on Pomeroy Avenue left Gregory and two passengers injured. car demolished after hitting a tree. Several other local minor charges and fines were listed for nearby defendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy A. Gregory
Linden St
Frank W. Cimini
Gregory
Robert Gregory
Mariette Vo Whittemore
Bartlett Ave
Pomeroy Avenue
Walter G. Brageau
Oatman Terrace
Robert FL Biseher
Doh St
Tames
Rolex
Lenox
Martha
Cox
Germain
Spenrey
Donald W. Davis
Berkshire
Letitia J. Davis
Baldwin Ave
Ronald MM. Pisher
Vitchburg
John Bender
Tenox
Funeral notices and services for local residents
Multiple funeral services are listed for Frank A. Connors Josephine Lupisella William K. McKeever and others. Vigils and visitations are noted at Kelly Funeral Home Dwyer Funeral Home and Union Church Tyringham with burial at St Josephs Cemetery or local cemeteries. Names include Carmen Russo Camillo Santini Anthony DeCesare Vernon Price and Reverend Franklin Couch.
Woman Driver and Passenger Face Court
Pittsfield woman driver Albena Tarkowski 29 and passenger Roy Gardner 42 were arrested after Tarkowski's car struck a parked vehicle near Paradise Restaurant. Tarkowski denied DUI and related charges. Gardner pleaded guilty to drunkenness and weapon possession. District Court continued both cases to Wednesday. Gardner bail set at $500. Tarkowski released without bail by Judge Frank W. Cintini.
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Pittsfield
Albena Tarkowski
Benedict Road
Paradise Restaurant
North Street
Pauline T. Poulton
Burbank St
Probate News: Wills Filed for Boutwell LaBonte Uciman
Ruth Boutwell of Pittsfield leaves an estate under 100000 to daughters Helen Purnell and Gladys Iewin of Colorado Springs. Alfred LaBonte of Caton leaves under 100000 to sisters Agnes Hyland and Rose LaRocque and brother Arthur Boate. Aniela Uciman of Adams has a 12000 estate to be shared among eleven children.
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Ruth Boutwell
Pittsfield
Helen 8. Purnell
Gladys S$. Iewin
Colorado Springs
Coln
Alfred LaBonte
Caton
Agnes Hyland
Rose LaRocque
Balton
Arthur Ss. Boate
Dalton
Aniela Uciman
Adams
Hospitals: Edward R. Navin at Albany Medical Center
Edward R. Navin treated at Albany Medical Center in a hospital context with unspecified care details. The fragment mentions hospitals and treatment but provides no patient names, dates, or outcomes to clarify the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward R. Navin
Lee
Albany (Nly.) Medical Center
Practical Joke Becomes Larceny Case At Zayres
Michael Shanahan of Lanesboro reported a theft from his car at Zayre’s on Dalton Avenue involving a baby’s car seat and a doll. A local man later returned the items, saying he took them in a misfired prank believing they belonged to his sister-in-law, and he claimed it was all in fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Shanahan
Lanesboro
Zayre
Obituaries for several residents including Ciaraglia and Haley
Obituaries note the passing of Mrs. Winewit Fuller Mrs Lela W Glegerick Richart Grey Mrs Katherine Haley John W Hamilag Raymoni F Jonephs Lyin Roucoulel and Aberto with brief notices of their deaths and affiliations in local records.
Bel Air man Lyman C Josephs dies at 77
Lyman C Josephs 77 of 633 Orchard Road Bel Air Md died early this morning at Pitts Field General Hospital. He was a retired electrical engineer visiting his son John P Josephs of 12 Kenilworth Street for two weeks. Survived by wife Dorothy Pearson two sons a daughter two brothers and 19 grandchildren. Services Saturday Foster Funeral Home Bel Air burial in St Marys Cemetery. Flowers omitted.
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Lyman C. Josephs
Orchard Road
Bel Air
Pittsfield General Hospital
Josephs
John P. Josephs
Kenilworth SL
Dorothy Pearson
Wo Brothers
Foster
Bel Air, Md
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Death of Narragansett executive at Cranston plant
John W. Haley vice president and advertising director of Narragansett Brewing Co. Cranston died yesterday at the plant where he hosted about 11 physicians of the New England Industrial Medical Association. Death was due to an acute cerebral hemorrhage. He was father of Mrs. Alexander G. Lyte Jr. of Pittsfield and is survived by his wife, a son, two daughters and 12 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Haley
Narragansett Brewing Co
Cranston
New England Industrial Medical Association
Maley
Alexander G. Lyte Jr
Pittsfield
Lyte
Albert E. Roucoulet obituary in Lenox Massachusetts
Albert E Roucoulet 49 died this morning at Edgecombe Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Neuve Maison France December 7 1877 he came to this country in 18% and lived in Bristol Connecticut until 1922 when he moved to Lenox. He worked for the town of Lenox until retiring in 1947 and was a communicant of St Anns Church. Survivors include brother Fred Bennington Illinois grandson Arthur Roucoulet Tucson Arizona and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Roche Funeral Home tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral Saturday 9:30am at the Funeral Home followed by High Mass at St Anns Church Burial in St Anns Cemetery.
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Frank A. Connors
Kelly Funeral Home
St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph's
Pic
William KE. McKeever
Wiliam K. McKeever
LOSE
Dwyer Funeral Home
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Frank
Manley
Lenox Dale
Kelly
Led
St. Mary’s Church
Fairmont Cemetery
Lenox
Albert E. Roucoulet
Edgecombe
Neuve Maison
France
Bristol
Conn
St. Ann's Church
Fred
Bennington
Richard Giegerick dies. Sandisfield resident longtime machinist
Richard Giegerick 64 of West Street Sandisfield died early last night at Fairview hospital Great Barrington after coming to the United States in 1928 from Germany. He worked as a machinist for Centerless Co. of Winsted. Survived by wife Maria Keller two daughters Mrs Harold Pachulski and Mrs Joseph Wirth a brother Joseph and sister Mrs Emma Reus seven grandchildren. Calling hours at Birches Funeral Home Great Barrington tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral service Saturday at 8:30 followed by a Requiem High Mass at 9 at Our Lady of the Valley Sheffield.
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Sandisfield
Richard Giegerick
West Street
Fairview Hospital
Great Barrington
Germany
Schald
Elizabeth Wuffaard Giegerick
Centerless Co
Winsted, Conn
Maria Keller
Harold O. Pachulski
Joseph Wirth
Joseph Giegerick
Emma Reus
Birches Funeral Home
Our Lady of the Vahey Church
Sheffield
Benevolent Association for the Blind Meets Monday
The Berkshire County Benevolent Association for the Blind will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday at 8 p.m. at the Portuguese American Club. A social hour after the business session will be led by Herbert KE Sabin and Mrs. Helen Mongue. Contributions may be sent to Mrs. Mary Siti, secretary treasurer, P.O. Box 778.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire County Benevolent Association For the Blind
Portugues
Obituary: Katherine Fitzgerald Grey of Pittsfield dies at 70
Mrs. Katherine Fitzgerald Grey 70 of 433 North St. Dalton died this morning at Elms Nursing Home after a long illness. Widow of Lou His Grey she was born in Richmond and lived much of her life in Pittsfield. A Berkshire Business College graduate she worked as a buyer at Holden & Stane Co then as a clerk at General Electric Co until retirement. An active Democratic party member and St Josephs Church parishioner she leaves cousins Rose and Walter Caffrey. Visitation at Devan Funeral Home this evening 7 9 and tomorrow 2 4 and 7 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Fitzgerald Grey
North St
the Elms
Dalton
Lou His Grey
Grey
Richmond
Berkshire Business College
Pittsfield
Holden & Stane Co
General Electric Co
iDemocratic Party
St. Joseph's Church
Catholic Daughters of America
Miss Rose Caffrey
Walter J. Caffrey
Devanny Funeral Home
Raymond F Hamling obituary from Pittsfield ages 59
Raymond F. Hamling 59 of 60 Circular Ave died yesterday at Willcrest Hospital. A foreman at Vale Spinning Co formerly Elnwale Spinning Co since 1931 he was born in Pittsfield son of Martin F. and Cordelia Hart Hamling and a Notre Dame Church communicant. He leaves four brothers two sisters and several nephews and nieces. Funeral tomorrow at 10 at Dery Funeral Home with High Mass at Notre Dame Church and burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond F. Hamling
Circular Ave
Willcrest Hospital
the Vale
Elnwale) Spinning Co
Martin F
Cordelia Hart Hamling
Hamling
Notre Dame Church
Alfred J
Arthur R
Frederick L
Harold C
Pittsfield
Frank Keenan
New York City
Lillian Hamling
John J. DeSantis
Raymond J. Dauphin
Dery Funeral
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Mrs Ciaraglia Dies in Grenada Hills Hospital
Mrs Vincent Ciaraglia 32 wife of Vincent Ciaraglia of Grenada Hills California died July 25 in a local hospital. She was sister of John C Marchesi and leaves her husband two daughters a son two brothers and a sister. A High Mass of Requiem was celebrated at St John de La Salle Church and burial followed in San Fernando Mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Marchesi Ciaraglia
Vincent Ciaraglia
Grenada Hills
Calif
John C. Marchesi
Pittsfield
St. John de la Salle Church
San Fernando Missi
Death Notices and In Memoriam Card Summary
Deaths VAM Rye of Caryville formerly of Pittsfield July 3 Agnes M Sullivan Van Rye beloved wife of Orie Van Rye and mother of John Medway Mrs William Sullivan of Lawland Mrs Honey Bellranie of Holliston Funeral Saturday at 9 18 from Crawly Funeral Home Barber Street Medway Requiem Mass 10 00 St Joseans Church Medway Relatives invited to call Thursday and Friday evenings 7 to HUDSON Sarah Patterson Shiras mother of Sarah Ann Barclay memorial services July 28 Union Church Fyringham Friday 2 p.m. Contributions to Berkshire Red Cross Associate.
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Rye
Caryville
Pittsfield
Agnes M.sullivand van Rye
Orie van Rye
John
Wiliam
Sullivan
Lawland
Honey
Bellranie
Holliston
Hartford Avenue
Barber Street
Medway
St Josean's Church
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Albert de Perreault
NLA
Pittsfield-Lenox Road
Pittsfield Parks and Recreation Department
Pontoosuce
Onota Lake
Mardi Gras
Sports Car Center
LaGroveria
Josephine Lupisella
Mount Cavanel
Carmen Russo
Camillo L. Santini
Anthony M. DeCesare
Father Santini
Father Russo
Prave
Rocky
Albert Russo
Joseph Fioretti
Anthony Hoss
Michael Ricci
Ferdinand Borger
Frank G. King
Wellington
Vernon F. Price
First Baptist Church
Walter C. Stedman
Tyringham
Union Church
Franklin Couch
Arnold B. Hale
Willis If. Hate
Howell P. Stanned
Lawrence Barbieri
Fred Judd
Richard Li. Sitzer
Frank J. Manley
Probate News
Aniela Udiman
Lela Fuller
Lela Wright Fuller
the Pines
Bee
Spokane
Wash
Fred Fuller
Hope Hebekah Lodge
St. George’s Episcopal Church
Leslie T. Francis
Mrs. Katherine Grey
Mrs
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Barre
Rock OF Ages
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Willy
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