BSO Delivers Finest Performance Under Leinsdorf at Tanglewood
ERICH LEINSDORF directed the Boston Symphony Orchestra in Mahler's first symphony and Schubert and Prokofiev pieces at Tanglewood before 6,047 listeners. Frager showcased bold mastery in Prokofiev's first concerto as the festival enters its fifth week, with Leinsdorf shaping tone and nuance across a program rooted in youth and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erich Leinsdorf
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Tanglewood
Mahler
Jas
Boston Orchestra
Georges Moleux
Leindorf
Newt Mosgomber
Feld
Leinsdorf
Clisson
Prokofieff
Malcolm Frager
Rep Spartichino Driver's License Suspended
Rep George W Spartichino of Cambridge has his license suspended by the Registry of Motor Vehicles after allegedly speeding at 85 mph in a 50 mph zone. The 39 year old lawyer legislator is a onetime member of a special House committee and participated in hearings in Pittsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Sparichino
Cambridge
United Press International
Rep
Spartichino
House
Pittsfield
Highway Bond Issue Amends Boost Berkshires Work
Rep Warren A Turner of Lee announced the $135 million highway bond issue is amended to ensure at least $10 million is spent west of the Connecticut River with focus on bypasses and bridges. He cites past misallocations and calls for gradual Route 7 bypassing and limited‑access plans as Berkshire County seeks meaningful highway gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshires
Warren A
Cas+ey
House
Ways and Means Committee
Connecticut River
She Lee
Turner
Coltsville
Dalton
Stockbridge
Massachusetts Turnpike Authority
the Leeman
Pittsfield
Lenox
Berkshire County
Connecticut
Danbury
Norwalk
BSR Faces Aug 16 Deadline For Real Estate Taxes
Berkshire Street Railway, now in receivership, must pay 4153 in 1963 real estate taxes by August 16 or the city will issue a tax title on its East Street land and buildings. Purchasers must clear the tax lien before a clear title. If unpaid for two years, the city can take title. The tax warrant was issued June 6 by the Board of Assessors. The federal IRS has seized the BSR property for unpaid income taxes. The SBA previously cleared local taxes when backing BSR operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Street Railway Company
East Street
John W. Meehan
Meehan
Board of Assessors
Federal Internal Revenue Service
BSA
Ornstien leads in city chess championships
Charles Ornstien holds a perfect 5-0 in the city chess championship race, with Douglas McQ. Grant at 5-1 in second and Louis Petithory in third at 4-1. Henry E. Rock, defending Class B champion, plays in Chicago for the U S Open while Cecilia Rock battles in Las Vegas for the women’s division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ornstien
Louis Peaithory
Massachusetts
Douglas McQ
Grant
Mr. Oristien
Henry E. Rock
A. Hane
Chicago
Ronald J. Burris
Alan B. Pincus
Ornstein
McQ
Kurt J. Wirschmans
Ornjstien
Ornstien
Louis 'Petithory
Cecilia Rock
U.S
Miss Rock
Las Vegas
Marie Burlingame
Miss Burlingame
Real Estate Transfers Include Multiple Home Purchases
Real estate sales list several transfers: Daniel J. Delorey Sr. and Jr. to Kobus duo for a Gale Avenue house and lot. Adolph Frydel to Edward and Elaing Ramecki for a Wealthy Avenue property. Knight and Owens to Berkshire County Historical Society for a North Street house and lot. Irland family to Erb for a Birchwood Terrace site. Yale Dalton Frank Bryant and others to various buyers on Stat Highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Delorey Sr
Daniel J. Delorey Jr
Stanley J
Norman Mf. Kobus
Gale Avenue
Adolph P.frydel
Edward
Elaing E. Ramecki
Wealthy Avenue
yEther H
Christina A. Knight
Adeline
Owens
Berkshire County Historical Society
Supt Reynolds to Speak at Commencement in 1963
Pittsfield Supt of Schools James P Reynolds will be the original speaker at the 1963 summer commencement next Friday August 9 at the Berkshire Community College auditorium starting at 1030 a.m. A large number of candidates will receive the master of education degree while three graduates will earn the bachelor of science in education degree. The ceremony marks the end of the 1963 college summer session with final exams set for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. The 1963 summer school graduation ceremonies are open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield Supt. of
James P. Reynolds
Robert V. Hamilton
Dia Rectar
Berkshire Community College
Harmonds settle $5 action against Central Markets Inc
In Superior Court records the action of John A. and Jacqueline A. Harmond against Central Markets Inc was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount. The plaintiffs alleged personal injuries from consuming meat containing a piece of metal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A
Jacqueline A. Harmond
Central Markets, Inc
Drowning Incident Reported With Rescuers On Scene
Drowning continued from the first page describes three men Arthur Martin of New Marlboro Peter Klein a Camp Half Moon counselor and James Ormsbee of New Marlboro performing mouth to mouth resuscitation until a resuscitator arrived Dr Henry Leonard of Camp To-Ho-Ne staff arrived Cassel and responders from Monterey New Marlboro and Great Barrington fire departments attended The drowned boy was born February 13 1961 His mother lives in Clayton while husband Alfred Pixley resides in Sheffield She has four other children Alfred W aged 6 Millon 4 Sally Aun 7 months
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Martin
New Marlboro
Peter Klein
Camp Half Moon
Lake
James Ormsbee
New Marlsboro
Henry Leonard
Camp
To-Ho-Ne
County to List Adult Education Courses
A Berkshire County effort surveys educational opportunities for adults. Questionnaires were sent to 12 public schools 9 colleges and other schools libraries churches and 14 agencies. A complete catalogue will be compiled and distributed countywide. Contact Mrs Helen J L Johnson if any group offers continuing education for adults.
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Berkshire County
Helen JL. HL. Johnson
Berkshire County Extension Service
Pittsfield
Robert Hamilton
State College
North Adams
Ralph Henly
Ordnance Department
General Electric Co
Edward Jadatz
Wahconah Regional
Dalton
Helen
Yellow Coach Faces Reorganization and IRS Action
Yellow Coach of SEA owes 215009 in loans while the IRS padlocks its property for about 35000 in overdue employee withholding taxes. A permanent certificate's grant could impede BSA reorganization efforts as the federal court weighs Chapter 11 eligibility versus standard bankruptcy liquidation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty. Silverman
DPU
Yellow Coach
BSA
Hospital Admissions List Shows Local Patients in Treatment
Pittsfield General reports multiple patients under treatment including Michael Porter son of George Porter at 8 Community Street, Deborah Candee daughter of Theodore and Candee in Great Barrington, Alex Radgowski of Seymour Street, John Gearing of Chatham New York, Kelly Ann Gabriel daughter of Michael and Gabriel at 24 Maple Street, David L. Wallin Hinsdale, Margaret Pettibone Linden Street, Richard J. Greene Bayside New York, George Scapin of Lee, Ursula Wicker daughter of Philip Wicker at 69 Clark Ison Avenue, Rose Potwin Hinsdale, Charles F. Farrell at 87 Notts Street, Louise Mermet Madison Avenue.
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Pittsfield
Michael Porter
George Porter
Red Cross Schedules Three Blood Drives
The Berkshire County Red Cross will conduct three blood drives this month. John Kittredge, chairman, said the bloodmobile will be at the GE transformer department Aug. 2 and 13, the Berkshire County Jail Aug. 19, and North Adams Aug. 29 and 30. A drive in Adams yesterday collected 149 pints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire County
Sted Cross
John Kittredge
Couity Red Cross
GE Power
North Adams
Kittredge
Adams
Funeral services for Mrs Katherine Grey and others
Mrs Katherine Grey will have a 7 30 morning service at Devanny Funeral Home followed by a High Mass of Requiem at St Josephs Church. Burial in St Bridget's Cemetery Housatonic. Catholic Daughters honor guard. Bearers listed. William McKeever funeral at 10 15 from Dwyer Funeral Home with Mass at St Joseph's. Burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. Prayers at grave by Rev John D McNamara. Mrs Lela Fuller funeral held at St George's Church Lee with cremation. Franks A Connors funeral at 8 15 from Kelly Funeral Home with 9 Mass at St Mary's Church. Burial in St Joseph's Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Grey
Katherine
Grey
Devanny
St. Joseph's Church
Joseph P. Cashin
St. Bridget's Cemetery
Housatonic
Catholic Daughters of America
Beavers
Richard P. Reddy
William RE. ‘Fouhy
Alfred W. Beamer
Bernard £. Caffrey
William E. McKeever
Pfe
Manrmayy
Dwyer
Tlome
Requivin
Raymond A. Lanoue
St Joseph’s Cemetery
John D. McNamara
Eugene W. Connelly
James H. Arehey
John J. McKeever
William M. Kelly
Shaun J. O'Donnell
David J. Chapman
Lela Fuller
St. George’s Church
Lee
Leslie T. Francis
Maxwell Romsey
George McClelland
Clarence Weeks
Torrington
Conn
Thurston Pillsbury
Pittsfield
Frank A. Connors
Kelly
St. Mary's Church
Buriel
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Gordon Named Vice President of HT Institute
Dr. George I. Gordon, formerly of Lee, promoted to vice president at the II' Re search Institute in Chicago, overseeing chemistry and fire sciences. An Exeter and Princeton alum with a Northwestern PhD, he has held multiple national research posts and is married to Ann S. Welch with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George §. Gordon
Lee
II’ Research Institute
Chicago
Gordon
III
Armour Research Foundation
Ilinois
G. S. Gordon
Exeter Academy
Princeton University
Northwestern University
Adams GE Worker Wins $50 Award
Miss Jeannette L. Bedard of Adams has received a 250 accent en value award from the General Electric power transformer department. She is an engineering technician in the bushing products section and earned the honor for a suggestion proposing a new design for a repeat order of bushi B5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams GE
Jeannette L. Bedard
Adams
General Electric Power Transformer Department
Bedard
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