World Famous Evangelist To Conduct Mission Here
Br. E. Stanley Jones, renowned missionary and writer, will conduct 11 evangelical missions in New England this fall starting September 15 at the First Methodist Church in Pittsfield. He will visit Waltham, Lynn, New Bedford, Worcester, Portland, Augusta, Bangor, Presque Isle, Maine, Manchester and Conford New Hampshire, Providence R I, and Norwich Conn. Jones, 79, has a long career noted for nonconfrontational outreach, round table conferences in India, and work across Asia and the world. He writes and speaks extensively, with 23 books and worldwide Christian unity efforts. he will receive the Gandhi Peace Award in New York on November 7 through Promoting Enduring Peace Inc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. E. Stanley Jones
New England
First Methodist
Pittsfield
Waltham
Lynn
New Bedford
Worcester
Portland
Augusta
Bangor
Presque Isle
Maine
Manchester
Conford
N.H
Providence
Norwich
Conn
Jones
Baltimore
Ashbury College
Wilmore
Methodist Board of Missions
India
Lucknow
Silapur
Lake Winnepesaukee
New Hampshire
Ifo
Promoting
Enduring Peace, Inc
New York City
Randall Heis Earn A V Awards From GE Co
Two GE Power Transformer voltage regulator department employees receive Accent-on-Value awards for notable contributions. John E. Randall a product service engineer and James J Heil an engineer technician honored for fast repair praise and a simplified regulator circuit. Heil, Middletown High School graduate, joined GE in 1955 as apprentice electrician after Navy service. He plans further study toward an electrical engineering degree at UMass after two years of advanced training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric
Daniel F. Keegan
John E. Randall
Holmes Road
James J. Heil
Cheshire Trailer Court
Randall
Schenectady
Weil
Keegan
Heil
Middletown High School
U.S. Navy
Navy
University of Massachusetts
Birth Announcements from Pittsfield Area Hospitals
A series of birth notices lists new arrivals for families in Pittsfield and surrounding areas. Daughters and sons are born to parents including Charles Reardon Jr, Bruce Bailey, James Carpenter, Liiman Fuller, Romano Frattaro la, William Curtiss, William Engner, Thomas Wren, with several infants also noted in Houston and Evanston. Grandparents and great-grandparents are named for several entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Sullivan
Houston
Tex
John Michael Jr
Sullivan
Marcia Troutman
Cincinnati
Ohio
Francis Sullivan
Adams
Dennis Geary
Cleveland St
IVE Says GE Prefers Strikes To Arbitrating
The IWE GE Conference Board accuses General Electric of backing strikes over arbitration to resolve employee grievances in three weeks of preliminary talks in New York. GE says arbitration remains preferred for issues agreed in good faith since 1935, while opposing broad arbitration of non clearly intended subjects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ive
Iwe-Ge
General Electric
New York
Thomas Hilbert
TUE
IUE
James B. Carey
Council of Economic Advisers
Berkshire Community College Sets Sept Orientation Schedule
Berkshire Community College announced a Sept four to thirteen schedule for freshman placement tests on Sept 4 and 5 covering English, languages, stenography, typing, and math. Orientation for first year students runs Sept 10 and 11 with lectures, tours, and a student government luncheon. Upperclassmen registration is Sept 12 morning. first year registration on Sept 12 afternoon and Sept 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Community College
Father Son Fall Camporee Set by Berkshire Scouts
Berkshire Council Boy Scouts plan the first father son fall Camporee in over two decades at Camp Eagle from September 20 to 22. More than 800 participants expected, campmasters named soon, with activities shared by fathers and sons and a focus on physical fitness aligned with national programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Council
Boy Scouts of America
Winsor J. Martin
Camp Eagle
Martin
Acd
Kennedy
Mohawk Drops N A Flights To New York
Mohawk Aviation in North Adams announced it will discontinue its scheduled air taxi service to LaGuardia Field New York. President George A. West cited insufficient demand after a three month trial, noting many needed transportation but not at the scheduled times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohawk Aviation
North Adams
LaGuardia Field
New York
George A. West
Mohawk
West
Hinsdale Schools Decide Not to Adopt Silent Moment
Hinsdale Massachusetts school committee voted last night to not establish a policy for opening exercises. Teachers may begin the day in their own way. The attorney general’s ruling allows a moment of meditation, with Stockbridge as the only nearby town to reject the silence. Other districts have adopted it as a substitute for prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsdale
Massachusetts Attorney General
Supreme Court
Stockbridge
Cheshire
Lenox
Pittsfield
Adams
Chester
Mac Morgan to Sing at First Baptist Church
National concert baritone Mac Morgan will be soloist at the First Baptist Church morning worship service Sunday. He will sing Lord God of Abraham from The Elijah by Mendelssohn. Service begins at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mac Morgan
First Baptist Church
Lord God of Abraham
Elijah
Felix Mendelsohn
Local Worker Breaks Leg In Earth Slide At Dam
James Sutle, 20, of 544 North St Pittsfield ended with a fractured left leg and ankle after an earth slide while working at the Litleville Dam. Noble Hospital Westfield reports his condition as good. Ad sections list local ads including ice company, roof flashing, a teen dance at American Legion Dalton and fencing sale at Merriam St. 442-9878 443-3100 443-3774 442-4717 447-9253 442-2046
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
James Sutle
North St
Pittsfield
Litleville Dam
Noble Hospital
Westfield
Suttle
New Notre Dame Curate Assigned in Massachusetts
Springfield Bishop Christopher Weldon announces a transfer at Notre Dame Church. Rev. Gerald R. Beauregard moves from Pittsfield to Easthampton and will be succeeded in Pittsfield by Rev. Paul F. E. Morissette, formerly at Precious Blood Church in Holyoke. Morissette is a graduate of Assumption College and Montreal seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Gerald R. Beauregard
Notre Dame Church
Pittsfield
Easthampton
Christopher 4. Weldon
Father Beauregard
Paul FE. Morissette
Precious Blood Church
Holyoke
Pittsfield Youth Injured in Scooter Crash
Pittsfield 16 year old Barry A Bissaillon of Pomeroy Avenue was treated at Hillcrest Hospital after a scooter crash on Wednesday. He was listed in good condition with abrasions following the mishap near the bypass and Route 7, as Dr. Carl A Bergan reported.
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Pittsfield
Barry A. Bissaillon
Pomeroy Avenue
Hillcrest Hospital
Bissaillon
Route 7
Carl A. Bergan
Bissaillan
Berkshire Business College Vacation Notice
The Berkshire Business College closed at noon for a two week vacation. Office hours resume registration Sept. 3 to 6 from 10 to 12 and 2 to 4. The 104th fall term begins Sept. 9 with the Nancy Taylor finishing course as a requirement of the secretarial program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Business College
Nancy Taylor
Ten Bus Seats Left for March on Washington Trip
Lawrence A Caesar of Dalton chairs Berkshire County March on Washington committee urging public to fill the remaining ten seats on the chartered bus. Local delegates include IUE CIO locals 254 and 250 with support from United Church of Christ and leaders such as Frank Walker Floyd Walker and James M Burns. About 13 Negro and 19 white participants have reservations. 30 percent of the anticipated deficit funded. Congressman Silvio Conte invited to address arrival. Bus departs Pittsfield Terminal at 11 Tuesday night with participants asked to arrive by 10:30. wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain gear. Reservations open through committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence A. Caesar
Dalton
Berkshire County
IUE Cio
United Church of Christ
Frank Walker
New England
NAACP
Floyd Walker
James M. Burns
Williams College
Naacp Interracial Youth Council
Caesar
Silvio O. Conte
Washington Monument
National Committee
Betty Phillips
Helen Hamilton
Pittsfield
GE Appliance Fair Draws 3200 Attendees on Day Two
A crowd of 3200 attended the second day of the General Electric Appliance Fair at the Boys' Club gymnasium, lifting total visitors past 5000. Tonight runs 6 to 10 with music by the GE Pensioners Orchestra. Door prizes include a GE dryer and a Hotpoint dryer awarded around 4:30. Winners from last night include Mrs. Airoldi, Gregory Stamos, Mrs. Devanney, Mrs. Courtemanche, and Anthony Trela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ Club
Laughran S. Waber
General Electric Pensioners
Louis Airoldi
Lee
Gregory Stamos
Ansonia
Conn
Carole Devanny
John RK
Sutton
Beatrice Courtemanche
Anthony Trela
Pittsfield
Richmany Seeks Ward 5 Seat in City Council Race
James M. Richmany of 55 Hawthorne Ave. says he will run for Ward 5 City Council, with an official announcement to come in a week. He plans a comprehensive ward study on sewer, water and street issues before declaring. Richmany previously failed in Ward 5 bids in 1961 and also sought a state representative post last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Richmany
Hawtthorne Ave
Richmany
Samuel J. Quadrozzi
Richmanny Cafe
West Hall
Satonic Street
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Saile
St. Paul
Christ
Dr. Jones
Mahatma Gandhi
Evangelist
E. Stanley Jones
Randall, Heis
GE Co
Pittsfield General
Charles Reardon Jr
Sherwood Drive
Bruce W. Bailey
James Carpenter
Peck’s Road
Liiman R. Fuller
Windsor
Romano Frattarola
Brown St
William B. Curtiss
Rotterdam
N.Y
William Engner
Becket
Thomas J. Wren
West Housatonic St
William J. Troy
Wilmette, IM
Timothy Xavier
Francis
Niospital
Evanston
Joseph Yolrea
Spring St
Peter J. Vitlone
Springside. Ave
BCC
James D. Reynolds
Milton Selkowily
Bai Brith Abullam Lodge
Abrizzi
Peru Hills
American Telephone & Telegraph Co
N.A
Hinsdale Schools
First Baptist
Childs & Bishop
Tce
Johnnnie’s Ice
Wahconah Street
Berkshire Roofing and Insulation Company
Dial
Harry Vincent
Ady
American Legion
The
Corvairs
Coke Bar
R. E. Chase
Prendergast
Skyline Country Club
Lanesboro
Mass
Miceel
Hillcrest
Firestone
Donovan
Merriam St
Hancock Shaker Village
Johnny
John Virgilio
Adv
the Launder Aid
Tyler Street
James
Sewelers
South St
Notre Dame
Business College
Washington
Conte
Acaes
Ark
Mickey-Freemas and
Hart Schaffser & Marr
Arrow
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