Lenox Bus Detour Linked to Bridge Over Housatonic
Lenox officials urged the state to build a new Housatonic River bridge on New Lenox Road after deeming the existing span unsafe for school buses. Detouring via Pittsfield would add about 24 miles daily and cost $2,500 more for transportation. Dufour Bros. offered to shuttle unloaded buses if liability waivers were granted. The town has $168,000 in Chapter 90 funds yet the bridge work remains delayed since 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox
Housatonic River
New Lenox Road
Selectmen
Hiram F. Battey
Raymond L. Trabold
Pittsfield
Battey
Dufour Bros
Lakeville
Conn
East New Lenox Road
Williams Street
Holmes Road
William J. Goggins
Airman C Allen R Caron gains training assignment in Air Force
C Allen R Caron son of Mr and Mrs Francis X ONeil of 6144 Orchard St has completed basic training at Lackland AFB Texas and will attend a technical course for aircraft maintenance at Chanute AFB Illinois A June graduate of St Josephs High School Caron earned a new training assignment and awaits further orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airman
C. Allen R. Caron
Francis X. O'Neil
Orchard St
Air Force
Lackland Afb
Tex
Caron
St. Joseph's High School
Chanute Afb
Mil
C. Eugene
Milette
West St
Keesier Afb
Miss
Hedicine
Pittsfiel Sahoo
Divorce Granted in Pittsfield Probate Court
Ethel M Tower of Dalton is granted a divorce from Hobart William Tower of Pittsfield. Under a written agreement dated August 2, 1963, Mrs Tower gets custody of three children while Mr Tower pays $15 weekly for each child. The court approved the agreement rather than issuing its own orders. The couple wed April 14, 1951 in Pittsfield. Airman 3 C Richard E Blake, son of Mr and Mrs Earl L Blake of 24 Lebanon Ave, has been assigned to Holloman AFB NM for training and duty as an administrative specialist after completing basic training at Lackland AFB TX. He graduated from Pittsfield High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel M. Tower
Dalton
Hobart William Tower
Pittsfield
Richard E. Blake
Earl L. Blake
Lebanon Ave
Holloman Air Force Base
N.M
Lackland Afb
Tex
Slake
Pittsfield High School
Dure
District Court Imposes Fines in Multiple Cases
District Court fined James Hanna 23 dollars for gambling in a public place after a gully finding. Hanna, 47, of 26 Dewey Ave, was arrested by Officer Robert Jordan following a report of a dice game on Summer Street. Prosecution noted Hanna pleaded innocent. George J. Smith of 48 Winter St. paid five dollars for a second speeding offense within a year. Courtland W. Houghtaling, 92 Dalton Ave., fined 12 dollars for three parking violations. Elaine D. Prentiss and Virgint A. Beligni paid five and three dollars for individual parking tickets. Aurelio M. Perez and Thomas M. Arienti paid speeding fines at the clerk’s office. Bernard L. Dowdey fined three dollars for a pedestrian violation. Carl E. Colla, 25, of 38 First St, placed on two-year probation under a suspended six-month sentence for assault and battery, probation revoked upon appearance. Bail set at 500 dollars for Colla’s Superior Court appearance. Complainant in Colla case was his wife, Judy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Turk) Hanna
Dewey Ave
Alty
George B. Crane
Hanna
Robert Jordan
Summer Street
Carl E. Colla
First St
Judy
George J. Smith
Winter Sr
Courtland W. Houghtaling
Dalton Avec
Elaine D. Prentiss
Hungerford St
Vir-gint A. Beligni
Housatonic
Births and transfers listed for local property deals
Births City Savings Bank to Premier Paint and Remodeling Co. Inc. acreages include a house and lot on Woodlawn Avenue. William H Baumbach and Phyllis L Baumbach transfer to Richard J and Jeannine A LeBeau a house and lot on North Street. Henry R Butler and Ruth L Butler transfer to Thomas E Rawling a house and lot on Pine Street Richmond. Franklyn T Theising and Elizabeth M Theising transfer to J Francis and Rose Senger at Richmond Pond Richmond. Anthony Rufo Jr and Harriet Rufo transfer to J Francis and Rose Senger at Richmond Pond Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Savings Bank
Premier Paint and Remodeling Co., Inc
Woodlawn Avenue
William H
Phyllis L. Baumbach
Richard J
Jeannine A. LeBeau
North Street
Henry R. and
Ruth L. Butler
Thomas E. Rawling
Pine Street
Richmond
Franklyn T
Elizabeth M. Theising
J. Francis
Rose
Senger
Jand
Richmond Pond
Anthony Rufo Jr
Harriet Rufo
Phone Worker To Leave for Cape Kennedy
A Berkshires mail and property notices list transfers on Housatonic Road and other local parcels. A. Bruce Burdett of New England Telephone winds up ten years here to join RCA in Cape Kennedy as a communications analyst after a five year stint as a communications consultant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinaldo
Rina Guerra
Carl
Gladys H. Shirley
Housatonic Road
Stockbridge
A. Bruce Burdett
New England Telephone Co
Pittsfield
Ida & John’s
Burdett
New Lenox Rd
Lenox
Berkshires
Cape Kennedy
Fla
RCA
Telephone Company
Dalton High School
University of Massachusetts
University of Hawaii
Norma Thedorge
North Adams
Harold
Mary E. du
Joan R. Connor
Austin Avenue
Two Berkshire Drivers Fined After Separate Accidents
In District Court two Berkshire County drivers were fined 75 each after separate crashes. Robert W. Cabana 21 of 36 Westminster St pleaded guilty to wet driving and operating to endanger and received 50 and 25 dollar penalties. He was injured Aug 13 when his vehicle struck a pole on Upper North Street and overturned. William F R Kuczycski 45 of Adams was found guilty of driving to endanger and fined 75 after his car rear-ended Mrs Carol O Neil at South and East Housatonic streets on July 17, then backed and struck again. he admitted drinking two beers prior to the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire County
Robert W. Cabana
Westminster St
Upper North Street
William M. Dermody
Cabana
Crane Avenue
William FR. Kuczycski
Adams
Frank W. Cimirfi
Alty
Alexander A. Cwalinski
Robert Rozon
Carol O'Neil
Bishop Memorial School of Nursing
East Housatonic
Kuczycski
Miss O'Neil
Rozon
Four County Democrats Plan Inaugural Dinner
A meeting of the four county Western Massachusetts Democratic Association officers and executive committee will gather Sunday at 7 30 p m at Tekoa Country Club in Westfield. They plan an inaugural dinner with aims to attract a nationally prominent political figure. Officers include Joseph K Trant chair D Francis Courtney vice chair Douglas Cummings secretary and Thomas Callahan treasurer. Berkshire executive members are Thomas J Kelly William J Brown and Robert E Patenaude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Massachusetts Democratic Association
Tekoa Country Club
Westfield
Joseph K. Trant
D. Francis Courtney
Easthampton
Douglas Cummings
Springfield
Thomas Callahan
Dalton
Berkshire County
Thomas J. Kelly
Pittsfield
William J. Brown
Lee
Robert E. Patenaude
North Adams
PWD Traffic Division Plan to Be Given Further Study
City Council public works committee will study creating a separate traffic division within the department. The move follows a petition by Councilman Crow to assign a single traffic contact, with optional Springfield system visit and transfer of some staff. McKean favored a project led by a competent engineer and noted potential snow removal duties. Additional items: 25 to 30 foot sidewalk at 1209 North St and extension of the Lafayette Street water main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Works Committee
Public Works Department
Raymond LE. Crow
Dillon
William H. Kennedy
Dolphin
Traffic Commission
Charman
Hugh R. McKean
Ernest G. St. Peter
Joe Dolphin
McKean
St. Peter
James M. Richmany
Kennedy
Springfield
John J. Fitzgerald
Richmany
North St
Wahconah
North Streets
Lafayette Street
Adams Selectman Faults Pittsfield Social Security Office
Adams selectman Fred Dabrowski charged that the Pittsfield Social Security representative spends too little time in town. He said two office hours a week overload elderly residents while the Pittsfield office noted hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays in the Adams District Courtroom and that homebound visits occur. Chairman Ewart Callahan said he wouldn’t argue with Dabrowski’s claim about limited local hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADAMS
Dabrowksi
Ewart D. Callahan
Dabrowski
Gas and fire incidents reported at multiple city sites
At 12:00 p.m. a car leaking gasoline was observed in front of 15 Gale Ave. At 2:25 p.m. a rubbish fire burned at the rear of the VFW at 36 Linden St. At 2:27 p.m. a defective oil burner operation was noted at 15 Boylston St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Ave
VFW
Linden St
Boylston St
Dope Party Raid Nets 21 Youths on Long Island
East Hampton police ended a summer party at a farmhouse after a raid at 1:30 a.m. Twenty one youths were jailed on narcotics or disorderly conduct charges, with five more charged in a Riverhead motel narcotics sale. Emmett Boone II, the renter and a guitarist, was charged with selling narcotics. The operation followed six weeks of investigation led by Supervisor Ecker and Capt. Schmidt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Hampton
N.Y
Riverhead
Edward V. Ecker
Donald F. Schmidt
Emmett E. Boone II
Anti-Poverty Group Elects Three New Directors
Action for Opportunity, the city's anti-poverty committee, named 24 of its 23 member board. Three new members elected last night are Mrs. Joan Pisani of Pine Street, Mrs. Benlyn Shackett of Robbins Avenue, and Willard DuRant of North John Street. Also elected were Frederick S. Fahey, Boys' Club superintendent, and Helen Johnson, Berkshire County Extension Service executive director, as corporate members. The group reviewed Head Start progress, ending Friday, and voiced concern over slow federal funding for the Neighborhood Youth Corps program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Action For Opportunity
Anti-Poverty Committee
Joan Pisani
Pine St
Benlyn Shackett
Robbins Ave
Willard DuRant
North John Street
Boys’ Club
Frederick S. Fahey
Helen Johnson
Berkshire County Extension Service
Vandals damage coin rides. two car crash near Cheshire
Pittsfield state police report vandals damaged hobby horses and children's coin-operated rides at Adams Super Market and Neisner's in Allendale Center, about 400 dollars. A southbound car operated by John Kwasnicke, 64, of Adams skidded on Route 3 in Cheshire, turning onto its left side. The driver was uninjured. trooper William A. Garvin investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Super Market
Dalton Avenue
Neisner's
Allendale
Pittsfield
John €. Kwasnicke
Adams
Route 3
Cheshire
William A. Garvin
President Johnson asserts U.S. unity on Viet Nam policy
President Johnson told reporters at a news conference that Americans are united on Viet Nam policy. He rejected claims from a Republican white paper that he is watering down goals while American troops fight and die in Vietnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Viet Nam
Washington
UPI
Johnsom
Johnson
Cavaliers Plan Annual Drum Corps Competition
The Cavaliers announce the sixth annual Youth on Parade as a Sept. 4 event at Wahconah Park starting at 8 p.m. Rain or shine, headlining will be Cavaliers of Park Ridge Illinois with an all-boy unit and former VFW runner-up. Also competing are St Rocva’s Cadets of Brooklyn and the Magnificent Yankees of Utica New York, recent Yankee Circuit champions and 1964-63 New York Canadian champions. Tickets are on sale through members or Sammy Vincent's with early-bird discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavaliers
Wahconah Park
Park Ridge
VFW
New York State
St. Rocva's Cadets
Brooklyn
Magnificent
Yankees
Utica
N.Y
Cavalier
Imperial Corps
Sammy Vincent's
Reedy Returns To Washington After Foot Surgery
George E. Reedy, former press secretary to President Johnson, has returned to Washington after nearly 24 hours of surgery at Methodist Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota for hammer toe deformities. He arrived with a cane and two knee‑to‑hip plaster casts, smiling and in good spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
George E. Reedy
Johnson
Reedy
Methodist Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Harmmer
Dirksen Gains With Amendment On Reapportionment
Washington AP Sen Dirksen gains with amended reapportionment proposal approved 6 to 2 by a judiciary subcommittee. The plan would let one house be apportioned by population while allowing the other to reflect political subdivisions and geography if a statewide vote endorses it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Judiciary
Everett M. Dirksen
Senate
Supreme Court
Plane Crashes During Vertical Takeoff Test in New Jersey
Atlantic City AP reports the Curtiss-Wright X-19, an experimental vertical takeoff aircraft, crashed during its first test flight at the National Aviation Experimental Facilities Center in Pomona. Chief test pilot James V. Ryan and project test pilot Bernard J. Hughes parachuted safely. the plane went down in flames in a swamp on the federal reservation around 7 30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
National Aviation Experimental Facilities Center
Pomona
James V. Ryan
Project
Bernard J. Hughes
Federal Reservation
Boy in Plastic Boat Rescued After Half Hour Swim
In Revere Massachusetts James Manganiello aged 19 swam a half hour against wind and tide to rescue seven year old Charles Jackson adrift in a plastic dinghy after a lifeguard in a leaky boat and three other swimmers failed to reach him. Manganiello said he took his time and Charlie worried more about being a bad boy than drowning.
Obituaries from Cheshire and surrounding towns
Obituary notices detail Lewis M Newton of Cheshire dying after a long illness at 56, with survivors including wife Helen Wheeler and several children and relatives. Services set for Cheshire Baptist Church and burial in Cheshire Cemetery with visitations at Dery Funeral Home. Antonio F Placido’s funeral and Mass of Requiem scheduled with calling hours noted at Bencivenga Funeral Home and burial at St Joseph’s Cemetery. Rev Andrew Grygue, 83, retires to Eden Hill monastery, dies of heart attack. funeral and burial details provided with Mercy of God Shrine and Marian Fathers Cemetery arrangements by Kelly Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheshire
Lewis M. Newton
State Road
North Adams Hospital
Hardwick
U. S. Gypsum Co
Newton
Cheshire Baptist Church
Upton Lodge of Masons
Helen Wheeler
Robert L. and
Forrest B
Wallace M
Dalton
Edward Zaleski
Daniel
Barre
James
Littleton
N.H
Dery Funeral Home
Antonio F. Placido
Bencivenxa
Mount Carmel Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Ladies’ Guild
Stockbridge
Andrew Grygue
Marian Fathers
Ed-n Hill
Sisters of the Resurrection
Casleton-on-Hudson
N.Y
Bialogory
Poland
United States
Sevres
France
Rome
New York
St. Anthony's Church
Travis
Staten Island
Carnegie
Mercy of God Shring
Eden Hill
Kelly Funeral Home
Lee
Israel Bond Drive Tops $30,000 Here
The Pittsfield State of Israel bond drive surpassed 30000 dollars, a 22 percent rise from last year. Marshall Raser announced to 55 attendees at the Jewish Community Center that the ongoing campaign was a tremendous success in support of Israel’s economic development. Emil Cohen entertained with humor and song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Israel
Pittsfield
Marshall Raser
Raser
Jewish Community Center
Arez Jewry
Israel
Emil Cohen
Boston Church Burns Second Time
A spectacular early morning fire gutted St. John the Baptist Church at 133 Vernon Street in Roxbury, exactly two years after a prior blaze. Firemen fought the total loss for nearly two hours as flames consu med the wood frame Baptist church. roof collapsed but walls and a 50 foot steeple survived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
UPI
St. John the Baptist
Vernon St
Roxbury
Joseph Mercuri Retires From GE Power Transformer Dept
Joseph Mercuri of 310 West St. retires from GE power transformer department after more than 45 years with the company. A native of all, he arrived here in 1921 and earned two awards through the company’s suggestion plan. A WWI veteran of the Italian Army, he attends Mount Carmel Church and is active in the Quarter Central Club. He and wife Vittoria Demasi have three children and two grandchildren and plan a trip to Italy next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Mercuri
West St
GE Power Transformer Department
Mercuri
All
Quarter Central Club
Mount Carmel
Vittoria Demasi
Youth Corps Not Being Cut Back in Rhode Island
Washington reports that Rhode Island youth programs will stay funded. Sar gent Shriver said federal officials indicated only 80 to 200 jobs might be available this year. About 2,500 youths now participate, with program levels to be maintained if Congress approves the $15 billion request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rhode Island
Sargent Shriver
Office of Economic Opportunity
Shriver
Congress
John J. Chafee
Jack Howard
Hinsdale Firemen Hall Event At Ashmere Casino
Tomorrow the Hinsdale firemen hall at Ashmere Casino will admit ticket holders under 21 along with all others. A prior notice claimed those under 2 were barred. Dancing from 9:30 to 1 features Alan Grieve and his orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashmere Casino
Alan Grieve
Obituary notices from Canaan and nearby towns
Multiple funeral services and obituaries for residents in Canaan Valley and surrounding areas. John Kelley, 70, a World War I veteran and retired Army Lt. Col., dies in Great Barrington. Ralph R Ray, Alford resident, buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Mrs. Dora B Barber memorial services in Berlin Center. Joseph J Buffoni of Lee honored with High Mass at St. Marys Church. Honorary bearers and Italian Fraternal Society members noted. Donations suggested to Parkinsons Foundation or Alford Church building fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
Conn
John Kelley
Canaan Valley
Fairview
Great Barrington
Mass
Mt. Vernon
N.Y
William D. Ke
Yankers
Newkirk Funeral Home
Frank Blaikie
Christ Episcopal Church
Morrisville
Ralph R. Ray
Ralph R Ray
Alford
Alford Methodist Church
Donald T. Keil
Arlington,Va. National Cemetery
William Berridge
South Egremont
Robert Bright
Henry Shephard
Albert Wright
Robert Pederson
William Essig
W. 168Th St
New York City
Alford Church Building Fund
Dora B. Barber
Dora B
Wellington Funeral Home
Paul N. Whitteberry
First Methodist Church
Center Berlin
N-Y
Joseph J. Buffoni
Lee
St. Mary’s Church
Francis Mot Kennedy
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Cesare Cardinali
Angelo and
Bartolo Zanetti
Carlo Oggiani
Carmello Messina
Marco Vanni
Carlo Laurent
Dominic Delmolito
Michael Vecchia
Erminio Salinetti
John Giarela
Americo Montani
Frank Tarmey
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Gogegins
Andrea A. F. Nuciforo
Warren A. Turner
John J. Pignatelli
Probate
Aurelio M. Perez
Revere
Thomas M.arienti
Bernard L. Dowdey
Beaumont Drive
Victor J
Joan M. Fontana
Ronald E
Diana T. Oliveira
August Smith Road
Peru
Alicia A. Tripp
Charles R
Frances B. Watson
Shaw Lake
Becket
Hinsdale
Allen B. Pomeroy Jr
Shirley J. Pomeroy
Skyview Grove
Harrison M. Douglas Jr
William P
Marie E. Paterson
Dexter Street
Gaynor V
Ghislaine G. Brogan
John W. and
Rosemary Boyette
Cole Avenue
Paul D. and
Jacqueline T. Burke
William Andrews
Washington Depot Road
Alfred P
Helen N. Simone
Frank N
Mildred B. Moulton
Great Lake Estates
Otis
Erwin Levernoch
Fred A. Read
Crystal Street
Anna FE. Schliesmann
Alfred E
Marion R. Clear
John Hanson
Moat
Pontapam Grove Drive
St. Luke's
Andrew T. Kilian
Evelina H. Peppe
Nanactle Glorioso
Dorset
England
Christ
Britain
British Museum
Adams Selectman
Long Island
Anti-Poverty
Cavaliers Plan
Dirksen
Boy In Plastic
Marian
D.C
Society of the Divine Love of Jesus
Archdiocese of
St. Stanislaus Church
Boston Church
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