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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1963

Page

13

Future of Kingsley School to be determined Tuesday

Kingsley Hall and North Egremont private school finances loom as judge Glennon considers feasibility of restructuring. Receiver Albert Silverman and bankruptcy trustees weigh reorganization versus liquidation for Berk Shire Street Railway creditors, with more than 100 enrolled for next year amid staff and student impacts.

Kingsley School Kingsley Hall Atty Silverman North Egremont Glennon Eice Me. Silvers Paul W. Glennon Man Alty Robert J. White Berk Shire Street Railway Co Elas Atty. Albert Pittsfield Main Street Mees Terre Ree QyHee Wee Erat BSR East Street

Phone Padt Continued From First Page

Arbitration focus on contract intent and meaning dominates ongoing discussions. The dispute centers on the true interpretation of the contract as parties seek a resolution.

City Hall Briefs Address Ward 1 Petition and Parking Change

City officials discussed a 25 percent contract reduction at 60 signatures on a long contested tract near Morningview Drive. Ward 2 Councilman Grady noted a narrow sidewalk on Orchard Street and a plan to reassign workers, while a group led by Marguerite L. Ryan pressed for one hour parking on Park Street to reduce traffic hazards for children.

Ernest St. Caves Peter Benedict Road Con al City Council Conway Construction Morningview Drive Ward 2 Raymond Grady Orchard Marguerite L. Ryan Park Street

Golden Age Club Elect Officers At YMCA Meeting

The Golden Age Club will elect officers for the coming year at Tuesday’s YMCA meeting at 2. The slate includes Jesse Beebe, Alexander Belisle, Mrs. Jennie Darwin for president. John Callaghan and Mrs. Hazel Gooder more for vice president. Elizabeth Clark and Mrs. Herman Groch for secretary. Bertha Carlisle for treasurer. Male steering candidates are Roland Bentley, Larry Curtis, and Finnl Wainee. female steering slots feature Mrs. Louise Hannon and Mrs. Marie Wilkinson.

Golden Age Club YMCA Jesse Beebe Alexander Belisle Jennie Darwin John Callaghan Hazel Goodermore Elizabeth Clark Herman Groch Bertha Carlisle Roland Bentley Larry Curtis Finnl Wainee Louise Hannon Marie Wilkinson

Movie Timetable Capitole Showings and Late Listings

Pittsfield daily timetable lists multiple films at various venues including Life Cinema Palace Union Square and Sunset Drive-In. Notable titles include Yojimbo Gidget Goes To Rome 13 Frightened Girls What Ever Happened to Baby Jane Days of Wine and Roses. County timetable on Page 18.

Union Square Gidget Rome Pittsfield Drive-In Sunset Drive-In Baby Jane

Driver Fair After Crash In Lanesboro

A two year old motorist suffered head lacerations and unspecified broken injuries after a crash on Balance Rock Road in Lanesboro. Donald DeGroat of 70 Briggs Ave. was reported in fair condition at Pittsfield General Hospital. Trooper John J. White said DeGrout failed to negotiate a curve, traveled 144 yards, nearly hit a utility pole, snapped a cable, passed over a lawn, approached 20 year old Andrew Currin mowing, then struck Carl Zurzin's station wagon, rolled over an embankment. Carl Zurzin is Currin's father. Property damage was unestimated and the investigation continues.

Balance Rock Road Lanesboro Pittsfield General Hospital Donald DeGroat Briggs Ave Pittsfield John J. White DeGrout Andrew 4Urrin Carl Zurzin Andrew

Jobless Father To Face Break Charge

Edward Ferry, 46, of 251 Brad sford Street, unemployed and father of six, is scheduled to face a breaking and entering charge in District Court this morning. The Wednesday night Berkshire Beef Company burglary on Newell Street involved theft of cash and goods totaling about 318 dollars.

Edward Ferry Bradsford St Berkshire Beef Company Newell Street Ferry

Nuclear power in Canada to begin service by 1965 says association

Canada eyes commercial nuclear power by 1965 as the Indian Electrical Manufacturers Association announces progress on reactors at Rolphton Ontario. Names such as Mrs Henry A Crady Jr and William H Shutts are listed in ceremony attendances and locations. Detectives Russo and McCarthy arrest Ferry at his home following an intensive investigation and a good hunch, with stolen cash and food items from a soft drink machine among the loot.

Toronto Canada Henry A. Crady Jr West St William H. Shutts Emerson I Nndian Electrical Manufacturers Treatment. Association Rolphton Ont Carmel W. Russo James E. McCarthy Ferry Neaves Hillcrest Charles Daley Wingdale Norman D. Maine Lenox Paul Flint Mrs. Bologna Neal Flint Lenox Dale

Soviets Decry Poor Quality Consumer Goods

Moscow Pravda newspaper slams the quality of consumer products including bathing items and shoes saying they are so poorly made they are unusable in a front page editorial.

Moscow Pravda Communist Party

Rodeo Set for Berkshire Downs Sunday and Monday

The Exchange Club sponsors two 2 PM performances at Berkshire Downs Hancock under the Interstate Rodeo Association. Events include saddle and bareback riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, Brahma bull riding, plus clowns, trick riders and comic bullfighters. Competitor Dennis O'Rourke, ranked fifth in saddle bronc, travels from Oklahoma. Proceeds aid the club's youth program. a group of mentally challenged children will attend Monday afternoon.

Berkshire Downs Hancock Interstate Rodeo Association del P. Virgillo Dennis O'Rourke Oklahoma

Child Bicyclist Injured Slightly in City Collision

An eight year old bicycle rider, Agnes Stone of 39 Curtis Street, suffered arm bruises yesterday when her bicycle collided with a car at the Winter Curtis Street intersection. She was treated at Pittsfield General Hospital and released. The motorist, David C. Sham, 32, of 238 Francis Avenue, told police the child was unable to make a turn and her bicycle rolled into the road into his machine.

Curtis Street Shel Agnes Stone Curtis St Pittsfield General Hospital David C. Sham Pang Francis Ave

County CD Office Reactivated in Berkshire County

County Civil Defense reactivation announced by Joh M. Bonnington of 320 Benedict Road naming him acting sector director under state Director Thomas Finn. Temporary space in Dalton Town Offices, with Patton as permanent center pending options. recalls past deactivation and interim leadership by Bonnington and Kasuba in prior years.

Berkshire County Office of Civil Defense Joh M. Bonnington Benedict Road Bonnington State Department Public Welfare Beagen State CD Thomas Finn Natick Dalton Selectmen Eugene R. Clark Thomas J. Calelahan Willam Glendon Patton Alphonse T. Kasuba Pttstidd Benematon

Holy Family Church Jubilee Masses and Lawn Party

Holy Family Church marks its Golden Jubilee with a weekend lawn party on church grounds and special Masses Monday and Tuesday. A high Mass for founders and benefactors at 8:30 Monday and a 7 p.m. Mass Tuesday for the living members frame the events. The lawn party runs daily starting at 1 p.m. with Polish foods, refreshments, carnival rides, booths, and a Labor Day prize pool of 1000 dollars. Theodore J. Handerck chairs arrangements.

Holy Family Church Holy Family Theodore J. Handerck

Lisieux Shop Moves to Former Larkin's Store

Lisieux Shop will relocate from 160 North St to 164 North St over the weekend, expanding space and dressing booths. Larkin's vacated the Miller Building store last month. Founded in 1926, Lisieux Shop has long sold women’s wear and plans to open in the new quarters on Wednesday.

Lisieux North St Larkin's Alice Bridges

Obituaries: Messenger and Macy Die After Illness

George F Messenger of Pittsfield died at Hillcrest Hospital after a long illness. He retired from Crane & Co. in June after 1 years service and was a member of First Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife Theresa Rozon Belcher a stepdaughter a brother four grandchildren and two nephews. Mrs Ralph D Macy of Sheffield died at her Main Street home. Born in Corona New York June 5 1893 she lived in Sheffield 42 years and helped found the Sheffield Parent Teacher Association. She was a parishioner at Christ Episcopal Church and long time church choir member. She leaves her husband two sons a daughter a brother a niece and five grandchildren. Burial and services set for both notices with details at local churches and funeral homes.

George F. Messenger Strong Ave Hillcrest Hospital Canaan N.Y Edward Sarah Messenger Pittsfield Crane & Co Dalton First Methodist Church Theresa Rozon Belcher Arthur E. Caropreso Edward Messenger Hinsdale Wellington Jesse S. Greene Pittsfield Cemetery Sheffield Margaret L. Macy Ralph D. Macy Macy’s Garage Main Street Corona Thomas Annie Jardine WeVoe Sheffield Parent-Teacher Association Christ Episcopal Church Women's Guild Robert R. Philip Macy David B. Ellis Lanesboro Louis J. DeVoe Flushing Otto ‘I. Kreuser Alford Christ Church American Cancer Society

Charles Glowinski Dies at 52 in Pittsfield

Charles W Glowinski 52 of 108 West St died yesterday at Pickwick Hotel after living in Pittsfield all his life. A retired weaver once at Berkshire Woolen Co he retired after an injury in World War II. Survivors include cousin Mrs Earl DeSilva of Rensselaer and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Monday at 10:30 a.m. at Blanks Funeral Home. Burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow 2-4 and 7-9.

Charles W. Glawinski West St Pickwick Hotel Pittsfield Berkshire Woolen Co Earl DeSilva Rensselaer Blanks St. Joseph's Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs. Lester G. Garrison

The funeral for Mrs. Lester G. Garrison will be held this afternoon at Wellington Funeral Home with Rev. Walter Ryan of First Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Park Cemetery, Hudson, New York.

L. G. Garrison Lester G. Garrison Wellington Walter §. Ryan First Methodist Church Cedar Park Hudson, N.Y

Card of Thanks and In Memoriam Notices Policy

Berkshire Eagle publication policy notes that Card of Thanks and In Memoriam notices are accepted for the next day, while death notices are eligible for same day. Cash in advance is required with a rate of 25 cents per line and a minimum charge of $1.25.

Berkshire Eagle Daily

In Memoriam Joseph L. Boufreau Sr Died September

In loving memory of Joseph L Boufreau Sr who died September 219a. Dust when your life was brightest and your years were best God called you from this world to the home of eternal rest All your toils and conflicts ever So you dwell with Christ above Oh what glories you've discovered in the Savior whom you loved.

Joseph L. Boufreau Sr Christ

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