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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1969
Page
7
Americans spend more money each year on newspapers than on all books and magazines combined, a finding from the research committee of the American Association of Newspaper Representatives.
Berkshire County Historical Society will host an illustrated lecture by Donald S. Smith on Christmas customs around the world. The 8 pm talk at 114 East Housatonic will require advance reservations and a nominal admission fee to fund new folding chairs and equipment.
St Josephs High of Pittsfield won the Berkshire County Debating League third tourney of the season, topping Cranwell School in varsity. Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary won the novice division, with Pittsfield High second, as St Josephs leads varsity at 10-2 and Cranwell at 7-5. Pittsfield High tops novice at 9-3, Immaculate Heart 8-4.
Richard C. Kelly reported the theft of a $70 stereo and six tapes from his car parked in his yard. Eight toboggans were stolen from the Carr Hardware warehouse on Wahconah Street. Edward Richards reported a $45 skill saw, a $25 drill and a mitre box stolen from his car on North Street. Albert Lucas was transported to Pittsfield General after an emergency call.
The Pittsfield Civil Air Patrol unit invites prospective members to an open house at 7 PM at the U S Army Reserve Training Center Barker Road. The event features a special opening ceremony slide show and CAP lecture with drill team exhibition and Apollo moon launch film. Cadet and senior memberships are detailed with age ranges and benefits.
Mrs. Isabella P Denton of Main Street Sheffield 97 died after a long illness at Fairview Hospital Great Barrington. Widow of Robert Denton born New Rochelle NY daughter of John and Janet Irving Percy lived in Sheffield 15 years. Survived by sister Mrs Theodore Nichols Tuckahoe NY. Funeral tomorrow 11 a.m. Birches Funeral Home Great Barrington Rev Walter K Miller Sheffield Congregational officiating. Burial Center Cemetery. No calling hours.
Berkshire Athenaeum city bookmobile routes posted for Monday through Friday. Stops include West Annex 9 30 am and 233 Eleanor Road 10 40 am along with schools and residences such as Hibbard School Briggs School Barker Road and Barker Road north of 4 pm. other stops listed with times and locations.
A tax lien was filed in federal court against Charles E. Wyman of Hartsville by IRS Director William E. Williams for withholding taxes. The lien was placed on June 30.
Bartlett School children will present a variety show for the Parent-Teachers Association Monday at 7 30 p m in the school. Principal Gary A Clarkson said most classes will participate in the event.
James F. Murray Sr. 78 of 32 West Housatonic St died yesterday at St. Luke's unit, BMC after a short illness. He worked 43 years with Boston & Albany Railroad in its signal department, retiring in 1955. Survived by wife Gladys Jerome, a son James F. Murray Jr., five daughters, 15 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services at Meehan Funeral Home with High Mass at St. Joseph's Church. Miss Rose M. Caffrey received a concelebrated Requiem Mass at St. Mark's Church with multiple priests present. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Bearers listed. prayers offered at the grave.
Death notices from Pittsfield area include Mrs. Adelaide Carnute Ratigan of Sandisfield and Mrs. Mary Tucker of Stockbridge. Several relatives, funeral plans, and burial details are listed for each, with calls and services scheduled at local homes and churches. Also noted are obituaries for Dr. Wight N. Chapin of Lachene and H Edgar Whitman of Hancock, detailing survivors and funeral arrangements.
In loving memory of my Dad Timothy P Dalton who passed away one year ago December 12 1968 Not just today but every day Our thoughts turn back to you Some little things some special ways You bid no one a last farewell Not even saying goodbye Sadly missed by his daughter Mrs William Coulter and family
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