Koza murder trial nears close with dueling testimonies
After three weeks in Berkshire County court, Michael Koza murder case progresses to final stage as Dougherty and Kiley recount alibis and possible motives. The defense for Polcaro may rest today while District Attorney Ryan trims the witness list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Koza
Dist
Atgy
Matthew P. Ryan Jr
Bernard J. Kiley
Pim
Joseph T. Dougherty Jr
Dougherty
Kiley
von Block
Anthony Folcaro
John N. Adberti
Polcaro
Ryan
Benoit
Luce
Card
John J. Killeen
Hamilton Place
Wahoonah
Majestic
Pittsfield
Pilgrim Memorial and South Church Unite for Christmas Service
The second annual union family Christmas service of Pilgrim Memorial and South Congregational Churches will be held next Saturday at 7 30 at Pilgrim Memorial Church. The Rev J Alan McLean and the Rev Raymond E F Gibson will conduct the service with Mr Gibson delivering the meditation. Readings will include a Christmas scripture and congregational singing by mixed choirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Family
Pilgrim Memorial
South Congregational
Pilgrim Memorial Church
J. Alan McLean
Raymond EF. Gibson
South Church
Gibson
Pilgrim, Memorial
Births At Pittsfield General And Nearby Homes
Mr and Mrs Homer W May 168 Elm St welcomed a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs Donald Bruce Stephentown NY reported a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Charles Thomas Bradley Hinsdale welcomed a daughter yesterday at St Luke s. Mr and Mrs Robert F Powers Dalton reported a daughter yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield General
Homer W. May
Elm St
Donald Bruce
Stephentown
N.Y
St. Luke's
Charles Thomas Bradley
Hinsdale
Robert F. Powers
Dalton
Open heart surgery helps Dalton girl in Boston
Pamela Miller seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Miller of Dalton underwent an open heart operation at Children s Hospital in Boston. Surgeon Robert Gross led the procedure which lasted several hours with no complications. Thirteen Pittsfield and Bajton residents donated blood used in the operation. Dr Samuel Schuster said Pamela is doing well and could be home for Christmas if all goes well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pamela Miller
Arthur Miller
Dalton
Boston
Robert Gross
Children's Hospital
Pittsfield
Bajton
Pamela
Samuel Schuster
Noonan Faces 75 Count Indictment In Stock Debentures
Boston federal grand jury returned a 73 count indictment against John A Noonan of Pittsfield charging false statements in an exemption filing with the SEC Boston region in connection with a sale of 875000 in debentures by Security Finance Inc of Pittsfield where Noonan serves as president The indictment also accuses him of using a scheme to defraud and making false representations in the debenture sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
John A. Noonan
Pittsfield
Noonan
Securities Exchange Commission
Security Finance Inc
Service clubs plan kettle duty in Pittsfield today
Four Pittsfield service clubs will man the Salvation Army Christmas kettle in front of England Brothers. Kiwanis work from 10:30 to noon, Civitan from noon to 1:36, Optimist from 1:30 to 3, and Lions from 3 to 4:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Salvation Army
England Brothers
Kiwanis
Civitan
Nation's No 1 Santa Claus in 1949 Dream to Spread Spirit
Robert J. George, a Columbus Nebraska barber, turned Santa Claus after a dream of restoring true Christmas spirit. He rents six sleighs, employs 11 people, owns 10 Santa suits, and visits children in towns and hospitals, with invitations to the White House and appearances on Jack Paar's show. He promotes a humane glow of Christmas nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert J. George
Columbus
Neb
George
Santa Claus
Santa
Allendale
White House
Middletown
Conn
IUE Officers Deny Vote Denial Charge in GE Local
IUE officers branded as false a claim by Henry Piekas of Cheshire that he and nine GE colleagues were unlawfully barred from voting in an upcoming steward election. Piekas and four others face union charges and possible expulsion for crossing picket lines during a three week strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IUE
General Electric
Henry”Piekas
Cheshire
GE ‘Ordnance Department
Piekas
Piekos
Jury Unanimous Verdict For Eagle Santa Toy Fund
The Wendell-Sherwood Hotel wing hosts 14 men kept incommunicado for weeks while jurors in the Michael Koza murder case contribute 18 percent of today’s donations to the Foxfield Toy Fund. Deputies guard the room as Christmas shop dust and memorials move toward aiding needy children. A deputy sheriff receives funds sent by court reporter and a memory gift for Aunt Mary Wellington. Christmas Eve nears. residents urged to donate to The Bagis Santa Toy Fund this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell-Sherwood Hotel
Michael Koza
Flittsfield
Toy Fund
Mary Wellington
Miss Wellington
Givers To The Eogte Santa Toy Fund Report
A list of memorial donations and acknowledgments follows, honoring aunts great grandmothers and other loved ones. Donors include Mark, Robble, Susan, Jean, Elnora, Patt, and several unnamed groups. Totals show today’s $1215 and cumulative $3459.82 toward the Santa Toy Fund goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eogte
Mary Welkington
Mark
Jeanne
Dike
Robble
Little Jim
Betsey
Susan
Jean
Elnora
Puy
Ammy
Dorothy K. Wo
Social Security Administration
Pittsfield
Norman Hall
Heulah
Lavinia Hunt
William Hunt
Insurance Workers International
Wyandotte
Worsted
Bonnie Berkshire
Altenacum — Caltection
Torito
Lois
Jimmy
Robbie
Pauls
Craig Warner
Warren
Braid
A. H. Rite Co
Tax Collector Seeks Higher 1961 Budget
Mayor Haughey received the 1961 estimated budget from Tax Collector John W. Meehan. The tax department is projected to cost $32,298 next year, up from $30,889 this year, due to raises, overtime, and supplies. Four special police officers were appointed to cover Berkshire Life Insurance Co. premises: Daniel Collins, Frank Maffuccio, Paul G. Burkhardt of Pittsfield, and Starr Whitney of Cheshire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haughey
John W. Meehan
Public Works Department
Berkshire Life Insurance Co
Daniel Collins
Frank Ma
City Employees Discuss Wiring Equipment Classifications
Alfred A. Hebert and Robert A. Johnson discussed classifying city motor equipment now operated by city employes. A two day Red Cross blood drive will be held at the Pittsfield Building 28-2 next week from 10:10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday with a $10 goal for blood donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred A. Hebert
Pittsfield
Tor
Ing
Hebert
Name in the News Presiding Justice Retires in Lee Town
Presiding Justice Albert Clark, lifelong Lee resident and strict jurist for 45 years, has resigned and retired. He plans to move to Florida with his wife after a career marked by firm rulings, occasional courtroom conflicts with press, and a belief in full-time judges. Clark will miss courtroom duties but continues private practice and other ventures, including cattle breeding and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Clark
Lee District Court
Bert
Lee
Lee Court
Mr. Clark
Atty. Clark
Judge Clark
House of Correction
Superior Court
Lee Selectmen
Lee Town Hall
Pittsfield
Berkshire
Judge
Florida
Gulf
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Peter J. Genaveve
Alberti
Riley’s
Kor2
Kora
Geal Kora
Shirley Gilbert
Eugene D. Benoit
Sir Alberti
Polcara
North
Pearl Street
Albert D. Luce
Hel
Riley
Defective Bureau
Carmel W. Russo
Dauro Baccoli
Killeen
Holmes Road
Pomeroy Avenue
Service Clubs
Man Kettle
Robert George
By Arthur Myers
Will &E
Las
Anthony Rizzo
Rizzo
George V. DiPalazzo
TUE 233 Executive Board
DiPalazzo
Piekos Group
Marsten
Marsten’s
Ski den
Adv
Marston
Wendell Hotel
Pittsfield J Girls Club
Dalton Avenue Florist
Poinsettias
Ady
Don Kelly
Newberry’s Delicatessen
Mayfair Beauty
Smith's United Rent-Alls
West St. HY
Fontaine
Dial HI
West Street
Grange
Colburn Brothers
Eagle Santa Toy Fund
Bagis Santa Toy Fund
Johnson
Lood
Besse-Clarke
ARROW
Hickok
Daniel Hays
Daniel Green
Stern
Donna
McCarthy
Vow
State O
Pleetway
Fanleen
Pat Beederick
Hickey Freeman and
Hart Schaffner & Marx
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