Bond float to buy Sacre HS site near Valentine Road
City plans to float a bond issue to fund 40 acres for the proposed Sacre high school site off Valentine Road due to cash shortages and uncollected taxes. Mayor Del Gallo outlined steps including legal descriptions, possible Open Spaces Act funds for part of the 10 acres, and eminent domain action if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacre High School
Valentine Road
del Gallo
Petrieca Construction Co
Petrieca
McNulty
Bidrin Elm Disease Treatment Flunks Tests in State
C S Hood chief of insect pest control warns royal moth superintendents that Bidrin, once hailed as a cure for Dutch elm disease, failed to prove effective in tests. The state will pause use until more studies in 1966 by Shade Tree Laboratories and University of Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
C. S. Hood
Department of Natural Resources
Hood
Etter
Midwest
Shade Tree Laboratories
Shell Chemical Co
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Waltham Field Station
University of Massachusetts
New England Telephone Faces Booth Opposition on North Street
The New England Telephone Co. faces merchant opposition to four planned phone booths on North Street. Only one of the four has been installed outside 7 North Street, despite council approval in June for three more. City official Ernest G. St. Peter says enforcement lies with the company, which will handle the issue through its legal department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Telephone Co
North Street
Paul Jakes
North St
Oakes
Columbus Avenue
Melville” Street
Fenn Street
Ernest G. St. Peter
Public Works Committee
Jakes
Ie-gal Department
Hanukkah Starts Tomorrow With First Candle Lighting
The Jewish festival of Hanukkah begins tomorrow night at sundown with the lighting of the first of eight candles. Homes will light candles for eight days to remember the rededication of Jerusalem's Temple after its defilement by the Syrians around 165 B.C. A half hour radio program will air on WRC at 7 30 p.m. tomorrow featuring Rabbis Sanford Shankblatt and Harold I Salzmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple of
Jerusalem
WRC
Sanford Shankblatt
Congregation Knesses Israel
Harold I. Salzmann
Temple Anshe Amunin
GE Promotes J. J. O'Donnell to Power Transformer Manager
J J O Donnell of 549 Crane Ave has been promoted to manager of GE power transformer department industrial and export sales. He will oversee transformer sales to industrial and overseas clients and direct current equipment sales to all customers. O Donnell, born in Mount Vernon New York, a University of Denver graduate, has 14 years with GE and previously led direct current transmission sales. He belongs to ASME IEEE GE Engineering Association Pittsfield Sportsmen's Club and Stanley Club. He is married to Nancy Pierce with two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tohn J. O’donnell
Crane Ave
General Electric Co
Albert L. Bassett
Mr. O'Donnell
Mount Vernon
N.Y
University of Denver
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
The
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
GE Engineering Association
Pittsfield Sportsmen’s Club
Stanley Club
O'Donnell
Nancy Pierce
Frank Woods to Retire From GE After 36 Years of Service
Francis L. Frank Woods of 4 Laumar Drive will retire January 1 after 36 years with General Electric Co. distribution transformer department. He is succeeded by Martin W. Hellar of Dover NH. Woods, a Brooklyn native and IEEE fellow, led engineering in the department since 1954 and helped develop network transformers. Hellar, 43, a WWII veteran, started in 1947 after MIT, and has led the engineering group in Somersworth NH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis L
Frank) Woods
Laumar Drive
General Electric Co
Martin W. Hellar
Dover
N.H
Harland P. Sisk
Woods
Ela Kappa Nu
Charlotte VanTassel
Mr. Hellar
Woodward
Okla
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Fort Wayne
Vacation Shutdown at GE Spreads Through July
The 1966 summer vacation schedule for Pittsfield GE operations shows the power transformer and regulator sections closed for the first three weeks of July, with many other departments off for the middle two weeks. The calendar shifts start June 30, with a paid holiday on July 4, and some units to begin two weeks of shutdown from July 11. GE aims to assign work for employees not eligible for full vacation pay during the shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield General Electric
Power Tansformer
Voltage Regulator
Power Transformer
McPhillips Re-Elected By Conference
Members of the Berkshire Hills Conference re-elected John T. McPhillips as president for another year. John V. Geary reported that all other officers and directors were elected. New vice presidents include Richard Jackson and Howard Wooster. re-elected vice presidents George Bisacca and Angus MacDonald. treasurer Walter Gogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Hills Conference
John T. McPhillips
John V. Geary
Tourist Promotion Agency
McPhillips
The
New England Telephone Co
Geary
Richard §. Jackson
WBEC
Howard Wooster
Williamstown
Williams Inn
George J. Bisacca
Eastover
Lenox
Angus R. MacDonald
Jug End
South Egremont
Walter B. Gogan
Pittsfield
Progress Report On Junk Cars 245 Are Gone
Pittsfield reports 245 junk cars removed since May 26 under a new ordinance. Fire inspection bureau enforces the rule, with 385 inspections by Lt. Sturgeon and Lt. Cullen before removals. Vehicles largely go to junkyards in New Lebanon, N Y, following citizen complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Fire Inspection Bureau
Alexander D. Sturgeon
David J. Cullen
New Lebanon
N.Y
State Allocates 560000 for Springside Ave Extension
The State Department of Public Works assigns 360000 for Springside Avenue extension through Springside Park under a Chapter 9 project. Mayor Del Gallo announced receipt of the allocation on Thursday. City and county have pledged 30000 each. Construction may begin next year but land takings could delay progress as part of Springside Park is to be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Works
Springside Avenue
Springside Park
del Gallo
County Squire Saturday Night Special Ad
Cheshire venue offers veal cutlet and spaghetti for $9e with dancing from 9 to 12. Berk Curtain Shop advertises Draperies made to order with 1000 combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Squire
Cheshire
Adv
Berk
West Shore Sports Club
Vi Patti
Post Office Hours Listed for Christmas Mailers
Acting Postmaster Robert B. Dillon announced extended daily hours for Christmas mailers from 7 30 am to 6 pm. Stamp and parcel post windows will be open 6 pm on Sundays with weekday hours through December 23 and Saturdays similarly extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert B. Dillon
Open ski programs and gear ads fill local listings
Local ads list adult and children's ski classes at Bousquet with contact Court McDermott, plus gear and wreath offerings from Overbrook Gardens, prescription delivery from Connor Pharmacy, corrected Moon ad, Katharine Annin history book, ice delivery, stuffed lobster dinner, square dance shirts at Alper's, Frank's Color TV, J.B.s appearances at Moby Dick Lange, New Year reservations, and pine hollies at Allendale Center.
Christmas Card Mix-Up At Pittsfield Post Office
Mail handlers in Pittsfield discover countless unstamped Christmas cards in slots along with dresses and envelopes. One precisely typed card was wrongly placed by an over eager mailer, highlighting holiday rush chaos at the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Drive-In Bank Set for Barrington Drive-In Opening
Demolition starts at the McTigue House on Upper Main Street for a First Agricultural National Bank Berkshire County drive-in branch in Great Barrington. The ninth bank office, cost 35000 to 40000 dollars, to open by April 1 under Great Barrington supervision. Berkshire Engineering Co. handles demolition. GILLIGAN Brothers named general contractor for the new 240 square foot brick facility with back parking and access from the existing lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington Drive-In Bank
Great Barrington
McTigue
Upper Main Street
Melvin Kaish
Melvin's Pharmacy
First Agricultural National Bank
Berkshire County
Main and
Castle Streets
Katsh
Main Street
Berkshire Engineering Co
Gilligan Brothers
Snow Brings Drift of Gifts To Eagle's Santa Toy Fund
Snow delays Santa Toy Fund drive in Pittsfield as gifts and donations build slowly. Events include Venison dinner at Tyler Restaurant, teen dance at Boys Club Lighthouse, bowling at Jefferson Alleys, and a musical show at Girls Club. Proceeds benefit local needy children.
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Eagle
Santa Toy Fund
Toy Fund
Tom
Tyler
Lighthouse
Bob DuCharme
New Jefferson Bowling
Joey and
Carol Gop
Girls Club
Pittsfield
Santa Toy Fund drives and shop ads mix in Dalton area
An OCR filled page lists charitable drives by Today's Givers and many local groups in Dalton and Great Barrington. It includes the Santa Toy Fund, Ladies of the Helping Hand, and various church and club affiliates with donor names. Promotional notices for Melvin's Pharmacy gift room and Southern Berkshire shops promote savings, a West Shore Sports Club event, and Margaret Magnin's Christmas Shop hours.
Births reported for Hib bard Casella Bell and Guidi families
Mr and Mrs Francis J Hib bard of 96 Plunkett St welcomed a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Andrew G Casella Jr of 245 Cheshire Road welcomed a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs Halph M Bell Jr of Dalton welcomed a son today. Mr and Mrs Raymond A Guidi of 140 Dalton Ave welcomed a daughter today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. Hibbard
Plunkett St
Andrew G. Casella Jr
Cheshire Road
Halph M. Bell Jr
Dalton
Raymond A. Guidi
Dalton Ave
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Petricea
Petriceas
Petricca
Edwin E. Reder
James Scullary
Frank LaGroteria
Sleezarde
Jesse Owens
Berkshire School
Sheffield
Owens
Berkshire
J. L . Stewart
J. J. O'Donnell
Frank Woods
Brooklyn
We Was
W.Y
Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn
Army Field Artillery
Ind
Schenectady
General Engineering Laboratory
GE Meter
Somersworth
Hellar
TEER
New York
New Hampshire
Francis L. Woods
Martin W. Heller
Springside Ave
al Gaviorno
Bousquet
Court McDermott
Overbrook Gardens
Overbrook Town Shop
Dial
Connor Pharmacy
West Housatonic Street
Dick Moon
Katharine Annin’s
Richmond
Massachusetts
P. O. Box
Mass
Wahconah Street
Ann's
Alper's
Frank
Newell Street
J.bs
Moby Dick Lange
Wendell Avenue
Allendale Center
Coltsville Garden Center
Jantzen
Eagle's Santa Toy Fund
Seciny
Takewood Sportsmen's Club
Gem
Betsy
Kathy
Cee
Peéter
Barton
Berkshire District
Dental
David
Philip
Nancy
Grandma
Linda
Bit
Mary
Betty
Andy
Karen Kevin
Davie
Aaron
Greg
Huntington
Masa
Friendship Circle
Church & Friend
Pam
Steve
Jack Lindsay
Asso
Francis B. Smith Sr
Rome Room
PHS
Edward E. Wright
G.c
Maureen
Beverly Frank J. Cardelia
M.e.c
Eve
John Lambert
Dahton
Bear
Helen A. Britigan
Feagy Hiagina
Elizabeth c
Victor F. Scott Vie Scott
William Ruto
Dr. K. Whalen
Melvin’s Pharmacy
Leica
Polaroid
Eastman Kodak
Buxton
Timex
Russell Stover
Southern Berkshire
Margaret Magnin
South St. Dalton
Lord Jeff the Moors
Lord Jeff
Summer St
Pat" Broderick
Hart, Schaffner
Marx
Arrow and Hathaway
Florsheim
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