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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1963
Page
13
A Crosby junior high drainage issue on the east side is being assigned to John F Daniels, public works commissioner, for rough proposals. A city committee noted west side corrections, warned of east side defects, and discussed possible hiring of an outside engineer to draw up plans and estimate costs.
The Rev E Roy Burchell of First Church of Christ Congregational was elected president of the Pittsfield Area Ministerial Association at a recent meeting. He succeeds the Rev Harold Nevers of Second Congregational Church. Also elected were Rev Gordon E Hohl as vice president and Rev Jesse S Greene as secretary treasurer. Rabbi Harold I Salzmann chaired the nominating committee.
Probate Court records show Thomas Carty of Lenox leaving 2000 to a brother Martin and 2500 to sister Agnes Tyler of Lee plus 4000 to sister Ellen O'Brien of Lee. Administrator Joseph Therrion of Pittsfield posted a 7500 bond for personal property. Mabel Agnes Powers of Sheffield was granted divorce from Benjamin F Powers of Sheffield with custody of their two sons awarded to Mr Powers.
The Massachusetts Hospital Association president and Pittsfield General Hospital administrator say welfare patients should be paid at full current cost by the state. Previously hospitals absorbed unpaid balances by using endowments or charging nonwelfare patients more. Nonprofit status drove the balancing act. Welfare figures from St Luke’s Hospital were unavailable at press time.
The Berkshire branch of the NAACP will hold its annual children’s Christmas party Monday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the YMCA. Eligible children are aged 1 through 12. Santa will distribute gifts. Lincoln A. Jones as PR director announces the event with chair Miss Bettie Phillips assisted by Mrs. Floyd Walker, Mrs. James Hall, and Mrs. Joseph Adams.
A car and a snow plow were damaged in an accident on Routes 7 and 20 near Lenox Road Wednesday at 3 40 p m Local police identified James C McCulloch 16 of Park Avenue Dalton as the driver of the northbound car that struck a southbound plow driven by Ronald J Halpin 25 of Birchwood Lane Lenox Halpin had stopped the road The front end of McCullochs car was damaged and towed Brown Carleton 34 of Main Street Stockbridge had to be towed from Route 7 near Lenox School after his vehicle slid off the west side of the road Police Henry A Fuore investigated both incidents.
Senators Edmund R. St. John and George D. Hammond have been named to several Senate recess commissions by Senate President John E. Powers. St. John will serve on commissions for state records law study election law study and veterans laws study. Hammond will serve on commissions to study the New York World's Fair absentee voting taxation the preprimary convention additional water supplies and firearm and parole laws.
Postmaster Donald R. Biron reports 4.9 million pieces processed through yesterday, below 5.2 million by Dec 18 of last year. He notes the gap should narrow as Christmas approaches and says only 59 temporary assistants have been hired so far.
Judge Frank W. Cimini continued the case against Carol and Robert G. Daniels Jr. of 301 Tyler St in Pittsfield until March 19 after they pleaded guilty. Police said tenants complained of repeated excessive noise in the three floor Tyler Street building and the couple were released on recognizance. Danielses faced a $35 fine for the disturbance and other local entries included speeding pleas and parking fines for several residents.
A $15,000 suit by Leah LaClair of Pittsfield against Clarence Doheney of Lee over a two car collision at First and East Streets Pittsfield on April 18 1962 was settled for an undisclosed amount. A $2,500 settlement was reached in the suit by Maurice A. Moreau Pittsfield Storm Window Co against Leon F Vernon J and Richard A Kohlenberger State Line Diner Canaan North Carolina for $2,912.76 claimed labor and materials. A $1,300 countersuit for breach of contract was settled by agreement for neither party.
Harvard University faculty members from the Committee on Educational Policy decried current exams as stalling intellectual growth. They proposed alternatives such as research papers with brief preparation, arguing exams may not measure genuine understanding. In a separate matter, Cambridge city officials approved about $1,008 in claims with several denials and carryovers, marking the committee’s final meeting for the year.
Public Works Commissioner John F. Daniels reported no specific project has been chosen for the 90 000 windfall from the state Department of Public Works. He noted no official notification has been received yet, while the city has designated reconstruction projects exceeding 706 000 for several streets, already listed in the 1963 capital outlay program.
Textron Inc of Providence plans to buy Jones and Lamson Machine Co of Springfield in a deal valued around $3.7 million. The Springfield plant will continue operating. Jones and Lamson posted 1962 sales of $16.8 million and earnings near $175,000. Holmes H Whitmore, president, said stockholders must approve the sale. Rupert C Thompson Jr, Textron chairman, announced the plan.
Edmund T. Bercury filed a $115.18 claim against the city after a dead tree limb fell on his car on October 29. He says the city was notified last June that the limb in front of his home at 185 Pomeroy Ave. was dead. Superintendent Donald C. Farr awarded the Pittsfield High interior painting contract on the second floor to Clement M. Farrell of Pittsfield for $3,483, $63 above the low bidder Dupont Bros. of Lee.
Donald A. Hall trustee transfers land on Lucia Drive to James P. and Marianne Creran. Daniel J. Delorey Sr. and Daniel J. Delorey Jr. transfer house and lot at the corner of Swamp and Lenox Roads in Richmond to Conrad E. Holmberg Jr. and Cecelia I. Holmberg.
The Boys' Club will screen David and Goliath as the feature tomorrow in the auditorium theater. Also on the bill are Chapter 13 of the weekly serial Captain Video, four cartoons, and a short subject. Showings start at 3:45 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.
The First Congregational Church of Chester Center hosts a Sunday 2 30 p m community Christmas party. The Youth Fellowship and Sunday school present the play Out of Darkness with Miss Amy Scott as organist. Everyone is invited.
The Harris-Miller Post and Auxiliary announce an annual Christmas dinner for members and families at 2 p.m. Sunday at Town Hall with a Santa Claus visit. General chairman Michael Zmuda asks attendees to notify by card or telephone by Friday.
Becket town events include a Sunday 3 p.m. Becket Federated Church Sunday school party with child recitations and Christmas music led by Mrs. Robert G. Eliot superintendent. Jan 3 is deadline for caucus certificates. Jan 4 voter registration 7 to 9 p.m. at Municipal Building. caucus Jan 14 at Becket Consolidated School.
Smoke from a burning foam pillow and a window drapery drove Mr and Mrs Dale W Parsons and their four children from their home at 132 Alfred Drive. Parsons discovered the blaze about 5 am when the pillow in a child's second floor room was ignited by an electric heating device. Fire spread to the drapery and the items recurred in a basement laundry sink. Water damage occurred in the basement but no one was injured. Firemen responded to another call at 10 Fern St for a water pipe burst near electrical fixtures.
Joyce Jr executive director of the Association of Business and Commerce serves on the committee planning the Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives congressional dinner. The event April 28 at the Sheraton Carlton in Washington with all Massachusetts senators and representatives attending during the U S Chamber of Commerce convention running April 26 to 29.
A two year old girl Charlene Al lender of 105 Oak Hill Road was taken to St Luke s Hospital yesterday after being reported ill at Adams Super Market on Dalton Avenue. She was treated and discharged.
Obituary notices for Biles, Mrs Freak Seat, Theodore A Aslheny Rickier, Alred W Wakden, and Frederick E Jr report their deaths and indicate funeral arrangements and family survivors. Limited readable details acknowledge local prominence and community notice.
Yale emeritus Latin and Greek professor George Lincoln Hendrickson, 96, died today in a convalescent home. He tutored graduate Latin students until two years ago and leaves a daughter, Mrs. James Hendrickson of New York City. Funeral services are set for 2:00 p.m. Friday at Yale’s Dwight Chapel. He was beloved as “Mr Chips” for his wit and vigor.
Williamstown reports the death of Frederick Eugene Walden Jr. 35 of MW Elm Sr after his car hit a utility pole on Route 2 while returning from North Adams during light snow. He died of a brain injury and skull fracture. his 2 year old father suffered a heart attack. Walden attended local schools, served in Navy WWI and Air Force Korea, and leaves a daughter and three others. Funeral arrangements were announced with calling hours in North Adams.
Mrs. Essa Hull Bliss 83, of Depot Street, died Wednesday night at Adams Nursing Home. She was a Baptist and longtime pianist for Cheshire Grange. Survived by husband Frank, daughter Mrs. Wilfred Harris of North Adams, a niece, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Visitation at Simmons Funeral Home Adams today 2 4 and 7 9. Funeral Friday 2 at the same chapel. Burial Cheshire Cemetery.
Dr Theodore A Jost 76 of Mount Vernon New York and Eaton Road died Tuesday at Mount Vernon Hospital after a short illness. He was a retired physician and former Mount Vernon health commissioner. He leaves wife Elsie Archer three daughters a sister and 13 grandchildren. Funeral services Friday at 2 Burr Davis Chapel Mount Vernon with Rev Clancy S Cleasby Jr and Rev William H Weigle officiating. Burial Saturday Illin Center Cemetery Sheffield. Memorials to Mount Vernon Hospital requested.
Alfred W Richter 66 of Bal ranece Rock Road Lanesboro died at home Wednesday night after 35 years in the area and employment with Carr Hardware Co He leaves wife Eveline Bagi Ico daughter Mrs Alice C Bodnarczuk New York City and four grandchildren Funeral 10:45 Saturday at Newton Barefather Funeral Home and 11 at St Stephen's Church Calling hours tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
Christmas spirit runs through St Helena as city leaders remove meter tops, place decorated trees from local schoolchildren on meters, and declare free parking through January 6. The festive act highlights civic cheer in the Napa Valley community 50 miles north of San Francisco.
Anthony Malanchuk formerly of Pittsfield died yesterday morning at Grace Memorial Hospital New Haven after a short illness. Survived by wife Agnes Manevich Malanchuk two sons Myron Malanchuk Wallingford Eugene Malanchuk Hartford a daughter Mrs Eugene Orton Ankara Turkey six grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Friends may call at Markiewicz Funeral Home New Haven after 3 p m tomorrow. Funeral Saturday at 9 from the funeral home followed by a Solemn High Mass of Requiem at 9 30 at St Michaels Ukrainian Catholic Church Burial in St Marys Ukrainian Cemetery New Britain Conn.
Services for Everett B Eaton of Lanesboro will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at Brewster Funeral Home Manchester Center. The Rev G Frederick Peters will officiate with burial in Factory Point Cemetery. Friends may call today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Funeral services for Mrs Lot tie B Jahn of Dalton will be held at the Bartlett Wellington Funeral Home tomorrow at 2. Friends may call today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Burial will be in Pittsfield Cemetery. A daughter Mrs Ruth Chamberlain of Schenectady New York was inadvertently omitted from the survivors.
Washington UPI report says the Senate Rules Committee will publish a booklet containing all congressional eulogies for President Kennedy. Similar volumes were prepared after Roosevelt and Wilson deaths, marking a formal national tribute.
The notice expresses gratitude from the Sturgeon family for condolences after a recent bereavement. It notes payment rules and publication timing, with names Anna M Sturgeon and family members mentioned in memory of a loved one.
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