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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1960
Page
15
County Treasurer John J. Shields reports total trial costs exceed 40 thousand dollars for the Amdota murder case, with jurors costing 9,017.96 and items including stenographers 2,359.18, deputy sherfs 7,018, rooms and meals 6,169.46, testimony transcriptions 7,013.76, and witness-related charges among others.
The New Haven Railroad cuts two day round trip fares to 97.78 between New York and Berkshire stops including Pittsfield Lee Stockbridge Housatonic Great Barrington and Sheffield. The offer targets off peak travel with no stopovers allowed and children under twelve half fare while under five travel free. Tickets must be bought before boarding and from local agents.
Robert E. Kelly of Pittsfield has been named director of deaf education and hearing therapy at the Bill Wilkerson Hearing and Speech Center Nashville. He joins Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and will oversee the Davidson County deaf program at Julia Andrews School and therapy and preschool classes. He will teach deaf education at the college level and has a long background in special education with degrees from State Teachers College North Adams Columbia University and extensive work at New York School for the Deaf and New Mexico School for the Deaf. He also directed a summer recreation program for the mentally retarded in Pittsfield.
London report quotes British Travel Association campaign aimed at Americans. The slogan Spring in Britain is a heady weapon. It suggests the season inspires giddy odes, unlikely familiaries and frightening eliches.
James Kenyon and Richard Neilson received Eagle Scout awards at Troop 44’s court of honor at Immanuel Community Chapel. Presented by William D. Dyer, the event honored 111 Eagle Scouts since 1952 and listed Life, Star, and First Class advances along with senior warrants and special recognitions.
A Civil Service eligibility list for a permanent junior clerk typist in the Public Welfare Department was received by Commissioner Charles HR Hadecker. Names include Mary Murphy of Springfield Regina Ploha of Housatonic Mary L Dolphin Rita M St Peter of 8 Forest Place Bernardina Cook Sylvia Milne Aurelia Carney Mildred Pomeroy Joan Meceywor Rosemary Brophy Anna Brackett Elizabeth Cunningham Ann Cullen Phyllis Barbeau of North Adams.
Pittsfield post office processed a record 1,436,737 pieces of letter mail from December 10 to yesterday noon, up from 1,322,500 the prior year. Postmaster Donald R. Biron attributed the speed to locally designed mail handling equipment that ensured a steadier flow once items arrived.
The Catholic Youth Center under Rev. Joseph P. Cashin announced its Christmas holidays hours. The center will be closed today tomorrow and Monday for Christmas. Next week it will be open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday December 31. It will be closed New Year’s Day and the following Monday. Regular classes in girls and boys departments are postponed and will resume in January.
The will of Henriette Newton of Pittsfield was admitted in Probate Court yesterday afternoon. The bond stood at 11,500 with most of the amount in real estate. The estate was left to her daughter Isabel R. O'Hearn who was named executrix.
Two Williams College professors Thomas McGill and William Blight received a $30,000 USPHS grant for a three year study on genetics and physiology of sexual behavior in inbred mice. The project, assisted by undergraduates and faculty wives, aims to identify genetic and physiological factors influencing mating differences with attention to time elements. Experiments include testosterone and thyroxin injections and analysis of environment versus heredity using brother-sister mouse strains.
Stuart P. Graham assessor of Williamstown chairs a memorial concert honoring Benjamin Weiner late music supervisor of Williamstown Public Schools. The event at the gym is set for January 19 with proceeds aiding scholarships or school programs.
State Line reports Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kraft Sr celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with a dinner party hosted by relatives at A N D restaurant in Chatham New York. Seventeen guests attended as part of the family gathering.
Three automobile accidents were reported in the Pittsfield area yesterday by police. Former City Councilman Melvin Harris sustained a minor neck injury in a two car crash on Merrill Road. Frederick J. Martin was booked for appearance in District Court after a Madison Avenue collision with James H. Connors Jr. A third crash on West Street left David E. Whiting and passenger Robert Pezzini injured when Whiting skidded into a light pole.
List of patients and locations receiving treatment or undergoing operations. Names include Joan Harris and Barry Kelley with Dalton and Charles Gibbs addresses. Peter Quirk Hancock Road. Arthur Rawson Richmond. Roger Bailey Lee. Frank Tallerico Lenox. Dorothy LaDouceur Oatman Terrace. Theodore Wrzesinski Marshall Avenue. Guerrino Zanconato Bartlett Avenue. James Quirico Washington. Carmela Tomasso Lenox. Ernest LaCour Lenox Dale. Louis Pignone Allengate Avenue. Patrick Tarra Lincoln Street.
Donald Leach of the Screwdrivers rolled 163 and 350, Dick Nichols scored 174 and 455 for Bumps Maniacs, and Jim Southard posted a 236 single and 525 double for the Anglers. Miss Ruth Ann Leab, a North Adams State College freshman, visits relatives for the holidays.
Trinity Church hosts a 4 PM Christmas event with a lighting ceremony and a children's service. St Nicholas will attend the parish house party handing out candy and presents, dressed as the Bishop of Myra. The 35th Trinity Santa, J Arthur Howland, appears in church robes, with commentary on the Santa origin.
The Art Institute in Williamstown will keep its 10 am to 5 pm hours during the Christmas and New Year holidays with Monday closings. The campus remains open free to the public six days a week, including Christmas and New Year’s Day, as Director Peter Guille notes higher attendance in holiday seasons.
A local Christmas list names Housatonic students visiting parents, including Deborah Kinne Diane Piatak Bill Lennon James Madden Donald Vigeant William Bray John Gralla John DelMasto Sandra Magdalenski William Martin Andrew Marby Thomas Ryan David Ryan Michael Kinne Thomas Kinne Stanley Gralla Francis Malally Mary Ann Malally Dennis Kinne Richard Coleman Richard Jennings Joseph Makarski Henry Bailly Robert Bailly Robert Atwood Elaine Alarie Walter Atwood Diane Kirkbride Bruce Angelini Eileen Plona. Students attend Massachusetts State College North Adams St Anselm's Holy Cross University of Massachusetts Oklahoma Dayton Fitchburg State Teachers College Boston College Russell Sage etc.
Hope Church will feature a Christmas carol sing and a film titled The Greatest Gift during 7 p.m. Sunday services. At 10:45 a.m. worship, Rev. Raymond W. Bowden Jr will speak on The Astonishment of Christmas. Public invited to services at Berkshire Christian College chapel.
In the Men's Bowling League LENON-Pignatelli and Piretti s Electric and Haggard s Drug Store kept their winning streaks. Kenneth L. Mariano posted the high average at 172, followed by Edward Carey and Edward L. Barry at 166. James Richards had 165, while Arthur Martin and John Pignatelli threw 163 as other top scorers.
Laneshoro St Luke's Church will hold Holy Communion at 9 a.m. tomorrow with Rev F Everett Abbott as celebrant. Christmas and New Year greetings from Lunch Box Inc advertise enlarged gift selections at North Main Street. A Williams College music department program is set for Thursday Jan 19 at 8:30 p.m. in Mitchell School gym.
Mr and Mrs Norman Hart of State Road welcomed a son on Wednesday confirming a birth at Fairview in Great Barrington.
Baltimore AP reports a Soviet panel of mathematicians concludes the USSR aims a rapid shift to automation across industry. The 350 page study says Soviet mathematics shows strong science and technology, predicting faster application of theories and accelerated technological progress with an all out program in automatic control.
Obituaries note Balardini Jobs Power Mrs Warren L Schall Mrs Fred Shyne Mrs Mary Whitmire and Jeremiah E among the recent passings, highlighting their families and local community ties.
Jeremiah E Whitmire 59 assistant city wire inspector for Pittsfield died suddenly yesterday afternoon after arriving home from work He had served as assistant wire inspector since April 22 1953 He was a licensed electrician formerly with Stone Webster and other Pittsfield concerns Survived by wife Ann Farrell daughter Carol two sons Jeremiah Jr and William brother the Rev William Whitmire pastor in New York City sister Margot Whitmire and two grandchildren Visitation at Condron Funeral Home tonight 7 to 9 and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
John Balardini of 342 Houghton Street North Adams died yesterday afternoon at a daughter's home while visiting for Christmas. He had recently been released from the hospital after a heart attack. Survived by three daughters of Pittsfield Airs Charles Perego Mrs Andrew Vella and Miss Anna Balardini. four other daughters Mrs Louis Forel Mrs Napoleon Patenaude of North Adams Mrs DiAngelis and Mrs Harold Kittler of Adams. three sons Ned and Ugo of Adams Ermie of Dalton. two brothers Lawrence of Pittsfield Mansuetl of Cheshire. Balardini retired in 1945 as a watchman at Berkshire Hathaway Mills in Adams. A communicant of St Anthony's Church North Adams. Body to be returned to Montagna Funeral Home North Adams.
Mrs Mary Shyne of 36 Brenton Terrace died yesterday at Pittsfield General Hospital where she was admitted Tuesday. Survivors include a daughter Luiss Anne Shyne of Mount Vernon NY. Bryce Funeral Home of Troy NY is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs Sadie M Yurga Powell 46 of Grove Street Housatonic died yesterday at Fairview Hospital Great Barrington Born Oct 2 1914 daughter of Mrs Pose Yurga and the late Alexander Yurga She was a Rosary Sodality member and a communicant Survived by husband Warren L Powell son Warren A Powell four daughters three brothers and four sisters Funeral at All Saints Church Monday at 9 with burial in St Bridgert Cemetery Calling hours at Birches Funeral Home today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 pm
Funeral services are announced for Mrs. George Reynolds in Dalton with 2 PM at Bartlett Funeral Home officiated by Eugene Fish. Burial in Peru Cemetery. Also listed are Mrs. Mary W. Talbot of South Lee with 9 AM High Mass at St. Francis Church. Mrs. Julia Penny at 8:15 AM then 9 AM at Sacred Hearts. Alfred F. Leno at 2 PM at Newton and Barfather Funeral Home with burial in Warren Village Vermont Cemetery.
Mrs Carrie Siibler Schall wife of Fred Schall of Lime Rock Conn dies at Sharon Hospital born Easton Pa Nov 20 1877. She was a freelance artist designer member of the DAR New Rochelle NY and Trinity Episcopal Church. Funeral today at 1 30 p m Trinity Episcopal Church Lime Rock officiating Rev Standish McIntosh.
A 28 minute black and white documentary titled Before the Day from the Social Security Administration is available for loan. Berkshire County residents may borrow the film for public showings by contacting the local Social Security office at 7 North St.
Marine Pfc. Brian H. Lampro, son of Mr and Mrs Wilfred A Lampro of Dalton Massachusetts, completed two months of training with the Eighth Marine Regiment at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. Exercises occurred on Vieques Puerto Rico and included visits to Kingston Jamaica St Thomas Island and Guantanamo Bay Cuba with an Onslow Beach amphibious landing to climax.
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