Public Works asks funds to finish year
Mayor Haughey plans a Thursday meeting with Commissioner Daniels and City Auditor Norton to settle a supplementary appropriation. Daniels seeks about 40 000 to 50 000 for snow removal plus other transfers as the year ends. Norton says surplus is about 126 000 while Daniels requests 12 875 for pensions. The council meets Friday night, the last regular session before New Year. Daniels says he will exceed the 1963 budget by about 88 000 and has sought funds since February, but the mayor delayed action at the December 10 session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haughey
Commissioner of Public Works
John F. Daniels
John J. Norton
Daniels
Norton
Council
President Signs Conte Bill To Aid Local Man
President Lyndon B. Johnson signed a bill sponsored by Rep. Silvio Conte aiding Erwin A. Sachs of Pittsfield Massachusetts. The measure waives Section 202 proof requirements to qualify for husband’s insurance benefits and sets a six month filing window. Conte calls it a welcome Christmas present for the family.
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Washington
Lyndon B. Johnson
Toorning
Silvio O. Conte
Erwin A. Sachs
Pittsfield
Mass
Elizabeth KR
Conte
Suehs
House
Senate
Parking Meters Shoveling Issue Unsettled in City
City officials clash over snow removal for parking meters after a 30 member DPW work stoppage. Treasurer Fitzgerald and Highway Superintendent Neilson dispute who handles overtime snow removal. meters remain uncleared since last night’s storm. Neilson says the matter will be taken up with Fitzgerald and the Commissioner after the holiday, with potential permanent shift to the Parking Meter Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Fitzgerald
Otto Neilson
Department of Public Works
Neilson
Fitzgerald
Fire Report Mena Incidents at Multiple Addresses
Firemen responded to 60 Elizabeth St at 4:50 p.m. and found burning papers in an incinerator already extinguished. At 1:16 p.m. logs and brush were burning at the end of Nancy Avenue. A grease fire at 714 New Lenox Road damaged kitchen cabinet doors and caused heavy smoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth St
Nancy Avenue
New Lenox Road
Gerald Dahill to retire from state service
Gerald B Dahill head of the labor and industries office in Pittsfield will retire Friday after decades of service. He long served as senior inspector in Boston and Pittsfield and worked on projects including the John Hancock Tower and Sumner Callahan tunnels. Dahill, born in Waltham, has two sons and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald B. Dahil
Department of Laborerd Industries
North St
Pittsfield
Waltham
West St
Cahill
Department of Labor and Industries
Boston
John Hancock Tower
Sumner and
Callahan
Boston Garden
Department
Springfield
Massachusetts
State House
Mr. Dahil
Oldest Salisbury Resident Dies at 106
Salisbury Conn Mrs Sophia Walker Mackay 106 longtime resident died Saturday at her Ham requests home Born in London England she was daughter of Williamsind and Sarah Owen Walker She lived in Salisbury 14 years from Roxbury survived by son Dr William Mackay two daughters Eleanor Mackay and Mrs Stephen Clement two grandchildren four great grandchildren Funeral held Monday at St Johns Episcopal Church Rev James Hyde officiating burial in Center Cemetery Roxbury
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Salisbury
Conn
Sophia Walker Mackay
Ham
Caters | Mackay
London
England
Williamsind
Sarah Owen Walker
Roxbury
St. John's Episcopal Church
William Mackay
Eleanor Mackay
Stephen Clement
St. John’s Episcopal Church
James Hyde
Center Cemetery
Dalton Driver Hurtless In One Car Crash On Lebanon Mt
NEW LEBANON N Y Ken neth R Klenka of Hinsdale Road Dalton Mass badly damaged his car but he and several passengers were uninjured in a one car crash on Lebanon Mountain Sunday evening State police say Trooper R F Christiansen investigated Klenka said the brake rocked on one wheel as he was westbound down the mountain The vehicle went up an embankment toppled onto the highway The driver was charged with having inadequate brakes and was to be arranged before Justice of the Peace Roger C Wemple
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Lebanon
N.Y
Kenneth R. Klenka
Hinsdale
Dalton
Mass
Lebanon Mountain
R. F. Christiansen
Klenka
Justice of the Peace
Roger C. Wemple
Petti-Fours Sing on WRGB Telethon for Cerebral Palsy
The Petti-Fours, a women’s barbershop quartet affiliated with Harmony Inc., joined Pittsfield entertainers on WRGB during a late night telethon for cerebral palsy. They performed on the nonstop program around 2 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Petti- Fours
International Harmony Inc
WRGB
House Votes Short On Groundwork For Foreign Aid Bill
Congress, snowbound, met before Christmas with a two thirds rule failing by two votes. All 18 Democrats present and 7 Republicans supported the measure while 105 Republicans opposed it. The session opened unusually early at 7 a.m. to clear the foreign aid bill for a delegation of 32 to fly to Philadelphia for Rep. William J. Green funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Philadelphia
William J. Green
D-Pa
Congress
Washington
Johnson
Green
Austin
Tex
Two Drivers Hospitalized In Head On Collision on Columbia Street
Two drivers were hospitalized after a head on collision on Columbia Street. Thomas Cornellier, 14, of Sturgis Street, Lee, suffered a fractured wrist and facial cuts and was taken to Pittsfield General Hospital. The other driver, unnamed, received treatment and was expected to be released soon. Patrolman John J. Boyne said one car, sliding on recent snow, crossed into the oncoming lane and struck the other vehicle. Both cars had heavy front end damage. Cornellier was identified as the southbound car’s driver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lek
Columbia Street
Thomas Cornellier
Sturgis St
Lee
Pittsfield General Hospital
John J. Boyne
Cornellier
Christmas Eve Service Tonight At South Church
A Christmas Eve union service for First Church of Christ Congregational Second Congregational and South Congregational is set for 11 PM at South Church. Rev. E Roy Burchell and Rev. James Rae Whyte will lead, with Wayne A Holsman giving the benediction. Music directed by Mrs Helen Morgan features Lynne Priest flute and Marjorie Kember soloing Queen of Heavens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ
Congregational
Second Congregational
South Congregational
South Church
E. Roy Burchell
First Church
James Rae Whyte
Wayne A. Holsman
Immanuel Community Church
Helen Morgan
Lynne Priest
Handel
Marjorie Kember
Dunhii
Registration of Aliens Starts Jan 1
The Pittsfield post office will issue alien registration forms from January 1 for local residents. Forms must be returned in January at the post office. mailing is not allowed. The act requires date and place of birth nationality and alien registration number. Last year 98 aliens registered locally, with a high of 1,074 in 1957.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittstrekd
Donald R. Biron
Biron
Pittsfield
JCC Bridge Winners Lead After Ten Tables Play
Ten tables competed in the Jewish Community Center duplicate bridge game. Top north south were Jack Martin and Mrs. Willard D. Goodrow. first east west went to Harry Kaufman and Edwin E. Reder. Second north south were Alastair C. Gowan and Manuel D. Henriques. third were Mrs. Harold L. Gregory and Mrs. Gilbert P. Tarleton. Second east west were Carl Uhrig and Cat Narine. third Fred F. Dineen and William J. Kee gan. Next week’s 7:30 p.m. session marks the last of the fall season before series winners are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewish Community Center
Jack Martin
Willard D. Goodrow
Dalton
Harry Kaufman
Edwin E. Reder
Alastair C. Gowan
Manuel _D. Henriques
Harold L. Gregory
Gilbert P. Tarleton
Carl
Uhrig
Cat Narine
Fred F. Dineen
William J. Keegan
Funeral notices from Lee and Dalton area deaths
The funerals for Lawrence L. Therrien of Lee Patricia Ethier of Pittsfield Frank J. Rudd of Dalton Almeda Carmody armory Lucian A Delsignere Sr Joseph Freie Elizabeth Febes were held or noted with services at local churches and cemeteries. Fire department members planned a quiet farewell. Services included High Mass of Requiem and blessings by several priests.
Mayor Asks Funds For Pensions And Land Deed
The mayor will send an order to the City Council on Friday night requesting 13875 for pensions split as 4436 for school, 3800 for police, and 34635 for fire. An additional order seeks 73 for damages. He will also urge council approval for a deed to Daniel England Jr for land and easements near the Depot Street lot. The deed signing authority is unsettled from a 1961 authorization. A separate order covers 25 easements for the West Trunk sewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Depot Street
Daniel England Jr
John J. Fitzgperald
Jaycees Take 80 Seniors On Lights Ride
The Pittsfield Junior Chamber of Commerce entertained 80 senior citizens on the annual ride to the lights. James Crowley and Martin Tanner cochaired the city tour to view Christmas decorations. The group left the Senior Citizens' Center at 6 39 p m in two yellow Coach Lines buses for a two hour trip ending at Berkshire Life Insurance Co Cafeteria where coffee and rolls were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Obituary: Joseph Madison Sr. Dies in Pittsfield
Joseph Madison Sr. 70 of 52 Madison Ave. retired long time supervisor of custodians for Pittsfield School Department died at Pittsfield General Hospital. Born in Pittsfield to Edward and Sarah O Conner Madison he lived there his entire life. He worked for Berkshire Woolen and General Electric before city service starting as street light inspector in 1921 then janitor at Plunkett School and Stearns School before becoming supervisor of custodians in 1934 until 1959. He retired in 1961 after his heart attack. His son Joseph J Madison Jr. followed as head of custodians.
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Joseph J. Madison ,Jr
Madison Ave
Pittsfield
Pittsfield General Hospital
Edward
Sarah O'Conner Madison
Berkshire Woolen Co
General Electric Co
Mr. Madison
Old Board of Public Works
Plunkett School
Stearns School
Joseph J. Jr
Madison
Mrs Plouffe 94 Dies at Springside Nursing Home
Mrs Ella Jane Plouffe 94 of High Street died late last night at Springside Nursing Home widow of Peter L. Plouffe. Born in Chester Vermont she moved to this city 63 years ago. She leaves two sons Frank A. and Paul F. of Pittsfield two daughters Mrs Amy P. Roberts and Mrs Bernard K. Kirchner a sister Mrs Lucy Canton and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are announced by Zoof Funeral Home with services at Sacred Heart Church and burial in St Joseph's Cemetery.
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Ella Jane Plouffe
High St
Springside
Peter L. Plouffe
Chester
Plouffe
Barre
Sacred Heart Church
Rosary Society
Frank A
Paul F
Pittsfield
Amy P. Roberts
This City
Bernard K. Kirchner
South Egremont
Lucy Canton
Brami
Zoof
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Madison
Edward J. Russell
St. Joseph's Church
Polish Community Club
Custodians Association
Roland Pratt
Charles Benoit
Joseph J. Sr
Donald E
William
Glendale
Dwyer Funeral
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Infant Daughter of Gonic Residents Dies
Laurie Wozniak six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Wosniak of Gonic NH died Saturday night. Survived by two brothers Richard and Larry and sister Sherry at home and grandparents Mr and Mrs Larry Bussier formerly of Lanesboro and Row of Andover and Mr and Mrs Joseph Wozniak of Adams. Services from Elderly Funeral Home Rochester NH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurie Wozniak
Laurie Wosniak
Richard Woaniak
Gonic
Wosniak
Lanesboro
Richard
Larry
Sherry
Larry Bussier
Row
Andover
Joseph Wozniak
Adams
Rochester, N.H
Fallon Son Home for Holidays From Norfolk
West Stockbridge resident James Fallon, son of My Fallon and Mrs Francis Fallon stationed at Norfolk Virginia, is home for the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fallon
Francis Fallon
Norfolk
Obituary Notice for Joseph T Rozon at St Francis Church
Joseph T Rozon 49 of 245 Cheshire Road died last night at St Luke s Hospital after a long illness. Born in Ontario he lived here most of his life and was a GE Co distribution transformer employee. He is survived by his wife Angeline Bassi a son Wayne T of Lanesboro a daughter Elaine C Rozon a brother Arthur S of Pittsfield five sisters and a grandchild. Visitation at Kelly Funeral Home and burial in Cheshire Cemetery with a High Mass at St Francis Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph T. Rozon
Cheshire Road
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ontario
Canada
General Electric Co
Rozon
St. Francis’ Church
Holy Name Society
Angeline Bassi
Wayne T
Lanesboro
Elaine C. Rozon
Arthur
Pittsfield
James O'Donnell
George Messenger
Anita Nelson
Bridgeport
Funeral
Cheshire Cemetery
Death Notices and In Memoriam Card of Thanks Notice
The Berkshire Eagle accepts death notices up to noon for next day publication with cash in advance. Card of Thanks from Iarold J. La Plante and family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for sympathy offerings during bereavement Géstrude and Bernard La Plante.
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Berkshire Eagle Daily
Iarold J. LA Plante
Géstrude
Berenard la& Plante
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Public Works Department
Manoel
Mena
Thomas H. Calnan
Gerald Dahill
S&h
First National Stores
Pittsfield, Lee, Great Berrington
Lebanon
Ards Wheat
JCC Bridge
Lucy Baines
Linda Bird
University of Texas
Madises
Pieune
Eile J. Dengh T. Werniak
Laurie
Lawrence Therrien
Lawrence L., Therrien of
Kelly Funeral
Joseph Gagan
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Lee Fire Department
Patricia Ethier
Foley Funeral Home
Church of the Latter Day Saints
Maple Street
Frank J. Rudd
First Congregational Church
Patrick C. Finleen
Main Street Cemetery
Father Finleen
Jeremy G. Rudd
Edward W. Rudd Jr
William M
Edward P
Harold D
Normal, Elser
Datton
Mrs
Aleenda Carmedy
Lucian Delsignere
Lucian A. Delsignere
Mount ‘Carmel
Camillo L. Santini
Leonard J. Ferrecchia
Geoffrey ‘Decker
William J. Ludessi
Michael Patella
Anthony Sacchetti
Joseph T. Ricci
Louis Bologna
Thomas Grace
Join Fitch
Joseph Freie
Mount Carmel
Leonard J.ferrecchia
St. Josephs Cemetery
William M. Cansilla
Howard J. L’hote
Richard P
Joseph R. Froia
Pheodore S. Ozalek
Edward M. Tierney
Eliabeth
Elizabeth Febes
Wellington
South Congregational Church
Pittsfield Cemetery
Leonard E. Sweitzer
William F. Relaltick
Charles W. Butler
Sherrill P. Bates
Jaycees
Joseph Madison Sr
Mrs. Plouffe
Russell
Joseph J. Madison Sr
Mrs. Ella Ploutfe
Loutfa
West Stockbridge
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