Three Drivers Fined 300 After City Chase
Three drivers faced fines totaling 300 in District Court after a half hour chase through Pittsfield. Edward Casella, 22, was fined 100 for driving to endanger after pleading guilty. Anthony Bongarzone, 38, was fined 100 for leaving the scene and 56 for driving to endanger. John Camerlengo Jr., 20, received a 50 fine for driving to endanger following a December 16 crash with Patricia Zarvis at First and Eagle streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Casella
Wellers Ave
Clément A. Ferris
William J. Dermody
Casella
Pittsfield
John M. Canterlengo Jr
Arlington St
Andrea F. Nuciforo
Camerlengo
First
Eagle Streets
Patricia Zarvis
Elm St
Springfield Bank Names Hannon Assistant Treasurer
Eugene L. Hannon II, son of Mrs. E L Hannon, elected assistant treasurer of Valley Bank and Trust Co. of Springfield. He has been a supervisor in installment credit and will oversee the automobile dealer division. A Navy veteran and Pittsfield native, he is married with two children and lives in Westfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene L. Hannon II
E. L. Hannon
Appleton ‘Ave
Valley Bank and ‘Trust Co
Springfield
Hannon
Bank
Valley Bank
St. Joseph's Academy
Wellesley
Pittsfield High School
North Adams State College
American International College
Navy
Geraldine Mary Salzaruto
Pittsfield
Westfield
Car Slams Into Wall Of East Lee Steak House
William J. Smith, 17, of Route 8 Becket, plowed his car into the southeast corner of the East Lee Steak House around 11:30 this morning after skidding 180 feet on Route 26. He was unhurt and the vehicle and building suffered damage. police said he lost control while driving west. The car was towed from the scene. Officer John J. Boyne investigated the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LEE
William J. Smith
Route 8
Becket
East Lee
Smith
John J. Boyne
The
Lee Police
Baby's Mother Held as Material Witness in Moulthrop Case
Mrs. Ruth Lee Daniels of Lenox Dale was jailed as a material witness in the December death of two year old Mary Lee Daniels, niece of Robert P. Moulthrop. Bail set at 2000, district attorney sought witness status. Daniels was brought to Berkshire County jail from Lenox Dale by Officer John J. Boyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Lee Daniels
Church Street
Lenox Dale
Berkshire County
Mary Lee Daniels
Lee
James &. Hannon
Lee District Court
Hannon
Daniels
Robert P. Moulthrop
Moulthrop
Northampton State Hospital
John J. Boyne
District Court Leans On Davis for Speeding Fine
A District Court today fined Theodore Evans Davis of Washington DC twenty five dollars for speeding after he pleaded guilty. He also paid three dollars in parking fines issued by Special Justice Clem ent A Ferris. The court record lists John J. Vadala, 327 South St, Joseph PA, Leila BS Plunkett Sr, and Frances M. Martin of 28 Forest Place as involved parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Evans Davis
Washington, D.C
Clement A. Ferris
John J. Vadala
South St
Joseph Paleila
BS Plunkett Sr
Frances M. Martin
Forest Place
Air Force and North Carolina Vie in Postseason Saturday
Air Force and North Carolina lead a packed postseason slate with televised showdowns and key quarterbacks including Terry Isaacson for Air Force and Junior Edge for North Carolina. The Cotton Rose Orange and Sugar bowls loom on New Year’s Day as teams chase prestige and potential conference titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Day
Navy
Texas
Cotton
Illinois
Washington
North Carolina
Airl
Rose
Nebraska
al- Force
Terry Isaacson
Air Force
Don Trutt
Larry Rakestraw
Gray
Isaacson
Falcons
Junior Edge
Bob Lacey
Ken Willard
GE Briefs Honor Longtime Employees and Retiree
Miss Delphine A Fields of 474 Gale Ave retired from General Electric after 20 years in the distribution transformer department. She attends St Mark s Church and belongs to its Sodality Society. Sherrill P Bates of 78 Taylor St observed his 40th anniversary with GE, receiving a plaque and a diamond tie pin. he is a product engineer in the regulator products section of the power transformer department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrill P. Bates
Taylor, St
General Electric Co
Bates
Regulator
City Notes Picks Top Candidates for Public Works Jobs
Commissioner John F. Daniels interviewed over 60 candidates from a civil service eligibility list of 123 for three laborer positions. The City Council meets at 7 30 p m in the District Court room to consider a 49 item agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Public Works
John F. Daniels
Civil Service
Department
Maj Christenberry War Aide Dies At 68 In New York
Major General Charles W. Christenberry 68 a World War II and Korea veteran and president of the American Korean Foundation since 1954 died at his New York home on Tuesday He served in Korea as a stop aide to generals Van Fleet and Clark and commanded supply operations in World War I during the North African invasion and later a large training operation there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Charles W. Christenberry
Korea
American-Korean Foundation
U.S
James van Fleet
Mark Clark
Russians Said To Possess Dormant Submarine Missile
NATO intelligence reports claim the Soviet Union is advancing a dormant or capsule based missile, the Golem series, capable of anchoring underwater and firing by remote control. Similar US concepts named Orca exist, suggesting a global silent threat and strategic shift in arms deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOM
NANA
Soviet Union
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
NATO
Arctic
Khrushchev
United States
U.S. Air Force
General Dynamics Astronautics
Alworth Named Top Pro Player in AFL
Lance Alworth won the United Press International American League player of the year award after a close vote by 24 AFL writers. He outpolled Chargers teammates Tobin Rote and Keith Lincoln, with Clem Daniels of the Oakland Raiders receiving support from three voters. Alworth totaled 61 catches for 11 touchdowns, a 19.7 yard average, and highlighted with an 85 yard TD grab and multiple long runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
UPI
Lance Alworth
San Diego Chargers
United Press International
Alworth
Tobin Rote
Keith Lincoln
Chargers
Roter
Lincoln
Clem Daniels
Oakland Raiders
AFL
Boston
Probate Court Allows Estate of Jack Filippi of Pittsfield
The Probate Court has allowed administration of the estate of Jack Filippi of Pittsfield. A fiduciary's bond estimates the value of the estate, all in personal property, at 36,000. Maude L. Shipton Thompson The will of Maude L. Shipton Thompson of Great Barrington has been allowed for probate. Mrs. Thompson's estate is to go entirely to her husband, Harold Thompson, according to the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Filippi
Pittsfield
Maude L. Shipton Thompson
Maude L. Shipton
Thompson
Great Barrington
Real Estate Births in Pittsfield Area
Mr and Mrs Stuart Sargent report a daughter at 73 Elm St. Mr and Mrs John F Kubli have a son at 18 Brown St on December 24. Mr and Mrs Robert Chapman acknowledge a son at 141 Peck's Road yesterday. Mr and Mrs Robert Brunell welcome a son in Lee yesterday. Mr and Mrs James O Neil announce a son yesterday at 36 Lakeway Drive. Muriel R Fitzgerald notes a house and lot on Pine Grove Drive. Mr and Mrs Charles Pettit report a daughter at 28744 West St today. Pasquale G and Carmella M Cioffi to Peter L and Edith. Mr and Mrs John Panetti Triceri listed a house and lot on Dalton 34 Ashley St with a son today. Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield General
Stuart Sargent
Elm St
George FE
Mary Rixie
Charles Holmes
Thomas J. Fitzgerald Jr
Lee
Muriel R. Fitzgerald
Pine Grove Drive
Pasquale G
Carmella M. Cioffi
Peter L
Edith
John Panetti
Triceri
Dalton
Ashley St
Avenue
JFK Lead Newsmaker Named Canadian Editors Pick
John F Kennedy named world's leading maker of news by Canadian editors for the second year running in a Canadian Press poll. The item notes the editors’ selection and mentions the Rohlfs family in Saddlebrook New Jersey with a daughter born Christmas Day at Passaic General Hospital including grandparent names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Warren
Willys Bellinger
Winsdale Recreation Association, Inc
Plunkett Reservoir
Hinsdale
Toronto
John F. Kennedy
A. Frederick Rohlfs Jr
Catherine Ave
Saddlebrook
N.J
Passaic
General Hospital
Albert F. Rowlfs
Pomeroy Ave
William Boktyga
Brown St
Beaton Transfers to Registry in Springfield
Donald J. Beaton, supervising hearings officer at the Springfield Registry of Motor Vehicles, moves to Springfield to assume a similar post January 6. John W. DeBaggis will head the local office December 3 pending Civil Service exams. Registrar James R. Lawton said Beaton will succeed Henry Foran, who becomes assistant to Deputy Registrar E. Theodore Gunaris. Foran’s Western Massachusetts duties are temporary pending an exam. Beaton has led the Pittsfield office since July, replacing retired James Baker. DeBaggis has served since 1948 and heads the local registry as a longtime member of the staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Beaton
Registry of Motor Vehicles Office
Springfield
John W. DeBaggis
Kittredge Road
James R. Lawton
Beaton
Henry Foran
Foran
E. Theodore Gunaris
Massachusetts
Mr. Beaton
Pittsfield
James 4. Baker
DeBaggis
Mother of four sentenced to six months in Framingham
Albena Tarkowski, 29, of Community Street, was sentenced today in District Court to six months in the Massachusetts Correctional Institution for Women in Framingham on a drunkenness complaint filed last August. A newer probation violation charge was dismissed by Special Justice Clement A. Ferris. Tarkowski, mother of four, had been hospitalized with a broken nose and other injuries after a pre-Christmas fight at Shire City Cafe. Ferris urged the licensing board to shut down some places and said a report should go to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albena M. Tarkowski
Massachusetts Correctional Institution For
Framingham
Clement A. Ferris
Shire City
Petricca Bid Low For Second Phase Sewer Line
Petricca Construction Co. submitted the low bid of 1,435,263.80 for the western intercepting sewer line of Phase 2, underbidding Yonkers based Thaile Construction by 321.80. Other bids included R. Zeppe 1,441,048 Holyoke E. T. O'Neill 1,487,701 Dedham Pacella Bros. 1,823,909. bids opened at 11 at the sewage treatment plant off Holmes Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petricca Construction Co
Pram
Thaile Construction Co
Yonkers
N.Y
R. Zeppe
Norwood
E. T. O'Neill
Holyoke
Pacella Bros
Dedham
Holmes Road
Gorgeous George Dies at Age 48
Los Angeles report says professional wrestler Gorgeous George Wag ner aged 48 died Thursday of a heart attack. He rose to fame in early television wrestling with long golden curls and flamboyant antics drawing huge crowds and becoming a top villain in the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorgeous George
Los Angeles
UPL
Mmn Oenerees
Tee George
Reidy Purchase of Becket Land From Campoli Trustee
Andrew T. Campoli as trustee transfers land in Sherwood Forest Becket Massachusetts to Edward M. and Jane H. Reidy of Danbury Connecticut. The conveyance details the property and parties involved in the transaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew T. Campoli
Edward M. and
Jane H. Reidy
Danbury, Conn
Sherwood Forest
Becket
Obituaries for James Logan and Joseph Rollins
GREAT BARRINGTON James Oscar Logan 82 of Stratford Conn formerly of Great Barrington died last night in Bridgeport Hospital Born Westboro May 3 1881 son of Rupert J and Esther Fisher Logan lived here years worked at Stanley Insulating and Pittsfield General Electric Co Later transferred to Bridgeport GE plant as factory foreman He and wife Edith Fink leave a son Dr Richard B Logan of Santa Monica Calif two sisters Miss Florence R Logan and Mrs Esther Young two granddaughters and several nieces and nephews Body to Stevens Funeral Home today Burial at Greenlawn Cemetery Housatonic PHILMONT N Y Joseph B Rollins 76 retired chief Philmont Police Department former Claverack town constable died this week in Philmont after short illness Native of Cambridge Mass Rollins lived in Philmont most his life Served as Claverack constable 40 years before becoming Philmont chief Retired two years ago Also owned Rollins Fuel Co Life member Philmont Volunteer Fire Co Royal Neighbors and Philmont Reformed Church Survived by wife a daughter two sisters including Mrs Phoebe Messenger Pittsfield Mass a brother George Rollins Pittsfield and two grandchildren Services held this afternoon in Philmont burial Mellenville Union Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
James Oscar Logan
Stratford
Conn
Bridgeport
Richard 8. Logan
Santa Monica
Calif
Florence R. Logan
Main Street
Esther Young
Florida
Stevens Funeral Home
Greenlawn Cemetery
Housatonic
Philmont
N.Y
Joseph B. Rollins
Claverack
Funeral Masses and Burials in Local Churches
A high Mass of Requiem for Emile J. Renaud was celebrated at Notre Dame Church this morning, with burial at St. Joseph's Cemetery and prayers at the grave. Other services include Mrs. Julia M. Herzig’s funeral at Wellington Funeral Home and Notre Dame Church, burial in Pittsfield Cemetery, and several private calls. Four more services list Miss Frances A. Kloseman and William J. Conroy Sr. among those honored with church rites and burials. Bearers and officiants named, with dates and locations reflecting a busy schedule of local funerals this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emile J. Renaud
Notre Dame Church
Albert T. Beaudry
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Leo A. J. Leclerc
John J. Ewing Jr
Clarence E. Wilner
Ernest L. Greenwood
Robert P. Renaud
J. Ovila Gagne
J. Edward Gilbert
Julia M. Herzig
Wellington
Pittsfield
Rosary Society
St. Teresa's Church
Leonard B. Burke
Father Burke
Francis M
Charles R
Thomas F
Ralph D
Frank L. Conroy
Horace B. Hillier
Alison Mary Thomas
Charles E. Thomas
Washington Road
Hinsdale
St. Patrick's Church
Joseph F. Holland
the Angels
Alan C
Charles B
Irving J. Thomas
Fred W. Rickery
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Father Holland
Fire Record: Short Circuit at Allendale Pines Trailer
A fire at 3:27 a.m. in a house trailer at Allendale Pines Mobile Home Trailer Court, 245 Cheshire Road, started by an electrical heating wire short circuit. Fire crews responded to the Allendale Pines location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allendale Pines
Mobile
Homie Trailer Court
Cheshire Road
Funeral notices from St Teresa and surrounding churches
Funeral services were held across several churches for Miss Georgia Coleman and Alison Mary Thomas with burials at St Patrick and St Joseph Cemeteries. Solemn High Mass of Requiem for Joseph J Madison Sr. at St Joseph Church with burial at St Joseph Cemetery. Delegations from local clubs and school and public buildings departments attended. Bearers listed for each service.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Springfield Bank
Waleed, Cary. Sterteoes
Mullen Mayflower
East St
Wall of Lee
N.C
By Murray Chass
Associated Press
Otto Graham
Coast Guard
Western Kentucky
Saacson
Trull
Baylor
Carl Eller
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Roger Pilrath
Ernie Boghetti
Pittsburgh
Pete Liske
Penn State
Ron DiGravio
Purdue
Rakestraw
Georgia
Mickey Babb
Fia
M. Xeprecs
Nw Daneen
Sears
Lew Lew Price
Maj
Christenberry
W. T. Grant CO
North Street
St. Anthony of Padua
Christ
New York Transit Authority
St. Anthony
Etienne Agnan
St. Theresa’s Church
Subway
Eack
Nikita Khrushchev
Russia
Norman Miller
Probate
John F. Kubli
St. Luke's
Robert Chapman
Peck’s Road
Robert Brunell
James O'Neil
Lakeway Drive
Charles Pettit
West St
Jfk
Longmeadow
Chicopee
Mr. DeBaggis
Franklin
Petricca
George Raymond Wagner
Stappler
James O. Logan
Hanna Niemi Picti
Huntington Street
Chester
Haley
Huntington
P. Vesu Rathnam
Middlefield
Veikika Sianie
Tauno Kemppainen
Lauri Koivisto
Charles Niskanen
Frances
Kloseman
Frances A. Kleseman
Wellington Funeral
James Rae Whyte
South Congregational Church
William J. Comroy Sr
William J. Conroy Sr
Cele
Georgia Coleman
Pine Street
Stockbridge
St. Paul's Church
Joseph J. Madison Sr
St. Joseph's Church
Thomas F. Curran
Raymond A. Lanoue
John D. McNamara
John H. McDonnell
James J. McNeice
Edwin R. Grady
Herman W. Shea
Joseph ¥. Leahy
John
Peter
Pitts
Bank Ltd
Fenn St
Fleer
DIAL
L. R. Sweatland, P
South Street
Berkshire Cowty
Mobilheat
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