Friends Program to Aid Pittsfield Low-Income Youth
Seventy volunteers from 60 prep schools will pair with an equal number of Pittsfield children from low income areas for a weekly two hour activity cycle. The Urban Coalition and Action for Opportunity sponsor the program to build self image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Urban Coalition
Action For Opportunity
Berkshire
Prep Echo
Cranwell
Stockbridge School
Darrow
Miss Hall's
Lenox School
Jeannine Wadlegger
Housatonics
Coordi
AFC
Prices Hold as Market Records Light Volume
The stock market rose on light volume the day after a holiday and snowstorm slowed trading. The Dow gained 3.30 to 797.65, while advancing issues outnumbered declines about 2 to 1. Occidental Petroleum led active lists with 102,700 shares, and the American Stock Exchange index closed at 26.34, up 19 cents on 3.09 million shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul W. McCracken
Council of Economic Advisors
Nixon
Res Serve
Associated Press
New York Stock Exchange
Occidental Petroletum
American Stock Exchange Price Index
Centenarian Edwin Jacques Honored at Windsor Town Hall
About 200 attendees celebrated Edwin Jacques for his 100th birthday at Windsor Town Hall on Christmas Day. A Cheshire resident for a decade, he lived 82 years on a Windsor farm, rarely leaving his 400 acre property. Jacques credited farming and his Cummington Fair potato displays with earning him renown while he received a desk lamp featuring oxen and a commemorative plaque from the fair group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
Windsor Town Hall
Edwin
Jacques
Benjamin Harrison
Town Hall
Cheshire
Cummington Fair
Cummington
Agricultural Society
Sac Snowmobilers Forming Club in Tyringham
A Tyringham snowmobile club named the Ridge Runners has formed under president Everett Fennelly. Its aims include promoting safe snowmobiling, obtaining permission to cut local trails, improving relations with landowners, and organizing outdoor social events for members. Officers include Donald Hale vice president Mrs Ja Nice Whalen secretary Mrs Linda Jones treasurer Walter Howard Arnold Hale PR chairs. Members must be at least 14 and reside or own land in Tyringham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyringham
Ridge Runners
Everett Fennelly
Donald Hale
Janice Whalen
Linda Jones
Walter Howard
Arnold Hale
Tyringham Civic Association Forms for Town Betterment
Tyringham residents form the Tyringham Civic Association led by Charles E. Slater. The group aims to promote civic betterment, local affairs involvement, youth recreation and athletic activities, sponsor entertainment and social events, with a meeting planned in January to elect officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyringham
Charles E. Slater
Local Interdealer Quotations Report At 2 30 P M
Representative interdealer quotations from NASD at approximately 2 30 p m with prices excluding retail markup markdown or commission. Over the Counter Corp located at 162 North and the Ameri assets cited in regional securities report.
Berkshire Medical Center Hospital Notices Read Like Family Listings
In Berkshire Medical Center and St Luke's Unit notices new patient and family listings surface. Included are Paula J. Ginthwain of 61 Howard Street and Terence J. Tuggey of 12 Marion Avenue, along with Michael F. Martin of 68 Third Street and Edward W. Kelly of 32 Pine Street. Additional names include Ethel M. Downey Maureen O'Brien Howam Johnson Mark E Schmidt Adam Soldato Martha Hogan and Raymond Hebert with listed addresses in West Lebanon Pittsfield Richmond Shores East Nassau and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula J. Ginthwain
Richard Ginthwain
Howard St
Ethel M. Downey
West Lebanon
N.Y
Terence J. Tuggey
Raymond P. Tuggey
Marion Ave
Michael F. Martin
Walter L. Martin
Third St
Mark E. Schmidt
Edward P. Schmidt
Richmond Shores
Pittsfield
St. Luke's
John Deetey
Hamlin St
Martha Hogan
Lebanon
Maureen O’brien
Nassau
Howam Johnson
Whittier Ave
Raymond Hebert
MacArthur St
Adam Soldato
Edith Soldato
Cadwell Road
Edward W. Kelly
George Kelly
Pine St
Pittsfield native earns PhD at Wayne State University
John D. Ryan Jr., Rochester Institute of Technology associate professor, received a Wayne State University PhD in Detroit last week. His work studies adult population in junior colleges and asserts adults perform as well as college-age students regardless of age or high school performance. He and his family live in Pittsford New York. he is married to Margaret Gibbs with two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Ryan Jr
Pittsfield
Rochester Institute of Technology
Wayne State University
Detroit
Ryan
Westminster St
Pittsfield High
North Adams State College
Air Force
Pittsfield National Guard
Roseville, Mich
University of Michigan
Macomb County
RIT Center For Community College
Margaret Gibbs
Georg Gibbs
Tumblewood St
Pittsford
N.Y
College Students Sought For Pure Water Council
Berkshire County students will help form the Student Council on Pollution and the Environment SCOPE to advise on water quality. A regional SCOPE will be elected Monday at MIT Kresge Auditorium with five members for a one year term. The national unit will include nine regional picks plus one more named by Interior Secretary Hickel, for a total of ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes Road
Smith College
Northampton
Berkshire
Miss Field
Berkshire Community College
Lester M. Klashman
Federal Water Pollution Control Administration
Department of the Interior
SCOPE
Klashman
FWPCA
David
D. Dominick
Yale University
University of Colorad Law School
Klashmad
Hickel
Police Briefs Highlight Snow Delays and Multi-Accident Reports
Police logs show multiple two car collisions on Lon Fenn Street Kellogg Street and upper North Street with several minor injuries. Investigations continue into a Christmas Eve hit and run on Peck's Road and a string of break ins on Lyman Street and at Lipton's Metal Products ground floor. Several residents were treated at Berkshire Medical Center and Pittsfield General for injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Loveman
Saratoga Drive
Margaret Cullen
Cherry St
Lon Fenn Street
Miss Cullen
Sharon Russell
Glenwood Ave
Linda Brodeur
Parker St
Johanne L. Andrews
Dalton Ave
Joyce L. Race
Kellogg St
Kellogg Street
Andrews
George N. Hill
Peck's Road
G.0. Desai
Russell Ter
Upper North Street
Hill
AOK
Lyman Street
Chuck’s
Lipton’s Metal Products
South St
Nichols
Waheonah Street
Dower Square
Fire Record Friday at Boys' Club Malfunction
A fire record notes a malfunction of an oil burner at the Boys' Club on Melville Street causing a near fire scare. The incident is logged with a cost estimate of 338 dollars per month for related services. Authorities investigated and ensured safe handling of the equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melville St
PTA of North Canaan Hosts Skaters Hot Chocolate
The PTA of North Canaan will serve hot chocolate to skaters on Tuesday from 1 to 3 at the Recreation Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA of
North Canaan
Obituaries and Funerals Item Highlights Local News
Mrs Elizabeth F Scully 86 of 173 Daniels Ave former Russell School principal died at BMC Pittsfield after a short illness She taught in Pittsfield public schools from 1903 returned to service in 1922 and became principal of Barnett Stearns and Russell Schools Survived by two sons George and Dr Robert Scully and four grandchildren Services and visits scheduled at Meehan Funeral Home St Josephs Church burial in St Josephs Cemetery Donations to Heart Fund in her memory Also notices for private services and funeral plans for several others including Mrs Winnie Tower Mrs Willis Bird Mrs Donald J Flaherty Mrs Walter P Hainsworth and others with various church and cemetery arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth F. Scully
Daniels Ave
Wincipal
Russell School
BMC
Pittsfield
Edward J. Scully
Woodrow Wil‘be
Scully
Elizabeth Fleming
Barnett School
Stearns
George B
Holyoke
Robert E. Scully
Boston
Meehan
St. Joseph’s Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Heart Fund
Hinsdale
John J. O’brien
Goodrich Street
St. Luke’s
Torrington
Conn
Patrick
Nora Walsh O'Brien
O'Brien
Tavnstre
St. Patrick's Church
the Elks
Loyal Order of Moose
the Eagles
Clementine Laramee
St. Patrick’s Church
Marjorie Waldheim
John C
Plainfield
N.J
James Quinn
Simsbury
Cont
Foley
Dalton
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Frank Selva Sr Dies Shoveling Snow at 46 in Pittsfield
Francis M Selva Sr 46 of 44 Stearns Ave died yesterday afternoon from a heart attack while shoveling snow. Born July 7 1922 in West Stockbridge he served in World War II and was active in St Mark's Church Italian American Club and Pittsfield Sportsmen's Club. He leaves a son and daughter with multiple siblings. funeral arrangements set with Zoof Funeral Home and St Mark's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence J. Honiker
Pittsfield
Roosevelt Hospital
New York City
New York
John
Sadie O'Brien Honiker
Honiker
Mary Kelly
Mary Martin
Joseph
Francis
Frank) M. Selva Sr
Stearns Ave
West Stockbridge
Frank M
Theresa Frank Selva
Pittsfield Sportsmen’s Club
Richard Obryan
Bernan Obryan
Monie J. Morgan
Pompano Beach
Fla
Richard Barrett
Attillio Zancanatto
Tullio Montini
Lee
Zoof Funeral
St. Mark’s Church
St. Patrick's Cemetery
St Stephen's Troop Honors Scout Ranks at Court
At a court of honor held by St Stephen's Church Troop 6 on Tuesday night Davis Coles earned the rank of first class. Tray Hoyt and Paul Moe received second class, while Douglas Durante and Stephen Notarnicola attained tender foot. Officer ranks went to Paul Atcheson junior assistant scoutmaster Richard Campes senior patrol leader Jay Davis Jonathan Towne patrol leaders Tray Hoyt assistant patrol leader John Cannon scribe Tray Hoyt librarian Davis Coles quartermaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen's Church
Davis Coles
Tray Hoyt
Paul Moe
Douglas Durante
Stephen Notarnicola
Paul Atcheson
Richard Campes
Jay Davis
Jonathan Towne
John Cannon
Peaslee to leave SPCA post in Pittsfield
Louis E. Peaslee told The Eagle he will resign as manager of the Pittsfield Shelter of the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on January 1. At 47 he pursued a transfer to Methuen but protesters urged him to stay. He plans to decide next week whether to move to Methuen or switch fields and has not named a successor for the shelter at 103 Cadwell Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis E. Peaslee
The
Eagle
Pittsfield
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Peaslee
Methuen
Peaskee
Cadwell Road
Briskin to Close North Adams Office, Focus Pittsfield
Dr. AL Robert Briskin, orthodontist, will close his North Adams office and limit practice to 246 North Street, Pittsfield. He previously ran two offices, lives at 7 Trova Terrace, and is a diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics. He trained at the University of Maryland and Columbia University and formerly led the Berkshire District Dental Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Briskin
North Adams
North St
Pittsfield
Briskin
Trova Ter
American Board of Orthodontics
University of Maryland
Columbia University
Berkshire District Dental Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joan Bird
Sac Snowmobilers
Civic Assn
Berkshire Bank and Trust
First Agricultural National Bank
Pittsfield National Bank
Berkshire Gas Co. A
Anken Chemical
Ie Exchange
Crompton and Knowles
General Electric
Kimberly-Clarke
Mead Paper
Chas. Pfizer and Co
IOS
Prague Electric
Textron, Inc
Northeast Utilities
Berkshire Medical Center
Plitsfield General Unit
Hillcrest Hospital
John Ryan Jr
John D, Ryan Jr
Pure Water Council
John A. Deeley
Hamtin St
St. Luke’s Unit
Elizabeth Scully
Florence Cabtrera
Onota St
Pittsfield General
Olive Root
Merriam
Arthur Chaiffre
Lakeway Drive
Peck’s Road
Winnie A. Tower
Zopi Funeral
Merlen C. Levering
First Methodist Church
Pittsfield Cemetery
Willis A. Bird
Dery
Danalq A. Ashmall
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church Building Fund
Bird
D. J. Flaherty
Donald J. Flaherty
Condron Funeral Home
Southview Cemetery
W. Hainsworth
Walter P. Hainsworth
Newton & Barnfather
Albert J. O'Connor
Dwyer Funeral Home
St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
John E. McMahon
St. Charles’ Church
Chester X. Jackson
Devanny
Luther P. Durgin
South Congregational Church
Dillingham & Son Memorial
Spring St
Auburn
Maine
East Auburn
Hiram D. Warren
Leveste
Lafayette St
Salem
St. Mary's Cemetery
Rirs
Walter Hainsworth
Newton and Barnfather
Robert Whitman
Trinity Episcopal Church of
Lenox
W. R. Pockette
Veronica R. Pockette
Dery Funeral Home
St. Joseph's Church
Frank Selva Sr
William F. Connors
William J. Connors
Dery Funeral
Elmwood Cemetery
Great Barrington
St. Stephen’s Boy Scout Troop
Wellington
East St
Louis Peaslee
SPCA
Dr. Briskin
Berkshires
Berkshire Museum
Clark Art Institute Williamstown
Williams College Museum
Williamstown
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