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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1960

Page

5

Planning Board Seeks New Director In January Hire

Planning Board Chair Donna reports seven applications for the director post created by Duncan Graham's November resignation. Applicants are being sought from Florida and Illinois as the board advertises in planning journals. Interviews are planned and the aim is to fill the position by year end with Mayor Haughey backing the effort and seeking a secretary for the board.

Planning Board John 3 Donna Duncan x. Graham Florida Illinois Denna Haughey

Murphy Sworn As Member Of Pittsfield Draft Board No2

Bernard J. Murphy of 3 Mc Laughlin Place was sworn in as a member of Pittsfield Draft Board No. 2, serving Wards 1 2 and 3. Appointed by President Eisenhower Furcolo, he fills the vacancy created by Guy A. Pellegrinelli’s resignation to join the Pittsfield Board of Registrars of Voters. Murphy, a General Electric employee and former Ward 3 City Council member, was sworn in by Attorney Nelson A. Foot Jr., chairman of the board.

Bernard J. Murphy McLaughlin Place Pittsfield Murphy Eisenhower Furcolo Guy A. Pellegrinelli Board of Registrars of Voters General Electric Co

Flash Gordon serial finale at CYC cinema

This afternoon at the weekly CYC cinema shows the last chapter of the Flash Gordon serial from 1:30 to 4. Laurel and Hardy star in The March of the Wooden Soldiers as the main feature, plus a full length color cartoon. Small admission fees apply and door prizes are awarded to all ticket holders.

CYC Laurel and Hardy

Mrs Goddu and Chestnut Family Receive Treatment Updates

Mrs. Henry A. Goddu of Renzi Nursing Home is reported under treatment. Gordon W. Chestnut II, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordon W. Chestnut of 71 Peck's Road, is also listed under treatment.

Henry A. Goddu Renzi Nursing Home Gordon W. Chestnut II Gordon W. Chestnut Peck's Road

Cummington Couple Weds in Village Church Ceremony

Marjorie Ann Tedford and William Delbert La Fleur were married at Village Congregational Church in Cummington with Rev. Charles McEwan officiating. Matron of honor Mrs. William Porter and bridesmaid Verna Thayer wore orchid and green dresses with white carnation corsages. Edward Crotty and ushers from Williamsburg assisted. After a reception at the Community House, the couple plans a trip to Londonderry and will reside in Williamsburg.

Cummington Marjorie Ann Henry Tedford William Delbert LaFleur Delbert LaFleur LaFleur Williamsburg Village Congregational Church Charles McEwan Edward Parker William Porter Hinsdale Verna Thayer Edward Crotty Levi Robbins Lincoln Howes Londonderry Nual Pittsfield High School

Disappearing Evidence Report at Boston Bar

Sen Lawrence Quinlan testified before the Boston Licensing Board that the age check on an 18 year old girl found in a bar vanished after a phone call to the registry. He said someone drank the evidence, a rye and ginger.

Boston UPI Lawrence ‘A. Quinlan Boston Licensing Board Quinlan

Enlistees Enter Navy From Pittsfield Area

Albert A. Ballweg son of Mr and Mrs Frederick P Ballweg Sr of 25 Westchester Ave enlisted as seaman recruit will train at Great Lakes Navy Center then take nine weeks basic training and receive 14 days leave before reporting to duty. Paul H Neumeister aviation structural mechanic second class reenlisted for six years after prior Navy service and Mediterranean Caribbean carrier trips, to attend Memphis Navy technical training center for 26 weeks in advanced aviation structural mechanics. Seaman apprentice David S Sedgwick son of Volney Sedgwick recently completed nine weeks at Great Lakes and is on 2 day leave before reporting to Virginia for a 30 week guided missiles course.

Albert A. Ballweg Frederick P. Ballweg Sr Westchester Ave U.S. Navy Great Lakes Naval Training Center Ballweg Pittsfield High Training Center Paul H. Neumeister Charles J. Neumeister Williams St Navy Great Lakes Mediterranean Caribbean Quonset Point R. I Neumeister Naval Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn David Sedgwick Seaman Appren David.s. Sedwick Volney Sedgwick Longfellow Ave Edmeston N.Y Seaman Sedgwick Virginia

Hancock Fire Sirens Meet Monday at Mrs Love Home

Hancock Fire Sirens plan a 7 30 PM meeting at the home of Mrs George Love Monday evening. Hancock Grange schedules a 7 30 PM meeting Tuesday night at the Town Mall.

George Love

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