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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1970
Page
5
Mayor Buller and City Auditor Anthony W. Sottile attended a joint Taxation Committee hearing on a bid to boost state aid to cities and towns. Buller argued the measure would raise the annual city return as state revenue grows, citing 1967 aid of 4.7 million dropping to 4.18 million by 1969 after welfare costs moved to the state.
Multiple minor and nonfatal injuries were reported after collisions on Holmes Road and at Francis and Madison avenues. Property damage exceeded two hundred dollars in one crash. Several wills and divorces were filed or granted, naming widows, siblings, and various estates, with custody and support details.
Arthur E. Gillette sells land on Brombach Street in Pittsfield to William F and Eleanor M Doyle. Vincent Realty Trust transfers property on East Street to Donald B and Betty Ann Smith. Joseph B and Emily N Gen tile convey property on Fine Grove Ridge in Otis to Rudolph H and Vergie Banks.
The Family and Children Service named Mrs. Herbert R. Gladt president and Mrs. Leonard A. Whipple of Richmond president of Children's Protective Services at MSPCC at a combined annual meeting at Lenox House. New officers include Hilbert H. Finn as first vice president and Kellen M. Burbank of Richmond as second vice president. other board and officer selections span Pittsfield Williamstown North Adams and surrounding towns. The programs serve Berkshire County families with counseling adoption services and protection for abused or neglected children. Rev Philip Mayfield spoke on digs problems and prospects.
District Court records show Woodrow Cummings convicted for possession of obscene photos with a $100 fine. Harold Harris found guilty of ride and disorderly conduct, fined $29. Several others faced charges with pleas of guilty or cases continued, including driving without a license and narcotics allegations, all court notes from the session with Judge Frank W. Cimi ni.
Obituaries for Eleanor M. Ames 93 of 38 Crofut St with long illness widow of Reginald Ames. Born 1876 in Dulaney's Valley Md she moved to Pittsfield in 1908. She golfed at Country Club of Pittsfield, was a St Stephen's parishioner and Altar Guild member. Survived by daughter Elmer A. Euston and four grandchildren. Memorial services Monday at 11 at St Stephen's with cremation following. Burial Swan Point Providence. Also services for Harry T. Koulgeorge at St George's Greek Orthodox Church Pittsfield Burial in Pittsfield Cemetery. Mrs Philip Parker of Dalton funeral Oct 9 from Foley Funeral Home and Mass at St Agnes Church burial Fairview Cemetery. Cheshire Mrs Douglas K Wylde 27 Cheshire Harbor died from self inflicted gunshot in Portland Ore reported missing Jan 23. Wife of William Wylde and mother of Donna and Audie Wigchert. funeral in Portland.
At 10:43 a.m. a fire on Hull Avenue damaged pies before firefighters arrived. At 4:07 p.m. a frozen water pipe on Pock's Road was reported. At 8:39 p.m. a car in front of Central Fire Station caught fire but was quickly extinguished. At 9:41 p.m. a water leak appeared on South Street.
Charles J. Graham was nominated for reappointment as president of United Community Services at the 46th annual meeting held Tuesday at the Stanley Club. The nominating committee proposed Graham and other officers for reappointment and new appointments for one year terms, with eight new board members named and 97 committee nominations to be confirmed.
Funeral services were held for Albert Quigley of Lee a World War I veteran with a military delegation present. Other obituaries list Mrs Marion Dow Mrs Lila Warren George Henderson Lenox and Miecislaus Hermanski with services at local churches and burials in Pittsfield Tyringham Fairmount St Joseph and nearby cemeteries.
In Memoriam notices announce a Mass anniversary and card of thanks events. Cash in advance is required for notices and greetings. Limited details appear due to partial legibility. readers should contact the office for exact dates and offerings.
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