Potier Named Post at Clark University
Ronald Potier son of Mr and Mrs Percy Potier of 46 Lowden Street has been named director of admissions at Clark University Worcester announced by Clan President Howard B Jefferson Potier formerly assistant dean of men and director of financial aid at Middlebury will start July 1 succeeding Dr George H Merriam who resigned to become academic dean at Bangor Maine State College Dolan serves as acting director Potier a 1952 Darrow School graduate earned a BA from Middlebury in 1956 He joined Middlebury staff August 1957 after Army service at Fort Sill He is a Captain in the U S Army Reserves and in 1960 was promoted to his present Middlebury post He is a member of NASPA and Vermont Student Personnel Association Last year he chaired the Middlebury Boy Scout drive He is married to Kathleen Platt of Allentown Pa a 1957 Middlebury graduate Phi Beta Kappa She taught English at Pittsfield High School before marriage in June 1958 The Potters have two children Beth and David.
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Ronald). Pitier
Percy Potier
Lowden St
Clark University
Worcester
Clan
Howard B. Jefferson
Potier
Middlebury College
George H. Merriam
Araostock
Maine State College
Thomas J. Dolan
Clark
Darrow School
New Lebanon
N.Y
Middlebury
Army
Fort Sill
Oklo
U.S. Army
Potter
National Association of Student Personnel Administrators
Vermont Student Personnel Association
Boy Scout
Kathleen Platt
Allentown
Pittsfield High School
Potters
Beth
David
Jury Selection Starts for Leff Trial
Oregon Firm Special to THE EAGLE Springfield reports the jury selection for Morris I. Leff of Jongmeddow, ex Massachusetts Racing Commission member, began before Judge Donald M. Macaulay in Hampden Superior Court. Leff faces larceny charges from Northampton and Brockton fairs. Atty. Keyes defends.
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Eagle Springfield
Morris I. Leff
Jongmeddow
Massachusetts Racing Comission
Donald M. Macaulay
Hampden Superior Court
Leff
Northampton
Brockton
jAtty
Daniel Keyes
Springfield
Chicopee District Court
Assi
Waller Jay Skinner
Atty
Edward W. Brooke
Massachusetts House of Representatives
Charles R. Carson
Hancock Lavewiy
Charles la Eureate
Saterlee Heads First Church Budget Drive
Britton W. Saterlee chairs the Christian enlistment committee at First Church of Christ Congregational to lead a campaign for 66600 in pledges to meet a 1964 65 operating budget of 78939 If attained the budget would be a record high for the church March 8 is royalty Sunday with a 1030 a m worship service pledges will be received Those absent on that day will be called March 13 by solicitors Assisting Saterlee are Howard D Satumis Kenneth W Seyffer Robert C Bogle and Rev E Roy Burchell Youth solicitation will be led by Robert J Ricketts and Mrs John Kittredge Team captains include Wendell G Ahern Robert D Bardwell J Bradley Cooper Thomas R Carrington Marvin R Denzel Nelson A Foot Jr Charles J Graham Walter L Graves Lewis P Johnson John Kittredge Hugh McKean Ralph P Mitchell Charles B Muzzy Edward W Shaw and Jesse L Thomason.
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Britton W. Saterlee
First Church of Christ
First Church
Alll
Sailerlee
Howard D. Satumis
Kenneth W. Seyffer
Robert C. Bogle
E. Roy Burchell
Robert J. Ricketts
John Kittridge
Wendell G. Ahern
Robert D. Bardwell
J. Bradley Cooper
Thomas R. Carrington
Marvin R. Denzel
Nelson A. Foot Jr
Charles J. Graham
Walter L. Graves
Lewis P. Johnson
John Kittredge
Hugh &. McKean
Ralph P. Mitchell
Charles B. Muzzy
Edward W. Shaw
Jesse L. Thomason
District Court Fines Imposed on Three Defendants
District Court today imposed parking fines on Robert N. Yatro of 27 Sadler Ave and Joseph R. Jedda of Duncan St. Judge Frank W. Cimini defaulted Martin Morahan of New Lebanon Center NY on a speeding charge.
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Robert N. Yatro
Sadler, Ave
Joseph R. Jedda
Duncan St
Frank W. Cimini
Martin Morahan
New J Lebanon Center
Dr. Pearson Opens Lenten Series At St Stephens
The Rev Dr Roy Pearson president of Andover Theological Seminary will preach at tomorrow night's inaugural Lenten worship program sponsored by the Pittsfield Area Council of Churches. The four part series starts at St Stephen's Episcopal Church with the sermon The Transformation of the Church. Local ministers lead twelve study groups after the service. Pre registration is not required.
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Roy Pearson
Andover Theological Seminary
Pittsfield Area
Zion
Evangelical Lutheran Clie
Pearson
Andover
Harvard College
Newton Theological School
Southville
Amherst
Lexingston
Swanzey
Nlh
U.S. Army
Amherst College
Frederick March
Ralph Bellamy
Gordon A. Leiter
St. Stephen's Church
Conte Praises Pittsfield Eagle Scout Bruce Schulze
Rep Silvio Conte lauded Bruce Schulze of Pittsfield as a poised confident and outstanding scout after Schulze represented New England at Washington ceremonies marking Boy Scout week. Conte called the scout a true gentleman and a credit to the community.
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Silvio G. Conte
Pittsfield
Bruce Schulze
New England
Washington
Conte
Bruce
Churchill's Book Read by Castro
Fidel Castro told foreign visitors he is an avid reader of World War I books and is finishing Winston Churchill's six part work. The remark highlights Castro's literary interests during a Havana encounter with diplomats.
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Havana
Fidel Castro
Winston Churchills
Legion Drops Cigarettes for VA Hospitals
The American Legion in Berkshire County will stop cigarette distribution to veterans hospitals, switching to tobacco free products. Roy of West Stockbridge announced the move at the Legion Home on Wendell Avenue, citing health findings. 30 members visited hospitals Friday, and membership stands at 2,295 with a goal to top 2,900. A Civil Defense course on nuclear fallout will be held in Topsfield Marvels, and the regional oratorical contest will be at St. Mary’s High School in Claremont, NJ, with a $4,000 scholarship for the winner.
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America Legion
Dusseph Roy
West Stockbridge
Berkshire County
American Legion
Wendell Avenue
Sheen
Roy
Veterans
Leeds
Albany
Royal Legionnaires
Auxiliary
Frederick Litte
Dalton
Legion
Topsfield
Charles Nubbard
Cheshire
Francs Lannon
St. Mary's High School
Claremont
Lampete
Local Couple Jailed in Larceny Case
A Pittfield couple accused of stealing three pairs of draperies and a rug after registering at the Allen Hotel under false names were jailed after District Court appearance. Robert Raney, 32, received a 3 year sentence to the House of Correction for larceny, and Mrs. Brady Servance, 40, rendered for probation violation and sent to the House of Correction for 10 days. Police said the items valued at 27 were found in Raney's car. both pleaded innocent but were convicted after trial.
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Pitttfteld
Allen Hotel
Robert Raney
West Union St
House of Correction
Jarceny
Frank W. Cimini
Brady Servance
Circular Ave
James E. McCarty
Carmel W. Russo
Carrell ‘Ep. Michaud
Malcolm J. ‘Danford
Snow Storm Continues With Heavy Snow and Delays
Snow conditions eased after reaching 92 miles per hour on the previous page, with county and city roads open and traffic normal. All county schools opened on schedule, several events were postponed including the winter carnival sled races at Clapp Park due to deep snow. Temperatures to remain near normal for five days with more snow expected Wednesday and again on holiday, light on Wednesday.
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Clapp Park
Parks and Recreation Department
Wis
Hilday
Barrington Drive In Permit Appealed by Residents
A group of Great Barrington residents filed with the Selectmen the Board of Appeals a petition appealing a permit granted to Robert Sharkby and Horace C Decelles to open a 400 car outdoor drive in theater on Stockbridge Road The appeal cites zoning by laws abuse of discretion and violation of General Laws Chapter 404 Great Barrington selectmen would consider next steps after consulting town counsel The planned site is 30 acres near Route 7 south of Crissey Flats in light industrial zoned land 197 townspeople signed a petition opposing the permit
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Great Barrington
Pittsfield
Abraham W. Ichesaest Todas
Selectmen
Board of Appeals
Stockbridge Road
Cooper Road
Common Wealth Avenue
Great ‘Jarrington Selectmen
Robert Sharkby
Horace C. Decelles
Katherine Fraey
Massachusetts
Clark P. Comstock
Tracy
Crissey Flats
Dresser Products
Police Briefs Highlight Thefts And Incidents
Bruce Burnham reported the theft of skis and poles valued at 90 dollars from Bousquet's. William Smith, 18, was admitted to Pittsfield General Hospital after feeling ill at Lakeview Restaurant. A collision on South Street involved Geraldine Pasko and June Currier with no injuries. Laura Williams reported a laundry mix up at 49 Dalton Ave with clothing for her three children missing and a reward offered.
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Bruce Burnham
Williams St
Bousquet
William Smith
Lee
Pittsfield General Hospital
Smith
Lakeview
Geraldine Pasko
New Hartford
Jobless Claims Up 77 for Week
Unemployment claims among Central and Southern Berkshire County residents rose by 77 to 2,496 last week. Edward J. Barry, manager of the state Division of Employment Security in Pittsfield, cited comparisons to 2,619 two weeks ago and 1,918 in the same week a year ago. His staff also filled in job openings during the period.
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Berkshire County
Edward J. Barry
State Division of Employment Security
Pittsfield
Barry
Obituary: George Drosehn Sr 45 Dies Shoveling Snow
George Drosehn Sr a 45 year old Army veteran dies after shoveling snow in front of his Dalton home He served in World War II the Korean War and World War II era campaigns across Europe Pacific and the Philippines He was a Purple Heart recipient and retired after 24 years Army service He leaves wife Alice and two children plus siblings and extended family Services are set for Wednesday at Newton and Barnfather Funeral Home with call hours tonight and tomorrow.
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George &. Drosehn Sr
Maple St
Beant
St. Luke's Haspital
Pearl Mar Hor
Patton
Philippine
Okinawa
Set
Drosehn
Dalton
Dalton Schools
Crane & Co
Trinity Methodist Church
Alice EE. Toniino
George F. Jr
Bonnie Lee
Bertha ‘Warner
Hinsdale
David B
Marine Corps
Japan
Earl FE
Navy
Alameida
Calif
Neil
West Stockbridge
Donald
Pittsfield
Burton
Andover
N. Y
Gerald F. Smart
Earl W. Moulton
Clara Nevse
Newton & Barnfather Funeral Home
Fire Record 5 50 A M Flooding at 33 Gale Ave
A burst hose on an automatic washer at 33 Gale Ave flooded the cellar after excessive pressure from an unshut water supply. Dean Ford family were vacationing in Florida. A neighbor discovered the damage at 5:50 AM. At Werndell-Sherwood Hotel a discarded cigarette burned wool in a locker room.
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Gale Ave
Walter
Dean
Florida
Werndell-Sherwood Hotel
Latins Keep Quotas of U S Aid for 1964
Washington reports Latin America will receive between 664.7 and 717.7 million dollars in U S economic aid for fiscal 1964, based on project performance. Other regions face reductions with Near East South Asia, Far East, and Africa aid forecasts declining from 1963 levels.
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Washington
Latin America
U.S
Agency For International Development
ALD
Chiance For
Hemisphere
Near East
South Asia
Far East
Worthington man among seven Massachusetts dairymen admitted
Robert J. Mason of Worthington is listed among seven Massachusetts dairymen admitted to the Holstein-Friesian Association of America. This marks a notable regional inclusion in the national dairy society.
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Robert J. Mason
Worthington
Masssachusetts Dairymen
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Cummington Voters Approve $135,890 Budget At Town Meeting
In Cummington the annual town meeting attracted 76 of 343 registered voters who approved a 1964 budget of $155,800.37. Major allocation went to schools at $86,241.52, with several articles for committees and fund transfers. Officers were elected unopposed including Edward Wolf as moderator and Barbara Goldsmith as clerk and treasurer.
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Cummington
Sigt
Community House
Machine
Clifford Thayer
Pettingill Memorial
Tommmnittee
Thomas Caldwell
Joseph DeCarolis
Carl B. Liebenow
Edward Wolf
Barbara Goldsmith
Alan Goldsmith
Board of Health and School
Francis Wells
Russell Sears Jr
Irene Wood
Maud Lynds
Franklin
Real Estate Sales in Lenox Area Ends With Several Transfers
General Electric Realty Corp transfers a house and two parcels on Mountain Drive to Vite R. and Sabina M. Saltino. Evelyn Tt Finn sells a house and two parcels on Cheshire Road to William Cone Jr. and Lynn M. Cone. Robert D. and Natalie Hovt transfer to HH and P Jeanne Stritch a Hinsdale house and lot. Raymond C. and Ellen J. Plankey sell to Joseph C. and Beverly A. Parczyk a house and lot off Kemble Street.
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General Electric Realty Corp
Vite R
Sabina M. Salatino
Mountain Drive
Evelyn Tt
Finn
William
Cone Jr
Lynn M. Cone
Cheshire Road
Robert D. and
Natalie 15
Hovt
P. Jeanne Stritch
Hinsdale
Raymond C
Ellen J.plankey
Joseph C
Bew Érely A. Parczyk
Kemble Street
Lenox
Probate Court Receives Will of Isabel B Conklin Hancock
The will for Isabel B Conklin of Hancock lists an estate of about 12 099 in real estate and 15 000 in personal property probate proceedings name Geraldine Christiansen of Hancock sharing the residuary estate with Conklin’s sons Kenneth and Roscoe and a 500 cash legacy plus household items. Other small cash bequests go to Conklin’s five grandchildren and Christiansen’s three children. The court has also admitted the will of Walter R Wood of Hancock valued under 100 000 with his siblings Edith Flynn Bertha Montgomery Floyd Wood and Herbert Wood sharing the residuary estate and various specific bequests including 135 shares AT&T stock and Wood’s Hancock real estate.
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Isabel B. Conklin
Hancock
Geraldine Christiansen
Walter R. Wood
Edith Flynn
Ancram
N.Y
Bertha Montgomery
Red Hook
Floyd Wood
Highland Falls
N. Y
Herbert Wood
Fort Latderdale
Fla
American Telephone & Telegraph
Mr. Wood
Pesky denies Red Sox dissension reports in Boston
Boss Pesky rejects claims the Red Sox are torn by dissension. He says the magazine story is ridiculous and cites private talks with Dick Stuart and Carl Yastrzemski to show they understand each other. He affirms no open conflict within the club.
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Boss Pesky
Red Sox
Boston
Dahany Pesky
Boston RedSox
Pesky
Paeahelt
Dick Stuart
Carli Yastrzemski
Yastrzemski
Hitler
Carl
Stuart
Czech refugee aided by Reds sparks Vienna police inquiry
Austrian Communist union officials who visited Czechoslovakia unwittingly brought a Czech refugee, William Hudee, 15, who crawled onto a chartered bus and clung to the differential to reach Austrian soil. Police said the incident occurred over the weekend during the officials’ tour of oil refineries.
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Vienna
UPI
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Wiliam ‘Hudee
Union
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Focal
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James M. Burns
Williams College
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State Department of Commerce
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George F. Drosehn Sr
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Frank C. Davis Jr
Veterans Benefits
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