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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1970

Page

9

Exalted Rulers Day Set By Pittsfield Elks Lodge

The Pittsfield Lodge of Elks will hold its annual Exalted Rulers Day on Sunday at 3 p.m. chaired by Harl H. Beauchaine and James J. Frank. Past exalted rulers will take roles, four candidates will be initiated, followed by dinner served by Emblem Club women under Mrs. Frank. Reservations are requested by Thursday with James F. O'Donnell.

Pittsfield Lodge of Elks Harl H. Beauchaine James J. Frank Edward J. Haddad Miles L. deForest Reginald B. Harrison Harry Mselig

Pittsfield Suits Settle in Out of Court Deals

Superior Court records show a $50,000 tort against New York Central System by postman James Mazzer of Pittsfield settled for an undisclosed sum in Mazzer's favor after injuries from a fall on railroad property while collecting mail on Navy Day 1963. Also settled are Julia Aleman of Hinsdale versus Roger B. Monty of Pittsfield for an undisclosed amount from a July 17, 1968 two car crash on East Street, and William Poirотр of Florida against Edward B. Catoti of Williamstown for $2,000 from a January 6, 1969 two car collision on Union Street, North Adams.

New York Central James Mazzer Pittsfield Mazzer Mazeer Navy Julia Aleman Hinsdale Roger B. Monty East Street William Poirot Florida Edward B. Catotli Williamstown Union Street North Adams

Four Pittsfield Girls Trained as Red Cross Mothers Aides

Four local girls completed a Red Cross mothers aide course at the Organization for Community Action center 56 Dewey Ave Pittsfield. Certificates were awarded to Sheila Frye June DiOrio Lynette Austin and Barbara M Guerrieri with instructors Charles J. and Cecille A Laurs Florence Tyson noted as Belte instructor.

Pour Pittsfield Red Cross Organization For Community Action Center Dewey Ave Sheila Frye June DiOrio Lynette Austin van Barbara M. Guerrieri Lake Hamilton Charles J Cecille A. La-urs Florence Tyson Belte Park Street

Marcels Sell House and Lot at Spring Side Corner

Real estate transfer records show Raymond D. and Delina E. Marcel selling a house and lot at the corner of Spring Side and Scammell Avenues to Isabel J. Flannigan. The deal conveys property title and associated lot lines as listed in the docket.

Raymond D Delina E. Marcel Isabel J. Flannigan Springside and Scammell Avenues

Afro-Americans Plan Tribute To Malcolm X

The Pittsfield Afro-American Society announces a commemorative evening for Malcolm X from 7 to 10 p.m. at the Christian Center corner of Robbins Avenue and Linden Street. Richard Powell says the program includes a one act play by Ernest L. Westly directed by Charles Roberson, tapes of Malcolm X speeches, and an award winning essay on his life with refreshments and an admission charge to cover costs.

Pittsfield Afro-American Society Today Malcolm X Christian Center Robbins Avenue Linden Street Richard Powell Ernest L. Westly Charles Roberson Powell

Fire Record Tuesday Lights Up Local Incidents

A grease fire on Dewey Ave at 11:29 a.m. sparked attention, followed by firefighters flushing paint from the road near 601 North St at 1:12 p.m. A malfunctioning interior alarm at St Mark's School was reported at 9:33 p.m. and an oil burner malfunction occurred at 717 Holmes Road at 4:21 p.m.

Dewey Ave North St St Mark’s School Holmes Road

Probate Court notes multiple wills and divorces filed

The probate court records show wills admitted for Antonetta Latrape Kathryn C McClelland Paul H Ruesch Kathleen J Conway and Herbert F OLaughlin with estates spanning thousands to hundreds of thousands including real and personal property ledgers. Divorces granted include William F Roberts and Carolyn F Roberts Isabella Bastien and James S Bastien plus Norman E Stedman and his partner. Custody arrangements and support payments are noted for several cases.

John M. McClelland Rockville Conn Paul H. Ruesch Stockbridge Anne Temolini Mary Galisa Kathleen J. Conway Monterey Herbert F. O'Laughlin Pittsfield William F. Roberts Adams Carolyn F. Roberts Parts Unknown Marrie Winchester Isabella Bastien North Adams James S. Bastien Bastien

Frederick H Goetze 79 obituary

Frederick H Goetze 79 of 4 Belvider Ave Lenox died yesterday at Valley View Nursing Home after a long illness Born and educated in Albany Newfoundland he lived in Lenox 60 years employed by General Electric 42 years retiring 1953 He attended Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church and belonged to GE Quarter Century and Pensioners clubs He and his wife Corda Mendel celebrated 55th wedding anniversary last October Surviving wife two sons Joseph L Goetze Lenox three daughters Mrs Russell Meyers Dalton Mrs Donald Collins and Mrs Zygmond Bugnacki Pittsfield six grandchildren four great grandchildren Funeral home calling hours today burial Pittsfield Cemetery with Rev Gordon Hohl officiating.

Frederick H. Goetze Belvider Ave Valley View Lenox Albany Nlw Goetze General Electric Co Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church Joseph L. Goetze Russell ¥. Meyers Dalton Donald M. Collins Zygmond F. Bugnacki Pittsfield Zoof Gordon Hohl Pittsfield Cemetery

World War II veteran Robert R Lewis dies in Pittsfield

Robert R Lewis 50 of 504 South Mountain Road died Tuesday morning at Pittsfield General unit BMC Born in Chatham N Y he moved here as a child He was an Army veteran and a cook at Springs 1828 House in Lanesboro for 16 years He leaves a brother Warren F Lewis of Troy N Y Funeral services set for Thursday at 1 30 PM at Wellington Funeral Home with Rev Dudne M Breeze of Pilgrim Memorial Church officiating Burial in Chatham Rural Cemetery Also mentioned are other obituaries and memorial notices from the area including families in Haledon N J Rockport MA and Great Barrington MA.

Robert R. Lewis South Mountain Road Pittsfield BMC Chatham N.Y Ralph R Catherine Eagler Lewis Lewis Lanesboro Warren F. Lewis Troy Wellington Funeral Dudne M. Breeze Pilgrim Memorial Church

Infant Arnspiger dies. burial in St Mary’s Cemetery

Infant Arnspiger Lee Christine Lea Arnspiger six days old died at Pittsfield General Unit BMC yesterday. She was daughter of Miles and Yvonne Arnspiger of 2 Myrtle Street. Survived by twin brother Christopher L and brothers Taines Miles Jr., Violet Annette Theresa sisters, grandparents Milton Arnspiger of Alhambra California and Edwin Haagenson of Bell Montana. Funeral from Kelly Funeral Home burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Other notices list Mrs Anna Stupak widow of John Stupak of Pixley Road died at Fairview Hospital Great Barrington. She had worked at Monument Mills until 1956 and is survived by three sons John Paul Stephen, two daughters. Funeral services announced with Rosary and High Mass of Requiem. Burial Elmwood Cemetery. Also obituary for Nicholas Kerichenko with services at Newton Barnfather Funeral Home and St Nicholas Russian Orthodox Church. Prayer service tonight at 8. High Mass of Requiem for Mrs Anna Frankl of Becket Friday at 10 at St Mary’s Oneonta N Y burial West Davenport Cemetery. Calling hours listed.

Gloucester Marjorie Rice Bryant Kendall Walter J. Kendall Rockport Norwich Edward Anna White Rice Richard H. R. Bryant Bethesda Edward W. M. Bryant Ethiopia Wallie Bryant Mahaine Great Barrington Addison-Gilbert Hospital Lee Christine Lea Arnspiger Pittsfield General Unit BMC Miles Yvonne Haagenson Myrtlé St Christopher L Offer Taines Miles Jr Violet Annette Theresa Milton Arnspiger Alhambra Calif Edwin Monterey Anna Mr. Stupak Pixley Road John Stupak Fairview Hospital Raritan N.J Stupak Stephen Daniels Monument Mills John Goleta Paul Claremont Stephen Stupak East Canaan St. Peter's Church Elmwood Cemetery Nicholas Kerichenko Newton & Barnfather Funeral St. Nicholas Dimitri Milonas St. George’s Pittsfield Anna Frankl Becket St. Mary’s Church Oneonta N.Y Davenport Bonkewt

Edwin E. Ruckdeschel 67 dies after hospital stay

Edwin E. Ruckdeschel of 82 Tennyson Ave died last night at Hillcrest Hospital. Born in Holyoke he had lived here since 1927 and owned Rucky's Radiator Repair Shop at 37 Fourth St for 24 years. He was a Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church member. He leaves daughter Mrs. Gerald Major of Pittsfield, brother Walter Ruckdeschel of West Yarmouth, and six grandchildren. Friends may call at Dery Funeral Home tonight 7 to 8 and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery, Chester, in the spring.

Mabel L. Shorp Williams St Valley View Genea Albert W. Thorp Trowbridge England Thorp England Brothers First Baptist Church Margaret Allen William H. Lombard Alfred G Ardsley N.Y Reginald White North Adams Ernest Butcher Reginald Kent Rockville Funeral Home Pittsfield Cemetery Edwin E. Ruckdeschel Tennyson Ave Hillcrest Hospital Holyoke Ruckdeschel Rucky Fourth St Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church Ethel Clark Gerald Major Pittsfield Walter Ruckdeschel West Yarmouth Dery Funeral Home Pine Hill Cemetery Chester

District Court Today in Guilty Plea and Contested Charges

David Shufelt, 20, of 174 Fort Hill Ave pleaded guilty to speeding, second offense in a year, fined $100 by Special Justice Clement A. Ferris. John Lindbergh, 19, of 200 Kittredge Road, charged with operating under the influence and speeding, continued to Monday. David Peek, 82 West Union St, charged with assault and battery, continued to Saturday. Hildegarde Brunell of Lenox, charged with bank larceny and credit card case, continued 10 weeks on restitution condition. En dozen civil entries noted in District Court.

David Shufelt Fort Hill Ave Clement A. Ferris John &. Lindbergh WY Kittredge Road David Peek West Union St Hildegarde Brunell Lenox

Ski boot theft reported at Bousquet’s

Police brief: Gilbert Desautels of 19 Preston Ave reports his $145 black ski boots stolen from Bousquet’s last Saturday afternoon, police say.

Gilbert Desautels Preston Ave Bousqueét

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Elks Lodge Superior Court Gary I. Benjamin Vietnam Mary M. Benjamin Joseph P. Loughran Ft. Devens Probate Antonetta Latrape Anthony Joseph James Philip Dover Del Emanuel Long Beach Frank Wilmington Kathryn C. McClelland Helen K. Maloney Wayland Charles J. Koch Mr. Koch Louise Elizabeth M. Rose Robert C. Robertson Marvin R. Denzel John V. Geary Pollock Ave Arnold D. Kruck Donald E Janice Gardner Kruck Haledon Berkshires Nicholas Kruck John Gardner Washington Damian Kruck Gordon E. Hohl Zion’s Evangeli Helen Glowski Florence Felix Glowski Middlefield Street Cooley Dickinson Hospital Northampton James Kirkpatrick Congregational Church Spring Grove Cemetery Walter Kendall Patrick J. Street St. Charles* Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery Mary E. Danes George L. Middleton Milton K. Nutt James F. Cross James H. Crossinr Frank Clark Nella A. Fryon Della A. Tryon Virgil V. Brallier George FE. Brett Robert M. Gauthier Harold M. Greene William E. Pekrul William A. Stevens Howard J. Wells Monterey Selectmen Cits Emil Blum Emil H. Blum John J. McNamara David L. Dugan Leonard H. Lempert Robert R. Parrish Frank J Thomipson Woodlawn Cemetery New York George E. Haner George BE. Haner Cleveland St Clearwater Fla Largo Copake Emma Proctor Haner John Wasuk Wilbur Stiffler August Clausen Tampa Calvin Sacks Bradentown Dayton Stupplebeen la Son Harold Haner Hollowville William William Glover Fhilmont Moss Funeral Home Belcher Road Sylvan Abby Mabel L. Thorp Anna M. Stupak District Court Today Rother Dea Iria
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