Overflow Crowd Attends Tribute To Malcolm X
An overflow crowd attended the Pittsfield Afro-American Society tribute to Malcolm X at the Christian Center. About 200 people gathered for a one act play by Ernest L. West Jr. directed by Orrie West, with Dallas Powell providing music and an original piece "No Blues for Malcolm." Carlton John Hamilton won the society essay contest on Malcolm X’s life as cochairman of the junior members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Malcolm X
Christian Center
Ernest L. West Jr
Orrie West
Dallas Powell
Malcolm
Carlton John Hamilton
Police Brief: LeBlanc to Face Court for Endangering Driving
Police say Paul L. LeBlanc of Paul Drive Lee will be summoned to court on a charge of operating to endanger. He was driving south on Mill Street near Oxford Street when his car struck a fire hydrant, breaking it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul L. LeBlanc
Paul Drive
Lee
LeBlanc
Mill Street
Oxford Street
LeBeau Earns UMass Degree and Treasury Post
Gerald W TeBeau son of Mr and Mrs Edward J LeBeau of 146 Sampson Pkwy has earned a bachelor of economics from the University of Massachusetts. A 1965 Fittsfield High School graduate he will join the U S Treasury Department as an assistant national bank examiner based in New York. He plans to pursue a master's degree at the State University of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald W. TeBeau
Edward J. LeBeau
Sampson Pkwy
University of Massachusetts
Fittsfield High School
United States Treasury Department
National Bank
New York
State University of New York
Susan Donovan Heads Banquet of Winter Sports Unit
The Winter Sports Committee met at Springside House and heard reports from chairmen. Susan Donovan was appointed chairman of the annual committee banquet. Plans advance for the Eastern Seaboard indoor speed skating championships at Lenox rink on March 13 and 14, ending the 25th winter carnival. The final committee meeting of the season is Monday March 23 at 7:40 at Springside House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springside House
Susan Donovan
Carl Peaslee
Eastern Seaboard
Lenox
State funded internships offered in city government
A summer internship program for college and graduate students interested in government careers will run again. City Hall expects openings in multiple departments, with applications due by March 31 at the personnel office. Previous participant Mrs Meril S Deane stayed on the planning staff after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
State Department of Community Affairs
Butler
Meril S. Deane
Back From Cuba Ron Auerbacher Praises Castro
Ron Auerbacher a 23 year old former Stockbridge resident returned from Cuba where he joined 216 Americans cutting sugar cane to boost Castro's goal of one million tons. He will speak at Berkshire schools March 16 praising the Cuban system and describing free schools, medical care and guaranteed work. He says the revolution has succeeded, that Cubans value work, and that American capitalism hinders such ideals while the Peace Corps shows Americans can aid others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tton Auerbieher
Stockbridge
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Venceremos Brigade
Averbacher
U.S
Berkshires
Battista
Auerbacher
St. Louis
Lavender Door
Williamstown
New York University
Mexico City
Havana
Canada
New York
Castro
U.N
Brigade
ILS
Peace Corps
Judge Warns Tenant To Clean Up Or Face Jail Or Fine
Judge Frank W. Cimini told Harry Johnson that he could be fined $50 a day up to $900 for sanitary code violations at 116 Robbins Ave. District Court had set Aug. 3 as the next step after health officials reported ongoing neglect. Johnson resisted inspectors, while his wife explained his son’s night work and sleep pattern. The judge reaffirmed the warning and backed the health department 100 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Cimini
Harry Johnson
Robbins Ave
Harold Stein
Jeanne
Massimiano
Johnson
Health Department
Heart Fund and Cerebral Palsy Telethon Donations Decline
Sunday collections and pledges for the Heart Fund and Cerebral Palsy telethon fell short of last year due to factors including the GE strike aftermath. Berkshire County donations totaled about 10,500 with Windsor first at 770 and notable contributions from the Weisberg triplets and Mrs. Silvia Byam. Money is still being counted as cannisters are tallied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart
Heart Fund
Herbert F. Smith
Heart Association
Berkshire County
Windsor
Mervin Zink
Weisberg
Smith
Silvia Byam
Peacedale
Albany
N.Y
John Chistolini
Berkshire
PHS Band and Vocal Ensembles Prepare Evening Concert
The Pittsfield High School band and vocal ensembles will present a concert Thursday at p.m. in the PHS auditorium. A piece by the PHS Madri gals will feature faculty soloists. Tickets are available from band and chorus members or at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield High School
PHS
District Court Records Report From Local Session
Bernard J. Lucido 17 of 171 Merrill Road found guilty on two counts of operating to endanger from two and three car crashes. Judge Frank W. Cimini fines $50 on each count. Saldo Jr 17 and Calautti 17 of Lanesboro dismissed on condition of about 590 restitution each. Saldo to enter military service. Gerald Scott 33 found guilty of nonsupport, six months suspended, six years probation with 40 dollars weekly to support family. William DiCarlo 18 given continuance to Aug 1 on condition to stay out of trouble. Prior fines paid: Artis 5 for red light, Carchedi 5 for red light and 10 for unnecessary noise, Barker 5 for red light and 10 for failure to use care at an intersection, Flanagan 5 for driving uninspected vehicle.
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Bernard J. Lucido
Merrill Road
Frank W. Cimini
Paul J. Saldo Jr
Berkshire Village
Patrick Calautti
Laconia Street
Lanesboro
Saldo
Gerald Scott
Scott
William DiCarlo
Robert Artis
Holyoke
John M. Carchedi
Albro St
Richard Barker
Dalton
Diana Flanagan
Springside Ave
Obituaries and Funerals Summary of Berkshire area notices
Obituaries report Gerald P. Lavoie 28 of 82 Nott Ave Wethersfield Conn died after heart attack. Survived by wife Sherryl Battistani daughter Lorie sons Roderic Scott. parents Roger Lavoie Sylvia Dunham. siblings Normand Richard Cynthia. Requiem and funeral arrangements listed. Other notices include Mary B. Hannon, Dr Patrick J. Sullivan, Oliver D. Wood, Earle Olmstead Brown, Elizabeth H. Rattigan with funeral times, church services, burials, and callers. multiple communities noted including Pittsfield Dalton Williamstown.
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Gerald PR. Lavoie
Nott Ave
Wethersfield
Conn
Lee
Sherryl Battistani
Pittsfield
Manchester
N.H
Lavoie
Barre
Bradley Park
Marcel’s Cleaners
Kiwanis Club
Lorie
Roderic
Scott
Sylvia Dunham
Barre, VI
Roger Lavoie
Inglewood Calif
Normand
Burlington
Richard Lavoie
Washington, D.C
Cynthia Dunham
Kelly
Funeral notices for Johnson Cale Goodnow and family
Funeral arrangements announced for Edward J. Johnson with a 9 43am service from Dwyer Funeral Home and 10 30am High Mass at St Charles Church burial at St Josephs Cemetery Samuel J Cale services held at St Stephen Episcopal Church with burial at Fairmount Cemetery Lee Mary Goodnow to be buried at St Thomas Cemetery Huntington after a Thursday High Mass at St Josephs Church with multiple relatives named and viewing times provided
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Mary B. Hannon
Meehan
St. Mary's Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Oliver D. Wood
Wellington Funeral Home
Andrew F. Wissemann
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Pittsfield Cemetery
Elizabeth H. Rattigan
Dwyer Funeral Home
St. Charles Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
The
Rosary Society
Edward J. Johnson
Samuel J. Cole
Samuel J. Cale
St. Stephen Episcopal Church
Donald F. Chamberlain
Fairmount Cemetery
Lee
Charles McCann
Paul O'Brien
Keith Bernier
Thomas Byrnes
George Mears
Rico H. Das
Mary Goodson
Mary Goodnow
New England Telephone Co
Telephone Pioneers
St. Joseph's Church
St. Thomas
Huntington
Margaret E. Goodnow
First St
David Casey
James R. Biagini
Pittsheld
John Demilia
Belmont
John J. Goodnow
Record Crowd Attends Open House OF Greenhouse Group
A crowd exceeding 1000 attended Springside House Greenhouse Group second winter open house on Sunday from 1 to 5 pm. Director Carl P. Dearne said many queued at opening and tours ran short of guides during peak. visitors included returning attendees seeking plant advice and progress updates on previous visits.
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Springside House
Carl P. Dearne
Dearne
Pittsfield Women On Holy Land Tour Near Jerusalem
Two Pittsfield residents Mrs. Robert D. Bardwell Jr. and Mrs. Robert J. Tracy travel with 30 others led by Very Rev. Alahcolm W. Eckel on a Holy Land tour. They were in Jerusalem today as risks from yesterday’s Arab ambush near Hebron prompted questions about itinerary changes after an American bus attack left one woman dead and two wounded.
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Pittsfield
Robert D. Bardwell Jr
Williams St
Robert J. Tracy
Brunswick St
Holy Land
Alahcolm W. Eckel
St. Stephen’s Church
Jerusalem
Eckel
Christ Church Cathedral
Springfield
Hebron
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Zayre
American Express
Diners Club
Carte Blanche
Zayre Fabulous Department Store
Dalton Ave
Main S
Berrington
Johnny Jumper
Wilson
Pittsfield-Lenox Rd
Bell & Howell
Kodak
Heyer
Cee
Gerald IV’. LeBeau
Umass
U.S. Treasury Post
Gerald LeBeau
Moore
Pittsfield Supply
Scott's Lawn
Jacobsen
eAtlas
Rubbermaid Products
eDutch Boy Paints
eCorningware
Millers Falls Tools
Black & Decker Tools
North St. Tel
S&h
Ron Auerbacher
Kers
United States
Joel Ciorizz
Ron Aderbacher
Tigtard Etraeiteurs
Fourth Street
Dropeties
Gerald R. Lavoie
P. J. Sullivan
Patrick J. Sullivan
St. Agnes’ Church
Leo J. Shaughnessy
Joseph F. Holland
Cyril J. Burns
John J. Tucker
S.J
South Dartmouth
Robert W. Campbell
St. Luke's Unit
RMC
Joseph Gagan
Lea
Robert Farrell
Cranwell School
Berkshire Medical Society
Berkshire Medical Center
Crane & Co
Dalton Rotary Club
Martin F. Daly
Thomas J. White
Fairview Cemetery
Father Burns
Earle C. Brown
Williams
Earle Olmstead Brown
Saulnier Drive
Williams College
North Adams Hospital
Brown
College
Edith Windrow Brown
Earle O. Brown Jr
Cora Brown
Aliss Ruth Brown
Warren
West Hartford
Harold
Bloomfield
Hopkins Funeral Home
St. John's Episcopal Church
Douglas G. Burgoyne
Westlawn Cemetery
of the
Pittsfeld
Sears
Roebuck & Co
Allendale
Adams
GT. Barrington
Gesf
Agricultural National Bank
Childs
North ST
Remington-Olympia-Totalia
Smith Corena
North
Federal & State
Lawrence Duby
the Allen Hotel
Allen Hotel
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