Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1964

Page

22

Godek Leads Adams Selectman Race Narrowly

In Adams the selectman race tilts toward E A Godek as observers expect a close contest with Fred Dabrowski. Analysts cite Polish votes, precinct splits, and a prior era of Dabrowski victories. The ballot also asks voters to approve a town manager form of government with five selectmen.

Godek Adams Office of Selectman Fred Dabrowski Dabrowski John Munn Superior Court Munn Mutin Kedward Reid

Williamstown adopts gas inspector office in town meeting

Williamstown voters approved creating an inspector of gas installations and appliances office with a clause excluding bottled gas, noting bottled gas remains the only type sold in the town. A second notice lists various licensing board items and probate matters for Pittsfield and Peru regions with dates in 1964.

Williamstown

Youths Charged In Barrington With Thefts

GREAT BARRINGTON police report the arrest of two youths in a string of car thefts since the year began. Wayne L. Perry, 19, of Sandisfield and an unnamed juvenile faced District Court on charges. Perry pleaded guilty to two counts and received fines and a suspended sentence. Items stolen included hub caps mirrors gas cans jackets and coats from cars at Cove Lanes Stockbridge Road Bowlero Barrington House and the railroad station. recovered items were shown in closed hearings.

Great Barrington Wayne L. Perry Sandisfield Distreit Perry Pittsfield

Norman Thomas to Speak at U of M Amherst

Norman Thomas, a familiar figure in American politics, will lecture on "Government, People and Peace" at the University of Massachusetts tonight at 8 in Bartlett Auditorium. Sponsored by the Political Science Association, the talk is open to the public with no admission charge.

Amherst Norman Thomas University of Massachusetts Bartlett Auditorium Political Science Association U. of M

Curtiss Names Beacon Hill GOP Inquiry Panel on Transport

Massachusetts House Republican leader Rep. Sidney Q. Curtiss said he will appoint a committee of GOP representatives to investigate transportation and road problems. He criticized Gov. Peabody for inaction and called for a state program presented to the Legislature.

Curtiss Beacon Hill GOP Inquirers Boston UPT Massachusetts House Massachusetts Sidney Q. Curtiss Sheffield House of Representatives Gov. Peabody

Curtis Publishing Slashes Deficit in 1963

Curtis Publishing Co magazine division reduced its loss from 18.9 million in 1962 to 3.4 million. Chairman Marvin D. Kantor said a small profit is expected in the first quarter of 1964.

Philadelphia Curtis Publishing Co Marvin D. Kantor North Adams Francis C. Florin Finance Committee Alfred J. Law

Boston bankers back Mt Greylock tramway plan say project economically sound

A public relations release reports enthusiastic backing for the Mt Greylock Tramway from Gov Peabody ski advisory members and Boston bankers and developers. The group cites Willamette Construction Co as a highly regarded West Coast firm and notes past Cannon Mt tramway success while urging careful planning, preservation of natural beauty, and coordination with ski lifts.

Chicopee Mt. , Greylock Boston Gov. Peabody Mt. Greylock First National Bank of Boston Alexander Bright Tucker, Anthony & R. I. Day of Robert Livermore Huaneman & Co Bright and Livermore U.S Mt. Greyrock J. Norman O'Connor Adams Mt. Greylock Reservation North Berkshire Druker Draker Catlin Cannon Mt Greylock Livermore Mt. Greylack Oregon

Car Insurance Disclosure Bill Defeated in Senate

The Massachusetts Senate rejected a bill requiring disclosure of defendants’ insurance coverage to plaintiffs under compulsory auto insurance. The 17 11 roll call ended the proposal despite advocates arguing it protects insured individuals from low coverage disclosures. Gov Peabody signed several bills including banning Sunday motorcycle racing licenses and boosting criminal reward offers.

Boston UPI Massachusetts Senate Sen John E_ Harrington Jr Blowel Gov. Peabody

Sergeant Now Campaigns For Lodge In Primary Ride

Gen Dwight D Eisenhower wartime mess sergeant Marty Snyder arrives in New Hampshire to campaign for Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts in the presidential preference primary set for March 10. Snyder, a New York restaurateur, says he did the same for Eisenhower in 1952 while Eisenhower was overseas.

Manchester Dwight D. Eisenhower Eisenhower Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts Marty Snyder New York New Hampshire Lodge Snyder U.S South Viet Nam

North Adams Council Approves Preliminary Pay Hikes

North Adams City Council tentatively approves mayor's plan for a 5 percent salary raise for Police and Five Department staff and a 3 percent raise for other municipal workers except Public Works. Final action set for the next meeting amid broader budget concerns. The report also notes Williams College president’s TV appearance and other local governance items.

North Adams Public Works Department

Dalton Pomeroy Manor To Be Filled By March 1

By March 1 fasl forty units of Pomeroy Manor for the elderly will be occupied. The manor opened November 1 on about 4% acres behind East Deeming Street with Center Pond frontage. Land was donated by Byran Weston. The brick complex includes six units and a community building housing forty three room all electric apartments.

Fasl Pomeroy Manor

Lions Club Seeks Community Chest in Hinsdale

Hinsdale Lions Club plans a Community Chest with a nine member committee. Five members are set, four volunteers sought by Friday, to gather data from neighboring areas and study details for a town charity consolidation. Volunteers to contact Allyn Smith.

Hinsdale Lions Club Allyn Smith Stown

West Stockbridge Voters Favor Insurance for Town Employees

West Stockbridge residents supported group life and hospital insurance for town employees and families in Colfax. The tally was 219 to 213, with CORNELIA ERBE and Favor Insurance referenced in the text.

West Stockbridge Cornelia Erbe Tex Colfax Alonday

Housatonic Meeting Tonight For Dr Ryan Dinner Tix

All ticket returns for the Dr Thomas Ryan testimonial dinner are due at tonight's meeting at 7 in the Community Center. The dinner is open to the public and will be held Saturday evening at 6 30 at the Cove Restaurant in Great Barrington.

Dr. Thomas Ryan Cove Great Barrington

Paper Co Delegates Attend NYC Meeting

Representatives from Crane Co and Byron Weston attend two industry meetings in New York City this week for the American Paper and Pulp Association and the Writing Paper Manufacturers Association. Crane Co delegates include Arthur F. Crane and Fred Crane Jr among others. Byron Weston delegates include T J Fahey and F B Klein. Civil Defense directors for Dalton and Berkshire County are named, with a correction noted. The Calkins chair the Dalton American Legion Auxiliary father son banquet March 3 at 6:30 PM, and the Dalton Youth Center Auxiliary will meet tonight at 8 at the Youth Center.

Charles Calkins High St Dalton American Legion Auxiliary Methodist Church

North Adams State Dean's List Honors by Class and Family Names

North Adams State College releases its Berkshire County Dean's List for the first semester listing high Honors Seniors Trobert Taylor Edwin Stevens and many others by full names and parental addresses across senior junior and sophomore classes including Kathleen Can ide Lenox Beatrice Steady Sharon Collins and Marion Clark with home streets in Lenox North Adams and surrounding towns.

North Adams State College Ior Berkshire County Kathleen Canide Lenox Marie — Lingoski Edsward Lingoski Riverview Ave Caryl Morgan Lincoln St Beatrice Steady Frank Steady Northumberland Road Doria Sweeney Warren Sweeney Morningview Drive Marion Clark Leon C. Clark North St Sharon Collins Ave Atvs Francis Collins South Megiam St Grave Pomeroy

Also Mentioned on This Page

By Sumner Kean Marion T. Makes South Street School Street F. Anthony Hanlon Town OF Peru Ngtice OF Bros Board of Selectmen Selectmen Peru Center Board OF Selectaen Eranklin D. Oakes Erank W. Digweed Edward HL Wet Y Hat Inic Pillsfield Mats Winter Street Manu R. Santos Traiter Mater Tarce Tadig J. Burns City OF Nahce Pontoosuc Lake Harry I. Burns Berkshire Thomas Griffin Lunsfield Mary WN. Griffiths Pilsueta Torshooa Anthony Hanlon Esquire Mase James W, Carolan Register H. State Barrington Flushing Meadows N.Y Patos Curtis Publishing Tke Williams Sawyer John E. Sawyer Williams College CBS BJ Sawyer University of Texas Harry Ransom Channel In Farrell J. Franklin Farrell James H. Urquhart Jr Ignatius J. Koza St. Francis Drury High School Christopher J. Weldon Francis C. Florini John Denelli Louis Rudnick Norris Phelps James Drimmond Dalton LaMountain Dennis M Robert Joseph J. LaMountain East Main Street Dennis School of Business Administration Northeastern University Berkshire Community College BCC Franklin L. Couch Central Ave George M. Tagliente Ridgeway Ave Dalton Town Hall Eagle Frank Sears School St Florida Mr. Sears St. Petersburg Frank L. Sears 1 Meridian Miss Youth Center Dalton Youth Center The Abdalla’s Elm Street Stockbridge Elm Street Market North Adams State Trobert Taylor Charles Taylor Connecticut Ave Edwin Stevens Edwin Stevens Jr New Lenox Road Meryl Klitsch Charles F. Klitsch Jr Holmes Road Earl Pomeroy Francis Ryan P. Raeger Ashley Fails Alan Viele Samos Viele Lenox Ave Nina Ballardini Charles Balardini Adelaide Ave Peter Jones I WI Leslie William Leslie Alden Ave Jane Price Williams St Karen Sullivan Jane Sullivan Watch Place Betty Torrey George Torrey Dalton Ave Margaret Casali Atr Peter Casali Noreer Downey Thomas Downey Maple Grove Drive Kathleeen Gilli ‘Fan Louis Stockbridge Main St. Tel Roa Hamburg Vermont Hunit California
Search Courier

Search the Berkshire Eagle Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Berkshire Eagle?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication