Closing of Gate of Dam At Onota Expected Monday
Berkshire dam at Onota Lake to be closed Monday permitting water to rise for first time since last spring. Pittsfield officials and Penetricyn System Inc. report repairs advanced to allow refilling, with snow delays. Rise noted in about two weeks but not to normal high water, to allow spring runoff space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Woolen Co
Onota Lake
Pittsfield
Gerald
Doyle
William A. Heaphy
A .B. Colthorp
Penetryn System Inc
Latham, N.Y
East Lee
Colthorp
Heaphy
County Commission
Berkshire
Penetryn
Calthorp
Blythewood Drive
Welfare food drive urges clients to bring own containers
Louis Caropreso manager of the Welfare Department Dal ton warehouse asks food recipients to bring their own containers for pickups. The department says bags or boxes will be provided later as supplies have not arrived yet. Cardboard boxes and market bags are recommended. Citizens should visit their local welfare office to register for food pickup. Non welfare applicants may register at specific sites including IUE office at 27 North St for strikers or at Pittsfield antipoverty centers for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis, Caropreso
Welfare Department
Dalton
Caropreso
Pittsfield
Hancock
Lanesboro
IUE
North St
Top Agenda for Council Highlights PHA Items
Pittsfield council opens year with three Pittsfield Housing Authority items on the agenda. Roy F. Brown seeks council oversight of PHA records. Peter G. Arlos asks the council to oppose pay raises for PHA executives. Leon J. Phelps calls for funding pauses until the Columbus urban renewal project is released to the Pittsfield Redevelopment Authority. John F. Fraser proposes a cable TV reception quality study committee amid many complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Roy F. Brown
PHA
Peter G. Arlos
Arlos
Leon J. Phelps
Columbus
Pittsfield Redevelopment Authority
Phelps
Pittsfield Taxpayers Association
John F. Fraser
Bousquet Ski Team Demonstration At 25th Winter Carnival
The Bousquet ski team will perform a demonstration at Bousquet tonight as part of the 25th annual winter carnival sponsored by the Department of Parks and Recreation. The program includes a torch light parade into Pauls Clearing and an aerial fireworks display beginning at 7 20 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bousquet
Paul
Department of Parks and Recreation
School Officials Attend Northeastern Conference on Instruction
Assistant Superintendent Louis J. Robert and two curricular developers from the district attend the first Northeastern Conference on the Individualization of Instruction at Wyandanch Long Island New York. Miss Anne Nesbit and John Hadden accompany Hebert to the session which began last night and runs through today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Robert
Wyan- Ganch
Long Island
N. Y
Anne Nesbit
John Hadden
Hebert
Sisters Describe Changes In Catholic Community Work
About 175 people attended two St. Joseph's related programs on Wednesday. A panel at St Joseph's High discussed religious practice in Berkshire life and how sisters can improve service. 75 came from across the county to hear about prayer, dress, social apostolate, communal living, and modern education methods. Panelists included Sisters Mary Carley, Elizabeth Ann Matuszek, Jean O'Shea, and Lorraine Villemaire. chaired by Sister Mary Ania. A second session at St. Mark's social center, fourth or fifth in a series, explained updated rules and customs of the Sisters of St. Joseph to around 100 Vol Moms from St. Mark's parish. panelists were current Sacred Heart, St. Mark's, and St. Joseph's teachers. The sisters offered to present the program to any club or civic group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of St. Joseph
St.Joseph's High
Berkshire
Massachusetts
Rhode
Rhode Island
Mary Carley
Elizabeth Ann Matuszek
St. Joseph's High
North Adams
Jean O'Shea
Cathedral High
Springfield
Lorraine Villemaire
Cathedral Convent
Mary Ania
St. Joseph’s High
Pittsfield
St. Mark’s Social Center
St. Mark's
Vol Moms
St. Mark’s Parish
Sacred Heart
St. Mark’s
St. Joseph's
Snowmobile Regulation Bill Faces Quick Action
A bill to regulate snowmobile operation including registration fees moves for quick action in the legislature this month. Rep Joel S Greenberg and Rep Anthony J Scibelli push a public hearing next week at the Statehouse. Projections place first year revenue at about 250000, with regulation by the Division of Motorboats. The bill limits street use to emergencies and unplowed roads and requires owner or agency permission for any operation on private or public property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel 5. Greenberg
Pittsfield
House
Anthony J. Scibeili
Springfield
Ways and Means
Committee On Public Safety
Statehouse
Scibelli
State Division of
Commonwealth
Park Commission
Local Hospital Lists Several Patients and Kin Across Towns
A compiled roster from Hillcrest and other hospitals names numerous patients and their relatives with addresses in Albany area Adams Canaan Dalton Stockbridge and Fair Lawn NJ. Entries include Mrs Edward Barnes Richard Babcock Mrs Willard Mathes Miss Hortense Walger Bonnie MacLeod Kimberley Rawling Mary Ellen Bell Archibald Elser Jeffrey Lenski and more noting their residences or parental ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph N. Sidway
Bradford St
William F. Moesley
W. G. Moesley
Laneshoro
Edward J. Johnston
West Stockbridge
Hortense Walger
Wahconah Heights
Bonnie MacLeod
D. M. MacLeod
Boylston St
Kimberley Rawling
Mary Ellen Bell
Murchie Bell
Weiler Ave
Malvina Durett
Ashley St
Archibald Elser
Dalton
Jeffrey Lenski
Robert Lenski
Hillcrest Hospital
Affair To Mark Birthday Of Dr Schweitzer
GREAT BARRINGTON The annual birthday celebration for the late Dr Albert Schweitzer will start at 5 at the Albert Schweitzer Friendship House on Hurlburt Road. Prof Amya Chakravarty of State University College at New Paz N Y will speak. Vincent Mariotti will play Bach pieces. The Oscar winning film on Schweitzer directed by Mrs Erica Anderson will be shown. Mrs Anderson leads the Friendship House and contributions to his work will be accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Albert Schweitzer
Friendship House
Anderson
Dr. Schweitzer
FCS Dining Event Set for February Fifth in Berkshire County
The Family and Children Service of Berkshire County and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children announce their annual dinner February 5 at the Lenox House. Reservations must be made by January 30, with calls to either unit office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Family and Children Service of
Berkshire County
Massachusetts Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Lenox House
Why Silver Lake Froze This Winter
James OH Thayer GE pollution control manager explains the lake froze due to reduced heat from plant operations and prevented snow dumping by city trucks. He notes the lake depends on GE water inflows and halted sewer inflows helped cool temperatures, while springs and rivers feeding the lake have diminished over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Lake
James OH
Thayer
Pollution Control
Williams Coeds Continued From Page 1
Williams College plans to admit a limited number of women transfer students in September. Five women were chosen from among exchange students as top scholars, with grades all A-minus or better. Trustees voted to make Williams coeducational, allowing female freshmen from 1971 and limiting transfers by college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuford
Williams
Board of
Winter Sports Schedule for Coming Week
Winter sports areas open on weekdays 3:30 5:00 p.m. 6:30 9:00 p.m. weekends 1:00 5:00 p.m. plus 7:00 p.m. at Springside Osceste Derning Clapp and West Memorial. Ski tows on weekends at Springside Osceste 1:00 5:00 p.m. and 7:38 9:00 p.m. Children instruction Saturday 7:00 10:00 a.m. at Bousquat Springside 4:06 6:00 p.m. Special events by Pittefield Winter Sports Committee under Parks and Recreation. City Skating Meet Tuesday January 13 7:30 p.m. Boys Club. Winter Sports Committee meets Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Springside Hoo. All areas weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clapp
Common
Derning
Oscests
West Memorial
Springside
Osceste
Bousquat
Materac
Pittefield
Department of Parks and Recreation
Nendsy
Hoo AN
Conte Demands OEP Probe of Heating Oil Price Hike
Congress man Silvio Conte urges Office of Emergency Preparedness to probe a heating oil price rise from 9.25 to 9.5 cents a gallon seen at Gulf Coast ports. He calls this a repeat of a November increase and urges action to roll back prices amid a severe cold spell and policy shifts in oil imports and depletion allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conte
OEP
Washington
Silvio G. Conte
Office of Emergency Preparedness
Gulf Coast
Nixon
George A. Lincoln
Lincoln
White House
Parents Views Sought on Pittsfield School Dress Policy
Pittsfield school officials invite parents to share opinions on student dress and behavior in secondary schools. A committee led by Edward McKenna works toward a systemwide policy. Superintendent Whalen urges parent input at next Wednesday afternoon’s meeting. interested parents may contact Thomas Roche at 33 Pearl St offices to form a five-parent representative committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Pittsfield High
Edward McKenna
Thomas J. Whalen
Thomas J. Rache
Pearl St
Roche
Unitarian Speaker on Religion and Population Growth
J Elliott Fisher of West Stockbridge will discuss Religion and Population Growth at the Unitarian Church at 10 a m Sunday. Fisher, a retired Alderson Broaddus College professor, is with the Population Reference Bureau and has served as past president of the Inter American University Chapter of the AAUP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elliott Fisher
West Stockbridge
Population Reference Bureau
Unitarian Church
Fisher
Alderson- Broaddus College
Inter-American University
American Association of University Professors
AAUP
St Josephs Wins Again In Berkshire Forensic League
St Josephs High School debaters maintain a 4 0 record in the Berkshire Forensic League after a Thursday session at Wahconah Regional High School. The topic was Resolved That Congress should prohibit unilateral United States military intervention in foreign countries. Other scores include Pittsfield High and Immaculate Heart Seminary two wins two losses, St Josephs North Adams and Cranwell one win three losses, with St Josephs Pittsfield leading the novice tournament at three wins one loss. Next competition is scheduled for February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s High School
Berkshire Forensic’ League
St. Joseph‘s
Wahconah Regional High School
Congress
United States
Pittsfield High School
Immaculate Heart Seminary
St. Joseph’s
North Adams
Cranwell
Pittsfield
Children of 3 Schools To Get More Bus Service
Dulour Bros Inc expands afternoon bus service for students from Taconic High South and Crosby Junior High to Park Square at 13 cents per ride. Della Giustina notes trips to library and civic activities. Taconic and Crosby start Monday, South this week. Free rides also begin Monday to zones deemed hazardous for walkers, an added nine areas total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dulour Bros., Inc
Pilisfield
Taconic High
South
Crosby
Park Square
Daniel Della Giustina
Boys’ Club
Della Giustina
Taconic
William Dufour
Transit Company
Dufour Bros
Yellow Coach Lines, Inc
Dufour
Berkshire Gray Line, Inc
Roberta
Eleanor Roads
Benedict Road
Crane School
Crane Avenue
Clark's Road West
Pontoosuc School
North Junior High
Pittsfield Trio Arrested in Adams Theft
Three Pittsfield men Alfred A. Polisi doro Jr. 27 William Slonski 23 and Francis Colvin 20 were arrested in North Adams after stealing 300 from Mrs Richard Deans residence 2 Albert Street Adams police said the men had 308 in their possession at the time of arrest the trio faced charges of conspiracy and larceny from a building and the incident prompted cross town police alerts.
Frances S Miller dies at 73 in Chester
Mrs Frances S Miller 73 widow of William Miller died Thursday at Noble Hospital Westfield Born in Chester May 23 1896 she was daughter of Joseph and Ada Gordon Smith She was member of St John s Catholic Church and American Legion Auxiliary Post 301 Survived by four daughters Mae Deimer Helen Casineau Anna Brooks Ruth Whalen and four sons John Wilfred George William Funeral Monday 915 from B C Haley Funeral Home Huntington with High Mass at St John s Chester Burial in St Thomas Cemetery Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Frances Smith Miller
Noble’ Hospital
Westfield
William Miller
Joseph
Ada Gordon Smith
Miller
St. John’s Catholic
John
Wilfred
East Hartford
Conn
George
Hammiser
Fla
William
Muskegon
Mich
Granaddren
8. C. Haley
Huntington
St. John's Church
Frances Miller obituary notice
Frances Miller and Mary Turner are listed in an obituary notice segment. The brief item notes both individuals with no additional biographical details provided in the readable text.
Mary E Turner 88 longtime Nassau native and teacher dies
Mrs Mary E Turner 88 retired educator who began her career in 1899 died December 8 at her daughter’s home in Troy She taught 2nd grade in New Lebanon Central School District for 17 years retired 1945 Was a longtime correspondent for the New Lebanon Echo since 1938 A communicant of local Methodist churches she leaves three daughters a son a sister and many grandchildren and great grandchildren
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephentown
N.Y
Mary E. ‘Turner
Nassau
Troy
Turner
Hoags Corners
Coxsackie High School
New York
New Lebanon Central
New Lebanon Echo
Hoags’ Corners
Methodist Church
West Sand Lake
Old Chatham
Matthew W. Bruder
Albany
T. Wilbur Turner
West Caldwell
Lavina Miller
East Nassau
Funeral for Mrs Carolina Carletti Sunday Wake
The funeral for Mrs. Carolina Carletti will be Monday at 8 15 from Bendvenga Cagnoli Funeral Home. A Solemn High Mass of Requiem follows at Mount Carmel Church at 9. Burial is in St Joseph's Cemetery. Rosary will be recited Sunday at 7 30 with visiting hours tonight 7 to 9 and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Carlet
Carolina Carletti
Bendvenga- Cagnoli
Mount Carmel Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Onota
St. Joseph's Sisters
Unles
Berkshire Medical Center
Pittsfield General Unit
Edward F. Barnes
Fourth St Neil
Lamont
Kittredge Road
Richard W. Babcock
Hancock Center
Willard A. Mathes
Pitt T
Mrs
Dwight Rawling
St. Luke’s Aunt
Ahmad Senadi
Fairlawn
Edmund Freddo
Canaan
Raymond Jarvis
Grand Ave
William Major
Pauline Major
Adams
Chestine V. Johnson
Lebanon Ave
Albany Medical Center
FCS
East St
Sy Grier Horner
Gerald S. Doyle
Wrecker
A Farrell
Gregory Crane
Williams Coeds
Ellen Josephson
Mount Holyoke
Great Neck
Jane K. Gardner
Briarcliff Manor
Vassar
Briarcliff High School
Matthew Vassar
Gail
Hemphill
Smith College
Seattle
Wash
Joan F. Hertzberg
Skokie
Robert W. Shuford
Wellington
Ciles
Allendale Shopping Center
Eee Nigmnad Wrniture
Fourth Street
Liz
Super Markets A Incorporated
Berkshires
F. S. Miller
Mary Turner
GT. BARRINGTON @ LEE
Merrill Road
Leta
Knapp Oil Corp
Aea
W. Nousatone
Strest-Wytts
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