Police Briefs Highlight Local Crashes and Break-ins
Edward H. Elms, Yellow Cab driver, said his taxi hit Barbara French on Pacific Street while she walked with three others. French was unhurt. Edna Zink and Jac quelyn Williams were in a two car crash on Pomeroy Avenue with more than $200 damage to each vehicle. Detectives reported a Swan Cleaners break-in with no items taken. Wahconah Park ticket office burglary yielded a $10 axe and a $365 microphone stolen, plus $100 in damages. Michael Britton reported his $25 skis stolen from his home. A midnight two car collision on upper North Street damaged two cruisers after a skid on a slick patch. Bernard Luciani’s car hit Lt. Robert L. Jordan’s cruiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Elms
Taylor St
Traffic Bureau
Barbara French
Linden St
Pacific Street
Vincent J. Hebert
Parks and Recrtation Department
Wahconah Park
Upper North Street
Bernard E. Luciani
Robert L. Jordan
District Court cases continued for further investigation
Craig Laussier of Richmond Shores and Jeffrey Tucker had cases continued to Monday for further investigation. Tucker is accused of breaking and entering the Crane Avenue home of Samuel Sass, while Laussier is an accessory before the fact. Laussier initially sought self representation but later retained public defender Ralph Cianflone. William C. Haley of 111 High Street, Dalton, charged with assault and battery, continued to March 9. Laura L. Boyd of North Adams, charged with operating to endanger, continued to February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig Laussier
Richmond Shores
Jeffrey Tucker
Tucker
Crane Avenue
Samuel Sass
Laussier
Atty
Ralph Cianflone
William C. Haley
111 High St
Dalton
Traffic Board Bids Three Left Turns in Pittsfield
The Traffic Commission voted to ban left turns from Wendell Avenue to East Street and from Wendell Avenue Ex tension into East Street and from Pearl Street into Fenn Street to ease main road flow. The plan goes to Mayor Butler for council review after state DPW approval. Five meters in front of the police station on Allen Street would be removed, with spaces reserved for police use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Traffic Commission
Pittsfield
Wendell Avenue
East Street
Pearl Street
Fenn Street
T. Edward Quinn
Butler
State Department of Public Works
Traffic Commission
Allen Street
Quinn
Welfare Department
Donald J. Stack
Dentists Auxiliary Staging Contest Slogan Drive
Berkshire District Dental Society's Women's Auxiliary sponsors a slogan contest for Dental Health Week. Berkshire County students may enter by posting one line with name address age grade school to Mrs. Jason Leavitt by Jan 29. Entries judged on originality. dentists' family members excluded. prizes awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire District Dental Society
Berkshire County
Jason Leavitt
Northumberland Road
Pittsfield
Probate Court records reveal multiple wills and estates
In Pittsfield and surrounding towns probate filings show wills allowed for Winthrop D. Robartson Vera Robartson and Anne R. Dunton Joseph Prophet receives Dunton property. Kathleen Haggerty and Jeanne G Hag gerty named by Gingrass estate. Residues go to spouses or children. Administrators named for Argel Roberts and Helen Janchuk estates. Divorce granted for Sharon Harford with custod y arrangements and child support set at 20 to 30 weekly. marriage date November 26 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winthrop D. Robartson
Pittsfiedd
Vera
Anne R. Dunton
Sheffield
Joseph Prophet
Sun City
Ariz
Eyalina M. Gingrass
Cheshire
Kathleen Haggerty
At&t
Jeanne G.’ Haggerty
Adams
Anthony
Alma J. Bordwell
Great Barrington
Alice B.moody
Lawrence Bordwell
Oceanside
N.Y
Edward M. Doresey
Pittsfield
Mary W. Bowman
Windsor
Frederick
Martha E. Gregory
Harold
Stanislaw Stachelek
Stefania Pulawski
Poland
Yvonne Bordeau
Argel Roberts
Bordeau
Ruth Lapirre
Latham
Frank Cholod
Helen Janchuk
Ann Lefrancois
Peter and
Philip Janchuk
Zoe Knight
Sharon Harford
Harford
Mr. Harford
Water Safety Course Set at Boys Club Pool
Berkshire Red Cross announces a water safety instructor course at the Boys Club pool starting January 22. Classes run 7 to 9 30 p m for 12 Thursdays. Open to anyone 17 plus with current senior lifesaving certificates. Registration via Red Cross or at opening session. Small pool fee. instruction free. Pittsfield Co-operative Bank to Allied Realty Corp. house and lot on Westminster Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo J. Fiorini
Berkshire County Red Cross
Red Cross
AFO to Discuss Reorganizing Board
Action for Opportunity will meet Thursday at 7 20 p m to discuss reorganizing its board. The meeting will be at the Feather House 54 Wendell Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Action For Opportunity
AFO
Ned ‘Feather
Wendell Aye
Obituary of Richard M Seagrave 71 of Dalton and Pittsfield
Richard M Seagrave 71 of 75 Kiberon Ave died of a heart attack in Mesa Arizona while wintering there with his wife. Born in Dittellata he was a Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduate and longtime GE employee retiring in 1960. Navy World War I veteran, he belonged to multiple clubs and leaves wife Stella Hollis and two daughters plus six grandchildren. Friends may call Bartlett Wellington Dalton tomorrow with funeral Thursday at the Bartlett-Wellington Funeral Home. Burial in Pittsfield Cemetery.
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Richard .M. Seagrave
Kiberon Ave
Mesa
Ariz
Dittellata
Sie & Aval
MG Sol
Edgar
Charlotta Sargent Seagrave
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
General Electric Co
Lynn
Dalton
Pittsfield
Seagrave
First Methodist Church
Berkshire County Camera Club
GE Quarter Century Club
GE Pensioners Club
Stanley Club
Stella Hollis
Clifford A. Kelly
Henry Gnade
Lexington
Bartlett-Wellington
Funeral
Pittsfield Cemetery
Joseph Powers
Anna Reidy Powers
Joseph A. Powers Sr
Gordon Drive
Seminole
Fla
Joanne Bakeries
Allendale
Greenridge Park
Powers
Portland
Maine
Cathedral High School
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Joseph A. Powers Jr
U.S. Air Force
Robert F. Powers
U.S. Marine Corps
Richard A. Powers
Florence MacInnis
Edward B. Geary
Biddeford
Blessed Sacrament Church
Clearwater
Anna Provost
Coty
Peck’s Road
Pittsfield General Unit
BMC
Wilfred S. Coty
Notre Dame Church
Joseph EB
Rita M. Coty
Hector E. Henault
Robert F. Fitzgerald
Mena Beals
Laura Teal
City
E. A. Stone
Garden City
N.Y
Dery Funeral Home
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Mary G
Mary G. White
Wellington
Arthur L. Teikmanis
First Congregational Church
Smoke and minor fires logged after alarm malfunctions
Fire calls report smoke from a fireplace, a malfunctioning alarm at Taconic High School, and a small sheet fire at 65 Daniels Ave. Firemen checked for extensions and a Pittsfield General unit treated a smoker. The day also lists multiple funeral notices for Coty, Bilotta, Beeler, Shannon, and White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge Ave
Barker and
Tamarack Roads
Taconic High School
Tyler St
Pittsfield General Unit
BMC
Daniels Ave
Hoffmann Bird Club Plans Berkshire Museum Field Trip
The Hoffmann Bird Club will meet at the Berkshire Museum on Saturday at 8 a.m. for a winter field trip led by Mrs. David M. Drummond. Participants will seek boreal chickadees, both crossbill species that have invaded the area, and other winter finches. All are invited to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffmann Bird Club
Berkshire Museum
David M. Drummond
Card of Thanks and In Memoriam Notices and Masses
Payment notices for Berkshire Engte publication and death notices. Thanks expressed to doctors nurses and hospital staff for Gordon s care after his accident. Sincere appreciation to relatives friends and neighbors for flowers cards gifts and kindness. Also thanks to ambulance service and Pittsfield Police Ambulance. Mrs Janet Pinney and Gregory
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Luke's Hospital
Pittsfield General Hospital
Gordon
Lebanon Valley Ambulance Service
Pittsfield
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edna Zink
East New Lenox Road
Lenox
Jacquelyn G. Williams
Route 44
Pomeroy Avenue
Swan Cleaners
South St
Michael Britton
Wahconah St
Berkshire Hills
Eos
Els
Johnny Jumper
Wilson
Pittsfield-Lenox Rd
North ST
Remington-Olympia-Totalia
Kingo Royal
Underwood
Smith Carona
W.H. Shandoff
Dial
Mack
Mon
Sat
Tues
Wed
Thurt
Eri
Columbus Avenue
Ae Dell
Uae
Mia
Rothbard
Probate
East St
Pittsfield Co-operative Bank
Alli Reality Corp
House and Tot
Westminster Street
Harry
Veal
Keily’s
Cee
Coltsville Corners
Richard Seagrave
Auman
Joseph Seagrave
Richard
Salvatore Bilotta
Mount Carmel Church
Joseph H. Fein
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Joseph §. Bilotta Jr
Charles A
John J
Peter R. Provenzano
Louis F. Bigelow Jr
William B. Marra
Leon C. Beeler
James W. Knorr
Trinity Methodist Church
Riverside Cemetery
Lanesboro
Anna P. Coty
Edward P. Shannon
St. Mary’s Church
Berkshire Engte
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Atlantic Council
H St
Washington, D.C
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