District Court Today Gives Plea Deals and Proceedings
In Hanover on Jan 6 Judge Frank W. Cimini fined James E. Davids 25 dollars for operating without registration and without insurance. William F. Marazuski also paid 25 dollars for operating without a sticker for a second time in a year. Jansen Clopper, charged with multiple offenses, pleaded not guilty and the case was set for Monday. George W. Hill pleaded not guilty to early morning operation under the influence with the case continued a week. Lebeau M. Long faced speeding and license issues and defaulted. Clifford Westcott’s assault case was continued to Jan 28. Earlier fines were paid by Edward B. Vincent and Stanley Wajtkowski for minor violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Davids
Terrace Ave
Hancock
Frank W. Cimini
William F. Marazuski
Clarendon St
Jansen Clopper
Bradford St
Park Square
George W. Hill
Lucille St
Lanesboro
Lebeau M. Long
Elm St
Clifford Westcott
Hinsdale
Edward B. Vincent
Thomas Read
Stanley Wajtkowski
Alden Ave
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Churches of Pittsfield Begin Unity Octave Together
Pittsfield churches join in a unity octave starting Monday at St. Mark's with concelebrated Mass. Nine Catholic priests will concelebrate, Protestant ministers will read Scriptural selections, and the Rev Donald F Chamberlain will preach. The final liturgy Sunday at First Methodist will feature the Rev C Malcolm Keir and the pastor of St Mark's will preach. Workshops on church unity, organized by Rev Harold C Criswell Jr, will lead to Pentecost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
St. Mark’s
First Methodist Church
Donald F. Chamberlain
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Patrick A. Sullivan
Shadowbrook
Malcolm Keir
Bisgr
Joseph I. Johnson
St. Mark's Church
First Methodist
St. Mark's
Harold C. Criswell Jr
South Congregational Church
Police Report Details Rise in Charged Offenses
Police Chief John J. Killeen released two month figures showing 1,179 people charged with 1,295 offenses in November and December, up from 1,46 charged with 1,300 offenses in the prior year. November saw 663 charged with 726 violations, with 38 for crimes against property and 72 for public order including 36 drunkenness. 573 for motor vehicle violations. December saw 516 charged with 569 offenses, versus 440 and 570 in 1968, with 4 charged with crimes against persons, 4 with property, 56 and 16 for public order, and 434 for auto law violations including parking offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Killeen
St Peter proposes study group on changes in officials terms
City Councilman at large Ernest G. St. Peter urges a charter revision committee to study possible four year mayor and council terms, department heads' terms, vacancy filling methods, and a traffic study to ban left turns off North Street. The proposal includes a mayoral salary discussion and potential term reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest G. St. Peter
St. Peter
Traffic Commission
North Street
Police Briefs From West Housatonic Street To Linden Street
A stolen dark blue Oldsmobile with no plates was recovered by detectives on Caroline Street after being taken from Midas Muffler on West Housatonic Street Tuesday night. Lillian Duma, 33, injured in a West Street crash with Charles H. Plumb of West Stockbridge. Linden Street Service Center break-in reported with no loss. Officer William Mason added to police board. Sophie Bozendowski and Bartholomew Donahue injured in a Peck's Road collision with Reno Nadeau. over $200 property damage. Richard Kicherim reported a $35 battery theft from his car parked behind China Clipper. Wallet theft from Sophie Ornstein at Bradlees on Merrill Road. wallet contained cash and personal papers.
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Oldsmobile
Midas
West Housatonic Street
Caroline Street
Lillian Duma
South Merriam St
West Street
Charles H. Plumb
West Stockbridge
Sophie M. Bozendowski
Peck's Road
Bartholomew Donahue
Peck’s Road
Reno Nadeau
Richard Kicherim
North St
Tila Ornstein
Sampson Pkwy
Bradlees
Merrill Road
Reimbursement Sought for Tax Losses in Boston Trip
Albert A. Bogdan former Pittsfield Urban Coalition executive director led a Boston visit seeking state level reimbursements for taxes lost on housing projects with federal aid. Richard Lipez of Action for Opportunity joined. Julian Steele of the state Department of Community Affairs considered backing.
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Boston
Albert A. Bogdan
Pittsfield
Massachusetts
Steele
Bogdan
Lipez
Urban Coalition
Zoning Board of Appeals
Employment Survey To Be Made Here
The monthly employment and unemployment survey by the Bureau of the Census will be conducted in this area next week. James W. Turbitt, director of the regional office in Boston, says households interviewed by Mrs. Isabelle Monteleone form part of a scientifically designed sample. Data are used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics to measure the nation’s economy and are kept confidential by law.
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Bureau of the Census
James W. Turbitt
Bureau
Boston
Isabelle Monteleone
U.S
Bureau of Labor Statistics
U.S. Department of Labor
Fire Record Summary of Thursday Incidents
At 8:29 am a water leak was reported on North Street. At 1:12 am Pittsfield General unit BMC found no fire and noted a lighted cigarette under a bed. At 8:08 pm on North Street no fire was found and firefighters flushed gasoline off the road.
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North SL
Pittsfield General
Obituary notices for Ada Laseh Davenport and others
Obituary notices list Davenport Ada Laseh Mrs Allen W McDonald Mrs Edward J Newport Floyd D Weeks Mrs Charles M Jr with dates and family details. Card notices honor long paths, family names, and local ties.
Mrs McDonald dies after long Pittsfield illness
Mrs E J McDonald 51 wife of Edward J McDonald of 169 Woodlawn Ave died this morning at BMC Pittsfield General following a long illness Born in Pittsfield she was a Pittsfield High School graduate a St Marys Church communicant and Rosary Sodality member She leaves five daughters and two sons plus three sisters and four brothers. Friends may call at Haughey Funeral Home tomorrow and Sunday. Funeral Monday 8 15 from the funeral home with High Mass at 9 at St Marys Church. Burial in St Josephs Cemetery.
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Agnes Kushi McDonald
Edward J. McDonald
Woodlawn Ave
BMC
Pittsfield
Joseph KE
Elizabeth Cronin Kushi
McDonald
Pittsfield High School
St. Mary's Church
Rosary Sodality
John A. Ross
Louis. Adorno
Mary Ellen
Mary Jo
Stephanie McDonald
Michael
Matthew
Frank O'Donnell
Williamstown
Francis, Pelkey
Miami Beach
Fla
Walter Pitt
Denver
Colo
Edward
Camden
N.J
Thomas F. &J
Raymond P
Madeline Osteyee Weeks
Williams St
Charles M. Weeks Jr
Pittsfield General Unit
Fred M
Hattie Shaver Osteyee
Old Girl's League
Camp Fire Girls
J.A. French
Chatham
Kuriakin Cemetery
the Evergreens
Lebanon Springs
Life Underwriters Hear Head Of State Assn
Bernard J. LaPlante of Shrewsbury, president of the Massachusetts Association of Life Underwriters, will address Berkshire County Life Underwriters Association at their monthly luncheon on Thursday at Imperial Lanes. He will speak on "Tomorrow Is Today," premiering as the state association president to visit the county. LaPlante is a chartered life underwriter and holds roles with Worcester Life Underwriters and Estate Planning Council of Worcester, serving as assistant general agent for State Mutual Life in Worcester. Anthony Gabriel, membership chair, will report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard J. LaPlante
Shrewsbury
Massachusetts Association of Life Underwriters
Berkshire County ‘Life Underwriters Association
Imperial Lanes
LaPlante
Chartered
Life
Worcester Life Underwriters Association
Estate Planning Council of
Worcester
Donald Ayres Worcester
State Mutual Life Assurance Co. of America
Anthony Gabriel
City Note on Flood Attending Education Conference
David J. Flood district director attended a Boston conference for administrators of Title I fed eral projects. Sessions focused on early childhood development with emphasis on Follow Through programs and federally funded efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Flood
Pittsfield
Boston
Funeral notices for Walter Winnard and May Guartha
Funeral for Walter H Winnard retired Pittsfield Fire Captain is tomorrow at 9 from Dery Funeral Home Notre Dame Church with burial at St Josephs Cemetery. Flowers omitted donations to American Cancer Society suggested. May C Guartha of Great Barrington funeral held Thursday at Birches Funeral Home officiated by Rev Crocker and Rev Chase. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery with local nursing staff attending.
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Walter H. Winnard
Pittsfield
May C. Guartha
Great Barrington
Birches
Charles W. Crocker
First Congregational Church
James S. Chase
Egremont
Fairview Hospital
Clarence Nichols
John H. Nichols
John H. Leonard
F. Truman Wheeler
Elmwood Cemetery
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Drug Store
Lenox
China
Kohl's
JF. Kohl Co
North
Street American Gem Society Registered Jeweler
District Court Today
Flynn's
Lennox & Fletcher and Wood Bros
First National
Morgan Manor
Walker Street
Frank Zee
League of Women, Voters
Association of Business and Commerce
Stanley Club
Linden Street
Police Association
William Mason
Cae
Newton
Unera ‘Ome
Raymon S. Webster
East Housatonic St
Seigel
Columbus Avenue
E. J. McDonald
Floyd D. Newport
Santa Monica
Calif
New Lebanon
N.Y
Central High School
Loyeda
Newport
Buria
Little Falls
C. M. Weeks Jr
Allen W. Lasch
Ada Davenport
Worthington
Ada Innes Davenport
Heath
Jonathan
Ida Davenport
Nellie Hulk
Head of State Assn
Queechy Lake
Canaan
Stete
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