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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1964

Page

11

Titan-2 pogo-stick fix eases Gemini booster vibrations

Houston reports NASA and Air Force scientists reduced Titan-2 oscillations feared to shake astronauts during Gemini missions. Accumulator devices and springs in the propellant line damped the vibrations. two test flights from Cape Kennedy last year showed the values within allowances. Jerome Hammack praised the fix as commendable.

Houston UPS U.S Air Force NASA Jerome B. Hammack Cape Kennedy Hammack

Lanesboro Teachers Attend Modern Math Workshops

LANESBORO The first all-session workshop in modern mathematics was held at the Lanesboro School with local teachers attending each Wednesday. The course, led by Francis McSweeny, aims to acquaint staff with current math concepts and skills.

Lanesboro Trancis McSweeny Mount Greylock Ele University of San Francisco Boston College National Science Foundation Williams College

Hinsdale Lions Club reaches 30 members milestone

Hinsdale Lions Club reports a record 30 members. Charter member Allyn W. Smith has rejoined, and five Hero members are John C. Collins Stanley C. Wrzesinski William Eberhard George L Turner and Harold W. Huddleston. New members were initiated Tuesday at the Home Club by Warren Sears of Pittsfield Lions International counselor.

Hinsdale Hinsdale Lions Club Allyn W. Smith Hero John C. Collins Stanley C. Wrzesinski William Eberhard George L., Turner Harold W. Huddleston Warren Sears Pittsfield Lions International

Four Lions Attend Midwinter Lions Conference

Hinsdale Lions Club sends four members to Lions International midwinter conference at Shine vnn on Saturday. Arthur Tinney of Cheshire runs for district governor with an exhibit titled King Arthur and His Court displaying Cheshire trophies. Representing Hinsdale are Steve Salvini Howard Terry Sam Virgilio and Clair Bradley.

Hinsdale Lions Club Lions International Arthur Tines Cheshire Lions Tinney King Arthur Steve Salvini Howard Terry Sam Virgilio Clair Bradley

SMSG Circulates Calculus Text for Secondary Level

The School Mathematics Study Group lists a committee on calculus text by Clarence W. Leeds JU and R. J. Clark of St. Paul’s School. The work aims to present a college calculus course at the secondary level with favorable early reviews. Leeds and Dr. Wagner publish a study guide for teachers new to calculus at the secondary level. Leeds teaches AP calculus at Berkshire School and lectures at Berkshire Community College and UMass Extension, planning the Stanford completion and Bowdoin lectures sponsored by the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England.

Sheffield SMSG Clarence W. Leeds JU Berkshire School R. J. Clark St. Paul's School Concord Nhh Leeds R. D. Wagner University of Wisconsin Berkshire Berkshire Community College Massachusetts University Extension Pittsfield High School Stanford Calif.) University Bowdoin College Brunswick Maine Association of Teachers of Mathematics New England

Middlefield Grange votes for youth and community groups

At a Tuesday Middlefield Grange meeting donations of 5 for the Youth Leadership School Massachusetts 4-H Foundation and the March of Dimes were approved. Plans for a winter frolic were announced and youths will attend Youth night at Hinsdale Grange on Feb 3. Berkshire Central Pomona Grange met Jan 24 in Lee. Youth night and Home and Community Service night were set, and the skating area at the school was flooded for use. A grand jury was drawn in Northampton for February. town meeting warrants must be submitted to the Selectmen by Tuesday for the Feb 8 meeting. A gas truck damaged a Chester bridge plank, rerouting traffic via Skyline Trail. A partridge struck a window at Mary C. Smith’s Middlefield Center summer house, dying inside.

Middlefield Middlefield Grange Youth Leadership School Massachusetts 4-H Foundation March of Dimes Janie Horalek Hinsdale Grange Berkshire Central Pomona Grange Lee Mary C. Smith Middlefield Center

Hancock Baptist Church Holds Annual Meeting Highlights

Hancock church elected officers for one and three year terms at its annual meeting. Key posts include Arthur Pease moderator, Nellie L. Cameron clerk, Patricia Rash treasurer, Ruth M. Whitman Sunday school superintendent. Reports noted Willing Workers and Good News Club activities and 1149 Sunday school enrollments.

Willing Workers Society Good News Club Ruth Starratt United Council of Isin Women Nellie L. Cameron

Southfield church updates and community notices

Robert Dagget of the Manterey Shurch will speak at the 11 am Sunday services. A budget of 9 943.75 for the United Church of New Marlboro has been approved for 1964. A healing system will be installed in the Southfield Sunday school building. A new Boy Scout Troop 9 received its charter, with 12 boys at the first meeting led by Scout master Douglas Lyman. Meetings are on the first and third Mondays at Mill River Town Hall from 7 to 6 30 pm. David J. Streeter, son of Mr and Mrs Walter A Streeter, is in nine weeks of basic training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Mr Streeter attended Mount Everett Regional High School and formerly worked at the farm of Mrs Amy Wing. Mr and Mrs Homer Harrington, who celebrated their 50th anniversary, were hosted at a Sunday dinner by their nephew and wife. Mr and Mrs B D Litchfield, formerly of Great Barrington, have moved to fast Hill Road.

Daggett Robert Dagget Manterey Shurch Southfield Sharch Southfield Ladies’ Aid Sewing Group Wadley Turner United Church of New Marlboro Southfield Douglas Lyman Mill River Town Hall Streeter David J. Streeter Walter A. Streeter Keyes Hill Road Great Lakes Naval Training Station Mount Everett Sheffield Amy Wing Reyes Hill Road Homer Harrington Harold Harvington Robertsville Conn B.D. Litchfield Great Barrington Fast Hill Road

Baldwin Family Dinner Marks Birthdays

Mrs. Florence Dunlap of Boston is visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Baldwin Jr. A family dinner at the Baldwin home celebrated the birthdays of Margery and Henry Baldwin on Sunday.

Florence Dunlap Boston A. W. Baldwin Jr Margery Henry Baldwin Baldwin

Infant Nicholas MacEwan Born in Windsor

An infant son, Nicholas, born Dec 14 at Wesson Maternity Hospital Springfield to Mr and Mrs George L MacEwan of East Longmeadow. He died Christmas Eve and was buried Dec 26 at St. Stanislaus Cemetery Adams. Mother Barbara Ann Gaskalka is daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas L. Gaskalka of Windsor. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Walter MacEwan of Westfield.

Nicholas Wesson Maternity Hospital Springfield George L. MacEwan Lombard Ave East Longmeadow St. Stanislaus Adams McEwan Barbara Ann Gaskalka Thomas L. Gaskalka Windsor Walter MacEwan Westfield

Ithaca couple greet son born Saturday in Ithaca

Canaan Connecticut notes Mr and Mrs Peter Smith of Ithaca New York are the parents of a son born Saturday in Ithaca Paternal grandmother is Loretta Smith Greenacres Canaan Mr Smith is in charge of foreign students and assistant director of admissions at Cornell University Mrs Holbrook Stevens Westorge Road is a surgical patient at Sharon Hospital Mrs William Somerville East Canaan is a surgical patient in Litchfield County Hospital Winsted

Peter Smith Ithaca N.Y Loretta Smith Greenacres Canaan Smith Cornell University Holbrook Stevens Westonge Road Sharon Hospital William Somerville East Canaan Litchfield County Hospital Winsted

Governor Wallace's Western Tour Draws Crowds

Gov. George Wallace led an eight day West swing drawing overflow crowds at six university campuses. He framed his message around states rights and opposition to a federal civil rights bill, signaling possible primaries in Oregon California Ohio Illinois Maryland and New Hampshire. He praised courteous receptions while noting persistent protests and pledged support for unpledged electors as the South seeks less political attack.

Seattle Wash West George Corley Wallace Jr Alabama South Wallace Goliath University of Alabama Congress Oregon California Ohio Illinois Maryland New Hampshire

Dairy Farmers Being Retrained in Vermont Program

In Barre and five other Vermont towns, 120 dairy farmers attend 13 week sessions under the Manpower Development and Retraining Act to learn more efficient farming methods. Courses cover diversified operations and modern equipment to raise profits for farmers earning under 1200 dollars annually.

Barre Castleton Enosburg Jeffersonville Manchester Randolph

Chester Rose Re-elected To Head Bank

Chester Rose begins another term as president of Cooperative Bank. Board re-elected: vice president, treasurer, clerk and multiple directors. Dividend of 4 1 4 percent declared on serial and paid up shares. Series 81 shares now available. Chester Parent Teachers Association to host a February 8 food sale at Town Hall. Chester High School Alumni Association to run a snack bar during the annual town meeting.

Chester Thomas Rose Cooperative Bank John Huffmire Lester W. Simmons Willard A. Pease Samuel Barton Rose Charles F. Pease Edwint H. Pratt Richard Beyan Carlo Libardi Chester Parent-Teachers Association Chester High School’ Alumni Association

United Church Smorgasbord and Sunday Service Notes

The Prudential Committee of the United Church hosts a public smorgasbord in church parlors at 6 15 Saturday January 25 with Mrs Charles Wheeler ticket chairman and Mrs William Soules supper chair. Sunday worship at 11 features Rev Claude Doig on Gathering Together Our Lives with Miss Gail Jacobson at the organ. Child care is provided and Sunday school meets at 9 30.

Prudential Committee of the United Church Charles Wheeler William Soules United Church The Claude Doig Gail Jacobson

Bowling High Scores Hit by Petersante Briggs and Burt

In Lee Bowling Candlepin, John Petersante rolled a 159 high single, with John Briggs 127 and Robert Burt 126. Petersante led high totals at 338, while John Marching and Phil Petersante totaled 337 and Briggs 330 in the event.

John Petersante John ‘Mercy Briggs Robert Burt John Marching Phil Petersante John Briggs

Peabody Calls Liquor Tax Burdens Unfair to Industry

New York Massa ger Gov. Endicott Peabody argues liquor regulation and taxes are excessive. He told liquor executives that the industry faces more regulation and criticism than others and should pursue greater public service and cooperation with regulators. He notes federal and state taxes total $23.50 per gallon and warns high taxes reduce consumption and revenue.

New York Endicott Peabody Peabody

District Court Fines And Guilty Plea In Becket Case

John Meiers 42 of Becket pleaded guilty in District Court Thursday to failing to pay $3 in wages to Richard Veon of Becket. Cases continued to Tan 29. Various defendants from Becket Adams and Lee paid parking fines totaling small sums. Several individuals were fined for speeding with additional penalties for failing to keep to the right.

John Meiers Becket Richard Veon Frank W. Vimint Tan Donald A. Bazinet Harvard St Annie M. Lewallen Adams Saul M. DeAlmeida Fourth St Jonathan B. Allured Warwick George B. Mitchell Lee James DB. Mogul Rector St Louis Marchetti South St Marchetti Clement A. Ferris John B. Webb Walter J Denny Danforth Ave Angelina T. Savka Quirico Drive Matthew J. Donnelly Mountain Drive Anthony A. Paradise Newell St Thor W. Steinert

Ansel at PGH Discusses Investigation Continuation

Ansel spoke on keeping the special investigator role for the legislative committee until the term ends April 1. He noted disagreement with much of her material and was joined by aide Ernest Fobert during the hospital visit. Present were Rep. Wallace Crawford Rep. Thomas Wojikowski and Pittsburgh attorney Samuel Landa. He said he personally paid his hospital visit expenses.

Legislative Committee Ansel Ernest Fobert Wallace Crawford Thomas Wojikowski Pittsfield Samuel Landa

Probate Court Divides Estate Among Relatives and Friends

The estimated 1500 estate of Thomas Carty of Lenox is divided equally among five relatives and a close friend under his will. Recipients include Martin Carly, Agnes C. Tyer, Ellen O'Brien, Mary C. Boice, Thomas II Tyer, and Elizabeth Acci plus residuary legatees Edith Flynt, Bertha Montgomery, Floyd Wood, and Herbert Wood. AT&T stock allocations are specified. Raymond J. Maynard of Clarksburg was granted a divorce from Betty Hutchins Maynard with custody of two children and $15 weekly support. Dorothy Tatra of Clarksburg divorced Kenneth L. Tatro. married Aug. 25, 1937.

Thomas Carty Lenox Martin Carly Agnes C. Tyer Ellen O'Brien Lee Mary C. Boice Thomas II, Tyer Elizabeth Acci Providence Waller R. Woods Hancock Edith Flynt Ancrain N.Y Bertha Montgomery Redhook Floyd Wood Highland Falls Herbert Wood Fort Lauderdale Fla American Telephone & Telegraph Co Wood At&t Raymond J. Maynard Clarksburg Betty Hutchins Mayard Springfield Proctor, Vt Dorothy Tatra Kenneth L. Tatro

Real Estate Sales in Dalton Lenox and Nearby Regions

Real estate transfers include Taubert and Lawrence shzey Jr and Anne M. Grizey selling for Columbus Avenue Extension. Byron Weston Co selling to Willard Everett Grierson on Housatonic Street Dalton. Carrs to the town of Dalton on Grange Hall Road. Wary to Lee Knickerbocker Inc on Grange Hall Road Dalton. Dunbar selling to Victor J. Kulas on Under Mountain Road Lenox.

Go Taubert Lawrence Ajshzey Jr Anne M. Grizey Columbus Avenue Byron Weston Co Willard Everett Grierson Housatonic Street Dalton Charles E. and Marjory B. Carr Grange Hall Road Marjory B Lee Knickerbocker, Inc Frank A. Dunbar Victor J. Kulas Under Mountain Road Lenox

Obituary notices and funeral services listed for multiple individuals

Funeral and mass rites were held or announced for Mrs. Maude B Field Miss Mary A Cannon Mrs Edith Langdon Titus M Wood and George T Kelly Sr with burials at Carroll St Josephs Pittsfield and other local cemeteries. Services span Stevens Funeral Home Saint Charles Church Newton Barne father and local parishes with dates and viewing hours noted where available.

Ring Harold J. longtime Pittsfield native dies in Watertown

Harold J. Ring 61 a former Pittsfield resident died yesterday at his Watertown home after a long illness. Born in Pittsfield he was son of Bridget I. Ring and the late David F. Ring. He moved to Boston about 20 years ago and leaves his wife Evelyn Davin two sons David and Richard Ring of Boston a daughter Mrs Keith Anthony of Windham NH a brother Francis W. Ring of Hollandale Fla two sisters Mrs Joseph I Wood of Pittsfield and Mrs Edwin A. Williams of Hyattsville Md eight grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Friends may call Mac Donald Funeral Home Watertown Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Solemn High Mass of Requiem Monday at St Patrick's Church Watertown Burial in St Patrick's Cemetery.

Harald J. Ring Pittsfield Aldrich Road Watertown Bridget I. Ring David F. Ring Boston Evelyn Davin David Richard Ring Keith Anthony l Windham N.H Francis W. Ring Hollandale Fla Joseph I, Wood Edwin A. Williams Hyatttsville MacDonald St. Patrick's Church St. Patrick’s Cemetery

Mrs Ferris of North Adams Dies at 9

Mrs Martha Ferris, widow of Abraham Ferris, aged 9, died yesterday at Adams Nursing Home Williamstown after Oct 1938 residence in North Adams. Survived by three daughters Lila and Warry Ferris of North Adams and Mrs Peter O Leary Waterbury, son William A Ferris of North Adams, brother Michael Haddad Waterbury, eight grandchildren and a great grandchild. Funeral Monday at 9 with Solemn Mass of Requiem at St Francis Church burial Southview Cemetery. Friends may call Flynn Roach Funeral Home Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 3 and 7 to 10.

Martha Ferris North Adams Martha Haddad Ferris Adams Nursing Home Williamstown Abraham Ferris Lebanon Torrington Waterbury

Mrs G Campbell of Edwards Dies at 89

Mrs Gertrude Edgerly Campbell 89 of Edwards New York died this morning while convalescing in a local nursing home She was widow of Willis Campbell and a native of Alexandria Bay NY A former schoolteacher she leaves her son Dr Donald E Campbell a daughter Mrs Rollin Brown of Edwards four grandchildren and four great grandchildren Services will be held Monday in Edwards.

Mrs Mary Collins of South Lee dies at 68

Mrs Mary Keeler Collins wife of Carl Collins of Church Street died yesterday afternoon at home. Born Sept 2 1895 she lived in South Lee all her life and was a St Francis Church communicant with Altar Guild. Survived by husband two sons Robert and Gerald E 14 grandchildren and a nephew. Funeral from Kelly Funeral Home Lee Saturday at 9 15 Requiem Mass at St Francis 10. Visiting hours today 2 4 and 7 9. Memorials to Heart Association requested.

South Lee Mary Keeler Collins Carl Collins Church Street William and Augusta Dimanche Keeler Collins St. Francis’ Church Robert Gerald E Hendersonville N.C Kelly Lee Fungeal The Heart Association

Funeral notices and burial details listed for several individuals

The page lists funeral times and burial locations for Roland Comtoss of Dalton, Box Scout leader, Mrs Path Ehh A Weheran, Peter Tassinari, John J Temanski, and John R Klokotka. Services include Solemn High Mass of Requiem and burials at Fairview, St Joseph's, St Agnes, Mount Carmel, and Charles Street Cemeteries. Call times are posted for family and friends at multiple funeral homes.

Mrs. Mazzer Dies After Long Illness at Hillcrest Hospital

Mrs. John Mazzer 56 of 1720 West Housatonic St died yesterday at Hillcrest Hospital after a long illness. She was born in Ireland and lived here most of life. Survived by husband John Mazzer two sons Michael J. Pittsfield and Thomas J. Dover Del two daughters Mrs. Mary Morin and Miss Anna May Mazzer a sister Mrs. Alex Pires Pittsfield a brother Thomas Prendergast Ireland and several nephews and nieces. Friends may call at Haughey Funeral Home today 2 to 4 and 7 to. Funeral tomorrow at 8:15 at the funeral home followed by a High Mass of Requiem at 9 in St. Mark's.

Mary A. Mazzer West Housatonic St Hillcrest Hospital John Mazzer Ireland St. Mark’s Church Michael J Pittsfield Thomas J Dover Del Mary Morin This City Anna May Mazzer Palmer Alex Pires Thomas Prendergast Haughey Funeral Home St. Mark's Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Baby Manarchik Fheresa Lynn Manarchik Dies at Two Days

Baby girl Manarchik two days old, daughter of Mr and Mrs George F Manarchik of 37 Boylston St Pittsfield, died this morning at Pittsfield General Hospital. Survived by parents, brother David G and sister Dawn Marie, both at home, and grandparents Mrs George Manarchik of Carbondale Pa and Mr and Mrs Edward McKim of Pittsfield. Private services at Devanny Funeral Home with burial at St Joseph's.

Fheresa Lynn Manarchik George F. Manarchik Boylston St Pittsfield General Hospital David G Dawn Marie George Manarchik Carbondale Edward McKim Pittsfield Devanny Funeral Home St. Joseph's Cemetery

Mrs J B Baldwin Dies at 83 in South Egremont

Mrs Lucy Edna Baldwin 83 wife of Joseph B Baldwin died last night at the home of her daughter Mrs David B Grant Hillsdale Road Born in Albany NY to James H and Olive Normance DuBais she lived in town 73 years and held the oldest membership in the South Egremont Congregational Church Services will be held tomorrow at 2 at Stevens Funeral Home Great Barrington Rev James B Chase will officiate Burial will be Elmwood Cemetery Great Barrington No calling hours flowers omitted by family

J. B. Baldwin South Egremont Lucy Edna Baldwin Joseph B. Baldwin David B. Grant Hillsdale Road Albany James H Olive Normance DuBais South Egremont Congregational Church Stevens Great Barrington James 8. Chase South Epremont Congregational Church Elmwood Cemetery

Mrs Julia O Connell Dies at 34 in Millers Falls Home

Mrs Julia E O Connell 34 of 622 Tyler St died this morning at her home widow of Maurice H O Connell Born Hadley spent most of life in Millers Falls moved here two years ago to stay with her daughter She was a parishioner of St Marys Church Survived by daughter and three other daughters Mrs Edward R Wyman Mrs Alexander Gray Mrs James F Martin 20 grandchildren 24 great grandchildren and several nephews and nieces Friends may call at Dwyer Funeral Home tomorrow 7 9 and Sunday 2 4 and 7 9 Funeral Monday at St Marys Church Burial in St Marys Cemetery Turners Falls

Julia E. O'Connell Tyler St Maurice H. O'Connell Hadley Millers Falls Leslie E. Ormsbee O'Connell St. Mary's Church Edward R. Wyman Great Barrington Alexander Gray Rochester N.Y James F. Martin Westerly Dwyer Funeral Home St. Mary's Cemetery Tumners Falls

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