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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1964

Page

13

Milne, Former State Legislator, Dies at 55

Arthur W. Milne of 28 Holmes Road, Pittsfield, a Republican former state representative for the 4th Berkshire District, died yesterday at Hillcrest Hospital after a long illness. He served in the House from 1940 to 1954 and again from 1948 until 1954, later working in real estate. Private services set for 11 a.m. at Wellington Funeral Home with burial in Pittsfield Cemetery. flowers omitted.

Arthur W. Milne Holmes Road Pittsfield Hillcrest Hospital Mr. Milne House of Representatives Berkshire William and Mary Smith Milne Virginia Military Institute House Senate Wallace B. Crawford Milne Crawford U.S. Department of the Interior Virgin Islands GOP Wellington Fey Malcolm W. Eckel St. Stephen's Episcopal Church

Milne to Retire as Berkshire County State Inspector

David C. Milne, state inspector of buildings for Berkshire County, will retire from office January. He joined the state Department of Public Safety in 1936 after service in Middlesex County and Pittsfield since 1946 following World War II. A Boston native, Milne holds degrees in civil engineering and law from Northeastern. He is married to Elizabeth Cheveten and resides at 170 Allengate Ave with three daughters.

David C. Milne Berkshire County Frank &. Giles Milne State Department of Public Safety Middlesex County Pittsfield Navy Boston Northeastern University Department of Public Safety State Department of Mental Health Mr. Milne Elizabeth Cheveten Allengate Ave

Births Across Pittsfield Area Include Several Daughters and Sons

The Pittsfield General and St. Luke's sections report multiple births. Names include Mr and Mrs William J Sheridan Glendale with a son. Mr and Mrs Nelson A Bordeau Adams with a daughter. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Poffaski Bristol Conn with a daughter. Mr and Mrs Raymond L Merrigan Jr Wellington Ave with a daughter. Mr and Mrs Jon S Ahalen West Housatonic St with a daughter. Mr and Mrs Howard Silverman Lakeway Drive with a daughter. Mr and Mrs William S Kitty Noblehurst Ave with a son. Mr and Mrs Robert E Andrews Jr Hancock Road with a daughter. Mr and Mrs Robert Powers Dalton with a daughter. Mr and Mrs Raymond Congdon Great Barrington with a son. Mr and Mrs Warren Al Church New Lebanon NLY with a daughter. Mr and Mrs William L Patriquin Harvard St with a son. Mr and Mrs Ellsworth Fosby West Lebanon NY with a daughter.

St. Luke's Robert E. Andrews Jr Hancock Road

Exchange Club To Aid Boys and Girls Clubs Tonight

Pittsfield Exchange Club plans a 6 15 dinner at Rosa Restaurant to donate 1000 dollars to the Boys Club for locker room equipment and 600 dollars to the Girls Club for a tram poling project. Fundraising was conducted last summer at Berkshire Downs in Hancock chaired by Del P Vir gilio. Prof Sidney Dimond of Boston University will be speaker. Robert Page of Needham, Massachusetts State Exchange Clubs president, will attend.

Pittsfield Exchange Club Rosa Exchange Club Berkshire Downs Hancock del P. Virgilio Sidney Dimond Boston University School of Public Relations Robert Page Needham Massachusetts State Exchange Clubs

Mothers' March Head Attends Conference in Springfield

Mrs. Mary Renzi, Pittsfield Mothers' March chairman, attended a conference and meeting last week in Springfield for the annual drive. She was joined by adviser Mrs. Patrick Cimini and Berkshire National Foundation agent Mrs. Donald Welton. They conferred with honorary chairman Mrs. Endicott Peabody of Massachusetts.

Mary Renzi Pittsfield Springfield Patrick Cimini Berkshire National Foundation Donald Welton Endicott Peabody Massachusetts

VWWI to Meet Venturing Plans at 230 North Street

The Pittsfield Barracks of Veterans of World War I will meet tomorrow night at seven in their rooms at 230 North Street to finalize plans for a card party. The event will be held Friday night at eight in the VFW Home on Linden Street.

Pittsfield North St VFW Linden Street

Police Briefs: car collision injures Dy Mek and Dearing

Cars driven by Frederick Dy mek of 45 Kent Ave and William Dearing of 109 Wendell Ave collided Saturday at Brown and Tyler streets. Dy mek sustained a head bump. Fred Hutchinson reported guitar theft from his room at 14 Kent Ave over the weekend.

Frederick Dymek Kent Ave William Dearing Wendell Ave Brown and Tyler Streets Dymek Fred Hutchinson

Mayor Dillon Leaves Hospital After Weeklong Back Injury

Pittsfield Mayor Dillon was released from Pittsfield General today after a weeklong stay for a badly strained back. He plans to rest Tuesday at home, return to his office Wednesday, and will wear an aluminum brace while receiving physical therapy this week. He noted limited city business during illness and said he has never before been a hospital patient in his 62 years. He met this morning with new Board of Assessors member Robert Milne and Donald E. Farr, superintendent of public buildings.

Dillon Pittsfield General Hospital Board of Assessors Robert §. Milne Donald E. Farr

Area Students To Receive Scholarships

Eight students from the local area win sixth annual Medical Dental and Nursing Scholarship Board awards. Massachusetts state funds cover the program with 150000 allocated. recipients attend schools in Massachusetts and beyond. Six Pittsfield students include Patricia Brassard, Daniel Clancy, William Dehey, Judith Galvagni, Mary McHugh, and David Milstein. Berkshire County winners Barbara Gorham and Susan Burt also receive aid through St Luke's and Memorial School of Nursing programs.

Medical, Dental and Nursing Scholarship Board General Court Massachusetts Pittsfield Patricia A. Brassard Lexington Parkway Mary Brassard Fitchburg State College School of Nursing Daniel J. Clancy Merriam St Daniel G. Clancy University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry William J. Dehey Cliff Ave William L. Dehey Baltimore College of Dental Surgery Judith E. Galvagni Fourth St Aldo Galvagni St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing Mary J. McHugh Myrtle St Mary B. McHugh David M. Milstein Pomeroy Ave Ida E. Milstein Albert Einstein College of Medicines New York City Berkshire County Barbara Gorham Great Barrington George H. Gorham St. Luke’s Hospital School of Susan F. Burt Lee Russell §. Burt Henry Bishop UI Pittsfield General Hospital

Catholic Youth Center drive surpasses $15,000 goal

The Catholic Youth Center reported its 1964 membership drive exceeded the $15,000 target by $533, announced by campaign chairman John C. O'Brien. Diocese and local clubs contributed through envelope collection yesterday, with Berkshire churches and the Pittsfield Dalton area groups aiding in the effort.

Catholic Youth Center John C. O'Brien Berkshire Pittsfield St. Hills Agnes’ Church Dalton Albert W. Ditthey O'Brien James P. King Thelat Lenox Astrid Ha- Cyc Genguih Irma 15 Figure Skating Association Karen Gundry Berkshire Wills Club Fred Waring Elmira College RPI Glee RPT Berkshire Hills Genesee Rochester N.Y Lee Ke

Judge questions police judgment in Lakeview gambling case

Judge Frank W. Cimini pressed the Lakeview gambling matter at a District Court session. Samuel Cabrera, proprietor of the Lakeview, was charged with allowing gambling at a stag party last October. The hearing also touched on a forgery case involving Terrence McGovern and raised questions about Licensing Board evidence and police conduct.

Lakeview Frank W. Cimini Samuel Cabrera Atty Anthony D. Tagliente Cultrera Cimini Police Department Licensing Board Terrence F. McGovern McGovern Tony Dauro Baccoli Raymond F. Coakley Baccoli Harry Burns Frank W. Callahan Caltrera Jude Cimini

Ice Review Nets $75 for Olympic Fund

About 215 attend the Winter Carnival Ice Review at the Boys' Club rink, produced by Berkshire Hills and RPI Figure Skating Clubs. Proceeds go to the U S Olympic Fund for the figure skating team. Vincent J Webert and Ernest R Manns praised the turnout and show quality. Dancers and soloists delivered a fast paced performance despite poor ice. Eleven year old Ralph Hendrix, juvenile champion, skated after a Peewee hockey game.

Berkshire Hills RPI U.S. Olympic Fund Vincent J. Webert Ernest R. Manns Pittsfield Manns Ralph Hendrix North Atlantic States Eastern States

Freadmans Plan $45,000 East Street Building

Chas Freadman and Sons scrap iron dealers at 4% South Merriam Street will build a $45,000 storage and structural steel facility on East Street. Building permit issued by William A Mandell. Construction to begin in April with move of operations anticipated soon. Building 60 by 220 feet. Architect Henry Euler of Munson and Mallis.

Chas. Freadman & Sons Merriam St East Street William A. Mandell Henry Euler Munson & Mallis

Mayor Retains Johnson on Temporary Basis

Mayor Dillon announced he will keep Robert A. Johnson as director of administrative services on a temporary handover basis. Johnson has not been reappointed and no replacement is yet found, with discussions having been held. Pilon plans to name within two days a replacement for Daniel R. Lee who resigned from the Park Commission, and more appointments will follow within the week.

Dillon Robert A. Johnson Johnson Lengt Pilon Daniel R. Lee Park Commission

IVE Members Upset Over GE Three Week Shutdowns

IU Local 253 officers condemn two department three week vacation shutdowns at Pittsfield GE plants. They argue the move nullifies contract vacation options, eroding workers freedom to schedule time off. Union plans petitions to protest and present them to GE officials.

General Electric Co Pittsfield IU Local 253 Uion Joseph J. LaCasse Arthur J. LaBlue Local 253 LaBlue Pittsfield GE News LaCasse

Five Hurt In Linden Street Two Car Crash Near Dewey

Walter Fitts 28 of 311 Columbus Avenue faced District Court on driving to endanger after a two car collision at Linden Street and Dewey Avenue. Three passengers in John Ruscia's vehicle were hospitalized at St Luke's with hip fracture spine injury and fractured arm. Linda Saldo suffered head injury. Fitts and Ruscia were shaken but treated. investigation by Officer Dermody.

Linden Street Dewey Avenue Walter Fitts Columbus Ave John B. Ruscia Meadow Lane St. Luke's Hospital Joyce Saldo Leichold Fitts

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arthur Milne Ways and Means St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Sylvia Renwall Stephen Thompson Stephen Natarnicola Greenfield Richard Ross Schenectady Donald Raymond C John W George M City Charles Owen Ralph Warriner Marguerite Favreau West Springfield William J. Sheridan Glendale Nelson A. Bordeau Adams Lawrence Popfaski Bristol, Conn Raymond L. Merrigan Jr Wellington Ave Jon S. Ahlen West Housatonic St Howard Silverman Lakeway Drive William S Kitty Noblehurst Ave Robert Powers Raymond Conegdon Warren al Church New Lebanon, Nly William L. Patriquin Harvard St CYC Department of Parks and Recreation Ruth Ride Clinton Avenue Adv Allen Hotel Knapp Shoes Dial Ice Review Nets Olympic Fund Freadmans Thesesen Molitor—Kastinger—Bass Northland, Head and Scott C.C.M CCM Pat Broderick WBEC Hickey-Freeman and Hart Schaffper & Mart Arrow Florsheim Shoes
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