District Court actions and corrections in Pittsfield
District Court today reports David J fearch, 21, livingston avenue, guilty of driving with defective equipment and fined 10 dollars. William B Moore, 14 Dewey Avenue, assault and battery charge continued to January 31 on condition he pays medical bills and repair costs for glasses. Wayne Twing, 19, Lee, found guilty of uttering and cashing a check, case continued on restitution. Norman A Stokes, 28, Holmes Road, larceny by false pretense charge dismissed. Correction notes misreported Terry Davidson Pittsfield. no check cashing incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Fearch
Livingston Ave
Frank W. Cimini
William B. Moore
Dewey Ave
Mattie Wilder
Wayne Twing
Lee
Norman A. Stokes
Holmes Road
Terry Davidson
Pittsfield
Adams Super Market
Eagle
Strikers Union Benefits Tax Status Clarified in Pittsfield
Samuel J. Karlin of the IRS Pittsfield office says strike benefits paid by Local 255 and 254 of the IUE are subject to federal income tax, while Massachusetts state tax does not apply. He notes the ruling is his opinion, not an official IRS decision, and cites the latest edition of Your Federal Income Tax. Copies are available at 40 West St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Karlin
Internal Revenue Service
Pittsfield
IUE
General Electric
John J. Quirke
State Department of Corporations and Yaxation
Karlin
The
Eagle
Local 235
Local 254
National Defense Fund
Local 255
Local Defense Fund
Kaiser Aluminum
IRS
Washington
City Council Session Seeks PHA Oversight and Strike Benefit Tax Debate
Pittsfield officials invite five city agencies to discuss measures against the Pittsfield Housing Authority. The council aims to oppose pay raises for PHA executives, study PHA records, and halt urban development funds until the Columbus project is relinquished. A separate tax ruling discussion centers on union strike benefits and their tax status as gifts versus income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield Housing Authority
Housing Authority
Pittsfield Redevelopment Authority
Planning Board
PHA
Columbus
Peter G. Arles
William B. Palmer
Arthur C. McGill
Gary D
Linda M. Schoon
Snaker
Michael D
Lisa
City Hall
Becket
Mrs Gustave Tries 89 Dies at Great Barrington Nursing Home
Mrs Margaret A Tries 89 wife of Gustave H Tries of State Read died yesterday at the Great Barrington Nursing Home Born November 3 1880 in Dracut and Catherine Hoffman Schultz she lived here all her life A St James Episcopal Church member private funeral at Stevens Funeral Home no calling hours memorials to charity Elmwood Cemetery burial planned
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Great Barrington
Margaret A. ‘Tries
Gustave H. Tries
Read
Great Barrington Nursing Home
Dracut
Catherine Hoffman Schultz
St. James’ Episcopal Church
Stevens Funeral Home
Elmwood Cemetery
Charles Isbell Dies Abroad Former North Adams Banker
Charles Winchell Isbell, 74, a former president of North Adams National Bank and later senior vice president of the First Agricultural National Bank, died in Montreux, Switzerland after a brief illness. A lifelong North Adams native born May 19, 1896, he served in WWI, earned Dartmouth and Harvard business degrees, helped bring concert artists to the city, and held various public service roles including U S Savings Bond chairman and Civilian Defense official.
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North Adams
Charles Winchell Isbell
North Adams National Bank
First Agricultural National Bank
Montreaux
Switzerland
Isbell
C. Harald
Clara Winchell Isbell
H. W
Pittsfield
U.S. Savings Bond
Treasuryment
Death of Samuel C Wright in his room
Samuel C. Wright of 150 North St. was found dead yesterday in his room. Death attributed to natural causes per Dr. Irving Rubin, medical examiner. Wellington Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Mrs. William Dohoney Mass of Requiem said for Mrs. William Dohoney at St Joseph's Church by Rev. John H. McDonnell. burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Lee, with prayers at the grave by Rev. Neil Smith. Bearers: Paul E. La Prise, John A. Mullaly, Peter P. Barry, Wallace J. Hoder, Robert F. Rodier, Robert Co. Learmanth.
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Samuel C. Wright
North St
Irving Rubin
Wellington
William Dohoney
William Doheney
St. Joseph’s Church
John H. McDonnell
St. Mary's Cemetery
Lee
Neil Smith
Paul E. la Prise
John A. Mullaly
Peter P. Barry
Wallace J. Hoder
Robert F. Rodier
Robert Co. Learmanth
Henry B. Kudlate
St Charles’ Church
John J. Foley
Pittsfield Cemetery
A. James Thompson
Anthony E
Victor W. Simeone
Richard F. Walsh
Robert C. Frank
Stephen Helstoski
Walter J.gerwaski Jr
Obituaries and Funerals Highlight Local Notables
Obituary notices honor Joseph K. Close 62, president of Greylock Broadcasting and WBRK, with ties to WKNE Keene and WKVT prior ownership. Other obits include Mrs Mary Foley and Kathryn Bolster, plus services for Samuel Bailey, Lula Potter, Henry Kudlate, Hannah Ford, George Guay Sr., and mass prayers at St Joseph and St Mark churches with burial plans across Berkshire venues.
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Joseph K. Close
Dublin
Nui
Greylock Broadcasting Co
WBRK
Monadnock Community Hospital
Peterborough
N.H
Close
WKNE
Keene
Toledo
Ohio
The
Hill School
Pottstown
Williams College
Gargoyle
Harvard School of Business
Office of War Information
London
England
Close Fomerly
WKVT
Brattleboro
WKNY
Weny-Tv
Kingston
N.Y
Kirchner dies. services set at Zion church funeral home
Carl F Kirchner 68 of 38 Garden St died this morning at Pittsfield General Hospital. A toolmaker and May Engineering foreman for 20 years he leaves wife Lillian and two daughters Manuel Henriquees and Peter Santos. Calling hours at Zoor Funeral Home tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Services Thursday at 1 at the funeral home. Burial in Pittsfield Cemetery. Also notes Earl G Persip Sr services were held, with burial at Pittsfield Cemetery and post 68 American Legion military rites. Francesca McCluskey to have Mass of Requiem at St Marks Church tomorrow.
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Kathryn A. Bolster
Troy
N.Y
St. Mary's Hospital
Joseph J. Bolster
Pittsfield
Mary V. Bolster
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Mary. L. Scanlan Shea
Sweet Brook
Williamstown
Michael Shea
Euclid Ave
Thomas and
Bridget Haylon Scanlan
Hannah R. Ford
Devanny
George E. Guay Sr
Newton & Barnfather
Rome
Elmwood Cemetery
Great Barrington
Carl F. Kirchner
Garden St
Peter R. Santos
Warren
N.J
George L. Ungewitler
City
Edward E. Kirchner
Zoor
Organ Fund
Zion's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Earl G. Persip Sr
Wellington
George B. Middleton
First Baptist Church
PittsHeld Cemetery
Post 68
American Legion
Charles A. Persip
John H. Ellis
Leo L. Lincoln
Paul N. Harris
Belvina L. Cacallero
Francesca McCluskey
Bloniarz
St. Mark's Church
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Onk
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Fourth Sts
U.S
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Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Horticultural Hall
Boston
Ikebana International
Mrs. Gustave
American Red Cross
Charles Isbell
Europe
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Genevieve C. Foley
Prospect Streat
Berk Shire Hills
Monterey
Mill River
Thomas
Annie O’brien Connors
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Miss Kathryn Bolster
Frank Briggs
Kelly Funeral
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Joseph A. Bishop
Briggs
Samuel H. Bailey
Berkshire
Order of Eastern Star
Grace Episcopal Church
Dalton
Frederick J. Jillson
Ashuelot Street
Freinds
Bart Ieff-Wellington
E. Bourne
Elmer H
Carlton Broer
N.H.) Community Church
Monadnock Memorial Hospital
Mary Shea
Lula V. Potter
West Stockbridge
Darwin
Elizabeth Sweet Walter Varney
Austerlitz, Nly
Richard Coleman
West Stockbridge Congregational Church
Austerlitz
Mutual Savings Bank
Massachusetts
SBI
Curt Gowdy
Sears
Roebuck & Co
Allendale Shopping Center
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Berkshire Hills
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