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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1970

Page

5

Berkshire Probate Court Notices for Local Wills and Conservatorship

Notices to interested parties in Pittsfield Berkshire Massachusetts alert them to conservatorship filings and probate petitions. Warnings include filing written appearances by set dates for estate of Lucile C. Warner and others, with names, locations, and judge signatures.

Lucile C. Warner Pittsfield L. Zechlin Luella C. Warner F. Anthony Hanton Esquire James VI Carolan Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Berkshire Anne Burr Picchioni New Marlborough Albert Piccbieni Austen Bayard Colgate AAS Kista Westchester Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Berkshire James H. Barnestate Richmond Rachel 3. Loesch Dorothy B. Whitlamb Anthony Hanlon James W. Carolan Register

Blood Alcohol Impairment Figures From 1969 Highway Deaths

Public Safety Commissioner William F. Powers reports high alcohol involvement among 178 people killed on highways in 1969. Of 89 operators, 55 were impaired by alcohol and 4 percent had been drinking. Among 31 under 21 single vehicle fatalities, 11 were impaired and 23 percent had been drinking. Among 58 adult pedestrians, 22 were impaired.

Public Safety William F. Powers John J. McHugh State Police Laboratory

National Guard Company C Receives Unit Inspection

Pittsfield Massachusetts National Guard Company C underwent a weeklong state inspection by staff from the 104th Mechanized Infantry Brigade headquarters. The review covered soldiers, equipment, administrative staff, arms and supply rooms, and vehicles. The company earned commendations, especially for the men's personal appearance, and tiot prevention classes followed.

Pittsfield Massachusetts National Guard 104Th Mechanized Infantry Brigade

Legion Auxiliary To Hold Competitors Dinner At Pittsfield High

The Winter Sports Committee of the Department of Parks and Recreation announced the American Legion Auxiliary will host the competitors dinner at Pittsfield High School on Saturday at 5 30. It marks the 25th year of the auxiliary’s support for the event and is open to competitors parents and officials of the Berkshire Hills outdoor speed skating championships and the city ski meet. A small meal charge applies with auxiliary members joined by the Winter Sports Committee led by Eleanor Wilde.

Department of Parks and Recreation American Legion Auxiliary Pittsfield High School Albert J. Clark Joseph Madison Lillian Crawford Mae Hartman Jean Schilling Berkshire Hills Eleanor Wilde

District Court Records Fines for Speeding and Light Violations

District Court logged fines including Carl R. Beaudin paying 15 for speeding and 10 for defective equipment. Pater Xi LaRochelle of 48 Glenwood Ave paid 1 for failing to stop at a red light. Thomas E. Mele of 21 Easton Ave paid 10 for failing to use care in starting.

Carl R. Beaudin Pater Xi LaRochelle Glenwood Ave Thomas E. Mele Easton Ave

Afro Society Plans Malcolm X Commemoration in Pittsfield

The Pittsfield Afro-American Society will host a commemorative evening on February 21 honoring Malcolm X the assassinated Black leader. Spokesman Richard Powell said a one act play by Ernest L West Jy Allan Nolan president of the Pittsfield Society will read excerpts from Malcolm X speeches. Powell praised Malcolm X as a positive dynamic force and a father of present day Black awareness with time and venue to be announced.

Pittsfield Afro-American Society Malcolm X Richard Powell Ernest L. West Jy Allan Nolan Pittsfield Society Powell

4 H Club Leaders Meet Tomorrow in Cummington

A winter meeting for 4-H Club leaders in the Pioneer Berkshire region will be held tomorrow at Cummington Town Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Berkshire 4-H agent, Mrs. Evelyn M. Haswell, will present new ideas for community service projects with exhibits on posters, the International Farm Youth Exchange Program, crafts and 4-H demonstrations. The event invites adult and junior leaders from four western counties, with luncheon reservations through Mrs. Haswell at the Pittsfield 4-H office.

Berkshire Cummington Town Hall Evelyn M. Haswell International Farm Haswell Pittsfield

Miss Katherine St. Byrne 79 Pittsfield native dies at home

Miss Katherine St. Byrne of 153 Lawrence Ave Hasbrouck Heights NJ died Wednesday at home age 79 a former Pittsfield resident born in New York City she spent most of her life in Pittsfield moved to New Jersey four years ago Funeral arrangements set with mass at St Marys Church and burial in St Joseph Cemetery Also notices for Thomas Sheridan of Springfield committal in St Joseph Cemetery Saturday at 1 officiated by Rev John H McDonnell

Katherine St. Byrne Lawrence Ave Hasbrouck Heights Pittsfield New York City Miss Byrne Plunkett Street New Jersey St. Mary’s Church Cyril M. Hannon Michael H. Byrne Northampton Meehan St. Joseph’s Cemetery Thomas Sheridan Springfield St. Joseph's Cemetery John H. McDonnell St. Joseph's Church John M. Caesar Hendrie St Detroit Mich Elizabeth Evans Caesar John Caesar Royal Caesar New York Central Railroad Dalton Debra A Valerie L Lynn M John K Keith M Lloyd D. Caesar Gertrude Howell Samuel L Gerald L Theodore Caesar Wellington Pittsfield Cemetery

Family obituary for Franklin H Washburn Sr of Lee

Franklin H Washburn Sr a lifelong Lee resident and World War I veteran died last night at Edgecomb Nursing Home Lenox after a long illness. He worked as a teamster for Carbonier Lumber Co and is survived by son Franklin H Washburn Jr Becket daughter Anna Hamilton Pittsfield eight grandchildren. Funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. Kelly Funeral Home burial Fairmount Cemetery no calling hours.

Franklin H. Washburn Sr Cape Street Edgecomb Lenox Washburn Lee Carbonier Lumber Co Ruth Bevins Franklin H. Washburn Jr Becket Anna Hamilton Pittsfield Kelly Funeral Home Fairmount Cemetery

Mrs Mascero dies. longtime Great Barrington resident

Mrs Serafina Mascero aged 79 wife of Virginio Mascero of North Plain Road died Thursday noon at her daughter’s home in Laurel Street. Born in Italy January 12 1891 she lived in Great Barrington for 57 years and was a Rosary Society member at St Peter’s Church. Survived by her husband daughter three sons James J Maspero sister and grandchild. Funeral arrangements at Birches Funeral Home with High Mass at St Peter’s Church and burial in St Peter’s Cemetery. Donations preferred to charity.

Great Barrington Serafina Mascero Virginio Mascero North Plain Road Guy Marchetti Laurel St Italy Peter and Maria Masucco- Casaleggio St. Peter’s Church St. Peter’s Cemetery

Police Briefs on vandalized cover and two minor accidents

Police report vandalism damaged a plastic construction cover at Fenn and Willis. Two city vehicles sustained minor damage in separate crashes: a fire vehicle at First and Tyler at 1 58 a m and a Public Works truck on Dorchester Avenue at 1 20 p m. Mrs George Stanton 63 of BL Stoddards Ave was taken to Pittsfield General unit BMC for treatment.

First Tyler Dorchester Avenue George Stanton Stoddards Ave Pittsfield

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