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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1970
Page
5
Mrs David Smith of 1056 Williams St reported a $180 snowblower loaned by a neighbor stolen from her garage and named two suspects. Richard Proctor of 53 Deming St said a $35 snow tire was taken from his car parked at Imperial Lanes on Lyman Street.
Pittsfield Vocational School accepts applications for a 15 month practical nursing class starting in September. Open to men and women who meet admission requirements. Information from Mrs. Adeline Pierce, coordinator, St. Luke's unit, BMC. This will be the 21st practical nursing class sponsored by the School Department.
In District Court two Pittsfield men Alfred A. Poliforo Jr and William S. Slonski pleaded not guilty to receiving stolen bank books from a North Street break in which cash and jewelry were taken. The books were later used to withdraw 500 at City Savings Bank. Third defendant Edward M. Hall Jr also pleaded not guilty and a hearing date was set. Bond set at 500 each. Polidoro and Slonski are serving sentences in the House of Correction for Adams-related charges. Harold E. Saunders also pleaded not guilty to burglary after a Metro Grill break-in on West Street, accused of breaking and entering and larceny from a building with 38.40 taken in cash.
In district court, Edward A. Radke Sr. and Thomas Geary Jr. were each fined 35 dollars for leaving the scene of property damage accidents. Henry L. Adams received a suspended 30 day sentence with two years' probation and weekly support for his Pittfield family after a drunkenness change. Alice and Henry Chaloux and Russell Chaloux faced drunkenness and disturbing the peace counts, with fines totaling 15 and 25 dollars respectively. Allen Alvaro was found not guilty on drug charges. William Paschal pleaded not guilty to operating to endanger but guilty to speeding, with the court continuing the case.
The Rev George Connors 53 of the Stigmatine Fathers died Friday at St Elizabeth's Hospital Utica after a long illness. Born in Pittsfield he served Utica area churches and Our Lady of Guadalupe House Waterville for three years. A 1933 Cathedral High School graduate he studied at St Michaels College and entered Stigmatine Seminary in Waltham and was ordained in 19. He served at All Saints Manassas Sacred Heart Feeding Hills and St Ann's West Springfield and spent much of his life preaching missions and recollections in Canada and Utica. He leaves five brothers and two sisters. A Mass of Requiem was held at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Springfield with 25 priests. Burial will be in Wellesley.
Mrs Nettie A Chittenden 91 formerly of 381 Hancock Road died Saturday at St Luke's unit BMC. Widow of Fred Chittenden she lived in Pittsfield 70 years and ran the Ideal Photo Studio with her husband. She leaves 4 sons 6 daughters 22 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Funeral details given.
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