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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1964
Page
13
Probate courts statewide will gain concurrent equity jurisdiction with Supreme Judicial and Superior Courts effective March 1 1963. Judge F Anthony Hanlon says this expands probate powers beyond estates wills guardianships and domestic relations, likely increasing caseloads but easing backlogs in other courts.
Pittsfield American Legion Post will present a certificate to Headquarters and Headquarters Company 136th Armored Division Massachusetts National Guard at 9 pm. The event, part of a national salute delayed from Pearl Harbor Week due to President Kennedy's mourning, features a plaque presented by Commander Harold P. Carey.
Roger Sloper announces the city ski meet will occur Saturday despite rain delays. A total of £7 entries have been received.
Newborns reported from Pittsfield General and St Luke's include a son for Mr. and Mrs. M. Ronald Stiff at 1100 North St.. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Norman D. Wil Tot at 136 Windsor Ave.. a son for Mr. and Mrs. Matthew N. Alibozek at 70 McArthur St.. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. William T. Whitaker Jr. at 26 Lucille St.. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Withers of West Stockbridge. twins, a son and a daughter, for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bair’ stow of Dalton. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Gunther Schulthiers at 27 Plinn St.. a son for Mr. and Mrs. James Eddy at 76 Bartlett Ave.. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Richard Astore at 257 Merrill Road. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jansen of Petersburg NY. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Herbert J. Lewis of Dalton. At other hospitals, a son, Stephen Stewart, for Mr. and Mrs. Harold R. Potts Jr. of West Hartford Conn.. a daughter, Susan Lee, for Mr. and Mrs. Allen T. Wright of West Springfield. a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. William Clark of Freeport Texas. Grandparents and great‑grandparents noted where listed.
Col Francis J. Roberts U.S. Army received the Legion of Merit on January 19 for exceptionally meritorious conduct in outstanding service. A Pittsfield native and 1935 Pittsfield High School graduate, he was presented the award by Deputy Secretary of Defense Roswell Gilpatrick, his superior as military assistant. Roberts began Army service in 1937, served in Europe and Korea, later held policy roles with the United Nations and Far East Command, and taught at West Point. He has been selected for Harvard's Advanced Management Program in 1962.
Berkshire Museum reports a standout year with major gifts boosting the permanent collection. Gifts include 26 fine silver pieces from Mrs. Paul M. Hahn and a 14 inch Genre HT silver cup from Mrs. Albert Spaulding, plus a bronze Rodin head from Mrs. Darwin Morse. Attendance topped 123,126 with 930 members, and new company memberships were begun.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Colley purchased the 12 unit Golden Eagle Motel on Stockbridge Road from Eno A Cimilluca and wife of Hadley Road Armonk NY for 112,500 dollars Built in 1958 on two and a half acres the clapboard motel sits on the east side of the road The Colleys moved from Bass River Cape Cod where they sold the 2 unit Corral motel They have long operated in the hotel and motel business.
The Internal Revenue Service will offer taxpayer aid in Pittsfield for seven days next month. Alvin M. Kelley, Boston district director, said IRS agents will be at the Pittsfield Post Office TRS from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on February 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 24 and 28. Taxpayers are urged to complete as much of their returns as possible before visiting.
The Second Congregational Church held its annual meeting with Rev. Harold L. Nevers presiding. About 40 attended as a $9,000 budget was adopted and the capital fund drive was voted to resume. The fund has reached $6,200 of a $10,000 goal, with plans for an evangelistic campaign from Ash Wednesday through Lent to grow membership. Elected officers include deaconate: Sammy Kennedy, Leslie P. Chadwell, Arthur Finch, Willie Singleton, Mrs. Allen Mayes, Mrs. Walter Anderson and Mrs. David Dillard. trustees: Mrs. Emma F. Austin, Wilbert Stockton, William Moore, Clifford Potter, Dr. Feland A. Nevers, Mrs. Dillard. treasurer: Mrs. Rachel Bownes. secretary: Mrs. Arreta EB. Wesley. superintendent: Mrs. Nevers. organist/choir director: Mrs. Nevers. Walter E. Anderson named auditor.
Dalton Hinsdale Bus Line seeks DPU approvals to end current time restrictions on Dalton Avenue Tyler Street and North Street. Proposes daytime pickups and new routes downtown Pittsfield to Victory Hill via Springside Avenue and to Greenridge Park via East Street. Aims service to elderly housing in Dalton and permitted stops on Route 7 Laneshoro and Route 23 Hancock, with Stephentown cross border transfers.
A sudden 15 degree temperature fall produced blinding snow squalls and ice coated streets after two days of rain and mild weather. Central Berkshire cities deployed sanders and five plow teams to main arteries as police reported numerous minor accidents from the rapid change. The storm dumped about 4.4 inches of snow at Pittsfield Airport and left roads hazardous as snow melted and refroze on contact.
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