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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1969
Page
7
The text urges consulting a doctor without delay if a signal lasts over two weeks and notes it makes sense to turn to the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY for information and support. It emphasizes awareness and timely action regarding potential cancer signs.
The Planning Board denied Ernest P. Marchisio’s 10 acre West Housatonic Street proposal to rezone from R-10 and M-1 to C-4. It cited the neighborhood’s residential character and suggested a residential zone instead. Other actions included approving a change for RS zone petitions, progress on Berkshire Forum plans, an executive session for principal planner candidates, denials and holds on multiple variance requests, and kickoff of procedures for a new zoning ordinance.
Mayor Donald G. Butler will address the Pittsfield General Electric Engineers Association on June 11 at 7 30 p m at the Stanley Club. He will discuss What Engineers Can Do for Our City and the meeting is open to the public.
A Superior Court jury found Thomas Callahan Jr. of Dalton not guilty of assault and battery after a three hour deliberation during the misdemeanor appeals session. Callahan had been convicted in the Central Berkshire District Court and fined $100 for the incident outside a Hinsdale restaurant.
Diane Branton an 18 year old Berkshire Eagle carrier faced a larger girl who tried to extort money in a downtown lobby. A threatened punch in the eye failed to deter her and no money was handed over. Detectives are investigating. Lawrence G Dagesse of Fort Wayne Indiana earned a master in education at St Francis College on May 31 1947. He is a St Josephs High School graduate and earned a BBA from Washburn University in 1946 and works for General Telephone of Indiana.
The Road Reconstruction Commission heard plans and specifications for five city street projects can start in about a week. A Robert Deloye firm representative said aerial photographs are done and maps will be finished soon. The $1.7 million bond proceeds will fund summer or fall work on Wahconah Tyler East First streets and Peck's Road, with North Street dropped from the list.
Miss Mary E. Boyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F. Boyd of 50 Wood Ave, starts a three month program in psychiatric nursing at the Institute of Living in Hartford, Connecticut.
Frances Casey Stannard 71 of 190 Housatonic St died yesterday at Hillcrest Hospital Pittsfield after a short illness. She taught in Lenox schools, retired 1967, and was a St Ann's Church parishioner. Survived by husband Lester, son Gerald, siblings and five sisters. Funeral from Roche Funeral Home with High Mass at St Ann's. Burial in St Ann's Cemetery. Friends may call today.
Multiple obituaries from Pittsfield and surrounding towns recall Mrs. Emma Proctor age 96 of 22 Waine Drive died after a short illness at Hillcrest Hospital. The prose outlines survivors including three daughters, four sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren with funeral details at St Stephen's Church and Wells Funeral Home. The list continues with memorials for Edmund P. McHugh, Lee native Richard J. Kelly, Mrs. Helen L. Cramer, James H. Forget and Edward D. Vincent with service times, burial plans, and professional affiliations.
Albert H. and Elizabeth L. Lashua of 57 Church Street filed a city damages claim after Mrs. Lashua’s injuries from a fall at the West and Depot streets corner on May 5. Mayor Butler will attend a luncheon Friday at High Point Motor Inn as guest of the Department of Community Affairs Director Julian D. Steele.
Adullam Lodge of Bnai B'rith will nominate and elect officers at its Sunday 9:45 a.m. meeting at the Jewish Community Center. Louis Hitzman of Miami Lodge will speak on the Anti-Defamation League work.
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