Chief Calnan Joins Isgood Realty Staff
Former Pittsfield Police Chief Thomas H. Calnan has joined Isgood Realty Inc. after 38 years with the force, half as chief. He will begin on Monday after completing a real estate course. A Pittsfield native, he previously worked in insurance, stock clerking, and a wholesale fruit business and earned the rank of captain before becoming chief. He is married to Emma Ventrice and has a son, a daughter, four grandchildren, and a great granddaughter.
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Pittsfield
Thomas H. Calnan
Isgood Realty Inc
Isadore Goodman
Calnan
James Fallon
Eaton Paper Corp
Department
Cainan
Emma Ventrice
Stainless Steel Sinks Gain Popularity in Kitchens
Stainless steel sinks have grown in use from 5 percent in 1950 to about 25 percent today. The Survey notes four main reasons: decor compatibility with satin or mirror finishes, high styling and range of designs, ease of cleaning with nonporous surfaces, and lasting durability.
Gift Shop Expansion Doubles Space at PGH Hospital
The Pittsfield General Hospital Auxiliary completed a major expansion of the hospital gift shop in the lobby, more than doubling space to 705 square feet. Managed by Mrs. William H. Atcheson Jr., the shop now operates with 22 volunteers, selling bags, hats, toys, novelties, housewares, magazines, and men’s gifts. Annual sales rose from about $25,000 to $35,000 over three years, with earnings benefiting the PGH Auxiliary. Open house is today from 7 to 9 p.m., public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield General Hospital
William H. Atcheson Jr
Pittsfield General Auxiliary
Pittsfield General
PGH
PGH Anuvissary
C. M. Goodrich & Son
Backyard Pool Owners May Need Second Patio
Backyard pool owners may add a second patio named Portiko, a portable aluminum shelter by Alcan Aluminum. It ties to plastic lined pools, offering a watching point for parents, a resting area for swimmers, and space to store pool gear and damp items, with curtains for wind protection. The Portiko is pitched as a permanent home addition with various sizes and color accents, with a free booklet available from Portiko Alcan.
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U.S
James Englund
Alcan Aluminum Corp
Flexalum
Portiko
W. 50Th St
New York
House Doctor Offers Fixes for Haunted House Woes
The Berkshire Eagle House Doctor column advises on stopping water pipe noises and odors from a haunted house. Suggestions include air columns on water risers, draining to re-pressurize, tightening defective washers, securing loose pipes, cleaning sediment in heaters, and insulating pipes. It covers odor removal, wall refinishing, and cautions about linoleum on plaster walls.
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Berkshire Eagle
Painting stairways for safety and homey touches
The National Paint, Varnish and Lacquer Association recommends painting stairways white to define stepping areas. In very dark spots, apply white to the first few inches of the tread with a darker shade on the risers to emphasize steps. A housing project resident notes attempts to cover walls with linoleum cement and asks about removal.
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National Paint, Varnish & Lacquer Association
Wigwam Motel completes remodeling in Great Barrington
GREAT BARRINGTON The Wigwam Motel on Route 7 completed an $11 000 improvement project started four months ago. Exterior work included a new concrete walk and shrubs. Inside, 12 units gained wall-to-wall wool carpet, new bedding, draperies, pine walls, new 19 inch TVs, rewiring, individual heating controls, and baseboard hot water heating. New office ceiling, paneling, and lamp posts completed the upgrades. Owned by Mrs Amartha Hartmann and her son Richard.
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Great Barrington
Amartha A. Hartmann
Richard
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Hammer Plumbing CO
Barrington
PGH Auxiliary
Foyor
By Richard VY. Happel
Jones Building
Atcheson
Harry J. Mason
Dbiannual
WBEC
North Street
C. M. Goodrich & Son, Inc
North St
Plainfield, Mass
Talousie Porch
Cusson Mfg. Co., Inc
Call Collect Cummington
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C.P.C
A.L.B
W. C
Ik Air Column
Herman Baum
Thatcher
Lipton
Wigwam
Aya
R. M. O'Connell, Inc
South Street
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