Conviction Of Carson Is Upheld By State Court
The state Supreme Judicial Court upheld Charles R. Carson of Springfield for larceny of a promissory note worth 150000 tied to a former governor’s father. The court affirmed only the note theft, calling stock theft and proceeds a double count. Carson paid lawyers and lost money betting after selling the note and stock to Salvatore Rizzo for 150000. The $100000 government bond remains impounded in Suffolk Superior Court awaiting rightful ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Judicial Court
Charles R. Carson
Springfield
Carson
Hampden County
Furcoly
Dr. Furcoly
Boston
Nancock
The
Racing Commission
Dr. Furcolo
Hancock
Salvatore Rizzo
Scarsdale
N.Y
Florida
Suffolk Superior Court
Hancock Track
Book Program Again Scheduled For Youngsters
The Berkshire Athenaeum and Pittsfield Public School Department announce a summer reading program for children. Kids may get a "bookworm" card, log reads with title and author, earn green stickers, and collect an award ribbon and a reading certificate in fall. The program is noncompetitive and uses reading lists as guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Athenaeum
Pittsfield
Philip C. Ahern
Geraniums Brighten City Jail Grounds After Gift
Berkshire County Tail and House of Corrections on Second Street received 156 geranium plants from Baroossa Greenhouse of Pillsfield. Sheriff John D. Courtney Jr. announced the gift which brightens the front beds. Six trusties supervised by jail guard Eahnhund J. Prehoden planted the flowers yesterday afternoon. Barossa Greenhouse also donated geraniums to Pittsfield for City Hall boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire County Tail
House of Corrections
Second Street
Baroossa
Pillsfield
John D. Courtney Jr
Eahnund J. Prehoden
Barossa
Pittsfield
City Hall
Resignation of Dr. Mamonas From AFO Board
Mayor Dillon announced the resignation of Dr. Christopher Mamonas from Action for Opportunity AFO board of directors citing pressures of business. He had served since the planning group’s formation last fall on the personnel economic opportunity and nominations subcommittees. Mayor Ditton noted no appointment date yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Christopher Mamonas
Board of Directors of
Action For Opportunity
AFO
Mamonas
Ditton
GE Portable Lightning Maker Hits the Road for Utility Tests
General Electric's power transformer laboratory unveils a 50-foot mobile impulse generator capable of 3 million volts. The unit, built in modules on a high-bed truck trailer, will travel to Colorado and California for high altitude and contaminated insulator tests before returning to Pittsfield for further evaluation and eventual utility use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Co
S- High Vallage Laboratory
Pittsfield
Colorado
California
Hans A. Morf
Granville G. Kemp
Morf
Kemp
Walter Duda
Local Men Fined On Auto Counts
George P. LaRocque 22 of Dalton was fined 200 dollars and Lloyd V. Nolan 22 of 33 Robbins Ave was fined 100 dollars in District Court on driving to endanger charges. Officer Fowler said he chased LaRocque at up to 5 mph? near accidents on Dalton Avenue and Benedict Road. Nolan's case followed a two car crash on Robbins Avenue and Prospect Street injuring four Carchedi family members. Henry C. Maces 7 of 45 Peck's Road was fined 25 dollars for driving to endanger on Balance Rock Road in Lanesboro with no accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. LaRocque
Dalton
Lloyd V. Nolan
Robbins Ave
Leroy M. Fowler
LaRocque
Dalton Avenue
Benedict Road
Ap.h
Crane Avenue
Clement A. Ferris
Pittsfield
Balance Rock Road
Lanesboro
Probate Court Grants Crane Estate Administration
Probate court allows administration of the Sarah T. Crane estate of Dalton. Her sole heir is nephew John F. Crane of Indian Orchard. Louis Levine of Pittsfield has an estate appraised at 35,500 dollars, consisting entirely of 596 shares of AT&T stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah T. Crane
Dalton
John F. Crane
Indian Orchard
Louis Levine
Pittsfield
At&t
Donaldson Named Deputy Camp Commander at Ft Devens
Col William R Donaldson Pittsfield native serves as deputy camp commander for the 4th summer at Ft Devens in charge of administration and training for over 2 000 ROTC cadets representing 47 colleges and universities. He is a Dartmouth military science professor and veteran of World War I and the Korean War. He has served in Panama Europe and the Pacific and previously as G 3 and chief of staff of the U S Army in Alaska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William R. Donaldson
Pittsfield
Ft. Devens
H. Gordon Donaldson
Harold St
Donaldson
Dartmouth College
Army
Col. Donaldson
South Pacific
Panama
Europe
Pacific
U.S. Army
Alaska
Fire Crews Battle Rubbish and Grass Fires in City
Fire department logs two incidents on Thursday with a rubbish fire at the rear of 29 Sheffield Street reported at 2 02 p m and a grass fire at Coolidge Park near West Union Street at 6 05 p m A later entry notes a 12 29 p m grass fire in a vacant Gilbert Street lot causing minimal damage and no injuries
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Sheffield St
Coolidge Park
West Union Street
Gilbert
Change in Air Conditioners To Slash GE's Water Use
The General Electric ordnance department reports Navy approval of funds for a new air conditioning system cutting department water use from 150 million to 12 million gallons annually. By recirculating water via central chilled water towers at OP 3 Merrill Road and OP 1 2 Plastics Avenue, the project aims to halve the department’s overall water need and improve reliability while preserving the city’s supply even in drought. Conversion begins at Merrill Road, with full completion early next year including accompanying cooling towers and a water tower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Ordnance Department
Navy
Reinhart
Bureau of Naval Weapons
OP 3
Merrill Road
OP 1
OP 2
Plastics Avenue
Veteran Baptists Will Be Honored At Recognition Service
Ninety two long time members of the First Baptist Church will be honored Sunday at 2 pm with a recognition service and reception in the assembly hall. Certificates for 50 plus years will be given by church leaders. Miss Erminie Silvernail, joining 80 years ago, will be cited as longest member. The Rev. Ralph Rood will speak and Miss Howard W. Allison will sing The Lords Prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Thomas E. Redhouse
E. Gordon Cottrell
Kenneth Knickerbocker
Erminie Silvernail
Jsmma_Renfrew
Herbert E. Danes
Elizabeth Vv. Reed
Charles P. Moran
Bertia Palmer
John S. Patnode
Harry Lovejoy
Ralph Rood
Parking fines issued in District Court action
Special Justice Clem ent A. Ferris fined Robert W. Sinico of 175 Burbank St. ten dollars and Donald C. Clark of Dalton three dollars for parking violations. A list shows several residents paying fines, including Courtland McDermott and others. George J. Martin denied a parking charge but was found guilty and fined three dollars and appealed. Additional speeding and inspection violations resulted in fines for Donald P. Thompson, Ralph Putnam, Fairman C. Cowan, and Daniel H. Laskey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Sinico
Burbank St
Donald C. Clark
Dalton
Clement A. Ferris
Courtland McDermott
Taylor St
Thomas H. Shepard
Second &J
Peter H. Williamson
West St
Charles H. Gaylord
Murphy Place
Phalice A. Jenks
Julia J. Essig
Worthington St
Weather Brings Near Perfect Berkshires Weekend
A near perfect weekend is forecast for the Berkshires with moderate temperatures and low humidity. Today starts sunny, tomorrow highs reach the high 70s, possibly the 80s by Sunday, then showers are expected late Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshires
Delay in Federal Funds Delays Youth Corps Start
The Neighborhood Youth Corps may start a week late if funds are unavailable to pay workers for their first week. Joseph J. Canavan told the building and sites subcommittee that final program approval is pending. Pittsfield has a $39,320 federal allotment and a $20,000 subcommittee budget may be borrowed to cover the initial week, with a July start planned if authorization arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Canavan
Building and Sites Subcommittee
Pittsfield
James R. Clary
Canavan
Lincoln D. Lynch
Action For Opportunity
John Norton
Office of Economic Opportunity
Rose Show Set Tomorrow At Garden Center
STOCKBRIDGE Berkshire Garden Center hosts a beginners rose show from noon to 6 tomorrow with prizes in arrangement and horticultural classes. Prizes include perennial plants like iris and day lilies. Three classes include glowing bowl harmony and sophistication. Horticultural entries cover hybrid tea, floribunda, grandiflora, ramblers, separated by color. Entries accepted 7:30 to 11 am. judging by American Rose Society. The event may become annual if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockbridge
Berkshire Garden Center
American Rose Society
Summer Fun Club Delays Its Start
The YMCA summer fun club at the downtown Y building will not begin Monday as planned. Kicking off July 12, the delay follows low first period registrations, with leaders merging the first and second periods and considering two extra periods if interest remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
Wis
Robert C. Thompson
Thompson
Matthew Joyce
Joyce
Massachusetts teacher trainees to meet Pittsfield officials
Robert C. Jones coordinator for teacher trainees at the University of Massachusetts will meet Tuesday with Superintendent James P. Reynolds and assistants to decide how many trainees will be assigned to Pittsfield schools in the Mall and which subjects they will teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Jones
University of Massachusetts
Supt
James P. Reynolds
Pittsfield
Dunker to Leave BLICO for Mass Mutual Post in Springfield
Henry T Dunker announced at a tri town regional school committee meeting that he will move to the Springfield area to join Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co as associate counsel, resigning from the Stockbridge School Committee and regional panel. The Newton native, Harvard graduate and Marine veteran has led several local school efforts and serves in multiple civic roles. He holds positions with Kiwanis, Berkshire Rehab, and the Berkshire County Society for Crippled Children, and he is married with three daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockbridge
Henry T. Dunker
Tri-Own
Springfield
Dunker
Massachusetts Mutual Insurance Co
Berk Shire Life Insurance Co
Pittsfield
Newton
Harvard College
Harvard Law School
Peter Woodbury
U.S. Court of Appeals
Boston
U.S. Marine Corps
Lenox
West Stockbridge
Great Barrington
Museum's Jr. Dept. To Switch Schedule
Berkshire Museum marks a summer shift in the junior department hours opening 1 p.m. to 4 30 p.m. daily except Sunday and Monday and adding the first Sunday of each month. The Junior Naturalists Club meets Thursdays at 3 30 p.m. for 4th to 6th graders. Joining is free. enrollment requires a small fee. Contact Thomas G. Smith for details.
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The
Berkshire Museum
Junior Naturalists Club
Thomas G. Smith
Seven Men Start Work In Pittsfield Relief Program
Pittsfield begins its work relief plan with seven men who passed physicals and start washing walls in the Municipal Building basement. They are paid $1 an hour for three days weekly and aim to free time for seeking other jobs. Officials cite cost savings and a cautious pilot to avoid affecting regular staff. Tasks will expand to other areas including floors, with future work possible in Public Works and Parks if three day slots allow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Robert B. Dillon
Charles H. Hodecker
Department of Public Buildings
Harold T. Grandshaw
Public Works
Parks and Recreation Departments
Pittsfield Teacher Retires After 20 Years in Army
Sgt. Elizabeth M. McLaughlin, long time Pittsfield High School physical education teacher, retires after 20 years in the Army. She served as NCO in charge of social work at Letterman General Hospital in San Francisco since 1956 and received the Army Commendation Medal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth M. McLaughlin
Pittsfield
Women’s Army Corps
Letterman General Hospital
San Francisco
Calif
Sgt
McLaughlin
John L
Anna B. McLaughlin
PHS
Pittsfield High School
Sargeant School of Education
Cambridge
Sgt. McLaughlin
Jacob's Pillow
Ted Shawr
Arthur Murray School of Dancing
New York
Valley Forge
Army Hositals
Set. McLaughlin
Town Players
Community Chest
Women’s Club
St. Luke's Hospital
Hurley Retired From NJH Faculty Feted at Party
Miss Elizabeth M Hurley longtime social studies chair at North Junior High received a retirement party at the GEAA Clubhouse. Nearly eighty attendees heard remarks from John Reid principal and speakers including Joseph Cougent Lawrence Jacobs John Lyons Marvin Manns and Mrs Audrey Herrick as gifts acknowledged her service to the Pittsfield school system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth MM. Hurley
North Junior High School
GEAA
John T. Reid
Miss Hurley
Pittsfield
Joseph Cougent
Lawrence W. Jacobs John Lyons
Marvin Manns
Audrey Herrick
Fairfield Street Sewer Work Sparks Resident Complaint
Construction on the Fairfield Street sewer line prompts protests from residents. Mayor and Public Works Commissioner Daniels note 24 hour pumping to continue work. Water being pumped is clean but not usable for city supply due to tapping restrictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield Street
Public Works
Dotn F. Daniels
Police Briefs Trap Fracas and Property Reports
Four men fought with injuries after a late night incident at Frankie Martin's Steak House on North Street. Andrew Kinnas, 20, was hospitalized for a scalp laceration. no charges filed as police continue investigation. Other items note a stolen car antenna, a found bicycle kept at the station, a two car collision at East and Fourth with substantial damage, a purse loss near Sears, and a minor accident involving Mary Burdick and two women injuring an arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankie Martin
North Street
Andrew Kinnas
East Housatonic St
Pittsfield General Hospital
Catherine A. Fink
Stratford Ave
Elliot L. Webster
Dafton Ave
East
Fourth Streets
Fink
George H. Hadsell
Hancock
Newberry’s
Mary E. Burdick
Lyman St
St. Luke's Hospital
Miss Kuzia Rejoins Pittsfield VNA Staff
Miss Bernice J. Kuzia of Meadow Street Housatonic returns Monday to the Pittsfield Visiting Nurses Association staff after an educational leave. A Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing graduate, she recently earned a B.S. in nursing from Russell Sage College, and joined the VNA in August 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice J. Kuzia
Meadow Street
Housatonic
Pittsfield
Visiting Nurses’ Association
Kuzia
Bellevue Hospital School of Nursing
New York City
Nursit
Russell Sage College
Miss Kuzia
Vina
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Dr. Mamonas
Haars A. Morf
GE Laboratories
Probate
Youth Corps
Garden Center
Y Summer
Henry Dunker
BLICO
Mass. Mutual
Librizzi
WNHC
New Haven
Housing Authority
Arthur C. Kgi
Channel 8
James Randall
New England
ABC
Park Square
Hodecker
Grandshaw
Elizabeth McLaughlin
Elizabeth M. Hurley
NJH
Fairfield St. Work
John Torrey
Dalton Ave
Wahconah Park
Peter Meevern
High St
Housatonic River
Elm Street
Raymond Hebert
McArthur St
Sears Roebuck
Pittsfield Vna
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