Obituaries and Funerals In Pittsfield area notices
Obituaries report Mrs. Gertrude Polley Gibson of Boston formerly of Pittsfield dies after noon. Cremation in Boston, memorial in Pittsfield. Also notices for Frank D. Dapson, Allen J. Hill, Nettie Dearing Barton, Howard O. Koehnke, Antonio Piergiovanni. Services in Dalton, Pittsfield, and Chester. bearers named, multiple family members listed. cremation and services scheduled. extensive church and fraternal affiliations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Polley Gibson
Pomeroy Ave
Boston
Wallace W. Gibson
Pittsfield
Gibson
First Church of Christ, Scientist
St. John’s
New Brunswick
Orient
Holy Land
Collina Chapter
Order of Eastern Star
Thomas W. Polley
New York City
Newton & Barnfather Funeral
Prominent ACLU Leader Dr John Paul Jones Dies in Chicago
Ashfield clergyman and longtime Union Church of Bay Ridge pastor Dr John Paul Jones 67 died yesterday in a Chicago hospital after a western trip with his wife. A national figure since 1960 for his defense of civil liberties, he served as former NYCLU president and directed the ACLU. He left a son Dr Phillips Jones Amherst and three daughters, plus 11 grandchildren. Born February 2, 1898, in Hatliday Missouri, he studied at Westminster College and Theological Seminary. He held pastorates in Bernardston, Amherst, Binghamton, and Troy, NY, and was active in the Urban League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashfield
John Paul Jones
American Civil Liberties Union
Chicago
Jones
Washington, D.C
Morton Sobell
Julius and
Ethel Rosenberg
Sobell
Dr. Jones
Union Church of
Bay Ridge
Brooklyn
N.Y
Hatliday
Westminister College
Missouri
Theological Seminary
Bernardston
Amherst
Binghamton
Troy
Urban League
New York Civil Liberties Union
Helen Reed
Phillips Jones
Malcolm Clark
This Town
Robert Hensley
Lexington
David Jones
Russell Jones
Los Angeles
Joseph Jones
Minneapolis, Minn
Death notices and memorials accepted for Berkshire Eagle
Notice describes publication deadlines and charges for death notices and related cards. Card of Thanks from J Edward Gilbert family thanks clergy and friends for support during bereavement. In Memoriam for George Beach outlines loss and family mourning with a dated tribute and sign offs by Jassie Thompson Beach and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisters of Notre Dame Church
J. Edward Gilbert
John F Clemett Fatally Stricken While at Work
John F Clemett of West Road Richmond collapsed and died while working on a new building roof in Coltsville. He was employed by West End Sheet Metal Co. He leaves wife Margaret and two children Donald and Mary Lou. Funeral arrangements through Dery Funeral Home. Burial at Cornshire Cemetery, Monterey. Friends may call today 3 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John , Clemett
West Road
Richmond
Coltsville
McDonald’s
West End Sheet Metal Co
Margaret
Donald R
Mary Lou Sible
Pittsfield
Dery Funeral Home
Alexander R. Doaly
Wellington Funeral Home
Robert B. Daggett
Monterey
Reservists promoted to lance corporal in Springfield unit
Reservists Capt. R. J. Perlak announced four Marine Reservists from Springfield Company C, 1st Battalion, 25th Marines were promoted to lance corporal. Promoted were James R. Bailey of 499 South St Dalton, John C. Batlard of 550 South St Dalton, Thomas F. Cooney of 80 Yokum Ave Lenox, and Donald L. Coyle of 1144 Eleanor Road. Promotions followed board examination screening and interview and satisfactory duty performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Perlak
Springfield
25Th Marines
Areca Marine
James R. Bailey
South St
Dalton
John C. Batlard
Thomas F. Cooney
Yokum Ave
Lenox
Donald L. Coyle
Eleanor Road
VFW Post Admits Four New Members and Plans Election
Four new members joined the local Veterans of Foreign Wars Post at last night’s meeting: Francis G. Polson Thomas W. Romeo Edward B. Wood and Jacob L. Navroski Jr a transfer from Post 9723 Okinawa. Membership now totals 557 up 42 from last year. Nominations for post officers are set for April 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. A Babe Ruth Baseball League team will be sponsored for 1965 and a St Patrick’s dinner dance is planned March 13 at 7 p.m. Tickets available at the post or from committee members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Francis G. Polson
Dartmouth St
Thomas W. Romeo
Dalton Ave
Edward 8. Wood
Howard St
Jacob L. Navroski Jr
Hall Place
Okinawa
Three of Four Apply For Two Fire Department Jobs
Mayor Dillon announced that three men will be considered for the two open positions in the Fire Department. The four-name Civil Service list includes Dennis J. Amlaw Jr., William C. Coty, Paul J. Cain, and Charles F. Cappolino. Amlaw failed a city medical exam and is excluded from consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Dennis J. Amlaw Jr
Parksdale Ave
William C. Coty
Madison Ave
Paul J. Cain
Churchill
Charles F. Cappolino
Terrace Ave
Amlaw
Johnson Service Co. low bidder for district HVAC upgrades
City Hall Briefs report Johnson Service Co. as the apparent low bidder at 5100 dollars to install complete temperature controls in the three junior high schools. Honeywell Co. bid 5316 dollars for work on North and South junior high schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Service Co
The
Honeywell Co
Water Main Flushing Decision Delayed By Shortage
City faces a water shortage and has not decided whether to flush the mains this spring. Normally starting in May, the process lasts five to six weeks and uses 3 to 4 million gallons daily. Water Superintendent Canfield Dickie said risk of delaying may exceed the cost of flushing, with a final decision coming after April reservoir projections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canfield
Dickie
Church Officers Will Be Installed
The Second Congregational Church will install church officers during the morning worship and conduct Holy Communion and reception of new members. The Rev. Harold L. Nevers, pastor, will lead the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Congregational Church
Harold L. Nevers
Airman Lorey Willette Jr. serves at Beale Air Force Base
Airman 2.C. Lorey S. Willette Jr. son of Mr and Mrs Lorey Willette of Pittsfield entered the Air Force June 17 and after basic training at Lackland AFB advanced to missile mechanic in the 456th Airborne Missile Maintenance Division based at Beale AFB California. He spent leave with his parents in Copley Ter before reporting to his base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Lorey
S. Willette Jr
Eo Copley
Ter
Beale Afh
Calif
456Th Airborne Missile
Air Force
Lorey Willette
Pittsfield High School
Lackland Afb
Tex
Willette
Chanute Afb
Ill
Boys' Club presents First Men on the Moon feature
The Boys' Club auditorium screens H. G. Wells science adventure First Men on the Moon tomorrow with Chapter 7 of The Iron Claw serial and a comedy. Afternoon show starts at 3 45 and the evening performance at 6 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boys’ Club
H. G. Wells
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gertrude Gibson
Christian Science
Frank D. Dapson
Wellington
R. Perry Bartlett
First Baptist Church
Pittsfield Cemetery
Russell W. Brielman
Herbert C. Danes
Milton K. Nutt
John M. Moriarty
Neal E. Welch
Howard G. Kraay
Allen J. Hill
First Congregational Church
Patrick C. Finleon
Berkshire County
Main Street
Mr. Hill
Eugene F. Bartley
Rudson B. Bellinger
Leonard M Callahan
William A. Fogarty
Clifford J. Fratey
Kenneth Smart
Emile &. Tisdel
Arthur Williams
Nettie D. Barton
Nettie Dearing Barton
Cherry St
Pittsfield General Hospital
William F. Barton
Blandford
William YE
Elbert
Lanesboro
Eugene
Mansfield
Ohio
Cleante T. Caryofilles
Paul J. Cuddihy
Lillian Hodgdon
Perry Daniels
Lee
Fred Doyle
Charles Taylor
Clark Dearing
Westfield
Harie Andrews
Grand Rapids
Mich
Kelly Funeral Home
Howard O. Koehnke Dalton
Howard O. Koenke
Detroit, Mich
Mary K. Smith
East Housatonic Street
Burrell-Ling-Mancy-Stewart Funeral Home
Fenkell Ave
Detroit
Antonio Piergiovanni
Chester
St. John’s Church
Richard McIntyre
Roy Jenness
Richard Willette
St. Thomas Cemetery
Huntington
Father Willette
Charles Pease
Angelo Leone
Joseph Sakaske
Charles Piergiovanni
Nicholas Dalesandro
Arthur Wilander
J. P. Jones
ACLA
Draus Nee i
Thomas
Housatonic Street
Lee, Mass
Barre
GUILD
Tel
Art Martel
Stockbridge Road
Great Barrington
Dandrit
Adams Ks
VT Caky
Berkshire Eagle Daily
George Beach
Land of Bliss
Jassie Thompson
John F.clemett
VFW Post
City Hall
SHOP
Tyler St
Scott Hi-C
Mueller
Anndale
Aunt
Broccolli Chopped
Wilkinson Razor Blades
Pittsfield Supply
North St. Tel
S&h
Wiltsie’s
AGAL
Weik Cumberland Farms
Peck’s Road
Newell St
Main St
West Housatonic St
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