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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1965
Page
11
The Red Cross blood collection at the Masonic Temple concluded after two days with 372 pints. The drive surpassed the quota by 62 pints, with 175 pints collected on Thursday and 197 pints on the final day.
William E. Therrien of the North Adams branch of the First Agricultural National Bank has been elected assistant cashier. The announcement was made by Gardner L. Brown, bank president. Therrien has //Note: The article text is truncated. summary preserves key facts.
A large Army tank is scheduled to arrive at GE Advance department railroad siding Monday or Tuesday. The tank is loaned to test recent electronic control advancements in a real application rather than a lab. Albert E. Winnard of 28 Clinton Ave observed his 26th GE anniversary, working as a production clerk in the ordnance department's tactical equipment production central unit.
Six-year old Kim Ogert of 976 State Road lies in critical condition at Albany Medical Center after she and her brother Nelson were struck by a car amid a blinding hailstorm while crossing State Road to board a school bus. Car driver David Manion, 19, says he did not see the children. Nelson sustained knee bruises. Kim's injuries include severe head trauma and a concussion. she was moved to Albany after initial checks at North Adams Hospital.
At 5 05 p m a car fire occurred at 168 Partridge Road then at 6 30 p m responders flushed hazardous gas from West Street near Roselyn Drive after a two car crash.
Rep Silvio Conte admitted he and Mount Holyoke College political science professor Victoria Schuck got lost in the new Rayburn House office building. Conte described retracing steps and encountering blank concrete walls, nearly panicking before eventually finding their way.
Palace shows Marriage Italian Style at 2 30, 5 40, 8 55. No My Darling Daughter at 1 60, 4 10, 7 20. Secret of Magic Is land at 1 15, 4 15. Phantom Planet at 2 20. Goodbye Charlie at 5 40, 9 00. War Party at 7 30. Union Square screens Love Has Many Faces at 1 00, 3 00, 5 00, 7 00, 9 00. Fabulous California at 2 40, 4 40, 6 40, 8 40. Berkshire Drive In presents The Secret Invasion at 7 30. How To Murder Your Wife at 9 20. Pittsfield Drivers shows Joy House at 7 30 and 36 Hours at 9 15.
NORTH ADAMS David P. Southard, 18, of 274 Bradford St., Pittsfield, was fined 25 for assault and battery on a reserve policeman during a bottle throwing incident at a basketball game in the Armory. He received a one year probation and 25 more for operating a motor vehicle with liquor while a minor. He was acquitted on two other assault charges. Police cited a beer bottle thrown into a crowd and two injured 11 year olds. Southard admitted grabbing an officer. he claimed the officer fell. Witnesses contested who threw the bottle.
The Echoes of Harmony will sponsor a music festival tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m. at St. John's Hall 173 Robbins Ave. The public is invited and tickets will be sold at the door.
Joseph F. E. Sloane of 43 Doreen St served on the destroyer USSS Harald J. Ellison as part of the 20 vessels assigned to NASA for the first manned Gemini flight on March 23. The ship trained in recovery techniques and communications before returning to Atlantic Fleet duties.
The Licensing Board unanimously delayed Michael D. Barile's used car lot permit at Linden Street and Daniels Avenue amid school safety and property value concerns raised by the School Department and local residents. Fire and traffic officials weighed in, with a traffic board review urged. renewals included Bob's Routes 7 and 20 and George's Package Store for seasonal all alcohol permits.
The Diocesan Council of Catholic Nurses will meet Monday at 8 in Madonna Hall for a panel on the local chapter project for 1965. Four involved members will lead, inviting any Catholic nurse to attend and enroll, continuing visits to elderly citizens since 1964-65 season. In Appleton Avenue yesterday a collision between Patrick J Callahan and Phillip D Dewey caused over 200 damages to each car as Callahan entered Pittsfield High School driveway.
A hospital listing shows patients and relatives at Pittsfield General and St Luke s with residents including Mrs Dominic Palmieri 389 Cheshire Road Mrs Flora LeClair 162 Francis Ave Shelley Olson daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph A Olson 39 Clinton Ave Edward F Messenger Hinsdale Paul Danley son of Mr and Mrs Claude R Danley 393 Crane Ave James A Payson Dalton Mrs Peter J Vittone 401 Springside Ave Mrs Francis J Siborski 149 South Onota St ST LUKE S Michael Lizotte son of Mr and Mrs Karl Lizotte 44 South John St Robert Starbird 278 West St Joseph Driscoll 16 Plastics Ave Mark Donlon son of Mr and Mrs Michael Donlon Dalton William Campion 116 Robbins Ave Adelard Charland 24 Dartmouth St Gilbert McLeod Hinsdale Nicholas George 107 Robbins Ave
In Memoriam notice for Ruby Curley Rarper who died on Good Friday March 27, 1964. Family offers prayers at Mass and recalls a mother beloved by daughters and sons. Card notes time heals sorrow yet proves missed presence.
Franklin J Scace 79 of Yekun Road husband of Marguerita Jacques Scace died at Hillcrest Hospital after a short illness. Born in Albany N Y he was deputy sheriff and senior court crier in Richmond retiring 1962. Funeral at Congregational Church tomorrow 2 30 p m burial Northeast Cemetery. Calling hours at Wellington Funeral Home Pittsfield today. Donations to Richmond Congregational Church memorial fund. Also notices for Cornelius J Flynn Sr Mrs Daniel C Munson Arthur N Wilson Raul Braccini Paula M Domenichini Warren L Russell and others with funeral times and burial details.
Mary Hose, 39, of 25 Mil Street, was taken to Pittsfield General Hospital yesterday after suddenly falling ill. Earlier, a call from North Junior High School reported a vicious dog near the campus. Officer Edward J. Fields responded and captured the mongrel, delivering it to the city animal inspector.
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