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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1965
Page
15
Pittsfield Housing Authority expects bids in October for the Elberon Avenue elderly housing project a 1.5 million 108 unit development. Preliminary plans go to the state for approval late June or early July as authorities outline zoning battles and land transfer agreements.
The Rt. Rev. Stephen J F Bayne Jr urged renewed vigor in Christian witness at the 64th annual Massachusetts Episcopal diocese convention. He warned against timidity and called for greatness in sexual morality ecumenism and mission work while defending staying in the Dominican Republic.
Bishop Weldon reports Our Lady of Providence Home in West Springfield costs over 5000 dollars weekly to operate. One half of the 472 admitted children last year were charitable cases, with 93 placed for adoption. The Catholic Charities Appeal funded much of the 295,690 dollar annual cost, enabling debt-free operation since the home’s 12 year construction, while expanding staff to 72 including a priest and 26 Sisters of Providence. The seventh annual appeal runs from Sunday to the 24th, urging Catholics to donate at least one day’s pay.
Readable portions show a sale listing for strawberries at two for a dollar and small animal prices including a 20 pound rabbit does at three dollars and Siamese kitten priced at fifteen dollars. Address or contact number partially visible.
Lynn Wetherill of General Electric was honored at the Massachusetts Society of Professional Engineers annual meeting at Eastover in Lenox. He was among seven engineers cited for outstanding service to the profession. other awardees included Hans J. Apfelbaum, Harrison I. Dixon, John M. Lyons, Kenneth H. Hawkins, Cecil M. Jones, and Jackson K. Emery.
Berkshire County Deputy Sheriffs Association holds their annual elections Tuesday at a Highland Restaurant dinner meeting. Committee chairman Louis Minafra said an Italian dinner will be served and reservations have closed. Sheriff John D. Courtney Jr will address the gathering after the meeting. Dinner committee includes William Mercowsa, E Gordon Keen 0 Lee.
A car apmen fled to the scene as flames broke out on Mt Colgubas Avenue, causing a minor disruption. Fire crews contained the blaze with no reported injuries, and investigators began assessing the cause.
Joanne Hayes daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hayes of 22 Northumberland Road a College of Saint Rose student in Albany N Y has been awarded an assistantship at the University of Oklahoma with a 1800 dollar stipend and out of state tuition remission She also drew an assistantship from the University of Kansas and was named an alternate for an assistantship at Washington University in St Louis The award rests on college grades and faculty recommendations Hayes is a mathematics major active in Sodality Chi Mu Sigma and the college honors program with Dean's List status.
Police report a two car collision on South Street involving Mrs Sidney Smith and Claire V Sinisi with Sinisi injured. A theft of a bicycle from 15 Marcella Ave was reported, with a dropped bike found. Mrs Fannie Edwards, 81, was treated at Pittsfield General Hospital after illness. A window was broken on a car on Ty ler Street. A boy on a bicycle and a car collision at 33 Wilson St caused a leg injury. William Pfluger was admitted and released from Pittsfield General Hospital. The Traffic Bureau continues investigation.
A brief, non-graphic report describes a small wind event described as a baby tornado moving through southeast Williams Street and nearby Elaine Drive. Several residents reported the twister, which carried small toys but caused no injuries or major damage.
Sheriff John D. Courtney Jr announced a county wide fundraising quota of 6532 dollars for the Berkshire Mental Health Association. Community chairmen were appointed to lead outreach in towns including Great Barrington Lee Tyringham Stockbridge Sheffield Adams Windsor Alford Cheshire Egremont Anntarey Richmond Washington Savoy Sandisfield New Marlboro Hancock Peru Otis New Ashford with varied quotas and lead volunteers.
The will of Agnes V Reid of Pittsfield is filed for probate with a bond showing an estate worth over 100000. The residue goes to her brothers Charles F Reid of Adams and John Barr Reid of Northampton. Charles and John receive 10000 each and a niece Margaret Allan Barker of Springfield gets 5000. Grandnephew William R Reid I and grandniece Janet H Reid of Litchfield and nieces Barbara Payne and Elizabeth Reid Buzby plus Anna Mae Boisclair receive 2000 each.
The park commission announces summer staff for playgrounds beaches and pools for the 1965 season. Most holders return, limiting openings. City operates 21 playgrounds June 28 to Aug 27, beaches and pools June 24 through Labor Day. Names of staff members appear amid garbled OCR.
Ward Councilman Janes E Richmany filed a petition Friday seeking sidewalk improvements on Worthington Street. The document lists assistants and supporters including Fred erick Royal Shirley Russo and several others, with numerous volunteers and local aides named.
In Pittsfield General and St Luke’s record names including Richard N. Lawson Miss Mary E Atwater Lena Dowd Clark Sammie Edwards Laura Drummond Jame R Allen Maynard Richard B Rock Edward R Johnson Lowell Keefoeror 35 Parker Felen J Barns Lee.
William A. Morrison of 73 Lenox Ave received the Catholic Youth Center volunteer of the year award at the center's open house. Center president James J. Smith presented the honor, Morrison has 15 years with CYC, serves as basketball scorer and officer in leagues. Crowd of about 300 attended the program featuring chorale songs, baton twirling, drill teams, amateur hour winners, and model airplanes with crafts displays and prizes.
Highland School physical education teams from fifth and sixth grades swept the elementary competition beating groups from Williams Pomeroy and Allendale. Grade 6 boys faced Hibbard Williams and Crane while both squads competed in jumping jacks push ups sit ups forward and backward rolls and two man eskimo rolls. Edward Slater and William Greene led captains for the 5th and 6th grade teams with Richard St Pierre and Robert Harris directing the program. trophies will be awarded later.
Superior Court juries yesterday awarded Norman V. Oppermann Jr. and his wife $4100 for Mrs. Oppermann’s injuries and $539 for car damage after a Feb 28 1962 two car crash on East Street Pittsfield. Cross suit by John A. and Shirley Johnston favored the Oppermanns. A separate sealed verdict valued at $5088 arose in a motor tort case for Francis Sanginetti by his son Michael against Joan Callahan for an Aug 4 1982 incident on Onota Lake causeway.
Frank X. Hogan of Washington DC former Navy missile weapons engineer and Lenox native died in Washington yesterday. Survived by wife Olive Weldon a daughter Patricia and son Michael all of DC and siblings in Lenox and Pittsfield. Mass of Requiem at Sacred Heart Church Washington with burial there.
Pittsfield High School Distributive Education class spent a day at G. Fox & Co. Hartford touring the store and dining in the employer room. Students met buyers and supervisors and learned store procedures as part of department store organization study.
The Teachers Association announced the May 15 salary meeting is canceled. Association Secretary Philip Col e stated the postponement, citing unspecified reasons and instructing members to await further details.
Mr. and Mrs. John A. Elisworth welcomed a son at Pitisnell General last night. The family announced the birth with no complications reported.
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