Sanitation in Restaurants Subject of State Scrutiny
Dr George A Michael of Boston told the Berkshire District Boards of Health Association in Dalton that a state rule set will unify local sanitation regulations for all food establishments. Local boards will enforce the new standards, with education materials to minimize spoilage. The annual meeting elected John C McCormick as president and Ralph Emerson as vice president, with 43 members from 15 Berkshire towns attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire District Boards of Health Association
Crane Inn
Dalton
George A. Michael
Boston
Department of Public Wealth
Food and Drugs
Dr. Michael's
Association
John C. McCormick
Ralph Emerson
Richmond
William P. Drummond
Eugene R. Clark
Donald D. Bombardier
Adams
Roy S. Simmons
Washington
Cecil H. Mahead
Sandisfield
Berkshire County
Bids Opened on School Paint Jobs
Pittsfield bids reveal Clement M. Farrell as low for North Junior High exterior and interior paint at 22894 while Renzi Bros. and George Benson bid on South Junior High. Henry Novak a Northampton bid 5649 for Pittsfield High windows. Boiler retubing at South Junior High set at 2288 by Bay State Boiler Co. All bids reviewed by Buildings Supt. Harold T. Grandshaw with 40000 budget line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement M. Farrell
Pittsfield
North Junior High
Department of Public Buildings
George Benson
Northeast Faint Co
Goodman Lane
South Junior High
Renzi Bros
Renzi
North
Farrell
Harold T. Grandshaw
Henry Novak
Northampton
Pittsfield High School
Dupont
Lee
Parcell
South Junior High School
Bay State Boiler Co
Springfield
Massachusetts House Approves $5 Million Recreation Bill
The Massachusetts House approved a bill directing the Waterways Division of the Department of Public Works to build pools skating rinks and beaches in Berkshire Franklin Hampshire Hampden and Worcester counties. The $5 million project would be financed by a bond issue and sent to the Senate Ways and Means Committee after a voice vote without debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts House
Senate
Berkshire
State Department of Public Works
Waterways Division
Franklin
Hampshire
Hampden
Worcester
House
Ways and Means
Dancing Fund Night by New Half Notes at Ashmer Lake
Lat night John Gallerly covered the Dancing Fund event at Ashmer Lake Casino Hinsdale with promotions and ads. Berkshire Curtain Shop advertises bed spreads and drapes at 303 North Street while White Barber Shop seeks 22 Barber applicants in person at 50 Elm Street. Suker’s offers Bates Shoes. Gardens Rotofilled via dial 449-1353. Zack's on Main Street Lanesboro promotes 25 to 50 percent furniture savings. West Shore Sports Club advertises Saturday roast turkey dinner for members and guests from 6 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashmer Lake
Hinsdale
Dancing Fund
the New Half Notes
John Gallerly
Berkshire Curtain Shop
North Street
Adv
Zack
Main Street
Lanesboro
West Shore Sports Club
Bloodmobile Schedule for Coming Week
The Berkshire Athenaeum reveals the bookmobile route timetable for the upcoming week. Mon to Fri lists multiple stops with times, addresses, and facilities including schools, streets, and neighborhoods.
City Hall Notes Files Damage Claim and Street Light Request
Mrs Josephine H O Keefe files a 33 15 claim against the city for car damage from a pothole on Holmes Road. Councilman Remo Del Gallo asks the City Council to authorize installation of a new street light on Doreen Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine H. O'Keefe
Strong Ave
Holmes Road
Remo del Gallo
Doreen Street
Correction Berkshire Community College evening of music and theater
The Eagle corrects an earlier misprint stating the Berkshire Community College evening of music and theater will be presented Friday May 28 at 7 p.m. The error was in last night's paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Community College
At & P
the Eagle
Toward the UnknownShown at Boys Club Movie Day
The Boys' Club screens Toward the Unknown and short subjects and cartoons. Showings are at 3 45 p m and 6 30 p m.
Wise Named To Pittsfield Licensing Board Post
Mayor Dillon appoints longtime friend Charles H. Wise to a six year term on the Pittsfield Licensing Board. Wise would receive a 400 dollar yearly salary and take office June 7 if the City Council confirms. He is a former GE foreman, past Housing Authority member, and active in local civic groups and campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Charles H. Wise
Pittsfield
GE Foremen’s Club
Stanley Club
GEAA
Dr Jeffries Dies at 77 in Wake of Antitrust Conviction
Dr. Jeffries, 77, a famed metallurgist and wartime consultant, died after a career marked by awards from the John Fritz Medal and the American Society for Metals. He faced Sherman Act and Wilson Tariff Act convictions tied to prewar deals with Krupp for tungsten carbide patents. He aided the Manhattan Project and coined nucleonics in a 1944 letter to Dr. Compton. He served on Battelle’s board, was a NAS member, and leaves a wife Frances Schrader, a daughter in Greenville, six grandchildren, and a failed second daughter. Wellington Funeral Home handling arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Krupp Industries
Dr. Jeffries
United States
Tungsten Carbide Industy
Metallurgical Society of the
American Institute of Mining, Metallurg
Arthur H. Compton
University of Chicago
Compton
Jeffries
Federal Atomic Energy Commission
Battelle Memorial Institute
Columbus
Ohio
National Academy of Sciences
American Philosophical Society
Berkshire Life Insurance Co
Merry
Pittsfield National Bank
Jefferies
Department of Defense
Frances Schrader
E. Herbert Kittredge Jr
Greenville
S.C
Betty Jetfries Kerr
Wellington
Red Cross troubleshooter Mrs Leonard to retire after 22 years
Berkshire County Red Cross leader Mrs. Raymond T. Leonard will retire May 28 after 22 years of service as a layman lawyer social worker disaster specialist and troubleshooter. At a May 27 reception at 63 Wendell Ave she recalled helping servicemen families and disaster relief efforts and noted the essential role of volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond T. Leonard
Berkshire County Red Cross
Wendell Ave
Red Cross
Leonard
Hazel May Kirk
Pittsfield
Ard
Berkshire County
New Boston
American Red Cross
Scaltsboro
Ala
District Court sentences multiple offenders in probation cases
Tinybelle Hill, 45, of 79 Third St, surrendered for violating probation and ordered to serve 10 days in jail after prior drunkenness and disturbing the peace charges. Andrew F. Ott, 30, of 350 Fort Hill Ave, also got 10 days for probation violation over child support payments. Other cases include driving to endanger and leaving the scene continued to May 24, and diversions for a Pawtucket man. several parking fines issued, with Forfa pleading not guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tinybelle Hill
Third St
Hill
William M. Dermody
Ally
George B. Crane
House of Correction
Andrew F. Ott
Fort Hill Ave
Joseph A. Torchio
Ott
Joseph C. Pugin
Essex St
James H. Calnan
David J. Sullivan
Pawtucket
West Housatonic Street
Richard L. Briggs
Grove St
Sara G. Harp
Brenton Ter
Elaine B. Martin
Lincoln St
Chester Forfa
Housatonic
Record $622 Merchandise Scramble at Adams Super Market
Joseph Hovey of 1¢ Spring St. collected a record $622 in merchandise in five minutes at Adams Super Market on Dalton Avenue beating the old $187 mark. Stella Hovey of 117 Memorial Drive was drawn as winner. A 10 minute scramble is set for two weeks later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hovey
Spring St
Adams Super Market
Dalton Avenue
Stella Hovey
Memorial Drive
Three Cars In Crash At Fenn And Fourth Streets
A three car chain reaction crash at Fenn and Fourth Streets involved Ernest M. Branton of 600 Division Road David Scott of 13 Crest Road Cheshire and Mrs. David Citrin of 36 Claremont Ave Dalton. Scott suffered a neck sprain and a wrist laceration was not hospitalized and 35 year old Jacqueline Citrin received a bump on the head. Damages totaled under 200 to the Branton car and over 200 to the other two vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fenn and
Fourth Streets
Ernest M. Branton
Division Road
David Scott
Crest Road
Cheshire
David Citrin
Claremont Ave
Dalton
Scott
Jacqueline Citrin
Branton
Permanent swimming pools require a building permit says inspector
Building Inspector William A. Mandell announced that a permit from his department is required to build a permanent swimming pool. He stated he has notified pool sellers and builders of the rule and urged owners with temporary pools to keep them covered or emptied when not in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William A. Mandell
Mandell
Mount Carmel Holds First Science Fair
Mount Carmel School in grades 4 through 8 held its first annual science fair in the school hall last evening drawing more than 250 parents and friends. 106 projects were displayed with prizes awarded to top four exhibitors and two honorable mentions. Linda Lockey 8th won first prize a trip to the New York World's Fair for embryonic development of the chicken. Charles Palang 7th won second prize a chemistry set for a space missile project. Laurie Papa 6th won third prize a science kit set for a birds exhibit. Sharon Trapani and Kathi Massaro 5th won fourth prize for a constellations display, each with a science kit. honorable mentions went to Carol Brugagno 8th for a modern mathematics symbol exhibit and Daniel Piotrowski 4th for a moon base display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carmel School
Bruno A. Zaffino
Allendale School
Yvonne
Notre Dame School
Nicholas J. Sarto
Mount Carmel ‘School
Camilla L. Santini
Linda Lockey
Charles Palang
Laurie Papa
Sharon Trapani
Kathi Massaro
Carol Brugagno
Daniel Piotrowski
Mary Louise
M.psv
Rosa
Alp.v
Loretta
M.P.V
Dolares
M.P
Geraldine
St. Luke's Hospital
Painters Union Seeks Federal Conciliator
Pittsfield Local 94 painters press for federal mediation amid a strike that began Monday. Business agent Harold Degere said William McDermott of the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service in Albany may meet in Pittsfield with union and Pittsfield Painting Contractors Association officials. Union members voted 17 to 11 to reject the association offer of a four year contract with 20 cent annual raises. Employers want to end the 10 percent premium for rollers and shift time and a half after 4:30 pm to eight hours pay for six hours. Under prior terms, painters earned 3.55 an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield Painters Union
Harold F. Degere
William McDermott
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service
Albany
Pittsfield Painting Contractors Association
Degere
Driver Freed In Case Brought By Jones Picket
A motorist named Robert W. Taylor was found not guilty of assault and battery after a Dalton District Court dismissal. The case stems from an incident at the E D Jones plant when about 19 picketers, led by Armand Bordea u, blocked Taylor’s car as it entered the plant. Special Justice Clement Ferris presided and praised Bordea u as a good witness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Jones
Dalton
Atty
Samuel Landa
Robert W. Taylor
Kinderhook
N.Y
Armand Bordeau
Exeter St
Taylor
Mayor Seeks Funds for New Health Inspector
Mayor Dillon asks City Council to approve 3332 to hire a full time housing inspector for the Health Department. The position would help meet federal requirements and preserve eligibility for federal funds and urban renewal programs. The council vote is set for Tuesday night. The actual annual cost is 6500 but reduced due to partial year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Health Department
Housing Authority
H and R Riding Club Sets Saturday Meeting
The H and R Riding Club, which held its season opener last Sunday with 50 riders and 150 spectators, will meet at Dalton Grange Hall Saturday at 7:90 p.m. Senior class winner was Donald Goyette of Aga-Warm, junior champion Richard Crowley of Agawam, midget trophy Margaret Beaman of West Cornwall, Conn, and Philip Chadwick of Pittsfield won in the old timers event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H and R
Dalton Grange Hall
Donald Goyette
Aga- Warm
Richard Crowley
Agawam
Margaret Beaman
West Cornwall
Conn
Philip Chadwick
Pittsfield
UNCF Speaker Tours Berkshire Colleges for Fund Drive
Dr. Herman JH Long, president of Talladega College, spoke three times in Berkshire County on a UNCF drive. He addressed Williams College luncheon Lenox School and the Riggs Foundation Inn, aiding a Western Massachusetts fundraising total of $15,000. Hatch of Lenox chairs the effort for 33 Southern Negro colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman JH. Long
Presi
Talladega
Ala
Coleglege
Berkshire County
United Negro College Fund
UNCE
Williams College
Lenox School
Riggs Foundation
Long
New England
UNCF
Besause
Superior Court Settlements In Diverse Pittsfield Actions
Multiple cases wrapped up or nearing resolution in Pittsfield and surrounding towns. Bernard Bonnivuier on behalf of his daughter Karen settled with John Sweeney over a Route 7 crash in Lanesboro July 18, 1964 for 325 dollars. Rosario Girard of North Adams settled a 25,000 dollar suit against Albert J. and Lena 0. Richard of Williamstown over a fall at 168 Union Street North Adams October 3, 1961, amount undisclosed. Ed ward Webster of Pittsfield settled a 100,000 dollar auto tort against Rose and Ann Weisberg for a Sept 25, 1993 car pedestrian incident, amount undisclosed. A Boston & Maine case, John Canale v. railroad, proceeds to jury with trial slated to begin Monday. Richard Clemens of Hinsdale seeks 100,000 in a contract action against Joseph B. Lombardi Electric Contractors, Inc., nearing settlement after trial halted by agreement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Bonnivuier
Pittsfield
Karen
John ‘Sweeney
Route 7
Lanesboro
Rosario Girard
North Adams
Albert J
Lena
Richard
Williamstown
Girard
Union St
John Canale
Boston & Maine Railroad
Richard Clemens
Hinsdale
Joseph B. Lombardi Electrical Contractors, Inc
Edward Webster
Fittsfield
Rose
Ann Weisberg
Berkshire 4-H Fashion Show Highlights Blue Ribbon Winners
Thirty nine Berkshire County 4-H senior clothing club members competed at Eastover Lenox last night. Twelve blue ribbons recognized excellence. delegates to the State 4-H Dress Revue in Amherst on June 30 include Marion Dragon Stephanie Leonard Janice Winter Nancy Herrmann and Jennifer Moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amherst
Eastover
Ses
Marion Dragon
Janice Winter
Jennifer Moon
Nancy Herrmann
Berkshire County
Lenox
Betty Jo Williams
Adams
Stephanie Leonard
Cheshire
Jeanne Hall
Dalton
Victoria Oleson
Florida
Hinsdale
Claudia Piekes
Lee
Lauria Allessio
Pittsfield
Joanne Iwanowicz
Richmond
Christine Bartzsch
Sheffield
Dragon
Winter
Herrmann
Moon
Alessio
Iwanowicz
Frank Slare
Oscar Rosenblum
William Strong
Delmar Feathers
Stephentown
N.Y
Mervin Zink
Windsor
Leonard
Louisa Zahn
City
W. M.hitchcock
E. L. Martin Sr
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White Barber Shop
Elm St
Bates Shoes
Suker’s. Adv
Dial
Berkshire Athenaeum
Eleanor Road
Roberta Road
Briggs School
Melbourne Road
McArthur St
McArthur
Garden St
Acorn St
Onota St
Westchester Avenue
Pontousuc
Pontoesuc School
Cromwell Ave
Mohawk Street
Wahconah Heights
Richmond Avenue
Imperial Avenue
Dutchess Avenue
Meadowview Drive
Williams School
Sampson Pkwy
Pine Grove Drive
East
New Lenox Road
Antta
Williams St
Russell School
Highland Ave
Frazier’s
Hancock Road
City Hall
Hawkeye
Mass
Charles Wise
Manhattan
Zis
R. T. Leonard
Veterans Administration
Libbezi
Hazel Leonard
Abby Brent
Mount Carmel
Painters Union
Jones
H and R Riding Club
Berkshires
Superior Court
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