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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1969
Page
18
Our roving reporter vents about chaotic traffic in Paris Rome Palermo and Naples with scooters motorbikes horse carts and failing police enforcement. Tourists fear crossing streets while locals complain of excessive tipping and high program fees fueling discontent with Europe travel costs.
George M. French Sr of Stockbridge dies on his 85th birthday after a long tenure at Stockbridge Water Co. and service to local clubs and church. Other notices include Edward M. Callan and Louis F. Pagery funerals, Bertha Rushbrook obituary, and multiple services for local residents with church burials in Stockbridge Cemetery and nearby towns.
Ruth Skellings wife of Rudulph Skellings of 40 Burbank Street died Sunday afternoon at Pittsfield General unit Berkshire Medical Center Born in Springfield November 17 1904 she was the daughter of Herbert E and the late Mrs Smith of Springfield and moved to Pittsfield 23 years ago She leaves two daughters Phyllis Riggins Pittsfield and Mrs Donald Douglas Dover Delaware two grandsons two sisters Mrs James Connely and Mrs Norman Bennett Springfield Calling hours Monday at Tulumas Funeral Home Chicopee Falls 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 Funeral services Tuesday morning at 11 Burial Oak Grove Cemetery
The Pitstfield Police Association will meet with a representative of an international union next month to discuss possible affiliation. The meeting is set for June 4 in the police station.
Dr Willis Ploof a Springfield psychiatrist and marriage counselor and the Rev Thomas Griffiths J P will conduct an experimental marriage workshop at Our Mother of Sorrows Retreat House Passionist Monastery West Springfield from June 6 to 8. The workshop targets couples with growing children.
The Rev. John V. Davis of Forestville Connecticut will assume the pastorate of Price Memorial AME Zion Church during the Sunday 11 am service. He succeeds the Rev. Joseph D. Kerr who has led the church for the past two years.
Area college graduates from Berkshire include Lawrence C. Hurst of Lenox Michele Sisselman and Jon G. Rusk of Pittsfield among University of Vermont seniors honored May 18. Hurst magna cum laude earned a B A in zoology elected Phi Beta Kappa plans to attend medical school next. Sisselman earned a B A with French major daughter of Sidney and Mary Sisselman Pittsfield High graduate. Rusk earned a B S in Mathematics commissioned as second lieutenant in the Army named a distinguished military graduate to report to Fort Bliss Texas in June.
Berkshire Medical Center lists patients and residents including Joseph Greb 46 New Road Vittoria Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs Vernon Warren Lanesboro Mrs Glenn Gilbody 943 Williams St Barbara Roger New Lebanon Rochelle Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Brown 7 Circular Ave Karen Louise Reynolds Peru Stephen Crochiere son of Mr and Mrs Lewis Crochiere 20 Dartmouth St James Boulais Jr 34 Dartmouth St Irene O Hearn 214 Francis Ave William Flynn Dalton Arthur Bishop 99 Summer St William Fleming Lee Cesare Cardinali Lee Mrs Nina Shaw 11 Parker St Ina Wetzel 77 Second St William Hill son of Mrs Gale Hill 53 Mohawk St Joseph Herzog Hinsdale
The Forest Manufacturing Co. property in Lee was sold by Berkshire Pallet Co. of Pittsfield to the RUR Realty Trust for about $200 000. Atty Robert F Jakubowicz trustee declined to name the trust principals. The site spans three acres on Pleasant Street near the Massachusetts Turnpike and the Thousand Islands intersection, featuring a quonset factory of about 8 000 square feet. Clark Aiken Co. leased space after the 1868 flood and Berkshire Pallet Co. previously used it for lumber curing.
James Isenhart an 18 year old resident of 211 Lebanon Ave will appear in District Court this morning on rude and disorderly conduct charges stemming from an incident at the Boys Club dance last night Police said he insulted an officer on duty during the event.
Mrs Homer Kurjan was elected president of the League of Women Voters of Central Berkshire for a two year term at the annual meeting. Other officers include Mrs Leonard Bejtlich first vice president and Mrs Monroe Lefkowitz secretary. Directors named include Mrs Ivor Collins and Mrs Stuart Miller among others. A nominating chairman was elected and a film of a White House reception was shown. The drive for a capital fund totaling 11 million was outlined. Local programs focus on housing in Pittsfield and government study in Lee. Seventy five members attended.
The Rev. Lucian C. Robarge superior of the Immaculate Heart Friary in Winona Ontario will celebrate his 25th anniversary as a Franciscan priest with a concelebrated Mass Sunday June 1 at 1130 a.m. at St Charles Church. An earlier Friday report misstated the Mass as tomorrow.
Pittsfield Veterans of Foreign Wars and its auxiliary will install officers at the post home at 7 p.m. Francis LeBlanc will be installed as commander by Bernard Croteau. Mrs Edward Dubiski will install Mrs Herman ski as president. A buffet and dancing will follow. the public is invited.
Four Berkshire County Red Cross volunteers were honored at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Northampton for patient service. Samuel D. Patlano received 1000 hours, Beatrice O Brien 500 hours, Phyllis Kershaw 300 hours, and Charles Knapp 100 hours.
An incinerator fire at the St Teresa rectory was reported at 8:59 p m with no damage. Firefighters found the blaze contained with no injuries or further damage.
A weekly advertisement highlights a Saturday roast beef special for 1.50 and prime ribs of beef at 2.95 with a dinner served at 9.30. The spot promotes dancing with Star liters and weekend entertainment by Dave Sime and The Country Travelers at Mayfair and Solomon's Beauty Shop specials along with Breck hair products.
James M. Killelea died at 76 in November at his 268 Francis Ave home. Probate shows $40,958 in personal property and $8,250 in real estate with no heirs, so the commonwealth will hold the estate for seven years before it reverts. He was a Navy veteran of World War I and longtime Eaton Paper employee, a St Joseph’s Church communicant viewed as quiet.
The Rev. Carral A. Turner of Morningside Baptist Church will dean a three day continuing education program for ministers at Shadowbrook Jesuit Seminary Lenox. Sponsored by the Center for the Ministry of the American Baptist Convention and the Massachusetts Baptist Convention Commission the sessions cover The Place of Commitment in a Life of Ministry and The Theology of Hope with leaders Rev. Patrick A. Sullivan S J and Jouett Powell. The program runs Monday to Wednesday with registration Monday at 5 and a Wednesday lunch concluding proceedings.
Mayor Butler ascended to the top of Solomon's and England Brothers stores last night in the Ive Department's new $70,000 aerial platform truck. The bucket lift performed well and the vehicle will enter service once crews are trained.
A hearing on the Berkshire County labor unions credit union application will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Boston before the state Commissioners of Banks. Membership is open to county locals affiliated with AFL CIO. Donald Soule, business representative of Local 284 IBEW, was elected president at a recent meeting.
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