North Street Halloween Parade Draws 17 000 Shuddering Crowd
A fog of panic rose and fell as 17 000 spectators watched Pittsfield’s 19th annual Halloween parade, led by Sheriff John D. Courtney Jr in Wild West regalia. Captain Six reprised space antics amid costumed children and bands. Redfield School won best float with Gulliver's Travels theme, earning 50 dollars. Morewood and St. Mark's Cub Scouts followed with 25 and 15 dollars respectively. In the music division Cavalier's drum and bugle corps captured 25 dollars, with Imperial and Skyhawks earning 15 and 10 dollars. Costume prizes totaling 55 awards included two dollar gift certificates from Zayre's mailed to winners.
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Mitchell
Redfield
North Street
Department of Parks and Recreation and
the Eagle
Wahconah
West
John D. Courtney, Jr
New York State
Pittsfield
Captain Six
WRGB
Outer Space
Morewood
St. Mark’s Cub Scouts
Pack 18
Imperials
Skyhawks
Birth Announcements From Local Hospitals
Mr. and Mrs. John Stearns welcomed a daughter yesterday at 74 Alden Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Barry Griffin reported a son at 34 Backman Ave. Pittsfield General noted a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Steven Kantor in Lee yesterday. Dr. and Mrs. Richard Perera of 219 South Mountain Road had a daughter yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Stanley McCluskey at 50 Harding St. welcomed a son. Mr. and Mrs. William Munch of Canaan New York had a son this morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Nevers at 72 Harvard St. reported a daughter this morning. Mr. and Mrs. John Deeley of 26 Memorial Drive had a son this morning. Mr. and Mrs. David Sykes of 53 Essex reported a son this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gaul of 35 Wilson St. welcomed a son this morning.
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Bt. Luke’s
John Stearns
Alden Ave
Barry EB. Griffin
Backman Ave
Pittsfield
Steven Kantor
Lee
Richard Perera
South Mountain Road
Stanley W. McCluskey
Harding St
John J. Nevers
Harvard St
John F. Deeley
Memorial Drive
Rain Ends Berkshire October Drought After Rainfall
A steady morning rainfall ends a drying spell that dominated October in the Berkshires. The event brings about a quarter inch of rain, dampening woodland leaves and reducing fire risk after a week of wind and renewed danger. Cooler weather is expected to follow.
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Berkshires
A-1 Bath Remodeling Ad by Child's and Bishop
Local remodeling ad announces A-1 Bath Remodeling offered by Child's and Bishop with a contact number 442-9978 for inquiries and service arrangements.
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Bath
Child's & Bishop
Dial
Ady
Food Sale Supports Haughey Campaign Effort
A community food sale is planned at Haughey Headquarters located at 344 North Street on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Co chairmen Mrs Donald Mephy and Mrs William Flynn urge donations and participation. Contact numbers provided for orders or volunteers.
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Haughey Sat
Haughey Hdqts
North St
Donald Mephy
R Flynn
Judge's Faith In Teen Ager Vindicated
A Connecticut teen named Paul A Quey repaid a $10 vagrancy allowance ordered by Judge Frank W. Cimini to help him return home. Probation Officer Joseph A. Torchio notes it is the first repayment in at least 13 years, marking a rare fulfillment of court funds.
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Judge
District Court
Frank W. Cimini
Connecticut
Paul A. Quey
Indiana
Manchester
Conn
Joseph A. Torchio
Parade Films on WRGB Tonight
Last night’s Halloween parade footage will air this afternoon on Satellite Six on WRGB Channel 6 from 4 to 4 30 p m. Recreation supervisors Carolyn M Zola and John Marchesi will join Captain Six to discuss the parade and local festivities.
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Satellite Six
WRGB
Channel 6
Captain Six
Carolyn M. Zola
John Marchesi
Department of Parks and Recreation
Sign Removal Hearing for Route 9 Ad Next Test Point
The state Outdoor Advertising Board will hold a public hearing Wednesday on a petition by Cal A. D. Budd of Windsor and others from Cummington Windsor Adams and Pittsfield to remove an advertising sign on private property along Route 9 in West Cummington. The board said the sign was erected by permit and there is no home rule opposition. hearing set at OAB offices 89 Boylston St Boston with members Bleiler Bottori and a Public Works designee.
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State Outdoor Advertising Board
Cal. A
Col. Budd
William J. McCarty
OAB
Board of Selectmen of
Cummington
Littley
Boylston St
Bostori
James T. Bleiler
Medford
Joseph V. Bottori
Milton
Public Works
Jack P. Ricciardi
Six Dawes School vandals face court action
Six teenagers accused in the pre Halloween vandalism spree at Dawes School saw their cases continued in district court with juveniles not entering pleas. Names include Edward Nixon and Mark Faucher, both Pittsfield High students, and 15 year old Richard Watson. Damage to the elementary school is estimated at 4000 to 7000 dollars.
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Dawes School
Edward M. Nixon
Newell St
Mark G. Faucher
Holmes Road
Richard
E. Watson
Maple Grove’ Drive
Pittsfield High
Pittsfield
St. Joseph's High School
Nixon
Clement A. Ferris
GE Check for $766,534 Tops City Tax Payments
On deadline day for 1963 real estate and personal property taxes GE led with a $766,534 payment, the largest in city history. Other major filings came from City Savings Bank about $400,000 and Union Federal $468,000, with Western Mass Electric $275,000 and Berkshire Gas $58,000. Overall GE, employees, and federal aid amount to roughly 40 percent of anticipated real estate revenue.
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John W. Meehan
General Electric Co
City Savings Bank
Union Federal Savings and Loan Association
Western Mass, Electric Co
Berkshire Gas Company
Laughran S. Waber
Pittsfield
Walter
General Electric
Ordnance Department
Car Hits Deer on Route 20 in Becket
Anna I. Dupont of Verden Road drove west on Route 26 about three-quarters of a mile west of Route 20 and 8 junction when a deer darted from the right, struck the car, and fled into the woods. the deer was not located. Troopers John Danehey and Richard P. Celli investigated for Lee State Police.
Rabbi Salzmann Offers Temple School For Reopening
Rabbi Harold I. Salzmann of Temple Anshe Amanim offered use of the temple school facilities if Dawes could not immediately reopen, presenting a temporary solution to maintain school operations. The offer reflects interfaith community support during a period of disruption.
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Harold I. Salzmann
Temple Anshe Amanim
Dawes
Country Club Hinsdale Shows John Gallerly Quartet Saturdays
A Hinsdale country club presents John Gallerly and a quartet each Saturday from 9 to 12. Advertisement notes a 1962 Chevy Bel Air Station Wagon V8 as a good family car and provides the phone number 442-1031 for contact.
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Dial
New Shipment of Landscape Pictures at House of Carpets
Just arrived a new shipment of landscape pictures in a variety of frames at House of Carpets located at 793 Tyler Street Ady.
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House of Carpets
Tyler St. Ady
New Low Prices on Aluminum Siding and Insulation
Berkshire Roofing Insulating Company led by Harry Vincent offers reduced prices on aluminum siding and attic insulation. Dial 443-3100 for details and quotes.
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Berkshire Roofing & Insulating Company
Harry Vincent
Dial
Advy
Roof Repairs Offered by Berkshire Roofing and Insulation Co
An advertisement lists Berkshire Roofing and Insulation Co offering immediate roof repairs with contact number 443-3100. It also notes a sales area around Thomas Island Partridge Road Crane Ave with dial 442-6926 and mentions Skyline Golf Club membership details for 1964 at 66 dollars plus tax. The ad promotes events and services including a dance, a Ted Shogry Trio on Saturday night, a Launderaid service at 224 Tyler St open 7 am to 6 pm, next to Fennway Cleaners.
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Berkshire Roofing & Insulation Co
Dial
Harry Vincent
Adv
Thomas Island
Partridge Road
Crane Ave
Skyline
Ted Shogry
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Little Elves Day
Dalton Avenue
John D. Courtney
Hallo Hallowee
Zayre
George Washington
iJohn F. Kennedy
William F. Munch
Canaan, N.Y
David Sykes
Robert Gaul
Wilson St
Michael P. Barry
Walter Primmer
Atty
W. Stanley-Cooke
Watson
Paul A. Tambu
James P. Reynolds
Becket
London Fog
Ne and
Aart Schaffner
Marz
Ees
Arrow
London
Fooine Alpoe
Tyler St
Fennway Cleaners
Blickey
Freem
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