Mayor Sees No Barriers To At-Large School Board
Mayor Remo DeGallo says no grounds exist for court action to delay or block the at large school board plan. After voters approved the referendum for an at large elected board, officials debated whether special legislation was needed before the 1967 election. Deputy confirms no such legislation appears necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remo DeGallo
Atlarge
John J. Fitzgerald
del Gallo
Thomas C. Wojtkowski
Fed
Fitzgerald
Strike Threat Targets New England Bakeries
Negotiations continued to avert a strike by union truck drivers against 20 major New England bakeries including Continental Baking Co with a local depot in Berkshire County. Some shops would be affected while others service areas may remain untouched. a midweek threat was reportedly averted in earlier talks.
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New England
Berkshire County
Continental Baking Co
Wonder Bread
Hostess Cakes
Dalton Ave
Dreikorn
Bond Bakeries
Berkshire
Connecticut
Bond’s
Albany
N.Y
Diabetes Detection Week Seeks Early Screening
Diabetes Detection Week runs November 14 to 20 sponsored by the American Diabetes Association with Berkshire District Medical Society cooperation. Dr. Garvey Acheson is county chairman. Mrs. Dorothy Diamond will distribute Drey Paks for seniors to test urine, with samples sent to labs and doctors notified if positive. Testing is free, simple, and available through Berkshire County physicians, hospitals, drug stores, and health groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Diabetes Association
Berkshire District Medical Society
Thomas M. Norton
Garvey
Senior Citizens Center
North St
Dr. Acheson
Nature
Berkshire County
Board of Health, Red Cross
Visiting Nurse Association
GE Revives Apprentice Program at Pittsfield Plant
GE restarts its draftsmen apprentice training in Pittsfield to fill 60 openings for high school graduates. The 28 month program pays as participants work 40 hours weekly and attend 9 nightly classes in algebra physics geometry trigonometry engineering mechanics direct current and alternating current electricity materials processes industrial management and English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric
Pittsfield
Merton
Anthony
Building 25
Symbolic Lamp Shared By Veterans Alliance Formed
A lamp built from rifle shells gathered on Pacific islands was unveiled at Memorial Park during Veterans Day ceremonies. The lamp, decorated with shoulder patches from five veterans groups, will be rotated among the organizations every four months, with Cmdr. Mario J. Cassinelli accepting on behalf of the council. Arthur H. McGarth originated the idea and contributed shells, while William Kowchak and George E. Schwarzer built the lamp and William Todd donated patches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Park
Cmdr
Mario J. Cassinelli
Veterans Council
Arthur H. McGarth
VFW
Pacific Islands
Iwo Jima
Saipan
Guam
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Marine Corps League
Jewish War Veterans
Alliance
William Kowchak
Pittsfield
George E. Schwarzer
Adams
William Todd
Legion Post
Rep Greenberg Opens Office for 1966 Bill Filings
Rep Joel S. Greenberg of the 4th Berkshire District says he will be at 74 North 5th Street tomorrow from 9 to 12 to assist constituents filing bills for the 1966 session. The filing deadline is the first Wednesday of December, December 1. Massachusetts allows free petitioning to seek a public hearing on proposals, even if legislators disagree with them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel S. Greenberg
4Th
Berkshire
North
Massachusetts
Births in Pittsfield and area reported at several homes
Birth announcements list a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. K Hazelton Jr at 16 Yorkshire Ave and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Na at 33 Calumet St. A son is reported for Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas J. Cencia at 178 Robbins Ave and another son for Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Frasey at 152 Linden St. A daughter is noted for St. Luke's couple Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bushey at 245 Elm St and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Pravia of 52 Parker St. A son is also recorded for Mr. and Mrs. George Hadley of Lenox. Additionally, John G. Bolotin of Lanesboro and Pratt Diagnostic Hospital in Boston underwent an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield General
K. Hazelton Jr
Yorkshire Ave
St. Luke's
Robert
Manuel Pravia
Parker St
George Hadley
Lenox
Higher Disability VA Payments Begin for Pittsfield Vets
In Pittsfield about 6,500 veterans with service connected disabilities will start higher monthly compensation in January. City Veterans Service Director Theodore J. Handerek announced the federal increase signed into law October 21 by President Johnson. The annual cost is about $176 million, with increases ranging from $1 to $50 monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
City Veterans Service
Theodore J. Handerek
Johnson
Ralph Kittredge Named Manager In GE Unit
Ralph J. Kittredge has been named manager of manufacturing engineering in GE distribution protective equipment. A Syracuse University electrical engineering graduate, he held multiple GE posts in Syracuse Schenectady Pittsfield Utica and Westford Vermont. He has 1014 years of service, is married with two children, and will relocate with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Kittredge
Ralph J. Kittredge
GE Distribution
Frank F. Callyer
Syracuse University
Kittredge
Syracuse
Schenectady
Pittsfield
Utica
Westford
Civil Defense Film Showing Tuesday Open to Public
A public showing of the Civil Defense film Though the Earth Be Moved will be at North Junior High School auditorium Tuesday evening at 7 20. Civil Defense personnel are urged to attend and the general public is invited. The 43 minute film covers disaster work in Alaska after the Good Friday 1964 earthquake with further showings at 8 30 and 9 30 p.m. if turnout warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense
North Junior High School
Alaska
Richmond History sells history copies in town
Copies of Katharine Annin’s Richmond Massachusetts The Story of a Berkshire Town and Its People, second printing, are available for four dollars in bookstores or by mail from Richmond History P.O. Box 1 Richmond Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine Annin
Richmond, Massachusetts
Berkshire
Richmond History
P.O. Box
Richmond
Mass
Five Pittsfield Captains to Take Civil Service Exam
Five Pittsfield Fire Department captains Richard H. Harrison Jr Paul L. Benham Arthur L. Benham Robert P. Villanova and John T. Maher are slated to take the deputy chief civil service examination tomorrow at 3 pm at Pittsfield High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Cigarette Lighter Ruled Cause of Fire Fatality
Three year old Joseph Noughtaling of 1 Daniels Ave died Wednesday from second and third degree burns after a cigarette lighter ignited his clothing while playing. The state fire marshal and investigators said the blaze started in a downstairs sitting room and also injured his brother James, 16 months, and firefighter Eugene T. McCarthy. A babysitter left the children briefly. a delay in alarm was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Jody
Daniels Ave
Miles. Brown
Richard J. Clemens
Arnold P. Klinke
James
Eugene T. McCarthy
James Houghtaling
Appar
John Houghtaling
James Corkins
Covered Bridge Burns in N.H. Fire destroys historic bridge
In New Hampshire near Winchester, a 105 foot long lattice framed covered bridge spanning the Ashuelot River burned at about 9 30 a m Thursday. Firemen from Winchester, though drenched by overnight rain, could not save the bridge believed over 100 years old. The bridge had no center pier and was built from a patent by Ithial Town of New Haven Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanchesthn
N.y
New Hampshire
Ashuelol
Winchester Fire Department
Ithial Town
New Haven
Conn
Burning of Car Investigated in Washington Mountain Road Fire
Pittsfield state police investigated a car fire on Washington Mountain Road early today. The owner was Frank Kish of Becket. No occupants were present when discovered at about 2 20 a m. Trooper Ronald J Baran led the inquiry and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Washington Mountain Road
Washington
Frank Kish
Becket
Ronald J. Baran
Berkshire Trio Injured in Route 22 Crash
CANAAN NY Three Berkshire County youths were injured in a one car crash on Route 22 north of Route 295 shortly after midnight. Passengers David Armstrong 20 William Wesley 21 both of Pittsfield and Russell Gale 20 of Lenox Dale were taken to St Luke's Hospital Pittsfield by LVPA ambulance. Armstrong driver suffered head and facial lacerations abrasions and possible concussion while Wesley and Gale had facial hand and back abrasions. Armstrong and Gale were in good condition at noon Wesley had been treated and released. The car crossed the highway after failing to make a right curve ending in a 15 foot deep ravine. Trooper R T Sippel New Lebanon station is investigating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canaan
N.Y
Berkshire County
St. Luke’s Hospital
Pittsfield
LVPA
David Armstrong
William Wesley
Russell Gale
Lenox Dale
Armstrong
Wesley
Gale
R. T. Sippel
New Lebanon Station
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Wojtkowski
Acheson
Harold Stein
Herbert Gloci
Peter Nikifis
Frank Burne
Charles Strattan
Lee
Arthur Cassell
Great Barrington
Edward Knight
Stockbridge
Edmond Larkin
North Adams
P. J. Sullivan
Dalton
James Macek
Thomas Army
Williamstown
Dr. Garvey Acheson
Rep
Greenberg
Robert W. Nason
Calumet St
Nicholas J. Cencia
Robbins Ave
Peter M. Frasey
Linden St
John G. Bolotin
Lanesboro
Pratt Diagnostic Hospital
Bostor
Robinson
Madeline Monti
Blandford
Pet Milk Co
Arthur Bevan
Pet Milk
Richard T. Bevan
Chester Co-operative Bank
Harry Vincent Toofing
Berkshire Roofing and Insulation Company
Dia
Swistak’s
Joe Quinnt Orch
Frank
Newell Street
Adv
Holly K
Rest. —Adv
County Squire
Cheshire
Berk
Larry Goyette
Jbs
Moby Dick
Sun
Laketrood Sportsmen's Club
Birch Grove Drive
West Shore Sports Club
Vi Patti
Burns
N.H
Hart Schaffner
Marx
J&f Coats
Hickey-Freeman
Jim
Farnsworth
Besse-Clarke
Rene
Laike
Pat” Broderick
WBEC
Stickey Freeman
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Arrow Shirta
Florsheim
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