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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1969

Page

9

Probate wills in region filed for probate in Massachusetts

Probate Court records show Harriet Sprague of Williamstown and Helen Morse of Sheffield filing wills. Harriet Sprague’s estate exceeds 160000 dollars with Robert Sprague among principal beneficiaries and donations to charities. Nazzareno Boison of Pittsfield also filed a will entrusting most property to his son Joseph Boison. Helen Morse names Lulu Mills as executrix. George (surname truncated) also filed a will for probate.

Harriet ©. Sprague Williamstown Frank Sprague Sprague Electric Co Robert C. Sprague Robert Sprague Sprague Nazzareno Boison Pitttsfield Andy N. Boison

Lebanon Valley Brownie Scouts Hold Ceremony at School

In New Lebanon New York a joint investiture ceremony for four Lebanon Valley Brownie Scout troops drew many parents and friends at New Lebanon Central School. Forty two girls participated under leaders Mrs Raymond Sheridan Troop 434 Mrs Joseph Van Deusen and Mrs Charles Wear Troop 388 and Mrs David Woodside Troop 118 with a new unnumbered troop led by Mrs John P Geibel Junior Girl Scouts assisted by Lisa Comstock Tammy LaCasse Ketly Morse Kristen Robertson Susan Sheridan and Lou Woodside.

New Lebanon N.Y Lebanon Valley Brownie New Lebanon Central School Raymond Sheridan Joseph van Deusen Charles Wear David Woodside John P. Geibel Lisa Comstock Tammy LaCasse Ketly Morse Kristen Robertson Susan Sheridan Lou Woodside

Library maps draw interest from Connecticut and Long Island

Hooper Library officials report requests for town maps from Connecticut and Long Island residents. The maps are copies from the 1873 Atlas of Columbia County. Harold Butler, chief cabinet maker and production manager at Donn Milne Associates, Ltd, received a surprise birthday party at the local furniture plant last week.

Hooper Library Connecticut Long Island Columbia County Harold Butler Donn Milne Associates, Ltd Lincal Furniture

Pete's Motors Low On Fire Vehicle Bid

Pete's Motors was the low bidder at 3810 dollars for a special vehicle for the Fire Department Squad 1. The Plymouth station wagon is red and equipped with siren radio extra lights and other equipment. There were three bidders.

Pete’s Motors

Funeral services for Robert V Caygill in Canaan Conn

Robert V Caygill 45 of Allyndale Road died yesterday when his car fell 100 feet into a lime quarry. Services Friday at 11 at Newkirk Funeral Home with Rev. Robert K. Loesch. Burial Hillside Cemetery East Canaan. Born December 29 1924 in Cambridge Ohio a World War II Marine Corps veteran. Survived by mother, wife Mary Lynskey, two daughters, three brothers and six sisters. Burial at Hillside. Calling hours tomorrow 7 to 9 p.m. Also notes Guy P Arienti of Great Barrington funeral at St Peters Church with High Mass of Requiem. Burial St Peters Cemetery.

Canaan Conn Robert V. Caysill Allyndale Road Newkirk Funeral Home Robert K. Loesch Pilgrim Congregational Church Hillside Cemetery East Canaan Cambridge Ohio Hugh and Hazel Callahan Caygill Caygill Canfield Mary Lynskey Marilee Leverin Kingsville Tex Sharon Caygill Francis Kenneth Elyria Jack Caygill Canton Thelma Meatter Mary Foraker Georgiana Wilson Marjorie Johnson Rosemary Deliberte Rockland, al Nancy Hayes

Police Briefs Itemizes Local Driveway Vandalism and Theft

A spokesman for East Street Motors reports two tires slashed on a company car overnight Monday. Irene Banas reports theft of 10 stereo tapes and a case valued at 80 dollars from her car on Merrill Road. Shapiro Motors notes a light blue 66 Dodge Coronet stolen from the lot, plate BSi-120-245. Dalton and Robert Calebaugh involved in a two car accident on Dalton Avenue with about 300 dollars damage to Klenka’s vehicle and estimated damage to Calebaugh’s.

East Street Motors Columbus and Francis Avenues Irene Banas Springside Ave Merrill Road Shapiro Motors, Inc North &J Chester Klenka Dalton Robert Calebaugh Wond-lawn Ave Dalton Avenue Klenka Calebaugh

Obituaries and Funerals Noted for Several Residents

Obituary notices list Rev George L Barnes Caygill Robert V Foley Miss Julia M Hurley Edwin H Hurley Levinsky Nyktys Poller Mrs Mary Quinn Joseph J with memorial services and funeral details.

Potter Widow Mary Potter 93 Dies at Pittsfield General

Mrs Mary Potter 93 widow of William J Potter died this morning at Pittsfield General unit BMC She resided with her daughter Mrs Edward C St James 40 Stad dard Ave Funeral from Devanny Funeral Home. Arthur C McGie of Brooklyn formerly of Alford burial in Alford Cemetery Great Barrington church service at United Methodist Church officiated by Rev David Glahn Bearers Lester Germain David Germain William Blades Harry A Blades Burial in Alford Cemetery.

Mary Doherty Potter Pittsfield General Unit BMC William J. Potter Edward C. St. James Staddard Ave Devanny Funeral Arthur C. McGie Brooklyn N.Y Alford Birches Great Barrington David Glahn United Methodist Church Lester Germain David Germain William Blades Redbank Harry A. Blades New York City Alford Cemetery Catherine Harris Catherine B. Harris Lee St. Francis’ Church South Lee Francis X. Boyle St. Mary's Cemetery Father Boyle James Wickham Kenneth Talbot Edward Cahalan Francis Fanning Francis MacCarthy Joseph Basinall

Eddie Hurley Dies Former Big League Umpire

Edwin H. Hurley of Holyoke dies at Boston Hospital after long illness at 61. He began umpiring in 1941 in the Canadian American League, later spent 19 years in the American League before retiring four years ago by President Joe Cronin. He also worked two years in the Eastern League.

Edwin H Eddie Hurley Holyoke Pittsfield Boston Joe Cronin Hurley Cronin Kansas City. Athletics Turley Onl Edwir Dr Hollyoke High Notre Dame University

Memorial Notices From Pittsfield Area Dated Burial Plans

Obituaries and funeral notices for Joseph J. Quinn 45 of 183 Hun Berford St died yesterday at Pittsfield General unit BMC. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a GE purchasing agent for 10 years. Survivors include two brothers and three sisters. Funeral arrangements at Dery Funeral Home with sanctuary fund donations requested. Also notices for Catherine B. Harris of Lee, Julia M. Foley of Austerlitz, Arthur J. Stephens of Dalton, and multiple funeral services across local churches with burial at St. Joseph's and St. Mary's Cemeteries.

Joseph J. Quinn Hun Berford St Pittsfield BMC William J Elizabeth Hynes Quinn Siena College Quinn General Electric Co St. Mark's Church John T Richard V Ernest J. Maston George G. Doucette Charles K. Belknap Dery Funeral St. Mark’s Church St. Joseph’s Cemetery

Rev George Barnes rites held in Ansonia Church

The Rev George Luman Barnes 80 former rector of Christ Church Ansonia died recently and services were held Friday at Christ Church Ansonia with Bishop John Esquiro l officiating assisted by Rev Lawrence Larson and Rev George Crocker. Burial followed at Pine Grove Cemetery Ansonia. Born February 21 1889 in Ansonia he served as curate at St John s Waterbury and rector at St Andrews Meriden before his Ansonia post. He is survived by three daughters Ruth Barnes Virginia Hooper and Elizabeth Stevenson.

Waterbury St. Andrew's Meriden Ruth Barnes Barlow Street Virginia Hooper Norwalk Elizabeth Stevenson Somers

Levinsky, Nyklys dies. longtime Pittsfield resident

Nyklys Levinsky, 78, of 248 Dewey Ave died yesterday. Born in Austria, he lived here 65 years and retired from General Electric Co. He was a member of Pilgrim Memorial Church. Survived by wife Katherine Pralyp, two sons Walter W. and John, daughter Mrs. John Cyle, seven grandchildren. Friends may call Meehan Funeral Home today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Services tomorrow at 2 at the funeral home. Rev. Dudne Breeze will officiate. Burial in Pittsfield Cemetery.

Austerlitz N.Y Julia M. Foley Pittsfield General BMC New York Michael Mary Foley R. H.stearns Boston James Foley Katherine V. Foley St. Patrick’s Church West Stockbridge Mass John Curtin Miss Foley Rohen Road Paul Venti Pittsfield Weber Funeral James St Syracuse N. Y Holy Cross Church DeWitt St. Mary's Tuwers Nyklys Levinsky Dewey Ave

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