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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1963

Page

15

80 Medals Presented to Berkshire 4-H Winners

Eighty medals were awarded at the Berkshire County 4-H Achievement Night held at North Junior High. About 351 attended. Bernadette Mercier of Stockbridge won the top county award in foods and nutrition. Claudia Piekos of Cheshire and Einer Oleson Jr. of Florida named outstanding 4-Hers under 14. Additional key awards went to Harry Conklin Ashley Falls Joan Droshen Hinsdale Nancy Herrmann Adams Jennifer and Norma Moon Hinsdale Larry and Patricia Rotti Pittsfield Janice Winter Cheshire Marilyn Williams Florida Madelaine Zahn Pittsfield. The Classic Lassies of Cheshire led by Mrs E L Martin Sr. received a club recreation award. Refreshments were served by the Top Hill Service Club. Music by Jim Willis courtesy of the Music Performance Trust Fund.

Anmual Berkshire County North Bernadette Mercier Stockbridge Claudia Piekos Cheshire Einer Oleson Jr Florida Harry Conklin Ashley Falls Joan Drosehin Hinsdale Nancy Herrmann

MDA Drive in Franklin-Berkshire Raises 3100

Joseph Duffy of Pittsfield says the Muscular Dystrophy Association drive yielded about $3100, roughly matching last year in its 12th year. About 45 percent of 600 solicitors reported, with final tallies due later this week. A mail campaign will follow later this year.

Joseph ¥. Duffy Pittsfield Franklin-Berkshire Duffy

More Candidates File Reports

Three candidates filed with the city clerk this morning reports of election campaign contributions and expenses. The committee for the election of S. Rocco Scullary to the Ward 3 School Committee post received contributions of 104 dollars. The committee reported expenditures of 11. Scullary personally did not receive nor spend any funds. Edward D. Sottile, unsuccessful Ward candidate for City Council, reported contributions of 10 dollars and expenses of 67 dollars. Joseph Scelsi, Ward Councilman, spent 54 dollars on his successful bid for reelection and reported no campaign contributions.

S. Rocco Scullary Ward 3 Scullary Edward D. Sottile Joseph Scelsi

St Charles Civics Club Receives Official Charter

The Holy Spirit Civics Club of St Charles School gains a charter from the Commission on American Citizenship in Washington DC, affiliating with the national Catholic unit at the Catholic University of America. Grade 7 pupils form the local membership with Dermot O'Hara as president and Elizabeth Fairweather as secretary.

Holy Spirit Civics Club JS Charles’ School Commission On American Citizenship Washington, D.C Catholic University of America Dermot O'Hara David Nichols Elizabeth Fairweather Elise Stolberg Edward Vincent United States Young Catholic Messenger

Bowman Bags 145-Pound Deer With Bow and Arrow

Evie W Svenson of 154 Lee Road killed his first deer by bow and arrow this morning. A six point buck weighing 145 pounds was felled on October Mountain with a single arrow striking the left front shoulder. Nearby states reported SUECOSS gun reports. Raymond J George of 89 Cole Ave killed a 140-pound spike buck in New Lebanon New York this morning. James 2 Suttle Sr 1542 North St bagged a six point buck 164 pounds Friday in West Wadsboro Vermont.

Evie W. Svenson Lee Road Raymond J. George Cole Ave New Lebanon N.Y James 2. Suttle Sr North St

Smukler Passes DES Examination

Michael Smukler and three other men from New Bedford passed the September 14 state Division of Civil Service exam for promotion to field investigator in the Division of Employment Security. Smukler currently serves as acting field investigator, working out of the Springfield field office with desk space in the local DES office.

Michael Smukler Summer St Employment Security State Division of Civil Service Nes Bedford Smukler DES Springfield

John Burbank Injured by Horse Kick in Pittsfield

John Burbank of 600 Williams Street, chairman of the Pittsfield Water Commission, suffered a broken nose and facial injuries yesterday afternoon when kicked by a family owned horse. He is under treatment at Pittsfield General Hospital and expected to be discharged tomorrow or Wednesday.

John Burbank Williams St Pittsfield

Tagliente Named CD Head For County

George M. Tagliente of 111 Ridgeway Ave was named director of Civil Defense Sector 4-E in Berkshire County by the Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency. He succeeds Jos M. Bensingdon, with Bonnington returning to welfare work. Tagliente, a Columbia graduate, was last an insurance salesman and previously with the state Department of Public Works. He is married to Elaine Quinn of Pittsfield and has six children.

George M. Tagliente Ridgeway Ave Berkshire County Massachusetts Civil Defense Agency Mr.Tagliente Jos M. Bensingdon Public Welfare Bonnington State CD Agency Belchertown Pittsfield Dalton Town Tagliente Columbia University Prudential Life State Department of Public Works Elaine Quinn

Mayor Sets Deadline for 1964 Budgets

Mayor Haughey sets 5 pm December 12 deadline for 33 city agencies to submit their 944 budget requests. Mayor-elect Dillon has 45 days after inauguration January 6 to submit his budget recommendations to the City Council. Final council approval due 45 days after receiving mayoral figures. This year’s budget topped $12 million.

Haughey Robert B. Dillon Iity

Three County Girls Enter Teen Baking Contest

Three Berkshire County girls participated in teen age baking contests held Saturday in Avon Connecticut and Rhinebeck New York. Claudia Pickos of Cheshire placed fourth at Avon while Kristine Eklund and Margarett Herrmann visited Rhinebeck for judging. Winners advance to a national contest for a college scholarship.

Brkshire County Avon Claudia Rhinebeck

Probate Court Names Fannie Albert As Wife's Beneficiary

Probate records show Louis Albert of Sandisfield leaving his estate to wife Fannie Albert per his will filed for probate. He also made minor cash bequests to four daughters Celia Albert of Bronx NY Julia Kilbourn Torrington Conn Jedna Newman Islip NY and Marinah Willer Springfield. An fiduciary bond values the estate under $40,090. An inventory for Donald B Reinhold Pittstle lists personal property at $3,100 and real estate at $1, ad Olivia James of New York City leaves Pyring ham land with buildings valued at 34,22 and furnishings at safety level.

Louis Albert Louis Albert Sandisfield Fannie Albert Albert Celia Albert Bronx Julia Kilbourn Torrington Conn Jédna Newman Islip N.Y Marinah Willer Springfield Donald B. Reinhold Pittstle Olivia Dames Olivia James New York City Pyringham Landee

Ray D Adams 69 Barrington Postmaster Dies

Ray D Adams 69 of Silver Street longtime postmaster and local official died Saturday at Fairview Hospital after a period as a patient. Born in East Dover Vermont May 8 1894 he served in World War I with Rainbow and Keystone divisions earning the Purple Heart. He held posts in agriculture finance and local government before becoming postmaster in 1955. He led regional veteran groups and was active in the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He leaves wife Carolyn Meigs two daughters and eight grandchildren. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Memorials to Fairview Hospital Building Fund. Views at Stevens Funeral Home with services from First Congregational Church. 手机版

Great ‘Barrington Ray D. Adams Silver Street Veterans’ Organization Fairview Hospital East Dover Wales Belle Hale Adams Brattleboro University of Vermont Rainbow Keystone France Republican Town Committee Memorial Field Committee Adams Southern Berkshire American Legion James A. Mordale Veterans of Foreign Wars First Congregational Church Lions Club Great Barrington Brattlebors Lodge Af&am Monument Chapter Royal Arch Masons Carolyn Anna Meigs Donald K.moulthrop Ernest ¥. DesChamps Waterford N. Y John We Ames Elmwood Stevens Funeral Fairview Hospital Building Fund Cincinnatus Lodge County Legionnaires

Welfare Costs Rise Despite October Drop in Medical Expenses

The department reports total welfare costs up $3,000 from September, despite a $34,000 fall in welfare medical expenses in October. A spokesman cites layoffs in construction as winter nears, with a $7,000 rise in individual food checks contributing to the net increase. Last month spending reached $211,842 with medical costs at $74,861. At month end 1,542 cases spanned six major categories, covering 2,717 persons, up 32 from September. A year earlier October spending was $175,842 for 2,492 people.

Williamstown Arson Case Opens Here

Williamstown man faces an arson charge for a June 28 fire at a three family house on Arnold Street. Witnesses include Williamstown resident William E. Will, Fire Chief Tedward H. McGowan, and Pvt. Marry S. Harwood of North Adams. Walden Jr pleaded innocent. Public Defender Andrew T. Campen represents him in Superior Court.

Williamstown Arnold Street William E. Wil I Superior Court Will William R. Flynn Commonwealth Lawrence EK. Walden Jr Flyon Tedward H. McGowan McGow Pvt Marry S. Harwood North Adams Walden Mill Street Andrew T. Campen Rae

Pittfield War I Officers to Be Elected Tomorrow

Officers will be nominated and elected at a meeting of Pittfield War I tomorrow night. The meeting will be at 7 30 in rooms at 230 North St. Charles Rolf Sr. of Roxbury and state VWWI department will install the officers at the December meeting.

VYWWI Pittftild Barracks North St Charles Rolf Sr Roxbury Saile State Vwwi Department

Friends of BCC Present Scroll To OConnell

The friends of Berkshire Community College presented a framed scroll today to President Thomas J. O Connell in the General Bartlett Root after a buffet lunch. Formed on October 11, the group acts as an alumni substitute for the new college, sponsoring lectures and entertainments, aiding campaigns, and providing scholarships and other assistance.

Friends of Berkshire Community College Thomas J. O’connell Bartlett New College

Obituaries and Funerals Notice Summary

Obituaries for Kathryn E. Fawcett, J. Haske, Charles Radke, Henry C. G. Rahilly, Mephes J. Se, Thompees, and Mrs Weils appear in this death notices collection. Funeral details and survivor listings are included for local readers.

We Sy le Clark Kathryn E. Fawcett Kemsets J. Haske Charles Radke Henry CG. Sr. Rahilly Mephes J. Se. Thompees Weils

Monterey Man Hasko Dies in Pittsfield Hospital

Charles Hasko 64 of Monterey died yesterday at Pittsfield General Hospital. Born September 13 1890 in Perth Amboy New Jersey he lived here 18 years and operated a gas station. He was Monterey Grange member and St Peters Church Great Barrington communicant. He leaves wife Wilma Sabol a son Robert F Hasko of Palm Springs California three brothers and two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services in Great Barrington tonight and tomorrow with Rosary at the funeral home. High Mass Wednesday at St Peters Church burial in St Peters Cemetery. Kenneth L Fawcett 43 of 42 Scammell Avenue Pittsfield died Saturday. Born in Holyoke he lived here most of life. Pittsfield High School graduate and World War II Navy veteran. Employed as machinist by The Eagle Publishing Co. He was member of Trinity Methodist Church Masonry groups Berkshire Chapter and Pittsfield Sportsmen's Club active in Boy Scouts. Survived by wife Rita Stanhope a son Kenneth a daughter Mrs Dale Surbaugh and mother Mrs Gertrude Most of Greenfield plus siblings and a granddaughter. Services Wednesday at Trinity Methodist Church with burial in Pittsfield Cemetery. Mrs Maria M Albuquerque 73 of 31 Edward Avenue died Saturday night at St Luke's Hospital. Widow of Eduardo Albuquerque born in Portugal lived there 55 years. She was Sacred Heart Church communicant Rosary Society and Portugese American Club Auxiliary. Survives daughter Mrs Anthony Silva son Anthony and four grandchildren. Funeral tomorrow morning at 8:15 from Bendveriga Funeral Home with Solemn High Mass at Sacred Heart Church burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. Rosary Society meets tonight at 7:30 to recite the Rosary.

Monterey Charles Haske Pittsfield General Hospital Perth Amboy N.J Michael Julia Hasko Monterey Grange St. Peter’s Church Great Barrington Wilma Sabol Robert F. Hasko Palm Springs Porthlamboy John Rahway N.Y Peter Muncie Ind Charles Menko Port Reading James Quinlan Stevens Great Barringston Sir Peters Church St. Peter’s Cemetery Kenneth, L. Fawcett Kenneth L. Fawcett Scammell Ave Holyoke Pittsfield Fawcett Eagle Publishing Co Trinity Methodist Church Mystic Lodge of Masons Berkshire Maria M. Albuquerque Edward Ave St. Luke's Hospital Eduardo Albuquerque Portugal Sacred Heart Church Rosary Society Portugese-American Club Anthony Silva Anthony Bendveriga St. Joseph's Cemetery

Heart Attack Fatal to N. C. Truck Driver

A North Carolina trucker Samuel V. Lockhart of Roxboro died in Lenox after attempting a jump start to restart his truck. Police and a doctor failed to revive him. Death was attributed to a probable coronary occlusion. He was 51 and the body was sent to Roxboro for funeral arrangements.

LENOX North Carolina Samuel V. Lockhart Roxboro N. C Rat A. Fuore Lockhart Jo A. G. Guervier Pittsfield Edward J. Messer Roche Funeral Home Pittsfield Airpark Brooks — White Funeral Home Roxbare David Lane Tuore

Longtime GE employee Honey Radke Sr dies in Broadbrook

Honey G Radke Sr aged 68 of 20 Walnut Ave died yesterday at St Luke s Hospital after a long illness. He lived in Broadbrook 35 years and worked 37 years for General Electric Co retiring in 1983. He was a Mount Carmel Church communicant and a member of the Atigmatine group and GE Quarter Century Club. He and his wife Pauline Nigrelli observed their 40th wedding anniversary. He leaves his wife, his mother Amelia Rudko of this city, a son Henry Jr of Pittsfield, five brothers and three sisters, and many nephews and nieces. Funeral will be tomorrow morning at 9:40 from Dery Funeral Home followed by Solemn High Mass of Requiem at Mount Carmel Church. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Henry G. Nadke St. Luke's Hospital Broadbrook Cann General Electric Co Radke Mount Carwel Atigmatine GE Quarter Century Club Pauline Nigrelli Ir. May Amelia Rudko Henry &, Dy Pittsfield Willam Lanesboro Edward A. Sr Bernard F Paul Portland Ore Edmund St. Petersburg Fla William N. Briggs Mes John V. Lindy George ‘Halsey Schenectady Dery Funeral Home Mount Carmel Church St. Joseph's Cemeteary

Stephen J. Rahilly Sr. Dies After Illness at 74

Stephen J. Rahilly Sr., 74, of 853 North St. died yesterday at Renzi Nursing Home after a long illness. Born in Ireland and a 40-year Pittsfield resident, he retired from General [ricant Co. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and a GE Quarter Century Club member. He leaves four daughters and two sons, two brothers, two sisters, twenty five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A High Mass requiem will be held at St. Joseph's Church. Burial is in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call at Deganny Funeral Home today with prayers from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9.

Stephen J. Rahilly Sr North St Renzi Ireland General [Ricant Co St. Joseph's Church GE Quarter Century Club Helen Keyes Richard Fp, Daur Alvin Smith Thomas BE. Ke St. Joseph's Chiweh St. Joseph’s Cemetery Deganny Funeral Home

Mrs Wells Thompson funeral services held in Adlams

Mrs Ruth Cummings Thompson of Cheshire died Saturday at Hartford Hospital. Wife of Wells Thompson of Bridgeport and daughter of Ellie Reynolds Cummings. Born December 4, 1900, she lived in Cheshire most of life with stints in Cleveland New York City and Bridgeport. Funeral services at Simmons Funeral Home followed by burial in Maple Street Cemetery Adams.

Cheshire Simmons Adlams Ruth Cummings Thompson Hartford Hospital Wells Thompson Bridgeport Conn Ellie Reynolds Cummings Jeaves G. P. Tyarson Washington, D. C Benjamin Hurd Adans Christian Scientist Maple Street Cemetery Adams

Mrs Kathryn E Clark of Great Barrington Dies

Mrs Kathryn E Clark widow of John Clark dies at Brainard Avenue home Saturday night after long town service. Born in Sheffield to John Carey and Bridget Gilligan, she ran Clark's Gown Shop on Main Street and held leadership in Mount Everett Circle Daughters of Isabella. Survived by son John A Clark principal of Searles High School, daughter Kathryn Rita Clark, sister Mrs Sarah Cahill, two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral tomorrow at 9 AM High Mass at St Peter's Church with burial in St Peter's Cemetery. friends may call after 2 PM today. Mount Everett Circle members to meet at her home tonight at 8.

Great Barrington Kathryn E. Clark Brainard Avenue John Clark Beng Sheffield John Bridget Gilligan Carey Clark Main Street Mount Everett Isabella St. Peter’s Church Rosary Society

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