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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1969

Page

20

Boys' Petition Brings Friday Movie Night Back to Club

Two 13 year olds presented a petition with 189 signatures to Mayor Butler at City Hall seeking Friday night films at the Boys' Club. Supt Fahey said movies will return and staff will seek suitable 16mm or 33mm films, with possible Saturday morning shows if attendance warrants.

Boys’ Club Fred Fahey John Stockley Plunkett St Arlene Stockley John Cowell Brown St Lucius Cowell Butler City Hall Stockley Cowell Boston Disney Studios Boys' Club

Hinsdale Camp Owners Lose Fraud Suit Over Sewage

Emerson Associates of New York City won a fraud and breach of contract case against the former owners of Camp Emerson in Hinsdale. A Superior Court jury awarded $6,000 to the current owners after the trial summarized by the court reporter. The suit claimed sewage disposal problems and improper camp condition.

Hinsdale Emerson Associates, Inc New York City Caroline T.S. Sheehy Grace P.S. Scanlan Michael Sullivan Boston Camp Fernwood Sullivan Charles R. Crimmin Crimmin Emerson Associates Castp Eugene Dranka

Black Studies Remains Integrated In Pittfield Schools

Assistant Superintendent Louis J. Robert told NAACP members at First Baptist Church that Pittfield schools will not create a separate Black studies program. Hebert outlined a plan to introduce black history within regular social studies, expand non western world studies, and begin anthropological concepts from Grade 1, with a pilot possible next year.

Pittfield Louis J. Robert NAACP First Baptist Church Hebert Africa Southeast Asia

Youth Jobs Service Open House Showcasing Teen Talent

Youth Employment Service youths about 45 members hold an open house at the Women’s Club tomorrow evening from 7 30 to 9 00. Demonstrations display services including painting packing and moving sewing planning children’s parties addressing invitations washing windows ironing gift wrapping furniture and toy repair baby-sitting and dinner party serving.

Youth Employment Service YES

Boys' Club Alumni Minstrel Show Opens Friday

The fourth annual O'Boy Minstrel show by the Boys' Club Alumni Association runs Friday and Saturday nights and Sunday afternoon at St. Mark's Hall to raise funds for club projects. A preview airs on Cable TV Channel 2 at 7 p.m. by cast members. Directors note renovations to the Lighthouse, the club's dance hall, cafeteria and lounge as primary use for proceeds. 35 local residents comprise the cast.

Boys' Club Alumni Association St. Mark’s Hall William J. McGurk McGurk Jeannette Kelly

Richard Henneberry Receives Microbiology Doctorate

Richard C. Henneberry of Pittsfield has earned a Doctor of Philosophy in microbiology from the University of Massachusetts. A 1955 St Joseph’s High School alumnus, he later earned a BA from St Michaels College, joined the Air Force, and rose to captain before entering graduate school. He holds an MS from UMass in 1966, won NIH postdoctoral fellowships, and now works in Yaleville, Connecticut with his wife Patricia and four children.

Richard C. Henneberry Pittsfield University of Massachusetts Henneberry R. F. Henneberry Pleasant View Drive Dallan U.S Richard F. Henneberry St. Joseph’s High School St. Michaels College U.S. Air Force U.S. Air Force Flier Air Force Umass National Institutles of Health Renneberry National Institutes of Health Mtican Society of Microbiolasy American Association For the Advancement of Science Patrela M. Rederer Derby Line Yalesville Conn

NASC Expands Psychology Program for Special Education

North Adams State College will broaden its psychology BA to include new programs starting September to train teachers in special education. Led by Dr. James T. Amsler, the curricula will focus on preparing teachers for emotionally disturbed children and those with learning disorders, the first such offerings in a Massachusetts state college.

North AD North Adams State College Psychology James T. Amsler Amsler Massachusetts

Booster Tickets Fuel Clement Henriques School Board Campaigns

Richard Clement and Bass Clement spent 248 for advertising while Henriques Jr. raised about 247.83 with 205 from ticket sales. Donations included Roger Wellington 28 and Peter Francese 15 and Daniel Secunda gift 3.23. Henriques led the ticket sale strategy in last year’s upset victory and won a seat on the school board. Other candidates filed finances with the city clerk showing varied receipts and expenditures.

Richard Sr. Clement Bass Clement Henriques Jr Clement High School Commission Roger W. Wellington Peter G. Francese Henriques Daniel Secunda Alfred §. Bradley Edward Dubiski Lee S. Diefendorf Edward Sobile

Williamstown Ordered To Pay School District

A final decree in Superior Court orders the Town of Williamstown to pay Mt. Greylock Regional School District 31,768 in back budget allocations and 7,942 as a penalty for failing to meet its share. The decree ends the May-initiated litigation and requires 214,223 be paid on Dec. 1 as the final four payments for this year’s budget. The town may borrow to cover the deficiency and penalty.

Williamstown Mt. Greylock

Deer Kills Three in Rupert and Hillsdale Incidents

A 13 year old Charles L. Smith Jr. of 1397 North Street Rupert Vermont was killed on Saturday by a deer. A 15 year old Robert A. Moon of 15 Cecelia Terrace Hillsdale New York was injured or affected by a spike horn buck about 106 pounds on Monday. Jack Sampolec of US Lucia Drive Castleton New York reported a five point buck, 163 pounds, on Monday.

Charles L. Smith Jr North St Rupert Robert A. Moon Cecelia Hillsdale N.Y Jack Sampolec US Lucia Drive Castleton

More Candidates File Reports In Municipal Election

Additional campaign finance filings at the city clerk’s office show candidates’ receipts and expenses. Abma Aries, unsuccessful for at large council seat, received matching funds and spent 0. William G. McLaughlin, elected for Ward 5 councilman, reported 66 received and 73.96 spent. Charles L. Smith, defeated for Ward 7 councilman, received 130 and spent 140. Joseph W. Ryan Jr., defeated for School Committee, received 116 and spent 215. Pri J. Fatty, elected Ward 2 councilman, received 2 and spent 194.45. William B. Barry, defeated for Ward 2 councilman, received 200 and spent 208.90.

Abma Aries William G. McLaughlin Charles L. Smrith Joseph W. Ryan Jr Pri J. Fatty William B. Barry

Three Car Crash Causes Major Damage on Tyler Street

A three car collision late yesterday on Tyler Street caused more than 1500 dollars in damage. Effie Cogswell and Helen Codey reported minor injuries while Eugene Florczyk sustained damage to his car. Cogswell’s vehicle struck by Codey’s then hit Florczyk’s car, investigators said.

Tyler Street Helen Codey Boylston St Effie ‘Cogswell Upland Road Cogswell Eugene Florczyk Brighton Ave Florczyk Codey Effie Philip Cogswell

District Court Dockets Include Fines and Probation Violations

Judge Frank W. Cimini fined Beverly Kacenski 24 dollars for a park violations, warning her of 20 dollar fines for future infractions. Carmen Sacco faces receiving stolen property charges over 900 dollars, case continued to December. John Dimania paid 18 dollar speeding fine. Roger Muller probation violation dismissed with leave to depart town by noon today and stay away from his wife. Virgil Rusher, a Becket logger, charged with nonsupport and ordered to give 20 dollars weekly, judge remarking on past unemployment. Martha Emerson case continued for operating to endanger. Norman Carden defaulted on charges of operating to endanger and property damage. Additional speeding fines paid for Robert Mossman and Stephen Foehl.

Beverly Kacenski Taconic St Frank W. Cimini Carmen Sacco Turner Ave George Gibeau Pee Rehabilitation Agency Sacco Atty W. Stanley Cooke John S$. Dimania Weill Wahcofiah St Mrs. Muller Virgil Rusher Arkansas Becket Raymond Quinn Rusher Martha E. Emerson West Cummington Norman Carden Springfield Robert Mossman Third St Stephen M. Foehl Williamstown

Pittsfield Jaycee to hear Phelps on housing, taxes

Leon E. Phelps, president of the Pittsfield Taxpayers Association, will speak at a Greater Pittsfield Jaycee meeting tomorrow at 7 30 in the Tram Lodge. Jaycee President Jeffrey P. Rayner says Phelps will discuss the housing situation and Pittsfield Housing Authority. Meeting open to men 21 through 35 interested in joining.

Leon E. Phelps Pittsfield

Chiropractors Named to Society Committees

Three Pittsfield chiropractors have been named to Massachusetts Chiropractors Society committees. Dr Edward D. Prendergast serves on improper practice and unauthorized practice committees. Dr Alexander C. Politis serves on industrial and insurance relations. Dr Charles R. Chartier is named chiropractor of the year and on the awards committee.

Pittsfield Massachusetts Chiropractic Society Accortimg Richard E. Vincent Beverly Edward D. Prendergast North St Alexander C. Politis South St Charles R. Chartier

Mr Carmel Ladies To Hear Dr Reder

Dr Jason A Reder will speak on sex education to the Mount Carmel Ladies tonight at 8 in the Mount Carmel School hall. Mrs Anthony S Farina and Mrs Philomena Conti oversee refreshments. Tickets are on sale for the turkey novelty event Friday at 7 30 at the school.

Jason A. Reder Mount Carmel Anthony S. Farina Philomena Conti

City Hall Briefs Claimants File Small City Damages

City residents file small claims alleging a city truck damaged a car on near City Hall, a garbage pail loss claim, and a foot injury from a street hole near Wahconah Park last Oct 30.

Samuel Nykorchuck Watson St Wahconah Park

Kushi Heads Berkshire Oil Heat Council at Lenox House

Raymond T. Kushi of Knapp Oil Corp was elected president and treasurer of the Berkshire Oil Heat Council at its annual dinner meeting. The council, affiliated with the Better Home Heat Council of Massachusetts, named Bernard Carmell as vice president and appointed Lipton and Carmell to the advertising committee. Lipton and Hayden joined the manpower committee.

Raymond T. Kushe Knapp Oil Corp Berkshire Oil Heat Council Compel Lenox House Better Home Heat Council Massachusetts Kashi Francis E. Hayden Hayden. Oil & Supply Co., Inc North Adams Bernard Carmell J. W. Gull Oil & Coal Co., Inc Carmell

League backs Pittsfield zoning plan for Osceola townhouses

The League of Women Voters of Central Berkshire votes 15 to support Pittsfield’s proposed zoning ordinance to boost multifamily housing. The group urges council support, plans to speak at hearings, and backs strong code enforcement with rehabilitation.

League of Women Voters Central Berkshire Pittsfield Leonard J. Bejtlich League Homer Kurjan Bembers Pittsfeld Osceola Sanitation Public Bextttch Renning E. Boris Stahm City Plaeweing Charles Kusik Greenwich St Bejtlick

Local Hospitals List Patients Undergoing Operations

A compiled docket from Hillcrest Hospital and nearby addresses notes numerous patients undergoing operations or hospital care. Names include Elizabeth Ungewitter, Leo Charon, Richard Cousineau, Steven Johnson, Gliceria Campos, James E Davids, and others with addresses in Wahcomah Street Appleton Avenue Murphy Place Ne well Street and more. The list spans multiple households and includes entries for Miss Campos and Rebecca Warren among several others.

Elizabeth Ungewitter Wahcomah St Leo Charon Cheshire Richard Cousineau Appleton Ave Steven Johnson Hancock Gliceria Campos Pomeroy Ave Touls Pelkey Dalton Judith Lawrence Murphy Plage Rebecca Warren Theron Warren

Fire in Hotel Attributed to Careless Smoking

Firemen from Engines 3 and 5 and Trucks 1 and 3 fought a blaze at the Berk shire Hotel at North and Union. The third floor mattress started the fire, blamed on careless smoking. One firefighter, Pvt. Richard Marchette, 24, suffered a second degree burn and was treated at Pittsfield General Unit. A drunken man was found wandering and turned over to police.

Berkshire Hotel North Union Streets Hubert Karpeck William H. Reddy Reon Richard Marchette Pittsfield General Unit BMC

Lee High Group To Visit Berkshire Community College

John Brady, teacher of accounting at Lee High, will lead 68 Lee High School Business Club members as guests of Berkshire Community College tomorrow. The group will tour the building, observe business classes, enjoy lunch, and meet with BCC leadership led by Martin J. Jonas, department chairman, to learn what the college offers and tour the new campus on outer West Street.

John Brady Lee High Selo Lee High School Business Cluir Business Department Berkshire Community College BCC Will Bethier Martin J. Jonas BCC Business Department College West Street

Speed Skaters Meet Tomorrow

The Pittsfield Parks Speed Skating Club will meet tomorrow night at Springside House at 7:30. Uniforms will be issued to skaters participating in the Worcester meet. Anyone having team returns to make should bring them to the meeting.

Pittsfield Clu Springside House Worcester

Pericolosit Named Local J] Manager By Credit Corp

Donald F. Pericolosi of 4% Herie Ave. was promoted to manager of the Pittsfield branch of Universal CIT Credit Corp. Promoted from customer service, he succeeds Peter B. Treml, now manager of the Agawam office. Pericolosi, Pittsfield native, is a Williams High School and Becker Junior College graduate, married to Judith Warren.

Donald 4. Pericolosi Herie Ave Fpittsfield Universal C.T. Credit Corp Donald F Parker Rutland, WI Pericalosi Universal Cit Peter B. Treml C.st Agawam Pittsfield Perkalasi

Berkshire Credit Union To Install Officers

Eliot 32 Lubin will be installed as president of the Berkshire Credit Union Wednesday night at 7 at the Busy Bee Restaurant, 75 Cheshire Road. Other new officers include Genie Phillips as vice president Irving Mindlin as treasurer Leon L Siegel as financial secretary and a slate of directors: William Schindler Harvey Rubin Nathan S Schreck Benjamin G Klein Nathan M Bocklesz Jerome Seglar and Jason Katz. James R Lowell, vice president of the First Agricultural National Bank, will be the speaker.

Eliot Lubin Berkshire Credit Union Busy Bee Cheshire Road Genie Phillips Irving Mindlin Leon L. Siegel Art William >. Schindler Harvey E. Rubin Nathan S. Schreck Benjamin G. Klein Nathan M. Bocklesz Jerome Sélar Jason Katz James R. Lowell First Agricultural National Bank

Four Youths Join Navy Enlistments At Local Office

Four young men have enlisted in the Navy through the local recruiting office. They are Roger H. Kipp of Pittsfield, Earl L. Swartzer of Adams, Charles T. Stetson III of Dalton, and Richard E. Marchewka of Schenectady New York, formerly of Pittsfield. Kipp graduates Pittsfield High School 1963. All are undergoing basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center.

Navy Roger H. Kipp Oscar Kipp Wl Gamwell Ave Earl L. Swartzer Leslie Swartzer Adams Charles T. Stetson Kipp Pittsfield Swartzer Adana Stetson Pittsfield Igh Great Lakes Naval Training Center Lil

Movie Timetable Review Shows Wide Film Selection

Capitol presents Battle of Britain at 6 40 and 8 58 with matinee on Fri and Sat. Palace screens Secret World, The Girl Who Couldn't Say No, and Siedaon Cool at multiple times. West Springfield Cinema 1 shows Batch Cassidy and Take the Money with varied matinees. Battle of Britain repeats on Cinema 3. Santa’s Film Festival runs weekend shows. drive-in listings noted.

Britain Palace West Springfield Cassidy Sur San South Adan Sun

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Hinsdale Camp Audiler Youth Jobs Service Richard Henneberry Richard C. Renneberry NASC Awe Libritt Dunham Street Mall Mall Clement, Henriques Ington Ave Jaycees Taxpayers Mr. Carmel Dr. Reder Ella V. DiCenzo Robbins Ave Pasqale F. Guristante Ontario SC Raymond T. Kushi Oil Heat Council of Raymond T. Keht Mrs. Bettlich Comesius Berkshire Medical Center Pittsfield Gemeyad Unit St. Luke’s Wiliam Wilbert Johnson Weller Ave Michael S Jeffrey J. Hoe Hillcrest Hospital Joseph DeCresenzo Almer Ave Alice Dresser Spring Tion Anne Kelly Lee Opera Edward LaDouceur Summer St. Donald Weatherbee East New Lenox Road Gladys March Elmer Ave Samuel. Gold Linden St. John A. Demastrie Cromwell Ave Lee High Group Wiewcase Siedaon Matinee Paris Bertshire Drive-in Pitsfield Drive Mayfair Beauty Salon
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