Chief Seeks 3 Men and Car to Combat Gambling in City
Police Chief John J. Killeen asked mayor for a Vice Detail of a sergeant and two patrolmen with a squad car to combat gambling and vices. He urged parking lot fencing with paid time, FBI Academy training, and an in service retraining program with overtime. He proposed adding patrolmen, a records bureau, stenographer, two motor boats, equipment upgrades, and expanded office space including a new traffic bureau area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Killeen
Massachusetts Blaie
Killeen
Parkers
FBI
National FBI Police Academy
Washington, D.C
Onata
Pontoasue Lakes
Traffic Bureau
Fire Prevention Week Opens with Warnings From Deputy
Deputy Fire Chief William H. Reddy announced Fire Prevention Week here begins Sunday. He cited causes like smoking in bed and defective heating equipment, noting one local death this year and four in 1964. He urged year round precautions and safe disposal of rubbish, proper heating, chimney care, safe storage of flammable liquids, and supervision of children. School visits and drills will feature Sparky the Dalmatian to educate youngsters on fire safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Reddy
Reddy
Fire Department
Sparky
National Fire Protection Association
Yom Kippur Services Announced for Local Synagogues
Yom Kippur services begin at sundown Tuesday with Kol Nidre at 6 15 p m at Congregation Knesses Israel and Temple Anshe Amunim. Morning services on Wednesday start at 9 a m at the Jewish Community Center and 8 30 a m on Linden Street, continuing at both sites with Yizkor prayers. Junior Congregations for children under 12 meet at 10 30 a m and 12 40 p m respectively, with Nelah concluding at 4 45 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation Knesses Israel
Temple Anshe Amunim
Congregation
Knesses Israel
Lindin Street
East Street
Linden Street
Morris R. Fuhrman
George Berlin
Sanford D. Shanblatt
Kenneth Goldblum
Jewish Community Center
Wendell Avenue
Neilah
Births in Pittsfield and Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs Richard A Sabina of 415 Maple Grove Drive welcome a daughter. Mr and Mrs William T Bell of Jenox announce daughter Sara Elizabeth born Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Eugene C Turner of Lanesboro report daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth M Bradford of 19 Broad Street announce daughter yesterday. Dr and Mrs William J Baker of Lenox welcomed a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs Tee B Miller of Sandisfield report daughter yesterday. St Lukes Dr and Mrs William Ei Hardy of 10 Bay State Road announce a son born today.
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Pittsfield General
Richard A. Sabina
Maple Grove Drive
William T. Bell
Jenox
Sara Elizabeth
Kenneth MM. Bradford
Broad St
St. Like's
William Ei. Hardy
Bay State Road
Nature Hours At Museum Open Tomorrow
The Berk shire Museum hosts the first 1965 free nature hour for 4th to 8th graders at 10:15 Saturday. Adults and younger children are not admitted. Disney’s The Olympic Elk will be shown, followed by a migration talk and an optional contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Museum
Walt Disney
State
Washington
Olympic Mountains
Moderators Named for LWV Rallies in Central Berkshire
The League of Women Voters casts two moderators for upcoming mayoral and councilman at large rallies in Central Berkshire. Mrs. Edward N. Decker Jr. will moderate the mayoral event Sunday. Mrs. Paul Brown will handle the councilman at large meeting Monday. Each candidate’s bio will be shared with attendees and questions will be channeled by volunteers from Girl Scout Cadet Troop 65. WBEC will broadcast both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League of Women Voters
Central Berkshire
Edward N. Decker Jr
Lee
Paul Brown
Lenox
Decker
League
Middlebury
Brown
California
Alameda County
Fremont
Calif
Jaycees
University of Colorado
North Adams State College
Morton Kramer
League Voters' Service Committee
Girl Scout Cadet Troop 65
Norman Moskowitz
Alan l Lieberman
Kenneth Hall
James Cantrill
WBEC
Wallace W. Kearns Honored for 35 Years With New York Life
Wallace W. Kearns of 65 Maplewood Ave was named guest of honor at the Western Massachusetts general office monthly meeting in Springfield for 35 years with New York Life Insurance Co. Senior officers sent congratulatory letters and he received gifts from Berkshire-area associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace W. Kearns
Maplewood Ave
New York Life Insurance Co
Western Massachusetts General Office
Springfield
New York Life
Kearns
Berkshire
Three PHS Welders Win National $550 Grants
Pittsfield High School vocational welders include William Furey of Cheshire Mark Faucher and Richard Francoeur of Pittsfield who earned 550 prizes for an eight foot wrought iron cross built for St Mark's Church. Another graduate Michael Travers won a 25 regional award for a hospital handrail. The Linco Foundation awards total 15000 nationwide with national prizes up to 700.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
PHS
St. Mark’s Church
Furey
Faucher
Trinity Steel Co
Great Barrington
Francoeur
Michael Travers
Nash Steel Co
St. Luke’s Hospital
Haffly
Jesse B. Haffly
Linco
Furey-Faucher-Francoeur
William L. Dehey
Peter Guille Granted Six Month Leave At Clark Art Institute
Peter Guille, director of the Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute since before its opening ten years ago, has been granted a six month leave of absence by the trustees effective today. A trustee committee will handle operations during his absence while he and Mrs. Guille plan extensive travel. Guille, who supervised the building and helped open the museum to the public, is recovering from a recent illness and arrangements for 1966 exhibitions are being carried forward by staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Guille
Art Institute Williamstown
Sterling and
Francine Clark Art Institute
Institute
Guille
Guile
Robert Sterling Clark
Meeting Called for Monday To Fill Council Vacancy
The City Council resumes its convention to pick a temporary Ward 3 representative Monday at 7 30 p.m. in District Court room. Three candidates were nominated last night but attendance prevented action. seven councilmen were present and more votes were needed to elect. Mayor Del Gallo warned of nightly meetings until the vacancy is filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remo del Gallo
John H. Rice
Ernest G. St. Peter
Emily's Snack Bar
Cheshire Rad
John Marchesi
Adv
John J. Killeen
Arnold Klinke
Donald G. Butler
Murphy
Raymond E. Crow
Broyles
William A. Bunt
Massery
Joseph S. Scelsi
del Gallo
St Joe Drury Football Game Delayed To Tomorrow
St Joseph's High School Class A football game against Drury High of North Adams at Wahconah Park has been postponed to tomorrow afternoon at 1 30 due to wet field conditions from rain. The Rev Raymond Lanoue, director of the parish school, ordered the delay after a check showed a very wet field and rain in the forecast. The rain should end tonight with clearing weather. St Joe's will now meet Holyoke Catholic on Friday October 29 at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's High School
Drury High
North Adams
Wahconah Park
Raymond Lanoue
Drury
St. Joe’s
Holyoke Catholic
1966 Plates Go on Sale Here Monday
Motor vehicle registrations for 1966 start at 8:45 a.m. Monday at the Registry of Motor Vehicles on Bank Row. John W. DeBaggis announced 46,850 registrations issued in Central and Southern Berkshire. The 1966 plates will be green with white numerals. The local registry already has 33,000 new plates and urged motorists to register early to avoid a holiday rush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Registry of Motor Vehicles
John W. DeBaggis
Berkshire
DeBaggis
Rev Hampton F Price to preside at Second Church service
The Rev. Hampton F. Price director of Gould Farm will administer Holy Communion at Second Congregational Church Sunday at 10 45 am. He will also deliver the communion meditation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton F. Price
Gould Farm
Second Congregational Church
Voters Eligible for City Primary Rise by 50 in Pittsfield
Pittsfield residents eligible for the October 13 city primary total 28,679, up 50 from 1963. Democrats number 18,912, Republicans 5,845, Independents 8,922. Registrar Florence W. Mullaney notes last registration is October 11 at 10 p.m. An extra evening session will be held next Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Florence W. Mullaney
Board of Registrars
Mullaney
Cheshire Driver Hurt in Crash on Route 8
Hilary J. Koza, 42, of Cheshire, was slightly injured when his car skidded on rain slickness on Route 8 in Lanesborough and hit a large tree. He was treated at St. Luke's Hospital in Pittsfield for a scalp laceration and back strain and released. State police said he was southbound, passed a slow vehicle, skidded, and the car struck the tree. it was towed. Topper Henry J. Stevens investigated the incident just north of Old State Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanesborog
Cheshire
Hilary J. Koza
Takeno St. Luke's Hospital
Pittsfield
Lanesboro
Koza
Henry J. Stevens
Old State Road
Salo Cites His Activities For City Ward 7
Ward 7 candidate William A. Salo, retired from GE, says he can devote full attention to ward problems. Active since 1938, he cites efforts including Cleveland Reservoir construction, removal of a piggery on Churchill Street, Peck's Road fire station, hydrant installations on Thomas Island, and a Highland School ballot question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
William A. Salo
Salo
Cleveland Reservoir
Churchill Street
Peck’s Road
Thomas Island
Highland School
Sgt McNulty Removed From Danger List
Sgt J C Charles M McNulty son of Mr and Mrs Harry McNulty of 1 Rostone Place was wounded in Viet Nam two weeks ago. He has been removed from the danger list and reports indicate he is improving and will remain in hospital for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C
Charles M. McNulty
Harry McNulty
Rostone Place
Viet Nam
McNulty
War Department
Eighth Field Hospital
Wha Trang
Notif
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Eugene C. Turner
William J. Baker
Tee B. Miller
Sandisfield
Iron Cross
Harry Vincent
Berkshire Roofing and Insulation Company
Dial
Ady
Swistak
Adams
Harmony Kings Orch
al Gayiorno
Wahconah Street
Confiar Pharmacy
Housatonic Street
Fairgrounds
Quarry
Pittsfiel& Lenox Road
Bates Shoes
Sukel's
County Squire
Berk
Springside
West Shore Sports Club
Moby Dick Lounge
Happy Hour
Jung
St. Joe Vs. Drury
Hampton Price
Second Church
Sgt. McNulty
Dixie Serenaderson
Canaan
New York
J&f
Tod P
Pease
North St
Summer St
Ty Freeman
Mart
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