Defendants Plead Guilty as Grand Jury Opens
Three defendants waived Grand Jury proceedings and pleaded guilty as the grand jury session opened in Superior Court. Peter Biladeau admitted three burglary counts. Lawrence M. Mickery, statutory rape. Nicholas Mazzacco, statutory rape. Jury adjourned to continue investigations and expected indictments Wednesday morning.
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Ing
Mr. Ryan
Asst. Dist
John A. Barry
Brands J. Quirico
Thetes Unit
Peter Biladeau
Netih
Adams
Hone
Fire Cream Inc
Gren
Bartle
Atty
Drew
Campals
Lawrence MW. Mickery
Pittsfield
Atu
W. Standey Cooke
Nicholas Mazzacco
Pitsfield
Clement A. Ferris
Rhe
Matthew J. BR
Fire Prevention Week Aims to Cut City Fire Losses
Fire Chief Ward G Whalen urges residents to reduce home fire risk during Fire Prevention Week. He notes rising replacement costs and explains that rubbish fires, basement blazes, and careless smoking cause major losses. Automatic sprinklers, ashtrays, and safe match handling could lessen fires and insurance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward G. Whalen
Births in Pittsfield and surrounding areas
Mr and Mrs Wurt A Gabel report a son born Saturday at 1 Boylston Street. Mr and Mrs Paul K Alien announce a daughter Saturday at 9 Amity Street. Mr and Mrs Paul H Ode of Lanesboro welcome a daughter yesterday. Grandparents are Maurice B Rosenfield and others. At Arlington Street a son born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Arthur Arvles. Mr and Mrs Thomas L King of Cheshire welcome a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs Roger A Knoll Meyer of 103 Dawes Ave report a daughter yesterday. Mrs Hillocent and Mr John B Perron of Peru welcome a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs John Meiers of Beckett announce a daughter today. Other Hospital and Richardson House births include Dr and Mrs Ben J Marowski of Westwood a son Saturday at Boston Lying-in Hospital. Mrs Marowski is former Mary T Curtin, daughter of Bart J Curtin of Elm Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kk. Alien
Amity St
Paul H. Ode
Lanesboro
Ben J. Marowski
Westwood
Ben J. Jr
Boston
Richardson House
Marawski
Mary T. Curtin
Bart J. Curtin
Elm St
Nature Hour Opens 1959 Season At Berkshire Museum
A large cohort of boys and girls attended the Berkshire Museum theater for the 1959 Nature Hour opening. Disney’s Beaver Walter was shown, an owl demonstration given, and the season’s first optical quiz held. Top performers included Frederick Olisek and Charles Henry with high scores, plus many other pupils from South Danil and Egremont regions. Another session is planned for next Saturday, open to fourth through ninth graders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Museum
Disney
Beaver Walter
Hildreth Spooner
South
Frederick Olisek
Charles Henry
Peter Tirved
Dalton
Chamesach
Egremont
Ace Boynton
Plain School
Stockbridge
Michael Graver
Plunkett
Willun ¥Aw
Avis Hernagnan
Williams
James Fulginit
Kevin Corbett
Hubbard
Pamela Hopper
Batilett
Charl Coghill
Christine Mamonas
Joseph Scalise
Janes Napile
Track Car Collision on Lenox Bypass
A Lenox intersection crash between a southbound asphalt truck and a car driven by Mrs. William E. Williams causes minor injuries. Shattucky resident Robert Lo Alter sustains a right arm abrasion and back soreness. State police and a DPW crew manage spill cleanup and road damage.
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Lenox
Shattuckville
Walker Street
Lee
Robert Lo Alter
Shattucky
William E. Williams
Interlaken Road
Stockbridge
Williams
Waer
Willams
State Department of Public Works
John A. Ziewicz
Lee Barracks
Two County Men Hurt in World Series Taxi Crash
Two well known Northern Berkshire men, Oreville D. Carter a Sprague Electric Co. official and 17 year old Robert Armstrong formerly of North Adams, are in serious condition in an Englewood California hospital after a head on collision taxi ride during their trip to the World Series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire
Englewood
Calif
California
Oreville D. Carter
Sprague Electric Co
Robert Armstrong
North Adams
Chief Calman Returns From Police Convention in New York
Chief Thomas H. Calman has returned from the annual convention of the International Chiefs of Police Association in New York City from September 26. He described the sessions as the best he has attended with support from Mrs. Calnan. Chief Philip C. Purcell of Newton was elected sixth vice president, making him eligible for the presidency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Calman
International Chiefs of Policea Assa
New York City
Det. L
Calnan
Philip C. Purcell
Newton
St. Charles Church Sets Record Cash Collection
The Rev Robert L Ahern announced yesterday that St Charles Church raised 14052 45 dollars in a two hour semiannual collection. One hundred forty two men in pairs visited homes for the drive while construction began on a 233900 convent funded by the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles’ Church Convent
Robert L. Ahern
Quaglietti Criticizes Elderly Housing Gimmick Plan
Virginia M. Quaglietti, candidate for mayor, denounces a 1.21 million dollar elderly housing project as a political gimmick with no demonstrated need. She claims past and present housing board surveys show no proof of demand and vows to block the project if elected, urging taxpayer scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia M. Quaglietti
WBC
Quaglietti
Adminsien
Cerebral Palsy Swim Program Begins at Girls Club
The Berkshire area from the United Cerebral Palsy Association and the Coolidge Hill School have restarted a cerebral palsy swimming program. Classes run Tuesday afternoons from 1:30 to 2:30 at the Girls Club for cerebral palsied children and young adults in Berkshire County upon doctor recommendation. Admissions for non cerebral palsied patients are referred to Miss Florence McConahey, superintendent of the Coolidge Hill School. Red Cross transportation assists, with volunteers from the United Community Services Volunteer Bureau helping with skilled swimmers. Information may be obtained from the United Cerebral Palsy Association of Berkshire Inc. at 16 South Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Asstate
United Cerebral Palsy Asst
Coolidge 1
Berd County
Florence McConahey
Coolidge Iil
Cerebral Palsy Assn
Coolidge Hill School
Red Cr
Bureau
United Community Services
United Cerebral Palsy Assn
Berkshire Inc
South S
Stefano Bartolotta to retire from GE after 18 years
Stefano Bartolotta of Lenox will retire November 1 from General Electric Co in the power transformer winding unit after 18 years service. A native of Italy who came to the United States in 1920, he has lived in Lenox since 1932 and ran a local grocery for 22 years. He attends St Ann's Church. The couple will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary next month. They have two children, Anthony W Bartolotta and Mrs John Spagnuvic, both of Pittsfield. They plan a Florida trip in retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stefano Bartalotta
Lenon
General Electric Co
Bartolotta
United States
Lenox
St. Ann's Church
Mota
Anthony W. Bartolotta
John Spagnuvic
Pittsfield
Florida
Police Briefs Report Burglary, medical transports in weekend
Mrs. Margaret Furey of 13 Silver St reported her car ransacked while parked Saturday night in a lot on Summer Street. Baden P. McLean of 49 Greylock Tec was taken to Pittsfield General Hospital after an emergency call. Police also transported George W. Morgan Jr. 17 from St. Stephen's Church and Roy Hamilton, 54, of 612 Crescent St to Pittsfield General.
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Margaret Furey
Silver St
Summer Street
Baden P. McLean
Greylock Tec
Pittsfield General Hospital
George W. Morgan Jr
St. Stephen's Church
Pittfeld General
Roy Hamiilton
Crescent St
Pittsfield General
Community Chest drive seeks 500 volunteers in Neighborhood Division
A record 500 volunteers will work in Pittsfield Laneshoro Community Chest Neighborhood Division. John Kittredge announces division chairmanship. Orientation meetings begin tonight and run through Oct 14 under Mrs Lincoln S Cain. House-to-house solicitation starts Oct 16 under Mrs Robert Bardwell Jr and Mrs Qo Allen. Numerous section leaders and captains named across divisions and teams.
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Pittsfield- Laneshoro
James G. Garavaltis
iMers
John Kittredge
Lhairmen
Lincoln S$. Cain
Robert D. Bardwell Jr
AL Lively
jDivision
Wand
John J.o'donnell
W. RK. Tate Jr
Tievision
Henry C. Hyde
William
ArcKenna
Edward Helliwell
John Shea Jr
Wiliam E. Herman
Rosemarie Austin
Calvin Davis
Loren Ness
Benjamin Fusco
Fsie
Eugene Valenti Heads Alford Brook Club
Eugene Valenti of Canaan Conn was elected president of the Alford Brook Club at the annual meeting held Saturday in West Center. Paul Galaska of Agawam became vice president and Joe Litter Jr of Parisfi was elected secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Valenti
Canaan
Sister Reparatrice Returns From St Louis Meeting
Tavie Reparatrice P. administrator at St Luke's Hospital has returned from St Louis where she attended the annual meeting of the Council administration. She is chairing the Catholic Hospitalization Committee which tracks developments in hospital administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tavie Reparatrice
St. Luke's Hospial
St. Louis
Council
Sister Reparatrice
Tthe Catholic
Ospita
Probate notices list Foster and Tietgens estates in Massachusetts
Probate records show Karl M. Foster estate filed by Caro Booalan Ettedatlyn P. Griswold and Betty Foster with 39003.39 in personal effects and no real estate. A separate inventory for Lee Les Sr Catherine J. Tietgens shows 10000 in road assets with no personal estate. administrators are John C. Tietgens and Peter N. Tietgens Jr.
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Karl MM. Foster
Karl M. Foster
Great Barrington
Caro Booalan
Fourth Fall Foliage Festival Parade in North Adams
About 20000 spectators watched the fourth annual Fall Foliage Festival parade in North Adams. The Lacy float won first prize in the front competition among industries. Catherine B. Marshall of Pittsfield was named administrator of Melvina M. Weckman Estate. Congressmen Silvio Conte joined the reviewing stand as Miss Rosalie KA Benoit was named the foliage queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
William H. Lacy
Ventry
Crippen and Cook- Southwick
Nobleley Insurance Co
Westfield
Divorce Granted for Barton Couple in Pittsfield
A divorce was granted to Rital Jankowski Barton from Elbert M Barton, both of Pittsfield, on grounds of cruel and abusive treatment. The couple were married here June 15, 1997.
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Rital Jankowski Barton
Elbert M Barton
Pittsfield
Attendees Gather for Finance Officers Convention
About 100 participants attend the Massachusetts Municipal Auditors and Accountants convention in Great Barrington. Tax Commissioner Robert Capeless and Herman P. Dine discuss new legislation. University of Massachusetts official Joan Gilespie outlines program budgeting. Henry Wardy and William Schwartz address town counsel relations and accounting issues. Joseph P. Clark of Chicago to speak on material finance officers association matters.
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Great Barrington
Massachusetts Mupal
Robert T.capeless
Pittsfield
Herman P. Dine
Acceunts
New Legislaar Affecting Association
Joan Gilesple
University of Massachusetts
Needham
Henry W. Wardy
Ihe Bershawn
Anstant
Bureau of Sccouvs
William Schwarts
Tomerlaw Joseph P. Clark
Chicago
Material Finance Officers Assn
Will ApPak
Rosenthal Heads Berkshire Law Library Association
Atty James M. Rosenthal was elected president at the annual meeting. Irving H. H. Gammell became clerk and Athy Frederice M. Myers was librarian and treasurer. Executive board members named were Waller J. Donovan, Seorge A. Newman, Francis J. Quirico, and Paul Taminivello.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty. James ML Rosenthal
Berkshire Law Library Assn
Irving HH. Gammell
Athy Frederice MM. Myers
Cesert
Attys
Waller J. Donovan
Seorge A. Newman
Franncis J. Quirico
Paul. Taminivello
Halloween Party at Luigi's Hinsdale with Band
Plan a Halloween celebration using Luigi's Hinsdale venue for parties of 50 or more with band and hall provided. also notes nearby services including Lebeau Studio dancing lessons, Buck's Barber Shop, Riding Boots & Breeches shop, Marston's Ski Der hotel, and Berkshire Roofing options with free estimates.
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Luigi's
Hinsdale
Hall
Western
Marston's
Wendell Hotel
West St
Public Symposium on Alcoholism Invites Community
The Piusfield Area Council of Churel calls the public to an alcoholism symposium tomorrow evening at 30 in their civic auditorium. Two Alcoholics Anonymous members and one AL Anon Family Group member will share stories, with Harold M. Dernane Je, state commissioner on alcoholism, as main speaker. Proharon Officer Joseph A Terehia of Pru field will participate in the discussion, following the speaker.
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Piusfield
Churel
Todas
Lan Alcohollcany
Orium
Alcoholics Anonymous
AL Anon
Main Anonymous
Harold M. Dernane
Proharon
Joseph A Terehia
Prufield
Sportsmen's Club Election Tonight in Pomodsue Lake
The Pitts field Sportsmen's Club holds its annual meeting tonight at 1 Shave Clio Opechee Street Pomodsue Lake. Simonetta Will will preside and officers will be elected.
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Pittsfield Sportsmen's Club
Shave Clio
Opechee Street
Pomodsue Lake
Simonetta
Allicers
Open House Planned for Renovated Central Junior School
Mayor Haughey announced a Friday evening open house for the renovated Central Junior School. Architect Jody Ho Fisher and School Superintendent Edward J. Russell will answer questions about the $286,000 restoration. The project nears completion with cafeteria and kitchen installations pending final work in the basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Junior Hinh
Raymond L
Poe
Hangney
Jody Ho Fisher
Edward J. Russell
Haughey
Governor and Wife Lead BLICO Tour Guest List
Governor and Mrs lead a guests list for the Berks Life Insurance Co tour and reception. Notables include Congressmen Sika O Caine and Robl ert T. Capeless, state officials, and chief executives from financial and industrial firms. Proceeds include a Norman Rockwell sketch on the new home office site as previews for a 4 40 pm start.
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Mes
Foser D Furealo
Berks Life Insurance A
Fia
Berkenive County Qolpyrment Business and Vivil Leaders
Sl Gluse
Sika O Caine
Roblert T. Capeless
Ove FL Bark Jhard
Robert P. Cramer
Thomas J .Wallace
Bo Crawford
Turner
Thomas C Wojtkows
Parked Car Collision Injures Four in Pinsfield
Four people were injured when a car struck a parked vehicle owned by John F. Maynard in Pinsfield. Todd Goodwin 28 of New York City was southbound on Route 43 and swerved after seeing one headlight. Injured were taken to North Adams Hospital for treatment.
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Fancock
John F. Maynard
Pinsfield
Todd
Goodwin
New York City
Maynard
Seve York
Madeline Good
North Adams Milal
Edward Smith
Aeridem
Four Mayoral Candidates Featured On WBEC Tonight
WBEC radio airs a mayoral candidate program with incumbent Raymond Hauches and three challengers. The Pinsfield Teague of Women Vet sponsors the event from 8:30 PM until 3:30 PM, with questions screened by a special committee for relevance and fairness.
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WBEC
Raysmond Hauches
Pinsfield Teague of
Prentice Bradier
Vans F. Adler
Schon
Vas
Will Te Ask League
Berks ‘Seum
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Hamein
St. Luke's
Marcel L. Arpchambatt
Izabeth St
Thomas L. King
Cheshire
Roger A. Knollmeyer
Dawes Ave
John Meiers
Becket
Calman
St. Charles’ Church
Mrs. Quaghietti
Stefano Bartolotta
Ordinance Department
Plastics Avenue
IUF
United Steelworkers
Tittsheld GE Union
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Fidward Sawyer
Murray li
Charles R
Charles Shattuck
Adware Jd
Barry
Brown
Nugene «Ki
Daniel J
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Rudolph Sacca
Heath Thomson
Gerald Tee Sacco
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Alfred P. Salamone
Norford L. Newton
Anthnozyano
Edward P. Clark
Renaldo Clacini
Alford Brook Club
Probate News
N.A
Rosenthal
Law Library Assn
Lebeau
North Street
Buck's Barber Shop
Melville Street
al Gaviermo
B, & G, Alum. Prod. Inc
Ady. cd
Berkshire County
Berkshire Roofing, and Insulation Co
Harry Vincent
Ady
Sportsmen’s Club
Central
Wbec Tonight
Resne - Clarke
Schaliner & Marx
Arrow Shira
Florsholm
Ickey-Freeman
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