Traffic Board Seeks Speed Limits On Upper North Street
The Traffic Commission asks the City Council to start action posting speed limits from Pittsfield General Hospital to the Lanesboro line. A 30 mph limit is proposed for Avon area as hearings will determine final authority. Also discussed were traffic controls on West Street and Rhode Island Connecticut Avenues and several other street stop sign decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traffic Commission
Upper North Street
Pittsfield General Hospital
Lanesboro Ine
Ugh Ro McXean
Pontousuc Lake
Avon
Ltate Department of Public Works
Registry of
Motor Vehicles
McKean
William J
DPW
Mc. Gorgins
Boston
West Street
Hss
Frangis Avenue
Connecticut Avenue
Rhode Island
Connecticut Avenues
New York
New Ham
Goggins
Calumet
Wilson Streets
Robbins Avenue
Prospert
Appleton and
Dawes
Berkshire County Sees Warmest Summer in 20 Years
The U S Weather Bureau reports Berkshire County endured its warmest summer in two decades, with June July August and September above normal. No extreme highs, but readings stayed consistently elevated, signaling an Indian summer while rainfall runs four inches short, risking drought unless a late hurricane brings relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Weather Bureau
Berkshire County
George J. Jaulparelli
Qcluber
Ale Bulgarelli
Weather Bureau
Bulgarelli
Foresters Tour Berkshire County Industry and Timber Processing
Forty members of the Yankee chapter of the Society of American Foresters from Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut visited Berkshire County last Saturday. They toured Welly Lumber Co. Pittsfield Bergh Lumber Hartsville and examined hardwood and softwood processing transit material and timber quality issues. The group heard about marketing challenges and the need for cooperation to improve timber growth while noting a German made sash gang saw not shown at Wackerberth Box Co. Greasley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Society of American Foresters
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Berkshire County
Welly Lumber Co
Pittsheld
Bergh Lumber and Kiln Drying Inc
Hartsy
Berkshire
New England
Carapany
Wackerberth Box Co
Greale
Hospital Patient List From Pittsfield Area Notices
A scanned hospital roster lists patient admissions and treatments across Pittsfield area. Names include Paul Po Sherman 41 Orchard St and Richard Eo Gere Jr with various procedures such as operations and tonsillectomies. Additional patients appear from Richmond Lanesboro Dalton and nearby towns with multiple treatments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Paul Po Sherman
Orchard St
Halloween Parade Planning Meeting Opens Season
The Parks Department invites civic groups to join the organizational meeting for the annual Halloween celebration and parade set to happen in Springside. The event, the 15th in a row, is sponsored by the department and Mrs. Manel Dean with several attendees listed for related ceremonies and preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrow Anight
Springside
Vincent J. Hebert
Department of Parks* and Recreation
Wisensahn
Curtiss Slams Democrats on Redistricting Plan
Rep Curtiss of Shefield and Rep Oasis of Marblehead condemn the joint redistricting committee for including only one Republican member. They fault Democratic leadership for the 12 member panel and suggest better GOP representation is needed. The committee, chaired by Sen Maunce A. Donahue, will draft new boundary lines for state districts while Giles is away in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
Curtiss
Sheffield
House
John A. Oasis
Marblehead
Frank S. Giles
Methuen
Giles
Eurone
Autorrat
Senate
Majonry
Republica
Maunce A. Donahue
Holyoke
Local Driver Fined in District Court for Wet Driving
Local driver was fined 96 dollars in district court after pleading guilty to wet driving. Charges filed by Locals Pale cited 5 North Street. Officer Lt Kenneth W. Benees listed not guilty for drunkenness. case occurred near Columbus Avenue and North Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tms
North St
Harold R. Goeney
Kenneth W. Benee
Columbus Avenue
North Street
Worcester District Court fines for speeding and parking cases
District Court in Worcester fined Harry Malorsky $15 for speeding this morning. Parking fines were paid by Frank A. DeAngelis of 32 Curtis St and Donald D. Wiltes of 10 Elmhurst Ave. Samuel L. Balmer of 86 Ridge Ave, William J. Shea of 39 Franklin St, Dalton, and Ralph J Welch of 146 Robbins Ave each paid $3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Malorsky
Worcester
Frank A. DeAngelis
Curtis St
Donald D. Wiltes
Elmhurst Ave
Samuel L. Balmer
Ridge Ave
William J. Shea
Franklin St
Dalton
Ralph J.) Welch
Robbins Ave
Appellate Judges Named For Western District Assignment
Two district court judges Ernest Hobson and Samuel Tiep were assigned as appellate district judges for the Western District through Sept 30, 1867 by Chief Justice Raymond Sanger Wilkins. Berkshire Business Service of North Adams will furnish metal wall backboards to the Northern Berkshire Registry Deeds at 1,2 . Also, the state Department of Public Works has taken 7,300 square feet of land from Robert and Kathering Coughlin at the Catsville intersection of Merrill Road and Dalton Avenue for road work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest E. Hobson
Palmer
Samuel T. Tiep
Greenfield
Western
Ny iChel
Raymond Sanger Wilkins
State Supreme Court
Berkshire Business Service of
North Adams
Berkshire
State Department of Public Works
Robert and
Kathering Coughlin
Merril Road
Dalton Avenue
Carter's Condition Listed as Fair After California Crash
Orville Carter, 58, in Ingleside hospital with a head injury from a two car collision Saturday night. Ronderl Armstrong, 67, a former run owner, injured but not seriously. The duo were in California to attend the World Series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Sprague, Electric Co
Ramimi Fair
Inglesond
Calif
Orville Carter
Ronderl Armstrong
Carter
Sarsanely
California
Candidates debate on city hall and post office use
Four candidates discussed future city hall options and post office plans, with talks of Central Junior High usage, a new municipal office building, and broader aims like a junior college and technical school. They weighed education, industry, and sewer funding, outlining varied approaches to financing and urban needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattee
Holdov “Dt
Muren
Central Junior High
Quaglietti
Pastore
Cooper
Thhe
Haughey
League
All Officers Re elected By Sportsmen
The Pittsfield Sportsmen Club re elected all officers at its lengthy annual meeting. Officers include Samuel Simonetts president John R Bond first vice president William Horn second vice president Henry G Horn and John A Mole driver. Directors elected for three years were John Curtis Leon Goodermute Rayner Jr John Alphonse Tasnes Fulton Ralph Bond and Raymond Movs. Investors for the year were Thomas Hamilton John Reagan George Fo Yannane Stanley two years inward. Horn reported 25 members enrolled and a balance of 4047 as of Sept. expenditures included pheasants white rabbits and trout. The pheasant program will be marked so hunters can identify birds killed. The banquet profit stood at 583 including 331 52 from the prom. Trout and rabbit distributions were noted, and the meeting ran long due to director elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield Sportsmen's Club
Samuel
Simonetts
Lanesburg
John R. Bond
Frst
William
Henry G. Horn
John A. Mole
John Curtis
Leon Goodermute
Rayner Jr
John Alphonse
Tasnes Fulton
Ralph Bond
Raymond Movs
Directo
John Rayner Sr
Thomas Hamilton
John Reagan
George Fo Vyannane
Stanley
Horn
Joseph Arena
Pheasarnt
Tees
John Hond
Ralph Bend
Pittsheld
Washington Mountain
West Mountain
Westmore
Statling
Probate Court Records Wilson Williams Will Accepted
The will of Wilson Williams was allowed yesterday. The estate is left to his widow Alice. An executors inventory for Henry Godduau shows real estate valued at 12 900 dollars and personal property at 5 139 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Williams
Wilson Wiliams
Alice
Henry Gorren
Henry Godduau
Ten More Suits Filed in Superior Court
Ten additional entry day suits totaling 3222, 500 were filed yesterday in Superior Court. Plaintiffs include Ruth Ann Lee of Pittsfield suing Emile J Henault for 15000 over injuries from a June incident, John L. Paris of Pittsfield seeking 10000 against Doris Hogan and Richard Sherborn for August auto injuries, and Frank Kendall of Richmond demanding 10000 against the York New Haven Hartford railroad for injuries while unloading. Also named are Josephine Ely of Great Barrington seeking 2000 after a November fall, the City of Pittsfield with a 3000 suit against Arnald Brazee and Jeanne Brazee of Northampton, and others from various cities over automobile and related injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann Lee
Harry
Emile J Henault
John L. Paris
Hrough Louw.s
Doris Hogan
Richard Sherborn
Pitts-ield
Frank Kendall
Richmond
York New Haven & Hartford) Railroad
Josephine Ely
Great Tharrington
Hutchinson Firm Low Bidder on Springside Job
The Hutchinson Sand & Gravel Co. was the low bidder for a Springside House entrance and parking lot project for the Department of Parks and Recreation. Watshirsat is expected to be awarded. bids ranged as low as 50.80 for Hutchinson, with John Kre Co of Cheshire at 8 074.75 and Del Virgilio at 6 675.70. The plan ties into Springside Park’s long term recreation development, widening the entrance for two-way traffic and expanding the headquarters parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson Sand & Gravel Co
Springside House
Department Af Parks and Recreational
Watshirsat
John Kre. Co
Cheshire
del Virgilio
Springside Park
Tthe
Mangano Pledges Work on Sewer and Traffic Problems
Ward 2 City Council candidate Dominic J. Mangano pledged action on sewer and traffic issues if elected. He cited a foul stench from a neglected sewer on lower Brown Street and a faulty hand–activated traffic signal at the corner of Street and Melville, affecting schoolchildren from Notre Dame and St. Joseph's and youths to the Boys' Club. About 25 people attended a primary strategy meeting at the home of Mr and Mrs Ulisse Premerlani, 6 Spring St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic J. Mangano
Lower Brown Street
Mangano
St Andt Melville
Wheelock Promoted to Supervisor at GE Power Transfer Dept
W I Wheelock of 65 Birch Grove Dr promoted to supervisor of production engineering in GE Power Transfer department. He previously led proposition engineering, will oversee design and engineering of requisitions for intermediate and large power transformers. Wheelock, Troy Ohio native, joined GE 163 after college, served as test engineer in Pittsfield since 1950, WWII veteran, active in local campaigns and bowling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam
Wheelock
General Electric Power Transferer
Woeelock
Troy
Ohio
GE 163
University of Jayson
Pittsfield
Hunter Machine Grants Pay Hikes for I U Workers
North Adams workers at Hunter Machine Co. will receive wage increases averaging six cents an hour under a new contract with Local 2280 Texple Workers Union of America. The pay raise is retroactive to Sept 28 and range from five to seven cents. The agreement also improves in surance coverage and adds a half day holiday the day before Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
James Hunter Machine Co
Texple Workers Union of America
Page Brochure Supports UCS Campaign In 1960 Drive
An eight page locally designed brochure will aid solicitors in the 79.9 United Community Services Red CG campaign to raise 425000 for 25 member agencies during 1960. The brochure was designed by William J Schultz and written by Jay S Guren of Jules J Klein agency. It uses an before and after illustration showing a boy at Pittsfield police station and a Band fire victim of family tensions, with social workers and agency representatives helping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Community Services
Masonic Temple
William J. Schultz
Jay Sguren
Jules J. Klein
Pittsfield
Eschich
Red Feather
Ittsfield
Lanesboro
Red Cross
USA
Obituaries for Harold Ballenberger and Others
Obituary notices list Harold Ballenberger, Joseph Ferrari, Franz Hosea, Mrs. Charles Litt, William M. Newton, Eugenia Saracini, Mrs. Van Voorbis, Willian Zuvatlaro, and Mrs. Joseph. Page 1 references accompany several names in a memorial column detailing passing events and familial remembrances.
Mrs Charles Little of East Chatham Dies at 64
Mrs Patricia Little of East Chatham died yesterday in St Luke's Hospital Mass. Born December 4 1900 in Buffalo NY she lived in East Chatham 17 years and served as house mother at Berkshire Farm for Boys and prior at Wick Training School. Survived by husband and son Charles Joseph with sister Margaret Van Deusen. Funeral Thursday at J A French Funeral Home and Mass at Church of the Immaculate Conception Lebanon Springs. Rosary at the funeral home tomorrow night with Cathouse Sisters Knights of Columbus members present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Chatham
Gertrude Patricia Little
Charles Little
St Chatham
St. Luke's
Hal F _ field
Mass
Lettie
Beshire Farm
Little
Buffalo
Wswick
Berkshire Farm
Charles Joseph
Margaret van Deusen
Hume
J. A
Death notices and funeral details from Springfield and Brandon
Infant William Henry Newton, 11 days, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry T Newton of 177 Waheonah St, died at Pitsfield General Hospital. Private prayer service tomorrow at Wellington Funeral Home. Burial at Pintsfield Cemetery. Clyde Nelson Smith, director of the Champlain Valley Exposition and Vermont Maple Sugar Assn, died at a brother in law’s home. Eugenia Graziano Stracia of Holyoke, mother of Nichakis Saracino, died Sunday at Providerre hospital after a long illness. Multiple obituaries note survivors and funeral arrangements in Springfield, Holyoke, and surrounding towns. Visiting hours and Mass of Requiem at Our Lady of Mountain Carmel Church in Springfield. burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Henry Newton
Henry T Newton
Waheonah St
Pitsfield General Hospital
Josephine Newton
Fred Gwinnell
Wellington
Allen McLean
Palgrim Memorial Church
Pintsfield Cemetery
Brandon
Clyde Nelson Smith
Vermont Maple Sugar Assn
Smith
Ayrshire Breeders Assn
Eugenia Graziano Sttracia
Halyoke
Nichakis Saracino
Nowher Y
Blessed Sacrament Church
Tmol- Soke
Niphalas
Springfield
Anthony
Agaw
Ges
Ludlow
Anmmst Manzolin
Fake
Mary Teni
Arama
Lisa Snoenefeld
Mrs Zavattaro Rites Held In Pittshield
Mrs Joseph Zavattaro died at St Luke's Hospital after living 33 years in Pittshield. She was a member of All Souls Chapel and the Fraternal Society. Survived by son Joseph Jr and two daughters in law Doris Zagattara and Mrs Frank Meriiall. Funeral Thursday 8:15 am from Helverga Funeral Home, Mass at 9 in All Chapel. Burial in Joseph's Cemetery. Friends may call today 2-4 and 7-9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Zavattaro
Joseph Zavsia
St. Luke's Hos
Pittshield
All Souls’ Chapel
Fraternal
Socrety
Joseph Jr
Doris Zagattara
Frank Meriiall
Pirsfield
Marta Garberaglio
New York
Civ
Helverga Funeral
Joseph's Cemetery
Funerals of Local Residents Reported
Funeral notices from Lenox Egremort and Dalton detail services for Mrs Joseph Haven Walter E Peck Byron F McCauley John H Retalick and others. Masses and burial plans set at St Anns Me thodist and Pittfield Cemetery with visit times listed.
Pittsfield Churches Council Exec Committee Meeting Rescheduled
The Pittsfield Area Council of Churches executive committee meeting has been moved to Wednesday. President Stanley B. Thomson announced the change. The gathering will be at 4 tomorrow at the First Church of Christ Congregational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Couns
Stanley B. Thomson
Seiieyy
Church of Christ
Harold Ballenberger Barrington Furer obituary
Harold Ballenberger Ballenberger of Brooklyn New York born December 29 1931 was a World War II veteran and cloth inspector at the Great Barstan Manufacturing Co He is survived by his mother and a cousin funeral arrangements are at Elmwood Chapel with calling hours listed and a burial at Elmwood Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barrington Furerrices
Walter Lenberger
Hal Road
Jota
Huvial
Elmwood
William C Van Voorhis 89 Dies. Bequeaths Widow and Kin
William C Van Voorhis, 89, died after a long illness. He leaves his daughter Mrs. William T. Keelan of Main Street, a son S. Van Beas NX, five sisters including Serah Voor Voorhis of Peared NY and Mrs. Mars Turner of Gr Hav Ans Lee A. Jar of Xz gual Vision NY, and several nieces and nephews. The body was moved to Stevens Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voorhis
William C. van
Mere Eary
Daughrey
Willam T. Keelan
Main Street
Noy
Pisa
Saind Mary Vaenburgh
Kilt Reform Cauren
S. van Beas
Sera Vor Voorhis
Peared
Mars
Turner
Lee A. Jar
Xz Gual Vision
George Keapp
Fishkill
Herold B. Smith
Beacon
Stevens Funeral Home
Frank Hayes Dies in Pittsfield Funeral Held Today
Frank Hayes a fur dealer from Pittsfield died. The body will be sent to the Condron Funeral Home today for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hayes
Pittsfield
Condron
Death notices and memorials in Berkshire press tribute
Card of Thanks and In Memoriam notices list the Berkshire area obituaries. Includes Gertrude Patricia, death notices and funeral mass details with church, time, and procession at the funeral home and church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire
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Traffic Board
Upper North St
Richard Eo Gere Jr
Richard, Gere
Walter J. Tarnaw
Curtis Ter
Edward A. Armstrong
Gaston A Gauthier
Mra
Gari
Art Ventura Ave
Vincent J Cur
M. Clark
Carmen T Ochs
Fine St
Edward Grace
Edna Grechan
South St
Dessie D
Luke's
Arthur J Clavelle
Stoddard Ave
Petee M. Ziccato
Treatmess
Richard
Mora
Marion McLoughlin
Cherry @t
Opera
Hattie M. VanDeusen
Athing
Raymond & Bertollino
Beredet Ra
Leon N. Ournette
Cole Ave
Treate Mornt
Alton C. Wrath
Lee
Gus Outrage
Robert T. Jones
San
West SL
Alphonse Cretton
David Chen
Mpo and
Frankih Chen
Wealthy Ave
Fensiaretamsy Ming Ciamenting
Amoroll
Fenn Operation
Barola Y
Rimmond
Grendale
Vincent M. Murmerhio
William AL Biren
LA Neaborn
Menry M. Kirchner
Mahan
Sthee Kh
Pol
Probate
Jeanne A
Northampton
Lawrence Wick
Robert McColean
Edmund Howland
North Adams OA
Stuart Shapiro
Marke Meyers
Sther Goodman
Brooklyn
Richard T. Wot
Providence
FR. I
Maurice
Hutchinson
W. I. Wheelock
Hunter Machine
Youi
UCS
Campaign Publicity Committee
Willam J .Tate Jr
Ene
Mitefield Police
EUW
Ras No
Mrs
Eugenia Saracino
Joseph Zavattaro
Joseph Haven
Lenox
Tom ‘Arrow
Rove Funeral
Reaven
St. Anns
Buyiat
St .Anns
Walter EL Peck
Walter E. Peck
Egremort
Stevens
James C. Chaset
Riverside
Adolph Buncher
George L. Peck
Mitch, Peck
Carl Is. Warner
Byron F. McCauley
Byron McCauley
Prudential An Insurance Coy
Welly Funeral
Buriat Wil View
Holy Name Society
Ton H. Retallick
John H. Retalick
James M. Ault
First Methodist Church
Pittfiewd
Harold Ballenberger
Willian
van Voorhis
Gertrude Patric
Ures
Hesse
Charles Eral
Onat
Irbanin Sarap
Alec
Fiennes
Rome
Cathelc
Coumbus
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