District Court Actions And Guilty Pleas In Local Terms
David Bliss, 30, formerly of this city now in Quincy, found guilty of nonsupport and given a suspended six month sentence in the House of Correction by Judge Frank W. Cimini. Deputy Welfare Commissioner Raymond J. Quinn recommended the suspension and a $20 weekly payment for family support. Francis Mangiardi, 48, formerly of 1101 Peck's Road, had assault case continued to April 1970 on condition he stay away from his wife unless she allows otherwise. Robert M. Holmes, 89 Burback Street, charged with two counts of larceny by check, case filed on condition he pay $15 today to Hess Service Station on Tyler Street. Mary Hart, 867 Williams Street, pleaded guilty to speeding, second such charge in a year. fined $25. Lloyd Nolan, 5 Francia Avenue, charged with speeding, defective equipment and an uninspected vehicle. defaulted. Olivia Hansen, 611 Fenn Street, charged with drunkenness and disturbing the peace. found not guilty and discharged. Edward J. Houston Jr., 19, of 116 Robbins Avenue, charged with violation of probation. case continued to December 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bliss
Quincy
Robert M. Holmes
Burbank St
Hess
Tyler Street
Mary Hart
Williams St
Lloyd Nolan
Francia Ave
Dismissal of Indictments Sought in Drug Law Cases
Attorneys for five youths charged with marijuana and LSD offenses ask the Superior Court to dismiss indictments claiming lower court jurisdiction. The defendants from Brookline Noank and Garden City faced district court arraignments after Lee arrests in September and October and a six month continuance by Special Justice Hannon. Defense argues district court concurrent jurisdiction with Superior Court and that Hannon took proper jurisdiction, seeking dismissal of charges on that basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Lee District Court
James E. Hannon
Philip A. Terrence
James A. Dawson
Brendon Earley
Brookline
Elizabeth M. Laws
Noank
Conn
Joanne M. Hanisian
Garden City
District Attorney's
Superior Court
Han+ non
Leonard H. Cohen
Dawson
Donald J. Shaker
Legion appoints four committee chairs in Berkshire post
Joseph J. Madison Jr. announces four committee chairmen for the Fittsfield Post American Legion. Appointments include Cororal, Mrs Judith Lincoln Lum mus for Boys' State, Harold P. Carey for athletic, Richard H. Bentley for child welfare and community service, and Theodore J. Handerek as local service officer. The Legion County Council meets Sunday at 7 30 PM in Post 127 rooms Great Barrington with Dis wick Commander George Schwab presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Madison Jr
Fittsfield Post
American , Legion
Coratorical
Judith Lincoln Lummus
Boys’ State
Harold P. Carey
Athletic
Richard H. Bentley
Theodore J. Handerek
Legion County Conncil
Great Barrington
Diswick
George Schwab
Judge cites heavy burden of drug penalty record
Bright college students with drug violation records face job refusals, a Superior Court judge said. Judge Donald M. Macaulay granted a one year continuance in a Pittsfield drug case, warning he will dismiss if the defendant stays out of trouble. The case involves Vicki Lee Wendell, 164 Alengate Ave. Miss Jost, visiting Mrs Walsh, talks of rehabilitation as both students plead guilty to possession of amphetamines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright College
Superior Court
Donald M. Macaulay
Longmeadows
Pittsfield
White Tree Club
Vicki Lee
Just
Alengate Ave
Wendell Ave
Northampton
Amherst
University of Massachusetts
Macaulay
Starlene Walsh
Union St
Atty. Paul V. Donahue
Miss Jost
Cafe Operator Reports Theft at K-Bar-K Corral Cafe
Owner-operator George King of the K-Bar-K Corral Cafe at 97 Wirst St. reported to detectives this morning that 35 dollars was taken from the cafe cash register in an overnight break. King, a veteran police officer who recently resigned to operate the new enterprise, said entry was made through a rear window. The location was formerly that of the Gem Lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George King
Wirst St
King
Police Brief names in Benedict Road crash near Springside Avenue
Laura L. Boyd aged 19 of 6 Maplewood Ave sustained minor injuries after a two car collision on Benedict Road near Springside Avenue Wednesday night just before 7:30. The other driver was Donald E. Gagnon of 5 Crane Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura L. Boyd
Maplewood Ave
Benedict Road
Springside Avenue
Donald E. Gagnon
Crane Ave
Area War Protest Spurs Wide Berkshire Demonstrations
Protests across Berkshire County linked to the national antiwar movement drew about 1,200 at Williams College and 600 on the Berkshire Community College Common. Events included services, marches, petitions, candlelight vigils, and speakings by notable locals, with turnout among adults mixed and organizers assessing impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams State College
NASC
Michael Brookes
BCC
Pittsfield
Brookes
Fire Log: Multiple Local Incidents Through Day
At 9:15 am a self-cleaning electric range caused smoke on Cole Avenue. At 4:07 pm a grass fire burned in a Picnic area on Hancock Road. At 8:37 pm leaves burned in a gutter on Sunset Street. At 8:46 pm leaves burning behind OL fenn Street. At 11:35 pm oil burner blowback reported at Jubilee Lane. At 1:04 pm Bay State Road a pole fence fire was doused by owner and firemen wetted down on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Ave
Hancock Road
Sunset St
OL Fenn St
Jubilee
Bay State Road
Obituaries and deaths in Lenox and Sheffield regions
Obituary notices list Bronislaw Bronislaw Sikora 78 of 186 Bradford St died at Lee House Nursing Home after moving from Sprinfield 32 years ago. Retired from Berkshire Button Co. 1855. Funeral set after 2–4 and 7–9 calls with High Mass at Holy Family Church. Margaret Corley, 77, Lenox widow of John Corley, died at Holyoke home. survived by 10 other children and 39 grandchildren. Other notices include Caroline Westphalen, Mable Pitt, and George L Peters, 62, Sheffield, who served as assistant clerk of courts and joined Masons. services scheduled with details and donations to Heart Fund noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronislaw
Benny’ F. Sikora
Bradford St
Lee House
Lee
Lomza
Poland
Sprinfield
Sikora
Berkshire Button Co
Holy Family Church
William Kaczynski
Springfield
Blonjarr
Lenox
Margaret Corley
John Corley
Joseph Giardina
Holmeswood Ter
Holyoke
Corley
Margaret Gorman
County Cork
Ireland
Sheffield
George L. Peters
Root Lane
Fairview Hospital
Great Barrington
New York City
George N
Emma Larsen Peters
Peters
Southern Berkshire District Court
Cincinnatus Lodge
AF & AM
Stevens Funeral
Masonic Temple
Heart Fund
Afro-American Society Plans Radio Programs
The Pittsfield Afro-American Society will begin a weekly five minute program named Black Perspective on WBEC at 12 45 each Saturday. Roberson will produce taped segments and conduct telephone interviews with black leaders nationwide, starting with Joe Jones of KYAC Seattle. Roberson is a 25 year old former Dangerfield Texas native and GE ordnance systems program applications engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield Afro-American Society
WBEC
Allen H. Nolan
Charles Roberson
Myrtle St
Roberson
Joe Jones
KYAC
Seattle
Wash
Dangerfield, Tex
General Electric Ordnance Systems
Real Estate Transfers Involving Masiero Murphy Marchet Lubitz and Others
Real estate transfers listed include Albert and Claudine Masiero selling a Holmes Road house and lot to Thomas P. and Ann J. Murphy. G John and Rose C Marchet sell Greylock Street property to William J Lubitz. Frank J Douglas and others sell nine parcels on Barker and Tamarack roads to city of Pittsfield. Martin D. and Irene Malnati transfer to Alexander C D and Margaret TL Williamson property on Swamp Road Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert and
Claudine Masiero
Thomas P. and
Ann J. Murphy
Holmes Road
G. John and
Rose C. Marchetto
William J. Lubitz
Greylock Street
Frank J. Douglas
City of
Pittsfield
Barker and
Tamarack Roads
Martin D
Irene Malnati
Alexander C. D
Margaret TL. Williamson
Swamp Road
Richmond
Funeral Notices For Daniel Casey Jr And Others
The obituary notices list multiple funerals including Daniel J Casey Jr at Cone dron Funeral Home and Mal St Charles Church with burial at St Josephs Cemetery. Survivors include stepmother Mrs Daniel J Casey Sr and two stepbrothers. Other services include services for Samuel J Roberts Joseph Sadlowski Hanora Loehr Howell Stannard Peter Zorzin Harold Meacham and burials at St Josephs Cemetery Tyringham Cemetery and Pittsfield Cemetery with callings hours and church services noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Casey Jr
Daniel J., Casey Jr
Conedron Funeral Home
Mal St. Charles’ Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Mr. Casey
Daniel J. Casey Sr
James and
Edward Marnell
Medford
Howell P. Stannard
Lee
Union Church of
Tyringham
Franklin L. Couch
Tyringham Cemetery
Charles Hunter
Charles Vreeland
James Clark
Sherman Summerville
Raymond Keriner
Great Barrington
Frank Marlin
Dalton
Harold E. Meacham
Newton & Barnfather
C. Malcolm Keir
First United Methodist Church
Pittsfield
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Harry C. Edwards
Robert E. Dwyer
Raymond S. Webster
Mable A. Pitt
Male A. Pitt
Wellington
George L. Middleton
First Baptist Church
Martin M
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Richard Q. Cowan
Richard C. Gilardi
Lorenzo R. Briggs
Benjamin A. Nulesa
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Richard C. Figurell
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Donald A. Richards
Danbury
Samuel J. Roberts
Not Dame Church
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Millbury
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Raymond W. Pierce
John R. Cooper
Robert Beals Jr
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Frank T. Petruzella
Joseph Sadlowski
St. Agnes’ Church
Cyril Burns
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Hanora C. Loehr
Haughey Funeral Home
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Clarence D. Kennedy
Berkshire Iliill Baptist Church
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