This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1959
Page
5
Christene Hayes, 17, died after a potato digging machine scalped her in an Idaho field. She was transported to Salt Lake City for surgery after the incident and underwent a six hour operation, but died likely from heart failure due to shock.
The Maine Public Utilities Commission ordered Boston & Maine to show cause why its petition to drop two night Portland Boston trains should be allowed and why it plans to substitute Buddliner cars on three other daily trains. Hearings set for Oct 24 in Portland. The line sought approval to drop the 9 10 p m Portland to Boston train and the 9 p m Boston to Portland run.
Doctors at University of Oregon Medical School Hospital reported the first successful separation of the Stubblefield Siamese twins Jennings and Denelt born June 29 who were joined from the breastbone to the navel. The 312 month olds are daughters of Mr. and Mrs. James Stubblefield of Parma Idaho.
Airman David L. Routier son of Mr and Mrs Leon Routier of 37 Bay State Road completed his initial course in four weeks at Lackland Air Force Base Texas. A 1959 Pittsfield High School graduate he will attend a medical training course at Lackland.
Rene A. Martel son of Mr and Mrs Omer D Martel of Savoy has enlisted in the U S Navy and left for the U S Naval Training Center at Great Lakes Illinois He will undergo nine weeks of recruit training Seaman Recruit Martel attended Adams High School prior to enlist He was employed by his father at Red s Hide A Way in Savoy.
Joseph A Brunton Jr elected chief executive elect of the Boy Scouts of America vows the organization will lead youth to understand American ideals and defend liberty. He will assume the post after the 1960 National Jamboree in Colorado Springs succeeding Dr. Arthur A Shuck. Brunton urges training boys to grasp America mission and work for peace based on principle.
Pownal health authorities deemed living quarters at Southern Vermont Apple Orchards unfit for habitation after an apple picker died. Marion Nichola, health officer for Pownal, ordered cleanup as investigators probe the death of William J. Steward, 47, of New York, whose paralysis preceded his death. Police find no foul play. the medical examiner weighs natural causes amid doubt.
Bangkok sources report the government will invite President Eisenhower to Thailand following his planned spring visit to Moscow. The invitation underscores Thailand’s hopes for strong U S ties amid regional tensions.
The Berkshire Eagle reports events from Saturday October 17 1959 including local politics and community notices. It highlights civic updates, social happenings, and regional happenings relevant to Berkshire County residents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.