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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1959

Page

7

Local Teachers Travel to North Adams For Courses

Pittsfield area teachers travel long distances to North Adams State Teachers College for extension courses that could be offered locally. about 108 teachers are enrolled this year. Dr. Komorek notes many come from Pittsfield and nearby counties. Pittsfield High School courses have been cut back due to campus restrictions and minimum class size. Dr. McCarthy of the state says campus courses offer better facilities and accreditation alignment, but North Adams plans summer offerings and a larger campus, forcing teachers to still commute 51 miles round trip.

North Adams Pittsfield Pittsfield High School Ursula Toomey Sprfield Komorek NASTC Pittsfeld McCarthy Justin C. McCarthy State Department of Education Boston Pittsfeld High School

University of Massachusetts President Declares People Victory

Amherst Massachusetts University President Jean Mather framed the pay raise approval as a people’s victory over the Legislature after initial rejection and subsequent reversal. He urged graduates to rally around the university flag and press representatives in Easton, warning that without tuition revenue for salaries the school will seek more funds next year. Mather will resign in June and reiterated calls for fiscal autonomy for the university.

Amherst University of Massachusets Jean Prat Rather Legislat Mather Easton University Political Science Assn State University

72 Graduates From Gun Safety Course in Pittsfield

Conservation Officer Edward Kaurow announced that 72 youths aged 15 to 18 have graduated from the state Division of Fisheries and Game gun safety program since fall resumption. Since 1853, 831 have completed the course. The GEAA Red Barn hosts sessions under GEAA and the Division, led by chief instructor John A. Groves. An additional class will be organized with date to be announced. Notable Pittsfield graduates listed. monthly Lincolns Polo Club meeting set for Monday at 7:45 PM at Spring Street House with Commodore Eugene F. Raunh presiding and year-end plans to be discussed.

Edward R. Kaurow Fisheries and Game Geaa Red Barn GEAA Division of Fisheries and Galle John A. Groves Alfiengate Ave Joseph DeCel Donald FE. Dicarta Peter R. Colombar Craig H. Roster James P. Oesins Raymond Castella John Cam Bell William J. Hortin Carl Benjamin Jann Ballard Harry The Lincols Michael McElroy Louis D Pittsfield Feiner Joseph M. Candran Guy J. Kerstette Beott Lathrop Lanesboro Commodore Eugene F. Raunh John Giftos

Haughey Women Plan Supper Oct 24

Members of the Women-for-Haughey group met at the candidate’s North Street headquarters to discuss a pre election supper to be held at the White Tree Inn from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday October 24.

Women-for- Haughey North Street White Tree Inn

Pittsfield area patients listed for hospital treatment

Hospital notices list Gloria J. Williams and numerous locals from Pittsfield and nearby towns as undergoing treatment or procedures at Pittsfield General and St. Luke's. Names include Emily Brooks, Lawrence Bona, Raymond Russell, Helen Burns, and many others with addresses in Hancock, Essex Street, New Lenox, Kent Avenue, and Elm. Includes mention of tonsillectomies and one operation in progress at St. Luke's.

Pittsfield Gloria J. Williams Richard K. Willams Hancock

Lenox Girl and Lee Youth Hurt in Morning Crash

A Lenox girl Leonora R. Sayers aged 16 and a Lee youth Joseph J. Petersoli aged 15 were seriously injured when their car left East Street and crashed into a tree near Eastover at 12 15 am They were rushed to St Luke's Hospital by ambulance with chest and pelvic injuries Petersoli sustained pelvic injuries and Sayers chest injuries The car suffered heavy front end damage and the steering wheel was pushed in Officers Romeo and state troopers investigated the crash and forced open the car doors to free the occupants

LENOX Lee Eastover East Street St. Luke’s Hospital Joseph J. Petersoli Woodlawn Avenue Leonora R. Sayers East St Sayers Petersoli Carl A. Bergan Anthony W. Romeo Romeo Edward H. Jnr John A. Zilewicz Ace Barracks Edward Say-¢pitale Sayerses

Chest Sign In Park Made At Boys' Club

A Red Feather sign in Park Square grew brighter this morning as Boy's Club woodworking members apply campaign paint. The 62 percent filled display reflects progress toward the United Fund drive for 425000. Mrs Blanche Mullen leads the display effort with daily updates. Members listed include James Mooney Rennie Quinn Gibo Rich and former instructor John Orsay. Another team placed 323 display holes in store windows across North Street Allend ag center and Lanesboro designed by L Fetch with installations by John Lewan.

Park Square United Fund Blanche Mullen James J. Mooney Alexander S. Rennie William Quinn Alb Gibo Lawrence Rich John BM. Orsay Glen North Street Allendag Center Lanesboro L. Fetch John Lewarn

Berkshire County Granges Plan Rose Drill in Springfield

Berkshire County Granges will present a Rose Drill at the Massachusetts State Grange annual sessions in Springfield October 27 to 29. The drill, first by Berkshire County members, occurs at the Springfield Municipal Auditorium on October 28 under director Mrs. Norma S. Conlon of Sharon with state youth committee help. Mrs. Burton L. Keefer of 574 Ty Street is guiding the drill, aided by cochairman R. Cooper of 107 Boylston Street.

Berkshire County Granges Massachusetts State Grange Springfield Berkshire County Flora Springfield Municipal Auditorium Norma S. Conlon Sharon Burton L. Keefer Ty St R Cooper Boylston St. Fext

Pierce Urges Supporters to Back Phillips

William W. Pierce, eliminated in a week’s preliminary election, urged Ward 5 supporters to back Daniel O. Phillips. Pierce claimed Phillips would provide vigorous independent representation for Ward 3 and the city as development accelerates, urging lines to vote November 3.

Pierce Phillips Wiliam W. Pierce Ivan Dantel QO. Phillips Saniel J. Quad Scanes Ala Daniel O. Phillips

Three Injured Two Drivers To Face Court

Pittsfield state police summon Webster D Barney 39 Meadow Lane to operating to endanger after a two car collision in Lanesboro around 7 p.m. yesterday. Edward B Lindsey 27 of 175 Burbank St was arrested on a wet driving charge. The crash occurred at Route 8 and Did State Road intersection.

Pittsfield Webster D. Barney Meadow Lane Lanesboro Edward B Lindsey Burbank St Route 8 State Road

Funeral for Mrs Margaret Dunn in early morning rites

The funeral will be at Meehan Funeral Home at 8:39 followed by a Requiem Mass at Joseph's Church, with burial in St Joseph's Cemetery. A vehicle crash injured Mrs Dunn and several passengers including Arthur B.P. Kenney and Andrew Kolhasovic, both treated at St Luke's Hospital for multiple injuries and a concussion. The wreck involved a 1959 model car towed from the scene. Trooper Charles H. Perenick noted the Barney car was damaged and officers photographed the scene.

Margaret S. Dunn Margaret S. .Dunn Meehan Joseph's Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Lindsey St. Luke's Hospital Arthur BP. Kenney Robbins Ave Andrew Kolhasovic Luke's Charles HK. Perenick Barney Francis TG Lanesboro Bhsshng St. Luke's State Police Photography Bureau

Obituary: Julia Moody 90 Died in Washington Hospital

South Natick obit notes Stanton Moody 90 died of brain tumor in St Elizabeths Hospital Washington AP UPI. Moody formerly professor emeritus of zoology at Wellesley College taught there and had 24 years as son in law of Hector Castro ambassador to the United States. He served 17 years as foreign service officer with postings in Chile Ecuador Brazil Argentina and El Salvador. He met his wife Elena during embassy work. Grandfather William Tucker led South College. father Nelson P Brown was Massachusetts Superior Court justice. Survived by widow and three young children.

South Natick Mass UPI Washington Stanton Julia Eleanor Moody Brown Wellesley College St. Elizabeth's Hospital Hector David Castro Salvador United Research Chile Feuador Brazil Argentine el Salvador Elenam Leg Lache William Tucker South College Nelson P. Brown Massachusetts Superior Court

Funeral notices for Masone LeBlanc Toupance and others

Funeral services are listed for Mrs. Maria Casse Masone at 8:15 AM with a Solemn Requiem at 9 AM at Bencivenga Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Ferr a and deacon Rela Santini. Also noted is the funeral for Mrs. Mary Cayer LeBlanc at 8:30 AM from 133 Plunsett Street with a 9 AM Mass at Notre Dame Church and burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Additional items include rosary at Notre Dame Church by Ladies of St. Anne, funeral for Robert Touponce at Housatonic Congregational Church, and services for Anna Hack Martin at St Patrick’s followed by burial in St. Patrick's Cemetery.

Antonio Masone Maria Casse Masone Bencivenga Leonard J. Ferra Relo L. Santini Deacor Anthony BR. Parcheski Father Parcheski Beare Willl Ne Way J Joseph G. Casiola Joseph Andrew Anthony A. Sr Anthony Casella Mary LeBlanc Mary Cayer LeBlanc Plunsett St Notre Dame Church St. Joseph's Cemetery Ladies of St. Anne Society of Notre Dame Church Robert Toupance Robert Touponce Great Sarrington Housatonic Congregational Church Fred B. Spyner Clarence C. Wheeler Jr Nathan i L. Kenyon Great Bartington Ward W. Kenyon Joseph J. Bormolini West Stockbridee Anna Hack Martin St. Patric Barnett Granville J. Boudreau Edward C. Droseh Winthrop C. Drosein James Drosein Ernest Fitaroy Edward Wood Patrick's Cemetery

McLaughlin Fund Reported at 233 dollars

A collection for the family of Richard McLaughlin totaled 233 dollars, reported today by Mrs. Mclaughlin. He was killed in a summer auto accident in Richmond. Mrs. McLaughlin expressed gratitude as funds were distributed, and she noted that uncollected cents were returned to her home at 44 Cherry Street.

Richard McLaughlin Mclaughlin Richmond

Three Sentenced As Court Ends Criminal Sitting

The Superior Court ended its criminal term with Judge J. Qerrico and jurors moving to civil matters. Francis J. Maynach of Cheshire was found not guilty of nighttime breaking and attempted rape at the North Adams home of his former wife after a two hour jury deliberation. Douglas M. Sweet Jr. of Williamstown was jailed six months for breaking and entering to commit larceny. Donald A. Alderman of Williamstown received three months for assault and battery in Middlesex County. A civil jury was then sworn to hear the land damage case Joseph Mores of North Adams versus the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Superior Court J. Qerrico Astenonco Francis J. Maynach Cheshire North Addams Douglas M. Sweet Jr Williamstown House of Corve Donald A. Alderman Williamstow Second Street Middlesex County House of Correction Billerica Joseph Mores North Adams Commonwealth of Massachusetts J Will Se Tr

Probate Court Notes on Noble Sr Estate and Divorces

Probate records show Chester F Noble Sr died earlier this month leaving a stock and savings estate worth 11828.62 with no real estate. In Pittsfield Anthony W Sattile was granted a divorce from Bernard T for cruel and abusive treatment with child support set at 20 weekly dollars. Luis Greenleaf of Pittsfield was granted a divorce from John with a new one year old daughter and 20 weekly dollars support ordered.

Chester F. Noble Sr Chester F. Nobie Sr Anthony W. Sattile Davis Pittsfield Bernard T. City Vernon N.Y Pitts Luis Greenleaf John Lanesboro Pitsfield

Copter 25 Boasts High Flight Specs From Red China

AP reports Peiping radio claims Red China is producing a helicopter named 25 with performance rivaling the best in altitude, cruising speed, and loading capacity though exact specifications are not provided.

Tokyo Peiping Red China

PHS News Bohemian Day Observed

Pittsfield High School senior class observed Bohemian day with fully black outfits and no makeup except eye shadow.

Pittsfield High School Eve Shadow

Worcester Man To Address Sales Executives

Worcester resident Grover A. Chenoweth will address the Berkshire Sales er Choir meeting at Wendell on Monday. A 5:30 cocktail hour precedes a 6:30 dinner and a discussion on Practical Psychelacy Selling. Chenoweth, tied to Norton Co. since 1929, is a Harvard-educated mechanical engineer and veteran in factory training and sales-related roles.

Grover A. Chenoweth Worcester Berkshire Sales Wendell& 68 Chenoweth Tin Norton Co Harvard Engineering School Boston Latin School Harvard Busiess School Msi Ons

In Memoriam Notice for Mrs George Phillips and Children

Card of Thanks and death notices appear in The Berkshire Evening Earl daily. An In Memoriam section urges reflection on a loss with a short verse and names Mrs George Phillips and her children.

Berkshire Evening Earle George Phillips

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