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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1959

Page

9

Lawyers Seek Fast Court Action in Koza Murder Case

Two Springfield lawyers plan to press for rapid court handling as three men held as material witnesses face potential grand jury involvement. The Koza murder case in Columbus is under intense police and legal scrutiny with preliminary hearings set for Friday.

Anthony Tony Polearo Stall District Court Columbus Ave Michael Koza Ryan Jr Springfield Riley Dougherts Dwyer Polcaro Superior Court Calvin Carl Summer S Mr. Crane Albert Luce Eugene D. Benoit Pearl St Atty Peter J. Genovese Mr. Genovese Bernard J. Kiley Linden St Joseph T. Dough Trig Mr. Koza Summer St Koza Columus von Rinck Antonie P. Desautels Med Aminer O'Neill

BSR Buses Running Late After Strike Shutdown

Berkshire Street Railway Co faces driver shortages as three to four mechanics fill driver roles since a 78 day strike ended Sept 11. Street Railway Employes Union Local 49% warns of chronic emergency and claims no extra drivers have been hired. Buses, including city school routes, run late due to the shortage. The company plans court action as tensions rise.

Bzrkshire Street Railway Co Sterda Ap Val Street Railway

Pedestrian Hit by Car Driver Sought

A hit-and-run driver struck 64 year old Aggo Sondrini from behind as he walked on West Mountain Road near 2 a.m. He suffered leg bruises and scrapes but the car fled after a brief stop. Trooper James Donovan is investigating. Sondrini gave a vehicle description to police.

Chegmire Pittfield State Troopeen Aggo Sondrini West Mountain Road Sandrini Sondrini James BR. Donovan

Births in Pittsfield and nearby towns prompt a string of newborns

Birth notices report multiple families welcomed new children yesterday and last night. Mr and Mrs George A Gau thier of 72 Kearney Ave boast a daughter while Mr and Mrs David B Smith of Hinsdale have a daughter. Mr and Mrs Eugene S Turner of Lenox greet a son. Hillcrest couple Mr and Mrs Anthony Gallo at 80 Taylor St welcome a daughter. Lake's couple Mr and Mrs David J Randall of 48 Wealthy Ave have a daughter. Another couple Mr and Mrs James D Ward of 670 Crane Ave announce a newborn daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Jane Joseph P Casella of Dalton welcome a son yesterday.

Pittsfield General George A. Gauthier Kearney Ave Hillcrest Anthony Gallo Taylor St Lake's David J. Randall Wealthy Ave

Greylock Hunting Ban Sought By Commission

The Greylock Reservation Commission in a special session in Williamstown voted to ask Gov. Furcolo to prohibit hunting on Greylock until May. The move has support from Williamstown officials and Berkshire County sportsmen, with state conservation officers backing the effort. The Legislature recently allowed hunting and trapping on the reserve, but the season and safety measures are under review as the commission notes limited fire protection near the summit.

Greylock Reservation Williamstown Furcolo Mount Greylock William G. Egert Berkshire County William J. Kutish State Division of Law Enforcement Greylock George B. Crane Commission

Fireman Hurt While Battling House Blaze

A Pittsfield fireman named Angelo E. Buyzance was injured with four nail puncture wounds to the foot while fighting a house fire at 15 Murphy Terrace connected to Fred Smith. The blaze started when a pipe detached from a noon burning stove, spreading to the second story and exterior clapboards before two extra companies arrived and the flames were controlled with two 112 inch lines.

Pitsfield Fred Smith Murphy

Two Dogs Win Championships At Beagle Club Field Trials

Two dogs earned AKC field championship by finishing high in Berkshire Beagle Club events on Sleepy Hollow Road Richmond. Winners include Wood's Wizard owned by Thormas DAL and Blazing Blackie owned by Fay quond Valvo of Riverhead NY with others placing as second and third. The 18 inch female class is upcoming with final trials and a banquet at 7 30 PM in the GEAA clubhouse.

Berkshire Beagle Ciub Sleepy Hallow Road Richmond Wood Wizard Thormas Dal Wood Blazing Blackie Fayqwond Valvo Riverhead N.Y Slackie Billy Boy Eugene Swartz East Stroudsburg Franc’s Barrett Falmouth Blackie Woodlake Bonrie Joseph Lorray Brockton Music Valley Cindy Fred Brooks Burlington, Conn Tontilla Mona James Tontilla Quincy Sherry Campfield Carl Fairfield Conn Cryline Flow. Mackay Geaa Clubhrouse

Barbieri Named to Fish and Game Board in Berkshire

Lawrence A. Barbieri of Great Barrington, active in politics and natural resources, was confirmed by the Governor's Council to a five member unpaid Fish and Game Board seat. A longtime lumberman, farmer, and race horse enthusiast, he serves on the Berkshire County Forestry Committee and holds roles with the Massachusetts Farm Bureau and Forest Products Industry.

Lawrence A. Barb Feder Vkshire Berkshire County Forestr Committee Barbieri Forest Service Berkshire County Stave Fish and Game Board Furcolo Fred Dbretallick Pittsfield Larry New England Fly Around Whirlaway My Truly Fair Allah Garden State Track Camden Larry Bar-berius Narragannett Lincoln Downs Rotary Club Cincinnatia AF & AM Order of the Eastern Star Berkshire Commandry Knights Templars Massachusetts Selectmen Alan Great Barrington Fish and Game Board Berkshire Hampden County

Public Health Nurses Elect Mrs Wood President

Berkshire Public Health Nurses elected Mrs Phylis E Wood president at a meeting last night. Other officers named were Miss Mary V Musgrove vice president Mrs Marjorie M Campbell secretary Miss Madeline Lord treasurer and Mrs Rosemary Y program chairman. Preliminary plans were set for the annual Christmas party.

Phylis E. Wood Berkshire Public Health Jair American Legion Hall Dalton Mary V. Musgrove Marjorie M. Campbell Madeline “. Lord Suror Rosemary MM. Y

Zoning Change Petition Filed by Ralph Anthony

Ralph Anthony filed a zoning petition asking the City Council to reclassify Iris land on Central Berkshire Boulevard from R-2 to M-2. The land abuts property recently rezoned to M-2 by the council, where R-2 zones allow dwellings on 10,000 square feet.

Ralph FE. Anthony Berkshire Boulevard

Spudnut Shop Ad Promises Late Evening Doughnuts

Spudnut Shop announces extended hours with evening service at 195 North Avenue. The advertisement emphasizes doughnut flavors and invites customers to try their products after traditional daytime hours.

North —Adv

Local Retail Ads and Bargains Roundup

Six varieties apples at harvest McIntosh bonus 75c half bushel from Lathrop Orchard Prospect St Lanesboro. Spruce bows for window boxes and cemetery from Over Brook Gardens Route 9 Dalton. Stamp collectors today 10 percent discount at Hobby Corner 46 Columbus Ave. Rosemary's Beauty Baton $8.50 special. Hadassah used clothing sale Tuesday and Wednesday 9:30 to 4 Former Mohegan Market 36 North Street. Bargains galore.

Lathrop Orchard Prospect St Lanesboro Hadassah Mohegan North Street Adv

Chamber Pre-Election Roundup Planned for Oct 27

The Chamber of Commerce will hold a regular pre election roundup luncheon on Tuesday Oct 27 at 1:15 p m in Wendell Shenwood Hall room Candidates for mayor and councilman at large have been invited Health Commissioner Harold Stein is asked to explain the referendum in brief remarks

Chamber of Commerce Wendell-Shenwood Ate Lazee Harold Stein

Day Care Center Filled and Building Needs Cited

Day Care Center is filled with 33 children on hand and a waiting list. Executive director Carrol March of Family and Children Service urged a new building due to rising demand. Chairman Mrs. Winthrop Crane noted upstairs in the Francis Avenue building is unsafe and not permitted for use, urging relief through a modern facility or bequest potential. Transportation supports five year olds to public school kindergarten. Since merging with New England Home and Family Service, case work has expanded to aid parents and children with special needs through referrals from local physicians.

Mr. Barbieri Andrew Barbieri George A. Stevens Great Barrington New England Thumbering Barbieri John Andrew Mary Charles Albert Mr Albert Larry Torrington Conn Roselia R. Walker Lawrence A. Jr James F Barbieri Lumber Co New Mill Old Monument Housatonic Sumner Housatonia Carrol March Family and Children Service Winthrop MM. Crane Ur Francis Avenue Crane New England Home Family Service Marchand

Dog Obedience Club To See Movies At YMCA

The Finsfield Dog Obedience Club will show two training movies in the rumpus room of the YMCA on Monday evening at 8. A session on training and handling will follow, and refreshments will be served. The public is invited.

Finsfield Dog Obedience Club YMCA

Police Briefs Emily Brooks Injured in Pittsfield Incident

Emily Brooks aged 70 of 48 Ave was taken in Pittsfield yesterday for treatment of a fractured hip. She was hurt on North Street near the China Clipper restaurant and was transported to the hospital by police.

Emily Brooks Ave Pittsfield Yesterde Ncon Hart

Harold Barnes Heads Unit of YMCA Campaign

Harold K Barnes of 45 Spadina Pkwy appointed leader of the sustaining member division for the YMCA annual membership drive November 6 to 16. Barnes is president of Reynolds Karnes and Helbigine and has held multiple executive YMCA roles. A Kenyan Ferr chairs the membership committee and will be associate leader. The campaign aims to subsidize memberships for needy youth. over 14 members are expected to participate.

Harold K. Barnes Spadina Pky YMCA Eugene E. Wejman Barnes Reynolds, Karnes Heblgine Pittsfield Cohnerde LCS Ferr Freedy

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