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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1959

Page

3

Independent Schools Council Meeting at Miss Hall’s Miss Hall’s hosts semiannual council with 43 member schools

The Independent Schools Council holds its semiannual meeting at Miss Hall’s School in Middleburg Virginia with representatives from 43 member schools including Foxcroft School and School of Lenox. Speakers include William Carl Fels of Bennington College. Local alumnae join Miss Hall’s representatives for a tour luncheon and dinner at the Pittsfield Country Club while discussions cover memberships dues and alumnae cooperation since 1947.

Independent Schools’ Council Miss Hall John H, BP Gould Lenox Foxcroft Middleburg John Miss Hall School of Peekskill Ate William Carl] Fels Bennington Vt.) College Country Club Pittsfield Elizabeth M. Fitch Miss Hall's Mer Alain Miss

Berkshire Arts Center reaches 500 members in Lenox reception

Berkshire Arts Center reports 500 members enrolled after a Sunday Lenox reception attended by about 200 new members at Sarawak home of Mrs. Sergeioussevitsky. New BAC trustees Norman Rorkwell of Stockbridge and Edward L. Dobbins of Pittsfield were named, with guest speaker Thomas Messer praising arts centers as community communicators and highlighting BAC's 1959 66 program.

Berkshire Arts Center Erik Erikson Lenox Sarawak Sergeioussevitsky Erikson BAC Norman Rorkwell Stockbridge Atty Edward L Dobbins Pittsfield Rockiwall Thomas Messer Institute of Contempoary Arts Boston Messer Metropolitan TSAC Geminion Berkshire Museum Margaret Mead South Jame High School Mead William F. Christopher

Labor Relations Board Views Differ On Landrum Griffin Reform Law

Massachusetts Labor Relations Commission members offered mixed views on the Landrum Griffin reform act while acknowledging its overall impact. Chairman McCloskey warned of a surge in harassing suits and higher union costs, yet Commissioner John called the act a necessary challenge with a beneficial no mans land clause expanding jurisdiction over disputes.

Labor Relations Board Landrum-Griffin Massachusetts Labor Relations Commission Organized Labor Stephen E. McCloskey Boston Central Labor Council Pittsfield Central Labor Council Pinkerton Michael J. John Boston James Michael Curley Sohn Pintsfield Atty.Drennan CLC Charles M. DeBlois County Legal Fraternity Krexentt McCluskey John L Labor Relations Commission McCloskey Russia Athel Landrum-Griffin John Labor -Elations National Babar Relations Board Meght Atty James J. Cody Jr Alfred D'Apuzzo

St Josephs Debaters Win in First Round of Diocese Debate

St Josephs High School debaters won the first round of the Springfield diocese annual debate. The affirmative team defeated St Marys of Westfield unanimously before 600 at St Josephs. The negative team beat Tory Rosary of Holyoke unanimously at Holyoke. Finalists to be set Friday with semifinals tomorrow between St Josephs North Adams and Precious Blood Holyoke.

St Joseph's Gh Springfield St. Joe St. Mary's of Westfield St. Joseph's Auditorium Tory Rosary Holyoke St. Joseph At Armative C. Frances Jorene F. Whitney Keong George B MantAnell Mark Ealy andAnthony J. Roberto John T. Bedard St. Joseph's of North Adams Precious Blood of

Dentists Endorse Fluoridation, Say 3000 Back Plan

Dr. Edwin A. Sturgis, president of the Massachusetts Dental Society, told 30 Western District members last night that more than 3,000 dentists statewide have endorsed fluoridation of public water supplies. Berkshire District Dental Society backs fluorides and may urge voters to support the local fluoridation referendum on November 3.

Edwin A. Sturgis Massachusetts Dental Society Sturgis Wendall-Sherwood New England Berkshire District Dental Society Melvin R. Eiskin de Michael J. Shelly

City Council Sets Noon Session On Election Warrant

The City Council will hold a special noon meeting tomorrow to finalize action on the warrant for the November 3 municipal election. City Clerk John J. Fitzgerald said a summary explanation of the referendum question caused the delay, and the session will be in the assessors' office at City Hall.

John J. Fitzgerald Assesors City Hall

Sapp Joins Father at Buck's Barber Shop

John F. Sapp joins his father John W. Sapp at Buck's Barber Shop located at 9 Melville St. A 1953 Pittsfield High School graduate, he completed a six month Vaughn Barber School course in Hartford and served three years in the Marine Corps, including three months in Puerto Rico. He is married to Christine Bonnmer of the city and they reside at 52 Pomeroy Ave.

John F. Sapp John W. Sapp Buck Melville St Pittsfield Sapp Vaughn Ba Ber School Hartford Marine Corps Puerto Rico Mr. Sapp John WV. Sapp Lenox Ave Christine Bonrnmer Pomeroy Ave

Election Night Show Set by BAA Tomorrow

The Berkshire Art Association holds its annual public meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Berkshire Museum, alongside its eighth annual exhibition in museum galleries open 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Current members who paid 1949 60 dues of 4 dollars may vote on general policies and for board of directors. The newly elected board will select officers for the coming year.

Berkshire Art Assa Berkshire Museum BAA Berkshire Room Association

Mack Favors Additions to Junior Highs

City Council candidate Richard J. Mack backs adding space at two junior highs as the best fix for crowding but calls for another study. He favors using Capital Outlay guidance, notes cost estimates from Perkins and Will, and warns against neglecting long term operating costs in favor of initial construction outlays.

Richard J. Mack Mack Pittsfield Perkins & Will Adelsons Sou Capital Datay Committee Hundane Enen Hawkes Citeene' Counel Hugh

Bus Company Union Lawyers Clash Over Meeting Plans

A running dispute between a bus company and the local employes union centers on Harold B. Guy don’s absence from a planned meeting. Fahey, spokesman for the national service board, arrived to negotiate while company lawyers say schedules prevented attendance. Gordon cites prior commitments and says he has been unavailable for weeks.

Ber Raiuwey Co Street Ravatay Focal 2456 Tod Harold B. Guydon BSP Joseph P Faney Boston National Saxvcunve One Union T Artin Anthony J. Hrmerto George 8. Crane Sai Gordon

Quadrozzi Backers To Meet Tonight

Supporters of Samuel Quadrozzi in Ward 5 will meet this evening at 1 30 in the American Legion home on Wendell Avenue. All interested in backing Quadrozzi for the Ward 5 City Council seat are invited to attend.

Samuel. Quadrozzi Ward 5 American Legion Wendell Avenue Quadrovai

Obituary for Julia Scott Tanner 69 Former Pittsfield Resident

Mrs Julia Scott Tanner 69 formerly of Pittsfield died Sunday in Newark New Jersey where she had lived thirty years She survived by three nephews Robert L Scott Lanesboro C Roy Scott West Covina Calif and George Scott Arlington Texas Services held in Newark today with further rites in Pittsfield Morrow at Clapp Mortuary Chapel Rev James M Ault officiating Burial in Pittsfield Cemetery DiTullo Antony Larribe dokun A Murphy John 2B Tanner Mrs Jullan

Julia Scott Tanner Pittsfield Newark Robert L. Scott Lanesboro C. Roy Scott West Covina Calf George Scott Arling ‘Ton, Nwt Clapp Mortuary James M. Ault First Methodist Church Pittsfield Cemetery DiTullo Antony Larribe Dokun A. Murphy John Tanner Mrs Jullan

Funeral notices for DiNicola Pasini Hopkins Chevalier

Funeral services were held in multiple communities for Mrs. John DiNicola Mrs John Pasini George B Hopkins and Henry Chevalier. Masses were celebrated at Mount Carmel and Mount Cavarello with burial at St Josephs Cheshire Fairview and other local cemeteries. Burial rites included prayers at the graves and funeral home visitations with family meetings and lodge participation.

George B Hopkins Dalton Foley Henry Chevalier Lebanon Springs Ne Hall & Higgins Ephiontown VT Rren Unity Lodge of Masons

DeMar to Leave Stockbridge Post After Short Span

Dr. DeMar will depart his Stockbridge administrative post amid praise for his approach to self disciplined, teacherless study rooms. He previously taught in Greenwich, Conn, and in Yale programs. His education includes degrees from the University of Connecticut Clark University and Yale. He is listed in Who's Who in Education and has held leadership roles in Berkshire County principals and superintendents associations.

DeMar Frank WV. McCarthy Leewnro Thr Stockbridge Petam Greenwich Clark University Worcester Yale Norman Ruth Nenney New Britain, Conn David. de. DeMar Isisted Who's Who Berkshire County Principals Assn Berkshire County Superintendents Ass

Berkshire Red Cross Water Safety Meeting

Berkshire County water safety instructors will meet at the chapter house 63 Wendell Ave tomorrow evening at 7 45 to discuss future programs.

Berkshire County Red Cross Wendell Ave

Pioneer piano salesman John F E Murphy dies in Dalton

John F E Murphy 90 a Berkshire County pioneer piano salesman died this morning after a long illness at Elms Nursing Home Dalton He worked 34 years with Wood Bros as a salesman up to 1943 A skilled musician with wide sheet music knowledge he played piano and was active in local musical groups He is survived by two sons Charles and Hubert D Murphy a brother William P Murphy and two grandchildren The funeral is Thursday at 8 15 am from Condron Funeral Home with a 9 am Solemn High Mass at St Joseph s Church Burial will be in St Joseph s Cemetery Friends may call tonight from 7 to 9 and tomorrow from 7 to 9

John DiNicola Rts Bendvenga John B. Pasini Sid Fomothe Benewenga Moath Mount Cavarei Camullo L. San Mini Anthony B. Parche Leonard J. Ferrecchia Cheshire Cemetery Santini Howard Goodrich George Pellerin Joseph Sinopols Michael, Peter Charles Massaconi Jom E. Murphy Jond Sr Berkshire County Elms Dalton Wood Bros Mr. Murphy Don Murphy Raiiand Bros Mr. Murphy Vilage Berkshire Patrick H Joanna McDonald Murphy Pitsfield Chickering Commercial College Elizabeth Downey Murphy St. Vinecent de Paul Society St. Joseph's Church Holy Name Socty Royal Arcanum Charlas Suidanre Pittsfield Hubert D. Atarphy Bork William P. Murphy Pinsfield Condron Joseph's Church St. Joseph's

Anthony DiTulio dies at home after 35 years in Pittsfield

Anthony DiTulio died yesterday afternoon at his home on Atlantic Avenue. Born in Italy he lived in Pittsfield 35 years and worked at Pittsfield Cemetery before retirement. He leaves four daughters, a brother, a sister, 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 9:15 from Bond Funeral Home to Mount Carmel Church for Requiem High Mass, burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Visitation tonight 7–9 and tomorrow 2–4 and 7–9.

Anthony DiTulia Atlantic Ave Italy Pitnsfield Pittsfield Cemetery Mount Carmel Church iMrs Louis Bologra 3Nino Rusek Viner Drissell Mira Freanw DiMarco Green Island N.Y David DiTulio Detrar Josephine Evangelisto Pitsfield Bond+vena St. Joseph's Cemetery Arrow

John A. Larrabe dies in car crash near Brighton home

John A. Larrabe, 73, of 1945 Connolly Ave. Brighton, died suddenly while driving near his home yesterday. He was the husband of Esther Benson, formerly of Great Barrington, and had worked for Kimball Glass Co. of Boston. He leaves several cousins. Funeral at Stevens Funeral Home Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial in Elmwood Cemetery.

Great Barrington John A. Larrabe Coninon Wealth Ave Brighton Esther Benson Kimball Glass Co Boston Stevens Funeral Elmwood

Donovan Heads Tramway Advisory Group

Gov Furcolo announced Atty Walter J Donovan of Adams joined Mt Greylock Tramway Authority advisory committee to lay out the project on Grays eastern slope. Donovan named chairman as Furcolo noted the project lacks a guaranteed interest precedent unlike housing authority bonds and port docks bonds.

Furcola Atty Walter J. Donovan Adams Mt. Greylock Autho Atty. Donovan Furcolo Bastan

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