Blue Collar Decline Urged by GE Official At Pittsfield Talk
GE Ordnance general manager A Hoyt told a Pittsfield audience that blue collar work will fall from about 50 percent to around 40 percent as society grows more complex, increasing the need for education. The Citizens Scholarship Foundation plans to continue its $5,000 scholarship effort, repeat house-to-house canvassing, reactivate a speakers bureau, and coordinate with civic groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cation In
Ger ‘Scholarship Foundation
Ind A. Hoyt
GE ‘Ordnance
Arkshire Museum
Citi
Pittsfield
Hoyt
Local Hospitals Pittaheld General Mra Patrice Ring treatment list
A long list details patient names and treatments across local hospitals. It catalogues operations tonsillectomies and general treatments for numerous individuals including Rose Roxrbrough, Paul B Ave, Lenox St, Edward Farrell, and many more, spanning addresses and medical actions. References to New England Baptist Hospital Boston appear among the institutions treating various residents.
Car Owners Reminded Of Sticker Deadline
Clement A. Riley, registrar of Motor Vehicles, warned Massachusetts car owners that the inspection deadline is approaching and all registered cars must display the new red sticker by Nov 1. He cited about 1,800,000 registered vehicles and urged avoiding last day lines. The piece also notes duck hunting hours from sunrise to sunset, correcting a prior error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clement A. Riley
Registrar of Motor Vehicles
Mr. Riley
Probate News and Divorces Reported in Local Notices
Elizabeth Orr will of Adams approved with $10,000 real and $2,000 personal estate bond. Two nephews inherit from Adams real estate. Lawrence Weston named residuary trustee. Frank Magnone widow files without bond to show estate size. to widow Cora Magnane. Beverly B Miller granted divorce from William D. Miller in New York for cruelty and nonsupport. two minor children custody to mother. $156.50 monthly support. Margaret C Lathrop granted divorce from George H Lathrop. custody to wife. $15 weekly support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Orr
William Donald Westen
Adams
Glover McKenzie
Lubuc
Tex
Adams Real Estate
Lawrence O. Weston
Residuary
Legree
Frank Magnone
Frank Magnane
Ito
Cora Magnane
Beverly B. Miller
Lee
William D. Miller
New York
Pittsfield General Hospital to Dedicate New Building
Nearly 150 guests are invited to the cornerstone dedication of Pittsfield General Hospital at 3 p.m. Friday in the new facility on Wahconah Street. The event marks the hospital’s 83rd anniversary since 1874, with a brief ceremony, remarks by Mayor Haughey and Dr. Franklin K. Paddock, and a hospitality tea by the hospital Auxiliary. Station WARE will broadcast the ceremony, and WBREC will record it for later airing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield General Hospital
At Mercy
WBREC
Grace W. Paddack
Harold D. Grinnel
Rote
W. McCracker
Robert T. Grass
Aux- Wary
Howard J. Seyfler
Statellt B. Bliss
Ares
John T. Cox Jr
Mars
Edward L. Raab
Industrial Park Plan Advances in Pittsfield
Industrial park plans for 27 acres of city land near the Boston & Albany line move forward with stages to fund access roads bridges utilities and rail sidings. Mayor Haughey and the City Council showed interest in cooperation, including land use and initial development funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittlesey
Andy
Haughey
Dale
PID
Boston & Albany
Pittsfield
East Street
Nis
Housatonic River
General Electric Ordnance Department
Merrill Road
Vappi
Berkshire County Industrial Development Commission
Philip C. Ahern
BCTDC
Northern Berkshire Development Corp
Ahern
Berkshire County
Mason Heads Central District of Berkshire Boy Scouts
William R. Mason was elected chairman of the Berkshire Council Central District at a Pittsfield Grange Hall banquet. New officers included vice chairman Charles A. Dunham and commissioner Marshall D. Conant, with a long list of officers at large. Mason, Pittsfield Iron Works shop superintendent, has been active in Scouting since youth and received the St. George's Cross in 1957. Scout Executive William D. Dyer noted Berkshire Council led New England in membership gains at regional training events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam R. Mason
South Onota St
Eugene Chrostowski
Raymond Coakley
Abbott C. Combes
J. Edward Dery
Robert J. Doolan
James E. Eulian
Richard L. Foster
Robert Fowler
John RB. Franchebois
J. Warren Gilchrest
George Greenwood
James W. Kenyon
Howard R. Lanfair
John J. McCumiskey
Richard McLaughlin
Patrick E. McManus
Winsor Martin
Elmer Melten
Roland G. Meunier
Herbert W. Oxsala
Norman Ransford
J. Blair Scott
William B. Smalley
Sydney M. Smith
George Torrey
William Vogel
Russell Warner
J Kenneth Wesley
Mr. Mason
Pittsfield
The
Grange
Conant
Valley Forge
Pain
Canies L.schneider
Orville de Rose
Great Barrington
Scout
William D. Dyer
University of Michigan
New England
Wentworth By the Sea
Portsmouth
Berkshire Council
Local Police Attend State Convention in Boston
Four local police patrolmen attend the Massachusetts Police Assn convention in Boston with delegates Officers Daniel J. Grady Daniel Marina William J. Paris and Richard H. Smith. The convention began yesterday and attendees include salon representatives and beauty trade show organizers noted for their district activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Police, Assn
Boston
Local
Police Association
Daniel J. Grady
Daniel Marina
William J. Paris
Richard H. Smith
Commission Explains Closure of Mt Greylock Reservation
The Greylock Reservation Commission announced the closure of Mt Greylock to the public citing fire and accident risk without adequate supervisory staff. Chairman George B Crane and members William Shaw and John Treadway said the action aligns with Chapter 608 of 1959 to protect a three quarter mile summit perimeter and safeguard visitors until proper measures are in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Crane
Greylock
Crane
William
Bucky) Shaw
Adams
Jonn
Treadway
Williamstown
Mount Greylock Reservation
Comrealth
Greylorx
Furcolo
Falcows
Department of Natural Resources
William Ogert
Berkshire County
Mount Grey- Jock Reservation
Commissioner of Natural Resources
Natural Resource
Daniel J. O'Conner Jr
Tian
Legislative Joint Committee On Counties
Becket Sportsmen's Club Banquet Draws 120 Attendees
About 120 members and guests attended the Becket Sportsmen's Club annual banquet at Bonny Pig Inn in Burton. Toastmaster Deane introduced officers and honored guests while prizes were awarded including a Browning 12 gauge shotgun won by Fred Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becket Sportsmen's Club
Bonny Pigg Inn
Burton
Deane
Harold Miner
Robert Bowen
Mary Trudeau
Donald M. Feder
Bowen
Annn Sheridan
Clinton J. Foster
James A. Howes
Fred Brown
Greylock Street
Lee
Peter HH
Cimini Im
Poifie
Alice Ende
Assn
Atd
Quet
Cimini
Claude Lyon
James D. Fryers
Richard W. Roberts
Dominick A. Vadaia
Notable Pittsfield figures honored in multiple obituaries
Obituaries report the death of 77 year old real estate dealer Israel Klein, a pioneer in Berkshire County used cars, with specifics on his Russian service, emigration, and business ties including Chesney & Klein. Also noted is Vera P. Wiley, 61, of 553 Tyler Street, a former GE stenographer and WWI widow, with service details and survivors listed.
Driver Fined $25 After Tyler Street Two-Car Crash
Rob ert L. Newton, 27, of Crest Road Cheshire, received a 25 dollar fine in district court for an operating to endanger case after allegedly running a red light at Tyler and First Streets. The 8 a.m. crash damaged Norman T. Pizzino’s car at 489 Crane Ave. with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Newton
Crest Road
Cheshire
Newlan
Tyler
First Streets
Shoruy
Norman T. Pizzino
Crane Ave
Newton
Fire Chiefs Meet Today At Wendell-Sherwood
About 100 Massachusetts Fire Chiefs Association leaders were slated to attend a monthly luncheon at the Wendell Sherwood Hotel. Host Chief Ward G. Whalen welcomed attendees as Mayor Raymond L. Haughey and William N. Woodland of the Mutual Fire Insurance Association of New England were among guests set to speak at lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Fire Chiefs Assn
Wendell Shewood
Ward G. Whalen
Raymond L. Haughey
William N. Woodland
Mutual Fire Insurarciation of
New England
Rash Receives GE Quality Award for Excessive Service
Robert E. Rash of Hanover today was presented a quality workmanship award by General Electric power transformer department for his 12 years of service in maintaining product quality. The honor includes a plaque and a monetary prize for work on noise tests of power transformers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Rash
Hanover
General
Electic Power Transformer Department
Rash
Provisions for Talented Children Discussed by Principals
Berkshire County Elementary Principals Association met at Mitchell School Williams town to discuss programs for academically talented elementary students. A committee was named to work with the county superintendents steering group. Members include Elizabeth Smith Briggs School Ann Berte Redfield School James Reynolds Allendale Stepher Boisvert North Adams and Raymond Kavey LEE. Reynolds presided as vice president. A panel on gifted education approaches led by Willard Maloney Plunkett School was featured.
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Berkshire County
Jos
Willard T. Maloney
Plunkett School
Police Briefs Report Maselli Falls at Home
Joseph E. Maselli, 65, of 1229 Feast St, suffered a hip fracture after a fall from a step ladder yesterday afternoon. He was transported by ambulance to St. Luke's Hospital. Two vehicles driven by John B. Borgo of 1163 Tyler St and Calla Behe Hamilton of Detroit collided at Williams and Whittier streets with no injuries and minor damage reported.
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Joseph E. Maselli
Feast St
St. Luke's Hospital
John B. Borgo
Tyler St
Calla Behe Hamilton
Detroit
Mich
Wilams and
Whittier Streets
Funeral services and obituaries in local notices
Funeral services for Williamy Piispanen of Hunthetan Road were held at Haley Funeral Home with Rev Rathram officiating. Interment in Pine Wil Cemetery. Bearers: Emil Linden, Albert Soisalo, Imac Kamppeinen, Aidin Wie auder, John Seppala, Harold Movirta. Henry Chevalier of Lesanon Springs honored at Hall & Us Funeral Home in Stepher town with officiants Rev A Ran gah and Rev Asrieh Say. Card Farl Memo Bearers: Douglas Wole Joseph Sauls Dupuis Petronine. Mrs John Disico’s funeral observed at Hiencivenga Funeral Home and Mount Carmel with Rev Keski and Rev Ferres. Lodge members present. Anthony DiTulia funeral scheduled from Bond e. Haz y. John E Murphy funeral Mass at St Joseph’s Church. Burial in St Joseph Cemetery. Friends may visit today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
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Williamy
Henry Chevalier
Lesanon Springs
Hall & Us
Stephertown
A. Rangah
Cangan
Asrieh Say
Pittshell
E Douglas Wole Joseph
Sauls
Luecen Dupuis
Charles Petronine
John DiNicolseneral
John Disicola
Hiencivenga
Mount Carmel Rey
Cam
da Ly Tink
Amt
Anthony R. Keski
Leonard J. Ferreschia
Ty Sarie Columbna Lodge
Jery
Sali
Father Pereheski
Fiotrante
Nicola
Vito
Antonio
Edward DiNicola
George Cilla
Training credit offered by local church leader ship school
First Baptist and First Methodist note training credits for participants who attend and complete required work. Gunter, Dr Winsie Alessi, and education leaders are cited as organizers. The program aims to prepare attendees for learning leadership and church involvement, with remote participation hinted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Winsie Alessi
First Methodist
Suit Settles In Court For An Undisclosed Sum
Superior Court suit brought by Howard and Benjamin Trosenbaum of New Roch NUY against Abraham and Pearl Levin of Sandisfeld was settled out of court yesterday for an undisclosed amount related to injuries from a power power accident in August 1957 while guests on the defendants property. A separate $25,000 tort action, Edward R. Quad razal of this city versus Otto Face of Lenfold, stemming from a pedestrian motor vehicle accident on June 18, 1957 in this city, was also settled out of court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Benjanin Trosenbaum
New Roch Nuy
Abraham
Pearl Levin
Sandisfeld
Edward R. Quadrazal
Otto Face
Len
Mrs Harry A Tyler Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Georgie M Hames Tyler 59 wife of Harry A Tyler of 113 High St died yesterday at Pittsfield General Hospital after long illness. She was born in Greens town Pa and lived in Albany N Y eleven years before moving to Reid in 1934. She attended First Methodist Church. The couple observed their 37th wedding anniversary Aug 1 this year. Survived by husband two sons Harry and Karl D both of this city and Rowan of Santa Clara Calif a daughter Mrs Charles R Fisher of Hackney NJ seven grandchildren and several nephews and nieces. Services Saturday at 2 pm at Newton Barsi Funeral Home burial in Pittsfield Cemetery. Friends may call tomorrow and Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Heart Fund.
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Vera P. Wiles
Tyler St
St. Luke's Hospital
Savoy
Frank A
Bessie Harlow Polly
Pittsfield
Harry C. Wiley
General Electric Co
Pittsfield High School
Morningside Baptist Church
Association For the Blind
Heer
Frank A. Polly
Dalton
Roy A. Polly
Frank A. Polly Jr
Donald Smart
Wellington
Funeral Home
Pittsfield Cemetery
Georgie M. Hames Tyler
Harry A. Tyler
High St
Pittsfield General Hospital
Tyler
National Cash Register Co. Airs
Greenestown
Albany
N. Y
Reid
First Methodist Church
Harry Mr
Karl D
Rowan
Santa Clara
Charles R. Fisher
Hacken
Newton & Barsifasher
Nds
Amencan Cancer Society
Heart Fund
Polish native Packlick dies at Pars Street home
Thomas T. Packlick 78, born in Poland, died at his Pars Street home early this morning. He immigrated to this country 55 years ago and had lived here since retiring 14 years ago as a laborer at Rising Paper Co. He was a member of the Polish Folk Club. Survivors include his wife Frances Krzynawek. four sons Stanley and Benny of Hows tonic, Frank of South Egremon, Harry of Moree drei vers. two daughters Mrs Michael Tarjack of Pittsfield and Mrs Theodore Williams of Tense field. 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. The body rests at the Park Street home. Funeral will be Friday morning at 8:39 from the home and at 9 from Saint Chutrrh. Burial will be in Cemetery. Birches Funeral Kemeington is in charge.
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Ousatonic
Thomas T. Pack
Pars Street
Poland
Mgr
Valentine Packlick
Rising Paper Co
Lie
Frances Krzynawek
Stanley and
Benny
Howstonic
Frank
South Egremoni
Harry
Moree Dreivers
Michael Tarjack
Pittsfield
Theodore Williams
Tensefield
Park Street
Tor Athe
AL Saint Chutrrh
Birches Funeral
Keme
Rington
August Bartolucci Dies After Illness in Schenectady
August Bartolucci of Jacksonville New York died Sunday night in Schenectady Hospital after illness. He was born in Fano Italy and lived in Johnsonville most of his life. He leaves a large family including his wife Maria, four sons Anthony Harry Bruno and another, two daughters and many grandchildren. Services will be held at 8:45 at Home and Monica's Church in Johnsonville with a High Mass. Burial will be in Cemetery Schaghti.
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August Bartolurel
Jasonville
Nooy
Mafalda I
New Boston
Schenectad
Ells Hospital
Schenectadys
Fano
Italy
Japasorvilla
Hixite
Maria Cite
Hes
Fulen
Mallard
Farica Barasi
Albany
Amthonv
Eastoy
Harry
Valley Falls
Bruno
Noth
West Albany
Mary Lovealers
Feral Home
Main
St. Falls
Aft . Monica's Church
Johnsonille
Wil Ham D. Collins
Schaghti
Amidon Rites Planned for Cherryplain Man
George Amidon a resident of Cherryplain New York died after a long illness. Born December 27 1878 in East Poestenkill he was the son of John and Elizabeth Guttermote Amidon. Survived by wife Agnes Shephard Amidon a son Howard G Amidon a daughter Clarence Goodermore two brothers Wilbert Berlin and Barry Albany two sisters Mrs Mary Alderman and Mrs Valentine Teal and three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The body is at Hall Higgins funeral Home Stephentown where friends may call tomorrow and Friday evenings. Funeral will be Saturday afternoon at the home with Rev Oscar A Arnold officiating. Burial will be in Center Berlin Cemetery.
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N.Y
Gee Amidon
East Poestenkill
John and
Elizabeth Guttermote Amridon
Agnes A. Shephard Amidon
Howard G. Amidon
Clarence Goodermore
Berlin
Barry
Albany
Mary Alderman
Valentine Teal
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Hice Meteu R. Lampahire
Marnerd
Kancock
Geares Me
Martindale
Tenox’ Ave
Joseph W. Guercie
Pinehurab Ave
Millcrest
Mes. Paul B
Tonsled Ave
Tons Mechanics
Anne C. Gemmell
James Gemmell
Jory
A. Palrweather
Malomy
Rweather
Dyscailor
Hhaliui
Ade Ben
Peter Yah
John M
Afra
Jo- Leon Harcis
Peph Tucci
Albro O
Elizabeth Ha Guida Melvarini
Bradford Gt
Ation
Obretien Rest
Frank W. Mmead
Lenox
Lauren M. Peesoe
Tyler al, Ant
T. Adems
Joves Mo Waires
Maurice BE
Haines
Sa Gampell Avy
Fernando Rodrigue
Jomph J. Wienowall, T. Mohawk B
Feestrent
Marcus R. Gardner
Weremon A. Gardner
Park
Chrlsthopher Farrel
Edward J. Ferrall
Edward Aye
Lise Parrell
Edward J. Farrell
Eaward Ave
Wiliam MW. Norden
Morte St
Tre
Atre
John M. Pinharty
Nery Adams
Operetion
Richards N. Nall
Mera
Kenneth B. Hall
Gavin
Amen M. Devis
Cambridge Ave
Craig Parsons
Robert L. Parsons
Claremont
St. Luke's
Robert A. Viltone
Michael F. McMullen
Alfred
CMU
Huron Trem
Cosenh J. Ropelewaks
Kent Ave
Junior A. Love
Glendale
James QO. Brown
Wallace
Hs Joseph A
Dictoca
Badler
Scott W. Therrien
Norman Therrien
Grove BR
Slea
R Rhodes
Jes Hodes
Choren &T
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Cadwel
Roy
Mra. Oy
Lakeway
Tonaillecin
Leonard McLaughlin
Bel Air
Tor
Joseph Mesellt
Tyler Bt
Treat
Eileen A. Biter
Madison Ave
Daniele Ave
Edmund ¥. McBride
Copley Ter
Mina Josephine Ginnto
Benedict Ha
James J. O'Malley
Whittler Ayn
Banley
Burke
Fomeroy Ave
Mancis M. Colvin
Ra’oh J. Colvin
Mungerford Bt
Paul J. Akes
Mr. and
Mer Akey, Tee
Uh OC
Ronald Daigle
Fulvert Daigle
Hecket
Pattick Deeley
Dennis Alderman
West Housatante
Walter Jones
Warta Bt
Frederick Dupont
Becket
Opera Other Hospitale
Francis Connors
Grove Bt
New England Baptist Hospital
Probate News
Mad Hatter
Pittshieldy
M. M
Cornerstone
Mason Heads
Boy Scouts Central District
Scouting
Cora L. Gleason
Gleason
Anne Ferguson
Ernest
Dora Roe
Dora
Dyer
Richard Foswork
Winsor J. Martin
Tional
Atlter
Statler Hotel
Commission
Mt. Greylock
Sportsmen’s Club
PTA
Israel Klein
Andover
Stu
Mr. Klein
Russia
Czar Nicholas
Klein Brothers Milk Co
David Chesney
Chesney & Klein
Alr
Alein
Israel
Wasth
Rose Fisher
Ben
Wendel Avenue
Moran
Aberat
Wnesses
Vera P. Wiley
George Bartelucci
Augwet Klein
Israel Pecklick
Thomas T. Tyler
Harry A. Wiley
Tyler Street
Wendell-Sherwood
GE Award
Merisiu Kiel SS
Anthony DiTulla
Anthony DiTulia
Filomena Pict
Tomarsow
Bond E. Hallowed
Muacera
Hazy
Buyia
Carmel Coure Josephs C Waye
John FE
Maryre
John E. Murphy
Condron
St. Josepn’s Ch. Burcal
St. Jos Cemere
Tod
Superior Court
Berkshire County Savings Bank
Bank
George F. Clayson
Thomas T. Packlick
George Amidon
Froniers
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