Peruvian diplomat's widow kills five, deaths attempt
Ruth Mae Urdanivia, widow of a Peruvian diplomat, admitted to authorities she killed her five children with sleeping pills and attempted suicide to end her poverty. She blamed hunger and lack of help, saying the children were better off with their father and she had begged for aid, with little relief.
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Peru
Allentown
Sacred Heart School
Lehigh County Dist. Atty
Paul A. McGinley
Jose
San Francisco
Tokyo
Urdanivia
McGinley
Urdan
Martin Renamed President of 4 H Fair Assn
Everett L. Martin Jr of Cheshire was reelected president of the Berkshire County 4 H Fair Assn for his fifth straight year at a recent meeting. Officers also reelected were Virginia Mercier as vice president, Diana Shepherdson as secretary, and Mrs Raymond C. Mercer as treasurer. The group set four quarterly meetings and announced the 1960 fair dates August 19 and 20 with $800 in premiums from the State Division of Fairs plus sponsors. Depart chairmen to be named by March 21. Ten clubs to run concessions. sheep beef and throat shows may be held Friday night.
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Everett L. Martin Jr
Cheshire
Berkshire County
4-H Fair Assn
Virginia Mercier
Stockbridge
Diana Sheparddson
Dalton
Raymond C. Mercier
4-H
Massachusetts Department of Agriculture
Division of Fairs
Allendale
Apothecary Hall
North Adams
Martin
Pumpkin Contest Set for Saturday at Girls Club
The annual pumpkin contest runs 2 to 3 40 pm Saturday at the Girls Club. Sponsored by Parks and Recreation and Jaycee Ettes, it is for local children ages 5 to 11. Prizes include largest, smallest, funniest, saddest, most original, spookiest, ugliest and best in show with a grand prize of roller skates at Broyles Arena. Entertainment precedes the judging. Mrs. William Brownlow chairs.
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Department of Parks and Recreation
Jaycee Ettes
Sanatedy Iy Broyles Arena
Wiliam Brownlow
Wilson Seeks Ward 4 Needs For City Council
Ward 4 candidate Charles W. Wilson spoke at a supporter meeting Monday night about essential ward facilities. He cited water and sewer improvements, more school classrooms, better drainage and street lighting, stressing growth and the need for funds without disturbing the city budget.
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Charles W. Wilson
Wilson
Mayvar Haughey
Boating Club Social Set for November Fourteenth
The Pittsfield Boating Club schedules a covered-dish social at the Pittsfield Polo Club on Saturday November 14 open to members only. Arrangements were settled at Springside House during the monthly meeting with Mr and Mrs George W Wilson named as committee chairs. The group of about 20 members heard a Coast Guard boating film by the Aema Insurance Co and refreshments were served.
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Pittsfield Boating Club
Pittsfield Polo Club
Springside House
Mrr
George W. Wilson
Wilson
Coast Guard
Paul L. Shea Enlists in Army for Three Years
Paul L. Shea son of Mr and Mrs John F Shea of 755 North St has enlisted in the Army for three years. He is at Fort Dix New Jersey for one week of processing before assignment to a basic training unit. Shea enlisted under the graduate specialist program for a high school graduate to pick his school. He will take an eight week course in aircraft maintenance and receive a two week furlough after basic training before the maintenance course. He is a 1959 Pittsfield High graduate and was formerly employed.
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Paul L. Shea
John F. Shea
North St
Army
Fort Dix
N.J
Shea
Pittsfield Es
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Cry Schick
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Lady Schick
Jewelers
Southwick
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