Koza Murder-Case Hearing Is Continued for One Week
Three men charged in the Koza murder case in District Court had their preliminary hearing postponed for a week. Bernard Kiley and Joseph Dougherty Jr. are jailed without bail, while Anthony Polcare faces additional probation-violation surrender. Witnesses for the Commonwealth urged a longer delay as defense lawyers pressed for faster action.
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Koza
Michael Koza
Frederick M. Myers
Bernard J. Kiley
Linden St
Joseph T. Dougherty Jr
Wahconah St
Kiley
Anthony
Tony) Polcare
Columbus Ave
Myers
John A. Barry
Mythe c
Commonwealth
Daugherty
Peter J. Genavege
District Attorney's Office
Barry
NAACP Berkshire Seminar and Banquet Draw 200 Protestants
About 200 attendees are slated for a Berkshire County NAACP seminar and banquet marking the group’s 50th anniversary. The 1 p.m. human relations seminar at Hotel Wendell-Sherwood features Dr James Epert Allen from NYC Board of Education and Charles C Benham of Hartford on child-rearing and human relations. The 6:30 p.m. banquet includes Rev. Robert D. McGrath of Hartford Catholic Interracial Council speaking on The Catholic Church and Interracial Justice. Rev William A. Kelly of Clinton AME Zion will give the invocation.
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Berkshire County
National Association For the Advancement of Colored 9
NAACP
Wendell- Sherwood
James Epert Allen
City of New York Board of Education
Charles C. Benham
Hartford
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Robert D. McGrath
Catholic Interracial Council of
Father McGrath
St. Thomas Seminary
Bloomfield Conn
St. Benedict's Center
Diocesan Labor Institute
City of
Hospitals Pitistela General Patient Notes
In the Hospitals Pitistela General in Paliwoda 30 Summer Mrp.Preocls A Atanea Willamptown brestmer muckien Aaughter of Mr. &ad am L. Brucklen Hinscase trem Edward Poplaski North Adams Mrs. Bernard D. Gook 3 Melbourne A4. operation Bharon Bridehans daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee E.Bridaham Leneshore ton aillectomy Mrs Martha Moody 17 Wilow Lane treatment Mr Robert Rueta Lenox operation Ronald and Broca Raid gone of Mrs Joan Hemel 19 Tower Dr tonsi.tec tom lea
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bharon Bridehans
Lee E.bridaham
Leneshore
Tonaillectomy
Martha Moody
Wilow Lane
Robert ©. Rueta
Lenox
Joan &. Hemel
Tower
Tonsi
Tom Lea
Cooper Plans City Hall Staffing Shakeup If Elected
Mayoral hopeful Harold A. Cooper outlined plans to fire only Board of Assessors chairman Antonia J. Ruscetta and Assistant City Solicitor William R. Flynn if he wins. He indicated possible holdovers for some department heads, pledged no broad changes, and urged more diverse representation in city government. He also said Maurice Rosenfeld and Sidney Whatton could stay, while emphasizing economy, efficiency, and monthly department meetings to improve services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold A. Cooper
Antonia J. Ruscetta
William R. Flynn
Lynth
Hulmerplice
Raymond L. Haughey
Ty Cooper
M Ra
Cooper
Flynn
Maurice B. Rosenfield
Sidney Z. Whatton
Atty. Katz
Pittsfield
Haughry Campaign
LeFebvre and Volin Win GE Quality Awards
Albert J. LeFebvre of Adams and Colin F. Volin of Eleanor Red were honored at GE’s local plant for outstanding quality workmanship. LeFebvre, copper fabricator in the tank shop, with 19 years at GE, is married with two daughters and leads Adams American Turners. Volin, stockkeeper in Accessories, since 1943, is married with six children.
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General Electric
Spany
Albert J. LeFebvre
Adams
Colin F. Volin
Eleanor Red
LeFebvre
Adams ‘American Turners Club
Volin
Geince
Hassix
Williamstown Opposes Berkshires College Support Split Vote
In Great Barrington the County School Committee Association backed a Berkshires community college despite objections from North Adams and Williamstown. About 30 attended. Bruce Carlson said his town opposed the motion. Dr John Gillespie urged need for college expansion.
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Great Barrington
Bruce Carlson
Willamstown
Supt
Russell
Wiliam Li. Horn
North Adams
Bus Union Sued Over Emergency Bus Service Dispute
Mass picketing and union actions threaten access to plaintiff's garage as the union defies rivals with an emergency service plan. Court actions allege unfair labor practices, seniority rights disputes, and libelous claims aimed at Gordon's company and drivers. A pending merits hearing follows accusations of coercion and mismanagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Rozon
Pany
Crane
Gordon
Theater Forum Plans Broadway Play Preview Discussion
The Theater Forum by the Town Players of Pittsfield will examine the current production Time Limit and plan a New York theater party. Robert M. Boland reports on Broadway and off Broadway trends, with two November plays selected for a popular role. An on the spot illustrated look at arena theater by Richard LaBrizzi closes the 10 pm meeting.
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Robert M. Boland
New York
Town Players’ Theater Party
Joseph Pel Key
P.O. Box
Richard LaBrizzi
Anouillis
Arena Theater
Springfield Man Gets 3 Months For Larceny
A Springfield man, Robert Lee Manning Miles, 43, was sentenced to three months in the House of Correction by Judge Harold R. Goeney on a larceny charge linked to selling nonexistent hi fi sets. Miles admitted mistakes but said he needed money for his blind 16 year old daughter. Police reported about $49.03 collected from local women.
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Springfield
House of Correction
Robert Lee Manning Miles
Harold R. Goeney
Miles
Goeney
Pittsfield
Gooney
Joseph A. Torchio
Police Briefs Resolve Emergency Call At Linden Street Home
Police took Mrs. Josephine Monterosso of 26 Linden Street to Hillcrest Hospital after an emergency call to her residence last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Monterosso
Linden St
Hillcrest Hospital
Omega Hi-Y Boys' Project Sells Fire Extinguishers for Charity
Omega Hi-Y at Pittsfield High plans door-to-door sales of Fire Shield Extinguishers to raise funds for Pittsfield United Community Service, YMCA World Service, and club operations. The 12 members will sell a dozen extinguishers priced at 19.80, with 3.00 donated to charity and most proceeds covering product costs.
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Omega Hi-Y
Wiey, Trichy
Mainy
Omega Boys
Pittsfield High School
Pittsfield United Community Service Drive
Ymca World Service
Omega Club
World Service
Sugrine Research
Needham Herehts
Mass
Ounesa
Tey Sheretirdsan
Pithshield Hienor
See Christian
YMCA
Pittsfield Ymca
Flood Control Project Approved for Sandisfield Dams
A $860,000 flood control plan for the Sandisfield area won approval from the Soil Conservation Service of Massachusetts and local authorities. Dams along the Farmington River will reduce flood peaks and release water over about 100 days, with the federal government funding most of the cost and potential multiuse for wildlife. A Berkshire County soil conservator announced Col. Kingsley Hand, retired, will head a committee to promote the project.
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Farmington River
Seil Conservation Service
Massachusetts
William Mye
Sheffield
Berks Shire Soil Conservation District
M Massachusets Water Resources Commission
Ron
Sandisfield
Federal Fish and Wildlife Departent
Wil
Byron E. Witcom
Berkshire County
Col
Kingsley Hand
Peel
North Adams Man Wins Land Damage Award of 51340
Harold R. Lloyd of North Adams was awarded 51340 by a Superior Court jury in a land damage case against the Commonwealth. The verdict valued the property at above 99000. another North Adams case related to public works condemned land was heard, with attorney John N. Albert representing Michael Lopardo's Package Store Inc. A third jury panel was formed for Ewfant Arlants vs the Commonwealth over nodal damage from a town project. Two other tort actions settled out of court.
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Harold R. Lloyd
North Adams
Commonwealth
John
Donavan & O'Connor
Adams
Raymond F. Marne
Pittsfield
General Electric
Es i [Ther and
Clean Hall of
J. €. Penney Co
Romeo and
Catherine Aulette
Richard F. Daury
Pittsfield. Mare
Dalton Hinsdale Bus Line Hearing Set for Nov 3
The state Department of Public Utilities will hold a public hearing at Room 166 in the State House at 10 a.m. on November 3 on the Dalton Hinsdale bus line petition to ease intracity passenger limits within Pittsfield city limits. The hearing date coincides with municipal elections, likely limiting turnout from council members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department of Public Utilites
Dalton-Hinsdale
Berkshire Street Railway Co
Pittsfield
DPU
State House
Berkshire Street Railway
Alvice
Worcester Man Named as Manager at Berkshire Life
Aiden E. Fallows of Worcester is appointed manager at Berkshire Life Insurance Co. He will oversee accident and sickness underwriting. Fallows earned a BA from Dartmouth in 1952 and started in insurance with Massachusetts Protective Assn. in Worcester. He and his wife and two daughters reside on Devon Road in Ste.
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Aiden E. Fallows
Worcester
Berkshire Life Insurance Co
Fallows
Dartmouth College
Massachusetts Protective Assn
Devon Road
Ste
Obituaries for Burke and Hynes in Pittsfield area
Obituary notices for Dennis F. Hynes 63 of 174 Hans Selford St. died after a long illness at Leeds Veterans Hospital. Born Lenox son of Thomas L. and Dela Burke Hynes he lived in Pittsfield and ran an auto repair shop in West Pittsfield. WWI Army Air Corps veteran and St. Mark's Parish member with Holy Name Society Knights of Columbus and Foresters. Survivors include four sisters and several nieces and nephews. Burial at St Joseph's Cemetery. Funeral details note calling hours at Kelly Funeral Home and Rosary service by Holy Name Society. Infants and other brief notices referenced with partial details.
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Dennis F. Hynes
Hans Selford
Sir Joseph's
Holy Name Society
Polish-born Pittsfield author passed away after heart attack
David Zaidman 35 of 5Y Curculap Ave died this morning at Pittsfield General Hospital after a heart attack. Born in Poland and raised in Canada, he moved to Pittsfield years ago. He worked as a cutter at Robert Hall's and belonged to Ahavath Sholem Congregation. Survived by wife Dina Piatygouski two sons Louis and Joseph a sister Mrs Mels Meln of Boston and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services were held at Quat the Devanes Funeral Home with Rabbi Moris Fuhrman and Cantor Mendel Adlersheim officiating. Burial followed in Ahavath Sholem Cemetery.
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David Zaidman
Curculap Ave
Pittsfield General Hospital
Poland
Canada
Pittsfield
Robert Hall's
Ahavath Sholem Congregation
Dina Piatygouski
Louis
Joseph
Pitissie
Mirs. Mel
Mrs. Clara LeClair Winghel Dies at St Luke's Hospital
Mrs. Clara LeClair Winghel wife of John J. Winchell of 4 Union St. died this morning at St Luke's Hospital after a short illness Born in Pittsfield she was daughter of William and Mary Parent and attended Pittsfield schools Note Dame Church She leaves husband a daughter Mrs. James A. Meinch of Avon a son John W Winghel of Pittsfield two sisters Iva Finkle Hinsdale and James J Shea Pittsfield three grandchildren and several nephews and nieces The family will meet friends tomorrow and Sunday at the Dery Funeral Home from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 The funeral will be Monday morning at 930 from the funeral home followed by Mass at Notre Dame Church Burial will be in St Joseph's Cemetery
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Clara LeClair Winghel
John J. Winchell
Union St
St Luke's
Pittsfield
William and Mary
Pittsfield Schoals
James A. Meinh
Avon
John W Wll
Iva Finkle
Hinsdale
Andi James J. Shea
Pittsh
Dery
Solem
Notre Same
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Margaret FE. Stanton
Margaret F
Stamion
Frank Archer
North St
Wellingto Guneral
Pisheld
Mr. Archer
Chelsea
John
Emily Hanes Archer
Old
Tilat For Manufacturing Co
Herbert E. C. Fulker
Dery Funeral
Notre Dame Church
St. Jean de Baptiste Society
Richard A Parker of Woodstock dies after illness
Richard A Parker, 36, of Woodstock, VI, died Thursday at Hanox Hospital after illness. He was a former resident of Pittsfield, attended Woodstock schools, and graduated from Woodstock A School. He leaves his parents Edwin K Parker and two aunts Nellie Parker and Merril Paine. Services will be held in Woodstock tomorrow morning with interment at Pittsfield Cemetery tomorrow afternoon at 2 30.
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Richard A. Parker
Woodstock
Hanox
NH Hospital
Edwin K
Pitffield
Nellie ©. Parker
Pitsfield High School
Merril, Paine
Elizabeth
Pitsfield Cemetery
Frank H. Everitt obituary in Monterey and Great Barrington
Funeral services are set for Frank H. Everitt 34 who died Wednesday at his Monterey home. Born in Monterey he was a lifelong resident and worked as a caretaker for the Smith Lattimore estate. Survivors include a wife a sister four brothers and several half relatives. Visitation hours listed with local churches and funeral home details.
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Monterey
Frank H. Everitt
Monterey R
Great Barrington
Our Lady of the Valley
Sheffield
Hie
Jom
Abe Harmon Everin
Smith Lattimore
Raniher
Wwnno
Edwin
Robert
Daniel
This Town
Theodore
Rutland
Alice Everitt
Worcester
George
Lawrence Everitt
Newburgh
N.Y
John Everitt
John Clark
Preschool Class Held at Avendale School
The first preschool class of the season was held at Avendale School Wednesday with graduate teacher Mrs. Paul Chetkawsm in charge. Registrations may still be made with Mrs. Peter Zack at 22 Ridgeway Ave. Magnano was named chairman, Swanson treasurer and Damata program and publicity chairman.
Pigott Urges Vocational School First in Pittsfield
City Council candidate William M. Pigott today urged placing the Pittsfield Vocational School ahead of plans for a new junior high. He criticized scattered facilities including two Quonset huts and cramped spaces in the Pittsfield High basement and called for upgraded shop spaces to free area for classrooms. Pigott said trades education should receive equal attention to college prep and vowed to attend School Committee meetings to stay informed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Pigott
Pittsfield
Pittsfield High
Pigott
Aato
Pittspfield High
Hej J
Funeral notices recap for multiple Pittsfield area services
Obituary column lists funeral services for Vera P Wiley Fasrrond R Jones and Harry A Tyler, with multiple services across Wellington and Newton & Barnfather Homes. Burials named at Pittsfield Cemetery and St Patrick's in West Stockbridge. Other entries mention Margaret F Stamion Henry Filecken Stein Thomas L Puckniek Frank Archer and Herbert E C Fulker with service times, masses, and attending organizations noted.
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Summer St. Albert
JD. Luce
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Eugene DL. Benoit
Attys
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George B. Crane
Dwyer
Poleard
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Polcaro
Ety
Riley
Pitistela
Paliwoda
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Atanea
Willamptown
Breatmert
Muckien
Adam L. Brucklen
Hinscase
Edward Poplaski
Bernard D. Gook
Melbourne
Ruscetta
Wadella
Williemeon Jr
Dail
Charles F. Edwards
Dalton Ave
Loyd Cooy
Monteleons Pili
Mea
Arthur Raucoulet
Tawrenca Beddon
Mra
Meacer Monard
1hweArthur
Overmnion
Robert O'Brian
Lee
Vincent J. Carpino
Onote Mm
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Jonechr Trasetti
Lfamela M. Moore
Aer
Charles Moore
Nancy J. Ko
Richard Picea
Millerant Ta. Frank
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Linden Bt
Joarph
Wehrs
Dalton
C. Welsh
Deisch
Carl A. Peer
Waeshington
Mentate
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Nicola Sauta Ut Ant
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Opernhen
Pamete
Charles Iomoili
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Neabara, Tomallectamzen
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UCS
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Daniels Ave
John Frick
Cambridge Ave
Haeley Shepardson
Morgan St
Ail
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N.A
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Bus Union
First Page
Theater Forum
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Ray Dunham
Lee Hart
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Dick Monte
Hugh Quire
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Sam Walters
Omega Hey
Soil Service Unit
Dalton-Hinsdale Bus Line
Berkshire Life
Alden
EB. Fallows
Kunter
Baby Burke
Alps
Donald G. Burke
Dewey Ave
St Luke's Hopital i
Kellyeral Home
St Joseph's Cemetery
Stephenfawn, Noy
Allendale
Cites
Makeahil
Vera P. Wiley
Vera P. Wi
Wellington
Stanley B. Thomson
Moringside Baptist Church
Pittsfield Cemetery
Cuyler Dunbar
Hines Thbun
Myron Thompson
Frank Millicent
Berton Keeler
Malcolm Keeler
Raymond R. Jones
Fasrrond
Harry A. Tyler
Newton & Barnfather
Donald Z. Karsiner
First Methodist Church
Pittsheid
Henry Fleckenstein
Henry Fileckenstein
Condron
St. Chure
St. Jason
Funere
Thomas L. Puckniek
Thomas L. Pa
Wome
All Saints” Church
Trousatorice
Walter L. Meczywar
T.C
The
Marian Fathers
Stocsmidge
John Szamayr
Mlc
Bruno Swi
M.lc
Marian Fa J
Stanley
Benny Majewski
Harry and
Joseph Wisniews Akraiak
Housatonie
St. Bridget's Cemetery
Housatone
Father Meczywor
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