Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Berkshire Eagle in Pittsfield, Massachusetts

We have 4,454,244 pages in Massachusetts

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 24, 1959

Page

6

Proposes Central Annex for Jr College Plan

Black candidate for pollman at large urges use of Central Mexican as a junior college after school crowding. He praises graf rehabilitation and asks City to persuade State legislature to fund a junior college program. A local delegation to Boston would push for support. state board hints Central use could reimburse City for rehab costs minus public school use.

Fo Black Centralmex Graf Weil Bowton Junior Cole Board

Man Faces Charges After Crash In Troy Intersection

Roy Overton 31 of Troy is charged after a two car crash at North and Crane. Police say he operated a vehicle without a license and caused the collision. Samuel Winn 35 of Harrisburg was booked for allowing an improper person to operate and drunkenness. Court set for the morning in District Court.

Overton Troy N.Y Shony J. Crea Joseph J. Recrald North Crane Ave Samuel Winn Harris Inkenneas Emile Fontana Milan’ St

Hospital Notices List of Patients and Treatments

A fragment lists numerous patients and relatives with treatments at various addresses including surgeries and hospital care. Names include Luke Juliano, Mrs Bonzek, Jennie Thoms, Saul Augenstein, Mary Tucker, Marion Griffin, Mary Chrostowski, Michael Buffs, Rodger Phillips, Florence Wrzesinski, Joseph Vigliano, Mrs Drumm, Jane Exford, and Mrs Kirchner, with treatments such as tonsillectomies and operations.

Cost of Living Raises GE Workers by a Cent an Hour

About 7,600 Pittsfeld General Electric employees will gain an average pay rise of more than one cent per hour as the consumer price index climbs. The quarterly adjustment boosts base pay by half a percent for each half percent index rise, with September hitting 125.2. The raise lifts the average straight-time rate for Pittsfeld GE production and maintenance workers to 2.70 dollars an hour, with payroll checks reflecting the increase on Thursday.

Pittsfeld General Electric Labor Department Pittfield GE Pittsfield

Dalton Teen Age Barn show at Town Hall tonight

Seats remain for a Teen Age Barn show at Town Hall featuring Canterella School of Dance students Debbie Shaver and Diane, with dances "Pette a" and "Agitation" from Mendelssohn. Also noted are local notices on a field coon hunt, air gun safety, a major damages suit involving Berkshire Street Railway and Local 496, church events, Camp Fire activities, and a regional sale ad.

Canterella School of Dance Debbie Shaver Robert P Brighton Ave Staimes J. A Greyiock Lee Debbie Pette A Diane Mendelssohn Dalton Rod and Gun Club Windsor Road

Berkshire Yfousatonic Trust names directors including Whittlesey Jr

Thursday reports list William A. Whittlesey Jr. of this city among proposed Berkshire Yfousatonic Trust Company directors not William A. Whittlesey. In a separate incident Arnold Perras, 16, of 49 Grove St., suffered a forehead laceration in a one car crash at Newall and Elm. He was found at St Luke's Hospital and released by the Police Traffic Bureau.

Berkshire Yfousatonic Trust Company William A. Whittlesey Jr William A.whittlesey Arnold Perras Grove St Newall Elm St. Luke's Hospital

Obituaries: Cora A Hughes 76 and William R Baker

Obituary notices report the death of Cora A Hughes 76 at Samaritan Hospital Troy following a lingering illness. Surviving relatives include six brothers and three sisters with services at Hughes residence and New Lebanon Congregational Church. Interment at the Cemetery of the Evergreens New Lebanon. Also noted is William R Baker Lenox native died in Chicago with survivors including wife Ruth Stoll Baker and children, services pending in South Bend. Baker served in World War I with the 13th Marine Regiment.

New Lebanon N.Y Cora A. Hughes Samaritan Joseph A Pittsfield Emerson West Sand Lake Delbert Defreestville Alexander H Stephentown James Troy Clarence Old Chatham Brown Sr Joseph Face Knoxville Tenn Spencer Houghtling Averill Park William Miller Hughes New Lebanon Congregational Church Verne Henderson Cemetery of the Evergreens Wiliam R. Baker Lenox Chicago Thomas Baker Baker Lenox High School University of Notre Dame 13Th Marine Regiment Europe Ruth Stoll Baker Washington, D.C John Rearend South, Bend, Ind May Maud Alice Frances Baker St. Patrick's Church South Bend Ind Hicket

City settlements eyed on claims against the town

The City Council committee recommends settling three claims out of court if officers’ suggestions are approved. A $30 payment to Karod Katz of 60 Winter St for claimed gutter damage and tailpipe damage from a gutter grade change. Attorney Maurice B. Rasenfield advised settlements on two old claims, which previously faced court action. Mayor Maughey asked for funds to cover damages settlements, including Barbara Sessions’ $300 suit for property damage at 1948 North Northwater in 1951 and James J. Quirico’s $750 suit over a sewer easement taken in 1955.

Karo'd. Katz Winter St Maurice B. Rasenfield Maughey Barbara Sessions Northoughwater James J. Quirico Raymond

Barrington Undertaker H A Stevens Dies at 78 in Great Barrington

Henry A Stevens 78 longtime Berkshire County mortician and civic leader died at his home after months of illness. Born in Chester Nova Scotia in 1881 he moved to Great Barrington in 1918 buying the Stevens funeral home. He was a Jersey cattle breeder led local organizations including Berkshire County Farm Bureau and various Masonic and Eastern Star chapters. Survived by wife Esther and two sons M L Stevens Jr and H Albert Stevens Jr, the funeral will be at Congregational Church with burial in Elmwood Cemetery. Visiting hours at Stevens Funeral Home scheduled and Masons will perform rites at the service.

Great Barrington Henry A. Stevens Main St. Dean Berkshire County Faili Chester Nova Scotia George Agnes Howdbolt Stevens Stamford Mr. Stevens Hillandale Dam Ernest Smith Irving Twiss Stevens Massachusetts Jersey Cattle Club Jersey Cale Club Berkshire County Farm Bureau Congregational Church of Barrington Cincinnatus Masonica Lodge Monument Chapter Royal Arch Masons Berkshire R Oate Cincinnatus Chapter Order of Eastern Star Taghconie Lodge of the Odd Fellows Esther Lew's Conn tIwo M L Stevens Funeral Home H. Albert Stevens Jr Frank Steven Miss Agneas Nova Scota Seve Congregational Church Elmwood Cemetery Stevens Funeral Cincinnatus Masonic Lodge Masonic Hall

Welfare Dept. Receives $85,000 Budget Order

An $85,000 budget order for the Welfare Department's general relief accounts was filed yesterday afternoon by Mayor Raymond L. Haughey. The measure was delayed from a prior council agenda and had been set for council action two weeks earlier. Funds will come from the surplus account to replace cuts from last spring.

Welfare Department Raymond L. Haughey Sur

Pedestrian Hit On Newell Street Near Del Gallo’s Café

Police reported a car pedestrian crash on Newell Street near Del Gallo’s Cafe. Leo McFarland aged 37 of 239 Second Street sustained a bruise to his left leg. Driver John Ross of Cleveland Street 41 said McFarland stepped from behind a truck into his path.

Newell Street del Gallo Leo McFarland Second St John Ross Cleveland St MccFarland

Women for Haughey Plan Supper Tonight

The Women for Haughey hold a preelection supper this evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the White Iree Club. Chairman Mrs. Mario Cassinelli says only a few of the 300 tickets remain and will be sold at Haughey headquarters after 11 a.m.

Haughey White Iree Club Mario Cassinelli

Obituaries and funeral services across multiple families

Funeral notices cover John A. Larrabee of Brighton with service at Stevens Funeral Home and Elmwood Cemetery burial, plus numerous others: Herbert E. C. Fulker, John J. Winchell, Frank Archer Bene, Henry Fleckenstein, Margaret E. Stanton, Richard A. Parker, Dennis F. Hynes. Services listed include Requiem Masses, Solemn High Mass, and church ceremonies. Attendees include local and regional clergy and community groups such as St. Jean de Baptiste Society, Canadian Artisans, France American Club, and Holy Name Society members. Burial sites include St. Joseph's Cemetery and St. Patrick's Cemetery in West Stockbridge. Multiple funeral homes noted include Dery Funeral Home and Wellington Funeral Home.

Tne Herbert E. C. Fulker Dery Notre Dame Church Requier Albert T. Beaudry Albert T. Breton Robert R. Choquette St. Jean de Baptiste Society Canadian Artisans France American Club Golden Age Club Hurial St. Joseph's Cemetery Father Breton Beavers Albert J. Fogarty Jean TD. Arseneau Charles J. LaBelle Aimee Soucy Joseph E. Dagesse Clothaire J. Seguin John J. Winchell Dery Funeral Home Henry Fleckenstein Condron Funeral Home Queen St Mary's Church Eugene F. Marshall St Joseph's Cemietery Thomas Ree George Morrell John Fredericks Donald Plankey Margaret E. Stanton Margaret E Stanton Condron Funeral St. Jeph's Church Charles L. Foley John J Callahan Raymond A. Lanoue St. Paterick’s Cemetery West Stockbridge John Curtin Gray Wifeliam Edward Stanton Robert Wise Bernard O'Brien Harold Ellery James Powers Funera Dennis F. Hynes Welly Funeral Home St. Mark’s Church Holy Name Society

Card of Thanks and Anniversary Notices In Memoriam

The Barkhire Eve notices request advance entries for the same day, with a 22 minimum share rate. The Joseph Risse family thanks relatives and friends for memorial expressions and floral offerings, noting appreciation for support.

Masscn Joseph Risse

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jr. College Roy Man Luke's William Juliano Juliano Fenn St Richard Bonzek Hollis St Dirs Jennie Thoms Francis Saul M. Augenstein Manfred W. Augenstein Richard Mary E.and Patricia A. Tucker Idren John J. Cker Lenox Ave Tonsillecmes Brilliant Morton Brilliant Marion A. Griffin Wooden Ave Ittsfield General Mary Chrostowski Bel Ave Michael N. Buffs Mr. and S. Valentino Buffs Treatm Miss Florence Wrzesinski Rc &T Joseph Vigliano Springfield Alcrest Raymond Drumm Westnster St Jane Exford Robert P- Exford West St Kenneth Kirchner Lenoxié Boston Symphony Orchestra Charles. Munch Berkshires Massachusetts Turnpike Taconic Parkway New York Thruway Boston New York Carnegie Hall Thomas D. Perry Jr Symphony Hall Massachusetts St. Joseph’s John J. Grosz Francia X. Doyle Ann R. Quirk St. Joe Marshall BSA Dalton Decker UrdUis Rohee Chick Walter R. Decker Dee 5 Taesien G. Marin Prospect Street John E. Marshall Beckshire Street Railway Co National International Gordon Harold B. Gordon BSR Berkshire Street Railway Berkshire Street Ray Local 496 Com. Methodist News Pany David J iNegal Bronte Livingstone United Evangelistic Mission Kirk Chatham Harry Ba Ernes Kenyvon Robert Smith Michael Brennan Brennan Ralph Sayres Shurch Shuren Mrs. Frank Instow Legion Bowling American Legion Lo Cue Ramblers Cadillacs Falcons Paul LaDuke Rasphall Cante-wa-ste-va Arnold Barclay Erica Soderaren Patricia Welch Kathy Lamp Lee Furniture and Window Co Main St Whittlesey William R. Baker H. A. Stevens, Barrington Undertaker Welfare Dept Rothbard Owned and Operated Raymond Brown, Inc John Collina Mgr Elmwood Ave North Adama, Masa John Larrabee John A. Larrabee Brighton Great Freddy Spyker First Congregational Church Willard C. Eddy John Leonard Robert Peterson Williard C. Eddy Katherine R. Keating Kimball Glass Company Herbert E. Fulker Frank Archer Frank Archer Bene Wellington Funeral Home Fal Wilbein Richard A. Parker Nellte H School Pittsfield Cemetery Savings Bank Savings City Savings Bank North ST Lew Engi
Search Courier

Search the Berkshire Eagle Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Berkshire Eagle?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication