Alice Goodwin First Woman In US Navy
Falls Village Massachusetts obituary notes Alice Goodwin born King in Knoxville Tennessee. World War I veteran said to be first woman to serve in US Navy. Chief geomanettc at Newport Rhode Island Naval Station and FBI worker. Survived by son John Shaw Field and nieces and nephews. Funeral today at Trinity Episcopal Lime Rock. Burial Lime Rock Cemetery. Reverend Bruce LeBarron to officiate.
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Falls Village
Cann
Alice (King) Goodwin
Music Mountain
Wide Acres
Sheffield
Mass
Knoxville
Tenn
Martin and
Armanda (Stamsbury) King
U.S. Navy
Naval Station
Newport
R.I
Goodwin
FBI
John Shaw Field
Reno
Nev
Lucius Burch
Trinity Episcopal Church
Lime Rock
Bruce LeBarron
A. L. Bartram Dies at 102 in Berkshire Community
Arthur L. Bartram aged 102 died late yesterday at Hillcrest Hospital. A Pittsfield native, he worked as a bicycle maker in Lee before long service as a precision machinist for General Electric. He lived in the Springside Nursing Home and leaves a daughter, six great grandchildren, and 11 great great-grandchildren. Burial in Pittsfield Cemetery.
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Arthur L. Bartram
Hillcrest Hospital
Mr. Bartram
Springside
Ethel Lasher
Cheshire Road
Berkshire
Redding
Conn
Hill Academy
Meriden
Pittsfield
Lee
Bartram
General Electric Co
Wood Brothers
Sammy Vincent
Senior Citizens Center
Golden Age Club
Lee Methodist Church
Ethel Cooke
Jessie A. Porter
Wellington
Douglas C. Smith
Trinity Methodist Church
Mrs Catherine Mulvaney Dies in Ireland
Mrs Catherine Mulvaney mother of Mrs James FE Callahan of 6 Waheenah Street died October 21 in County Sligo Ireland. She leaves three daughters Miss Mary E Mulvaney of London England and Mrs Patrick Mulvaney of Coventry England two sons Patrick of County Sli m 0 and Michael J of London and several grandchildren. Funeral and burial held in Ireland.
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Catherine Mulvaney
James Fe, Callahan
Waheenah St
County Sligo
Ireland
Callahan
Mary E. Mulvaney
London
England
Patrick Mulvaney
Coventry
Patrick
County Slim
Michael J
Lendon
Fire reports at Elm Street and Pon Toosue areas
A fire at 261 Elm Street was reported at 8 01 p m and a grass fire occurred at 8 52 p m near Pon Toosue Avenue and Waheonah Street. Fire crews responded to both incidents and contained the blazes.
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Elm St
Pontoosue Avenue
Waheonah Street
Pigott Urges Winter Liquor Licenses for Pittsfield
William M. Pigott urged the Pittsfield City Council to vote for winter seasonal liquor licenses to attract investment from Bousquet’s ski area. He warned against uprooting residents in urban renewal and pressed for immediate construction of the alternate north south highway bypassing Pittsfield along Route 5 between the Massachusetts Turnpike and Route 91 in Connecticut.
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Allarge
William M. Pigott
Pittsfield
Pigott
Bousquet
New Haven
West Haven
Massachusetts Turnpike
Connecticut
Questions On Top Of Ballot In Pittsfield Election
City Clerk John J. Fitzgerald urged Pittsfield voters to start with the ballot questions on Tuesday. Three questions appear on the ballot, including one to establish a purchasing agent for the city and two charter revisions altering vacancy filling methods and the School Committee composition.
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John J. Fitzgerald
Pittsfield
Fitzgerald
Corrected Officials of GGA List for Mayor Endorsement
The Good Government Association corrects its list of officers and directors. Mrs. Lea N Ouellette says several named as officers no longer served and none served when Remo Del Gallo was endorsed for mayor. Names include Mrs. Alexander C. Poblis, John B. Skole, Edmund W. Noetzel, and Edmund J. Flynn.
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Good Government Association
Eagle
Remo del Gallo
Lea N_ Ouellette
Alexander C. Poblis
John B. Skole
Edmund W. Noetzel
Edmund J. Flynn
Mayoral Candidates Battle As Campaign Nears Finale
Mayoral candidates Mayor Reme Del Gallo and ex mayor Esymond L. Haughey clash as campaign nears end. Haughey accuses Del Gallo supporters and the Eagle of bias while Del Gallo taunts Haughey allies tied to the Berkshire Downs track and calls for a focus on issues over mudslinging.
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Reme del Gallo
Esymond L. Haughey
Haughey
del Gallo
John A. Barry
Berkshire Downs
Hancock
Victory Hill Turnover Delayed in Pittsfield Housing Talks
Pittsfield officials and McGill say the 60 to 4 day delay on Victory Hill is overestimated and an expedited plan could be ready within a week. A new housing plan must be submitted for approval by the Public Housing Administration to determine if Victory Hill is excess land. The process hinges on market value and funds for studies, with urgency cited to align with a new high school site.
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McGill
Pittsfield Housing Authority
Hillman
Victory Hill
Public Housing Administration
Pittsfield
Housing Authority
Pupo Warns Pittsfield Against Dropping State School Aid
Pittsfield ward official Frank M. Pupo urged against forgoing state aid for a proposed new high school. He warned that rejecting state support could cost 40 percent of project funding and noted the plan includes over 200,000 square feet and essential vocational facilities, which he called economically sound.
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Pittsfield
Ward
Frank M. Pupo
Popa
Pupe
Crosby
Popo
Ward 2 Councilman Crow Announces Record of Service
Ward 2 councilman Raymond E. Crow said he has served his ward well in six years on the council and that much remains to be done. He stated he is free of political commitments and has no axe to grind.
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The
Eagle
Haughey
Raymond E. Crow
Crow
Callahan backs Haughey on billboard costs
Maurice L. Callahan owner of a local outdoor advertising firm says former mayor Raymond L. Haughey was correct in listing $250 for billboard advertising in the primary. Mayor Reme Dri Gallo challenged part of Haughey's financial statement filed Thursday.
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Maurice L. Callahan
Raymond L. Haughey
Reme Dri Gallo
Haughey
Dei Gallo
Callahan
Maurice Callahan and Sons
Del Gallo Says Victory Hill Site Cleared for School Use
Mayor Remo Del Gallo, returning from New York at midnight, announced the way is cleared for purchasing the Victory Hill property for a school site. He said the city will meet Housing Director Herman Hillman’s requirements and will push for a Council resolution and an acceptable housing plan. He noted he would keep visiting New York to clear the site and meet a 90 day timetable.
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Remo del Gallo
New York
Victory Hill
Housing Authority
Hillman
del Galio
del Gallo
Del Gallo Plans Windup Rally Sunday Night
Mayor Remo Del Gallo will wind up his campaign with a Sunday night rally at the Bubble Room on East and Lyman streets, starting at 8 PM. He opened his campaign on Sept 12 at the Bubble Room and took over City Hall five days later. Speakers include Councilman John H. Rice, Rep. Thomas C. Wojtkowski, Richard S. Clement, and Peter G. Amies, with other candidates invited.
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Remo del Gallo
East
Lyman Streets
del Gallo
City
Robert B. Dillon
Linden Street
Ward & and
Council
John H. Rice
Thomas C. Wojtkowski
Richard S. Clement
High School Commission
Peter G. Amies
Bradley Tits Endorses Opponent in City Council Race
Bradley of ward 3 criticized the Airport Commission for endorsing Gabriel Virgilio, calling it irregular. Bradley, who leads Virgilio in the preliminary, said Virgilio had rarely voiced positions before taxes but now adopts Bradleys views. Bradley supports immediate construction of a new high school.
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Alfred
Bradley
Ward
Airport Commission
Gabriel J. Virgilié
Clement A. Ferris
Virgiliano
Virgilio
Rice Favors Search for Welfare Post
Pittsfield city council candidate H joke H Rice urged a nationwide search for the next Welfare Department commissioner to replace Charles H Hodecker who will retire in February The councilman favored testing current staff against outside candidates to ensure the best person is chosen from a national pool amid a department budget near 9 million versus the school department’s 8.5 million.
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Joke H. Rice
Pittsfield
Charles H. Hodecker
Hodecker
Rice
Welfare Department
Richmany seeks footbridge on Cloverdale Street bridge
Ward 5 Councilman James M Richmany has filed a request with the Council for a footbridge on the Cloverdale Street bridge and replacement of guardrails.
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James M. Richmany
Council
Cloverdale Street
Sunday Turkey Shoot and Weekend Socials at Local Venues
Sunday 1:30 P M turkey shoot at Rhinehart’s Farm hosted by American Legion 44. Dancing Saturday night to Bob Exford’s Trio. Smorgasbord Sundays 6 30 to 8 at Langis Restaurant Route 8 Hinsdale. Halloween party at Secum Brook Club Lanesboro with prizes, dancing, refreshments. West Shore Sports Club roast turkey and dancing to Vi Patti. Moby Dick Lounge advertises Whale of a good time and daily happy hour 4 to 6.
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Rhinehart's Farm
American Legion 44
Bob Exford
Smorgasbord
Langi
Route
Hinsdale
Secum Brook Club
Lanesboro
West Shore Sports Club
Adv
Moby Dick Lounge
Daliy
Ady
Aries Says State Local Hiring Rule Violated in City Projects
Peter G. Aries, candidate for at large City Council, accuses out-of-town contractors on local public projects of ignoring Chapter 149 which guarantees local hiring. He cites Benedict Road water tower and a sewer line job as examples and pledges to enforce preference for Pittsfield residents to strengthen the local economy.
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Aries
Peter G. Aries
Arios
Benedict Road
Pittsfield
Arles
Dubiski Proposes Threepoint Tax Relief Plan
Pittsfield at large candidate Edward Dubiski unveiled a threepoint program to ease taxation. He urged foresighted planning for needs in education and social issues with efficiency and economy, energetic administrative action in daily city operations, and a thorough study of city expenses plus a central purchasing agent to secure direct economies.
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Edward Dubiski
Pittsfield
Dubiski
Tyler Street Fire Blamed on Smoking
Fire officials blame a Tyler Street blaze on careless smoking at the home of Mr and Mrs Victor Ostellino 1683 Tyler Street. A couch end table and rug were destroyed in the parlor as firefighters from Engines 2 and 1 and Ladder 2 fought smoke fills throughout the premises before the blaze was extinguished.
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Tyler Street
Victor Ostellino
Tyler St
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John J. Ayers
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
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John A
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James A
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Ralph M. Snyder
William
Beck
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Grace Methodist
Ettie TL. Craik
Wellington Funeral Home
Dudne M. Breeze
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Pittsfield Cemetery
Walter T. Farrell
Lawrence
Walter Henderson
George Kellar
William White
David C. Maddon
A. L. Bartram
Arthur L. Zariram
Mrs. C. Mulvaney
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Discount Furniture
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Edward W
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Daniels Ave
New Hayes
GGA
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William E. Harris
Marie Maguire
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Pupo
Bradley Tits
Richmany
Ciles Water Tower
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Sears
East St
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