Skyliners Edge Caballeros In Mardi Gras Drum Corps
New York City Skyliners beat defending champions Caballeros from Hawthorne New Jersey by a narrow margin at the 12th annual Mardi Gras senior drum and bugle corps contest in Wahconah Park Pittsfield. Governors, club leaders and notable locals attended as 6500 spectators watched the event won with an 82.43 to 81.75 score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wemendous
New York City
Kennedy
U.S. State Department
W. Rankin Furey
Furey
Yankee Rebels
Chesapeak Bay
Gay Blades
Neward
Pittsfield
Cavaliers
Princemen
Caballeros
Skyliners
Cabaleros
Old
New York
Hurricanes
Gov. Peabody
Joseph St. Reynolds
Bay State Association
Boys Club Cavaliers
Bar- Vege Stigers
Holiday Weekend Accidents Still Talk of Berkshire
Four accidents over Labor Day weekend in South Berkshire left no serious injuries. incidents included a Pittsfield driver on Route 41 in Sheffield and a stockbridge pickup skidding onto a home’s yard. Several drivers faced charges or minor injuries, with investigations continuing on routes 41 20 and local streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Berkshire
George F. Simmons
Appleton Avenue
Pittsfield
Sheffield
Stockbridge
Prospect Hill
Carl Westfahl
Pine Street
Robert C. Anderson
Thomaston
Conn
Westfal
Anderson
Lee District Court
Buksa Urges Immediate Housing Action for Elders
Ward 7 candidate Walter Buska urged no delays in building an elderly housing project. He said work could start by winter to employ local tradesmen and offset zoning controversy over a 100 unit Elberon Avenue plan by seeking alternative sites. His campaign HQ at 18 Peck's Road opens with weekend hours and weekday evenings after Oct 1.
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Walter Buska
Candiate
Buska
Elberon Avenue
Wahconah Heights
Swayze Resigns as WBRK Announcer to Enter Journalism School
John Cameron Swayze Jr., 28, will quit WBRK after a year as an announcer under that name to attend Columbia School of Journalism for his final college year. He joined WBRK in August 1952 from a trucking background and plans to live in Connecticut.
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John Cameron Swayze Jr
WBRK
John Cameron
Columbia School of Journalism
Swayze
Pitts‘field
J. Walter Kearsey
Mr. Swayze
Mr. Kearsey
Some County Employes Lose Proposed Salary Increases
Berkshire County officials reported that several pay raises planned by the County Personnel Board were voided by the legislature’s failure to provide funds. The board had recommended raises for Violet Switzer, Miss Mara, and other county staff, with additional upgrades for deputies and clerks, though some increases were approved in the current budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Personnel Board
Berkshire
John F. Shea
Pittsfield
Violet Switzer
Pittsfield District Court
John J. Shields
Phillip C. Ahern
Berkshire County Industrial Development Commission
Edith L. Mara
Joseph A. Torchio
Miss Switzer
Miss Mara
Public Schools Back In Session With Reorganization
Public Schools moved students from Morewood and 32 to Brigus and Plunkett as the district plans heat system upgrades at Pittsfield Public Buildings. About 520 teachers returned to work, with 65 new teachers attending orientation at South Junior High.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plunkett School
Morewood School
Brigus School
Reynolds
Morewood
Pittsfield
South Junior High School
Joseph J. Canavan
Supt. Reynolds
Sjit
Jockey and Doctor Lead September Court Filings
Superior Court entries top September filings with two $350,000 suit totals. Greylock Broadcasting Co. named as defendant over alleged defamatory remarks about a jockey. Other actions include a $350,000 medical negligence case, motor torts, a personal injury claim, and multiple $50,000 and $25,000 suits filed by individuals and families across several Berkshire counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WBRK
Fall River
Superior Court
Greylock Broadcasting Co. Inc
Russell M
Rusty) Oliver
Savage, Md
Berkshire Downs
Hancock
Oliver
Joan A. Cheesbro
North Adams
Bruce B. Cheesbro
Alex Friedman
Miss Cheesbro
Hancock Raceway Inc
Rosetta
Joseph Fitzgerald
Pittsfield
Patrick J. McDonough
Kenneth J. McDonough
John K
Dorothy J. Eric
Alan Hanson
Richard Harvey
Saratoga ,Springs, Nly
Food Machinery and Chemical Corp
Delaware
Jack and Harry's Inc
Everett A. Harvey
Bella M. Cacia
Joan
Adela
Sean
Janice M
Jane Poplaski
Berkshire Street Railway Co
Wilfred
Mabel A. Carrier
Massachusetts Central Markets
Sadie
Archie Beach
Probate News Highlights From Local Wills and Divorces
North Adams resident Laura R. Dubreuil left her estate in five equal shares to her brothers Leo and Adrien, her sisters Agnes Reynolds and Cecile Little, and two nieces Alice Rivers and Anne Stewartz. Administrations granted for Earl L Wilson of Lee and Stanley Wood of Great Barrington. Warren H Osborn of Clarksburg reported personal holdings valued at 80159.18. Emmett W Haddockins of Lee listed estate at 26000. Theresa Lucia Lambert of Adams was granted a divorce from Walter A Lambert Jr and may resume her maiden name. Caroline M Sbraccia of Great Barrington was granted a divorce from Louis A Sbraccia Jr of Providence RoL. custody to Sbraccia, $14 weekly support. Married in 1956 in New Lebanon NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura R. Dubreuil
North Adams
Leo
Adrien
Agnes Reynolds
Cecile Little
Alice Rivers
Anne Stewartz
Earl.l. Wilson
Lee
Stanley Wood
Great Barrington
Florence Wood
Warren H. Osborn
Clarksburg
Emmett W. Haddgkins
Theresa Lucia Lambert Friday
Walter A. Lambert Jr
Adjams
New Lebanon
N.Y
Caroline
Three More Candidates Seek Council Seats
Three more hopefuls enter the race for city council seats. Diefendorf plans to run in Ward 1 against incumbent Ernest G. St. Peter, Rice of the Rice Company seeks an at large seat with eight other candidates, and Edward D Sottile targets Ward 5. Bernard J. Murphy says he will not run this year. Ward 9 incumbent Rema DelGallo is not facing a challenger. Samuel J. Quadrazzi will not seek re election.
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Diefendorf
Dotin FL. Rice
Ah, Rice Company
Edward D. Sottile
Bernard J. Murphy
Rema DelGallo
Murphy
Fagle
Ernest G. St. Peter
Rice
Scoltile
Anthony W. Solile
Frank Marley Jr
James M. Richmann
Samuel J. Quadrazzi
Riun
Three Drivers Fined in Weekend Traffic Cases
Three motorists faced penalties in District Court after weekend incidents in Pittsfield. Andrew Nolins, 21, was fined 25 for driving to endanger following a collision with Henrietta Bergin, injuring Bergin and her passenger Margaret Reisser. William Young, 33, received 35 for wet driving amid an unrelated erratic-acting day. George Gibbs, 38, was fined 35 for operating under the influence after a Route 9 collision and guard-rail plunge, with no injuries reported.
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Richmond
George H. Gibbs Jr
Hancock Road
Pittsfield
Lee
Gibbs
State
Jarczyk
Celli
Allen S. Fifield
Lenox Dale
St. Luke's Hospital
East Dugway Road
Lenox
Fifield
Pitts
Andrew R. Nolins
West Housatonic
Onota Street
Columbus Avenue
Nolli
Henrietta L. Bergin
West Housa‘tonte St
Margaret Reisser
Onota St
William J. Young
Hartford
George Gibbs
Edward Jurczyk
Lin Richmond
Jan Embankment
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret L Macy at Christ Church
Funeral services for Mrs Margaret L Macy of Sheffield were held yesterday at Christ Church Sheffield with Rev Walter B Wright officiating. Bearers were Sheffield men. burial in Center Cemetery. Also noted are services for George F Messenger at Wellington Funeral Home with burial in Pittsfield Cemetery and a High Mass of Requiem for Fred P Martin at Sacred Heart Church with clergy from nearby parishes and sisters of St Joseph in attendance.
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Margaret L. Macy
Sheffield
Christ Church
Walter B. Wright
Bear
Philip §. Armstrong
Richard S. Conthes
Rodney R. Combes
Frank A. Percy
George C. Thomson
Rodney C. Walbridge
Center Cemetery
George F. Messenger
Wellington
Jesse F. Greene
First Methodist Church
Pittsfield Cemetery
Stanley Skubel
James KH. Belcher
Charles F. Messenger
Dennis J. Driscoll
Fred P. Martin
Sacred Heart Church
Henry M. Burke
Thomas F. Finn
Thomas A. Courtney
Joseph P. Kelly
Sha ‘Dowbrook
Sisters of St. Joseph
Buria
Two Obituaries Reported From Pittsfield Area
Deborah Sawtelle seven died from burns at Pittsfield General Hospital after playing with matches. She leaves her parents Roy B. and Phoebe Sawtelle, two sisters Karen and Holly, four brothers David Randy Jeffrey and Larry, with grandparents David A. Sawtelle of Lawrence and Emily Houston of Dalton. Funeral arrangements listed at Foley Funeral Home Dalton. Myron B. Hart Sr. seventy two, former Pittsfield resident and New Hampshire legislator, died in Concord Hospital. He leaves wife Irene Landers, two sons Myron Jr. and Francis K., three grandchildren, and cousins. Services held at Hussey Wiren Funeral Chapel Concord. burial Pittsfield Cemetery. Donations suggested to New Hampshire Tuberculosis Association.
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Deborah Sawtelle
Pittsfield General Hospital
Roy B
Phoebe Bradley Sawtele
Woodlawn Ave
Karen
Holly
David
Randy
Jeffrey
Larry
David A. Sawtelle
Lawrence
Emily Houston
Dalton
Foley Funeral Home
Funeral
Richard A. Ellis
St. Martin’s Episcopal Church
Main Street Cemetery
Myron B. Hart Sr
New Hampshire
Pittsfield
Concord
N.H
Weirs
Laconia
Racine
Wis
Chicago
Florida
Hart
Irene Landers
Myron B. Jr
Miami
Fla
Francis K
Lake Wales
Hussey & Wiren
George Richard
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
Pittsfield Cemetery
Malcolm W. Ecke
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
New Hampshire Tuberculosis Association
City Hall
Former Pittsfield area businessman Norman Goyette dies
Norman Goyette 38 of Thousand Oaks California former Goyette Brothers Farm Implement partner died Sunday in Conejo Valley Hospital He planned to move back to Pittsfield this weekend Born in Pittsfield son of Victor P and Anna Duignault Goyette a Pittsfield High School graduate World War II veteran former Security First National Bank installment officer Lions Club director Notre Dame Church communicant He leaves wife Lois Buckley two sons Norman Jr and Richard and daughter Ann Marie plus brothers Gaston and Lawrence all of Pittsfield Friends may visit Dery Funeral Home this evening 7 to 9 and tomorrow 2 to 4 7 to 9 Solemn High Mass of Requiem Thursday morning in Notre Dame Church Burial at St Josephs Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Y. Goyette Sr
Thousand Oakes
Calif
Goyette Brothers Farm Implement Supply Co
Conejo Valley Hospital
Goyette
Pittsfield
Victor P
Anna Duignault Goyette
Pittsfield High School
Security First Nationa] Bank
Thousand Oaks
Lions Club
Notre Dame Church
Lois Buckley
Norman P. Jr
Richard P
Ann Marie Goyette
Gaston R
Lawrence P
Dery
Buri
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Obituary for John J. Sherman of Monson
John J. Sherman, 81, of 243 Peck's Road died Saturday morning at home. Born in Monson, he lived there most of his life and worked for Berkshire Woolen Co. for many years, retiring in 1960. He was a communicant of St. Charles Church. He leaves Florence Chase, a grandson, and several nieces and nephews. A Solemn High Mass of Requiem was held at St. Charles Church, with burial at Pittsfield Cemetery. Bearers listed as Francis M. Maslanka, Benjamin M. Maslanka, Robert A. Russo, George T. King, Norman G. Tedford, and George F. Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Sherman
Peck’s Road
Monson
Berkshire Woolen Co. Foxy
St. Charles’ Church
Florence Chase
St. Charles' Church
Daniel B. Brunton
John J. Foley
Paul Gauvreau
Pittsfield Cemetery
Father Gauvreau
Francis M
Benjamin M. Maslanka
Robert A. Russo
George T. King
Norman G. Tedford
George F. Phillips
Funeral services for Wilbur B Armstrong held in Great Barrington
Funeral services were held yesterday for Wilbur B Armstrong of South Egmont Road who died at home early Saturday. Born Sept 4 1892 in Stowe Vermont he taught at Hamilton High School Beverly and had summered in Sheffield since 1943. Survivors include three sons Harold Warren and Dr Carl Armstrong eight grandchildren and several siblings. Burial was in Center Cemetery with local clergy officiating. Bearers included Dwight Foster Gordon Candee Maynard Le Brun and Dr Edward Armstrong.
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Sheffield
Wilbur B. Armstrong
South Egremont Road
Stowe
Lugene
Helen Willis Armstrong
Taugh
Hamilton High School
Beverly
Florence Tate
Harold Armstrong
Troy, Nly
Warren Armstrong
Washington, D.C
Carl Armstrong
Burbank
Calif
Orris Armstrong
Campo
Alpha Armstrong
Waitsfield
Willis Armstrong
Brunswick
Maine
del Yan Ornum
Vergennes
Center Cemetery
Dwight Foster
Goshen, Conn
Gordon Candee J
Maynard le Brun
Canaan
Conn
Edward Armstrong
Bethel
Dalton widow Mrs Ethel Ames dies at 65
Mrs Ethel M Ames 65 of 63 Carson Ave widow of Harry Ames died at home yesterday. Born in Adams she lived here 23 years. She leaves son Donald B Ames Rochester NY. mother Mrs Mary Maynard Hinsdale. brother William Haskins Hinsdale. sister Beatrice Sardone Hinsdale. two grandchildren. Family to meet friends Bartlett Wellington Funeral Home tonight 7 to 9 and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Funeral Thursday at the funeral home with burial in Main Street Cemetery.
Funeral rites at St Josephs Cemetery services for Charles W Gawin ski
In St Josephs Cemetery Father Courtney and Father Kelly led prayers for bearers Joseph H Ginigr as Robert Laynard David J Tierney Jr Howard J Hagan er Charles W Martin and Ar mand A Quadrozzi. Charles W Gawin ski services held Monday morning at Bloniavrz Funeral Home with burial at St Josephs Cemetery. The Rev John R Klekatka officiated and prayers offered at the grave a flag presented to cousin Mrs Frances DeSilva by Theodore Handerek bearers John Wajciechow ski Frank Skowron Joseph Szy imanski Chester Klimek John Skowron and Frank Samiawski.
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St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Father Courtney
Father Kelly
Joseph H. Ginigras
Robert Laynard
David J Tierney Jr
Howard J. Haganer
Charles W. Martin
Armand A. Quadrozzi
Charles W. Gawinski
Bloniavrz
John R. Klekatka
Holy Family Church
St. Joseph's Cemertery
Father Klekatka
Frances DeSilva
Theodore Handerek
John Wajciechowski
Frank Skowron
Joseph Szyimanski
Chester Klimek
John Skowron
Frank Samiawski
Thomas J. Fenn Dies in Great Barrington at 49
Thomas J. Fenn 49 of 37 Grove Street Great Barrington died at Fairview Hospital this morning. Born in Great Barrington he was son of Frank and Beatrice Connors Fenn and worked 18 years at Rising Paper Co in Housatonic as a machine tender. He belonged to St Peters Holy Name Society and is survived by his daughter Barbara Ann and his father both of Great Barrington and a brother Frank Fenner of Ceres California. Body at Birches Funeral Home with funeral arrangements incomplete.
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Great Barrington
Thomas J. Fenn
Grove St
Fairview Hospital
Frank
Beatrice Connors Fenn
Rising Paper Co
Housatonic
Holy Name Society
St. Peters’s Church
Mildred Osolin
Barbara Ann
Frank Fenner
Ceres
Calif
Birches Funeral Home
Lewis F Phillips 84 dies in West Stockbridge on Hotel Road
Lewis Franklin Phillips 84 of West Stockbridge died yesterday at his Hotel Road home. Born February 27 1879 in Chatham NY he lived 22 years here and was a former fireman at the Monument Mills plant in Housatonic. He left a wife Mary Dillon a daughter Rath Cadigan Adams two sisters Mrs Ralph Howe of Birmingham Alabama and Mrs Ralph Bristol of Housatonic. Funeral Wednesday at 2 at Birches Funeral Home Great Barrington with Rev Frank Crook officiating burial in Village Cemetery. Calling hours tonight 7 to 9.
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West Stockbridge
Lewis Franklin Phillips
Hotel Road
Hfe
Chatham
Arthur
Gertrude Lamphear ' Phillips
Monument Mills
Housatonic
Adams
New England Lime Co
Pittsfield General Electric Co
Mary Dillon
J Rath Cadigan
Ralph Howe
Birmiingham
Ala
Ralph Bristol
Birches
Great Barrington
Frank Crook
Congregational Church
Village Cemetery
Gibbs Sr. Walter C. dies at 75 in Lee Massachusetts
Walter C. Gibbs Sr. 75 of Park Street Lee died this morning at Pittsfield General Hospital. A native of Orange he lived most of his life in Lee and worked as a baker at Norton's Bakery on Main Street. He is survived by three sons, four daughters, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. at Kelly Funeral Home Lee with burial in Water Street Cemetery Great Barrington. Friends may call tonight 7 to 9 and Wednesday 2 to 4.
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Lee
Walter C. Gibbs Sr
Park Street
Pittsfield Gneral Hospital
Orange
Norton’s
Main Street
Bertha Decker
Gibbs
Walter C. Jr
Boca Raton
Fla
Everett W
Long Beach
Calif
Robert L
el Paso
Tex
John Sisci
Monroe
Mici
Adelaide Laliberte
Edward Herlihy
Alexander Stewart
Springfield
Kelly Funeral Home
Water Street
Great Barrington
Miss Henrietta Rathjen dies aged 80 in Egremont
Miss Henrietta G Rathjen 80 died Sunday at her summer home in Egremont. Born in Brooklyn she lived in Ozone Park N Y for 40 years and summers here 17. A 30 year employee at New York Drug Laboratory Macy retired 10 years ago. She leaves a niece Miss Henrietta A Crome of Ozone Park and Egremont. Funeral tomorrow at 2 30 pm at Simonson Funeral Home Richmond Hill burial in Middle Village. Calling hours tonight 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egremont
Henrietta G. Rathjen
Brooklyn
Nv Y
Henry and
Yetta Hampfgarn Rathjen
Ozone Park
N.Y
New York Drug Laboratory
R. H. Macy, Inc
Spencer Memorial Presbyterian Church
Henrietta A. Crome
Simonson Funeral Home
Richmond Hill
Middle Village
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John 8S. Steele
Boston
Connecticut Hurricanes
Bill Bailey
Richmond Accident
Field
St.Luke's Hospital
Henry A. Fuore
Lenox Police
Barrington Intersection
Austin Hogan
Yorktown Heights
N. Y
Robert Shedlock
West Avenue
Cornwall Academy
Lanesboro
Ranald A. Dingwell
Ridgeway Ave
Summer Street
John CG. McCormick
McCormick
Dingwell
David Kirkpatrick
Jules DeLoye
Lebanon
Lebanon Mountain
Ida & John's
Gerald Massey
Robbins Ave
Nicholas S. Ruscio
Edward Ave
Massey
John R
Jane L. Haskell
Circular Ave
Lacey Ambulance Service
Route 20
Edward J. Haughey
Robert Angeli
Robert Maglizai
Crane Avenue
Thomas T. Miarzejewski
Gamwell Ave. S
Alfred DiCiceo
Maud St
Buksa
John Swayze
Kearsey
Connecticut
Ot Nee
Jockey
Probate News
Shraccia
Norman Goyette
Ethel M. Ames
Lewis’ F. Phillips
Henrietta Rathjen
Carm
Beauty Salon
Sienderizing Lounge
Permanentl
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