Minimum Wage Increase Heads into Effect Sunday
Labor Commissioner Rocco Alberto announced that Massachusetts raises its state minimum wage Sunday from 1.25 to 1.30 per hour. Covered workers include amusements, building services, clerical, mercantile, and personal services while tipped workers receive 0.85 per hour. Public housekeeping staff move to 2.30. manufacturing workers remain at 1.25 until federal rates rise. About 800,000 workers gain at least 2 dollars weekly, boosting low-income purchasing power.
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Rocco Alberto
Massachusetts
Rains Boost City Water Supply Slightly
The Public Works Department reports a small rise in the city’s water capacity from 73.26 percent last Friday to 73.35 percent today. Commissioner John F. Daniels calls the gain encouraging as reservoir shrinkage typically worsens this year. A 158 day supply remains, a vast improvement from a year ago when a 52 percent capacity yielded a 112 day supply. The lowest level last November was 18 percent.
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Public Works Department
John F. Daniels
Greylock Commission Sets Sept 13 Meeting
Adams The Greylock Reservation Commission will hold a public meeting September 13 at 8 p.m. in 25 Park Street to review a progress report on redesign plans for the War Memorial tower on Mt Greylock. It will also consider a successor to retiring Reservation Superintendent Charles L Parker of Dalton and will interview applicants in executive session.
City Hall Briefs cover council fund transfer and lighting requests
Mayor Dillon asks council to approve a 64549 transfer to fund pay raises. Scelsi requests better lighting on Valentine Road West Street and at Daniels Prospect, plus drainage near 715 West Street. Traffic Commission urges stop sign at North Street Wahconah Street and abandons heavy traffic ban on Holmes, Maplewood and Wellington. Civil Service certifies two reserve patrolmen. Dillon to discuss closing City Infirmary Oct 4 ahead of Berkshire Community College takeover of West Street site.
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Dillon
Joseph
Scelsi
City Council
Valentine Road
West Street
Churchill Street
Daniels Avenue
Prospect Street
West St
The
Traffic Commission
North Street
Wahconah Street
Commission
Council
Holmes Road
Elm Street
Pomeroy Avenue
Maplewood
Wellington Avenues
Berkshire Community College
Doctor Sayman Opens Pittsfield Office on Wahconah Street
Dr. Wynn A Sayman opens general and pediatric surgery practice at 41 Wahconah St in the Guerrieri Medical Building. A native of Alexandria Louisiana, he trained at Tulane, Wisconsin, and Chicago and served in Navy 1944 46. He partners with Dr Elizabeth Ford Sayman in Richmond living arrangements and plans teaching with Affiliated Hospitals Program.
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University of Chicago
Wynn A. Sayman
Wahconah St
Guerrieri Medical
Layman
Alexandria
Tulane University
New Orleans
University of Wisconsin
University of Chicago School of Medicine
Pittsfield
Chicago University
Sayman
Children’s Hospital
Boston
Caremedico Mission
Algiers
U.S. Navy
Louisiana
Ilinois
Massachusetts
American Board of Surgery
American College of Surgeons
Chicago Surgical Society
Society For Surgery
St. Luke's Hospital
Pittsfield General
Elizabeth Ford
Wabash
Ind
Ben May
Richmond
School Officials Inspect Jewish Center Classrooms
Pittsfield High School will use two Jewish Community Center rooms as an annex for next week with homeroom at start of day. Gilbert French will teach advanced mathematics and Donald Kasuba English for vocational students in the 15 by 36 foot spaces. The School Committee agreed to rent for 1000 dollars with a contract to be signed soon.
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Pittsfield High School
PHS
Harold E. Hennessy
Gilbert French
Donald Kasuba
JCC
Joseph J. Canavan
East Street
Hennessy, Canavan
Joseph J. Madison
Herman Fink
Society for Blind To Meet Tuesday
The Berkshire Reevolent Association for the Blind will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Portuguese-American Club due to the holiday. Alfred Newman, president, announces Miss Elizabeth Driscoll will lead entertainment with Braille bingo and small prizes. Frederick J. Schmaizl and Roland R. Bentley handle refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Reevolent Association For the Blind
Alfred Newman
Elizabeth Driscoll
Frederick J. Schmaizl
Roland R. Bentley
Fire Record Day Highlights Burns and Gasoline Spill
Firemen flushed spilled gasoline from pavement on School Street at 9 56 a m. A fire occurred in a tree hut opposite 54 Worthen Street at 2 02 p m. Local responders contained both incidents with prompt action.
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School Street
Worthen St
Three teachers hired for North Canaan Elementary
Canaan Connecticut notices three new teachers for the North Canaan Elementary School welcomed by principal John V. Pozzi. Martha Greene from Sheffield teaches first grade. Grace D. Crocker from Wethersfield teaches part of the second grade. John M. Nava from Colorado Springs teaches part of the sixth grade. Faculty meet September 7 with X ray lunch and regional meeting planned at Housatonic Valley Regional High School. Lunch and milk priced at 90 cents and 10 cents for first three days, with weekly payments thereafter. all money collected by teachers.
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Canaan, Conn
North Canaan
John V. Pozzi
Martha Greene
Sheffield
Mass
Columbia University
Grace D. Crocker
Wethersfield
Washington University
St. Louis
University of Iowa
Housatonic Valley Regional High School
Pozzi
Local Plant Secures U S Magnesium Contract
Charles Pfizer & Co North Canaan plant awarded a three to five million pound magnesium contract for the 196 fiscal year by the Atomic Energy Commission. The deal, worth about $1,086,000, places Pfizer among producers of calcium metal and lime products. The note also mentions Labor Day post office hours with lobby hours 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and mail dispatch at 2. Concise and location focused.
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Canaan
Conn
Atomic Energy Commission
Charles Pfizer & Co
Pfizer
North Canaan
Legion Election To Be Tuesday In Pittsfield Post
American Legion will elect officers at a meeting Tuesday night at 7 50 at the post home. Richard E Koch Jr and Vice Commander Edward Holmes are candidates for commander to succeed Joseph Kasuba. Three men seek the office of vice commander and 10 are candidates for the nine seats on the executive committee.
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Pittsfield
American Legion
Richard E. Koch Jr
Edward Holmes
Joseph Kasuba
Police Briefs Reported Two Car Accident and Stolen Vehicle
Gloria E Driscoll of 13 Glenwood Ave and James Cagney of New Marlboro were in a two car crash on South Street near George Street Wednesday noon. Driscoll complained of neck and back soreness but was not hospitalized. Cagney’s car suffered over 3200 in damage. Pittsfield state police reported a 1961 blue Ford stolen from Raymond Adams of Profile Street Laneshoro last night bearing Massachusetts registration N15 020.
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Gloria E. Driscoll
Glenwood Ave
James Cagney
New Marlboro
South Street
George Street
Cagney
Pittsfield
Raymond Adams
Profile Street
Laneshoro
Massachusetts
Burbank Street Group Seeks Council Help
Residents of Burbank Street petition the City Council for sidewalk resurfacing on both sides, police protection from 11 pm to 7 am, a 25 mph speed limit with enforcement, better street lighting, prohibition of parking on both sides, and bans on running truck motors and foul language. Led by Frank B. Hermance, the group hopes success will set a citywide model.
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Burbank Street
Burbank St
Frank B. Hermance
Burbank Streets
Gomes Seeks Ward 7 Seat On Council
Manuel Gomes Jr. of 48 Mc Arthur SL filed with the Board of Registrars of Voters to run for Ward 7 City Council. He is the fourth candidate joining William A. Sale Edward N. Fox and Eugene A. Eksuzian. Gomes is married to Marcelyne Deloye and has four children. he graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1945.
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Manuel Gomes Jr
McArthur SL
Board of Registrars of Voters
Besse-Clarke
Gomes
William A. Sale
Edward N. Fox
Eugene A. Eksuzian
Marcelyne Deloye
Pittsfield
Pittsfield High School
Pittsfield General Hospital Bowler League Elects Officers
Officers were elected yesterday for the Pittsfield General Hospital candlepin bowling league which will begin its first match on Friday Sept 17 at 7 pm at Imperial Lanes. Francis Layden is president Mrs Lawrence J Gilbert is vice president James H Shepherd Jr secretary Mrs Thomas Geary treasurer Captains named: Mrs John W Falkowski Alfred LaBlanc Edward F Carey Mrs Gilbert Miss Katherine Reu Peter P Siok.
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Pittsfield General Hospital
Imperial Lanes
Francis Layden
Candlepin League
Lawrence J. Gilbert
James H. Shepherd Jr
Thomas Geary
John W. Falkowski
Alfred LaBlanc
Edward F. Carey
Gilbert
Katherine Reu
Peter P. Siok
Connecticut Junior Republic Boys Cut Barn in Two
East Litchfield farmer Cecil Boling donated a 74 foot barn to the Connecticut Junior Republic. The boys split the barn in half and moved the pieces by truck and wagon to the Republic for conversion into a sheep barn and a winter ski lodge.
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Junior Republic
Litchfield
Cecil Boling
Three Convicted For Larceny at Lee Garage
Three youths from Lee were found guilty of stealing cigarettes cigars and auto parts from Miller's Sunoco garage on Laurel Street Aug 41. Daniel DuPont 22 received six months suspended in the House of Correction and two years probation for about $50 worth of goods. George F. O'Brien 21 and Fred W. Houghteling 20 got three months suspended and two years probation. Each must pay $53 restitution to Peter Shaker for damages from a same-night entry attempt. Judge Dwyer commended the Lee Police for prompt arrests.
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Fred W. Houghteling
Keeler St
Pittsfield
Peter Shaker
Shaker’s Food Store
Dwyer
Lee Police Department
Probate and Divorces Highlight Pittsfield Notices
Probate filings list wills of Alexander Yarmey and Helena Mullins with numerous bequests including 20000 to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith and 3000 to St Patrick’s Church. Residues go to named relatives or nieces in Conn and Mass shown. Divorces grant custody and set weekly support payments for Basinall and Gibeau cases.
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Alexander Yarmey
Pittsfield
Helena L. Mullins
West Stockbridge
Elizabeth Kearns
Manchester
Maryknoll Seminary
Maryknoll
N.Y
Eugene Marshall
John Curtin
Martina L. Hanford
Nellie Millett
Dalton
Helen McDonough
Harry Christman
Mary Patterson
Florence Smith
Regina Kie
Amelia Hainsworth
State Line
Genevieve Troy
Local VFW Post Opposes Issue Of New Stamps
The Lt John N Truden Post VFW opposes the Postal Departments plan to issue new stamps replacing the 1s Liberty Series. Objections were sent to the postmaster general and Rep Silvio Conte. Three new members were admitted Hagaxl L Capps Francis W Delphin and Edward L Carpenter. Membership stands at 42 with statewide contest for life membership and miniature flag unit. A dues increase to $2 per member is proposed by national but local impact unknown. A family picnic at GEAA grounds is set for Sunday with events led by local volunteers and trophies for young winners. The post entered Babe Ruth Baseball and East Minor League seasons and plans a dinner for players coaches and parents. Mt Greylock Monument will be replaced with a new memorial. $306060 allocated by the state.
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John N. Truden
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Postal Department
Silvio O. Conte
VEW Post
Hagaxl L. Capps
U.S. Army Reserve
Barker Road
Francis W. Delphin
Burbank St
Edward
National Headquarters
Dubiski
GEAA
Post
Joseph Bazzano
Richard A. Sabato
Jasper de Martino
Herbert Mahar
Adams
Mt. Greylock
Mahar
Arthur B. Coffey
Claims Unit Minus Quorum Holds Hearings
The City Council Claims and License Committee held hearings last night with a quorum missing. Chairman Raymond E. Crow criticized John H. Rice for frequent absences, noting Richman’s first miss in two years. Mrs. Josephine O Keefe withdrew a car damage claim. Arthur Chestnut’s suit for 5400 related to road undermining was waived only. Several other claims and licenses were continued.
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City Council Claims and License Committee
Raymond E. Crow
James J. Scullary
John F. Connors
Crow
James M. Richmann
John H. Rice
Rice
Richmany
Josephine O'Keefe
Strong Ave
George B. Crane
Arthur E. Chestnut
Cleveland St
Chestnut
Clam Bake Pickup and Local Advertisements
Notice listing Labor Day clams pickup times at Berkshire Fish Co and other ads for pharmacy signs turkey offerings nursing home facilities and car glass replacement with contact numbers and addresses. Includes multiple business promotions and service notices from Pittsfield area providers.
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Berkshire Fish Co
West St
Dial
Arlos sidesteps tangle with Pittsfield city committee head
Pittsfield Democratic Club chairman Arlos refuses to be drawn into mayoralty campaign amid talk of a back door bid if Remo Del Gallo becomes mayor. He pushes constructive work, urges voter registration, and notes many unregistered residents including teachers and city workers. Callahan seeks correction on Haughey remarks. Wojtkowski defends his endorsement stance.
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Peter G. Arlos
Pittsfield
Democratic Club
Remo del Gallo
Lawrence A. (Bucky) Callahan
Arles
Dillon
del Gallo
Pittsfield Democratic Club
City Board of Registrars of Voters
Callahan
the Eagle
Raymond L. Haughey
Haughey
Democratic City Committee
Jones announces Ward 3 council bid in Pittsfield
Robert J. Jones of 35 Wealthy Ave formally announces candidacy for Ward 3. A GE publications engineer and former New York Stock Exchange staffer, he cites skyrocketing real estate taxes as Pittsfield’s top problem and urges new ideas to curb budgets. He is a New York City native, Manhattan College electrical engineering graduate, married to Mary Ann Carley, with a three year old daughter.
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Robert J. Jones
Wealthy Ave
Jones
Ordnance Department
Pittsfiel
New York Stock Exchange
Pittsfield
New York City
Manhattan College
Mary Ann Carley
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Ralph J. Pisani
Elmvale Place
William S. Kitterman
Richard A. Henault
Hancock Road
W. A. Sayman
Dr. Wynn A. Sayman
Jewish Center
Society For Blind
N. Canaan
U.S
Legion
Guilder Hollow Road
South Egremont
Abe Hammer
Great Barrington
Burbank Street Group
PGH Bowlers
Connecticut News
New London
Mardon Walker
Georgia
Connecticut College For
New Haven
Boston University Law School
Washington
Connecticut
Census Bureau
Lee Garage
Probate
Joseph N. Basinall
South Lee
Joan L. Basinait
Lake Worth, Fla
Anita T. Gibeau
North Adams
Armand J. Gibeau
Mr. Gibeau
Williamstown
VFW Post
Zitco
East St
Burgner's
Williams i Adv
Springside
Jung’s
Lowh
Arlos
Thomas C. Wojtkowski
Ares
Lbrizzi
Robert J, Jones
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Melton
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