Crawford Seeks Restoral Of Original Racing Reform Wording
Rep Crawford says he will restore the racing reform bill to its original wording after Senate changes. The measure would limit fair racing dates to chartered counties, but Senate amendments allow moves with town approvals. Crawford argues county approval is necessary due to broader racing impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Crawford
Boston
Wallace B. ‘Crawford
Senate
Berkshire Downs
Hancock
Racing Commission
Franklin Fair
Norfolk County
House
Wich
Ways and Means Committee
Senate Ways and Means Committee
Crawford
Franklin
Park Square
Pittsfield
Commission Okays Change In Reservoir Dam Plans
Robert E. Deloye advised the county to approve the dam raising plans with collapsible flashboards removed. He proposed stop legs to replace the automatic device, requiring manual action during high water. The commission adopted his recommendation and approved the modified plan for the Cleveland Reservoir dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Robert E. Deloye
Cleveland Reservoir
Mr. Deloye
Hinsdale
Dalton
Pittsfield
Ilinsdale
James A. Bowes
North Adams
Deloye
Metcalf & Eddy
Berkshire County chairmen named for Sisters of St Joseph drive
The Rev. Henry M. Burke and Fred B. Hogan named Berkshire County chairmen for the Sisters of St. Joseph building fund. Rt. Rev. Msgr. Eugene F. Marshall named honorary chairman. Parish solicitation begins Sept. 15 as Catholic diocese drives toward Holyoke mother house expansion. John J. Griffin of Springfield is general chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Burke
Sacred Heart Church
Fred B. Hogan
Darlene Ave
Berkshire County
St. Joseph
Eugene F. Marshall
St. Mary’s Church
Springfiel Catholic
Holyoke
John J. Griffin
Springfield
Music Inn owner fined for unpaid wages in Lenox
Donald Soviero owner of the Music Inn in Lenox was fined 20 for failing to pay 40 in wages to Arnold Wagner of New York City. Soviero pled not guilty and was ordered to pay the wages after a brief show cause hearing. He did not appear at a delayed hearing due to illness. Also fined in court were Daniel Wo Funk 10 Edward L. Gifford 15 Carol D. Bolton 15 and Jean C. Gourdon 10 for speeding. Crescent Scianghetti paid 10 for failing to keep right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Soviero
Music Inn
Lenox
Arnold Wagner
New York City
Soviero
Judse
James E. Hannon
Speeders
Daniel Wo Funk
Rowlesburg
Edward L. Gifford
Reading
Carol D. Bolton
Central Falls
Jean C. Gourdon
Montreal
Canada
Crescent Scianghetti
Amsterdam
N.Y
School Lunch Menu for Thursday and Friday
Public school lunches this week feature Thursday items including chicken rice soup frankfurter in roll peas sliced tomatoes carrot sticks Jello with pineapple and cream sandwiches with spiced ham and tet tucc jam gelatin salad and chocolate cake Friday offers Lomato soup tuna salad in roll green salad with spinach spiced beets carrot sticks fruit ham with coconut sandwiches egg salad red onion cheese and olive great salad and orange cake
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Bus Service Fray Over Public Transport in Pittsfield
OConnell blasted city leaders over bus funding as Yellow Coach warned it may halt county service by November 1 if costs aren’t covered. The firm, under a three year contract with the School Department, also serves students living far from schools. Superintendent Reynolds reported only one bus complaint on opening day of the 1963 54 school year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’connell
O'Connell
BSA
O Connell
Pittsfield
Yellow Coach
Supt. of
James P. Reynolds
Cloverdale Street
Me. Reynolds
Pittsfield Housing Authority to Build 150 Public Units
Rep Silvio Conte announced federal funds to plan 40 new public housing units in city areas including Jubilee Project and Victory Hill replacement sites. Avihar McGill said 150 total units are planned across three areas with elderly housing in the Columbus Avenue project, awaiting PHA word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Victory Hill
Columbus Avenue
Final Winners Named by Allendale Assa
Allendale Merchants Association held a final auction night at the Allendale Shopping Center. Winners include Michael Shindler for a telephone wall radio donated by Pittshire Co, Mary Lee Marshall for a brass tea wagon, Mrs Betty Gabriel for a Kenmore washer, Charles Hamilton for an electric chord organ, and Oliva Landry for a week's trip to Miami or Las Vegas for two. The organ will go to St Agnes school in Dalton. the trip will go to Rev Joseph Holland of St Patrick's Hinsdale after community support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allendale Merchants Association
Allendale
Michael Shindler
Orlando Ave
Pittshire Co
Mary Lee Marshall
Cheshire Road
Stevans, Inc
Betty Gabriel
Dalton
Sears Rovbuck & Co
Charles Hamilton
Oliva Landry
Hinsdale
Miami
Fla
Las Vegas
Nev
Mir Hamilton
St. Agnes' School
Joseph Holland
St. Patrick’s Church
Street Widening Petitions Filed by Keyes and Others
Eugene G. Keyes and about 25 petitioners filed requests to widen Mavin and Sheffield streets. They argue the area is hazardous and will worsen with landscaping for a new home, noting only 16 feet between obstructions and that snow will hinder Highland School children walking through the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene G. Keyes
Mavin
Sheffield
Highland School
Water leak damages electrical fixture at 70 Crow Street
Fire report logs a water leak on an electrical fixture at 70 Crow Street around 12:20 PM with no injuries. At 2:42 PM a surge in water alarm was triggered at Maryland Mold Co., Elmyate Place, prompting inspection and safety checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow St
Akarm
Marland Mold Co
Elmyate Place
Office of Budnila and Tulgan Relocates Temporarily
The office of Wr. Joseph Budnila and Dr. Henry Tulgan has moved to the Miller Building at 184 North Street for September and October while their offices are enlarged and renovated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Budnila
Henry Tulgan
Miller
North St
Pittsfield public schools enroll record 12 208 students
Pittsfield public schools opened with 12 208 students returning after a 10 week summer break. Catholic schools added 2 134 enrollment amid modest gains. Superintendent Reynolds noted 12 055 first day in 1962 and discussed staff shortages and future contract steps. Prayer was replaced by a minute of silence following a Supreme Court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Supp
James P. Reyne
Olds
Reynolds Eyes Honor Roll Expansion To Grades Three To Elementary
James P Reynolds proposes reinstating the honor roll in Pittsfield junior high and elementary schools down to the third grade. He will seek approval from the School Committee at the September 12 meeting, noting the system’s past removal 13 years ago and its potential motivational value for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
James P. Reynolds
Pittsfield High School
Reynolds
Berkshire Community College Freshmen Begin Placement Tests
The largest freshman class in the college’s four year history takes English placement tests today to determine course levels. Afternoon sessions include stenography and typing tests, with Spanish, French and mathematics tests scheduled for tomorrow as classes start next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Community College
Child Struck by Car on Columbus Avenue injures Beverly Kol
Beverly Kol haxnok, year old, 27 Francis Ave, sustained a bruised forehead after running into a car on Columbus Avenue near Dewey Avenue Tuesday afternoon. She was treated at St Luke's Hospital and released. Walter Goerlach, 526 Peck's Road, told police the child darted from the sidewalk into his path. he believes he halted his wagon before impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Kolhaxnok
Francis Ave
Columbus Avenue
Dewey Avenue
St. Luke's Hospital
Walter Goerlach
Peck's Road
Probate News Highlights From Pittsfield and Nearby
Frederick M. Myers, prominent Pittsfield attorney, left more than 100 in personal holdings and 5000 in real estate in trust as his will was allowed. Edith N. Perault left 6000 in real estate and 2000 in personal property to a stepdaughter Lor ella M. Kidd. Harry D. Reynolds left 14000 in real estate to his son Milton D. Reynolds. Mary E. Fitzgerald left less than 100 in estate to two brothers four nieces and a nephew. Albert W. Wood of Pittsfield, music store owner, left 55000 in real estate and 14000 in personal property per inventory. Lynn B. Thomas of Great Barrington granted a separate support decree from John C. Thomas. divorce petition dismissed. custody shared. $20 weekly support. Ruth T. Hammer of Lenox granted divorce from Kenneth M. Hammer of Pittsfield. two children left in Mrs. Hammer’s custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick M. Myers
Pittsfield
Edith N. Perault
Lorella M. Kidd
Harry D. Reynolds
Milton D. Reynolds i
Mary E. Fitzgerald
North
Adams
Albert W. Wood
Lynn B. Thomas
Great Barrington
John C. Thomas
Otis
Thomas
Ruth TE. Hammer
Lenox
Kenneth M. Hammer
South Shaftsbury
Mrs. Hammer
District Attorney Pay Raise Bill Heads to House Action
The House will consider a bill this afternoon boosting district attorney salaries including an annual increase of 3000 for Matthew J. Ryan Jr. of the Western District. The bill raises assistants’ pay proportionally, with Sanford Keedy of Greenfield and Garrett H. Byrne of Suffolk among top earners, all paid by the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Dist
Matthew J. Ryan Jr
Berkshire
Hampden
Ryan
Asst
Clement A. Ferris
Pittsfield
Berkshire County
Emil Ober
Williamstown
Atty
Sanford Keedy
Greenfield
Franklin
Hampshire
Garrett
H. Byrne
Suffolk County
Two More in March Join Pittsfield Freedom March Team
Robert Rice of 29 Bushey Road and Gerald Cain of Churchill Street joined the Pittsfield group that traveled to Washington D C last Wednesday. The update came from Lawrence A Caesar, chairman of the local Freedom March contingent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rice
Bushey Road
Gerald Cain
Churchill St
Pittsfield
Washington,d.c
Lawrence A. Caesar
Correction John O Cross and Mrs Cross 40th anniversary set
Correction notes John O Cross of 22 Wellington Ave New York Central Railroad conductor who retired Friday and Mrs Cross formerly Mac Carley will observe their 40th wedding anniversary on November 6 They are members of the Benjamin F Sullivan Post American Legion in Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O. Cross
Wellington Ave
New York Central Railroad
Cross
MacCarley
Benjamin F
Notable Names Appearing in Community Directory
A partial list of residents includes Homer A. Boyd, Homer A. Cabalan, Edward T. Hosford, Howard L. Perenick, Balvatore White, and Mrs. Helen B. The compilation shows a cross section of local figures linked to ongoing civic records and social directories. Further entries are unavailable in the excerpt.
Howard L. Hosford, Longtime Telecom Executive, Dies
Howard L. Hosford, 69, summer resident, died August 26 at Virginia Mason Hospital Seattle of a heart condition. Born in Monticello Iowa, he studied at Iowa State College, served in WWI with the U S Cavalry, and graduated from Northwestern University. He worked 38 years with American Telephone Co., retiring in 1939, moved to Seattle, then joined Alaska Communications System retiring two weeks ago as assistant chief of the traffic division. He belonged to the Telephone Pioneers New York City. He leaves wife Lillian daughter Mrs Douglas A Yorke of Rumson New Jersey a sister Mrs Helen Balion of Alexandria Virginia and three grandchildren. Funeral at St George by the River Rumson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlefield
Howard Hosford
Virginia Mason Hospital
Seatlle
Wash
Monticello
Iowa
Mr. Hosford
Iowa State College
U.S. Cavalry
Europe
Northwestern University
Evanston
American Telephone Co
Westchester County
N.Y
Seattle
Alaska Communications System
Telephone Pioneers
I B. J. Hall
New York City
Hosford
Lillian L
Douglas A. Yorke
Rumson
N.J
Helen Balion
Mexandria
St. St. George-by-the-River
Death of Homer A. Boyd in Vermont hometown services
Homer A. Boyd 37 of S44 North Street Wilmington Vermont died Saturday after a short illness at Pittsfield General Hospital. He was a native of Wilmington. Survivors include wife Florence Peal two sons Neil H and Lee S of Wilmington a daughter Mrs Donald E Tracy of Brattleboro Vermont and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday in Wilmington with burial in Sundawga Cemetery Whit ingham Vermont.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Homer A. Boyd
S44
North St
Pittsfield General Hospital
Wilmington
Florence Pea
Neil H. and
Lee
Donald E. Tracy
Brattleboro
Vtj
Sundawga Cemetery
Whitingham
City Hall Briefs Seek Public Way Status Drainage Survey Planned
The Public Works Committee urged accepting Joseph and Maria drives as public ways and proposed funds for a drainage survey at 225 Cheshire Road. A grade change hearing for McArthur Street is set for Sept. 18. Ward 3 councilman Greenberg chairs a health panel planning talks to move the city infirmary from West Street. The city has granted the state an option on land for a Berkshire community College campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Maria
Cheshire Road
McArthur Street
Joel S. Greenberg
City Infirmary
West Street
Berkshire Community College
North Adams Man Salvatore Perenick Dies After Fall
Salvatore Perenick 72 of 206 Church St died Saturday at North Adams Hospital from injuries after falling downstairs Tuesday morning Aug 27. He was a retired barber and WWI veteran. Survived by wife Rosalie Mancusco and children Charles Edward Zelazo William Norman Francis plus 14 grandchildren. High Mass at St Anthony s Church and burial in Southview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Salvatore Perenick
Church St
North Adams Hospital
Perenick
Charles H. Perenick
Pittsfield
Rosalie Mancusco
Edward §. Zelazo
Florida
William and
Norman Perenick
Francis Perenick
Springfield
St. Anthony’s Church
Southview Cemetery
North Adam
Italy
American Legion
Edward T Cahalan dies from car crash injuries in California
Edward T Cahalan, native of Lee, died Monday at Ridgecrest Hospital California from injuries from a Sunday automobile accident. He was a Northeastern University graduate and manager of manufacturing for General Dynamics in San Diego. He leaves wife Lois Whitney, daughter Kathleen Cahalan of Los Angeles, two stepdaughters Linda Ludlow Norwell, and Whitney and Jeffrey Ludlow Norwell, and sister Mrs Donald Lase East Longmeadow. Funeral planned in Whittier California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Edward T. Cahalan
Ridgecrest
Calif
Edward
Mary Tyne Cahalan
Lee Schools
Northeastern University
General Dynamics Corp
San Diego
Lois Whitney
Kathleen Cahalan
Los Angeles
Linda Lu
Funeral Held for Helen Browne White in Dallas
Mrs Helen Browne White 83 a former North Adams public school teacher died last Friday at her Dallas Texas home. She was widow of Dr James R White a North Adams dentist and had lived in Dallas for 15 years. She leaves a daughter a son a sister and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Helen Browne White
Dallas
Texas
James R. White
Funeral notices from Great Barrington and Dalton area
Several funeral services are listed for local residents including Thomas J. Fenn of Great Barrington with services at Birches Funeral Home and St. Peter's Church, Norman V. Goyette Sr. at Dery Funeral Home and Notre Dame Church, Walter C. Gibbs Sr. of Lee at Kelly Funeral Home with burial at Water Street Cemetery, and Mrs. Ethel Ames of Dalton at Barnett-Wellington Funeral Home. Debor Sawtelle’s funeral was conducted at Faley Funeral Home with burial at Main Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Fenn
Great Barrington
Birches
St. Peter’s Church
St. Peter's Cemetery
Haughey
Tula Wall
Linden St
Goard
Norman V. Goyette Sr
Dery Funeral Home
Notre Dame Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Tod
Walter C. Gibbs Sr
Lee
Kelly Funeral Home
P. L. Pierce
Lee Methodist Church
Water Street
Great Barington
Gibbs
Laurel Lake
State Division of Fisheries and Game
Ethel Ames
Dalton
Barnlett-Welington
Patrick C. Finleon
Main Street
Deborah Sawtelle
Faley Funeral
Richard A. Ellis
St. Martin's Episcopal Church
I Main Street
Imperials Share Second At Chatham Fair Parade
The Imperial Junior Drum and Bugle Corps tied for second with the Boys' Club Cavaliers in the Chatham Fair parade, earning trophies. They placed second again in Class A at Schaghticoke fairgrounds, with next appearances in Athens and Adams, sponsored by Ravena Fire Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial
Cavaliers
Chatham Fair
Imperials
Schaghticoke
N.Y
Green County Firemen
Thens
Ravena Fire Company
Adams
GE Hikes Wages in Ongoing Contract Talks
GE has raised wages for exempt and nonexempt workers in June and extends benefits nationwide. In Pittsfield about 3,400 exempt and 6,000 union-represented employees are affected. GE offers a three year contract with 24 percent wage increases over the term and 18 months later. The IAM union seeks broader arbitration scope beyond disciplinary cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield GE
Bishop Memorial
Henry W. Bishop
York City
Seer Barrington
International Aan Union of Electrical Workers
TUF
Boers Club UK
59Ers
YMCA
Teancers GE
Berkshire Council Plans Grand Opry Show at Meeting
Berkshire Council of United Commercial Travelers will discuss an Oct. 10 grand Opry show at a Monday gathering. The meeting at the White Tree Club in Japan will include committee reports and other business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Council
UCT
Berkshire Council of United Commercial Travelers
Japan
White Tree Club
Hoffmann Bird Club Plans Saturday Field Trip
Chandler M. Vinicent will lead Hoffmann Bird Club on Saturday at 8 av. from the Berkshire Museum to October Mountain. The public is invited to join the excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoffmann Bird Club
Chandler M. Vinicent
Berkshire Museum
October Mountain
AARP Meeting Set At First Methodist Church Tomorrow
The American Association of Retired Persons will meet tomorrow at 2 PM at the First Methodist Church. An enrollment period through September 0 will be held for the national insurance program with Miss Gladys Noble in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Association of Retired Persons
First Methodist Church
National Insurance
Gladys Noble
Also Mentioned on This Page
Meteau & Eddy
Fr. Burke
Fred Hogan
Sisters of
St. Joseph Drive
Libringt
Crosby Junior High
Allendale Assa
St. Charles
St. Mary's
Notre Dame
Mount Carmel
Sacred Heart
U.S. Supreme Court
BCC
Probate News
Federick
M. Myers
Hammer
Howard L. Hosford
City Hall
Helen B. White
Walter C. Gibbs
Thomas Culverwell
Foley Funeral Home
St. Agines’ Church
Fairview Cemetery
SL Agnes’ Rosary Society
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