Rice Entering Race For Pittsfield Councilman-at-Large
John H. Rice a 44 year old executive announced his candidacy for city councilman at large. He blasted past leadership citing overcrowded schools a dilapidated City Hall and a suspect race track. Rice, a longtime Pittsfield resident, cites experience in business and civic service and vows to push for action by the mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Rice
A. H. Rice
Pittsfield
Robert T. Capeless
Rice
Robert Cramer
The
Virgin Islands Corp
Massachusetts Federation of Taxpayers
Jupiter Achievements of
Western Massachusetts, Inc
Berkshire Country Day School
Lenox
Dale Carnegie Institute
Births in Pittsfield and surrounding towns noted
In Pittsfield General a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Floyd H Willey of Lenox yesterday. Mr and Mrs William C Denno of Lanesboro welcomed a son yesterday. At St Luke s Lenox a daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Ronald Collier today. Mr and Mrs Edward W Smith of 72 Henry Ave a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Vincent Patricelli of 71 Howard St welcomed a son yesterday.
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Pittsfield
Floyd H. Willey
Lenox
William C. Denno
Lanesboro
St. Luke’s
Ronald Collier
Edward W. Smith
Henry Ave
Vincent Patricelli
Howard St
Gaston Honored For Tourist Service
Ward J. Gaston, a retired local resident who runs a volunteer tourist information service from 386 South Street, was made an honorary member of the Berkshire Hills Conference yesterday. John V. Geary presented a framed certificate praising his unselfish efforts for Berkshire County’s tourist business.
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Ward J. Gaston
South St
Berkshire Hills Conference
John V. Geary
County
Gaston
Berkshire County
Free Smallpox Vaccinations Set For Tuesday Make-Up Clinic
A makeup clinic for smallpox vaccines is scheduled Tuesday from 9 to 10 a.m. at City Hall per the Health Department. The free shots target children entering the school system this year. Officials say several children missed the August three day clinic and arrangements with schools will admit unvaccinated children pending the makeup session.
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City Hall
Health Department
Quinn Announces School Meetings On Facilities And Parking
School Committee Chairman John J. Quinn said two meetings will discuss rental of Boys Club athletic facilities and student parking on Appleton Avenue. The athletics subcommittee will meet Thursday at 7 with Boys Club officials to set gym and ice rink use rates. School Supt. Reynolds, principal Hennessy, and athletic manager McMahon will attend. Monday the committee meets the Traffic Commission to discuss parking restrictions on the west side of Appleton Avenue.
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Appleton Avenue
John J. Quinn
James P. Reynolds
Harold Hennessy
Cornelius McMahon
The
Traffic Commission
Quinn
Five Pumper Bids To Be Sought
The Fire Department Building Commission approved advertising bids for a new triple combination pumper with a 1000 gallons per minute capacity. Bids will be advertised Sept 16 to meet legal requirements and opened Oct 7.
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The
Fire Department Building Commission
Raymond W. Killacker
Donald P. Gerst
Impressions of Hampton Beach Teen Riot by Lida Winslow
Lida Winslow, 19, Eagle news staffer on vacation from Michigan State University, reports on the Hampton Beach Labor Day riot. She describes 70,000 teenagers, heavy police presence, rocks and cherry bombs, 70 arrests, and tear gas. Observers note publicity motives and a generational clash as adults cheer the show.
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Eagle
Hampton Beach
Lida A. Wilsiow
Edgar W. Winslow
Amn
the Eagle
Michigan State University
Miss Winslow
N.H
N. H
New England
Operation Slow-Down shows value of CD Police
Labor Day weekend marked the 11th year of Operation Slow-Down a coordinated effort by local and Civilian Defense Auxiliary police to minimize traffic accidents in Pittsfield CD radio operators joined volunteers slowing down traffic from 1 to 7 p m each day with a main control near the Pittsfield Lenox Road These efforts reduced accidents and the chief praised the volunteers while noting a need for more recruits Training for new members will begin in November including police department courses and pistol qualification
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Librizzi Citizen Band
Pittsfield
Edward Delphin
South Street
Chick Thomas H. Cahian
Calhan
Quentin N. Thompson
Cmdr. Thompson
John J. Shea Jr
Edward J. Delphin
Howard Johnson
Pittsfield- Lenox Road
Thompson
CD Police
Red Cross
Harold P. Carey Elected Head of Legion Post
Harold P. Carey was elected commander of Pittsfield Post American Legion for a three year term at the latest meeting. Officers named include Joseph K. Kasuba Richard E. Koch John A. Massimiano as vice commanders and Albert W. Cheevers as adjutant with other posts filled by Harold W. Lind bert Frank Eiddings Jr Theodore J. Handerek and more. A joint installation with the auxiliary is planned Sept 6 at the legion home on Wendell Ave.
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Pittsfield
American Legion
Legion
Wendell Ave
Harold P. Carey
Joseph K. Kasuba
Richard E. Koch
John A. Massimiano
Albert W. Cheevers
Harold W. Lindbert
Frank E.iddings Jr
Theodore J. Handerek
Fred C. Pittman
Claude M. Rawling
Donald C. Palmer
Albert Squire
Donald I. Farr
Charles A. Persip
Ray Bedell
Richard H. Bentley
Francis J. Carey
August Tl. Kiligas
Stanley T. Lis
Edwin F. McLaughlin
Albert H. Melle
Daniel F. Moynihan
Jack B. Rabiner
Bentley
McLaughlin
Harry A. Tyler
White Tree Club
Post Athletic Committee
American Legion Post
Hancock Shaker Village Lunches and local ads
Community notices list Hancock Shaker Village lunch service from 12 to 2 with snacks hot drinks and pies admission not required. Also local ads for tomatoes garden center roof flashing career barber vitamins dog training YMCA classes inn Launderaid under new management and a free estimate service.
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Hancock Shaker
City Master Plan Urban Renewal Exhibition Opens
The Berkshire Arts Center at 68 West St and the Pitsfield Housing Authority open an exhibit at noon today showcasing the city master plan and Jubilee urban renewal project. Hours run noon to 5 pm Tuesday through Friday with background plans maps renderings on display for public comment and reaction.
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Berkshire Arts Center
West St
Pitsfield Housing Authority
City Savings Williams St Branch Okayed
The City Savings Bank received approval from the state Banking Commissioner to establish a Williams Street branch at Adams Supermarket 740 Williams St. in Boston. Luke S. Hayden, president, said plans are complete and work starts immediately on the Somat office offering savings, mortgage and note payments, plus Christmas and vacation club payments.
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City Savings Bank
State Banking Commissioner
Adams
Williams St
Luke S. Hayden
Boston
Hayden
Central Market
Williams Street
Doc Maynard to retire after 43 years with DPW service
George F. Maynard Jr also known as Doc retires Sept 28 after 43 years with state Department of Public Works mostly in Berkshire County and Hampden Hampshire districts. A Hingham native and self taught engineer, he mentored others, ran major projects, and remains active in skiing and local clubs.
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George F
Doc) Maynard Jr
High St
State Department of Public Works
Hingham
Maynard
Department
Cummington
DPW
Boston
Haverhill
Berkshire County
Hampden
Hampshire Counties
Hel
Dorothy Kennett
West Newbury
Maynards
George F. Maynard III
Norwich University
Reading
Metcalf & Eddy
Carl
Union College
Minot, DeBlois & Madison
Boston. “Doc
Doc
Lebanor Mountain
William F. Hurley
Hurley
U.S
Jiminy Peak
Hancock
Mount Greylock
Miss Hill
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Hits Leadership
Williams College
Harvard Graduate School of Business Administration
United Fund
Montgomery Ward
Chicago
William E. Kynoch
Ann Arbor
Mich
By Linda A. Winslow
Legion Post
West Pittsfield Garden Center
West Housatonic SL
Berkshire Roofing and Insulation Company
Dial
Harry Vincent
Adv.i
Riviano School of Music
John Culpo
North Street
Phil
West Street
Lee Pharmacy
YMCA
Clifford Adams
Johnny
John Virgilio
the Launderaid
Tyler Street
James Jewelers
World Book Encyclopedia
Savings and Loan
Member
Home Loan Bank System
City Savings
Williams St. Branch
Doc’ Maynard
George F. Maynard
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