Captain Carlsen the Flying Enterprise hero recounts peril
Capt Henrik Kurt Carlsen recalled his 15 stay aboard the 6,700 ton Flying Enterprise during the 1952 rescue attempt. He spoke at the Dalton Community House to Berkshire County Radio Club members, sharing radio links, rigging efforts, and his duty to stay aboard as the ship listed and finally sank after a heroic 40 fathoms offshore struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrik Kurt Carlsen
Flying
Enterprise
Berkshire County Radio Club
Dalton
Carlsen
Atlantic Ocean
Ireland
Carlson
Meridian
Sos's
British Isles
Turmoil
Falmouth
England
Keith
Woodbridge
N.J
Mediterranean
Exbrook
Flying Enterprise
Berkshire County Club
New Jersey
Paul Urges Tax Reform Plea To Legislators
Mayoral candidate Richard Paul urged Pittsfield taxpayers to contact their state representative and push for tax reform before the close of the year’s session. He criticized the antiquated property tax and called for a broad-based tax program, accusing the legislature of delaying and costing millions in revenue daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Paul
Pittsfield
Paul
Legislative Branch
Gun Safety Course Resumes September 23 at Pittsfield High
Natural Resources Officer Milton Perkins announced minor safety training for ages 15 to 17 will resume on Thursday September 23 at 6 30 p m in Pittsfield High School Enrollment is limited to 31 and forms are available at Dick Moon's sporting goods on Fenn Street Applications must be signed by a parent or guardian and returned at the opening meeting John A Groves will be the instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield High School
Natural Resources
Milton Perkins
Dick Moon
Sporting Goods
Fenn Street
John A. Groves
New Instructors Appointed for Nursing School
Pittsfield General Hospital announces new faculty at Bishop Memorial School of Nursing. Freshmen class of 42 begins Wednesday with new full time and visiting instructors including Mrs. Thomas Unsworth in fundamentals, Edward C. Foley, Dr. Alan Lieberman, James D. Fenn, Elizabeth Patch, Mrs. Everett Martin, Mrs. Harry Selig, Dr. David Pointon, and continuing staff Miss Helen Whitehill, Mrs. Adeline Pierce, Mrs. Frank E. Root, Mrs. Roy Wiley, and Mrs. Donald F. Aitken. Prentiss M. Bailey named registrar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield General Hospital
Bishop
James D. Fenn
Pittsfield
Elizabeth Patch
Berkshire Rehabilitation Center
Everett Martin
Harry Selig
David §. Pointon
Pittsfield Affiliated
Helen C. Whitehill
Adeline Pierce
Frank E. Root
Roy Wiley
Donald F. Aitken
Prentiss M. Bailey
Lawmakers to Visit Crane Mills for Currency Paper Work
Congressman Silvia Conte notes several House Appropriations subcommittee members may tour Crane & Co. mills in Dalton to inspect currency paper production. The visit would include Crane operations praised by Henry Holtzclaw and will be led by Rep. Tom Steed with Rep. Vaughn Gary recently retiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silvia O. Conte
Subcommittee On
Post Office and
Treasury
House Appropriations Committee
Crane & Company Mills
Dalton
Pittsfield
Dalton Town Ring
Rep. Conte
Governor’s Island
New York Harbor
Army
Coast Guard
U.S. Coast Guard
U.S. Treasury
Conte
Henry JC Holtzclaw
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Holtzclaw
Washington
Tom Steed
D-Okla
Vaughn Gary
D-Va
275 Will Attend Biron Testimonial at Curtis Hotel Lenox
A 275 strong crowd is expected for a testimonial dinner at the Curtis Hotel in Lenox for Donald R. Biron, retired Pittsfield postmaster. Congressman Silvio Conte will be main speaker with tributes from postmasters and officials including Remo Del Gallo and acting Pittsfield postmaster Robert Dillon. Events begin with a social hour at 6 p.m. followed by dinner and speeches and dancing at 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis
Lenox
Donald R. Biron
Pittsfield
James B. Hamilton
Silvio 0. Conte
Biren
William Dorval
Chicopee
Western Massachusetts Postmasters Association
James H. Bradley
Woburn
State Association
Daniel J. Day
Boston
Post Office Department
John F. McDevitt
Remo del Gallo
Robert B. Dillon
Arthur Morin
Springfield
City Hall Notes Call for Street Lights and Repairs
Councilman Edward L. Dobbins filed a petition Thursday requesting street lights on Holmes Road Commonwealth Avenue Williams Street Appleton Avenue East Housatonic Street and Pomeroy Avenue. Mayor Dillon asks City Council to appropriate 500 for three light standards repair as 1000 allocated is insufficient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward L. Dobbins
Holmes Road
Commonwealth Avenue
Williams Street
Appleton Avenue
East Housatonic Street
Pomeroy Avenue
Dillon
Hospitals In the Hospitals Pitt sver al Gwendolyn Wayne
List of patient names and addresses including Gwendolyn Wayne daughter of Morton and Mrs Wayne 387 Partridge Road undergoing operation Steven Martin son of Frederick and Mrs Martin 68 Brown Street and other individuals Mrs Violet Shea North Adams Charles A Winter 149 Harryell St Antonia Mazelli Becket Karen Zink Leo P Kruczkowski 81 Flinn Street and Carl Berger Jr Cincinnati Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Luke's
Antonia Mazelli
Becket
Karen A. Zink
Jerome Zink
Edward Aye
Carl Berger Jr
Berger
Cincinnati
Ohio
Leo P. Kruczkowski
Flinn St
City Council Agenda Includes 60 Items
The City Council plans a 7:30 p.m. meeting in the district courtroom with 60 items on the agenda. Mayor Dillon issued an appropriation for 1,971 dollars for overtime during tax revaluation work, and 1,808 dollars to pay clerks on parking tickets. Also listed are 64,549.03 dollars for personal service accounts to fund approved salary increases and 62,000 dollars for the Welfare Department general relief account. The report from the Committee of the Whole on school fire recommendations is not included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Department of Administrative Services
Welfare Department
Centenarian Is Honored At Hillcrest Hospital
Arthur L. Bartram celebrated his 102nd birthday at Hillcrest Hospital and was the guest of honor in his room. A nephew, Harry Bartram of Sharon, Conn., attended. Senior Citizens and Golden Agers sang, nurses sent flowers, and cakes arrived from staff and the Bobby Kidney Sunshine Club. Bartram received gifts including pie and cupcakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Bartram
Hillcrest Hospital
Harry Bartram
Sharon
Herbert Danes Joins Karam As Associate
Herbert C. Danes of 395 Chur chill St. becomes an associate at Edward B. Karam Agency 184 North St as an independent licensed real estate broker. A Pittsfield native and 1926 Pittsfield High School graduate, he previously ran a Dalton furnishings store for 14 years and later worked at Brewer Bros. He is a former Dalton Rotary Club president, married to Dorothy Rickheit, with a daughter Mrs. David Sholes of Louisville and one grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Danes
Churchill St
Edward B. Karam
North St
Mr. Danes
Pittsfield
Pittsfield High School
Dalton
Brewer Bros
Police Briefs Find Sparks Hopeful Ownership Help
Michael Caprio, 11, of 31 Bar net Ave, asks that the owner of found money, between $1 and $2, claim it at his present address before month’s end. The owner must travel to 181 Bartlett Ave starting Oct 1 to retrieve the money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Caprio
Barnet Ave
Mike
Bartlett Ave
Probate Court Accounts For Several Local Wills In Housatonic And Pittsfield
Probate Court records reveal Marion W. Walker estate valued at 144615 in personal property with 220 GM shares. Will divides property into three equal trusts for husband James B Walker and children Jennie L and W Stephens Walker of Housatonic. Edward D Gamache Pittsfield will splits estate between nephews Clement L LaRoche Pittsfield and Nelson R Garneau Boston. Elizabeth J O Neil Pittsfield leaves to nephew Edward F Nilan Northampton. Dennis Foley Mary E Foley Housatonic wills admitted. daughters Helen Rafferty Marion Kersey named coexecutors. Administration of David H Dillard estate in this city allowed. bond listed at 5000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion M. Walker
Marion W. Walker
Housatonic
General Motors, Inc
Jennie L. and
W. Stephens Walker
Edward D. Gamache
Pittsfield
Clement L. LaRoche
Nelson R. Garneau
Boston
Elizabeth J. O'Neil
Elizabeth J. O’neil
Edward F. Nilan
Northampton
Dennis Foley
Mary E. Foley
Helen A. Rafferty
Marion E. Kersey
David H. Dillard
Methodists Plan Prentiss Pleas Training School
Miss Marjorie J. Williams will lead a six week teachers training school for Western Massachusetts Methodist churches starting Tuesday at First Methodist Church. Fifty six churches invited. sessions 7 30 to 9 30 on six Tuesdays. Dr Ruth Decker administrator. teachers include Mrs Wayne J Ballant Mrs Oscar M Olson Miss Juanita Powery and Rev and Mrs Paul N Whiteberry. Williams formerly directed Christian education at Wesley Springfield and South Manchester Conn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie J. Williams
New England
The
Methodist Church
Massachusetts
First Methodist Church
Ruth Decker
Wayne J. Ballant
Oscar M. Olson
Juanita Powery
Paul N. Whitteberry
Williams
Hartford School of Religious Education
Wesley Methodist Church
Springfield
South Methodist Church
Manchester
Conn
Eight Doctors Staff Bloodmobile For Local Drive
Eight doctors will staff the Red Cross bloodmobile at the Masonic Temple on South Street next Thursday and Friday. The drive runs noon to 6 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday. Type O negative blood is in special demand for Vietnam armed forces and will be frozen at Chelsea Naval Hospital for overseas shipment. A goal of 310 pints is set, with first time donors encouraged. Appointments and transport can be arranged through the Red Cross chapter house at 63 Wendell Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Masonic Temple
South Street
R. Blakeley Honeyman
Vietnam
Chelsea Naval Hospital
Wendell Ave
Irving I. Rubin
Louis Schiller
Ernest Segnalla Jr
Stanley Simkin
Frank A. Slowick
Harold Stein
Thomas F. Sullivan Jr
Samuel M. Tarnower
Power Squadron Opens Course In Piloting
A 12 week piloting course began last week in Albany New York as part of the U S Power Squadron educational program. Additional registrations will be accepted at Tuesday s meeting. Five area persons have joined and others may obtain information from USPS officers Darrel E Badger William F Plouffe of Pittsfield and Robert O Beverstock of Dalton Beverstock is a classroom instructor and Badger will lecture later in the course. The second course will be in seamanship starting in January and the third in Advance piloting running 24 weeks will likely be offered in September next year. The course is held at the Navy Reserve Headquarters on Washington Avenue every Tuesday at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N.Y
U.S. Power Squadron
Darrel E. Badger
William F. Plouffe
Pittsfield
Robert O. Beverstock
Dalton
USPS
Beverstock
Badger
Navy Reserve Headquarters
Washington Avenue
Ramos Raps Richmany on Pay Hike Vote
America Ramos, campaigning for Ward 5 Council, accused incumbent James M. Richmann of ignoring public sentiment by backing a city council pay raise. The council boosted salary from 750 to 1,000 annually, but the raise takes effect with the new council in January. Ramos argued public office should heed common sense and economic restraint amid prevailing opinion favoring economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America Ramos
Ward 5
James M. Richmany
Ramos
Richmann
St Josephs Hikes Activity Fee to 15 Dollars
St Josephs High School will require a 15 dollar activity fee for the 1963 66 school year, up from five. Rev Raymond A Lanoue, the school’s director, said the increase aligns with diocesan norms and funds the library clubs and sports. The school came under diocesan control this summer and Lanoue announced the hike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's High School
Raymond A. Lanoue
St. Joseph's
Lanoue
Father Lanove
Wojtkowski to preside at Del Gallo mayor bid launch
Rep Wojtkowski will preside Sunday at Bub ble Room for City Council President Remo Del Gallo as he formally announces candidacy for mayor. Del Gallo is the sole speaker. program begins at 8 p.m. Wojtkowski also endorsed Del Gallo in a statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wojtkowski
del Gallo
Rep. Thomas
Remo del Gallo
Mayor Proclaims Sunshine Week in Pitts field
Mayor Dillon proclaims Sept 12 to 18 as Bobby Kidney Sunshine Week urging residents to support the organization that brings light to shut-ins with visitors bouquets home movies TV sets holiday cards birthday cakes and gifts at Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dillon
Bobby Kidney
Pittsfield
Adams Man Summoned After Route 8 Crash
Edward J. Filiault 29 of Pittsfield is summoned to District Court to face speeding and operating to endanger charges. Police report he was injured in a one car crash Sept 1 when his vehicle struck three utility poles about 500 yards north of the Cheshire line along Route 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Edward J. Filiault
Williams St
Pittsfield
Filiault
Route
Cheshire Line
No Area House Members Back Censure of Collins
Berkshire County lawmakers voted against a bid to censure Mayor John F. Collins over Boston’s 1965 tax rate of $115 per $1,000 valuation. Rep. James Kelly offered the measure to probe fiscal imbalance and city finances, but it failed 119 to 98 as Curtiss urged focusing on Gov. Volpe’s proposed plan rather than city politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Area House
Collins
Berkshire County
State House of Representatives
John F. Collins
Boston
Boston Finance Commission
James Kelly
Dboston
Sidney Q. Curtiss
Sheffield
Curtiss
Statehouse
Rep
Kelly
U.S. Senate
Commonwealth
One m
Valpe
Bing
Sheriff Courtney Declares No Campaign Involvement
Sheriff Courtney Jr. announced he will not engage in municipal elections to avoid conflicts with his duties at the county correction department. He said deputies may participate personally, but his involvement would reflect on the department. He previously served as campaign manager for Gov. Endicott Peabody in the primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherionn D. Courtney Jr
Correction Department
Trinity Methodist Homecoming Sunday Services Scheduled
Trinity Methodist Church will celebrate homecoming Sunday tomorrow and resume two services at 9:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. The church school meets at 9:15 a.m. Robert Martin is superintendent with 141 children enrolled. Rev. Douglas C. Smith will preach on Foundations of Love at both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Methodist Church
Robert Martin
Douglas C. Smith
Rev. T. W. Hills At St. Martin's Church
The Rev. Thorburn W. Hills will hold his first service at St. Martin's Church Sunday at 8 am. He has been appointed priest in charge following his tenure as curate of Christ Church Cathedral in Springfield. He is a Berkeley Divinity School graduate with post graduate clinical pastoral training at Westboro State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorburn W. Hills
St. Martin’s Church
Hills
Christ Church Cathedral
Springfield
Berkeley Divinity School
Westboro State Hospital
Deputies Clambake Set For Tomorrow In Berkshire County
The Berkshire County Deputy Sheriff's Association will hold its annual clambake Sunday at 11 a.m. at the GRAA field on Crane Avenue. Edmund J. Predohen and William J. Morin announce appetizers from 11 to 2 and dinner at 4 with a noted program of sports in the afternoon. Ladies and friends of the association are invited. tickets available at the gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire County Deputy Sheriff's Association
GRAA
Crane Avenue
Edmund J. Prehoden
William J. Morin
Minister To Present Teenager Slide Series
Claude R. Dantey of the Church of Christ will present color slides for teenagers starting Sunday at 6 pm. The first talk titled Keep Yourself Pure will be shown each Sunday. All teenagers and others may attend at 369 Crane Ave church building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude R. Dantey
Church of Christ
Crane Ave
Unitarian School Opens Tomorrow in Pittsfield Church
Pittsfield Unitarian Church announces the opening of its school with classes to begin after registration at 9 45 a m in the church social room. Mrs Leroy D Schickedanz education chairwoman leads the program with services by Mrs Thomas Bonn and guitarist Miss Carol Phinney. A six week Japan culture study starts in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield Unitarian Church
Leroy D. Schickedanz
Thomas Bonn
Carol Phinney
Cantor Adlersheim to Visit Cemetery for High Holy Days
Cantor Mendel Adlersheim will be at Ahavath Sholem Cemetery tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to assist congregants with the traditional pre holy day visit. Members may arrange appointments by calling him at home, 287 Dewey Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlersheim
Mendel Adlersheim
Ahavath Sholem
Cantor Adiersheim
Dewey Ave
AFO Moves Into Pittsfield Red Feather Offices
AFO Given Office Space for Opportunity Inc has been allotted offices in the Red Feather house at 34 Windsor Ave. UCS funds cover the space and utilities as part of Pittsfield’s anti poverty program. Head Start staff director Mrs Robert HK Hunter already relocated headquarters to the second floor. Executive and assistant directors to be based there. top positions still vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Action For Opportunity, Inc
Pittsfield United Community Services
Red Feather
Windsor Ave
Thomas K. McFalls
AFO
Robert HK. Hunter
Tucker School
McFalls
UCS
Pittsfield
Red Feather House
Obituary of Mrs Jane Lowe Bates 81 of Pittsfield
Mrs Jane Lowe Bates 81 of 180 Brown Street died last night at Pittsfield General Hospital after a long illness. She was widow of Thomas Bates born in Old Chatham New York and had lived in Pittsfield many years. Survived by two sons Benjamin F Bates and Roger L Bates six grandchildren and a great grandson. Friends may call Newton and Barmfather Funeral Home today and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Services Monday at St Stephen's Church. Burial Maple Street Cemetery Hinsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Lowe Bates
Brown St
Pittsfield General Hospital
Thomas Bates
Old Chatham
N.Y
Pittsfield
St. Stephen's Church
Golden Age Club
Senior Citizens Club
Benjamin F
Roger L
Key West
Fla
Newton and Barmfather
Maple Street Cemetery
Hinsdale
Funeral services for Mrs Charles Kendrick at St Charles Church
A High Mass of Requiem for Mrs. Charles Kendrick will be celebrated at 9 this morning at St. Charles Church by Rev. Thomas Gauvreau. Burial follows at St. Joseph's Cemetery with prayers at the grave by Rev. Daniel Brunton and bearers Paul G. Tremblay Gino A. Padavini Raymond B. Kavey Raymond A. Hospet Hatch and William E. Mann. Friends may call at St. Charles funeral home tonight 7 to 9 and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kendrick
St. Charles’ Church
Thomas Gauvreau
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Daniel Brunton
Paul G. Tremblay
Gino A. Padavini
Raymond B. Kavey
Raymond A. Hospetry Hatch
William E. Mann
Richard J. Hamel
Dery Funeral Home
St. Mark's Church
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
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Capt. Carlsen
By Lisa Lansing
North Atlantic
Mitch
Henrik Carlsen
Royal Cleaners
Thoroun
S&h
Royal Mt
Wahoonah Street
North Street
Lee, Lenox
Cheshire
Adams Agk
Crane Mills
Subcommittee
Biron
City Hall
Tely Ui
Herbert Danes
Karam
Probate
Methodists Plan
Prentiss Pleas Training School For
Campaign
Robert G. Prentiss
Prentiss
Power Squadron
Richmany
St. Joseph’s
Courtney
Self
Trinity Methodist
T. W. Hills
St. Martin’s
Unitarian School
Eaat St
Community Services
Jane L. Bates
Wellington Funeral Service
Tac
Brice
Grunan Donald A
Leonard Roger W
Wellington
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