Berkshire Life Moves to New South Street Office
Berkshire Life Insurance Co completed a major move to its new South Street home office in Pittsfield. Over 30 moving van loads transferred furniture machinery and supplies as 250 staff began work in the new building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Life Insurance Co
South Street
Pittsfield
North Street
G. Arthur Gustafson
Robert L. Plageman
W. Rankin Furey
Merrill R. Tabor
F. L. Castine Inc
Wahconah St
Berkshire Life
Mercury Plunges To 35 Degrees In Early Fall Weather
Cool, sunlit conditions spread across New England with a 35 degree reading in the morning. Buses resume under a modified schedule as Berkshire Street Railway negotiates contract issues and union talks for faster reconciliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
George J. Bulgarelli
New England
Mt. Washington
N.H
Caribou
Maine
Berkshire Street Railway
Linden Stret
Haughey
George B. Crane
Russell E. DerGrenier
Crane
Cunard Chairman Col Denis Bates Dies at 73
London announced the death of Col Denis Haughton Bates chairman of the Cunard Line at his Cheshire home. He died from a heart attack aged 73 after a prior attack in August. Bates was the third son of Sir Fidward Bates and succeeded his brother Frederick as Cunard chairman in 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Denis Haughton Bates
Cunard Line
Cheshire
Fidward Percy Bates
Col. Bates
Cunard Steamship Co. Ltd
Frederick Bates
Names Listed for Hospital Treatments and Operations
A long row of individuals from Lenox, Dalton, Hinsdale, and surrounding towns appears in a hospital treatment and operation roster. Entries include Misa Barbera, Mrs. William G. Ryan, Prancia L Broderick, Linds B Tidball, Ignasié Messano, Stephen Csttt, and many others with addresses on East Street, Lincoln Street, Wahconah Street, and alike, noting treatments and surgeries such as operations and hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Masiero
Lee
Misa Barbera A. Betts
Memorial Pr
William G. Ryan
East St
T. Richard Wilander
Chester
Prancia L Broderick
Lenox
Devtel BE. Pitts
Wir
Henry L. Pitts
Windsor
Linds B. ‘Tidball
Mra
A. L. Tidball
Hefield
St Luke's Nursing Class of 23 Graduates at Sacred Heart
A class of 28 was graduated from St Luke's Hospital School of Nursing yesterday at 3 PM in Sacred Heart Church. Bishop Weldon awarded diplomas and gave the commencement address. Barbara Haile received a nursing excellence award. Margaret Boldyga and Donna Rae Bailly won top scholastic honors. Honorary memberships were voted by the St Luke's Nurses Alumni and Massachusetts State Nurses Assn. Other clergy helped with benediction and ceremonies. Three graduates are daughters of nurses who also graduated from St Luke's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Hospital of Nursing
Sacred Heart Church
Christopher J. Weldon
D.D
Springfield
Henry Burke
Sacred Heart
Bishop Weldon
Barbara Haile
Moses H. Haile
Great Barrington
St. Luke's
Margaret Boldyga
Stephen F. Boldyga
Housatonic
Donna Rae Bailly
August A. Bailly
Lenox
Mary Oliver
St. Luke’s
Massachusetts State Nurses’ Assn
Camillo Santini
Mount Carmel Church
Thomas Finn
St. Mark's Church
Weldon
Joseph Coffey
Exposition
Joseph Russell
Jeremiah Murphy
St. Mary's, Lee
Bernard Kerrigan
St. Peter’s
Eugene F. Marshall
St. Mary's
Paul A. Zanini
All Souls’ Chapel
Robert L. Ahearn
St. Charles
River work funding passes Berkshire County projects
Senator Robert P. Cramer secures passage of capital outlay amendments totaling 82,500 for Berkshire County. Projects include a West Branch Housatonic River bridge in Pittsfield for 25,000, revetment of Housatonic banks in Stockbridge for 20,000, channel improvements on Green and Hoosic rivers in Williamstown for 12,500, and Pine Brook stream work in Adams for 25,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Robert P. Cramer
Williamstown
Senate
House
Berkshire County
West Branch
Housatonic River
Pittsfield
Housatonic
Stockbridge
Hoosic
Funeral Services for Mrs Marion R Steele in Pittsfield
Funeral services were held at St Agnes Church for Mrs Marion R Steele with a High Mass of Requiem. Rev John J Ayres officiated. Bearers included Charles Wellspeak Richard Fos Raymond Abare Charles Duffy William Kipp. Later, a Berkshire County jail hold and Grand Jury arraignment were reported for three Pittsfield youths in a related case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion R. Steele
Masson
Steele
St. Agnes’ Church
John J. Ayres
Charles Wellspeak
Richard Fos
Raymond Abare
Charles Duffy
Willam Kipp
Freed
Demary
Dalton Youth Center
Aus
Pittsfield
Iliary
Fairwew
Father Ayres
Harold PR
Geewey
Edwin J Sutton
Perrine Ave
Nicholas Mazzacco
Broadview Ter
Patrck McCaugley
Grunow P
Dalton Avenue
Berkshire County
Roland O. Daigle
Newells J
Goeney Cadeeedans
Campaign to Keep School Bus Contract Sparks Local Clash
Berkshire Street Railway and its union launch a campaign to preserve the school bus business amid a looming showdown with Yellow Cab Co over 1,400 students living beyond the two mile limit. The dispute centers on contract control as pressures build for a long term deal and potential job losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Street Railway Co
Yellow Cab Co
Atty
George B. Crane
BSR
Joabn EK. Marshall
Berkshire Street Railway
Yellow Cah
State Department of Publi Utilities
Tthe
Pittsfield
Marshall
Yellow
Ralph J. Freie
Pittsheld Central Labor Council
CLC
IUE
Woodlawn Avenue
BSA
Ciskowski Family Funeral Rites Kept in Local Churches
A series of funeral services were conducted for Alexander Ciskowski Michael F Shea Miss Catherine M Turner and Mrs Retta C Pinchbeck at local churches and funeral homes in Bloniarz Condron St Charles and Wellington facilities. High Masses were offered by several priests with burials at St Josephs St Marys Rural Cemetery and other area plots. Bearers and attending organizations included Polish Roman Catholic Union and Polish National Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Ciskowski
Bloniarz
Holy Family Church
Henry C Kreezko
Bunal
iPolish
Roman Catholic Union
Polish National Alliance
Mr. Ciskowski
Obituaries and Funerals for Local Residents
Obituaries list Beebe Mra Bernard G Dagnelty Mra Richard Daverin Mrs Nellie B deGieradorff Mrs George B Floczyk Mrs Anthony T Johnson Mra Albert E Koscher Mrs Helen O Luke Wayne Tatro Kennth A Weltman Larry A Wilson Miss Berths A.
Norfolk Man Killed in Route 7 Motorcycle Crash
A 28 year old Connecticut man Wayne Luke of Norfolk was killed on Route 7 near Stahl Road when his motorcycle crashed head on with a car driven by Henry Leffingwell of Stockbridge. Lee state police said another motorcycle rider William Curtis was injured and charged with operating under the influence. Luke's body was released by Dr. T Frank Marnell. The accident drew the second collision investigation by Trooper Tim Topulos and Inspector William Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheffield
Connecticut
Wayne Luke
Norfolk
William Curtis
Harrington
Conn
Luke
Leffingwell
Curtis
Timoathy W. Topulos
Lee Harcracks
William Gray
Registry of Motor Vehicle Office
Pittsfield
Adrian Designer Of Film Stars Gowns Dies At 56
Gilbert Adrian known as the Adrian of American fashion died after suffering a stroke at his home in Los Angeles. The former Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer costume designer and husband of Janet Gaynor was hospitalized Saturday night. The 56 year old Boston born designer shaped gown styles for many stars. Funeral plans not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrian
Los Angeles
Gilbert Adrian
Janet Gaynor
John M. Fernald
Ater
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Wellman Biographical Notice From Troy Obituary
Larry A. Wellman 60 of 189 Second St Troy N Y died yesterday at Samaritan Hospital Troy He co owned of the Symansky Scrap Metal Co Watervliet N Y Born in Pittsfield lived in Troy 35 years Syracuse University graduate WWI veteran Member of Jewish War Veterans Temple Beth El Jewish Home for the Aged and B nai Brith Survived by wife Belle Symansky two sons Richard Troy and Warren Rochester a sister Estelle Klein Pittsfield two brothers Sol Springfield and Lazarus Fall River and three grandchildren Services were this afternoon at Temple Beth El
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry A. Wellman
Second St
Troy
N.Y
Samaritan
Symansky Scrap Metal Co
Watervliet
Pittsfield
Syracuse University
Weltman
Jewish War Veterans
Temple Beth-El
Jewish Home For the Aged
Death of Bertha A Wilson at Berkshire Home for Aged Women
Bertha A Wilson 75 died at Berkshire County Home for Aged Women 9 South St Pittsfield born Canaan NY June 3 1884 daughter of John and Lilia Beebe Wilson long employed by Eaton Paper Corp retired 1947 held roles from forelady to head of employment bureau member of First Methodist Church WSCS and other clubs survived by brother Ernest of Pittsfield and several nieces and nephews services tomorrow 2 30 PM at Wellington Funeral Home burial in Pittsfield Cemetery flowers omitted donations may go to First Methodist Church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Mina Elizabeth Beebe
Methodist Church
Bernard G Beebe
Beebe
Lenox Mass
John 'O
Emma Root
Risinedale
David Hawking
Glendale
Eugene
John H
Donald A
Gordon L
Wilfred Root
Pittsfield
Owen Allen
Cemetery-on-the-Hill
Lenox
Birches Furnee
Mass Bertha A Wilson
Berkshire County
South St
Canaan
John
Lilia Beebe Wilson
Eaton Paper Corp
First Methodist Church
WSCS
Women’s Club
Eaton's Quarter Century Club
Golden Age Club
Ernest
Wellington
James M. Ault
Death of Kenneth A. Tatro Prompts Funeral Plans
Kenneth A. Tatro 66 of 20 Invin Street Lanesboro died after a heart attack while working at the Great Burlington Farr. Born July 1 1893 in Rochester Vermont he lived in Lanesboro 32 years and retired last year as a General Electric foreman. He left a wife four sons two daughters. three brothers and several relatives. Services set for Wednesday at 2 at Wellington Funeral Home with burial at Pittsfield Cemetery. Visitation tonight 7 to 9 and tomorrow 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth A. Tatro
Invin
Great Barrington Farr
Rochester
Willam
Louise Gregory Tatro
Lanesboro
General Electric Co
Evelyn Gregorie
Wiliam A
Dalton
Everett N
Northport
Kenneth A. Jr
Buffalo
N.Y
Edward A
Jersey City
N.J
Michael J. ‘Navaroh
Bertha, Nenakes
Groton
Vt., and Mrs.’ Jennie Abbot of Middletown, N.Y.: Three Brothers, Harry A. Tatro
James Tierney
Philip Tierney
Woodstock
Wellington Funeral Home
Pittsfield
Funeral
Hinsdale Woman Evelyn Howie Dagnello Dies at 39
Mrs Richard Dagnello of Guernerville California formerly Evelyn Howie of Hinsdale died unexpectedly at age 39 Saturday. She leaves her husband, her mother Mrs Bertha Hoxie of Hinsdale, four sisters Mrs William Litchfield Mrs Elias Vranas of Hinsdale Mrs Dorothy DeAngelus of Pittsfield and Mrs James Trainor of Miami Florida, two brothers Earl Hoxie Fallon Nevada and Frank Hoxie Hinsdale, and several nieces and nephews. A funeral Mass will be celebrated in Guernerville tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinsdale
Richard Dagnello
Guernerville
Calif
Evelyn Howie
Dagnello
Bertha Hoxie
William Litchfield
Elias Vranas
Dorothy DeAngelus
Pittsfield
James Trainor
Miami
Fla
Earl Hoxie
Fallon
Mrs Helen O Koscher obituary notices Pittsfield
Mrs Helen Olanie Koscher 73 of 88 Calumet St died Saturday after a long illness at Pittsfield General Hospital. Born April 5 1886 in Hericourt France she had lived here 57 years and was a Notre Dame Church communicant. Widow of Emile Koscher she leaves a son Emile of Gloversville NY a daughter Mrs Anthony R Carnevale Pittsfield two brothers Adolph Olanie Jr Gustave Olane and five sisters. Funeral this morning from the Dery Funeral Home with a Solemn Mass at Notre Dame Church. Burial St Joseph Cemetery. Bearers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Olanie Koscher
Calumet St
Pittsfield General Hospital
Hericourt
France
Notre Dame Church
Emile Koscher
Emile
Gloversville
N.Y
Anthony R. Carnevale
Pittsfield
Adolph Olanie Jr
Gustave Olane
Charles Wainee
Frederick Schlobohn
Long Beach
Calif
Wiliam F. Troy
Rose
Isco
McEvoy
Johnstown
Edward C. Wunes
Roger M. Disco Iverson
Vosbburgh
Richard E. Koscher
Robert F. Koscher
Charles A. Kuscher Jr
Mrs Florezyk Dies After Long Illness in Pottsfield
Mrs Anthony Florezyk 54 of 31 Montgomery Ave died Saturday after a long illness. Born March 3 1895 in Warren she lived in Pottsfield since 1916. She was a Holy Family Church communicant and Rosary Society member, survived by husband Anthony T Florezyk two daughters two sisters a brother and three grandchildren. Friends may call at the family home. Rosary Society will meet tonight at 7:30. Funeral tomorrow at 8:40 from the home then High Mass at Holy Family Church. Burial in St Joseph Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Lemanski
Flogsi) Florezyk
Montgomery Ave
Warren
Marnch
Pottsfield
Holy Family Church
Rosary Society
Anthony T. Florenyk
Mroo
Peter Lermanski
Casimer
St. Joseph’s Cemete
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Blico
North St
International Business Machines
Remington Rand Corp
Otis Elevator Co
IBM
Remington Rand
York Air Conditioning
York
Plageman
Gordon
The
Eagle
Churchhill Street
J Dalton Town
Coltsville
Elm Street
Plastics Avenue
West Pittsfield
Col
Denis Bates
Cunard
Daniel Treatment
B. Reed
Pontoosuc
Lake's
Robbins Ave
Ignasié Messano
Linden St. Trestment
Wiward P. Galline
Carl Ceccamo
Stephen Csttt
Dickinson Ave
Pauliné Trepania
Lincoln St
Misa Anni Osborne
Union &T
Branell
Brunell Jr
Mendy Brown
Pollock Ave
Rete Mixa
Cromwell Ave
Treat
Margaret Green
Lillian
Dorothy Patryn
Mr. and de Branney Patryn
Branch Groper
Henry Wehry
Big King St
Warbare Corkins
Daugh
Barbere Bushey
131'S
Grace Petell
Mary Lynn Bouchane
Warren Bouchane
Lammas
Tima
Bitteress
Garrity
Lanesver Ean
Consenta
Pote
St. Luke’s School of Nursing
Marilyn Driscoll
John D. Driscoll
Richmond Ave
Beverly Benham
Charles J. Benham
Cramer
Pine Brook
Adams
Daigle
Pittsjfield
Reno
Nev
Michael P. Barry
Melville Corp
New York
Thom McCan
Donald C. Blanchette
Anthony J. Barile
Columbus Ave
Carlo DiNicola
Benedict Rd
Charles P. Garivaitis
Elizabeth St
Frances A. Giardina
Charles R. Librizzi
Cheshire Rd
Eleanor H. Penn
Beverly
Mass
Sybil M. Tierney
Bartlett Ave
Bartlett Avenue
Connell A. Boyle
Exeter Ave
West Street
Edward J. Demary
West Housatonic St
Barker Road
David Ditello
Rhode Island Ave
Beverly Nicholls
East Park Ter
Delphino Ravizza
Parkeide Ave
Tewid Dowana Ae
Wave Ce
Gale Ave
Richard I
Weiner
Eugene B. Kalotkin
Brooklyn
ESR
Union Open Campaign
Michael F. Shea
Condron
Richard Quinn
Brighton
Edward W. Reilly
Thomas F. Finn
John Tucker
Cranwell
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Father Quinn
Father Reilly
Francis Daoust
Arthur Chateneuf
Albert Cheevers
Russell Collins
Joseph Fitzgerald
William Michaels
Catherine M. Turner
St. Charles’ Church
Robert L. Ahern
Thomas FE. Lohan
John T. Cain
Lawrence J. Gerrity
Sgrave
John E
Harold B
William H
James E
Robert T
Leo J. Turner
Retta C. Pinchbeck
Albert E. Johnson
Melva B. Johnson
Albany Road
Hillcrest Hospital
Ohio
Wesley J2
Annie Tipton
General Electric
Navy
St Stephen's Episcopal Church
Donald J. Carmel
Gerald Spaniolsath
Edwin A O
Wiliam C
Avalon
Helen I. Brown
Walt
Heart Fund
Bernard G. Beebe
Nellie Daverin
Nellie Burbank Daverin
John T Daverin
Ruth McKeever
Union St
Pittsefield
Main St
Joseph C. Burbank
Walter E
George F. Wright
St. Petersburg
Fairview Cemetery
Foley Funeral Home
de Gersdorff
Isabelle Lawrence de Gersdorff
George B. de Gersdoff
Park Ave
Hill- Crest Hospital
Robert: Means
Katherine Cleveland Lawrence
St Paul's Episcopal Church
Lenox Garden Club
Robert L
Wellesley Hills
Elliott M. Ogden Jr
St Paul's Church
Bertha A. Wilson
Logkine
Helen O. Koscher
Mrs
Anthony Florezyk
Massachusetts Heart Association Inc
Clark
Treason North St. Mattafield
Masa
Ury
Rock of Ages
Savino Bros. Monument Co
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