UCS Board Names McFalls Asst. Executive Director
The UCS board promotes Thomas L. McFalls from assistant executive director to associate executive director. A Lancaster native, he holds a master’s in social work from the University of Pittsburgh and has served UCS since 1958. He chairs several urban renewal and civic groups and has worked with Boston College on field training for social work students. He and his wife Joan Monahan McFalls live in Berkshire County with their son Timothy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas L. McFalls
United Community Services
James P. McGurk
UCS
McFalls
Lancaster
University of Pittsburgh
Graduate School of Social Work
Pittsburgh
Department of Pubiic Assistance
American Service Institute
Association of Business and Commerce
Senior Citizens Center
Berkshire Rehabilitation Center
Boston College School of Social Work
Berkshire
U.S. Medical Corps
Ft. Sam Houston
Tex
Joan Monahan
Long Island
Timothy
Jayne Drive
Pittsfield enrollment soars to 12,292 students
Pittsfield schools report a total enrollment of 12,292 this fall, up 500 from last June. Superintendent Reynolds notes 2,364 high school students at Pittsfield High, pressures on junior highs, and 150 more students expected in 1964. He calls for maintenance upgrades and expanded reading programs, with new curriculum additions such as college economics and a computer course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James P. Reynolds
Pittsfield
Reynolds
St. Joseph’s High School
Reynold
St. Joseph’s
Pittsfield High School
South
Crosby
North Junior High
PHS
Tucker School
William B. Walker
Walker
Lincoln Lynch
ASQC Course Opens Sept 24 in Pittsfield High School
The Pittsfield section of the American Society for Quality Central will sponsor a 10 week evening course at Pittsfield High School on Principles of Precision Measurement and Gauging. The course opens Sept 24 and those interested should call D P Kelleher at 8 Kenilworth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
American Society For Quality Central
Pittsfield High School
D. P. Kelleher
Kenilworth Ave
Barrington Fair Saturday Schedule Highlights
Great Barrington presents closing day activities with an extended 10 race card starting at 1:30 PM. Exhibits open, midway operates, and a fireworks display concludes the day at 10:30 PM in front of the grand stand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Barrington Fair
Twelve Teachers Receive Appointments From School Committee
Twelve teachers were given first and second appointments by the School Committee last night, with Thomas P. Murphy of South Junior High granted tenure on a fourth appointment. Fourteen resignations were accepted as Supt. James P. Reynolds cited higher pay elsewhere as a major factor. First appointments listed include Martha P. Boone Stearns Jacqueline M. Carmel Tucker Matthew L. Collins Pittsfeld High Graham R. Gardner Crosby Junior High Marion D. Hinman Tucker Andrea M. Sparks Egremont James A. Shinners South Junior High and David R. Volin North Junior High. Second appointments went to Lillie Adeles Annette J. Fallon Joseph M. Marsello and William P. Mangum. Resignations were approved for Catherine H. Bothwell Patricia A. Cimini Sylvia M. Dery Paul P. Dugal Francis M. Dwyer John C. Fisher Cecelia E. Joyce John H. Levarn Jr Barbara J. McCarthy Cornelius H. Riordan Patricia M. Ryan Lawrence M. Siciliano Robert F. Suttor and Joseph Zavattaro Jr. A subcommittee proposal for yearly contracts for new teachers and non-tenured staff was tabled and the district will review contract form conditions to require all teachers to sign. The contract would mandate at least 30 days notice before resigning. The executive committee will study the contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Murphy
South Junior High School
James P. Reynolds
Martha P. Boone
Stearns
Jacqueline M. Carmel
Tucker
Matthew L. Collins
Pittsfeld High
Graham R. Gardner
Crosby Junior
JCC Elects Two Directors in Pittsfield Chapter
Martin Tanner and John O'Brien elected directors of the Junior Chamber of Commerce Pittsfield chapter to fill vacancies from resignations of Warren Young and Ronald Olivera. Young transferred to Syracuse with Berkshire Life Insurance. Olivera left due to business pressures. O'Brien is a Pittsfield attorney. Tanner a data processing salesman for IBM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Tanner
John 5. O'Brien
Chamber of Commerce
Pittsfield
Warren Young
Berkshire Life Insurance Co
Syracuse
Ronald Olivera
Mr. O'Brien
Mr. Tanner
International Business Machines Corp
School Committee Orders Access to Information
The School Committee votes four to two to require department heads principals and ward officials to provide information needed by committee members to perform duties. A later amendment bans sharing highly personal pupil and employee data. Harris says Reynolds withholds stories. Kelly opposes bypassing Reynolds and objects to scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward 4
William E. Harris
Harris
Quinn
Reynolds
Warris
Department
Ward 1
Thomas F. Kelly
Kelly
Births in Pittsfield General and area
Mr and Mrs George Cavalieri 400 Cheshire Road greet a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Richard Kelly 32 Madison Ave welcome a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs George H Blaisdell 75 Hazelwood Ter report a son today. St Luke’s 1208 North St announces a son yesterday. Mr and Mrs Lewis Palma 3 Pine Grove Drive welcome a daughter yesterday. Mr and Mrs Foster L Robertson Stockbridge report a son yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield General
George Cavaliera
Cheshire Road
Richard Kelly
Madison Ave
George H. Blaisdell
Hazelwood Ter
St. Luke's
George H. Platt
North St
Lewis Palma
Pine Grove Drive
Foster L. Robertson
Stockbridge
School Board Approves New PHS Coaches Amid Controversy
Pittsfield School Committee confirmed Matthew L. Collins and Josephy R. Merullo as Pittsfield High coaching staff amid sharp criticism of Eagle Sports Editor Roger O Gara and protest over alleged bypassed procedures. Harabin denounced biased reporting and promised stricter committee oversight for future hires. The board also approved Boys Club basketball and hockey facility rentals based on last year’s schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle
Matthew L. Collins
Josephy R. Merullo
Pittsfield
Roger O'Gara
Ward
Schoal
James R. Clary
O'Gara
Edward S. Harubin
Harubin
Merulla
Collins
Clary
Harabin
PHS
PIS
the Eagle
Local Classifieds and Services Ad Roundup
A collage of small ads lists A-1 Floor Landing by Childs and Bishop with a ping of contact numbers, Hancock Shaker Village lunches, paint failure solutions by Berkshire Roofing and Insulation, and Community Concerts information. Also includes Riviano School of Music, Johnny's Blacktop Service, Launder aid services, Dunkin Donuts weekend custard donuts, Launder aid under new management, State Line Diner waiter openings, bowling league invites, and James Jewelers watch repair advertisement.
Casey Attacks City Committee on Housing Vote
Democratic Councilman Daniel Casey challenged the Democratic City Committee after it endorsed the Elberon Avenue site for an elderly housing project and named a hearings committee. He questioned the move as outside the committee’s normal functions and urged consistency with other city issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casey
City Committee On Housing
Daniel Casey
Democratic City Committee
Elberon Avenue
IUE Notes Progress In GE Contract Talks
The International Union of Electrical Workers reports some progress in contract negotiations with General Electric in Pittsfield. The sixth week of talks ends with resumption planned in New York, arbitration disputes lingering over grievances and discharge cases, while wage offers and union patience shape potential outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IUE
International Union of Electrical Workers
General Electric Co
Joseph J. LaCasse
Pittsfield
LaCasse
New York
Iue-Ge
Pittsfield Iue
Library Resumes Regular Schedule At Berkshire Athenaeum
The Berkshire Athenaeum will reopen on a regular schedule with hours Monday through Friday 9 to 9 and Saturday 9 to 6. It had asked for a three-year pact and amended its schedule amid a prior demand for higher cost adjustments in 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sui
Prize Winners At Sears Roebuck
Burton H Amidon of 225 Connecticut Ave won the grand prize at Sears Roebuck sale preview night selecting a power lawn mower. Other door prizes went to Elizabeth Penna a toaster Lucille Hunter a bicycle Henry VanDeusen a electric drill Steven Mavilia a coffee maker Robert Gleason a transistor radio and Martin J Daly a dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton H. Amidon
Connecticut Ave
Sears Roebuck & Co
Amidon
Elizabeth Penna
Albra
Lucille Hunter
South Lee
Henry VanDeusen
Dalton
Steven Mavilia
Joseph F. Mavilia
Hopewell Dr
Robert Gleason
Curtis Ter
Martin J. Daly
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Asst
Franklin and Marshall College
National Association of Social Workers
The
Academy of Certified Social Workers
USMC
JCC
Italy
Silvio O. Conte
Sergio Fenoalica
Mra. Conte
Washington
James P. Rey
Ward 6
B. Walker
John J. ‘Quinn
Eagle Street
Jantos
PF Reynolds
Ing
Fagle
Springfield
West Shore Sports Club
Spaghettc
Vitad Ade
Childs & Bishop
Cal
Hancock Shaker
Berkshire Roofing and Insulation Company
Dial
Harry Vincent
England
Riviano School of Music
John Cuipo
North Street
Johnny
John Virgilio
Tyler St
Fenaway Cleaners
Dalton Avenue
the Launder Aid
Tyler Street
State Line
Canaan
N.Y
Tel
Leon Kohlenberger
Adv
Leb
James Jewelers
South St
Lyaanthe
Benjamin Siegal
Sears Roebuck
Pevelaike
London Fog
London
Hickey-Freeman and Hart Schatiner & Marx
Arrow
Florshelm
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