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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1959
Page
2
Unemployment compensation claims in Central and Southern Berkshire declined last week with 550 filings, down from 587 the prior week and 2,095 a year earlier. Edward J. Barry of the Pittsfield Division of Employment Security reported 21 job placements by his office last week.
Wesley Gladding of 715 Crane Ave will attend the three day Bartlett Tree Experts managers meeting in Stamford Connecticut. He represents the firm in the Pittsfield area and will report on shade tree conditions in Western Massachusetts. He will stress autumn pruning and feeding to condition trees for winter.
Roger F. Keleher dean of Massachusetts probation officers will be honored at a testimonial dinner September 29 at 7 p.m. at the Sheraton Kimball Hotel Springfield. Governor Foster Furcolo will be main speaker. Keleher, a Springfield native, has an active 40 year career in probation work and community service.
Twenty four entries were judged at the Pomona level for the National Grange crochet contest. First prize tablecloths went to Mrs. Herbert Randall of North Street. second to Mrs. Raymond Gates of Bennington VI. Centerpiece winners were Mrs. Louise Hand of Pittsfield Grange 14 first and second, with Mrs. Gates taking third. Daily class winner was Mrs. Mabel Christenson of Hancock. second, Mrs. Frieda Drumm of Pittsfield 14. third, Mrs. Horton of Cheshire. A buffet set by Mrs. Gates won first. All first place entries advance to state Grange judging next month. Judges were Mrs. Helen Loehr, Mrs. Alicia Calkins, and Mrs. Florence Bartels of Dalton Grange.
Henry N. Decelles a communications technician second class USN and son of Mr and Mrs Simeon I De celles of 69 Backman Ave Springfield was stationed at Naval Communication Facility Kami Sewa Japan. In August the Ney Memorial Award named the facility as the Navy s most outstanding shore based mess hall marking the second straight yearly Navy wide recognition for its food service. Previously it earned an honorable mention from the Italo American Boys Club in Springfield s South End. In September 1940 he was named to the Springfield District Draft Board.
The Pittsfeld City Motel at 150 West Housatonic St. has been admitted to membership in Quality Courts United Inc., a nonprofit association of about 500 independently operated motor courts in the eastern U S and eastern Canada. President John G. Lacock states the group aims for high standards of efficiency, comfort, management, property and cleanliness.
Washington officials say Soviet authorities are jamming Voice of America broadcasts of Khrushchev speeches in Russian. The United States reports no public acknowledgment from Moscow about the broadcasts reaching Soviet listeners.
The state Civil Service Board announced two qualification exams for municipal posts to be held at Pittsfield High School on Oct 21. A permanent senior clerk and stenographer in the city clerk's office will be open to a woman, paying 2808 to 3276 dollars annually, and a head clerk in the police department for a man, paying 3828 to 4524 dollars. Applications must be filed by Oct 5.
Announcement notes debate over whether the Soviet Union will continue jamming broadcasts as the premier prepares to speak on air, raising questions about future interference and media control.
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