Utility Worker Injured When Pole Falls
James J. McDermott 44 of Housatonic, a Massachusetts Electric lineman and former Great Barrington selectman, was badly bruised and possibly fractured after a pole fell on him near the Connecticut line while working on Route 7. He was rushed to Fairview Hospital in Great Barrington in good condition. He previously served as a selectman and was active in local civic groups and church activities. he is married with two daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashley Falls
Great Barrington
Massachusetts Electric Company
James J. McDermott
Housatonic
Fairview Hospital
Edward M. Wyman
McDermott
The
Electric Company
Connecticut
Judging Ends For Dairy Cattle At Hancock Fair
Dairy cattle judging at the Berkshire County Fair concluded with Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn, and Jersey breeds. One exhibitor per breed swept blue ribbons. Jack Horton led Ayrshire, Francis Barnard led Milking Shorthorns, and Fairway Farm won senior and grand champion Jerseys amid rain and waterlogged bedding. Youth judging and prize ceremonies follow, with six $200 scholarships awarded at tomorrow’s dinner.
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Hancock
Berkshire
Ayrshire
Jersey
Jack Horton
Cummington
Francis Barnard
Shelburne Falls
Fairway Farm
Middlefield
Leona Butler
Pittsfield
Justamere Farm
Greenfield
Bel- Air
Egremont
Fay E. Cariuney
Pine Plains
N.Y
Ida
John
Connolly to Emcee Rally for Haughey in Polish Club
Eddie Connolly a local professional baseball pitcher will be master of ceremonies at a rally for mayoral candidate Raymond L. Haughey tomorrow. The event at the Polish Community Club on Linden Street is set for 8 p.m. and Haughey promises that all issues of a pertinent nature will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Connolly
Raymond L. Haughey
Linden Street
Haughey
Head of Agriculture to attend Berkshire County Fair dinner
Massachusetts Agriculture Commissioner Charles H. McNamara will attend the Berkshire County Fair awards dinner at Ida and John's on Route 20 in Hancock. Agriculture official Silvio V. Rotti sent invitations to McNamara and E Gerry Mansfield, who may not attend.
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Hancock
Massachusetts
Charles H. McNamara
Ida and John's
Route 20
Fair
Silvio V. Rotti
McNamara
E. Gerry Mansfield
Agriculture Department
Mansfield
Broderick Claims Crow Evades Major City Issues
James J. Broderick, candidate for Ward 2 City Council, accuses Raymond L. Crow of dodging key campaign topics. He cites unresolved high school plans, delaying comment on the city incinerator, and reliance on commissions while awaiting the Land Fill Commission report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Broderick
Ward
Raymond L. Crow
Crow
Broderick
High School Commission
Purchasing Survey Commission
Land Fill Commission
Ritterman Takes Neutral Stand in Mayoral Campaign
Democratic Rep. William J. Ritterman declares he is not involved with any mayoral candidates. He emphasizes a policy of noninvolvement to avoid being seen as backing Remo Del Gallo, though he says he is not opposed to Del Gallo and wants to stay out of the preliminary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Ritterman
Remo del Gallo
Kitterman
Allen H. Babcock
del Gallo
Funeral for Dr Edward J Cristiano at Mount Carmel Church
The funeral for Dr Edward J Cristiano will be Monday at 9 from his home 115 Dawes Ave followed by a Solemn High Mass of Requiem at 10 at Mount Carmel Church Burial will be in St Marys Cemetery Lee Members of the Berkshire District Medical Society will meet at the church 15 minutes before the Mass to enter together Friends may call at the family home today after 6 pm and tomorrow after noon and evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Cristiano
Dawes Ave
Mount Carmel Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Lee
Berkshire
Medical Society
Nomads of the Country Fair Hicks and Cornells
Elizabeth and Warren Cornell from Honesdale Pennsylvania became roving sellers at Berkshire Downs and other fairs selling Pennsylvania Dutch candy and hex signs. They pivoted after losing a candy concession, finding success at Rhine County Fair in Middlebeck and Barrington. They now rest between runs as gypsy traders.
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Warren
Honesdale
Berkshire Downs
Cornell
Country Emporium
Middlebeck
N.Y
Greattown
N.Y. Barrington
Wells Fargo Express
Avon Products
Minneapolis-Moline Farm Equipment Company
New York Daily News
Poconos
Cornells
Danbury
Gomes Withdraws From Ward 7 Race Amid Ballot Timing Doubts
Manuel Gomes Jr of 48 McArthur St announced his withdrawal from the Ward 7 City Council race claiming unforeseen circumstances. City Clerk John J. Fitzgerald said withdrawal must be formal and witnessed, within 48 hours after nomination deadline, though official rules cited. If valid, Gomes’ name would be removed and the nomination field would drop to seven candidates. as of now no formal withdrawal has been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuel Gomes Jr
McArthur St
John J. Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
Gomes
The
Eagle
Ward 7
Morningside Baptists Launch Education Week Observance
The Morningside Baptist Church will begin Christian Education Week with Homecoming Sunday led by Pastor Rev. C. A. Turner. All church school classes attend 10 45 am worship and dedication of the church school staff. A film The Gift on art and symbolism is shown at 7 30 pm with a discussion to follow. A family night covered dish supper and open house are set for Wednesday at 6 pm with a brief board presentation and materials view for parents.
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Morningside Baptist Church
C. A. Turner
Board of Christian Education
Local youths enter advanced military training and honor noted
Colors Airman 3 C Philip T Bouley of 41 Orchard St is at Shaw AFB for typists training after a Pittsfield High School 1965 graduation and June enlistment with basic at Lackland AFB. Pvt Thomas Haviland of 381 West St earns standout sentinel honors at Ft Sill after basic at Ft Dix, with plans for Ft Benning parachute training.
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Philip T. Bouley
Philip C. Bouley
Orchard St
Shaw Air Force Base
D.C
Pittsfield High School
Air Force
Lackland Afb
Tex
Boys' Club Cavaliers
Pvt
Thomas Haviland
Richard L. Haviland
381
West St
U.S. Army — Training Center
Field Artillery
Ft. Sill
Okla
Wallace D. Pardue
Pvt. Haviland
Haviland
Ft Dix
Ft. Benning
Man to Be Summoned in Hit-and-Run Case
Harlow T. Hardy of 79 Third St will be summoned on motor vehicle charges after a hit and run on First Street last night. The other driver was Raymond D. Brazeau of 114 Cheshire Road. Damages exceeded 200 dollars to each vehicle. Hardy allegedly backed up and fled. Investigation ongoing.
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Harlow T. Hardy
Third St
First Street
Traffic Bureau
Hardy
Raymond D. Brazeau
Cheshire Road
Brazeau
Rainbow Restaurant
Brazea
Irked by Noise Hancock Man Fires at Car
Elmer Ellsworth, 53, of Route 43 Hancock, was charged with assault by means of a dangerous weapon after firing a 12 gauge shotgun at a car driven by Edward Kramish in Williams Town. Pittsfield troopers investigated and Ellsworth was arrested following a complaint to Williamstown police.
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Richard Celli
Ronald Baran
Elmer Ellsworth
Route 43
Hancock
Ellsworth
Pittsfield District Court
Elsworth
Edward Kramish
Williamstown
Crowding Perils School Quality, Paul Charges
Mayoral candidate Richard W. Paul charged crowded public high school conditions threaten a complete education for children. He urged a new school, tax increases, and a purchasing coordinating plan to stabilize taxes, noting state aid and A-1 credit needed. He spoke at a coffee hour at 64 Cheshire Road hosted by Mr and Mrs Harvey G Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Paul
Paul
Commonwealth
Pittsfield
Sava
Harvey G. Potter
Cheshire Road
Peru's Economy Seen Bright by U S Commerce Study
Washington reports Peru's economic future looks bright and business opportunities abound. A U S trade mission spent a month in Peru visiting and studying the South American republic's economic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peru
U.S. Department of Commerce
U S
South American
Bids for Courts in Parks Exceed Appropriation
Parks Supt Vincent J Hebert reported bids for five asphalt basketball courts in city parks exceeded the 12000 appropriation. Pex Tri Construction Co bid 14600. Hutchinson Land and Gravel Co bid 15625. Park Commission withheld action, planning perhaps four courts this year with hope for funds for the fifth next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent J. Hebert
Pextricea Construction Co
Hutchinson Land and Gravel Co
Park Commission
Clapp Park
Crane Playground
Detming Playground
Pitt Playground
Springs
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Dept. of Agriculture
Ritterman
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West Main St
Opp
Mission House
Stockbridge
Pioneer Credit Corporation
North Street
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By Rory O'Connor
Elizabeth Cornell
Gauthier Hex
Elizabeth
Warren Cornell
Conn
Danbury Fair
Morningside Baptists
Hartford
Wis
UPI
Common Council
Finance Committee
City Engineers
Castro
Rome
Fidel Castro
Manlio Piergentil
Havana
Triple S
Allendale Shopping Center
Hancock Man
Ini
APPLE
Sickle & Bartlett Pears
Bartlett
Membet
Mass
Fruit Growera Association
Barker Road
Richmond
Tal
Kender
Peruv
Wellington Funeral Service Inc
Bruce H. Granam
Donald A. Leonard
Roger W. Wellington
Liggett
Pharmacists
M. Solomon
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