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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1959

Page

9

Pittsfield Teachers Propose Pay Hike And Increments

The Pittsfield Federation of Teachers released a five point salary plan including raising the minimum from 3900 to 4000 by September 1960, 12 step increments of 200, boosting bachelor’s max to 6400, 10 per course credit up to 30 points beyond the degree, masters differential to 400, and seeking above 4000 minimum with equalization to stay competitive with other districts.

Pittsfield Pittsfield Federation of Teachers Pittsfield Teachers Assn Barher Federation

Zayre Plans New Pullet Store In Pittsfield

Zayre Corp. set Nov 5 for opening a self service department store at 457 Dalton Ave in Pittsfield. Robert J. D'Orazio named manager said permanent staff will number 100 to 120 with applications through the state Division of Employment Security. The Pittsfield store will be ninth in the chain, joining locations in Roslindale Medford Braintree Hyannis Springfield Worcester and in Portland and Presque Isle Maine. D'Orazio, a Tufts graduate and native of Hanover Mass, previously served as assistant manager at the Dowd-Lain Coln store in Pittsfield and at Zayre in Braintree.

Zayre Corp Self Service Dalton Ave Robert J. D'Orazio D'Orazio Pittsfield State Division of Employment Security Office North St DES Adams Super Market Zayre Roslindale Medford Braintree Hyannis Springfield Worcester Portland Presque Isle Maine Doraio Tuanover Mass Tufts University Dowd Laincoln Symnccuse Lincoln's Bianager Zasyre Braintree

Door-to-door drive seeks 10,000 for retarded children

About 700 volunteers canvass Pittsfield between 2 and 8 pm to raise funds for mentally retarded children. Under George Bulgarelli the Berkshire County Association for Retarded Children aims for 10,000 dollars, with 5 percent kept locally, 10 percent sent to the state fund and 3 percent for expenses. Judges Goeney and Wimini lead a 2,000 letter campaign. Funds support Crosby State Playground programs for handicapped youths.

Willi Pittsfield George J. Bulgarelli Berkshire County Association Harold R Goeney Frank Wimini Joseph A Torchio Pittsfeld Bulgavelly Assucciahon Crosby State Playground

Deer Season Extension for Bowmen Voted

The state Fish and Game Board extended bowmen deer season from one week to two after a public hearing in Westhorn Fied D Retallek announced retirement effective Thursday. About 120 attended as the panel also considered pheasant season changes and other proposals. The board barred 20 rifles on public grounds and limited hunting hours from sunrise to sunset. Attending members included Harper Gerry and Burt Nietupski.

State Fish and Game Board Westhorn Harper Gerry Shelburne Falls Burt Nietupski Agawam

Births in Pittsfield Area Delivers Three Daughters

Mr and Mrs Thomas C Nolan at 23 Memorial Dr welcome a daughter Saturday. Mr and Mrs Robert J Ford at 27 Donna Ave announce a daughter Saturday. Mr and Mrs Arthur R Martin at 126 Lincoln St welcome a daughter yesterday at Tubkoe.

Pittsfield General Thomas C. Nolan Memorial Dr Robert J. Ford Donna Ave Arthur R Martin Lincoln St Joseph D Sheerin Bernard Ave Hillcrest Robert F. Lamerre Lyman St Charles Hillard Daniels Ave Warden F. Cunningham Hamburg N.Y Mercy Hospital Buffalo O. W. Landergren Jr Allegate Ave Boyd Cunningham Columbiana Ohio Oscar W. Landergren Cleveland St

Schools Council To Form Four Study Groups

Four new study groups will be formed tonight at a Citizens' Council for Public Schools meeting in the Eliich School room 149. Groups will cover high and elementary school building needs, curriculum and school administration, with progress reports on science curriculum and teacher compensation. Parents and members are invited to join. additional groups may form if requested.

Citizens’ Council For Public Schools William F Christopher Eliich School At & In Pattsfield Deh Studsime Coune

Mrs Willets Tops Hackney Class At Eastern States Show

Mrs J Macy Willets of New Marlboro a long time Eastern States exhibitor won two hackney championships at the Coliseum driving her horses for others. Cassilis Sir Ecko won single harness pony and the Captain Malzac trophy while Cassilix Chansonette placed fourth in the amateur championship with Arthur Godfrey watching from the show box.

J. Macy Willets New Marlboro Eastern States Malzac Vernon K. Roux Quaker SE. Conn Arthur Godfrey Edgar S. DeMeyer

Cardinal Cushing Sees Khrushchev Peace Talk as Illusion

Cardinal Cushing of Boston warned about 1,200 at Pittsfield High School against being fooled by Khrushchev’s peace pitch. He called communism a world conquest, condemned its morality and warned that talks of peace can mask aggressive aims. He urged teaching communism at colleges under moral supervision and noted U.S. freedom impressed Khrushchev. The event included introductions by local clergy and a $1,000 gift from the CDA to the Cardinal’s St. James the Apostle order for training posts in South America.

Meban Eugene W. Vian Richard Cardinal Cushing Archdiocese of Boston Mewshall D.D Marion T. Byron Daniel A. McGill Thomas F. Finn Pittsfield High School Conaty Catholic Daughters of America South America Cardinal Cushing Khrushchev Nikita Khrushchess Pus. Sit Bussans Pittsfield Court Bishop County Daughters of Amelia Paice Boston Acon Budapest Ito Lenin Stalin Russia Dhs County Asystem Mio Khrusht Hollywood Des Poe Iain Thess Tle Eugene F Marshall St Mary's Church Marshell Thomas F Finn St Mark's Church CDA Manon T Bston McGull Order of St. James the Apostle Cushing Latin America

Museum's Nature Hours Open 17th Season Saturdays

The 17th season of Saturday nature hours runs each Saturday at 10 15 morning for boys and girls through Dec 5 at the Berkshire museum Pleasant Valley. Free pre Sanctuary and Massachusetts programs are held in the museum with sponsorship by Audubon Society.

Berkshire Pleasant Valley Massachusetts Audubon Society Daniel McMorris Egremont School Frederic Olisch North Tumor Tigh Mc Morris Pleasant Valley Sanctuary Clisch Barre Bartlett Hendricks Audubon Alvah W. Sanborn George M. Hanniton Jr Arthur B

Toner Urges Widening of Elm Street

Ward 3 candidate William J. Toner called for widening Elm Street and construction of a fire substation in the Elm Williams street area. He cited Bet terment Act gains with no tax increase, urged timely progress, and pledged to stress projects at all times while aligning with Mayor Naughey and Ward 3 Counciman Bernard J. Murphy.

Ward 3 William J. Toner Elm Street Elm-Williams Street Toner Naughey Ile Bernard J. Murphy Kim-Williams Street

Morgan Wins GE Award for Regulator Development

William E. Morgan of Hinsdale received a General Electric award for managerial effort in regulator development. Morgan, a manufacturing methods specialist, has 23 years with GE. the award includes a plaque and a monetary prize.

William E. Morgan Ge CE Y “. Morgan of Hinsdale General Electric Co. Volla Morgan

New stamp vending machine at post office lobby

A change making stamp machine has been installed in the Post Office lobby near the Fenn Street entrance. It will dispense one two cent stamp and a penny, change for a nickel, three three cent stamps and a penny, and six four cent stamps plus a penny for a quarter.

Post Office Fenn Street

Dr Albert Gena Elected to American Denture Society

Dr Albert Gena Ist North St has been notified of her receipt of membership to the American Denture Society. The society gathers prosthetic dentistry professionals and supports clinical research through demonstrations and postgraduate programs. Dr Gena completed years of postgraduate study at LSU University School of Dentistry and presented clinical papers on complete denture construction.

Albert D. Gena Denture Albert North St Quito Os Geer Ua Hecareris Genn Luts Universiy School of Dentists

Crane To Answer Sullivan On Greylock Appointment

Pittsfield lawyer George B. Crane of Greylock School Union says he will answer point by point to opposition from Councilor Raymond F. Sullivan over his appointment to the Greylock Reservation Commission. Sullivan plans to oppose Crane before the Governor's Council. Crane attends a Wednesday hearing at the State House as part of the confirmation process.

Auy George B. Crane Pitts i Greylock School Union Gove Field Thelennor Greylock Reservation Furcolo Camel Crane Raymond F. Sullvan Sullivan Furcalo State House Pittsheld James E Wall North Adams James A. Hardman Jo Nea Robert P. Cramer Williamstown Cramer Mount Greylock Councilor Sullvan

Walter Wood to Retire From Pittsfeld Post Office

Walter Wood of 107 Orma St will retire from the Pittsfeld Post Office after 30 years as a letter carrier. He grew up in Parsfield and plans a one month vacation with his wife Mrs Wood. A high school teacher in Dayton Ohio, he has a daughter in Toledo and a son in Ohio, with five grandchildren.

Raymond G. le’ Beau Windsor Ave Christopher Reno M. Tons Curtis Ter Waiter P Wood Orma St Pittsfeld Sprie Onera Strees Min Wood Op Wedford Parsfied Sine Ah Wood Dims Puoupe Wood Flanders Putsheld

Claims of Decrease in Unemployment Placements Reported

The Portsfeld office reported today that last week there were 460 unemployment claims, down from 384 the prior week and 2066 in the same week a year ago. Mr Barry said the office made four job placements in the period.

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