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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1959

Page

2

Probate Court filings and a divorce ruling in Berkshire County

The probate docket lists Nellie B. Daverin of Dalton filing a will with bonds covering real estate worth 10 000 and personal property 2 500. Nathan E. Kolman of this city filed a will with executor inventory citing 6 800 in personal property and Laneshoro real estate 2 500. Margaret Dooling of North Adams died August 26 and her will was allowed with 5 000 in personal estate to be shared equally among five grandnieces. A divorce was granted where Rosemarie I Maher received custody of one minor child and William Maher was ordered to pay 35 dollars weekly for mother and child support.

Nellie B. Daverin Dalton Nathan KE. Kolman Nathan E. Kolman Laneshoro Margaret Dooling North Adams Rosemarie I. Maher William ©. Maher Pittsfield

Camporee Draws 450 Scouts and Leaders in Berkshire Council Event

The Berkshire Council, BSA held its annual fall camporee at Stony Ledge campsite Mt Greylock with 450 scouts and leaders, 29 units, and 24 competitions. Campfire program directed by the Order of the Arrow featured Richard Richards and leaders from North Adams Adams Pittsfield and Lee.

Berkshire Council BSA Stony Ledge Mt. Greylock Gordon L. Benoit North Adams J. Warren Gilchrest Pittsfield Lawrence N Pete) Jeffers Order of the Arrow Richard Richards John Tarsa Adams Richard Bonneville St. Stephen's Church Myron Culver Immanuel Community Church Joseph McKeon Christian Center Fred C. Glander Ralph A. Piersick First Congregational Church Lee Elwood M. Beach St. Stanislaus Kostka Aloysius Michalenko Dyer James A. White Williamstown

Pastore doubts tenure plan for Fitzgerald in city offices

Mayoral candidate Anthony M. Pastore questions a fall referendum to grant tenure to City Clerk John J. Fitzgerald. He notes Fitzgerald also serves as city treasurer and would receive the clerk salary plus 25 percent of the treasurer’s pay. He urges Council investigation before approving such referendums.

Anthony M. Pastore John J. Fitzgerald Pastore Fitzgerald

Scout Camporee Receives Praise for Setup and Safety

The central district health chief and Bernard Wood headed the first-aid station with little work as only two minor injuries occurred. Two boys, one hit by a fall and another cut while chopping wood, were treated. Executives Raymond C. Lovely and Farnham W. Damon assisted, and William D. Dyer, chief scout executive, inspected the area Saturday afternoon and commended the leaders on the camporee’s overall excellence.

Central District Bernard Wood Pittsfield Raymond C. Lovely Great Barrington Farnham W. Damon North Adams William D. Dyer

Two Drivers Fined by Court

District Court yesterday reduced an operating to endanger charge against John M. Broderick 17 of Dale Street to speeding and fined him 15 dollars after a one car accident. A second driver, Martin J. Reilly 22 of Springside Avenue, was found guilty of driving to endanger and fined 50 dollars after pleading not guilty and defending without a witness.

Harold R. Goeney John M. Broderick High St Daleston Broderick Francis Boullette Pittsfield Atty John F. Shea Martin J. Reilly Springside Ave Goeney Reilly West Street Freddie A. Strout

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