Citizens' Council Seeks Action on Junior Highs Plan
At a Pittsfield Citizens Council meeting in the high school, William F. Christopher was authorized to send a letter to Mayor Haughey urging a plan for a junior high school. Officials warned of overcrowding and possible double sessions next year, with potential full readiness by September 1961 if decisions are made by December 1 and planning proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haughey
Pittsheld
Christopher
Theagle
Eagle. Supt
Russell
Dee. 1
Capital Quality Committee
Aine Junior High
Citizens’ Council
Supt
New Car Wrecked Injuring Child and Court Summons
A three car crash on East Street damaged three vehicles including a 1959 Plymouth owned by Frances Benoit of Dartmouth Street. A child in the Germano car suffered lip and tongue cuts and was taken to school. the driver Mrs. Germano faces a District Court appearance for operating to endanger.
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East Street
Pittsfield
Frances Benoit
Dartmouth St
Charles J. Germano
East St
Germano
Carla
Benoit
Vincent J. Curio
TL Venture
Angelini
Leslie White Jr
Lanesboro
Pittsfield General
Tyler
Brown
White
David Adams
North Adams
William Tf. Shutts
Fmerson Ave
Norman Quillard
Pittsfield Ave
South Street
Shulls
Quillard
Mayor to Address Campaign Workers At Haughey HQ
Mayor Raymond T. Haughey will speak to campaign workers for his re election effort at 8 tonight. The event at the Haughey headquarters in the Farrell Sweeney block on North Street is organized by campaign chairman Antonio J. Ruscetta and includes both men and women committees.
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Haughey
Farrell-Sweeney
North Street
Antonio J. Ruscetta
Births in Pittsfield Area and Nearby Hospitals
Birth notices list several newborns: a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Schwartz of Lanesboro yesterday, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph F. Denley of Hinsdale today, and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Hubbard of 27 Sadler Street today. St Luke's notes a son for Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Carlotto of West Stockbridge, and Lt. and Mrs. Donald P. Clark of Charlotte, North Carolina, have a son. Gordon Scott was born September 14 in Charlotte. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. Warren I. Clark of 51 Marian Avenue and Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rumpettes of Highland Falls, New York.
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Richard L. Hubbard
Sadler St
St. Luke's
Lawrence J. Carlotto
West Stockbridge
Donald P. Clark
Charlotte
N.C
Gordon Scott
Warren I. Clark
Marian Ave
Benjamin Rumpettes
Highland Falls
N.Y
Evans and Anderson Elevated as Berkshire Trust Leaders
Charles H. Evans was elected vice president and Everett B. Anderson became treasurer and vice president at Berkshire Trust Co. Both appointments are effective immediately. Evans joined Berkshire Trust in 1956 from Industrial National Bank and was treasurer since 1958. Anderson previously served as auditor and comptroller after a 1946 start at the bank. Evans resides in Stockbridge and serves on the local school committee. Anderson lives at 528 South Street, active in the South Congregational Church and the Country Club of Pittsfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Evans
Everett B. Anderson
Berkshire Trust Co
Evans
Anderson
Berkshire Trust
Jiume
Industrial National Bank of Providence
R.1
University of Connecticut
Providence National Bank
National Bank Examiner
New York State
Gilbert Wigh School
Winsted
Conn
Hurlbut National Bank
Stackbridge
South iSt
South Congregational Church
Country Club
Pittsfield
Three Study Groups Formed by CCPS
Three study groups organized last night by the Citizens' Council for the Public Schools focus on high school building needs elementary school building needs and evaluation of Pittsfield High School. About 50 attended the meeting and reports were filed from existing groups.
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Citizens’ Council For
iThey
Pittsfield High School
Council
Tax Abatement Deadline Thursday For Veterans Claims
Deadline Thursday for tax abatements of all kinds including those for wounded or disabled veterans and widows of service members. Abatements range from 82 000 to 8 000 of assessed valuation with varying allowances for veterans and families. Some conditions specify disabilities and wartime service.
Fire Record From Yesterday at Local Addresses
Fire events reported yesterday include a defective wall lamp socket at 49 Hawthorne Ave causing a flare up and scorched wallpaper. Gasoline leakage on East Street near City Hall, and a refrigeration unit leak at Coadmin's Meat Market 258 Columbus Ave released sulfur dioxide. Health commissioner Harold Stein ordered the shop closed until checks completed. A trailer used for rubbish haul was damaged by fire likely from a discarded cigarette.
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Hawthorne Ave
Coadmin’s
Columbus Ave
Harold Stein
Council Votes 60-Cent Raise for School Guards
City Council approves a 60 cent daily raise for about 24 school crossing guards from 4 to 4.60 dollars, costing about 650 dollars yearly. The measure, backed by Police Chief Calnan and Admin Services Director Johnson, moves to the Ordinances and Rules Committee for final drafting and a special meeting tonight. Also approved is widening East Street near Elm and Fourth to add a north side lane in front of St. Luke’s Hospital, referred to the mayor for appropriation.
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Charles J. Ridley
Thomasl. Calnan
Robert A. Johnson
Publi Safety Committee
East Street
Tof Elm
Fourth Streets
St. Luke's Hospital
Open house preview shows progress at Coolidge Hill School
Nine children ages six to twenty one learn self care and mobility at the Coolidge Hill School for crippled and deformed children. Teachers and volunteers highlight progress in walking, dressing, and daily tasks as visitors tour the former summer home of Dr Frederick Coolidge and observe the new facilities and therapy aids.
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Coolidge Hill
Sandy
Coolidge
Tomoorrow
Miss Miovencei
McConahey
Cogldze Hill
Ernestine
Jacob Harn
Fred Stuart
Laura
Melnnahey
Chilya
Leon Leoni
Arthur W. Pierce
Berkshire County
Boy Scouts
Frederick ‘ iCoolidee
Arthope Isurgery
Elvaherty Snidds
Noted Ski Pro To Head School At Bousquet's
One of North America’s top ski instructors will head Bousquet’s ski school this winter. Demald II Soviera, president treasurer, announced Cort McDermott will lead after five years at Tremblant Quebec with Ernie McCullough. Walter Stugger, who steered Bousquet’s school from 1958 to 1959, plans new ski areas in West Dover.
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North America
Bousquet
Demald II
Soviera
Cort McDermott
Ernie McCullough
AH. Tremblant
Quebec
Canada
Walter Stugger
West Dover
Teachers Raise Sought for January in Pittsfield
An Eagle error suggested Pittsfield Federation of Teachers asked for a raise of the teachers minimum pay from 3900 to 4000 as of September 1960, but the request was for January 1960. State law requires 4000 by September, making a January 1 increase likely. Robert N Hart of the School Committee salary subcommittee has signaled support.
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Eagle
Pittsfield Federation of Teachers
School Committee
Robert N. Hart
Boom at E. D. Jones Plant Draws International Staff
E. D. Jones Corp in New York metro area expands non defense work force by about 50 percent since year start. Frederick A. Bradley notes staff near 400 with 37 new office positions in six months, including 30 engineers from diverse nations. ongoing recruitment targets skilled personnel for Dalton plant expansion anticipated next year.
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FE. D. Jones Corp
New York
United Nations
Frederick A. Bradley
Pittsfield Paper Machinery Manufacturing
Durie Ling
Jones
Globe
Alexander Cormack
Scat
Edinburgh
United States
Alec
Bertrams Ltd
BE. J. Jones
Canada
Cormack
Toren
Seu
Eob Jones
CheeYie- Yeung
Cratie
Cama
Formier
OES
Vedio Ronssener
Heong
Neal Coleen
Hasders
Degt Werhnie
Bradiey
Bradley
Pittsfield
Hon
Whr &, D. Jones
E. D. Jones
E. D
Dalton
Governor lauds Retallick for state service
Governor Furcolo accepted the resignation of Fred D. Retallick from the state Fish and Game Board effective October 1, citing his valuable service to the state. Retallick, a retired electrical contractor, led the board as chairman after earlier appointments and served 19 months on the panel.
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Fred D. Retallick
State Fish and Game Board
Furcolo
Retallick
Fish and Game Board
Robert F. Bradford
Christian A. Herter
Berkshire County League of
Hronpden League
Lawrence Bapbiert Creat
Barrington Lwiaker
Counmlar Ymond F. Ballivan
Springfield
Furevelo
James J1. Frank
Pittsfield
Pittfield
Anglers’ League
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Citizens’ Schools Council
Arthur Schwartz
Ralph F. Denley
Hinsdale
Anter
CCPS
City Hall
Tague
Miss McConachey
Miss McConahey
Federal Barber Shop
Stetson Block
the Telephone Co
Kitty's Beauty Salon
Berkshire Roofing Jand Insulation Co
Harry Vincent
Lauds Retallick
the Oldees and Largest Savings Bank
Berkshire County Savings Bank
Conventional
G.I. Home Loans
Park Square
Mass
Pie
Massachusetts
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