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The Berkshire Eagle from Pittsfield, Massachusetts • 11

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I 1 rt 4 -f i I I The Berldhire Eagle, Tues.day, March 24, 1959-1 1 tf---1 so 1 fi ft 1 I Superioc- 'Court Driver Appeals $2,0 Fihe, Refuses to Yield License 11 .4. q. Iry 011ittlitii.fie- Utinetals 1 Trials Start TomorroIn Booking Charges Appeals morning found Frank W. Poole of this of operating under the influence, The jury deliberated from noon ykterday unfit about 5 last evening before, reaching the Dog Owners Warned by Chief To Get Licenses Its dog-licensing time again. Chief Thomas, H.

Calnan warnectlhis morning that dog licenses expire March 31 and said the annual police drive against forgetful canine owners would start early, this year .4 on April 1. "Anyone -owning a dog three months old or older must license the animal immediately or go to court," the chief said. He pointed out that the cus-t tomary court fine was $3. And the dog still had to be licensed after that. A- Mrs.

Claudia Bouchard Mrs. Claudia Simard Bouchard. 80. the wife of Chryzolophe'Bou-- chard of 160- Seymour died early this morning at St Luke's Hospital after king -ilhss. She was born on jarl.15, 1879, in Canada.

and lived in Pittsfield for 30 something was wrong 'with the carburetor. The defendant said this morning that he'd been forced to race the motor to keep his car running because of carburetor trouble. Vincent admitted that the Registry officials' had been after him in the past'year to remove from his car and said that he had replaced them with a standard muffler. Bouchard, Mrs. Chryzolophe Carrier, Mrs.

Anna Flynn, Michael Lighttnan, Mn. Barnet MaeFarland. Alden B. cPaton, William Todd. Mrs.

Ruby A. Toupanee, Francis G. Young, Mrs. William H. Mrs.

'William II. Young Mrs. William Young, a resident of Pittsfield from1906 to 1945, died Saturday in Detnarest, N.J., where she had been' residing. When here she livedIt 81 Northumberland Rd. Sheleaves a son, Stanley A.

Youngof Pittsfield; and daughter, Mrs. Paul G. New of Demarest, N.J., with whom she made her home'. Burial was in Seteneetady, N.Y. 1L1CLI A 20-year-old Pittsfield driver aPpeakd a $20 fine in District Court this morning after refusing to surrenietihis driving license to the Court 4 James E.

Vincent of 181 Holmes Rd. was found 'guilty of operating' a car that made unnecessary noise. Following his armee', he was released on $50 Judge Clrarles. Alberti 'told Vincent he would continue the ease for disposition for- three months On condition that the youth give up his driver's license during that time. Asked if he wanted to go along With that.

Vincent said need my license for my work. I don't think anyone would want to give it up, Sir." Asked if he would give his license up, 'the defendant said he would not. The judge then imposed the maximum fine of $20 and recommended that Vincent's license be suspended for a "substantial period." The youth was brought to court by Registry of Motor Vehicles Inspector Robert F. Ayers, who testi41ed that the defendant's car had been making considerable noise near Park Square He said Vincent had told him that Mrs. Licfhtinan; 759 Wife of Retiredllerc 'ant Mn s.

Gussie Rosenfield Lightman, 75, wife of Barnet Lightman of 31 Wahconah died this morning at Pittsfield General Hospital after, a long illness. Mr. Lightman ran a business in Pittsfield for 45 years. Lightman's Furniture Store, selling it in 1953. Mr.

and Lightman celebrated their 50th wedding armiver'sary in 1955, Mrs. Lightman was born in Russia and had lived in Pittsfield for the past 50 years. She was a member of the Kpesses Israel Sisterhood, and was honorary vice president of the local chapter of Hadas-1 sah. During the war she knitted for the Red Cross. Other survivors include three daughters, Miss Minna -Lightman Of Pittsfield, Mrs.

Jason Bitensky of Bennington. and Charles Compton of Williamstown, and two grandchildren. Serxices will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 at the Devanny neral He. Rabbi R. Jacob Ohrenstein of Knesses Israel Congregation Will officiate.

Burial will be In Knesses Israel Cemetery. Francis G. Toupa'nee' The Commonwealth expects to start trial tomorrow morning in the cases of five Pittsfield residents Ik'ho are appealing- District Court convictions on booking charges. Asst. Dist.

Atty. Frank W. C4Ilini announced this All five were arrested in a citywide raid conducted by state police last June, and all appealed the lower court verdict. Husband, Wife Appeal Charles Thompson was found guilty of being present in a place with apparatus for registering bets. His wife.

Joanne, is ppeating a guilty finding on being in a place where equipment was maintained. His lIrs. Katherine C. Thompson, is appealing a conviction for occupying a building where betting equipment was kept. All were arrested when police raided their home at 80 Bradford St.

Also slated for appearance tomorrow are Joseph C. Frieri of 247 Linden St. and William M. Foley of 83 Acorn both. convicted on charges of rgisterjng bets.

Foley was also fodnd guilty of allowing his 'tale to -be, used for bet-registering. All are out on Foley had his bail reduced from $5.000 to S1.500 last week-by Judge Edwin F. McCodey' who will be sitting in Superior Court misdemeanor for the jury -trials. A sealed verdict submitted this Alotorist Crashes at 75 MPH at verdict. Judge McCooey ordered Poole to pay a fine of 150.

which was $15 Over the fine imposed in the lower court. Poole had been arrested. by Pittsfield police after his car had been in an accident on South Apple-, ton Avenue on Jan. 31. Poole main.

tamed. he had had only three small bottles of beer over a AfliThour span. Mr. Cimini conducted the Commonwealth's Case. Tuttle JurrOut Trial was finished in the case of Clifton M.

Tuttle of Lenox and New York who is appealing a conviction-Of drunkennesS and operating lander the in- fluence. However, AlcCoo- ey waited until is to charge the jury. The lary was still deliberating noon. Homer Broderick of Great Barringt 3 was named foreman of the ju impanelled to hear the ap- pealof Peter- Demastrie Sr. of Adams who was convicted in North Adams of drunkenness.

operating under the influence and operating to endanger. Trial was started shortly before 11 this morning. sterdayA Cliftpri M. William Paton 1 William Paton, 44, of Dallas, son of Mr. and Mrs.

John Paton of 125 Seymour died suddenly Sunday- in Dallas. A World War It veteran, he was born in Boston and had made his home in Dallas -for a number of years. Besides his leaves his wife, four sisters, three brothers, three sons, and. one grandson, all out of town. Services will be Thursday in 4 -Carman To Join Eagle City Staff; N.A.

Office Closing Bern Carman, Northern Berkshire correspondent for The Eagle since November of 1955, will join the city staff of the newsp aper on bee7 April 1, it was annou need to- day. The Eagle will close its r' North 'A. dams bureau. a ttime coverage of the area will be 1 furnished by John C. Hitch- '4: Vs, I I cock, who re- ceni left The Eagle to accept an appointment as assistant to the pews director of Williams College.

Mr. Carman. a 1951 graduate of Harvard and former reporter for home-city newspaper, the tKan.) Eagle, served No years' in the Army before joining The Eagle as a reporter in the Great Barrington bureau. He and INIty. Carman and their infant son will move to Pittsfield shortly.

They have purchased the Hitch-. cocks' house at 47 Cecelia Teri. On the city staff, Mr. 'Carman's major beat will be City Hall. A.

A. Michelson, who has covered City Hall since 1953, will concentrate on State House reporting and his -column "Beacon Hill years. She attended Notre Dame Church. Besides her husband. she is survived byL two sons.

Aldet 1 Bouchard and Joseph E. Bouchard of Pittsfield; two daughters. Mrs. 4 Frank V. Devino.of, Pittsfield, and Mrs.

Victor Fournier of Nassau, N.L: 17 grandchildren: a great-. grandchild: a brother. Fred Simard of New Bedford; several nieces and nephews. Mr. and Mrs.

Bouchard celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1953. The fathily will meet friends to. night and tomorrow kt the Dery Funeral Home from 7 to 9 and to. morrow afternoon, 2 to 4. Services will be Thursday morning at 8 :30 from the funeral home, followed by a Libera service at 9 in Notre Dane Church, because of Hal), Thursday.

Her funeral Mass will 4. be sung 'next week. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Miss Ruby A.

Todd Miss Ruby Todd, 63. of 22 Deering St, died at her home late She as born in Dec. 16, 1895, daughter of Emory and Alice Todd Davis. She had lived in Pittsfield -45 years. She Is stirvived by five sisters, Mrs.

Lila Porter' of North Adams, Mrs. Jamie Johnson of New York City, Mrs. Andrew Travers of Alhany. N.Y., Mrs. Hubert Case and Mrs.

Louis Jones, both of Pittsfield; two brothers, Marvin L. Davis of Pittsfield. and Marcus Davis of North Adams; several" nieces and nephews. Services will be Thursday afternoon at 2 at the Wellington Funeral Home. Burial be in Pittsfield Cemetery.

-Members of the family will meet Zriends, at the Wellington Funeral tonight and tomorrow night 7 to 9. Trade Unions, Contractors Negotiating County To Tr()iii, MoratuTells Dalton Sportsmen Conn. Drive'r I BRA Toupat In I atal illishap the NI F. 9 where Is Bled $-00 Toupal LEE A 31-year-old New Brit- Ma am. woman was fined $200 yeas.

in District.Court today after pleading not guilty to a charge of driv- Lee' MOO endanger brought as a result The whe of a three-car fatal accident on Ftmerl Route 20 near Laurel Lake Dee. IL re. Miss Mary L. James, a medicaliaing technician, was still on crutches as imw al a result of the accident when she al hor answered the Abarge today. ThelEdgint cash caused the death of Mrs.

Aletho Mahan D. Clark of, Pittsfield andlial wi sent eight others, including three itery. children, to the hospital. Questioning by both sides in the Aid case often ran into blank walls. Toupance.

the here Toupance years. Lee, The Funeral where home. lEdgington, Methodist ial will 1 tery. I Altleo BRAINARD, NY.Francis G. 87.

died Sunday night at Willis Roberts home here. he lived for 12 'years. Mr. was a native of Lee. and lived ire' this town 30 A Mrsr7ames Collins of survives.

body is at the Hall Higgins Home in Stephentown, friends may call this eve-fling. The funeral will be tomorImw afternoon at 2 from the 4tuneral with the Rev. Charles pastor of the Brainard Church; officiating. Bur1 be in East Nassau B. Mrs.

Anna C. Carrier Mrs. Anna Goyette Carrier, 63, Local Contracts A Will Expire April 1 And May 1 The Pittsfield Contractors Assn. II negotiating with three local construction trades unions for new contracts to replace those expir April land May 1., 11 The three unions Hod Carrier and Common Laborers Local 47 Bricklayers Local 20 and Carpenters Local 444have a combined membership of about.800. Last year each of the locals ratified contracts providing for pay of lti cents an hour.

The Local 473 and Local 20 contracts will expire April the Local 444 contract, May 1. Under the present contracts, hod carriers receive per hour plus a seven-cent hourly employer contribution to the union's health and welfare fund; laborers receive art hour plus the seven cents: bricklayers get $3.50 an hour plus Jive-cents in health and welfare contributions. and carpenters receive per hour. In Springfield yesterday, the Hod Carriers and Common Laborers Union there signed a contract which will give its 600 members a 32cent per hour wage increase over three years-124 cents this year and 10 cents in each of the two succeeding years. The 'current rate in Springfield for hod carriers and laborer; is $2.32 per hour.

The rate at the end of three years will be $2.65. borer is is $2.32 i per hour. The te at the end of three yeaes'sill av $2.65. Polish Council Protests Removal 01 Wojtkolvskt The Berkshire d)unty Council-of Polish-American Citizens Clubs Sunday voted to protest to Gov. Furcolo the 'removal of Rep.

Thomas I. Wojtkowski (D-Pittsfield) from the post of House man of the Legislature' Committee on EducatiOn. These committee assignments were made in January by House Speaker John F. Luck low. Wojtkowski was completely removed from the committee.

The Polish-American 'organization met here Sunday at the Polish Falcon Hall and voted to 'send a letter to the', governor registering their objection to the Wojtkowski removal. Dist.Atty. Ryan To Be Speaker at K. of C. Breakfast Sentenced to Jail After Wild Itide GREAT, BARRINGTON--Aklinnesota motorist who led state and local police and deputy sheriffs on tiwild chase through two towns before he crashed in'Egremont early last night will spend the next three months in jail as a result of his escapades.

The defendant, Roy A. Engquist, 31,: of Minneapolis, appeared in court here this morning unscathed after leaving the road at 75 skidding his Buick sedan 725 feet. tearing down four concrete guard rails and returning to the highway. He pleadea guilty to two counts of driving to endanger and one each of drunkenness and operating 1 under the influence. Judge Harry J.

Jekanowski of Northampton fined him $75 for driving to endanger in Egremont, 'dismissed a -charge of driving to endanger' in 1Great Barrington, and' Sentenced him to 30 days in the House of Correction for drunkenness and two months in the House of Correction for operating under the influence. The hectic evening started bout 6 when areport was received of a vehicle operating erratically on Railroad Street, Acting Police Chief Thomas C. Reed told the court this morning. The car, operated by Engquist; proceeded to other streets in, town, stilt operating erratically with horn blowing, Officer Reed said. The vehicle narrowly missed several collisions, he tblthe court.

Refused To Stop Patrolman Thomas E. Hassett told The Eagle -last night he was on foot in the ritiddle of Main Street when the car came through town. He attempted to atop it he said, but Engquist refusedto atop Deputy Sheriffs L. Wooster Buckingham and ThomaS Buckley- of Sheffield were surnmoned. as were the state police, as Engquist headed for after a tour of' the Castle Hill section of town.

A John Doe'warrant was sworn out for his arrest on a charge of optrating to endanger in Great Barrington and the deputies set out to serye it. the meantime, had reached Egremont and had entered a private home, Trooper Edward H. Jurczyk told the court this morning. The woman Who lives there was frightened et first, the trooper said, but later gave him coffee and sandwiches. Sheriffs Buckingham and Buck-, ley arrived at the Egremont home and told Engquist a warrant for his arrest.

The fugitive leaped into his car and started on Route 23 at high rate of speed," Trooper, Jurczyk said. The two deputies, with Sheriff Buckley driving: gave chase, attempting to pursue Engquist into a New York State Police.road blok that had been.set up on Route 23 just over the state line. roared west at sPee-6' of 70-75 m.p.h. with the deputies close behind. Goei Off It4d the ti Hill section of town.

A as John Doe-'warrant was sworn out for his arrest on a charge of op- Langton and the de et out to trating to endanger in Great Bar- serye it. Engquist, 1 the ti had mean me, reached Egremont and had entered a private home, Trooper Edward H. Jurczyk told the court this morn- ing. The woman Who lives there was frightened first, the trooper said but later gave him coffee and -sandwicheS. Sheriffs Buckingham and Buck- ey arrived at the Egremont home and told Engquist they Shad a war- rant for his arrest.

-The fugitive leaped into his ear and started of on Route 23 at high rate of speed," Trooper, Jurczyk said. two dep The uties ith Sheriff Buckley gave chase, at tempting to puesue Engquist into a New 'York State Policeroad block hind. that had on Route 23 Ehgquist Just over the state roared west at speeds of 70-75 mph. with the deputies close be- .67 Goes Off ad 43, irrifin Miss James testified she couldn't I -GREAT BARRINGTON Alden remember anything after leaving 111. MaCFarland, 87.

of Railroad the Lenox bypass. Miss, James Street, died at the Edgecomb Nuts- said the next thing she remembered ling Home in Lenox early thi morn- was -being injured. ling. Harold E. Neer, who -lived on He was born in St.

Johnsbury. South Mountain Road, Pittsfield. at son of 'Andre and Nlartha the time of the wholEmerson MacFarland. He had now lives in West Springfield, was lived here 'about 15 years. A florist the driver of the car in vhich Mrs.

by trade, he had 20 years Clarke was riding. He testified ago- that he remembered nothing of the Survivors include a daughter, accident He suffered a concus- Mrs- Wilda Badger of New York sion. a sister, Mrs. Sue Williams of Littletown, N.11..and two grand- Mrs. Clark was a passenger in the front seat of the Neer car.

She sons rriendi may. call at the Birches was -a cousin of Mrs. Mrs. Neer also was injured in the crash: Funeral Home tomorrow night from Philip A. Morrison of-Dal- 7 to 9- The funeral will be Thurs ton, driver of a second car struck day afternoon at 2 from the Brook Cemetery here.

al home. Burial will be in Felton by the, James car 'testified she saw a car coming acmss the white line. She testified that she recalled hot- IF lering "we're going to be hit" to unerals her husband and pulling to the right to.avoid the other The Charles Ir. Osgood Alorrison car was' sidesvviped andlosFguoodnertkalmsebervihceesid co.nt.i,nuedo.n I o.nr 120 feet and 1 sL nnu I Iunerai services for Charles F. continued on for' about 120 feetand 1 Osgood will held tomorrow at 2 ferred to by Mr.

Bitzer, who said that because of the extremely cold weather it has been a problem to get the hatchery trout to However, he said the trout- output would equal last year's and probably excel it unless there- was a further setback front the weather. Mr. Bitzer told of the savings in trout production cost through, the introduction of pellet feeding. The question now is how these fish will fare in fast flowing streams. The answer will not be known until studies are He cOmmended the Dalton club for encburaging junior membership.

electmen's Chairman Speaks Chairman Eugene R. Clark of the board of Selectmen noted the town's 175th anniversary year and spoke of the service rendered by the club during its 69 years in promoting hunting and fishing. He' urged sportsmen to 'voice their opinions- through the county league and state council. He cited the example of the Williamstown club, which may succeed in getting most of Greylock Reservation open to hunting and fishing. He urged an all-out campaign for getting more, rights of way to great, ponds.

President Eugene Sadlowski presented trophies to the following hunters for winning coon, rabbit and hare bunts: Hugh Ferry, Wind-j sor, and. dog, Smokey, coon hunt, 1956; Milton Howe, and -dog, Sailor, coon Loren R. Gingras, Dalton, and Joe: Donald S. Adams, Dalton. and and Charles C.

Ploss, Pittsfield, and do'g Mike, hare and tahbit hunts. Selectman William J. -Mickey Blendon was master of ceremonies. The turkey dinner was served by Jake Brennan. The Rev.

John J. Ayres of St. Agnes' Church gave the The major prize, in boat, was won by George Kirchner. of Dalton. Robert Snyder was chairman of the banquet committee.

and dog, Smokey, con hunt, sor, 1956; Milton Howe, Cummington, hunt -1958 and -dog, Sailor, Loren R. Gingras, Dalton. and dog, S. Adamss Dalton, and dog, June, and Charles Ploss, Pittsfield, and dok Mike, hare and bit hunts. Alickey) Bl ectman William J.

tendon was master of ceremonies turkey a vs served by Jake Brennan. The Rev. John J. Ayres of St. Aeriesgave Church the -invocation.

The rnajOr prize, an ntinum boat, was von by George Kirchner. of Dalton Robert Snyder was chairman 'of banquet the mmittee burn Burbank darobl at nufk- oteyires 2t3a.ipN,, 8isnea9fdgm5i- aC anr FGleyrsrer i o'f 5 sen71 gsrshba slepHu morn-g -s Canada and had lived in Pittsfield about 35 years. She had been employed as a domestic and cook in private homes. She attended Notre Dame Church. Survivors are a bmther, Lionel A.

Goyette of Pittsfield; and several nieces and nephews. The family will meet friends at the Dery Funeral Home tonight and tomorrow night to 9. and tomorrow 2 to 4. Services will be Thursday morning from the funeral home at 9:30, followed at 10 at Notre Dame Church with a Libere service. Burial will be in St.

Joseph's Cemetery. The funeral Mass will be sung next week, and is omitted because of Holy Thursday. 30 follwed at funeral home at 9,. -b rial will be in Li ei a serotce. 10 at Notre Dame' Church with a t.

Joseph's Cemetery. The fukneraalciAls la ne wee of Holy Thursday. sosmlielid as as last year, possibly more were assured Berkshire fishermen by speakers at the 69th annual banquet of the Da1t6n 'Rod and Gun Club last, night in the American Legion Home. More than 200 attended the 'program, which also included sports movies and the awarding of prizes. Eugene D.

Noran, district wildlife manager, said the state will distribute 880,000 trout. The Berkshires will get 160,000. "perhaps more, depending on conditions." He suggested that. with increased fishing pressure, anglers should be prepared to accept an eventual reduction In trout bag limits and "to fish for sport rather than for meat." Fred D. 4Retallick of Pittsfield, a member of the state Fish and Game Board, commended Mr.

Moran, Ralph Bitzer, thief fish culturist. also swke. and Winston S. Saville, district'game Manager, for.the work they ire doing-for the sportsmen. He said Mr.

Moran has a tough job" because Of. the size of and that "Mr. Hazer probably hUs greater responsibilities than the board (fish and "If healls," Mr. Retallick 'noted, "you don't get the fish." 110 Trout Rivers Stocked NMassachusetts stocks trout In 110 rivers, 75 ponds, 15 lakes and 406 brooksMr. Retallick reported.

AlthoUgh the annual income; including federal aid, totals 000, he noted of that amount is not to the Fish and Game He said 176.000 goes to city and tovvn clerks and $147,000 to the Division of Law Enforcement. "Another thing you must remember." Mr. Retallick continued, "is that only four per cent of our licenSe receipts come from nonresidents, whereas New Hampshire gets 67 per cent, about $707,000 annually. and Maine and Vermont 50 per cent. Maine hat four lakes whose combined acreage is greater than that of all our lakes.

They put out 600,000 trout in foUr days by plioe in Maine. ou're going to have good fishing," 'he predicted, "though some trout are going out later due to the elements:" "The elements" also were re Massachusetts tts 1 110 assac use stocks rou riven, 75 ponds, 15 lakes and 406 brooks Air Retallick reported. Althongh the annual in- chiding feeral ai, totals 000, he noted that $226,000 'of amount is not vailable to the Fih and Game Division. He said s' 6 000 goes to city and tovvn clerks $7 and $147,000 to the Division of Law Enforcement. "Another thing you must remem- ber l' Mr.

Retallick continued, "is of our li- that only four per cent Se recei ts 'come from nonresi- cen whereas New Hampshire 67 about $707 000 eta per cent a ut an nually. and Maine and 50 cent Maine at ur lakes Per lo lk whose combined acreage is great- er than that of all our lakes. They put out 600,000 trout in four days by plane in Maine sou're going to have- good fish, ts--o "th ng, pre icte oug some trout are going out later due to the elemente;" eThe also were re- Irt-thellost)ital Pittsfield General Mrs. Eva Sharp; 717 Crane treatment. Douglas and Everett Sykes, children of Mr.

and Mrs. Everett Sykes 68 Lyman treatment. 1 Mrs. Frank Felter, State line, 1 William it; Brovmlow, son of Mr. 11.e and oh --rt Brownl' ow, 429 IWilliams treatment.

Richard A. Fink) son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Fillio 46 Orchard treatment.

o. sa rn the ti osn ttat Pittsfleld General Mrs. Eva Sharp; 717 Crime 'Ave, Tatment. Douglas and Everett Sykes, chit- ren of Mr. and Mrs.

Everett Sykes 68 Lyman treatment. 'Mrs. Prank Feher, State Line, reatment William It; Brovmlow, son of Mr. nd hirss Robert E. Brownlow, 429 il Vliams treatment Richard A.

Fink) son of Mr, nd Mrs. Richard A. Finks 46 Irchard St treatment. I Harold E. Dalton, treati ment.

1 lkIrs. George E. Crane, West 1Stockbridge, operation. PM Like's Hospital Mrs. Elizabeth Cronin, 52 Crane treattnent.

Harold Dalton, treat- aent Cronin, 52 Crane Mrs. George E. Crane. West tockbridge, operation. St- Luke's Hospital Mrs.

Elizabeth lift. treadnent -o 5, Matthew J. Ryan Jr. Matthew J. 'Ryan -district attorney for Hampden and Berkshire counties, wilt speak at the annual Communion breakfast of Rabida Council, Knights of Columbus, it was announced by Joseph -attend Mass and receive Communion in -their home parishes.

Friends of members are also invited. Mr. Uyan wag the successful Democratic candidate in the November, elections after winning the nomination over a- large field of party candidates. Be is a native of Springfield and continues to re. sidevin that eit3 He is married and the father of four children.

The district attorney graduated from Technical High School in Springfield and Monson Academy. He continued his studies at the University or-Massachusetts and obtained his law degree at George. town University School of Law Mr. Ryan was a member of var. sity, football and baseball teams at the state university and was well-known' throughout the Connectictit Valley as an athlete.

Prior to his election as district attorney, Mr. Ryan served as Springfield city solicitor and had practiced in the state and federal of the law firm of Ryan, Gibbons, Winniman, with offices in Springfield and Holyoke. He is 'also a member of the executive committee of the Hampden County Bar Assn. Edward J. Barry, Jesse Haffly, and Patrick V.

'Evans will be in of arrangements for the breakfast. Tickets may be obtained from Robert 3. Tucker, ticket chairman, and members of the committee. Tickets Are also on Isale at Flynn's Pharmacy on Elm 1 iStreet -Nichols Pharmaty on IlVahconah Street. t)stv eer reached the road block, hoer.

After leaving the road cm a Curve near House Hill Road and demolishing thi -guard Miller converged on the scene and arrested the driver. Engquist told the court this morning he had been passing through Great Barrington on- his way to Connecticut to begin -'work as a candy salesman. didn't want the fob," he "I about to turn around and go back to-Minnesota." "What made you do this?" Judge 1ekanOwski asked him Engquist hung his head. ''I just don't knoW," he replied. N.A.

Police Nab Ft. Mass. Vandals NORTH AuAMSPolice invest'. gation has led to the apprehension of tour juvenile vandals who wrecked the restaurant housed in the replica of Ft. Massachusetts on State Road here, local authorities said Police claim that the four boys, three aged 13- and one 15-, entered the unused restaurant on 'three different days early in February.

On the first two occasions, the boys allegedly did only minor damage, but on the third visit they brought an ax and attacked the piano, juke box, bar and other fixtures. Arthur C. Mausert, who discovered the damage Saturday, said the cost would run to "hundreds of dollars." The boys were turned over to juvenile probation officer Walter E. Primmer of Williamstown pending court action. odk be-- Arsene Doucette To Retire From GE Arsene Doucette, 26 Island will retire from the General Electric power transformer department tank shop April 1 after more than 35 years' service.

A native of St. Johnsbury.g Mr. Doucette came to Pittsfield in 1923 and has been employed in the tank shop ever He started as a machinist and for 25 years has been a tank layout Man. Layout men mark the spots where machining must be dOne on steel plates transformer tanks-ere made Mr. Doucette is a member of the Eagles and the GE Quarter Century Club and is a communicant of St: Nary's A widgker, he plans to move to St.

Petersburg, to live with a evsin: Mr. Doucette is a Oaston Red Sox fan. His new home will be a short distance from the New York Yankees' spring training camp. Mr. Doucette recently returned from a three-week Vacation in Florida.

Probate Neics G. Frank Lord The will of G. Frank Lord of Great Bardngton was allowfd in Probate Court this morning. Half the estate, consisting of $250,000 in personal was loft to -IL Lord-- His Lord, and daughter, Melissa Lord McCandless, will share the other half Myrtle S. cox 1 The will of Myrtle CAU of WiL liamstown yeas allowed with bond showing $17,000 in personal estate left to her 'sister, Clara M.

Seeker of Northampton. Magnus 'Unger '77, 1 0 The will of Magnus Unger of Pittsfield was allowed with bond I. showing $LOW. in real estate; and 20,000 in personal estate. -t Boy; 9 4 Injured Fall at Home Four-year-old Daniel D.

Ferry of 94 Fourth St. was injured this morning when he fell from the, torch at his home. Police took the child to St. Luke's Hospital where six stitches were required to close a cut on his forehead. Mrs.

Harrison 'Amber Buys Gibsons' House Mrs. Harrison L. Amber has bought the Robert L. Gibson house at 34 Bishop Pkwy. The house at 846 West St.

occupied by her and her late 'husband, board chairman of Berkshire'Life Insurance is being sold to James V. Young, GE attorney. The Gibson house, built about I933, is a two-story Colonial-tsyle brick structure. It has three bedrooms. The Gibsons have bought.a house in Fairfield, Conn.

Mr. Gibson, GE vice president in charge of the-chemical department, moved his headquarters to Bridgeport. earlier, this. year. 1 In the AnIber house are five first-i floor moms and upstairs five bed-' rooms and three Youngs are to take occupancy shortly.

Sale of the- two Pittsfield houses' was handled by C. Bobertson Agency. Road Ilearmg Scheduled April 3 The state Department of Public Works will hold a hearing at the Town Hall in Savoy, Friday, April at 11 a.m. on the Matter of lay311it -a iti telirgbylitly7 for coc struction a section of Route 116 in Plans will be on exhibit for an hour before the hearing, with an engineer hi attendance to 'answer questions. Real Estate Rene- A.

and Mariellen C. Dlger to Francis J. and Virginia LeBlanc, house and lot on Connecticut Ave-flue Robert A. St. John to Gladys L.

Hilton, property On Lake Avenue. "CHARGE-IT" PLAN No money down Months to pay More credit as you buy Smart shoppers buy now without spending a cent of cash. Ask about "Charge-It" down payment. it7tdro'07111tCd. STRET P.

McGovern, chairman of Catholic. activities. The breaklagt will be at the council home, 1000 North Sunday, April 5. at 9:15 ctn. rails, his cartame to rest facing west in the eastbound lane.

The two deputies, Trooper Jurczyk and Egremont Police Chief Robert E. A CURTIS MAGAZIN' at The family ywrIlunmeereati fHnoembdes. off the road. Mr. Alorrison testi- 40 miles an hour.

fied that his wife neyer drives over Lee. The Neer ear struck head home. tonight fErourm will o9 beat itnheBfetictn.foerrdal on Neer tecsabrfie. Burial by the James car after the Mor- testified the slaid.setstlhiPeingdhelrle-e. Alexander Be.nnle' membered was a car ahead of him Services going about 30 miles an hour near vi ces for Alexander.

Rennie the Lee State Police Barracks ere held this morning at 11 at the about 1,000 feet from the scene of Kelly Funeral Home, with the Rev. the crash Raymond E. Gibson of the South Congregational Church officiating. Mrs. Neer, who was in the back Burial was in Cemetery-on-the Hill, seat, testified she saw lights of an approaching car but that she Bearers were Harold Linker.

couldn't recall the accident. She suffered a fractured jaw and Paul Benham'. George and Walter other injuries in the crash and Simpson; Peter Fallon and Martin spent five weeks in St. Luke's llos- Kirchner. pital.

Her daughter Florence, 9, has just been released. She had 81rs. Elizabeth B. Owen a both legs and her jaw fractured in the crash. Mr.

and Mrs. Morrison Services- ror Mrs. Elizabeth B. Owen willbe held tomorrow morn-were also confineetdr a short time ing at 8:15 at the Kelly Funeral in the hospital because of bruises Home, followed at 9 at Sacred and shock. Heart Church with a Solemn High The trial, held before Associate Mass of Burial will be Justice Cornelius J.

'Broderick of in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Lenox, ran until nearly noon. Atty. Friends may call at the funeral Clement Ferris of Pittsfield.

home tonight from 7 to 9. representing Miss James, asked The Sacred Heart Rosary SociJudge Broderick for a dismissal etyyrill meet at the funeral home because the Commonwealth hadn't tonight at 7:30 to recite the Rosary, introduced any evidence that Route 20 was a public way "although we Baldw Evva know- it The motion was re. Services for Mrs. Evva J. Bald- Mr.

J. in fused, -win were this afternoon at 2 at -Acting Police Chief' Adelaide the Zopf Funeral Home. The Rev, Laliberte, conducting the Corn- Ellis J. Holt of the First Baptist monwealth's 'e a introduced Church Cremation folphotqgraphs taken by State Police lowed. Trooper Walter bzenis of Islorthampton.

Laliberti testified, the RaY' B. Wells accident occurred at dusk on a The funeral of Ray B. Wells of dry road. Cheshire will be held Miss Janies testified she left at 2- p.m. in the- Baptist Church Manchester, where she had there with the Rev.

Chandler M. been skiing; at about 2 p.m. Her Iliolmes officiating. The body rests speed generally was 40 to 45 miles at the Simmons Funeral Home, an hour and he wasn't sleepy, Adam's, where calling hours 'will Miss James testified. be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.

$,1000.,60.6.4 Now might be a very good time to make that extra ttom into a den or a TV room yet still have comfortable bedding for guests. Many styles and fabrics to choose from in the Slumber Shop, loWer floor at Stevens. STEVENS Complete Rome Furnishings 55 Cheshire Road Allendale Shopping Center Baby Flyn. II Michael Flynn, three-month-old SOIV. Of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles W. Flynn of 81 Harryel died this morning at St. --Luite's Hospital after a long illness. Besides his be is survived by two brothers, Charles and Christopher: hvo sisters, Mary Kate and Mart? lyn; paternal grandparents, Mr.

and John. M. Flynn: arid maternal Agnes Devanny, all of Pittsfield. Services will be held tomorrow morning at 11at the Devanny Funeral Home. Burial will be in St.

Joseph'i Cemetery, The mid, merry, magical life of ))fl 'liter neck is too long. Her nose is too big. Her chin is too prominent. Her cheeks are too hollow. Yet Mary Martin has been dazzling theater audiences with her for twenty 'Tiers.

hat is her special magic? In this week's Saturday. Evening Post you'll learn: hew sho was tricked into appearing with Ethel Merman on their spedacular TV show. Is how her husband ignored her for a famous actress on their first "dote." the hilarious story of the Hollywood audition she won when she didn't even know she was ouditioning how Sophie Tucker taught her the secret of puttielg over a linc Dont miss Pete Martin'a Call on Mary Martin." Be sure 10 see Mary Martin's two TV shoo on Easter 29, NBc.rr. i off the road. Mr.

Alorrison testi- es p.m. at the Kelly unera Ho me fied that his wife neyer -drives over The Neer ear stmck head home. Burial will be in Bedford Le Th 'I -11 e. ami wi meet friends so miles an ho i Ar tonight from 7 to 9 at the fimeral i on by the James carsIter the Mor- len I rfson car was sideswiped. Mr.

I Neer testified the last thing he Al nder Renni e- exa membered was a car ahead of him Services for Alexander, Rennie 1 Baby- nu oing about 30 miles an hour near the Lee State Police Barracks, were held this morning at 11 at the Michaels Flynn three-month-old 2- sorts 14Tt'se about 1,000 feet from the of Kelly Funeral Home, with the Rev. scene son- of Air. and Mrs. Charles W. the crah.

ymond gas Ra E. Gibson of the South Flynn of 81 Harryel died this Congregational Church officiating. morning. Mrs. Neer, who was in the back at St.

-Luke's Hospital ''''s Burial was in Cemetery-on-the Hill, seat, tes '1 alter Ion illn -de ti she saw ights of an a er a ess. esi his s- Lenox. a roachin PP car but that she Is s. Harold Linker parents, he is survived by two osemers were couldo recall the accident. brothers, Charles and Christopher: I Paul George and Walter two sisters, Mary Kate and Mar She suffered a fractured jaw and is co- other her in- juries in the crash and 3 I Simpson; Peter Fallon and Alartin lyn, paternal grandparents, Mr.

0 1 Kirchner. spent ent five weeks in St Luke's llos- and John. M. Flynn: and 4 I I 0" niure( pital. Iler daughter Florence, 9, maternal Agnes ss, 0 Mrs.

Elizabeth Oo en ann all of Pittsfield Servic has just heen released. She had evy, a I. 'F at Home 11' a both legs and her jaw fractured in Services- ror Airs. Elizabeth will be held tomorrow morning at the crash. Mr.

and Mrs. Morrison Owen vsill be held tomorrow Morn- the Devanny Funeral Home. Four-year-old Daniel D. Fern of ing at 8:15 at the Kelly Funeral were also confinedt5r a short time Burial will be in St Joseph' 1 94 Fourth St. was injured this in the hospital because of bruises Home, followed at 9 at Sacred Cemetery.

Matthew J. Ryan Jr. morning when he fell from and shock. Heart Church with a Solemn High Prch at his c) e. trial, held before Associate ass of Police took the child to St.

Luke's Justice Cornelius J. Broderick of in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Th 'd a merry-- Th til Burial will be i i Hospital where six stitches were Lenox, ran until nearly noon. Atty.

Friends may -call at the funeral Arsene Doucette. required to close a cut on his fore- Clement Ferris' of Pittsfield. home tonight fmm 7 to 9.. magical life of el tth, 3. Matthew J.

Ryan -district head. 7 representing Miss James asked The Sacred Heart Misery' Soce To Retire rom GE' 1 at to for Hampded and Berk- rne I Judge Broderick for a dismissal etyyvill meet at the unera home He ever reached the road block, Arsene 26 Ph ode I Airs Harrison Amber because the Commonwealth hadn't tonight at 7:30 to recite theRos-ary. wil ak at the shire countie 1 pe er. After land will retire from the Gen- introduced any evidence that Route i annual Oammunion breakfast of SOns' lio 4 Buys Gib Mrs. Evva Bl adw in 1.

a curve near leaving the roa Tewn House Hill eral Electric power transforrner 20 was a public way "although we Rabida Council, Knights of Col i the guar Road and demolisn ng a department tank shop April 1 after n. Services for Mrs. Bald Fa bus, it was announced by Joseph is. arrison Amber as kow it i The motion was re Al 11 A be rails, his tame to rest facing more than 3a years service. bo fused win were this afternoon at 2 at ii 11 chairman of Cath- car ught the Robert L.

Gibson house activities The breakfast ill olic west in the eastbound lane. The two A native of St olVt A t- I Chief f'" Adelaide .1. the Zopf Funeral The Rev, ns ury. at 34 Bishop Pkwy. The house at mg ice le deputies Trooper Jurczyk a nd oucette came to Pittsf es ield in 846 be it the council home, 1000 North liTt St occupied by her and Laliberte, onducting the Corn lli olt of th e- irst Baptit tj Chief Robert 2 and has been employed loved in the monwealth's -c a introduced i Church Cremation fel- St Sunday April 5 at 9.15 a Ee mont Poli 193 a her late 'husband, board chairman i Miller converged on the scene an tank shop ever since- He, started photqgraphs taken by State Police lowed.

of' Berkshire Insurance is arrested Members will -attend Mass and re- the driver as a mac hinist and for 2 5 years rooper alter bzenis of Nor 's oo long la Her neck is Her ceive Communion in -their home 1 Id GE being so to James oung, tank layout a Engquist told the court this morn- has been a an ayou man. y- the Hay, B. Wells nose ie too big. Her chin is 1 thampton. Laliberti testified, Ra 1 I of hes Friends of members are attorney.

ing he had been rrassing through out men mark the spots where ma- The fune ra We too prominent Her cheeks accident occu rred at dusk on a also invited; The Gibson house, built about Great Barrington on his way to chining must be steel done ad Cheshire will be held ma Mr Ryan was the successful' 1935, ts a two-story Colonialasyle dr-Y road. are too ollo Mary Connecticut to begin -work -as a plates transformer tanks are made Miss Janies testified she left at 2. Imo. in the Baptist Church Martin has been dazzling 'Democratic candidate in brick structure; It has' three bed- of Manchester, vhere had there with the Rev. Chandler M.

November, elections after winning candy salesman. theater audiences with her Mr. Doucette is a member The of the been skiing' at about 2 pm. Her 1 Holmes officiating. The body Tests the nomination over a- large field -4'1 didn't want the fob, he Gibsons have boUght'a house en Deauty" for twenty years.

i Eagles and the GE Quarter Cen- GE ally was 40 to ta miles at the Simmons Funeral nome, of party candidates. Ile is a native was Just about ready to turn in Fairfield, Conn. M. Gibson, speed getter here calling i What is her special magic? tury Club and is a communicant of hour and She asn sleepy, Adams hours will of Springfield and continues to re- around and go back to-Minnesota. vice president in charge of the an Ch A 'd SLMary 5 urc set O'er, hem Miss Jaes testified.

be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. siclein that He is married a "What made you do this?" Judge chemical department, moved his in this week's Saturday ove to eters ur headquarters to Bridgeport. earlier nia and the -father of four children. Iekanowski asked him -118 -f) Evening Post you'll learn: Fla, to live -with a ctisin. Year.

1 i The district attorney graduated tencing. Engquist hung- his head. Mr. Dodcette is a Sox this how she ed Into Springfield and Monson Acade In the Amber house se f' are we first- i se se-, from Technic al High School in 1 just don know he replied ed Pll fan. His new home will be a short i oor rooms an 3 i 1 aloe- appearing with Ethel Merman my distan ce from the New York Yan- upstairs five bed-, 41t, Sleepers s'' on their spedacular TV show.

He continued his studies at, the A Porce Nab kees spring trainng camp. Mr rooms an three baths. Youngs op.L.:, 1 th are to take oce I I 5 upancy short y. her for a famous a how her husband ignored i University or -Massachusetts and 1 Doucette reeently returned- from, a Sale of the two Pittsfield houses' 111 obtained his law degree at George- Ft. Mass Vandals three-week vacation in Florida.

I edress on was handled by the Robert- town University School of Law, I Now- might be a very good their first lclate Mr. Ryan was a member of var. NORTH' ADAMS-Police investi- son Agency. I NW! sity- football and baseball teams at ation has led to the apprehension ro ate that extra rm the hilarious story of the oo eics time to make 1, Savoy Road -Hearing into a he won den or a TV room yet Hollywood audition of tour juvenile vandals who the state university and was well- known. tiwou hout the Connecticut or Frank Lord wrecked the restaurant housed in aleo I still have Schetitiled April 3 '01-- comfortable bedding --when she didn't even know Valley as an athlete The oval of G.

Frank Lord of l'A snit was ouditioningi Prior to his election as district the replica of Ft. Massachusetts on Great Barrington was allowed in The -state Department of Public; ss. for guests. Many styles and 1 how Sophie Tucker taught attorney, Mr. Ryan served as State Road here, local authorities Probate Court this morning.

Half Works will hold a hearing at the, 5, the abr ics to choose from i her the secret of puttirtg over Springfield city solicitor and had said the estate, consisting of $250,000 in Town Hall in Savoy, Friday, April Slumber Shop loWer floor at line practiced in the state and federal Police claim that pr the four boys, personal operty, at 11 a.m. on the Matter of lay- was loft to GRANYr----- Don't miss Pete IV coilete. 1-leis the seniormember three aged '13-snd- one entered-bla sWifee--Katriola 31--. Lord- his ifir for con- Stevens. ri "1 of the law firm of Harris; Ryan, ree son Lord, and daugh- "CHARGE-IT" PLAN on Mary Martin." th he tmuse restauran on ree etruction purposes, only a section ss.

Gibbons, Winniman, with offices ter, Melissa Lord will of Route 116 in different days early in February. in Springfield and Holyoke. He is share the other half 4 Plans will be on exhibit for an No money thorn os first i the boss On -e two occasions ys Be sure to see Atary Mar- also a member of the executive s. hour before the hearing with an en- Months to pay two TV shows on Easter committee of the allegedly did only minor damage. myrtle A.

cox STEVENS Bar Assn. ampden Count the third visit they brought 3' hut i The will of Myrtle S. Cslx of Wit gineer in attendance to answer More credit as you buy ax and attacked the piano juke an uestions. I Edward J. Barry, Jesse Haffly, hamstown was allowed with bond Smart shoppers buy now with- box, bar and other fixtures.

Patrick V. 'Evans will I be in showing $17,000 in personal estate out spending: cent of cash. Complete .7 Real Estate Sales an As charge of arrangements for the Owner Arthur C. Mausert, hn W- left to her sister, Clara M. Seeker about "Charge-It" Homo Furnishings breakfast.

Tickets may be obtained discovered the damage A. C. Diger down payment 'lk) Saturday, of Northampton. Rene A and Mariellen ce 55 Cheshire Road from Robert J. Tucker, ticket said the cost wuld run to hun- to Francis J.

and Virginia LeBlanc, oilers Magnus Lnger'- chairman, and members of the dreds of house and lot on Connecticut Ave- iAltdrdifARTIRTS committee. Tickets are also on The boys were hinted over to The will of Magnus Unger of nue, Allendale Shopping Center sale at 1.1)M n'S Pharmacy on Elm juvenile probation officer Walter Pittsfield was allowed with bond 4 .4 0 street -Nichols Pharmacy on E. Primmer of Williamstown pond- showing $8,000. in real estate; and Robert A. St.

John to Gladys L. STREET A carts rts meoezi Wahconah Street. ing court action. in personal estate. Hilton, property On Lake Aventle.

I. I 1 I-- OM 0...4 Aso. ma 04. Artio040.00.0MOS.101 MW Donald E. DeBileux, 50 Waver, ly St, Mrs.

Minnie Russo, 894 Holmes treatntent 1 i Donald P. Bilyeu, 194 Wemle'll operation. 1 Peter Meunier, son of Mr. and Mrs: Roland Meunier, Dalton, operation. James P.

deCoste, Lenox Dale, treatment. Daniel son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Liston, Lenox Dale, operation. James W.

O'Brien, 19 State Peter M. Merrill son or Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Merrill, 350 Williams st -operation. Glenn C.

Hiltpold, 645 West St, treatment Donna M. Lavigne, daughter of I arr and Mrs. Robert N. Lavigne, 84 Plunkett operation. Mrs.garmelo A.

Noto, 714 East treatment. Donald E. beBlieux, 50 averly Mrs. Minnie 894 Holmes treatnient lyeu, 194 Wemlell Donald P. i Lye operation Peter Meunier, son of Mr.

and In: land Aleunier, Dalton p- ra n. Ro James P. deCoste, Lenox Dale, reatment Daniel son of Mr. and Charles Liston, Lenox Dale, Iperstion. rs James Ben 19 Stat 'ri, operation, 1 Peter M.

Merrill. son or Mr. nd Mrs Dight Merrill 350 Wil ams St operation I jr-. Glen C. Hiltpold, 645 West reannent M.

Lavigne, daughter and Mrs. Robert N. Lavigne, 4 Plunkett St A. Noto, 714 East eatment. tr Mrs.

Car I- Doucette, 15 Rector treatment, Hospital -Williatil RufoTiton ni Mr. and i 'Mrs, Jerry Rufo, 84 Clarkson operation. Michael G. Vecchia, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Michael Vecchia, Lee, 'neatmertt. ss treatment Doucette, 15 Rector t. Hillereat Hospital -Willtarti 11t6Tann-o Mr. and Jerry Rufo, 84 Clarkson Ave Mkhael G. son of Mr.

ind Mrs. Michael Vecchia, Lee, reatmertt I Michelle N. Jacob, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Jacob, 95 iCalumet treatment.

Wa1terR Morse, 174 Brighton St I F. Cullen, 84 Lillian St. treatment 1 Michelle N. Jacob, daughter of 95 dr. and Mrs.

Francis Jacob, treatment. Morse, 174 ateghton St; operation. "1r Mrs. Earl F. Cullen, 84 Lillian 51., 1 I.

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