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THE NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS. TRANSCRIPT THREE SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE 22, 1963 Two 11 -Year-Old Railway Unregisfered Aufo Eyesore Ban io Go Before Council r-ii GFlDEUfficiils Will Meet Monday Two W'msiown Radio Men To Take Pari in Field Day Williams College Zeta Psi Delegates Back Action to Block Leasing Injunction Ruling Miemists' Hurt In ly, he said, because junk dealers An amendment to the city's To Review Dispute To Be Made Monday Pittsfield Blast who formerly paid for old cars zoning law, which would prohibit now require payment for towing transmitters, he said, as well as for operating free from existing power sources. This contest em-phtozes carefully designed antennas, and good operating tech General Electric, union and them to their yards because of SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (AP) -Judge Daniel O'Brien in Delegates to the Zeta Psi fra- leasing Jthe chapter house to The ternity's national convention at college would cause thfe chapter to become extinct and the prop- Sebasco Lake unanimous-' erty would then revert to the the price decline of junk in gen company officials will meet Monday to review a dispute which eral. unregistered cars from being stored more than 30 on land in zoned districts will be recommended to the City Council Tuesday by Mayor Francis C.

Florini. The amendment is aimed at re Hampden County Equity Court niques, he saia ine mayor will also recom i a started last Tuesday night when Messrs. Angel and Garner will! Two 11-year-old experimental chemists were admitted to St. Luke's Hospital in Pittsfield at 6.35 last night with glass cuts on the arms and body. According to a report to the police, Peter M.

Munson of 218 heard arguments yesterday on ly aaoptea a- resolution yesier-rimtermty. mend the approval of betterments continuing an injunction- against day to support court action to I Derate their portable station "--fy- assessments on the Glenview partment returned to their work the city of Pittsfield and its two Williamstown radio enthusiasts will be among thousands of amateur radio operators from all over the country who will be tested on their ability to operate under emergency conditions tonight and tomorrow. Annual Field Day The two Ken, David Angel of Green River Rd. and John Garner of--198 North St. will participate in the annual field "day contest sponsored by the American Radio Relay League, a fraternal organization of some 250,000 radio amateurs in -the U.S.

Field Day consists of a contest Hill. The Wilhams- from Stone Births Heights Sanitary sewer line ex later than they should have. Six block leasing of fraternity property to Williams College. school committee from enter moving from public view unused unregistered cars that become tension. others left their jobs and did not Eleanor Rd.

and Peter Baran of ing into any contract for trans A t.J .1 eyesores. In a third action, Mayor Florini return the same evening. 261 Eleanor Rd. wprp mivinu The leasing plan is in the wake' TV iMiM Adams Hospital to Mr. portation of school children.

chemicals from" a chemistry set Williams' Building Inspector John Gattuso has stated that in many instances and Mrs. Andrew Holland of 10 Disciplinary Day Off As a result the company has A temporary injunction was granted a few days ago to the which would have the effect of in a test tube when the tube ex Rand St. town Alice Department and City of North Adams have lent them emergency generators, and the two operators have been working for the past lew weeks erecting tents and special 7 They plan to operate the entire "24-hour period beginning at 5 this afternoon. win asx ine councillors to approve the sale of a small city-owned parcel on the east side of New Street to Joseph for a minimum price of $75. The eliminating fraternities -as eatingj ordered a disciplinary day.

off ploded. The Baran boy received these vehicles are as bad worse esthetically than a or run- Mr. and Mrs. Robert Williams and living at the for the employes involved. severe cuts on the right hand of Sflfi Rarhrwir St are nnrpntc down building.

The problem has increased late Joseph J. LaCasse, president of and leg while young Munson has cuts on many points of his body parcel adjoins Allard's land. Berkshire Street Railway. Judge O'Brien said the parties would be notified of his decision June. 24.

Berkshire Street Railway started the action after the Pittsfield School Committee declared its school bus contract void when it in which each individual or group competes with others to reach as IUE Local 255 has strongly criticized the company's decision, stating that it is "undeniable evi and glass imbedded in his right arm. In April the trustees' of Zeta; of a born ioday at North Psis Williams chapter wereAdams Hospital, served with an order to show! A was Mbi to cause why they should be al-'and Edward Kulpa of 164 to lease the chapter house Friend AdamS( at North Ad. to the college. A fraternity1 ams Hospital, spokesman said the move was: Mr. and Mrs Conrad Butzer taken to prevent implementation of Church are Darents of Convicted Session The boys were taken to the dence of GE's warped sense of justice." hospital in a family car and ad He did not contest the day off failed to operate because its driv mitted.

The boys said that they could not identify the' chemicals Till Monday Of Superior Court order for the six men who left their jobs and did not return ers, some unpaid, refused to work. Tne committee Two Area Women Honored for Long Service to MSPCC of the Angevme report. horn todav aFNnrth Arf. he said, referring to the The fraternity alleges that ams Hospital. then made an emergency ar To Resign Position Wipes Off 72 Cases others, "these 23 men put in seven hours on their shift, and they are getting the same punish many stations as possible throughout the U.

S. in the 24-hour period. The contestants must take to the field and operate portable stations independent of regular commercial power facilities. Mr. Angel noted that amateur radio operators have won praise for' their work under emergency conditions.

Last year, during a hurricane, he said, the only contact a small 'Texan city had with the joutside' world for three days was amateur radio operators. 1 Point Multipliers Special contest point multipliers are given for using low power rangement with Yellow Coach Lines of Pittsfield to transport its pupils, but held up bids on a permanent contract when the court they were mixing from a set bought in a local store. Indian Head Mills To Acquire Diamond Massachusetts Public Works ment as those who didn't return to work at all." Commissioner Jack P. Ricciardi yesterday ordered Waterways Di Two Northern Berkshire' women have been honored, one of them action started. Actually, the issue in despute.

vision Director Rodolphe G. Bes Meantime, with the tie-up of posthumously, for long service to For All Your Cleaning Needs Call the Specialists sette, sentenced to jail Thursday, Berkshire Street Railway serv the Massachusetts Society for the the placement of one of the six machinists who was to be affected by a reduction in forces, has already been resolved. Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Mrs. Harry J.

Hewat of Briggs- to hand in his resignation by next Monday. Ricciardi made the demand in a letter to Bessette, who wa; con ville and the late Mrs. Ralph ice, Yellow Coach also obtained a temporary 60-day permit to operate Berkshire's general-passenger franchise lines throughout Berkshire County, and has since applied to the state Public Utilities Department for permanent special three-week session of Sueprior Court, ended Friday, wiped 72 misdemeanor cases off a list that still includes more than 200 and cost the county $28,338. Clerk of Courts Nelson A. Foot Jr.

said that 14 cases went 'to trial before juries, three were heard by Judge Samuel Blass-berg without jury, and 55 cases were terminated by pleas, dismissals and nol prosses. County Treasurer John J. Shields said, that $20,429 was expended on jurors and $7,152 was spent on deputy sheriffs' fees. N. Dennett of this city received the honors at a meeting of the victed of conspiracy Thursday Melikan Protests But, Arthur G.

Melikan, GE area manager of union relations, i 1 1 FUR STORAGE Berkshire County District organ nas protested me employes ac ization at the Berkshire Garden tion stating that "nothing has and given a year in jail for allegedly conspiring with two other men to swap state dredging contracts, i Bessette, who also was fined $3,000 by Superior Court Judge permits to operate them. Berk-srjre, back in operation, is cov Center in Stockbridge. Mrs. Hewat was cited for sen- been accomplished in this illegal walkout which could not have ering some of its old routes along Mills Corporation Indian Head Mills, concluded an agreement to acquire Diamond Mills Corporation, a leading manufacturer of women's hosiery, James E. Rob-ison, president Indian Head Mills, and Samuel Rosenblum, president of Diamond, announced.

The terms were not disclosed. Indian Head operates the Arnold Print Works in Adams. Diamond is a family-owned company, with executive and sales headquarters in New York City and Philadelphia and plants at High Point and Wilmington, N. C. It has about 1,000 employes and annual sales of approximate been achieved by following the normal grievance procedure." ing 42 years as a member of the board of the North Berkshire Branch, now absorbed into the Berkshire District of the MSPCC.

Reuben L. Lurie, was expected 329 State Rd. LaCasse, who charged GE with with Yellow Coach Lines. Ciirtis and Graham LeadlGOP Poll For A posthumous award for Mrs trying to create trouble before negotiations on a new contract be to appeantge conviction. Also convicted on conspiracy charges jy ere J.

Claude Paquette, president of Marine Dredging Co. MO 2-241 5 Also Office at 50'j Ashland Street Dennett in recognition of her 40 years of service on the Northern gin, said that GE should confer with union representatives before Floor and Wall Covering Genuine Formica Armstrong Linoleum Kentile Products Ceramic Wall Tile Sandran" Metal Trims Gazzaniga's Wallpaper, Paint and Tile MO 4-9530 Cor. Bank Summer Sfs. North Adams of Fairhaven and Dr. Clarence Berkshire Branch board was an nounced.

LeBlanc, a physician and director Monture A. Andrew making decisions on disciplinary matters. He challenged the comjfeiny's During the session, Mrs. Wal Funeral "ofive'iGovernor Seat services ter C. Kellogg of Pittsfield re A.

Andrew, 75, ceived the second presentation contention that disciplinary time off for those who returned to work late is part of standard BOSTON A poll taken of 300 ly $8 million. The company mar- ever made in Berkshire of the Whiteman award for outstanding ADAMS PRICES-Lowest Of All Berkshire County's QUALITY Markets members of Republican, city andets women's hosiery under the company policy. service. Mrs. Kelogg also receiv wwn committees oy tne state, "Fruit-of-the-Loom." "Artcraft" ed a certificate honoring her for council 01 Young Kepubucans of the firm.

LeBlanc was fined $3,000, given a suspended six-month jail term and placed on probation for two years. Paquette was fined $1,500 and was put on probation for a year. List Live Plays For Children At Berkshire Mucpnm her 25 years of service as Pittsfield, retired vice president and investment officer of the Pittsfield National Bank and brother of Harley and Bernard Andrew of this city, who died Thursday in Pittsfield, will 'be held at 2 this afternoon at the Wellington Funeral Home, Pittsfield. The Rev. Douglas C.

Smith, Mr. Melikan, in announcing the day off for the 23 employes who returned late, as well as for the six who did not return, said that came up with a startling result, it was revealed Friday. and "Northmont" brands, and an important 'part of its business is the production of custom-packed private, merchandise label. member of the Berkshire District board. Leadwing for governor, the fa the disciplinary action was in vorite of 21 per cent, was former accordance with the company's Rep.

Laurence Curtis; 20 per cent, Senate SriS Police Investigate 3 established policy. Both Illegal pastor of the Trinity Methodist Leader Philip A. Graham. A long lead for President was riven U.S. l.

A lone He said that both the walkout and the mass late return to work MI A RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE Adams North Adams Line, Route 8 JUST GOOD FOOD Sen. Barry M. Goldwater. R. nurcn, wiu oniciaie.

ounai win Live plays for children will be be in Pittsfield Cemetery, presented-on the-stage of -theTTT Berkshire Museum in Pittsfield GeOrQe t. DenOlt were illegal and in violation of and, for U. S. senator to the former secretary of state and Possible Break At Finney's Station Police were investigating a pos it iGmrrzmlU governor, Christian A. Herter, Sr.

tor the sixth summer by Pil- The funeral of Mrs. Laura E. PARK STRKI The poll results were as fol lows: grim Productions, of New York City, it was announced by the museum today. Starting July 5, the plays will For President STARTING TONIGHT Dick Hurlbert's Band Sen. Goldwater 39vc Henry Cabot Lodge 18 Gov.

Nelson Rockefeller 16 Gov. George Romney 13'V Open Thurs. and Friday till Nine SUMMER STREET be staged on eight Fridays at the company union contract. He continued that an importantconsideration in the action was "the uncertainty caused by the illegal walkout and the late return to work. Management had no knowledge of where the men went, why they had left and whether or not they would return to their jobs during the remainder' of their shift.

He said that a proper filing of a grievance under the GE-IUE contract would have eliminated the need for any illegal walkout 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. HELD OVER DEE BRADLEY Richard M. Nixon (writeinsl The original productions are sible break at Finney's Service Station, 128 Union reported at 7:40 this morning. The break was discovered by Walsh Santelli; a Sprague Electric employe, who had stopped for gas.

He found the station had been broken into, and called David Finney of Stamford, the owner. Mr. Finney notified based on famous children's classics. Combined in the presenta Gov. William Scranton 3rr Sen.

Thruston Morton Sen. Lev. Saltonstall (write-in yM For Senator Christian A. Herter, Sr 327 Henry Cabot Lodge 18 BLANKS 17 U. S.

Rep. F. Bradford Morse 16 tions are drama, comedy, sing To complete your PATIO fun ARTERY ARCADE Open and Open Daily till Ten Friday till Nine ing and dancing. The opening play will be "Alice in Wonderland," which will be repeated Aug. 2.

George C. Lodge 6 U. S. Rep. Silvio O.

Conte 4 Laurence Curtis John A. Voice 2r', and the disciplinary action which necessarily followed "Sleeping will be pre U. S. Rep. Hastings Keith U.

S. Rep. William Bates PATIO COVERS For Governor (Vincelette) Benoit, 43, wife of George E. Benoit of 56 Summer who died Thursday at North Adams Hospital after a long illness, was held this morning at 9 at Notre Dame Church with a high Mass of Requiem celebrated by the Rev. Roland Renaud, curate.

A Gregorian Mass was chanted by the choir and organist was Dr. Hector Pelletier. A delegation of Mrs. Benoit's co-workers at Sprague Electric Co. attended the funeral in a group.

Burial was in the family lot in Southview Cemetery. Bearers were Vernon Durocher of Stamford, Vf Paul Vfticelette of Wil-liamstown, John Sajvantis, David Fenton, Thomas Sears, and Ernest Remillard7U of North Adams. Funeral arrangements were in charge of the San Soucie Funeral Home. Mrs. E.

Harrington Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian L. Harrington, 57, of 53 North Dalton, widow of Eugene Harrington and sister of sented July12and Aug. 9j "Heidi" on July 19 and Aug. 16; and "Pinocchio" onl July 26 and Aug.

23, the final day. Spurious Solicitor Uses Studio's Name Several area residents have in Laurence Curtis 2Vr State Sen. Philip A. Graham 20r'r George C. Lodge 16 John A.

-isri a a BLANKS 8 formed the proprietors of the U. S. Rep. F. Bradford Forse 8 Francis W.

Perry 6 Elliot Richardson Moderne Studio on Eagle St. that City Calendar Tonight Frederick Dumaine (write-ins) 1 a person who claimed to repre sent the studio had called them NORTH ADAMS COUNTRY I LOJ i I 3 OTHER ALUMINUM PRODUCTS Porch Enclosures Siding Door Canopies and Roll-Ups Windows and Doors. (Regular, Anodized, Colors) Awnings Fences Shutters. Garage Doors. A.

DeSANTY It's Nothing New Free Service Since '52 174 STATE ROAD MO 3-8522 ANYTIME by telephone, ostensibly to solicit CLUB Member-Guest Tourna Bankruptcy Petitions Valmore D. and Marie T. Harpin photographic business, and in do ing so had used improper lan of 126 State St. have filed volun tary bankruptcy petitions in the guage, the police were informed yesterday afternoon. United States Court at Boston.

The studio spokesman said it does not employ telephone solici tors. Police are endeavoring to trace the calls. Mrs. Wallace S. Griswold of ,29 ment dance from 9 to 12 p.m., at the club house in Clarksburg.

Music will be provided by Joe Salerno and his Hi-Liters. Tomorrow GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP Meets at 8 p.m., Sunday, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Lerrigo at 124 Church to discuss selections from "Ethics" by Aristotle.

All interested persons will be welcome. Bellotti to Receiye Italian Vets Award Lt. Gov. Francis X. Bellotti Burt Adams, who -died Thursday in Pittsfield, will be held at 2 this afternoon at the Foley Funeral Home, Dalton.

Allie F. Starks A couple of FASCINATING CASE HISTORIES from the files of the Berkshire Bank Trust Company The funeral of Alice F. Starks, He lists his liabilities at $3,225 and she states that hers amount to $2,000. Both list their largest creditors as MAC Finance $825, and Local -Finance Co. of Northampton, $650.

Car Antenna Bent Police are investigating a complaint Irom Howard. Lee, 160 Richview that the radio antenna on his car was badly bent last night sometime between 7:45 and 10:30 while his car was parked on East Main Street. The antenna broke when he tried to straighten it out. In the Hospital Mils' Geneva Pratt of 103 Main St. has entered the North Adams Hospital for observation.

72, of Old Dalton Hinsdale, who died Thursday, was held YOU CAN'T DISPUTE FACTS! AND THE FACTS ARE OIL: MiAT IS THE CHOICE FOR DEPENDABILITY' ECONOMY SERVICE will receive the Enrico Fermi at Wellington Bartlett Funeral Home in Dalton this morning at 11:30 with the Rev. R. Jerry Mor gan, pastor of Hinsdale Congregational Church, officiating. Bur- Man of the Year award at the Schine Inn In The award will be presented to Bellotti at the 28th annual state convention of the Italian-American War Veterans of the United States. Local Intelligence The, North Adams Guild, Holy ail will be in Maple Street Cemetery.

Wladyslaus Zamora Funeral services for Wladyslaus This gentleman took out a. car loan at one of those places where they give you money, a cigar and a pat on the back. But the interest rates are so high, he can't put the car on the road. He figures he got stuck. Family League of Charity will sponsor a card party next Wed nesday at 8 p.m.

at the American Legion Home. Tickets will be able at the door. For the Proof Call a VA Zamora of 13 E. Hoosac Adams, retired Berkshire Mills weaver who died Wednesday morning in his home, were -held this morning at 10 in St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Adams.

Bearers were Lawrence Zamora, -Peter Zamora, Matthew Wilk, Jacob Gajda, Stephen Koczela and Frank Kaszyk, all of Adams. The Rev. Conrad Daugiello, assistant pastor of Holy Family Church, Pittsfield, officiated at a Requiem High Mass and also conducted the committal service at the grave. The Rev. Henry C.

Kreczko, curate at St. Stanislaus Church. Adams, led the recitation of Rosary last night at the funeral home. I LEY Now this gentleman financed his dream car at Berkshire Bank Trust. He saved so much money on interest charges he was able to add such accessories as wheels, a foxtail, and a pillow for the rumble seat which spells out "23-skid-doo" in colored beads.

He's very happy. CO (V) ZAYRE' Home of Better Heating In Business Over 30 Years This Afternoon We Hav. 4 Openings For Permanent Wavai 2 at 1:15 2 at 2:15 RUDY'S Hair Fashions Mrs. Clare Bernardara, Mgr. Conveniently Located at 33 Eagle North Adams Dial MO 2-2835 Or Walk In Over 40,000 Permanent Waves With Experience Air-Conditioned Berkshire Trust financing means money saved for the extras you want Berkshire I Bank Annual Cleaning and Vacuuming of A Boilers of Our Fuel Oil Customers ADAMS ALLENDALE NORTH ADAMS PITTSFIELD STOCKBRIDGE 1 1 1 In Mtmorlam BURBANK In loving mtmory of Sarah Duncan Sherman Burbank, who departed, this life Junt 22, 1909.

TRUST 1 COMPANY AUTOMATIC DELIVERIES 24-HOUR SERVICE FABULOUS SHOPPING EVERY OAYI OPEN 10 a.m. to I p.m. Dalton Ave. -Pittsfield 1, Member Federal Deposit sP HEATING OIL NTY-WIO 'BANKING WISE Insurance Corporation Dial MO 3-7506 116 Eagle Street.

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