The Springfield Daily Republican from Springfield, Massachusetts (2024)

a the joe 3 REPUBLICAN, SPRINGFIELD, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1943 THE SPRINGFIELD DAILY Had Scene After Truck Crash at Northampton Growers' Outlet truck, with burned it hit and set Northampton, Nov. 16-Emmanuel Tyrkas of Springfield escaped with burns about the face and a knee injury when the truck he was driving crashed into a parked oil truck, containing 100 gallons of range oil. 0n1 North King street at 1.30 this afternoon. and then, with its cab. in flames, rammed into the side of an enibankment.

Taken to Dickinson hospital, Tyrkas was given first aid treatment and released. Tyrkas was headed toward North- out motor and cab, is shown in on fire, can be seen bottom-side up (ampton a short distance north of the railroad underpass. when his truck, property of the Growers Outlet, hit the oil truck owned by the Norwood Ice company of this city, which was stalled beside the road because of motor trouble. collision showered the oil air, and the moving truck, catching the flood, caught fire. Tyrkas jumped to safety.

The oil truck was tipped over by the crash. The driver of the other truck, NORTHAMPTON TON COMMITTEE NAMED TO BUY PROPERTY ing at 8.30, followed by a solemn high mass of requiem at St Rose de Lima church at 9. Burial will be in Notre Dame cemetery. ery. The funeral of Mira Matilda C.

(Johnson) Robinson of 13 Orchard street, widow of John G. Robinson, will be held at the Martin funeral chapel tomorrow afternoon at 2. Rev Dr E. B. Robinson will officiate and burial will be in Forestdale cemetery, The funeral of Miss Bridget E.

Curran of 101 Beech street was held this morning at the James P. Hobert Son's funeral home, followed by a solemn high mass of requiem at St Patrick's chapel. Rev Peter B. Molloy was celebrant. Rev Timothy J.

Leary, deacon, and Rev Michael Ryan. subdeacon. The bearers were Patrick Dineen of W'estfeld, Patrick and Edward Curran, John Geran, Benjamin Brooksbank and Patrick Hennessy. Burial was in St Jerome's cemetery. The funeral of Mrs Arthemise (Gauvreau) Mailloux, wife of Arthur Mailloux of 135 Walnut street, will be held at the Messier funeral home Thursday morning at: 8.30.

followed by a solemn high mass of requiem at Perpetual Help church at 9. Burial will be Notre Dame The cemetery. funeral of John Philips of 401 Bardwell street, South Hadley Falls, was held this afternoon at Alger funeral home with services by lev Daniel HI. Miller. was in Forestdale cemetery.

The funeral of Walter Labarre of 571 South Bridge street was held this morning at C. Blais Son funeral home with solemn requiem high mass at Precious Blood church. Rev Aime Deblois was celebrant, Rev Roger Viau, deacon a and Rev William Morin, subdeacon. A contingent from Westover field conducted the military ritual. Sergt C.

Moore was in charge and Corp E. II. Centefont blew "Taps" at the grave. Bearers were Octave Lavalle, Roy Tetreault, John and Lindor Leveille And Henry and Albert Larivee. Burial was in Notre Dame Father Viau officiating at tee of six was appointed by Mayor Walter W.

O'Donnell today to collaborate with the board of public works in the purchase of the Hampton-avenue property in order to permit an extension of Kirkland avenue. The committee includes C. Victor served. Candidates for. public offices will be invited.

The following committee will serve: Chairman John F. Cauley, Past Oscar ComJoseph B. Mcleigh, John J. manders, Patrick A. Coughlin, Moynihan, James P.

Kelly, Edward DeRoy, Kane. William J. Dean, Harry P. Cau- F. ley, Junior Vice: Vice-Commander Giles Senior John Comrades Earl Provost, William Haggerty, Costello, Horace Methe, William Treadwell, Wilfred Lambert, Horace Farrand, Raymond Ezold; John J.

Leahy, Ernest J. Bessette, Patrick F. Conway, Lindor Lecuyer. Patrick J. Morlarty Patrick J.

Moriarty died last night at the home ot his step-daughter, Mrs Kamm of 125 Edendale street, He was Springfleld, a native of County Kerry, -after a long illness. He coming leaves a sister, Mary Moriarty of to this country 55 years ago. Cambridge; a brother. Michael in Ire- Mrs land; Kamm, Mrs Albert Brusseau of New three step-daughters, and Mrs Frank Griffin of San Antonio, and one step-son, Haven, Harry Cauley, employed funeral at will the be local held the James P. Hobert Son's fupostoffice.

The at neral home Thursday morning at 8.15, followed by a solemn high mass of requiem at Holy Cross church at ceme- 9. Burial will be in St Jerome's tery. Jeremiah Jerome Donoghue Jeremiah Jerome Donoghue died this morning at the home of his sister, Arg Margaret Burns of 75 Wilbraham avenue, Springfield, after a short illness. Mr. Donoghue was a native of this city, educated in the St Jerome schools and had lived here during his lifetime.

He leaves besides Mrs Burns, another sister, Mrs D. J. O'Connor, also of Springfield; also a brother, John Donoghue of this city; several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at the Dillon funeral parlors Thursday morning at 8.30. followed by solemn high mass of requiem at St Patrick's chapel at 9.

Burial will be in St Jerome's cemetery. The funeral of Mrs Marie L. Champagne 64 Percy street, Aldenville, widow of Pierre Champagne, who died last night after short illness, will be held at the home Thursday morn- issued to all campaign workers to attend the formal opening of the Henry J. Toepfert campaign for reelection as mayor, which will take more at headquarters on the second floor of 283 High street at 8 tomorrow night. the grave, CAMPAIGN MEETING CALLED Holyoke, Nov: 16-A call has been Had Greenfield, Nov.

16-Atty John and R. Moseley, announced today he has formerly of Agawam his office for law practice had in opened Court Square building, He associated for the past year with been Atty Mr William Moseley is the son of Dir and A. Davenport. Mrs Louis I. Moseley of Agawam, high a school, graduate and received his law degree of Glastonbury (Ct.) from eastern the university Springfield in 1040.

Previously, division of Northhad been employed hy the Massa- comhe chusetts Mutual Springfield. He was admitted Life Insurance pany. at Massachusetts bar in 1941. He the member of Lambda Chi Alpha a fraternity. Moseley and his wife are making Mr their home at 78 Iligh street.

CHARLES M. KOONZ, funeral 71 of Charles Greenfeld, M. Koonz, Nov. 71, former Green16-The field Chelsea, will take place here toniorresident, who died yesterday at Mrs row at lay 2 Aumell of 324 Federal street. home of his niece, Rev John Parke of St officiate, James's with burial Episcopal to be in Green River cemetery.

church will Greendeld, he was the A of native the late Christian and Mary of son He leaves his widow; one Koonz. daughter. DrS Arthur W. Kinkham a sister, Mrs Anna Ripof ple of Taunton; New Haven, three grandand several nieces and children, ATTY JOHN R. MOSELEY OPENS LAW OFFICE nephews.

SOUTHAMPTON Southampton, Nov. 16 Kingsley Misses left Edith. this Delia afternoon for St Petersburg, and Georgie where will they join Mrs Frederick J. will spend the win. ter.

in They Springfield and continue the Ward trip Mrs together. Reynolds J. Sherman has refrom aL visit with her William daughturned ter and of family, Hartford. Mr Sergt Leonard and Mrs Stevens Annis has been transferred from P. to Fort Meyer, Fla.

Halingen, is visiting Mr and Arg Tex. Annis S. Connaughton, sister and Freeman of Mrs Annis, in brother-in-law Springfield. is serving as InFred A. Brown structor in Stebbing his returned to the Seabees.

N. after a furlough at Herve A. his Deming, home here. On his way he called his brother Raymond, who is Beach, in on the navy hospital in Long from a back recuperating jury. Ellery Frary had the misfortune toe smashed yesterday.

He have a father move a sled was helping dropped on his foot' badly his when it. toe. Dr. Genest atinjuring the big tended the the supper injury. served by the Ladies' At Friday night, It has been decided to Aid, charge the children under 20 years cents.

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Y. (CAUTION: Use only as directed on label) SHAMPOO TINT. FOUR STAR BEAUTY RIO. FUND TRANSFERS COME BEFORE THE ALDERMANIC BOARD Slight Flareup Over One and Matter Is Referred to Finance Committec Fire- men's Dependents' Ask An-. nuities Holyoke, Nov.

16-There WAS A fareup of mild intensity at tonight's of short-lived meeting of the board aldermen, and that the result of a request for a transfer of the sum nf $1500 from the special reserve fund to civilian defense made by the mayor, apparently without knowledge of the finance committee. The request was transformed to that committee for study "on motion of Alderman Alderman. The transfer WAS one of tiro requested, the other passing in the regular manner. The latter was for the sum of $250 transferred to the parks maintenance fund to provide 'for compensation in that amount to James 31. Sullivan of 474 Maplo -street for dnjuries sustained in' his work on park Alderman Michael Manning the properties, ohjector to the $1600 transfer, demanding that the hoard be Informed as to Just what the money was to be used for.

lie noted that a l'Re transfer was passed at the last meeting under protest, and suggested that the s11m desired tonight mignt used for defraying the cost of tin can collections along with those of waste paper. He wanted, however, that the hoard be fully informed. Two petitions were received from widows of firemen sceking annuities for dependents and maintaining that deaths could be directly attributed to hazards peculiar to their employment. Both were referred to the finance committee. Mrs Katherine K.

Hoar, of Fireman F. Hoar. who died on December 22, 1942, declared that his death resulted from exposure while at work on a line mole at Winthrop and Northampton streets. Drs Mary R. Herbert of 21 Brookline avenue, widow of Deputy Chief William Herbert, seeks an annuity for herself and children declaring that hazards encountered at the Valley arena Are on, July 13, 1913, and a Brighten UP YOUR UH HOME ET with Unitized Smart New Modern Wall Papers For EVERY ROOM UNDER HALF PRICE A Special Group of Decorator Type Styles to Roll Trimz Pasted Ready Wall Paper BORDER FOR ALL ROOMS Old Scratch English Remover TootesWe Give UH.

Green Stamps HOLYOKE later fire at the Pal Blade company on on August November 6 1. resulted in his death The board received a letter from Senator Henry Cabot Lodge assuring of his cooperation in the favoring passage of the Connecticut-river measure. The board some weeks ago on a plea by Water Commissioner Hugh McLean, long an exponent of river navigation, went to for such project it has record, for years and sent transcripts of its action to congressmen and senators. Alderman Brunault Introduced an order which passed. that the entrusted with the care of several war memorial tablets throughout the city he requested to renew or refurbish monthly the flags atop these tablets.

He said the elements had marked the present flags. There will he no meeting of the board on Tuesday December 7. election night, and on order of Chairman Frank O'Connell the board voted to suspend rules and orders so that the business could he carried over to the following regular meeting on December 21. The claim of Mrs. Dorothy Levy of 53 Elmwood avenue, asking that she be compensated for damages caused to her car by "a sweeper truck of the.

board of public works was referred to the claim committee. She seeks the sum of $8.50. STUDENTS PROTEST CHANGE OF DATES High School Pupils Start tition for Readoption of Original Christmas Vacation Schedule Holyoke, Nov. 16-A petition of high school students, urging readoption of the former Christmas holiday schedule. titan been presented to the Holyoke School Student council, the secretary, Miss Joan Hafey, stated today.

It is- estimated that one -half the student body of 1232 have signed the petition. The council officers suggested to those fostering it that it be drawn in "more orderly" takes this has been fashion before wine, Student council done the council will consider it and if the vote NO favors, it will be forwarded to Principal Henry. J. Fitzpatrick and thence the school committee. The latter group voted to start the Christmas holidays one week in advance of the usual holiday period so students might be placed in stores during period when the manpower shortage.

will probably be felt the keenest. The local school hoard acted upon recommendation of the state department of education, the Holyoke Chamber of Commerce and the War power commission in altering the holiday schedule. ISABELLA ANNUAL COURT ROLL MCOF CALL Holyoke, Nov. 16 Mrs Margaret O'Connor, chief ranger, presided at tonight's annual roll call of 'the Isabella court, MCOF, at Foresters' hall. She was assisted by Mrs Catherine Sheehan, Mrs Bridgid Donoghue, Mrs Nellie T.

McLean, Mrs Danehy, Mrs Mae Liebeck. Mrs Geneva O'Connell, Drs Margaret Jolly, Nellie O'Sullivan, Mrs Helen Haggerty, Mrs Katherine M. Sullivan, Mrs Anna Hart, Mrs Mary B. O'Conner and AIrs Catherine Sullivan. court chaplain, Rev Dr James F.

McGillicuddy, Rev Florence Donohue, Deputy High Chief Ranger Margaret Scanlon, High Chief Ranger Edward G. Shea and Atty Gregory Scanlon were among guests present. M'KIERNAN WANTS MAYOR TO URGE PROBE Holyoke, Nov. 16-In a radio address tonight, Thomas P. McKiernan, candidate for mayor, defied Mayor Toepfert to use his Influence with several civic organizations to whom McKiernan has written letters, to have the charges contained in the letters investigated.

Specifically mentioning the Kiwanis club, of which the mayor himself is member, the candidate asked him if he dared to request them to go through with a suggested investigation of school conditions. McKiernan in his talk made comparisons of press reports of highway and school. conditions today and in 1910 accused the mayor of sacrificing the city's 1500 school children.to fire trap conditions in order to build up a record for economy, The conditions of the streets last winter was the main theme of the talk and McKiernan stated the mayor in a statement yesterday was trying to blame the citizens for executive inefficiency, He called attention to the mayor's admission in the statement that conditions were bad last year and that preparations now being made were of no avail because the same equipment available last year and the two years before but the job was not done. COCOA MARSH DELICIOUS. Chocolate CAKES for FLAVOR PUDDINGS ICE CREAM A TAYLOR REED PRODUCT COFFEE IN MADE YOUR CUP RIGHT Ready instantly.

And absolutely pure. That's Barrington Hall Coffee. The U. S. Army is buying huge quantities of it.

As a result, your grocer's supply is now irregular. But if he hasn't any today, check again soon. I QUALITY IN 10 SECONDS BARRINGTON HALL PURE NO ADULTERATION INSTANTLY PREPARED FACTORY WORKERS smoke, dust, gases or fumes make you COUGH: Try This Famous Herbal RemedyActs AT ONCE To Bring Relief Pertussin must You can It's take entirely Pertussin free from often dope; as The relief from such cough- needed. Arst spoonfuls bring prompt will be refunded. chloroform' and creosote.

Safe tng or your money thousands of Don- mighty effective for both old and Thousands prescribed upon Pertussin for bad young. Pleasant tasting. Inexpensivel tors have to colds. Pertussin acts at All drugstores. once, coughs not only to relieve coughing but due also make to it loosen easier to annoying raise, phlegm and WAR CHEST TOTAL PASSES $85,000 Chairman Hopes for Favorable Report at Meeting of Committees This Evening Municipal Employes Respond Holyoke, Nov.

16-lLolyoke citizens. tonight started on the second. and most difficult, half of the tusk of filling the 1943-44 War and Community Chest. The total raised passed the 8 and $83,000 Morton mark Hull, during general the chairman, afternoon expressed the hope that the working committees would make final reports tomorrow evening that would far toward completing the job. Campaign workers will meet at the Roger Smith hotel at 6 to determine the standings.

During the day the special gifts committee, working with industrial firms, turned in more than $6000. The industrial employe reports received totaled. $2361, bringing employe participation the campaign up $8150, or 20 per cent of the amount expected. Ninety employe groups, many. of which have completed their canvass- -for funds, have not reported 50 far.

The women's division added other $411 during the day to make its total over $8000. Many team workers have not reporteduas yet. Preliminary results show that the municipal employes are responding to the campaign appeal. The municipal committee is headed by John Moynihan, city almoner. The committee includes: City hall, Oscar Deroy: City hall annex, Pierre Martel: board of Edward Bayon; fire department, James E.

O'Leary; gas lice department Bess Sullivan; 'postFrank Kirkpatrick: office, James J. Dowd; school department, Henry M. Padden: water department, William T. Barry. War Memorial.

William A. Stack. The school department has already contributed more than' $2000 to the campaign. WASTE PAPER SALVAGE TOTALS 117,052 POUNDS Trade Students Gather 529 Pounds Per Pupil to Date Holyoke. Nov.

16-Holyoke Trade school students, numbering 221, gathering 117,052 pounds of waste paper up to midnight last night, made collection of 529.6 pounds per pupil. The official record has been forwarded to Ralph Edwards of radio fame by Director Edward J. Burke and his assistant, William J. Dean, also commando chief. The school was entered in Edwards's contest, the winner of which will have the distinction of playing host to one of the "Truth and Consequence" shows for which Edwards has become famous.

The school champion is Robert Kelly of South Hadley Falls, who brought in 4400 pounds of waste paper. An interesting angle of the collection is the revelation that paper came into the school pile dated 1913, 1922 and other remote dates, indicating that despite the many drives for this type. of waste, there may still remain many hundreds of tons as yet hidden a away. WOMAN WORKER LOSES TWO FINGERS Holyoke, Nov. 16-Miss Theresa Daviau, 16, of 59 Union street, suffered the loss of two of the fingers of her right hand this afternoon, as the result of an accident at her place of employment, the Alderman Top company.

She was operating a roller press when her hand slid in between the rolls and two of the fingers so necessary. She attended at the crushed that, amputation was Holyoke hospital by Dr Fred Celce. SOCIAL AGENCIES HOLD FIRST FALL MEETING Holyoke, Nov. 16-The family and child care division of the Holyoke Council of Social Agencies attended the Arst of the fall meetings at the Hotel Essex tonight. Mrs Clifford S.

Lyon, chairman, presided. Miss Bess Sullivan, program director, introduced four agency executives. rerently in the city. They were Jerry Shanahan, executive director of the USO; Miss Mary Ewells, MSPCC; Miss Margaret Tobey, Travelers' Aid representative at the USO, and Miss Eleanor Van de Hook. home service agent of the local chapter, American Red Cross.

TO CONSIDER PETITION FOR LANHAM ACT FUNDS Holyoke, Nov. 16-Approval of the petition to continue the Lanham act funds for the preschool and school age centers in this city will be considered at a noonday meeting of the child care committee of the Holyoke Public Safety committee tomorrow. The current fund: will no longer be available after December 31 and a budget and accompanying petition has been prepared by Superintendent of Schools William R. Peck for their tension into next year. The child care committee will undouhtedly prove the application.

as the entire local program, which. has attracted more than state-wide attention, has progressed under their active interest. SPEAKERS' CLUB TO HOLD PAST PRESIDENTS' NIGHT Holyoke, Nov. 16 The November meeting of the lIolyoke Speakers' club will be held tomorrow Hotel This meeting, which has been designated as past presidents' night will be in charge of the clubs first president, William Bennett. and will take the form of a meeting of the United States Senate.

The following resolution. will be introduced by Senator Charles Hux of Oklahoma; president, "Resolvel, that immediately, workers, following the soldiers and declaration civilians of alike, shall be placed on the same rate of pay and that all material. and supplies necessary for the conduct of the war shall be furnished the government at cost." Each member will be assigned a state and will be extality for the evening is in of pected to express his views. chalice Miss Bella Johnson and: Dr Thomas Reservations may be with Mrs Mary Dowd. ANNUAL TURKEY PARTY COMES MONDAY NIGHT Holyoke, Nov.

16-The annual turkey party Holyoke Post 25 American Legion will be, held Monday night at 8 in basem*nt of the War Memorial building. Many turkeys will he given away, and the pub-' lic is invited. Refreshments will be 1 Vic EIGHT MOTORISTS PAY FINES; LACKED STICKERS Total Penalties On This Charge Have Reached $300 Since 1st who neglected to have their cars inGreenfield, Nov. 16-Eight motorists spected during October were McLaud fined $5 in each by Judge Abner S. district court today, raising the total passing charge.

The complaint who was brought his mother-in law, said he had persisted in visiting her house against her orders. Three Sunderland juveniles, who broke into the home of Drs Grace E. Cooley and caused damage amounting to $300, were placed on probation for one year each. State Trooper Arthur was Blockel Northampton barracks the complainant. in penalties collected in this fashion since the 1st to $300.

In addition; the cases of 15 defendants were filed, while three were ordered to present they had tried to comply with: the statements from their garages showing la Fines today were paid by Florence M. Cram of 131 Montague City road, Clifford G. Ayer of Shelburne, Harold 11. Doyle Travis of 73 of 4 Beech Fort square, street, Helen Patrick Si. Fish 'of of 212 Wells street, Wilfred L.

Sears of 19 Summer street, Frank Bonzek of 1 Barber avenue and John B. Friend of Shelburne. Michael Bubowski of Turners Falls, who denied A drunkenness charge, was fined $15 after being found guilty. Officer Francis Fitzgerald said the taken from a School-street cafe last defendant resisted arrest after being night, but Bubowski said he 'could remember nothing of the incident. A suspended sentence of one month in the house of correction was ordered in the case of Clayton Ladd of Shelburne Falls, who admitted a tres- Northampton Sports draft calls.

BUCKLAND Buckland, Nov. 16-The Ladies' club will hold a supper and fair Friday evening at the vestry. Mrs Beulah Cross and Mrs Lena Hartwell are hostesses for the supper. Airs Spear is giving a beautiful crocheted, scarf for desk or; table, to be ecru Morris Mitchell is recovering from sold at the fair. an operation at Westfield State hospital.

Mrs John Waldron, formerly of this place, is recovering from an operation at Strong Memorial hospital, Rochester. N. Y. Mr and Mrs Earl Hartwell of West Springfield spent the weekend with Mrs Lillian Hartwell. Northampton, Nov.

16-With High the is turning football season attention at an to baeketball, which by far end. 'ITamp its the school's most popular sport. Poach Dave Wright, who has been handling been 'Uamp putting court teama group of aspiring youngsters through prefor 80 many years, nag liminary drills looking for, new talent. Wright is in real need of are new scheduled material to this return year. to Only the two lineup.

They are Bill Bailey veterans and Jerry Watrous. The rest: of last year's like first-string squad either George graduated or. Jim who are in the navy, went into uniform, McDonald And The 1942-1943 second 1pam. which won most of its games, possessed come promising talent. For instance there Was Charlie and Gleason, Dick Vanasze, Jack Aached Murphy the kind Fred Ames, All of whom of form which ultimately rates 8 berth on the varsity, who need only a' little more experience and Added to there are some young sprouts of training the foothall aquad will not be allowed to develon into reserves.

Members to work out, with the hoop team let for them two weeks. This rule is intended to rest up before beginning the basketball which will lake a lot out of them grind, phyaically. Speaking of football. now that over 'ITamp West his celebrated its 13-to-12 victory and the furore is dying down, it is Springfeid in last Saturday's Rooster-day tilt recalled that the West Siders did score' which one bit of strategy on the sidelines, amorded no means of Just before the game WaR about to the begin outthe Northampion band formed on skirts of the field preparatory to making band a grand entrance. Just A8 the 'Hamp was about to move, the West Springfield hand broke into the national reserved anthem, for some- the thing that invariably is home bandsmen, 'Hamp fans were frritated by but the in West the Sider3' temerity in this matter, excitement of victory forgot ail about it.

Today they were reminiscing. Meanwhile, St Michael's hoopaters are got to open their schedule against. Hopkins acadpiny getting at away Hadley to an early start to brush Decomber 3. The Saints are up for yoke their High firet in the Paper City, December 10. Important game against HolCoach John Murphy has virtually decided on the Saints' first -string roster, although by no means certain about who will be included in the starting five.

will include the veteran Mike O'Keefe: Jake Foley, Shea. Larry layee, Brad Bob White, Jim Walsh, Leroy McGrath, John Hardy and Ken Jones. In An effort to stir interest of younger boys at St Michael's in the court game, Rev Raymond O'Brien, athletic director, and parish plans to organize granimar achool leagues for fall and winter competition. athletic This is Father O'Brien's first year as director at St Michael's and he is mapping plans for many activities. tp at Smith's school, Coach Glenn Prescott.

is devoting his early-season practice to fundamentals. He 14 convinced that in past Agrarian teams have not hit their real stride until late in the season because too much emphasie was placed 011 scrimmage early in the year. During the last week, he lost two potential Hrst-string men who had reached the age of 18 and got 11 foreground, in the Irving was accident The molished. Two ton and Hearing washed hoses. A after I tied while the back.

Vanslett of walking to a occurred oil truck, which Norwood truck was totaly detrucks from the Northampfire department were summoned extinguished the blaze quickly. big blaze, the the oil into a sewer with huge crowd gathered shortly the accident and traffic up for more than an hour. 300 South street, garage when the and did not see it. Northampton. Nov.

16 -C. Tyson Smith, a chemist at Massachusetts State college, was adjudged guilty of failing to support his wife and three minor children after a protracted district court trial this morning and was sentenced to two months in the house of correction. He appealed the case to superior court and was released under $500 bail, The charge against Smith was brought by his wife, Mrs Marie G. B. Smith, who maintained that her husband had contributed no money to his family for five months preceding the complaint.

Testimony from Mrs Smith concernede a. said war was bond her only worth source $750, of cash after it wag turned into the bank. On depletion of these funds, she said she was forced to. bring charges. Smith, who was brought into court last spring by his wife on the same charge, said that he paid the bills and maintained a home but that his wife had been away from Amherst.

since last May. Felix Pelletier of Hartford, paid a total of $65 in fihes after pleading guilty to charges of drunkenness and drunken driving. Local police arrested Pelletier this morning after he seen in A tipsy condition and refused an officer's advice to stay away from his car. Margaret E. Hanlon of Cambridge and Tracy A.

Adams of Boston were fined $5 for failing to display inspec- MSC CHEMIST FOUND GUILTY OF NONSUPPORT Christenson, president of the conmon council; Postmaster Edward E. Cooney, Edward J. Gare, James J. Kennedy, Alderman Edmond J. Lampron and James H.

O'Dea, ration board member. SERGT DANIEL J. FOLEY DIES IN ENGLAND Northampton. Nov. 16-Sergt Danin iel told juries Son J.

today. of Biddeford, Foley the sustained of late in this Daniel a his city motor M. died family and of accident Julia was in- A Foley. Sergt Foley entered the. service in May, 1942, and was stationed in Louisiana for a while.

He was promoted to staff sergeunt last month and was awarded a good conduct medal A requiem high mass will be celebrated at St Mary's church Saturday at 8. Amherst, FarmJONES LIBRARY, NOTES er's Almanac for 1914, the 152d consecutive issue, has just appeared with short' pieces of poetry for the 12 months of the year written by David Morton, professor of English literature at Amherst college. Miss Frances Drury, daughter of W. B. Drury of Amherst and er in the public schools in Windsor, will give an illustrated lecture on "The animal kingdom" in the library auditorium at 11 Saturday morning for children in school grades.

3 to 7. Drs Mary Starkus Dead Mrs Mary Starkus of Haydenville road, Leeds, died at her home this morning after a long illness. She was born in Lithuania and had been a resident of Northampton for 41 years. Besides her husband, John Starkus, she leaves three sons. Anthony, Charles and John Starkus of this city, and three daughters.

Gertrude and Elsie, at home, and Drs George Adams of this city. The funeral will be held at the home Thursday at 8.15, with a requiem high mass at St Mary's church at 9. Burial wiil be in St Mary's cemetery. BERNARDSTON son. BELCHERTOWN Bernardston, Nov.

16-Several from the Christian Endeavor from the Goodale United church attended the fall meeting of the Christian EndeavOr convention held Sunday at the North Parish house in Greenfield. Prank Foster had charge of the rec'reationul program and sang with the Mount Hermon quartet. Powers institute celebrated educational week and art week by having open house, and a drive was. on for the National War fund. The school contributed $7.50.

In the Bernardston weekly war bond drive the committee collected $120.40. Alvin and Myron Joslyn of Greenfield spent the weekend with Ar and Mrs Leroy E. Ames of East Bernardston. Mr and Mrs Harry Dean and two sons were Sunday guests of relatives in Springfield. Corp Harold Hastings has been home 'on three-day pass from Rome, N.

where he is stationed. Drs Marcia Lyon is ill with grip at the home of her daughter, Mrs Fred Donaldson. and is under the care of Dr F. Wilton Dean of Northfield. Seaman (fc) Paul J.

Donaldson, son of Mr and Mrs Fred Donaldson is attending the gunner's mate school at the naval training station at Newport, R. I. He has been at Sampson, N. for basic training. Miss Lillian Richmond and Drs Mildred Stunford entertained the Pioneer Valley Bridge club at their home on Monday night.

Those receiving prizes were Urs Arthur Ward. Mrs Roy Wilkins and Drs S. C. Cuthbert- Belchertown, Nov. 16-The Missionary group of the Women's Society of Christian Service will meet at the home of Mre Carl Corliss Thursday at 7.30 p.

m. The home department of the Congregational church school will meet with Mrs Winslow S. Piper Friday afternoon at 2.30. ig requested that any in town having Red ('ross knitting carried over from last year or any other time get it in at once as. the Red Cross needs it badly.

The same can be left with Mrs Louis Shumway.at the library or at the surgical dressinge rooms. Mrs Harry Plant, Mrs Pearl Very and Mrs Webb went to Boston last week to visit relatives. Prom there Mrs Very and Mrs Webb will leave for Florida. The public dinner served at the Congregational church parish house Sunday at 12.30 was largely attended. Following the dinner there was an auction of vegetables and fruit, brought in by people of the The proceeds amounted to $52.

This amount will go to the Congregational committee on war victims and services. t. to tion stickers. SHELBURNE FALLS HARRISON MILL DIES AT SENECA FALLS, Y. Shelburne Falls, Nov.

16-Harrison Mill, 51, native cf Shelburne Falls, and the son of William Mill and the late Mrs Mill. died on Thursday night at Seneca Falls, N. following several weeks' illness. He had been 8 resident of Seneca Falls since 1919. He was a memher of the American Legion and the lodge of Elks of SeneCA Falls.

Besides his widow and son. Walter, h3 leaves his father and three sisters. Mrs Ada Hale of this place, Drs Madeline Hill of Stratford. and Ethelyn Ellison of Northampton, and a brother. William, $of Seneca Falls.

The funeral and burial were held in that city yesterday. MOSES GEBO, 77, DIES AT WESTFIELD Shelburne Falls, 'Nov. 16 Moses Gebo. 77. passed, away this afternoon the Westfield hospital where he was taken on Sunday.

He was born Moores Junction, N. the son of Adolph and Mary (Riel) Gebo and A young man: came 'to. Colrain where he was. employed, for many years in the mills: The greater part his life has been spent in Shelburne Falls where he was employed the Lamson Goodnow plant. He was a member of St Joseph's church.

His wife, Mrs Amelia Gedo died several years 'ago. He is survived by three daughters, Airs Harry' Shaw of Singley of Greenfield: two sons. John Waterbury, Airs Josenh Key of Washington. a D. and, Mrs Harry of this place and Adolph.

of. Springfield. also one sister, Miss Sophia (ebo The, funeral will be held Friday morning at 9 at St Joseph's church. Burial will be in the family lot in Arms cemetery. The body is at the Johnson funeral home.

Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 11 p. m. PLAINFIELD Plainfield, Nov. 16-The American Legion, Cummington post, and auxiliary held a. joint instalation of officers, following a chicken-pie supper Thursday evening at Cummington.

Local officers scated in the Legion were: Commander, Capt Edward Frissell; junior vice-commander, Hubbel Allen; chaplain. Thomas Bryn: historian, Clayton Nye. Plainfield officers auxiliary are: Senior vice-prestorian, Mrs Hubbel Allen; member of ident, Mrs Christopher Crowell; hisexecutive committee. Mrs Clayton Nye. Rev George B.

Hawkes, pastor of Plainfield Congregational church, and Drs Anna Tirrell, treasurer, attended a meeting of committee on grants to churches of the Hampshire County association at the parsonage of Rev Basil Hall at Florence Monday. Robert Hardwick has acquired the farm in the northeast district formerly owned by Joseph Graham of Williamsburg, and is making repairs there. SUNDERLAND Sunderland, Nov. 16-The Red Cross surgical dressings unit will hold an all day to meeting. and Friday 7 to 9 from in 9.30 the is evening and a large attendance urged by the chairman, Mrs Arthur W.

Hubbard. Coffee will be for the basket lunch. It is hoped to complete the work 'on hand and hold no more meetings this year unless an emergency arises. I'.

The Springfield Daily Republican from Springfield, Massachusetts (2024)

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What is the racial makeup of Springfield Massachusetts? ›

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Springfield, MA are White (Non-Hispanic) (28.2%), White (Hispanic) (17.8%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (16%), and Other (Hispanic) (11.2%).

Who owns Springfield Republican? ›

It is owned by Newhouse Newspapers, a division of Advance Publications.

What is the significance of Springfield Massachusetts? ›

Springfield has several nicknames—"The City of Firsts", due to the many innovations developed there, such as the first American dictionary, the first American gas-powered automobile, and the first machining lathe for interchangeable parts; "The City of Homes", due to its Victorian residential architecture; and "Hoop ...

Who were the first settlers of Springfield Massachusetts? ›

William Pynchon and a company of six men from Roxbury, a town near Boston, established Springfield in 1636 at the junction of the Agawam and Connecticut Rivers.

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Massachusetts Racial Breakdown of Population (2017)
RacePercentage of Massachusetts populationPercentage of United States population
White (Non-Hispanic)68.8%60.9%
Hispanic (of any race)13.0%19.1%
Black7.1%12.2%
Asian7.2%5.9%
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What is the poverty rate in Springfield MA? ›

Springfield as a whole has a 32% poverty rate, which compares to the statewide Massachusetts rate of 11%. Widespread and deep poverty in the City negatively impacts the tax base, making it difficult for the City to contend with aged infrastructure and vulnerable residents.

Who owns hot table in Springfield MA? ›

Hot Table was founded in 2007 by brothers John and Chris DeVoie and restauranteur Don Watroba in their hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts.

Who represents Springfield MA in Congress? ›

Richard Edmund Neal (born February 14, 1949) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Massachusetts's 1st congressional district since 1989.

Who owns Springfield? ›

Springfield Armory is owned by the Reese family. Founder Robert R. Reese passed away in 2019, but the company is still a family-owned and operated business. The Reese family has dedicated themselves to advocating for the Second Amendment and producing some of the finest firearms on the market today.

Is Springfield MA a big city? ›

Springfield, the 3rd largest City in Massachusetts and the 4th largest in all of New England, is a City of many attributes. It has been known as the “City of Firsts” – a moniker earned through a history of innovation, including America's first Armory and military arsenal and the first American made automobile.

What is Springfield Massachusetts sister city? ›

Springfield and Takikawa City officially became sister cities in 1993, In 1997, after a five year courtship, the Concord Town Meeting voted to formalize the sister city relationship with Nanae Town.

Why is Springfield famous? ›

The lore and reputation of Abraham Lincoln has made Springfield a global destination because of the story of his life and the location in Springfield of his home and the Abraham Presidential Library and Museum.

Who are the two bodies found in Springfield MA? ›

The Hampden District Attorney's Office has identified the victims as 19-year-old Alexander Rodriguez and 40-year-old Khidhr Moultrie, both of Springfield. On June 7th officers were called to an apartment on the 200 block of Union Street for a report of two bodies.

What is the ethnicity of Springfield Massachusetts? ›

Springfield, the third largest city in Massachusetts, has 69,301 Latinos according to the 2015-2019 American Community Survey. They represent 45% of the city's population. Whites are the second largest ethno-racial group (31%), while Blacks (19%) and Asians (3%) are the other ethno-racial group with a sizable presence.

What was invented in Springfield MA? ›

Innovations in the 19th and 20th centuries include the first American English dictionary (1805, Noah Webster), the first use of interchangeable parts and the assembly line in manufacturing (1819, Thomas Blanchard), the first American horseless car (1825, again Thomas Blanchard), vulcanized rubber (1844, Charles ...

What is the crime rate in Springfield MA? ›

With a crime rate of 33 per one thousand residents, Springfield has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 31.

What percent of Massachusetts is black? ›

Race and ethnicity (White alone 61.6%; Black alone 12.4%; Hispanic 18.7%; Asian alone 6%; American Indian and Alaska Native alone 1.1%; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone 0.2%; Some Other Race alone 8.4%; Two or More Races 10.2%). Diversity Index (61.1%, up from 54.9%).

How many Vietnamese people are in Springfield MA? ›

Many Vietnamese settled in Massachusetts; in Springfield alone, the Vietnamese population has risen to 5,000.

Is Springfield MA urban or rural? ›

Springfield, city, seat (1812) of Hampden county, southwestern Massachusetts, U.S., on the Connecticut River. It forms a contiguous urban area with Agawam and West Springfield (west), Chicopee and Holyoke (north), Ludlow (northeast), Wilbraham and Hampden (east), and East Longmeadow (south).

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