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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1960

Page

4

Favored American Drinks Hold Key to Rocket Fuels

CAPE CANAVERAL UPI scientists link everyday beverages to rocket propulsion. Water yields hydrogen and oxygen by electrolysis, while alcohols, bourbon, and scotch hint at fuel blends. Convair and Pratt & Whitney highlight liquid propellants as the path to Centaur and Saturn milestones, with fluorine considered as a future but dangerous option.

Cape Canaveral Upi America Free World Russia Convair Division General Dynamics Corp Centaur Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Armys Redstone Atlantic Saturn

Edna Calderella Becomes Bride of Thomas J Russo

Edna Mary Calderella daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert William Calderella of 1197 North St was married at 9 yesterday morning to Thomas James Russo of 1197 North St The Rev Daniel Brunton performed the ceremony in St Charles Church A reception followed at the bride g home Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a royal blue wool sheath dress with matching accessories and a matching veil Her Colonial bouquet was of white pompons Miss Sandra J Samale maid of honor wore a rose red wool sheath and matching veil and carried a Colonial bouquet of white pompons Richard E Winterkorn was best man The couple left for San Jose California after the reception En route they will stop in Kennett Square Pa to visit the bride s sister Mrs Barbara Donahoe and in Augusta Ga to visit the groom s sister Mrs Frank Pizzuta They will be at home in Campbell California on Jan 1 The bride graduated in June from Pittsfield High School Mr Russo attended Pittsfield High School and Campbell High School Among out of town guests were the bride s brother Albert Calderella an airman in the Navy Air Force based in Texas and Seaman Lawrence P Stewart USN of Norfolk Va as cousin of the bride and Seaman Robert Godinich also of Norfolk

Edna Mary Calderella Albert William Calderella North St Thomas James Russo Russo Anthony Russo Campbell, Calif Mr. Russo Daniel Brunton St. Charles’ Church Sandra J. Samale Richard E. Winterkorn San Jose Calif Kennett Square Barbara Donahoe Augusta Frank Pizzuta Campbell Pittsfield High School Campbell High School Albert Calderella Navy Air Force Texas Lawrence P. Stewart USN Norfolk Robert Godinich McGurn St. Joseph's High School Air Force Sweetwater Tex Okinawa College William Wigmore Joan Wigmore K. Agnes Murphy Mrs Greenwood K. Roberto Hasbun Magdalena Hasbun San Salvador el Salvador Hasbun Jeremiah C. Murphy St. Mary’s Church Joseph Lavery Pittsfield Rose William B. Neser Cleveland Ohio Charles Jenks Charles Carter Dalton Thomas A. O'Malley Lancashire England Rochester Charles C. Carter Mexico Guatemala

Pittsfield Girls Club Week Plans With Plunges and Events

The Pittsfield Girls Club lays out a holiday week of plunges at 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. open gaming. Camp Stevenson and Camp Witawent reunions are scheduled with 1:30 and 7 p.m. plunges. Friday features a folk dance festival and a doll show on Tuesday at 2 p.m. with prizes. The club closes Saturday to Monday and resumes Jan 4.

Pittsfield Camp Stevenson Camp Witawent Club FI

Public dances listed for tonight at local centers

From seven to nine fifteen pm junior high school dance in the girls club gym nasium. At eight pm to eleven thirty pm the second annual semiformal by St Charles Youth Group in the parish hall. At nine pm to midnight the fourth annual Christmas hall event by College of the Holy Cross and Our Lady of the Elms Stanley Club.

St. Charles College of the Holy Cross Our Lady of the Elms Stanley Club

College Senior Weds Airman Herbert M. McGurn

Miss Carol Lucy Greenwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Greenwood of 154 Appleton Ave, Worcester, wed Herbert Michael McGurn, airman third class USAF, in a Teresa’s Church ceremony. The Rev P Henry Sullivan officiated. They plan to live at 20 Ripley St Worcester after a motor trip return.

Carol Lucy Greenwood Raymond H. Greenwood Appleton Ave Herbert Michael McGurn USAF First St Mr. McGurn Herbert BR. McGurmn Bridgeport

Beverly Rose is Married in Pittsfield Church Wedding

Beverly Rose, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene T. Rose of Navin Avenue Heights, wed Dr. nn a aill K. Hasbun son of Mrs. Magdalena Hasbun of San Salvador in a 10 o'clock ceremony at St. Mary's Church. The Rev. Jeremiah C. Murphy officiated. The couple will reside in San Salvador after a Mexico and Guatemala trip.

Dr. Hasbun San Salvador Lee Church

Robert W and Isobel Barbour Property Note

Robert W of 149 Bartlett Ave and Isobel Barbour of 56 Gale Ave appear in a local records notice regarding property or residency details. The snippet lists two individuals and their street addresses as part of an official document.

Robert W Bartlett Ave Isobel Barbour Gale Ave

Anniversary of Merle Graveses in Florida

Mr. and Mrs. Merle D. Graves of 249 Holmes Road and Sarasota Florida observe their 50th wedding anniversary in Sarasota with a Field Club dinner party. Family guests include daughter Mca Arthur Fe Crane of Dalton, son Walter L. Graves and wife, and granddaughters Nancy and Judith. The couple, married December 27 1910, lived in Springfield and Pittsfield before moving to Florida. Graves authored two books and painted in later years. Mrs Graves has long been active in Girl Scout work and DAR.

Merle D. Graves Holmes Road Sarasota Fla Field Club Marshall Field Chicago Graveses Mca Arthur Fe, Crane Dalton Walter L. Graves Nancy Judith Pomeroy Ave Hyde Harvard Law School Springfield Pittsfield DAR Pittsfield General Hospital Graves He Graveses

George J Wick celebrates 50 years of marriage

George J Wick and Alma O Bert Wick marked their 50th wedding anniversary at 198 Bradford St. A family surprise party was held with about 50 attendees. They wed Dec 24, 1910 at St Charles Church. The couple have eight children, 22 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. Mr Wick is retired from selling fishing bait.

George J. Wick Bradford St Wick St. Charles’ Church Alma O'Bert Laurence J. Wick New Lebanon N.Y George J Hugh J. Walter J Frederick L Carl W. Wick William Maranszwski Chester Maranszwski Pittsfield

Holy Family Party At Church Tomorrow At Two

The children's Christmas party at Holy Family Church will start tomorrow at 2 pm not 4 pm. Mrs James E Hartigan's ballet pupils will entertain attendees.

Holy Family Church James E. Hartigan

Social Briefs From New England Families Over Holidays

Mr and Mrs Robert C Hayden of Wallingford Conn returned home after Christmas with Mrs Hayden s parents Mr and Mrs Donnell D MacCarthy of 457 Williams St Dr and Mrs J Harry Fierman and daughters Priscilla Marcia Arlene and Jactin of 64 Commonwealth Ave have returned after staying several days at Green Mountain Inn Stowe Vt Priscilla Fierman will spend New Year s weekend in New York before returning to Radcliffe College where she is a junior Miss Margaret O Leary of 33 Northumberland Road is home for holidays from Chamberlayne Junior College Boston Miss Elaine Giftos a student at the School of American Ballet in New York is with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles P Giftos of 7 Pleasures Ave Mr and Mrs Joseph G Solak and children Jay and Kim of Pleasant Hills Pittsburgh are spending the holidays with Mr Solak s father Joseph Solak of 29 New Hampshire Ave Mr Solak is a sales rep for Eaton Paper Corp in the Pittsburgh area.

Robert C. Hayden Wallingford, Conn J. Harry Fierman Priscilla Marcia Arlene Jactin Commonwealth Ave Greeny Mountain Inn Stowe Priscilla Fierman New York Radcliffe College Margaret O'Leary Northumberland Road Chamberlayne Junior College Boston Joseph T. O'Leary Elaine Giftos School of American Ballet Charles P. Giftos 7 Pleasures Ave Joseph G. Solak Jay Kim Pleasant Hills Pittsburgh Solak Joseph Solak New Hampshire Ave Eaton Paper Corp Ava

Jurgenson Wolter wed in New Canaan ceremony

Miss Joan Marie Jurgenson daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Jurgenson of New Canaan and Lake Bucci Great Barrington Mass wed to John Jay Wolter son of Mr and Mrs John J Wolter Pelham Manor NY in a 10 am service at St Aloysius Catholic Church New Canaan The couple will reside at 67 Glenbrook Road Stamford Attendants included Mrs Robert Easterbrook and sisters Linda Jurgenson Arlene and Gail Wolter The best man was James Wolter and ushers included William Coleman Terrance Krammer Easterbrook The bride a ivory satin gown with Belgian lace trained veil and red rose bouquet The groom a BA Dayton University and graduate study at Fordham University Summary continued on future life plans and teaching roles for the bride and graduate studies for the groom.

New Canaan Conn Joan Marie Jurgenson Francis J. Jurgenson Lake Buci Great Barrington Mass Baar John Jay Wolter John J. Wolter Pelham Manor Edmund Hussey St. Aloysius Catholic Church Roger Sherman Inn Robert Easterbresk Canton Linda Jurgenson Arlene Gail Wolter James Wolter William Coleman Terrance Krammer Dayton Ohio Ar. Easterbrook Upper New York State Glenbrook Road Stamford Walter College of New Rochelle Fairfield University Stamford Catholic High School Wolter Dayton (Ohio) University Fordham University

St Michael's Alumni Dance Planned for Tomorrow Night

Berkshire County chapter of St Michael's Alumni to hold a Christmas dance at the VEW hall tomorrow from 9 p.m. to midnight. Frederick H. Jones Jr. chairs the event with Bob Exford's orchestra set to play. College students and alumni invited.

Berkshire County St. Michael's Vew Hall Frederick H. Jones Jr Bob Exford

Kiwanis Meeting Hears Mary Schimmel Engagement

Williamstown Mr and Mrs John Schimmel announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Ralph G Scheufler to William Ab the Kiwanis Club will host the program tomorrow at 12 15 p m at Kerwood Hotel Fred Little of Williamstown son of Mr and Mrs William Alfred Little will lead the meeting A freshman at Skidmore College Miss Schimmel is a Williamstown High School graduate of 1960 Mr Little teaches in Williams College German department He holds degrees from Tufts Harvard and Cambridge and is an Army veteran.

Williamstown John Schimmel LE Mary Ralph G. Scheufler Marvin Schimmel William Ab Kiwanis Club Fred Little William Alfred Little Boston Kerwood Skidmore College Endlys Hote Miss Schimmel Williamstown High School Mr. Little Williams ‘College Tufts University Harvard Smaster Cambridge University Oxford England

Exchange Club hosts annual set song night at Rosa Restaurant

The Exchange Club plans a 7:15 p.m. event at the Rosa Restaurant tonight. Lyman F. MacDonald and club members report they have sold all Christmas trees for the club, indicating strong support and fundraising momentum.

Exchange Club Rosa Lyman F. MacDonald

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U.S Boeing Aircraft Co Space Edna Calderella Thomas J Russo California Girls Club Carm's Beauty North Street Dial BI H. M. McGurn Carol L. Greenwood St. Teresa’s Church Judith A. Teal Silver Spring Robert & Ryan David J. McGurn Marshfield Robert Hill Ripley St Worcester Anna Maria College Paxton Auburn High School A. J. Greenwood Herbert M. McGurn Beverly Rose Keuka Bonaintee Mrs. E. Koberta Hasbun Normand Paul Gauvin Creme Ave Linda May Reyes Crane Ave Merle Graveses Florida Holy Family Joan Jurgenson Mary Schimmel Skidmore Little O' Williams Wessman's Lexington Lextncitin Sehr Grine Limote Lexington Ave Sein ST New York 17 Plaza Motor Inn Ashford Tal The House OF Carpets Berkshire WBEC Toure of Weston Hair Fashions Allengale DE Sale Mademoiselle Caressa Penaljos
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