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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1960
Page
4
Rabida Council Knights of Columbus hosts a New Year's Eve supper and dance starting at 8 tonight at the clubrooms. Peter Amerio will cater, a midnight smorgasbord will be served, with Michael Cassinelli as chairman.
Capitol shows Midnight Lace at 1 08, 4 25, and 10 45. Sundowners at 2 25, 6 05, 9 45 with Freckles 1 00, 4 40, 8 20. Palace screens The Sundowners 2 25, 6 05, 9 45 and Freckles 1 00, 4 40, 8 20. Union Square offers Facts of Life 2 90, 5 50, 9 05 and Walking Target 1 25, 4 30, 7 48. County timetable on page 16.
A local arts listing notes an 8 30 pm show of The Fourposter at the Kate McComb Playhouse in Great Barrington. The brief notice highlights a public performance this evening and identifies the venue and city.
Miss Joan Anita Lovejoy daughter of Col Clarence E Lovejoy USA retired and Mrs Lovejoy of Horseneck Point Oceanport will wed Ens Howard George Seeley son of Mr and Mrs George M Seeley of Long Branch this afternoon at St George s by the River Episcopal Church The bride in an Italian silk gown with Sabrina Alencon lace and seed pearl trim carries a maribou muff with orchids Her sister Mrs Charles Thomas Straughn II is matron of honor and bridesmaids wear winterberry red velvet The groom is from Long Branch and Ridgewood and he is stationed on USS Noble The couple plan to move to California and then to Treasure Island for duty training
Mr and Mrs Edward E Fenner announce the engagement and mid January wedding planned for their daughter Cheryl Mae Fenner to Albert G Clark Jr son of Mr and Mrs Clark of 596 West Housatonic St Cheryl is a Berkshire Gas Co clerk typist, Pittsfield High School graduate, and Berkshire Business College attendee Albert attended Pittsfield High School works for Lichtman Tanning Corp and served two years in the Army, including time in France
Mrs. Laura Ditello announces the engagement of her daughter Carole Lynn Ditello to Kenneth James Gale son of Mr and Mrs Harold M Gale The couple are connected to Pittsfield and Colgate University with academic honors and activities noted including Colgate scholarships and Lambda Chi Alpha membership.
Lanesboro announces the engagement of Nancy Mae Rennie to Peter A. Traversa. Miss Rennie is a 1960 Pittsfield High School graduate and a dental assistant to Dr. S. K. Gregory. Traversa is training as a navigator at Harlingen Air Force Base Texas and will be commissioned as a second lieutenant when wings arrive March 3.
President Eisenhower accepted Sumner G. Whittier's resignation as administrator of veterans affairs effective January 20. Eisenhower praised VA gains under eight years of leadership, including better internal management, expanded hospital beds, medical research, a modern pension system, and an end to racial segregation in VA hospitals. Whittier, ex-lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, was at his Everett home when the announcement was made. He had been VA chief since December 1957.
Carey and James B. Carey president of the IUE held a six hour talks in New York Tuesday night with Leo Jandreau business agent of LUE Local 301 at General Electric plants in Schenectady. No statement on results was issued and Carey was unavailable for comment. Jandreau said a release would require Carey’s approval. The meeting follows Schenectady locals’ work return during the three week GE strike. The issue of a 75 cent monthly dues increase approved by IUE delegates last September was raised, with next month’s implementation looming and fifty cents of the raise going to the IUE national treasury.
Miss Verna C. O'Keefe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James D. O'Keefe of 122 Strong Ave, announced engagement to Christian Dominique Charron of Lynn, son of Mme. Alfréd Charron of Paris. The wedding is planned for June. O'Keefe is an engineering technician at GE ordnance, and Charron is an electrical engineer for GE in Lynn.
The association of Civil Defense police auxiliaries will install its new officers at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the squadroom at police headquarters The meeting will be the association s first for 1961 Refreshments will be served.
Miss Pamela Karen Douglas daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis E Douglas of 37 Buel Street will become the bride this morning of Robert Karl Heye son of Mr and Mrs Gus D Heye of 306 East Lenox Road Lenox News.
Miss Patrick C. Lankin and Michael J. Lankis visit parents in Pittsfield and Memphis while families from Stamford and Dalton reconnect. A Pittsfield couple, David Doherty and Miss Carol Griffin attended pre wedding events for a South Bend, Indiana marriage as the Heye family hosts showers and a rehearsal dinner. The couple plans to reside in South Bend after their ceremony at St Teresa’s Church in New Bedford.
Miss Kathleen Burke a freshman at the University of Massachusetts is with her parents Mr and Mrs Walter E Burke of 711 Ontario St.
Smith College’s $10 million development program crossed the $5 million mark Friday, announced by President Thomas C. Mendenhall. Begun last February, the campaign aims for completion by June 1962 with more than 1,000 alumnae nationwide seeking funds for new buildings increased endowment faculty salaries professorships scholarships loans and student aid.
Miss Deborah Pender was chosen queen at the St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing Christmas dance held at the Stanley Club. She was escorted by Robert Dwyer with judges Dr. Antonia Massimiano Dr. Clement Curd Dr. Thomas Norton and Dr. Sheron Schmeyer. Music by Ajam Grieve's orchestra.
Mrs. Roland Boucher, Massachusetts vice president of missions, will speak to the Philathea Class of the First Baptist Church at 18 Lebanon Ave at 7 45 p m Tuesday. Refreshments will follow under Mrs. Theodore Gilmore’s chairmanship at the home of Mrs. Frederick B Monte.
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