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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1963

Page

5

Engagement of Carole Rogers to Thomas Gilardi

Mr and Mrs Paul T Ouellette of Westview Road Lanesboro announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Carole Anne Rogers to Thomas Donald Gilardi son of Mr and Mrs Louis J Gilardi of 61 Elberon Ave The wedding is planned for April 4 at St Marys Church Miss Rogers a 1969 Pittsfield High School graduate and a clerk in the New England Telephone construction department Mr Gilardi an ex peditor in the ordnance department of GH graduated 1938 from Pittsfield High School and served in the Coast Guard for 434 years

Pault. Ouellette Westview Road Lanesboro Carole Anne Rogers Thomas Donald Gilardi Louis J. Gilardi Elberon Aye St. Mary's Church Miss Rogers Pittsfield High School New England Telephone & Telegraph Co Gilardi

Nature Slides Set for Friday at Berkshire Museum

The Berkshire Museum Camera Club cancels its print and slide show to allow members to attend Hoffmann Bird Club’s illustrated lecture by William J. Barrett of Adams. Barrett, linked to PSA and the Royal Photographic Society, will present A Photographer Looks at Nature.

Berkshire Museum Camera Club Museum Hoffmann Bird Club Bird Club William J. Barrett Adams Barrett Photographic Society of America Royal Photographic Society Club Pittsfield

Hillcrest Auxiliary Unit 1 Reschedules Feb 5 Meeting

The January meeting of Hillcrest Auxiliary Unit 1 was canceled due to the holiday. The next meeting will be on Wednesday February 5 with Arthur H. Briggs as chairman of the nominating committee reporting.

Hillcrest Auxiliary Unit 1 Arthur H. Briggs

Sparkling Color Hair Lotion Promises Subtle Rich Browns

ClaIrol from Stamford introduces Sparkling Color, a hair lotion said to lift dull brown to a warmer, richer shade without changing natural color. Marketed as not a tint, it aims to add life and highlights for hair without gray.

Clatral Pewco Clairol Stamford

What I Believe and Why by President Johnson

In a significant Reader's Digest feature from his Senate years, Johnson voices personal beliefs against labeling Americans by headings, critiques excessive taxes, and states the highest purpose of government policies. The January issue promotes this revealing article with insights into his core values and vision.

Kennedy U.S. Senate Reader's Digest

Miss Flanagan Is Betrothed to John Armata

Mr and Mrs Arthur T Flanagan of Dean Street announce the engagement of their daughter Catherine Anne to John M Armata of Boston son of Mr and Mrs Ned Armata of Adams A summer wedding is planned Catherine Anne is Adams High School and Anna Maria College graduate and teaches at Egremont School in Pittsfield Armata is a Adams High School graduate and a senior at Boston College

Cheshire Arthur T. Flanagan Dean Street Catherine Anne John M. Armata Boston Ned Armata Adams Miss Flanagan Adams High School Anna Maria College Paxton Egremont School Pittsfield Armata Boston College

29ers To Install Officers Jan 8

The 59ers Social Club postpones its meeting to Jan 8 at 8 p.m. in the YMCA. A white elephant sale is planned. Mrs. Charles Wetherall Jr will be installed president, with Mrs. Gerald Ket chum as vice president, Mrs. Ronald Hammond as secretary, and Mrs. Harold Schroeder as treasurer. Trustees will be Mrs. Alfred Lefebvre, Mrs. Elizabeth Xetchum, and Mrs. Doris Phillips.

59Ers YMCA Charles ‘Wetherall Jr Gerald &., Ketchum Ronald Hammond Harold Schroeder Alfred Lefebvre Elizabeth Xetchum Doris Phillips

Monarch Auxiliary Sets Roller Skating Party

The Monarch Drum and Bugle Corps Auxiliary will sponsor a roller skating party at Broyles Arena Thursday at 7 p.m. Mrs. Raymond L. Wells chairs the event with assistants Mrs. William H. Dunn and Mrs. William Leahey. Proceeds fund equipment for new corps members. Public invited. tickets at the door.

Monarch Drum and Bugle Corps Auxiliary Broyles Arena Raymond L. Wells William H. Dunn William Leahey

Gold Star Mothers Meeting Planned at White Tree Club

The Gold Star Mothers will hold a meeting on Thursday at 1 30 p m at the White Tree Club. Members are urged to attend to discuss activities and support efforts.

White Tree Club

New Year's Eve Dance Hosted by Craftsmen's Club

Tonight from nine to one at St John's Masonic Temple the Craftsmen's Club hosts a New Year's Eve dance with proceeds supporting club activities and community projects.

Craftsmen’s Club St. John’s Masonic Temple

Engaged: A W Sottile Jr. to Anne Ziegler in Stamford

Stamford announcements report the engagement of Anne Richall Ziegler, daughter of Alois and Mrs. Ziegler of 132 Hope St, to Anthony William Sottile Jr., son of Mr. Sottile of 41 Bar Ave. An August wedding is planned. Ziegler is a Stamford High School and Becker College graduate employed by Stelma Inc. Sottile, a Pittsfield High School graduate, earned a 1963 Boston University BA in political science, and is serving six months in the Army at Ft. Gordon, Ga. He has a history in politics and youth organizations and was recognized by the Jewish War Veteran brotherhood.

Stamford, Coen Alois Ziegler Hope St Anne Richall Ziegler Anthony William Sottile Jr Sottile Bar Ave Ziegler Stamford High School Becker Junior College Stelma Inc Pittsfield High School Boston Ternity The Young Democrats Tim Peabody PHS Ft. Gordon

Methodist Women Set Two Meetings

The Esther Circle of First Methodist Church hosts a Friday 6 p.m. family night with a covered dish supper and a program by Dr. Ralph Mirse on India, plus a film The Bright Flame. WSCS meets Wednesday Jan 8 at 1:15 p.m with Devotions by Mrs. John H. Fisher and a talk by Dr. Dipa Sarkar. Tea served by Esther Circle.

Esther Circle First Methodist Church Woman’s Society For Christian Service Commission On Missions Commission On Education Ralph Mirse New England Conference Commission On Missions India Robert Koch WSCS John H. Fisher Dipa Sarkar W. A. Lyall Reginald B. Thompson Helen Austen

Marriage Intentions Bernard Rogodinski and Shirley Melton

Bernard Joseph Rogodinski of Thomaston Connecticut and Shirley Marie Melton of Thomaston Connecticut filed marriage intentions in the local civil registrar office, signaling plans to wed.

Bernard Joseph Rogodinski Thomaston, Conn Shirley Marie Melton Thomaston Conn

Covell Engaged to D. McKellar in Boston Match

Mr and Mrs George D Covell announce the engagement of their daughter Sandra to David McKellar son of Mr and Mrs D H McKellar of Greenville SC The wedding is planned for February 1 at Mount Vernon Congregational Church Boston Sandra is a Boston University junior and descendant of Norma R Covell The groom is a Kingsville Texas high school graduate and MIT February graduate who will work for Boeing in Seattle Washington after marriage

George D. Covell West View Circle Sandra David

Barbara Coeles Crowned Queen at Mt. Carmel Cotillion

Miss Barbara A. Coeles, Pittsfield High School student and daughter of Edward G. Hackner, was selected queen of the first St. Nicholas cotillion at the Wendell-Sherwood Hotel. Escort was David A. Blasioli. 75 couples attended. Red Robinson's orchestra provided music.

Barbara A. Coeles Wendell-Sherwood Hotel Pittsfield High School Coeles Edward G. Hackner Joan Drive David A. Blasioli Red Robinson Junior Society of Mount Carmel Church Frank M. Staro Silvio DeLugan DeLugan DeLugan Dance Studio Eugene J. Martello Richard A. Malfucccio Malfuccio

Social Briefs: Service members and families holiday visit notes

First Lt. Howard F. Peck of Ft. Dix spent holidays with his parents and grandmother and left for Army finance school in Indianapolis. His wife and son visited Paris, France and Casa Bianca, Morocco. Several other families, including the Eastlands, Farrells, Harringtons, McMurphys, Walden, and Bencivengas, shared Christmas with relatives in North and Nebraska, with travel plans for New Year’s visits or return to colleges and hospitals. Dr. Dorothy M. McMurphy joined relatives in Nebraska after a pediatric residency in Columbus.

Howard F. Peck Ft. Dix N. J John F. Peck Harry H. Armstrong Hull Ave Peck Army Finance School Indianapolis Ind Francis Pierre Pierre Chaille de Nere Paris France Casa Bianca Morocco John I. McMurphy Sampson Parkway

Polish Club And Auxiliary Name Officers

Chester J. Klimek was re elected president of the Polish Community Club at a recent meeting. Mrs Stella Spence was named to her eighth term as auxiliary president. Other officers named include Anthony Bialas as vice president, Chester A. Kopelewski financial secretary, Theodore J. Handerek treasurer, John Kulis recording secretary, with Matthew Duda and Fred Koza as directors. Mrs Paul J. Sick was re elected auxiliary vice president, Mrs Stephen J. Stockley named financial secretary.

Chester J. Klimek Stella Spence Anthony Bialas Chester A. Kopelewski Theodore J. Handerek John Kulis Matthew Duda Fred Koza Paul J. Sick Auxiiary Stephen J. Stockley Financial Secre

Mrs Hugo Wiberg to Address Women at First Baptist

Mrs Hugo Wiberg wife of Brigadier Wiberg Salvation Army officer will speak on How the Salvation Army Meets Problems of the Urban Community to the Woman's League of the First Baptist Church Thursday Dinner at 6 15 in church dining room by Worthwhile and Ellen Lyon chapters Business meeting at 7 led by Mrs Leon Clark devotions Treasurer Mary Koscielniak and recording secretary Mrs Joseph Judda

Hugo Wiberg Wiberg Salvation Army Corps Salvation Army Woman's League of the First Baptist Church Ellen Lyon Leon Clark

JCC Bridge Winners Trace Night of Duplicate Play

Dat Narine and Carl S Uhrig won north-south and Mrs Horace Harding with Mrs Frederic A Pease won east-west in the Jewish Community Center event. Forty-six players competed with Emile Wainee Jr and Blanche Beebe second north-south and Percy F Jones with Mrs Richard W Samsel third. Second east-west tied Paul V Voloscove with Joel K B Prescott and Mrs Robert B Dillon with Mrs Jeremiah J OConnell. A charity game for cancer fund will follow Monday at 7 30 p m with master points awarded.

Robert B. Dillon Jeremiah J. O'Connell Cancer Fund

Marauszwskis Feted by 122 On Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Chester Marauszwski of 1 Watson St celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a party for 122 friends and relatives at the Polish Falcon Hall. The event was hosted by three daughters and noted the couple’s six children and four grandchildren. They were married December 28 1938 at St Josephs Church. He works for Billys Trucking.

Chester Marauszwski Watson St Marauszwskis St. Joseph's Church Mr. Marauszwski Billy

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Stara Carole Rogers T. D. Gilardi Miss Catherine A, Flanagan Robert Miss Anneff Regier “En Kanter Sandra Coyel W. J. Barrett Hillcrest Unit President Johnson Peonte Egremont Monarch Auxiliary Mullen Mayflower East St A.W. Sottile Jr Anne Ziegler BSU Sandra Covell III McKellar Barbara Coeles Mt. Carmel Pie Michael J. Eastland Midway Park N.C Francis E. Farrell Essex St Daniell Harrington North St Lynne Todd Walden William C. Walden Thomson Place Lake Forest Lake Forest College Mary-Lou Bencivenga Trinity College Burlington, VI Joseph P. Bencivenga Pomeroy Ave Bencivengas David G. Hapgood Molly Burlington the Springs Rest & Motor Inn Grosso First Baptist Mary Laura Koscielniak Joseph Dujda JCC Florida Orangelabel Oda Cumberland Farms Cain Pak Linz. She Lee Max Vermont DERAN
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