Cocktail Parties Before Mardi Gras Ball Benefit Center
Many cocktail parties will precede the Mardi Gras ball to benefit the Catholic Youth Center. The event runs from 9 to 1 at the Wendell-Sherwood Hotel. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. J. Robert Busch, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Flynn Jr, Mr. and Mrs. William D. Larkin Jr, Dr. and Mrs. Roger A. Connor, and several other local couples.
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Catholic Youth Center
Wendell-Sherwood Hotel
J. Robert Busch
Dawes Ave
Thomas F. Flynn Jr
Elm St
William D. Larkin Jr
Burke Ave
Roger A. Connor
Croful St
Fred
French Auxiliary Hosts 33 at Club Supper
Thirty three members attended a covered dish supper of the Franco American Auxiliary Tuesday at the club. Marie Moffet, oldest member at 88, received a gift. Joseph D. Poulin was named chairwoman of a Valentine card party Friday February 14 at the club.
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Marie. Moffet
Joseph D. Poulin
Miss Medler Betrothed to Michael Phair
Patricia Eleanor Medler announced by Mr and Mrs William J Medler of 64 Deborah Ave her engagement to Michael J Phair son of Mr and Mrs William L Phair of 214 Dawes Ave The wedding is planned for May 16 at Sacred Heart Church Medler a 1957 Shelbyville High School graduate attended Indiana University for two years was a Zeta Tau Alpha member and a 1959 GEAA queen contestant She is an IBM keypunch operator in the GE ordnance department Phair a 1953 Fittsfield High School graduate attended Holy Cross and Boston colleges and works with his father's firm William L Phair Sons Inc electrical contractors He served six months in the Army Reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Eleanor
Michael J. Phair
William L. Phair
Dawes Ave
Sacred Heart Church
Miss Modler
Shelbyville (Ind
Indiana University
Zeta Tau Alpha
GEAA
Miss Medler
IBM
GE Ordnance Department
Mr. Phair
Fittsfield High School
Holy Cross
Boston Colleges
William L. Phair & Sons, Inc
Phair
Charity League Names Activities Chairmen
Pittsfield guild of Charity League names Miss Caroline Messina and Mrs. Maurine Barry as spring activities chairmen at February meeting held at the Girls Club. About 30 members attended and plans include card parties at homes and selling breads, candies, and cakes. Members will raise funds for April toward a purse for Our Lady of Providence Home in Holyoke. Anna Putney qualified for guild membership and received a medal. Margaret Doonan was named recording secretary and Mrs. Daniel J. Miraglia became song director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Messina
Maurine Barry
Pittsfield Guild
Noly Family League of Charity
Guild
Ann Connors
Our Lady of Providence
Holyoke
Anna Putney
Livingston Ave
Joseph Tournier
Margaret Doonan
Daniel J. Miraglia
Pittsfield Panel on Social Needs at St Stephen's Church
Tonight features a panel discussion titled Pittsfield Its Social Needs and Resources moderated by Thomas L MecFalls associate executive director of Unified Community Services at St Stephen's Church The Berkshire County Association of Medical Assistants hosts an 8 00 card party at the Masonic Temple for fundraising and social activity
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
Thomas L. MecFalls
Unified Community Services
St. Stephen’s Church
Berkshire County Association of Medical Assistants
Masonic Temple
Card Party Nets About Four Hundred For Hillcrest
Hillcrest Hospital Auxiliary raised nearly 400 at its annual card party held last night at the Stanley Club. Publicity chairman Mrs. Roy P. Walchenbach announced the event, with Mrs. Bruce H. Grunow as chairwoman. Last year the party brought in just over 500. Door prize winners included Mrs. William E. Wagner of 22 Elaine Drive, who won 10 cents, and Mrs. John F. Condron of 257 Second St., who took home 25 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillcrest Hospital Auxiliary
Stanley Club
Roy P. Walchenbach
Bruce H. Grunow
William E., Wagner
Elaine Drive
John F., Condron
Second St
Philathea Class Missions Program at First Baptist
The Philathea Class of the First Baptist Church presented a foreign mission emphasis program What Is That in Your Hand at the president home 728 Williams St The group held a dedication ceremony for Indian friendship led by the missionary committee chair Mrs Charles Crosier and members Mrs Wallace Bohlman Mrs Francis Leavy and Mrs Perry Brown Gifts were voted for Pittsfield General Hospital meditation room and for Miss Lydia Crawford A special visit by Mrs Edwin L Kautz and C Bernard Page was noted Mrs James Main led devotions and refreshments were arranged by Mrs Ralph Hatch
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth L. Mellen
James E. Windrow
First Baptist Church
Camera Club Winners of Slide Competition at Berkshire Museum
John L. McMurphy won Class A with Lamp and Shadow and Mrs Alan son Welch won Class B with Aztec Wall at the Berkshire Museum Camera Club color-slide contest. Gareth G. Somerville took Class A second, while Class B had a three-way second via Andrew Flagg Mrs Frank Dawson and Mrs Ernest Cutler. Six tied for Class A third, with Mrs Milton Shaw also third in Class B. Subject was Patterns of Shadows. Judges were Harold Schuhte Weston Morrill and Derek R. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. McMurphy
Alanson A. Welch
Berkshire Museum Camera Club
Gareth G. Somerville
Andrew Flagg
Frank Dawson
Ernest Cutler
Milton Shaw
Harold [W. Schuhte
Weston Morrill
Derek R. Young
Farr Heads Witawentin Board at Stanley Club Meeting
John A. Farr was reelected president of the Camp Witawentin board at the Stanley Club. Henry J. Euler became vice president, Albert Reinhardt treasurer, Mrs. George N. Harrington secretary, and Mrs. Orin P. McCarty and Charles W. Earnshaw of Stockbridge along with Dr. Wendell G. Ahern named to the executive committee. Dr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Brielman received a plaque and gift on resigning after 15 years of service. they remain honorary board members. Dr. Brielman has led camp management for 12 years and supervised an annual work day. Mrs. Brielman served as secretary and executive secretary for 15 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Farr
Camp Witawentin
Stanley Club
Henry J. Euler
Albert Reinhardt
George N. Harrington
Orin P. McCarty
Charles W. Earnshaw
Stockbridge
Wendell G. Ahern
Eugene C. Briclman
George M. Shipton
Brielmans
Brielman
Extension Service Plans Program on Sibling Rivalry
Berkshire County Extension Service sponsors a program on causes and effects of sibling rivalry jealousy and resentment February 13 from 10 a m to noon at the YMCA Prof Joseph D Burroughs University of Massachusetts will speak on Brothers and Sisters A discussion follows on how parents may foster harmonious relationships among children Church Parent Teacher associations and other groups may send representatives to share the information Registration and further details available at the Extension Office in the Post Office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire County Extension Service
Noen
YMCA
Joseph D. Burroughs
University of Masssachusetts
Deadline Wednesday For Tickets to New York Flower Show
Mrs. E F Christensen chair of the Berkshire Museum Garden Club announces a reduced rate bus trip to the New York Flower Show. Reservations close March 1 after last year’s three buses carried 113 people with 80 nonmembers and 33 members aboard.
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New York
E. F. Christensen
Berkshire Museum Garden Club
Garden Club
Mount Carmel Women To Hold Food Sale
Rosary Society of Mount Carmel Church hosts a food sale Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Mount Carmel School hall to support the convent fund. Mrs. Lucy Campoli and Mrs. Joseph L. Calderella lead as general chairs for Italian specialties plus a heat n serve lasagna under Mrs. Louis Fresia. A pizzeria operates with chairwoman Mrs. Joseph Scialabba. take out orders available by phone.
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Ne Rosary Society
Mount Carmel
Lucy Campoli
Joseph L. Calderella
Louis Fresia
Joseph Scialabba
Grange to Hold Competitive Night in Pittsfield Hall
Pittsfield Grange announces a competitive night tomorrow at the hall. Ronald J. Scace will lead the men’s team and Mrs Samuel Lenhoff the women’s. Three couples from Berkshire County Granges will serve as judges. Oak group will provide refreshments led by Mrs Harry S. McNulty with assistants Mrs Clifford Peck and Mrs Raymond Drumm.
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Pittsfield
Ronald J. Scace
Samuel Lenhoff
Berkshire County
Oak Group
Harry S. McNulty
Clifford Peck
Raymond Drumm
Senior Citizens Center to hold 2 pm Friday meeting
The Senior Citizens Center schedules a 2 p.m. Friday business meeting chaired by vice president Mrs. Anna La Pierre in president Edward Fitzgerald's absence while he stays in Florida The February program will be outlined. The Imperial Junior Drum and Bugle Corps Parents Association meets tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Mazzini Dante Club with chairmen named for March projects.
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Senior Citizens Center
Anna LaPierre
Edward Fitzgerald
Florida
Imperial Corps
Imperial Junior Drum and Bugle Corps
Mazzini- Dante Club
Sharon Collins Elected Queen At North Adams College
Sharon Collins, 20, junior elementary education major and Pittsfield High School 1981 graduate, was chosen by North Adams State College male students to the queen’s court at the college’s winter carnival last weekend.
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North Adams
Sharon Collins
Francis Collins
South Merriam St
Pittsfield
North Adams State College
Queen’s Court
Collins
Pittsfield High School
Miss Avery Weds George Peterson in West Stockbridge
Announcement of Joyce E. Avery and George S. Peterson marriage on February 1 at St. Patrick's Church West Stockbridge with double ring ceremony. Bride in willow green taffeta dress and seed pearl crown receptions at the bride's home. After February 8 they reside Ballston Spa New York.
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Richmond
Joyce E. Avery
Robert F. Avery
George S. Peterson
Howard Peterson
Waterville
Maine
St. Patrick’s Church
West Stockbridge
John Curtin
Alicia LaRack
Hinsdale
Joseph Coslevove
Dalton
Peterson
Dunning Street Road
Ballston Spa
N. Y
Pittsfields High School
Richmond Grange
Watersville
Navy
Reverend Alessi Leaves for Three-Week Florida Visit
The Rev. Vinele Alessi of 786 West Housatonic Street travels yesterday to Lake Worth Florida for a three-week visit to friends. Alessi is minister of Christian education at the First Baptist Church.
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Vinele Alessi
West Housatonic St
Lake Worth
Fla
Alessi
First Baptist Church
Marriage Intentions for Winchel and Cole
Daniel Richard Winchel of 6914 Elm Street and Janice May Cole of the same address filed marriage intentions. The notice lists both parties as the prospective spouses and records their shared residence. The filing indicates formal plans to marry under local marriage statutes.
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Daniel Richard Winchel
Elm St
Janice May Cole
Berkshire council nominations roll through White Tree Club
At a Berkshire United Commercial Travelers meeting, George L. Mermet and Charles W. Taylor were nominated for chaplain and sentinel respectively. Others named include Charles Zdanis page Richard Seidel conductor and Silvio J. De Virgilio junior counselor. A plan to sponsor a Boys State participant and a local safety program was announced, with committee reports and a steak dinner planned for Monday at the Lenox House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Council of
United Commercial Travelers
White Tree Club
George L. Mermet
Charles W. Taylor
Richard J. Cassani
Sentinel
Charles Zdanis
Richard Seidel
Gerald F. Fox
Silvio J. de Virgilio
Gary L. VanKorb
Maurice L. Callahan
Joseph A. Colombari
Joseph A. Niorelli
American Legion
University of Massachusetts
Nierelli
John A. Tulfo
Zdanis
Lenox House
Holy Family Group Names Social Chairman
Mrs. Joseph Szymanski named general chairman of a penny social run by the Holy Family Rosary Society after the 3 p.m. vespers. Under direction of Mrs. Alexander Mlynarczyk and others, the event features home baked foods, hand made articles, door prizes, tickets, and special prizes. Attendees asked to bring new items or pay an admission fee. The group marks its 50th anniversary this year. Genevieve Budziak chosen publicity chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Szymanski
Holy Family Rosary
Alexander Mlynarczyk
Julian Koziol
Frank Ziak
Peter Saniewski
Alfred Florczyk
Frank Muha
Laura Koscielniak
Wanda Pyra
Genevieve B. Budziak
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Massachusetts State Board of PharMacy
Francis K. Cain
Reg. Pharm
South ST
Michael Phair
Sacred Heart
William J. Medler
Deborah Ave
Patricia E. Medler
Charity League
Hillcrest
Philathea
Camera Club
Witawentin Board
Briclmans
N.Y
Grange
N.A. College
Miss Avery
George Peterson
B.C. Reclow Bor
B.c-Taseuw Foc
Coon Italian Importing Co. Foods
Fenn St
UCT Council
Holy Family Group
America
Phelps
Boon Mae le
Rence Atchen
Arles Lal
New England
Wohrle
Bockwurst
First National Stores
Anne Es Ware
S&h
Swan Liquid Detergent
Rinso
Eorst
Filbert
Margarine Quarters
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