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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1964

Page

8

Reid-O'Donnell wedding set at St Francis Church

Barbara A Reid daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie Reid Jr of 19 South Carolina Ave will wed Maurice W O'Donnell son of Mr and Mrs Maurice L O'Donnell of 1 Dorchester Ave at 11 am at St Francis Church A reception follows at Ida and Johns Restaurant Various pre nuptial showers and gifts were given including by Reid family friends at the Women's Club Berksh ire Life Insurance Co and the Stanley Club Ushering will be by Richard J Avalle and Paul C Beaman Jr with Kevin J O Donnell best man

Barbara A. Reid Archie Reid Jr South Carolina Ave Maurice W. O'Donnell Maurice L. O'Donnell Dorchester Ave Women's Club Thomas J. Melnerney Ralph R. Kirby Richard Drive Jean A. Mickowitz Gary N. Soldato David R. Brower Berkshire Life Insurance Co Willard M. Wiliams Stanley Club O'Donnel Kevin J. O'Donnell Highland Mickowitz Brower Soldato Mr. O'Donnell Kevin Richard J. Avalle Dalton Paul C. Beaman Jr

Angels' Parents To Elect Sunday Officers

Members of the Parent's Association of the Royal Blue Angels drum and bugle corps will elect officers at a Sunday meeting at 7 30 p m in VEW Hall. Refreshments will be served.

Parent's Association of the Royal Blue Angels VEW Hall

Miss Miller Engaged to Edward Bailey of Pittsfield

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Miller of 44 Mandal Street announce the engagement of their daughter Carolyn J. Miller to Edward M. Bailey son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Bailey of 335 Cheshire Road Pittsfield. The wedding is planned for August at St Stephen's Church in Pittsfield.

Carolyn J. Miller Edward M. Bailey Edward Bailey Cheshire Road Pittsfield St. Stephen's Church Miss Miller Smith Brothers-McAndrews Insurance, Inc Adams High School Central Technical School Morris Business School Hartford Bryant College Providence Tat Epsilon Fraternity

Ann Thomson to Tour With Bucknell College Orchestra

Miss Ann M. Thomson of Pittsfield Mass will play violin with Bucknell University Symphony Orchestra on a three day tour through upstate New York starting February 28. The 43 member ensemble will perform in Syracuse Rochester and Buffalo. Thomson is a freshman and daughter of Rev and Mrs Stanley B Thomson of 11 Grove Street Pittsfield.

Lewisburg Ann M. Thomson Pittsfield Mass Bucknell University Symphony Orchestra New York Syracuse Rochester Buffalo Thomson Stanley B. Thomson Grove St

Redfield PTA to Hear Pediatrician on Diseases

Dr George E Porter a pediatrician will address the Redfield Parent Teacher Association meeting on Monday at p m at the school The public is invited to attend.

Redfield Pta George E. Porter Redfield Parent- Teacher Association

Public Events Tonight Hosted By Local Clubs

Semiformal dance at Lenox House from 8 30 to 1 00 am sponsored by the Roaring Twenties Club. Mardi Gras ball to benefit the Catholic Youth Center at Wendell Sherwood Hotel 9 00 to 1 00 am. Craftsmen Club dance at St John’s Masonic Temple from 9 00 to 1 00 am.

Lenox House Catholic Youth Center Wendell-Sherwood Hotel The Craftsmen's Club St. John’s Masonic Temple

Ross Edman Takes Post at Chicago Gallery

Ross Edman, son of Mr and Mrs George W Edman of Pittsfield and New Delhi, joins Richard Feigen Gallery in Chicago TI. He has served as chief of education at the Cleveland Museum of Art after earning an MA in fine arts at Oberlin College. He previously directed education at the Seattle Art Museum and is a 1954 Hotchkiss graduate with Harvard AB in fine arts. His father works with the United States Information Agency as information officer for economic and technical aid to India.

D. Ross Edman George W. Edman Pittsfield New Delhi India Richard Feigen Chicago Edman Cleveland Museum of Art Oberlin College Seattle Art Museum Oberlin Hotchkiss School Mr. Edman Harvard University Stu ‘Dent and Press Tanglewood Shaker Community, Inc United States Information Agency Intia

Women’s Club schedules more classes this month

Four additional courses are planned at the Women’s Club over the next two weeks with open registrations for members and nonmembers. Interior decorating by Thomas Gilmore begins Wednesday 9 to 10 am, draperies class by Mrs Kepler starts Thursday 9:30 to 11:30, a 10 week contract bridge course by Mrs Gregory begins Wednesday Feb 19 from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, and Bonnie Prudden fitness may add three women for 8 to 9 pm sessions over 12 weeks. A beginner conversational Italian class awaits a qualified teacher.

Thomas ®. Gilmore Stevens, Inc Edwin R. Kepler Harold L. Gregory Bonnie Prudden

Mrs. Brookner Wins $60 Scholarship at Russell Sage Evening College

Mrs Howard E Brookner of 94 Elaine Drive Pittsfield Mass won a $60 scholarship at the close of the fall term of Russell Sage Evening College. She has all A s in three courses and will complete requirements for a BA by May 31. A 1958 Nottingham High School graduate, she attended Syracuse University for 21 years.

Albany, Noy Howard E. Brookner Elaine Drive Pittsfield Mass Russell Sage Evening College Brookner Bronkner Nottingham High School Syracuse Syracuse University

Freshman Miss Freadman to attend college winter events

Miss Robert Freadman of Boston University will guest at Dartmouth College winter carnival in Hanover New York this weekend and next weekend at Brandeis University winter weekend in Waltham. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel Freadman of 108 Brown Street.

Robert Freadman Boston University Dartmouth College Hanover N.Y Brandeis University Waltham Samuel Freadman Brown St

Girl Scout Training Program Begins This Month

The Western Massachusetts Girl Scout Council starts its first course this month as part of a five course program. Courses cover troop leadership management and program planning with sessions in Lee and North Adams beginning next week. Registration details are available from listed local coordinators in Berkshire County. An additional outdoor skills cadette and senior program course is planned for April.

Western Massachusetts Girl Scout Council Berkshire County Lee North Adams Francis Charewicz Jonesboro George Serra Ruth St. C. Morrison Lenox Milton Stevens Great

Mrs Adams Feted On Recent Marriage

Mrs Jonathan P Adams, formerly Mrs Charlotte Tremblay, first coordinator of Pittsfield Vocational School of Nursing, was entertained by 31 former students at the home of Mrs George F McDermott at 20 South Merriam Street. She received a wedding gift and planned a Denver visit after staying with Miss Dorothy Potter.

Jonathan P. Adams Charlotte Tremblay Pittsfield Vocational School of Nursing George F. McDermott South Merriam St Adams Dorothy Potter Buet St Denver Colo Vine St

YMCA Auxiliary Meeting at the Y in the afternoon

The YMCA Auxiliary will meet at 2 p.m. Monday at the Y with Mrs Hazel Stead leading devotions and Mrs Elizabeth Mihovan, contralto, giving a short recital. A board meeting at 1:15 precedes the gathering and tea will be served by Trinity Congregational and Unitarian Churches. Trinity Mothers Clio meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Women's Club hosted by several named members.

YMCA Hazel Stead Elizabeth Mihovan South Congregational and Unitarian Trinity Mothers Trinity Methodist Mothers Clio Edgar B. Rice Mabel Stickles R. B. Thompson John A. Graves

Movie Timetable Listings From Capitol and Palace

Capitol shows Dead Ringer at 2 10, 4 55, 8 45 and Dr Crip pen at 3 05, 6 55. Little Cinema runs Short subjects at 7 00, 9 03 and Electra at 7 10, 9 13. Palace programs Surf Partly at 1 60, 4 95, 7 10 and Man in the Middle at 2 30, 3 35, 8 45. Union Square lists Stolen Hours at 2 35, 3 45, 8 55 and Dead to the World at 1 05, 4 15, 7 95. County timetable on Page 18.

Capitol Dr. Crippen Electra Palace Union Square

Lincoln Erama Jr Solicit for Wilbraham Fund

Lincoln Erama Jr of 16 Williams Street Pittsfield will be at home this weekend to solicit funds for Wilbraham Academy student project association. The drive aims to raise 12000 to finance four scholarships for students from Africa Pakistan Portugal and the United States, with a contribution to Crossroads Africa to improve facilities. Mr. Eramo is the son of Dr and Mrs Eramo.

Polish Community Club Dance Sponsored by Auxiliary

The Polish Community Club Auxiliary will sponsor a pre Lent dance tomorrow at the club. Mrs. Paul J. Sick is chairman. Joe Quink and his Rainbow Kings will furnish music. The public is invited.

Paul J. Sick Joe Quink Rainbow Kings

Pom-Poms Championship Twist Contest Tomorrow

The Berkshire Pom-Poms will host its second annual championship twist contest tomorrow from 7 30 to 11 p m at the Pitts field Armory. Music by the Ivan Dels. Six trophies on display at England Brothers will be awarded by Miss Jeri Dietrich carnival queen. Judges include Louis Russo John Marches and Miss Carol Zoia. Councilman James Richmany and Council President Remo DelGallo attend. Refreshments will be served. Public invited.

Berkshire Pittsfield Armory iVan Dels England Brothers Jeri Dietrich Louis Russo Park Commission John Marches Carol Zoia Turks and Recreation Department James Richmany Remo DelGallo

Supper To Benefit Cavalier Corps

A spaghetti and meatball dinner will be held for the Boys' Club Cavaliers Drum and Bugle Corps tomorrow at 6 30 p.m. at the Masonic Temple. Dancing from 9 to midnight will feature the Clippers of East Hampton. Francis E. Brassard leads arrangements with Arthur Coffey master of ceremonies. Miss Jeri Dietrick, 1964 Winter Carnival queen, will be a guest. her brother John is a corps member. Mayor Robert B. Dillon and others will speak.

Boys’ Club Cavaliers Masonic Temple Clippers Easthampton Francis E. Brassard Arthur Coffey Last Robert B. Dillon W. Rankin Furey Fred S. Fahey

Five area girls named to college deans lists

Five area girls were named to honor rolls or the dean's lists at their colleges. Anita Cutler and Paula Ferland, both sophomores at Ohio State University, earned the dean’s or read roll. Sue Howland, a Syracuse University junior, made the dean’s list for the first semester. Susan Murphy, a Bridgeport University senior, is on the dean’s list for the first semester. Patricia Ricci, a Northeastern University sophomore, is on the dean’s list.

Anita Cutler Samuel Cutler Roselyn Drive Paula Ferland Paul EB. Ferland Ann Drive Ohio State University Sue Howland John L. Rowland Nox Syracuse N.Y Susan R. Murphy Bridgeport Conn Versity Pittsfield High School Murphy Lawrence J. Murphy West View Circle Patricia Sue Ricci Joseph T. Ricci Burbank SL Northeastern University Boston

Mrs Sears Heads South Church Ladies Society

Officers were elected at the 99th annual meeting of the Ladies Benevolent Society of South Congregational Church. Mrs Chauncey Sears became vice president with others named to posts. Quilters tied two blankets and made six quilts. Sewers produced six aprons for Dalton Visiting Nurses, and 379 articles for Hillcrest Hospital.

Ladies’ Benevolent Society of South Congregational Church Chauncey Sears Raymond Parsons William Scace II Carey R. Hayward Eliott B. Perrett Ivan W. Lord Milton Dalton Visiting Nurses Association Hillcrest Hospital

Golden Age Interest Group Hosts Valentine Party

The Golden Age special interest group held a Valentine party Wednesday at 21 Goodrich St home of Mrs. Martha Waterman. Henry Champagne welcomed guests as chairman and read a Valentine poem. William Abele performed on the organ while Mrs. Elizabeth Mihovan sang with Arnold Obrera on piano. Miss Mary Price Jackson read an original poem and more musical numbers followed. College Club members assisted with arrangements and guests included Mrs. John Albright, Mrs. Landall, Mrs. Gur Stiss Cederstrom, Isabel Parker, and others.

Martha Waterman Goodrich St Henry Champagne College Club John Albright Landall Gur Stiss Cederstrom Isabel Parker Park Department Chester Gray Helen Mack Alice Merchant

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