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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1965

Page

10

Miss Carrow to Wed John C Donna in June

Miss Mary Ellen Carrow of Lanesboro and John Charles Donna of Boston were announced as engaged. The couple plans a June 26 wedding at St. Charles Church. Mary Ellen, a 1962 Mt. Greylock graduate, works as a dental assistant. John Charles is a prelaw student at Suffolk University.

Everett W. Carrow Lanesboro Mary Ellen John Charles Donna John J. Donna Commonwealth Ave St. Charles’ Church Miss Carrow Mt. Greylock Regional High School Berkshire Community College George Hashim Donna Pittsfield High School Suffolk University Boston

St Luke's Luncheon Planned for St Patrick's Day

St Luke's Hospital Auxiliary announce a 1 p.m. luncheon on Wednesday March 17 at the Lenox House with a 12:30 social hour. A fashion show by Town Country Greta's Shop and Lois Cancellation Shoes. Members may bring guests and reserve by calling 20 Revillager or Blythewood Drive. Door prizes will be awarded.

St. Luke’s Hospital Lenox House James R. Pemrick Town * Country, Inc Greta’s Shop Lois Cancellation John F. Conroy Revillager Gilman

St Stephens Women Sponsor Friday Lenten Luncheons

Women of St Stephen's Church announce Friday clam chowder luncheons during Lent except Good Friday. Held 11 30 am to 2 pm at the parish house, public invited. Tickets sold at door. organizers include Mrs J Gollan P Root as chair and Mrs Frank W Peek Edna Bell arranging decor. Fresh apple pies prepared by parish women.

St. Stephen's Church J. Gollan P. Root Frank W. Peek Edna M. Bell Donald B. Kuntz James G. Stow Percy Potter Donald L. Retallick

Gov Volpe to speak at Berkshire Hills Dinner night

Public events note a 7:00 talk by Governor John A Volpe at the Berkshire Hills Conference fourth anniversary dinner. Attendees include Wen del Sherwood Hatet, with event details listed in the public notices.

John A. Volpe Berkshire Hills Wendel Sherwood Hatet

St Charles Women Realize 1100 At Card Party

Approximately 1160 was realized at the Rosary Society card party of St. Charles Church held Monday in the school hall. Mrs Thomas J McInerney chaired the event which drew about 400 attendees. Mrs Anne Martin of 125 Crane Ave won the stereo console.

Rosary Society of

Altrusa Club Dinner Hosts Scholarship Officials

John S. Bresnahan vice president of the Citizens Scholarship Foundation spoke at the Altrusa Club dinner meeting at the Stanley Club. Dr. William S. Fradkin, foundation president, attended as a guest. Two Berkshire Community College students, Gail Raina and Mrs. James T. McCarthy, were honored recipients this year and attended with RCC dean of women Grace A. Meyers.

John S. Breshanan Citizens Scholarship Foundation Altrusa Club Stanley Club William S. Fradkin Berkshire Community College Gail Raina James T. McCarthy Grace A. Meyers RCC

Concerts Association Plans Two Training Sessions for Campaign Workers

Pittsfield Community Concerts Association gears up for a membership drive at Pittsfield High School with two training sessions led by Mrs. Prentice Bradley at 1 30 p m and Mrs. Kenneth Vosburgh at 7 30 p m tomorrow at the Stanley Club. Vosburgh chairs the drive. Bradley assists. Target is 1462 memberships. workers aim for five new adults each. Incentives include division prizes and a top worker award in city and county. Renewal runs this March. new memberships March 15 20. No individual show tickets available. The 1965 66 season includes the New Orleans Philharmonic Symphony Orchestra. Patrons will be listed in the 1965 65 series programs.

New Orleans Joseph W. Farrell Jr

Marion White Registration Day At Scout Camp

Camp Marion White at Richmond Pond offers two sessions this summer July 6 to 16 and July 19 to 30. Registration is March 13 from 9 to 11 30 a.m. in the Red Feather Building with a nonrefundable deposit applied to fees that cover transport insurance milk and supplies. Staff applications available at registration or from Mrs. Donald MacDonald 28 Chestnut St Dalton.

Donald MacDonald Marion White Richmond Pond Red Feather MacDonald Chestnut St Dalton

Social Briefs From Local Residents Vacation Return Dates

Mrs. William Martin visits her daughter and son in law Edward Baumgras in Wappengers Falls after a Miami Beach trip. Robert and Paul Coughlin return from two months and one week in Miami Beach. David MacWhinnie and son Daniel come back from Ocala Florida. Norman Hollister and Anita Hart return from a Miami Beach ten day trip. Donald Sharer, Paul Tamburello, and Santino Cornelia with family finish ten days in Mexico. Bennett family members back from Puerto Rico and St Thomas.

William Martin Benedict Road Edward Baumgras Wappengers Falls N.Y Robert E. Coughlin Deerfield St Mr. Coughlin Paul Coughlin Chickering St Miami Beach Fla Robert Coughlins Paul Coughlins David MacWhinnie Daniel Second St Ocala, Fla Norman B. Hollister Bartlett Ave Anita Hart Pine Grove Drive Donald J Shaker Thomson Place Paul A. Tamburello Cortland Drive Santino Cornelia Fairfield St Mexico

Nancy Ann Ryan Engaged to Joseph H Roraback

Mrs Eleanor G Ryan of Rutland announces the engagement of her daughter Nancy Ann Ryan to Joseph H Roraback son of Mrs Andrew Casella and the late Robert Roraback. The couple plan to wed June 26 at St Josephs Church. Nancy is a registered nurse at St Luke's Hospital and a 1962 graduate of St Luke's School of Nursing. Roraback is a Hardwick Worsted Textiles foreman and a Marine Corps veteran.

Eleanor G. Ryan Rutland Nancy Ann Ryan Francis Ave Joseph H. Roraback St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing Philip J. Ryan Monticello N.Y Roraback Hardwick Worsted Textiles Dalton High School Marine Corps

Francis Plaza Marks Anniversary Observed at Recreation Hall

The Francis Plaza elderly housing project celebrated its fourth anniversary with a covered dish supper. Mrs. Fredia Prater read a history paper, honoring residents and staff. Guests included Arthur C. McGill and Ralph J. Frollo of the Pittsfield Housing Authority, with performances by the Orpheus Men's Chorus and soloists.

Francis Plaza Project Recreation Hall Plaza Fredia , Prater Fanny Burns Arthur C. McGill Pittsfield Housing Authority Ralph J. Frollo Burns Isabel Parker Anne Flynn Prater Nicholas Stevenson Gerald McConkey Orpheus Men’s Chorus Shirley Fowler George Morrell Fowler George W. Holland Martin Connors George Fulginiti Jr

Walter R. White Retires After 31 Years in Pittsfield

Walter R. White of 40 Strong Ave was honored by about 45 friends and business associates at a dinner at the Holiday Inn in Lenox. The event celebrated his retirement from Prudential Insurance Co after 31 years in the Pittsfield district. District manager E A Roy presented a certificate bearing the company president’s signature. White also received a gift from his business associates.

Walter R. White Strong Ave Holiday Inn Lenox White Pittsfield Prudential Insurance Co E. A. Roy Mr. White

Senior Citizens Meet and Lodge Gatherings Set

Meeting Senior Citizens will meet at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the center. The program committee will meet at 1 p.m. to plan March activities led by Mrs. Anna Wyand. Silver Star Rebekah Lodge will meet tonight at 8 at Heart of the Berkshires Grange hall led by Mrs. Mildred Trask. Pittsfield Grange meets Friday at 8. Refreshments by Mr. and Mrs. Milton Nutt and Mrs. Harald Clark.

Anna, Wyand Rebekah Lodge Heart of the Berkshires Grange Hall Mildred Trask Pittsfield Grange Grange Hall Milton Nutt Harald Clark

Marriage Intentions From Four Couples Listed

Nicholas Francis Mangiar di and Jennifer Ann Coppola of Richmond are listed along with Frederick Douglas Taliaferro of 3 Mill Court and Patricia Lee Evans of 165 Cole Ave. Bernard William Fallon of West Stockbridge and Anna Lucille Ambrose Fallon of 24 Maple St. filed marriage intentions.

Nicholas Francis Mangiardi Peck’s Road Jennifer Ann Coppola Richmond Frederick Douglas Taliaferro Mill Court Pattricia Lee Evans Cole Ave Bernard William Fallon West Stockbridge Anna Lucille Ambrose Fallon Maple St

Tobin-Tobin engagement for Mary Tobin to John Downing Jr

Mr and Mrs Francis J Tobin announce the engagement of their daughter Mary Jeremy Tobin to John Frederick Downing Jr son of Mrs Downing of 28 Howard St and the late Mr Downing. A June 12 wedding at St Josephs Church is planned. Mary is a payroll clerk at Eaton Paper Corp and a St Josephs High School and Victor Comptometer School graduate. John is an office manager for United Parcel Service in Watertown and a Cranwell Preparatory School and Merrimack College alumnus.

Mary Jeremy Tobin John Frederick Downing Jr

Reservations Open For Card Party Of Museum Auxiliary

Berkshire Museum Auxiliary invites reservations for a dessert card party to benefit the museum. The event is Wednesday at 1 P.M. in the museum. prizes for door and table will be awarded. Chairs include Mrs Gordon W Hough for the event and Mrs Francis W Woods with Mrs Robert D Bardwell Sr for prizes. refreshments by Mrs Charles R Volk.

Berkshire Museum Auxiliary Arnold Cole Sherwood Drive Gordon W. Hough Francis W. Woods Robert D. Bardwell Sr Charles R. Volk

Blue and Gold Banquet for Cub Scout Pack 10 Held

Seventy five attended the blue and gold banquet at Zion's Lutheran Church. Awards went to Richard Galarneau Kurt Hippaus Joseph Petrini Marc Volk Bobcat Ellis Sumy Burton Francis Randy Volk and others. Ellis Sumy Burton Francis received gold and silver arrows while Randy Volk earned a gold arrow. Kenneth Benner led songs with Edward Hoddecker on piano. A spaghetti supper movie and service pins completed the evening.

Zion’s Lutheran Church Richard Galarneau Kurt Hippaus Joseph Petrini Marc Volk Lee Wilk Ellis Sumy Burton Francis Randy Volk Kenneth Benner Edward Hodecker Den Frank Sumy Russell D. Bousquet Stanley Wilk David Crouser Richard Benner

Dawn Spaniol Wins Regional Cooking Contest

Dawn Spaniol, 14, wins a Girls Clubs of America regional cooking contest with a velvet fudge cake recipe. She advances from local to regional judging, competing against peers from Springfield and surrounding towns, and will join nine other winners for a trip to New York for the national conference.

Dawn Spaniol Girls Clubs of America June BE. Bowman Miss Spaniol William J. Spaniol North St Best Foods Division Corn Products Springfield West Springfield Greenfield Ludlow New York GCA Hotel Biltmore Spaniel

Alumni Secretary To Address Colgate Club

Colgate University's alumni secretary Dwight B. Herrick will outline plans for expansion and the Founders Fund campaign at a Colgate Alumni Club of the Berkshires lunch Friday at the Wendell-Sherwood Hotel. Club president Cyrus A. Henry Jr. coordinates arrangements. He will discuss the new curriculum and calendar including a January special studies period and campus expansion plans featuring residence halls and a science building.

Dwight B. Herrick Colgate University Colgate Colgate Alumni Club of the Berkshires Wendell-Sherwood Hotel Cyrus A. Henry Jr Jason St Herrick University Founders

So-Ed Dance Club To Complete Series

The Adult So-Ed Ballroom Dancing Club of the YMCA will complete the sixth in a series of eight lessons tomorrow evening at the Y. An open house dance and a new series in ballroom dancing will begin in two weeks. Fests and hostesses tomorrow will be Mr. and Mrs. Milo G. Martin and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley H. Tuggy. Club officers will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace W. Ryall, 104 Allengate Ave., Sunday at 5 30 p.m. The slate of officers to be nominated will be presented. Couples interested in joining any of the classes may call the DeLogan Dante Studio.

YMCA Milo G. Martin Wesley H. Tuggy Wallace W. Ryall Allengate Ave DeLogan Dante Studio

Allan C Boschen To Address AARP Meeting

Allan C. Boschen, president of the Memorial Society, will speak at the Pittsfield AARP chapter meeting at 2 tomorrow afternoon. The address at First Methodist Church will cover What We Can Do About the High Cost of Dying and Elevating the Spiritual Aspects.

Allan . Boschen Memorial Society Pittsfield American Association of Retired Persons First Methodist Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

John C. Donna Prelaw St. Luke’s St. Stephen’s Ted Shogry St. Charles Altrusa Maxwell House Staro Mary Ellen Carrow Alaska Prner East Lee Samous Lee Ralph 8. Bennett Jr Marian Ave Bennett George W. Sykes Jr Williams St Mabel Young Puerto Rico St. Thomas Rogers Jewelry Roger Rogers Johanna Teti Orchard Street Rita Ricalzone Glenwood Avenue Bill Harms Berkshire Mary Tobin John Downing St. Joseph's Francis J. Tobin Seymour St Mary J. Tobin Pittsfield - Lenox Road Chick Baker Bill Moore Colgate Club Allan C. Boschen AARP
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