Carol Ringie Betrothed to Craig R Miller
NORTH ADAMS Mrs Donald F Ringie and Mrs Ringie announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Kathryn to Craig R Miller son of Mrs Grate Miller A June wedding is planned Miss Ringie a St Josephs High School graduate is employed by New England Telephone Co Mr Miller a Drury High School graduate is employed by Sprague Electric Co He served four years in the Marine Corps
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
Donald F. Ringie
Johnson St
Pittsfield
Carol Kathryn
Craig R. Miller
Grate Miller
Beaver St
Ringie
St. Joseph's High School
New England, Telephone Co
Miller
Drury High School
Sprague Electric Co
Marine Corps
Stamp Club Plans World Fair Program at Berkshire Museum
Berkshire Museum Stamp Club meets Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the museum. Two World's Fair admission tickets will be door prizes. A film on the World's Fair will be shown by Robert Waite of North Adams. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire Museum Stamp Club
Robert Waite
North Adams
PHS 39 Class Plans 25th Reunion at Stanley Club
Pittsfield High School June 1939 class members meet at 7 Thursday evening at the Stanley Club to organize committees and plan the 25th reunion. Ralph R. Renzi, class president, announced the kickoff with the tentative reunion set for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield High School
Stanley Club
Ralph R. Renzi
Capitol and Palace Movie Timetables Include Three Day Shows
Capitol presents Seven Days in May at 1 00 3 35 6 10 8 45 with shorts at 2 55 5 35 8 10. Palace shows The Prize at 1 00 4 40 12 25 and Murder She Said at 3 15 6 55. Union Square offers The Swingin Maiden 1 10 4 15 7 30 and Dr Strangelove 2 35 5 30 12 00. County timetable on Page 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Palace
Union Square
Dr. Strangelove
War I Widows Mark 10th Anniversary in Pittsfield
Forty members and friends attended the 10th anniversary party of the Pittsfield chapter of Widows of World War I at the American Legion Home. Mrs Eugene L Hannon chaired the event honoring charter officers including Margaret H Brisson Ann Wyand Flora Campbell Margaret Goodnow Elizabeth Seckler Lillian Beauchaine and Mary Stanley. Absent were Gertrude Bahl and Ora Rose the latter now deceased. Also present were Loretta Gorman Marlboro and Grace Kehow Salem Theodora Lacy Adams chapter president and two members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield
American Legion
Eugene L. Hannon
Margaret.h. Brisson
Ann Wyand
Flora Campbell
Margaret Goodnow
Arpis
Elizabeth Seckler
Lillian Beauchaine
Mary Stanley
Chariter
Gertrude Bahl
Ora Rose
Loretta Gorman
Marlboro
Grace L. Kehow
Salem
Theodora Lacy
Adams
Safe Baby-Sitting Course Completes Certification
Three hundred youths ages 11 to 17 passed the Pittsfield Jaycee-Ettes safe baby-sitting exam to complete the course requirements. 350 took the test this week. those passing will receive mailed certificates. Top scores ranged 90 to 100 with names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield Jaycee-Ettes
Donna Andrews
Susan Baran
Jane Burke
Barbara Hu
Quimbys Honored At North Adams Reception
About 250 guests attended a Saturday evening reception for Mr and Mrs Donald Quimby at the American Legion hall in North Adams. Mrs Quimby is Norma Jane Blair daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Blair of this town. Guests came from Connecticut Vermont and Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock
Donald Quimby
Quimby
Norma Jane Blair
Robert Blair
American Legion Hall
North Adams
Connecticut
Vermont
Massachusetts
Pastry Sale Chairmen Named by Philoptoches Society
Mrs Nicholas Collins is general chairman of the holiday pastry sale Saturday March 28 beginning at 10 am at St George s Church hall. Proceeds go to furnish the hall kitchen. Assisting are Mrs Charles T Ekonomon pastries Mrs William V Giftos kitchen Miss Bessie Zarvis table arrangements Mrs John Metropoulos hall decorations and Mrs Edward Wall workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Collins
St.George’s Church Hall
Greek Ladies ~ Philoptochos Society
Colas
Charles T. Ekonomon
William V. Giftos
Bessie Zarvis
John Metropoulos
Edward Wall
Concerts by Jan Stocklinski for Berkshire schoolchildren
Three elementary concerts directed by Jan Stocklinski were held Wednesday in Berkshire County. Sponsored by Pittsfield Musicians Union Local 109 and the music performance trust fund, the program featured violinists Malcolm Knott and Jan Stocklinski, pianist Marjorie Stocklinski, and cellist Nardus Lessing at Stockbridge Plain, Housatonic, and Richmond Consolidated Schools. Future shows are planned for Lanesboro Elementary and Kittredge School in Hinsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkshire County
Jan Stocklinski
Pittsfield Musicians Union
Music Performance Trust Fund
Recording Industry
Stockbridge Plain School
Housatonic School
Richmond Consolidated School
Mr.Stocklinski
Malcolm Knott
Marjorie Stocklinski
Nardus Lessing
Pittsfield High School Dem onstration Tonight at 8
Public events include a biennial gym demonstration by Pittsfield High School students at the PHS auditorium at 8 00 followed by Show Boat by Town Players at the Berkshire Museum at 8 30 and the Berkshire Community Symphony Orchestra final concert at Chapin Hall Williamstown at 8 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield High School
PHS
Town Players
Berkshire Museum
Berkshire Community Symphony Orchestra
Chapin Hall
Williamstown
Betty Garceau to Marry Lawrence Stevens Jr.
Mrs Marion Vincent announces the engagement of her daughter Betty Ann Bragg Garceau of 135 Elm Street to Lawrence Stevens Jr., son of Mrs Emma Stevens of Averill Park, N.Y. The wedding is set for March 28. Garceau attended Pittsfield schools. Stevens worked at Barnett's Woolen Mill and went to Averill Park Central High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Vincent
Francis Ave
Betty Ann Bragg Garceau
Elm St
Lawrence Stevens Jr
Emma Stevens
Averill Park
N.Y
Garceau
Pittsfield
Stevens
Barnett
Rensselaer
Averill Park Central High School
St Joseph's Class of 1934 Plans 30th Reunion
St Joseph's class of 1934 will hold its 30th reunion May 2 at the Stanley Club. Worthington Tucker was elected chairman of the event at a meeting Wednesday evening at the Stanley Club. Letters will be sent soon to all members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's
Stanley Club
Worthington Tucker
Howard C Smith to Lead 1964 Girl Scout Fund Drive
Becket resident Howard C Smith was named chairman of the 1964 fund campaign for the Western Massachusetts Girl Scout Council. Smith and his wife have run Chimney Corners Camp for Girls since 1941. he has served as Becket town moderator and as a charity fund director. The drive targets areas not served by existing funds and supports 29 neighborhoods with 8,500 girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard C. Smith
Becket
Massachusetts
Girl Scout Council
Orvil E. Mirtz
New Jersey
New York
Rahway
N.J.) Reformatory
Becket Consolidated School
Board of Education
United Funds
Diane Wicker Sings At Marlboro Festival
Miss Diane Wicker daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph P Wicker of 336 Onota Street sang as soprano soloist at the Marlboro schools spring music festival. She belongs to the Lowell State College concert choir and is a senior majoring in music education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Wicker
Joseph P. Wicker
Onota St
Marlboro
Lowell State College
Miss Wicker
Meeting of the Auxiliary Plans Penny Social
The World War I Auxiliary will meet at 7 30 p m on Tuesday evening in the rooms at 230 North Street. Plans will be made for a penny social to be held on April 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North St
Luella Welton to Dance on Rockford TV Program
Miss Luella Welton daughter of Dr and Mrs Donald H Welton of Richmond Mass will perform in a television production of the Irish legend Wee Meg Barnsley on April 3 in Rockford She dances in the half hour children’s program as part of Rockford College’s Orchestra a modern dance group of 11 members and is a senior at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Luella Welton
Donald H. Welton
Richmond
Mass
Wee Meg Barnsley
Miss Welton
Rockford College
Miss Joanne Hoctor Engaged to Richard Marran
Miss Joanne Mary Hoctor, daughter of Mrs. Camal Hof and the late James A. Hoctor, of 119 Danforth Ave, is engaged to Richard John Marran, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Marran of North Adams. The couple plan autumn nuptials. Hoctor is a LaBaron Hair Dressing Academy student and Pittsfield High School graduate of 1960. Marran, a National Cash Register Co. employee, is a 1959 Drury High School alum, with three years Navy service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bondi J. Camal
Marran
National Cash Register Co
Drury High School
North Adams
Navy
Pi Beta Phi Alumnae Club Elects Officers
Mrs. Martin Tanner was reelected president of the Berkshire County Alumnae Club of Pi Beta Phi Sorority at a meeting held at the home of Mrs. Harold A. Hutchins Jr. 27 Waverly Street. Officers named include Mrs. John D. Bender vice president Mrs. James R. Bundy treasurer Mrs. Andrew T. Campoli recording secretary Mrs. Sigmund Fleck corresponding secretary Mrs. Harry C. Lincoln settlement school chairman and Mrs. Howard Lovejoy magazine chairman. A founder's day luncheon is planned for April 22. Pi Beta Phi members interested in joining may call Mrs. Tanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Tanner
Berkshire County
Pi Beta Phi Sorority
Harold AL. Hutchins Jr
Waverly St
John D. Bender
James R. Bundy
Andrew T. Campoli
Sigmund Fleck
Harry C. Lincoln
Howard Lovejoy
Pi Beta Phi
Tanner
Camp Karu Opens June 29 For Summer Camp
Camp Karu will run from June 29 to August 21 to be directed by Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph A. Sacco. The fourth staff meeting set the camping period and a Parents registration date will be announced for discussion with staff. Staff will show slides and discuss day camping with social groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph A. Sacco
Social Briefs Highlight University Student Return
Miss Joan I Smith a sophomore at the University of Georgia returns to college on Monday after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs Harry Smith of 70 Sampson Parkway Mr and Mrs Isador Secundas of 1001 West St have returned from a six week trip They attended the Hollywood California wedding of Mr Secunda’s niece Miss Carol Hertz and then visited Puerto Rico and Miami Beach Florida
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan I. Smith
University of Georgia
Harry Smith
Sampson Parkway
Isador Secunda
West St
Hollywood
Calif
Mr. Secunda
Carol Hertz
Puerto Rico
Miami Beach
Fla
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Carol R. Ringie
Stamp Club
Bali
Tae Cus Mae Br
Aua Gardner
Technicolor
Seni
Ud Sommen
Edward G. Robinson
Panavision
Metaccol
Margaret Rutherford
Peter Sellers
George C. Scott
Stanley Kubrick
Dr. Strangelover
Flures
Libritat
Lyte Meisenheimer
Ann Robins
Patricia MacDonald
Deidre King
Daniel McHugh
Martha Mlynarczyk
Michele Koscher
Marjorie Koenig
Judith Ann Knight
James Torra
Cerie Moon
Eileen McInerney
Barbara Huban
Paige Gensheimer
Virginia Johnson
Kenneth N. Welch
Harold C. McKenna
Jaycee-Ettes
James J. Smith
First St
Anthony M. Sacchetti, Jr
Kenneth Landall
John R. Whalen
Robert E- Brownlow
Leslie T. Sutherland
Robert J. Mroczek
Gerald A. Rufo
Ronald J. Marcella
John D. Lynch Jr
William C. Steele
Quimbys
Philoptoches Society
Betty Garceau
Mr. Stevens
St Joseph's
Girl Scout Fund
Tues, & Sun
Inc
Broyles Roller Arena
Dalion Ave
Miss Hoctor
Richard J. Marran
Joanne M. Hoctor
Eat Lee Seafood House
Eddie
Thomas
Lee
Berkshire
John D. Craig
Caribbean
Mr. Craig
SUN
U.S
Dee-Jays
Laurel Lake
Lee, Mass
Cleopatra
Deluxe
Karu
Ted Shogry
Lyman
Wolverine Shoe & Tanning Corp
Mid
Jim’s Family Dept
Tyler ST
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