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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1965

Page

5

Berkshire Museum Garden Club Names Chairman Team

The Berkshire Museum Garden Club announced for the coming year the chairmen: Carl G. Pass in charge of program, James E. Donovan corresponding secretary, Harold B. Clark refreshments, Francis F. Bashaw hospitably, David Buick sunshine, William F. Lester newsletters, Sc F Christensen bus trips, and Edward E. Kirchner publicity, with Mrs Norbert H. Jacoby as president.

Berkshire Museum Garden Club Norbert H. Jacoby Carl G. Pass James E. Donovan Harold B. Clark Francis FE. Bashaw David Buick Sunshine William F. Lester Sc. F. Christensen Edward E. Kirchner

Hopkins and Le Prevost Betrothed in Planned Summer Wedding

Susan Irene Hopkins and Peter Darwin Le Prevost announce their engagement. Daughters and sons of local families, they are Lee High School graduates of 1963 and employed at Peter J. Schweitzer division of Kimberly-Clark Corp. A summer wedding is planned.

Lee Seth H. Hopkins South Susan Irene Peter Darwin le Prevost Ray G. le Prevost Laurel Street Miss Hopkins Mr. le Prevost Lee High School Peter J. Schweitzer Kimberly-Clark Corp

Lion Club slate headed by Roger B Sloper

Roger B Sloper will head the slate of officers to be elected by the Lions Club at a meeting Wednesday April 7. The nominating committee has proposed Louis B Franklin first vice president David J Tierney Jr second vice president Frank LaGrot teria third vice president Werner G Heidemann secretary Percy Potter treasurer Robert C Farrell tail twister Franklyn C Chappell lion tamer John H Fisher and Charles Klitsch as directors for one year Ernest P Nassif and Thomas E Grate for two years.

Roger B. Sloper Lions Club Louis B Franklin David J. Tierney Jr Frank LaGrotteria Werner G. Heidemann Percy Potter Robert C. Farrell Franklyn C. Chappell John H. Fisher Charles Klitsch Ernest P. Nassif Thomas E. Grate

Jewish Center Plans Dance for Teen-Agers

A dance for teen-agers will be held at the Jewish Community Center Saturday after the basketball game between the North Adams Synagogue Team and the Center team at 8 p.m. Bobby Cooper and his Caravans will furnish music until midnight.

Jewish Community Center North Adams At & P.m Bobby Cooper

IBM Keypunch Operator Position Seeks Applicant in Berkshire Area

Experienced IBM keypunch operator needed for home-based work averaging 30 hours weekly. Requires a 12 by 12 work area for equipment, good salary and all expenses to the right person who enjoys people and can take on some management duties. Reply Box 16 Berkshire Eagle with work history background residence type and children’s ages if any. Member of the Boston Chamber of Commerce.

Berkshire Eagle Boston Chamber of Commerce

Free illustrated talk on April birds at Berkshire Museum

Bart Lett Hendricks, curator of science at the Berkshire Museum, will present a free illustrated talk on April birds tomorrow at 3:15 p.m. at the museum. The event invites community members to view bird species and regional habitats through visuals and commentary.

Bartlett Hendricks Berkshire Museum

Girls Club Will Sponsor UN Doll Contest

The Girls Club hosts a United Nations doll dress contest for Barbie and other fashion dolls on May 15. Open to non members with hand sewn costumes required. Dolls judged May 15 after display from May 7 to May 8, with entry tags sold by May 5. Entrants aged 8 to adult compete in grade based groups. no prizes for adults.

United Nations Barbie Girls Club

Heart Grange To Confer Degrees At Meeting

Heart of the Berkshires Grange will confer the first and second degrees at a meeting tomorrow evening at 8 in the hall. First degree by Grange master William S. Pike and officers. Second degree by teams led by ritual master Roderick MacWhinnie and drill master Frank J. Van Buskirk. Subordinate deputy Howard Van Horn of Williamstown attends on official visit.

Heart of the

Mrs Bauley Heads Penny Social at Mazzini Dante Hall

Parents of the Cavalier and Imperial Drum Corps plan an 8 p.m. penny social at Mazzini Dante Hall with refreshments. Mrs. Philip G Bauley chairs, assisted by Mrs. Joseph Candi. The public is invited.

Cavalier and Imperial Drum Corps Mazzini-Dante Hall Philip G. Bauley Joseph Candi

Barbara Katherine Genest to wed Edward J. Mazur

Miss Barbara Katherine Genest, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Genest Jr., of 589 Williams Street, will marry Edward J. Mazur of New Haven, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Mazur of Branford, on June 5 at South Congregational Church. Miss Genest is a 1961 Pro Merito graduate and a senior at the University of Connecticut in child development and family relations. Mr. Mazur, a Winchester Corp. employee in New Haven, is a 1964 UConn School of Engineering graduate.

Barbara Katherine Edward J. Mazur New Haven

Duplicate Bridge Championships Begin April 2

The 30th annual Connecticut Valley duplicate bridge championship takes place April 2 to 4 at Shine Inn Chicopee. Open to all, with Berkshire players likely, featuring men’s women’s and mixed pair events, teams of four Sunday, and a panel discussion led by Alvin Landy with notable players including Charles Coon and Frank Wescott.

Shhine Inn Chicopee Berkshire Alvin Landy American Contract Bridge League Charles Coon New York Coon North America Frank Wescott North Attleboro Lawrence Weiss Boston William August Springfield Michael Cappelletti Edmund Lee Cambridge

St Martins Women Plan April Card Party

The Women of St. Martins Church on Dalton Avenue schedule a card party for April 27 at 8 p.m. Chairmen are Mrs. Frank Smith Jr. and Mrs. Peter Zack. A planning committee recently met at Mrs. Smiths home, 229 Dalton Ave.

St. Martin's Church Dalton Avenue Frank Smith Jr Peter Zack Smith Dalton Ave

James M. Burkes Observe 25th Anniversary

James M. Burkes marked his 25th wedding anniversary with a Sunday party at the home of son and daughter in law Robert J. Burke. About 25 guests attended and gifts were presented. The Burkes wed March 25, 1940. Mrs. Burke is Helen O Boyle. They have five children Robert Spec James W Burke and the Misses Elizabeth Ann Kathleen and Mary Ann with two grandchildren. Mr. Burke works in GE maintenance and is treasurer of Local 255 at GE. they are communicants of St Josephs Church.

James M. Burke Lincoln St Robert J. Burke Crosier Ave Burke Helen O’boyle Burkes Robert Spec James W. Burke USA Elizabeth Ann Kathleen Mary Ann St. Joseph’s Church

Temple Women Name Chairmen Of Donor Dinner

Mrs. Donald L. Kaufman and Mrs. Nathan M. Levinson chair Temple Anshe Amunim Sisterhood donor dinner set for April 6 at 6 30 p.m. at the temple. Treasurer will be Mrs. Seymour Schwartz. Heroine and Craftsmen's clubs back a spaghetti dinner Saturday at St John’s Masonic Temple with Andrew Powell as chairman.

Temple Donald L. Kaufman Nathan M. Levinson Temple Anshe Amunim Sisterhood Seymour Schwartz St. John’s Masonic Temple Andrew Powell

Social Briefs: Local Families Return From Vacations

Social briefs note several local households returning from trips and awaiting family arrivals. Dr and Mrs William T rraw Iey of 90 Elm St returned from two weeks in Bermuda. Harold C Dodge of 184 Dalton Ave and family anticipate a son and daughter this weekend from college spring break. James Dodge, Muskingum College freshman, elected class vice president. Lesley Dodge is Pine Manor Senior. Edmund Mastrovito and Thomas Chiaretto families returned from Allendale Beach, Florida. Joseph Moore, Frank Intelisano, and Fred Hoiser return from two months in Dania, Florida. Alfred R Williams family vacation pending with two children Gary Williams at RPI and Judith Williams at Colby College arriving Friday. Joseph Montelone and 40 Dorchester Ave. residents returned from a month in Fort Lauderdale.

Harold C. Dodge Dalton Ave James Dodge Muskingum College New Concord Ohio Lesley Dodge Pine Manor Junior College Wellesley Edmund J. Mastrovito Delaware Ave Thomas Chiaretto Allendale Beach Fla Joseph E. Moore Northumberland Road Frank Intelisano Turner Ave Fred Hosier Canaan Dania, Fla Alfred R. Williams Appleton Ave Gary A. Williams Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy N.Y Judith Williams Colby College Waterville Maine

Meetings of Mount Carmel Ladies' Guild Tonight

Mount Carmel Ladies' Guild will meet in the school hall this evening with refreshments arranged by Mrs. Patrick Mele and Mrs. William J. Quadrozzi. Francis Plaza residents plan a 7 p.m program at the project recreation hall by the Girl Scout chorus, with refreshments to follow and guests welcome. St Anne of Notre Dame Ladies meet in the school hall at 8 p.m. tomorrow.

Mount Carmel Ladies’ Guild Patrick Mele William J. Quadrozzi St. Anne of Notre Dame

Marriage Intentions for Robert Blakeney and Patricia LaDouceur

Marriage intentions filed for Robert Kendall Blakeney of 136 Brombach Street and Patricia Ann LaDouceur of 120 Bryant Street. Authorities note both parties seek license issuance and orderly ceremonies under local civil records.

Robert Kendall Blakeney Brombach St Patricia Ann LaDouceur Bryant St

Merry-Eights Club To Sponsor Workshop

The Merry-Eights western style square dance club sponsors a workshop tomorrow from 8 to 10 30 pm at the Dalton Community Center announced by club president Charles G McCann Audie Gaylord club caller conducts the session Newer figures will be taught or reviewed and a session on liming versus tempo will be held Members appeared on TV Station 22 in Springfield with Mr Gaylord and others demonstrated modern square dancing at Hibbard School PTA meeting

Dalton Community Center Charles G. McCann Audie Gaylord Springfield Hibbard School Parent-Teacher Association

George H LeClair Feted on Birthday

George H LeClair of 560 Tyler St observed his 60th birthday Sunday. About 30 attended a party at the Square Rigger in West Stockbridge where a purse was presented. Born in Sigvanton VI, he came to Pittsfield 35 years ago and is a bartender at the Square Rigger. He has five sons and is married to Alice Fox.

George H. LeClair Tyler St West Stockbridge Mr. LeClair Sigvanton Pittsfield George Jr Earl Kenneth Ronald Dennis Alice Fox

Morningside Women Plan Rummage Sale

The Woman's League of Morningside Baptist Church will hold a rummage sale Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Proceeds go to the kitchen project fund. Chairs are Mrs. Robert Hunt and Mrs. Tarry Miles Jr. Clothing housewares toys and games will be sold. Articles may be left Thursday and Friday from 1 to 5 p.m.

Woman's League of Morningside Baptist Church Robert Hunt Tarry Miles Jr

Cooky cue cookies aid hand to mouth coordination

Gerber animal shaped cookies help hand to mouth coordination with a protein rich icing containing B vitamins.

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Garden Club Susan I. Hopkins Peter le Prevost Lee Institute Brookline Mass Lexington 48Th Street Lexington Avenue Hame Keak Sinatra HI Novak al Joey WRGB Ali Lions Susan 1. Hopkins Jewish Center IBM Heart Grange Mrs. Bauley Penny Social South St Howard Johnson Pittsfield - Lenox Rd Miss Genest Mr. Mazur Uconn Edward HH. Genest Jr Williams St Barbara K Genest St. Martin’s Women Plan James M. Burkes St. John’s Hall William T. Rraw Iey Elm St Bermuda Joseph Monteleone Dorchester Ave Fort Lauderdale, Fla Zenith Millay Bley Merry-Eights Club Morningside Phy- Olympia LEO Samson Agency East Street Dan Gerber Gerber Gerber Baby Foods Fremont Michigan Priel Ce M. Solomon
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