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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1963

Page

8

Vocal program by Mrs Drescher at Ida and Johnns Restaurant

Public invited to 8 tomorrow evening vocal program by Mrs Alexander N Drescher, Lyric-coloratura soprano, after a 6:39 B n a i B r i t h Women dinner. Recital includes Meredith Wilson, Schubert and Verdi with Eric Henry at the piano.

Drescher Alexander N. Drescher Ida and Johnns Meredith Wilson Schubert Verdi Eric Henry New York Walter Golde Ella Flesch Emmy Joseph Neighborhood Playhouse Mount Kisco Playhouse Ruth Ekberg Springfield

Miss Mary Tudor Weds G Allan Holloway in Milton Church

Miss Mary Allerton Tudor wed George Allan Holloway Jr. in St. Michael's Protestant Episcopal Church with Rev. Roger Walke officiating. The bride, a Wells College 1961 graduate and former Peace Corps worker in Thailand, is a Boston society debutante and Winsor School alumna. The groom, Harvard Medical School fourth year student, is a Yale 1960 graduate.

Milton Mary Allerton ‘Tudor Frederic Tudor George Allan Holloway Jr Holloway New Canaan Conn Bruce W. Paddock South St Pittsfield Dr. Paddock Harry C. Halloway Glencoe Til Tyringham St. Michael’s Protestant Peace Corps Mgr Robert Cushman Boston W. Starling Burgess Rosamond Tudor Harvard Medical School Deerfield Academy Yale University

Heart Grange Women Elect New Officers

Mrs. Rose Want was elected president of the Ladies' Club of Heart of the Berkshires Grange at a recent meeting. Mrs. Clayton Bunt named first vice president, Mrs. Gilbert Felix second vice president, and Mrs. Jane Putnam treasurer. A secretary will be nominated next meeting. Final plans for the annual bazaar set for Nov. 16 will be discussed at 8 p.m. Refreshments by Mrs. Felix.

Rose Want Ladies’ Club of Heart of the Berkshires Grange Clayton Bunt Gilbert Felix Jane Putnam Hunt Felix

First Baptist Women Schedule Banquet

The Women's League of First Baptist Church will hold a mother daughter banquet Thursday at 6 15 p m at the church Alfred K Persip will cater for the dinner Mrs David T Wyman will be master of ceremonies and lead the group in singing Mary Hutchings Kimberly Douglas Christine Stoklosa Jennifer Douglas and Sylvia Biston will present a puppet show The Frog Prince.

Women’s League of First Baptist Church Alfred K. Persip David T. Wyman Mary Hutchings Kimberly Douglas Christine Stoklosa Jennifer Douglas Sylvia Biston Frog Prince

Talk on China the so viet Union and India

Paul Grimes assistant to the foreign news editor of the New York Times will speak at Jesup Hall in Williamstown tonight at 8 00. The talk covers relations among China the Soviet Union and India and will be followed by a question period.

China The Soviet Union India Paul Grimes New York Times Jesup Hall Williamstown

Edavin Monsell Receives Eagle Scout Honor in Berkshire Unit

Edwin M Monsell II earns the Eagle Scout badge at a Troop 7 court of honor held by South Congregational Church. Berkshire BSA Council President John M Anthony officiates with Rev Thomas B Cox and Scoutmaster David W Addison. Several scouts receive Second Class and First Class ranks as well as merit badges and camporee pins.

Edwin M. Monsell Iiy Edwin M. Monsell IL Donna Ave South Congregational Church Berkshire Bsa Council John M. Anthony Thomas B. Cox David W. Addison Edwin Pittsfield High School D. Marshall Conant Charles Leani Charles Tatley Galen Politis Dean A. Giftos Charles N. Post John D. Moynihan H. Burton Detrick Waller I. Wakefield Edward H. Swaine George D. Robertson George C. Lovejoy Alexander C. Politis Edwin M. Monsell II Jay Moynihan Jay A. Shaw

Retired Persons Postpone Meeting

The local chapter of the American Association of Retired Persons postpones its Thursday meeting at the First Methodist Church to Thursday, Nov. 14 at 2 o clock due to the church bazaar, announced by president Mrs. Ronald C. Allen.

American Association of Retired Persons First Methodist Church Ronald C. Allen

Pamela J. Murdock to Wed Michael J. Cassinelli

Miss Pamela J. Murdock daughter of Mrs Florence Murdock will marry Michael J. Cassinelli son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Cassinelli Saturday at Sacred Heart Church. A reception follows at the Portuguese American Club with a long bridal party including Jo Ann Baker Elaine Digweed Sharon Murdock and Beatrice Gomes. Best man Robert Ramsey ushers Paul Avanzato William Reagan and David Laurin.

Pamela J. Murdock Florence Murdock Second St Michael J. Cassinelli Joseph Cassinelli Dickinson Ave Sacred Heart Church Clert Doris Halloran Michael Vallone Beatrice Gomes Angelo P. Avanzato Lee Gomes Mario Cassinelli Jecondo Cassinelli Duane Poincelot Dalson Cassinelli Avangato Eugene Perego Jo-Ann Baker Elaine Digweed Sharon Murdock Hidy Avanzato Robert Ramsey Ushers Paul Avanzato Mr. Cassinelli William Reagan David Laurin

Grossman Executive To Address Kiwanis

Mike Grossman of L Grossman Sons Inc Braintree will discuss the Grossman Story at a Kiwanis Club meeting tomorrow at 12 15 p m at Wendell Sherwood Hotel He is vp merchandising for the New England firm a third generation member and a Penn State and Boston University MBA graduate Also note 4 H weapon auction proceeds of 93 dollars and upcoming inductions of John Archambeault Jr and George C Campbell plus a Lenox Kiwanis event dinner dance on Nov 25 at Eastover call Everett A Kelsey to attend

Mike Grossman L. Grossman Sons, Inc Braintree Young Presidents Association Lewis P. Johnson John Archambeault Jr George C. Campbell Lenox Kiwani-Anes Eastover Everett A. Kelsey

Polish Auxiliary Nominates Friday Officers and Banquet Plans

The Polish Community Club Auxiliary will nominate officers at Friday’s meeting with elections set for December. Initiation banquet Saturday Nov 16 features Frankie Gee’s orchestra for dancing. Reservations through Mrs Paul J Sick. Mrs Raymond S Kolodziej to report on Halloween dance. A social follows. Catering by Mrs Leslie J Hunt, Mrs Anna C Janis, and Mrs Kolodziej.

Polish Community Club Frankie Gee Paul J. Sick Raymond S. Kolodziej Leslie J. Hunt Anna C. Janis Kolodziej

Charity League Pittsfield Guild Meeting Tonight at 8

Meetings of the Pittsfield charity groups will be held at the Girls Club tonight at 8, per Miss Ann Conroys, president. Final bazaar plans will be discussed. Free Will Society meets Thursday at 10 a.m. in Fellowship Hall to sew for missions. Luncheon served by Miss Mary R. Stevenson’s group. Gold Star Mothers luncheon Wednesday at 12:30 p.m. at the White Tree Club. officers to be installed. Rebekah Silver Star IOOF meets Thursday at 7 p.m. at Heart of the Berkshires Grange Hall. business session followed by entertainment under Mrs. Ralph L. Hatch.

Pittsfield Guild Holy Family League of Charity Ann Conroys Free Will Society First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall Mary R. Stevenson Gold Star White Tree Club Rebekah Rebekah Lodge IOOF Heart of the Berkshires Grange Hall Ralph L. Hatch

Golden Age Club to Meet at YMGA for Speaker and Slides

The Golden Age Group of the Golden Age Club will meet at 1 30 Wednesday at the YMGA where Mrs Curtiss M Cederstrom will discuss her trip to Italy and Germany and present colored slides. The Junior League of Pittsfield votes on a new fundraising project at 8 tonight at the Women's Club.

Golden Age Club YMGA Curtiss M. Cederstrom Italy Germany Junior League of Pittsfield

Linda Stodulski Betrothed to George Litchfield

Mr and Mrs Joseph Stodulski announce the engagement of their daughter Linda M Stodulski to George Litchfield a USN second class machinery repairman son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Litchfield of Ilinsdale Illinois A November 30 wedding is planned at St Josephs Church Miss Stodulski a stenotypist in the ordnance department of GE is a 1961 Pro Merito graduate of Pittsfield High School Mr Litchfield has served six years in the Navy recently completing a tour at McMurdo Sound Antarctica and will be stationed at Treasure Island Calif

Joseph Stodulski Bradford St Linda M. Stodulski George Litchfield USN Elmer Litchfield Ilinsdale St. Joseph's Church Miss Stodulski Ordnance Department Pittsfield High School Navy McMurdo Sound Antarctica Treasure Island Calif

Mrs Rice Returns From Washington Garden Club Tour

Mrs Peter Van S Rice of 48 East New Lenox Road returned from a three day trip to Washington with national chairmen and Garden Club of America officers. They toured Dumbarton Oaks libraries the National Arboretum grounds and the White House. The group was hosted at tea by Mrs Hugh D Auchincloss mother of the First Lady and a Garden Club member.

Garden Peter van S. Rice East New Lenox Road Washington, D. C Garden Club of America Dumbarton Oaks National Arboretum White House Hugh D. Auchincloss The

Marriage Intentions Cassinelli and Murdock Vow Moves

Michael Joseph Cassinelli of 88 Dickinson Ave and Pamela June Murdock of 242 Second St file marriage intentions. The notice lists both parties and addresses.

Michael Joseph Cassinelli Dickinson Ave Pamela June Murdock Second St

Many Door Prizes Planned for Mt. Carmel Show

England Brothers will award several door prizes at the Mt. Carmel Church fashion show tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the Wendell-Sherwood Hotel. Prizes include two dresses a ski jacket stretch pants hair dryer skirt and sweater set and more. The event benefits the convent fund with models from the Fashion Models Agency of Albany N Y and commentary by Mrs Betty Parry. Six Mount Carmel School students will model children's wear and the church male quartet will perform at intermission. Tickets are from Sodality members rectory Sammy Vincents or Englands.

England Brothers Wendell-Sherwood Theresa M. Tini Fashion Models Agency Albany N. Y Betty Parry Augustine W. Mazzeo Mount Carmel School Mount Carmel Church Socality Sammy Vincent England Judith Sinico Dor

Mrs Martin Tanner Introduces Mark Van Doren at Club Event

Pittsfield College Club committee member Mrs. Martin Tanner will introduce Mark Van Doren at Wednesday’s community program. Van Doren, Pulitzer Prize winner for Collected Poems, will read his poetry at eight in North Junior. Hostesses are Mrs. William F. Bolza, Mrs. Walter L. Wheat, and Mrs. George F. Murray.

Martin Tanner Pittsfield College Club Mark van Doren North Junior High School van Doren William F. Bolza Walter L. Wheat George F. Murray

Engagement of Arlean Olsen to Harvey F Kent

Spencertown New York Mr and Mrs Edward Olsen announce the engagement of their daughter Arlean to Harvey F Kent son of Mr and Mrs Harvey C Kent of Pittsfield Massachusetts Miss Olsen a 1963 graduate of Chatham Central School is employed at Chester Manufacturing Co Chatham Kent attended Pittsfield schools

Spencertown N.Y Edward Olsen Ailean Harvey F. Kent Harvey C. Kent Canal Ave Pittsfield Maas

Daughters of Isabella to Name Chairmen

The Daughters of Isabella will meet at 6 15 tomorrow. Newly elected regent Mrs Francis G Nichols will name heads of special activity groups she has organized. Sister Mary Daniels from the House of Good Shepherd Springfield spoke at the breakfast about nun work and teen age girl problems. About 70 members attended.

Daughters of Isabella Francis G. Nichols Mary Daniels House of Good Shepherd Springfield

Speakers Dinner Set for November 12 at Wendell-Sherwood Hotel

The Speakers' Club will hold its dinner meeting on Tuesday November 12 at the Wendell Sherwood Hotel correcting last night's paper which had a different date. The event will feature members and guests from the club with plans finalized for the gathering.

Wendell-Sherwood Hotel

St Teresa's Women Elect New Leaders at Meeting

Mrs Leo Ouellette was elected president of St Teresa's Rosary Altar Society for two years at the quarterly meeting attended by about 75 at the Women's Club. Mrs Laurence N O'Neal was named vice president and other officers were chosen including secretary treasurer and publicity director. Reverend Leonard B Burke spoke on the active laywoman.

Leo Ouellette St. Teresa's Rosary Altar Society Women’s Club Laurence N. O’neal Stanley. Juranics A. Richard Roberts Daniel J. Walsh Jr Charles G Lewis Thomas E. Redhouse Leonard B. Burke

Drawing Winner at Tiny Towne Drawing

Mrs Theodore Herberg won the drawing Saturday night at the opening of Tiny Towne a fall floral arrangement as the prize.

Theodore Herberg Tiny Towne

Miss Ilene Rubin Elected Barnard Class Treasurer

Miss Ilene Rubin daughter of Dr and Mrs Irving I Rubin of 220 High St has been elected treasurer of the freshman class at Barnard College New York She is a member of the Barnard Columbines an 18 member singing group and a June graduate of Miss Hall's School

Ilene Rubin Irving I. Rubin High St Barnard College New York Miss Rubin Barnard Columbines Miss

Local Men Join Ottawa Social Club

Ottawa Kan Richard Monte and Fred Chambers both of Pittsfield Mass become new members of the Tau Beta Gamma mens social club at Ottawa University Monte a junior is son of Frederick Monte of 18 Lebanon Ave and Chambers a sophomore is son of Mrs Charles S Gaulden of 158 Daniels Ave

Ottawa, Kan Richard Monte Fred Chambers Pittsfield Mass Tau Beta Gamma Ottawa University Monte Frederick Monte Lebanon Ave Chambers Charles S. Gaulden Daniels Ave

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Mary Tudor G. Allen Holloway Heart Grange First Baptist Edavin Monsell HI Lawrence Litscher Dean Wikitas Steven Graves Robert Sawyer William Wakefield Harold I. Tatley Barry Clark Edward Post Lawrence Detrick Arthur Giftes Camp Eagle Keith Aloi James Lovejoy Thomas Evans Stephen Chamberlain Richard Swaine Lucky Seven Stag Grossman Executive Kiwanis Linda Stodulski George Litchfield Mrs. Rice Washington Mt. Carmel Mrs Arlean Olsen Neefus Miss Arlean Olsen Isabella St. Teresa’s Women Elect Barnard Ottawa Social Club ADV Dan Gerber Gerber Gerber Baby Foods Box Fremont Michigan COM BIG News RAMI South Street Motors, Inc Pittsfield, Mass Rambler Itch Danny Kaye
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