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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1963
Page
10
Holy Family Church announces bazaar aides chaired by Rev. John R. Klekotka for the event set Saturday November 30 11 am to 8 pm and Sunday December 1 7 30 am to 8 pm at the parish hall Proceeds benefit the parish school building fund.
Tickets remain for the Brown University Glee Club concert in Dalton's Wahcanah Regional High School auditorium tomorrow at 8:15 led by John Harger Stewart and R Douglas Sheldon. The 50 member chorus features Russian and German folk songs with Bruinaires and selections from Guys and Dolls and Brown favorites benefiting a scholarship fund.
The VFW announces its annual Christmas party for children of members on Sunday December 9 at 2 pm at the Boys' Club. Joseph S Spagnuolo, chairman, says post cards were mailed to paid-up members and asks parents to return the age list for children up to eight. Deadline is Monday. Children enter via the North Street Boys' Club entrance with the ticket half.
Benjamin Robinson acting cubmaster of Pack 2 awarded a lion badge to James Shapiro and arrow points to Robert Lichtman and James Shapiro at a meeting. Den 1 presented a flag ceremony and Den 7 performed a skit on The World of Sound. Dens 1 and 2 had displays. Songs were led by William Allard of Troop 2.
Miss Joanne Cadorette daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Cadorette of 81 Pollock Ave will attend the Methodist Youth President s annual conference at Rolling Ridge Methodist Center North Andover this weekend The event gathers all presidents of Methodist Youth groups in Massachusetts.
Public skating begins tomorrow at the Williams College rink with sessions 7 30 to 9 30 p m and weekend hours listed 10 to noon 2 to 4 and 7 30 to 9 30 Saturday mornings are for children 12 and under supervised by parents if needed Private groups should contact William E McCormick at the college ticket office or rink booth The college may cancel sessions with no prior notice and will post a No Skating sign If needed single tickets and books of 10 are sold for reduced rates The upcoming two weekends schedule includes November 22 23 24 and November 29 30 plus December 1 with sessions in morning afternoon and evening.
Valenti Kruszyna of Cheshire retired Nov 1 from the relations and utilities operation of General Electric after 21 years of service. A native of Adams, he attends the Methodist Church and belongs to the Massachusetts Selectmen's Association, having served as Cheshire selectman for 16 years. He is married to Annie Brookman.
In Worth, Texas a Fort Worth housewife found a man's wrist watch inside a can of green beans at lunch time on Wednesday. She wound the waterproof watch and it ran, prompting police to investigate the curious disposal of the timepiece.
Golden Age Club plans a Christmas party and dinner December 17 at 1 at the Masonic Temple. Announcement credited to Mrs Isabel Parker in place of chairwoman Mrs Jeanie Darwin. Activities include music by local group and a game party to start December 9.
Quota Club hosts Western Electric's E H Hamilton for an illustrated Telstar talk at 6 30 p m at Wendell Sherwood Hotel Monday. Attendees should bring food and toys for an Indian girl in Tucson aid project. Over $150 raised at rummage sale supports hard of hearing children. Candy and Christmas nut sales continue benefiting UNICEF Meals for Millions.
Jeffrey Paul Rayner son of Mr and Mrs William E Rayner of 28 Delaware Ave has joined the Circle K Club at Babson Institute Wellesley Hills Circle K is a service organization for college men similar to Kiwanis It operates at 504 colleges throughout the United States.
Public events unfold tonight through 9:60 with an annual Christmas sale by the Opportunities Craft Shop for the Handicapped at the Lloyd Building 397 North St. At 7:30 a public civil rights rally by the Berkshire County NAACP at Pittsfield Armory. 8:00 Tryouts for Town Players musical Shaw Boat at Town Players workshop 148 Lebanon Ave. Tomorrow 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. annual Christmas sale by the Opportunities Craft Shop for the Handicapped Lloyd Building.
Reservations remain for the Women s Club card party tomorrow at 8 pm with dessert and coffee. A flash camera outfit as a prize and many door and table prizes are planned. Committees meet Friday morning and 7 pm. Eighty one reservations for a birthday supper follow. Mrs Willeke to present color slides from her world trip.
The Berkshire Cain Club will meet Sunday at three in the White Tree Club. Don Lutes Jr., president, announced the gathering.
Manchester Conn Mrs Ralph B Maloney announces engagement of daughter Margaret Ann to Michael Francis O'Brien Airman Second Class USAF son of Jeanette and Joseph W O'Brien of 102 Summer and Merriam Streets A January wedding is planned The couple met at Marycliff Academy Winchester and St Joseph's High School Berkshire honors athlete O'Brien attended UMass and played freshman football He has served in the Air Force two years and is stationed in Turkey
Gerald Jay Korkin son of Mr and Mrs Alfred Korkin of Pittsfield Massachusetts has been initiated into the Delta Beta Chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon at Lake Forest College He is a sophomore at the college and resides in Lake Forest Indiana
Mrs. Charles R. Volk names committee heads for the Pittsfield General Hospital Auxiliary bazaar set for December 4 at St. Stephen's Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with chairs handling arrangements decorations table coverings floor plan trucking supplies and more. posters designed and printed. group 5 will distribute posters. hostesses from Pittsfield College Club and Boy Scout clean-up crew. proceeds aid hospital needs.
The Polish Community Club will host a dance Saturday evening from 8 to 12 at the club rooms. Stan Boris orchestra of Springfield will perform. A small admittance fee will be charged.
Richard Forman named president of the Senior High Fellowship of South Congregational Church. Officers include Gregory Clark as vice president and Miss Gaill Plant as secretary. Representatives to Pittsfield and Berkshire associations named. three workdays for Christ raised over $90. a spring play planned.
At a Berkshire Skin Divers meeting held Tuesday evening at the YMCA, turkey prizes were awarded to Mrs. Louis J. Pia D. R. Casey and Louis Rusch of Adams. Eighteen members attended.
Mrs. Richard Mandrino was elected leader of the Countdown TOPS Club at a recent meeting at 86 North St. She succeeds Mrs. Reba V. Rice. Other officers named were Mrs. John R. Heminway of Dalton assistant leader Mrs. Edward J. Digman secretary and Mrs. Manuel I. Cohen treasurer. The new officers will be installed Tuesday Dec. 17 at the club rooms and will take office in January.
Mrs Josephine Velez is chair man of a card party sponsored by Columbia Lodge Sons of Italy at 7 30 tomorrow evening in Dante Mazzini Hall. The public is invited. Door prizes will be awarded and refreshments served. Those attending are to bring cards.
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