Reading Speed Raises Optometry Talk in Berkshire County
Edmund F. Richardson of Hollywood California told Berkshire County optometrists at a Boys Club conference that today’s reading demands outpace past norms. He cited a typical adult rate of 200 to 300 wpm with 60 to 75 percent comprehension, noting possible gains to 700 to 800 wpm and beyond with good vision care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund F. Richardson
Hollywood
Calif
Boys’ Club
Berkshire County Optometrists
Dr. Richardson
Foundation
Richardson
Local Nurses Attend State Convention in Boston
Several local nurses will attend the Massachusetts Nurses Association annual convention in Boston from Wednesday to Friday. Gov Endicott Peabody proclaims Professional Nurse Week for Sept 30 to Oct 3. Delegates include Sister Mary George of St Luke's Nursing School and others from Pittsfield North Adams Richmond Housatonic Lee and Hillcrest Hospital staff, with an American Nurses Association leaflet offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Nurses’ Association
Boston
Endicott Peabody
Mary George
S.P
St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing
Massachusetts Nurses Association
American Nurses’ Association
Columbus Circle
New York
N.Y
Marguerite Hastings
Pittsfield General Hospital
Agnes Delmaso
North Adams
Pittsfield General
William Dixon
Richmond
Visiting Nurse Association
Bernice Kuzia
Housatonic
Claire Roy
McCann School
Anne Rymka
Pittsfield
St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing
Marguerite Tristany
Lee
Hillcrest Hospital
City Notes Prize Winners in Royal Blue Angels Drawing
Mrs Helen Donaldson of 50 Oswald Ave won first prize a $30 savings bond in a drawing conducted Friday by the Royal Blue Angels all girl drum and bugle corps. Second prize a $25 bond was won by Mrs George Nuttall of 85 Mohegan St.
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Helen Donaldson
Oswald Ave
Royal Blue Angels
George Nuttall
Mohegan St
Mount Carmel Fashion Show Set For November 6
The senior Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality of Mount Carmel Church announces an evening of holiday and winter fashions from England Brothers on Wednesday November 6 at 8 p.m. in the Wendell-Sherwood Hotel ballroom. Theresa M. Tini chairs the event, with Judith A. Sinico as ticket chair. Tickets are limited to ballroom seating.
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Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality
Mount Carmel
Wendell - Sherwood
England Brothers
Theresa M. Tini
Miss Tini
Sodarity
Women's Club
Young Democratic Club of
Pittsfield
The
Agricultural National Bank
Judith A. Slnico
Miss Sinico
Sodality
Lions Club Meets Tomorrow at Camp in Lanesboro
The Lions Club will hold the last meeting of the year at the club camp in Lanesboro tomorrow at 6 30 p m Hospitalities begin at 5 45 p m A glaucoma clinic is set for October 29 at the Masonic Temple Halloween candy is on sale to benefit the club.
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Lions Club
Lanesboro
Masonic Temple
Dillon Campaign Food Sale Raises $200 For Mayor Bid
A Saturday food sale netted more than $200 for the Robert B. Dillon mayoral campaign. Chairman Mrs. James Pagones led the event with assistance from Mrs. Jeremiah O Connell.
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Robert B. Dillon
James Pagones
Jeremiah O'Connell
Marriage Intentions Listed for Several Couples
John Edward Rice of 14 Plunk ett Street and Cynthia Drew Col ton of Longmeadow. Darrel Lane Lynch of 20 Ham lin Street and Antonetta Edith Coriguzzi of 35 Allessio Street. Eric Anthony Tafolla of Med field and Joan Ann Hall of 119 Parker Street. Willam Peter Paterson of 100 West Housatonic Street and Marie Eena Maffuccio of 40 Stale Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrel Lane Lynch
Hamlin St
Antonetta Edith Coriguzzi
Allessio St
Eric Anthony Tafolla
Medfield, and
Joan Ann Hall
Parker St
Willam Peter Paterson
West Housatonic St
Marie Eena Maffuccio
Stale St
J Donald Codey Heads Onota Associates Board
J Donald Codey was elected president of the stockholders of West Shore Onota Associates Inc at a Pittsfield Grange Hall meeting last night He succeeds Dr Stanley Simkin Mrs Antonio G Massimiano was re elected clerk and treasurer Directors for two years will be Dr Simkin Mrs Donald L Retatlick William S Anderson Guy C Pannesco and George Haddad Twenty eight attended the meet
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Donald Codey
West Shore Onota Associates, Inc
Pittsfield Grange Hall
Codey
Stanley Simkin
Antonio G. Massimiano
Dr. Simkin
Donald L. Retatlick
William S. Anderson
Guy C. Pannesco
George Haddad
Retired Assn Plans Luncheon at White Tree Club
The local chapter of the American Association for Retired People will hold a luncheon at the White Tree Club tomorrow at 11 p.m. A business meeting is scheduled at 2, conducted by Mrs. Ronald E. Allen. A social hour will follow. Members who desire to play cards are to bring cards.
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The
American Association For Retired People
White Tree Club
Ronald E. Allen
St Francis Women Plan Card Party at Parish Center
St Francis Parish women sponsor a card party Friday November 8 at the parish center. Chairwoman Mrs Carrot Kane is assisted by Mrs Edward L Hoyle. Proceeds will be used to furnish the center kitchen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis' Parish
Carrot F. Kane
Edward ‘L. Hoyle
Caroline Adam Group To Open Season Friday
The Caroline Adam Society of the First Church of Christ Con gregational will open the 1963 64 season Friday with a 1 p.m. luncheon in Fellowship Hall. Mrs Newton F Hantey and her committee hostesses. A business meeting led by president Mrs Carlton Mix er will precede an illustrated talk by Mrs Robert Guilds on her Hawaiian Islands tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Adam Society
The
First Church of Christ, Congregational
Fellowship Hall
Newton F. Hantey
Carlton G. Mix‘er
Robert Guilds
Hawaiian Islands
Daughters of Isabella to Nominate Officers Tomorrow
Meetings of Daughters of Isabella set for 8 pm at the Women's Club with plans for officer installation. Pittsfield Guild of the Holy Family League to meet tonight at 8 at the Girls Club to finalize plans for the November bazaar at the Catholic Youth Center. Gold Star Mothers to meet tomorrow at 2 pm at the White Tree Club to elect officers. Berkshire Council United Commercial Travelers meets Monday at 8 pm at the White Tree Club to finalize plans for a show at the Boys Club to benefit the retarded children's fund.
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Daughters of Isabella
Women’s Club
Holy Family League
Pittsfield Guild of the
Holy Family League of Charity
Catholic Youth Center
White Tree Club
Berkshire Council of
United Commercial Travelers
Boys’ Club
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