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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1965

Page

10

Miss Tomasi Engaged to Bruce Walcott in Pittsfield

Elizabeth Ann Tomasi, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Domenic Tomasi of 24 Holmes Road, is engaged to Bruce David Walcott, son of Mrs. Norma Walcott of 70 Dalton Ave. The couple, with ties to Pittsfield High School and Norwich University, plan a November 20 wedding. Miss Tomasi works for New England Telephone & Telegraph Co. and graduated from Berkshire Community College in 1963. Walcott is a civil engineer for the State of New York, a Pittsfield High School alum, and a 1965 Norwich University graduate where he lettered in football. College Club notes describe Ed win Welz as speaker for an 8 PM arts and crafts talk at 92 Alfred Drive, with dessert bridge sessions planned for the following evening at two locations.

Elizabeth Ann Bruce David Walcott Norma Walcott Dalton Ave Earl F. Walcott Miss Tomasi New England Telephone & Telegraph Co Pittsfield High School Berkshire Community College Walcott College Club Pittsfield College Club Edwin Welz Howard M. Broderick Alfred Drive Welz Harold R. Bassett Kenneth L. Sharp Walter L. Wheat Walter A. Ciachini Elmview Ter John F. Cagnina Ralph E. Walker Lenox Russell W. Dickinson Hugh C. Cowhig Glen C. Steppe

Donation Day Plans Complete At Berkshire Home for Aged

Plans are set for the 75th annual donation day tea at Berkshire Home for Aged Women tomorrow from 3 38 to 5 p m at Berkshire Place 89 South St. Mrs Gil bert P Tarleton president of the board of control and Mrs Ruth H Nelson director will welcome corporation members and friends. At the tea table will be Mrs James E Gregg Lenox Mrs Stanley F Clarke Mrs Paul K Fodder Mrs Zay Jeffries Mrs Frederick D Retallick and Mrs Donald M Weston. Lions Club will hold its year end meeting at its Lan esboro camp tomorrow evening with hospitality at 5 45 and dinner at 6 30.

Berkshire Home For Berkshire Place South St Gilbert P. Tarleton Board of Control Ruth H. Nelson Corporation James E. Gregg Lenox Stanley F. Clarke Paul K. Fodder Zay Jeffries Frederick D. Retallick Donald M. Weston Gifford K. Lloyd Lions Club Lanesboro

Miss Whiting To Speak At AARP Meeting

Miss Anne Whiting will discuss the history of Lanesboro at a Thursday 2 p.m. AARP meeting at the White Tree Club. Finals for the Christmas party will be planned. A native of Lanesboro she attended Vassar College and taught in local and private girls schools with her sister Margery Whiting.

Anne Whiting Lanesboro American Association of Retired Persons White Tree Club Miss Whiting Vassar College Margery Whiting

Dr Barnaba to Speak at Kiwanis Luncheon

Dr Vincent Barnaba director of the Berkshire Rehabilitation Center will speak at the Kiwanis Club meeting at 12 15 Wednesday noon at the Stanley Club He will discuss the growth and development of the center Rehearsals for the minstrel show fund raising project are Thursdays at 8 pm and Sundays at 2 30 pm at the Stanley Club.

Vincent Barnaba Berkshire Rehabilitation Center Kiwanis Club Stanley Club

Bartlett PTA Meeting To Hear Lincoln D Lynch

Lincoln D Lynch assistant superintendent of elementary education will speak at Bartlett Parent Teacher Association meeting at 7 45 tomorrow evening at the school refreshments will be served

Lincoln D. Lynch Bartlett Parent-Teacher Association

Crocker of Old Bridge Engaged to Kase of Rochester

Andrea Marie Crocker, daughter of Donald G. and the late Mrs. Crocker of Old Bridge, announces her engagement to David Lee Kase, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Kase of Rochester, New York. The couple plans to marry in autumn 1966 after Andrea's education at Madison High School and Rutgers.

Old Bridge N.J Donald G. Crocker Pittsfield Mass Andrea Marie David Lee Kase USN Walter W. Kase Rochester N.Y Miss Crocker Madison High School Rutgers New Brunswick George Crocker Audubon St Alex Donabie Richmond Kase School of X

Ernest St John to Play at St Luke's Hospital Dance

Ernest St John and his orchestra will perform at St Luke's Hospital Auxiliary harvest dance in Blantyre Lenox Saturday from 9 to midnight. A buffet is at 11 p.m. Reservations via Mrs Charles R Chartyer. No tickets at the door. Proceeds go to the hospital. Dress semiformal.

Ernest St. John’s Orchestra St. Luke's Hospital Auxiliary Blantyre Lenox Norman Hollister Charles R. Chartier

Butler and Hassett Seek Marriage Intention

Francis John Butler of 68 Lakeway Drive and Judith Ann Hassett of Dalton intend to marry. Public notice records their forthcoming nuptials and eligibility for marriage under local registry rules.

Francis John Butler Lakeway Drive Judith Ann Hassett Dalton

Annual two day sale to aid the blind in Massachusetts

A public event tomorrow opens at 10 00 a m at Barrett Hall South Congregational Church to run for two days and raise funds for blind residents of the state The sale features assorted goods and local volunteers supporting a charitable cause.

Massachusets Barrett Hall South Congregational Church

Lemanskis celebrate 25 years with party in Cheshire

Walter W. Lemanski and Florence McIntyre Lemanski were honored at a dinner dance in Green Acres Cheshire for their 25th wedding anniversary. They married Oct 5 1940 at St Marys Church and have two children and two grandchildren. Lemanski works as a foreman at Beloit Corp Jones division. Mrs Lemanski has worked at the Welfare Department. The couple attend Sacred Heart Church.

Walter W. Lemanski Green Acres Cheshire Lemanskis St. Mary's Church Lemanski Jones Division Beloit Corp Welfare Department Sacred Heart Church

Brandeis Professor to Speak at Berkshire Women’s Luncheon

Brandeis University theater professor Dr James H Clay will address the Berkshire County chapter of Brandeis University National Women's Committee at a luncheon Thursday Oct 14 at Lenox House. The talk Forms of Comedy in the American Theater will follow a noon sherry hour. Reservations due.

James H. Clay Brandeis University Berkshire County National Women's Committee Lenox House Lester J. Broverman Nancy Ave Leonard A. Stolzberg Richard Drive Clay Brandeis Iowa Wesleyan College University of Illinois Iowa State College Dr. Clay Indiana State Teachers College

Moesley Opens Dance Studio in Lanesboro Home

Mrs. William G. Moesley Jr. of Lanesboro announces a new dance studio opening this week at her home. She will teach tap and ballet with focus on younger children, based on a lifelong dancing background. Registration by calling the studio.

William G. Moesley Jr Lanesboro Moesley Mary Burke New York

Mrs Rowlier Heads St Marys Rosary Society

Mrs Winston O Rowlier was installed president of St Marys Rosary Society at Riordan Hall with about 35 members present. Elected officers include Mrs Robert Hickey president, Mrs Jacob G Lefkowitz vice president, Miss Margaret B Layden secretary, Mrs Stephen Gatti treasurer, and Mrs John J Quinn public relations. Other leaders named were Mrs Charles F DHondt membership chairman and Mrs Simeon L Belanger assistant chairman. Revival by Rev John F Egan spiritual director. Captain Robert P Villanova Pittsfield Fire Department spoke. Retreat planned for Oct 22 at Marian Retreat House Holyoke. Rev John Walchars Cranwell School Lenox to be retreat master. reservations via Mrs Louis J Giovannetti 191 Elberon Ave.

Winston O. Rowlier St. Mary’s Rosary Society Riordan Hall Robert Hickey Jacob G. Lefkowitz Margaret B. Layden Stephen Gatti John J. Quinn Charles F D’hondt Simeon L. Belanger John F. Egan Robert P. Villanova Pittsfield

Community club meetings and upcoming events listed

Meetings are planned by the Gold Star Mothers at 1 30 p m tomorrow at the White Tree Club to discuss a November food sale. French American Auxiliary convenes tonight at 8 at the clubrooms for a Halloween party arrangement, while Philathea Class at First Baptist Church meets tonight at 7 30 to report on the convention. Ladies Club of the Heart of the Berkshire Grange meets tomorrow at 7 30 p m at the hall and Berkshire County Teachers Association executive committee meets tomorrow at 8 p m in Pittsfield High School Room 138. Philathea Club of Pilgrim Memorial Church gathers 8 p m tomorrow in the church parlor with hostesses listed. clothing is requested for Church World Service. Pittsfield Circle, Daughters of Isabella, rescheduled to next Wednesday October 13 at 8 p m at the Women's Club.

Woman’s Society For Christian Service First Methodist Church Mostesses Rolfe Hendrick Doris Noble Business Women’s Circle J. D. Waters Arlene Trombley Arthur W. Newcomb Miss Trombley Frank L. Young Orpheus White Tree Club Philathea First Baptist Church Ladies’ Club of the Heart of the Berkshire Grange The Grange Berkshire County Teachers’ Association Pittsfield High School Philathea Club Pilgrim Memorial Church Charles M. Webster Ralph A. Gilbert Eva S. Howland Pittsfield Circle, Daughters of Isabela Women's Club Ters of America James R. Pemrick St. Luke’s Hospital Edward J. O’brien John C. Clapper St. Agnes’ Church Dalton William F. Brooks St. Luke’s Church Lanesboro John D. Lynch Jr College Club Edward B. Karam August H. Kiligas American Legion Auxiliary Harry R. Lubold Emblem Club James P. Ferraro Sacred Heart Church Leo T. Ryan St. Mark’s Church Ernest Klemperer Unitarian Church Women’s Alliance John K. Wilker St. Martin’s Church Lewis H. Seager Berkshire District Medical Society Raymond F. Coakley St. Teresa’s Altar-Rosary Sodality James T. Russell Jr Women’s Club Jack J. Daniels B'nai B'rith Woodford B. Brown Church of Christ, Scientist Florence Dobson Church of Christ Congregational Arthur E. Hansen Women’s Civic Bowling League J. Gollan P. Root St. Stephen's Church Joseph L. Bolster Hillcrest Hospital

Cassavants Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Cassavant of 32 Acorn Street observed their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children at 37 Acorn Street. About 75 guests attended as gifts and a purse were presented. The couple, married October 4, 1915 at Notre Dame Church, have three children, 15 grandchildren, and notable affiliations with GE clubs and the Eagles.

Paul W. Cassavant Acorn St John J. Dupuis Cassavant Mary T. Dietlin Notre Dame Church Levi Achim Dupuis Albert P. Cassavant Lenox Thomas E. Purdy Donald A. Cassavant San Jose Calif Coffin

Sale to Aid Blind in Massachusetts With 45 Organizations

Chairmen of 45 participating groups announced for the 31st annual sale to aid the blind of Massachusetts. Events run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow and Thursday at Barrett Hall South Congregational Church with coffee and doughnuts 10 to noon and lunch 11:30 to 2. Roles include Mrs. Roy Walchenbach and Mrs. John Manners as general and assistant chairs and a long list of club and church groups providing leadership and volunteers.

Massachusetts Roy P. Walchenbach John R. Manners Barrett Hall South Congregational Church Michael F. Killion

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Bruce D. Walcott Norwich Domenic Tomasi Holmes Road Tara Elizabeth Ann Tomasi Berkshire Lions Leo C. Gradys Jr Leo C. Grady Jr Joseph Drive Gradys Ashley St Robert D. Bardwell Frank Collyer Robert L. Gibson Albert I. Ris Charles J. Kittredge Leonard A. Whipple Whipple Frederick A. Pease Alexander Euston Ethel Eaton Crane Infirmary Harvey M. Kelsey Luke S. Hayden Albert R. Neill W. Stadford West Andrea M. Crocker AARP Dr. Barnaba Kiwanis Lincoln Lynch Andrea M. Crocke Ernest St. John St. Luke’s Vre Pittsfield National Bank Pittsfield National Berkshires Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation W. W. Lemanskis Methodist Bscs W. G. Moesley Jr Hillcrest Hillcrest Auxiliary Pittsfield Girls' Club East Street New England Westfield, Mass Follwell North St Tel Doren Red Weerstay Mrs. Rowlier St. Mary’s GE Quarter Century Club GE Pensioners’ Club Eagles Charles H. Coffin Freda Beitzel Albert Beauchemin Matthew J. Capeless Jr St. Francis’ Church Wendell M. Lombard Bishop County Catholic Daugh Edward J. Sheely South Congregational Church Couples Club Morningside Barist Church
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