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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1963
Page
8
The Polish Community Club auxiliary will meet Friday at 8 pan to plan two events. Final plans for a Halloween Dance on Oct 26 at the clubrooms. Ted Kopeck’s orchestra from Thompsonville Conn will provide music. A Polish night is planned for November. Mercer Reception.
Edward William Feurerstein of 612 East New Lenox Road and Joan Agnes Garrity of 214 Second St. have filed marriage intentions. The notice lists both intended spouses and their addresses as part of the public record.
Henry Rollison was installed worshipful master of St. John's Lodge at St. John's Masonic Temple. He succeeds Arthur Finch. Also installed were Andrew Powell senior warden Edward Williams junior warden Clifford Potter treasurer William A Clarkson secretary Sammy Kennedy senior deacon Mr Finch junior deacon Walter Anderson senior steward Napoleon Reid marshal David Gunn chaplain John Hunt Tyler. Clarkson Gunn and Anderson named trustees.
Adam Lobodas and Mrs. Adam Loboda of 338 Onota Street were honored Sunday for their 55th wedding anniversary. A Mass at Holy Family Church followed by a dinner at the home of their son and daughter in law Harold E. Ford hosted 30 Charles Street. They have five children and 18 grandchildren. Mr. Loboda, born in Poland, retired from Berkshire Woolen Co after 46 years. He helped organize the Polish National Alliance local group, of which he is a past president. The Lobodas are members of the alliance and the Polish Roman Catholic Union. Mrs. Loboda belongs to the Holy Family Rosary Sodality.
Sgt. Charles Lahey will play the organ during intermission at the first military ball sponsored by Headquarters Company 2nd Battalion 110th Armored National Guard. Capt. Lawrence B Tower announces Capt Tower as general chairman. Ernie St Johns 12 piece orchestra to perform from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Veterans and reserve members invited. tickets from Lt Lawrence Brothers at the armory.
Mrs. George J. Horton and Mrs. Franklin J. Murphy will head the St. Marys Rosary Society membership drive, beginning October 15, announced at the fall meeting in Reardon Hall. Dr Frederick J Carpenter spoke on The Blessed Mother. about 50 attended. Mrs. Murphy named chairwoman of public relations and Mrs. William A Heaphy of refreshments. Other officers begin their second year of two-year terms.
The YMCA Auxiliary announces its annual fall rummage sale on Friday October 18 from 9 am to 3 pm at the Y. Mrs Carlton A Mixer president of the auxiliary lists chairmen including Mrs Clarence Hockbridge and others for clothing, accessories, books, jewelry and more. A snack bar will be run under Mrs Kenneth Mellen with help from several assistants. Donations may be dropped at the Y or arranged for pickup.
James M. Richmany, local ALSAC chair, urged St Charles Youth Group to assist in the leukemia aid drive at a Sunday meeting in St Charles School Hall. The group planned a communion breakfast on Oct 27 and a Halloween dance on Oct 31 at the school hall with tickets from youth members. Ski movies capped the session after business.
Mr and Mrs Anthony M Sacchetti of 83 Delaney Ave were elected refreshment chairmen of the So Ed Adult Ballroom Dancing Club of the YMCA at a special meeting of officers before Friday's classes. Rhumba will be taught in both the beginners and advanced classes Friday evening. Hosts and hostesses will be Mr and Mrs Morton Wayne, Mr and Mrs Wallace W Ryall and Mr and Mrs William B Tompkins.
A medical feature explains Stomach Tension from busy living and coffee meals. It says ordinary antacids only curb the first wave, while the Glycine compound Amitone provides prolonged soothing relief and guards against repeated acid attacks. Amitone tablets are sold over the counter.
Dalton and Rich ard F. Henneberry of Pleasant View Drive announce the engagement of their daughter Anne Ellen Henneberry to David A. Mierzejewski son of Mr and Mrs Edward Mierzejewski of Gamwell Ave. Anne Ellen a 1959 St Josephs High School graduate and June graduate of the College of Our Lady of the Elms teaches in West Stockbridge School. David Mierzejewski a 1959 Pittsfield High School graduate is a senior at American International College Springfield and will receive a bachelor of science in business administration in January.
Miss Mary L. Pappas will speak on current literature at the first full book review supper at 6 15 Monday evening at the Women’s Club. Suppers run monthly October through June per Mrs. Robert J. Green chairwoman. All club members invited. reservations by Saturday. Members may invite friends during the membership drive. Those unable to attend may hear Miss Pappas at 7 15.
Seymour Gitelson of 50 Hazel Wood Terrace begins freshman year at Long Island University Brooklyn majoring in journalism. James M Zorbo Cohen and Michael P Olesiuk also enroll as freshmen at Bryant College Providentia with business administration plans. Three area girls join Pine Manor Junior College in Wellesley. Mrs. William B Edmonds and daughter Arreta Wesley visit relatives in Washington state. Dr James J Edmonds teaches music at Eastern Washington College of Education.
Mr. and Mrs. John Schiffman of Central Berkshire Boulevard observed their 25th wedding anniversary. They were married Oct. 8, 1938, at St. Mark's Church. A party was given by Mrs. Schiffman's sisters in Westfield. Their daughter Bonna is a Pittsfield High School junior. Mr. Schiffman works in the GE ordnance department. Mrs. Schiffman is at First National Store. They are communicants of St. Mark's Church. Mr. Schiffman is a Berkshire Beagle Club member.
A crowd of 175 attended the first Williams School PTA gathering. Miss Joan Hunt praised UNICEF and aid to American children, while Lincoln D. Lynch spoke on "A New Look at Elementary School Reading." The year’s program is titled Reading: The Doorway to Knowledge with more speakers planned.
Two Pittsfield students at Lowell Technological Institute have been promoted to cadet captain in the Air Force ROTC. Ernest J. Coudert of 68 Lakeview Street and James A. Karalun of 30 Harvard Street, both seniors majoring in industrial management, received the rank.
Fifty-eight attendees joined Mercer School for a parent teacher reception. Principal Edward C. Hickey spoke on elementary school expectations and parental support. PTA president Mrs. Robert C. Bolster outlined projects for the year. Faculty introductions included corsage presents and a door prize won by Mrs. Harold Alderman.
The Monarch Junior Drum and Bugle Corps Auxiliary will hold its first dance of the season on Saturday October 12 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Armory. Mrs Stephen Knappe is chairman. The public is invited and tickets may be secured from the chair man.
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