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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1959

Page

2

Hadassah Thrift Sale Set for Oct 20 21

Pittsheld Chapter of Hadassah will hold its semiannual thrift sale on Tuesday and Wednesday October 20 and 21 at 161 North St the former Mohegan Marker. Arrangements are led by Mrs A Leo Nash Mrs Loi Be tensky and Mrs Max Wantein. Fur coats jewelry baskets and bric brac plus new and used clothing for men women and children will be offered. Proceeds support Hadassah child welfare efforts in Israel and related health stations nurseries and vocational schools for boys and girls.

Pittsheld Chapter Hadassah North St Mohegan A. Leo Nash Loi Betensky Max Wantein Israel

Public invited to program of Pittsfield College Club

George Alexander, folk singer, will perform at the Pittsfield College Club open meeting at the Berkshire Museum on Wednesday at 8. Refreshments will be served in the Ellen Crane Room. Mrs Claude T. Crouser, refreshment chair, announces helpers Mrs Harold R Bissett Mrs William E. Gant and Mrs Richard J. Thompson will handle refreshments with Mrs Wahler A. Ciaschin presiding and Mrs A E Schubert pouring.

George Alexander Balla Sones Sea Chanters Pittsfield College Club Berkshire Museum Wille Ellen Crane Claude T. Crouser Harold R Bissett William E. Gant Richard J. Thompson

St. Joseph's Club Elects Officers

Lucile Cornello was elected president of the Civic Club of St. Joseph's School Grade 8. Thomas Ohmel becomes vice president, Pa Milukas secretary, Ann Connell treasurer, and Christine Bayle sergeant at arms.

Lucile Cornello Civic Club St. Joseph’s School Thomas Ohmel Sill Pa Milukas Ann Connell Christine Bayle

Sciarras Feted On Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Anthony Sciarra of 155 First St were honored at a surprise party for their 40th wedding anniversary. Born Jennie Rossi in Brooklyn, she moved to Pittsfield as a girl. he from Italy came in 1914. They have a son Ribello and two granddaughters in the city. Mr Sciarra tends cards at Berkshire Woolen Co and belongs to the Eagles. Mrs Sciarra is with the Women’s Club.

Anthony Sciarra First St Jennie Rossi Sciarra Brooklyn Pittsfield Italy Ribello Sciar

Council Members and Agents Attend Massachusetts Meeting

Three women on the Berkshire County advisory council and three local Extension Service agents joined a four‑county program planning session at the University of Massachusetts last Friday. Attendees from Berkshire, Hampshire, Hampden and Franklin included Mrs. Bidermann of Alford, Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Mendel of Pittsfield, Mrs. Johnson of Dalton, Mrs. Hermanson of Dalton, and Frank Skoysberg. Miss Winifred Eashwood outlined five focus categories for lay people and agents: consumer information, leadership development, human relations, management and use. Mrs. Johnson spoke on The Agent Looks to the Future.

Women’s Advisory Council Berkshire Countytension Service University of Massachusetts Frederick A. Bidermann Alford R. B. Thompson Earl Mendel Pittsheld William V. Johnson Vincent W. Hermanson Dalton Frank A. Skoysberg Berkshire Hampshire Hampden Franklin Winifred Eashwood University Airs

Mount Holyoke Alumnae Plan Supper and Sale

Berkshire County Alumnae of Mount Holyoke will host a covered dish supper and sale of gifts imported from India by the Whiting India Guild of New York on Thursday at 6 30 pm at the Berkshire Museum. Stuart C. Henry director of the museum will speak for the college scholarship fund.

Berkshire County Mount, Holyoke India Whiting India Guild of New York Berkshire of Museatie Stuart C. Henry

Aerial Photography Topic For Exchange Club Dinner

Gene Doe of Coland Aerial Surveys Inc will speak on aerial photography at a dinner meeting of the Exchange Club tomorrow at 6 15 p m at the Rosa Restaurant. The Williamstown club invited the local club to a ladies night at the Taconic Inn Oct 20. Plans are being made for a dust trip to the Springfield Planetarium Nov 3.

Gene Doe Coland Aerial Surveys Inc Exchange Club Rosa Williamstown Taconic Inn Springfield

First Methodist Church Cancels Two Events

The First Methodist Church cancels two events including a women’s tea and a breakfast for young people. The tea at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow at Mrs. Edward F. Horalek’s home is canceled, hosted by Mrs. Horalek and Mrs. Nuss Barbara Starbird. A Wednesday 7:15 a.m. breakfast and a forthcoming food auction are also canceled due to a business meeting of Middlefi in the speaker’s family. Grange events are also affected tomorrow evening.

Ward Woralek Hirata Edward F. Horalek Horalek Barbara Starbird Grange

Berkshire Central Pomona Grange No 36 Officers Installed

Berkshire Central Pomona Grange No 36 officers were installed Friday evening at Middlefield Elementary School with Deputy David MacWhinnie and staff officiating. Master elect Wesley E Olds was escorted to the altar by his mother and installed by his father Past Deputy Howard E Olds. Deputy MacWhinnie was installed by his son Roderick MacWhinnie, past master of Heart of the Berkshores Grange in Pittsfield. School lunch menus list tomorrow boiled potatoes hamburgers gravy wax beans bread and butter cheese squares chocolate pudding. Wednesday involves jerked ham sauce, whipped potatoes, seven minute cabbage, bread and butter, Dutch apple cake. Thursday spaghetti and meatballs, tomatoes, salad, bread, cheese wedges, pineapple. Friday fish sticks, tartar sauce, mashed potatoes, carrots, bread, applesauce pudding with milk.

Middlefield Berkshire Central Pomona Grange No David MacWhinn Wesley E. Olds Howard E. Olds MacWhinnie Roderick MacWhinnie Heart of the Berkshores Grange Pittsfield Hamburg

Cantarella Pupils Accepted for Tri City Ballet

Cantarella School of Dance pupils auditioned for the Tri City Ballet in Schenectady and all were accepted. A total of 33 children were admitted, 10 senior and 23 junior. Four senior girls and six junior dancers are named with ages and parent addresses. Auditions followed a Highland Agricultural Society dinner and a harp shest auction. The event was judged on a point system by local ballet leaders. The Tri City Ballet is directed by Luerion Scially of Schenectady and is a nonprofit organization.

Cantarella School of Dance Tri-City Ballet Schenectady du J Senor Terry Gay Adamol Bernard Dingman Lee Judy Belot Emile Belot Oitole St Nancy Scanlan Ars. Robert Scanlan Lenox Diane Vranas Staames Vranas Christine Carmel John T. Carmel Gamwell Ave Denise Ferland Paul Ferland Anne Catherine McCollum John Mel Collum Helen Nugat Charles Nugat Merril Rd Nancy Ropelewski Walter J. Ropelewski Kent Ave Debbie Shaver Robert B. Shaver Brighton Ave The Audi Tedi E. Alderman Willard A. Pease Highland Agricultural Society Alen Ramor J Screnton Ballet Guild Inc Northeastern Regional Ballet l Inc Peter Nelson Ballet Arts New York Alonso Youskevitch Ballet Company Rosa Sterney Metropolitan Opera Ballet Co Nelson Tri-City Ballet Luerion Scially of Schesnectady

Haley anniversary reception in Chester

Chester couple Mr and Mrs Thomas F Haley of field Street observe their wedding anniversary with a family dinner They were married Oct 10 1934 at Holy Name Church Springs Attendants were Miss Al Buckey and John Haley Mrs Haley is Ruth Buckley daughter of the late Edward Buckley of Springfield Mr Haley is son of the late Jr and Mrs John Haley of Chester The couple has a son Thomas a senior at Colgate University Hampden County Teachers Assn convention will be held in Springfield Friday Oct 23 with schools closed that day.

Chester Thomas EF. Haley Field Street Holy Name Church Springs al Buckey John Haley Haley Ruth Buckley Edward Buckley Springfield Thomas Colgate University Hamilton N.Y Ice Hampden County Teachers, Assn

Movie Timetable Summary of Local Drive-Ins and Theaters

Local timetable lists several film showings across venues. Captiwi presents Revolt in the Biz House with 1:00 3:50 6:40 9:30 showings, Gunsmoke in Tucson at 2:25 5:15 8710, Palace hosts Some Like It Hot at 1:13 3:05 8:53 and Separate Tables at 3:15 7:10, Tyler screens Some Cane Running at 6:00 8:20, Unies Square shows 30 Foot Bride of Candy Rock at 1:00 6:30 9:20 and Santa Fe at 3:90 52 10 7 7:50, Berkehire Drive includes Le Baste at Socorro 7:15 and Sign of the Gladiator 8:55, Sea Devils at 10:30, Pittsfeld Drive-In shows Prince Hant at 1:30 and The Egyptian county tonetable on Page 26.

Tucson Palace Tyler Santa Fe Socorro Pittsfeld Drive

Service Club For Women To Be Organized In Pittsfield

Mrs Frances J Hill of Manchester N IL is in Pittsfield to organize a local Altrusa chapter. An organizational dinner is planned Saturday at 7 PM at the Wendell Sherwood Hotel with Grace Norwood of Center Hanover speaking. The club funds Founders Fund Vocational grants and Inter American Grants of Aid to assist women in training and self employment.

Frances J. Hill Manchester N.il Pittsfield Altrusa Hil Women’s Service Club Wendell-Sherwood Hotel Grace Norwood Center Hanover Speak Latin America North America Bennington Albany Mrs. Hill

Social Briefs Highlight Local Weekend Movements and Guests

Social notes record Mr and Mrs Kieve Marquis of 43 South Onota Sr hosting their son Marvin a Northeastern Univ student and cousin a Boston University student. Berkshire residents plan to return home today after a Cape May weekend with Chandler Vincent Thomas Smith Norman Gardner Mrs Arthur Phinney and Roger Brown. Pauline Raymond visits Mrs Loring G Robbins for a few days. William Ginn hosts a 20th anniversary cocktail event. Sidney Sisselman sails tomorrow for a two week tour to Italy France Switzerland and Sweden visiting relatives in Strasbourg and visits to woolen mills in Italy.

Kieve Marquis South Onota Sr Marvin Northeastern Univ Miss Boston University Berkshire County Cape May Chandler M. Vincent Thomas Smith Norman B. Gardner Pittsfeld Arthur B. Phinney Roger Brown Lenox New Jersey Audubon Society Sidney Sisselman Pomeroy Ave Italy France Switzerland Sweden

All Souls Chapel Names Bazaar Chairman

Miss Anita J Barzottini was named chairman of the annual bazaar to aid the All Souls Chapel building fund. The event runs November 12 and 13 at the Italian American Club with hours Thursday 10 am to 10 pm and Friday 11 30 am to 10 pm.

Anita J. Barzottini AN Soul’ Chapel

Audubon Representative To Address Kiwanis Audubon

Massachusetts Audubon Society speaker will address Kiwanis Club on Wednesday at 12 15 pm at Wendell Sherwood Hotel. Program led by Lewis P Johnson. Kiwanis announces suspension of 13 members for failing to meet 60 percent attendance. John W Albright chairs a November fund raising project for 3 6 and 7.

Massachusetts Audubon Society Kiwanis Club Wendell-Sherwood Hotel Lewis P. Johnson George V. Videll John W. Albright

Medical Assistants to Hear Pathologist in Berkshire

Dr William Beautyiman pathologist at Pittsfield General Hospital will speak on The Laboratory in Relation to the Doctor at a Berkshire County Association of Medical Assistants meeting tomorrow at 1 pm in the doctors lounge PGH. Hosts shall provide refreshments. officers attended a recent meeting toward forming a state medical assistants group.

William Beautyiman Pittsfield General Hospital Berkshire County Association of Medical Assistants PGH Edgar D. Almstead Marjorie Murphy W. Gordon Degnan Cornelia Plouffe Elizabeth i Komenek

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