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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1963

Page

6

Peter Paul and Mary to Sing in Pittsfield Boys Club Concert

Peter Paul and Mary will perform at the Boys Club auditorium in Pittsfield on Sunday evening December 15 to benefit the Boys Club. The 3000 seat venue will host a show expected to draw a large regional crowd with door prizes. J Edward Dery notes it is their Berkshire debut and the group recently released In the Wind.

Peter, Paul and Mary Peter, Paul and Mary Boys Club Sidney Mete Pittsfield Boys' Club Smith J. Edward Dery Berkshire United States Canada Kennedy

Killeens Honored at Farewell Party in West Shore Club

A surprise gathering Saturday night at West Shore Club saluted Mr and Mrs Thomas Killeen of 4 Cliff. The Killeens plan to move to Daytona Beach Fla where he joins GE Apollo support division as process control engineering specialist. They will be joined by Mrs Killeen and their six children in November. Forty six attended and presented a purse. Mrs Edward Granger and Mrs Donald Coudert organized the event.

West Shore Club Thomas KE. Killeen 4 Cliff Killeens Daytona Beach Fla Killeen Florida Apollo Edward R. Granger Donald Coudert

Lutheran Women Announce Program at Zion's Church

The Lutheran Church Women of Zion's Lutheran Church meet tonight at 8 in the fellowship hall. The program titled Woman to Woman will be led by Mrs. Gordon E. Hohl. Refreshments will be served and a business meeting follows with Mrs. Richard Propst, president, in charge.

Lutheran Church Women of Zion’s Lutheran Church Gordon E. Hohl Richard Propst

Thompson Guests At Mother's Home In Chevy Chase

Social briefs note George B. Thompson of Chevy Chase Maryland and Miss Jacoline Couture of Willimansett were weekend guests of Mrs. Harry A. Thompson at 538 South Road, visiting Thompson’s mother.

George B. Thompson Chevy Chase, Md Jacqueline Couture Willimansett Mr. Thompson Harry A. Thompson South Rt

Brandeis Violinist Koff To Lecture At Berkshire Luncheon

Brandeis associate professor Robert Lincoln Koff will lecture and demonstrate violin and harpsichord at the Berkshire County Chapter Brandeis University National Women's Committee sixth annual luncheon at Avaloch Lenox at 12 30 Thursday. Mrs Edward Budnitz will speak on the committee’s work.

Robert Lincoln Koff Brandeis University Berkshire County National Women’s Committee Avaloch Lenox Edward Budnitz Worcester Koff Oberlin College Juilliard Graduate School Julliard String Quartet Juilliard School of Music Society For the Advancement of American Music Julliard Quartet Mr. Koff Columbia Records RCA United States Canada Salzburg Berlin Dartington Hall Brandeis Rosalind Mann Daniel Geordie Stephen Alexander

Italian Society Postpones Card Party

The Italian Fraternal Society card party at the Italian-American Club, planned for Wednesday October 2, is postponed due to the illness of chairman Mrs Antonio Villanova.

Antonio Villanova

Meetings Set for Widows Card Party and Veterans Plans

Plans call for a card party by Widows of World War I on Nov 15 at 7 30 p m at the American Legion Hall with Mrs Elisée Hannon as chairman. Also set are Veterans Day preparations and a Massachusetts State Guard Veterans meeting led by Major Theodore J Cahill Unit 59 at 7 30 p m at the VFW Hall. PEO Chapter T will meet at 7 45 p m with Mrs Elmer Allen of 167 Curtis Ave Dalton hosting a Math Wrinkles program assisted by Mrs Fred Hunt.

State Guard Theodore J. Cahill Massachusetts State Guard VFW Hall Elmer Allen Curtis Ave Dalton Allen Fred Hunt

Tactful tactics for easing jealousy of a new baby

Advice from the Special Information dept on reducing rivalry with a new baby by sharing caregiving chores and praising the infant when older sibling is away. It notes Gerber Baby Foods are custom cooked to protect flavor and nutrients and describes quality control in cooking times and temperatures. Gerber Baby Foods, Box 72, Fremont, Mich.

Gerber Baby Foods Box Fremont Mich

Public Events Tomorrow at 2 and 4 PM

Tomorrow schedule lists a 2:00 PM silver tea and talk with Miss Ann Mullen director of the Arnold Bakers bread plate collection at the First Congregational. At 4:00 PM a rock and mineral swap for children aged 7 to 14 in the Berkshire Museum junior department.

Ann Mullen Arnold Bakers First Congregational Church Berkshire Museum

All Souls Church Bazaar Aides Named

Mrs Joseph J Boison chair announces assistants for the bazaar Thursday and Friday from noon to 10 pm at the church hall. Mrs Joseph P Ranievi leads the snack bar with Mrs Frederick Asti. pizzas 5 to 10 pm under Mrs Eraldo Oppidi. hostesses under Mrs Tullio Bertocci. cashiers under Mrs Thomas Hickey. Proceeds fund CCD adult discussion and catechism. Mrs Boison speaks on Women’s World tomorrow at 11:10 am over WBRK.

Joseph J. Boison Joseph P. Ranievi Frederick Asti Eraldo Oppidi Tullio R

Arpante Couple Celebrates 25th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Michael Arpante of 30 Britton Street observe their 25th anniversary with a surprise dinner at the Lakeview Restaurant. The party was hosted by children Blaine Michael Arpante and Mrs. Louis Heidel. The Pittsfield natives married Oct. 15, 1938, at Mount Carmel Church.

Michael Arpante Britton St Lakeview Blaine Louis Heidel Emma Mazzetti Arpante Pittsfield Mount Carmel Church Charles Zanotti St. Luke's Hospital

Fifty-Four at Meeting of Retired Teachers

Berkshire County Retired Teachers Association met at the Women's Club with Mrs. Margaret Burke of Springfield addressing on recent legislation affecting retired teachers. Mrs. William Pierson received a cordial and a gift as retiring president. Mrs. Margaret Canton was elected the new president. Miss Sarah Caley won a door prize and two other prizes were awarded.

Ying-four Berkshire County Retired Teachers Association Women's Club Margaret Burke Springfield Massachusetts Retired Teachers Association William Pierson Theresa Langlois Margaret M. Canton Sarah Caley Pierson

Farewell party honors Richard F. Guzzy at West Street store

Richard F. Guzzy of 52 Abbott St, a meat manager, was honored by 33 West Street co workers at a farewell party Sunday night at the West Shore Sportsman's Club. He received a purse from Ronald Dangon as master of ceremonies. Arthur Dietlin will replace him as meatcutter, while Thomas Lyons was promoted to meat supervisor.

Richard F. Guazy Abbott St West Street Adams Dalton Avenue West Shore Julian Robak Vincent Venturini Edward Dubiskl

Mount Carmel Bazaar Nears With Nov 1 2 Dates

Mount Carmel Church schedules its 11th fall bazaar under Rev. Camillo L. Santini on Friday November 1 and Saturday November 2. The event runs 5 to 9 p.m. Friday and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in the school hall with no admission. Proceeds aid the convent debt of 125000 dollars. the new convent cost 190000 dollars and houses seven Venerini Sisters. Ceramics by the Senior Blessed Virgin Mary Society plus a pizza shop and Italian cuisine are featured alongside handmade articles and homebaked goods.

Camillo L. Santini Mount Carmel Father Santini Blessed Virgin Mary Sodality Rita A. Lomaglio Mount Carmel School Mary Louise Judith DiSantis

Camp Fire Teas Brief Mothers About Program

Camp Fire Council will host Telling Teas at group meetings to inform mothers about the Camp Fire program past activities and future plans. Leads include Mrs Michael Kinnas and seven leaders to receive 14 hour training certificates. new groups formed with guardians and leaders named for Blue Birds and junior high groups.

Camp Fire Council Blue Birds Camp Fire Girls Pittsfield Camp Fire Girls Council Michael Kinnas Cornelius Boothman Jr Patricia Eagan Robert R. Hair William J. McNutt Harold R. Myers Raymond Stazart Samuel N. Stevenson Leaders’ Association Ann G. Johnson Francis G. Polson Dartmouth St Crane School Lawrence H. Loynes Hamlin St Mercer St. Charles’ Parish James R. Gallagher Brighton Ave

Kellys Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Surprise Party

Mr and Mrs James H Kelly of 44 Delancey Ave were honored at Ida and Johns Restaurant Saturday night for their 25th anniversary. Thirty five guests attended and gifts were presented. Their son James H Kelly III managed arrangements. They wed Oct 15 1898 at St Marys Church. Mrs Kelly former Grace Loretta Young. James a GE production control supervisor 22 years. Mrs Kelly a Liberty Mutual Insurance Co cashier. They have another son Bruce J Kelly stationed at Hamilton Air Force Base. They have one grandson and belong to St Marys Church with Mr Kelly in Holy Name Society and Mrs Kelly in Rosary Sodality. Mr Kelly is a Berkshire Hills Country Club member.

James H. Kelly Delancey Ave Ida and John James H. Kelly III Kellys St. Mary’s Church Mathew L. Boyne Kelly Grace Loretta Young

Springfield Minister To Speak Friday at Methodist Church

The Rev. Clarence F. Avey will speak on Moral Man in Moral Society at First Methodist Church Friday at p.m. He has been district superintendent of the Springfield District of the Methodist Church and now serves on the staff at First Methodist Church of Westfield. The public is invited.

Springfield Methodist Church Clarence F. Avey First Methodist Church Avey First Methodist Church of Westfield

Choinieres To Mark 58th Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Henry L Choiniere of 14 Kent Ave to observe their 58th wedding anniversary tomorrow. A family party at the VFW Hall honored them with a purse to mark the occasion and Mr Choinieres 80th birthday the prior day. They have five children 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Henry L. Choiniere Kent Ave VFW Choiniere Rose Aubin Cohose N.Y Pittsfield

Optimists To Visit Albany Club for Supper Meeting

The local Optimist Club will visit the Albany New York Club tomorrow for a supper meeting. No meeting will be held here, announced Paul F. Green, president.

Albany, N.Y Albany N.Y Paul F. Green

Two Weddings Announced in Adams and Medfield Areas

Mrs Ralph K Schorge of 15 Depot St announces the engagement of daughter Lillian Mary to Ronald David Eastland son of Mr and Mrs Archie F Eastland of Hinsdale The couple met at a family dinner at Adams Davis Edwards home Adams The wedding is planned soon Both couples are employed at Adams Supermarket Pittsfield Lillian Mary is Adams High School class of 1960 and St Joseph High School Pittsfield 1960 graduate Eastland is a Marine Corps Reserve member for three years Separate item notes Miss Joan A Hall daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul A Hall of 110 Parker St names attendants for her wedding to Eric A Iafolla son of Mr and Mrs Ercole M Iafolla of Medfield Their ceremony is Saturday at 11 am in St Marys Church followed by a reception at the GEAA Clubhouse The bridesmaid lineup includes Miss Donna Lee Hall maid of honor and bridesmaids Mrs Arthur Partridge and Miss Patricia Powers Best man is Robert Lafolla with ushers John Belmont and Robert DAntonio All are of Medfield The bridal party events include several showers and a rehearsal party at Mrs Powers home in Medfield The arrangements reflect a busy wedding period for the area with multiple preparations described.

Cheshire Ralph K. Schorge Depot St Lillian Mary Ronald David Eastland Archie F. Eastland Hinsdale Miss Schorge Roger C. Edwards Adams Mr. Hastland Joan A. Hall Paul A. Hall Parker St Eric A. Iafolla Ercole M. Iafolla Medfield St. Mary’s Church GEAA Misa Idonna Lee Hall Arthur Partridge Springfield Patricia Powers Robert Lafolla John Belmont Robert D’antonio Miss Hall Miss Powers Edward Powers John Belmont Jr Donna Maple

GE BIC Wives Hear Decorator Speaker

Philip Lominski an interior decorator from New England Furniture Co will speak at the GE Business Training Course Wives Club first meeting of the season next Thursday at 8 p.m. at the GEAA clubhouse. Refreshments will be served.

Philip Lominski New England Furniture Co GEAA

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Thomas Killeens Lutheran Howard J Jghnson Fittsfield Lenox Rd Grandmother’ S Het Be Dan Us All Souls’ Church Michael Arpantes Richard F. Guzzy Rev. C. Ly Peter J. Genovese Ella V. DiCenzo James H. Kellys Standard Furniture Discount Center Summer St Adams Open Lillian M. Schorge Ronald Eastland
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