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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1965

Page

7

Why America Is The Healthiest Nation In The World

The piece argues that the United States, with about 6 percent of the world population, holds roughly 28 percent of the world’s trained physicians and about a quarter of the world’s pharmacies. It emphasizes accessibility and personalized service in some 55 000 pharmacies, ensuring Americans are never far from medication and have choice among local pharmacists. It invites readers to allow the local pharmacy to serve them.

America United States

Catholic Nurses Meet in Cranston Rhode Island

The New England Diocesan Councils of Catholic Nurses hold their eighth biennial conference November 13 and 14 at the Colony Motor Hotel in Cranston Rhode Island. Advanced registrations are accepted by registration chairman Miss Ruth A Lambert of 30 Hillmore Street Springfield.

Rhode Island New England Diocesan Councils of Catholic Nurses Colony Motor Hotel Cranston R.I Ruth A. Lambert Hillmore St Springfield

Berkshire Museum Garden Club Elect Tuesday Officers

Berkshire Museum Garden Club plans a Tuesday meeting at the museum to elect officers. Mrs Velma L Knowlton will present an African violet program after the session. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited.

Berkshire Museum Garden Club At & P.m Velma L. Knowlton

Marriage Intentions Edgar A Butters and Barbara A Gianquitti

Marriage intentions filed by Edgar Adamson Butters of Boonton New Jersey and Barbara Ann Clark Gianquitti of Lake Hiawatha New Jersey indicate plans to wed. The notice lists both parties and their residence as required for the union.

Edgar Adamson Butters Tr. Boonton N.J Barbara Ann Clark Gianquitti Lake Hiawatha

Hadassah Clothing Sale at Jewish Center

Hadassah will hold its next- to- new clothing sale Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 am to 4 pm at the Jewish Community Center. Chairmen Mrs. Carl J. Wildman and Mrs. Bernard Snyder say items for men women and children include snowsuits heavy clothes and skiwear. Household goods such as bedspreads curtains and bric a brac and small electrical appliances will also be for sale.

Hadassah Jewish Community Center Carl J. Wildman Bernard Snyder

Modern Hebrew Classes at Jewish Center Offer Evening Study

Rabbi Ralph B M Weisberger leads adults in a modern Hebrew course at the Jewish Community Center with weekly 8 to 9 30 p m sessions starting Wednesday. Prerequisite is basic Hebrew reading. a textbook used in Israel will be taught and prayers biblical Hebrew will be covered. Weisberger studied at Yeshiva University CCNY and the Jewish Theological Seminary and has Middle East experience.

Ralph BM. Weisberger Pittsfield Rabbi Weisberger Yeshiva University College of the City of New York Rabbinical Department Jewish Theological Seminary of America Dropsie College Philadelphia Israel Middle East

Seven Area Women Attend Barbershop Event in Providence

Seven area women attended the sixth annual women s international barbershop competition at the Rhode Island School of Design auditorium in Providence last weekend. Attendees included Mrs. Orville A. White, Mrs. Milton T. Hall, Mrs. Edgar H. Winstead, Miss Judith Spazioso, Mrs. Arthur Sime of Pittsfield, and Miss Elizabeth Richards, Mrs. Richard L. Hunter of Dalton. Samuel Sass GE librarian will speak at the Golden Age Club meeting at 1:30 Wednesday afternoon in Room E at the YMCA. His topic will be The Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.

Rhode Island School of Design Providence Orville A. White Milton T. Hall Edgar H. Winstead Judith Spazioso Arthur Sime Pittsfield Elizabeth Richards Richard L. Hunter Dalton Samuel Sass Golden Age Club YMCA Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination

Chester high school principal honored in Holliston banquet

Chester James C. Rokas, principal of Chester High School, received a testimonial banquet from 65 teachers and School Committee members in Holliston. An engraved plaque praised his work in curriculum improvement and securing salary raises for teachers. Gifts for Christmas Shop at Leeds Veterans Hospital requested by November 10. Bloodmobile to visit Strathmore Paper Co. in Woronoak Tuesday noon to 6. Transportation provided by Chester Community Health Service. Registrations taken by Miss Cheridah Waters, R.N.

Chester James C. Rokas Chester High School Holliston Charles Besancon Maple Avenue Harris-Miller American Legion Auxiliary Leeds Veterans Hospital Strathmore Paper Co Woron Oco Chester Community Health Service Cheridah Waters R.N

B n a i B r i t h Chapter Donor Dinner Plans

Mrs. Robert Meirowitz and Mrs. Earl Rosen chair the annual donor dinner at 6 38 Wednesday evening at the Lenox House. Mrs. Samuel Katz coordinates captains. Entertainment includes a Textile Store fashion show featuring Mrs. Harry Brookner and others with Mrs. Murray Levine as commentator. The event honors the late Mrs. Samuel E. Bloomberg. Reservations open via the chairmen.

Robert Meirowitz Earl Rosen B’nai B'rith Chapter Lenox House Samuel Katz Textile Store Inc Harry Brookner Bernard T. Cohen Lois Kronick Gerard Reder Arnold P. Robbins Gordon Swirsky Murray Levine Samuel E. Bloomberg

Card Party Planned by May Mattoon Class

May H Mattoon Class of South Congregational Church will hold a public card party Wednesday Nov 16 at 7 36 p m at Barrett Hall. Attendees should bring cards for any game. Mrs Sumner N Gamwell leads arrangements with Mrs Willard C Yeats in charge of refreshments and Mrs Frank H Wilder handling prizes and tickets.

May H. Mattoon South Congregational Church Barrett Hall Sumner N. Gamwell Willard C. Yeats Frank H. Wilder Clara Clark Clark

Autumn Footnote Drives Caution Through Slippery Roads

In the early season light, drivers are urged to stay cautious as autumn conditions create slick surfaces. The note underlines slow, steady driving habits to prevent accidents and emphasizes prudent speed adjustments for changing light.

Two Local Girls in College Play at Saint Rose

Albany notes two Pittsfield Mass residents and Saint Rose students, Carol Boivin and Sylvia Gamberoni, in Our Hearts Were Young and Gay. The musical comedy will be shown November 5 and 6 at 8 30 p m as part of the college’s annual parents weekend in Albany.

Albany N.Y Pittsfield Mass College of Saint Rose Carol Boivin Lawrence Boivin Franklin St Sylvia Gamberoni Silvio Gamberoni West St The Albany College

Health Commissioner Outlines City Health Duties at Civitan Meet

Dr. Harold Stein Pittsfield public health commissioner spoke at the Civitan gathering Tuesday at the Stanley Club. He summarized department duties and the public health service role in safeguarding community health. Robert Amstutz was initiated into Civitan by Bruce Grunow, a past president.

Harold Stein Pittsfield Public Earth Civitan Stanley Club Public Health Service Robert Amstutz Bruce Grunow

Social Briefs Massery and Harrison Family Travel Notes

Mr and Mrs Toufic A Massery of 275 Williams St returned from a 10 week trip to Aley and Beirut Lebanon. Mrs Massery visited brothers and sisters she had not seen for 45 years. Mr Massery had been in Lebanon in 1954. Mr and Mrs B B Harrison of 15 Quirica Drive returned after five weeks at their summer home in Sussex New Brunswick Canada. Mr Harrison shot two deer.

Toufic A. Massery Williams St Aley Beirut Lebanon B. B. Harrison Quirica Drive Sussex N.B Canada Mr. Harrison

Stephen Forsyth Named Lowell Cadet Officer

Lowell Technological Institute cadet Wing designates Stephen R. Forsyth wing supply officer for the academic year. Forsyth, son of Reginald and his Pittsfield parents, is a senior industrial management student, Arnold Air Society member, and campus newspaper co editor. He hopes to begin pilot training after graduation.

Lowell Stephen R. Forsyth Lowell Technological Institute Msth Afrotc Reginald H. Forsyth Westchester Ave Pittsfield Forsyth Pittsfield High School al. Lowell Arnold Air Society The Industrial Management Society Omicron Pi Fraternity

Also Mentioned on This Page

Health Service North St Museum Garden Club Wilh Hyannis Pittsfield Plaza West Housatonic St RED Rooster John Meyer Norwich Lady Bug Austin Hill, Ltd Mather Kilbanon Hunter, Gleneagle Dalton Ave State Police Barracks Jewish Center Samuel Sass James Rokas B’nai B'rith Ronan Xy MO Timi Ngiall Ferry Wow Center & Church Sts Pittsfield Girls’ Club P.O. Box Westfield, Mass Stephen Forsyth Cornelius Boothman, Jr Lenox Ave Little Folks New High School Sa Ft, Ve A Fred Brawn
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