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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1959

Page

24

Walter P Wood Honored With Gifts On Retirement

Walter P Wood of 107 Onota Street retired Oct 1 after 14 years as a Pittsfield lettercarrier. Residents across West Street through McArthur Streets left a lounging chair and purse in his home on return from Ohio visits to family. Wood served in the Army 1913 to 1920, including Vera Cruz and World War I France, and worked at St Josephs Cemetery before his Post Office appointment in 1929. He and wife May plan travels to Ohio to see five grandchildren and former Dayton teachers, with Wood active in First Congregational Church and the American Legion.

Walter P. Wood Onota St Pittsfield West Street Onota McArthur Streets the Woods Ohio Walter P. Wood Jr Dayton C. Webster Cole Toledo Medford

Girls Club Rally Dance Set for Nov. 10

The Girls Club announces its ninth annual rally dance will be Tuesday November 10 from 7 to 9 pm. Pittsfield High and St Joseph's cheerleaders lead the arrangements with Mrs Richard Otte, Girls Club physical education director, meeting tomorrow at 4 30 pm to finalize plans.

Pittsfield High School St. Joseph's High School Richard Otte

Pack 67 Meeting Attended by 125 at Allendale School

One hundred twenty five Cub Scout Pack 67 members attended a meeting at Allendale School. Den 6 led opening ceremonies while Herbert H Calder wood introduced committee members and den mothers. Six boys became bobcats and badges were awarded to Phillip Glassanos, Larry Davis, plus other den awards. Den 4 earned outstanding den honors. Den 8 performed an Aesop's Fables skit. Next meeting is November 23 with a country store theme.

Allendale School Den 6 Herbert H. Calderwood David W. Northwood Andrew Glassanos Henry F. Burridge Charles A. Lay George E. Sauer Calderwood Theodore Nicholas Parsit Leo J. Pirnat Peter F. Vacchina Alexander H. Forman John Gentile Gary R. Gentile Carl L. Burridge David Cavanaugh Lance Northwood Robert Rusk Francis Taginski Phillip Glassanos Larry Davis Tommy Gardner Den 4 Den 8

Elks Halloween Party Sponsored by Pittsfield Lodge

The Pittsfield Lodge of Elks will sponsor a Halloween party Saturday night in the lodge grill. Dancing at 8:30 with Duke Persip and his Four Aces. Refreshments served. Prizes for best costumes. Small admission. A drawing conducted. Philip D. Litano handles hall decorations and Robert E. Berube chairs arrangements. Friends of members invited. Tickets or reservations with Mr. Berube or James FE. O'Donnell.

Pittsfield Lodge of Elks Duke Persip Four Aces Philip D. Litano Robert E. Berube Mr. Berube James FE. O'Donnell

Methodist YAF To See U. Mass Show

The Young Adult Fellowship of the First Methodist Church will depart Sunday afternoon at 2 for the University of Massachusetts to attend the annual horticultural show. They will be guests of the Wesley Foundation for supper and an evening program, with transportation provided by Barbara J. VanBramer and Janet F. Lewis.

First Methodist Church University of Massachusetts Wesley Foundation Barbara J. VanBramer Elm St Janet FE. Lewis Allendale Rd

Mount Carmel Church Cancels Junior Society Dance

Mount Carmel Church has canceled the dance sponsored by the Junior Woly Name Society and Junior Blessed Virgin Sodality scheduled for tomorrow evening.

Mount Carmel Church

Hawaiian Bazaar Planned Nov 11 by Unitarian Women

Mrs Rene T Hemmes is chairman of a Hawaiian holiday bazaar by the Women’s Alliance of the Unitarian Church to be held Wednesday November 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. at the church. The event features a food table handmade articles plants and gifts with door prizes including a silver tea set and 15 other items. Baby sitting will be provided and coffee and doughnuts will be available throughout the day.

Rene T. Hemmes Unitarian Church G. Richard Phillips Ralph G. Starke John DiOrio Rose Whiting Phillips Robert R. Briggs Ronald Dillon Earl W. Kibby Isabel Patnode Frank G. Jeffrey Leroy Schickendanz Ivor Collins Harold A. Hall

Ninth Birthday Party For Linda Juranics

Linda Juranics, daughter of Mr and Mrs Stanley Juranics of 83 Boylston Street, was honored on her ninth birthday at a movie party recently.

Linda Juranics Stanley Juranics Boylston St

Salvation Army raises funds in Lee and Tyringham drive

Salvation Army fund drive totals $639 in Lee and Tyringham. Mrs. Frankyn Sturgis chairs door to door solicitation. Residents missed by canvass can mail contributions to Raymond C. Peron, treasurer, as business and industries sections continue.

Lee Frankyn Sturgis Salvation Army Fund Drive Tyringham Raymond C. Peron

Esta Harris Named College Club Officer

Esta Harris daughter of Mr and Mrs Louis Harris has been elected recording secretary of Sigma Delta Tau sorority at the University of Massachusetts Turnverein Mill Massachusetts Miss Harris a junior majoring in education is a member. Officers were elected at a supper meeting Monday and plans were made for the annual banquet in December.

Esta Harris Louis Harris Edward Ave Sigma Delta Tau University of Massachhes Turnverein Millsachusetts Harris Iil Foundation

Philoptochos Society Penny Social at St George’s Church

The Ladies Philoptochos Society of St. George's Orthodox Church held a penny social this week raising 150 dollars. Special awards were given to Mrs. Howard N. Bornek Mrs. George J. Nefores Mrs. S. Charles Giftos Mrs. George J. Spring and Mrs. Nick Mr. Amandos. Nine door prizes were awarded with 85 attendees. Proceeds will support the church building fund.

Ladies Philoptochos Society St. George's Orthodox Church James P. Pagones Howard N. Bornek George J. Nefores S. Charles Giftos George J. Spring Nick Mr. Amandos

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