Quota Club to Convene in Barrington
Mrs Henry G Horn president of Pittsfield Quota Club and Mrs Cora Gleason first vice president will represent at the annual fall conference of Quota Club International in Great Barrington September 25 26 and 27 at Berkshire Inn Delegates from Central Northern and Western Massachusetts will attend Alternates from Pittsfield include Mrs Sigrid Hillberg and Miss May Carroll Miss Margaret E Kielty of Fitchburg district governor will preside at the business session and election on September 26 Catherine A Byrnes of Springfield president of Quota Club International will speak at the luncheon Ethel Herman Bowers actress and critic will address the banquet on Saturday evening Installation of officers will follow A reception for international president past officials and district officers precedes the banquet The conference ends with a luncheon and best club award All attending needing transportation should call Mrs Hillberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry G. Horn
Pittsfield
Quota Club
Cora Gleason
Quota Club International Inc
Berkshire Inn
Great Barrington
Massachusetts
Sigrid Hillberg
May Carroll
Margaret E. Kielty
Fitchburg
Catherine A. Byrnes
Springfield
Quota Club International
Ethel Henrn Bowers
Hillberg
Grand Officers Exemplify Degrees For Callina Chapter
State officers exemplified degrees at Callina Chapter grand officers night held at Masone Temple. A dinner and reception followed with Mrs Walter E. Beebe directing dining, Mrs Cyril B. Mears in charge of dining room, and Mrs Heman Mitchell overseeing refreshments. Many named grand officers and attendees from Middleton to Reading participated in initiatory work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callina
OES
Masone Temple
Walter E. Beebe
Cyril B. Mears
Heman Mitchell
Elliot Andrews
Collina
Clarence E. Wilner
Gertrude B. Martin
Middleton
Frederick J. Shaw Jr
Spencer
Anne B. Cutone
West Somerville
Ralph T Harn
Reading
Elise F. Wheeler
Osterville
Blanche H. Shaw
Norwood
Blanche E. Perkins
Beverly
Myra H. Boardman
Danvers
William D. Gamble
North Attleboro
Mise
Elizabeth F. Erskine
Everett
Janette F. Kamens
Rand Ruth
Chelsea
Oliver West
Grand Esther
Worcester
Mabee Bo Merriam
Martha
Longmeadow
Ruth W. Allen
Grand Flecta
Hazel S. Greenlaw
Herman Groch Heads Odd Fellows
Herman Groch of 261 Elm St was elected noble grand of Odd Fellows at a meeting last night at Heart of the Berkshires Grange Hall. Others elected included John Cross vice grand Jay H. Gardner financial secretary Earl A. Beals recording secretary Charles R. Chapel treasurer and Howard H. Brown trustee for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows
Herman Groch
Elm St
Heart of the Berkshires Grange Hall
John Cross
Jay H. Gardner
Earl A. Beals
Charles R. Chapel
Howard H. Brown
Hills Country Club Names Party Chairmen
Mrs. George E. Quinlan and Mrs Eugene P. Andrew were named chairmen of a Berkshire Hills Country Club card party to be held Monday at 8 pm at the club. Refreshments will be provided under Mrs. James F. Nagle and Mrs. Alfred P. Lagert. Table and door prizes will be awarded, and reservations may be made with the chairmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Quinlan
Eugene P. Andrew
Berkshire Hills Country Club
James F. Nagle
Alfred P. Lagert
FALSE TEETH THAT LOOSEN AND WORRY NERVOUS USERS
A fragmented old ad claims that loose false teeth cause embarrassment and fear, praising an alkaline Don-acid powder and a paste that makes plates hold more firmly and feel comfortable, while promising to stop odor and refresh breath.
Mrs George Hoffman to turn 103 tomorrow in Pittsfield
Pittsfield resident Mrs George Hoffman of 395 Peck's Road will be 103 tomorrow making her the city's second oldest. She is in good health, dislikes alcohol and tobacco, and helps with light housework for her niece who shares her home. Born in Ballston Spa New York she has lived in Pittsfield 78 years in the same house. Married in 1893 to George Hoffman who died 21 years ago she is the sole surviving child of a family of six. She is a St Charles Church communicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hoffman
Pittsfield
Peck's Rd
Katie
Lillie Leah Powell
Utica
N.Y
Ballston Spa
Hoffman
Berkshire Woolen Co
Ars. Hoffman
St. Charles’ Church
Catholic Boys Home Benefit From St Marys Party
A card party to aid Don Bosco Boys Home in Cottonport Louisiana is set for Thursday September 25 at 8 p.m. in St Marys School hall. Rev William F Allen directs the home. Margaret M Tracy and Henri L Merram are general chairmen with a team handling tickets prizes door prizes and refreshments. Players should bring cards and tickets are available from the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bosco Boys
Cottonport la
St. Mary's School Hall
William F. Allen
St. Mary's Church
Margaret M. Tracy
Brown St
Henri L. Merram
Connecticut Ave
Mary Noble
Woodlawn Ave
Walter L. Murray
Elizabeth N. Frawley
Jeannette R. Raline
SoEd Dance Club Open House at YMCA
The SOEd Dance Club hosts an open house for adult couples Friday from 8.30 to 12. Regular classes start Friday Sept 25 with an advanced series at 7.30 and first series at 8.30. Instructors from DeLogan Dance Studio introduce new material from recent conventions in New York and Boston. Open house dancing follows until midnight. No charge. refreshments served. Call Mrs. Silvio DeLugan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YMCA
DeLogan Dance Studio
New York
Boston
Silvio DeLugan
Luncheon Group Names Hostess and Tour Plans
Mrs Frank G Jeffrey will host this month's Pittsfield Luncheon Group meeting at the Yellow Aster tomorrow. Mrs Stephen F O Donnell will host in October at Stagecoach Hill Inn Sheff ield for a fall foliage tour and area visits. Newcomers are welcome. meetings are on the third Thursday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Jeffrey
Pittsfield
Charles Reed
Stagecoach Hill Inn
Shefjfield
Stephen F. O'Donnell
Morningside Women Plan Friday Program
The Women's League of Morningside Baptist Church opens its 1959 1960 year Friday with a joint circle league meeting at 6 30 p m featuring a pot luck supper. Afterward members who attended Baptist events last summer will share First Impressions of House Party Green Lake and Guild. League officers will outline aims for the coming year. Mrs L Warren Parkins will close with a devotional on Greater Works Than
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s League of
Morningside Baptist Church
League
Fellowship Guild
National Baptist
Green Lake
Guild
YMCA Names Assistant to Youth Director
Mrs. Vincent C. Cerreta of 8 New Rd was named assistant to Chester L. Mosher south director of the YMCA at an officer training session for Hi-Y and Tri-Hi-Y officers. She succeeds Mrs. Elliott M. Preble who resigned after more than 20 years with the Tri-Hi-Y program. Cerreta has led the Y Friday Niter program and has been active in the women's program. The meeting covered officer roles and included film strips on Hi-Y duties. Club officers will map fall plans, with next week set for resumed activity and signups through Mosher for youth interested in Hi-Y or forming new clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent C. Cerreta
New Ra
Chester L. Mosher
South
YMCA
Cerreta
Elliott M. Preble
South Congregational Church
Toyé
Mosher
Christmas Demonstrations Planned By Berkshire Extension Council
The Christmas Committee of the Women’s Advisory Council of the Berkshire County Extension Service plans open house demonstrations on Thursday November 5 from 1 30 to 9 p m at First Methodist Church Pittsfield The event features food displays tea and punch tables decorating and handwork hobbies with details to come from group leaders and a greens handling demonstration at the Grange Hall meeting later September 22 in Pittsfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Advisory Council
Berkshire County Extension Service
Salvatore Minucci
East Acres
First Methodist Church
Pittsfield
Frank E. Leonard
Lenox
Jacob F. Sohles
East Lee
Albert Sambel
Lanesboro
Arthur L. [Owens
Raymond W. Conway
Joseph R Garman
Willam H Green
Minneci
Advisory Council
Pittsfield Grange Hall
Dick 1
William V. Johnson
Vincent W. Hermanson
Junior League Head Attends Regional Presidents' Council
Mrs. John Church of Lenox president of the Junior League of Pittsfield attends the regional presidents council today and tomorrow at Yankee Pedlar Inn Holyoke. Mrs. David Coulter of Montreal region director presides as presidents of 18 leagues from eastern Canada and New England participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Church
Lenox
Pittsfield
Holyoke
David Coulter
Montreal
Eastern Canada
New England
Public Events Tonight at Great Barrington Fair
Tonight events include baked chicken dinner at 5 30 and 7 00. Circus acts on midway at 6 30 and 9 30. Heavyweight ox draw at 7 30. Weekly dance for young adults from 9 00 to midnight. Tomorrow gates open at 9 00 a.m. Great Barrington Fair hosts a Women’s Club Francis Island camp and events through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Club
Francis Island Camp
Great Barrington Fair
Women's Club
Charity League Plans Christmas Bazaar at 6:30 supper
Charity League will plan its Christmas Bazaar at a September supper meeting led by Mrs. Daniel R. Lee at the White Tree Club. The event supports homeless and dependent children in Western and Central Massachusetts cared for by Our Lady of Providence Home Holyoke and Brightside. Reservations and new members welcome by contacting Mrs. William J Cunningham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel R. Lee
Pittsfield Guild
Holy Family League of Charity
White Tree Club
Francis J. Berry
Massachusetts
Our Lady of Providence
Holyoke
Brightside
Wiliam J Cunningham
Pine St
School Committeeman Will Speak Friday at Pittsfield Grange
John J. Quinn Ward 2 school committeeman will discuss city government at Pittsfield Grange Friday at 8 p.m. Refreshments by the Pilgrim group. Silver certificates for 25 years membership were presented to E. Irvin Seace and others at last week’s meeting. Fifty attended the presentation and talk by C. Wesley Thayer of Feeding Hills. a fashion show and skits by the youth group followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Quinn
Pittsfield Grange
Pilgrim
E. ‘Irvin Seace
Colonie
Elsie Vendette
William Seace IV
Dons Hadsell
Henry ‘Poppe
Mary Waldron
Mabel Rose
Joseph Hopper
William At Hannigan
Florence C. Hardiman
C. Wesley Thayer
Feeding Hills
Elks To Consider New Life Members
The Elks will hold its bimonthly meeting tonight at 8 at the club. Philip D. Litano, chairman of the clambake committee, will make his final report. Ten members will be considered for life membership. The Past Exalted Rulers Assa will meet at 7 p.m. Refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Elks
Philip D. Litano
Assa
Lions To See Movie This Evening At Camp
The Pinsfield Lions Club meets at 6 30 tonight at the summer camp in Lanesboro. A film titled Deep Roars will be shown and two members will speak on their livelihoods. Horseshoe pitching will follow the meeting before a board of directors session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinsfield Lions Club
Lanesboro
New York Mirror Offers Free Catch-Up Coupons in 1959 Game
The New York Mirror announces a $30,000 Spot the Stars game with free entry coupons for late participants. The first 18 coupons are mailed on request, requiring a stamped self-addressed envelope and a postmark by Monday September 21, 1959.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Mirror
Grand Central PO
New York
N.Y
Reunion of Pittsfield High School Class of 1954
About 200 alumni gathered at Breezy Knoll Inn in Lanesboro for a 1954 class reunion. Prizes awarded included most recently engaged William Gordon to Adrienne Bresof, most recently married Mr and Mrs Thomas Trotter, farthest distance Mr and Mrs Edward Studley, and newest baby and most children won by Mrs George Tower who recently had twins, bringing her total to four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsfield High School
George Tower
Bertha Wescotth
Lee Couple Honored On 31st Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. G. John Pozzetta of Lee were honored at a dinner party for their 31st anniversary hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allessio in Pittsfield. The Pozzettas, married Sept. 15 1928 at St. Teresa's Church, have a son David and attend St. Mary's Church in Lee. Mrs. Pozzetta was formerly Lillian Drew of Pittsfield. Mr. Pozzetta works at Peter J. Schweitzer paper mills in Lee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. John Pozzetta
Lee
Henry Allessio
Melrose Ave
Pittsfield
Tod Morden Lodge
Cummington
Peter J. Schweitzer Paper Mills
David
St. Mary's Church, Lee
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South St
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Hills Country Club
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