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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1959

Page

10

Miss Magadini Feted Before Her Wedding

Great Barrington report details prenuptial festivities for Dianne Magadini who will wed John A Cinkala tomorrow. Hosts in Elizabeth New Jersey and Park Street Knob Hill homes staged greenback and miscellaneous showers attended by about 40 guests. Miss Magadini is the daughter of Adona J Magadini and Mrs. Magadini. Golden Age Club to meet Wednesday at 3 30 in Walker Hall.

Great Barrington Dianne Magadini North Plain Road John A. Cinkala Ramsey Avenue John Cinkala Elizabeth N.J Duke Donsbough Lawrence A. Shore Henry Hebert William L. Rhodes Donsbough Park Street John Baumann William Calgari Golden Age Club Walker Hall

Growth of Israel Told at Meeting For Bond Drive

GREAT BARRINGTON a former Israeli parliament member spoke on Israel’s 11 years as an independent state. George Flesch described Israel as highly industrialized and democratic, noted two new harbors and a 16 inch Red Sea to Mediterranean pipeline, and urged support for a strong military. He urged using the second decade to solidify achievements, with Israel Bonds playing a key role. A gun safety class opens Wednesday at 7 pm in the Southern Berkshire District Courtroom for 15 year olds. instructors are Buckley, Prabin and Wilcox. hunters seeking an unrestricted license must attend.

Great Barrington Israel George Flesch Dief State Road Harry Moskowitz Flesch Middle East theRed Sea Mediterranean Sea Suez Canal Berkshire John E Buckley Alfred Prabin Russell G. Wilcox

Evening Drive-In Movie Timetable

Coury’s Drive-In shows The Mating Game at 9:05 followed by King of the Wild Stallions. Paramount North Atlanta screens Revolt in the Big House at 4:10 and 7:15. Also playing Sign of the Gladiator at 2:35, 5:40, and 8:50. Adame features The Bandit of Zhobe at 7:00. Vertigo plays at 8:25.

Adame Zhobe Coury Paramount

McLellans Staff To Be Employed By New Store

GREAT BARRINGTON The staff and manager of McLellans in the Barrington House block will be employed by the Ben Franklin Variety Store which replaces McLellans according to Nicholas E Rutsis proprietor of Barrington House McLellans vacating to allow full first floor use by its replacement The staff including Richard Reilly manager will be hired by Butler Brothers Co of Chicago Tl operators of the Ben Franklin Stores The store is expected to open in November and will be company operated through the Baltimore Md division Work will begin immediately to alter the store with aluminum paneling added to the front.

Great Barrington McLellan’s Barrington House Ben Franklin Nicholas E. Rutsis Rutsis McLlellan’s Richard Reilly Butler Brothers Co Chicago Baltimore, Md Butsis

St James Sunday School Opens With Registration

GREAT BARRINGTON St James Episcopal Church plans Sunday sessions for Sunday school at 9 45 am with class organization and registration. The church nursery will also open for parents attending the 11 am service. John Watson is superintendent of the Sunday School. The Great Barrington public schools menu for next week includes chicken soup and hamburgers on Monday, beef stew Wednesday, orange juice and meat sauce Thursday, and clam chowder Friday with various sides and desserts. Funeral services were held for Mrs Mae Bell Roys at her home on Under Mountain Road, Sheffield, with burial at Pine Grove Cemetery. The Rev Walter Bo Wright officiated. Bearers were from Sheffield, South Egremont, Ashley Falls, and West Sheffield Road.

Great Barrington St. James’ Episcopal Church John Watson Mae Bell Roys Under Mountain Road Sheffield Walter Bo Wright Christ Episcopal Church Pine Grove Cemetery Wiliam and Stanley Wilcox Oliver Wilcox South Egremont Donald Wilcox Ashley Falls Edward A. Delmolino Edward Delmolino Jr West Sheffield Road University of Massachusetts Jack E Kellogg North Plain Road William Wuor Louise Beauty Shop Asin West Springfield Eoeise Joan Christman North Everett Gitreet Oaliine H. $. Andrews Insurance New Marlboro Sport Stockbridge Bowl Zion Methodist Mand George Palmer Mr. Church Nie Mansionary Society Evannelist Terey Road Traus Hartford Bath Millbrook N.Y Barr Earl N. Peiffer T Pin Main Street Housatonic David Gunn Allen al- Brooks Robert Bennett iMrs Charles F. Bennett Ivision Street Bos Hagle Foun Dan F. Klemenger North Plaint Gary Klemenger Military Academy iWest Point Edward Martin Castle Street James Robertson Bronx N.Y Erika Wirths Hofstra College Long Island JoAnn Carlotta Albany Business School The Insurance Co of North America Albany Carlotta Lester Opperman

Evening Fellowship To Meet On Monday At Church

The Evening Fellowship of Old Parish Church will hold its first meeting of the season Monday at 8 in the church social rooms. The Rev. Richard Mortimer Maddox, rector of St. James Church in Great Barrington, will speak on What Kind of a Person Are You. Offiers will hostesses and refreshments follow the business meeting.

Sheffield Old Parish Church Richard Mortimer-Maddox St. James Church Great Barrington Mortimer- Maddox

State Officials Visit Lenox to Discuss School Needs

State Building Assistance Commissioners met with Lenox's School Building Committee at Center School to review two expansion plans amid a drastic need for more facilities. They toured sites on East Walker Hubbard Streets and Pittsfield Lenox Road, with a decision on state aid pending education specifications and approved plans.

Lenox Center School William Black Simeon Domas John Hodgkins Hiram F. Batley John Fisher Wendell Ave Pittsfield Battey Boston Black Walker and Hubbard Streets Pittsfield-Lenox Road

Lenox Class Officers Elected For Several Classes

Lenox High announces senior officers Gerald Hariey as president Patricia Field as vice president Rosemary Gavoni as secretary and Cecile Regnier as treasurer for the senior class. Junior class officers include Helen Kimball president Edward Regnier vice president Gillian Pickett secretary Eugene Chague treasurer. Sophomores elect Michael Sinacoli president Michael Field vice president Jeanne Contenta secretary Cynthia Lyman treasurer. Freshman class president Jacqueline Cockrill vice president Donna Tufts secretary Eleanor Ambrose and treasurers Kathleen Gilligan and Nancy Penvne. Eighth grade president Richard Tufts vice president Andrew Piretti secretary Pamela Berrigan treasurer Linda Baker. Seventh grade president Richard Romeo vice president Jeanne Penvenne secretary Francis Kennedy treasurer Kathryn Weschles. A driver education course is held Thursdays at Lenox High. eligibility includes turning 16 by May 1 1960. October extracurriculars include two junior class food sales on Oct 2 and Oct 3. seniors host a food sale Oct 24 and freshmen a dance Oct 29. For rent apartment contact tel 314M Adv. Pittsburgh house paint sale reg 7.23 now 5.96 gal Adv. Lenox ads continue including Piaza tonight at Joe’s Grill and updates on The Ring Angel and Bing Crosby programings.

Eleanor Ambrose Kathleen Gilligan Nancy Penvenne Richard Tufts Andrew Piretti Pamela Berrigan Linda Baker Richard Romeo Jeanne Penvenne Francis Kennedy Kathryn Weschles Lenox High

Community Center Delayed Opening For School Use

Lenox reports delays in opening the Community Center due to schoolroom setup. The center will be open for bowling leagues, adult meetings, and prescheduled classes from next Monday until Oct. 5, with First Grade 92 pupils split between the Center and Lenox Dale schools.

LENOX Thomas Bosworth the Center Lenox Dale

Red Cross Elects Officers Lenox Branch Names New Leaders

The Lenox American Red Cross branch elected officers at a Lenox Academy meeting. Appointed positions include chairman Mrs Robert Ralston vice chairwoman Mrs Harold Harris secretary Mrs Joseph Cowhig treasurer Mrs William Stanley honorary director Miss Grace Murtha retired visiting nurse director lineup features Miss Anna R Alexandre Mrs William Capps the Rev Robert S S Whitman the Rev George B Healy the Rev David E Moore Harry B Johnson Miss Mary Mac Donald William T McCormack Miss Lucy Brown Edward J Roche Mrs David T Dana John H P Gould Captain Charles F House and Mrs Robert S Tulotsan.

LENOX American Red Cross Lenox Academy Robert Ralston Harold Harris Joseph Cowhig Treassurer William Stanley Grace Murtha Anna R. Alexandre William Capps Robert S. S. Whitman George B. Healy David E. Moore Harry B. Johnson Mary MacDonald William T. McCormack Lucy Brown Edward J. Roche David T. Dana John H. P .Gould Charles F. House Robert S. Tulotsan

Hinsdale Police Chief Warns on Malicious Damage

Hinsdale Police Chief Theron Marshall vows to pursue the full extent of the law against those guilty of property damage. Complaints of vandalism have arisen recently, with a warning against improper use of air rifles or firearms. Smorganbord Hinsdale Grange to host a public smorgasbord Wednesday from 5 30 to 7 00. Tickets available from members or at the door. A children’s prize is planned. Lt. Muriel Steele, RN at MacDill Field, visits with her Hinsdale parents, staying until Oct 6. Mr and Mrs Club Hinsdale meets Monday at Kitredge School at 6 30 with coordinators Mr and Mrs Walter Woodstock and Mr and Mrs Holland Geer.

Hinsdale Theron Marshall Hinsdale Grange Grange Hall Muriel Steele MacDill Field Tampa Fla William C. Steele Ashmere Lake Kittredge School Walter Woodstock Holland Geer

West Stockbridge Card of Thanks for Mrs Gracyk

The family of Mrs. Eleanor Gracyk of Housatonic expresses grateful appreciation to friends and neighbors for acts of kindness and floral tributes sent during their bereavement.

Eleanor Gracyk Housatonic Ady

Williams College to honor awards with Rudolph speech

Prof Rudolph Jr will deliver the opening assembly address at Williams College Adams Memorial Theater Wednesday at 7 30 pm on Football as an Aspect of Intellectual History The 171st academic year starts with 1113 enrollment and includes Phi Beta Kappa honors senior teaching assistants and prize awards.

Rudolph Williamstown Frederick Rudolph Jr Adams Memorial Theater Williams College Eph Williams Williams Flee Club Phi Beta Kappa U.S Harvard Washington, DC Mark Hopkins Willams College Hopkins Yale University John Addison Porter George Washington Egleston Ior

Cheshire School Building Plan Moves Ahead for Architect Visit

The School Building Committee of Cheshire met to plan visits to several elementary schools to aid selecting an architect for the Cheshire School addition. Saturday they will tour two Westfield schools and others in Ludlay. A dedication service Sunday at 9 a.m. in the Methodist Church will dedicate a pulpit Bible donated by Edward J. Ferris' family and friends. Sunday school follows at 10:15 a.m. The Homemakers' Group meets Tuesday 9:30 to 11:15 at Mrs Herbert Randall Jr.'s home to discuss finding time for housework and fun. Mr and Mrs Harold Wheelock of School Street host a belated 25th anniversary dinner Saturday evening. they were married September 24, 1934.

Cheshire Westfield Sone Ludlay Edward J. Ferris Methodist Church Herbert Randall Jr Harold Wheelock School Street

Williams Freshmen Have Highest Academic Average

WILLIAMSTOWN The 289 members of Williams College freshman class boast the highest academic average in the college’s history. Verbal 626 and math 668 place them in the top 16 percent nationwide. Three are National Merit Scholarship winners. Two-thirds of alumni sons applied were accepted, with 41 enrolled. Class spans 32 states, seven foreign countries, and 188 schools. One-fifth receive around 55,000 in scholarship aid.

Willianstown Willliams College Colege Frederick C. Copeland Sons of Williams Hawaii Argentina Canada Cuba France India Norway Switzerland Calfornia California New York New Jersey Massachusetts Pennsylvania Connecticut Ilinois Choate and Deerfield Taft Andover

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