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Newspaper
Berkshire Eagle
Location
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1963
Page
10
A medical writer explains in October Reader's Digest why babies sneeze frequently and why fear triggers thirst. The piece also covers normal bodily reactions like blushing, yawning, sneezing, shivering, and blinking and reassures readers there is no need for embarrassment.
The Women's Club hosts its 11th annual card party Friday at 8 p.m. at the Wendell Sherwood Hotel. Assisting chairs list door prizes special chances and table arrangements. Tickets available at the club. attendees need not be present to win and prizes include over 100 door prizes plus four special drawings.
A spaghetti supper to aid the senior class at Pittsfield General Hospital Bishop Memorial School of Nursing will be held tomorrow evening in the nurses residence. The public event runs from 4 30 to 6 30 p.m.
The French-American Auxiliary sponsors a rummage sale Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the clubrooms. Donations may be arranged by calling chairmen Mrs. Victor E. Bourquard or Mrs. Maurice E. Haines. Fall and winter clothing will be featured.
The Berkshire Museum Auxiliary sponsors a next to new children’s clothing sale from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and a 73rd annual donation day with public viewing of the infirmary wing at Berkshire County Home for Aged Women, 89 South St.
Mr and Mrs Frank W Fernald of 92 Richard Drive were honored by a dinner party at the Stanley Club in observance of their 25th wedding anniversary. Open house followed at their home. They wed Sept 24 1938 at the Church of Our Savior Rogindale. Frank Fernald, from Nottingham NH, joined GE Pittsfield ordnance dept in 1957 and has worked in Lynn and Schenectady. He holds several fraternal and company memberships. Their daughter Beverly, a UNH graduate, is a computer programmer in GE ordnance.
Berkshire County Branch SAACP announces a Fight for Freedom social Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight at St John’s Hall. The Unitones will provide dancing with refreshments and games. Mrs James Hall serves as chairman.
VEW Women mark the 50th anniversary of the VFW Auxiliary founded in 1913 with a dinner dance at Lt. John N. Truden Post. Main speaker is Mrs. Alexander Buda of North Brockfield, past Massachusetts auxiliary president. Dinner at 6:30, dancing 9 to midnight. public welcome.
James Henry Archey of 10 Parker Street and Mary Ann Mc Neice of 61 Seymour Street filed intentions to wed. The notice records their names and addresses as part of the civil marriage proceedings.
Miss Jane Selimann, Smith College director of admissions, spoke at the Berkshire County Smith Club fall meeting in South Williamstown. She outlined admission selection criteria for the present freshman class, noting 30 percent from private schools, 57 percent from public schools, and 13 percent from both.
Pfc. Roland G Rennie has returned to Schofield Barracks Hawaii after a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Gregor S Rennie. Stephen N Albro son of Mr and Mrs Stephen F Albro has entered the freshman class at St Anselm s College Manchester NH. Victoria Brandt has entered Bay Path Junior College Longmeadow after graduating Pittsfield High School. Mary Jane Cross returns to the University of Massachusetts for sophomore year. John W Frick Jr returns to Colgate University for his senior year. Michael F Mancivalano has entered North Adams State College as a freshman majoring in Balish. Darlene Retallick has entered Hood College as a freshman. her brother David Retallick enters Lenox School as a freshman.
Movie timetable lists showings at Capitol with Condemned of Altuna at 2 10 and 5 23 and 12 50, The Silent Call at 1 00 4 15 and 7 90. Little Cinema presents Featurette at 8 15 and The Wrong Arm of the Law at 8 34 5. Union Square shows Irma La Douce at 1 15 3 45 6 15 and 8 45. Berkshire Drive In weekend only. Pittsfield Drive In lamps War Hunt at 7 40 and lyma La Douce at 9 15. Sunset Drive In timetable on Page 24.
Registrations are now being accepted for a preschool nursery class for retarded children four mornings a week from Tuesday to Friday from 9 to noon at First Baptist Church. Operated by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health with Berkshire County Association for Retarded Children, ages three to seven. Transportation is provided for Pittsfield children at a slight cost. Open to mentally handicapped children throughout Berkshire County. Information from Mrs. William Engle, 39 Birch Grove Drive.
Troop 74, a new Boy Scout group meeting at VEW Hall, received five awards at the Camp Eagle camporee. The 13-member fox patrol earned class A awards for trail clearing and a nature hunt, class B awards for physical fitness and overall camping, plus a plaque for clearing objects from trails. Accompanying the group were Scoutmaster Lawrence E. Mullett and assistant Scoutmaster John Skowron Jr. John Mariano serves as senior patrol leader.
So-Ed Dance Club announces hosts and hostesses for Friday evening at the YMCA Dalton area. Mr and Mrs Everett C Frederick Mr and Mrs William J Juliana and Mr and Mrs Donald F Robinson of Dalton will host and hostesses for the So- Ed classes. The advanced class at 8:30 covers advanced cha cha variations and the beginners class at 9:30 learns the basic cha cha routine. Refreshments follow and dancing continues to midnight. Instruction is by the DeLugan Dance Studio.
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