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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1963

Page

10

Miss Rogers Engaged to Douglas MacG Cochrane

Miss Sally Jean Rogers daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph R Rogers Jr of 98 Strong Ave will marry Douglas MacG Cochrane son of Mr and Mrs Robert C Cochrane Jr of Brookline. The wedding is set for 4 pm Sunday at South Congregational Church with a reception at Yellow Aster.

Sally Jean Rogers Ralph R. Rogers Jr Strong Ave Douglas Macg. Cochrane Robert C. Cochrane Jr Brookline South Congregational Church David C. Whelan Worcester Ralph R. Rogers III Plunkett St

Mrs R C Bolster Elected Mercer PTA President

Mrs Robert C Bolster was elected president of the Mercer Parent-Teacher Association at a recent school meeting. Officers named include Mrs Stephen J Stockley as vice president Edward C Hikeey as second vice president Mrs Edward Burymowicz as secretary and Mrs Francis J Gasson as treasurer. Chairs appointed: Mrs James A Papa programs Mrs Thomas Killeen publicity Mrs Gordon Crowe hospitality Mrs Antonio J Salvaggio refreshments and Mrs Stanley J Sigda membership. Mrs Gasson to council delegate with Mrs Burymowicz as alternate. A reception and tea will be held Tuesday at 730 pm with Mrs Leo T Sullivan and Miss Mary Smith pouring.

Robert C. Bolster Mercer Parent-Teacher Association Stephen J. Stockley Edward C. Hikeey Edward Burymowicz Francis J. Gasson James A. Papa Thomas ©. Killeen Gordon Crowe Antonio J. Salvaggio Stanley J. Sigda Gasson Butrymowicz Leo T. Sullivan Mary Smith

Synagogue Women Plan Dinner Dance at Local Synagogue

Kensses Isaael Sisterhood sponsors a Sukkoth dinner and square dance Sunday Oct 6 at 1:30 PM in the synagogue. Reservations available through the bride elects parents and hosts. Bridal party and guests from town and beyond to attend after the rehearsal at homes on Andover Street Sampson Parkway and Halmes Road.

Kensses Isaael Sisterhood William W. Simons Halmes Road Max Fisherson Andover St Howard H. Braun Sampson Parkway

Mary Phillips Engaged to Myles Stanton

Mr and Mrs George J Phillips announce the engagement of daughter Mary Diane to Myles Dowd Stanton son of Mr and Mrs Myles F Stanton The couple plans a November wedding at St Mark's Church Mary a St Joseph's High School graduate attended Berkshire Business College Stanton a Birchard Buick transmission specialist is a St Joseph's High School alumnus who studied at GM Training Center Dedham and served three years in the Navy Reserve

Mary Diane Myles Dowd Stanton Myles F. Stanton Wellington Ave St. Mark's Church Miss Phillips St. Joseph's High School Berkshire Business College Mr. Stanton Birchard Buick Inc General Motors

Berkshire Extension Starts Clothing Class and Slide Winners

Berkshire County Extension Service will run a clothing construction class titled Short-Cut Techniques for a More Professional Look starting Oct. 14. Helen L. H. Johnson will lecture and demonstrate. Two 5-session series will meet 9:40 to noon in two county sections. Registration limited. interested parties should contact Berkshire Extension Service at the Pittsfield post office building. John L. McMurphy won Class A and Irvin F. Rossi won Class B at the Berkshire Museum Camera Club slide competition held at the museum.

Berkshire County Extension Service Helen L. H. Johnson Pittsfield John L. McMurphy Berkshire 1 Museum Camera Club Museum Irvin F. Rossi Wendell 5.Fielding Franklin C. Pillsbury Michael H. Metzler Derek Young Lee Avis Kerniaghan Gareth JG. Somerville Mr. McMurphy Alanson A. Welch W. A. Lyall Alden Williams Horace S. Hubbard Frank J. Kiligas

Sorority Demonstration At Beta Kappa Chapter Meeting

Mrs. Robert Bergeron demonstrated beauty care at Beta Kappa chapter Beta Sigma Phi sorority at Mrs. George B. Hossbach home. Miss Florinda A. Messina received a gift. Next meeting set for Oct 8 at 8 at the GEAA clubhouse.

Robert Bergeron Beta Kappa Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority George B. Hossbach East Housatonic St Florinda A. Messina GEAA

Talent show raises funds for mentally retarded children

Four Cecelia Terrace girls raised $5.70 at a talent show to aid mentally retarded children. The money was turned over to the Berkshire County Association for Retarded Children. The organizers were Jane Schermerhorn Fiona Sparbert Barbara O'Donnell and Kathleen O'Donnell.

Cecelia Terrace Berkshire County Association For Jane Schermerhorn Fiona Sparbert Barbara Kathleen O'Donnell

Social News in Brief data on local students and relatives

Miss Nancy E. Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs William E Smith aged 93 returns from Boston to join family at 16 Anita Drive. Kellstrand of North Andover enters Emerson College in his second year while brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Boeman Colburn attend School of Art in Boston. Spencer L Trova son of Mr Joel Ray Beach Fra is honored at a cookout and enrolled at Emerson College. Sue Rowland daughter of Mr and Mrs John L Rowland of Lenox in sophomore year at Tufts University Medford and Peter J Rowland enters Syracuse freshman class. Pine Manor Junior College attendees include Miss Sally Anne Bayer and Miss Susan E Poisson from Bishop Pkwy and 37 Bishop Pkwy. David W Sykes son of Mr and Mrs Colvin W Sykes leaves for Peace Corps training in Puerto Rico then Ecuador as PE teacher. Sykes joined Peace Corps after June degree from University of Connecticut. Weekend guests include Mrs Sykes and family.

Nancy E. Smith W. C. Colburn William E. Smith Anita Drive Gunnar Butera Boston Kellstrand North Andover Boeman Colburn Spencer L. Trova D. Everett Wilcock Donald F. Wilcock Sue Rowland Trova Drive John L. Rowland Tufts Uni Lenox Syraversity Medford Case Peter J. Rowland Syracuse Pine Manor Junior College Wellesley Sally Anne Bayer Charles L. Bayer Commonwealth Ave Pittsfield High School Susan E. Poisson J. Richard Poisson Bishop Pkwy Poisson Grier School David W. Sykes Colvin W. Sykes Kirkwood Drive Peace Corps Puerto Rico Ecuador Sykes University of Connecticut At

This Life Saving Tag Featured in Reader's Digest

An article in Reader's Digest promotes a life saving tag to indicate medical needs in emergencies. It explains how the tag can protect a unconscious person from unsuitable first aid or medical treatment and urges readers to obtain the October issue.

Reader’s Digest Reader's Digest

Pom Poms Drive to Kick Off Monday Week

Berkshire Pom Poms junior corps plans a citywide tag drive starting Monday with members identified. They meet Tuesday evening to finalize plans and will host a meal at Elk’s Hall while sponsored by Berkshire Automobile Association. They participate in fall foliage parade in North Adams and are invited to Columbus Day parade in Springfield October 13, plus Halloween parades in Adams October 29 and Pittsfield October 30.

Berkshire Pom Poms North Adams Berkshire Automobile Association Elk's' Hall Springfield Adams Pittsfield

Three New Members Join Cosmetologists

Three new members join the Pittsfield and Southern Berkshire Cosmetologists Association at a meeting at Jug End Resort in South Egremont. The new members are Beatrice M. Charewicz of Lanesboro, Esther T. Douglas of Lee, and Sheila A. Pierece of Pittsfield. An educational program will be presented by Robert Tolvo of the state hair fashion committee at the next meeting, with Minerva Simon and Manuela Supranowicz as assistant chairs.

Pittsfield Minerva Simon Manuela Supranowicz Robert Tolvo State Association

Trinity Church Hosts Hat and Jewelry Party Open to Public

Trinity Methodist Church invites the public to a hat and jewelry sale and social event on October 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. led by Mrs. George A. Elliott with devotions, snacks, and refreshments. Proceeds benefit church activities. Also noted is a Christmas elephant sale with Mrs. Marjorie W. Goff and Mrs. Mabel Stickles assisting.

Trinity Hoa Wesleyan Circle of Trinity Trinity Methodist Church Methodist Church George A. Elliott Marjorie W. Dies Goff Mabel Stickles

Miss Connolly Heads Assembly At Sargent College

Miss Maureen L Connolly of Pittsfield a senior at Sargent College Boston University has been elected president of the Student Faculty Governing Assembly She is daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis W Connolly of 361 Belvidere Ave Pittsfield A 1960 high school graduate she led her class as sophomore and junior and held multiple campus roles She played on all college sports teams and is a dean's list student majoring in physical education.

Boston Maureen L. Connolly Pittsfield Sargent College Boston University Francis W. Connolly Belvidere Ave Connolly Sargent Sargent Camp Peterborough N.H

Committee Chairmen Named For Annual Sale To Aid Blind

Massachusetts chairmen for the 20th annual Sale to Aid the Blind were announced by Mrs. Raymond F. Coakley. The event runs October 2–3 at Barrett Hall South Congregational Church with coordinators for cashiers, displays, kits, publicity, posters, hostesses, and a snack bar. Proceeds go to the blind workers who made the items.

Massachusetts Raymond F. Coakley Barrett Hall South Congregational Church Francis C. Egan Moerrill A. V. Maynard State Division of the Blind Rosalie Perry Donald L. Retallick del P. Virgilio Dominic F. Castoli Michael J. Kelly John F. Conroy Francis L. Woods Thomas M. Nortox Berkshire County Medical Auxiliary Couples Club of South Church Richard J. Thompson Shack Bar Homer I. Sawyer John D. Moynihan

Girls Club Names Chairmen for Second Annual Sale

The Girls Club announces chairmen for its second annual rummage sale to be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Girls Club gymnasium. Mrs Gene R Peterson chairs with Mrs Gerald Stimpson as assistant. Cashiers include Mrs C E Maniatis posters Miss Helen Forrest and publicity Mrs Ann G Johnson. Donations welcome at the club tomorrow 9 to 5.

Gene R. Peterson Gerald E. Stimson C. E. Maniatis Helen Forrest Ann G. Johnson

Polish Club Plans Pinal Square Dance

The fourth and final square and youth dance in a series will be held Saturday evening from 8 to midnight at the Polish Community Club. Billy Thompson will call square sets. Gerald Daviau is general chairman assisted by Mrs. Chester J. Klimek, ticket chairman. The public is invited.

Billy Thompson Gerald Daviau Chester J. Klimek

Pittsfield Grange Open House Draws Fifty Attendees

Fifty members attended a Pittsfield Grange open house at the hall. Mrs. Milton K. Nutt read What Is the Grange while Mrs. Helen Purdy and Miss Nancy Marquette offered humorous poems. Emile Rollet spoke on Todays Farmer as four young performers presented a tableau narrated by Ronald L. Scace. Refreshments followed hosted by the oak and cherry groups.

Pittsfield Milton K. Nutt Grange Helen Purdy Nancy Marquette Emile Rollet The Jane Gerhardt Faith Sandra Whiting Laura Garrity Charity Miss Marquette Fidelity Ronald L. Scace

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miss Rogers Whalen Rogers I Elaine Roy Arthur W. Canning Newburyport J. Bruce Cochrane Deverton C. Cochrane Ralph Rogers III R. C. Bolster Mercer Pta Synagogue Ida Tay Francis K. Caen Reg. Pharm South St Kirk Variety and Hobby Center Tyler Street Curletti Springside Ave the Store of Service Wahconah ST White Cross Dairy Pittsfield, Lee, Lenox, Stockbridge Lanesboro Dalton DIAL Mary Phillips Myles Stanton George J. Phillips Backman Ave Mary D. Phillips Staro Janet Hoch Norman F. Hoch Bishop Strachan School For Faronto Canada Judith Tamburello Paul A. Tamburello 7 Cortland Drive Katharine Gibbs School New York Vermont College Barbara Fiedler Frank H. Fiedler Cambridge Ave Ferrum Carol Anderson James Anderson Lillian Ave Trinity Church Miss Connolly Miss Maureen Connolly Girls Club Sale Hillsdale, W. Y Dell Dell Sales Co Hillside Ave Hillside N.J Cott
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