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Newspaper

Berkshire Eagle

Location

Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1963

Page

10

Sanctuary Suppers Draw 135 Attendees at Pleasant Valley

One hundred thirty five attended two annual fall Sanctuary Suppers at the Barn Restaurant. Alvah W. Sanborn, sanctuary director, spoke with slides about a Maine trip. George Ripley and Dr. H. J. Wheelwright were planners for Friday and Saturday events. Notables included John Storer of Winter Park, Florida, former Florida Audubon Society president, and his wife.

Pleasant Valley Sanctuary Barn Alvah W. Sanborn Sanctuary al- Jagash Maine George Ripley Stockbridge H. J. Wheelwright Lenox John Storer Winter Park Fila The Florida Audubon Society

Baptist Women Plan Supper Tomorrow

The Women's League of the Morningside Baptist Church will hold a covered-dish supper at 6:30 p.m. at the church. Mrs Norman Moskowitz of the League of Women Voters of Central Berkshire will speak on Civic Hands. Als Edward Hine of the Abigail Circle will read the devotions. The Rhoda Circle led by Mrs Herbert Passler will handle decorations.

Women's League of the Morningside Baptist Church Norman Moskowitz League of Women Voters Central Berkshire Edward Hine Abigail Circle Rhoda Circle Herbert Passler

Public Card Party by Golden Age Club at YMCA

The Golden Age Club schedules a public card party next Monday at 2 p.m. at the YMCA. Door and table prizes will be awarded. Tickets available from chairwoman Mrs Hermon Groch, committee members, or at the door. Players should bring cards.

The Golden Age Club YMCA Hermon Groch

Boys invited to join social dancing classes at Girls Club

Boys from fourth through high school who have not registered may attend dances Tuesday and Wednesday. Beginners in 4th to 6th grade meet Wednesday 6 to 7 pm, 5th and 6th grade advanced 7 to 8 pm, 8th through 12th advanced 8 to 9 pm. Tuesday only offers junior and senior high beginners 8 to 9 pm. No membership required.

PEO Sisterhood Plans Dance Program in Berkshire Theme

Mrs Richard H Smith will present a program on Dance in the Berkshires to Chapter V PEO Sisterhood tomorrow at 8 p.m. in the home of Mrs Merédith M Fessler 152 Doreen St Mrs Carl ton A Florin will assist the hostess.

Richard H. Smith Berkshires Sisterhood Merédith M. Fessler Doreen St Carlton A. Florin

War I Widows Install New Pittsfield Chapter Leader

Mrs Marian Lubold was installed as president of the Pittsfield Chapter of Widows of World War I at a joint installation with five Western Massachusetts chapters yesterday at a White Tree Club banquet and bazaar. Attendees included state officers Mrs Grace Kehoe and Mrs Anna LeBel with chapters from Adams Northampton and Southbridge. Retiring presidents were honored as past presidents were presented. Several chapters joined in marching and group singing.

Marian Lubold Pittsfield Massachusetts White Tree Club Grace Kehoe Salem Anna LeBel Peabody Dorothy Farrington Lee Adams Northampton Southbridge Margaret Brisson Lenox Mary Duffy Farrington Lucinda Webber Kehoe Grace Turner

All Souls Wom Plan Bazaar Set For Oct 17 18

The Rev Paul A Zanini rector of All Souls Church announced the annual bazaar by the Ladies Society will be held Thursday and Friday Oct 17 and 18 in the church hall rear of the new church. Mrs Joseph J Bolson is chairman with Mrs Lillian Wheeler secretary and Mrs Frederick Valenti Jr and Mrs Neale Murphy in charge of publicity. Deer prizes include a rifle portable TV English bicycle portable mixer and fuel oil with proceeds aiding new accommodations for the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine adult discussion groups and catechism.

Paul A. Zanini All Souls’ Church Ladies’ Society Joseph J. Bolson Lillian Wheeler Frederick Valenti Jr Neale J. Murphy John C. Curletti Louise P. Bondi Joseph A. Contenta Ceasar L. Coradeschi

Women's Club Resumes Luncheons Tomorrow

The Women’s Club will resume luncheons starting tomorrow with dining from 11 45 a m to 1 15 p m on Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday. Mrs Owen W Boyington oversees suppers and luncheons assisted by Mrs Mario J Garley and Mrs Louise P Neil.

Owen W. Boyington Mario J.garley Louise P. Neil

College Club Sets Bridges Wednesday

Pitts field College Club will hold two social bridge gatherings Wednesday at 8 pm. Mrs. Russell W. Dickinson hosts at 8 Schermerham Park Lenox with assistants Mrs. Robert R. Ralston and Mrs. Allen H. Gable. The other group meets at Mrs Hervey A. MacVicar 79 Roberta Road with assistants Mrs. John B. Lidstone and Mrs. David H. Shiverick. Members invited and those defending should notify the hostess by Tuesday evening.

Pittsfield College Club Russell W. Dickinson Schermerham Park Lenox Robert R. Ralston Allen H. Gable Hervey A. MacVicar Roberta Road John B. Lidstone David H. Shiverick College Club

Pilgrim Philathea Club to Host Covered Dish Supper

The Philathea Club of Pilgrim Memorial Church invites Hildegarde Club members to a covered dish supper Wednesday at 6 30 p.m. at the church. A business meeting will follow the meal.

Pilgrim Philathea Club Philathea Club Pilgrim Memorial Church Hildegarde Club

Joint Meeting Set By Civitan Clubs

The board of directors of the local Civitan Club will hold a joint meeting with the North Adams club tomorrow. The Pittsfield group will meet at the Stanley Club at 3:30 pm. They will proceed to the Hub Restaurant in North Adams from there.

Civitan Club North Adams Club Pittsfield Stanley Club Hub North Adams

Social Briefs Linked Trips and Wedding News

Social briefs note Mr and Mrs John L Rice of 15 Church Street returning by plane Saturday after a two week visit with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Charles E F Custer and daughters Kimberly and Tracy in Livonia Michigan. Mr and Mrs Edward Finn return to Washington DC after attending the wedding of Maureen O Connor to Harold J Aspinall.

John L. Rice Church St Charles FE. Custer Kimberly Tracy Livonia Mich Mrs Edward Finn Washington, D.C Mrs. Finn Maureen O'Connor Harold J. Aspinall

Movie Timetable Fragments From Local Theaters

The page lists showtimes for Palace Castle Wing and Capitol Marilyn Of Love and Desire with multiple daily starts. Union Square presents Irma La Douce at several times, Berkshire and Pittsfield drive ins show weekend operations with War Hunt and Irma La Douce, plus Sunset Drive In weekend only. County timetable on Page 20.

Palace Castle Wing Capitol Union Square Irma la Douce Berkshire Drive-In Pittsfield Sunset Drive

Miss Lennon Engaged to Anthony Dunn

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Lennon of North Plain Road announce the engagement of their daughter Johanna to Anthony D. Dunn, son of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Dunn Jr. of Great Barrington. Johanna Lennon, a 191 graduate of Searles High School, attended St. Luke's Hospital school of X ray technology and works for New England Telephone. Dunn, a 1961 Searles graduate, serves in the United States Coast Guard aboard the cutter McCulloch during maneuvers in the Boston coastal area.

Housatonic William J. Lennon North Plain Road Johanna Anthony D. Dunn John T. Dunn Jr Great Barrington Miss Lennon Searles High School St. Luke's Hospital Pittsfield New England Telephone and Telegraph Co R. Dunn Searles United States Coast Guard McCulloch Boston

Civic Assistants Named For Annual Blind Sale

Mrs. Raymond F. Coakley announced civic and church groups naming 26 organizations and chairs to assist at the blind sale at South Congregational Church Wednesday and Thursday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Displays include items by the blind such as knitted goods dolls and leather works with proceeds to the makers.

Raymond F. Coakley South Congregational Church Stevenson's City Savings Bank Shandoff's Comet's Gowdy’s Scroll and Pen Yezzi's Dalton Appliance Center Donald L. Retallik del P. Virgilio

Allendale School Preschool Classes Start Wednesday

Preschool classes at Allendale School will start Wednesday from 3 to 4 p.m. Sessions are for children who will enter Allendale as kindergartners next September. Mrs. E. Peter Sullivan will be the instructor. Mothers may register their children for the first session this week.

Allendale School Allendale E. Peter Sullivan

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