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Rutfi S. Rennie Is Engaged to Charles G. McCann IMUra Ruth S. Bonnie (From Monday's Eagle) Mr. aitd Mrs, Alexander S.

Rennie Jr. of 76 Linden Street today announced the engagement of their daughter, Ruth S. Rennie, to Charles G. McCann, son of Mr. and Mrs.

John McCann of Dalton. The wedding will take place in April. A graduate of Pittsfield High School, Miss Rennie Is employed by the, J. J. Newberry Company.

Mr. McCann attended Pittsfield High School and Dalton High School, and is employed in the laboratory department at General Electric. Dorothy Parslow Becomes Bride of John J. Broderick (From Saturday's Eagle) Miss Dorothy E. Parslow, daughter of Mrs.

Fred Smith of 206 Woodlawn Avenue, was married at 10 this morning to John J. Broderick, son of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Broderick of 35 Brown Street.

Rsv. William F. Allen. D.C.L., performed the ceremony in St. Mary's Church, and a reception followed at the Turnverein Hall.

The bride, who was escorted by her godfather, Ralph Carlson, had Mrs. William F. Broderick, sister- in-law of the bridegroom, as ma- trim of honor. William F. Broderick was best man for his brother, whose ushers were Joseph Cadorette and William Meaney.

The bride was dressed in a white slipper satin gown with long full train. Her illusion veil was attached to a seed pearl-trimmed satin crown. She carried a bouquet of white carnations. The honor attendant wore an American Beauty velvet gown with matching, hat. Her bouquet was of white carnations and sweet peas.

After the reception the couple left on a week's trip to New York. For traveling, the bride wore a silver gray satin dress and blaqk accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Broderick will make their home at 206 Woodlawn Avenue, upon their return.

Both the bride and bridegroom attended Pittsfield High School. Mrs. Broderick is a machine operator at Eaton Paper Corporation; an'd Mr. 'Broderick is employed In the ordnance division of GE east plant. Ruth- Abboud Married to John Horgan Arlington Resident Wed This Afternoon To State Detective (From Saturday's Eagle) ARLINGTON Miss Ruth Cecelia Abboud, daifgSiter of Michael T.

Abboud of 95 Franklin Street, was married here at 2.30 this afternoon to John Francis Horgan of 309 East Street, Pintsfield. Rev, John Linnehan performed the ceremony at St. Agnes' Church, which was decorated with eucharistic lilies. A reception followed at the Hampton Court Hotel in Brookline. Escorted" by her faJther, the bride was attended by heir sister, Mrs.

Robert F. Welch of Arlington. David Chapman of Pittsfield was the bridegroom's best man. Ushers were Edwin F. MoLaughlin of Pittsfield and John Hawkes of Arlington.

The bride wore a bafflerina-length gown of blue matching lace lusion veil. She carried a spray of white orchids and stepihanotis. The matron of honor was dressed in a champagne lace over shell pink crepe gown and lace sweetheart- shaped hat. She carried a. spray of baby orrhids.

Florida Wedding Trip When the couple return from Palm Beach, March 16, they will make their home at 42 Delancy Avenue in Pittsfield. The bride wore a mauve dress and mauve-lined purple coat tor traveling. An insurance broker 5.1 Arlington, the bride is a graduate of Arlington High School. Mr. Horgan is an inspector-detective -with the state Department of Public Safety attached to the district attorney's office in tha Berkshire area.

A native of Somerville, he attended Somerville High School and joined the state police when it was organized in the 1920s. He served with the uni Miss Lois M. Chase Is Betrothed to Paul Milman Miss Margaret Chiue Honeymooners Win Wrist Watches (From Monday's Eagle) Mr. and Mrs. Robert C.

Delf, who are on their honeymoon in New York, won wrist watches last night as members of a studio audience at the radio give-away, "Stop the Music," Mrs. Delf correctly Identified the tune, "Trust in Me," after the radio contestant gave a wrong answer. The former Doris Cauffman, Mrs. Delf was married herejSat- urday In Zion Lutheran Church. The couple will make their home in Dalton.

i formed branch in the eastern part of the state until was promoted to a lieutenant and transferred to the detective force aboiit 18 years ago. A World War I Army veteran, he served with the 14th Engineers for two years in France Patricia Girard (From Friday's Eagle) CHESHIRE--Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth W. Chase of South Street have announced the engagement of their daughter, Lois Margaret, to Paul Miiman, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Milman of Stocum Road, North Dartmouth. Miss Chase, a graduate of Adams High School, is a junior at Jackson College, Medford, where she is majoring in history and education. She is historian of her class, a member of the student council, senior Jackson editor of the Tufts Weekly and a member of Chi Omega Sorority. Mr.

Milman attended New Bedford High School and Chauncey Hall School, Boston, before entering Tufts College from which he was graduated in June, 1951, with a B.S. in engineering. He was editor- in-chief of the Tufts Weekly, president of Alpha Epilson Pi fraternity, and vice-president of the Tufts student council. Mr. Milman is now an engineer with the US.

Steel Corporation at Pittsburgh. Is Engaged to Albert L. Martin Five From County On Honors List at Bay Path College (From Friday's 2agle) The names of five Berkshire County students appear in the honors list of Bay Path Junior Collage, Longmeadow. Miss Mary Lynch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

John D. of 21 Buel Street, and Mrs. Betsy Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul White of Housatonic, have attained the excellent honor list, which requires a B-plus average.

Members of the senior class, they will complete the executive secretarial course in June. Mis? Lynch is a graduate of Sacred Heart Academy, Albany; Mrs. Cook of Searles High School, Great On the commendable honor list 1 requiring a average, are the names of Miss Ernma Lou Smith, daughter of C. J. Smith of 28 Clinton Avenue; Miss Mildred Jean Brown, daughter of Mrs.

D. H. Brown, and Miss Marilyn Turner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Turner, both of Dalton.

A graduate of Pittsfield High School, Miss Smith will complete the medical secretarial course in June. Members of the Junior class, Miss Brown and Miss Turner are taking the executive secretarial course. They graduated from Dalton High School last June. June LeFebvre Is Married to Daniel R. Rufo (From Monday's Eagle) NEW ASHFORD--The marriage oC Miss June Carolyn LeFebvre, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Edward J. LeFebvre of Beach Hill, formerly of Pittsfield, to Daniel Richard Rufo, son of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Rufo of 61 Clarkson Avenue, Pittsfield, and Florida, took place Saturday noon in the Second Congregational Church of South Williamstown.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. Charles W. Briggs. Maid of honor was Miss Antoinette Stracuzzi; and bridesmaid, Miss Susan Whitacre. The bride- gioora's nephew, Gerald Rufo, was best man, and Hugh Bussiere, uncle of the bride, ushered.

The bride was dressed in a white satin gown and a lace-trimmed illusion veil. On a prayer book, she carried a white orchid and baby's- breath. After a dinner for the immediate families in the church parlors, a reception was held at Twin Brooks. When the couple return from a trip to Syracuse, N.Y, they will make their home at 61 Clarkson Avenue. Mrs.

Rufo, who attended Pittsfield High School, was employed, Helen Kazura Is Married She Is Wec( to F. R. Cronmiller, Executive at GE (From Friday's Eagle) Mrs. Olga Kazura of 40 Pollock Avenue today announced the marriage of her daughter, Helen, to Frederick R. Cronmiller of 107 Wendell Avenue, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Frederick Cronmiller of Cliffside Park, N.J. The ceremony was performed recently by Rev. Luther A. Patton at Calvary Methodist Church in Latham, N.Y.

The couple now are making their home at 107 Wendell Avenue. Employed in the GE distribution transformer sales division, the bride graduated from Manchester (N.H.) Central High School, attended Pittsfield Secretarial School and graduated from a home economics course at Miss Farmer's School Boston. Mr. Cronmiller, who is manager of budgets and planning at the GE chemical division, received a B.S. degree in accounting at New York University.

Before coming here in October, 1950, he was a management consultant foi Stevenson, Jordan Harrison of New York. Mr. Cronmiller is a member of the New York University Alumni Association- Five Members Initiated by Legion Auxiliary (From Thursday's Eagle) Initiation ceremonies for five new members were held by the American Legion Home, Following dinner, of which Mrs. Charles S. Gaulden was in charge, Dr.

WiJ- Ham J. O'Hearn, county American Legion commander, spoke on the importance of membership in the Auxiliary. Donald H. Farr, Pittsfield Post commander, also spoke. Those who took part in tiie ceremonies were: Mrs.

John Meirs of Becket, district director; Mrs. Leo Lincoln, auxiliary president; Mrs. Kenneth F. Preston of Great Barrington, district membership chairman; Mrs. Leon H.

Scribner and Mrs. Albert G. Clarke, vice- presidents; Mrs. Peter Borgnis; past junior president; Mrs. Raymond S.

Bedell, chaplain; Mrs. Uring B. Tower and Mrs. Maud M. Cloutier, sergeant-at-arms.

Mrs. D. Gardner was in charge of entertainment, which consisted of lialogues by three pupils of Miss Katherine Black. At the business meeting, Mrs. Meirs spoke on the Hoover bill now before Congress, urging members to ask their senators and representatives to work Coward its defeat.

Mrs. Preston, speaking on requested unit chairmen to aim to reach their quotas in order to earn 'a state citation. Mrs, Gaulden reported on the County Council meeting held in Pittsfield in January. The Berkshire County Eagle, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1952--J Forni Sells Hub Restaurant To Julio Casassa, Mrs.

Carlo Contributions of voted to the Heart $5 each were and Red Cross and the National Association Cost Accountants. of Kel-Var Studios Miis Patricia A. Girard (From Friday's Eagle) Mr. and Mrs. Chailes R.

Girard of 44 Edgewood Road today announced the engagement of their daughter, Patricia Anne, to Albert L. Martin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert W. Martin of Dalton.

A 1950 graduate of Pittsfield High School, Miss Girard is now a draftsman at General Electric. Mr. Martin, a World War II veteran, is a graduate of Dalton High School. He is an apprentice draftsman at General Electric. until recently, by the Lincoln Stores in Pittsfield.

Mr. Rufo attended Pittsfield High School and is employed by Pete's Motor Sales, Pitts field. Last week, the couple were feted at a party at Twin Brooks, and the bride was given a miscellaneous Hall, Mrs. William French, Mrs. Laurence Rogers Given Farewell Tea "(From Thursday's Eagle) Mrs.

William J. French of 84 Marian Avenue and Mrs. Laurence B. Rogers of 17 Upland Road, who will join their husbands soon in Providence, R.I., were honored at a farewell tea Tuesday afternoon by Mrs. Charles W.

Ladabouche at her home, 10 Whittier Avenue. Mr. French and Mr. Rogers recently were transferred to Providence by the New England Telephone Telegraph Company. Ten attended.

Mrs. Harry F. Laduke of Sheffield, whose husband has been transferred to Pittsfield as wire chief of the telephone company, and Mrs. Donald Haigh, whose husband is new traffic supervisor of the company, poured. Mrs.

Frank W. Rattman was in charge of the coffee table. Her husband is new telephone plant superintendent. J. F.

Gangloffs Wed 52 Years (From Thursday's Eagle) Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Gangloff of Chatham, N.Y., will celebrate their 52d wedding anniversary this evening with family party at their home. The couple were married at Sacred Heart Church, Philmont, N.Y.

MM. Gangloff, the former Lillian Bashford, is 74 years of age. Her husband, retired from employment with the New York Central Railroad, 82. They have eight children, 31 grandchildren and one Their children are: Clement A. of Great Barrington; Joseph Jr.

of Pensacola, Fla, Harold F. of Manchester Depot, Vt, Arthur of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. Cassius N. Johnson of Pittsfield; Mrs. Lewis Morrison, of Chester, Mrs.

Francis Adrlance, of Canaan, N.Y,, and Mrs. LaVerne Frank, of Chatham. Donald K. Niver Is Honored at Boston University (From Friday's Eagle) BOSTON Donald K. Niver of 5 Maryland Avenue, recently received two honors at Boston University.

Mr Niver has been named a member of Kappa Tau Alpha at the university's School of Public Relations and Communications and is one of 32 B.U. seniors namec to "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges." Election to Kappa Tau Alpha, national honorary fraternity, is oprn to journalism students who are in the upper tenth of their class, and have a better than average, fy is comparable to Phi Beta Kappa membership for liberal arts students. Selections for "Who's Who Among Students" are based on scholarship, co-operation and leadership in academic and extracurricular activities, citizenship and service to the school and promise of future usefulness. Mr. Niver, son of the late Mr.

and Mrs. Jacob K. Niver of Pittsfield, is president of Sigma Delta Chi, professional journalism fraternity; sports editor of both the university's weekly paper and the yearbook; copy editor of the yearbook; a member of Scarlet Key and the student council; a dormitory proctor; and the assistant to the university's sports publicity director, He also is a dean's list student. Before entering B.U,-Mr. Niver graduated from Pittsfield High School and the GE apprentice program.

Mrs. Gilda Biggart. Gilbert Rudd Wed at Parish House (From Saturday's Eagle) DALTON--Mrs. Gilda B. Biggart otf Dalton was married Saturday to Gilbert Rudd of Ashuelot Street in a ceremony in the First Congregational Parish House.

Rev. Charles G. Christianson officiated. The bride was attended by Miss Elizabeth Gearing of Pittsfield as maid of honor. Gardner Rudd of Pittsfield, brother of the bride-i groom, was best man at the wedding.

Mrs. Rudd is employed by the Dalton Appliance Company and Mr. Rudd is employed by the Cf Goodrich Company of Pittsfield. The couple are at home at 132 Ashuelot Street, following a wedding trip to New York. Heat on Bullock Art Editor of U.

of Newspaper (From Monday's Eagle) AMHERST--Heaton Bullock, a Pittsfield student at the University of Massachusetts, has been named art editor of the college newspaper, the Collegian, for the new semester, He was appointed by the paper's three top editors, Mr, Bullock, son of Mr, and Mrs. Irving C. Bullock of 73 Stratford Avenue, is a junior at the university. Raymond Brown Leaves for Navy, Given Farewell (From Saturday's Eagle) Raymond F. Brown of 248 Merrill Road, who left Monday for duty at the naval training center in Bainbridge, was given a farewell party at his home by 40 friends and relatives.

He was presented with a purse and pen and pencil set. His uncle, Michael Rocheleau, entertained with guitar and vocal selections. Before being called to active duty, Brown was a member of the local U. S. Naval Reserve about five years.

The son of Mr, and Mrs. Howard Brown, he is married to the former Virginia Gai of this city. They have two daughters, Arleta and Mendy. His wife and children will stay with his parents at 248 Merrill Road for the present. O.

A. Passerinis Wed 10 Years Ago (From Thursday's Eagle) Mr. and Mrs. Olivo A. Passerinl of 2 Herie Avenue are observing their 10th wedding anniversary today.

They were married at Mt. Carmel Church by Rev. Henry Gabos. Mrs. Passerini, the former Mary Zanoni, was born in Somerset, Pa, Her" husband came to this country from Trenton, Italy, when a small child.

They have four children: Gloria, Linda, Alba and Ernest. Both are members of the Italian- Funds. It was announced that several members served on the March of Dimes campaign and that 15 assisted in theatre collections. Mrs. Margaret Boland, community servfce chairman, reported that 10 members assisted with the dinner for the Park Department skiers and skaters Feb.

2 at the Pittsfield High School. At the request of Mrs. Lincoln, silent tribute was paid the late Mrs. Minnie CDyne, a charter member and former chaplain and Americanization chairman, and Mrs. Alice Wright, a past president.

The charter will be draped at the March 11 meeting in memory of them. Miss Josephine Romamak, president of the Past Presidents' Parley of Adams, will be the honored guest at the past presidents' night at the March meeting. In March- also, the unit will honor the Amer- can Legion with a birthday party. Phyllis Bartlett, Former Resident, To Marry April 13 (From Thursday's Eagle) HIGHLAND, Wash. Mr.

and Mrs. Edward R. Bartlett of 620 Smith Avenue, Richland, formerly of 20 Stearns Avenue, Pittsfield, today announced the engagement of their daughter, Phyllis I. Bartlett, to J. M.

Richey of Richland, son of Mr. and Mrs. Burt Richey of Raymondville, Texas The wedding will take place April 13 in Central United Protestant Church, Richland. A 1948''Pittsfield High School graduate, Miss Bartlett now is employed by the General Electric Company in Richland. Mr.

Richey, who also is employed by GE, attended schools in Rav- mondville. (From Saturday's Eagle) POPPA RETIRES: Alexander (Poppa) Fori.i docs some minute cooking in the Hub Restaurant which lie nan gold lo Julio Casussa, at right, and Mrs. Thomas E. Carlo. The sale ends 42 years of restaurant experience for Mr.

Forni. American Club and All Uli Coi mis' Chapel. Mrs. Passerinl's activities include membership in the Ladles' Guild of Mt. Carmel Church, Lakewood Civic Association and Hlb- bard PTA.

Employed by John Cantarella, his brother-in-law, as a mason, Mr, Passerini belongs to the Italian Fraternal Society. Bruni Runner-Up In Play Competition (From Eagle) AMHERST--iMario Bruni of 27 Springside Avenue, Pittsfield, was selected runner-up for the award in the inter-class competition last week at the University of Massachusetts. Mr. Bruni also directed the play in which he appeared, "Portrait of an Old Lady" jy Madden, The play was presented by the junior class. Given Housewarming (From Monday's Eagle) Mr, and Mrs.

Joseph L. Baldes- sarini were given a housewarming at their new home, 42 Marcella Avenue', Saturday evening by Baldessarini's brother and sister-in- law, State Senator and Mrs. SUvIo O. Conte. The Baldessarinis, who recently moved from 120 Avenue, were presented with a set Of dilhes.

About SO attended. Favre Feted (From Eagle) Mrs. George R. Favre of 412 West'Housatonic Street was entertained at a stork shower Thursday evening at her home. The party was given by her sisters, the Misses Mary and Qora Chapman and Mrs.

Ernest Hibbard, and her mother- in-law, Mrs, Francis A. Favre. About 30 attended. Mrs. Favre was given- miscellaneous gifts.

Local Men Active At Bryant College (From Monday's Eagle) PROVIDENCE, R.I.--One Pittsfield (Mass.) student at Bryant College of Business Administration has been elected president of a school society and one has been named to membership. They areT Charles L. Leavitl, son of Mrs. Julius Leavitt of 122 Edward Avenue, who was chosen president of the school's Hillel Counsel; and Pomeroy W. Power 3d, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Pomeroy Power Jr. of 192 Pomeroy Avenue, who was named to the business administration society at the school. Both are Pittsfield High School graduates. On Honor Roll (From Monday's Eagle) NORTH ADAMS-- The names of two Pittsfield freshmen and Berkshire senior at North Adams State Teachers' College are on the honor roll for the first semester, Grover C.

Bowman, president, has announced. They are: Miss Na'ma Lubin, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Samuel Lubin of 39 Wellesley Street, and Miss Helen Keefe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph P.

Keefe of 44 Reuter Avenue, both of Pittsfield; and Miss Katherine Irwin of Berkshire. Miss jtrwin received high honors. W. R. Married 10 Years Mr.

and Mrs. Winston R. Wordsworth of 97 Somerset Avenue are observing their 10 wedding anniversary today. The couple will celebrate with friends Saturday evening at Elm Court, Egremont. Mrs.

Wordsworth; the Mary Mellody of this city, and her husband, a Housatonic'native, were married in St. Joseph's rectory by Rev. Francis A. Foley. They have one daughter, Melody.

Mr. Wordsworth is a bank supply salesman for the Todd Company, and a member of Mlddlebury (Vt.) College Alumni. The couple belong the Berkshire Hills Country Club, Mount Greylock Club and to Allendale Parent-Teacher Association. Mrs. Wordsworth it a member of St.

Mary's Church. Jovial Alexander (Poppa) Forni has sold the Hub Restaurant 'on North Street and plans to takei-i easy for awhile after 42 years catering to Berkshire County appetites. The new owners, Julio 41, of 218 Benedict Road, and Mrs. Thomas E. Carlo of 45 Marcella Avenue, plan to close the restaurant Saturday for two or three weeks' renovation, including a complete revamping of the kitchen.

Mr. Casassa's rience includes five years as chef at the Navy Building in the east plant during World War II, three years at the Yellow Aster, and the past four years at the Robin Hood Restaurant. He is married to the former Josephine Risso of Pittsfield. They have two children, Joyce, 11, and Phillip, 6. Mrs.

Carlo is the former Angle Saltarelli of Pittsfield. Her husband, Thomas, who will work at the Hub, has had several years' experience as a counterman at the Busy Bee Restaurant. They have two children, Beverly Ann, 13, and Thomas, 6. When asked about the sale Yesterday, Poppa explained: "I'm not tired, you understand. After all, I'm only 63 years old and I love this work.

But I thought I'd take a little rest. Maybe later on I'll see if I can find a little business. But for now I want to take it easy He had one bit of advice for today's youths, "If the young fellows don't get down to work, we'll lose this country. Young fellows take it too easy now. I remember when I worked 70 hours a week, as much as 12 hours a day for $16 a week.

But things have changed Poppa's restaurant experience goes way back to 1910 when he first came to this country from Bologna, Italy. And his history is intertwined with the Dondi's, another county name associated with eating facilities. Silvio Dondi, oldest of the Dondi brothers, came to Pittfleld 50 years ago and for many years was chef in the American House which stood on the corner of Columbus Avenue and North Street, where the Bell Shop is. Started at Wendell' Silvio paved the way for his brothers Didimo and Aurelio who followed in 1904 They got jobs a the Wendell Hotel kitchen an made a spot for Poppa who arrtve in 1910. Within two years Poppa wa roast crtef at the Wendell whicl- boasted a kitchen staff of 14.

Pop pa decided things were going enough so he sent back to Italj for Ermmia Dondi, his siiter, and they 'were married in 1914. Births (From Eaglt) St. Luke's Hospital Mr. and Mrs. George A.

Wilkinson, 54 Parker Street, a son, thii morning. Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. Touhey, 34 Thomson Place, a daughter, yesterday.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward Smith, 53 Westminster Street, a son, yesterday. Pittsfield General Hospital Mr. and Mas.

James A. Pratt, 790 North Street, a daughter, thii morning. Mr. and Mrs. John E.

Barrett, 785 North (Street, a son, yesterday. (From Friday's Eagle) PitUfleld General Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Earl- J. Rosen, 27 Seymour Street, a daughter last night.

Mr. and Mrs. Royal R. Foster, 155 Francis Avenue, a son yesterday. Mr.

and Mrs. Deno Renieri, 11 Allessio Street, a daughter yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. William T.

Duclos, 307 North Street, a daughter yes- erday. Hillerest Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Edward KaUnoski, '1 Crane Avenue, a daughter this morning. Mr.

and Mrs. James Boulais, 51 Cherry Street, a son this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Robert MacKenzie, iee, a son yesterday.

(From Saturday's Eagle) Pittsfield General Hospital Mr. and LeRoy E. Linn, 30 Strong Avenue, a daughter esterday. Hi Unrest Hospital Mr. and Mrs.

James D. Kushi, 45 Daniels Avenue, a daughter this morning. Poppa stays at the Wendel until 1921 when he, Eddie am John (two other Dondi brothers opened a restaurant in Nortl Adams 'Where the old O.K. Lunch stood. In 1925 they sold the place and returned to Pittsfield.

That's the year Poppa an'd'EdBi ought out Jim Librizzi's Hub aurant on Depot SU-eet. A few years later, John and George Don di bought a Chinese reslaurani over the old Lido, which they also jought eventually. They sold the two years ago and moved to California where they still run a restaurant. Poppa and Eddie remained part' ners while Eddie opened the Hub lestaurant in North Adams in 1933 Twelve years ago Poppa movet 77 Berkshire Farm Alumni Now Serving in Armed Forces (From Monday's Eagle) CANAAN, N.Y. Seventy-seven alumni of the Berkshire Industrial Farm are now in the armed forces, 26 of them in Korea, according to Henry R.

Murphy, Farm director. Two have been killed in action, several wounded, one is missing action and many have been decorated for valor. Forty-one boys were honorably discharged from the Farm last year after reaching the eligible age. Eighteen of this group Save already volunteered for service and three more are in the process of being inducted. Only one of these boys is over 17 years of age and many of them enlisted on their 17th birthday.

Mr. Murphy and members of. the Farm staff receive letters almost every week from some of those in service. One of the boys who was on last year's honor' roll at the Farm has written Mr. Murphy that he has made the school the beneficiary of his bond.

The writer went on to say that "I wanted to name the Farm as beneficiary of my in- jsurance, too, but since I have relatives, I can't." An 18-year-old of the class of 1950 recently wrote that "things don't go so good over here in Korea. I sure miss the Farm. There 1 knew I had friends and someone to lead me the right way. I. still remember some of the times you used to talk to me and tell me what was right for me, just like a father." of the boys when they are on leave or furlough manage to pay a visit to the Recently a sailor who has been gone 18 years paid a visit to the institution.

One of the boys, who was killed in Korea, was memorialized by his parents and friends in a collection of donations sent to the school. The boy's father in a letter to Mr. Murphy stated that "Robert as well as we have a very grateful feeling toward the fine spirit and work being done for boys at the Berkshire Industrial Farm. We regret that Robert could not have had the opportunity to show his appreciation later on." Sears Roebuck Employees Get Big Return on Savings (From Monday's Eagle) Pittsfield General Hospital Mr. and Mrs.

Oralio Walto, 205 Lenox Avenue, a son this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Oicles, Berkshire, a daughter this morning.

Mr. and Mrs. William J. Stanger .34 Myrtle Street, a son this morning. Mr.

and Mrs. Edmond V. Grosso, New Ashford, a son this morning. Mr. and Mrs.

James G. Story, 714 East New Lenox Road, a son yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald H.

Lee, 47 Elberon Avenue, a son yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Franklin, Dalton, a son Saturday. St.

Luke's Hospital Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rennie, 27 Whipple Street, a son this morning. Mr. and Mrs.

Timothy J. Morrison Dalton, a daughter this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A.

Barnes, Jnlerlaken, a daughter this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest P. Nassif, 252 South Street, a daughter this norning.

Mr. and Mrs. Edward W. Rudd, 719 Tyler Street, a daughter last night. Hillerest Hospital Mr.

and Mrs. Richard Goodno, 6 Winn Avenue, a daughter yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Brower, -J47 Peck's Road, a son yesterday.

Other Hospitals Seaman and Mrs. Arthur Gabriel Jr. of 287 Cassatt Avenue, Jeck- a son, Arthur 3d, Jan. 2 at the U.S. Naval Hospital, Jacksonville.

Grandparents are Mr. nd Mrs. Arthur Gabriel of 207 ladwell Road and Mr. and Mrs. filler McAfee of Wrightsville, Mr.

Gabriel Is serving with the leet Aircraft Service Squadron 6, U.S. Naval Air Station, Jackson-, ille. (From Tuesday's Eagle) St. Luke's Heipltal Mr. and Mrs.

Stanley R. Drozd, 63 Francis Avenue, a son this norning. Mr. and Mrs, Alfred A. Cimini, 03 Lyman Street, a son yesterday.

Pittsfield General Hospital Mr. and Mrs, Daniel J. Gagne, 8 Westminster Street, a daughter his morning. Hillerest Hospital Mr. and Mrs, Sheridan Tbwnsend, 0 Boylston Street, a son this morning.

In of M. Play AMHERST--Donald son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H.

Morey of 40 Plinn Street, Pittsfield, recently participated in the inter-class play competition held annually during winter carn.jval week at the University of Massachusetts. Mr. Morey took part in the junior class presentation, "Portrait of an Old Lady," by Madden. (From Monday's Eagle) Savings by 53 Pittsn'eld employees of the Sears, Roebuck Company store at 539 North Street in a profit-sharing pension fund now represents a return of nearly $6 for every Jl invested, Manager Arthur L. Snook disclosed Saturday.

Since the company store opened here in 1931, participating employees have contributed $33,164. But through stepped-up contributions, based on seniority, they have been credited with the sum of $180,133, Mr. Snook revealed. He explained that the company rewards service on the following schedule: It contributes J1.02 for each $1.02 invested by employees in the one-to-five year bracket, $2.04 for each $1.02 by employees in the five to 10-year classification; $3.06 for each $1.02 by employees have had 10 to 15 years, and $4.08 for each $1,02 by employees with more than 15 years. Credits Mount Thus, he said, while employees contributed $669424 in 1951, their credits for the year were $27,076.05.

That sum grew from $13,197.89 in company contributions and $6581.82 in fund earnings. He said that all employees are participating on a voluntary basis. Only those with one year of service are permitted to join, Only four of the Sears employees have had more than 15 Vears of service. Yet, because the company's contributions for savings by- individuals in this category are multiplied by four, their holdings are greater than those of the 26 In the one-to-five year class. Six ployees have had from 10 to 15 years, and there are 17 in the five- tb-10-year bracket.

Mr. Snook said that on a national basis Sears employees, through this fund, own more than 24 per cent of the company stock. This, he continued, makes them the largest stockholding group in the company. The plan was instituted- 1 by the retail store chain in 1916. Sed Cross Quota In Town $650 (From Tuesday's Eagle) A This town 1 uota for the annual Red Cross drive is $650.

The chairman, Mrs. Benjamin R. Hermann announces that the drive will start locally March 1. The Misses Dorothy and Flora Amede are co-chairman for Berkshire Village, Devor Appointed To Coshocton Post (From Friday's Eagle) Elmer Devor, a staff member of the industrial engineering section at the GE chemical division in Pittsfield since last September, has beeno appointed supervisor of industrial engineering at division's plant in Coshocton, Ohio, it was announced Mr. Devor will start his new assignment Monday, "Before joining GE last year, he worked for eight years as a field industrial engineer for the United States Rubber Company.

He also served two years as assistant professor of industrial engineering at Syracuse University. Mr. and Mrs. Devor and their two sons live at Ml Wwt Street. INEWSPAPERif.