The Burlington Free Press from Burlington, Vermont • Page 16

Mayor John J. Burns Dead at 89 times I him a lot of issues. At Ex-Burlington John J. Burns, Burlington's outspoken and colorful mayor from an earlier era, died Thursday afternoon. He was 89.

Burns, first elected in 1939 with a margin of 200 votes, became the first mayor in Burlington to serve five terms. He resigned in 1949 BURNS By LESLIE BROWN Free Press Staff Writer BURNS when President Harry S. Truman appointed him Burlington postmaster, a position he held for 16 years. In 1965, at age 70, Burns announced his candidacy for a sixth mayoral term, then dropped the campaign due to illness. The Irish-born politician, friend to heavyweight boxing champion Jack Dempsey and former 1 New York Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia, was known as both an iconoclast and a populist who always spoke his mind.

"I thought he was going to be for the next 50 years bemayor cause people really liked the fellow," said Russell Niquette former city attorney of Winooski Bristol Man Hurt in The Associated Press WAITSFIELD Peter Perlee, 39, of Bristol was injured Friday in a plane crash on a private airstrip, state police said. The plane was attempting to take off shortly before noon, police said. Perlee suffered head and stomach injuries and was in stable condition at Central Vermont Hospital Drowning Victim's From Wire, Staff Reports MONTPELIER The body of Richard Shane Leno, 22, of Middlesex, a drowning victim, was found Friday, police said. Leno was one of three people in a canoe that capsized Monday on the North Branch River. One canoeist, Darlene Parker, 17, of Barre, made it to shore without serious injury.

A second, Body Found on The body of Paul Alarie, 68, of 167 Main Winooski, was found about 7:45 a.m. Friday on the railroad tracks under Main Street in Winooski just north of the Allen Street intersection, officials said. Alarie had a history of heart Colchester Men One Colchester man was arrested and another cited Friday following a investigation into a series of residential burglaries, Colchester police said. Randall S. Turner, 18, of Colchester was being held at the Chittenden Community Correctional Center on three charges of burglary, a dispatcher said.

The other man, 24, was not identified. He was during much of Burns' tenure. "He was very independent. He was not the kind of politician who would follow everybody's advice. He alhad the common man in ways mind.

Always." Robert Larrow, former State Supreme Court justice and Burlington city attorney under Burns, also called Burns an independent populist. "He was extremely responsive to popular opinion. He was not an organization Democrat. He wasn't really a part of the establishment," Larrow said of Burns, who also ran as an independent candidate on occasion. Burns came to the United States when he was 2, moved to Burlington when he was 7 and spent most of his childhood in the city's Old North End.

A World War I fighter pilot and stunt flyer, he organized the "Famous Flying Circus," a fleet of 10 planes carrying the Army baseball team. The flying circus would dash around the country putting on air shows and playing baseball in an attempt to win new Army recruits during World War I. Burns, an avid athlete, owned his own minor-league baseball team and baseball field in Duncan, before returning to Burling- Plane Crash in Berlin, a spokesman said. Also on the plane was Judith Phillips, 39, of Waitsfield, who was not treated, police said. Police said the single-prop plane failed to lift off, collided with a tree, crossed a brook and struck a second tree before coming to rest.

Police said the $85,000 plane was demolished. Body Recovered John Adams, 22, of Montpelier, has regained consciousness at Central Vermont Hospital in Berlin and is in stable condition, a spokesman said. Police said Leno's body was discovered by family friends and police at 12:15 p.m. in 3 feet of water under the trestle off Main Street, 100 feet downstream from where the accident occurred. Winooski Tracks problems and the death appeared to be from natural causes, they said.

Chittenden County State's Attorney Kevin Bradley and Dr. Eleanor McQuillen, state medical examiner, were called to the scene. Charged in Breaks ordered into court to face a charge of receiving stolen property. Police searched the home of the 24-year-old man Friday by a court order and "found several items which had been reported stolen," according to a police statement. Police then went to Turner's home with a warrant for his arrest issued by Vermont District Judge Linda Levitt, they said.

Nominations Sought for Award The Community Council of Greater Burlington is seeking nominations for its annual Distinguished Service Award. The award is presented to someone who has contributed outstanding community Setting It Straight Blind Federation Charges Allegations that Alan Dalton, Democratic candidate for Burlington alderman from Ward 2, mishandled funds raised for the National Federation of the Blind of Vermont were made by federation officials. A headline in Friday's Free Press incorrectly said the charges were leveled by the "Blind Association." Vermont Association for the Blind called a press conference said they officials, were unaware of details of the allegations and would not comment on them. de Cards of Thanks We wish to thank all of the Staff at Medical Center Hospital of Vermont for the wonderful care. The Family of Howard Cram.

I wish to thank all my friends and neighbors for calls they took time to make; also for the lovely cards, plants and flowers during my stay at the Fanny Allen Hospital; also to the staff of the Coronary Unit and other units. Their kindness and care was terrific. Also to Dr. Boccia for his care and daily visits. Isabelle Guillette.

Professional Announcements Duane Gravelin M.D./Health Maintenance Center announces the relocation of the office to 476 Upper. Main Winooski. 655-0105. Robert Cabana, D.D., is happy to annourice to Vermont the opening of a denturolgy consultation office for your dental plates, at 6 Main Street South, Sutton, Quebec. Tel.

514-538- 2304. ton. According to his nephew, Brian Burns, he was one of the few baseball entrepreneurs in the 1920s who did not allow his bleachers to be segregated by race. "He figured if they bought: ticket, they could sit anywhere," recalled Brian Burns, former lieutenant governor. Such a stand was radical at that time, and Burns' field was burned down, the victim, believed, of arson.

In Vermont, Burns worked as an insurance salesman, coached baseball for Norwich University and St. Michael's College, was a Burlington alderman for 10 years and was on the city's Police Commission and Airport Commission. Burns was the commissioner who determined the site of the Burlington International Airport and pushed the idea of an airport past officials who doubted its need, his nephew said. Burns was one of three mayors in the country selected to visit wartorn Europe after World War II. In France, according to a Free Press article, he handed out hundreds of small maple sugar cakes as goodwill tokens from Vermont.

Brian Burns, who said he learned a lot about the ways of politics from his uncle, called the former mayor a "working-class politician." "I remember seeing him be harsh one moment and then absolutely charming the said Burns. "He was mayor during a period of high patriotism and he understood that well." Burns compared his uncle's style as a politician to that of Harry Truman. "I disagreed with LA Death Notices and Funerals Held GET JOHN J. BURNS SR. John J.

Burns 89, a lifelong resident of Burlington, died suddenly Thursday afternoon at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont. He was born in Sligo, Ireland, June 23, 1894, the son of James and Mary (Dolan) Burns. He attended Burlington schools and was a freshman at Norwich University when he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he trained at Plattsburgh Training Camp. He was commissioned a lieutenant and served as a pilot in the U.S.

Army Air Force during World War I. Following the war, he was a flying instructor at several bases in Texas and Oklahoma. During this time, he was also captain and first baseman of the "First Flying Baseball Team" which played in many communities throughout the Southwest. On July 31, 1919, he helped pick the site for the Burlington Airport. Mr.

Burns served five terms on the was elected five times as the mayor of Burlington Board of Aldermen and Burlington. He was appointed postthat master of capacity Burlington until his and retirement served in 1964. He was a member of St. Anthony's parish and a lifetime member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks, Lodge 916. He was predeceased by his wife, Isabelle McAuliffe Burns, in 1972.

He i is survived by his son, John J. Burns Jr. of Burlington; two sisters, Miss Molly M. Burns and Mrs. Jack (Teresa) Mack of Burlington; eight grandchildren, Stephen Burns of Williston, Mrs.

Stuart (Barbara) Maynard of Middlesex, Miss Julie Burns of Middlesex, Timothy (Linda) Riley of Colchester, Thomas Burns of Burlington, Miss Catherine Burns of Burling: ton, Robert Burns of Georgia and William Burns of Burlington; three great-grandchildren, Heather Christopher Riley; Burns and Michael and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday at Catholic 9:30 Church a.m. in with St. Anthony's Roman interment follow in Resurrection Park Cemetery, South Burlington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Fanny Allen Hospital Development Fund or a charity.

of choice. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road. MERRILL A. LAROSE Merrill A.

LaRose, 68, of 7 Debuc Lane, Burlington, died Friday morning at the Fanny Allen Hospital. He was born Oct. 18, 1915, in Burlington, the son of Harry been and Eva (Norton) LaRose. He had a truck driver and logger and after retirement, enjoyed gardening. He leaves his sister, Mrs.

Retta Murray of Essex Junction; one nephew, Neal Murray of Gills Ferry, two nieces, Mrs. Brendan (Chris) Shanley of Bronx, N.Y., and Anna Murray Essex Junction; several cousins. Funeral services will be held Monday at 1 p.m. in Elmwood Memorial, Meunier Funeral Chapel, 97 Elmwood Ave. Spring interment will be in Berlin Corners Cemetery.

Those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Fanny Allen Hospital Development Fund. Arrangements are by James A. Meunier. MRS. AGNES M.

MULDOON Mrs. Agnes M. Muldoon, 94, of 134 Ferguson Ave. died unexpectedly Thursday afternoon at the Medical Center Hospital of Vermont. She was born in Swanton May 15, 1889, the daughter of John T.

and Eliza (Carr) Pennell. She was predeceased by her husband, Edward J. Muldoon, in 1946. Mrs. Muldoon had worked for a short period of time at the Beehive Department Store on Church Street in Burlington.

She was a member of St. Anthony's Church and the Altar Society in Swanton. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Malone of Tempe, and Mrs. Norman (Dorothy) Simays of Burlington; one son, Edward J.

Muldoon of Bedford, 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predecesed by one daughter, Mrs. Russell (Kathleen) Sherman of Suffield, in 1977, and by seven brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in St.

Anthony's Roman Catholic Church with entombment to follow to await spring burial in Holy Cross Cemetery in St. Albans. Visiting hours will be this evening from 7 to at the Ready Funeral Home, South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Road. He was born in Winooski March 14, 1915, son of Arthur J. and Aurore (Piche) Alarie.

He was retired from the Vermont Furniture Co. where he worked for many years. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church. He is survived by two brothers, Armand, with whom he made his home, and Clement and his wife, Eleanor Alarie, all of Winooski; two sisters, Jeanne Bessette of Burlington and Helene Martel of Burlington; two uncles and aunts, Mr.

and Mrs. Armand Diche of and Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Piche of Milford, an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs.

Francis Joachim of Florida; several nieces and nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews. He was predeceased by two brothers, John, who died in 1955, and Conrad in 1963, and one sister, Theresa Tessier, who died in 1960. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in St. Francis Xavier Church with interment following in St.

Francis Xavier Cemetery. Visiting hours will be Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the LaVigne Funeral Home, 132 Main Winooski. PAUL L. ALARIE Paul L.

Alarie, 68, of 167 Main Winooski, unexpectedly Friday morning. FAITH L. BLANCHARD Faith L. Blanchard, 77, of Colchester, formerly of Rutland, died at the Fanny Allen Hospital Friday afternoon. on felt he was shooting from the hip, but he wasn't afraid of a good tussle or a good fight," he said.

"Colorful that's the adjective I'd use to describe him." Burns said that if he learned anything from his uncle, he learned to not let the punches of politics get him down. "He knew not to take things personally," Burns said. "He learned that the people you're fighting today would be your allies tomorrow." She was born in Mount Vernon, Maine, Dec. 12, 1906, daughter of George and Clara (Brown) in Blake. Mrs.

Blanchard had lived Colchester since 1976. She was the widow of Charles Blanchard who died in 1954. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Charles and Clara Blanchard Colchester; a brother, Maine; granddaughters, Mrs. George Blake of Mount Vernon, Thomas (Lorraine) Alexander of Rutland and Mrs. John (Ellen) Brigante of Colchester; two grandsons, Charles Blanchard Ill of Milton and Gene Blanchard, USAF, serving in Altus, four great-granddaughters; two greatgrandsons; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services to be held Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Aldous Funeral Home in Rutland. Burial to be held this spring in the Evergreen Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home tonight from 7 to 9. Memorial contributions can be made in her memory to the Fanny Allen Hospital, 101 College Parkway, Winooski, Vt.

ALBERT E. CRAM LINCOLN Albert E. Cram, 56, died Friday morning in Middlebury following a long illness. He was born in Lincoln on July 19, 1927, son of Roy and Wava (Green) Cram. He was employed at Castleton State College maintenance department for many years.

Mr. Cram is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Arlene Clark of Vergennes, Mrs. Bernice Baslow of Bristol, Mrs. Connie Grant of East Middlebury and Miss Nora Cram of Middlebury; a brother, Carroll of Housatonic, one aunt, Mrs.

Emma Cram of Lincoln; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. in the Brown-McClay Funeral Home in Bristol. Interment will be in Maple Cemetery in Lincoln. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.

EMILY BIRDSALL ELLIOTT MIDDLEBURY Emily Birdsall Elliott, 87, died Friday at the Porter Medical Center. She was born Sept. 11, 1896, in South Starksboro, the daughter of Lindley F. and Abbie-Jane (Morrison) Birdsall. 1.

She was the wife of Ralph A. Elliott who died Jan. 19, 1982. She attended schools in South Starksboro and Bristol and also nurses ber of the OES, Union Chapter 21 in training in Burlington. She was a memMiddlebury, the Middlebury Garden Club and Middlebury Women's Club.

She was a member the Congregational Church in Middlebury also and a former deaconness there, a member of the King's Daughters, the Middlebury Homemakers Club, a charter member of the King's Daughters and OES. She was also a member of the Case Street Home Extension and a birthright member of South Starksboro Friends Meeting. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Paul (Maxine) Miller of Rochester, N.Y.; one son, Ralph A. Elliott Jr.

of Middlebury; two grandchildren; two one brother, Dr. Clarence H. Birdsall of Atkinson, sister, Mrs. Mary B. Reed of CuMinone several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 4, at 2 p.m. at the Middlebury Congregational Church. Burial will be at a later date at the Greenwood Cemetery in Bristol. There will be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Congregational Church organ fund or the South Starksboro Friends Meeting, both in care of Walter Miller, Box 693, Middlebury, Vt.

05753. The Waite Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. MIDDLESEX Richard Shane LeRICHARD SHANE LENO no of the Three Mile Bridge Road in Middlesex died Monday in Montpelier result of a canoeing accident. He was born Oct. 18, 1961, in Montpelier, the son of Mrs.

Barbara Hunt Leno and the late Richard E. Leno. He is survived by his mother; his sister, Tammy Laurie Leno of Riverton; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Lena M. Leno of Montpelier; maternal grandmother, Mrs.

Louise Hunt; several aunts and uncles. Calling hours will be held Sunday evening from 7 to 9 at the Guare and Sons Funeral Home, 30 School Montpelier. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 at the Trinity United Methodist Church, Montpelier. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Washington County Youth Service Bureau, in care of Tom Howard, 38 Elm Montpelier. She was born May 22, 1912, in daughter of Frank and Hazel Lyndon, She was the widow of Milton Kerr.

(Cunningham) McGennis. She is survived by two sons, W. Thomas Kerr of Waitsfield and Roderick Kerr of Greensboro; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two brothers, Roderick McGennis of Passumpsic and three Richard McGennis of Caroline Lyndenville; sisters. Thomas of Lake Hiawatha, N.J., Louise Cornish of St. Johnsbury and Edna Burge of will Mississipi.

be from 7 Visiting hours today to 9 p.m. at Woods and Trefren Funerat Home. Funeral services will be Sunday, March 4, at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church of Lyndonville with the Rev. Bruce Comiskey officiating.

Burial will be in Lyndon Center who Cemetery in the spring. Those in her wish may send contribuitons to the Lyndon State Rescue memory Squad, Lyndonville, Vt. 05851. Woods and Trefren Funeral Homne, 17 Church Lyndonville, in charge of arrangements. BURLINGTON CURRY, Mrs.

Betty Davis Funeral services held Friday at 10 a.m. at the First United Method- MARGARET KERR LYNDONVILLE Mrs. Margaret Kerr, 71, passed away Friday morning in St. Johnsbury. ist Church, Burlington, with the Rev.

William Vigne officiating, assisted by the Rev. Marchita Townsend. Burial was in the family lot in Prospect Hill Cemetery, Argyle, N.Y., where the Rev. Ms. Townsend conducted the services.

Bearers were Roland Cater, John Fuller, Howard Halpin and Hugh Marvin. Representatives were present from General Electric Masonic bodies and members of the First United Methodist Church. Funerals Held COLCHESTER FULLER, Joseph Funeral services were held at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church Friday at 10 a.m. with the Rev. John Millanese officiating.

Interment followed in Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington with Father Millanese reading Earl committal prayers. Bearers were Brunelle, Charles Brunelle, Mark Nielson, and Mike, Ronnie and Richard Fuller. LARGE ANTIQUE HOUSEHOLD AUCTION Sunday 12:30 Rte. 2, Island Colchester We have been commissioned to sell at our place a lot of nice antiques and household goods from Burlington. The following items are early pine Empire chest of drawers; nice old cannon ball bed and early Acorn bed; early Windsor back high chair; small antique dropleaf table; old radios; oak stands; oak desk; chest of drawers; iron kettles; brass and copper items; silver dollars and other coins; old mirrors; pictures and frames; night stands; plant stands; dishes; lots, lots of misc.

items in this one. Dealers Don't miss it. Something for everyone. If you have antiques or good household goods you want to sell, call Bert today. AUCTIONEER: BERT BURNOR 893-7013 Dollars roll in for pennies invested in a "For Sale" Free Press Classified Ad.

Call 658-3321. ESSEX JUNCTION BRITCH, Mrs. Annabelle Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Corbin and Palmer Funeral Chapel, 9 Pleasant with Pastor Gerald McCollin of Kingdom Hall, Colchester, officiating: A delegation from Vermont Gas Systems was present. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery at a later date.

MILTON DESRANLEAU, Mrs. Caro-. line Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday in the United Church in Milton where the Rev. Philip Lamothe celebrated the Mass of Christian Burial.

Interment will take place in the spring. Bearers were Michael, John, James and Rene Desranleau, David Swan and Larry Adams. WE BUY ALUMINUM LEAD TOP PRICES TUBING WIRE PLATES SHEETING BATTERIES WHEEL WEIGHTS Burlington Waste Metal 255-257 N. Winooski Ave. 862-5335 or 862-3831 COLCHESTER FLEA MARKET Every Sunday 9-5 Rte.

127, Colchester across from King's Kove Rest. furniture Guns Indian artifacts relics glassware We will buy your Items. JIM oF LIN VILLA 862-5839 AUCTION Sunday, 1 PM Rte. 7 Milton Consignments to include: oak 4-drawer chest; oak chest 2 over twin bed, complete; old stands; oak stands; china cabinet; sofa and chair, like new; end stands; 21" color TV, floor model; oak coffee table; several chests of drawers; household items glassware; oak pine rockers; other consignments coming. New merchandise, tools, jewelry, watches, so forth.

Now taking consignments for auction or will buy anything outright. Trucking Available Lee Minton, Auctioneer 893-2188 service. The recipient does not have to be a member of the council. The award will be presented May 17. Past recipients include Edward Crane, Esther Cohen, Barbara Snelling, Janet Stackpole, Richard Wadhams and Sister Mary Beatrice.

Those wishing to make nominations may obtain forms or information from Lula Ducas at 15 DeForest Heights, Burlington, Vt. 05401. Nominations must be received at that address by March 31. Births MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL ARTHUR, Kevin and Dianne, Colchester, a doughter, March 2. BARTON, Danny and Patricia (Perry), Winooski, a son, March 1.

BRINKLOW, Harold and Donna (Pratt), 1 Spring a son, March 1. CLARK, John and Laurel (Butterfield), Richmond, a daughter, March 2. CLEARY, Richard, and VERONNEAU, Joy, 112 East a son, March 1. CROWLEY, Duane and Patricia (Chicoine), 122 White South Burlington, a daughter, March 2. GABORIAULT, Gary and Kimberly (Larose), 195 Kirby Road, South Burlington, a daughter, March 2.

HARPLE, Maurice and Rosemery! (Sanders), Jericho, a son, March 2. HOVIS, William and Laurie (Nohl), Winooski, a son, March 2. PIRO, Edward and Donna (Kraatz), Richmond, a son, March 2. CENTRAL VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER Berlin PACILLI, Nielle, Warren, a son, March 1. Vermont Deaths ALARIE, Paul 68, of 167 Main Winooski; was retired from the Vermont Furniture Co.

where he worked for many of years. BLANCHARD, Faith 77, Colchester; was formerly of Rutland. BURNS, Jonn OY, of burlingion, Thursday; was elected Burlington mayor five times and later was Burlington postmaster, retiring in 1964. CRAM, Albert 56, of Lincoln; was employed in the maintenance department at Castleton State College for many years. ELLIOTT, Emily Birdsoll, 87, of Middlebury; was the widow of Ralph A.

Elliott Sr. and a member and former deaconness of the Congregational Church. KERR, Margaret, 71, of Lyndonville; was the widow of Milton Kerr. LAROSE, Merrill 68, of 7 Debuc Lane; had been truck driver and logger and after retirement, enjoyed gardening. MULDOON, Agnes Shane, 22, of Middlesex, Monday.

94, of 134 Ferguson Thursday; was a member of St. Anthony's Church. Vermont Lottery The number 830 was drawn Friday in the daily lottery. The Award Winning De Forge Brothers Special Offer! end table Solid cherry $18900 Reg. $35400 after sale This handsome Queen Anne end an exceptional value at this extra special fine furniture sale price.

Table measures 16" wide. 24" deep. 22" high. ONE EXAMPLE of the TREMENDOUS SAVINGS on Hundreds of items NOW on SALE at DeForge Bros. GREATEST WINTER SALE "The Award DECORATOR De Forge Brothers Winning Store" Tine Furniture SERVICE AVAIL.

Stone 76 HEGEMAN AVE. 655-3730 STORE HOURS: 9 am to 5 pm in Historic Old Fort Ethan Allen Fri. open 'til 9 pm Carl D. Densmore Memorial Company FEATURE OF THE WEEK Specially priced now through March 10, 1984 Order now for early spring delivery. DANSBY the day break and WILLIAM E.

BOBBY GENE MARGARET J. 1905 1962. 1925 1934 1905 STRONGEST WARRANTIES AVAILABLE heated indoor showroom and see the finest in Visit our personalized memorials. 1725 WILLISTON RD. 863-3775 Monday-Friday 9-5; Saturday 9-3 Hours: Evenings, Weekends Holidays By Appointment.