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a a a a a 3rd Ed Bristol City May See Drop In Voter Registration BRISTOL (Special) Only three more voter making sessions remain before the Nov. the 4 election and unless turnouts are considerably greater than they have been so far this year the city's voting list is due to show 8 decrease from the registration of 1957. The Board of Admissions will be in session in the town clerk's office on the second floor of City Hall on Saturday, Sepl. 27, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.- and again on Wednesday, Oct.

1, from 5 to 8 p.m. The final session of the year is set for Saturday, Oct. 11, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. If necessary, the board may schedule one or more additional sessions between the two al sessions.

Only 239 new voters have been admitted in the four sessions held so far this year with the 38 being enrolled last week believed to be the smallest number ever admitted for a session at this time of year. Usually in a state election year about 1,500 new voters are admitted. The 1957 voting list contained a total of 20,172 voters and since that list was compiled approximately 700 names have been erased because of deaths and movals from the city. No more voter making sessions are to be held prior to the nominating primary elections scheduled for nest month. There is little likelihood that al Republican primary will be nec-20, essary as Atty.

Edward C. Krawiecki had indicated that he would not challenge the town committee endorsement of Atty. Herbert Watstein for the judge of probate, nomination. A Democratic primary. how.

ever, is shaping up with Finance Commissioner John D. O'Neil and THE HARTFORD COURANT: Monday, August 25, 1958 in the writ, was injured when the automobile he was driving, owned by his wife, Mary, was struck by Jolin's car as Goodlield was stopped for a stop sign on Woodland Street at King Street. Goodfield, who received and chest injuries, claims $10,000 damages. Mrs. Goodfield seeks $1,500 for damages to her automobile.

Board Meetings The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Finance will be held Wednesday at 4 p.m. in the City Council chambers. The August meeting of the Board of 'Health scheduled for Monday afternoon has been canceled because a quorum would not be available. Minor Accidents Vincent Savino, 29, of 93 Divinity will be presented Wednesday in City Court a charge of violation of road rules as the result of a minor accident on North Street. Policeman Vito Benvenuto, who investigated, reported that Savino's, car, pulling out from curb, struck an automobile.

driven by Josef Badura, 40, of 21 Horace New Britain. Jane Bachman, 35. of 652 Redstone Hill Road, who underwent an operation two weeks ago, was shaken up when the automobile in which she was riding, driven by her husband, Robert 34, was struck in the rear by a car in front of the Bachman home. Policeman Vincent Barry, who investigated, charged the driver of the other car, Robert J. Pavano, of 89 Park Plainville, with violation of road rules.

The officer said the accident occurred as Bachman was attempting to turn into his driveway. This week only a back to school special -skirts, 39c, sweaters 39c. Top's Cleaner, 895 Farmington Plainville Women's Board Will Examine Year's Plans PLAINVILLE (Special) -Chairman of the various committees will present plans for the coming 1958-59 season at an exccutive board meeting of the Plainville Junior Woman's Club Tuesday at 8. p.m. at the home of Mrs.

Anthony D'Agata, 2 Ledge Rd. The executive board will. vote on acceptance of these chairmen plans. are: The committee Dental, Mrs. Raymond Heflin; ways and means.

Mrs. Domenic Forcella: social, Mrs. William Foran hospitality, Mrs. Stewart McCormick; publicity, Mrs. Edwin Potter, and program.

Mrs. Robert Dietzko. Officers of the club who will serve during the 1958-59 season are: President. Mrs. Herbert Carlson vice president, Mrs.

Donald Higgins: secretary, Mrs. Anthony Margonelli; treasurer, Mrs. John. Vaccariello; corresponding secretary, Mrs. D'Agata.

and finance chairman, Mrs. Anthony, Forcella. Drivers Charged James F. Wovers, 20. Camp Street.

Forestville, was charged with disregarding traffic light by Policeman James Ross Sunday. Lyman Messer. 150. Hillside Hartford, was charged with driving without securing his license and giving false information (o a police officer Satur-4 day night. He was booked by Supernumery Policeman Paul Santos and was later released, under $30 bond.

Both cases are scheduled for Sept. 2 in Town Court. Library Certificates The Plainville Public Library's, summer reading club. in concluded its program. Saturday.

Certificates were presented to 47 children entering grades three, four, and five, and to two entering the second grade. Each of the youngsters was required to read cight books and to report on each of them during the course of the nine week summer program under the guidance of Mrs. Gertrude Nystrom, librarian. Mrs. Helen Brown, and Miss June Mitchell.

Reads 43 Books Gerald Bello. son of Mr. and Mrs. Generoso Bello, 39 East a fifth grade pupil at the Linden Street School, read 43 books during the nine weeks. nearly a book per day for the 45 reading club meetings.

Other children who read more than the required number were: Rosemary Morante, 27; Nancy Mirrizzi, 16: Susan Camerato, 14: Mary Ellen Conlin and Janet Oliaro, 13 cach, and Susan Farnham and Marlene McGibbob, 12 each. The children just out of the first grade, Christine Ehrlich and Frank Zlunczyk. received certificates for successful completion of the club's requirements. Other Readers Other youngsters receiving certificates Saturday and the number of books they read follow: Barbara Brown, 11; Brown, 14; Linda Cebula, nine: Carol Lee Cherpack, 13; Regina Conlin. 11: Robert Crowell and Lee Dakin.

nine, and Julia Dun- ning, eight. Also. Christine Ehrlich and Robert Ehrlich, nine: Susan Farnhan, 12; Susan Fernandez. 10: Karen 1 Gnazzo, Gail Gombatz, Edward Gwazda, Chester Hart, Timothy Helms, Kathy Joseph, Patricia Kegel, and Diane LaBranche, all eight. Also, Michael Michaud, 11; Robert Michaud, 11: William Millerick and Michele Millerick, both 16; Janet.

Oliaro, 13; Gail strom, nine: and Judith Ruddock, Robert Ruddock, and Carol Salisbury, all eight. Also, Karl Schwartz and Barbara Seaman, both nine, and Gerald 'Sledge, Howard Smith, Lucille Smith, Barry Thompson, Gwen Tucker, Brenda Tylre, Barbara Varone, Elizabeth Varone, Carol Zdunczyk, and Frank Zdunczyk, all eight. Funeral Services Funeral services for Miss Florence A. Cowles, 80, of Farmington, a former magazine and feature writer for a Cleveland newspaper and former member of the Plainville Grange, will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at the Cowles home, South Main Street, Farminglon.

Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery, Farmington. The John A. Hangen Funeral Home, Unionville, is in charge of arrangements. Southington Edmund Foley, Former Police Official, Dies SOUTHINGTON (Special) Edmund Jeremiah Folcy, 61, of 40 Carter Lane, a former Police lieutenant, died at the Grace New Haven Community Hospital early Sunday morning after a short illness. He was the son of the late Police Officer Timothy J.

Foley and Catherine Quinlan Foley. He joined the Southington Police Dept. shortly after it, was organized and served on the force for 20 years. He held the rank of lieutenant when he resigned to purchase the Sunoco Gas lion at Main Street and Meriden Avenue, which he operated for five years. For the past few years he was an investigator for the State Welfare Dept.

in the property division. He was a graduate of the local high school. attended St. Thomas' Church, and was a member of the Connecticut State Police Isabella Council, KolC, and Southington Lodge of Elks. He leaves his wife, Mrs.

Helen Kranich Foley: three sons, Town Clerk Robert E. Foley, John T. Foley and Edmund J. Foley a daughter, Mrs. Jean M.

Reeve, all of Southington: two sisters, Miss Gertrude A. Foley, teacher at the Holcomb School, and Mrs. Catherine McNully of Meriden; and 16 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. from the Gould Funeral Home, 130 North Main and at 9 at St.

Thomas' Church with a Solemn Requiem High Mass. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Thomas's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday and Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. The Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 8 p.m.

203 New Votes New voters made at Saturday's all day session in the town hall totaled 203. bringing the total number of voters here to nearly 9,000, according to William Cook, Republican registrar of volers. Registration with the DemocraLic Party Saturdey was almost to 1 over Republicans. Ninety registered as Democrats. 49 as Republicans and 64 joined the ranks of independents.

The breakdown according to districts follows: District One, 12; District Two, 20; De District Three, 29: District Four, 81; District Five, 51. and District Six, 10. The last voter making session before the Oct. 6 town election is scheduled for Sept. 13 from 9 a.m.

to 8.p.m. in the town hall. Arrested Harold H. Miller; 37, of 43 WitPittsfield, was arrested" Saturday night Police on a Officer fugitive, charge Maiorano by and turned over to Pittsfield police who wanted Miller on a non support charge, police said. Mrs.

Frances Bernardo Mrs. Frances Bernardo, 77. mother of Joseph Bernardo of 73 Water died at her home in Berlin Saturday after an illness of several months. Funeral services will be Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the Donald Sagarino Funeral Home, New Britain and at 9 at St.

Paul's Church. Berlin. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery, New Britain. Reds Report Failure LONDON (UPI) The official Soviet Tass news agency Sunday reported without comment the failure to place the U.S.

satellite Explorer into orbit. Stamp Marks Brazil Visit ROME -Italy has issued new emerald green postage stamp in celebration of President Giovanni Gronchi's visit to Brazil next month. It sells for '175 lire -28 cents. Newington Churchill Park Wins Hartford Swim Contest NEWINGTON (Special) The Churchill Park Swimming Team ran away with the Greater Hartford Suburban Swimming Championship Meet in Windsor Sunday afternoon. The local swimmers captured first places out of 28 events.

The group also won six relay events but lost one because of a disqualification. Rockville placed second. The Churchill swimmers pulled another big surprise by taking three second places in the diving events. A few of the members of the team have been working out on diving at the East Hartford Gold Star Pool during the past week. Kay Fruemer and Dave Carlson, coaches of the East Hartford team gave time ot the Newington swimmers to help them with diving.

There are no facilities at Churchill Park for diving. Teams from Newington, Windsor Locks, Rockville, Simsbury and Windsor competed in the meet at the Windsor Memorial Pool. Win Team Trophy Each team was allowed one entry in each event except the relays. Trophies were awarded first place winners and ribbons to show and place swimmers. She Newington team received the learn trophy.

Trophies were donated by Kay Jewelers. The meet was sponsored by the Hartford Times. Newington first place winners were: Lynne Bryant, 50-meter backstroke; Tom Davies, 50-meter backstroke: Andy Black, 25-meter free style; Nancy Jackson, 25- meter free style; Mark Black, 25-meter backstroke: Lorraine Torgan, 50-meter free style, Bruce Jackson, 50-meter free style; Nancy Thompson, 25-meter breaststroke: Linda Lewis, 50- meter breaststroke; George Lincoln, 50-meter breaststroke, and Richard Smith, 25-meter backstroke, Block Party Planned The Kiwanis Club will meet Monday at 5:15 p.m. in the town parking lot for a work party in preparation for the annual Block Parly. After the work party there will be a buffet supper at the Nutmegger House about 8:15 p.m.

Gordon Hill will be in charge of the electrical work and booth construction. Faces 3 Charges Albert Zajon, 18, of Scarsdale, N.Y.. was arrested early Sunday morning on three charges by Policeman Robert C. Schatz, The charges were driving an unregistered motor vehicle, improper use of plates and resisting arrest. He was taken to the New Britain jail in lieu of $300 bonds.

The car was impounded. The case is still under investigation. Policeman George W. Friberg. investigated a minor motor vehicle accident at Robbins Avenue and the Berlin Turnpike Sunday afternoon.

Two cars were involved. The drivers were Joseph F. Pucciello. 32, of 53 School and Clive Loughlin. 21.

of 187 White both of Hartford. Plans for the new swimming center at Mill Pond Park are expected to be Lemire, ready Monday. superintendClement ent of Parks and Recreation, is calling a meeting of the parks and recreation board and the town building committee for Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the recreation department office to review the plans. If no major changes are made the plan can be put out to bid at once and work stated in September.

The town has appropriated $125,000 for the project which will also have an ice skating shelter and bath house. Win 3 Times The Rev. George F. Clark Circle, Columbian Squires. has won the Connecticut best circle award for the third consecutive year reThe award is based on the intiring the present plaque.

ternational competition conducted by the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council. It is given to the best circle in the state. The only other circle to have retired a plaque is the North Haven circle. The Rev. George F.

Clark Circle was instituted on May 1, 1955. The officers are Charles Stepnowski, chief squire; David Sullivan, chief deputy squire: Edward Bader, bursar: Jeffery Hartling. notary, and Michael Kopec, marshal. Priest Braves Flames To Save Holy Articles NEW YORK (UPI) A Roman Catholic priest risked his life Sunday to save the chalice and other religious articles when his church was swept by fire. The Rev.

John Kelly, 45, assistant pastor. at the Church of the Nativity of Our Blessed Lady, the Bronx, suffered smoke poisoning as a result of rushing into the flaming frame structure, He retrieved the religious artalicles from the altar of the empty church where Mass had been said only a short time. before. Cause of the fire. which severely damaged the building, had not I determined.

Berlin Thieves Take $145 In Break At Restaurant BERLIN (Special) A total of $145 was stolen from Chum's Charcoal Car Hop sometimes between the close of business Friday night and Saturday morning, according to Policeman Robert Skinner. The loot included $10 for the Jimmy Fund. Neil Mahoney, the proprietor, discovered the break when he opened the establishment Saturday morning. Entrance was gained through a rear dor by breaking a pane of glass, the officer said. The money for the Jimmy Fund was taken from underneath the counter.

A box containing $85, hidden near the fireplace, was missing and about $50 was taken from the office. State Policemen William Burke and Elmer Nei are cooperating with local authorities in the investigation. A similar break occurred earlier in the week at the Ideal Drivein Restaurant. Police reported $35 stolen in that break. Youth Arrested On complaint of Harvey Culver, a 17-year-old Newington youth was arrested by Policeman Skinner Saturday afternoon on a charge of trespassing and damaging private property.

The policeman said Wallace Weyand of 100 Gilbert Newington, was the driver of a car with four occupants which was driven through the Culver property and damaged some lumber. Named Fund Chairman George B. Taylor Jr. of 114 Westview Ter. has been appointed finance chairman for the Republican fund raising drive which will start shortly, according to Mrs.

Everett T. Fieber, acting town committee chairman. Notes About 150 Republicans gathered for a family picnic Sunday afternoon at Pascoe Hill Grove in Cromwell. Several candidates for state office were guests. Coach Clifford Landry has issued a call for the first Berlin High football practice Monday.

Candidates will report to the school locker rooms at 9 a.m: Physical exams and the issuance of equipment will be the first order, according to Landry. The nucleus of the team will be 10 lettermen from last year. Daughter To Grahams A daughter was born at home Sunday afternoon to Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Graham of 2686 Wilbur Cross Pkwy.

Immediately after the child was born, the mother and baby were transported to New Britain General Hospital the Kensington Ambulance. Both were reported in good condition Sunday night. Terryville 60 Ox Teams Expected For Sept. 13 Fair TERRYVILLE (Special)- More than 60 pair of oxen are assured for the oxen drawing contest to be featured at the Terryville Fair Sept. 13.

with the local being the only one in the state on that date. In addition to the gathering of Connecticut oxen, a number of Massachusetts and Vermont teams are expected. The contest, one of the features of the opening day, is expected to attract hundreds of spectators. The opening day, designated "Children's will feature on the midway a doll carriage and decorated wagon contest open to children throughout the area. It is expected that many of the prize winning carriages and wag.

ons featured at the closing of playgrounds in neighboring towns and' cities will be entered. Another attraction on the grounds will be Tex Pavel and his horse who will be featured on both will days. be "Governor's Day" Sunday highlighted visit by Gov. Ribicoff, who will arrive at the grounds at 3 p.m. Golf Banquet The annual City Golf Championship banquet will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m.

at the Pequabuck Golf Club. Men who played in the tournament won by Pat Mazzarella of Pequabuck, are invited. Presentation of the new Joseph W. Harding Memorial trophy will be made by Joseph Sexton, who was a regular member of the late Mr. Harding's foursome for many years.

Mrs. Mildred Harding Landy, who has annually, presented the I trophy in her late husband is unable to attend this year's banquet. Lou Lostoski. winner of the title on many occasions and the owner of the original Harding trophy which he retired last year, is general chairman of the affair. Address Canvass Announcement has been made by the registrars of voters that they will conduct a canvass of the town to ascertain change of address of residents, according to a state law which requires such action every year in towns of more than 5,000 population.

The canvass will be made only of 1 those homes where there is doubt in regard to addresses. GOP Barbecue Members of the Litchfield CounLy Republican Women's Assn. and the Litchfield County Republican organization will cosponsor a chicken barbecue Thursday at 6 p.m. on the Harwinton Fair Grounds. Among members of the stale Republican ticket who will be guests are Fred H.

Zeller, candidate for governor; Stephen Sweeney. candidate for lieutenant governor: John Ottaviano, candidate for treasurer, and Mrs. Mary Q. Fahey, candidate for secreatary of state. Church Smorgasbord A smorgasbord will be held Wednesday at the Plymouth Congregational Church with servings from 5 to 7 p.m.

A large number of varieties of food will be avail(able. Tickets will be available at the door. Proceeds will be added to the church fund. CD Meeting A meeting of the Civil Defense group will be held at the CD headquarters Wednesday at 7 p.m., with business meeting planned after a work session. Delbert Mitchell.

CD chairman, has announced that. additional volunteer members are needed. Anyone interested is asked to regis-! ter at the selectman's office or with the director. League Schedule This week's schedule for the Babe Ruth League is as follows: Monday, Hawks vs. Robins; Tuesday, Blue Jays vs.

Eagles. Postponed games will be played on Wednesday and Thursday nights, with all contests scheduled for the Joe Jay Fi-1. Briefs Wallace Mendela, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mendela of Makara Street, is a patient at the U.S.

Naval Hospital at Beaufort, S.C. A meeting of the Women's Auxiliary of the Plymouth Fire Company will be held Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the fire house, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wagner and son Drew are spending several days in Luzerne, Pa.

Angela and Richard Hogan of Jamaica, West Indian Federation, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Steck of Lake Plymouth. The first meeting of the fall season of the Lake Plymouth Community Assn. will be held at the home of Donald Kilby, Lake Plymouth, Sept.

16 at 8 p.m. L. James Malley has returned to his home in Southbridge, Mass. after visiting his brother. George Malley and family, Prospect Street.

A meeting of the Recreation Committee will be held in the selectmen's office Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. New Yorker, 15, Defeats Soviet Chess Champion PORTOROZ. Yugoslavia (A) Bobby Fischer. 15-year-old York chess wizard. marked up another victory in the interzonal tournament Sunday when he defeated Soviet Champion Mikhail Talj in an adjourned 15th round match.

Fischer. who declined yesterday to play for a draw. was not in a good position at the start of today's play. But he forced the play and came through with a victory. The youthful New Yorker, however, had to give up in his 11th round adjourned match with Iceland's Fridrik Olafsson after 44 moves.

James Sherwin. U.S. international master who got off to a bad start in the tournament, chalked his third straight victory. He up defcated Argentine Hestor Rossetto after 45 moves in their 12th round adjourned game. After the 12th round.

Russian play. players Tigran Petrosyan held first continued to dominate trailed far down with six, a halfplace with nine points. Fischer point back of Paul Benkoc, garian refugee playing for the U.S. Chess Federation. Sherwin had five points.

Protestants Urge Study Of Cold War Cause NYBORG, Denmark Protestant churchmen from munist nations Sunday urged the World Council of Churches to make an objective study of the reasons for the cold war. Theologian Josef Hromadka of Czechoslovakia, who emphasized he was speaking for churchmen in neighboring lands, asked that the study be made by the Commission of Churches on International Affairs, a body jointly sponsored by the World Council and the International Missionary Council. The World Council's Central Committee, representing 165 Protestant, Anglican. and Orthodox churches, is holding its annual meeting here. In a brief response to Hromadka the CCIA director, Dr.

P. Frederick Nolde of New York, said such a study had been presented ac the World Council's last assembly in 1954. He added this. report was later published in Communist East Germany with all' criticism of the Soviet Union eliminated leaving only shortcomings of the Western world. New Britain Police Have Busy Day, Make Several Arrests NEW BRITAIN (Special lice early Sunday morning several arrests, including an al-! leged wet driver.

a couple who was reported to have given two policemen a "hard time" and a group of men who refused to move from in front of a restaurant. Sixteen-year-old Howard L. Martin III of 13 East Broad Plainville, was charged with operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor or drugs. A loud muffler proved his downfall, according to Sgt. Joseph Novak and Policemen Karl B.

White George Maloney and James E. Bachand Jr. The officers stopped Martin at Main and Chestnut streets at dawn Sunday when their attention was called to the noise from the car's muffler. Later in the day, the youth was being questioned by Detective Capt. Arthur P.

Hayward and Sgt. Thomas J. Ormsby. The officers withheld comment on why they were grilling Martin. Couple Arrested Earl Walsh, 31, of 27 Esther St.

and his wife. Barbara, 24, were taken into custody by Policemen William Kildruff and Robert Wasel at 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Walsh was charged with breach of peace and his wife was charged with breach of peace, operating without a license in her possession and failure to stop at the signal of an officer. The officers said they were attracted to the Walsh machine by loud hern blowing and ordered Mrs.

Walsh to pull over to the curb at Chestnut and Fairview streets. They quoted the woman as ting "I don't pull over for strange a men." They said she put the car in motion and was ordered to stop again. When asked for her license abuand registration she became sive, policemen reported, and said the had no right to stop her. Mrs. Walsh was 'unable to produce a license, according to the report.

Walsh, himself, became "loud and abusive" 'the policemen reported and told his wife he would "fix them guys." Although Mrs. Walsh entered the police station without trouble her husband had to be forced inside, the policemen related. Gang Arrested Four men, gathered in front of a Hartford Ave. restaurant shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday, refused to move for Policemen Alfred R.

Ravaglia and Neville Mahoney and were charged with unlawful assembly. They were identified as Urbane Garcia Boyrie, 49, of 402 Elm Willie Fagan, 41, of 136 Winter Hebert Newkirk, 28, of 153 Hartford Ave. and Thomas Petrucelli, 36, of 97 Putnam St. Sgt. Stanley J.

Zendzian assisted in the arrests. The sergeant, and Officer Mahoney, later arrested John Sanders whom they said was involved in a fight in front of an East Main St. cating house. Sgt. Zendzian said he ordered him to "move along" but Sanders refused and began using profanity with the result that a crowd began to gathSanders was charged with er.

breach of peace. George Munson of uncertain address was found fast asleep in the basement of an apartment house at 247 Arch St. Sgl. and Officer Maloney placed charg. es of drunkenness and vagrancy against him.

Santos Gonzales of 422 Main St. and Gregorio Colon of 157 North St. were charged with breach of peace by Policemen Robert Parczyk and Donald Peters. The officers said they were causing a disturbance. They allegedly to the altempted to gain entrance refused admit them.

Gonzales Washington Hotel but the manager and Colon were taken into custody tried to get into the hoswhen they telry via the rear entrance. Anthony S. Melsky Anthony S. Melsky, 70, of 60 Vance St. died Saturday at New Britain Gencral Hospital.

He was a resident for 16 years: and for 30 years resided Claremont, N.H., where he was a layman and pastor of the Russian Pentocostal Church. Melsky was affiliated with the Assembly of God Church here. A former employe of the New Britain Machine Co. and Skinner Chuck he retired in 1954. He leaves his wife.

Mrs. Patricia Skuratowicz Melsky: three daughters. Mrs. Frank and Rydwan- Mrs. sky of Quincy, Naomi Clark and Miss Janet Melsky.

both of this city: six sons. Victor of of of Milton, Theodore of Wolloston. Peter of Dorchester, Thomas of Holbrook. Stanley of conia, N.H. and Joseph Melson of Wellesley, and Sunape, N.H., and 12 grandchildren.

The body will be shipped to the Stoughton and Davis Funeral in Claremont, N.H.. where Home services will be held Tuesday afternoon. Burial will be in Mounlain View Cemetery, Claremont. The Carlson Home is in charge of local arrangements. Accident Reported Cars driven by Verna MacMilIan.

43, of Wolf Pit Road. Farmington, and Edwin Angier. 28. ol 12 Olive Newington, were involved in a collision on Main Street near Commercial shortly after 6 p.m. Sunday.

Policemen Harold Berg and George M. Foertsch said the MacMillan woman, using the right lane to make a turn into Commercial Street, apparently changed her mind and, instead, continued north on Main Street. As a result, the officers said, the cars came together. New Britain Police Oppose Rotation former State Rep. Michael F.

McLaughlin both challenging the town. committee endorsed candidates, former State Rep. Keith E. Dubay and William C. Hogan, president of the Young Democrats.

for nomination as state representatives. The Democratic primary will be held on Sept. 24 with the polls to be open from noon to 8 p.m. The Democratic primary list contains, 6.043 names with a supplementary list of 67 names to be prepared. Mrs.

Edith C. Pape Mrs. Edith C. (Lundalh) Pape. 91, of 53 Sunnydale widow of Joseph H.

Pape, died Saturday night at her home. Born in en, she came to Bristol in 1891. She was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church. She leaves two sons. Henry J.

and Clifford W. Pape, and two daughters. Miss Alice Pape and Mrs. Julian Moseley, all of Bristol. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m.

at the Funk Funeral Home. Burial will be in West Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Break At Restaurant Police Sunday were investigating a break at the Howard Johnson Restaurant on Farmington Avenue in which between $25 and $50 was taken. The break was discovered early Sunday morning by Lawrence Reed of 290 Stevens a maintenance employe.

Entrance was made by breaking the glass in a rear door. A screw driver was used to pry open a juke box and a cigarette machine and their coin boxes were emptied. The preliminary investigation was conducted by Policeman Donald Gagner. Children Start Fire David and Donald, 3-year-old twin sons of Mr. and Mrs.

Roland Paradis of 149 Park set fire to their home Sunday ing while playing with matches. firemen reported. Considerable damage was caused to a bedroom and some damage to adjoining rooms. Fireman Louis Mego was treated at Bristol Hospital for a cut on the right index finger caused by broken glass. Motor Vehicle Arrests Wilbur C.

Breer, 34. of 27 Robindale Plantsville, was ed early Sunday morning at Middie Street and Riverside Avenue by Policeman Edmund Bernosky, He released on $200 bond for trial on Sept. 3 in City Court on a charge of drunken driving. Adolf Tews. 50, of 110 Peck Lane was arrested by Sgt.

Fred Pease and Policeman Vincent Barry on a charge of evading responsibility. He is accused of being the driver of an automobile which failed to slop after striking and damaging a car parked on View Street by Edmund Doyle, 22, of RFD 2, Terryville. Defendant In Suit Marcel T. Jolin of Culver City. a former Bristol resident, is named defendant in a civil suit, based on an automobile accident here a year ago, according to papers served by Deputy Daniel Riccio.

The case is returnable to' the Court of Common Pleas at New Britain. The plaintiffs are Joseph and Mary Goodfield of Bristol. who are represented by the Plainville law firm of Koskoff and McMahon. Joseph Goodlield, it is charged NEW BRITAIN (Special) Strong opposition appeared to be developing Sunday from within policemen's ranks to the recently announced rotation plan for most members of the police department. Chief Edward M.

Kiely said the new policy would go into effect Sept. I. Jnder the program, regular policemen on the afternoon and midnight shifts will rotate their shifts every month. Officers will alternate over three shifts. Members of the second and hird shifts have called a "mass meeting" for Monday at 8:30 p.m.

in St. Peter's school hall. Some patrolmen said "the rotation will be fully At the same time; the policemen have asked the New Britain Police Union, Local 1165, to call a special mecting. Union President Stephen Poplawski announc-' ed the meeting will be held Thursday. at 8:30 a.m.

for the after- 7:30 noon and night shifts and at a.m. for the day detail. A union spokesman indicated he was "always under the impression" that the second and third shifts, like the first, was covered by the seniority of he men although, he admitted, it was not "spelled out." A city ordinance covers, veteran policemen who work days from being relegated to night shifts. Injured in Fall Otto Kalbach 73. of 40 Gov'ernor St.

fell al his home Saturday night and received three brokon ribs, according to Policemen James C. O'Brien and Victor Dennis. They took him. to New Britain General Hospital in. an emergency: car.

on Sunday; leave when his bed. Kalbach was unable to Garden Damaged Mrs. Helen Delnicke. of-. 137 Camp St.

complained to Policeman George Foertsch Sunday that the rock garden at her home was damaged. probably by neighbors. She said her husband worked all day Saturday on the garden and Sunday morning they found the flowers destroyed and a large number of rocks Non Support Charged Spencer Kaelin, 52, of, Mt. Vernon N.Y. was charged with non support Sunday.

He was arrested while visiing in Unionville by tective Walter Kulak and officers in that town. Al Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Myska Sr. of 105 Hayes St.

observed their Golden wedding anniversary Sunday with a Mass at Holy Cross Church. A dinner and reception followed at General Haller Post. The couple was married at St. John's Church in Clinton, aMss. Mr.

and Mrs. Myska have one daughter, Mrs. Wallace Sztaba, and six sons, Joseph, Walter, John, Edward and Henry, all of this city. They also have 14 grandchildren. Hospital Births Births at New Britain General Hospital Sunday included daughters to Dr.

and Mrs. Henry Kania of Francis St. and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Cyr of 155 Washing.

ton St. Traffic Violation William C. Maher, 27, of 219 Marimac was charged with ignoring a stop sign early Sunday morning at Slater Road and Osgood Avenue, DANVILLE, VA. UP S.T. Martin, defcated for a city 'council office.

published this paid advertisement: "I wish to thank all who voted for me. My wife wants to thank all those who did Off Duty Patrol Can Be Rough NEWARK, UR For a patrolman who was off duty, it was quite a day Saturday for David Toma. He spotted a motorist drive through a red light and commandeered a passing car to give chase. He fired one shot at the car but it escaped in the traffic. A short time later he saw the car again when it almost hit him as he was crossing the street.

He yelled at the driver who backed up. just missing the officer. Toma. in street clothes. showed his badge to the drive er who tore it from his hand and sped off again into traffic..

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