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THE HARTFORD COURANT: Friday, Sept. 14, 1962 New Britain News 100-Bed Hospital Addition Approved by Directors BRITAIN (Special). A plan calling for the eventual construction of an 100 bed addition at New Britain General Hospital was approved by the board of directors on Thursday, The program would cost about $5.6 millions and be done in stages. Under proposals approved by the directors, the first step will be to complete the unfinished top floor of the central ing, "as soon: as possible," to provide 20 more beds to help reduce a waiting list of about 500 seeking to enter the hospital. This would be financed with $300,000 in available funds.

Second Step The second step calls for erection as soon as possible of a two- story building on the west side of the hospital, to provide space to temporarily relocate departments during the building program. Another $350,000 in available funds would be used for this work and the building would later be expanded to include the surg. ery, kitchen, laundry and other departments. After "finalization of a complete master plan," there would be an extensive building program to provide 80 more beds, 80 more future beds, and new laboratories. X-ray department, emergency room, outpatient facilities, boiler plant and lobby.

This structure would be on street after old land wooden buildings at the ent- McCue Denies Rumors He's Running for Others NEW BRITAIN (Special) Rumors that he is seeking the Democratic nomination for the state senate to satisfy some individuals and a certain club are not so, said James M. McCue Thursday night. Addressing a rally in Falcon Hall. the school committeeman stated he always wanted to be member of the General Asembly. He said he got.

interested when, as a policeman, he represented policemen and firemen as their lobbying agent in the legislature about 10 years ago. McCue, who is altempting to defeat incumbent State Sen. Frank J. Diloreto in the Sept. 27 party primary, declared he would support his opponent if he loses the primary.

He asked, "Will Mr. Diloreto support me if I am cessful?" McCue added, "Will support will he run against me on the Independent ticket help defeat the Democratic ticket?" Alty. Diloreto has been dorsed by the Independents. According to McCue one of the most important issues of the day is the present pension plan for municipal employes which he termed "disgracelul." He said the plan makes other no dependents provisions of for city wi-! or employes. He said he will try to "rectify this great injustice" if he is elected.

Former Alderman Leon F. manowski i was rally Others scheduled to speak were former Mayor Julius J. Kremski, Ally. Paul J. McQuillan, Ally.

John M. Scanion, Atty. William F. Mangan Atty. Julius D.

Morris, who is secking a house scat, Alderman Patrick C. Nolan and William Wicket, co-campaign manager. and William Fortin, who heads McCue's finance committee. Democratic Town Commitlee chairman Pasquale Difazio was among those on hand. Hospital Births Births at New Britain General Hospital Thursday, included daughter to Mr.

and Mrs. George Hemingway of 58 Lafayette a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Tanguay of 33 Carmel a son to Mr. and Mrs.

Stanley Myslenski of 80 Gold and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Danielson of 125 Fairview St. McGraw Financial Plan Approved by Commission NEW BRITAIN (Special) The financial plan submitted by F. H.

McGraw of Connecticut for development of the East Main project was approved by the Redevelopment Commission Thursday night but only after a question was raised whether any banks are interested in providing mortgage money. Raymond E. Cummings of the commission claimed the company statement did not indicate any a lenders if the $2.2 million portion of the plan for some housing is approved by the Federal Housing Administration. He said that even if the FHA agrees to guarantee the loan the firm "has nothing" it it "hasn't got anybody interested" in lending the money. Chairman Leo A.

Milewski said McGraw "has assured us he has lenders. Approval of the financial plan means nothing if the commission does not convey land to McGraw, Edward Vaznelis commented. Cummings, a local bank official, asked that the minutes note a question was raised and he asked Redevelopment Director John N. O'Malley again to ask if McGraw has anybody ed. The firm also proposes to spend about $2 million to erect 160,000 square feet of business and industrial space and another $1.3 million for a second building section with 109 apartments.

No Objection The housing and home agency wrote that it has no objection to the plan submitted, that its concurrence is not required. Approval was voted for a :044,000 bid by Angelo Tomasso Inc. of this city for site improvements and supporting facilities at Britain Industrial Park. The was the lowest of four with a figure of $2,198,420 on Aug. 22, but that sum cut after negotiations with engineers for the project.

Exceptions A proposal to leave a funeral parlor, package store and chicken store out of the original piece 'of the project area to be turned cover to McGraw was outlined by O'Malley. He said these establishments have had difficulty relocating. was reported ground has not yet broken at the proposed new site of the funeral home. Carpaign Aide Former Alderman Sal A. Mauro, was appointed campaign manager; Thursday for Atty.

John Ericson, GOP candidate for judge of probate. Atty. Ericson praised Mauro and the latter said his candidate would wage an active and vigor. 3RD ED. School Board Approves New, 20-Room School BERLIN (Special) The Board of Education Thursday night approved plans for a new, 20-room elementary school on the former 'Pabst Farm in Kensington.

The structure will cost $625,000. Approval came after provisions were made for some minor revisions, including a suitable walkway for the loading platform, additional storage facilities and drainage corrections. Berlin Democrats Ask Check Of Signers BERLIN (Special) Demoman Thomas Town W. Committee Ward Jr. Chair- has asked a police investigation to check petition signatures obtained by Atty.

Rodney J. McMahon. Ward said the probe by Police Chief H. Theodore Strand was "a preliminary step toward the party's intention to file perjury against McMahon. McMahon, with the local party organization, had filed petitions which he claimed would qualify him for a primary against two endorsed candidates for state representative, Philip D.

Doran and Joseph F. Scheyd won the party endorsement. McMahon called them "phantom candidates." Party leaders said many of McMahon's signatures were invalid. Police have been asked to verify the signatures and determine if they were signed in McMahon's presence. McMahon said the use of "police methods" would "boomerang" at the Sept.

27 primary. Property Deeded Back to Sellers In Zone Dispute NEW BRITAIN (Special) Harry Perl, trustee for a West Hartford group, has quit-claimed back to Berson Bros Inc. a piece of property at Farmington Ave nue and Lewis Road over which a dispute has been in progress. Berson Bros. had tranferred the property to Perl on Sept.

4, according to the dates on a deed. Berson officials have announced they would build apartments on the front section of the property along Farmington Avenue and construct a number of duplex houses on the rear along Lewis Road. Alderman Clifford Linn introduced a measure to the Common Council last month to upgrade the Farmington Avenue, section dence zone. This would prevent the erection of apartments. Southington Republican Club To Open Booth At Grange Fair SOUTHINGTON (Special) Robert Lytle, vice president of the local Young Republican Club, has announced the club will sponsor a booth at the annual Grange Fair today and Saturday.

Lytle said key Republicans will be present. They will include Henry Zagorski, candidate for state comptroller: James Collins, candidate for first district congressman and Phillip Schwartz, candidate for high sheriff of Hartford County. Party nominees for town offices will also be at the booth both days. The botth will open 6 to 10 p.m. today and at 10 a.m.

Saturday. 2 Arrests Two motor vehicle arrests were reported Thursday. Baxter L. don, 25, of 30 High was charged with failure to register his vehicle. Police said he moved from Maine to Connecticut and was employed in this state.

Rodney Reed, 37, of Abington, was charged with failure to obey a red traffic light at Rt. 6A and South End Road. Late Wednesday, Donald F. Jennings, 23, of 8 Sycamore was booked on a charge of breach of peace. Police said he caused a disturbance at his home.

The building inspector Thursday issued six permits including one for a new dwelling to east side buildings for Mr. and Mrs. Alan Edwards on Lynwood Drive. Other permits went to Henry Dickinson, to replace old porch for Charles Ellis at 291 Franklin Clara Dailey, 843. Marion addition to home: Ross Deangelis, 16 Williams two car garage; John De Pinto, Marion Avenue; reroof dwelling: Charles Latimer, 140 Marion addition to garage.

Van Gogh Bill THE HAGUE (UPI) The Dutch government has been asked to ratify a bill which would give Holland 150 paintings and 400 drawings by Vincent Van Gogh. The collection is owned by Vincent W. Van Goh, son of Van Gogh's brother, Theo. Meriden Redevelopment nt 'Heart' Bought rance there have been demolished. About $5 million would be quired for this work "which only he raised through the erosity of the community." No dates for this portion of huge job have yet been projected, an official said.

New Offices Studied The report also. recommended that the of erecting building to provide offices doctors in the city, adjacent to hospital, be studied; that a vately financed multi-unit apartment house for interns, residents and their families and others constructed, and that the present policy of purchasing nearby homes in the area be continued so long as terms are reasonable. The report, which was prepared by architects and consultants presented by hospital President Richard L. said consideralion had been given to abandoning the present site and crecting a completely new general pital New Britain Memorial Hospital location on Corbin Avenue. This was ruled out after computations indicated it would about $6 million more to move the General Hospital rather than utilize ils present site.

Beyond consolidating the hospitals, the possibility of using beds at New Britain Memorial Hospital was also considered. committec decided this plan not practical. The plan has been under development for two years by Dr. thony J. J.

Rourke, hospital consultant. and the hospital architec-10 tural firm of Kiff, Colean, Voss and Souder. Plans submitted call for 430-bed hospital by 1975 but official indicated the program will be completed before then. Circuit 15 Confesses Slashing Policeman NEW BRITAIN (Special) Joseph H. Sherman, 18, of 242 Orange Waterbury, guilty to a charge of assault in Circuit Court 15 Thursday.

He was accused of slashing a policeman with a razor or knife during a melee at a Stanley Arena dance June 16, Sherman had previously pleaded innocent and chose trial by jury. He changed his plea and Judge continued the Benedict case' M. until Holden Sept. Jr. 27 pending pre sentence investigation.

Dispositions included Thaddeus J. Kosinski, 60, of 260 North Quaker West Hartford, drunken driving, not guilty: Francis C. Langley, 41, of 260 Washington operating car while license was under suspension, fined $120, and evading responsibility, nolled; Dwinell M. Carney, 1 Peace evading responsibility, $50; Donald Murphy, 24, of 222' East breach of peace, $50; resistance, nolled, and drunkenness, nolled. Also, Guido Dipierdomenico, 31, of 145 Mitchell operating unregistered car, nolled: Raymond Chadukiewicz, 26, of 4 Myrtle evading responsibility and operating a car while his license was under suspension, guilty on both counts, disposition today: Nicholas Johnson, 23, of 619 Main abandoning an automobile, guilty, disposition Monday: Robert Whitaker, 20, of Cheshire, passing on right, guilty, disposition today.

Other cases were continued. Park Employe Dies at Work On Ball Field NEW BRITAIN (Special) Joseph Lauria, 40, of 743 Stanley a. Park Department employe, collapsed and died while working on one of the baseball diamonds in Walnut Hill Park Thursday afternoon. Dr. John J.

Tokarczyk, medical examiner, gave a verdict of death by natural causes. Born here, he was a 1941 graduate of New Britain High School and served overseas with the Army in World War II. He was a member of St. Anns' Church, its Holy Name Society and Daly Council, Kofc. He leaves his wife, Mrs.

Carmella Seltembrino Lauria; a daughter, Miss Juliann Lauria; a son, Anthony Lauria, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Lauria; twin sisters, Mrs. Angeline Setitembrino and Miss Juliet Lauria, all of New Britain. Funeral services will be held Monday at 8 a.m.

at the Laraia Sagarino Funeral Home and at 9 in St. Ann's Church. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are Saturday and Sunday from 2 to 5 and 7 to p.m.

SANTIAGO More than' 70 per cent of the world iodine supply comes from Chile. recan genthe a for the pri- be MRS. GLORIA RYSKIND Plainville Club Backs Class in Spanish PLAINVILLE (Special) The Junior Woman's Club of Plainville will sponsor a Spanish class for all local fifth grade students, Mrs. Donald J. Doyle, president, announced Thursday.

The class will be taught by Mrs. Jack Ryskind, a member of the club education committee. Classes are scheduled for Saturday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Public Library. Mrs.

Doyle said that registration will be held Sept. 22 from a.m. to noon at 'the library. A registration fee of five, dollars will be charged for the two esters classes will be held. The first semester will run from Sept.

29 to Dec. 1, and the second from Jan. 19 to April 6. Colombian Native Mrs. Ryskind, a native of Colombia, South America, was an.

instructor at the Berlitz School of Language in New York City for three years. She has also Laught Spanish at the adult Education Center in. New Britain for the past six years and assisted at the language seminar at Central Connecticut State College. Police reported two arrests Thursday on traffic charges. Allen W.

Bradley, 22, of 3 Riverside Southington, was charg. ed with disregarding a stop sign and Ronald N. Helming, 24. of 99 Seymour Bristol, was charged with speeding. Cub Pack 66 will hold a picnic Saturday at Norton Park beginning at 4 p.m.

10 Visit Field The group is also scheduled to visit Westover Force Base on Sept. 22. An indoctrination program for new members and their parents will be held Sept. 27 at the Wheeler School. Miss Sally Clark, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Irving Clark, of 2 Canterbury is studying nursing at Grace New Haven School of Nursing. The Broad Street School PTA will hold a pot luck supper and elect offices Monday at 6:30 p.m, at the school. After the meeting parents children's are invited to visit their classrooms, where teachers will outline the years curricula. Programs and projects will be discussed at the meeting.

A son was born at New Britain General Hospital Thursday to Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Heinzmann of Hilltop Road. Rev. J.

E. Farrell Named Pastor At St. Mary's NEW BRITAIN (Special) The Rev. Joseph E. Farrell, pastor of the Church of the tion, Manchester, has been appointed pastor of St.

Mary's Church here by the Most Rev. Henry J. O'Brien, Archbishop of Hartford. He will assume his duties Thursday, succeeding the Rt. Rev.

Msgr. Joseph H. Seiferman, who died July 29. The new pastor of the Roman Catholic church here was born in Bridgeport in 1904 and prepared for the priesthood at St. Thomas Seminary, Bloomfield, and St.

Bernard's Seminary, Rochester, N.Y. He was ordained a priest on May 29, 1930 in St. Joseph Cathedral, Hartford. He served in Ansonia and Williof St. John the Evangelist mantic before being named in West Hartford in 1948.

In 1955 he was named first pastor of the Church of the Assumption. A new junior high school was erected here under his direction. Father Farrell serves as a parish priest consultor and is widely known throughout the parish for his efforts on behalf of the Legion of Mary. U. S.

Plans Ireland Base LONDONDERRY, Northern Ireland (AP) -The U.S. Navy plans a multimillion-dollar modernization of the communications base here. The base links the Pentagon and the U.S. Navy command, Eastern Atlantic and Mediterranean. MERIDEN (Special) -The Meriden Redevelopment Agency has purchased its first piece of land in the area of the city deemed the "heart" of the redevelopment area.

An L-shaped piece of land fronting on both State Street and East Main Street. was purchased from Charles Harris for approximately $145,000, The parcel has a building facing East Main Street and one facing State Street. The land is in the heavily commercial East Main area and is the last section of the renewal area scheduled for demolition. However, the agency is acquiring CofC to Welcome Teachers Sept. 25 PLAINVILLE (Special) -The Plainville Chamber of Commerce will hold its third annual "Welcome to Teachers" breakfast Sept.

5 at 7:30 a.m. at Cooke's Tay-! ern. Chairman John R. McDonnell said Thursday that 26 new teachers, their principals and three members of the Board of Education have been invited. Frank H.

Evans, chamber president, will be the master of ceremonies. Members of McDonnell's committee are State Rep. Donald J. Doyle, and H. Stafford Kellam.

Berlin Little League Sets Trip to Polo Grounds BERLIN (Special) A group of 146 farm and Little League players and 141 adults are scheduled to leave from Berlin High School at 8:45 a.m. Saturday for the Polo Grounds in New York to see the Mets-Reds game. If it rans, the group will visit the American Museum of Natural History and, if time permits, take a ride to the United Nations building. The trip is being sponsored by the Little League Auxiliary. Each player will receive 50 cents to spend at the ball game.

The boys, managers. and coaches will be admitted as guests of the Mets. Adults will buy tickets at the general admission gate. The group will have dinner at Cook's Cafeteria in Darien on the way home. Each boy will be given one dollar for his meal.

Additional information may be obtained by contacting Mrs. Edward C. McCarthy, 1188 Worthington Ridge. Resignation Atty. David W.

Collins of 915 Worthington Ridge, chairman the charter and the Commissions, has moving to resigned Benenit of 34 Elwood a Democrat and vice president of Prentice has been named to fill the vacancy on the Industrial Commission. Dr. Willard Wallace of 840 Worthington Ridge, also a Democrat, will fill the vacancy on the Charter Commission. He is a professor at Wesleyan University. Prince of Peace Lutheran Church will conduct a Sunday School survey in the vicinity of the Emma Hart Willard School this morning.

A group of lay workers under the direction of Theodore Brusiack, chairman of the Church's Evangelism Committee. will undertake the project. The purpose of the survey is to secure information about the religious education being received by the children in the immediate neighborhood of the congregation's place of worship, according to the Rev. Thomas D. Kraus, pastor.

Registrations are now being accepted for the new series of classes for expectant mothers to start at 1:30 p.m. Monday at the Nurses office in Town Hall. The classes will include formula and baby bath demonstrations, a film on a normal birth and a tour of the maternity facilities at the New Britain General Hospital. Further information may be obtained by calling the Public Health Nursing Service at Town Hall. 2.

Killed, 13 Hurt In Paint Plant Blast SAN LEANDRO, Calif. (A An explosion disintegrated a paint plant Wednesday, caused two deaths, injured crumbhomes and automobiles. A body tentatively identified as that of Plant Superintendent John Bradley, 45, of San Leandro, was found in the wreckage of the Inter-Coastal Paint Corp. Plant. Frank Leal, 65, who lived nearby, was dead on arrival at a hospital, apparently of a heart attack caused by the blast.

Damage was estimated by firemen as $500,000. Fourteen homes were damaged and another burned to the ground. Four cars were destroyed and six others damaged. Cause of the blast 'hasn't been determined. land in the area now if owners The agency now.

becomes the landlord of the two blocks. The State Street building has two stores and 15 apartments. The East Main building has a restaurant, four stores and 15 offices. Management of the buildings will be under the direction of Philip Saleski, real estate officer of the M.R.A. Francis Noonan, M.R.A executive director, said no leases would be signed with tenants, Their occupancy will be on a month-tomonth use and occupancy basis.

Tenants there would be allowed to stay until demolition, but no new tenants will be admitted, he said. A slate wide dinner rally in. honor of Henry Zagorski of Meriden, Republican Candidate for comptroller will be held September 20 at the Waverly Inn, Cheshire. Plans were announced Thursday by the Polish Political Organiza-. tion of Connecticut.

John P. Kreminski of Meriden and Louis F. Chrostowski of Hartford have been named co chairmen of the event. Zagorski, presently city comptroller, will make a major campaign speech at the dinner. Southington Civic Betterment League Formed by Town Group SOUTHINGTON (Special) A new group known as the Civic Betterment League has been formed in Southington, it was announced Thursday.

The league was formed by leaders of the group that defeated the proposed urban renewal survey for the redevelopment of the center of the town. Officers and directors have been selected. Two key leaders are Alphonse Forgione, chairman, and Albert Dinello, secretary. The league announced it has two priority projects it will undertake, One is investigation of the question of off-street parking in the center and the other is aiding to get the center's empty stores rented to new merchants. Other league officers are George Gladchuck, treasurer; Mrs.

Marie Forgione, publicity, and Mrs. Edith Dinello, assistant treasurer. olo, selectman, Israel Levy, Directors, are, Valentine DePaAnthony Piteo, 'Guiseppe Carusone, Joseph Tomassetti, all merchants, Stanley Walonoski, beautician, and David 'Mongillo, head of the hauling form of Mongillo Sons. He is chairman of the Town Zoning Board of Appeals. Fair Union Grange will sponsor its annual fair today on the Grange grounds, Knowles Avenue, ing at 1 p.m.

and on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. A variety show, hayrides and a chicken dinner will be the special features of opening day. Saturday will feature sports events, a pie contest at 1:30 p.m. and auctioning of fruits and vegetables at 8 p.m. John E.

Lofgren John E. Lofgren, 67, of 138 Oakland died at his home Thursday after a short illness. Born in Middletown, he was a veteran of World War and was a member of Friendship Lodge AFandAM. He was employed at the Peck Stowe and Wilcox Co. for 42 years.

He leaves his wife, Mrs. Emma Swenberg Lofgren a daughter, Mrs. Allen Gemmell, of Ellington: a sister, Mrs. Ransom Sartwell, of West Barrington, R. 1.: two brothers, Paul Lofgren, of Hartford, and William Lofgren, of New Britain, and three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at GouldGillen Funeral Home with the Rev. W. Millard Stevens, pastor of First Congregational Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery at the convenience of the family.

Friends may at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m. The Tri-Carb Auto Club of Southington is conducting a comic book drive throughout September for the benefit of the Newington Home for Crippled Children. The club's goal is 1,000 books. Books may be left at Salerno's Gas Station or Trotting Restaurant, Russell Tassie, Club, president, said. U.S., Russian Churches Agree on Disarmament MOSCOW (AP) -The American National Council of Churches of Christ announced Thursday it has agreed with the Russian Orthodox Church to work for general and complete disarmament.

The announcement came at the close of a 19-day visit to the Soviet Union by a delegation led by council President J. Irwin Miller of Columbus, Ind. He said his group represents thirty-three denominations with 40 million members. Miller released the joint communique at a news conference altended by several officials of the Russian church. The communique said the U.S.

and Russian churches will: "make every effort to persuade the atomic powers to reach an agreement for the prohibition of nuclear tests and to direct their energies toward the attainment of general and complete disarmaunder international control." The beautiful golden bowerbird, smallest member of the family, builds the biggest bower. The thrush-size bird constructs an eight-foot tower woven around saplings. Three Injured; Driver Charged MERIDEN (Special) Merlden police arrested John F. McCarthy, 32, of 1097 North Colony Rd. Wednesday- on a charge of reckless driving after a threecar crash at North Colony and Amity streets.

Police said McCarthy's car hit one operated by Gerald J. Noonan, 24. of 1150 North Colony then hit one operated by John M. Frederick, 47, of 176 West Main St. McCarthy, Noonan, and 'a passenger in Noonan's vehicle, Arthur Glidden, received outpatient treatment at Meriden Hospital.

Policeman Anthony Coscuna investigated. Southington Democrats List SevenPoint Plank ous campaign. "We are going to work especially hard to attract Democratic votes which we must have to win." said Mauro. Wiliam Donahue William F. Donahue, 56, of 9 died Wednesday night.

Born in Southington, he was employed in the meat department of the Stop and Save Market. West Main Street, and lived in this city for 25 years. He was a member of St. Jerome's Church. He leaves four brothers, James Donahue of Berlin, Frank Donahue of Hartford, Joseph Donahue of Springfield, and Albert Donahue of California two sisters, Mrs.

Paul Lofgren of Hartford and Mrs. Raymond Dardis of this city. Funeral services will be Saturday at 8, a.m, at the Farrell Funeral Home and at 9 in St. Jerome's Church. Burial will be in St.

Thomas Cemetery, Southington. Calling hours are today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Robert Redente Robert Redente, 71, of 62 Lawlor St. died Thursday at New Britain General Hospital. Born in Italy, he was employed at Fatnir Bearing Co.

37 years, retiring six years ago. He was a member of St. Ann's Church, Generale Ameglio Mutual Benefit Society, Mutuo Soccorso Society, Fafnir Seniors and the SS. Crocifisso Society. He leaves his wifee, Mrs.

Antonia Latina Redente; four sons, Fred Redente, Paul Redente and Joseph Redente, all of this city, and Alfred Apara of Glastonbury; two brothers, Donato Redente of New Britain and another brother in Italy; 12 grandchildren and al great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 8 a.m. at the Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home and at 9 in St. Ann's Church.

Burial will be in st. Mary's Cemetery. Calling hours are today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Yonan B. Sargis Yonan B.

Sargis, 67, of 264 Booth died Thursday at New Britain General Hospital. Born in Iran, he came to this city 49 years ago. He was employed at Goss Delecuw Machine Kensington, for 15 years and was a member of St. Thomas' Church' of the East and the Assyrian National Assn. He leaves his wife, Mrs.Nabad Sargis, several cousins, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at St. Thomas' Church of the East. Burial be in the church cemetery. Call-19 ing hours at the Borawski-Duksa Funeral home are today from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

SOUTHINGTON (Special) The Democratic Party here announced Thursday a seven-point platform for the Oct. 1 town election. The Democrats favor the proposed mayor council charter to be presented to voters on the November ballot. Republicans here have come out in its platform for a manager-council form of government for Southington, but pointed out it would support a referendum to let the people decide which type of goverument the town should have. Against Double Sessions The Democratic coordinated platform.

for advocates a plan ditional school facilities to eliminate future double sessions, which they say have been necesary in the past. The GOP program seeks continued support for the program established by the Board of Education; and to lend assistance.necessary to obtain a regional vocational agricultural center now being planned for this town. The Democratic platform calls for the support of a strong industrial development. program: by providing full cooperation between th commission and town officials and lending adequate financial support. It pledged its effort to keep the town's estabished industries.

Pressing for Armory The Democratic platform pledges cooperaiton with state and federal authorities to promote the construction of the armory at the earliest possible date. The armory question was decided by RTM Monday night when it voted 16-5 to have it built on 10 acres of the town farm land. The Democratic platform also advocates improvement and expansion of the town's recreational facilities, including the completion of these facilities. at Street: Memorial Park on a long term capital improvement plan to assess the needs of the town and the development of the program on a priority basis as funds become available; and a modification of the present sewer act to correct any existing Other points of the Republican platform call for the establishment of a road repair and improvement program; consolidation of the highway and engineering departments into a public, works department; legislative action to establish town elections on odd numbered years: and institute a study of adequate refuse disposal for the town and to support controls for the best use of: the town dump. Stage Show Holy Trinity National Catholic Church will present Jimmy Stephens, country and Western at sing- 7 er, in a stage show Sunday p.m.

in Southington High School. Tickets may be obtained from church members or at the door. Proceeds will help renovate the church. Special-1 lb. lobsters.

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