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Pi I 2ND ED. 4 THE HARTFORD COURANT: TWidty, Aujuif 2f. 1961 Torringt on ITarflnnd 290 Pupils Registered In School HARTLAND (Special) An enrollment of about 290 children will begin half day sessions at Hartland Elementary School Wednesday. Another half day session will be Thursday with the first full day of classes Rev. Harry Eid Elected Charter Unit Chairman GOP Must CHoose Second Candidate TORRINGTON (Special) In filling vacancies this year, Republican Town Committee the GOP Town Committee de-members in Assemblj District! parted from a former custom 174, the northern part of Tor- whereby the Town Chairman rington, will meet Friday night; was authorized to take such ac- KyU4 S.V: .1: i i -i Vi 7ii-- Vi J- at Moose "Hall to select a candidate for state representative to replace Vincent A.

Gregg, who withdrew shortly after he was nominated. Vice president and sales man ager of the Colonial Bronze Gregg gave pressure of his pri vate business affairs as his rea son for changing his mind about opposing John A. Miscikoski, Democratic incumbent. Gregg was nominated at a Town Committee meeting little more than two weeks ago after a contest with former Rep James A. Piscitelli.

A few mhv uies oetore tne meeting was scheduled to start. Joseph N. Kuwet, wno was slated for the nomination, notified Town Chairman Nicholas J. Horansky mat ne decided not to seek the nomination. However, it was reported Wednesday afternoon that Rd wet has again reconsidered and his name will go before Friday night's meeting.

It was also reported that Piscitelli will have some support tor tne nomination. He was named one of Torrlngton's state representatives in 1952 and again in 1956. In both of these elections, Miscikoski was the Democratic candidate for the office. The veteran legislator will be seeking his seventh term in November. WINSTED (Special) The Rev.

Harry Eid, Republican, was elected chairman of the new Charter Revision Commission Wednesday at the organizational meeting of the group Wednesday in Town HalL In nominating the Rev. Mr. Eid, Peter D. Clapp, also a Re publican, said he felt he could provide "the steady hand equipped to handle such a task." Clapp then nominated William Casey, Democrat, as secretary of the group. Casey, a member of the Concerned Citizens Committee (CCC) which sparked action by the Board of Selectmen in appointing the seven-man charter group Aug.

19, was accepted to the position of secretary by a unanimous vote. Public's Right Previous to the election, Se lectman Walter J. St. Onge, who worked on the last two Charter Revision Commissions, cau tioned the group on the state right-to-know law, which states that minutes of all public boards must be filed with the town clerk within "reasonable time." He said "the public has a right to know." Also attending the meeting before the board elected officers, were Mayor William F. Gjede, who called the meeting, Second Selectman John E.

Larkin and Town Atty. James L. Glynn. Atty. Glynn swore the com- Going Home An elderly man walks down a South Vietnamese road on the return trip.

to his home in Da Nang. He was forced to evacuate earlier when fighting between the Allies and North Vietnamese and Viet Cong troops spread into the area. In the background a South Vietnamese truck can be seen on its way to pick up troops (AP). starting Sept. 6.

Milk may be purchased daily at five cents a half pint on these days. Beginning with the first full week of school, Sept. 9, milk will be 25 cents per week paya ble on Monday. The first kindergarten session will be Sept 6. The morning class will be 9 to 11:30 a.m.

and the afternooa session, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Potluck Supper A potluck supper will be today at 6 p.m. at the parish hall of the First Church in Hartland, Congregational. Sponsored by. the Ladies Aid Society of the church, the supper will be in honor of Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Geer who will be moving from Hartland soon. Further details may be ob tained from Mrs. Lawrence Godsoe at 653-2216 or Mrs. Howard Cushman at 653-2746.

Granbv Bird Lecture Scheduled at Parish House GRANBY (Special) John Dunning of Burlington, formerly of Granby, a well-known orni thologist, will give an illustrated lecture on birds at a Civic Club meeting Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. in the iParish Hjs to ic fa "Birds of the Tropics Two community programs will be posted here by the YWCA beginning this Forthcoming meetings and functions of local oreanizations or at least reducing numDer, conflicting dates. Notices be posted by calling Mrs. James Jones at 653-6046.

Northwest Area Lakeville-Salisburv Cost of Sewer System $600,000, Barnett Says ed for the purpose at last CES To Discuss Title Fire Trucks Delayed Again by Traffic Plan The Courant is seeking a cor-. respondent to report news in the Lakeville-Salisbury area. Appli cants should contact J. Vincent O'Meara after 3 n.m.. at Tho Courant's Torrineton Bureau.

24 WINSTED (Special) Thelquire before the application-isj East Main Torrington meeting was creation 489011 SALISBURY (Special) Con- i mission as recommended by the will be posted. Date, time and route tne "ar of St. Francis night that downtown retain mer-struction of a sewer system tolfirm of Day. Berry ad will be listed. The calen- of Assisj Church, were again de-chants may bring the matter to serve the town of Salisbury in-of Hartford, bonding attorneys dars are aimed at eliminating in Wate" Street.

the attention of the Board of TORRINGTON (Special) The pieces of equipment from -emrai rire neaaquaners. en- "'uaj oncuwu. oucn occurrences are not in-, and many motorists land downtown retail Board of Directors of Coopera-J tive Educational Services (CES) will meet today at 8 p.m. at the Center Building on Spencer Hill. According to secretary Mrs.

Jean Sailing of Hartland, who was elected to the board at the Aug. 15 meeting, the CES will discuss and review the applica tion for the Title III grant, which must be submitted to the Winsted board before Monday. Now under the control of the Regional School Board of Directors, the center at its last meeting changed the name from "Cooperative Educational Serv- ices Center" to "Cooperative Educational Services Thorhanpeoverof fiscal Calendars will be placed complain about the Guay and Kellogg's Store in thejcxistin8 pattern traffic in the Bank Street Business Center retail business and at the Grand Union Store, idln- Hartford Avenue. happened this time, the Patients Entertained "fire" was a minor one, a pot of The Salmon Brook roofinS material boiling der the direction of Edward ov5 4L Winsted if i mission in at the start of 1 the meeting and urged the group to "faithfully discharge your da ties" as members of a Charter Revision Glynn explained that a public hearing must be set by the group once it has completed its proposals concerning charter changes. St.

Onge added that the public should, have a chance to make suggestions and ask questions at a CCC Petitions I Mayor Gjede again reviewed the contents of the petitions circulated by the CCC and present ed to the selectmen Aug- 5. He reminded the group that the clause in the petitions request ing that school board membership be reduced frdm seven to five members will be handled at a town meeting rather than by the charter group. He said he would not like to "drop such a hot potato on your laps." It was explained that according to a state statute would be better to handle the proposal through a town ordinance. Gjede also reminded the group that the petitions -were "purely a request." He said the other sections of the petitions will be handed over to the group. Other proposals expected to be considered by the charter group include the controversial question of eliminating town meetings.

Gjede cautioned the commission to consider the mat- rrs New Director There still remains the ques tion of who will replace George Murohv as CES director. Ac cording to Mrs. Sailing, the board is seriously considering hiring the services of Dr. bteven Mogel of Bloomfield, working in the psychiatric clinic of Uiar- lotte-Huneerford Hospital in Torrington. Murphy submitted, his resignation in July, effectiveFriday, or as soon after that date as the board appoints a new director.

Mogel, Mrs. Sailing, said, "is the main one which the board is considering for the position. Truck Driver Charged Christopher L. Johnson, 19, of 159 Pratt St. was southbound on apparently lost control oi nis truck, police said.

The vehicle roao and tnen speq acfohs io me East Litchfield. Goshen and 'Morris have entered. Three camps Wonposet, Leonox Hill and Girl Scout Camp Townsend, as well as Bantam Girl Scout Troops Numbers 26 and 28 will take part along with Bast Litchfield Grange, Beacon Grange of Northfield, and Anthony's Circle Daughters of Isabel. Morgan-Weir Post of the AL expressed their desire to partic ipate last year when plans were rst mentioned 1. The legion will celebrate its 50th anniversary at the same time.

Others to be represented include: Town of Mor- ris, Keith Stables, Litchfield First Artillery Litchfield aoriPTv. LeUrs and invitations are still being sent to prospective en trants, according to the committee chairmen. Schools 'will be contacted early this fall. The parade began work on the project in 1967 for the big day in 1969. Mrs.

Eugene Dronoff Mrs. Eugene Dronoff. 64, of The Bronx, N.Y., died Wednesday at Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Torrington; She leaves her husband, Tima Dronoff; three sons, Boris Dronoff, of Litchfield, Donald Dronoff of Florida, and Sasha Komsa of Illinois; a sister, Mrs. Stephanie Komarnitsky of California and five grandchldren. i Funeral services and burial will be at the convenience of the There5 are "no calling hours.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Fund, 189 Litchfield Torrington. Man for part time early morning newspaper, delivery to our carriers and rual subscribes. 7 days a week. Commission and mileage. Contact C.

Jones, Torrington Courant, Office, 482-8511. Advt. hv on of "8 wn re- iuuuwuik iwo atiwems f.1 sifte.ets' Mrs. George. W.

Monti 0 ice. of icial ald ve cn pineridge a student at funds from Winsted to the re- Police said a truck driver es-gional board will become offi- caped injury in an accident on cial as of Saturday. The region- Rt. 8 about 1:25 a.m. Wednes-al hoard will have iurisdiction day.

weeks special town meeting, more man wm De prov- ided by the federal and state governments, he said. Also authorized at the special of a five-member sewer com- ior tne xown ot sansDury. Barnett said that selection of the five commission members had not been completed but the selectmen expect to announce the makeup of the new sewer authority shortly. Antique Exhibit Slated to Benefit Scholarship Fund NEWTOWN (Special) The Newtown Antiques Show, sponsored by the Western Connecticut Smith Club for the benefit of the Smith College Scholarship Fund is scheduled Sept. 19 to 22.

Featuring pieces from the early pewter collection of the Rev. and Mrs. L. Clare Ingham of Danbury the show will be in Edmond Town Hall. Acccording to the manager of the showing, Russell Carrell of Salisbury, there will be displays of fine English china and Chinese porcelain, American patterned glass, needlework, primitive portraits, landscapes and heascapes, weathervanes and other art of the early American craftsmen, pewter, copper, brass, silver, tinware and furniture.

A previw cocktail and scouting party will be Sept. 19 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Town Hall. The exhibit will be the following two days from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

and Sunday from 1 to 7 p.m. tion. Former City Councilman Nicholas J. Horansky, who now heads the city's Planning and Zoning Commission, did not ask the committee for the authority to fill vacancies preferring to let the District Committee, in this case, function in such an Important matter." City Councilman Joseph N. Perosino is the Republican can-didate for state representative in Assembly District 175, the southern portion of Torrington.

He will oppose Addo E. Bonetti, Democratic incumbent, who is seeking his second term. Marrieid 55 Years Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vestall of 130 Workman are observing their 55th wedding anniversary today.

They were married at St. Joseph's Church, and have resided in Torrington about 53 years. They have three sons, John, Arthur and two daughter, Mrs. Louis Parente and Mrs. Edward Higgins; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Torrington Courant Office, something about it but without success." was rerxrtid VMniutiv paieiy ai us next meeting. is their contention that the conges- tion that results from the pre- traffic pattern is detrimen- tal to their business. John H. Haas, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Howard W. Haas of 491 Charles a student at the University of Connecticut, has completed the nation's only bas- jC Army Reserve Officers' Training Corps summer camp at Ft. Benning, Ga. Mnnl nn nf Mr Trinity College, also completed the training. Circuit 18 Court Fines Seven in Viblations TORRINGTON (Special) judge John M.

Alexander im- posed fines in seven cases in circuit Court 18 Wednesday. They were: Walter Robertson, 45, of Norfolk Road, operating a moP vmu imHr influence of liquor, $100; Anth ony Bianchi, 18, of 225 North Elm receiving and conceal ing stolen goods, $40; Robert L. Kelson, 27, of 330 East Elm speeding, $30; passing on a curve, $25; William Ledzus, 30, of 12 Plain sport fishing without a license, $20; June B. Nicholas, 18, of Sharon, failure to drive in proper lane, $15; Robert F. Reynolds, 16, of Litchfield, operating without a license, $15; and Gerald Winn of Winsted, breach of peace, The court accepted the follow-Ing fines paid through the Violations Bureau; John Conover, 70, of Ossining, N.Y., stop sign violation, $15; Lilly H.

Hollander, 40, of New York City, unsafa tires, $25; Thomas S. Kucera, 21, of 71 Margerie failure to drive in righ lane, $15 and Michael W. Salius, 21, of 73 Mea-dowview stop sign violation $15. At Monday's session of tha court, John R. Rood, 20, of New Hartford, was fined $70 on a charge of His casa was continued to Wednesday, When he failed to put in an appearance to pay the fine, tha ourt ordered his Old Firm Sold To New Yorker vi TORRINGTON (Special) -One of Torrington's oldest retail business establishments is under new ownership Irvine fi.

Tunick Wednesday 'announced the sale of the Louis Tunick a retail lewelrv business tah. lished in 1900 by his father; tha late Louis Tunick. to Frederic M. Levine of Rome, N.Y. Irving Tunick has been associated i ter carefully because, he said, it has some good points in its fa- vor as well as bad points.

The proposal to 1 i i a town meetings in Winsted has been defeated twice before by the voters. After the discussion, which lasted some 45 minutes, Gjede. Larkin and St. Onge left the room and Atty. Glynn stayed to advise the group during the nominating of officers.

After the Rev. Mr. Eid was chosen permanent chairman, he presided over the meeting. Accident A passenger, Eldo Godenzie, complained of a whiplash after a two-car accident here about 5:40 p.m. Tuesday, police said.

Franklin Hazard, 35, of 69 Prospect St. was westbound on Willow Street when he tried to turn right onto Case Avenue. Poke said a car driven by George B. Smith, 21, of 71 Wheeler also westbound on Willow Street, struck the Hazard vehicle in the rear. There was minor damage and no po-, lice action was taken.

i Policeman Stephen R. Jarvis investigated. About 11:55 p.m. Tuesday, Smith was arrested on a charge of breach of peace in connection with an incident at his address, police said. Bond was set at $150 for a Circuit Court 18 appearance Friday.

Sgt. Francis O'Neill made the arrest. Grant left, side and came to rest aaainst cniirte wires of the fence nncte Johnson was charged with failure to carry a license and failure to drive right. Circuit Court 18 appearance is set Sept. 13.

Policeman Jules Bunel in vestigated, Robert E. Canty, 32, of 5 Brookside Ave. was charged with breach of peace and intoxication and was warned for driving after drinking about 12:16 a.m. Wednesday. The arrest came after investigation of an alleged incident at the intersex tion of Munroe and Meadow streets.

Bond was set at $150 for Circuit Court 18 appearance Fri day. Po iceman Conleith M. Whyte made the arrest. Man for part time early morning newspaper delivery to our carriers and rural subscrib es. 7 days a week.

Commission and mileage. Contact C. Jones, Torrington Courant Office, Rt. 8 Will Necessitate New Street WINSTED (Special) The firm of Zeitler building contractors of New Hartford, has laid out a proposed street which will connect Colony Drive and Holabird Avenue. The proposed street change will be necessary in order to accommodate hte new Rt.

8 interchange here. Catch basins and drainage pipes have already been laid. After a gravel surface is applied, the town will be asked to accept it if it meets with the proper specifications. The road will then be surfaced. Gas mains have been installed thp.

Connecticut Light Power and 1.150 feet of piaht inch water main has been jid the La May contracting Co of 0 Savbrook. Two hy- drants have also been installed this line. The state paid for the laying the water main and Zeitler paid the installation of the sewer line. Supt. DiNino Named to Advise CESC Director WINSTED (Special).

The School Board Tuesday night approved a motion that interim Supt. of Schools Dominic DiNino be an advisor to the Winsted Board's representative to the cooperative educational services center (CESC)- Board of Directors. The board also gave DiNino authority to place ads; In newspapers for a new superintendent. Four applications have already been received by the board. I'anaan For daily and Sunday home delivery of the Hartford Courant, call Torrington Office at 482-8511.

Advt. over nropertv at the center -nd' Title I funds at that time. 1 Mrs. Sailing said the Board 8 rounding a curve wnen ne Directors will review the appll cation for control of the CES at tonight's meeting and make anyiwent off the right side of the necessary corrections it may re-' LithfioId Corps, Band, Pipers To March in Parade eluding Hotchkiss School and tne villages of Salisbury and Lakeville will cost the town only about $600,000, First Selectman William B. Barnett said Wednesday.

Of the $1.5 million appropriat- IVortli Canaan Downtown 'New Look' Discussed NORTH CANAAN (Special) -j The North Canaan Chamber of Commerce is discussing plans for redevelopment of the community's principal retail business district. It was reported Wednesday afternoon that chamber officials will call a meeting of the own-! ers of buildings in the downtown district in the hopes of giving the business district "a new look." The plans are still in the "early discussion" stage and little information is available. Chamber members and town officials are more than pleased with the success of the recent "Old Railroad Days" and "Old 97." The steam locomotive which proved to be such a popular attraction, may play "a return engagement in October. For daily and Sunday home delivery of The Hartford Courant, call Torrington Office at 482-8511. -Ad vt.

Falls Village CommunityPride Present Concern Of Beauty Unit FALLS VILLAGE (Special) -How do you inspire own pride? Does it begin with grown-ups or with children, or both? Why do European cities and town soften seem much neater than those in America? And why are we Americans such wasteful peo ple: inese are some of the ques- tions puzzling the Falls Village Beautification Committee and were the subject of discussion at a recent meeting. The committee is making a serious effort to improve the appearance of the community and is considering planting spring flowering bulbs at some focal points. In this connection, the com mittee made it known it would appreciate donations from any Study Group Questions Other Site Consideration 1 2S 1 1 tr n. tients at the Simsbury Convales- cent Home. After the concert, which in- eluded selections ranging from marches to polkas, refresh ments were served and the patients had an opportunity to talk to and personally thank members of the band.

25 per cent discount on Christmas cards ordered now from our albums. Clark's Card Shop. Collinsville Man for part time early morning newspaper delivery to our carriers and rural subscib-es. 7 days a week. Commission and mileage.

Contact J. Crie, Farmington Courant Office, Since the roots are rich in nitrogen-fixing bacteria, beans help enrich the soil. Surplus nitrogen not used by the plants passes to the soil when the plants die. "Since its inception, the Regional Airport Commission has yet to mention any other site. If there are other localities to be considered, it would seem that this question should have been publicized before this, therefore eliminating concern of the citizens of Harwinton, Burlington, etc.

that they would eventually have an airport in their midst for which they would be paying without meaningful compensation. "The citizens' group would welcome clarification of Fields' statement for consideration of its members." The recently organized Regional Airport Commission, the first in Connecticut, met Wednesday night in the offices of the Chamber of Commerce of Northwest Connecticut in Torrington to proceed with plans for developing "Johnnycake" as a "satellite type airport for corporate and private aircraft," designed to ease the load at major airport3. Man for part time early morning newspaper delivery to our carriers and rural subscrib' es. 7 days a week. Commission and mileage.

Contact Jones, Torrington Courant Office, 482-8511Advt. Bei u-e Sllte flarwinton School Slates Opening Day For Wednesday HARWINTON (Special) Harwinton Consolidated School will open with a full session! Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The hot lunch program; will begin operating the first; day of school with a charge of 30 cents per lunch. A total of 32 new students: have enrolled in the school for the coming year.

The Board of Selectmen will meet Thursday at 8 p.m. in the town offices. Any person with a town related problem is welcome. lw Hartford OES Presents 50-Year Pins at MeetingTuesday NEW HARTFORD (Special) Fifty-year membership pins will be presented to a group of members of Mayflower Chap ter, OES, at the first meeting of the fall season Tuesday night at the Masonic Temple. The grand matron and grand patron of Connecticut, Mrs.

Jane Sadler of Pie Meadow and Chandler Moulton of Weth- i I will present the awards. The ceremony will be held after a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. The oiling of town roads has once more been held up because of the shortage of trucks, according to First Selectman Hu bert' Callahan, and will not resumed until after Labor Day. The job is about half finished' with some roads in all sections being completed. Callahan said he had hoped to finish the work, which is usually done in July or August before school buses begin to roll.

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Torrington Courant Office, 482- T.rrrHFTP.T.n rs i a 1 III ce uc euiu ui um vui aim au 1 I'll 1IQ11U nill UL I by the pipers of two organizations when the parade marches in celebration of Litchfield's 250th Anniversary, July 5, 1969. They are Nathan Hale Ancient Fifes and Drums of Coventry, Emerald Cadets of New Haven and Coginchaug Ancients of Middlefield and Durham. TTnnpr nnprspvtnwn Pin Band and Taggert Pipe Band of Manchester wil be the pipers. The Melrose 4-H Band is the sixth musical organization. Several other bands have expressed a desire to join the jubilee parade but have not sent their formal entries as yet.

It will be a parade to remember, said committee co-chairmen, Mrs. Edward Dore and Oswald Marrin. Besides the marching bands, there will be a special concert during the program. It will be under the baton of Bruce Haynes, music director of Wam- ogo Regional High School, who will marshall area high school bands for the occasion. Twenty-eight entries have been received so far and many more are expected, said Mrs.

Dore. These do not include the floats which will be part of the parade under a separate committee. Other parade entrants include St. Paul's Masonic Lodge, Number II. It is one of the oldest Masonic Lodges in the country.

White Memorial Foundation, Milton Women's Club, Connecticut Junior Republic, Litchfield Chapter of the American Red Cross and Litchfield Public' Health Nursing Assn. have entered. Also four volunteer fire departments, from Litchfield, HARWINTON (Special)-the Citizens Airport Study Group of Western Connecticut, which is opposed to expansion of Johnnycake Airport on the Harwinton-Burlington line Wednesday issued a statement questioning the intent of a published comment by Malcolm V. Fields of Burlington, chairman of the Regional Airport Com mission. According to the protesting group, Fields, in his statement, said, in part: "The citizens group should wait until the engi- neering study has been completed as it stands now, the site may notb 'Johnnycake'.

There are others under consideration." The study group's statement follows: "The Western Connecticut Airport Citizens' Study Committee, which is opposed to Johnnycake Airport, citing an increase in taxes to support this corn- danger of jets over a flight pat tern wmcn could encompass a major part of this area, and a reluctance to change the existing aspects of the town affected, wants clarification of Fields', statement about other sites under consideration. persons wno -mignt nave duids plex, residential property depre-to spare." Contributions of mon-i ciation. air pollution and the ey for the committee's beautifi cation program will also be wel come. For daily and Sunday home delivery of the Hartford Cou- ant, call Torrington Office at 482-8511Advt. the business for tha part I J7 years.

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