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ED. 7 24 THE HARTFORD COURANT: Monday, December i 6, 1971 New Britain Democrats Celebrate in Style NEW BRITAIN It was a' long, dry period -six years to be exact, -but city Democrats finally celebrated in gala style Saturday night at a victory dinner and dance, with the usual program of speeches. Approximately 500 were on hand at the Grand Ballroom of Howard Johnson's to celebrate the Nov. 2 victory of Mayor Stanley J. Pac and his team.

The program of merry making was a fitting climax to years of Democratic drought and political frustration which kept this usually Democratic city in Republican hands for three consecutive terms. Near the end of the long evening, during which speaker after speaker paid him tribute, Mayor Pac said he would do his best to "earn the trust" placed in him. Among those who praised Pac's past work in the senate were Sen. Charles T. Alfono of Suffield, Sen.

J. Edward Caldwell of Bridgeport and Atty. General Robert Killian. U.S. Rep.

Ella T. Grasso, speaking early in the program, also praised Pac and the Democratic party. Sharing the triumphant hour with the new mayor was the man generally acknowledged as the one most responsible for urging him to make the run, Dr. Andrew J. Canzonetti, Democratic Town Committee chairman.

Canzonetti, with the victorious mayor at his side and the other Democrats who swept to victory in front of him, gave credit to "the team," and the audience applauded as each elected official was named. Pac was presented a gift by Jean Reznik, chairman of the program committee. The Msgr. John P. Wodarski gave the invocation, and the Rev.

Walter Kaminsky said benediction. Monday Board of assessors, 5:15 p.m., City Park and Recreation Commission, 7 p.m., City Hall. Water Board, 7:30 p.m., 1000 Shuttle Meadow Ave. School Board, 7:30 p.m., Administration Building. Commission on Aging, 7:30 p.m., 403 Main St.

Board of Compensation and Assessment, 7:30 p.m., City Hall. Veterans Commission, 7:30 p.m., City Board of Public Works, 7:30 p.m., City Hall. City Plan Commission, 8 p.m., City Hall. Tuesday Economic Development Commission, noon, City Hall. Board of Health, 5:30 p.m., City Hall.

Common Council, special meeting, 7:30 p.m., City Hall. Zoning Committee, 7:30 p.m., City Hall. Ordinance and Salaries Committee, 7:30 p.m., City Hall. Fire Board, 7:30 p.m., fire headquarters. Police Board, 7:30 p.m., police headquarters.

Welfare Board, 7:30 p.m., City Hall. Thursday Redevelopment Commission, 7:30 p.m., 30 Bank St. Friday Community Development Action Committee, noon, City Hall. Births New Britain General Hospital births Sunday included a daughter to Mr. and Mrs.

Nicholas D'Avirro of 29 Curtin Ave. and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Del Sesto of 208 Brook St. A daughter was born at the hospital late Saturday to Mr.

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Giorgetti, Groups Opposed in Anti-tuition Strategy By TIM DUMONT NEW BRITAIN With legislative hearings slated Friday, the antituition campaign at Cen-! tral Connecticut State College picked up momentum last week. As at the other state colleges, the thrust is coming from two ideologically estranged groups. One seeks tuition repeal through legislative procedure, while a more militant but smaller faction is calling for a student boycott of classes starting Wednesday. The Repeal Tuition Committee, officially sanctioned by the CCSC Student Senate, Thursday began a mail effort to age parents of students to attend the hearings in Hartford. The flyers about 2.000 of them state that "if parents and students unite together in contacting their local state representative and attend the publie hearings, sufficient strength will be generated to maintain the low cost of our public education system." The letter, signed by committee chairman Peter Berry and Senate President Robert B.

McCormick, emphasizes that attendees need not speak, but their presence is "essential." Meanwhile, a loosely organized group based at Greater Hartford Community College (GHCC), swept through the CCSC with Student Center Wednesday handouts calling for a "strike" against classes to begin this Wednesday. The action would continue, theoretically, until repeal of the tuitions is accomplished. The flyer also called for students to withhold that portion of their fees which would be used for tuition. The state college amount is $150 per semester. Timing, however, was poor in I respect to withholding payment.

Damage Claims Asked NEW BRITAIN The Common Council will be asked Dec. 15 to authorize payments of $1,600 to dispose of new damage claims pending against the city. The proposed settlements, recommended by the council's claims committee, will make only a minor dent in the claims account of the corporation counsel's office which is showing a substantial $54.800 balance, four months away from the close of the city's fiscal year. The $3,350 a month spending pace for damage claims during the eight months of the fiscal year, about half of what could be spent under the original $80,000 allocation, virtually insures a substantial surplus in this area this year. The council is expected to approve these payments: $450 to Antonia Pekala of 27 Lyman injured in a fall on a defective sidewalk at Myrtle and High Streets; $425 to Bertha Torino of 261 Lawlor injured in a fall on a defective Sexton Street sidewalk; $400 to Gilman Derosier of 311 1 Church injured in a fall on damaged curbing at East Street and Wynola Avenue; $250 to Jane Salvio of 123 Osgood injured in a skidding accident on McClintock Street and $75 to Anna Cantino of 218 Farmington injured in a fall on an icy Broad Street sidewalk.

State Sen. J. Edward Caldwell of Bridgeport probably wished he was back in his home city Saturday night. At the conclusion of a speech extolling Mayor Stanley Pac the senator said "I am sure Sen. Pac will be the greatest mayor the city of Bridgeport ever had." Dr.

Andrew J. Canzonetti, who introduced Caldwell, nudged him as the crowd roared and reminded the good senator that Pac was New Britain's mayor, not Bridgeport's. Face red, Caldwell puffed out, "By God, you're right. I'm wrong. I wish we had a Democratic mayor in Bridgeport." Woman Charged With Assault NEW BRITAIN Veronica Lucy, 22, 129 Richard allegedly involved in an accident with Philip K.

Shuff, 23, of 31 Seymore Hartford, at 1 a.m. Sunday, was charged with second degree assault. Shuff was booked for alleged third degree assault. Policeman Daniel Depinto and auxiliary Capt. Joseph Crowley and auxiliary Policeman Frank Barszcz reported Shuff claimed Miss Lucy stabbed him i in the hand, but the woman said she did it only in self defense, according to the officers.

John E. Major, 37, of 587 Slater Road, Sunday afternoon displayed a loaded pistol and threatened his wife and another member of the family, according to Policeman Donald Peters. The officer found Major in the cellar with the gun, he reported. A drunken driving charge was lodged against Martin L. Giacomazzi, 20, of 17 Woodcrest Road, Fairfield, by Sgt.

David M. Doty. He forced the youth's car over to the side of the road on lake street after following him from West Man Street because if what he said was erratic driving. Collision Cars of Robert N. Zielinski, 33, of 394 Glen and Jesse F.

Byrd, 35, of 190 Long Swamp Road collided on Main Street late Saturday afternoon and Zielsinski a summons by Policeman Robert Moreno for following tio closelp. Following a mishap on West Main Street Saturday night, Francisco Avila, 39, of 26 Beaver was given a summons for failure to grant the right of way. The other vehicle was driven by William K. Levy, 26, of 1021 Asylum Hartford. A car driven by Aldred M.

Pitts, 37, of 175 Dean Drive, allegedly mounted the sidewalk on Myrtle Street early Sunday morning and knocked down a city snow removal sign. Policeman Jonn J. Just Jr. charged Pitts with failure to drive in the proper lane. Other Summonses Other weekend traffic summonses included: Peter E.

Dixon, 16, of 21 Marimac Road, ignoring traffic signal, Slater Road and Osgood Avenue, Policeman George J. Pawlak; Joseph Sedlock, 20, of Shelton, traffic signal, Farmington Avenue and Biruta Street, Policeman Theodire A. Grabowski James D. Heasley, 29, of 30 Gladden traffic signal, failure to stop for policeman, East Street and Newington Avenue, Policeman Henry Syskowski. Also, Leo M.

Kucharski, 43, of 64 East traffic signal, Osgood and Corbin avenues; Mrs. Christine Bowen, 33, of 444 Allen failure to drive in proper laneand failure to carry drivers license, Policeman William Magnoli; Harold J. Blier, 429 Allen no license, traffic signal and failure to obey policeman. David R. Steward, 27, of 2 Wildwood was charged with breach of peace early Sunday morning, police reported.

Jamaican Proposes CCSC Venture NEW BRITAIN A Jamacian educator met recently with Central Connecticut State College President F. Don James to investigate a possible program here for teachers from the West Indian island. Dr. Phyllis Macpherson, senior fellow of the Jamaican Education Ministry, is seeking to have teachers from her homeland continue their education at CCSC and return with new teacher education techniques. The visit was part of a continuing liaison between the campus and Jamaica.

Dr. George Spooner, CCSC mathematics professor, has been working for a year and a half with Dr. Macpherson on an island-wide project in mathematics education. Spooner, part of a four-member team, has made several trips to Jamaica in the project's attempt to modernize math in Deaths RAYMOND G. OSTMAN PLAINVILLE Raymond G.

Ostman, 67, of 28 Northampton Lane, died early Sunday morning at Bristol Hospital after a long illness. A lifelong resident he was employed at General Electric Plainville, for 24 years until his retirement June 1, 1965. He leaves a son, John R. Ostman of Bristol; two sisters, Miss Hildur A. Ostman and Mrs.

Alfred A. Johnson, both of Plainville; a brother, Robert A. Ostman of Bristol, and a granddaughter. Private funeral services will be Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. at Eriskson-Hanser.

Son Funeral Home, 5 Hart New Britain. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain. There are no calling hours. PAULINE WOITOWITZ NEW BRITAIN Mrs. Pauline Wittlieb Woitowitz, 88, of 66 Winthrop died Sunday morning at Walnut Hill Convalescent Home after a short illness.

A native of Germany, she was the widow of Matrin Woitowitz and made her home with a daughter-in-law Mrs. William Woitowitz, She was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, its Ladies Aid Society and the Missionary League, Sy leaves six grandchildren, including Policeman Donald Woitowitz, and 14 grandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at St.

Matthew's Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Calling hours are 7 to 9 p.m. at the Carlson Funeral Home, Franklin Square. MRS.

MARY LAMOTTO NEW BRITAIN Mrs. Mary Derito Lamotto, 82, of 51 Malikowski Circle, died late Saturday night at New Britain general Hospital after a long illness. Born in Italy, she lived in New Britain 40 years. Mrs. Lamotto was a member of St.

Jer-57, ome Church, its Legion of Mary and Rosary Society, the Italian Fraternal Society and Tripoli Society. She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Katherine Fascione of New Britain; a brother, Frank Derito of Philadelphia, four step-sisters, Mrs Anna Ahlin of Bristol, Mrs. Julia Murphy and Mrs. Lena Smith both of New Britain, and Mrs.

Rose Martel of Plainville; a grandson, and three great-grandsons. The funeral will be Tuesday at 8 a.m. at Donald D. Sagarino Funeral Home, 109 North and at 9 at St. Jerome Church.

Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery. Calling hours are today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. NIELSON FUNERAL BURLINGTON Funeral arrangements are incomplete for Charles "Chuck" G. Nielson, 24, of West Side Boulevard, Lake Garda, who died in a fire where he was visiting at a house near his home early Sunday morning.

Petke Funeral Home, 328 West Bristol, is handling arrangements. Nielson was recently discharged from the U.S. Coast Guard from serving overseas and was a student at Northwestern Community College in Winsted. He was a member of the Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Bristol. He leaves his parents, Charles F.

Nielson and Doris Jenke Nielson of Burlington; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nielson of Plainville; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Herman Jenke of Bristol; a brother, Bruce A. Nielson: and two sisters, Mrs.

William Everton and Miss Diane J. Nielson, all of Burlington. JOHN GREDZINSKI BRISTOL John Gredzinski, 76, of 2 Cypress died Sunday afternoon on his way to Bristol Hospital. Born in Poland, he came here 50 years ago. He worked at the New Departure-Hyatt division of Gtneral Motors.

He was a member of St. Stanislaus Church and St. Stanislaus Kosko Society, of which he was a former president. He was a past president of the Polish National Alliance, and a member of the Polish American Citizens Club, and the Bristol Senior Citizens. He also was the father-in-law of former Mayor Henry J.

Wojtusik. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Rozalia Zalenska Gredzinski of Bristol: three daughters, Mrs. Stanley J. Wojtusik and Mrs.

Henry J. Wojtusik, both of Bristol, and Mrs. Kazimer Karpinski of Jersey City, N.J.; five brothers, Eugene Gredzinski and Stephan Gredzinski, both of Bristol, two brothers in France, and a brother in Poland; five sisters, Mrs. Zenobia Witkiewicz of Bristol, and four sisters in Poland; five grandchildren, and two greatgrandchildren. The funeral will be Tuesday at 8:15 a.m.

at Suchodolski Funeral Home, 444 West and at St. Stanislaus Church at 9 a.m. Burial will be in Saint Joseph Cemetery. Calling hours are today from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 1p.m. Party Honors Tavern Keeper NEW BRITAIN One of this city's most popular tavern keepers is retiring, or is he? Jack Quilty operated Quilty's Tavern at 241 Elm St.

for 39 years until recently when highway construction got in the way of his "health club," as he called it, was the guest Saturday night at the retirement" party at the Eighth Ward Political Club on Smalley Street. Quilty said he isn't so sure it should be described as a "retirement" party. Friends claim he's looking for another site to Dancer To Perform Suite On Experiences in City NEW BRITAIN Joan Stone, New Haven-born modern dancer, will present a dance program Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Center ballroom at Central Connecticut State College. The ho ur-and-a-half program, free to the public, will be on the theme "I've Always Lived in the City." Including many facets of Mrs.

Stone's experience, the suite will be in her specialty, satire and politics. Topics deal wit urban renewal, newspapers, a woman on a compulsive buying spree and changing American society. Background Mrs. Stone has studied ballet Jack Quinn of the Metropoltian Opera ballet and has a master's degree in urban studies from Yale. She has performed at colleges, universities, high schools, art festivals, coffee houses and political gatherings.

She has taught at the New Haven Dance Club, New Haven Free School and as artist-in-residence for the Connecticut Commission on the Arts. The program is presented by the performing arts committee of the Student Center Program Council. carry on his business. Quilty had no comment. Anyway, Quilty's in pretty good shape, and as his was one of the few taverns remaining in town, he figures there might be a great need for another dispensary of "good cheer" or "health club." Quilty's father started the tavern more than 63 years ago.

A specialty of the house, besides the beer and genial surroundings, was Quilty's claim that he handled, besides the native beer and ales, a wide variety of imported goods from as far off as Africa and Afganistan, and from Germany, England, Israel. At Saturday night's affair, the friendly tavern keeper was the center of attaction. He was among friends because most of the membership of the Eighth Ward Club, which is in the same general neighborhood as the closed tavern, were his customers. As one of the guests said, as he toasted Quilty, "It's going to be tough drinking beer from those bottles again." Terryville Officials To Meeton Park Funds The band of student volunteers -identified by a spokesman as primarily from GMCC and the University of Connecticut--landed on campus about the same time as the CCSC cashier's office was closing. Deadline for payment of tuition and fees for the spring semester was the same day.

Assembly 'Fed Up' McCormick, an opponent of the proposed "strike," said "The General Assembly is fed up with students using anything but the appropriate channels to express their feelings." He said he understood how some students might want to take more drastic action after unsuccessful efforts to prevent establishment of the fees. Both he and Berry predicted, however, that turnout for a strike -type action at CCSC would be "nothing at all." The spokesman for the militant group said, however, that there is "an awful lot of support" for a student action. She stated that it would take shape as "more or less a boycott." Protective Measures The CCSC co-ed emphasized that students would be advised to protect their interests by speaking to teachers before leaving classes. She said students would not be asked to expose themselves to possible punitive actions. The spokesman, who asked not to be identified, admitted that the more militant group needed to rally with students to clear up confusion about its intent.

She said leaders hope to call such a meeting early next week. The Senate-sanctioned body, meanwhile, is attempting to enlist more student help and will set up an information table on campus Monday. Also, Berry said, it is hoped to conduct a door-to-door canvass Tuesday of CCSC's eight dormitories and two apartment complexes. The Student Senate also plans to rent six to eight buses to conFriday. vey students to the hearings Inventories of Two Estates Filed with Judge NEW BRITAIN -Two inventories totaling $125,819 were on file in the office of Probate Judge Henry J.

Gwiazda. Virginia Spina of New Britain left an estate of $50,699. She died Sept. 15. Nieces and nephews residing in Italy are beneficiaries under the woman's will.

Several nieces are left $1,000 each, while three nephews will divide the remainder of the estate. Her inventory includes Salter Road property, Savings Bank of New Britain, Burritt Mutual Savings Bank, and two shares of ton Industries, $336. John J. Dagata is executor. Antonio Saracemo of Kensington, who died Aug.

1, left an estate valued at $75,160. In his will, he left $1,000 to a step-daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Ward of New Britain. The remainder was left to his son, Victor Saraceno, and daughter, Mrs. Phyllis S.

Solito, in trust, with the principal to go to his wife, Mrs. A Assunta Saraceno. Victor Saraceno and Mrs. Solito are co-executors. Mr.

Saraceno's inventory includes four parcels of property. Indian mounds in Madison County, Tennessee, it is believed, date back to the times of Christ. TERRYVILLE James Clark, president of the Plymouth Industrial Development Commission, has announced he will meet Tuesday with a representative from the Economic Development Administration (EDA), First Selectman Walter K. Lassy Jr. and representatives from the engineering firm of C.A.

Maguire Associates. Deaths SALVY NESTICO BRISTOL Salvy Nestico, of 26 Caswell died at Bradley Memorial Hospital, Southington, Sunday after a long illness. He was a lifelong resident and an army veteran of WWII. He was employed by Wasley Buick-Oldsmobile Inc. He was a membtr of St.

Anthony's Church. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Angela Augeri Nestico of Bristol; two daughters, Mrs. Alexander R. Mancini and Elizabeth Jean Nestico, both of Bristol; four brothers, Michatl R.

Nestico, Ralph F. Nestico, Frank J. Nestico and Vito A. Nestico, all of Bristol: two sisters, Mrs. S.

William Fiondella of Bristol and Mrs. Edward Fasulo of Southington. A military funeral will be Tuesday at 8 a.m. at the Dunn Funeral Home, 19 West to St. Anthony's Church at 9 a.m.

Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Calling hours will be today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. ARTHUR R. CARRUTHERS WINSTED Arthur R.

Carruthers, 69, of Colebrook River Road, died at Winsted Memorial Me Hospital Sunday morning after a long illness. Born in Avon, he moved to Winsted 27 years ago. He was employed at Tiffany Pickett Co. He was a deacon at the Church of Christ and also served as chairman of the Board of Benevolence and of the Board of Ushers. He was a member of the church council.

He leaves his wife, Mrs. Ruth Shaver Carruthers; two sons, John Carruthers and Roy Carruthers, and a daughter, Miss Mary Lou Carruthers, all of Winsted; a brother, Earl Carruthers of Bristol; and a grandson. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Church of Christ, with the Rev. Elwood Babbin, pastor, and the Rev.

Wallace Reid, former pastor, officiating. Friends may call at the Carruthers' home. John J. Shea Funeral Home is making arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the Book of Memory at the Church of Christ.

MARIA P. CASAGRANDE STAFFORD SPRINGS Mrs. Maria Posocco Casagrande, 78, of Dennis Lane, died Saturday at the Enfield Convalescent home after a long illness. Born in Vittor Venito, Italy she came here when a child. She was a former member of the Italian Club Ladies Auxiliary.

She leaves a son Hannibal Casagrande of Stafford Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Elsa Barbone, Southington, and Mrs. Claire Hart, Stafford Springs; two brothers, Primo Posocco and Secondo Posocco; sister, Rosa DaTos, all of Italy, and six grandchildren. Funeral will be Tuesday at 8:15 a.m. at the Tocchetti Funeral Home, West Main Street and at 10 at St.

Edward Church. Burial will be in St. Edward Cemetery, Calling hours are today 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Rosary will be recited today at 8 p.m. Clark said the primary pose of the meeting is to "fully acquaint all parties to more details concerning the precedures and necessary to obtain the federal funds that are planned to be used for the industrial park." A special town meeting was held several weeks ago at which residents approved town funds to match the federal grants for the park which will be developed on North Harwinton Ave.

Clark said one part of a twosegment brochure detailing "statistical elements" in the completed. Called "Community Survey of Plymouth, it will be set in a color booklet which will show further information about the town with pictures and sketches. Soliciting Use The completed brochure will be used in soliciting the interest of prospective manufacturers and businessmen who wish to locate in the Plymouth Industrial Park. The brochure was prepared by Mel Schneidelmeyer, director of the Central Connedticut Regional Planning Agency (CCRPA) with research assistance by Michael Glow, 24 W. Terryville.

Meetings this week include: Monday: Town Hall building committee, 7:30 p.m. Town Hall; Charter Commission, 7:30 p.m., high school library; Sewer Authority, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall. Tuesday: Plymouth Industrial Development Commission, 10:30 a.m., selectman's office; Junior Woman's Club story hour, 10:30 a.m., public library; Woman's Club, 1 p.m., home of Mrs. Luther Potter; Finance board, 7:30 p.m., Town Hall. Wednesday: Plymouth VFW Auxiliary Christmas party, 6:30 p.m., Chef's Restaurant; Junior Woman's Club executive board meeting, 8 p.m., home of Mrs.

Arnold Hella. Thursday: Congregational Church basketball game, 7:15 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran gym, 154 Meadow Bristol; Board of Selectmen, 7:30 p.m., selectmen's office; Community Boys and Girls Club, board of Directors, 8 p.m., clubhouse. Friday: Fire Department Christmas party, 9 p.m., of Hall, Agney Avenue. Saturday: Congregational Church senior pilgrim fellowship Christmas party, 9 a.m., social room. Sunday: Congregational church special meeting, at close of service; Fire Department auxiliary, 2 p.m., firehouse; Junior Woman's Club members children's Christmas party, 2 p.m., Congregational Church; old fashioned carol sing, 7 p.m., Plymouth Congregational Church.

Menus Menus for Plymouth schools will be: today, goulash, cole slaw or corn, rice; Tuesday, juice, grinders, dessert; Wednesday, hamburg, potatoes, broccoli or beans, ice cream; Thursday, turkey, potatoes, peas and carrots, gelatin; Friday, soup, sandwiches, celery and carrot, gingerbread. Court's Decision Cuts Funds from Grand List NEW BRITAIN A Superior Court referee's decision received here last week hacked another $83,488 from the city's grand list, already heavily affected this year by additional property acquisitions of the state Department of Transportation's highway division. Completing action on an appeal filed by owners of Grandway Plaza, state referee Abraham S. Borden reduced the shopping center's overall assessment from $1,233,488 to $1,140,000 retroactive to the Sept. 1, 1968 assessment year.

The reduction resulted in a $19,960 property tax refund for the plaza owners which the finance board will have to make available from this year's budget. Grandway Plaza, a complex of stores at Main and East Main Streets, was the first project of the city's Redevelopment Agency. Atty. Harold J. Eisenberg of Eisenberg Anderson represented the plaza's developers in the appeal.

Woman Files Damage Suit in Fall NEW BRITAIN A $3,000 damage action has been filed against the city as the aftermath of a sidewalk fall here last month. In the Circuit Court 15 action, filed by Atty. Stephen J. Anderson of Eisenberg and Anderson, Gertrude K. Cunningham of New Britain charged she received multiple injuries, "severet" laceration over her right eye, damaged her clothing, and broke her glasses in the fall.

She blamed the Nov. 10 fall on a defective street sidewalk. Item Taken A tape deck valued at $300 was taken in a break at the apartment of James Gingras of 222 Winfield Drive, he told police Sunday. The battery in the parked automobile of Louis Peccerillo of 114 Skipper St. was removed by thieves Saturday night in a Main Street yard.

About $50 in change was stolen from a building at 1529 Stann ley St. and $142 was taken from an apartment at 153 Sexton according to detectives. the nation's more than 800 schools. Spooner is expected to return to the island during the upcoming Christmas vacation and again next summer. Dr.

Macpherson also has been involved in training of Peace Corps personnel for Jamaica at San Diego State College. Council To Install New Officers NEW BRITAIN The Veterans Council will install officers Tuesday night at General Haller Post rooms. The following were re-elected to office: president, Aram J. Adajian; vice president, Anthony E. Plocharczyk; secretarytreasurer, Edward J.

Frawley and judge advocate, Casimer F. Majewicz. Invited guests include Mayor and Mrs. Stanley J. Pac, members of the Veterans Commission and past presidents.

Michael J. Scricca, director of the Veterans Service Center, Dinner To Honor Kilduff Honor Kilduff NEW BRITAIN Arrange. ments are almost finished for a testimonial dinner and dance in honor of Police Lt. Edward J. Kilduff Jr.

at VFW memorial hall Friday night. The affair is being given because of his recent promotion. William H. Booth Jr. of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, will speak.

HUNSTVILLE Tex. (UPI) Since 1956 a total of 81.738 convicts have earned high school equivalency certificates in a special school program in state prison system. the last graduating class of 295 included a 53-year-old male convict and an 18-year-old female inmate. Sgt. Arthur M.

Golab is chairman and Sgt. David M. Doty and policeman William M. Kilduff, co-chairmen. Former Police Board Chairman Lawrence J.

Davidson is honorary chairman. will swear in the officers. The Rev. Mr. Harold Wrice will give the invocation and benediction.

A buffet prepared by the auxiliary of Haller Post will be served following the ceremonies. Still Houses Won Name CARACAS The Spanish explorer Alonzo de Ojeda named Venezuela, or "Little Venice," in 1499 because of the native villages perched on stilts along the swampy shores of Lake Mararaibo. Company Head to Get Club's Merit Award NEW BRITAIN The Exchange Club's annual merit award wil' be presented tonight to Alexander "Al" Guida, president of Guida-Siebert Dairy Co. The presentation will be made at a dinner at the Hedges. At the same time, former members of both the New Britain and Pulaski High School football teams will be guests of the Exchange Club..