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a a a a a a a a a of 3rd Ed HARTFORD COURANT: Monday, August 25, 1958 City May See Drop In Voter Registration BRISTOL (Special) Only three more voter making sessions remain before the Nov. 4 state election and unless the turnouts" are considerably greater than they have been so far this year the city's voting list is due to show a 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, 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 all-day 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 removals from the city. No more voter making sessions are to be held prior to the nominating primary elections scheduled for next month.

There is little likelihood that a 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, however, is shaping up with Finance Commissioner John D.

O'Neil and 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 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 Sweden, 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 morning 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 arrested early Sunday morning at Middle Street and Riverside Avenue by Policeman Edmund Bernosky. He was 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 stop after striking and 1 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 Sheriff 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 Goodfield, it is Conlin. 11; Robert Crowell and Lee Dakin, nine, and Julia Dunning, eight. Also, Christine Ehrlich and Robert Ehrlich, nine: Susan Farnhan, 12; Susan Fernandez, 10; Karen 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 Overstrom, 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, Farmington.

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 Edmund Jeremiah Foley, 61, of 40 Carter Lane, 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 force for 20 years. He held rank the of lieutenant when he to purchase the Sunoco Gas Station 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 mema ber of the Connecticut State Police Isabella Council, KofC, and Southington Lodge of Elks. He leaves his wife, Mrs. Helen Kranich Foley; three sons, Town Clerk Robert E.

Foley, John 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 McNulty 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 Re-' quiem 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 voters. Registration with the Democratic Party Saturday was almost 2 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; District Three, 29; District Four, 81; District Five, 51, and District Six, 10. The last voter making ses: sion 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 Wilson Pittsfield, was arrested Saturday night on a fugitive charge by Police Officer Pascal Maiorano 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 held Tuesday at 8 a.m. 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 a 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 Trophies were awarded first place winners and ribbons to show and place swimmers. 8he Newington team received team 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, 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, 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 preparation for the annual Block Party. 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 F. Zajon, 18, of Scarsdale, N.Y., was arrested early Sunday morning on three charges by Policeman Robert C. Schatz. The charges were driving an unreglistered 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. Pucclello, 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 ready Monday. Clement Lemire, superintendent of Parks and Recreation, is calling a meeting of the parks and recreation board and the town building committee for Tuesday at NEWINGTON (Special) The Churchill Park Swimming Team ran away with the Greater Hartford Suburban Swimming Championship Meet in Windsor Sunday, local afternoon.

swimmers captured 11 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 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 retiring the present plaque. The award is based on the international 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 articles 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 been I determined. I Berlin Thieves Take $145 In Break At Restaurant in the writ, was injured when the automobile he was driving, owned by his wife, Mary, was struck by Jolin's car as Goodfield was stopped for a stop sign Woodland Street at King Goodfield, who received head, neck and chest injuries, claims $10,000 damages.

Mrs. Goodfield $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 at Savino, 29, of 93 Divinity will be presented Wednesday in City Court on 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 the 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 Bristol. -Advt. 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 executive 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 plans. The committee chairmen are: 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 a traffic light by Policeman James Ross Sunday. Lyman Messer, 150 Hillside Hartford, was charged with driving without securing his license and giving false information to a police officer Saturday 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, "Adventures 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 eight 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 each, 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; Cheryl Brown, 14; Linda Cebula, nine; Carol Lee Cherpack, 13; Regina 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 ed 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 taining $85, hidden near the place, was missing and about was taken from the office. State Policemen William Burke and Elmer Nei are cooperating with local authorities in the vestigation. A similar break occurred ier in the week at the Ideal Drivein Restaurant. Police reported $35 stolen in that break. Youth Arrested On complaint of Harvey ver, a 17-year-old Newington youth was arrested by Policeman Skinner Saturday afternoon a charge of trespassing damaging private property.

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

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

Candidates will report to school 1 locker rooms at 9 a.m. Physical exams and the issuance of equipment will be the first der, according to Landry. The nucleus of the team will be 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 and child was born, the mother baby were transported 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 contest 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 throughout contest the area. open to It is expected that many of the prize winning carriages and wagons featured at the closing of playgrounds in neighboring towns and cities will entered.

Another attraction on the grounds will be Tex Pavel and his horse who will be featured on both days. "Governor's Day" Sunday will be highlighted by a 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 trophy in honor of 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 those homes where there is doubt in regard to addresses.

GOP Barbecue Members of the Litchfield County 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 state 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 Plymouth Congregational Church with servings from 5 to 7 p.m. A large number of varieties of food will be available. 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 p.m., with a business meeting planned after a work session. Delbert Mitchell, CD chairman, has announced that additional volunteer members are needed. Anyone interested is asked to register 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 Fir 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 Plymouth fire house. Mr.

and Mrs. Fred Wagner and son Drew are spending several days in Luzerne, Pa. Angela and Richard Hogan 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 New 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 up his third straight victory.

He defeated Argentine Hestor Rossetto after 45 moves in their 12th round adjourned game. After the 12th round, Russian players continued to dominate play. Tigran Petrosyan held first place with nine points. Fischer trailed far down with six, a point back of Paul Benkoe, Hungarian refugee playing for the U.S. Chess Federation.

Sherwin had five points. Protestants Urge Study Of Cold War Cause NYBORG. Denmark (P- Protestant churchmen from Communist 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 Couneil'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 aL 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. Police Have Busy Day, Make Several Arrests NEW BRITAIN (Special) lice early Sunday morning made several arrests, including an alleged 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 oper-4 ating 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 atten7tion was called to the noise from the car's muffler. Later in the day, the youth was being questioned by Detective Strong 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 ment. St.

and his wife, Barbara, 24, were taken into custody by Policemen William Kildruff and Rob- new ert Wasel at 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Sept. Walsh was charged with breach ular of peace and his wife was charged and with breach of peace, operating their without a license in her posses- will sion and failure to stop at the signal of an officer. shifts The officers said they were at- ing" tracted to the Walsh machine by St.

loud hern blowing, and ordered rolmen Mrs. Walsh to over to the fully curb at Chestnut and Fairview At streets. men They quoted the woman as say- Police ing "I don't pull over for strange a men." dent They said she put the car in ed motion and was ordered to stop day, again. When asked for her license noon and registration she became abu- a.m. sive, the policemen reported, and A said the policemen had no right was to stop her.

Mrs. Walsh was un- sion" able produce a license, accord- shifts, ing to the report. by Walsh, himself, became "loud though, and abusive" the policemen re- "spelled ported and told his wife he would covers "fix them guys." Although Mrs. work Walsh entered the police station to without trouble her husband had Injured to be forced inside, the policemen related. ernor Gang Arrested day Four men, gathered in front en 1 of a Ave.

restaurant James shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday, re- nis. fused to move for Policemen Al- ain fred R. Ravaglia and Neville Ma- gency honey and were charged with un- bach lawful assembly. Rock They were identified as Urbane Garcia Boyrie, 49, 402 Elm Camp Willie Fagan, 41, of 136 Win- George ter Hebert Newkirk, 28, of rock 153 Hartford Ave.

and Thomas Petrucelli, 36, of 97 Putnam St. She Sgt. Stanley J. Zendzian assist- day ed in the arrests. Sunday The sergeant, and Officer Ma- flowers honey, later arrested John Sanders number whom they said was involved in Non a fight in front of an East Main St.

eating house. Sgt. Zendzian non said he ordered him to "move support along" but Sanders refused and while began using profanity with the re- tective sult that a crowd began to gath- in er. Sanders was charged with At breach of peace. Mr.

George Munson of uncertain ad- of dress was found fast asleep in Golden the basement of an apartment day house at 247 Arch St. Sgt. Novak Church. and Officer Maloney placed charg- followed es of drunkenness and vagrancy The against him. John's Santos Gonzales of 422 Main St.

Mr. and Gregorio Colon of 157 North daughter, St. were charged with breach of and peace by Policemen Robert Par- Walter, czyk and Donald Peters. The all of officers said they were causing a 14 disturbance. They allegedly at- Hospital tempted to gain entrance to the Births Washington Hotel but the manager Hospital refused to admit them.

Gonzales ters and Colon were taken custody of 247 when they tried to get into the hos- Mrs. telry via the rear entrance. ton St. Anthony S. Melsky Traffic Anthony S.

Melsky, 70, of 60 Vance St. died Saturday at New Marimac Britain General Hospital. He was ignoring resident for 16 years and for morning years resided Claremont, good N.H., where he was a layman and pastor of the Russian Pentecostal Church. Melsky was af- Martin, filiated with the Assembly of God cil Church here. A former employe of the New all Britain Machine Co.

and Skinner wants Chuck he retired in 1954. not." He leaves his wife. Mrs. Pat- ricia Skuratowicz Melsky; three daughters, Mrs. Frank Rydwansky of Quincy, and Mrs.

Naomi Clark and Miss Janet Melsky, both of this city; six sons, Victor of Milton, Theodore Wolloston, Peter of Dorchester, Thomas of Holbrook, Stanley of Laconia, 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 Home in Claremont, N.H., where services will be held Tuesday afternoon. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Claremont. The Carlson Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.

Accident Reported Cars driven by Verna MacMilIan, 43, of Wolf Pit Road, and Edwin 'Angier, 28, of 12 Olive Newington, were into 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 NEW BRITAIN (Special) opposition appeared developing Sunday from policemen's ranks to the announced rotation plan members of the police Chief Edward M. Kiely policy would go into 1. Jnder the program, policemen on the midnight shifts will shifts every month. alternate over three Members of the second have called a "mass for Monday at 8:30 Peter's school hall. Some said "the rotation discussed." the same time, the have asked the New Union, Local 1165, special meeting.

Union Stephen Poplawski the meeting will be held at 8:30 a.m. for the and night shifts and for the day detail. union spokesman indicated "always under the that the second and like the first, was the seniority of he he admitted, it out." A city veteran policemen days from being night shifts. in Fall Otto Kalbach 73, of St. fell at his home night and received three ribs, according to C.

O'Brien and Victor They took him to New General Hospital in an car on Sunday when was unable to leave Garden Damaged Mrs. Helen Delnicke St. complained to Foertsch Sunday garden at her home damaged, probably by said her husband worked Saturday on the garden morning they found destroyed and a of rocks removed. Support Charged Spencer Kaelin, 52, of Mt. N.Y.

was charged with Sunday. He was visiing in Unionville Walter Kulak and that town. Anniversary and Mrs. Joseph Myska 105 Hayes St. observed wedding anniversary with a Mass at Holy A dinner and at General Haller couple was married Church in Clinton, and Mrs.

Myska have Mrs. Wallace six sons. Joseph, John, Edward and this city. They also grandchildren. Births at New Britain Sunday included to Dr.

and Mrs. Henry Francis St. and Mr. Joseph Cyr of 155 Violation William C. Maher, 27, of was charged a stop sign early at Slater Road and Avenue.

DANVILLE, VA. (AP) defeated for a city office, published this paid vertisement: "I wish to who voted for me. My to thank all those who Off Duty Patrol Can Be Rough NEWARK, (P) 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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