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Rep. Lanham, 69, In Car-Train Collisi THE BRIDGEPORT POST. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1957. sion ROME, Nov. 11 Rep.

Henderson Lanham (D-Gi 6f, a veteran of II years in Co gress, was killed yesterday whe his car and a train collided at Rome crossing. At the time of his death he wa a member of the House Appropr atlons committee. During years in Congress friends said vigorously opposed reductions i the Armed Services and nevi hesitated to speak out when thought it necessary. Police said the 7th District rep from Rome was driv ing alone on the way to addres a Parent-Teacher associatio meeting at nearby Garden Lake school when the Occident oc curred. Rams His Car County Policeman Bill Har said a Central of Georgia swltcl i struck Lanham's ca broadside knocking it into a ditch The congressman was found lying beside the vehicle and was pro nounced dead at the scene tv Coroner John W.

Davenport. Rome Police Chief Smith Hor ton said no charges were filed against Engineer Jack Lott, 39 of Cedartown. The switch en gine was pulling five loaded and two empty cars whan the crash occurred, he said. Lanham was born in Rome Sept. M.

1888, the son of John Henderson Lanham and Julia Thompson Lanham. He was educated in the public schools of Rome and also attended Piedmont Institute at Rockmart, Ga. He transferred to the University of Georgia where he received a bachelor of artt de grte in 1910 and a bachelor of laws degree in 1911. Waa Phi Kappa The a next year he attended the a a university era.duate school where he obtained" a master of arts degree. He was member of Phi Beta Kappa.

VINCENT CALLAHAN, STAMFORD, DROWNS HAVEN, Nov. The body of a man once active In Stamford Democratic party circles has been recovered fronv the tidal flats here. He was Vincent Callahan, 61, of Dean street, Stamford, report ed missing from the veterans ad ministration hospital here since Tuesday. A 12-year-old boy found the body Saturday. A medical examiner attributed death to accidental drowning Dr Sterling P.

Taylor said Mr. Callahan, a patient at the hospital ome time, had been dead at least wo days. From 1937 to 1939 Mr. Callahan fas executive secretary to former Congressman Alfred N. Philps, Jr.

Mr. Callahan is survived by his Wife. SINGER 2 HOURS 5 Sbob During Hotel Room Siege, Hita One of LONDON, Nov. (AP) A gunman, apparently crazed, held a 29-yaar-old stage and radio singer prisoner in a hotel room for two hours early today. The man fired five shots from a pistol without hitting anything but one of his own feet.

He finally surrendered after a lengthy siege by 30 police officers. The girl, Shirley Bassey, suffered from shock but was otherwise unhurt. Peter Quinton, a friend who was with her when the gunman rushed in, was slugged on the head and cut badly. Quinton and two customers who were fitting Miss Bassey with towns were hustled out of The room by the gunman, who then ocked the door. The young singer said the man OBITUARY WWIam V.

BlMtey Services will take place torn row for William V. Blaskey, so wood worker with 3ity Lumber company, who Saturday in his home in Higg num. will be. conduct at 2 p.m. in the Wilmot, West a Moulding funeral home 8 -afayefte street.

The Rev. Stanl 3 Allaby, pastor of (he Blac Rock Congregational church, officiate. Burial will be Kilborn, of River street, Southport, who died Friday, will take place tomorrow at 11 a.m. in the Fairfield funeral home of Wilmot, West and Goulding, 1209 Post road, with the Rev. Elwyn B.

Chaney, pastor of (he Southport Congregational church, officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn cemetery, New York city. Marti! Kotwica Services for Marlin Kotwica, 54, Of 914 Honevsuot road Ktrntfnrri were conducted today in th ter funeral home by the Arthur Budding, rector Luke's Episcopal church, was in Mountain Grove ceir Frank Stambor Services for Frank Stamb. of 224 Hamilton street, a employe of the Bridgeport rics company, who died Sat took place today in St. the Archangel church with quiem Mass.

Burial was Michael's cemetery. Celebrant of the Mass w. Very Rev. Peter Hajna. The He was elected to the 80th Con gress Nov.

5, IW, winning th Democratic nomination from Mai colm, C. Tarver who had held thi 7th district seat for 20 years. Politically, he once describe! himself as "a progressive withou being a radical." Lanham was married Sept. 1 1915, to Anne White Phinizy Rockmart. Later they separated friends said.

Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Thomas Slappey, Albany a brother, Felix Lanham, Rome; and a niece, Mrs. Frank Peacock, Rome, with whom he lived. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. day, have been returned.

In a letter made public yesterday, Russell P. Crawford, president of the NAACP's New York branch, wrote Davies that the association has repeatedly "passed policy resolutions, condemning atheistic communism and directing its units to reject the applications for membership of Communist party members." Attempts by communisfs to gain membership, Crawford add- STRAUSS NOMINATED JEWISH NCCJ I NEW YORK, Nov. ll-(AP) Lewis I. Strauss, chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission, has been nominated as the Jewish National co-chairman of the National Conference oj Christians! and Jews. The NCCJ today opens its two- day, 39th annual meeting.

Strauss, not opposed for the cochairman post, commented over the weekend: "I deeply appreciate this hou or and, to the fullest extent permitted by my official duties with the atomic energy commission, I will seek to carry on the tradi- licn of my distinguished sor and valued friend, the late Roger W. Straus." Roger Straus held the Jewish NAACP REJECTS RED AS MEMBER i $50 Gift of Benjamin J. Davia, N. T. Communist Leader NEW YORK, Nov.

ll-(AP) he National Association for the dvancement of Colored People is turned down a top American mmunist's bid for membership. The man rejected by the AACP is Benjamin J. Davis, Negro and New York state airman of the Communist party. His J3.50 membership fee and a $50 gift, submitted at an association rally here last Sun- tept saying "I love you. I won't yer and Cyrus Arsenault arm you." After two hours he pushed her out into the hall unharmed, but it was another hour Mountain Grove cemetery.

Joseph N. Boucher Services for Joseph N. Bouche 64, of 19 Overlook street, Fa Held, who died Thursday, toe place today in St. Anthony church. Burial was in St.

duel's cemetery. The Rev. Raymond H. Stephe son was celebrant of the Mas and also read the committal ser ce. Bearers were William Turr Joseph Colello, Charles Steve ton, William Stover, Arthur Sa before he responded to police pleas to give himself up.

The man, whose name was not disclosed, pital. Miss Jennie Burns Services for Miss Jennie Burn; was taken to a hos- DeatliB in Nation CLEVELAND, Nov. 11 (AP) Mrs. William G. Mather, $6, philanthropist and civic leader, died Sunday.

Her flrat husband was in- died in J928, and in 1929 she'mar- ried Mather, president and later ward chairman of Cleveland- Cliffs Iron Co. She was born In Saginaw, Mich. MANHASSET, N. Nov 11(AP) Frank X. McNamara, 40, who founded the Diners Club in York in 1950 and built It nto a six million doliar-a-year business with branches across the country, died Saturday.

NEW YORK, Nov. ll-(AP) Dr. of 197 Orchard street, who died Friday, took place today in Charles church with a solem high Mass of requiem. Burial wa in St. Michael's cemetery.

Edward Emllson Services for Edward Emilson 62, of 249 Orchard street, a ma carrier, who died Friday, wer conducted today in the Bracke funeral home by the Rev. Alexander Harper, pastor of th dustrlalist James D. Ireland, who Trumbull Congregational church John Bartlet Brebner, 62, funeral ed, are "a distinct disservice to portation and Public Utilities at his American organization which seeks to wipe out racial dlscrim- nation and segregation in a legal manner through the courts ind according to federal and tafe laws and the United States Constitution." Davis formerly was a New fork city councilman. national co-chairmanship fromthe founding of the NCCJ in 1928 to his death. Unopposed for reelection during the convention are the Protestant and Catholic co-chairmen of the NCCJ--Benjamin M.

Fairless, former board chairman of United States Steel and James J. Twohy, West coast industrialist, respectively. RETIRED BANKER DIES HARTFORD, Nov. ll-(UP) E. Dana Willis, 72, retired vice president and secretary of the Society for Savings and a former councilman, died yesterday in Hartford hospital.

He retired in 1951 after more than 50 years service to the bank. Services Will take place tomorrow. UB STUDENTS TO HEAR OF A I TRAINING The Marine Corps Officer Procurement team will visit Bridgeport University tomorrow between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., to explain Marine officer training programs to students interested in earning commissions in the Corps. College freshmen, sophomores and juniors are eligible to enroll in the Marine Corps Platoon Leaders Class.

This program eads to a commission as a Marine second lieutenant upon graduation from college. A memlier of the Platoon Leaders Class has versify, died Sunday. Brebner, who was born in Toronto, joined the Columbia faculty in 1942. URBANA, 111., Nov. 11 (AP) Dr.

Sidney L. Miller, professor in the Department of Trans- Burial was in Lakeview cerni tery. Paul Ferrando Services for Paul Ferrando, 127 Holiister avenue, an associate operator with his sons of Ferran do's Palace Grill and Restaurant, who died Saturday, will a place tomorrow at 8:30 a.m, in the i A. Abriola and Son me, East Washington a avenue, at 9:30 the University of Pittsburgh, died Saturday. He also taught at the Universities of Wisconsin and Iowa and was state superintendent of public schools in Kansa ST.

LOUIS, Nov. II--(AP) Curt A. Poulton, 50, member of old "Original a a Trio," a singing group popular in the 1920s and 1930s, died Saturday. WASHINGTON, NOV. H-(AP) Jules G.

Leverett, 61, formerly ol Galveston, who was a Texas congressional secretary for 35 ma years. died Saturday. Leverett, ivho was born in Galveiton, retired three years ago. ASHTABULA, Ohio, Nov II-(AP) Edward Chester (Chet) Lampson, 81, editor of the Jefferson, (Ohio) Gazette, semi-weekly newspaper, died Saturday. Lampson carried to the White House lis fight against what he regarded as buying by Uncle Sam's tax collectors.

o'clockinBIessed Sacrament church with solemn requiem Mass. Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery. Frank Gancsos Services will take place Wednesday for Frank Gancsos, SO, formerly of 445 Castle avenue, Fairfleld, a retired gardener and caretaker who died yesterday in Hillside hospital. They will be conducted at 1:30 p.m.

in the. Frank Polke and Son funeral home, 1546 Fairfield avenue, by the Rev. Alexander Babos, pastor of the Kings Highway Reformed church. Burial will be in Mountain Grove cemetery. Born in Hungary, Mr.

Gancso had been a resident of Bridgepo aijuviuui JV.U51I1 who died Friday, will take place mitM services Hyacinth Rosinke read the com- St. James church with a re- niiemMass. Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery. Victor Krivicky Services for Victor Krivicky, 40, of Main street, Long Hiii, who lied Friday, took place today in St.

Stephen's church. Stepney, with a solemn requiem Mass. Burial was in St. Michael's ceme- ery. John McClala Services for John McClain, 21, tf 366 Soundview avenue, an em- iloye of the Big Little Sanitation ompany Fairfleld who died Fri- ay will fake place Tuesday at 1 i.m.

in the Willie J. Wilson uneral home, 174 Lake street. The Rev. J. G.

Drakes, pastor of Bethel M. E. church, will of- Burial will be in Park emetery. Frank A. McGee Services for Frank A.

McGee, 5, of 1641 Fairfield avenue, a etired employe of La Resista orset company, who died Sat- rday, will take place tomorrow 8 a.m. in the Frank T. Rohm uneral home, 434 Stratford ave- ue, and at 9 o'clock in St. eter's church, with a solemn equiem Mass. Burial will be in t.

Michael's cemetery. Born in Noyan, Quebec, Canda, Mr. McGee had resided in ridgeport 77 years. An inventor, was holder of many patents attachments for sewing ma- ines. Mr.

McGee is survived by his ife, Mrs. Mary Malley McGee; daughter, Mrs. Fred W. Mul is, of Bridgeport; two sons onald G. of Bridgeport, am oy F.

McGee of Devon; a sis Mrs. L. Irving Nutter Mrozek and John Stasiolowicz. Mrs. Andrew Services will take place tomor- row for Mrs.

Mary Vaszil, widow 7. of Andrew Vaszil, of 54 Seaside avenue, who died Saturday. They will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. in the John Lesko and Son funeral home, 1390 Fairfield avenue, and at 2 o'clock in the First Hungarian United Chu Christ. The Rev.

Emil pastor, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain Joseph Veckerelli Joseph Veckerelli, 80, a retir grocer of 351 Lexington aven died this morning in the ho of a sister, Mrs. Mary Mastr of 135 Arlington street. Services will take place nesday at 8:30 a.m. in the A.

Abriola and Son funeral ho. and at 9 o'clock in St. Raphae church with a solemn Mass requiem. Burial will be in tlie Pot Rev. of St Buria metery bor, 60 former rt Fab- turday Vlichaei a rein St.

vas the le Rev. com- Buzak, W6- vicz. 1 ton widow at 1:30 id Son ave- i Pifst rch of Nagy, al will letery. retired hor astroni Wed- A. R.

home 5hae 72 Howaid avenue, Ansonia. Bur lal will be in Kings Hifhtra cemetery. Mr. Hepp is survived by fou daughters, Mrs. Mary Maher Ansonia, Mrs.

Susan Beloin West Pate Beach, Mrs Constance English and Mrs. Eve Kristoff of Milford; a sis in Germany; 12 grandchii dren; 27 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Joseph Sbifrwek NORWALK, Nov. 11-Joseph Shafranek, 77, of 117 Highland avenue, died Saturday in Grace- New Haven hospital. Services will take place Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.

in the Collins funeral home, 92 East avenue, and with a solemn requiem Mass at 9 o'clock in St. Joseph's church. Burial will be in St. John's cemetery. Mr.

Shafranek, a retired gardener, was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, and had resided Norwalk more than 50 years. iie was a member of the former Czechosloyakian club. He is 'survived by a son, Dharles four daughters, Mrs. Charles Diminski, Mrs. Josephine Kaizer, Mrs.

Raymond Martinez and Mrs. Edward Rob- ertme, all of Norwalk; eight grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Mrs. Henry R. Sinford RIDGEFIELD, Nov.

11 Mrs. Eda M. Sanford, 63, of Ramapoo road, wile of Henry R. Sanford, died yesterday in her home. Services will take place Tuesday at 2 p.m.

in the William C. Sane funeral home, 41 Catoonah F. A. BARROW, 81, DIES1NHGSPITAI DEATH NOTICES Fi.KKA.MK-- In this city, Nov. Paul Ferrando, beloved fiuitmnd of Eveline Ferrando ol 127 Hollii- ter Ave: beloved father of Charlei P.

ferrando; John P. Ferrando and Paul- ir.fr Darton. FYiendi Invftir! in Frederick A. Barrow, 81, of 34 'am'Tom' Moody avenue, Falrfield, a for- Funm! Home. east mer columnist for The Bridg Sunday Post died yesterda St.

Vincent's hospital, the suit of injuries received a wee ago in a fall down steps at lome. Services will take place nesday at 2 p.m. in the Albert ipear funeral home, 1222 Fai ield avenue. The Rev. Howar )rr, pastor of Olivet Congreg ional church, will official Burial will be in Mountain Grov emetery.

Mr. Barrow, a native of Live pool, England, had been a res ent of ihe Bridgeport area 'ears. As a young man he wa mployed by the Columbia Grap ophone company (now Columb Records), and for a short tim Manning, Maxwell and Moore Later he edited a compan aper for the Standard Pneumit Action company of New Yori manufacturers of organs. He then started to do free lane at home, and in additio The Sunday Post column which were signed "Ye Phi sopher," he contributed shor lieces to various sales maga nes. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Baines Barrow; two daugh ers, Mrs.

Edward F. Richter, rumbull, and Miss Alice Bar ow, of Bridgeport; and on rand son. Ington and at 9:30 a.m. in Biased Sat-rament Church wiih a Solemn Hizh Mass of Requiem, interment In Si. Mlcnael't cemetery.

Friends may call from 5-10 p.m. Sunday and 3-10 pm. Monday. ti.VVCSWS-- In this city. (0.

Frank Gancios, formerly of 445 Caitie Falrfield, are Invited to attend ihe funeral from ihe Funeral Residence of Frank Polke and Son. 1544 Falrfield corner Hantwrk Ave on Nov. 13. at 1:30 p.m.. Pev.

Alexander Baboa officlatina. Interment In Mt. Grove cemetery. Friends msy call Monday from 6 to 10 p.m. ana ni GEH5T-- In this city.

Nov. 10. 1957. Paul Gerit. beloved husband of Gen- rude Gersl of 65 Easilawn Kainleid.

are invited to attend the from the Funeral Residence of Frank Police and Son. 1546 Falrfield Kov. 13. a( 8:15 a.m.. and from St.

Thomas Church, where a Requiem Mass Kill offered at 9 a.m. Interment In St. Thomas cemetery. Friends may call Monday from 7 to 10 p.m and Tuesday (rom 2 to 10 p.m. HORTON-- In Woodmont, Nov.

u. 1957, Prank of Brewjter P.d.. In his 7Sth year. Funeral will be held at the Cody-While funeral home, i C7 Broad Milford, Wednesday, Nov. on.

2 i.m. Interment in Klnss Hishway cemetery. Friends may call Monday evening Tuesday afternoon and evening. ihls city. Friday.

Nov. 8. 1957, Josephine McCarthy Keller, widow of Denis Keller of 45 Oakvlew Circle, formerly of ,50 IVafdemere Ave. Friends may attend funeral from her former residence. ISO Waldemere on Tuesday, Nov.

12. 1937. at 9:1 5 a.m. and (rom Sacred Heart quiem Mass. Interment in Mt.

St. Benedict cemetery, Hartford. Friends mav call Sunday alter 3 p.m., Monday afternoon and evenina. mXBORS-- In Fall-field. Nor.

Clara Julia, widow of Horace M. Kll- born of River Southport. Friends are Invited to attend the (uneral at Hie Fiirfieic! funeral home of Wilmot West Gouldlna. 1209 Post on irth Adams, a brother hn E. McGee of WethersfieW nd two grandchildren.

Mrs. Charles Morrison Jennie Morrison, 79, ol 5 Edna avenue, widow ol arles Morrison, died yesterday her home. He is survived by three gram children, Balint J. Soitesz, an Mrs. Wilbur Dumas, both of Fai field and Mrs.

Joseph Buynak of Bridgeport; and three grea grandchildren. Paul Edward Gerst Services will take place Wed nesday for Paul Edward Gers 73, of 65 Eastlawn street, Fail leld, a toolmaker employed the Dictaphone corporation, wh a draft deferment while in college and has no military duties to per- orm during the academic year. Training Is conducted in two six- week summer sessions at Quantico, Virginia. After graduation rom college, officers have the opportunity to become Marine pi- ots or leaders in one of the many phases of Marine Corps activity. Seniors and recent graduates ore eligible for Marine Officer Candidate classes.

Training is performed in qne continous ten week course at Quantico. Officers commissioned from this program also may elect to become Marine pilots or ground officers. WEST ORANGE, N. Nov. 11 Idled yesterday in Bridgeport hos -(AP) George W.

Merck, 63, chairman of the board of direc- They will be conducted at 8:1 tors of Merck, and an ack- nowledged leader in the field of Pharmaceuticals, died Saturday. CHICAGO, Nov. 11--(AP) John J. Simpson, 63, former assistant attorney general of Illinois and with the Displaced Persons commission of the U. State Department after World War II, died Sunday.

3 NAMED DIRECTORS OF TRANSPORT.FIRM NEW HAVEN, Nov. 11-Three Massachusetts men have, been elected directors of the New Ens- land Transportation company, highway subsidiary of the New Haven railroad, it was announced SQUARE DANCE SATURDAY The Jewish Community Cent Chorus will have its first soci and square dance Saturday nig at the Jewish Community Cente 360 State street, to celebrate th inception of the chorus and welcome new members. NEW OFFICERS SERVE A I I A ftDnilD nsvtn railroad, it was announced A I LUAN 1 bv George Alpert, railroad president. The tenth annual meeting of the Tne ave Kurtz M. Hanson of Savings and Loan League of Con- North Andover, president of the necticut took place recently in Champion International company Hartford.

New officers are as fol- Lawrence; David S. Berk lows: President, Ralph H. Llns- of Newtonville, professor lh ley, president of the Bristol Fed- of history and political science at Rflvmac anH rtati accnfia. BrBndeis flnH t.Ieift... UImers Su 0-acai a.m.

in the Frank Polke and So funeral home. 1546 Fairfleld ave nue, and at 9 o'clock in St. Thorn as church, Fairfield, with a re quiem Mass. Burial will be in St Thomas cemetery, Fairfield. Bom in Duesseidorf, Germany Mr.

Gerst had been a resident this area many years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs Gertrude Libbertz Gerst; threi sons, Carl, of Fairfield, Eric Milford, and Albert Gerst, Trumbull; his mother, Mrs. Jo Gerst, in Germany; a sis ler, Mrs. John Schoterman, Northport, grandchildren. and eigh: lows: President, Ralph H.

Llns- ley, president of the Bristol Federa! Savings and Loan associa- Brandeis university and visitii tion; first vice president, Arthur "crurer in history at J. Brockway, executive vice pres- "xl Georges F. Doriet of Boston, ident, New Haven Savings and president of the American Re- Loan association; second vice itarch and Development corpora- president, James E. Bent, tton and professor of industrial dent of the Hartford Federal Sav management at Harvard Hustings and Loan association. ness school.

New directors Henry L. Bail- The New England Transporta- ey, executive vice president of tion company Incorporated June widow of and mother of Democratic Town the New London Federal Savings 19, 1925, furnishes highway and Loan association; Albert J. senger bus service between Lirot, vice of the Merl- York and Cod, and linki CterMlecT WilST' Keller den Permanent Savings and Loan Boston, Providence, Worceater who association, and H. B. Landy, and.

Hartford with principal i executive vice president of the southern New England. IU First Federal Savings and Loan highway freight wrvice covert a association of Norwalk. wioV arw, with terminals in The league is the trade organl- New England and one in New tation for the state and federally York. Btyond MaiMchuMtu chartered savings and also- Rhode Island and Connecticut it clatlons in Connecticut. Asset! oi la affiliated with connecting car- he group recently passed tiers covering the District of Col- half-billlon mark.

More than umbia, Maine, Maryland, New persons have savings accounts Hampshire, New Jersey, Perm- these John P. Griffin Services for John Paul Griffin 50, who died Thursday, were con ducted today in St. James church Stratford, with a solemn high toss of requiem. Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery.

Celebrant of the Mass was the Jean C. Tetreault, assistet by the Right Rev. John A. Anderson, deacon, and the Rev. Austin B.

Saunders, sub-deacon. Father Tetreauit read the committal service. Bearers were Ralph Russell, Frederick Graham, John Magner, Zlgmund Krikscun, Joseph Mc- Brlde and Foran. Mrt. Oenli F.

Keller Services tor Mrs. Josephine McCarthy Keller, of 45 Oakview row 9:15 a.m. in the former Keller residence. 150 Waldemere avenue, and at 10 o'clock In Sacred Heart church with a solemn requiem Mass. Burial will be In Mount St.

Benedict cent- etsry, Hartfprd. Mrs. M. Kllbon Services for Mrs. Clara Julia Vermont and Virginia, iKilborn, 91, widow of Horace M.

Services will take place Wed- sday at 11 a.m. in the Henry Bishop and Son funeral home, 9 Fairfield avenue. Burial 1 be in Village cemetery, West ackbridge, Mass. Wrs. Morrison is survived by ee cousins.

Peter M. Perez, Sr. Services for Peter M. Perez, 55, of 426 East Main street, who died Thursday, were conducted today in the Spadaccino funeral home by the Rev. William W.

Sullivan, pastor of the Seconc Baptist church. Burial was in Lakeview cemetery. William Plofkin Services will lake place lomor- ow for William Plofkin, 34, of 58 Ives court, an employe of the Acme Shear company, who died Saturday. They iviu be Jt 8:30 a.m. in the Adzima uneral home, 591 Arctic street, and at 9 o'clock in St.

John the Saptist Carpatho-Russian Greek Catholic church. The Rev. Joseph "imko, pastor, will officiate. Bural will be in St. John's cemeterv Michael's cemetery.

A native of Villa Santa Cro Caserta, Italy, Mr. Veckere was a resident of this city years. He was a member of Council of Catholic Men and th San Nicola i of Raphael's church. In addition to Mrs. Mastro Mr.

Veckerelli is survived by tw sons, Anthony and Andrew; thr daughters, Mrs. Florence Vec erelli, Mrs. Carmella Esposi and Mrs. Marion Minotti; tw brothers, Domenick and Samue all of this city; ten grandch dren, three great-grandchildre and several nieces and nephews Henry G. Whltaker Services for Henry Gould Wh iker, 82, of 43 Ann street, Fa field, who died Friday, were con ducted foday in the Dennis an O'Arcy funeral home by the Re' Stanley R.

Welch of the Stratflel Baptist church. Burial was 1 Lawncroft cemetery, Fairfield. Miss Fannie Hatch BROOKFIELD, Nov. 11-Sen ces will take place Wednesda for Miss Fannie Hatch, merly of White Turkey road who died yesterday in the Twi 'ines Convalescent home, Nev Gilford, where she had been a ient two They will be conducted at p.m. in the Tomlinson Home stead, 3.16 Main street, Danbury by the Rev.

Edward A. Walker minister of the Brookfieid Con iregational church. Burial wi )e in Central cemetery. Miss Hatch Brookfield. was a native Her only survivors are severa itratford.

Panahedeon services be of 120 Sutton ord, who died conducted tonight at 7:30 o'clock the funeral home. Charles P. Potts Services for Charles P. Potts, avenue, Strat- i a i Stralfort! Convalescent hospital, will take place tonight at 7 I'clocl: in the funeral home of lenry E. Bishop and Son, 1139 'airfield avenue, with the Rev.

rancis P. Burr, pastor nf the tratford Congregational church, fficiating. Buria! will be tomor- ow in Reformed cemetery, Germantown, N. Y. John Puskas Services for John Puskas, 48, 8G3 Erewster street, who died hursday, were conducled today the Polke funeral home by the ev.

Alexander Babos, pastor of he Kings Highway Reformed lurch. Burial was in Mountain cemetery, Ramon 0. Romero, Jr. Services for Ramon Orense omero, three-year-old son 'Mrs. Lylia Romero, of 319 Main reel, who choked to death Sat- rday night swallowing a marble, ill take place tomorrow at 8:15 m.

in the Godfrey and Conway neral home, 309 Washington venue, and at 8:45 o'clock in Our ady of Providence chapel, SM ostwick avenue, with a Mass of Angels. Burial will be in SI. Ichael's cemetery. Dr. George J.

Molnir, medical xaminer, said that death was msed by asphyxiation. Mist Florence C. Severtn Services for Miss Florence C. a retired employe of the company, who died Friday, G. Roy Norton GEORGETOWN, Nov.

11--Serv ices for G. Roy Norton, 54, Ladder Hill road, Weston, who died Friday, will take place Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Bouton funeral home, West Church street, m'lh the Rev. Hugh Shields of Ridgefield, retiree Congregational minister, officia ting. Burial will be in Maple Shade cemetery, Ridgefield.

Mrs. Sara M. Seekings LYNBROOK. N. Nov.

Services will take place Tuesday for Mrs. Sara M. Seekings, widow of John W. Seekings, a former resident of Bridgeport, u-lio died Saturday. She had been living with her daughter, Mrs.

Eileen V. English, 165 Westminster road. They will be conducted in Our Lady of Grace church here with a requiem Mass. Burial will be in St. Michael's Bridgeport.

Mrs, Seekings came to Bridgeport from Montreal, Canada, in 1911, and was a member of Catholic Daughters, Court Reina Christina. She moved to Lynbrook in 1930. Her husband was secretary- treasurer of the former Bridgeport Screw company prior death In 1922. In addition to her Daughter, Mrs. Seekings is survived by son, John K.

Seekings, four grandchildren, and a great-grandchild. Mrs. George H. Bishop MILFORD, Nov. U-Scrvices Kill lake place Tuesday for Mrs.

Helen Rogers Bishop of 27 Coolridge road, widow of George H. Bishop, died Saturday. They will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. in the Stratford funeral home of Dennis and D'Arcy, 2611 Main street. The Rev.

Melville S. Bulmer, pastor of the Stratford Methodist church will officiate. Place of burial will be announced. John Hepp MILFORD, Nov. 11--John Hepp, 83, of 41 Myrtle avenue, retired employe of the Tilo Roofing company, Stratford, died in his home.

Services will a place Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the William E. Staplcton funeral home, cemetery, Wilton. In addition to her husband Mrs. Sanford is survived by thret sons, Russell of Darien, Robert of Norwalk, and Spencer Sanford of Monroe; three' daughters, Mrs.

Vlichaei Bobko of Stamford, Mrs Charles McElwee of Westport and Mrs. Woodford Baxter oi Ridgefield, and 19 grandchildren, Frank J. Horton WOODMONT, Nov. J. Horton, 77, of Brewster road, a retired landscape gardener died today in his home.

Services will take place Wednesday at 2 p. m. in the Cody- White funeral home, 107 Broad street. Herbert 0. Kelsey, pas- or of the Woodmont Union will officiate.

Burial will be in Kings Highway cemetery. Born in Dover Plains, N. VIr. Horton had been a resident )f Woodmont 50 years. He is survived by two sons, Carver J.

Horton and Percy Huf- ut of Woodmont; three daugh- ers, Mrs. Edward Frank of Woodmont, Mrs. Donald R. Davs of Milford, and Mrs. Hadley findleburg of Wingdale, N.

Y. 2 grandchildren and two grea randchildren. MRS. C. B.

SEELEY DIES IN HER HOME Services will take place Wed esday for Mrs. Florence Tuttl eeley, 89, wife of Clinton Bar urn Seeley of Inglesfde place 'ho died last night In her horn fter a long illness. will be conducted at 2:31 m. in St. John't Eplscopa lurch by the Rev.

J. Warren utchens, rector. Burial will be Mounfain Grove cemetery Wilmot, West and Goulding neral home, 884 Lafayette reel, is in charge of arrange- enls. Mrs. Seeley was a member of Fairfield Beach club, the rooklawn Country club, and the squot Yacht ciub, Southport.

was also a member of the imen's Auxiliary of St. John's urch Her husband, grandson of the Phineas T. Barnum, became permanent resident of Bridgert in 1907. He served with the idgeport Park hoard 31 years, vice president from 1819 to 37, and then as president until resignation in 1938. In 193C presented the City a 30-acre at Seaside and Iranistan ave- known today as Barnum eld.

Mr. Seeley was president of the dgeport Trust company from 3 to 1927, when he became rman of its board of direct- MRS. H. C. SHERER, 87 OF A DIE NORWALK.

Nov. 11-Mrs. Isa belle Chambers Sherer, 87, of Washington street, widow of Dr Henry C. Sherer, died suddenly yesterday in Allentown, Pa. where she was visiting.

Services will take place Wednesday at 11 a. m. in the Ray mond Funeral home, 5 East Wai street, with the Rev. L. Relnald Lundeen, pastor of the First Con gregational church, South Nor walk, officiating.

Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Mrs. Slierer was born in Peril Amboy, N. and had residet Norwalk more than 60 years ihe was a charter member Jphir chapter, OES; a charter nember and former president the Home for the Aged in Nor- valk; former president of the Voman's board of Norwalk hos- lital; a charter member of the Thimble club; member of the Voman's Republican club and ac- ive in the affairs of the South Norwalk Congregational church. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs.

Charles J. Copley of Norwalk; three grandchildren, Charles J. Copley, of Norwalk; John H. Copley of Indiana, and William C. Copley Johnstown, and four great- grandchildren.

SERVICES TOMORROW FOR CRASH VICTIMS Services for Walfrid Anderson, 19, of Dover Plains, formerly of New Milford, a fatally injured driver in one of Iwo cars which crashed head-on Saturday in Patterson, N. will take place tomorrow at 2 p.m. In Dover Plains I lipdkt church. Burial will be North Sherman cemetery. Services and burial for the other driver, also killed in the crash, Clarence Reed, 29, of Still tiver district.

New Milford, will ake place tomorrow in Vermont. Two passengers, Alfred E. icribner, 22, of Bridgewater, and Charles Napoljtano, 18, of Dover ''lains, died several hours later 'f injuries received in the acci- lent. Services for Mr. Scribner take place tomorrow at 2 in the Tomlinson Home- lead, Danbury.

Burial will be in 'mpawaug cemetery, Redding. in Woodlawn cemetery, New Yort Frlendi miy call Sunday 4-6 p.ra. KOTWICl OUIKtR)--In this city. Nov. 8.

1957, Martin Kotwica. husband of Mary Urban Kotwica. of 9U Honeyspot Stratford. Funeral services will be held at the samorajciyk Funeral Home, 7JO Kossuth corner itaple on Tuesday. Nov.

12, at 8:15 a.m. and at st. James Church at 9 a.m. Interment in St. Michael's cemetery.

Friends may cell Iforn 5 to IQ p.m. on Sunday, and 2 io 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. on Monday. ICCI.AI.V--Suddenly in this city. Kov )957.

Jotln McCJaln. are of 366 Soundview beloved son or Mr. and Mrs. George McClaln. Funeral service! will be held at the Willie Wilson Funeral Home.

174 Lake in on Tuesday at I with the Rev. J. G. or Bethel A.M.E. churcn officiating.

Interment In park cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 4 to 9 p.m. and Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. thli city, Nov. 9.

1957. A. McQet. husband of Mary Malley McOee of 1641 Falrtield Ave. Friends' are invited to attend the funeral from the Frank T.

Itohm Funeral Home. 434 Kiratford on Tuesday. Nov. 12. at 8 a.m.

and from Peter's R.c. Church at 9 a.m. with a Solemn Hlah Mass ot ut'lutem. Interment In fit. Mlfnaet'a cemetery.

Filends may call Sunday from 7 to 10 p.m. and Monday from 2 to 10 p.m. II.WI-~Joseph, of Caldwell formerly of Jersey City, beloved husband of the late Pauline, devoted father ot Jack and Sidney. Services today, 2 p.m. at GuttermwTs.

231 Hudson Jersey City. Ehlvn.wlll observed at the home of Jack Mjiwe, 96 Orion West Caldwell, N.J. ORRISON--In this city. Nov. 10.

19'7. Jennie E. Morrison, widow of charies Morrison of Ednn Ave. services will be held at the Funeral Home or Henry E. Bishop and Hen.

Fatr- fiejd on Wednesday at 11 a.m. Interment in west stockbrldae. Mass. this city, Saturday. Nov.

9. 1957. IVIJllam Plofktn. 34. son of the Inle Andrew and Susan Plofkin of 53 Ivcs Court.

Friends are Invited to attend tin tuners) from the Adzima Funeral Home, 591 Arctic on Tuesday. Nov. 17. at 8:30 a.m. and from St.

John The Baotlsl Gr. Cath. church. Mill Hill at 9 a.m. i Joseph Slmko oiriclatlnr Interment In John's cemelery, strut- ford.

Friends may call Sunday from 7 Io 10 p.m. and Monday from 5 to p.m. I'annhedeon services on Monduy at 7:30 p.m. rrs--In Slralford. Nov.

8 1P57. Charles p. Polls, of 1:0 Sullon In his 79th year, services will be held at tlie Funeral Home of Henry Hi- shop A Son. 1139 Falrfield Avenue, on Monday cvenine at 7 o'clock. Inler- 'iient at Reform cemetery.

German- lown. N- Y. Friends may call Sunday i-5 mid 7-9 p.m. Ilns city, Nov. 9.

1957 rtnmort oreinc Romero of 319 beloved Mm ot llnlnon and Sr. Friends may attend Ihe tuneral from the Oodlrey and Conway Fmierai Home. 509 A i on Tuesday. Nov. nt 8:15 a.m A Mass of tlie Ansels will he offered In chnnel of GUI Lfldy of Providence.

550 noslivtct Ave at a.m, Intermeii; In St. Michael's cemetery. Friends may call a 5 ni. on Monday, Nov u-h. ink Polke and fson.

IUM, M. STATE AID BOOSTED FOR HILLSIDE HOMEl BridUfDort. held nt Oui- Ijiiiy or l.ynbrwk. i.i Tutu i i a Futile in rit. Michael's cer addition to her husband.

s. Seeley is survived by her ihew, Herbert Barnum Sec, of Bridgeport, and several isins, among whom are Miss bel Rogardus, of Brookfield, Egbert Boeardus, of Sharon. Slate aid for about 100 patients the Hillside Home for the! 3 ged and Chronically 111 is beinyl icreased by $91,000 a year. John J. Galla, superintendent of the local Welfare has received word from the State 1 Welfare department that it has bcen decided to boost its suppori to cities of state aid patients in convalescent domes from $5 to $7.50 per patient per day.

The increase is effective July .1, 1957, through June 30, 1958. and was i Sncley or InalesKje Hn tri-vices i be heM ai st iBl ChurL-h. on "Vines i m. Interment In Mt. KVKRLt --In Stratford, Nov S- 1957.

Miss Horence C. sever in, lor- merl- of Bridscpori. Fur.ornl services be at Gfoisc C. Polfcr i- 'on's Funeral Home. 050 Fairfid'l on Monday.

Dili, at p.m. Interment Ml. Grove cemetery. FYtfntJs may rail Sunday nrttmoon ind evcmr.a (rom L- ami 7-3 p.m. A I A i mrou 8 fl 3 NM- and T.

M. VtnrLAIlltlN. voted by the State Legislature RETIRED A MANCHESTER, Nov. H-(UP) Fred A. Verplanck, 97, considered the town's "Grand old man of education," Manchester died yesterday hospital after 53 years in the teaching profession.

A native of Brooklyn, N. lie became the first superintendent of schools here when the system was consolidated in 1932. He served in that capacity until lis retirement in 1935. Previously, he had been principal of the old Ninth School district. Mr.

Verplanck began his teach- ng career in the same one-room rfchoolhouie which he wac graduated in Franklin. He later aught at Lebanon and Sprague ind was principal of Thomaston high school before coming here IMS. He is survived by one son and wo grandchildren. Friends I of 'j Counting an average of 1001 aid patients at the home here, the increase will give the city a total of $273,000 a year for the maintenance of State aid patients at Hillside. attend the funeral from the John Funeral Home.

Fairfldd iivemie, on Tue.sday, 12. nt :30 P.m. ur.d from the First Huntfnr.au Timed Cliurch of Christ ai 2 p.m. i i i i t.V Rev. L'mtf Mry officiating.

Inii'r- tr.em In Mt. Gruve i-eructery. Friends may call from 3 to Sunday end 2 to 10 Monday. DEATH NOTICES BARROW--In this City, Nov. 10.

1557 Frederick A. Harrow, hiulwind of Olti B. Harrow ot 34 Moody Ave icrvlces ivii! i the Albert W. Spear Hftmt. 1222 Kalrftcld on Wedntidty, Nov.

13, at 2 i Iniermcnt In Mi, Grove cemeter KrUnJi may cill Iroru 2 mil 7 Io 9 In Mlirord. Nov. 9, 1957 Htltn Roitri fiiihop, widow of Georie HUhop, of 11 Ooo.trld« HJ-. MlKord formtrly of Colony itntferd. Serv- lest will hild on TuMdtj' at it Iht Jilritferil Funtrtl of VHnnii and D'Arcy, 2611 Main St, Vrwndi cell Monday from 2 to 4 p.m.

and 7 to 10 p.m. Hliunum. Conn, Nov. 9. WlllUm V.

of BrMftwt. will bt lit Wl)rn6t, and Oouldlni. SI4 Ufavollf on Tutrtay at 2 p.m. Interment In MounHin crmettry. Kindly omit flfmtn.

ot the terHII and father ew Vfckerelll. Klorence Veukerelli. Mrs. Carmella iposKo anrt Mrs. Marion Minoitl.

Friends Invited tc- attend the funeral from the R. Abriola A Son funeral home, Main on Wednesday. Nov, ic. al 8:30 a.m. and In St.

Kaphael'1 church at 9:30 a.ra. with a loiemn high Matt of requiem. Interment in St. MJrhael'j cemelery, Ftltnda may call Monday 6 to 10. Tueiday 3 to 10.

CARP OF THANKS wLsli to gratefully acknowledge Hie klndnf.s tit our relatives, friends and neighbors In the recent death of our beloved huttttnd and itthtr, John R. Rraetta, We alia wUh to thank the clergymen, the pallbeareri and all donors ot spiritual and floral tuuqutif. Tfm Bereaved Family MF.MORIAM In memory of our beloved daughter, Doris Ellen Boian, who "ov. i 1951. Somtwhtrv back ol the sunset, Whtrt loTtltMU ntvtr dta.

She in a lit.4 ol liory Mid the blue and ioW of tht tiffs. And who have known and tovM htr. And whose Pimlng brouint u4 ttan. tt'lll cherfih Mr memory To brlfhttn our ptfilnl God iuird htr Eternity, Sadly miiscd by her mother i.