Skip to main content
The largest online newspaper archive

The Bridgeport Post from Bridgeport, Connecticut • Page 40

Location:
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Issue Date:
Page:
40
Extracted Article Text (OCR)

TWENTY-FOUR THE BRIDGEPORT POST, MONDAY, JULY 22, 1963. W.T. BURLANT DIES AT AGE 58 (Continued from Page One) sheriff In 1958 when he was nominated and elected lo that office, Prior to running for sheriff, Mr. Burlant had developed an active interest in penal affairs. This led him to make improvements in the Jail when he took over ad ministration (here, particularly in the field of vocational, recrca tional and rehabilitation work with the inmates.

Mr. Burlant, who painted as a hobby, also was in the painting and decorating business mani years. He was particularly ac live in the field of painting and redecorating churches in the Bridgeport diocese and his in terest in (he penal field tleve)ope as a conseauence of (his work. Visited Danbury Prison Among the churches Mr. Bur lant decorated was that of St Ed wa rd I he Conf es sor, in Nev Fair-field, while the Rev.

Josepl J. Maglione was administrate of the parish. Father Maglione an old friend of Mr. Burlant's also is Catholic chaplain at Federal Correctional Institution Danbury. He interested Mr.

Ilu: lant in penal work and Intro duced him to Mr. Hegstrom then warden at the FCI. Mr. Bur lant made frequent visits lo the Danbury prison and learned a good deal at first hand of the problems of the institution am the inmates from Father Mag lione and Mr. Hegstrom over a period of several years before he became sheriff.

After Mr. Burlant's election as sheriff, Mr. Hegstrom retired from the Federal prison service and served for a time as deputy jailer here until his appointment as administrator of the state jail system after the Legislature, in 1959, abolished county government and put the jails under state operation. At that time the sheriffs who had operated the jails under the county govern ment system accepted appointment as deputy administrators of the jails in their counties, serving without additional compensa- Valerio Cardinal Valeri, Vatican Official, 79, Dies VATICAN CITY, July 22-(AP) Valerio Cardinal Valcrl, prefect of the Vatican Congregation of Religious, died today in his apartment in the Palace of the Holy Office. The Italian cardinal, 79, was stricken with a grave throat infection earlier this month.

Pope Paul went to his private chapel to pray as soon ns word of the cardinal's death at dawn reached him. Cardinal Valeri's death reduces the College of Cardinals to 80 members. Cardinal Valeri was torn Nov. 7, 1883, in the Tuscan village of Santa Fiora, 85 miles north of Rome. He was ordained in 1907 and was made a bishop 20 years later.

Pope Pius I I created him a cardinal in January 1953. The Congregation of Religious which Cardinal Valeri headed supervises matters dealing with the vows, studies and discipline of religious orders of men and women operating outside the authority of local bishops. The Vatican said the cause of death was bilateral angina, a heart condition. said the car dinal deteriorated rapidly. NECAP TO RENEW CARVILLE TALKS HARTFORD, July 23 (AP) NECAP (North End Community Action Project) announced it would reopen negotiations loday with the management of Carvillp's restaurant in Windsor, where demonstrations July 12 led to Ihe arrest of 13 NECAP members and first boosted the civil rights group into the headlines.

A NECAP spokesman charged lhat Carvilie's restaurant has not hired any Negroes in visible positions, thus breaking an agreement made with a NECAP negotiating team the night of the demonstrations and kneel-ins. Henry Carvil'e, owner of the restaurant, had agreed on July 2 to hire two Negroes in visible wsitions within 10 days and four more within 90 days. Officials of the restaurant were unavailable for comment on to- On re- tion. Helped Inmates Mr. Burlant developed numerous programs for inmates at the jail, including painting of murals, ceramics and woodworking that attracted considerable notice in the press.

He also directed the beautification of the jail grounds with (lowers and encouraged inmate participation in sports to a greater degree than had been the practice previously. He sponsored the formation ol a teenage band, known as the Junior Deputies, and the group performed in various civic functions in and outside Fairfielc county. He was active in promoting many civic and charitable operations, particularly the cerebral palsy drive, for which he was recently honored at a dinner by United Cerebral Palsy, Inc. of a i i 1 county, and the March of Dimes campaigns, He also took an active interest in the work of the Bridgeport Boys club. In the 1958 election campaign.

Burlant defeated Sheriff Plait, who had held the office 24 years, by 14,011 votes as Mr. RibicofT, now a U.S. senator, carried Fairfield county for governor by 50,000 votes. In the 1962 election, with John Alsop, Ihe Republican nominee carrying the county for governor by Mr. Burlant lost to Sheriff Previdi by 6,283 votes.

The two men were longtime friends. After the election, Mr. Burlanl said, "1 couldn't have lost to a nicer guy." While Mr. Burlant still was sheriff in the seven-month interim between election and the start of a new term, Sheriff Previdi frequently visited him at (he jait where Mr. Burlant was ill.

Campaigned In Helicopter Mr. Burlant was a vigorous campaigner and was the first candidate for county sheriff in the stale who ever campaigned by helicopter. His pre-election molor caravans also were a familiar sight jn Ihe county. Ill- day's charges by NECAP. Thursday the management xirted no Negroes had been hired Because no Negroes had applied.

As a result of news accounts of his situation, a flood of applicants was received Friday, Ihe management said, NECAP moved over the weekend to open belter lines of communication with north end residents by announcing it would ap- Mint block captains to operate it the grass roots level in the s'egro community. Chief NECAP spokesman James logers told some 350 persons at- ending a rally yesterday afternoon that the captains would re- ay specific grievances to the NECAP office for actiou. The block captains will also be used to call out the Negro community rallies, meetings and demonstrations," Rogers said. CANADIAN MEDIC FLIES TO AF BASE IN ERROR PIATTSBURGH, N. July 22 --(AP) A Canadian physician on a practice flight as a studem pilot received close attention last night--not from his instructor, but from Air Police at PlattS' burgh Air Force base, where he landed by mistake.

Dr. Andrew Lafeviere of Gag non, took oil from Man yesterday, flew to Three Rivers, then turned and follower Richelieu river south towart St. Johns, his destination. But he flew past. St.

Johns and on over Lake Champlain. He pu the single-engine plane down a the air base, about 50 miles soutl of his destination. Dr. Lafcviere was questionei by U.S. Air Force police, the: cleared by U.S.

Customs for re turn to Canada. The Air Fore said the plane's owner would pic! it up later. Dr. Lafeviere said he was learn ng to fly so he could use for making calls to remot ireas in northern Quebec, wher practices. health limi ht jn itea hiim lo a less active role in the 1962 campaign than in 1958.

During his administration ol FACES AUTO CHARGE Julie PadilLa, 44, of 60 Highlan avenue, was arrested ycsterda on a charge of operating a molo vehicle without a license. He wa freed in bail of S100 pending Ci cuil court hearing. the state Jail, Mr. Burlant exert- td special efforts to keep the in- slitulion painted and cleaned up nnd as attractive as possible for both inmates and the visilinp public with the limited resources provided in the jail budget. In the jail, he had a friendly wave or greeting for the inmates and made many efforts outside the scope of his official duties lo heip rehabilitate the men and find work for them on their release.

He regarded the inmates, by and large, as persons with possibilities for good despite past mistakes, and said he never found an inmate who abused his confidence, "Running a jail," he told an Interviewer, "is like running any business. The only difference is Ihe a factor--because here the business is turning out good people." In May, 1959, a week before he took office, nearly 750 persons turned out for a testimonial dinner for Mr. Burlant at the old Ritz ballroom. Born in Walton, N.Y, Mr. Burlant was born in Walton, N.

Feb. 28, 1905, in a family of 10 children. His parents, who had come to this country from Naples in the 1880s, settled in Bridgeport where his father worked as a carpenter. Mr. Burlanl was reared in the AFL-CIO BEGINS ANTI-BIAS DRIVE WASHINGTON, July 22--(AP) new major national campaign gainst racial discrimination was nnounced today by (he AFL-CIO.

George Meany, AFL-CIO pres- lent, said he will assume per anal command of the effort. He amed four other union chiefs to ervc with him on a special com(Uee. Meany said the campaign will directed at all forms of dis- rimination against Negroes -unions, employment, housing, oting, public accommodationSj ervices and schools. Advance Notice Meany gave President Kennedy dvancc notice of the campaign a personal letter sent last Frl ay, an AFL-CIO spokesman aid. He said that in the letter the edcration announced it was pre- ared to work with the adminis- ration in a major effort to nate racial discrimination.

Coordinating the campaign for he AFL-CIO will be Lane Kirk- and, Meany's executive assistam 'ho often acts as a trouble fiooter. The committee's first step will 3 to establish biracial commu- ity committees through loca F.L-C1O councils. All important nterest groups will be asked to articipate. At a white House meeting with 00 labor leaders last June 12 asketl that such com ittees be set up. Letter to Locals In response to that appeal sent a letter June 26 to ocal central bodies of the AFL CIO urging they lake an active art In forming the committees.

The special committee wil iress for action in communitie vhere local committees do no exist. It will attempt to expe lite work of committees tha exist but are inactive. The effort is. expected to bi centered in 30 to 40 major cities With Meany on (he specia will be Walter P. Reu her, president of the Unitd Automobile Workers of America AFL-CIO vice president; A 3 hilip Randolph, president of lh irotherhood of Sleeping Car Par ers, the federation's only Negr vice president; C.

J. Haggerty president of the AFL-CIO Build rig and Construction Trade de parlment, a i i a ichnitzler, AFL-CIO secretary treasurer. South End end attended schools! in Trumbull. there. He lived in lliat section the city 33 years and was wide known there.

From his early interest in a moved into the sign-painli field, working here and in Ne York city, until he cstablish his own painting and decoralin firm here in 1930. He was a member of the Bridgeport Order of Elks, 35, the Connecticut Stale Association of Chiefs of Police, the National Sheriffs association, and the Old Timers Association of Stamford. Survivors are his wife, the former Gladys Morrisscy of Meri- rfen. whom he married 33 years ago; a daughter. Mrs.

JoJin To potski; two brothers, Charles of Bridgeport, and Louis Burlant, of Stratford; five sisters, Mrs, Elizabeth Tucci, Mrs, Thomas McHugh, Mrs. Theresa Rtchards, Mrs. Josephine Marzulli, and Mrs. James Robinson, all of Bridgeport, and four grandchildren. Mr.

Burlant was a former president of the Men's league of St Teresa's church, Trumbull, anc active in the Knights Columbus. He was a charter member of Ihc Trumbull Ex change club and, while sheriff served on the board of governors ot the Connecticut Sheriffs asso ciation. He was a former mem ber of the Board of Tax Review DR. RICHARD DERBY, JR SON-IN-LAW, DIE5 OYSTER BAY, N. July 2 --(AP) Dr.

Richard Derby, so in-law of President Theodor Roosevelt, died yesterday at Ii summer home in Proctorvill it was learned here. He wa 82. A New York city native, Derby had been chief consulta: at Nassau hospital, surgical chi of the Northern Community ho pital and a member of the Na sau County Board of Health. He is survived by his wif Ethel, and three daughters. Services will be conducted morrow at 4 p.m.

at Chri church, wilh burial in Young -Memorial cemetery, Cove Nee N. Y. OHN CONWAY, 59, X-COACH, DIES ew London Wai One of Most Successful in State NEW LONDON, July 22-(AP) ohn T. (Jack) Cor.way. one of 1 most successful high school laches in Connecticut history, ed last night at the Lawrence cmoria! hospital here.

He was his 60th year. Mr. Conway, a native of New edforti, and a former niversily of Vermont two-sport retired as baseball coach at ew London high school after the 962 season. The team that year avc him his 300th high school aseball win in a career dating ack lo 1S29 at Chapman Tech. A I92S graduate of Vermont here he played four seasons of baseball and football and aptainetl the 1928 baseball team, Conway played 102 consecu- ve college baseball games.

This believed to be a record. Coached 3 Sports He came here in the fall ol 128 and coached three sports al hapman Tech. His 1933 football earn won the first Waskowiti ophy, being unbeaten, i nd scored on just once. He turned over the basketball caching job to Fedefe Mugavero, ne of his former pupils, in 194' nd gave up the football job in 947. His basketball teams at nan Tech won more than 200 ames.

He won seven Easter onnecticut Conference footba ties, seven titles in basketbal nd five in baseball. Later at New ondon high, he won two capita! istrict conference a a I rowns and his 1957 learn won the ate crown as well. Mr. Conway was stricken wilh heart attack March 29, but was ischarged June 17 and had been ecuperating at his home. He wa tricken again yesterday and ushed to the hospital by ambu ance.

He was married to the forme; ilarion Cleveland of Coventry in 1929. They have a daugh er, Mrs. Mona Rounseville, and wo grandchildren. Thomas J. Becker Services for Thomas J.

Becker, 1, o( 141 East Eaton street, who ied Saturday, look place today St. Augustine's Cathedral with solemn high requiem Mass. Burial was in SI. Michael's ceme- cry. Mrs.

Stephen Bllzman, Sr. Services for Mrs. Veronica Ledak Blizman, 77, of 772 Arctic treet, widow of Stephen Bliz- nan, who died Friday, will ake place tomorrow at 9:15 a.m. the Charles T. Pisley and Sons uneral home, 255 Barnum avenue, nd at 10 o'clock in Sis.

Cyril and lethodius church with a solemn igh requiem Mass. Burial in St. Michael's cemetery, Mrs. Glenn Barber Services for Mrs. Marion Budee barber, 45, wife of Glenn Barber, 449 Booth Hill road, Trumbull, vho died Saturday, will take Mace tomorrow at 8:15 a.m.

in he Cyril F. Mullins funeral icnie, 339 White Plains road, and it 9 o'clock in St. Catherine of iiena church, with a solemn high cquiem Mass. Burial will be in t. Michael's cemetery.

WEIBEL DIES; STATE MILITIAMAN NEW HAVEN, July 22 (AP oseph A. Weibel, 86, retire, and former cammandan the Second company of th Governor's Foot Guard, died yes erday after suffering a heart at ack. Weibel, president the defunct Weibel Brewing com pany, served in the Nationa juard and the state guard of Con necticut for over 40 years. In 1916 he served on the Mex can border wilh the Connecticu National guard. In 1940, Weibel helped organiz units of the Connecticut slat juard.

In 1944 he retired froi he state, guard wUh the rank colonel. Weihel enlisted in the Govern or's Foot Guard as a private and jecame commandant in 1938. He retired in 1947. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Leah Wedmore Welbel, and two sisters, Miss Marie Weibel, and VIrs.

George Brelhauer, both of New Haven, Services will take place Wednesday. Burial will be in Evergreen cemelery. OBITUARIES George Burlon Services for George S. Burton, DO. of 396 Fairvicvv avenue, who died last Wednesday while visit- ng relatives in Manchester, Eng- and, will take place Wednesday at 2 p.m.

in the Albert W. "pear funeral home, 1222 Fair- ield avenue, with Ihe Rev. Lud- Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery. Celebrant of the Mass was the Rev.

Robert Maty, assisted by the Rev. Albert A. Tomasko, deacon, and the Rev. Andrew Polyak, sutxleacon. Father Maty read the commitlo).

Bearers were John Nemergut, John Harcarik, John Plavcan, John Pekar, George Kosturko and Joseph Girgosko. Frederick A. Klein Frederick A. Klein, 86, band of Mrs. Alice Martha Judge Klein, formerly ot Pine Rock park, Shelton, died July 10 in a Tampa, Fla.

hospital, it was learned here today. Services took place in Tampa, Mrs. Klein is honorary president of the Germania Ladies choral society, Bridgeport. Surviving, in addition to his wife, is a step-sister, Mrs. Estella Fabel, of Lock Haven, Fla.

Frank Kuzlak Services for Frank Kuziak, 68, of 49 Circle drive, Stratford, who died Friday, took place today in Sis. Peter and Paul church, Ansonia, with a requiem Mass. Burial was in Sts. Peter and Paul cemetery, Ansonia. William LCe Services for WiJHam Lee, 67, of 490 Beverley road, Teaneck.

N.J., John Nepomucene Slovak society. Survivors are two daughters, Miss Helen A. Sedlock, of Bridgeport, and Mrs. Wilma A. Zihala, of Trumbull; a son, Edward J.

Scdlock, of Bridgeport; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. of the Noiwalk Lock company and the Norwalk Boat club. Survivors are a daughter, Louise H. Mason of Chicago; a nephew, Marshall Prescott, with whom he made his home and several other nieces and neph- Joseph Torre vig Jansen, pastor of the ery. Born Services for Joseph Torre, 80, of 195 High Park avenue, Slrat- ford, who died Thursday, took place today in Holy Name of Jesus church with a solemn high requiem Mass.

Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery. Celebrant of the Mass was Ihe Rev. Edward A. Lesko, assisted by the Right Rev.

Michael J. Carnicke, deacon, and the Rev. Joseph Hanichek, subdeacon. Father Lesko read the committal. Bearers were Vincent J.

Sciuto, Allan F. and Philip Sciuto, Joseph Romano, William Caple nnd Theodore Recupido. Richard Tikijian Services for Richard Tikijian, 82, formerly of 645 Warren street, who died Friday, took place today in the Frank Polke and Son funeral residence. Burial was in Park cemetery. Mrs.

A Whileley Services for Mrs. Sarah Fletcher Marsden Whiteley, 96, of Apt. 1, 607 Wilmot avenue, widow of Arthur Whiteley, who died Satur- Mri. Jacob Sperling NORWALK, July 22--Services lor Mrs. Pauline Sperling, 85, of 1107 Gerard avenue, Bronx, N.Y., widow of Jacob Sperling and the mother of Harry Sperling of 602 East Main street, Stratford, who died Saturday.in Norwalk hospi- took place yesterday in the Bronx, New York city.

Burial was in Mount Hebron cemetery Flushing, N.Y. Survivors are hvo daughters, Mrs. Peggy Engel and Mrs. Betty Marx, both of the Bronx; another son, Dr. Abraham Sperling of Demaresl, N.Y.; and seven grandchildren.

DEATH NOTICES day, Trinity Methodist church, officiat- ng. Burial will be in Park ceme in Cape of Good Hope iouth Africa, Mr. Burton residet the Bridgeport area most lis life. He was employed as a machinist with the Underwood corporation. He was a past presi dent of Harmony lodge.

Sons St. George, and a past president of the state organization. Survivors are a son, George H. Burton of Bridgeport; three daughters, Mrs. Edwin Thornton, Mrs.

James J. Siavin and Mrs. Frank Chantlos, all of Bridgeport; five grandchildren, nine jreat-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. CASUALTIES HEAVY IN HAITI QUTBREA SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 22 (AP) Fight- ng with heavy casualties is re- orted breaking out nightly in the ills surrounding Port au Prince, apital of neighboring Haiti, in a new attempt to topple President Francois Duvalier. Reports gathered from travelers and other sources pointed to increasing activity by rebels who iccuse Duvalier of serving an second term.

The reports told of daring hit and run raids against police posts, some by youths in a homc- nadc armored car. One estimated 30 government troops have been milled or wounded in the fighting MRS. SIIRIVER IN CEREMONY SOUTH KINGSTON, R.I., July 22--(AP) Mrs. Eunice Shrlver sister of President Kennedy, tool part in the dedication of Camp Hope, a summer day camp for retarded children al South Kings town, R.L. Mrs.

Shriver is ex ecutive director of the Joseph Kennedy foundation, which contributed lo the camp, TRANSPLANT PATIENT DIES A GAINING DENVER, July 22--(AP) A 51- year-old Florida man, the fourlh person ever (o undergo a liver transplant operation, died yester day apparently of causes unrelated to Ihe surgery. Arthur W. Curtis of Monticello had undergone the rare plant at Denver Veterans Administration hospital July 16. A VA spokesman said he appeared to be improving up to the moment he died. A physician said the patient's temperature was being taken when his heart stopped.

He said the cardiac arrest was apparently not directly related to the surgery. An autopsy was planned fo today. All four liver transplants were done by a team of VA-Colorado Allen G. Chaffer Services for Allen G. Chaffer, 64.

of 241 Ronald drive, Fairficld, who died Friday, took place today in the Wilmot, West and Colliding funeral home, Fairfield, with the Rev. James S. Hood, of Fairfteld Grace Methodist church. officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn cemetery.

Bearers were Victor DeGroat, Lloyd Thorson, Benjamin Bowe, C. W. Theleen, -R. J. Cochran and John Pieper.

Mrs. Mary Dukas Services for Mrs. Mary Dukas, 54, of 718 Atlantic street, a sister of Bridgeport Alderman Thomas O'Brien, who died yesterday, will take place tomorrow at 8:15 a.m. in the Charles W. Dougiello and Sons funeral home, 798 Park avenue, and at 9 o'clock in Sacred eart church with a solemn high equiem Mass.

Burial will be in Michael's cemetery. Born In Bridgeport, Mrs. Dukas irmerly resided in Newark, N.J. Survivors, in addition to her 1 rother, are her mother, Mrs. lice O'Brien, with whom she esided; another brother, Raymond O'Brien, of Manchester; a ster, Mrs.

Francis Ewing, of artford, and several nieces and ephews. Mrs. Fred Eltinger Services for Mrs. Ilka EUinger, of 1634 North avenue, wife of retterick M. Ettinger, who died esterday in Park City hospital, ill take place Monday at 1 p.m.

i the A. L. Green funeral home, 27 Grant street, wilh Rabbi J. I. Jacobovitz, of Congregation dath Israel, officiating.

Burial ill be in Unity Club cemetery, 'airfield. Born in Czechoslovakia, Mrs. Ettinger resided in Bridgeport 23 ears. Survivors also include a sister. a native of Bridgeport, who died Saturday in his home, will take place Wednesday at 8:30 a.m.

in the Mullins and Redgate funeral home, 1297 Park avenue, and at 9 o'clock at St. Peter's church, with a requiem Mass. Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery. A retired box manufacturer, Mr.

Lee resided in Teaneck 22 years. He was a veteran of World War I. Survivors are his wife. Hazel Dunn Lee; a daughter, Mrs. George Boodman, of Warwick, N.Y.; a brother, Hugh J.

Lee of Bridgeport; a sister, Mrs. Eleanor Buckley of Larchmont, N.Y.; iour grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. John G. Lyman Services for Mrs.

Nellie Roach Lyman, of Marina Village, widow of John F. Lyman, who died Friday, will take place tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in Ihe Lieberum and Heaphy funeral home, 866 Lafayette street and at 10 o'clock in Sacred Heart church with a solemn high requiem Mass. Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery.

University Medical school sur The first, a bled to death on the operat (able. The other two patients lied later of complications no directly related to Ihe transplant physicians said. A MAN DIES IN FALL FROM GREENWICH, July (AP Francis X. Gunning, 68, of Hart ford, was kilted last night when xlice said, he fell or jumpe 'rom a New Haven railroa rain. His wife, also aboard the train said she was unaware of the in cidcnt i the train rcachc Hartford.

The Gunnings had bee returning from a baseball gam in New York's Yankee stadium Police said three teenagers to another passenger on the tra lhat they sai. a man fall. TJ train was stopped at Slamfor and Greenwich police were not (ied. Gunning's body was foun about a mile west of the Gree wich railroad station. a place tomorrow at 2 in the Stratford funeral home of Dennis and D'Arcy, 2611 Main street, with the Rev.

Edward T. Fraim, of St. Luke's Episcopal church, officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery. Mrs.

Charles Wypy Services fv Mrs. Mary Sutay Wypy, 52, wife of Charles Wypy, of 77 Clinton avenue, who died Saturday, will (ake place tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in the Rado- zycki Juncral home, 305 Pulaski street, and at 9 o'clock in St. Michael the Archangel church, whh a solemn high requiem Mass. Burial will be in St.

Michael's cemelery. Stephen R. Thompson MILFORD, July 22--Military services for Stephen R. Thompson, 45, of 107 Orange avenue, vho died Sunday in West Haven Veterans hospital, will lake place Mrs. Michael Majoris SHELTON, July 22--Mrs.

Mary Majoris, 79, widow of Michael Majoris, died yesterday in the home of her daughter, Mrs, Helen Castaldi, 21 Beardsley street. Services will take place Yues- day at 8:15 a.m. in Ihe Shelton Memorial funeral home, 2-11 Coram avenue, and at 10 o'clock in St, Michael's church, Derby, with a solemn high requiem Mass. Burial will be in Mount St. Peter's cemetery, Derby.

Born in Czechoslovakia, Mrs. Majoris lived in Shelton 62 years. A founder of St. Michael's church, Derby, she was a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Union, and the Sojedine- nije society. Survivors, in addition to Mrs.

Castaldi, are two olher daughters, Mrs. Mary Cigas, of Shelton, and Mrs. Irene luzinkodic, of Waterbury; five sisters, Mrs. Anna Majoros, and Mrs. Elizabeth Kondash, both of Shelton, Mrs.

Barbara Micktos, of Bridgeport, and two sisters in Czechoslovakia; a brother in Czecho- ovakia; 10 grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. BIJMIO.N--la Manchester. Rruilaud. July 17. 1963, Georse S.

Burton ol 39f Falrview Funeral services will be held (rom Ihe Albert W. Spear Funeral Home, 1232 on Wednesday. July 24. at D.m. menl In Park cemetery.

Friends may call Tuesday from 2-10 p.m. OHAFFKH--In Ihls Clly July 19. 1963. Allen Choller, beloved husband of Sarah Roter Charter of 241 Konald Drive, Falrlleld. Funeral services i Monday at 2 p.m.

in (he Fairfield of Wilmol, West undJ Gouldlne, 1209 Post Road, Interment In Oaklawn cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 3 lo 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. CONNER--In Danbury. July 20, 1763. Warren Elbert Conner, a of Gertrude Crane Conner, ol 6 Pail.i- naram Rd, ace 7).

Funeral services wJH be held Tuesday al 10 a.m. from the Hull Funeral Home. 60 division Interment In Klmwood Cemetery. Bethel. mar call At the funeral home Monday from 7-9 p.rn, IIUKAS--In -this City.

21, 1543, Marl- Dukas. beloved dausMer of Allre O'Brien of 817 Atlantic St. Friends are invited (o attend the from the Charles W. Dougielto and Sons Funeral Home 798 Park corner of W. Liberty on Tuesday.

July 23, at a.m. and Irom Earrea Ifeail Church at 9 a.m. with a re- Quirm hlzh ilasr. Interment In S1. Michael's Camelery.

Friends may calt on Monday from 3-9 D.m. FHOST In Slrallord July 25, 1963. Annie P. Frost, widow of Ailhur H. Frost of 144 Relttcr street, Klralford.

Arrun gemenls wltli Albert W. Spear funeral home will be arranged. JAMUmSKI-- In this city July 19, 1963. Antonelle Jankcwskl. beloved i of JHchael Jankowstel ol 136 Pembroke slroet, ased 64 yean.

ace In- vitcd to attend the funeral from Hie Charles Pis ley and Sons a Home, 255 Barnum avenue, corner Noble, Tuesday at 8:30 am and at EL Michael the Archansrel church at 9 aji, with a a Mas! of wetgfim. Interment In St. Michael's cemelery. Friends mny call Sunday Monday, 3 to 5 and 7 lo 9 p.m. in Teaneck, K.J., Ealurrfay Jujv 20th.

K63. William Lee, husband ol Dunn Lee ot 490 Beverley Teaneck, N. formerly of Brlder-- Friends may attend the luneral from the funeral residence of Slultins and 1297 Park on Wednesday, July 24th, 1963 al a and at St. Peter's church al 9 a m. with Ji rejiuiem i Mass.

Interment in st, Michael's cemelery. Frrnds may call on Tuesday irom 2 IcT I p.m. 3LUOHIS--rn Shellon, Con; HI at Ehe3- 214 Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. in Cody-White funeral home, John Micklos (Miklos) Mrs. Joseph Fernandas Services for Mrs, Anna Amaral Fernandes, 6S, of 33 Sanford ave- uc, widow of Joseph Fernandes, vho died Thursday, took place oday in Our Lady of Fatima hurch with a solemn high re- luiem Mass.

Burial in St. Mi- cemetery, Celebrant of the Mass was the Constantine R. Caldias, assisted by the Rev. George F. Bal dino, deacon, and the Rev.

James D'Kane, subdeacon. Father Caldas read the committal. Bearers were Salvino Silva, An- Ramos, Domenic Ribas, Leo Vlaia, Manuel Dapaz and Antonio Clement. Mrs. Michael Jankowskl Services for Mrs.

Antoinette Jankowski, 64, wife of Michael of 136 Pembroke street, who died Friday, will take place tomorrow al 8:30 a.m. in Ihe Charles T. Pistey and Sons funeral home, 255 Barnum avenue, and at 9 o'clock in St. Michael the Archangel church with a high requiem Mass. Burial will be in St.

Michael's cemetery. John Micklos (Miklos), 83, of 15 Thompson street, Stratford, died Sunday in his home. Services will take place Wed' nesday at 1:30 p.m. in the funeral residence of Frank Polke and Son, 1546 Fairfield avenue, and at 2 p.m. in the First United Church of Christ, with (he Rev.

Emil Nagy, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Mountain Grove cemetery. Born in Hungary, Mr. Micklos lived in the area GO years. A retired employe ot Stanley Works, he was a member of the William Penn Fraternal association.

Survivors are his wife, Elizabeth Dudas Micklos; two sons, Julius Micklos, of Fairfield, and John Miklos, of Bridgeport, two grandchildren, and three great- grandchildren. George A. Murcko George A. Murcko, 72, of 1511 Pembroke street, died today at 9:35 a.m. in Bridgeport hospital where he was admitted July 19 as a medical patient.

Services will take place at a lime to be announced in the H. Lawrence A. Spodnick funeral home, 225 Park street. Mrs. Edward Powell Services for Mrs.

Lena Powell, of 263 Beardsley street, widow of Edward Powell, who died Friday, will take place tomorrow at a.m. in St. Mark's Episcopal church, Newfietd avenue. The Rev. Aaron J.

Cuffee will officiate. Burial will be in Park cemetery. The James F. Morion furtera! home, 25 Currier street, is in charge of arrangements. the 107 Broad street, and at 9 o'clock in St.

Mary's church wilh a solemn requiem Mass. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery. Born in Bridgeport, Mr. Thompson resided in Milford 10 years, rle was employed as a truck driver for the DiChello distributing company in Norwalk.

He was veteran of World War II. Survivors are his wife Helen Magdon Thompson; a son, Stephen Thompson; two daughters, Carol and Marcia Thompson, and a brother, Michael Thompson of Bridgeport. Mrs. Carrie Miller Ward MILFORD, July 22 Services for Mrs. Carrie Miller Ward, 91 Mrs, John Gulash Services lor Mrs.

Anna Slosar Gulash, 62, wife of John Gulash, of 840 Hallett street, who died Friday, look place loday in St. John's Nepomucene church wilh a solemn high requiem Mass. Mrs. Anna M. Pudel Services for Mrs.

Anna Melcalf Pudel, 66, of 65 Calvert place, who died Thursday, took place todav in Our Lady of Good Counsel church willt a solemn high requiem Mass, Burial was in St. Michael's cemelery. Celebrant of Ihe Mass was the Rev. William J. Conklin, assisted by the Rev.

Andrew J- Hajus, deacon, and the Rev. Frank man, subdeacon. Father Conklin read the committal. John G. Sedlnck (Scdlak) John G.

Scdlock (Sedlak), 92 of 468 William street, died today in Ihe Golden Heights Convalescent hospital. Services will lake place Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in the ME- chuda funeral home, 649 Noble avenue, and at o'clock in Sts Cyril and Methodius church with a solemn high requiem Mass Rurial will be in SI. Michael's cemetery. Born In Czechoslovakia, Mr.

Sedlock was a charter member of Ihc Slovak Gymnastic Union Sokol, Branch 2. A retired em- ploye of the A. W. Burritt company, he was a member of thai firm's Quarter Century club. He was a founder of Sts, Cyril and Melrodius church, a member of the Holy Name society and St.

stepmother of Robert F. Ward, a Post-Telegram Milford correspondent, who died Saturday in Cove Manor Convalescent hos pital, East Haven, will take place Tuesday at 10 a.m. in the Grady funeral home, 134 Grand avenue New Haven. The Rev. Charles M.

Vought, rector of St. James Episcopal church, New Haven will officiate. Burial will be in Union cemetery, Stratford. Mrs. Ward had lived at 25 Housatonic avenue, Stratford, 31 years until the death of her bus band, Fred Ward.

Born in Middletown, Ihe daugh ter of Arthur and Annie Brown Miller, she was employed several newspapers in Connect! cut, including Ihe Penny Presi in Middletown. She was a forme linotype operator for the Daven port (La.) Democrat. She was a member of the First Congrega tional church, Stratford. Survivors, in addition to he step-son, Mr. Ward, are a stepdaughter, Mrs.

M. Ruth Chapin of Stamford; two other step-sons Leon K. Ward, of New Haven and H. Wesley Ward, of Ml ford; and several nieces, nephew and grandchildren. Mrs.

Anlhon Pedersen NEW CANAAN, July 22--Mrs rielen Blondin Pedersen, 78, 185 Park street, wife of Antho Pedersen, died Saturday in he Services will lake place Wed nesday at 10:30 a.m. in Ihc chap cl of St. Mark's Episcopa church. Burial will be in Lake view cemetery. Mrs.

Pedersen, a native Geneva, Switzerland, lived i New Canaan five years and i Stamford 55 years. In addition to her husbant she is survived hy a daughtc Mrs. P. Rihbany of Boston two sons, Edward A. of Ana heim, and William Pedersen of New Canaan; an three grandchildren.

James H. Mason NORWALK, July 22--James Mason, 88, of 77 Stuart avenu died yesterday in Norwalk hosp tal where he was admitted Fr day. Services will take place tomo row at 10 a.m. the Norwa funeral home, 91 East avenu with the Rev. Ralph H.

Seguin pastor of the Communi Baptist church, officiating. Buri will be in Norwalk Union cem Icry. Mr, Mason was born In No walk and was a former emplo; July 3t 1963. Mary Sedlock Major wife the Ja(c Michael MaJorUVSI Beardslev Shellon. Funeral held Tuesday at 9:15 lon Memorial Funeral Coram avenue and at a Michael's church.

Pcrby. miernient in Ml. SL Peter cemeleiy. Derby. Friends may call Monday 2 lo 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

JltHCKO-- In thk cifj- July 1963, GWTU Murrko. beloved husband of ilary B. Putey Murcko ol 1SH Pembroke strett. Funeral airanecmerts in 0. WHISNANT I NORWALK HOSPITAL NORWALK, July 22--Edward 0.

nisnant, 71, of 101 Washington llage, died Saturday in Nor- alk hospital where he was ad- ilted July 13. Se-rvices will lake place tomor- at 2 p.m. in the Ganung fu- ral home, 84 South Main street, th the Rev. John P. Ball, pas- of the Canaan Institutional aptist church, officiating.

Burial 111 be in Riverside cemetery. Mr. Whisnant, a resident of orwalk 26 years, conducted a ite-ring service. Survivors are his wife Isabel ollins Whisnant; three sisters, rs. William Smith of Pittsburgh, Mrs.

Jeannette McFarland of licago, 111., and Mrs. Bernice 'haley of Norwalk; six brothers, Waller, Robert and 1. B. 'hisnant, all of New York city; ric of Bridgeport and Fowler "hisnant of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; nd several nieces and nephews. loved husband ol El iiiiMiocin euc MJckloi of 15 Thompson street, Str ford.

Friends are invited to attend udas Stral- --neraJ from ihe "residence at Frank Polke and Son. 1546 FalrfieM avenue, cor. Hancock avenue Wednesday at p.m. and from First United Church ol ChrUt al 2 p.m. Rev.

Em 11 officiating Interment In Moun- vl ro meter Frienrli may call -Monday 7 lo lo p.m.. Tuesday 3 to 10 p.m. Evenlnc services wilt be held Tuesday at p.m. ot a residence. City.

July 19 I1TES IN HOLLYWOOD FOR ARTHUR STAMPER LOS ANGELES, July 22-- (Al') ervices for Arlhur M. Slander, elevision writer-producer and ormer husband of actress Janis ige, will be conducted loday I Hollywood cemetery chapel. Slander, 46, died Saturday at he UCLA Medical Center after eing stricken with a cerebral emorrhage Friday at his home the fashionable Bel-Air district. He was the creator of the Andy i i show and was currenlly nder contract lo Four Slar tudios lo develop a television omedy series. Slander and Miss Paise were carried in January, 1956, while produced and directed her elevision show.

They were di- orccd in June, 1957. He is survived by his wife, 'alricia. and Iwo children, Jefrey and Julie. DEATH NOTICES BARB lilt--Suddenly in Trumbull. July 20 1963.

Marion K. Budde Barber. beloved wile ol Glenn T. Barber ol 449 Booth Hill Trumbull. Friends nre Invited to attend the funeral Iram the Cyril K.

MulIlM Trumbull Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Rl i r50 Merrill on Tuesday. July 33 at a.m. and from St. Calh- eri'ne ot Siena Church wJth. i of requiem al 9 a.m.

Friends may call Sunday from anil Monday 2-5 and 7-9 P.m. The Guild ol Si- Catherine will reclle the Ildsarv ilonSac at 8:30 P.m. MA-MAN--In city July 19, 1963- Vtromra Blliman, widow ol Stephen Hliiman ol 772 Arctic ilreet, aacd 77 Friends arc jnvlled lo attend Ihe luneral from the Charles T. Pliiex nnd S-'onii home, 255 Barnum nvenue, corner N'oble, on Tuesday at 9 15 at St Cynl and Melh- i church al a.m. with a solemn hinh Interment In St.

Michael's ccmrlery. Friends may call Sunday and Monday 3 lo 5 and 7 in 9 P.m. BMir.tNT Cn this cltr, July 21, 1963- William Thomas Burlanl ot 1104 North A huiband of Gladys Morrissey Burlanl. Friends may attend ihe 1un- rral Irom the Godfrey and Conway funeral home, 339 Washington on Wednesday, July 24lh at 9 a.i solemn a Main will be ottered St, Palrick'n church at a.m. In termed! i follow in St.

Michael's cemelery, Ftlcndji may call a 7 p.m on Monday ana also Tuesday al tomoon and even in Ru riant has renuctcd (hat In place of flovrera donations may be made to the earner society In memory ot W. T. Sudani. Delegations are lr meet al the church Wednesday at 9:50 a.m. Parking adjoin the funeral home.

CAHHOW--In Clly, July 17, 1963. Harold E. Cshow, formerly Seaside MLLIoM. Urother of Ern- cxt Caihow ot Weitporr Funeral scr- vJMi will be held si funeral ot eo me J. Smith and Son, 135 Broad Milford, Monday July 22 2 P.m.

InKrmenl In Milford cemetery. Friends may call Sunday 3 lo 5 and 7 10 9 p.m. American Pott 234 will conduct their ritual evenlnc 7:30 P.m. i 2S Cta ier st (SKni.iK)--in thlc city July 22. John G.

Sedlock of A8 William itmt, azed 92 years. fYlendi are lo Bltend the al the illchuda funeral home, 649 Noble nue comer Jane street on Wednesday 8:30 a.m. and at Sis. (Jyril and Methodius church at 9 a.m. i a solemn i Mass of rcouiem Interment Jn El.

Mlrhael's cemetery Friends may call Monday 7-10r Tuesday 2-10 p.m. S.MIT Fl--In tf vt n. Co nn. July 1963. V.

Smith, Widow of Harold Smlih of Orchard i Road inwn Friends are Invited lo attend the funeral Irom the Koran funeral nonic, 56 a i street, Monday July 2 at 3 P.m. Jntermem in Village cemetery. Friends may call Sunday A to 9 p.m. TM m'J. IST5: Charles Stowe.

ot 4 a Eevenly-third ht-. Brooklyn. N. Y. Aae 83.

Funeral services i be held at the Funeral Home cf GcorRe J. Smith and Eon, 135 liroad SL. Mlltord. on Monday July at 3:30 P.m. fnlermenl rn MUtard Cemelery.

Friends may call on Sunday from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. THOMPSON In West Havrn Vctcnuin HoiDltal. July 21. 1963. Stephen Thompson, beloved husband ol Helen Alncdon Thompson of 107 0ranee A Milford.

Military services will be held at llio Cody-White Funeral Home. 107 Broad on Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. ivith solemn hlirh ol requiem al St. Mary's Church at 9 Interment In St. Mary's Cem- eterr.

Mlltord. Friends may call Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon and evening. WARD--Entered into rest In New Haven, -July 20. 1963. Carrie ililJer Ward, widow ot Fred R.

Ward, of 179 Haven, formerly of 25 Housatonic siratford. Stepmother ot Mrs. Marion Ruth Chnpln ol Stamford. Leon K. Ward of New Haven.

Howard Wesley Ward and F. Robert Ward ol Mllfarit, Funeral services will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. In the Grady Funeral Home. 134 Grand New llaven. Interment in Union Cetno- tory Stratford.

There will be no olher calilna hours. WHJTKLKV--Jj this City July 1963. Sarah Fletcher Marsden el ey. widow of Arlhur Whlteley ot ApU 607 Wilmol avenue. Mother ot Mrs.

A Handle, llamlck, Mass. Mrs, Alfred tckralh. Ullca, Samuel Jchrtson, oC Bridge port, Mrs. a KrtPkson, BrldBCtwrl. two prandchil- dren, Itojtcr Bundle, llnrwlcX, iirs.

Howard PenmnKlon, two sreal aranrfchlldren, Miss Ronna PennlnHlon and Howarrt PenninHlon. Jr. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 from the Etratlord funeral home ol Dennis and U'Arcy, 2611 Mam jlrecL ilurlnl in he view cemelery. Friend-: may call Sunday 2 to 5, 7 10 9 p.m.; Monrlay 2 lo and 7 lo 9 P.m. IVY I'V--In Ihis CI1 July 20.

1963. Maty Sutay beloved wile of Charles Wypy ot 77 Clinton Ave. Krienrls arc Invited to attend the funeral In Ihe Radoiycfcl Funeral Home, 305 PiilasVI on Tuesday at a.m. and from St. Stirhnel Archangel Church al 10 a.m.

with solemn renulem hiph Mass. Interment 1n st. Michael's Cemetery. may rail Irom P.m. and Monday Irom 3-9 P.m.

A OF THANKS We wish to thank our friend and for the kindness and sympathy shown lo us in Hie IOM of our I (c, mother and sister. Anna Gulasri. Kipcclnl- Jy do we wfsfi to lhank (he clcrnrnicn, pa II boa re rs nnd nil donors ol spiritual a nd iloral bougneU. CART) OF THANKS re would i to extend our ilnceret lo all who sympathized wilh Ihe toss of our beloved Dorothy Hntrennoorn. Mr.

Bert Hagendoorn and tnmllv. IN MEMORTAM Tn loving memory of Mrs. A a Icha who c.way July 1953. You are not foriroUdn loved one Nor will you ever be i Ions at lire and memory last We will remember thce. Kadly missed by children and irrand- children.

FLOWERS TOR EVERT OCCASION GanUn PHONE 268-1688.

Get access to Newspapers.com

  • The largest online newspaper archive
  • 300+ newspapers from the 1700's - 2000's
  • Millions of additional pages added every month

About The Bridgeport Post Archive

Pages Available:
456,277
Years Available:
1947-1977