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THE BRIDGEPORT- POST, MONDAY, AUGUST 25, 1958. CHARGE IS FIXED ON DEATH DRIVER Sept. 18 Set for Trial of Edward Stratford in Weston i Fatalities Aug. 25-A charge of misconduct with a motor vehicle, conviction on which could 1 bring a jail sentence, has been filed against Edward Stratford; 1, of 1047 Reef road, Fairfield, driver of a car which crashed in lesion on Friday, killing Wo '20-year-old Marines. Stratford was discharged from Norwalk hospital yesterday and at Westport barracks.

They said they also intend to Question the proprietor of a store where the youth is reported to have criase beer he was drinking before the double fatal- 'ity. Police Lieut. Louis D. tyarchese, commander of the Westport barracks, said the 'charge is more serious than that of negligent homicide. Victims of the double fatality Nyere Pfc.

William Robinson, of New York city, and Pfc. Robert of Fairfield Beach Fairfield, and New York cjty, passengers in Stratford's Pfc. Murphy was killed in- "sjantly, police said, when the car left Old Redding road, struck trees 'and overturned on yfs Pfc. Robinson died early Saturday morning 'in Norwalk 'hospital of injuries received in 'the mishap, police reported. two Marines returned to country Wednesday 'after serving 16 months in Okinawa.

'They were spending a few days Pfc. Murphy's family in a cottage at Fairfield Beach prior to going to their permanent homes in New York. Pfc. Murphy's father said his and Pfc. Robinson met young 'Stratford and a companion, Rich- -a'rd J.

Dina, 15, of 185 Edwards street, Fairfield. Friday afternoon at the beach. Friday night about o'clock, Mr. Murphy related, -Stratford came to the Murphy cottage and invilcd the two Marines "to go for a ride." and Dina, injured in the accident, were admitted In Norwalk hospital. Both released yesterday, "in a statement to Weston 'State Policeman John Carlson, Stratford told.

of purchasing case of canned beer- in a Post Toad package store before he to pick up the Marines. State police are checking the 'youth's story In an attempt to de- whether liquor was sold a minor. Lieut. Marchese said tbe alleged seller will bo Inter- 'rbgated. Stratford told Policeman Carlion that he and Dina and the two Marines drove around' Fairfield Westport until about 11 p.m.

The young driver admitted drinking "three or four" cans of beer, Policeman Carlson said. A 11 p.m., Stratford told police, the group decided to drivii tp Devil's Den, a section of Wes- 'ton near the Aspetuck reservoir. -He said ho was driving north on Redding road when he op- a dip in the highway. Policeman Carlson said the apparently traveling at a high rate of speed, told him he lost control of the 1950 sedan the car went over the dip. 'Stratford said he blacked out after the car struck a tree.

by police from the hos Vntal to the State police bar -racks, he was charged with mis- conduct with a motor vehicle, 'punishable by a fine up to $1,000 and a maximum 10-year Jail He was released on a $1,500 arraignment in Justice court Sept. 18. SEAPLANELANDS IN RESERVOIR EASTON, Aug. 25 William 43, of New York city 'is waiting for clearing skies be fore taking off in his seaplanr from Hemlocks Reservoir where 'hr. was forced to land last nigh 6:45 o'clock after heavy rair 'and fog cut short his flight Island, N.

Y. With Mr. O'Brien when made the emergency Inndin three other New York cit rnicn who went home by auto las There were no injuries an plane was undamaged. His three passengers, who gav their names as Robert E. Lcc Robert Lee, Jr.

and Jc sepli Pomerelli, proceeded by ca to their Brooklyn homes afte police took them to a tclcphon where they summoned a frienc The plane was moored in th Burr street and Black Rock turr pike area of the reservoir. The plane took off from Lnk Candlcwood in Danbury and wa chartered from the Air Passag corporation of New York. Fairfield, Eastnn and Slat police investigated. CRASH LANDING ROCKVILLE, Aug. 25-(UPI A pilot crash-landed his plane a field near here last night, wal cd away uninjured and reporte the incident to police.

Albe Winchcnbaugh, 28, of Branfor i told investigators he was retur 1 ing from Maine when bcram caught in a storm and landed two-passf-ngcr plane in a fid It flipped over but he walkc away uninjured. FURRY RECRUITS-- Six lit- le troopers joined the forces 'at the Westport State Police Bar- racks when the station's pet cat presented a litter. Lt. Louis D. Marchese, barracks commander, lifff, ooks pleased at the prospect of Wf A JHwHL, feeding the extra mouths, with the able assistance of Mrs.

Fannie mK 4" Specr, cook at the barracks. Ra --wlHEBF ro mjJMJ t', mm -St. Pius Church Dedicated; Bishop Presides at Ceremony The new St. Pius church in Fairfield was dedicated yesterday by the Most Rev. Lawrence I.

Shehan, Bishop of Bridgeport, 10 presided at a cornerstone aying ceremony which preceded a Mass celebrated by the. pastor, he Rev. Francis X. McGuire. Lauding the planning, labor and elf sacrifices of the parishioners, Bishop Shehan said the new hurch, of Colonial design, locat- on Brookside drive, is the first edicated for a parish founded ince the establishment of the Bridgeport diocese.

Priest is "Happy" He said he was happy for the larish' and for Father McGuire. 'It is the ambition of every young mest to build a churcli of his wn," he said. Father McGuire, who has di- ected the activities of the parish ince its founding in October, 955, said he was "happy and leased'- by the new church u'ch he said was made possible lirough the "enthusiasm and acrifices" of his parishioners. am thrilled too," he added, 'that Bishop Shehan could come dedicate our church and de- iver the 'sermon." The dedication and cornerstone aying, exercises was preceded yj a procession led by nitar boyi nd including the Fourth Degrea Father Colcman couu- Knights of Columbus, visiting priests and Bishop Shehan. The Rev.

Richard R. Dunn, jastor of Holy Family church, Airfield, and the Rev. Thomas F. Henahan, former Holy Family pastor and now pastor of St. Ambrose's church, served as chaplains to Bishop Shehan.

Father McGuire was assisted the celebration of the Mass by (he Rev. William F. Casey, pastor of St. church, Fairfield, as deacon, and Very Rev. James E.

FilzGcrald, S.J., prcsl; dent nf Fairfield university, as sun deacon. The Rev. Robert L. Christopher, pastor of the Church of the Assumption, Fairfield, and the Rev. John F.

Cavanaugh, pastor of Our Lady of Peace church, Stratford, were acolytes and the Rev. Edward J. Duffy, paslpr of St. Jocscph's church, Danbury, was the thurifer. The Fairfield university choir, directed by Simon Harak, sang for the Mass.

First Mass Sung Aug. IS The first Mass in the church lhad been celebrated Aug. 15, marking the first step in the development of the parish center on a 1" acre tract purchased from Walter and Alice O'Mallcy. Masses previously had been celebrated in Loycla chapel on the Fairfield university campus, Designed by J. Gerald Pho- jlan, the church was constructed by the and Construction companv at an approximate cos of S300.600.

Paved off street parking facili ties can accomodate more than 35(1 autos. About 500 families, formerly members of St. Thomas, Hoi) Family and the Church of Assum ptinn churches, comprise the St Pius parish. BOY, 6, GROTON, Aug. 25-(AP) 0-year-old boy drowned yostcrda in the Poquonock riv'er after e-fell from a bridge.

1 Police identified the child a Winfrcd L. Robinson, son. of Mrs Hatlie Robinson of Pequonnock His father is in the Navy, polic said. Divers from the Navy's sub mai'ine base here located th c- body, about three hours after th child was reported missing rt playmates. i- RED CHINA WARNED e' BELGRADE, Aug.

25 (UPI Yugoslavia has lold Red China tt d. stop using its embassy in Bel d'prade as a center for "anti-Yugo islav actions." R. F. LAW, 83, DIES; RESIDED I MILFORD MILFORD, Aug! Services or Arthur Fenn Law, 83, of 295 3ulf street, -Milford, who died in the home of his son rving Law, of Fords, N. will ake place Wednesday at 2 p.

m. the George J. Smith and Son uneral home, 135 Broad street, vlilford. Born in Orange, Mr. Law was a lirect descendant of Jonathan who was Connecticut gov- from 1741 to 1750.

Mr. Law vas a member of the Mary Tayor Memorial Methodist church Milford, where he had been reasurer of the church trustees md former Sunday school super- ntendent. He is survied by his wife, Mrs. Frances Frederick Law, one son, rving Law, of Fords, N. a jrothcr, Howard N.

Law, of Jtratford, and three grandchil- ren. REV. H. T. KEARNS DIES IN A The Rev.

Hal Thurman Kearns. 0, a pastor of the Universalist hufch when it was on Fairfield ivcnuc, died yesterday in his wme, 5 Swift street, Auburn, Services will take place Wednesday at -t p.m. in the Brew funeral ionic, Auburn, and burial will be Auburn. The Rev. Mr.

Kcnrns 'was the husband of Edna B. "Northrop Kcarns, dauphter of the late Joseph W. Northrop, a Bridgeport architect. From 1918 to .1922 the Rev. Mr.

Kearns was 'pastor of the Bridgeport Universalist church. The church now is in Stratford. After leaving Bridgeport, he became pastor and charjain of the Maryland, penitentiary church. Later he. was superintendent of the Roxbury prison farm, Hagerstown, one of the first mod ern prison farms.

He then became executive secretary of the Cayuga Health association In Auburn. In addition to his wife, he 's survived by a daughter who resides in Virginia. D. J. DRISCOLL, 66, CONTRACTOR, DIES WESTPORT, Aug.

25-Daniel J. Driscoll, 66, of 290 Main street, a building contractor and a member of the Westport construction 'firm of Driscoll and Sweeney, died yesterday in Norwalk hospital where he was admitted a week ago. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. in "The Fables of Westport," and at o'clock in the Church of the As sumption. Burial will be in As sumption cemetery, Kings high way.

Mr. Driscoll is survived by hi wife, Helen Boland Driscoll three sons, Daniel of West port, Edward of Westport and Robert of Norwalk; daughter, Mrs. Ruth D. Warner a ot Westport; three sisters, Juli T. Driscoll.

of Westport, Mrs Helen Hammond, of Norwalk an Mrs. Mary Morrissey, of Nev York city; six grandchildren an three nieces. I A CRASH KILLS SAILOR FROM I JACKSONVILLE, Aug. 2 (AP) A sailor serving at Jack sonvillc Naval Air Station wa killed yesterday when he lost con trol of his auto near Jackson villc. Stale police listed him a jCharles K.

Sass, 20, of Meriden 'Conn. SEARCH GIVEN UP FOR LOST BOY, 10 ESTES PARK, Aug. J1S-- UPI) Searchers abandoned or- anized efforts yesterday to lo- ate 10-vear-old Bobby Bizup of Denver "in the Ml. Meeker area, ine miles south of here. Bobby, partially deaf and the nly son of and Mrs.

Joeph Bizup. disappeared from the Datholic St. Male's camp for joys 11 days ago. More than 200 men joined the earch at one time. They used helicopter, light plane and jloodhounds, but failed to turn any substantial leads to his vhereabouts.

Authorities were uncertain whe- her the boy had been lost, or vhether lie had run away inten- ionally. His parents informed the Richard Heister, director of he camp, the lad had wanted to emain at the camp after its for- nal seasonal closing date last veekend. "We are calling off the search," Heister said yesterday. We feel we- have exhausted all ossibilitics in this area." Most of the. searchers were ervicemeri' from Lowry Air orcc base at Denver, where Sgt.

3izup is' assigned. Leaflets were dropped by air- jlane over the area yesterday, rearing a message from the boy's inrCQts which pleaded that he how himself to authorities. OHN H. A A DIES I I I A John H. Cannady, 36, of 354 Stratford avenue, died today at 2: 15 f.

m. in Bridgeport hospital where he was taken- in the City ambulance for treatment of head injuries after he was found In ihe rear of his yard. Dr. Edwin R. Connors, mcdica examiner, said Mr.

Cannady's deatli resulted primarily from a skull fracture, apparently the aftermath of a fall from a second floor in the rear of his home. In addition to the skull Injury, Dr. Connors said an autopsy showed Mr. Cannady had a broken neck and several fractured ribs. WESTPORTER NABBED ON 4 COUNTS IN CRASH WESTPORT, Aug.

25-WiIliam J. Sylvia, 27, of 862 Shore road was arrested yesterday at 9:31 a.m. by state police on cnargcs evading responsibility, driving with his license under suspen sion, reckless driving and giving alse information to police. State Policeman Robert Krysiak said Sylvia was involvec in a two-car sideswipe collisior Aug. 12 on Weston road in West on.

Police said Sylvia allcgedl) fled- the scene and later appearec at the State Police barracks hen with his wife, Nancy, 25, wh represented herself as the driv er of the car involved in the ace dent. Mrs. Sylvia nt the tim was charged with failure to driv to the right. Witnesses subsequently inform ed state police that Sylvia wa alone in his car at the time crash. Policeman Krysiak sa Sylvia drove home after the nc cident and ordered his wife report herself as the operator.

Released on a $500 bond, Sylv will face Justice court Sept. Police said they will ask th court to dismiss the motor veh cle charge against Mrs. Sylvia. RECORD CATCH CHAPLIN, Aug. 25-- (AP) Earl Bclek could very well be lookin for a very large frying pan.

Th Chaplin man caught a very larg codfish off Rockport, Mass. Bcle weighed in the fish at 72 pound and said it measured four fet five inches in length and 34 inchc in girth. Record books say th largest cod ever reported caugh regardless of tackle, weighed 5 pounds eight ounces. OBITUARY, Mill Phyllis Adler Services for Miss Phyliss Ad- e'r. of 317 West 87th street, New fork city, Health and Education upervisor 'of New York high chools, who died.

Saturday while visiting in Groton, were conduct- today in the Dennis and D'Arcy funeral home by Rabbi Ubert L. Martin of the Park Avenue Temple. Burial was in 3'nai Israel cemetery, Fairfield: Miss Adler was the sister of Vlrs. Louis C61e of Bridgeport. Mrs.

Donald Brown Services for Eva Mary Rocha Brown, 41, wife of Donald 3rown of 38 Underwood court, Stratford, who died yesterday, will take place Wednesday at i a. m. in the A. R. Abfiola and Son funeral home, '-2160 Main street, and at 9 o'clock in St.

Ambrose church with a requiem Mass. Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery. A native of New Bedford, Mrs. Brown had lived Stratford 38 years.

In addition to her husband, she survived by a daughter, Madeline Brown, of Stratford; two brothers; Stephen Lopez and F.rank Borges, both of, Bridge )ort; four sisters, Mrs. Alice 3ush, of Newark, Mrs. Victoria King, -of Jersey City, N.J., Miss Rocha and Miss Vera Randolph, both of Bridgeport, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ella Kuklar Eringis nesday for Mrs.

Ella Kuklar Eringis, 66, of 369 avenue, widow 'of Justin A. Eringis, Stratford, who died in her home yesterday. They will be conducted at 8:30 a. m. in the Dennis and D'Arcy funeral home, 2611 Main street, Stratford, and at 9 o'clock St.

James church with a solemn requiem Mass. Burial will be in St. Michael's Mrs. Eringis' body was fount by her son, Justin P. Eringis Stratford.

Police said she had hanged herself 'in a closet in her home. A native of Lithuania, Mrs. Eringis lived 39 years. Her husband had operated a mea market at Nichols and Stratford avenues. Mrs.

Eringis also is survied by three sisters, Mrs. Margaret and Mrs. Walter Sudik, of Fairfield, and Mrs. Anna Kadaratis, of Newark, N. and a grandson.

Either Edward! Esther Edwards, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoise Edwards, of BIdg. 35, Apt. 207 Father Panik village, died Friday in St.

Vincent's hospital. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Turner's Faith temple, Church of- God 'In Christ, 2740 Fairfield avenue, with the Rev. 'Alonzo Turner ol delating. Burial will be in Park cemetery.

In addition to her parents, the child is survived by three sisters-- Rachael, Dorothy Ruth and Geraldinc, and one brother, Jeremiah. Tljomas F. Gaffncy Services for Thomas F. Gaffney, 72, of 268 Gilbert street, who died Saturday, took place today in Sacred Heart church. Burial was in St.

Michael's cemetery. Celebrant of the Mass was the ev. Francis Campagnone, am ic committal prayers were rcac by the Rev. Norman Mothle. Bearers were Robert O'Ma- honcy, Walter Childs, William and John Walsh.

Harry G. Greene Services for Harry G. Greene 74, of Bridge road, Monroe, a re tired Bridgeport police sergean who died Thursday, took plac oday in the Bishop funeral home Burial was In Park cemetery. Bearers were Sgt. Robert laney, Sgt.

James Dreen, ant atroimen John Dorsch, Dav 3arth, George Weshe an William Piser. Charles E. Haggerty Services for Charles E. Hag gerty, St, of 204 Black Rock ai cmie, who died Thursday, too ilace today in Sacred Hea church with a solemn high Mas of requiem. Burial was in Michael's cemetery.

Celebrant of the Mass was tl Norman A. Methe with tl Francis J. Sugrue as de con and the Rev. Francis A Campagnone as sub-deacon. (her Methe read the commit! prayers.

Bearers were Hal Walsh, Ham Conroy, Thomts Banth and Thomas Lyons. Delegations from the Sisters Mercy of 'Sacred Heart chur and the Sacred Heart graduatin class of 1916 were present. Mrs. William Koslowski Services for Mrs. Catheri Koslowski, wife of William Ko lowski of 275 Funston avenu who died Friday, took place day in Our Lady of Good Cou Burial was in St.

Michael's cem etcry. Celebrant of the Mass was Rev. William J. Lee who a read the committal prayers, Bearers were James W. IV Guirc, Robert Caterson, Paul McEIroy, Roy Carlson, Jose M.

Salamon and Fred Adamcha George Kozak Services for George Kozak, of 158 Orchard street, who di were conducted today i Adzima funeral home by the v. John Chalupa, pastor of the ly Trinity 'Lutheran church, rial -was in Lakeview ceme- William Melkle Services for William Meikle, 64, 346 Benham avenue, an em- oye of the Remington Arms mpany who died Thursday, ere conducted today in the Pot- funeral home by the Rev. alph W. Key, pastor of the irst Presbyterian church. Bur- was in Mountain Grove ceme- ry.

Carl J. Nelson Services will take place tomorr for Carl J. Nelson, 84, of 329 urtis avenue, Stratford, a re- red machinist for the A. H. Jilson Tool company, who died aturday.

The services will be conducted 2 p. m. in the Baptist Temple the Rev. S. Willard Samuel- pastor.

Burial will be in 'rumbull Burial Ground. The Al- iert W. Spear funeral home, 122! "airfield avenue, is in rangements. A native of Sweden, Mr. Nelon had lived 'here 40 years.

He ras a members of the Vas: rder of Concord, N. ant as a honorary deadpn of -the aptist Temple. He is survived by a son, Carl, Trumbull; two daughters, Mrs. aul Ohlin, of Stratford and Mrs. verett Hallquist, of Fort.

Lauddale, 16 grandchildren, great-grandchildren and sever- nieces and nephews. William 'F. Noonan Services will fake place'tomor- for. William F. Noonan, 83, 184 Park avenue, a veteran of le Spanish American war, 'who ed in the Veteran's lospital, Hill, 'after a long ness.

They will be 8:30 a. m. in the funeral lome of Godfrey and Conway. 9 Washington an: 1 at o'clock with a solemn. requiem ass in St.

Augustine's cathe- ral. Burial will' be in the family ot in St. cemetery. Mrs. Michael F.

Powers Services for Mrs. Clara Allen owers, 68, of 252 River street, ife of Michael F. Powers who led Saturday, will take place to- brrow at 2 p.m. in the Robert E. enncssey funeral home, 293G ain street.

The Ronald owcr, Interim pastor of Trinity ethodist church, will officiate nd burial will be in Park ceme- T-i Mrs. George Schiller Services for Mrs. Caroline Chillet'77, of 1065 Madison ave- wife of George Schiller, ho died yesterday, will take ilace Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. the A. G.

Baker funeral home, 888 Stratford avenue, and at 15 o'clock in Zlon Lutheran hurch. The Rev. William. H. 01- en, pastor, will officiate, and urial will be In Park cemetery.

In additibn toiler husband, she surivived by a son, E.rnest, Stratford; a daughter Ruth chiller, of Bridgeport; six grand- hildrcn, four greatgrandchildren nd several nieces and nephews Mrs. Genaro Studloso Services for Mrs. Nicholina Gailo Studioso, 27 Manhattan avenue, widow of Genar.o Studio- so, who died yesterday, will take ilace Wednesday at 8 a.m. in tht Uchards-Spadaccino a home, 499 Washington avenue, and at 9 o'clock in St. Raphael's church with a 'solemn high Mass of requiem.

Burial will' be in St Michael's cemetery. A native of Cascrta, Napoll, Italy, Mrs. Studioso had-lived here 34 years. She was a member the Sts. Anthony, Joseph and Lu cla societies and the Monte Ta burno society, all of St.

Raphael's church. She is survived by three sons Palsy, of Devon, Salvatore and Anthony, both of Bridgeport; fou Daughters, Mrs. Jennie -Bonilali of Trumbull, Mrs. Anna Nucifora of Bridgeport, Mrs. Edith Rlnko of Nichols and Mrs.

Geraldine Occhipinda, of Bridgeport; a bro ther, Thomas Gallo, of Stratford a sister, Mrs. Roslna Ceserta iving in Italy; 16 grandchildren our great-grandchildren and sev eral nieces and nephews. Mrs. Robert R. Turley Services for Mrs.

Martha, Turley, 47, of 89 Harvey street wife of Robert R. Turley, wh died Friday, were conducted to day in the Dennis and D'Arcj 'uneral home by the Rev. Jame Hood, pastor of the Summerfielc MetHodist church. Burial was Ir Lakeview cemetery. Bearers were William Maxwell Paul Reid, John Delmuth, Johi Simone, Henry Kerr and Josept Pisanelle.

Estcllc A. Kcarns NORWALK, Aug. 25-- Miss Es telle A. Kcarns, 42 Concor street, died Sunday In St. Jo seph's hospital, Stamford, afte an illness of several months.

Services will take place Wet nesday at 8:30 a. m. in the Co lins funeral home, 92 East ave nue, and at 9 o'clock with a so emn requiem Mass in St. Jc seph's church. Burial will be i St.

John's cemetery. Until she retired two year ago, Miss Kearns was the prc prietor of a dress shop in Wes 1 avenue more than 20 years. Sh las a member of the Catholic aughters of She is survived by a brother, lemeht Kearns, and a sister, Raymond Lees, both of brwalk. i 1 Mrs. Frank Calzone NORWALK, Aug.

25 Mrs. lose Tavella Calzone, 69, wife of "rank Calzone, of .10 Godfrey treef, died Saturday in Norwallt ospital. Services will' take place Wednes- ay at 8:30 a.in. in the Magner uneral 12 Mott avenue, ollowed by a solemn requiem Vtass at 9. o'clock in St.

Mary's hurch. Burial will be in St. fohn's cemetery. Surviving in addition to her hus jand are three sons, Joseph, Mi- and Roccd and six dauglh ers, Mrs. Milton Winawer, Mrs.

Nicholas Daniel Poti, Mrs. -Samuel Napolitano, Mrs. Ralph laleggio and Mrs. Richard Smith, "all of Norwalk. Also a sister, Mrs.

Joseph Tavella and 9 grandchildren and several nieces' and nephews. Mrs. Harry C. Tobey NORWALK, Aug. 25 Mrs.

Mary S. tobey, wife' of Harry C. Tobey, died Saturday in her home at 4 Charles street. Services will take place tomor-. row at 1: 30 p.m.

in trie Raymond Funeral home, 5 East Wall street, with the Rev. William Schirpeder, rector emeritus of Christ Episcopal church, Burial will be in Riverside cemetery. Mrs. Tobey. was a retired tele- ihone 1 operator for the 1 Southern Sew England Telephone, In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter Mrs.

Barry F. Preston and a son, John W. both "of Norwalk; four sister's, Mrs. Harry Erlich, California; Mrs. Enjil Trestik, of Astoria, L.

Mrs. Albert Ferris and Mrs. -William Scofield, both of Lakewood, and three grandchildren. OSEPH HOLLWORTH, OF I D.IES MILFORD, Aug. 25 Services or Joseph Hollworth, 82, of udson Devon, who died esterday in his home, will take ace tonight at 8 o'clock in the Seorge Smith and Son funera ome, 135 Broad street.

Burial will be tomorrow at 2 p.m. in effersonville, N.Y. Born In New York city, he hac ved for the past seven years Devon. He was a retired pack- ging engineer for General Elec- ric company, Bridgeport. He was 'a member of the Span- sh-Amorican War -Veterans and he Century club of Genral Electric.

He was the husband of the ate Emma Eggler Hollworth. Survivors include two sons, of. Trumbull, and Alfred of Devon, and four grandchildren MRS. LYMAN, 79, DIES I A I NEW HAVEN, Aug. 25-(AP Virginia Scott Cocke Ly man, 79, widow of Dr.

David Ru. sell former supcrinlen dent of Gaylord Farm sanatorium at Wallingford, died in her horn lere yesterday. Her husband was one of tl ounders and one-time presldcn of the National Tuberculosis a sociation. Mrs. Lyman was native Lower Brcmn, Va.

She is su vivcd by two daughters, Mr Marvin B. Day of Hartford an Mrs: Carl M. Jenkins of New Ha ven, and five grandchildren. Services will be held Wedne day. Deaths Last Night CAPETOWN, South Afrlc Aug.

25-- (AP) Johannes Stri dom, 65, prime minister of th Union of South Africa sine 1954, died Sunday of a heart a ment complicated by a blood clot of the lung. He was former minister of lands and head the Transvaal Nationalist party. NEW YORK, Aug. 25 (AP) Norman Secon, 52, concert plan 1st, died Saturday of a liver ail menl. He toured the United Stares many times and also tour ed Europe and South America.

BOGNOR REGIS, England Aug. 25-- (AP) Sydney Carroll 81, theatrical producer and drame critic, died Sunday after a lonf illness. He was born in Austra lia. BRAY, Ireland, Aug. 25-(AP Paul Henry, 78, Irish' landscap painter who lost 'his sight 1 years ago, died Sunday.

BEVERLY HILLS, Aug 25-- (AP) Mrs. Harvey- Mudd, 67, former national prcsi dent of the Girl Scouts of Amer ica, died Saturday after a Ion illness. Mrs. Mudd, whose lat 1 husband was a widely known min ing engineer, was a vigorou worker for civic and philanthrop lie causes. OTTUMWA, Iowa, Aug.

25 (AP) Jphn Morrell Foster, 6.1 former president of John Mor i- rcll Co. and son of the foundc of the meat packing firm in th United States, died Sunday of heart attack. He was a forme president of the American Mea Institute. He was born in Oltum eiwa. First Selectman Diet' ALFRED J.

LOBRAICO A.J.LOBRAieO,53, SELECTMAN, DIES New Fairfield Town Official Stricken at Bethel Clambake NEW- Aug'. 26-First Selectman' Alfred J. Lob- aico, 52, died yesterday at 3 in Danbury hospital after he was stricken with a. heart ailment while attending a Democratic arty clambake at Capellaro's jrove, Chairman of the Democratic Town committee, Mr. Lobralco erved as the town's third selectman "more than 20.

years, and in 955 became the first Democrat 0 be elected first selectman in 0 years. Services will take place Wednesday in the Cornelius Delury memorial, 111 Main street, Dan- jury, and in St. Edward the Con- essor's church with a solemn ligh Mass of requiem. Burial wi 1 ie in St. Peter's cemetery, Dan- jury.

Mr. Lobraico was superintendent of maintenance for Candle- vood.lsle, one of the largest developments on Candlewood lake, 1941. He was born in Jamaica, N. Sept. 10, -1905.

He was serving his secont erm' as first selectman at the ime of his death. In addition to. his political career, he engaged in civic anc church activities. Mr. Lobraico vas the past president of the Jons club, and president of the New Fnirfleld Volunteer Fire company at the time of his death.

He was a trustee at St. Edward the Confessor's church since its founding and was a member of the building site committee. He was past president and active member bf the Holy Name Society. He was also a Justice of the Peace. Mr.

Lobraico is survived by ils wife, -seven children, Mrs Edward Jantewicz. Mrs. Nea Vetrano and Mrs. Edward Buco all of Danbury, a Nicholas Martin, Alfred, and Fran ces Lobraico, all of New Fair field; two brothers, Joseph and William, both of New Fairfield and one sister, Mrs. Rose Nap pi, of Jamaica, N.

Y. MRS.F.A.LARKIN STRATFORD, DIES Services' will a plac Wednesday for Mrs. Paulin Chasman Larkin, of 160 Wllba drive, Stratford, wife of forme Town Council chairman Fran A. Larkin, president of the Strat ford Red Cross chapter, who die yesterday In her home. They will be conducted at 1 a.m.

in the Dennis and D'Arc funeral home; 2611 Main strcei Stratford, by the Rev. Georg W. Razee, curate of Christ Epis copal church. Burial will be i Union cemetrry. Mrs.

Larkin was a member Christ Episcopal Church. In addition to her husband, sh is survived by three daughters Vlrs. Edward N. Hughes and Mrs Frederick J. Cartwright, both Stratford and Mrs.

Dance Chadwick, of Milford; two sisters Mrs. Ralph Knapp, of Bridgcpor and Mrs. William Spoering, Strasberg, a brother, Juliu Chasmen, of New Haven; grandchildren and several niece and nephews. Necrology Miibcl Mnln Hnlscy, 6), oJ 160 Was Inaton avenue. AUK.

15. Francli J. Fltmcrald, 31, ot Andrew avenue, Mlllortt, 15. James Wlnirj-s A9. nf 4 Northwoor) road, Fnlrfleld, AUH.

Ellzabelh Mary Wnlrri. 70, of Kulh I Pnnll; village, AuH. 16. Emmn M. Rogers, 73, ot 44A Kn Mnln ntreet, AUK.

16 Chester A. KollmtiBC, A7, 346 Bo wlel; avenue. AUK. 16. Ernest K.

Hallock, 71, of. 45 Trav drive. Autf. 16. Ja-iCpli Gnclnnti Pfrrotla.

75, of A strcot. AUK. 17. Mnry Kvolyn of 714 Nor 7 avenue, AUK. 17.

Tliomns Joseph Connors. St, of 2 Vnllcy Inne. Knirflcld. AUB. 17.

William AUUIIM Ccrschcfskl iKchask 69. of Oitherlne SlntKord. Au 17- Rmlnlf Yanlo-iovlch. 72. of Dov Aits.

Joseph O. llnnlev. 66, of 664 Iran 1st memit. AUB. 16.

GcoTSt Prcnilerunst, 82, ol 817 I.nfa MorEfiret Hnmlolnh Hut ha way, 65. 743 Cannnn rofld. AUK. 16. Ann Csoma.

69, of 11? Morehui Aug. 18. Clnrenrc O. Gonny. 43.

of 410 Colu bin ftlrfft. 19. Henry AiaoPhcrson. 75, of 335 Nor Bishop avrntif. Ana.

20. Marlon Harris. 36. of 45 Bishop mm. A UK, JO.

Joseph fieorgf Richards A3. ftf R3 Myrllc nvrniie. Aujf. ChsrlM Fdwarrt Hamrty. 58, o' 20 Black Rock ivftnue, AUK.

21. BANKER DIES OLD LYME, Aug. 25 (AP) Villiam Forbes Ingold, 62, a re- ired investment banker, died esterday in a hospital in' New He lived here and in few York city. Survivors in- lude his wife, three sons and a jrother. DEATH NOTICES IOTKR-- In Ordton, AUK.

23, 1953 Phyllis Adlor of 317 West 87ih N. Y. City. Servicw will be held on Monday at 2 p.m,.at the Funeral Home of Dennli and D'Arcy. 1046 Feirfield Ave.

Burial in B'hal Israel cemetery, FairtieUt Friends may call Bun. Eve. '7-9. BROWN In thli: city. 24.

1958. Mrs. Era Mary Rocha Brown, 41. 38 Unflerwood Court, Stratford wife of Donald M. Brawn, and mother ol Miss Mndlyn Brown.

Friends are Invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday from the R. Abrlola and Son funeral Main St, at 8 a.m. and in St. Ambrose church af 9 a.m. with a Mass ot requiem.

Interment In St. Friends may call "Monday and Tuesday, 7 to 10. RISOOLL-- In Norwalk Hospital, Autf. 24, 1950, Daniel husband ol Helen Boland Driccoll of 290 Main Westport. Funeral services will be held Irom Fables of Wtstport" on Wednesday, Auf, 27, at 8:30 a.m.

and from the Church of the" Assumption at Interment In Assumption cemetery. Kings Hgwy. Friends may call at the funeral home Monday 7 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. DYYARDS-- In tills city, Auir.

77, 195S. Esther Edwards, Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Holse Edwards, of 3lda. 35, ApU 207, Father Panik Vlllaue, ace 8 months.

Friends are Invited to attend the funeral from Turner's Faith Temple, Church of God in Christ. 2740 Falrfleid on Tuesday, Aue. 26. at 2 p.m., Rev, Alonzo Turner will officiate. In 'Park Friends may call at the 'Funeral Home of M.

McDonaJd Isaac 985 Stratford Sunday from 3-10 p.m. and Monday from 3-10 P.m. HINGIS suddenly In Stratford. Aug. 24th, 1958.

Ella Kuklar Erlnils, widow ol Justin P. -Erlngis ol 369 Nichols Stratford. Friends are Invited to attend the funeral on Wednesday mornuiE at a time to be announced from -the Stratford funeral home rf Dennis and D'Arcy. Main si. Interment.

In St. Michael's cemetery. Friends-, may "call Monday, 7-10 p.m., Tuesday from 2-5 p.m. and 7-1 0 p.m. ERNAHOKS-- In this 25, 1958.

Mrs. Senborlntta Carura Fernandas, mother of- Mrs. Mffria 'of 350 Coleman SI. Friends are invited to attend the funeral at the M. J.

Gannon funeral home, 515 Washington en Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock and Ir. St. Augustine's Cathedral nt 9 o'clock with a hi Eh Mass of renulem. The Parenle-Lauro funeral homo Is tn charce of arraneemcnts. Interment -in Si.

Michael's cemetery, Frlendu may call Monday from 3 to 10 p.m. and Tuesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. OWl.KH-- In Walcrbury. Auz. 23rd.

1958 Laura Ann Fowler Infant daughter nf Karl and Dolores Fowler Marsh- way, Stratford. ABO 4 months. Funeral private from the funeral residence of Frank 1'olke and' Eon. 1546 Fairllcld corner Hancock' Ave on Monday. Interment in Lakeview cemetery.

flLUVOKTU In Devon, Aug. 24th. 1958. Joseph Hollworth, seed B2, of 55 Judson Place, husband ot ihe Emma Etreler Hollworth. father of, Harry Hotlworth of Trumbull and Alfred Hollworth of Devon.

Funeral services 'will be held at the funeral home of Geore J. Emllh and Eon. i35' Broad Milford. Monday, Aug. 25th at 8 Pnv Interment tn Jcfferconvllle, New York, Tuesday at 2 P.m.

Friends may call Monday, 7-9 p.m. LA II HI In Blratford. AUK. 74. 175S.

Paulino Chaxman Larkin. wife of Frank A. Larkln, 260 Wllbnr Drive. Stratford. Funeral services will be held on Wed- ncidny inoinina at 1 1 at the gtnlford funeral home ot Dennis and D'Arcy, 261 1 Main St.

Interment In Union cemetery. Frlrndi may call on Mpnday. 7-10 P.m.. Tuesday, 2-5 p.m. 7-10 p.m.

LAW-- In Fordl, N.J.. Aug. 24, 1958, Arthur Kenn. beloved husband of Frances Frederick Ltw of 295 Dull bt. Milford, and father of Irving Law of Fords, N.J.

ftrvlcei will be held at the funeral home of Oeorxo J. Smith and Don. 135 Brmd Milford, Wednesday. AUK. 27, it 2 P.m.

Interment will be in Milford cemelery. may cat Tuesday 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. LKICIITMAK-- In this city, 24, 1958, iBnatx Lclchtmnn of 24 Waldorf Ave. Funeral ifrvkfi will be held at the A. L.

Orcen Funeral Home, 927 Grand Monday at 1 P.m. Interment In Ahavatn Achlm cemetery, Falrffeld. LYNCH-- Suddenly, AUK. 24, 1956. at the home of her dauKhtcr.

Mrs. Franklin Rockwell. 591 Union JensBf widow of cornellUR Lynch. Funeral services wilt be held at the Frederick Mcdrnth funeral home, 98 Havre Boxton, on Wednesday. Auir.

17. Interment In woodlawn cemetery, Everett. Mnxi. Arrangements by Ocorce Potter A Eon. In thli city, AUBUI! 21.

1958. Wllllnm Melkle of Bcn- hnm Ave. Funeral mil Iw held at Gcone P. roller Ku- ncral Home. 880 Kalrfirld Ave.

im Monday. AUJT. at 2:00 P.M. Interment In Alt, Grove cemetery. mas- call Sunday (if tor noon anil rvr- ntnit from 3-5 and 7-9 P.M.

UHII camp- bell O.S.C. will hold Sunday evenlni at 8:00 P.M. NKI.SOX In this city, Aua. 23, 1958. Carl J.

Nelson of 329 Curtis Avenue. Stratford. Funernl net vices will be held from Ihe Ilapllst Temple, 360 Colorado on Tucxday, AUK. 26tn at 2 o'clock. Interment In Trumbull Burial Ground, Trumbull.

Conn. Friends may rail at the Albert W. spear fun- ornl home. 1322 Falrfleld on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9. In lieu of flowcn.

contributions mny be made to Ihe Clyde Prlddy Mliiionnry Fund, care of Bnptlit NOONAN-- In Veterans Hotpital, Rocky Hill. Aug. 23, 1958. William F. Noonan of 1184 Park husband of Elaine Mary Noonan.

may attend the funeral from the Godfrey and Conway Funeral Homo, 309 Washlnaton on Tue.dny. Auu. 26, "I 6:30 a.m. A solemn funeral Mnis will tm celebrated In St. Augustine's Cathedral at 9 a.m.

Interment In SI. Michael 1 cemetery, friends may call after 2 p.m. on Monday, Autf. and also Monday evening. rnWKIlS-- In this City, Saturday, AuB.

23. 1958, Clara Allen Powers, wife of Michael K. Powen of 552 River St. Funeral will lake place in the Rober! F. Hrnnoity funeral home, 2936 Main Tuesday, AUK.

26. at 2 P.m. Interment will be In Park Friends may csil Sunday after 4 p.m., Monday from 2-5, 7-10 p.m. Parklnn In the rear of the funeral home. SClllM-KIt-- In this city, Auir.

24, 1953, Caroline Schiller, wife of Ocorac Schiller of 1 065 Mndlson mother of Erne.it 'Schiller and Ruth Bchillcr. FTIondi may ntlcnrt the from llir A. n. Baker Kunrral Home, 1888 Biralford on Wednesday, AUK. 27, at 1 :30 P.m.

and from the Xlon Lutheran Church, corner Grand and Catherine nl 2:15 P.m. Th(- Rev. William H. Otlcn, pastor, will otflflnlc. Interment in the family plot In Pnrk cemetery.

may call Monday from 7-10 p.m. and Tuesday 2-10 P.m. hTUmoxo in this olty, Aug. 24. 1958.

Nlrollnn Gnlln Rtnrtloso. wlilow of Genaro Rudloso, of 27 Manhattan Ave, are Invited to attend the fun- rral from the Rlchnnls-Spndacclno funeral home, 499 Washington Wednesday. Aujt. 571h nt 8 a.m.. unrt from SI.

Hnphart'x church at 9 a.m.. with a solemn hlith Mans of requiem. Inlerment In St. Michael's cemetery. Friends may call Monday, 5-10 Tuesday, 2-10 p.m.

Sympathy I Flowers Arthtleally Arranged. Ordon Wired To All Cltlo John Reck Son CARI. C. RECK, PROP. 1040 MAIN ST.

ED 5-2141.

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