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PAY PLAN EYED FORIR00PERS HARTppRp 1 (UPi) Stale jPprsohnel- Edwatx Simpson a pay scale is beingVctmsidcred whicli would pn Connecticut' state police ahead ptKSr; police departments. Sijnpson said his proposa carries minimum-air $13,667 maximum. The offer is pending approval the. state Personnel Policy board. A dc cisiQn is expected Dec.

20, 'Two state police, unions whicl a 24 --hour slowdown las week of stalled contrac negotiations, 'challenged the They. said the proposeo minimum meal allow ahces of $5 a day and excludes use of; cruisers, while off duty Meal 'allowances are 'now sop irite: Troopers currently 'earn 58,570 Simpson said the would give Connecticut troopers -higher pay scale than in Jersey, New York, Massachu setts Pennsylvania. He also said the pian wouk put troopers above 'policemen who now receive more in Stam ford, New Haven, Waterbury Hartford and Bridgeport'. In -anorhe'r development, U.S Representative. Robert H.

Steele has written "to State Personnel Commissioner Edward H. Simp son strongly supporting an' increase the starting pay Connecticut State Policemen to $10,400, as requested by Chapter 174 of the Connecticut State Employees Association, he has introduced feaeral legislation to improve the' training and working, conditions of policemen and firemen, Steele declared in. his letter to Simpson that "one of the key ingredients in successful law enforcement and fire is the salary rate at which these professionals are to work." He wrote that (he raises soiight A chapter "would, Connecticut salaries more in line with the professionalism and dedication which state pol-ice demonstrate on- a daily basis and with those which police earn in neighboring states; 'as well as in most municipalities." HEALTH CENTER CALLED SUCCESS The Bridgeport A Health Center "has been, a great subcess" in its first year of operation with a capacity enrollment of 500, W. Parker Seel- fiy, chairman of the YMCA division board, reported today. center at 651 State street, already expanding capacity "for the' second straight year and to add .48 additional lockers' in.

'an unused area adjacent to center, according to Lewis Shea, chairman of -lhe. Hca.ltJi. center; Advisory council. Mr. Seeley attributed the success of the center to- three reasons; because i provides relaxation for busy executives and professional men, and firemen and whoever else wishes to "unwind" in; the center's facilities.

Also 'because the cen- ler has the. finest facilities for improving health and fitness; arid a highly professional staff gears activities to the individual needs of members and make it possible to have a meaningful exercise' -program, rela.v and have lunch at the restaurant-7-ail in an hour. Michael Mclaughlin, director nf the Health. center, said members say they feel more relaxed and effective in their jobs after Visiting health center. He added, that in the first year of operation, data has been obtained -that proves there has been improvement in health, riessarid.

weight control among irfembers. Mr. said the center features a whirlpool, three tevol steam and sayna rooms, a "nap" room, a health services area: with professibnBi!" therapists and two lounges and a'special exercise area. REV. R.

K. RANKIN NAMED A RECTOR The Rev. Robert K. Rankin, assistant rector of St. John's Episcopal church, Park and Fairfieid avenues, since January, 1972, has been named rector of St.

John the Evangelist church, Mansfield, Mass. A' farewell reception. -for tile Rev. and Mrs; Rankin was conducted Sunday following' the scheduled. worship services, according to the Rev.

'Joseph R. Gattb, rector. Among tiic. Rev. Mr.

Rankin's activities- during his tenure in Bridgeport were a ministry to elderly persons in' convalescent homes, and a term as president of Friend in'. Service Here; (FISH) organization. successor to the Rev. Mr. Rtnkin will lie announced.

REFERENDUM- (UP1) The Hamden Education association defeated the Hamdch' Federation of teachers 308-243 in a referendum 'conducted Tuesday among mimden' teachers. The HEA will continue to represent Hamaen teachers in negotiations with the board (if education. State Police For Organize The Law A i a Administration (LEAA) in the United States Department of Justice has announced the awarding of a 5220,859 firant to the Cortnecticul State Police department for the establishment of a statewide organized crime investigative task force: The 'task force will operate through 1974 on the grant, with a major objective the development of an estimate of how powerful organized crime is in Connecticut, according to LEAA Administrator Donald E. Santarelli. the LEAA is an agency within the Justice department created by Congress in the Omnibus Crime Control and.

Safe Streets act of 1968, to help improve state and local law enforcement Iritergroup Con Direct Midea A statement calling on the area's Congressional representatives to press for direct negotiation between the participants in the Middle 1 East con Elict and for resolution the Palestinian refugeee problem las been by -the In- tergroup The committee is an- interfaith sody of Bridgeport area community leaders created in the spring. of 1968 to explore the re- atioriships of American Jews and Christians to the State of The statement calls also for "the continued integrity and preservation of the State of and "the return of all prisoners of taken during the latest conflict. "The crisis of the Middle East is a crisis of conscience for all peoples in our "community," the statement reads. "More is at stake than a military encounter between Israel and her Arab neighbors. At stake is' the in- egrity of each nation and the of its people seIN determination in the Middle East, Africa, and in all parts of the globe." Of direct negotiation, the tatement says "that imposed decisions never last.

Par- icipatory decision-making is the deal of American domestic pol- cy. The great powers should )ress for the Arab and Israeli lations to meet and negotiate vith each other in good faith to- vard a just and lasting peace or all parties." "The greatest chance for such a peace depends, upon direct involvement and commitment of the artics themselves," the state- nent continues. The statement is directed to necticut's Congressional delegation and to the U.S. Department of State. A committee spokesman said he group is trying to obtain at east 60 co-signers.

The committee hopes to run the statement Jn a newspaper ad nest vcck. BOARD APPROVES 8 ADJUSTMENTS The Bridgeport Board nf Edu- ation approved eight personnel djustmcnts this week including lie probationary appointment of a new teacher at Barnum school. Miss Deborah Toth, of 247 Harborview avenue, was given a probationary appointment as a third grade "teacher at Barnum school at a salary of. $8,745. The School hoard also, granted tenure to James MacDonald, a teacher at Black Rock school.

It approved the probationary appointments of the following people to non teaching positions: Carmela Smeraglino, as a cafeteria helper, at $2.90 hourly; Bctzaida Carrion, as an English as a Second Language aide, and 3,443 annually; s'i a a. teacher assistant, at and Maria Vazquez, a bi lingual aide, at S3, 4-13. The board also accepted resignations from; Clifford Evans, an industrial, arts teacher at Read school, who moved, and from Mrs. Sandra Magera, who presently is leave, for personal reasons. 7 PICKETS ARRESTED.

AT NAUGATUCK PLANT NAUGATUCK (UPI) Polide blocked an attempt to 'overturn an and arrested seven, pickets in a larcup of For the second diiy Tuesday at the strike-bound 1 company plant. pickets Monday tipped over an auto Carrying two women employees as. they tried to enter the metal casting plant. Two persons were arrested. Earlier confrontations since the strlk'e began over the firing of shop steward resulted in two other arrests.

The women, who were shaken but otherwise uninjured, were escorted into the plant, which has been struck by Local 155J, United Steel Workers, since Oct. 15, let $220,859 Crime Probe with 'financial and tcchnica assistance. That piece of legislation expired last year and was replaced recently with the $874-million federal Crime Control act of 1973. This new act funds the grant awarded to the State police. In addition, the department has received $50,000 in cash from the state and $100,000 of in-kind services, payment of salaries for various personnel.

The grant- will 'also be used to institute coordinated activity between the state police and 17 other agencies who have the potential of coming into contact with organized crime in the state. These include banks, real estate concerns and other agencies. The strike force 'is expected to have.a staff of 25. imittee Urges ist Negotiations GROUP IS ORGANIZED TO AID RATCHFORD HARTFORD A campaign support committee for the potential Democratic candidacy of State Rep. William R.

Ratchford, 'Danbury, for the Fifth district congressional race has been filed in Washington and with the Connecticut Secretary of State's office. The group known as "Friends of Bill Ratchford for Congress," is designed as a fund raising organization for the anticipated nomination drive of the Danbury legislator. Anthony Arconti, of Danbury, brother of former Danbury Mayor Gino J. Arconti, is listed as chairman of the group. Charles M.

McCoilam of Bethel is the group's treasurer. Rep. Ratchford, a former Speaker of the 1-iouse who- now holds the post of minority leader at-large, is expected to formally announce his -candidacy for the Fifth district a i nomination 'within the next few weeks, according informed political sources. He spoke last night 'at a gathering in' Trumbull at the home of Andrew D. Cretella which included friends and supporters from i i within the Fifth district.

In brief remarks to the gathering, Rep. Ratchford called for swift reform of Connecticut's campaign, financing laws and the establishment of a more stringent' code of ethics for elected officials, including a requirement for public disclosure of their financial interests. JURY TO REVIEW 'STRANGLED CASE DEDHAM, Mass. (AP) A special grand jury will hear evidence Thursday in connection with the murder of self- described Boston strangler Albert DeSalvo. DeSalvo, 43, was found dead his cell at- Walpole State Prison on Nov.

25. He had been stabbed 16 times. Dist. Ally. George G.

Burke, who has said he has a suspect the case, said he will seek 'more than one indictment in connection with the murder." -le declined to elaborate. 1 Burke has said that DeSalvo was involved in drug dealing nside the prison. DeSalvo at one time claimed he was responsible for the murders of 13 women in greater Boston between June, 1962, and January, 1984: He later retraced that claim. He was serving a life term or armed robbery in connection with assaults on four other women. Tlie same grand jury, accord- ng to Burke, will hear evidence in connection with the deaths of John.

C. Bradley Sr. and his wife, Anna, of West- vood. Their son, John C. 'A, has been charged with two counts of murder.

The younger Bradley was ound unconscious on Massachusetts 128 on Oct. 17. When wlice went to notify his parents, they found 'Mrs. Bradley stabbed to death in the drive- vay and her husband badly leaten in their home. He died he'.

next day, STATE VISIT TENSE IN ROW OVER DOG LONDON (AP)' -A near diplomatic incident occurred at he beginning of Zaire President rtobuto's three-day, state whep 'customs refused b'give 'a visa to MObuto's pet Yorkshire terrier. The began Tuesday after Gen. Mobuto arrived at Gatwick Airport. An -aide walked through customs clutching pooch, named Cara. Dogs must six months quarantine before entering Britain, and officials demanded the animal be handed over.

Mobulo's aide refused, and a liplomatic row appeared brew- But Mobuto finally surrendered Cara when he was in- 'ormed of the quarantine laws. The dog was down to the Zaire Embassy in Brussels. DOUGLASS TO QUIT WORD BOARD MILFORD-- Fifth District Democratic Alderman Thomas Douglass has announced that will resign from the -Board of after the Jan. 7 meeting. Douglass, a two year member 'of the- has been promoted to a new position witii the firm of U.

S. Electrical Motors, and will be. moving- to New Orleans, he said- He told the in letter of 'resignation, that he' -is leaving in to provide the maximum continuity and representation for, the Fifth District residents," after January's meeting, allowing the Fifth District Town committee time to select a successor, for the February session of the -Aldermen. Mr called the two years he has. spent on board "a great experience and education.

will' long remember these past 'two- years with fond mem- iries," he said. BURGLARS ROB ACCUSED'S HOME Burglars entered the home. of accused bank robber Gerald Dukuly, 250 North Bishop and took a typewriter and 30 stereo tapes in one of nine burglaries' reported to police yesterday in the city. Police said Mrs. Yhempo Dukuly called police after she discovered; their apartment had seen entered.

Dukuly is' being held in connection with the robbery Dec. 6 of the Barnum. avenue branch ol the Lafayette Bank and Trust company. Burglars entered the home of Estelle Belcher, 267 Sixth street, and took a television set and record player. The Robin: Hood Restaurant, 305 Asylum street, was entered and liquor, and cash were taken.

Burglars. entered the Stratford avenue market, 1305 Stratford avenue, and took $16 cash and food. "The apartment of Anna Vega, 137 Madison avenue, was entered' and searched. Loss was not Two television- sets, a tape ilayer and jewelry were taken a break at the -home of Jack Halpert, 123 Nancy drive. Intruders took a radio, watch and $12 cash in a at the lome of Anderson Bish, 55 Shell street.

Edward. Tulinski, 204 Doreen told police- his home was entered and searched. Loss was not known. The I and Dress company, ,103 Housatonic avenue, was entered and searched. Loss was not known.

SGT. HURLBURT, 51, STATE TROOPER, DIES WARREN Services for State Police Sgt. Nelson G. Ilurlburt, 51, of Route 341, who died last night, will take place Friday at 11 a.m. in the Lillis funera lome, 58 Bridge street, New Milord, wth the Rev.

Marshall .1. Whitehead, Warren Congregation- il church minister, officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery, West Haven. Sgt. Hurlburt was pronounced dead on arrival at Bradley Memorial hospital in Southington after being stricken ill While en route to his home from State Police headquarters in Hartford vhcre he was stationed.

Sgt. -iurlburt had recovered from: a icart attack several years ago. A native of West Haven, Sgt. -lurlburt moved to Warren from Shelton 16 years ago. A graduate of Milford high school, he was employed by General Electric in Bridgeport from 940 to 1942, When he joined the United States Air Force.

He served with rank of sergeant as a radio gunner participating in 29 combat missions the China air offensive, New Guinea, Luzon, South Pacific and South Philippines, and received the Bronze arid Silver Stars. Sgt. Hurlburt joined the State Police Sept. 27, 1954. He was a specialist in radar and radio communications.

Survivors are his mother, Edna 'Buck Hurlburt of Warren, vith whom he resided, and a sister, Mrs: Clinton Etchclls of Santa Ana, Calif. FORMER SURVEYOR FOR WESTPORT WESTON-- Services and burial will be private for Charles S. Lyman, 68, of 18 High Meadow road, a self employed, land surveyor who died yesterday in Norwalk hospital. The- Fable funeral- home, 215 West State street, Wcstport, is, in charge of arrangements. Born in New York city, Mr.

Lyman lived in the Weston area GO years. He did all land surveying for the town of Westport for 41 Survivors include his wife, Sally Marshall Lyman; a son, Charles Lyman, Jr. of Weston; three grandchildren. The first wood-covered bridge in the United States was built over the Hudnon River at Waterford, N.Y., in 18M. OBITU Mrs.

Mafhcw Barron Services lor Mrs. Ruby Tillbt- son Barron, of 950 Mill Hill terrace, Southport, widow of Mathew Barron, who died Sunday, took place today in the Wilmot, Wtst and Goulding funeral home, Monroe, with tlie Rev. Robert S. Hamilton, pastor of the Long Hill Methodist church, Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery, Stratford.

Nelson Buddc Services for Nelson Budde, 70, of the Southbury Training school, who died Monday, took 'place today in the Second Baptist church. The Rev. William W. Sullivan, pastor of the Second Baptist church officiated, and iuria! was in Lawncroft Fairfieid. i Nicholas Fctko Services for Nicholas' Fetko, 52, of 290 Putnam street, a semi- retired draftsman, who was 'ound dead Tuesday in his home, Will take place Friday at 9:15 a.m.

in tlie Adzima funeral home, 591 Arctic street, and at 10 o'clock in St. John the Baptist Carpatho Russian Greek Catholic church. The Rev. John Duranko, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be in St. John's cemetery, Stratford.

Mr. Fetko was bora in Bridgeport and lived here all liis life. Surviving is a sister. Miss Mary Fetyko, of Bridgeport. Mrs.

John Ghnouly Services for Mrs. Viola Aurica Ghnouly, 64, of 63 Acorn street, wife of John Ghnouly, who died Thursday in Park Avenue convalescent home, will take place Friday at 1 p.m. in St. Dimitri's Romanian Orthodox church. The Rev.

Stephen Feica, pastor, will officiate, and burial will be in Lakeview cemetery. The Frank Polke and Son funeral home, Fairfieid avenue, is in of arrangements. Trisagon services will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Mrs.

Ghnouly was born in Korce, Albania and had lived in New York city for 36 years before moving to Bridgeport six weeks ago.She was a member of the Society Farsarotul and the Ladies auxiliary of St. Dimitri's Romanian Orthodox church in New York city. Survivors, in addition to her husband, are three brothers, Leo Chiacu of Bridgeport, Nicholas Chiacu of Woonsocket, R.I. and Sam Chiacu of Norwalk; a sister, Munerantz of Bergenfield, N.J.; and several nieces and nephews. Miss Sarah Agnes Hagan Services for Miss Sarah Agnes Hagan, 58, of 33 Adams street, who died Sunday, took place to- dp.y in Blessed Sacrament clitirclj.

Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery. Concclebrants of the Mass were the Rev. Dominick Slomba, the Rev. Romuald Mcogroisi, the Rev! Augustine Pilatowski, the Rev.

Thomas Crimmen and the Rev. Stan Russo. Bearers, all nephews, were aeorge Muiford, Leonard Ciiporz- ziello, Joseph Hagan, Joseph Marron, Michael Ahern and Wiliam Colvin. Delegations of the Ladies of Blessed Sacrament church and 'riars from Granby, Joseph Kavas Services for Joseph Kavas, 62. of, 251 Hanover street, who died Monday, took place today in Holy Cross church, Fairfieid.

Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery. The Rev. Aloysius Hribsek was celebrant of the Mass and read the committal. Bearers were Frank Kerecz, Brian Lucas, James Akovry and James Posenach.

Mrs. Frank Kennedy Services will take place Friday for Mrs. Loretta Kennedy, of 130 Higgins avenue, widow of Frank Kennedy and a former Bridgeport teacher, who died Tuesday St. Vincent's hospital. The funeral will be conducted at 8:15 a.m.

in the Redgate imeral home. Main street and Gorliam place, Trumbull, and at 9 o'clock in St. Patrick's church. Surial will be in St. Michael's cemetery.

Mrs. 'Kennedy was a native and life-long resident of Bridgeport. She was a graduate of the Bridgeport Normal school and had been a teacher at. the Wallersville school for many 6 Killed, 3 As Fire SAN DIEGO, Calif. (AP) -The Navy says si.v men have been killed and ,18 injured in a fire in 'an engine room of the aircraft carrier Kitty Hawk.

A Navy spokesman here said the hour-long i broke out Tuesday as the carrier steamed toward Subic Bay Naval Station in the Philippines. It was 700 miles from its destination. The Navy said the cause of the fire had not been determined and the extent of damage was not announced. The sh will be repaired at Subic Bay. Four ol the injured were ARIES years.

She was a member of the Council of Catholic Women. Survivors arc two sons, James Kennedy Colchester and Frank Kennedy, a special patrolman for the Bridgeport school system; a daughter, Mrs. a a i Bridgeport; 14 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephew's. Mrs. Patrick J.

Maloney Services for Mrs. Margaret O'Neil Maloney, of 39 Iwanicki circle, widow Patrick J. Maloney, who died Tuesday in Golden Heights convalescent home, will take place Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the Robert E. nessy funeral home, 2936 Main street, and at 9 o'clock in St.

Andrew's- cliurch. will be in St. cemetery. Born in Knochagun, County Clare, Ireland, Mrs. Maloney lived in Bridgeport 52 years.

She was a member of the Council of Caiholic Women and the St. Andrew Rosary confraternity. Survivors include a son, John P. Maloney of Bridgeport; a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Freiler of Trumbull; seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Carl Mayer Services, were conducted today for Carl Mayer, 77, Margate, formerly of Bridgeport, father of Dr. Richard Mayer, principal of Central high school, who died yesterday in Bridgeport hospital. The- funeral was conducted at 1 p.m. in the A. L.

Green funeral home, 927 Grand street, by' Rabbi Arnold Sher of 'the Park Avenue Temple. ifiurial was in the Hebrew Sick Benefit cemetery, Fairfleld. Mr. Mayer was born in Trier, Germany, and lived in Bridgeport for 60 years. He was retired as a self-employed automobile mechanic.

He was a member of the Hebrew Sick Hebrew Benefit association. in addition to his son', are a daughter, Mrs. Marlene Bernstein of Fort Lauderdale; and several grandchildren. Henry A. Mullcr Services for Henry A.

Mullsr, 69, ol 1202 Park avenue, who died Sunday, took place today in tiie Mullins and Redgate funeral home. Tlie Rev. John Reinhart, jastor of the First Assembly of Sod church, officiated. Burial was in Lawncroft cemtery, Fairfield. John G.

Ncmcrgut Services for John .0. Nemcr- gut, 55, of 918 Cutspring road, Stratford, who died Saturday, tcok place today in St. Mark's church, tSratford. Burial was in St. Michael's cemetery.

The''Rev. Lawrence- J. McMahon was celebrant ol the Mass and read the committal. Bearers we're Richard Greene, Thomas and Ernest Johnson, Herman DeLibro, William Poland, and Edward O'Brien. A delegation attended from the Southern New England-Telephone company.

Mrs. Andrew Traskiewics Services for Mrs. Jean Bururla Traskiewics, of Bldg. 70, Apt. 6, Success Park, wife of Andrew J.

Traskiewics, who died Tuesday in her home, will be conducted Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the Frank M. Radozvcki and Sons funeral home, 305 Pulaski street, and at 9 o'clock in St. Michael the Archangel church. Burial will be in St.

Michael's cemetery. Born in Fairfieid, Mrs. Traskiewics resided in this area all of her life. She was a member of the Paramus Major Classic Bowling League and the Westport Women's league. She had bowled in several national tournaments, having won the i X)pen a Philadelphia Classic Bowling Iqurnaments.

She was a former member of the Holy Family church choir and of the Council of Catholic Women. Survivors in addition to her husband, are her mother, Mrs. Sophie Buturla of Bridgeport; three brothers, John A. Buturla nf Fairfieid, Joseph Buturla of Monroe and Edwin Buturla of Bridgeport; six sisters, Sister Regina Marie Buturla of the Sisters of Mercy of West Hartford, Mrs. Stella Kochefko of Bridgeport, Mrs.

Theresa Cahill of Bridgeport, Mrs. Alyce Harmon Stratford, Al- frcda Bcamer of Charlotte, N.C., and Mrs. Sophie Saloomey of 8 Injured reaksOutinf treated for minor burns and another for minor smoke inhalation, a Navy spokesman said. He said a with three engine rooms still working, the Kitty Hawk "is still capable of performing her mission arid conducting flights. No vital functioning equipment was damaged." The Kitty Hawk left San Diego Nov.

2,1 with Capt. Robert E. Kirksey in command. It carried a crew of 5,500 and about 10(1. aircraft.

The carrier, commissioned In 1961, suffered a similar lire cijht years Huntington and several nieces and nephews, Mrs. Norman Wilson Mrs. Helen Monty Boehm Wilson, 67, formerly a resident of Bridgeport and widow of Norman Wilson died yesterday in St. Mark's hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she resided. Services will be conducted tomorrow at 11 a.m.

in the McDougal funeral home, 4330 South Redwood road, Salt Lake City. Burial will be in Elysian Gardens cemetery, Murray, Utah. Born in Putney, Vermont, she had ivcd in Bridgeport for 40 years. Survivors are four, sons, Edward Boehm of Miami, Harry Boehm of Milford, Donald Boehm of Easton and Kenneth Boehm of Hunter, Utah; grandchildren a a nieces and nephews. George W.

Fuller DANBURY-- George W. Fuller, 51, of 67 Linron drive, died yesterday in his home. Services take place tomorrow at 8:30 p.m. in the Hull' funeral GO Division street, with the Rev. Frederick W.

Lyon, pastor of the Congregational church, Brookfield, officiating. Burial Friday will be in Sleepy Hollow cemetery, North Tarrytown, N.Y. Mr. Fuller, formerly of North Tarrytown, N.Y., moved to Danbury in 1954 to take a position at Bard Parker where 'he was employed 15 years. Recently he was employed at Pitney Bowes Alpex.

He was a bass soloist for more than 30 years in the New York-Connecticut area and currently was soloist at the Congregational church, Brookfield. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Evelyn Young Fuller; two sons, Robert W. Fuller and John R. Fuller, both of Danbury; three daughters.

Miss Dorothy A. of Danbury, Miss Mary.Lee Fuller, of Los Angeles, Mrs. Samuel P. Armstrong of Altadtna, Calif. John J.

Korcsmaros DANBURY-- Services for John Korcsmaros, 43, of 68 Golden Hill road, a science teacher at Danbury high school, who died Monday, will take place tomorrow at 9 a.m. in St. Joseph's church. Burial will be in St. Peter's cemetery.

The Cornell Memorial. funeral home, 247 White street, is charge of arrangements. Mrs. Neil Ryan DERBY Services for Mrs. Evelyn Wilcox Ryan, 63, wife ol Neil Ryan, of 15S Olivia street, who died yesterday, will take place tomorrow at 8:30 a.m.

in the Cyrus E. Lewis and Son funeral home, 148 Elizabeth street, and at 9:15 o'clock in St. Mary's church. Burial will be in St. Peter's cemetery.

Born in Waterbury, Mrs. Ryan was a resident of Derby 28 years. She was a member of the Women's auxiliary of Eagles, past president and current secretary of the Military Order of the Purple Heart. Survivors, in addition to her husband, are two daughters, Mrs. Marion Goodall, of Shelton and Mrs.

Shirley Ryba, of Monroe; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian Hyland and Mrs. Amy Fallon, both of West Palm Beach, 10 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mrs. G.

Raymond Bolmcr, Sr. EASTON-- Services for Mrs. Marion Kaeclielc Bolmer, 66, wife of G. Raymond Bolmer, of 940 North Park who died Sunday, place today in the Stepney Baptist church. The Rev.

Larry 0. Schulze, pastor, officiated. Burial was in Stepney cemetery. Adolf H. Mahlo EASTON Services for Adolf H.

Mahlo, 73, of 60 South Park avenue, a 'retired tool a die- maker with the General Electric company, who died Monday 'n Bridgeport hospital, will take place tomorrow at 11 a.m. in tbe Frank Polke and Son funeral home, 1546 Fairfieid avenue, Bridgeport, with the Rev. Wil Barnes, pastor of the Jesse Lee Methodist church, officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery, Bridgeport. Mrs.

John DeLuda MIAMI, Fla. Services for Mrs. Mary Carrubba DcLucia, of Miami, formerly of Bridgeport, widow of John DeLucia, who died Mqnday, will take place tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. in the Philbrick and Son funeral home, 11415 Second aVc- nue, Miami Shores, and at 11 Carrier engine Room ago while it was on a Vietnam mission. Two sailors were killed and 28 injured in that incident.

The ship was converted this year to antisubmarine warfare, in addition to its role as a base for attack- planes. The S2.2-million modernization gave the Kitty Hawk "the most potent weapons system ever on a surface warship," including planes capable of shooting down submarine- launched nuclear missiles, the Navy said. The Navv withheld the names of Ihc dead until relatives were notified. o'clock in St. Rose of Lima church.

Uurial will be In Miami. Hartley B. Ward MILFORD-- Services for Hartey B. Ward, 7C, of Gulf street, who died Monday, took today in the Calvary Alliance church. Burial was in Milford cemetery.

Mrs. Donald P. Rellncr NEW CANAAN-- Services for VIrs. Isobel Thomas Reiiner, 44, wife of Donald P. Miner, of IOC Lantern Ridge road, who died Sunday, took place today in.

the Franklin Hoyt funeral home. Surial was private. Mrs. Louis L. Slreubcr ROWAYTON-Mvs.

Alfhild M. Streuber, 77, wife of Louis L. Streuber, of 27 Ensign road, died Monday in Norwalk hospital. Memorial services u-ill take place Friday at 11 a.m. in tlie First Congregational Church-nn- the-Green, Norwalk, with the Rev.

Henry K. Yordon, pastor, officiating. Burial will be private. The Raymond funeral home, 5 East Wall street, Norwalk is in charge of arrangements. Born in Kristiansand, Norway, Mrs.

Streuber had lived in Rowayton for 29 years. Survivors, in addition to her husband, are a daughter, Mrs. Donald Kimber of Norwalk; two brothers, -Thomas Tobiassen of Kristiansand, Norway, am! Chris Conrad of St. Petersburg, a sister, Mrs. Ruth Folkvard ol St.

Petersburg; four granddaughters, four grsat-grandchil- dren, and several nieces and nephews. Donald E. Benson TRUMBULL-- Services for Donald E. Benson, 58, of 85 Hurd road, who died Sunday, took place today in St. Joseph's Polish National Catholic church, Bridgeport.

Burial was in St. Joseph's cemetery, Stratford. Bearers were Richard Springer, Pawlowicz, Edward Malvey III and Stephen Gari. William Gilmore TRUMBULL Services for William Gilmore, 75, of 54 Cal- noun avenue, a retired foreman with the Bridgeport Brass company, who died yesterday in St. Vincent's i a will take place tomorrow at 10 a.m.

in the Redgate funeral home, Main street and Gorham place. The Rev. Frederick J. Allsup, pastor of the First Presbyterian church of Fairfieid, will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeview cemetery, Bridgeport.

Mrs. Charles O'Neil TRUMBULL-- Services for Mrs. Lena Lucas O'Neil, 93, of 244S Main street, widow of O'Neil, who died Monday, place today in Holy Name of Jesus church, Stratford. Burial WES in St. Michael's cemetery, Stratford.

The Rev. Francis Posluszny was celebrant of the Mass anc read the committal. Bearers were Charles Bir- aschak, Fred Lucas. Arthur Kuchta, Edward Steiner, Phil Rulaski and John Malatesta. Mrs.

Morton Samose WESTPORT Memorial serv- ces for Mrs. Audrey Jane Ficr- inan Samose, 59, wife of Morton Samosc, of 29 Burr Farms road, who died Thursday, took place today in the Unitarian church, with the Rev. Edwin A. Lane officiating. SHELTON FIRE VICTIM SERVICES TOMORROW SHELTON Services will take plpce tomorrow for Shelly Bush, four-year old daughter of Tracy and Joe-Ann Tanych Bush of 546 Howe avenue, who died yesterday morning as the result of a fire in her home.

The funeral be conducted at 8:15 a.m.- in 3onovan-Spodnick funeral home, ia Oak avenue, and at 9 o'clock St. Joseph's church with 0 Vlass of the Angels. Burial will le in the Coram cemetery. Survivors, in addition to her parents include a brother, Douglas Bush of Shelton; a lalf-brother, James Zimmerman III of Shelton; a half-sister, Lisa Zimmerman of Shelton; her maternal grandfather, Michael Tanych of Kissmere, her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Rosemary McKay of Sbelton; icr maternal stepgrandfathcr, Edward McKay of Shelton; and her jaternal grandparents, Mr.

and VIrs. Stanley Bush. FAIRFIELD VISITOR, STRICKEN ILL, DIES Services will take place Friday for Miss Elsie M. Cane, 83, of 751 St. Mark's avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y.

a retired saleswoman, who died 'Monday in Bridgeport hospital after being stricken ill while visiting friends in Fairfieid. Tlie funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. in the Trinity Episcopal church, Southport, by the Rev. William A. Dimmick.

rector. Burial will be in Greenwood cemetery, Brooklyn. Tbe Wilmot, West and Goulding funeral home, 1203. Post road, is in charge of arrangements. Born in Brooklyn, Miss Dine lived there all her life.

She was a retired saleswoman for the George Jensen company in New York city. Survivors include a Roger D. Cane of Whatcly, Mass. Destructive fires took a toll ol an estimated 11,000 lives and J2.93 billion in property in the United States in 1971 67 BRIDGEPORT POST Wednesday. Dec.

12, 197,1 DEATH BOLMER-ln Easton, Dec. 9, 1973," Marion Kaeehde Bolmer, wife of Roy- moiid Bolmcr, of 817 North Park Eosfon; mother ci George, Miser Oftrf Eugene; sister of Clifford, Frederick ana Laura. Funeral services will be 1 held at the Stepney Baptist church on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Interment In Stepney cemetery. There will be no calling hours.

Friends desiring -moy moke contrlbullons lo Ihe '8o6k' of- Remembronce ol the. Slepntv church. BUDDE-- In Buckingham Gardens; -NeW- town, Dec. 10, 1973., Nelson Budde, fgo- merly of Soulhbury Training Private funeral services will take ot the funeral residence of Frank' and Son, 1546 Fairfieid avenue on Wednesday ol the convenience of the family. Interment In Lowrtcrofl cemetery.

field. There will be no calling hoyrs, BUSH-Suddeniy in Sneltoh, Dec. Shelly Bush, beloved ond Tonych Bush of avenue, Funeral from Donovan-SptKlnich funeral home, tf OoK avenue, Shelton an Thursday a.m. ana In the Church of Joseph wilh a Mass of Ihe 'Angels at Interment in Coram cemetery, Friends ond relatives' Ing hours Wednesday 3-5 and p-nX CANE-- in this city, Dec. 10, 1973 Elsie M.

Cane, age B3, of 75n Sf, Mark's Brooklyn, New -York; Sister. of Roger D. Cane. Funeral serV. ices will be held on Friday at In the Trinity Episcopal church, Soulh- port.

Interment in Greenwood cemetery, Brooklyn. M. Y. Friends may call on Thursday, 4-6 p.m. in thft Foirfielflj chapel of Wilmot, West and Goulding, 120? road, Fafrffeld.

FETKO-- in ihis city, Dec li; 1973. Nicholas A. Fclko of 290 Putnam street, son of the ialft Nicholas Anno Fetyko and beloved brother. of Mory Fetyko. Friends ore invited attend funeral from the Adifm funeral home, 591 Arctic street ore Friday ot 9:15 a.m.

and "St. John the Baptist CorpathD- Russian Orthodox Greek Catholic church. Mill Hill avenue at 10 a.m. Interment in St. John's cemetery, Stratford.

Friends may coll Thursday 3-5 and 7-9 Pona- hedeon services Thursday at p.rni. Danbury Dec 11, JM3; George W. Fuller, oge 51, husband of Evelyn Young Fuller 67 Linrsa Donbury. Funeral services 'VHH 'be held at the Hull Home, 60 Div'lskrv: Street, Thursday evsn'ng -at 8:39. ate interment in Sleepy Hallow CemeV tcry.

North Tarrytown, N.Y. on Friday at the convenient of the amlly 'will 'receive friends of Hull Home Thursday to 8:30. Memorials made The Heart Association. 7 GAGNER-ln thii city, Dec. 11, Elizabeth Anrr Bodo Gagner, Lawrence Gagner of 2308 Fall-field avenue, beloved moffter ot Gagner Jr.

ond Mrs. John Friends are Invited to attend neral from the funeral residence' of avenue, corner Hancock on Friday at 8:30 a.m. and at St. Emery's Church at 9 a.m. where a Mass -cf Christian Burial will be offered, interment in 3-5 ant) 7-P p.m.

Recitation Rosary Thursday evening 3t 7:33 the funeral home. In this dty, Dec. 11, 1973J Mrs. Viola A. Chiacu "Ghnouly, be loved wife of of 43- Acorn'-, street.

Funeral services will be held on Friday al 1 p.m. at St. Dimitri's- Romanian Orthodox church, Clinton ovenuc. Rev. Stephen Felca, pastor; of flclatino.

interment in Lakeview' tery. Friends may call at Ihe funeral residence of Frank Polke ond Son, 1546 Folrfieid avenue, corner Hancock; Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and 3-S ond 7-9 p.m. Trisagon services. Ttiurs- day af 8 p.m.

In fhff funerat home. 1 GILMORE-ln 'this Dec. 11, 1973? William Gilmore, husband of Gertrudi Johnston Gilmore of 54 Calhoun Trumbull. Friends may Attend neral Thursday, Dec. 13, at 10:00 a.m,; In the, Redgate funeral, home, Main St.

ond Gorham Place, Trumhull -of the Parkway) with 'the Rev. J. Allsup, Pastor' of First' Presbyteritirj Church in Foirfleld, terment in Lakeview 'may coll Wednesday .3 to and 9 p.m. St. John's Lodge No.

8 will ha ft Masonic service! Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock. A Ihis city- Dec. 11. William J. Keorjis, beloved husband- of Mary Hllley earns of 58 Howards Street, Stratford.

Friends ore. Invited to attend the funeral on, Saturday, at, "8:00 a.m. in the William 'McDonald Funeral 2591 Main Street, Stratford, and at 9:00 a.m. In St. Jomrs Church 'with a Mass of Christian Surioi: Interment I St.

camelry, Friends may call Thursday 7 to 9 p-m', Friday 3 to 5 'and 7 to 9 p.m. KENNEDY-- in Ihis Dec. 11. Lorelta Kennedy of 130 Hltf- gins' avenue, Bridgeport. Widow -o Frank Kennedy.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, Dec. 14 at 8:15 from the Redgafe funeral home. Main and Gorham place, Trumbull a a M.m. ot St. Patrick's church, interment.

In St. Michael's cemetery. Friends call Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and- Thursday SanQ 7-9 p.m. LYMAN-ln Norwalk Hospital, Dec.

11, 1973. Charles S. Lymon, husband of Sally Marshall Lyman of 18 Hlqh Meadow road, Weston, Conn. Funeral services ond interment private. a i requests no calling hours.

IA ot (lowers, contributions charity of your choice. Arrangements by Fable funeral 215 West Stats street, Westporl. MAHLO-ln this City, Dec. 10, 1973, Adolf H. Mahlo, beloved husband o(-', Mortho Klein Mohlo, of 60 South Porte-, Easton, Beloved a of Rlchara Mahlo ond Mrs.

Joyce Naqel. Friends are invited to attend the funeral from the funeral residence of Franfc and Son, 1546 Fairfleld corner of Hancock, on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.;. Rev. William Barnes, pastor of 'Hie" 1 Jesse Lee Melhodlst" church of ofticioting. Interment in Lakeview, cemetery.

Friends may call on "Tues-''' day, 7-9 p.m., 'ond Wednesday, 3-5 -and 7 9 p.m. MALONEY-- In Ihis cily, Dec. 11- Margaret O'Neil Maloney, wife 'of Ihe late Patrick J. Maloney of 39 twunictf circle. Friends arc Invited to attend, the funeral from the Robert E.

nessy funeral home, -2936 Main street, Friday, Dec. at 8:30 a.m. and. In Andrew's church ot 9 o.rni i Mass of Christian Burial; Interment SI. Michael's cemetery.

Friends' may, call 3-7 p.m.' Parking in tnr'-. rear ol the a Home. MAYER-- rn this city. Dec. JJ, 1973.

Carl- Mayor, formerly of Bridgeport, beloved; i father of Dr. Richard Mayer of West- port and Marlene Bernstein of Services wll Ibe held Oed, 12 at 1 p.m. in the L. Green funeral- home, 927 Grand street. Interment lr( Hebrew Sick Benefit cemetery.

Me? morial contributions may be made In the Cancer Fund. A In Ihiss city DCC- .12. 1 9 7 3 Frank E. Murray of 276 Alsace Street, Albert -Sp-ar- Funeral -wl 1 announce arrongcmcnis. TRASKIEWICS-rln this city, Dec.

Mrs. Jean Bulurta Trosklewics, beloved wife ol Andrew J. Traskiewics of 8ldq. "70, Apf. A6, Success Park.

Daughter Mrs. Sophie Buturla. slslcr-of John; Joseph and 'ButurlH, Slsfcr Rcqino Marie Si ell a Ko'chu clko, Mrs. Thereto Harmon, Mrs. Alfrcda Beomcr andyM'nt Sophie Saiocmey.

Friends a InVIteA lo all end the funeral on Friday at, 8:30 a.m. In the Frank M. Radozycht. and Sons furiernl home, 305 Pulask slrecl and al 9 a.m. In St.

Michael thn! Archangel church with' Mass of, Christian Burial. Inlerment In 51. MU chael's cemetery. Prlends may caljj .1 Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 3-3 and p.m..

1 CAASS NOTICE There will be a tenth' anniversnry Mnsi 'or HuQh Burns on Saturday, Dec. 1M1V at 7 p.m. in St. Patrick's church. North avenue, Bridacport.

Iniur. ind MHI Nvllett jfcfuld tubmitttd In writing 24 JJn publication Mill OMtl. 1 Henriksen 1 1 Funeral Service 1.

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