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F1 I THE HARTFORD COURANT: Friday, October 31, 1969 be elected along with one candidate for the two-year term providing four members to, the school board. The only other contest Tuesday's election is that for constables with four candidates running and three to be elected. Democratic candidates are Nathan J. Katz and Kenneth Rogers with GOP Armand C. Brooks and William B.

Hilbert. Here also, voters can cast ballots for any two constable condidates regardless of their location on the ballot. Winsted Split Ballot Voting Allowance Possible Cause of Confusion WINSTED (Special) can vote for any of the is running unopposed for re-elhas been expressed here candidates even if the name de- ection. Democrats did not nomicern that voters in the Tuesday town sired appears above or below nate a town clerk candidate. election may be confused if they another candidate chosen.

There is one head-to-head contheir ballots. The Democratic candidates test in this year's town election decide to split There are 11 candidates for for selectmen are listed in al- and that is for two-year vathe office of selectman and sev- phabetical order on the top with cancy on the school board. the en will be elected. (Republicans below in alphabetiDemocrat Meyer Rosansky is Each party has nominated cal order. Independent Schieb is opposing Republican Mrs.

Shirfive candidates for selectman Isted alone on the third line. ley H. Benbow for the two-year Democratic candidates for the term. Both are now members of and Abe Schieb is running as un independent. Board of Selectmen in the or- the school board.

school board entering the voting -der that their names will. ap- Ther is another four Upon chines Tuesday, voters will see pear on the ballot include: N. contest, that for tthe year Jamieson, Eugene R. Na- terms. Democrats George C.

the selectmen candidates listed with the "vote lette, William J. Reilly, William Centrella and J. Alfred Domfirst T. Riiska and Thomas E. Santo- browski are running for the full for any five." Voters can pull a party lever ro.

term with incumbent GOP also GOP candidates for selectman school board members John R. it they choose, but they can candidates in their order on the ballot in- Barrett and Mrs. Ruth Ells. In vote for selectman H. Becher, Waldo E.

will be able to vote for any two individually without pulling a'clude: Martin H. Andersen, this school board race, voters notation Bushnell F. Edward Cen- regardless of where names are party lever. Kingsley The election machine to "vote for any five" select- trella and Walter J. St.

Onge Jr. located. Town Clerk Lillian E. Hutton Three of the four year candiman candidates means that the dates for the school board will Parties Pick Spokesmen For 'Candidates Forum' WINSTED (Special) Both' Winsted concerning the town's sides have chosen their spokesmen for the "candidates forum" slated today at a noon luncheon in Pete's Steak and Lobster House. The forum is sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce of northwestern Connecticut.

Party leaders have announced their spokesmen for the luncheon gathering. Dr. N. Jamieson will speak on behalf of Demorcatic selectman candidates and Selectman Walter J. St.

Onge for GOP candi-! dates. Atty. Carmine R. Lavieri, vice president of the Chamber, will be moderator. "All Chamber members are invited," he said.

The forum is for candidates for the Board of Selectmen, but because of the number of candidates, each side has selected an individual spokesman. All selectmen candidates are invited to attend. The Chamber 'has taken a survey of its local members regarding issues and the candidate spokesmen will be invited to comment on the findings. The Chamber has scheduled the forum to give the business community an "opportunity to hear first hand the ideas and opinions of the major parties of Absentee Votes May Top Total Of 2 Years Ago WINSTED (Special) The number of absentee ballots in the Tuesday town election could top the total absentee count at the town election two years ago. Asst.

Town Clerk Mrs. Mary Russo said Thursday evening a total of 330 absentee ballots had been issued to date including 270 to civilians and. 60 to servicemen. Of the total issued so far this year, 187 civilian ballots and 23 from servicemen had been returned to the town clerk's office by Thursday afternoon for a total return of 210. If enough additional ballots are returned in time to be counted in the Tuesday election, the absentee count could top that of the 1967 town eiection when 253 absentee ballots were counted out of a total vote of 3,783.

Circuit 18 Driver Found Guilty by Jury; $100 Fine Set WINSTED (Special) Enoch E. Durham, 22, of 35 East Elm Torrington, was found guilty ion a charge of operating vehicle under suspension i in Circuit Court 18 Thursday. He was fined $100. The jury deliberated about an hour and 45 minutes before rendering its verdict. Judge Stanley Yesukiewicz presided as other cases originallv scheduled for jury trials were disposed of without trials Thursdayames E.

Crawford. 17. of 26 John Torringion. was fined $15 on a charge of failure to. grant one half the highway and $15 for operating with defective brakes.

A charge of breach of peace was nolled in the case of William Anstett 25, of 53 Torrington. Northwest Area Board Considers Use Of Rugs for School SALISBURY (Special) The possibilities of rug-covered floors at central school's "old" building was again discussed at monthly meeting of the Board of Education at the school this week. Norman Stephen, principal, said he had gathered preliminary estimates and exhibited a variety of samples of materials and prices. Rugs, padding, and installation ranged in 1 cost from $7,000 to $10,000. Mrs.

Jean Gallup, board member, asked if the materials met fire safety standards and was told they did. Mrs. Charlotte Reid, also of the board, inquired about the present condition of the floors. Stephen said they could last decades and that he had recommended the covering as an educationally item, for cutting down of noise primarily. Jonathan Warner, chairman, suggested further investigation and the probability the money could be requested in the next year's budget.

Bids will be! asked at that time, J. Henry Belter of the board said he received a communication relative to the request for traffic light at Rt. 44 and Lincoln City Road and further work to acquire the light was needed. It was moved to have a delegation attend the next regular meeting of the selectmen. Mrs.

Sherry Newkirk, unopposed candidate for a place on the board, reported on the Oct. 22 conference at Meriden, where the principal topic was "Are Schools Obsolete?" Drug Use In District Supt. Anthony Tedeschi's report, he distributed Lakeville Wack Forrest Hosts District Brownie Meet LAKEVILLE (Special) Wack Forrest at Lime Rock will be the scene of a district-wide Brownie 'Scouts rally from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. today, according to Mrs.

Edward Kirby of on, district chairman. Lakeville. Salisbury, Falls Village, North Canaan, and Sharon are in the district and membership totals about 100. A large attendance is expected. The Brownies are to gather and identify growths and will decorate pumpkins to be presented as friendship tokens.

North Canaan Driver Charged Gary S. Borger, 24, of Sharon was charged with failure to obey stop sign here about 3:25 p.m. Thursday. Circuit Court 18 appearance is slated Nov. 20.

copies of guidelines from the be used in formulating. policies on instruction in the use of All district boards are to study the recommendations and come up with a program applicable to this area. Mrs. Gallup called' attention to a television. show which featured the topic and noted that tapes or literature might be available.

Mrs. Catherine McCann, coordinator of the special studies administered. by the regional schools services center, and Dr. Clyde Skelly, school psycholo-, gist, appeared under schedule of visiting all district boards to explain their work. The services center is relatively new, and in answer to a question from Warner, Dr.

Skelsaid he believed the number of pupils who would require the special attention would lessen as time went on. Moderator G. Roger Bower will serve as moderator at the polls Tuesday. Voting will be at Town Hall from a.m. to 8 p.m.

Elester R. Patchen is voting machine mechanic. Other members named are: absentee ballots, Roderick Tooley and John Bowen; checkers, Rosabel Genite, Henrietta Quinion, Ethel Coons, Mary Louise Kiefer; machine tenders, Flavia Doty, Helena Derwin, Virginia P. Terry, Rose Ramsey, Madeline Garrity, Lucy McLain, Hazel Brasee, Delia Dempsey and Dorothy Warner; challengers, Helen W. Ellsworth, Henrietta Quinion and Winifred Williams.

Political Sweets Mrs. Norman Grainger, left, purchases put up by the Democratic Women's Club, cake from Mrs. Ben Benatti at bake sale in with proceeds to help pay campaign expenfront of Granby supermarket. The booth was ses of local candidates (Kirk Hatsian Photo). Torrington issues." Driver Charged Ralph S.

Consolini, 20, of 37 High was charged with failjure to obey State Traffic speed signs on Main Street here about 7:35 p.m. Thursday. Circuit Court 18 appearance is set Nov. 14. man Anthony Paige made the arrest.

New Assignment U. S. Air Force Capt. Donald son of Mr. and Mrs.

Charles' L. Day of R. F. D. 2, has arrived for duty at WrightPatterson Air Force Base, Ohio.

Capt. Day is an intelligence officer with a unit of the Air Force Systems Command. He previously served at Tan Son Nhut Air Bases Vietnam. His wife, Susan, is the niece of Mrs. Leona Canty of 13 Thibault Winsted.

No School. There will be no sessions in local elementary schools and the Gilbert School today because of a teachers' convention. Children Invited ToUNICEFParty At Church Hall WINSTED (Special) Children are invited UNICEF Halloween party today from 7 to 8 p.m. in St. James Parish Hall.

The party is sponsored by the Young People's Fellowship and admission will be by, presentation of a UNICEF collection box. The boxes were passed out at local churches and in schools for the annual UNICEF collections at Halloween. New Hartford Jaycees Plan Dance, Dinner At Firehouse NEW HARTFORD (Special) Church Saturday at 11 a.m. The auction will be at 12:30 p.m. In the event of rain, the aucwill be in the Fellowship Hall.

Burt Snyder will be aucti-! oncer. The Halloween party, sponsored by the New Hartford Volunteer Fire Department, will begin at 7:30 p.m. today in the village firehouse. All local children are invited. Driver Charged Joseph A.

Toce 18, of Main Street was charged with reckless driving and unsafe tires here about 9:05 p.m. Wednesday. Circuit Court 18 appearance is set Nov. 21. Jaycees will hold a round and square dance at the Pine Mead-! ow firehouse Nov.

15. A buffet dinner will begin at 7:30 p.m. with dancing at 9 p.m. Music will be by the "Hickey Tickets are available at $6 per couple from any Jaycee member. Catholic Women The New Hartford Council of Catholic Women will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m.

in the Immaculate Conception Rectory. Mrs. Paul Berglund, conservation chairman of the New Hartford Garden Club, will talk and demonstrate home flower arranging. Final plans for the Christmas fair will also be discussed. Fall Festival The fall festival will begin al the Bakers ville American farmers achieved an 1 average yield of 2,546 pounds of popping corn per acre last year, almost double what it was 20 years ago.

GOP Mayoral Candidate Asks Opponent To Explain Promise Barkhamsted PTA Will Offer Various Items At Annual Fair BARKHAMSTED (Special) The second annual PTA Fair will be held Saturday in the Barkhamsted School auditorium from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. There will be many items for sale which have been hand made by PTA members and other volunteers. Girl Scouts and Brownies have also helped make items. Booths at the fair will include: pin cushion, white elephant, Christmas, mod boutique, baked goods, sidewalk cafe and country store.

There will also be drawing for a painting, donated by Ted Thoben. An added attraction to the this year will be Natalie Garbin of Wallingford who does silhouette cuttings, also known as shadow portraits. A special attraction for the children has been scheduled. "Stormy" the magic clown will be at the fair to amuse the children with different performances at noon, 1:30 and at 3 He will also give children p.m. autographed pictures and balloons made into the shape of animals.

Proceeds from the fair will be used to purchase a motion picture screen for the auditorium for use by the school and the community. Plans are tentatively being made to purchase bookcases for the school library. A public card party to benefit the Barkhamsted Church will not be held Saturday the home of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Bouteiller, but has been rescheduled to Nov.

8. Norfolk Church Issues Annual Appeal For Donations NORFOLK. (Special) The Church of Christ, Congregational is conducting its annual appeal church for through the coming funds to maintain the year. The proposed budget, which will be acted upon al the meeting in January, totals; $37,484. This will provide salaries for church employes, maintenance of church property and continue the church's mission and service work.

Plans are for $18,000 of the total budget to be raised pledges and contributions members. In past years, a house-tohouse canvass of members has been held. There will be no can-! vass this year. Pledge cards be returned by mail or may brought to the Nov. 16 church service.

The Rev. Bruce Anderson was recently called to the pastorate of the local church to replace the Rev. Alden C. Hebard. Rev.

Mr. Anderson will begin his duties Jan. 1. Japan's industrial output from 1958 to 1967 rose 245 per cent, the most rapid growth any nation in the world. TORRINGTON (Special) Speaking Thursday night at his party's headquarters, Councilman George E.

Republican candidate for mayor, called upon his Democratic mayoralty opponent former Ithree-term mayor Frederick P. Daley, "to show me and the taxpayers of Torrington hiw he intends to cut the so-called 'fat' from the budget." have been waiting patiently," councilman Klug said, charging that Daley's silence on this issue "can only mean one thing and that is he has no plan, only lip service." "This is an irresponsible manner for any candidate seeking public office," Klug said, adding that "if he, in fact, knows how to cut the he should not keep a secret. As a matter of fact, it is his duty as a responsible citizen and especially as a candidate for mayor to divulge how he intends to do this." Continuing, the GOP canidate said, "The only statement the Democratic candidate has made is that he is running on his record of the past. Well, let's look at that record. Daley Drive was built in 1965 during Fred's last administration.

It cost the taxpayers more than $32,000, or about one-third of a mill in taxes. It is a definite hazard. It is useless and it is not being used for obvious reasons. Democrats on Parade With Historic 'Flair' TORRINGTON (Special) An old-time red flare motorcade, headed by The Vagabonds, a prize-winning drum and bugle corps, injected a little life into municipal election campaign Thursday night. Hundreds of shoppers lined downtown streets to watch Democratic candidates as they passed in open cars, apparently oblivious to the chilly air.

Many spectators were munching by on popcorn handed to them charming young ladies in front of Republican headquarters. After the parade, Democratic headquarters at 18 East Main was filled to capacity with party supporters. The Torrington Democratic Women's Club planned the pa- William Hoysradt Dies At Age 78, Last Rites Set TORRINGTON (Special) William H. Hoysradt. 78, of 213 Garden died Thursday of natural causes at his home.

A volunteer firemen here for more than 50 years, he was the father of Fire Chief William A. Hoysradt, and Fire Lt. Raymond R. Hoysradt. A native and lifelong resident of Torrington, he was employed by Hotchkiss Bros.

Co. for 58 retiring in 1961. He was member of the Knights of Coyears, lumbus, Eagles, Old Timers Baseball Assn. and Leisure Time Men's Club. In addition to two sons, he leaves his wife, Mrs.

Julia Sullivan Hoysradt, of Torrington; another son, John F. Hoysradt, of Bantam; a daughter, Mrs. Joseph Kemezis, of Torrington; brother, Edward Hoysradt, of Torrington; a sister, Mrs, Ellen Hudon, of Collinsville; four grandchildren and one greatgrandchild. The funeral will be Monday at 8:15 a.m. in the Phalen Funeral Home, 17 Migeon and at 9 a.m.

at Francis Church. Burial will be in St. Francis New Cemetery. Full honors will be by the fire department. The funeral home will be open Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m.1 and Sunday from 2 to 04 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Renovation Fund of St. Francis Church, the Heart Fund or to a charity of the donor's choice. "As a matter of fact, I don't believe the majority of people in Torrington even know where it is located. For those who don't know, let me. tell you.

It is siItualed behind the Torrington High School. Go take a look at it. I can assure you that you won't have to fight the traffic." The councilman concluded his remarks with, "I have only one of question which the taxpayers Torrington must objectively consider before they cast their ballots Tuesday. Is an expenditure of $32,000 for a worthless project an example of how Fred Daley is going to continue to cut the 'fat' from the budglet?" Courant employe requires 2 bedroom apartment, with major appliances furnished, in Torrington Please call G. Lussier, 482-8511, 8:30 a.m.

to 5 p.m.-Advt. Council Sets Cub Leaders 'Pow- TORRINGTON (Special) Tunxis Council, Boy Scouts, is planning a cub leaders' powwow for Nov. 8 at noon at St. Francis Community Hall. All Cub Scout packs in the council have been invited.

Cub leaders planning to attend are asked to notify their cubmaster, who, in turn, will return the information card to the council's! service center. Den mothers, and Webelos den leaders desiring additional information may. call the service center at 482- 7631. Tunis Council's office at 60 Main Thursday announced the appointment of Atty. John M.

Lawton of Harwinton and Torrington, as chairman of the night to join scouting" program. The Boy Scout Council will join with other councils New England for the proscheduled for Nov. 20 at 7:30 p.m. The purpose is to provide every boy interested with an opportunity movement. to join the scouting Commenting on the program, Alty.

Lawton said: "Many boys haven't the slighest idea they can become a Boy Scout and we want to give them this opportunity." Under the plan, selected schools throughout northwest Connecticut will be open on the night of Nov. 20 "to provide information about the scouting program to all interested boys and their parents. "Boys who want to join may, do so at that time," Atty. Lawton said. The complete list of schools taking part in the movement will be announced.

As of Thursday, 16 schools were making arrangements to participate. Annual Ball The truck and building fund will benefit from the proceeds of the 14th annual ball of the Drakeville Volunteer Fire Department Nov. 8 at Polish National Home. The Organizers will provide music for dancing. Deputy Chief Stanley Randall is committee chairman.

Tickets, available now from members of the department, will also be sold at the door. Sharon Bloodmobile Will Be At Center School SHARON (Special) The Red Cross bloodmobile will be at Center School from noon to 6 p.m. today. Based on last year's record collection of 235 pints, officials of the local Red Cross chapter are hoping for another large turnout of donors. One highlight of last spring's visit of the bloodmobile to Sharon is expected to be repeated today.

During that visit, many donors went from registration to completion of their donation in 30 minutes. A few required more than 45 minutes. The national average for donating blood by an individual is 54 minutes. The speed with which donors are processed is a tribute to the efficiency of the local staff. Baby-sitters and transportation will be provided today for those who need it and walk-in donors will be welcome.

rade and rally at which Marion Yonkaitis, club president, was master-of-ceremonies. All the candidates, headed by their standardbearers, former Mayor' Frederick P. Daley, who is seeking a fourth term as mayor, spoke briefly. Daley was mayor from 1949 to 1953 and again from 1963 to 1965. He will oppose City Councilman George E.

Klug. Audubon Expert Will Address Woman's Club TORRINGTON (Special) Miss Martha Sykes will speak at a meeting of the Torrington (Woman's Club Monday at 2 at Center Congregational Church. The club's garden department is planning the program under the direction of Mrs. Milton W. Slade.

Miss Sykes, ist at Sharon Audobon Center since 1967, has chosen for her topic "To Keep This World Habitable." The Sharon Audobon Center is one of four by the National Audobon Society. Miss Sykes holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Earlham College, Richmond, Ind. In 1963, she was awarded her the Department of Fisheries Degree after graduate work les and Wild Life at Michigan State University. Before going to Sharon, she was naturalist for the Greenwich Audobon Society for four years. Visitation Set At Mason Lodge GRANBY (Special) An official visitation to St.

Mark's' Lodge, has been set for Saturday by Vincent Bernon, district deputy. The master Mason degree will be conferred with the first section at 4:30 p.m. and the second! section at 7:30 p.m. A stated communion will also be held, as well as a supper at 6 p.m. All of the events will be in the Masonic Hall, Odd Fellows Building on East Granby Road.

The first Medal of Honor for bravery beyond the call of duty was presented in 1863. Since then, 3,228 have been awarded. District 7 Bids for School Opened; Low Price is $505,000 BARKHAMSTED (Special) Builders Inc. of Avon was apparent low bidder at $505,000 when bids were ed here Thursday night for alIterations and additions to the Northwestern Regional School. The firm estimated that the job would take about 310 days to complete.

Other bids included Bonvicini Building $542,000 and 1 280 days; Feliz Buzzi and Son $529,000 and 300 days; C.H. Nickerson and $542,000 Halloween Trips To Take Turn For UNICEF TORRINGTON (Special) Dressed in traditional Halloween costumes, Torrington children will be "trick or treating" for UNICEFF tonight. Instead of candy and apples, they will ask for. pennies, nickels and dimes to support work of the United Nations Children's Fund. This year's UNICEF drive is being conducted by the International Affairs Committee of the Junior Woman's Club with Mrs.

William Donaldson as general chairman. The committee Thursday urged that "younger children participating in this project should for their own safety be adult or older brother and sister accompanied by a responsible when out The committee also emphasized that "only children with the official orange and black carton with the UNICEF symbol authorized to collect for the are I more than 100 countries." I needy children and mothers in and 365 days; and A.F. Peaslee $559,764 and 330 days. A separate bidding took place for various equipment for the kitchen, library and music room. The school board has decided a who will receive these not contracts but it is estimated the cost will be approximately $555,000.

About $3,000 would be added for the cost of issuing bonds. The total amount to be funded is approximately $575,000. The state will grant 70 per cent of this amount and the school- will issue bonds for the remaining 30 per cent. A referenduin will be held on the proposal early in December in the regional towns including New Hartford. Barkhamsted, Norfolk and Colebrook.

Colebrook Hours Listed For Remaining Tax Sessions COLEBROOK (Special) The Board of Assessors will be in session today from 7 to 9 p.m. to accept tax lists effective Oct. 1, 1969. The final session will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

All sessions are held in the Town Hall. Residents who fail to file a list will be charged a 10 per cont penalty. There. will be no sessions at the Consolidated School today because of teachers' convention. The Board of Education will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.

in the school library. This will be the first meeting for board members elected in Tuesday's town election..

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