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2nd ED. James A. Dewar, 88; Invented Twinkies Cakes Los Angeles Times James A. Dewar, who made the world a little sweeter when he invented Twinkles 55 years ago, has died at the age of 88. Despite being labeled as junk food by nutritionists and becoming the object of such unfavorable publicity as the so-called "Twinkles Defense" in 1979 Dan White murder case in San Francisco, the little cakes with the super-sweet creamed sugar filling have become part of America's diet and folklore.

Dewar, who said he ate at least two packets of Twinkies a week, vigorously defended the wholesomeness of the snack. "Some people say Twinkles are the quintessential junk food, but I believe in the things," he once said. fed them to my four kids, and they fecd them to my 15 grandchildren. My boy Jimmy played football for the Cleveland Browns. My other son, Bobby, played quarterback for the University of Rochester.

Twinkles never hurt Dewar, who died Sunday in Fair View Baptist Home in Downers Grove, a Chicago suburb, began his career in 1920, peddling poundcakes from a horse-drawn wagon for Continental Baking Co. By 1930 he was manager of the company's Hostess Bakery in Chicago. The Great Depression was well under way. "We needed a good twopack nickel Dewar recalled in a 1980 interview. Hostess already had bakery molds Sterling, 78; Headed Stanford John Ewart Wallace Sterling, the widely honored educator who was president of Stanford University for nearly 20 years, died Monday night at his home in Woodside, after a battle with cancer, the university announced Tuesday.

He was 78. A member during his lifetime of dozens of academic and public service committees, the boards of directors of four major corporations and five of California's prestigious clubs, Sterling was the reciplent of many major awards, including the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, the Legion d'Honneur of France and the Order of the British Empire. The man who preferred to be called Wallace or "Wally" was named president of Stanford in 1949 when classes were still crowded with veterans of World War Il. He held the post until 1968, long enough to see the sons and daughters of those veterans. Under his guidance, Stanford both grew bigger and stayed small, The graduate program was vastly upgraded and Stanford became the first major U.S.

university to establish branches overseas. But the enrollment remained relatively small by major university standards 11,500, almost half of them graduate students. "The job of a university president is to take all the blame and share all the credit," Sterling once said. During his tenure, the university's accomplishments were many, and the ledger weighed heavily on the side of credit: The faculty grew four times as fast as the student body, giving the school one of the best teacher-pupil ratios in the country, adding such eminent educators as historian David Potter, mathematician Edward and novelist-critic Albert Guerard. The graduate programs, ranked 13th in the nation in 1957, had moved up to third place by the time Sterling retired in September 1968.

Five undergraduate campuses were established in Europe and sev. en graduate centers were opened around the world. Gifts and bequests to the university totaled nearly $330 million, 10 times the amount raised in the 40 years before Sterling became presldent. The value of the physical plant in Palo Alto rose from $22 million to $145 million. Jack Dennerley; Ex-Judge, Fire Chief Jack Dennerley, a former judge, businessman, fire chief and sports enthusiast, who was active in polltics and civic affairs in Union, died Tuesday at Harrington Memorial Hospital in Southbridge, Mass.

He was 80, Dennerley organized the Union Volunteer Fire Department in 1958 and as its chief for seven years. He was born in England, came to Stafford Springs in 1924 and moved to Union in 1044. In Union, he quickly got involved in the court system, JAMES A. DEWAR Part of Folklore Los Angeles Times first as a clerk of the former Union Justice Court and later as deputy judge. He was judge from 1955 to 1960.

He retired as personnel director at Warren Woolen where he worked for 48 years. Dennerley served terms as police and fire commissioner, fire marshal, civil defense director, registrar of voters and justice of the peace. He was a standout soccer player in Worcester, and was named to the Massachusetts all-star soccer Vito Petraitis, Murderer; Gave Savings to Children The convicted murderer of a Windsor grocer, who two months ago donated his life savings to a program for deprived children "so they wouldn't end up making the same mistakes he has died of cancer at age Vito "Barney" Petraitis, who was paroled from Connecticut State Prison in Wethersfield in 1948 and worked as a baker, the trade he learned in prison, died Sunday near Bronson, where he had retired. In April, Petraitis donated $100,000 to the Florida Sheriff's Youth Fund. "I think probably in his mind this was kind of a paying back to society for the wrong he felt he did," "said Jim Mason, spokesman for the Flordia youth fund.

Petraltis was convicted of killing Joseph J. Boulanger of Windsor in an attempted robbery July 11, 1931, just before midnight as the store manager was walking home on Broad Street in Windsor. Late last month, Florida Gov. Robert Graham restored Petraitis's civil rights. He lost his voting rights, among others, when convicted of murder when he was 19.

Petraitis and his cousin, Tony Klim, were convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death, but the sentences were later commuted to life. He worked several years in Connecticut, kept to himself and lived frugally. He was married for a short time, but was later divorced and had no children. He retired to Florida in 1972, living alone in a trailer. Body Pulled From Potomac River Believed To Be Connecticut Youth United Press International WASHINGTON A body believed to be that of a 14-year-old Connecticut youth was recovered from the Potomac River near BollIng Air Force Base, city police said Tuesday.

The body, discovered by a fisherman Monday night, appeared to be that of Daniel Shields of Wilton, who was presumed to have team in the early 1930s. He was the first soccer coach for the Connecticut Aggies at Connecticut State College, now the University of Connecticut. In addition, he was active in civic affairs, including the Boy Scout Committee and the Ionic Fellow Craft Club, which he founded. He was also an auxiliary and special state trooper for 42 years. He was the widower of Stella (Squires) Dennerley.

He leaves a son, two daughters and a grandson. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Introvigne Funeral Home, 95 E. Main Stafford Springs. G.

Crocker; Minister The Rev. G. Rowell Crocker, former curate at Holy Trinity Church in Middletown, died at Hartford Hospital Monday at the age of 89. A Wethersfield resident for more than 20 years, Crocker started as a minister in 1928 in Eastport, Maine, He also served in churches in New Hampshire and Massachusetts before coming to Connecticut, where he was a pastor at churches in Ansonia, New Haven, Watertown and North Branford, After retiring, he took the curate position part-time at Holy Trinity in Middletown, where he served for nearly 15 years, until the early 1980s, He graduated from Bangor (Maine) Theological Seminary In 1932, and from Berkeley Divinity School in New Haven in 1942. Born in Somerville, Crocker was a member of Christ Church Cathedral of Hartford.

He leaves his wife, Edna L. Crocker, a son and daughter, seven grandchildren and a great Funeral grandchild. services will be held today at 1 p.m., at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford. drowned in the river over the weekend, police said. Shields, who was in the Washington area as part of a July Fourth vacation, fell off the bow of a powerboat into the river when the vessel apparently hit a wave Saturday, barbor police said.

Witnesses reported seeing the youth strike his head as he fell into the water and said the boat then passed over him. City Teachers Plan Suit Over Contract attorney representing the teachers. He said the teachers' union is seeking an injunction requiring the city to comply with the new contract. The suit seeks unspecified damages of more than $15,000 from the city for falling to implement a binding arbitration award and the galaries and conditions it established, Pogue said. He said the amount of damages "could be substantial because of the city's failure to provide health insurance coverage Included in the new agreement," For example, the contract includes major-medical coverage beginning July 1.

A teacher who might be struck by a truck and confined for the rest of his life would have expenses paid under that benefit, Pogue said. that coverage has not been picked up by city, even though it's included in the contract." The average teacher's salary in the 1984-85 school year, the union said, was $24,300. The disputed contract, however, calls for average sal- school year; $30,950 in 1986-87; $34,275 in 1987-88; and $37,600 in 1988-89. Pogue said a letter written by union Vice President Daniel Seals, which in part requested that fringe benefits, such as improved medical coverage, be awarded retroactively, was delivered Tuesday to City Manager Alfred A. Gatta.

The union received no response from Gatta, he said. Pogue said the Board of Education, which negotiated the settlement 1 with the union in March, Is named in the sult so a court order will confirm the agreement. He sald the union is aware the board has pushed fort the contract and that City Hall officials have caused the delay, Kinsella and Walsh have said repeatedly that teachers will be paid according to the terms of the existing contract until the dispute over the new pact is settled in court. Gatta, in response to a letter from School Superintendent Hernan LaFontaine, has reaffirmed the city's position. By EFRAIN HERNANDEZ JR.

daents, said Donald C. Pogue, the arles to increase to $27,625 this Local 1018 of the American Federation of Teachers, representing city teachers, plans to file suit today in Superior Court in Hartford in an attempt to get terms of a disputed contract Implemented immediately, the union's attorney said Tuesday. The new contract was scheduled to take effect Monday. But city officials, who have challenged the contract in court, have refused to honor pay Increases and other provisions in the pact until the dispute is settled in court. The city claims it has the right to review the contract worked out between' the Board of Education and the union because was reached on the pact independent of the state's binding arbitration process even though a panel of arbiters accepted the settlement.

The suit names the city, the Board of Education, city Treasurer George B. Kinsella and city Finance Director John T. Walsh as defen- 1st NOTICES DEATH NOTICES DEATH in the now familiar shape used to bake short cakes and sold only during the strawberry season, It was Dewar's Inspiration to fIll the cakes with a sugar -cream mixture, the formula for which is still a tightly held secret. The name also was Dewar's inspiration. On a sales trip, he spotted a sign advertising "Twinkle Toe Shoes" and he simply adapted it to his product.

By 1980, Twinkles were selling at about 1 billion annually, Twinkies caught on immediately. By 1980, Twinkles had become celebrated in song and story and, according to a Continental spokesman, were selling at. about 1 billion annually. DEATH NOTICES DENNERLEY. Jack Dennerley, 80, of 25 Kinney Hollow Road, Union, died Tuesday (July 2, 1985) at rington Memorial Hospital, Southbridge, Mass.

He was born in Denton, England, and came to Stafford Springs In 1924. He was widower of the late Stella (Squires) Dennerley, and was a retired personnel director at Warren Woolen Company after having been with the company 48 years. He was a member of Ionic Lodge No. 110, A.F.&A.M., and served as Worshipful Master from 1933-39- 40-77, From 1929-1933 he was a member of the South Worcester, soccer team, and In 1933 was chosen for the Massachusetts All-Star Soccer Team which toured New Brunswick, Canada, winning all games played. Dennerley received an All American Shield for Soccer, From 1928- 1936 he was first soccer coach for the Connecticut Aggies, Connecticut State College, now the University of Connecticut.

In 1940 he was a member of the Court of es. He served as Commissioner of Police and Fire Commissioner. In 1944 Mr. Dennerley moved 10 Union and was appointed clerk of the Union Justice Court. He later became Deputy Judge.

In 1945- 1950 he was appointed chairman of the new school building committee. In 1945 he was also elected Registrar of Voters, and from 1946-1975 he was an elected Justice of the Peace, From 1946-1981 Mr. Dennerley was a member of the Boy Scout Committee. In 1947-1948 he was appointed District Deputy Grand Master of the 9th Masonic District. From 1944-1961 he was Director of Civil Defense in Union.

From 1948-1972 he was appointed town Fire Marshall. From 1955- 1960 he was ludge of the Union tice Court. In 1958 he organized the Union Volunteer Fire Department and served as Its chief seven years. In 1961 he was founder member of the Ionic Fellow Craft Club. He was an auxiliary and clal state trooper 42 years and unit leader at Troop for Auxiliary State Troopers.

In 1966 he was pointed Grand Representative of the United Grand Lodge of England In the Grand Lodge Connecticut. In 1962 he was awarded the Pierpont Edwards Medal for outstanding Masonic and civic work. In addition, Mr. Dennerley was a member of Stafford Springs Congregational Church, served as its Sunday School Superintendent seven years and was a deacon four years. He is survived by a son, John T.

Dennerley; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Carol) Mancini and Mrs. Robert (Betty) Bragdon; a granddaughter, Lee Ann cini; a grandson, Roger Bragdon, all of Union; several cousins. Funeral will be Friday, 2 p.m., at Introvigne Funeral Home, 95 E. Main Stafford Springs, with burial in Union Center Cemetery.

Visiting hours are Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A Masonic service will be held Thursday, 7:30 p.m., at the funeral home. Memorial tions may be made to the Union Volunteer Fire Department, Union 06076 or Jack Dennerley Scholarship Fund, established In 1980, Athletic Development Fund for Soccer, U-53, University of Connecticut, Storrs 06268. HOGAN. Miss Hogan, 81, of West Hartford, died Monday (July 1) at local convalescent home.

Born In Hartford, she had lived there most of her lIfe, movIng to West Hartford several years ago. She was a member of St. Peter Claver Church, West Hartford, and was also member of the church social club. Miss Hogan Is survived by two cousins, William Hogan and Phyllis Hogan, both of Syracuse, N.Y. Funeral will be Saturday, 9:15 from the Sheehan Funeral Home, 1084 Now Britain West Hartford, followed by a mass of Christian burlal, 10 a.m., In St.

Peter Claver Church, Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Calling hours are Friday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. tons may be made to the Memorial Fund of St. Peter Claver Church, IERARDI. Lucy lerardi, 66, of Hartford, died Tuesday (July 2) at Hartford Hospital.

Born in Hartford, she was a lifelong resident of the area. She retired two years ago G. Fox Co. after 40 years of service. She Is survived by her mother, Mrs.

Rocco. (Agatha Lattanzio) lerardl of West Hartford; her sister, Mrs. Katherine Clapper of West Hartford; a nephew, Roger R. Clapper of West Hartford; a great-nephew, Ryan Clapper of West Hartford. Funeral service will be Friday, 8:15 a.m., at D'Esopo Wethersfleld Chapels, 277 Folly Brook Wethersfield, with a mass of Christian burial, 9 a.m., In St.

Justin Church, Hartford, 'Burial will be in Mount St. Benedict Cometery, Bloomfield. Calling hours are Thursday, 2-4 p.m. PAJAK. Frank, 76, July 1.

Arrangements: Gennaro J. Capoblanco, Funeral Director, Greater Hartford Funeral Home, 598 Farming: ton Hartford, HAVERBACK. Betty (Baron) Haverback, of Chicago, formerly of Hartford, died Monday (July 1, 1985) In Chicago. She was the widow of Abraham Haverback. She leaves four, children, and five sisters, one whom is Mrs.

Natalle Tarre of Bloomileld, Funeral and burial were private in Chicago. CHRISTIE. Arthur R. Christie, 70, of 15 Carney Road, Entield, husband of Virginia (Salley) Christie, died Tuesday (July 2) at Mercy Hospital. He was born In Manchester, N.H., and was a resident of Enfleld the last 35 years.

He was employed at Pratt Whitney 25 years, and later clerk for the U.S. Postal Service, Enfleld, 25 years, retirIng in 1979. He was also a Navy veteran of a member of Washington Irving Council No. 50, Knights of Columbus, a former member of the Hazardville Fire Department, and a member and secretary of North Thompsonville Fire Department. Mr.

Christie WaS a communicant of St. Martha's Church. Besides his wife, he leaves three daughters, Llyn and Diane Christle, both Enfleld, and Karen Christle of Windsor Locks; a brother, Richard Christie of Nashua, N.H.; a sister, Evelyn Gregg of Nashua, N.H, Funeral will be Saturday, 8:15 a.m., from Leete-Stevens Enfleld Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfleld, followed by a liturgy of Christian burial, 9 a.m., In St. Martha's Church. Interment will be in Enfield Street Cemetery, The family will receive friends at the funeral home, Friday, 2-4 and 7.9 p.m.

COOLEY. Roy Cooley, 80, of 463 W. Main Stafford Springs, died Tuesday (July 2, 1985) at Johnson Memorial Hospital. He was born In Somers, and came to Stafford Springs many years ago and was the widower of the late Ruth Cooley. He was a manufacturer of the Cooley Spray Equipment Works Stafford and was a member of Wolcott Lodge No.

60 of Stafford. He Is survived by a son, Carroll D. Cooley of Stafford Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Dominguez of Miami Beach, Mrs. Marion Heath of Somers; seven grandchildren; a great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held Friday, 10 a.m., at West Cemetery, Somers. Introvigne Funeral Home 95 E. Main Stafford Springs, is in charge arrangements. There are no calling hours. Memorial nations may be made to the Second Congregational Church of Stafford at West Stafford, 481 Main Stafford Springs, Ct.

06076. CROCKER. Rev. G. Rowell Crocker, 89, of Wethersfleld, died at Hartford Hospital Monday, (July 1, 1985), He was Somerville, and was a member of Christ Church Cathedral of Hartford.

His last parish was Holy Trinity Church, Middletown. He gradvated from Bangor Theological Seminary In Bangor, Maine In 1932, and graduated from Berkley Divinity School, New Haven, In 1942. He served churches Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts, and had spent over 40 years in Connecticut. He is survived by his wife, Edna L. Crocker of Wethersfield; a son, Richard A.

Crocker of Branford; a daughter, Helen Burnett of Longmont, a sister, Ruth Furbish of Hartford; seven grandchildren, and a greatgrandchild. Funeral service will be held p.m., at Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford, with the Right Rev. Bradford Hastings presiding. Burial will be In Rose Memorial Park, Rocky Hill, There are no calling hours. Friends wishing may send contributions to the Bishop's Fund for Human Need, Diocesan House, 1335 Asylum Hartford, Ct.

06105. Rose HIll Funeral Home, 580 Elm Rocky Hill, is in charge of arrangements, LEPPERT. Charlotte (Bronson) Loppert of 544 New Britain Newington, wife of Albert E. Leppert, died Monday (July 1) at Hartford Hospital. She was born in Roxbury and had lived In Newington the last 49 years.

Mrs. Leppert WAS a member of the Horace Bushnell Congregational Church, Hartford, and the Womens' Club of Newington. Besides her husband, she leaves a son, Paul B. Leppert of Wethersfleld; a sister, Ellen B. Ryerson of Clinton; two grandchildren, David P.

Loppert and Pamela J. Leppert. Funeral will be Friday, 1 p.m., at Newington Memorial Funeral Home, 20 Bonair Newington, with the Rev. Mark Welch Jr. officiating.

Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, New Britain, There will be no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to the Newington Volunteer Ambulance Corp, Box 11061, Newington 06111. NUCCIO. Harold C. Nuccio, 65, husband of Lorene (Wells) Nucclo, of 21 Winding Lane, Enfleld, died Tuesday (July 2) at his home.

He was born in Enfleld, and was a lifetime resident of the communiwas employed as a test technician for Northeast Utilities 33 years, retiring in June, 1985. Mr. Nuccio was an Air Force veteran of WW, and a member of the Post 17, ItalianAmerican War Veterans, He was a communicant of St. Martha's Church. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Richard H.

Nuccio of Milwaukee, four daughters, Mrs. Dianne Glembocki of Enfield, Mrs. Gall Salzarulo of Southwick, and Theresa and Lori Nucclo, both at home; a brother, William Nuccio of Enfleld; a sister, Natalie Willette of Enfleld; four grandchildren. Military funeral will be Friday, 9 a.m., from Leete-Stevens Enfleld Chapels, 61 South Road, Enfield, followed by a liturgy of Christian burial, 10 a.m., in St. Martha's Church.

Burial will be In St, Patrick's King Street Cemotery. His family will recelve friends at the funeral home, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 40 Woodland Hartford 06105. MASSARO. Rockey R.

Massaro, 85, of 738 Main Branford, died Tuesday (July 2) at home. She was a communicant of St. Therese's Church: She is survived by her husband, Anthony B. Massaro; two daughters, Loulse Collins of North Branford, and Frances Yinger of Arnold, a brothor, Frank Rubbo of Windsor; a sister, Rose Carlson of Stone Mountain, nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, 10 a.m., In St.

Therese's Church. Interment will be In Mount St. Benedict cemetery, Bloomfield, Friends may at S. Clancy Memorial Funeral Home, 504 Main Branford, Thursday, 6-8 Memorial donations may be made to Connecticut Hospice 61 Burban Drive, Branford, Ct. 06405.

MORRELL. B. Christine (Olsen) Morrell, 87, of 111 Cider Mill Road, Bolton, formerly of Terryville, died Thursday (June 27) Manchester Memorial Hospital. Widow of Wesley E. Morrell, she.

was born in Lowell, May 12, 1898, and lived many years in Terryville' before moving to. Bolton 14 years ago. She Is survived by a daughter, Beverlle K. Davis, with whom she made her home in Bolton; two sons, Robert Keniston of Terryville, and Gerald Keniston Hawail; eight grandchildren, and two great great-grandchlidren. Graveside services were held Saturday, Cemetery, (June 29) Chelmsford, in Pine Mass.

Ridge Momorial donations may be made to Rockville Nursing Association, East River, 26 Park Rockville, Ct. 06066.. Holmes Funeral Home, 400 Main Manchester, had charge of arrangements. SAWYER. Stacia (Adams) Sawyer, 74, formerly of Retreat Avenue, Hartford, died Tuesday (July 2) at a local convalescent home.

She was born in Pennsylvania and was a former resident of New Britaln, having lived in Hartford for the last 36 years, Funeral service will be held Friday, 11 a.m., Rose HIll Funeral Home, 580 Elm Rocky HIll. Burial, Rose HIll Memorial Park, Rocky HIll. There are no calling hours. SCHEFISCH. Robert G.

Schefisch, 82, of Chaplin, died Monday (July 1) at his home following a long Illness. Mr. Schefisch was a longtime resident and former Warden of Coventry. He is survived by his wife, and their children, Col Tierney, Susan (Scheflsch) Kukevitch, Sherry Spencer; and a grandson, lan Spencer. Services are private.

TERRY. Linda (Brakeley) Terry, 32, of Essex, died Monday (July 1) of heart failure In Stamford. Mrs. graduated from Darien High School and attended Pitzer College, Claremont, Calif. She was the owner of the Halcyon Flag Company of Essex and manager of Essex sales office of the Boat Company, 'and was trustee of the Connecticut River Foundation.

Mrs. Terry survived by her husband, Michael Terry a daughter, Sarah LouIse Terry; a son, Jesse Miller Terry: two sisters, Joan Brakeley of Neosho, and Deborah Burl of British Columbia; and a half brother, George A. Brakeley Ill of New Canaan. She Is also survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

George A. Brakeley Ur of Darien, A memorial service witt be held, 1 p.m., Sunday (July 7) at Congregational Church of Essex. In leu of flowers, gifts In Mrs. Terry's momory may be sent to Connecticut River Foundation, Steam Boat Dock, Essex, Ct. 06426.

EdLawrence Funeral Home, Darlen, is In charge of arrangements. In Memoriam In Loving Memory of RAYMOND KATZ Who passed away July 3, 1984 Loving memorles of you WIll be with us always. Wife, Children and Grandchildren In Loving Tribute to GERALDINE T. MCBRIDE "Mother of the Corner" Lord, now thy lay Me down to sleep, Thy tasks at hand Are now complete. If I shall die before I wake, Please spare their lives from death's cruel fate.

Love, Lester Jasper McBride Courant Stuff Writer Deaths BRANFORD Rockey R. Massaro, 738 E. Main St. CHAPLIN Robert G. Schefisch ENFIELD Arthur R.

Christie, 15 Carney Road Harold C. Nucclo, 21 Winding Lane Bertha J. Smola, 108 Spring St. ESSEX Linda B. Terry HARTFORD Rev.

G. Rowell Crocker Lucy lerardi Stacia A. Sawyer MANCHESTER Carl A. Gustafson, 13 Chestnut St. NEW BRITAIN Salvatore A.

Nocera, Daly Avenue NEWINGTON Charlotte Lappert, 544 New Britain Ave, STAFFORD SPRINGS Roy E. Cooley, 463 W. Main St. UNION i Jack Dennerley, 25 Kinney Hollow Road WEST HARTFORD -OF-STATE Betty B. Haverback, Chicago, Ill..