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ALDERMAN—Rose Beloved wife of Israel H., devoted mother of Dr. Norman E. Alderman and Bernard H. Alderman, devoted mother‐in‐law of Elinor Alderman and Sonya Alderman, devoted grandmother of Mark Stephen Alderman, Joan Laurie Ambrose, Lynn Renee Alderman and Allen Alderman, great grandmother of Dawn Elaine Alderman. Funeral services will be on Tuesday, December 20 at 12PM at Shure Funeral Parlor, in New Haven, Connecticut.

ATLAS—Irving, of Miami Beach, Florida. Passed away Monday. He is survived by his beloved wife Rhea of Miami Beach, adored son Edward, New York City, dear brother Sigfried Atlas, Long Beach, N.Y. and 2 cherished grandchildren. Services will be held on Tuesday at The Biasberg Funeral Chapel, 720 Seventy First Street, Miami Beach, Florida.

BACHRACH—Ethel. Beloved wife of the late Philip P. Devoted mother of Jay of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma & Donald of Westwood, New Jersey. Dear sister of Elias & Irving. Loving grandmother of Wayne of Los Angeles, California & Sidney of Jerusalem, Israel. Services today, 10AM "Westminister Chapels" Coney Island Avenue at Avenue H. Brooklyn.

BERNARD—Esther. In her 84th year, beloved wife of the late Milton Bernerd, devoted mother of Lenore Stein, dear grandmother of Jane Koewing and Laurence H. Stein, great grandmother of Ephan, Cyrus and Ian David. Services private.

BRATCHER—Charles. The New York Times records with deep sorrow the Passing of Charles Bratcher, associated with The Times since Feb. 6, 1960.

BREGMAN—Arthur, on December 18, 1977, beloved husband of Gertrude, devoted father of Jay & Robert, dear brother of Jack, loving grandfather of Alexandra, Rebecca, Nicole, Rachel. Services were held.

BRONSTEIN—Ruth. Beloved mother of Louis, Michael, and Susan Kaufman. Devoted grandmother of Aden. Loving sister of Davide Domroe, Beatrice Schlesinger and Nathaniel Domroe. Services Wednesday 10:30AM at "The Riverside", 1250 Central Ave, far Rockaway.

BROSNAN—Margaret Mary (nee Durnin), native of Ardee, County Louth, Ireland, after a short Illness on Dec 18, beloved wife of the late Daniel, loving mother of Daniel T., Joseph P. and FrancIs C., devoted sister of the late Mary, John, Brldold Mary, Patrick and Owen, also survived by 9 grandchildren and 1 great‐grandchild. Reposing at Fogarty's Funeral Home, 136‐25 41 Ave, Flushing until Wed, 8:45 AM. Mass at St. Michael's B.C. Church, 9:30 AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery

COHEN—Annette Roslyn. On December 10, 1977 of 220 Prospect St, E. Orange, NJ. Wife of the late David Cohen and devoted mother of Marylyn Olarsch, Bernice Shari and Robert A. Cohen. Also survived by seven grandchildren. Sister of Lydia Eisnitz. Funeral from the suburban chapel of Philip Apter & Son, 1600 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ on Tuesday December 20, at 12 noon. Interment Cedar Park Cemetery, Paramus, NJ. Period of mourning will be observed at the residence of Mr & Mrs Charles Shari, 105 Thacher Lane, So. Orange, NJ.

COLLINS—John R. Sr. Age 75 years of Route 29. Passed away Sunday morning In the Saranac Lake General Hospital. He owned & operated the Hedges Hotel in Blue Mountain Lake for 50 years. Survived by his wife Helen, a daughter Mrs. William (Barbara) Wetzel of Suffern, NY, and a son John Collins Jr. of Blue Mountain Lake. Services will be held Tuesday, 11AM in St. Pauls Catholic Church In Blue Mountain Lake and interment will follow in Blue Mounfain Lake Cemetery.

CORBETT—Sister Xavier Rosaire of the Sisters of Charity of the Convent of Mary The Queen, 113 So. Broadway, Yonkers, N.Y. on December 18, 1977. Sister of George Corbett. Also survived by several nieces. Mass of the resurrection in the Convent Chapel on Wednesday December 21 at 10 A.M. Interment St. Joseph's Cemetery, Yonkers, N.Y.

CROTHERS—Marie Johnson. Died at Boca Grande, Florida December 5, 1977. Formerly of Medfield and Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Memorial services at the Dover Church, Dover, Massachusetts Wednesday, December 21 at 2:00 P.M. and at Sf. Mark's Church, Islip, New York Thursday, December 22 at noon. In lieu of flowers, the family will gratefully appreclate contributions to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 205 E. 42 St, NYC 10017

DIAMOND—Eve. Beloved wife of Victor. Loving mother of Jay & Mark. Dear grandmother of Stacy, Lisa & Jonathan. Services were held Monday, December 19, 1977.

ENNIS—Dorothy Hammerman On Decomber 19, 1977, Beloved wife of Edward, devoted mother of Mark Zauderer. Friends may call at Frank E. Campbell, Madison Ave at el St, Tuesday 7‐10PM. Service, Wednesday 10AM

ENNIS—Dorothy Hammerman, Please Omit Flowers, Contributions to American Jewish Congress would be appreciated.

Deaths

FAIRCHILD—Robert, of Massapequa, L.I., on December 17, 1977, beloved father of Steve, Richard, Perique, Tyrone and Adrien Butz. Also survived by 15 grandchildren, fond brother of Gene. Reposing at James Funeral Home, 540 Broadway, Massapequa. Religious services 12 noon Wednesday. Interment Long Island National Cemetery. Visiting hours 25 and 7‐10.

FIGGIS—Ragna L. The Board and staff of Spence Chapin, notes with profound sorrow, the death of their esteemed Board Member, Ragna Flogis, and extends deepest sympathy to the members of her family. DeWitt Hornor, President Spence Chapin Services to Families and Children

FINESTONE—Ida. Of 1130 Lanier Blvd. N.E., Atlanta, Ga. Beloved wife of Barney. Mother of Julia Gebiner and Harry Finestone. Sister. of Herman Schlossberg and grandmother. Funeral Tuesday in Atlanta.

FISCH—Joseph. The Officers and Members of the Conservative Synagogue of Fifth Avenue regret the demise of Joseph Fisch, a benefactor and devoted worshiper. Members are requested to attend services at Riverside Memorial Chapel, 76th Street and Amsterdam Avenue on Tuesday, Decenber 20,12:45PM I. Edward Edelstein, President Presidium of Sisterhood

FORD—Keyo, of Topsfield, Mass. On December 17, Kayo R. (Tetsuka) 79 years. Wife of the late Clement R. Ford of Prospect Street. Mother of Mrs. Richard Russell of Harvard, Mass; Mrs. H. Gilman Nichols and Mrs. Samuel Hoar, both of Essex, Mass. and Mrs. Phyllis Ford of Newport, Vermont. Memorial services will be held Tuesday In the Trinity Episcopal Church, River Road, Tonsfield, Mass at 4PM. In lieu of flow. ers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Audubon Society.

FREIBERG—Dr. Albert D., at Greenwich Conn, December 18, 1977. Husband of Harriet Hall Freiberg and father of Mrs. Thomas R. Coolidge and Mrs. Allan M. Benton. Services at Christ Church, Greenwich on Wednesday at 3 PM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Greenwich Health Association or The Greenwich Hospital.

GENDEL—Evelyn W. Daughter of the late Jennie and Philip Wechsler. Ser. vices are Wednesday, December 21, 10:15 AM "The Riverside" 76th St. and Amsterdam Ave. The family will be at chaoel Tuesday 7‐9 PM.

Deaths

GLASSMAN—Ray The Jewish Center of Atlantic Beach records with profound sorrow the passing of the mother of our esteemed member, Mrs. Aaron Gittelman, and extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Samuel Borenstein, President

GLEASON—Thomas Francis. Of Fleetwood, Mt. Vernon, N.Y., on December 17, 1977. Beloved husband of Mary Hawe Gleason. Dear son of Thomas M. and Katherine Byrnes Gleason. Dear brother of Maryann O'Neill and James Gleason. The family will be present at the Fred H. McGrath & Son Funeral Home, Bronxvllle, from 2PM until 4PM and 7PM until 9PM Tuesday. Mass of Christian Burial at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, Fleetwood, on Wednesday, December 21 at 11AM.

GRAHAM—Ruth Ray, of Darien, Conn, on December 18, 1977. Wife of the late John R. Graham. Mother of Ian Graham, Lyle Graham and W. Reid Graham. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 22, at the Noroton Pres. byterian Chapel, in Noroton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pegasus Riding Program, Inc, for the Retarded, PO Box 2053, Darien, Conn 06820 or to the Noroton Presbyterian Church, Post Rd, Noroton, Conn, 06820.

HAMMERSLA—Clay Henry, of Darien, Conn, on December 18, 1977. Husband of Judith Cofrancisco. Father of Scott, Carol and Allison Hammersla. Brother of Mrs. Malda Pirolo. Funeral services are at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Noroton, Conn, an Wednesday, December 21, 1977 at 1 1 :00 A.M.

HODGKINS—Theodore R., age 76, of Wilton, Maine, on December 17, 1977 in Farmington, Me. President and Chairman of the Board of Forster Manufacturing Co. Beloved husband of Virginia, devoted father of David L. and Mrs. Joan H. Gould, two brothers and four sisters. A step‐son. Robert Sween of Wilton. Four grandchildren and two‐step grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today in Farmington, Maine.

HOROWITZ—Nathan. Darling husband of Evelyn, devoted father of Sylvia H. Levy & Ellin L. Bloch, dear grandfather of Felicia Bruder, Joseph Levy & Hannah Bloch Services at Riverside Memorial Chapel, Amsterdam Avenue & 76th St at 1:30PM, Tuesday, December 20, 1977. Interment private. No flowers.

HOROWITZ—Nathan. Fifth Avenul Synagogue records with deep sorrow the death of its beloved and esteemed member. To his dear and devoted wife, Evelyn, and daughters Ellin and Sylvia and to the entire family we express our heartfelt sympathy. ADOLPH A. KREJTMAN, President WOMEN'S CLUB PRESIDIUM

KAUFMAN—Rachel. The National Council of Young Israel and the Council of Young Israel Rabbis expressences heartfelt condo) to Rabbi Mendel Kaufman, spiritual leader of Young Israel of Briarwood, and to Rabbi Harry Kaufman, spiritual leader of Young Isreal of Montreal, and to the Kaufman family upon the loss of their mother, Rachel, of blessed memory. May the family be consoled with all the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. HERMAN ROSENBAUM, National Pres. RABBI EPHRAIM H. STURM, Exec. V.P. RABBI DR. SHOLOM GOLD, Chairman, Council of Young Israel Rabbis NATIONAL COUNCIL OF YOUNG

KEARNS—Edward M.. on December 18, 1977 of Floral Park. Beloved husband of Mary(nee Curnan). Fond brother of Vincent and John Kearns and Helen McGuinness. Friends may call 2‐5, 7‐10PM at the Thomas F.Dalton Funeral Home, 125 Hillside Ave.(at City Line)New Hyde Park, L.I. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday 9:45AM St.Gregory the Great RC Church. Interment L.I. National Cemetery.

KILIMNICK—Harry, Knickerbocker Lodge #510 Nights of Pythias sorrowfully announces the untimely passing of our esteemed member. Officers and Brothers are requested to pay respects at funeral services. Mac Cutler, C.C. Ira Bernstein, Secy

KILIMNICK—Harry Beloved husband of Ida, devoted father of Dr Gerald Kelner, loving brother of Jean Friedman, Ida Viatrek and Sidney Kelner. Services will be held at the Parkside Chapels, Queens Blvd & 66 Rd, Forest Hills on Wednesday, December 21 at 12 Noon. The Memorial Week will be observed at the Kelner residence, 869 Oliver Ave, North Woodmere

KING—Charles J., Dec 18, 1977, of Brookville, L.I., beloved husband of Louise and devoted father of John F. and Charles J., Jr. brother of Thomas and Edward, also survived by grandchildren. Friends may call at the Fairchild Chapel, 1570 Northern Blvd, Manhasset, Monday and Tuesday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's R.C. Church, Manhasset, Wednesday, 10 AM. Interment Calvary Cemetery.

KIRSHNER—Lazarus, beloved father of Emma Schwartz, Lillian Levenson and Katherine Gregori. Adored grandfather of Elizabeth, Jon, Mellon, Peter and Michael and 7 great grandchildren. Burial private.

KLIEVES—Rhoda Schader. Of Coram, LI on December 18. Age 80 years. Beloved sister of Natalie Tobin, sister‐in law of Bill Tobin, Ann and Bill Klieves. A devoted aunt and great aunt. Services were held at R. B. Hawkins Funeral Home Inc, Snithtown, LI on Monday. Burial was In Mount Ararat Cemetery, Pinelawn, LI.

LEONARD—Eleanor. Beloved wife of John S. Leonard. Private services were held.

LEVY—William. Beloved husband of Sylvia. Loving father of Melvin J. Dear father‐in‐law of Shirley. Devoted grandfather of Mitchell, Laura, Toby, Fred, Sheryl & Donald. Will be deeply missed by Madeline & Milton Stedman & Leonore & Morton Semon. Services 10:15, Sherman's, Coney Island Avenue between Avenues I &J.

LIPTZEN—Jennie. The Board of Overseers of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva Universily expresses Its deep sorrow at the passing of Jennie, beloved wife of the late Daniel Liptzen. The members of the Liptzen Family, through the Sidney Liptzen Foundation, have long been Founders and dedicated friends of the College of Medicine. To the entire family we extend our sincere condolences. ELI L. ROUSSO, Chairman Board of Overseers DR. NORMAN LAMM, Presldent Yeshiva University

LIPTZEN, Jennie—Temple Emanu‐El of Boro Park mourns the passing of its devoted member and loyal supporter of many charitable causes.

NAINA—Robert E., the officers and employees of Whitney Stores are profoundly grieved by the untimely death of our Controller, friend and long time associate. His warmth and good nature will be sorely missed. Deepest sympathies are extended to his wife, Helen, and family. Ralph Konhelm, President Robert Rubin, Executive Vice President Joseph Sandman, Treasurer Morris Schwartzwald, Vice President

VIEVERS—Irving, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla, passed away December 16, 19,7, formerly of New Rochelle, N.Y. Survived by his wife Lee, sons Norman and Larry, and grandchildren Scott, Eric, Robin, and Andrew,

MILLON—Jean Pierre. 11/18/77, at 81, at home, of lung cancer. Dearly loved father of Jo Jeanne Barton, grandfather of Brooke Barton and Avril Moore, brother of Elsie CollinOetavaud and Lillane Rlchemond. Interment private. An At‐Home will be held In the new year for his friends and neighbors. No flowers. Contributions welcomed for: Spence School or Federation of French War Veterans.

DAKES—Malcolm, on Dec. 16, 1977, at Kennett Square, Pennsvlvannla, Surviving are his sister Muriel Oakes Ames,daughters Helen Oakes Kerr, Theodore Oakes O'Hara, and Katharine Oakes McFarlan; a step son,F. Burr Hardon, two step daughters Linda H. Tuck, and Phyllis H. Gander, 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Contributions In his memory may be sent to the Children's Museum, Dart. mouth, Massachusetts.

Deaths

Alderman, Rose

Atlas, Irvirig

Bachrach, E.

Bernard, Esther

Bratcher, Charles

Bregman, Arthur

Bronstein, R.

Brosnan, Margaret

Cohen, Annette

Collins, John

Corbett, Rosaire

Crothers, Marie

Liptzen, Jennie

Diamond, Eve

Ennis, Dorothy

Fairchild, Robert

Figgis, Ragna

Milestone, Ida

Fisch, Joseph

Ford, Kayo

Freiberg, Albert

Gandel, Evelyn

Glassman, Ray

Gleason, Thomas

Graham, Ruth

Hammersla, Clay

Hodgkins, T.

Horowitz, N.

Kaufman, Rachel

Kearns, Edward

Kilimnick, Harry

King, Charles

Kirshner, Lazarus

Knaves, Rhoda

Leonard, Eleanor

Levy, William

Liptzen, J.

Mains, Robert

Meyers, Irving

Millon, Jean

Oakes, Malcolm

Carter, Harvey

Paul, Nathan

Prager, Charles

Ouaytman, Louis

Rabinowitz, Genla

Rahtll, John

Relgot, Jack

Ritchard, Cyril

Sack, Yetta

Saks, Esther

Saul, Kate

Schleicher, Victor

Schnipper, Jacob

Schotter, Saul

Schwartzman, H.

Scudder, Alice

Severane, Marian

Siegel, Shirley

Starr, Benlamin

Sulcov, William

Tuohy, John

Wiggin, Alice

Wilbert, Christy

Woodford, Walter

Young, David

Zetlin, Henry

Zimmermann, A.

Znelmer, Gertrude

CARTER‐Harvey D. The Officers and Directors of United Cerebral Palsy of N.Y.C. acknowledges with sorrow the passing of Harvey D. Carter. Long a friend of the disabled, Mr. Harvey Carter served as a Board Member and campaign leader since the inception of UCP 27 yrs ago. We convey our deepest sympathies to the family. Jack Hausman, Founder Robert I. Rosin, Chairman of the Board Leo Hausman, President United Cerebral Palsy of N.Y.C., Inc.

PAUL—Nathan. Young Israel of Fifth Avenue mourns with deep sorrow the passing of one of its founding members. May the bereaved family be consoled among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. YITZCHOK FRANKEL, Rabbi DR. PAUL WACHTEL, President

PRAGER—Charles. Devoted father of Mona Kozak, Gail Glow and Roselyn Ramist. Adored grandfather. Services Wednesday 10AM "Jeffer Funeral Homes" Hillside Ave. at 188 St., Fioills, L.I.

QUAYTMAN—Louis. Beloved husband of Rosalind. Devoted father of Dr Miles S. Dear brother of Dr Wit. Services today 1PM "Westminster Chapels", Coney Island Ave at Ave H, Bklyn.

RABI NOWITZ—Genla. Beloved aunt of Elka Cyperstein, great aunt of Daniel and Frances Berley, Nathan and Sarah Cyperstein, Naomi and Naom Gordon, Beatrice Lampert and Shirley Cyperstein. Services were held.

RAHILL—John J., age 69 of 438‐B Heritage Village, Southbury, Connecticut. On December 19, 1977. Formerly of Pleasantville, N.Y. Surviving are his wife Ann (nee Kuhn) Rahill of Southbury, a daughter Mrs. Leonard Kathleen Sainoso, East Islip, N.Y., 2 grandchildren, a brother and sister. Funeral services Thursday 10AM, Sacred Heart Church, Southbury, Connecticut. visiting hours Wednesday 7 to 9 Munson‐Lovetere Funeral Home, Southbury. Omit flowers. Contribute to American Cancer Society.

REIGOT—Jack. Our beloved. Husband of Betty Polisar. Father of Thomas and James. Son of Harry. Brother of Sylvia Cohen. Brother‐in‐law of Manny Cohen. Step‐father of Jonathan, Paula and Jean Schwartz. Burial private. Memorial service on Wed. nesdav, December 21st at 2:30 pm at the Ethical Culture Society, 2 West 64 Street, NYC

REIGOT—Jack. The Personnel of Landau Consolidated Corp sadly announce the untimely passing of our dear friend & colleague, Jack Rel. got, Vice‐President. Our heartfelt sympathy to his beloved wife Betty & family.

REIGOT—Jack. The Diamond Trade Association of America, Inc., mourns the passing of its member and extends deepest sympathy to the family. Board of Directors

RITCHARD—Cyril. The Academic Community of Marymount Manhattan College regret the passing of their good friend, Cyril Ritchard. They extend their prayerful condolences to his family. COLETTE MAHONEY, RSHM, President

RITCHARD—Cyril. The Catholic Actors Guild records with deep sorrow the death of its beloved President. He will be held in fond memory for his devotion to Catholic ideals, his understanding & affect ion for his fellow actors & his enthusiastic leadership of the Catholic Actors Guild. Guild members are requested to attend Mass at their respective churches on Wednesday. Walter F. Diehl, First Vice‐Pres. Frederick O'Neal, Second Vice‐Pres.

SACK—Yetfa. Beloved mother of Joseph, Israel and Betty. Loving sister of Ann Cal for, Mary Zimmerman and Minnie Rubin. Adored grandmother of Ezra, Linda Ginsburg, Barbara Singer, Phyllis Koff, Lorna Rubin, William Sacks, Amy Sacks and the late Dr. Harvey Sacks. Cherfished great grandmother of Andrew, Mindy, Debbie, Michael, Jonathan, Howard and Matthew. Services Wednesday 10:30AM at "Gutterman's" 8000 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, L.I.

SAKS—Esther. Beloved mother of Helene Saks & Lorraine Wishbow. Loving grandmother of Margo Grossman & Nina Wishbow. Cherished great grandmother of Kyle Grossman. Services Tuesday, December 20, 11:30am at Temple Bet Torah, 60 Smith Avenue, MI. Kisco, New York. In lieu of flowers contributions to Temple Bet Torah would be appreciated

SAUL—Kate L., beloved mother of Leonard, and Howell. Cherished grandmother. Services Wednesday 10:15 AM "Bculevard‐Park West Chapels" 115 W. 79 St NYC

SCHLEICHER—Victor H. Suddenly on December 18, 1977, of Belleville, N.J. Beloved husband of Elsie Julia Schleicher, father of Frank K. Schleicher, grandfather of Joan Lynn, Frank K. Jr., Marianne and Carolyn Schleicher., Brother of Clarence E.Schleicher of New Castle, Ind. Service at Knapp's ColoMal Home, 132 South Harrison Street, East Orange, N.J. Wednesday December 21, 1977 at 10:30 A.M. Interment private in Restland Memortal Park, East Hanover. Friends may also call Tuesday 2.4 and 7‐9 P.M.

SCHNIPPER—Jacob. Formerly of Long Island City and Congregation Adath Israel Center, L.I.C. and a life‐long member of Minsker Young Friends Benevolent Association. Formerly of Schnipper Bros. Cloaks and Suits. Beloved husband of the late Minnie Schnipper, devoted father of Dr. Sylvia Herz. Loving fatherin‐law of Dr. Jean A. Herz of South Orange, N.J. Cherished grandfather of Howard Todd Jaffee of Hollywood, Fla. Services today, 1 PM "The Riverside" 76th St. and Amsterdam Ave.

SCHOTTER—Saul. Beloved brother of Harvey Schotter and Claire Horn. Services today, 12:15 PM "The Riverside" 76th St. and Amsterdam Ave.

Deaths

SCHWARTZMAN—Harry, beloved husband of Sophie Oshman, devoted father of Gilbert, and Caryl Goldstein. Dear brother of Rose Newgarden, and Sam and Emil Schwartzman. Loving grandfather and great grandfather. Service Tuesday December 20th 12:15 PM at '"Westchester Riverside" 21 W. Broad St, Mt. Vernon. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to a favorite charity or to The Guild for Visually Handicapped Children, Inc do Hutter, 22 Crane Road, Stamford Conn

SCHWARTZMAN—Harry, the Officers and Employees of The Dab‐o‐matic Corp are deeply saddened by the death of our founder and chairmen. His warmth, wisdom and good humor will be sorely missed. We extend our deepest sympathy to his wife Sophie and his entire family. Dab‐o‐matic Corp M. S. Goldstein, Vice President

SCUDDER—Alice McCutcheon. At. Greenwich, Connecticut on December 18, 1977. Wife of the late Townsend Scudder. Stepmother of Townsend Scudder, Dr. Atala Davison and Elizabeth Capehart. Also survived by eleven grandchildren. Services at Christ Church Chapel, Greenwich, on Wednesday at 12 noon. Interment private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Episcopal Church Womans Guild of Christ Church.

SEVERANE—Marian. On Dec. 19. Beloved wife of Craig. Mother of Michael Isab41, Ann and Craig Adam, sister of Robert Maguire. A memorial service will beheld at 11AM WedDec. 21 at St. George's by the River, Rumson, N.J. Interment private. In lieu of flowers donations to Riverview Hosp., Red Bank, N.J. appreciated.

SIEGEL—Shirley. Beloved wife of David. Devoted mother of Joan & Ann. Loving daughter of Al & Gus JacofsDear sister of Sheldon Jacofs. Services Tuesday 12 noon "Jeffer Funeral Homes" Hillside Ave at 188 St, Hollis LI.

STARR—Benlamin. We report with sorrow the passing of Ben amin Starr, retired principal of Paul Hutiman Junior High School 45 Bronx. Mr. Starr had a long and distinguished career as educator. He started as Social Studies teacher at Curtis High School and became Social Studies rhalrman at James Monroe High School, where he a:so was head of the night school. He was Principal of Junior High School 45 Bronx from 1958 until his retirement in 1972. He typified those traits of leadership, scholarship and humanity which left an undying influence on the many teachers, students and Parents whom he guided. Many present supervisors had been helped In their advancement by the encouragement and training of Ben Starr. He served In the preparation and implementation of many examinations for teachers and supervisors. He was an officer and board member of the Junior High School Principals Association for many years. He served on the Supervisory Steering Committee of District 10 and advised a number of superintendents. Among his many interests were history, travel and book collecting. Through the efforts of his family and faculty, it is fitting that Junior High School 45 Bronx will establish a Benjamin Starr Memorial Library.

SULCOV—WILLIAM, beloved husband of Hilda loving father of Barbara Mislkoff and Arthur. Most cherished grandfather of Robin and Jill Misikoff, Robert & Sherry Sulcov. Services at "Boulevard‐Park West" 115 W. 79 St NYC 12 Noon Wednesday.

TUOHY—John J. United Cerebral Patsy of N.Y.C. acknowledges with sorrow the passing of Mr. John J. Tuohy. A warm friend of the cerebral Palsied, Mr. Tuohy participated in the growth of the organization as a generous and active volunteer leader. A compassionate friend of the handicapped, Mr. Tuohy will be long remembered by all those privileged to have known him. Jack Hausman, Founder Robert I. Rogin, Chairman of the Board Leo Hausman, President United Cerebral Palsy of N.Y.C., Inc.

WIGGIN—Alice (Nee Martin) Of Waban, Mass. Formerly of Duxbury, Mass. On December 18. Wife of the late Dr. Sidney C. Wiggin. Mother of Mrs. A. Priscilla Church of Barrington, Rhode Island; Mrs. Nancy G. MacVicar of Tuxedo Park, N.Y.; Paul Warren Wiggin of Waban, Mass. Memorial service at St. John's Church, Duxbury, Mass on Thursday, December 22 at 1PM. In lieu of flowers, and according to her wish, gifts may be sent in memoriam to St. John's Church, Washington St., Duxbury, Mass 02332 or to MEWS INC (Music serving the elderly), 14 Collins Road, Waban, Mass 02168

WILBERT—Christy. The offices and employees of Charles Schlaifer & Company are profoundly grieved by the sudden death of our good, friend and former associate. In all the many years of his service with the company, his devotion, dedication and contribution to the well‐being of all is incalculable. We express our deepest sympathies to his wife, Rosemary, and his family. Charles Schleifer, President

WOODFORO—Walter, Emerson Jr. of Rye, N.Y. on Dec 13th, 1977. A graduate of Tett School, 1934, Yale University Class of 1938, Yale Graduate School, 1947. Served during WWII as a captain with the 332nd Field Artillery in Europe. Had been with American Express. Survived by wife Juanita H. Woodford, son Richard H. Woodford of Stamford, Ct; daughter, Joan W. Sherman of Denver, Co; one grandson and 2 granddaughters. Family services private.

YOUNG—David III of Boonton Township, N.J. on December 17, 1977. Husband of Mildred Young, father of David Young IV, Mrs. Patricia Hutchinson and Mrs. Caroline Schaal. Funeral service Wednesday, December 21 at 10:30 AM In the Mackey Funeral Home, 107 Essex Ave., Boonton. Visiting Tuesday 2‐4 and 7‐9 PM

ZETLIN—Henry. Beloved husband of Esther. Devoted father of Kathy. Dear son of Mollie Zetlin. Dear brother of Rose Shaw, Gitty Widman and Ellen Zetlin. Services Tuesday, 10 a.m. Schwartz Brothers, Queens Blvd. and 76 Rd., Forest Hills.

ZETLIN—Henry. The Officers and Members of the Seymour Rubin Br. American Cancer Society deeply mourn the passing of our dear friend Henry Zetlin. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his wife Esther and daughter Kathy. Harvey Rosenberg, President

ZIMMERMANN‐Albert K. Suddenly at home in Encino, Ca. Beloved husband of Doris, devoted father of Richard, Gerald, Andrew, and David. Loving father‐in‐law, grandfather, & brother. Donations to American Heart Association would be appredated.

ZNEIMER—Gertrude. Passed away December 18, 1977 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania after a brief illness. Devoted mother of Stephan of Dallas, Pennsylvania. Grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral services Tuesday at 2PM from Rosenberg Funeral Chapel, Wilkes Barre, Pa. Interment Temple Israel Cemetery, Swoyersville, Pa. Shiva the home of Mr. Stephan Znelmer, 133 White Birch Lane, Dallas, Pa 18??1??.

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