SPRINGFIELD UNION, SPRINGFIELD, TUESDAY, JANUARY 7, 1958 23 NEWS FROM THE CITY OF CHICOPEE 1 ROOM 215 RIVOLI BLDG. TEL. LY 2-2377 1 Scenes at Inaugural of Mayor Walter M. Grocki in Chicopee Mayor Walter M. Grocki was installed for his second two-year term yesterday at the inaugural exercises conducted since Chicopee became a city in 1890.
In the picture at the left, Mayor Grocki is seated with guests and principals who took part in his second inauguration. From the left are: Rev. Simeon Kaczmarek, pastor of St. Stanislaus Parish who delivered the invocation; former Mayor Walter J. Trybulski; Rev.
O. W. Lorimer Sargeant, pastor of the Federated Church who gave the benediction; Mayor Grocki, Rev. John J. Foley, pastor of St.
Mary's Church; former Mayor Anthony J. Stonina and Col. Edward D. Wooten, commander of Westover Air Force Base. In the center, School Committeeman 'Theodore D.
Labecque, still not sufficiently recovered from an operation to attend the exercises is shown receiving the oath from City Clerk Arthur Balthazar who went to his home for the formality. At the right is the 1958 Board of Aldermen. From the left, seated, are: Alphonse LaCroix, 1957 president; City Clerk Arthur Balthazar; Chester J. Szetela, 1958 president; and Francis C. McCaffrey, a former board president; and standing, Roger J.
Roy, Anthony J. Biela, Norman Chagnon, Max Bobala, Lawrence A. Balthazar and Paul R. Boucher. Szetela was a fivefour, choice for the presidency of the new board and hence the city's second ranking officer.
Inaugural Notes Chicopee, Jan. 6-Mayor Walter M. Grocki took office. today as the 27th mayor of Chicopee. He and other officials took their oaths oof office from City Clerk Arthur Balthazar before a capacity audience in the City Hall auditorium.
While a large part of the crowd was made up of office holders and politicians. most interested and' most proud the large representation of families of elected officials who were present for the biannual ceremonies. Sworn into office also were City Collector John D. Casey, City Treasurer Edward J. Ziemba, Assessors Francis X.
Desmarais and Edward S. Lysek, Aldermen Francis McCaffrey, Roger J. Roy, Norman Chagnon, Alphonse LaCroix, Lawrence A. Balthazar, Chester J. Szetela, Max Bobala, Anthony and Paul R.
Boucher; "School Committeemen Josephine Fortuna, Matthew Stec, Frank L. Biernacki, Dr. Edward I. Kraus, Edward Hassett, Richard Demers and Raymond H. Bourbeau.
Having four-year terms are Casey, Ziemba, Desmarais and Bourbeau; the others have two. Three officials, all hers of the School Committee, failed to attend the inauguration. Theodore Labrecque of Ward 8, seriously ill at his home, was paid a visit by the city clerk who administered the oath at bedside. Howard Dariau of Ward 9 visited clerk's office during the afternoon to take the oath. John F.
Shea of Ward 6. is expected Tuesday or Wednesday. Rev. Simon Kaczmarek, pastor of St. Stanislaus Church, gave invocation and Rev.
O. W. Lorimer Sargeant, pastor of the Federated Church, delivered the benediction. Mrs. Molly Sowa, Joseph A.
Harty at the piano, sang the national anthem. Former Mayors Anthony J. Stonina and Walter J. Trybulski, two of the three surviving may- Firemen's Group Holds Colorful Annual Ball Taxpayers Are Told Money to Be Needed Mayor Warns Residents They Must Be Ready to Pay Price of Chicopee's Wants Chicopee, Jan. 6 Residents were warned today by Mayor Walter M.
Grocki in his inaugural address must be prepared to: pay the price "in order to provide adequately for our present and future wants." Expanding City Speaking, the before City a Hall capacity auditorium. the mayor declared taxpayers' will be needed for new sewers, water mains, roads, lights, new schools and other ca facilities and services to take care of a demand created by an expanding city. The School Department and its impact on the municipality was discussed at length. Concerned over the $300,000 its budget for 1958, therenayor repeated a plea made week to the new School Committee that it modify salary increases. He foresaw a higher tax rate this year unless such action taken.
At the same time, the mayor discussed increasing school enrollment. "Despite the fact that several new school buildings were added in the past few years, we are still faced with the seriresponsibility of expanding school construction program to accommodate a steadily increasing school enrollment. Added to this is the eventual replaceof outmoded and deficient school buildings." Cites Fire Department The Fire Department received as much attention as the school problem. The chief executive reported the Fairview fire station is nearing completion and soon will provide round-the-clock service. He also cited purchase of trucks and other equipment last year in a move to improve protection.
The approval of a 48-hour week for fire fighters by voters will result in a $58.000 increase in the budget for additional men, he said. He also expressed approval of there voters' action in placing the chief's post under Civil Service. Three departments will require special attention because of the growing city, he stated. have The addilice Department must tional Department, personnel; while operating efthe Sanitation ficiently under a new collection system, will probably need and more the men and equipment, Water Department will need funds for installation of mains in streets to service individual home builders. Urges Study citing a list of streets reconstructed with funds from state sources, Mayor and Grocki from a said highway money is nearly depleted and the study of a finance program for continof this work must be Discussing Park Department projects, the mayor said at new Riv- facilities were constructed ers Park and a playground was established near Szetela School.
controversial Bemis touched Pond on. beach project was "At the present time, the dam is of state funds. After this job is being repaired through the use completed, it will once again water. be permissible to impound studies of Reliable engincering this bathing facility indicate quite will in clearly all probability be the only sothat an artificial pool lution to this problem." of the Defense and Welfare DeThe accomplishments partments, were Housing recounted. Authority was The praised for its enterprise in and obtaining an old-age old project housing as well as a low income type seeking additional of project.
housing, Mayor Grocki said Continuing his discussion he will appoint a citizens committee to explore ways and means dwelland redeveloping the areas of removing substandard ings with federal funds. Optimism, was expressed that Optimistic On Park soon the 128-acre industrial be flourish- park near ing. The mayor also advocated turnpike will the establishment of a Chamber Commerce to promote business in the city. He also industrial pledged de- apvelopment pointment of an commission to Ji Boys' Club Youths Will Get Swim Awards Chicopee, Jan. 6 Thirteen members of the Chicopee Boys' Club will be presented swimming awards Tuesday night by Anthony J.
Stonina, chairman of the executive board. The group successfully completed requirements for a Red Cross beginner's certificate and the "tadpole, goldfish and sunfish" stages set up by the Boys' Clubs of America. The group includes Michael and Robert Swistak, Michael and John Sheehan, Christopher and John Ward, Gary LaBreck, Stanley Hunt, John Goodenow, Michael Taylor, Peter Buchanan, Thomas O'Brien and Anthony Valego. Their instructor was Stanley Czarnecki. The CBS executive board will meet at 8 p.
m. in the club to make plans for the annual board of directors', meeting and to discuss club finances and programs. It will be the last board meeting for the present group, the new group being scheduled to take over on the first Tuesday in February. Society Officers To Begin Duties Chicopee, Jan. 6-New offIcers of the Ladies Aid Society of United Presbyterian Church will assume their duties at Tuesday night's meeting in the church hall at 8.
They are: president, Mrs. Louise Greenwood; vicepresident, Mrs. Irene Kibbe; secMrs. Marion Coulter; treasurer, Mrs. Edith Moorehead; and flower committee.
Mrs. A. McMillan and Mrs. Edith Andrews. Hostesses for the meeting will be Mrs.
Greenwood and Mrs. Kibbe. The senior choir will rehearse in the sanctuary Thursday night at 7.15. At 3.30, the junior choir will rehearse in the church hall. The annual meeting of the congregation and corporation will be held Thursday night at 7.30.
Rev. Donald W. Parker will be the moderator for the congregation. The Youth Fellowship will meet Friday evening at 7 in the church hall for business and recreation. The recreation period and refreshments will be in charge of Rev.
and Mrs. Donald Parker. Members are saving for a "YES' funa, a missionary program, and will stage an "in-gathering" in the spring. The meaning of "YES" is: for youth: for evangelize; and for Sudan, a missionary country. Audio-Visual Head To Be PTA Speaker Chicopee, Jan.
6 James Shea, director of audio visual education in the local schools, will be the speaker at the Tuesday night meeting of Sheridan PTA in the school. His subject is of to all parents of school children. Refreshments will be donated and served by mothers of Grade 3 children. WILBROD T. BELANGER Chicopee, Jan.
6-Wilbrod T. Belanger, 52. husband of Yvonne (Asselin) Belanger of 89 Chicopec died in Springfield Hospital today. He was born in North Adams. son of Wilbrod and Amanda (Daignault) Belanger, and had lived here for years.
He was employed as A baler at the Lyman Rag Co. He was 3 veteran of World War II, a member of Assumption parish and of the Sacred Heart League of that parish. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Raymond of Springfield; daughters, Loraine, Simone found Pauline at home, and Mrs. Theresa Jasmin of Chicopee Falls; two brothers, Homer and Armand of Chicopee and a sister in Southbridge. The funeral will be held at the Grise funeral home Wednesday at 8.15 a.
with solemn requiem high mass in Assumption Church at 9. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Calling hours the funeral home are Tuesday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p. m. BUILDING PERMITS Chicopee, Jan.
6 Building Inspector Joseph R. Ducharme issued permits today to the Chicopee Provision at 19 Sitarz for a $3000 addition to the boilerroom, and to Alfred Galaska 20 Magnolia Ter. to finish two attic rooms at a cost of $450. RAISES FOR 6 DEPARTMENT HEADS ASKED McCaffrey Files ments to Salary Ordinance Chicopee, Jan. 6 -Amendments to the salary ordinance providing substantial raises for six departleaders were proposed today Alderman Francis M.
McCaffrey. Filed With Clerk The Ward 1 city father filed an ordinance with the city clerk's office asking for increases for Highway Supt. Thomas A. Laramee, Water Supt. Frank J.
Driscoll, Police Chief Theodore A. Fisher, Sanitary Inspector Alcide Brodeur, City Messenger Joseph LaFleur and Assistant City Messenger John Whalen. His proposal would raise the of Laramee, Driscoll and Fisher from $6700 to $7500; Brodeur from $4390 to $5800; LaFleur $3900 $4700, and Whalan from $3685 to $4300. Under the terms of the existing ordinance, the sextet was schedof the year. but conuled to receive, an increase as siderably less than what McCaffrey proposed.
Laramee, Driscoll and Fisher were to receive an increment of $250 each. Brodeur $200, LaFleur $200 and Whalen $150. Many Displeased the a ordinance prior to the orIt was reported McCaffrey filed ganizational meeting this morning. One source said that he would have attempted to have it entertained today if he had been able to obtain the consent of the board for suspension of rules. Many department heads in City Hall, scheduled to receive only regular increment listed in the salary ordinance.
expressed displeasure they learned of the proposal to benefit only six of their number. McCaffrey's ordinance will probably be on the agenda for Thursday's meeting. Elevation in Grades The amendments provide for the elevation grade of the six. Laramee, Driscoll and Fisher, now in Grade 11, would be upped to Grade 12; Brodeur from Grade 6 to Grade LaFleur from Grade 6 to Grade 8. and Whalen from Grade 3 to Grade 6.
If adopted, only Brodeur would be at the maximum in his new grade. The other five department heads would be one or two steps from the maximum in their new grade. Grade 12 does not exist in the present ordinance but if approved the aldermen McCaffrey's proposal lists a maximum of $8100. Other maximums are: Grade 6, $1500: Grade 8, $5300, and Grade 9, $5800. case.
He was arrested by Sgt. Edward H. Gelina and Policewoman Alice Nahormek after a two day investigation. Ladeau will be arraigned in District Court Tuesday morning. mote business and industrial undertakings in Chicopee.
The construction of bridges over the Connecticut Chicopee Rivers by the stated will be sought and the building of a municipal garage to service city vehicles will be studied, Mayor Grocki said. In concluding his review of the past two years and the prospects for the future, the mayor said he was hopeful acceptable and satisfactory results can be obtained in resolving the problem of raises for policemen and other city employees. Godin' Fined $55 In Accident Case Chicopee, Jan. 6-George P. Godin of 636 Chicopee was fined by Judge Daniel M.
Keyes, in District Court this morning charges of drunken driving, drunkenness and leaving the scene of an accident without making himself known after causing property damage. He an accident on Dec. 21. Lyndon M. Layton of Westover AFB was fined $25 on a charge of speeding when that charge was substituted for one of operating so as to endanger lives and safety.
Charges of operating without a license and registration in his possession were placed on file. Grady F. Page of Westover pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving to endanger and he will be tried on Wednesday. Lillie Mae Finch of 57 Chester Springfield, was fined $10 and Ronald C. Winner of Westover was fined $15 on speeding charges.
GIRL OF 16 HELD IN ASSAULT CASE Chicopee, Jan. 6-A 16-year-old Chicopee Falls girl will be charged with delinquency in a juvenile session District Court Tuesday in connection with her alleged assault on a 15-year-old girl, also of the Falls, Saturday night. Sgt. Edward H. Gelina and PoPolicewoman Alice Nahormek of the juvenile bureau said the older girl.
attacked the other girl, scratching and kicking her, when they met on their way home from a dance. Police said there was no apparent reason for the assault. The girls were not acquainted. The older girl has been in court before, police reported. She has been released to her parents.
Faces Morals Charge Chicopee, Jan. 6-Napoleon Ladeau, 44, of 231 Dale is being held on $5000 bail in connec-1 tion with his arrest at 3:05 this afternoon on an incest complaint. Police said his 17-year-old daughter allegedly is involved in the 2 3 The annual ball of the Chicopee Permanent Firemen's Association was a colorful affair, as always, despite 8. change in locale. For the first time in some 30 years the inaugural night event was not in the City Hall auditorium but in the Chicopee Armory.
Shown as flowers were presented to the mayor's wife are, from the Capt. Timothy Sullivan, Mayor and Mrs. Grocki, George St. Jean, association president; Frank Sharpe, chairman, and Mrs. Rivest and Chief Clarence L.
Rivest. ANT 1- Around Town ors, attended. Former Mayor Albert J. Taylor, in office from 1895 to 1907, was unable to attend because illness. The platform was crowded with many dignitaries, including representatives of the clergy, Westover Air Force Base and state government.
Alderman Szetela was elected aldermanic president on the first ballot conducted at the organizational meeting. He received five votes, Boucher three and Roy one. While voting was by secret reliable sources reported Szetela was elected by votes cast by McCaffrey, Chagnon, Bobala, Biela and himself. Boucher was said to have received support from La Croix. Balthazar and himself while Roy was reported to have cast vote for self.
The board elected Dr. Kraus to the Board of Health and Adolph J. Golen to the board of trustees of the Public Library. Both are three years terms. Dr.
Kraus is on the School Board also while Golen is a former alderman. On the recommendation of Mayor Grocki, the board appropriated $146,581 for the retirement fund, $25,424 step raises for some 190 city employees, and $12,219 for payment of water to the Metropolitan District Commission. McCaffrey's attempt to suspend rules in order to bring in zoning committee reports on two zone changes dating from 1957 was challenged by LaCroix. They were not presented when LaCroix pointed out 1957 pending business was not carried over to this year. The petitions were said to be one by Kazimier Nietupski for a Memorial Dr.
location and another of John Partyka for a Valier Ave. site. Olbrych was unanimously elected chairman the Bourd of Assessors by fellow members Desmarais and sek. On the board since 1954. this i4 hig first 'time he.
will serve as chairman. The VFW Home was the scene of a dinner at noon for city officials and guests, with Mayor Grocki serving as host. The roast chicken repast was followed by a round of speeches. Inaugural day was climaxed with the annual firemen's ball in the Chicopee Armory tonight. Fire fighters and officials and their wives were joined by hundreds of Chicopee couples in dancing to the music of Ray Stone and his orchestra.
O'LEARY FACES CHARGES Chicopee, Jan. 6-Neil O'Leary. 29, of 803 James was arrested at 4.40 this afternoon on a charge of illegitimacy. He was booked on the complaint of a Chicopee girl. Taken into custody by Sgts.
Frank A. Saccavino: and John O'Brien, he was released on $600 baii pending arraignment in District Court Tuesday morning. CANADA IS GROWING Ottawa, Jan. 6 Bureau of Statistics expects Canada's population to reach 17 million this spring. There was a rise of more than a half million in 1957.
The bureau estimated the population last Dec. 1 at 16,860,000. Chicopee, Jan. 6 Dembars Ladies Society of St. George's Church will meet Tuesday night at 7.30 in the church for devotions, after which they will adjourn to the school hall for election of ficers and a New Year's party.
Arrangements for the sccial are in charge of Mrs. Armand Geoffroy, Mrs. Gene Dube, Mrs. Norman Lariviere and Drs. Leo Dube.
The Parent Teacher Organiza-1 tion of Holy Mother of the Rosary Church will meet Tuesday night at 7.30. Stanley Stefanik, president, will call for reports is on the recent play and Christmas party. The committee of Cub Scout Pack 26, sponsored St. Anthony's Church, will meet Wednesday evening at 8 in the home of Cumaster Joseph Gawron, Ducharme Ave. The Janumeeting of pack will be held Jan.
15 in the parish hall, will be planned. The Robinson Sunshine Club will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 in the social rooms of First Congregational Church. The Chicopee Golden Age Club will meet Tuesday afternoon at 2 in the Community Center. Mr. and Mrs.
Valmore Crochiere and daughter, Valerie Ann, of 529 Chicopee will leave Tuesday morning for San Diego, where they will visit Mrs. Crochiere's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bartholomew. They will return home next month.
The study on the Book of Genesis will be continued at the midweek prayer and Bible study service Wednesday night at 7.30 in First Central Baptist Church. This week's topic will be "'The curse of sin." The evening choir will rehearse Wednesday at 6.45 p. m. The board of trustees will meet in the pastor's study at 8.45 p. m.
The Holy Name Society of St. Anthony's Church will meet Tuesday at 8 p. n. in the parish hall. Plans for the "Oplatek" to be held in conjunction with the combined installation of officers of the societies within the church will be discussed.
The tek," 3 traditional Polish custom during the Christmas season, will be An event of Sunday, Jan. 19, at 6 p. m. in the parish hall. The Polish Women's Citizens Club and the Polish Men's Political Club will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 in Pulaski Hall.
St. Anthony's Society. ZPRK, will meet after the 11 a. m. mass Sunday morning in the parish hall.
The board of directors of Pulaski Club will convene Jan. 13 at 7.30 p. in the directors' room at Pulaski Hall. of Veranus Rebekah The Past Noble. Grands' Club will meet at the home of Mrs.
Rachel Graham, president, Wednesday night at 7:45. Re freshments will be served by the hostess at the close of the meeting. The Chicopee Chapter of Gold Star Mothers' will meet Thursday night at 5.45 in Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall, Front St. A coffee hour will follow the business session. The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine of St.
Anthony's Church will meet Wednesday night at 7.30 in the parish hall. The Ladies Auxiliary of Division 3, AOH, will meet Tuesday night at 7.30 in the Community Center. Mr. and Mrs. 'Paul Charest of 2.
Access Fairview, are the parents of born Sunday in Holyoke Hospital. He is named Larry and has a brother, Gregory, who is two at home. Mrs. Charest is the former Henrietta Henderson of Holyoke. Grandparents are Mr.
and Mrs. Arthur Charest of Springfield and Mr. and Mrs. Allan Henderson of Holyoke. The child also has three great-grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Ralph Henderson of Hartford, and Mrs. Henrietta Collins of North Adams. Both councils of St. Jean de Baptiste Union will meet Wednesday at 7.30 p.
m. in St. Rose de Lima parish hall. Norman Belanger will preside and there will be an election of delegates to the convention to be held in May in Hartford, Conn. All members are urged to attend.
The executive board of the Aldenville PTA will meet Tuesday at 8 p. m. in the teachers' room of Lambert Lavoie Memorial School. The Sons of the L'egion of Post 337 will meet Tuesday night at the post home under the direction of Rene G. Paquette.
Girl Scout Troop 23, under the leadership of Mrs. Walter Furtek, will resume meetings Tuesday night at Faith Church from 6 to 7. The record hop held at the K. of C. home in Fairview under the man of youth activities, direction of Frank Turner, chairrecord crowd attending.
Judged the best waltz dancers were Laura Bakos and Arthur Roberts, Linda Baker and Raymond Gould, Susan Beeler and Ronald Rodzen; best bop dancers were Carol Gould and Larry Davis, Virginia Cole and Frank Lombard. Susan Williams and Viola Willett. Judges were Mr. and Mrs. Richard Malbeouf.
Assisting Turner were Mr. and Mrs. Leo Breton. Lions Entertain Police State and local police officials were guests of the Chicopce Lions Club at a dinner last night in 'the Rendezvous Restaurant. Capt.
Cyril McQueen of the Northampton State Police barracks, a tire of Chicopee, was the main speaker. Left to right: Adam E. Eglin, East Springfield Lions leader; Dr. Basil Ferris, local, king lion; Chicopee Chief Theodore A. Fisher, Capt.
McQueen, and Chicopee Deputy Chief William C. McQueen, speaker's brother. 1 1.
