The Courier-News from Bridgewater, New Jersey • Page 11

Tmlty uj-jp J'g'H g' I'1" Tifft'MH fny ties- fcs 3 fU It's Been Said CO B-NEW SECOND SECTION MiiUllescx Netvs A pun is a pistol let off at the ear, not a feather to tickle the intellect. Charles Lamb Telephone 757-4000 PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, JULY 15, 1965 PAGE 21 Palmer To View treet, bewer lniBrovements nacted by Edison Council. jyamasfe Mr-'tg "iiui 11141 ig'" nf" i' -t-y-nmng jn-ij 1 inM- 1 1 iiiw mj iwn 11 1 mar tn JpMh -K JT' "-t'f --V. i Officials Mum On Airport Assessments Will Cover Most of Cost Airport Seen Aid To Hunterdon By KEN MOORE Readington A successful venture was predicted if Somerset Officials To Conduct Tour Of County Roads Somerville State Highway Commissioner Dwight R. G.

Palmer is scheduled to meet It Hunterdon County takes over the Solberg Airport here. Thor Solberg whose father owns the 500-plus acre airstrip, said a great many small airfields are vanishing in if i the United States primarily and high cost of improvements. sistant, Miss Gloria Robinson, left, prepares materials. Other playground craftsmen, are, from the left, Alfonso Baskerville, 9, his sister, Olivia, 12, and Valerie Thomas, 6. (Courier-News Photo by Keesing) LABOR OF LOVE' Mrs.

3Iable Lewis (wearing hat) helps Sebron Brown, 6, with his paper lantern at the Beatrice Parkway playground in North Edison, while her as clison Playground Supervisor as a Grandmotherly Appeal fripnn nnn na 1 Sh is Edison "My age is my secret. I've been around for many years. Some days I may feel older than other days." These are the comments one will receive from Mrs. Mable Lewis when she is queried about her age. To many youngsters in North Edison, Mrs.

Lewis is Liaison Established ith Teacher's Unit South Bound Brook A committee consisting of Board of Education members and the administrative principal, to meet with representatives of the newly-recognized Robert Morris Education Association, was appointed last night by Board President Norman Vliet. The committee will consider personnel problems as they arise. the popular supervisor at the Beatrice Parkway playground during the summer and the lovable "adopted" grandmother to all who know her. Mrs. Lewis and her late husband came to Edison in 1943 and built a home at 342 Grove Ave.

(formerly Ed- Robert Morris School tennis and- basketball courts was awarded to the Halecrest Company of Metuchen on its low bid of $8,376.88. The bid of Polaris Construction Company of Woodbridge, came to $8,755. The contract provides for construction of a running track, as well as the courts, drainage ditch, furnishing and installing a chain link fence. The board purchased a janitorial scaffold for $453 from the. Upright Scaffold Company of Teterboro.

Reports Wife Missing Ruperto Caride of 528 W. Second reported to police yesterday that his wife, Mary, 24, has been missing from their home since July 9. Police issued a missing per son alarm for the woman. with Somerset County free holders and officials on Tuesday for a tour of county roads damaged by equipment working on state projects. The party is to assemble at 8:30 a.m.

Tuesday at the How ard Johnson Restaurant in Route 22 here. Freeholder Director Miss Grace Gurisic said Palmer would be taken to several roads in Warren Township, Bridgewater and Bernards Township where heavy trucks working1 on Interstate Routes 78 and 287 have damaged county and local roads. Damage by heavy equip ment to county roads already exceeds $500,000 according to county Engineer Donald Stires, and more will occur as interstate highway construc tion continues in Somerset County. The, purpose of Tuesday's outing, from the point of view of Somerset officials, wul be to acquaint the highway com missioner with the serious ness Of the situation, and dramatize the need for ade quate- compensation for re pairs from the state. The only machinery set up for recovering partial dam ages is embodied in a law passed last year and for which only $200,000 for the whole state was appropriated.

Miss Gurisic Said yesterday she is hopeful that Tuesday's tour will help assure Somerset some of the $200,000 road damage fund. Under the new law, a county or municipality could receive up to 90 per cent of the cost or repairing a rpad dam aged by equipment working cm state administered proj ects. Somerset freeholders con tend that the money appro priated to cover damage to county and local roads is totally inadequate and that some kind of emergency ac tion should be taken to insure recovery of partial damages. Woman Summoned As Careless Driver Bridgewater Mrs. Pauline R.

Whitacre of York, was charged with careless driving yesterday after, police say, her car struck the rear of an other car at Finderne Ave. and Route 28 about 5 p.m. The driver of the struck car, stopped for a red light, was Chester J. Gorski of 681 Kline PL, Somerville. There were J10 injuries.

Patrolman Raymond Haines investigated if Purchase Cost Flemington Hunterdon County officials remained mum today on the possible cost of acquiring the Solberg Airport in Readington Township. Officials revealed Tuesday that the freeholders were studying the idea of taking over the private field to operate as a county airport. Tax rolls of the county tax board list 11 parcels of land in the Solberg name in Read ington, totalmg 609 acres. The total land is assessed at $31,200, which is listed as being 87.16 per cent of true value. A little mathematics brings out a supposed true value of $35,206 for the land.

However, freeholders have mentioned the airport as being slightly more than 500 acres, while Mrs. Thor Sol berg, wife of the airport own er, told the Courier-News that 537 acres is involved. Solberg himself is present ly in Europe. Freeholders said they discussed the coun ty take-over with Solberg and that he quoted them a flat price for the site. Freeholder Director Ralph J.

Muller has declined to discuss the price because, he said, it is not in the public interest to publicly talk money before and if the county enters into negotiations over the purchase price. Tax lists show eight par cels of land, totaling 575 berg," and another 33.8 acres in three parcels in the name of "Solberg Aeron Corp." All but two trapts, which comprise 287 acres, are listed as "vacant Listed as business is a 74.3 acre tract assessed at $3,700 with of assessed improvements on it and another $1,300 assessment for business personalty tax. There is another 92.4 acre site listed as home and lot, assessed at $4,600 for land and $1,200 for improvements. Area real estate men indi cate, however, that land in Readington Township ranges from a "rock bottom" $1,000 an acre to about $5,000 an acre, depending on type and location. CD Course Is Announced Bridgewater The Bridge- water Township Civil De fense Organization, in cooper ation with the township Police Department will offer a civil defense and disaster control auxiliary police training course in October, it was an nounced yesterday.

Police Chief Dix Fetzer also said that successful graduates of the CD-DC police course would be invited to become special township police officers to assist regular police on special occasions. Authorization for the auxiliary police training course has been received by township Co-ordinator Leon Gui-naud from County CD Coordinator Percy Pyne 3rd. Chief Fetzer said the course, at a time and place to be announced, will consist of 32 hours of basic instruction in control plans, civil government, police agencies, arrest and seizure, atomic warfare, criminal law, evi dence, traffic control, civil disturbances and first aid. Fetzer said interested per sons are requested to contact him or Guinaud now to facil itate formation of the class. Concert Set In Westfield Westfield The Westfield Concert Band, directed by Robert Banks, will play in Mindowaskin Park tonight at 8:15.

The concert is one of a summer series sponsored by the Recreation Commission Tonight's program will in clude Strauss' "Night in Vien na," excerpts from "Madame Butterfly," "The Student Prince" and "Hello Dolly," and George M. Cohan's "Star Spangled Spectacular." Next week the Tempo- stage, eana win present a concert "Big and Music." Edison A $637,000 pack age of street and sewer improvements was voted by the Township Council last night, with the Menlo Park section the biggest beneficiary. Most of the package will be financed by assessment bonds. The four ordinances enacting the large program included: 1. $350,000 to improve most of the remaining unpaved streets in the Menlo Park section.

2. $37,000 to pave such other Menlo Park streets as Gaskill Calvert Ave.ti East and Farmhaven Ave. 3. $200,000 to install storm drains or add to the Grove Ave. drainage system, the Bon- hamtown area south of the New Jersey Turnpike, the Farmhaven Ave.

culvert and section 1 of Stephenville Brook, 4. $50,000 to put in sani tary sewers in sections of Oak Hills Edgewood Plainfield Gloria Ave. and Manor Blvd. These ordinances follow the recent enactment of a land acquisition program to widen Grove Ave. and the awarding of a $104,425 low-bid contract to C.

Dellapietro of Hopelawn to install sanitary sewers in James St. Public Divided The fourth ordinance, the one involving sanitary sewers for sections of Oak Hills produced differences of opinion between residents of the area during the public hearing section. Two petitions had been presented to the council. The one favoring the project had a slight margin over the opposing one. Republican mayoralty candidate Bill Gambocz attacked portions of the $200,000 program for storm sewers.

Part of his objection lay with workmen for a developer ripping off the headstones on a culvert on E. Calvert Ave. The other part dealt with the $190,000 bonding provision. 'Poorly Informed' Township Engineer Jack Zimmerman termed him "poorly informed." Gambocz also sought to inquire when an assessment re port for a large Menlo Park sewer project, returned to the assessment board for re-examination, would be ready. "Before or after election?" he inquired.

"That has no bearing," Council President Bernard Dwyer replied. "I'm not afraid of this coming up during the election." Two other ordinances adopted established new fire prevention and plumbing codes. Would Limit Fees An ordinance introduced would set $6,000 as a ceiling on building permit fees for industry. According to a present sliding scale, some building permits have been issued considerably in excess of this amount. "We're out of range in our fee schedule," Dwyer explained.

"We're in a good competitive position and want to stay that way." The meeting opened with a land auction sale on the opening offer of John Jaros of 74 Union Ave. for a 150 by 150 foot lot on Ballo PI. east of Lynch Ave. and adjacent to Douglas Homes. Jaros opened with a bid of $2,000.

In spirited bidding, Mike Germak drove the price up to $6,225 to acquire the lot himself. Borough Couple Parents of Daughter Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fiora-vanti of 170 Westervelt North Plainfield, are the parents of a daughter born Tuesday (July 13, 1965) in Muhlenberg Hospital. Mrs.

Fioravanti is the former Diane Berta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Julius Berta of 205 N. Jackson North Plainfield. He is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Adolph Fioravanti of 170 because of the rising expense Edison Plant Ordered to CurbPollution Edison The Stabilized Pig ment Company on Saw Mill Lane has one month to cor rect its pollution of the air, it was learned at last night's Board of Health meeting. So reported Health Officer A. Peter Caparelli to the board. The order came earlier in the day at a meeting in the attorney general's office in Trenton which Capparelli at tended.

The health officer asserted that the plant on Saw Mill Lane has discharged sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere since 1949. was iven until February of this year by the state health officer to correct the situation, and sought and obtained an extension until May. During this time it has con tinued its pollution, Cappa relli said. If the situation is not cor rected within a month, the company faces an injunction to be sought by the attorney general, he added. Capparelli said Benzol Prod ucts on Meadow Rd.

is work ing toward compliance of an anti-pollution order and al ready has completed more than 50 per cent of the work required to do so. Capparelli also revealed that he has sought coopera tion from Woodbridge author ities to secure compliance from plants on King George's Rd. there which are polluting the air and causing com plaints from Edison residents on the township border. He said he has also called the situation to the attention of the state air sanitation program. Pool Variance Subject of Suit Flemington A taxpayers suit has been filed against West Amwell Township, challenging approval earlier this year of plans to construct a swimming pool and restaurant on a 3- acre tract of land.

Louis Sauer has filed a Superior Court civil action against the township in the Hunterdon County Clerk's office through his attorney, Cowles W. Herr. He claims the township acted "arbitrarily" in granting permission to Fred and Suzanne Sorenson to build a private swimming pool to accommodate 75 families, and a restaurant with a seating capacity of 100-124 persons, all in a residential zone. The West Amwell Board of Adjustment recommended on March 23 that the couple be granted the needed variance. The Township Committee approved construction plans on May 21.

Sauer claimed their decisions are "contrary to the public interest" and are made at "substantial detriment to the public good," as well as being contrary to the township's zoning ordinance Papers were filed yesterday. Unlicensed Driver Gets Summons No injuries were reported in an accident at 7:28 a.m. today at Clinton Ave. and S. Second St.

Karin Noone' of the Rainbow Motel, Rte. 22, North Plainfield, was given a summons by Patrolman Donald Nagy for failure to stop for a stop sign and for being an unlicensed driver. William J. Dynof of Rahway South Plainfwld, was driver of the other car involved. However, federal aid which would be available to the county but not to a private field "would make a big difference" in that, picture, he said.

Would Pay Half County officials earlier this week said that up to 50 per cent of the costs of acquisition and new improvements could be provided by the federal government if freeholders de cided to take over the airport. Solberg said construction of new airstrips is practically prohibitive for private airport operators because of the high cost involved. Freeholders disclosed Tuesday they, are considering a takeover of the Solberg field here, but emphasized there is still a great deal of study to be accomplished before a decision is reached. County offi cials said that the possible county operation of an air field is still in the exploratory stages. Would Attract Industry The move, according to some county officials, would help establish a balance between the county's rapid residential growth and lag ging commercial growth.

An airfield, it was said, would help attract new industry. It was also hailed as a pos sible barrier" to keep the Port of New York Authority from building a global jetport here, as has been mentioned in the past. The younger Solberg said there are 12 planes, all privately owned, on the field now. He admitted there has not been as much activity lately as there was about five years ago, but blamed the cost of maintaining private fields as the reason. While the airport does not sell planes although it used to it does export small crafts to foreign countries.

Accord ing to Solberg, the aircraft industry in Europe has not yet developed the small air plane field. Pioneer of Aviation It was Solberg's father, Thor Solberg who estab lished the airstrip here 25 years ago. The elder Solberg is one of the pioneers of avi ation, flying airplanes since the 1920 and serving as a civilian pilot instructor dur ing World War 2. Shortly after the elder Sol berg came here from Ger many, he rebuilt a single-en gine open cockpit airplane which in 1935 he flew to Nor way by way of Greenland and Iceland. The several week long trip interrupted long enough for him to go exploring in the frozen wilds followed the reverse path of 35 Norsemen headed by Leif Ericsson who were said to have sailed to America around the year 1000, nearly 500 years before Columbus.

His trip resulted in his admission to the famed and elite Explorers Club, of which the late Lowell Thomas was also a member. The elder Solberg is currently in Europe. Concert Group Elects Officers Somerville Thanos Helio-tis of Raritan has been reelected president of the Somerset County Community Concert Association for the 1965-66 season. Serving with him are: First vice president, Richard Hamilton; second vice president, Mrs. Richard Budd; third vice president, Mrs.

Arthur Ros-well; secretary, Mrs. Leonard Blumberg; treasurer, Edmond Botta. Elected directors were Mrs. Stanley Davis, Richard Hamilton, Samuel Kline, Mrs. Abe Okun and C.

Norman Thompson, and re-elected were Mrs. Frank Budd, Mrs. Leonard Blumberg, Mrs. Lee Roth and Mrs. Robert Sprenger.

wards They had no children. Need for Activities During the years that fol lowed, Mrs. Lewis recognized the great need for recrea tional activities for youngsters in her neighborhood. Her great love for children and her knowledge of many and varied types of crafts inspired her to start a recreation cen ter in the basement of her home. Mothers and fathers residing now in North Edison Gardens were some of her first "students." Mrs.

Lewis was first em ployed by the Edison Town ship Recreation Department in 1955 as an assistant the North Edison (formerly called Potters) playground For the past six summers she has held her present position as supervisor at the Beatrice Parkway playground Her association with chil dren of all ages has not been limited to the summer months. She and Mrs. Minnie Veal became the instructors for the year-round program when the North Edison Gardens Community Center on Inman Ave. opened. Play School Set Up Mrs.

Lewis also was instru mental in the organization of the North Edison Play School last September designed to familiarize preschool children with school life and remove the fear, or dislike, that some times accompanies first days in school. Mrs. Lewis and Mrs Chester M. Davis of Basking Ridge are chairmen of the school board. Her many years of dedi cated service to township youngsters.

have not gone un noticed. Mrs. Lewis was feted at a surprise luncheon yes terday in The Pines, Route 27, by township officials and co-workers in the Recreation Department. As a small token of appreciation, the guest of honor was presented with a gold watch by Mayor Anthony Yelencsics. Mrs.

Lewis is a charter member of the North Edison Civic Improvement League. Prior to joining the Edison Senior Citizens Group when it was organized this past February, Mrs. Lewis was a member of the Plainfield Senior Citizens Group. Her senior acquaintances refer to her as "the lady with the beautiful hat and charming personality." 2 Are Named Coordinators Westfield Mrs. Barbara Claman of Westfield and Mrs.

Lillian Kobb of Roselle Park have been named to coordinate women's activities for the state senatorial campaigns of incumbent Nelson F. Stam-ler of Union and candidate Peter J. McDonough of Plain-field. Mrs. Claman is former chairman and Mrs.

Kobb is current chairman of their respective municipal Republican committees. "Both Senator Stamler and Assemblyman McDonough have done an outstanding job for the people of Union Coun ty the state Legislature," the women declared today. "During the coming months we expect to help organize women's groups in each of the 21 Union County At the same time, the board announced it will meet with the association sometime after classes resume in September to discuss the association's proposal to spread teachers' salaries over a 12-month period, instead of the customary 10-month period. Three Members Named Vliet appointed members Suzanne Harabin, Frank Nich-olls and Allan Chambers to serve on the committee that will include Administrative Principal Steven J. Lovett and association representatives.

In a letter to the same association, the board said it would meet to discuss the idea of 12-month salary payments. "Certain problems involved" have to be ironed out, the board said. It is understood several teachers have requested the altered payment system, though in fact the total salary would remain unchanged. Contract Awarded A contract for paving the -1 I I i "St. s-K TW.

hJ REPORTS CHECKED Spec. 4. Richard J. Watson of East Brunswick, left, and Spec. 4 John Q.

Riehmau of 526 E. Main Bridge-water, right, are checking personnel reports under the supervision of Maj. Hugh P. James, Special Services officer for the 78th Division. U.S.

Army Reserve, at the headquarters of the division. The 78th Division is presently undergoing two weeks of field training at Fort Dix..