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FINAL EDIT Telephone Plainfield 6-8000 OBITUARIES MIDDLESEX UNION COUNTY NEWS PLAINFIELD, N. COURIER-NEWS, TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1951 PAGE FOUR Mrs. Harvey Ort OTHER OBITUARIES ON PAGE 22 Long Valley Funeral services O'Dwyer Sees Police Aid were held yesterday from the Co BOMBARDMENT KILLS 400 Washington (A) The Navy reported today at least 400 Chinese Communist troops were killed or wounded Saturday by a naval bombardment of the Wonsan area on the east coast of Korea. Daniel Dickerson Funeral services for Daniel Dickcrson of Edgar South Plainfield, were held yesterday in the Judkins Colonial Home, with the Rev. William Young officiating.

Interment was in Hillside Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Gil chran Funeral Home, Hacketts- town, for Mrs. Kate Ort. The Rev. Joseph Williams' Services Held Milnor Senior of the Flanders and Drakestown Methodist churches (Continued from Page 1) officated.

Burial was in Fairmount Cemetery. bert, David Turner, Stanley Miller, Scotch Plains Funeral services Garfield Roach, Charles Edwards Mrs. Ort. widow of the late Har were held In the fccoich 1'iains Baptist Church yesterday for Jo REPAIRS FOR and Grant Goosby. Mr.

Dickerson died Thursday. vey Ort, died Saturday (Mar. 15, 1951) at the home of her son, Jacob, after a long illness. A life- seph Williams, who served as sexton of the church for 45 years. have met with Costello once more, but he said he couldn't say for sure.

He said his dealings with the gambler were strictly in line with his duties as an Army investigator. As he concluded about five hours on the stand, O'Dwyer said the Cnstplln-linkpd assistance he re lone resident here, she was the The Rev. Edward E. Peterson, All Makes Typewriters pastor, officiated. He was assisted daughter of the late Eliphalct and Emmaline Howell.

by the Rev. Charles P. Collier ot Besides her son she is survived Office Machines Scotch Plains and the Rev. J. B.

Waller of Westfield. Soloists were ceived in 1945 was not his idea.1 Mrs. Catherine Pratt, 75 Westfield Mrs. Catherine Trout Pratt, 75, widow of Judge William Abbott Pratt, died unexpectedly this morning (Mar. 20, 1951) in her home at 888 Winyah Ave.

She was the mother of Mrs. Charles M. Bar-nctt Jr. of 1321 Prospect St. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Gray's Funeral Home.

the Rev. Mr. Waller and Mrs Isabel Miller. -V I Interment was in the family plot by a daughter, Mrs. John Fancher of Budd Lake; two sisters, Mrs.

Elizabeth Ilendersot of Long Valley and Mrs. Sadie Skellenger of Chester; a brother, Henry Howell of this place; two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. 3' (T TYPKWIUTEItS, Inc. 187 NORTH AVI PL -044 Opp. ft.

SUUon in the Scotch Plains Baptist Church He insisted there was no payoff to Costello after he was elected. Witness Missing The ambassador said his mayoralty campaign helper was Irving Sherman, a missing witness sought by the committee for the last six Cemetery. Tallbcarcrs were James Goosby. Clarence Burrell, Wilbur Yy Davis. John Walker, Stutson Brown and Charles King.

Mr. Williams died last Thursday weeks. O'Dwyer added that he YoiiiigUcpublicaiis Elect Officers in his home at 334 Park Ave. knew Sherman was a pal of both Costello and Joe Adonis, another Westfield Samuel M. Kinney reputedly big underworld figure.

However, O'Dwyer insisted his Jr. was elected president of the Miss Lcora D. Wcnzel Miss Leora D. Wenzel, 81, of 1156 W. Front died today 03 Westfield Voung Republic Club at relations with Sherman left him completely independent of a meeting last night in Town Hall.

He succeeds Norman Smith who Costello, in his fifth appearance I on the witness stand, testified that resigned several weeks ago to go into military service as a lieutenant. Donald M. Bagger has been acting president in the a word here and there by him helped the late Michael J. Kennedy become Tammany Hall chief in Interim. (Mar.

20, 1951) in Muhlenberg Hospital, after a lengthy She had been in the hospital for a month. Born in plainfield and a lifelong resident here, Miss Wenzel was a daughter of the late Frederick and Anna Hartpence Wenzel. She-was a member of the Monroe Avenue Methodist Church. She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Frederick Dayton of Louisville, and three brothers, William Bagger was reelected viceprcsi- 1942.

dent. Other officers reelected are: Costello added he has remained on friendly terms with Tammany Treasurer, James W. Gentles, and cockpit was open for The boys and their leaders were permitted aboard one transport while it taxied into position for a takeoff for Florida. CUBS VISIT AIRPORT Cubs of Scotch Plains Pack 21 1 climb down from a DC-3 airliner after inspecting the plane Saturday during a tour of the Eastern Airlines facilities at Newajk Airport. The secretary, Miss Beatrice A.

Grogan. bosses right up to the present. These include Hugo Rogers, who succeeded Kennedy, and Carmine Mack's Chief Feted G. DeSapio, the present leader, Costello declared. Township to Hear Kennedy, a former Democratic Wenzel of Arbor, Charles Wenzel of New Market and Frederick Wenzel of 404 E.

Front St Funeral arrangements will be announced by the A. M. Runyon and Son "Home for Services." congressman, was killed in a plane crash in 1944. Home Owners' Complaints ere Are Lovely EASTER CARDS New York (A) Transportation leaders and other nationally-known persons joined the New York Board of Trade today to honor K. D.

Bransome, president of Mack Trucks, Inc. The board's transportation section sponsored a luncheon in recognition of Bransome's contributions to the fields of transportation and defense. Hunterdon Man's Appointment Confirmed Trenton-Bennlt S. Case of An-nandale received State Senate confirmation last night on his appointment by Governor Driscoll to the Hunterdon County Board of Taxation. He succeeds the late Harry Hartman.

Earlier Governor Driscoll nominated Charles M. Morris of New Brunswick for reappointment as Middlesex County judge. that time indicated the possibili ties of enjoining further construe Circle Hears Book Review Miss Ella C. Whitall Funeral services for Miss Ella C. Whitall of 1127 Thornton Ave.

were held yesterday in the A. M. Itunvon and Son "Home for Service." The Rev. Fmncis E. Potter.

minUter of thn Congregational Church, officiated. Interment waa in Hillside Cemetery. Miss Whitall died Friday in her home. that bring the mosagc of frierulcliip anil peace to lovcl ones arnl friends See Our tteautltul Selection of HALLMARK -NORCROSS AND RUST CRAFT CARDS TODAY tion at the project unless remedial measures are taken. There are 40 houses there and permits have been issued to erect about 200 more.

Residents of the project claim the dwellings were put on land where satisfactory drainage and septic tank sewage disposal are virtually impossible. Raritan Township Residents of Stephenville Village have promised to jam Township Commission chambers tonight at a special meeting to register complaints regarding the development. The township's inadequate building code and lack of a plumbing code arc also expected to be attacked. Home owners, at last week's Township Commission meeting, gave indication of their ire when they taxed seating capacity of Commission chambers to lodge complaints. The Township Commission at hpg Hunt Set Approximately 100 retarded children will take part Thumduy In the first annual Easter egg hunt sponsored "by the Union County Unit, New Jersey Parents Group for Retarded Children, Inc.

It-will be held at the Nancy-Luzon Training School, Roselle, beginning at 1 p.m. Cars Collide 10) Scotch Plains Cars operated by Thomas L. Perrucci, 25. of 408 CINDER BLOCKS CEMENT LIME ALLEN DUDEIIICK STELTON ROAD NEW MARKET PHONES: DU 2-S867 day OU 2-4567 evening 144 EAST FRONT STREET PLAINFIELD, N. J.

Stout Ave. and Albert Clark, 18, of 192 Watchung Terr, collided yesterday at 8:35 p.m. at Bartle Either the goldenrod or the pompom is considered the flower for October and the opal or the tourmaline the birtbstone. and Stout Ave. Fanwood The book, "The Man Who Nobody Knows," was reviewed by Mrs.

Lloyd Hansen at yesterday's meeting of Circle 3 of the Fanwood Presbyterian Church Society in the home of Mrs. W. S. Merrick of North Ave. Mrs.

C. I. Baker was co-hostess. Mrs. John Griswold, circle leader, welcomed Mrs.

Orene Root, a new member, and Mrs. B. E. Walk, a guest. Devotions were in charge of Mrs.

Matthew R. Purvis. Members were asked to contribute wool garments and shoes to the World Service Organization. Articles should be turned in at the next meeting of the circle. Circle 2 met yesterday in the home of Mrs.

Earl G. Knapp of Fourth St. under the leadership of Mrs. George L. Goudy.

Mrs. Howard Arnold assisted the hostess. Mrs. Walter H. Vanllocscn, project chairman, reported work will get underway in the making of knitted baby garments and afghan squares for distribution in the Kentucky mountain area by missionaries sponsored by the society.

Mrs. W. T. Egan reviewed chapters from the missionary study-book, "Near East Panorama." A reading entitled "East Still Dawns" was given by Mrs. William Burke.

Devotions were In charge of Mrs. Harry B. Yamagata. Church Circles Will Meet Wrstfield Circles of the First Methodist Church will meet Thursday at 1 p. m.

as follows: Circle 1, with Mrs. J. R. Smith of 525 Edgar assisted by Mrs. C.

J. Wicse, for a covered dish luncheon; Circle 2, with Mrs. A. G. Diefenbach of 514 Mountain Circle 3, with Mrs.

E. F. Walbon of 705 Woodland Ave, assisted by Mrs. Edwin Durham and Mrs. Burritt.

Circles will meet Mar. 29 as follows: Circle 4, with Mrs. Rutlcdge Tomlin of 645 Boulevard, assisted by Mrs. Harold Prince and Mrs. W.

B. Flammer; Circle 5, with Mrs. H. C. Wick of 531 Dudley Circle 6, with Mrs.

C. 11. Rothrock of 277 Seneca assisted by Mrs. H. F.

Pfau and Mrs. Julia Peterson; Circle 7, with Mrs. C. IL Sell of 190 King Fanwood, assisted by Mrs. Corbett Jones; Circle 8, with Mrs.

Jack II. Cromwell of 229 Baker assisted by. Mrs. E. Warren Bowdcn and Mrs.

Lyman L. Tremaine. Circle 10 will meet Mar. 27 with Mrs. R.

L. Atkinson of 334 Canterbury Rd. Mrs. Charles Gilliland will be assisting hostess. Luncheon will be served.

Fanwood Quint Nips Spartans Scotch Plains Fanwood Recreation eliminated the Spartans in the first round of playoffs in the Scotch Plains Junior Basketball League in overtime at Scotch Plains High School last night. The Spartans were nipped, 38-36, with seconds to go in an overtime period. Fanwood trailed throughout the game, being down nyie points at the end of the first half. With Don Buchard leading the attack, the Recreation quintet tied the score midway through the fourth quarter. Buchard scored 11 counters during the.

game. The score was tied at 36-all when the fourth period ended, and continued at the same mark through the overtime stint. With less than 10 seconds to go, Don Dirlngcr tossed in a goal to give Fanwood the game. Art Manfra scored 13 to star for Spartans. Schedule mix-ups caused other games to be can- SMM TOW lU Lou lyjitU-uL JVL liU UVI li LiiruliD UW called.

Score by periods: 3 14 14 3-3 Fun wood Rec. 10 Sprtn Club Women Hold Session Dunellen Mrs. A. Kelly, mother of Betty Crocker of culinary renown, spoke before the home and garden department of the New Market-Dunellen Woman's Club Officer Quits, Cites Low Pay Westfield Patrolman Warren H. Hebler last night submitted his resignation from the Police Department, effective Apr.

1. He complained 'of the low pay. Hebler's is the second resignation in a short period." Last month Patrolman John Smith resigned, citing the same reasons. Hebler's resignation was handed to Sgt. Albert Reimer who is substituting for Police Chief John R.

Schreiber, who is ill. In a written communication he noted that he has a wife and two children to support and that he cannot meet expenses nor set money aside on take-home pay of $53 a week. He was appointed to the force June 16. 1949. Mayor Charles P.

Bailey said today that he had not known of the latest resignation but noted that the same situation has come up in other communities. Police officers are becoming in yesterday in the home of Mrs of A Members Attend Parley Metuchen Members of Ma-tochshoning Chapter, Daughters of America, attended the two-day annual state conference this past week-end at Trenton. Attending were: Mrs. S. E.

Mayo, Mrs. II. E. Wemett, Mrs. William Kingman, Mrs.

William Church, Mrs. Harmon Sortore, Mrs. J. L. Hunter, Mrs.

E. R. Parker and Mrs. J. II.

Edwards. The local chapter is one of 85 chapters in New Jersey, embracing more than 53,000 members. Mrs. S. E.

Mayo, regent of Ma-toschshoning Chapter, has extended an invitation to anyone eligibje to join or transfer from other chapters. She may be contacted at 8 Clinton PI. William Nickel of 317 Fairview Ave. A club member since 1800, she recounted experiences during early club days In the Middle West. Mrs.

Nickel gave a talk on antiques and showed some from her own collection. Mrs. Paul Michaels, department chairman, conducted the business meeting and served as cohostess. The board meeting, it a announced, will be post poned from Mar. 26 to Apr.

2 at 12:30 p.m. in new Friendship Hall Club members wishing reserva I Church Guild Plans Hons for the bus trip to the United ONE QUART LIQUID Nations1 in April are asked to con creasingly conscious of more jobs, better pay and overtime in other tact Mrs. Annis S. Spayth. you lifts this new milli fields, he observed.

Middlesex Democrats To Hear Candidates Middlesex The Middlesex Borough Democratic Club will meet today at 8 p. m. at the Beechwood Heights Firehouse John W. Van Dusen, Democratic candidate for mayor, and council manic candidates, George J. Wass and Willard Gordon will Meeting in Metuchen Metuchen A meeting of the Evening Circle of the Presbyterian Guild will be held today at 8 p.

m. at the Social Center. This organization is primarily for young mothers and business and professional women. Dr. A.

H. Behren-berg, pastor of the church, will give reviews of currently read books. Mrs. Ralph Preston is chairman of this program. On Thursday, Mar.

29, at 7:30 p. m. the Evening Circle will present a magic show in the Social Center. This program, for parents and children, will feature Eloff, the magician. Federation Supports 3Irs.

Florence Dwyer The New Jersey Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, which throughout its history has held steadfastly to a hands-off nolicv reeardin? nolities speak. Birthday Party Held Here arc the facts you ought to know about this new milk: Lucerne comes to your Safeway fresh every Hay from just the finest kind of 'dairy herds. Every quart is as pure and wholesome as milk can be. Every quart contains 400 units of vitamin the anti-rickets vitamin that all young children need. There's lots and lots of good, rich cream in Lucerne.

And Lucerne is homogenized to blend that cream throughout each quart so you get the same creamy flavor in every sir. Next time you shop at Safeway, try a quart or two of Lucerne Milk on our sensational guarantee. Safeway wants to proyc to you How amazingly good this new milk is. An'd Safeway is so sure you'll like Lucerne Homogenized Vitamin Milk, that wc make you this guarantee: 3 TIMES YOUR MONEY BACK. Yes, that's right unless every quart of Lucerne Homogenized Vitamin Milk satisfies you in every way; unless you agree that Lucerne is fine as any Homogenized Vitamin milk you have tasted, wc will give you back 3 times the purchase price.

No strings attached. No fuss or quibble about it. New Market A party to cele brate the fourth birthday anni Brief Court Session Held in Piscataway New Market Annie S. Ward of 837 Richmond Plainfield, was fined $25 plus $1.75 costs by Magistrate A. M.

Johnson last night in Municipal Court on a charge of leaving the scene of an accident. Counter-complaints of careless driving lodged against each other by Andrew Strieker of 25 Charles Metuchen, and Andrew Ingan-dela of New Brunswick, were dismissed for lack of proof. Each was assessed $1.75 costs. A charge of disorderly conduct preferred against Michael Zere-conski of 1644 W. Third Arbor, by his wife, Jeanette, was dismissed for lack of proof.

A disorderly conduct charge pressed against Lawton Jackson of New Brunswick Highlands by his wife, Gladys, was dismissed for lack of prosecution. William E. Durham of Princeton, forfeited bail of $6.75 when he failed to appear on a charge of passing on a grade. versary of Leslie Dennis was held Saturday in the home of his par ents, Mr. and Mrs.

William V. Den MODIFIED nis, 100 Academy St. Guests were VITAMIN HOMOGENIZED MILK PASTEURIZED C0NTAlNS400UNTSviUM PER QUART has given its unanimous endorse Eddie B. Huber, Barbara Germann, Arlene Worthington, Wayne An-dreola, Jimmy Ayers, Wayne Dodds and Elaine Dennis of New Market, Robert Dennis of Middlesex, Linda Vdorick of Brooklyn and Gwenyth Allen of Liberty Corner. Leslie is four years old today.

ment to one of its board members, Mrs. Florence Dwyer, who is seeking the Republican nomination for 400 ADDED U.S.P. UNITS OF VITAMIN the Assembly in Union County in COSTS LESS THAN HOME-DELIVERED MILK me coming primary. In a resolution passed at the March Board meeting Saturday in Mt. Holly, the federation not only endorsed Mrs.

Dwyer's candidacy, but urged active support by all members in her behalf during the Other Lucerne Products Non-Homognlxd Milk, Chocolal Dairy Drink, ButUrmilk, light Cream, Havy Cram, and Sour Crom Quarterly Session Set The Plainfield, North Plainfield, Dunellen Joint Sewer Meeting will hold its quarterly meeting in Plainfield City Hail on Tuesday night, Thirty-six persons died when the dirigible airship, the Hinden-burg, exploded at Lakchurst, N. filay 6, 1937. VS.

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