The Courier-News from Bridgewater, New Jersey • Page 19

PAGE NINETEEN PLAINFIELD, N. COURIER-NEWS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1951 Telephone Plainfield 6-8000 Farley-Solga License Law Under Fire 631 Receive Holiday Gifts Metuchen A final report on the Metuchen-Raritan Township Christ Raritan Township A court I 4 JS iHv. II gler of the New Hope Baptist Church for distribution. Mrs. Odelli Garland, active in welfare work in; the Potters area of Raritan Town-; ship, reported to the project that this is the first time in her memory that Potters has received adequate Christmas aid.

Tompkins said 9 truckloads of items were delivered. Deliveries were made by volunteers from the Provisional Unit Training Center at Raritan Arsenal. Tompkins revealed the soldiers not only donated their time and services but, percentage-wise, made the largest cash donations recorded this year. The executive committee for 1951 included the originators of mas Cheer project was made last night by Projecting Secretary V. R.

Tompkins. Tompkins stated that 631 persons, including those in institutions in the immediate vicin deep rose mums. Miss TheJma Brokaw of Belle Mead was bridesmaid. Lawrence H. Valis of Belle Mead was best man.

Ushers were Robert Kane of South Branch, Joseph Brogan and Jerome Solga, both of Flagtown. Mrs. Paul Noll was organist and Miss Claire Man-duella sang. Following a reception in Somerville Inn, Somerville, the couple departed on a wedding" trip to an unannounced destination. The bride is a graduate of Somerville High School.

The bridegroom attended Rutgers University after his graduation from Somerville High School. He is in the Air Force, stationed at Sheppard Air Force Base, Tex. SCHOOL BOARD TO MEET Watchung The Board of Education will meet at 8 p. m. today in the borough school.

Water Rate Hearing Slated Bound Brook Public hearing before the Public Utilities Commission on the Bound Brook Water Company's petition for an increase in its rates, is scheduled for Jan. 30 at 11 a. m. in the commission offices, 1060 Broad Newark. The water company, according to a PUC spokesman, will be asked to prove its case for a 50 per cent across the board increase in its rates, reflecting a $60,000 increase in its annual income.

The PUC also has suspended the date when the new rates become effective to Apr. 1. The order was signed by John Boswell, president of the PUC, and Ernest P. "Drew, secretary. Nuptials Held Flagtown Miss Marlene Marie Solga, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Anthony J. Solga of this place, was married Sunday to George R. Farley, son of Mr. and Mrs.

George N. Farley also of this place. The Rev. Anthony J. Pluta performed the ceremony in the Church of Mary, Mother of God.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white gown fashioned with fitted bodice and illusion neckline. Her- veil of chantilly lace fell from a satin-trimmed helmet. She carried an orchid on a prayer book. Miss June Baff a of Riverdale was maid of honor. She wore a mauve gown of nylon net with a stole and carried a bouquet of the project, Miss Helen O'ConnellJ ity, had been the recipients of gifts of food, clothing and-toys, stemming from donations from 913 persons or organizations.

The food, clothings, and toys were distributed in Metuchen and Raritan Township excluding the Clara Barton and Fords areas which were benefited by a Lions Club project. Excess clothing on hand was turned over to the Rev. J. H. Hag fight over the legality of portions of the Walsh Act, under which commission forms of government are organized, was threatened at last night's meeting of the Township Commission in the municipal building by Alex Eber, Middlesex County prosecutor.

He is representing a group of used car dealers opposed to a licensing ordinance. The ordinance, adopted after a lengthy discussion, provides that operators of open lot used car businesses must obtain a township license. Two fees were established, $300 and $300, depending on lot size. Ebers said he doubts the wisdom of vesting the licensing inc one commissioner as well as suspensions and revocations. He said he does not feel that it is fair or proper for one commissioner to be and Mrs.

Ann Halpm Marquard. Also: Mrs. Thomas Faggioni, Wil: liam Rossmeyer, Hugh Young, William Miller, Herbert Seldow, Anthony Serge, Mrs. Myra Biggs, and Tompkins. LAST COMBAT MISSION Capt.

Richard G. Immig, son of Mr. and Mrs. August C. Immig of Millington, looks over his orders after his last bombing mission against the Communist in Korea.

He will be returned to the United States for reassignment, the Air Force reports. Captain Immig, in service since 1943, is entitled to wear the Air Medal and has been recommended for the Distinguished Flying Cross. fc 1 mm it's first mi I Emm The MjofSuper-MarM ckm Around Somerset complainant, prosecutor and judge. No Alternative It was pointed out by Thomas L. Hanson, township attorney, that 4 RALPH MAHONEY- the commissioners have no alter CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Somerset County paid for it, but the Christ native under the Walsh Act.

Eber voiced concern over how future administrations might construe the mas tree in the rotunda of the courthouse was made possible largely by the after-hours' work of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Bleasdale. The courthouse custodian and his wife did the shopping for the 11-feet-high tree and the ornaments and then spent most of last Saturday afternoon and ordinance. Leading opponent of the ordin ance is William P.

Clarke, local evening, when the courthouse offices were closed, erecting and trim ming the big balsam. This is the seventh year that the couple devoted used car dealer, former commissioner for eight years. At the last election Clark was not advanced as their time to Somerset County's expression of the spirit of the season, a candidate by Democratic forces on the fusion ticket and there fol NEW FACES Manville will present a changed line-up when lowed a bitter campaign between the community government organ Clark and Commissioner Julius C. izes for 1952. Mayor Baron and Council President Kmichinsky will Engel.

As the ordinance stands it would be Engel's job to grant, suspend or revoke used car dealer yield their seats to Mayor-elect Papawick and Councilman Dudash as the result of the voters' decision last month, giving the Republican licenses. Sewer Job Praised A $36,000 storm sewer improve party a voice in the borough gov ernment for the first time in sev eral years. ment at Lahiere Park was passed on final reading. Residents of In the courthouse it will be "old Stephenville appeared, as they have in the past, to continue pro home week" as Freeholder-Direc TO BRING YOU THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR THE HIGHEST QUALITY FOODS! This is the Shop-Rite pledge on the first New Year of our cooperative effort. Mass-purchasing is the key to this vow.

tor Robert L. Adams is sworn in for another term on the board. tests over alleged improper septic tank functioning there. They were answered by Frank P. Tufaro, the developer, who contended that He appeals certain, moreover, for Jet Pilot Due Home Millington Capt Richard G.

Immig, F-84 Thunder jet pilot, has completed his last combat mission against the Chinese Communists in Korea, according to the U.S. Air Force. He will soon return to the United States for reassignment. The young flyer, son of Mr. and Mrs.

August Immig of this place, has been awarded the Air Medal and has been recommended for the Distinguished Flying Cross because of his service with the 49th Fighter-Bomber Group. He is credited with damaging two enemy MIG-los. Captain who was promoted during his assignment to the combat zone, has also piloted F-80 Shooting Stars on bombing missions. He previously served as assistant public information officer at the Yakota Air Force base in Japan. The flyer, a graduate of Bernards High School, Bernardsville, election to another year as the board's director as the result of the overwhelming majority by those having septic tank troubles constitute a minority and that they have presented "an exaggerated Our independent markets are doing it, through the Shop-Rite co-op organization.

which he was reelected last month ALL FOOD SOLD A MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE Prices Effective Dec. 27 to 31 ON All picture" of conditions. Bridgewater Township probably No action was taken except to will have Arthur T. Tuttle back at continue the study of possible so I the helm as Township Committee chairman in 1952 with the voting lutions to Stephenville problems. lineup standing at three to two.

fm SHOP RITE HAM SALE! SAuiT881 The as they expressed Joseph Hal pern Joins Law Firm themselves last year, will be Com mitteemen James Dobson and i Douglas Hoff who this year de SfVlOiCEfD- HAMS Somerville Effective Jan. 1, clined committee chairmanships in their resolute stand against the Joseph Halpern will join the law firm of Wharton. Hall and Stewart, political alignment FAMOUS BRANDS PRICED AS LOW AS 1'. Somerville's Mayor Walter SLICED BOILED HAM Scott will have a comparatively Class of 1942, enlisted as an avia iXORTIf PLAtKFEELD CASTROLL'S MARKET 351 SOMERSET ST. Open Friday 'Til 9 P.M.

WATCtEUNG WATCHUNG GHOCEHY WATCHUNG CENTER easy time making assignments de tion cadet in September 1943. He was graduated in April, 1945, and shipped overseas in June 1946. In spite the fact he has two Demo crats on his Council. During the SHANK PORTION WHOLE OR FULL CUT BUTT PORTION whose name will be changed Wharton. Hall, Stewart and Halpern.

Mr. Halpern. Somerset County Democratic chairman, was assistant prosecutor from 1941 to 1946 and has been practicing law in Somerville since 1933. He became a counselor in 1936 and was admitted to practice before the U. S.

Supreme Cjbrt last month. He is a former president of the i li-lb. 59' August of that year he was trans past year the Council has pursued ferred to the Far Eastern Air only one "party-line" vote, unanim Forces in Japan. ity being what it is in Somerville. Solidly Democratic Raritan FRESH HAMS Kin an ia us Visit Borough has no problem with Mayor Rocco Miele securely in MORRELL StlCED BACON Full Lb.

Somerset County Bar Association, BUTT END 59c charge and an all-Democratic past exalted ruler of the Somerville 1 o(Tllll3lJ lO. 1 Jail Elks and former president of the; Council under his sway. Committee Metuchen The Kiwanis Club of 49c SHANK END assignments and the Council presi Jewish Community Center and 49' dency of Anthony Santora are ex SomeirQle-Raritan Exchange Club, tremely unlikely to undergo any HAM STEAKS CENTER SLICES change. 89c MSi St. Peter's Hospital Patients Discharged New Brunswick Patients re Couple Observe 35th Anniversary Save 8c! Reg.

35c. Schimmel's Pure cently discharged from St. Peter's Hospital include the following: Mrs. James Anderson, 93 Leg STRAWBERRY Metuchen-Raritan Township entertained by the E. R.

Squibb New Brunswick, last night in lieu of the customary meeting at the Pines. Club members were served a roast beef dinner and then toured the plant guided by Jack Waite, assistant general manager. V. R. Tompkins, president of the Kiwanians, conducted an informal meeting prior to the tour.

In appreciation of the cooperation and assistance of the military personnel of the Provisional Unit Training Center at Raritan Arsenal in the Metuchen-Raritan Township Christmas Cheer community project the club had Sgt. Henry R. Press as its dinner guest horn Somerville; Mrs. Ste Open Daily Til 10' P. Til 3 P.M.

COMMUNITY MARKET 424 S. WASHINGTON AVE. Open Friday Til 8 P. M. SCOTCH PijAIXS SHOP-RITE SCOTCH PLAINS 377 PARK AVE.

Open Friday Til 9 P.M, Other Shop-Rit Super Marked in Arlington, Bloomfield, Chatham, East Orange, Irvington, Millburn, Montclair, Newark, Orange, South Orange, and Union. Wise Potato Chips bo 25c Neshanic Mr. and Mrs. J. Oscar Van Fleet of Old York Rd.

were honored at a dinner Sunday in observance of the 35th anniversary of their wedding. The celebration was planned by their daughters, ESERVES Pit 4 Mrs. Samuel R. Fairbanks and phen Piscadlo, N. 10th Manville; Mrs.

Joseph Sandford, 38 Walnut St, Stelton; Mrs. Edward Zalewski, 66 S. 19th Manville. Also Beatrice SL Laurent, 3 Romney Bound Brook; Joseph Lisle, Day New Market; and Mrs. Frances Johnson, Leland Gardens, Plainfield.

1 a Mrs. George L. Carkhuff. The only son of Mr. and Mrs.

Van Fleet, Sgt. Harold Van Fleet, arrived Eitz Crackers 29' 6 Centsl Fresh Crisp. Reg. 35c lb. box A from Officer Training School, Fort Denning, in time for the party.

Mr. Van Fleet has driven a CORN FLAKES school bus in Readington Township for 27 years. Mrs. Van Fleet 26c Valuel Del Monte Large PRUNES pond 23 Party Held Ruth Past Noble Grand Club held a meeting and Christmas party last efenisg at the home of Mrs. Mary Lahey of Runyon Dunellen.

i 2 8-oz. boxes 4jQc 32c Valuel AmTj Coming Events ml is the former Miss Irene Mattison of Readington. The couple, who are active members of the Readington Reformed Church, have two grandchildren. Gifts were exchanged and new offi cers elected. The slate includes: 36c Valuel Famous LaRosa Save 7 Cents! Red Bow Brand cdi IT nRFFN PEAS President, Mrs.

Emiclie Gray; vice- Rinso ige. 30c I Surf 30c Lux Flakes Ige. 30c I LUX SOAP 2 bath 23 3 reg. 25 LIFEBUOY SOAP 2 bath 23 3 reg. 25 4 SILVERDUST Free Dish Cloth 3 reg.

31 -ti SPRY Veg. Shortening lb. 35 3 lbs. 99 president, Mrs. Amanda Mill water; 1 FarringtonBonham RPflRHFTTI 9Qc 4 Mb.

boxes secretary, Mrs. Laura Brehm; treasurer, Mrs. Elizabeth Grisley; chap 23' we mm ooxes mmr 30c Value! Troth Announced Annandale The engagement lain, Mrs. Gladys Lewis and pub licity, Mr. Clara Gordon.

TODAY Stanton Grange Christmas party, members and families. Stanton Grange Halt. p.m. Plainfield Country club dance for younR teenagers. Plainfield College Club's scholarship project, Broadway production of "Dick whittington and His Cat." at Oxford Theater.

Two performances 10:30 a. m. and 2:30 p. m. Chester Woman's Club Christmas party.

Congregational Chapel, this afternoon. Westfield Choral Society Christmas tea from 3 ta and 8 to 10 D.m. at home of Miss Adelaide Anne Farrington, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James R.

Farrington, this place, to Robert Bonham, son of Mrs. Ralph R. Berkson of Buffalo Hollow Glen Gardner RD, has been announced. The wedding will take place in June. School Meeting Set Stirling Passaic Township Board of Education will meet Jan.

3 in junior high school at 8 p.m., to discuss various problems of school operations. Members of the Township Committee and representatives of various local organizations have been invited to attend. The general public is also asked to attend. liong Valley Scotch Plains Ave. Westfield Children's Country Home Junior Auxiliary Christmas tea.

Home of Miss Ann Williams, 540 Elm SL, 3 to 5 D.m. Westfield Old Guard Christmas Dartv. YMCA 10 a.m. Miss Farrington is a graduate of Clinton High School, Class of 1947, and Vassar College, Class of 1951. She is a kindergarten teacher in the Franklin Township School at Quakertown.

Mr. Bonham is a graduate of Lehigh University and is employed at Mor-ristown as an adjustor for an insurance Westfield Children's Country Home Junior Auxiliary. Christmas tea. At home of Mis Ann Williams, 540 Elm St 3 to 5 p.m. TOMOKKOW Plainfield Laurel league Christmas Mrs.

Frank Decker sullered a broken right wrist when she fell on ice at her home recently. Lieut Bernard S. Bennett of the Canadian Army is on leave with dance. Baltusrol Golf Club. Springfield.

Somerrllle Somerset Hospital Wom an's Auxiliary Charity Ball, tar Hills his parents, Mr. aad Mrs. J. Ben Neshanic Driver Honored for Courtesy Neshanic Chester Hansen of 0 Good shTrrr I 'VVacc i rrT'29c fl Neshanic, is among the seven state nett Ladies Auxiliary of the Fair-mount Fire Company will meet at 8 p.m. today.

Hostesses will be Mrs. Lena and Mrs. Betty Alpaugh. motorists to receive $5 checks from the Middlesex Motor Freight Carrier's Association for careful and courteous driving. ine seven were observed co inn.

9 p. m. Plainfield Country Club annual Snow Bali for College Prep School group. Somerville Somerset County 4-H Council. Dance lu Middlebush school.

Benefit State 4-K Club fund. 8 Plainfield Cosmopolitan Club Christmas dinner dance. Echo Lake Country Club in Westfield. 7 p.m. Saturday, See.

39 South Bound Brook Recreation Commission annual dinner meeting. Bound Brook Inn. Sunday, See. 30 Lebanon Shooting match, sponsored by Fort Haunts Rod and Gun Club. State Highway 28.

13 noon. Monday, See. 31 Millington Millington Volunteer Fire Company children's party, at fire-house. 7:30 D. m.

DANCE SCHEDULED Polish Falcons Nest 281 will sponsor a New Year's Eve cabaret and dance Monday night in Falcons HalL The Polka Kings with John Zonkowski will play. operating with the association's campaign to promote safety on the highways. They were awarded commendation cards along with the checks. FALSE ALARM SOUNDED Bound Brook Firemen answered a false alarm sounded at 9:09 p. m.

yesterday at W. Union CnURCH PROGRAM SET Warren Sunday School of the Mt. Bethel Baptist Church will present its annual Christmas program at 7:30 p. m. today in the church.

Plainfield Temple Sholom Sisterhood and Men's Club. New Year supper and dance. 10 p.m Plainfield Country Club. New Tear's Eve Ball. 9 p.m.

to 3 a.m. Ave. and John St.