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mm -mmm Job Corpsmen Elect Representatives After Spirited Campaign By CHARLES DUSTOW CAMP KILMER Dust covers came off some Middlesex County voting machines yesterday when balloting took place to elect leading officers of a new House of Representatives. It was an election climaxing a lively campaign, though little, if any, of it reached the attention of taxpayers in the county. This was not an election to the House of Representatives in Washington but to a form of student council for the Kilmer Job Corps Center, which has come to be known at the base as the corpsmen's House of Representatives. Using voting machines lent for the occasion, corpsmen had their own balloting stations manned from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m., to help decide who should represent them as principal student officers for the next four months.

It was a contest which drew nine candidates for four officesand more than 60 per cent of the center's "electorate" turned out at the polls. Behind it all was campaigning as spirited as that seen in many municipal or county-level contests. Dormitories, recreation halls, classrooms, administrative offices and even the base hospital were festooned with campaign signs urging votes for particular candidates or slates. And the candidates themselves were busy on the campaign trail hustling up as much support as they could. It was a scene which delighted Dr.

William S. Sterner, of Rutgers University's Graduate School of Education. Dr. Sterner, a consultant to the center, was there to watch the election activities. "Contests like this, patterned on a real election with voting machines in use, are excellent training for the corpsmen," he said.

"The contests show them the merits of democratic elections, and give them the chance of setting their own liaison with the administration." He said that in the past the elections had been held every six months, but because of a fairly rapid turnover of corps-men at the center, the contests were now to be held every four months. Yesterday's election ended with the selection of these House of Representative leaders: President, Willie Sims, 18; vice president, Thomas Boyd, 18; secretary, Raymondo Mel-vin, 21, and treasurer, M. C. Green, 18. The elections came in the wake of the graduation, earlier yesterday, of 152 corpsmen, the largest group ever graduated Kilmer.

The graduates included Er nest Jackson Jr. of Miami, the corpsman to be placed in employment by the center. Yesterday's class raised the total of Kilmer Center graduates to 1,478. Alfred Hill, assistant national director of public relations for the Boy Scouts of America was guest speaker at the graduation ceremonies. Other speakers included Rep.

James J. Howard, Frank D'Aquilla, principal of Thomas Jefferson Junior High School in Edison; attorney Anthony Mezzacca of Edison, and Joseph H. Wyke, executive director of the Urban League of Greater New Brunswick. Center director Denzil L. Webber also spoke.

A plaque commemorating outstanding service provided for the center's dental clinic was presented at the base yesterday to Dr. John B. Morrisey of the Veterans Administration Hospital in East Orange. It was presented by Webber in a ceremony attended by Dr. Raymond J.

Murray of Basking Ridge, medical director of the center. J- SfyftfWS .11 1)1 IUPW J.I. Middlesex IXcws 0 EC-NEWS TIURD SECTION PAGE 27 PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15, 1966 Telephone 757-4000 i ji 4 Metuchen Likes State Plans For Rail-Stop Improvements METUCHEN Several mem-lfor a new railroad station with the proposed improvements. Rock said the entire cost of im bers of the Borough Counril said sheltered platforms on the east- proving the rail facility will be last night they were encouraged bound side of the tracks paid for by state and federal by a meeting they attended Sat The borough's survey recom funds if the department of trans portation selects the borough. urday in Trenton with state officials concerning proposed rail facility improvements in the The proposed high-speed stop now being considered in Edison, though it may be linked to the borough.

Councilmen Samuel Rock, commuter system, is a separate Leonard Roseman, Eugene Hal ey and John Koyen, together i-'w- -x-'f Sii rf i. aifews-i a1" --J7-t's; v- sif! A t. i i CZ-S I project, said Rock. The state has offered to conduct a survey mended placing the building on the west side. Efforts by the borough to improve the parking and traffic problems, according to Rock, have resulted in the borough's maintaining its high priority in the commuter rail improvement plans being formulated by the state.

Funds for an engineering study of Metuchen's railroad station and area are available for this fiscal year with a view to pro with Councilman-elect Gilpin to determine how many com Jefferis and Borough Attorney Martin Spritzer, conferred for muters would be drawn from using the Metuchen station. Rock continued, but the loss of two hours with Herbert Thomas of the state Division of Railroad Transportation and Joseph Thomas, a consulting engineer. Rock said that the borough representatives were shown plans some commuters should be offset by others if the expected improvements in travel and parking take place. viding additional money in the 1968 transportation budget for Edison Group Protests Plant, HE TRIED One of the voters in the Kilmer Job Corps House of Representatives election yesterday was unsuccessful candidate for president Leslie Boyd, 17, from New York. He's studying at the center for an electrical engineering vocation.

(Courier-News Photo by Keesing) Claims Industry Is Nuisance parking problems created by EDISON Residents living caused by a blower system on the firm's employes. Branchburg Women Set Yule Program near a pallet manufacturing the roof of the plant. Another speaker said protes Music, Art Of Christmas plant presented a petition of pro Council President Bernard J. Dwyer said the council was not ters were assured in October last night at a dinner meeting in the Somer- ville Inn, Somerville, are Mrs. Ava Riley, chairman, left, and Mrs.

Helen C. Fischer, president. (Courier-News Photo by George R. Smith) DREAM DOLLS Dreams of some underprivileged children will be fulfilled at Christmas when these dolls, dressed by members of the Plainfield-Somerville Chapter of the National Secretaries Association (International), are distributed. Looking over the display SOUTH BRANCH The Branchburg WToman's Club will aware of the type of product test to the Township Council last night and also a sample that the council would investigate the nuisance charge and General Pallet Corporation produced when land was sold by of the product they were peti steps would be taken to elimi meet at 8 p.m.

today in the Little Red School House here for a Christmas program on the township to the company nate truck traffic, noise and tioning against. On Program WESTFIELD Two perform. with approval for construction "Festive Fun and Flair." Michael Stellman of 165 Fleet Hrs. John Moment, nationally Buys Big Edison Site Patients Attend Guild Brunch of the building. He admitted that legal opinions would now be needed to deal with the situation if a violation of zoning ances of the traditional Christ area at a total cost of $10 mil accredited flower show judge, will demonstrate gift-wrapping, decorating a mantle, holiday flower arrangements and other EDISON A 56.61-acre tract director of operations for the company's eastern division, said laws existed.

of land was officially sold to mas program presented for the public by the art, dramatics and music departments of the high school, will be given Wednesday in the school auditorium at 7:15 to Give Yourself Away" was the theme Dwyer told the residents that Christmas decorations. the last night by the Township Council at the offered price in a recent interview that the Edison site was selected after lion. Radcliff indicated that the Newark and Jersey City centers may be brought to Edison, but there are no plans at present to close other facilities in the east. The main office in Paterson the council would go to the area of the Christmas brunch of the spokesman for more than 200 residents of the Fleet Stephenville Pkwy. and Park Ave.

areas, pointed to a 4 feet by 4 feet wooden platform as he called the manufacturer of the pallet a nuisance industry. The area is. a restricted industrial zone which permits light manufacturing and specifically prohibits warehousing, truck terminals and outside storage fa in the near future and would ad of $566,610. and 8:45 p.m. Guild of the Griggstown Re vise them of its findings.

The area purchased by the re long and careful consideration. The site was chosen, according to Radcliff, because of its cen This year will mark the 36th formed Church Tuesday in the year the program has been pre probably will not be moved, Radcliff said. church hall. 3 to Seek Re-Election SOUTH BOUND BROOK tralized location, transportation Degree Awarded METUCHEN Gary William sented. After a candelight procession Guests were patients at the tail food chain is located on newly dedicated Brunswick Ave.

in the industrial complex off Talmedge Rd. The company expects to begin construction of a $2 million, 135,000 square foot distribution center early next year. Ver Strate, son of the Rev. and cilities. al by the choir, the program will include musical compositions facilities including highway and rail, and sufficient room to permit gradual expansion of the proposed building.

Immediate plans call for a Mrs. Harry Ver Strate of 70 High Foothill Acres Nursing Home, the Emmanual Nursing Home and the community shutins. All were presented corsages. Three incumbents plan to seek re-election to the school board Stellman charged that stacks drawn from several centuries, Won't Seek 3rd Term MONTGOMERY John P. has been awarded the Ph.D.

degree in physical chemistry of lumber are being stored on performed by the choral group and soloists, together with tab in the Feb. 14 election. They are Howard Frederickson, Alan the grounds at the General Pal from the University of Delaware. Christmas messages compiled There were no representatives leaux inspired by masterpieces Dr. Ver Strate will work at the Chambers and Susan Harabin.

one-story perishable groceries distribution center, but a 10 year expansion program is expected to consolidate several other dis by the Guild in booklets were Research Center of Humble Oil Van Zandt has announced he will not seek re-election to the Board The school budget for 1967-68 of the company present at the public sale last night. let Corporation in Delancy St. He also complained of heavy truck traffic through the residential street and of the noise of art displayed in many museums of the world. The choir presented to the guests. Mrs.

Linden. He and his wife and purchase of land also will be on the Feb. 14 ballot. of Education in February. French Radcliff, of WestField, will be directed by Edgar L.

will reside in Metuchen. Robert Walker was in charge. tribution centers at the Edison Van Zandt, who is completing Wallace, and the tableaux will be supervised by Mrs. Marianne his second term served as presi The Board of Education last night approved plans to permit administrative principal Steve dent for four years. He cited in B.

Murray and Mrs. Betty H. Arty 'Goings On' at Old Binkley Place creased business commitments Schenck. as his reason for not running The musical numbers will in again. elude: "And the Glory of the By MURIEL FREEMAN penter and electrician on the Others whose terms expire are Lord" and "Hallelujah Chorus" BELLE MEAD The "goings Harry Dowling, who has an from "The "The studio and also exhibits a handsome Oriental mask over the entrance door.

nounced he is a candidate for a on at the old Binkley place on Advent Motet," "God's Son Is second term, and Raymond L. Lovett to schedule four workshops. The purchase of two service islands for Robert Morris School 3 at a cost of $600 was approved. Other purchases approved were: A mimeograph machine at $425 50 chairs and 20 tables as replacement furniture for kindergarten classes at $1,000, and replacement furniture for the nurse's room at $900. Route 206 have puzzled Sunday motorists, especially when they Born," "The Three Kings," With a home provided for the The studio is open two nights a week for painting classes with Leo Russell of Flemington and sculpture classes with Mrs.

Jeane Noack of Neshanic, who is a member and student. Tuition is minimal, for the guild is a non-profit organization. "Our 40 members for the most Hunt. Hunt, now hospitalized, art, but it soon developed that the main interest was in art. The guild moved to many locations in its early days going from schoolhouse to store to bank building.

Due to the good will of Pressey, who has become a member of the guild, the group now occupies three rooms on the first floor of the house. However, guild members have contributed their time and labor getting the place in suitable condition for a studio. Pressey, an engineer who is the plant manager for the Kool-tronic Fan Company of Princeton, has displayed his ability in both a practical and artistic way. He has worked as both car- "Fum, Fum, Fum," "Coventry could not be reached for guild, members need not worry about fund-raising events to pay see the big sign: "ART SHOW TODAY." The driveway is al for a studio. They apply them ways lammed with cars of Dowling is a former president Carol," Wonder of This Christmas Night," "While Stars Their Vigil Keep," "Hosanna to The Son of David," Come Emmanuel," "Dona Nobis Pa- selves only to the pursuit of their casual passersby who stop to see of the Board of Health and served on the Planning Board art.

the show, perhaps buy an orig part have art backgrounds," ex inal painting or sculpture and plained Mrs. Fatto, a Pratt In watch the artists at work. cem and the solo which con eludes the program, "Peace and the sewage and water committee. He is a director of customer accounts and relations for the New York publishing firm of Holt, Rinehart and Winston. The South Somerville Guild for stitute graduate.

"Yet we get a number of people who have never held paint brushes but are Leave with You." Creative Arts now occupies part The tableaux will include "The of the old Dutch colonial house Angel," "The Shepherds," "The which was formerly the home of Family," "The Children," "The Kenneth Binkley. Clive Pressey, anxious to learn. We can accommodate everybody." Mrs. Janet Singley of Belle Mead, another member is completing work on her M.A. in fine art at Douglass College this a nephew of Binkley, the present Three Kings" and "The Gifts." Soloists are: Jane Reber, Douglas Barton, Alan Ga Nun, owner, has loaned the house to the guild.

Firemen Elect Staff HILLSBOROUGH Ronald Campbell was elected president Mrs. Bernice Fatto of Mill year. Paula Spilner, William Rosen-vinge, Kenneth Henderson, Eric stone, president of the SSGCA Mrs. Emily Shulack of Mill Rescue Squad Elects Officers SCOTCH PLAINS Edward Tripet was elected president of the Rescue Squad last night. He succeeds Robert Coleman.

Paul Schiattarelia was reelected captain of the squad. Other officers elected are: First vice president, Chester Batog; second vice president, Herbert Erholm; recording secretary, Joseph Comer; corresponding secretary, WTiitney Hunnevwell, and treasurer, Harold Hill Jr. Also, first lieutenant, Larry Siebert; second lieutenant, Albert Delnero trustees, Coleman, Edwin Sharkey and William Meyer; delegates, Hunney- explained that the desire of local stone, formerly interested in in- of Fire Company 3 Monday. Schlesinger, Betsy Coe, Jean Walker, Constance Marshall, Leslie Gross, Anna Schmalen-berger and Sarah Potter. Or tenor decoration, drifted from artists for a place to paint and sculpt accounts for the new life photography to art.

While busy Other officers are: Vice president, Stanley Polonko; secre in the old structure which prior to serving as a residence for ganists will be Anne Cuckler and working on abstracts in oil, Mrs. Shulack comes armed with her tary, Hugh C. Davis; treasurer. Deborah Holder. Binkley was the coffin-making camera and finds her fellow George Marlatt; chief, John Yablonsky; assistant fire chief, shop of an undertaker.

Portions of the house are more than 250 Victor Pirozzi; second fire chief, students likely subjects for photographic studies. An unexpected sponsor of the Kenneth Hermann; engineer, years old. Before it was raised Woman Injured In 2-Car Crash Patrick Campisi; assistant, Carl its old hand-hewn floor beams Dahms; sergeant at arms, Ted lay directly on the ground. After Binkley retired from Zack. They will be installed at the SCOTCH PLAINS One per guild is James Pascale, owner of the Redwood Inn in Bridge-water Township, who was prevailed upon by Mrs.

Fatto to allow his lobby to be used by Mack Motors, where he had been well, George Jensen and Neil Bergeron; alternate delegates, Albert Ross, Erholm and Fir New Year's Eve Party. son was injured in a collision between neighbors' cars here fp i A MiMISilR I I SKI Liu ittif I if 11 'v SwSfc.Wft, -r--frl- Jtbi ff rii -i yn ir "naa Bi nr i aril a toolmaker, he had leisure time and willingly accepted an invita Firemen gave permission to yesterday. the Belle Mead Busy Fingers man Arrowsmith, and chaplain, Arrowsmith. The mishap involved autos 4-H Club to hold meetings in the firehouse. The squad answered 100 calls! driven east on Lyde PI.

by Mrs in November and contributed! Helen M. Dorner of 383 Park- members to exhibit one-man shows. Reluctant at first, Pascale finally gave permission. After the first show was dismantled, he called Mrs. Fatto and reported that he missed the paintings.

"The walls look emp tion from Mrs. Irma Pressey, his nephew's wife, to sit for a portrait for a group of Sunday painters with whom she was associated. He enjoyed the experience so much that he decided 306 man hours. The ambulance view Dr. and south on Ever traveled 1,656 miles.

Youth Council Plans Meeting SOMERVILLE The Somerset Addresses Sorority green Blvd. by Mrs. Gertrude F. White of 327 Parkview Dr. Mrs.

Dorner's mother, Mrs. Joanna Geder, a passenger in her car, suffered a cut nose and was treated at Muhlenberg Hospital, Plainfield. ty" he said. "Let's have a con-j tinual art show." Currently the work of Mrs. Gladys McVicker is on exhibit.

to join the group and paint even though he was the only man. His first picture was of a castle in Switzerland and he was so thrilled with the results that he "Voice and Vocabulary Re County Youth Council will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the The Presseys have been com council room of the Somerset County Administration Building. joined a formal art class. mended by guild members for promoting art in a semi-rural Guests will be school princi pals, members of student coun Christmas Concert BASKING RIDGE Mrs.

Ka area. I heir satisfaction comes, Binkley painted until a week before his death in 1959. Mrs. Pressey, Mrs. Christian Johnson of Belle Mead and other flect the Inner You" was the subject of Mrs.

Peter Pisaneschi of Westfield before the Alpha Theta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority Tuesday in the home of Miss Phyllis Noble, 109 Myrtle North Plainfield. The group's Christmas party will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Herm's Restaurant, Park South Plainfield. cils, township representatives and county officials. Also attend ren Schlegel will direct the Oak Street Junior High School concert chorus in a program of dedicated painters organized the! they say, from the fact that Kenneth Binkley would take pride in knowing that his home-stead- is being used as an art studio and gallery.

His paintings ing will be the council regional director, Paul S. Reid. guild in 1961. At first plans were ARTISTS AT WORK Mrs. Bernice Fatto, president of the South Somerset Guild of Creative Arts, poses for artist members at their easles: From the left, Mrs.

Gladys McVicker, Mrs. Emily Shulack and Mrs. Jeane Noack, at a work session in the old Binkley home, Route 206, Belle Mead. (Courier-News Photo by Fred Keesing) Christmas music tomorrow at 8 made to include study grouns Adult trustees will be p.m. in the school.

for literature, drama, music and still hang in a place of honor..