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nrr GO SECOND SECTION Middlesex Neivs Telephone 757-4000 PLAINFIELD, NEW JERSEY, TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1967 PAGE 21 Big Crowd Sees Labor Day Parade 9 6 American He ritase9 Event Theme It's Been Said We hand folks over to God's mercy, and show none ourselves. George Eliot IMER-NEWS iJNJII The South Plainfield Volunteer The Under-21 Teen Club cap-Club was awarded the Public at Borough Park by Mayor Harry J. Gaynor. By MAGGIE CLAMPITT An azure blue sky, irregularly Celebration Committee trophy Fire Department received the George Page was parade mar polka-dotted with small white fleecy clouds, the warmth of a councils trophy for the best municipal group. The Vamps also brought an impressive array of firefighting equipment to the parade.

for the most patriotic float and marching unit. Their float, also resplendent with flowers, elaborated on Our American Heritage theme with "My Country, may she always be right, but my country, right or wrong." late summer sun and balmy breezes combined yesterday to form the perfect setting for shal and committee chairman. He and his committee arrived at the reviewing stand riding in a special seven-car train supplied by the Schaefer Brewing Co. South Plainfield's annual Labor The mayor's trophy for the Day parade, the largest in its tured the Grand Marshal's trophy for the most beautiful float. The result of long hours of arduous work, the float was completely covered with white, blue and pink paper flowers.

It depicted a river boat, "The Heritage" with moving water wheels and black smoke belching from its twin stacks. Teenage boys and girls in ante-bellum suits and gowns occupied the "boat deck" with the flowers in the girls' hats and parasols matching the general decor. The South Plainfield Lions 10-year history. Other dignitaries at the event Second place for the most best youth float was awarded to the South Plainfield High School Emeralds who recently represented the municipality at Expo 67. The voung ladies' singing "Our American Heritage, the included Rep.

Edward J. Pat patriotic float went to the South ten, Assembly Joseph C. parade theme, was faithfully followed by the parade units. The Plainfield Rotary Club which depicted early American settlers Doren, D-Middlesex; Councilmeri Dale Flakne, Charles Haus, An bartering with the Indians. group rode in a green flower-covered float, arranged to resemble a choir loft.

thony Mickiewicz, William Pren- Third place went to the Sub stage was set for the tributes to patriotism by Dr. Stanley P. Godleski, master of ceremonies, who read the Preamble to the Constitution. dergrast, Joseph Mullaney and urban Women's Club for their A birthday cake, July 4, 1776, Spirit of '76 and Spirit of '67 on a red, white and blue float, The former was a tableau of the entered by the South Plainfield famed Revolutionary War pic TOSSING THE CABER Paul Bidwell of longer than that of William Bausmith of High School Eagles was the South Plainfield, Bausmith's toss went judge's choice for the most patriotic youth float. Manned ture and in the latter, club members were dressed in the uniforms of today's Armed Serv Pennalsville, N.Y.,' makes a 37-foot toss of the caber in yesterday's Scottish Games in Scotch Plains.

Although his toss was two feet straighter and made him the winner on points. (Photo by E. G. Mumm) by pom pom girls and a diminu ices. Plaque Is Awarded To Parade Marshal Frank A.

Diana honorary grand marshal of yesterday's 10th Annual South Plainfield Labor Day parade, was honored in tive quarterback, the group dis The Italian-American Club was played placards of the 13 origi nal states. fourth in this category. This The Girl Scout Pack of Plain- Scots Have a Fling at Games In Scotch Plains Where Else? float, "Let Freedom Ring," carried a life-size replica of the a brief ceremony at the reviewing stand prior to the parade Liberty Bell in bronze flowers. field was adjudged the best girls' marching unit and the South Plainfield Junior baseball teams, the best boys' marching Henry Tellone. Judges were Bernard Koziel, principal of Roosevelt School; William Sloan, retired police captain; Miss Eleanor Brodzik, borough treasurer; Mrs.

Barbara Wicklund and Mrs. Patricia F. Lauber, co-publishers of the South Plainfield Suburban Review. Adding to the zest of the event but not participating in the awards were 10 bands. These included the Fort Dix Army Band, South Plainfield High School Band, Sacred Heart Crusaders of Manville, Payne's Junior String Band of Philadelphia, 84th Piper Band, U.S.

730th Air Force, McGuire Air Base; Dunellen BPO Elks Band, Silver Lancers Drum and Bugle Corps of Middlesex, Minute Men Colonial Fife and Drum Corps of Old Bridge, and the Little Falls Cadets Band. Betsy Ross fashioning the first With a catch in his throat and a tear in his eye, he accepted a plaque, attesting to his years flag won an award for the South By FRED CLAMPITT Plainfield Business and Profes unit. of service to the community. Parlin, which will hold the William Nimmo trophy for one SCOTCH PLAINS The 32nd sional Women's Club as the most Special awards went to Boy Diana has been a resident of year. Scout Troop 38 for its "Don't Swimmers GetTrophies In Edison the borough 48 years.

In 1925 he original float. Best Marchers The Ulster Scottish unit of Monkey with America" float and to the Tomahawks of VFW was appointed to the Piscataway Township Board of Education The Judge's Trophy for the Post 5478 of Dunellen. The twirl- best all-round marching unit and was appointed to the committee on the formation of the ers of the latter unit featured an Philadelphia placed second and will hold the Malcolm S. Forbes trophy for a year. The Lovett Cameron aggregation from Kearny was third.

went to the Polish National EDISON Members of the Borough of South Plainfield. He is the only living member of this Home. The honors for the best civic marching unit went to Me extraordinary display of dexterity with flaming batons. Presents Trophies Woodside Swim Club team were committee. Top awards for open piping morial VFW Post 6763 of South only male to enter the competitions.

'The 19-year-old Canadian made the trip from Verdun, near Montreal, to participate in the festivities. Finishing third in this classification was Miss Mary Griffith of Trenton. Miss Griffith finished first in the sword dance, followed by Porter and Miss Erbrick. Porter won the Shean Truib-hais for professionals with Miss Griffith and Miss Erbrick finishing second and third, respectively. Pipe Contest Highlight of the all-day program was the pipe band contest, won by the Kenmuir group of feted at a party Friday at the After the borough was formed Plainfield.

The trophies were presented annual Scottish Games held yesterday in Recreation Park was a gala event sparkling with the finest in authentic Scottish regalia and marching musicians and attended by 3,200 persons. New champions were the order of the day in a program that saw Miss Lynn Erbrick of Cornswell, become the new junior world champion in professional dancing of the highland1 fling. Miss Erbrick, a senior in high school, has also won similar contests in Heading this division for males was Scotty Porter, the club in North Edison. Top went to Duncan MacCaskill of North Plainfield in the march and to J. G.

Quigg for the in 1926, he was elected to the scorers for the girls and boys strathspey and reel. Quigg's ad Board of Education and served as its first president. He also served six years on the Borough Council and formed the first Municipal Relief Committee in dress was not given. Dancing awards for the un- der-8 age group went to Susan Emann of Trenton for the high 1931. He organized the Sons of land fling, Donna Jeffers of Italy Club, the first South Plain-field Republican Club and the E.B.O., (ex-borough officials).

Philadelphia for the sword dance and Maggie Ingils of Diana joined the volunteer fire Pennsylvania for the Shean Truibhais. Dance Winner department in 1922, served as assistant chief and is now a life member of the New Jersey Fire in various age groups were presented trophies by Miss Kate Sutherland and Stephen Behr-ens, the coaches. They were: Eight years and under, Jana Fugate, Carl Hewitt and George Larson (tie); 9-10 years, Melissa Tomalin and Timothy Ledwick; 11-12 years, Susan Gottlieb and Gus Larson; 13-14 years, Wendy Gold and Daniel Gilman; 15-17 years, Jody Furgate and Lane Gibson. Jody Fugate also was cited as the most valuable girl swimmer and Gus Larson as the most valuable boy swimmer. Clock plaques were presented to the coaches by the co-captains, Miss Bonnie Tomalin and Donald Fallon.

Mrs. Burr Gib Margaret Shakie of Delaware Adult School Offers Variety of Courses BERNARDSVILLE The Somerset, Hills Adult School lists 21 courses in the fall curriculum open to all Somerset area residents above the age' of 17. I men Association, New Jersey won all tnree awards tor tne Exempt Firemen Association and the South Plainfield Exempt highland fling, sword dance and Shean Truibhais in the under-11 age group. Firemen Association of which he is now president. He organized the Lions Club In the under-14 age classifica Liberal arts courses include tion, Macfarlane sisters, Islay If.

v- a in 1947 and served as its first Club Welcomes Morocco Girl president and has also served as and Sheila, finished one-two the highland fling with Heather zone chairman, deputy district Miller of North Arlington finish BRIDGEWATER Miss Nou- son of Metuchen, team mother, governor and governor and was appointed by the International as International Counselor for ing third. Islay Macfarlane also won top award for the sword paddle-wheel steamer, with movable wheels and smoke billowing from two stacks. It was judged the most beautiful float and awarded the Grand Marshal's trophy; (Photo by Eric G. Mumm) CROWD PLEASER The elaborate float of the Under 21 Club took top honors in yesterday's Labor Day parade in South Plainfield. Covered with paper flowers, the float, made completely by club members, depicted a received a swimmer charm from fissa Lahmal of Meknes, Morocco, was welcomed to the community by members of the Inter dance in her age group and also the team and a plaque from the State of New Jersey.

the Shean Truibhais. Miss Sutherland and Behrens in national Club of Bridgewater- From 1942 to 1945 he served The Class piping march in the Coast Guard Reserve appreciation of her assistance. A "Most Spirited Members" Temporary and completed 4,600 was won Dy Kooert Mitcneii. Martin Ferrick was first in the Rantan High School-West at a recent tea given at the home of Mrs. Nicholas Demy, Foothill Road.

hours of active duty without plaque was awarded to Mr. and pay. Mrs. Herbert Appell. strathspey and reel and W.

T. Drennan won the award for the piob aireachd. The juvenile pip Miss Lahmal will spend the He has also served on the The team's season record in Community Fund, Cerebral the Raritan Valley Swimming and Diving Conference was five Palsy, Heart Fund and was in coming year as the new American Field Service exchange student in the home of her local hostess, Miss Judith Bean of 215 ing award was won by Donald Bell and Ernie Rookard was the winner in the side drums strumental in 1342 in raising wins and two losses, with approximately 60 boys and girls funds for the first ambulance Shepherd Bound Brook. South Plainfield for the in participating. First place win ners in the Raritan Valley Con Civilian Defense.

The vehicle was later turned over to the Res In athletic events, William Bausmith of South Plainfield won on points over last year's champion, Paul Bidwell of Pennalsville, N.Y., in tossing the art, sculpture, creative writing, drama, great books, English for new guitar and Spanish. Practical subjects include auto driving, computer programming, landscaping, hair styling, wig care, investing, reading improvement, sewing, auto mechanics, typing and bridge. Two courses are being offered for the first time: Swimming and a seminar for parents of teen-agers titled "Bridging the Generation Gap." Registration will be held during a coffee hour at Bernards High School on Olcott Avenue Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 8 to 9 p.m. Anyone registering that evening or by mail before the 20th will receive a 10 per cent fee discount.

Classes will be in session Wednesday evenings for 10 weeks, beginning Sept. 27. Brochures containing mail registration forms and more detailed information are available in stores and libraries in Bernards ville, Basking Ridge, Liberty Corner, Mendham, Bedmin-ster, Far Hills, and Peapack-Gladstone Recently elected to serve as officers of the Somerset Hills Adult School for the next two years are Mrs. Herbert W. Shaw president; Mrs! Wil-helm VonAulock, vice president; Arthur Blumenschine, treasurer; Mrs.

Schuyler Mott, cue Squad Family Reunion Date Announced terence championships were Miss Gottlieb, diving; Fallon breast stroke, and Gus Larson, In 1951 he was appointed caber, although Bidwell tossed FAIRMOUNT The 51st an free-style and breast stroke. On Sunday, Carrie Ledwick, chairman of the 25th Anniversary committee by Mayor Peter Kaymowics and in 1952 Gover nual Philhower family reunion will be held Sept. 9 at the Metfo nor Driscoll named him to the 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ledwick of 16 Harding was selected as "Jun the 90-pound log farther.

Bausmith's toss went 35 feet, two under Bidwell's, but Bausmith tossed the 18-foot log straighter. Soccer Game odist Church when Norman N. J. Industrial Safety Commit Wittwer of Oldwick, president tee. He was co-chairman of the ior Miss Woodside" at the club.

of the Hunterdon County Histor She is a second grade student in group Tne wnite Heather, soccer ical Society, will speak on "The Diana is chairman of the St. Francis School, Metuchen. History of the Early Phil- uarne was presented with a howers." South Plainfield Fire Department's Building Committee. plaque by last year's title win team from Elizabeth defeated the Ulster Club of Kearny and Russell E. Frame Jr.

won the shot-putt diadem. -It was a colorful day with en Registration will start at 10:30 ner, Karen Millroy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Millroy of iml Bill -w Ot a.m., with dinner at 1 p.m. Paymond P.

Philhower of Mor-ristown is the group president; 12 Peru St. tire families eating basket Former Mayor Backs Aspirant Mrs. Charles P. Conover of Gladstone, vice president; Miss The message on the float, worked out in crepe paper flowers, thanked the people for raising the money to send them to Expo 67 last May. (Photo by Eric G.

Mumm) TROPHY WINNER The Emeralds, a girls' singing group of South Plainfield High School, was awarded the mayor's trophy for the best youth float in yesterday's Labor Day parade. PASSAIC TOWNSHIP LeRoy lunches under shade trees, youngsters and car keys getting lost and found. Grownups pranced around the area with balloons, women were Group Plans Fall Sessions Mary Robertson of Orange, secretary; Mrs. Clarence L. Smal- H.

Mattson, Republican candidate for the General Assembly, District 10-A, Morris County, has received the endorsement of ley of Gladstone, treasurer; and dressed in shorts and skirts that HIGH BRIDGE A planning program for fall meetings by corresponding secretary, and Mrs. Harry De Bow of Summit, registrar. the High Bridge Methodist Mrs. William Ibsen, recording secretary. Armando Rossi, township tax collector and former mayor.

Church Youth Fellowship was Watclimig Regional Awards Non-District Bus Contracts belied their age, the fairskinned got sun burned and the participants roasted under their fancy but hot costumes. Charles Powell, president of the Scottish Games of New Rossi said he was impressed held triday night at the church. Rosarians to Meet BOUND BROOK -St. Mary's Planners to Meet James Lubach will be the group's adviser for this year. Rosary-Altar Society will meet PASSAIC TOWNSHIP The Planning Board will meet at The theme for Sunday night Jersey Association, pronounced at 2 p.m.

Sunday at the school auditorium. WARREN The Watchung Hills 8 p.m. today in Town Hall. the day a big success. with the "soundness of Mattson's platform and qualifications." Mattson, a former magistrate here, recommends a careful study of the state sales tax to see if the money is going to the places designated in the original plan.

He also said that he want meetings in September will be "The Christian in the World." Regional, High School Board of Education has awarded 14 school The first program Sunday at 7 bus contracts for students attending non-district public or pa p.m. will feature the film, "Hipster, Deliquent, Square," a pro ed to make sure District 10-A rochial schools at a cost of gram produced by CBS-TV for its "Look Up and Live" series. $84,134.22. Dr. Frank Oldham, superin Fifteen youths attended the youth institute in August and Nancy Conover, Scott Farley tendent of schools, said the contracts issued at a special meeting Saturday represented a saving of $13,664 over contracts re got its share of sales tax monies, and that surplus monies were to aid local police budgets.

On other issues, Mattson said that he would recommend a vocational school for Morris County, that he was against a sales tax increase, and that he proposed more property tax relief for senior citizens. and Lynn Lowney attended the summer youth conference at jected in July. He estimated the "mT "-v iSSSii': I SWA, f. tl sat' V. vW'i 4i: Ced Crest College, Allentown, Pa.

average cost of busing each student out of the area at $418 a Child, Summit, Joseph W. Blum, eight students to St. Joseph's High School, Metuchen, Somerset Hills School, Warren," William Woldin, 11 pupils to St. Joseph's School, Bound Brook, Alma White Elementary and Preparatory, Zarephath, Rutgers Preparatory School, Franklin Township, and St Peter's High School, New Brunswick, $6,963. And, Edward L.

Meister, five pupils to Far Brooks School, Short Hills, and Short Hills Country Day School, Deala-. man, 27 students to Mt. St. John's Academy, Peapack-Gladstone, and St. Bernard's School, Mend-ham Township, Dealaman, 13 students to Mt.

St. Mary's Academy, Watchung, Dealaman, 12 pupils to Plainfield Hebrew Day School, St. Bernard's School, Plainfield, and St. Joseph's School, North Plainfield, and Dealaman 30 students to Hartridge also estimates it will take between $2,500 and $3,000 from its budget to transport 15, students to Somerset County Vocational Technical High School, Somer-ville. One of the contracts awarded was to Mrs.

Alice Allspach to transport a single pupil who is handicapped to Briarwood School, Florham Park, for $2,664. Other contracts went to: Nicholas Mazzocchi, eight students to Kent Place School, Summit, Robert Kent, eight students to Delbarton School, Morristown, and Bayley-Ellard School, Madison, Brummer's Taxi, nine students to Pingry School, Hillside, Vail Deane School, Elizabeth, Roselle Catholic School, and George Dealaman, 17 pupils to St. Vincent de Paul School, Stirling, and Oratory School, Summit (via railroad), $5,300. Other Contracts Also, Mazzocchi, 22 students to Gill School, Bernardsville, Edmund J. Nagle, six pupils to Morristown School, Morristown, Oak Knoll School of the Holy VanHoItenPTA To Host School Staff BRIDGEWATER The Van Belle Mead Man Marks 85th Year BELLE MEAD A.

B. Con- over of Line Road observed his Holten PTA will honor its faculty, administrators, office and custodial staffs, at a luncheon at noon tomorrow in the school cafeteria. 85th birthday yesterday at a picnic at his home. year. Previous bids had placed the cost at $515 per pupil.

The regional district will join other school districts in the state that will test the legality of the recently passed state law requiring such busing' under the backing of the American Civil Liberties Union. Some Use Trains Not included in the contracts is $749 for railroad fare for four students to Oratory School, Summit; $100 for one to Holy Trinity, Westfield; and $903 for five students to Seton Hall Preparatory School, South Orange. The board A resident and farmer in this The theme will be "Teachers BUS1NE5S '5 PROFESSIONAL W0MEN5 CLUB, p1 1 i n-fi-i in in iiii.iiii.ilillMi rrr-in nr ''I Help Build Good Citizens." area all of his life, he is a member of the Harlingen Reformed Church. He has served on the consistory. He has two daugh Mrs.

John Dely and Mrs. Stan PRIZE WINNER The Professional and Busi ley Warshaw are co-chairmen. was highlighted by its first parade and an at- School, Plainfield, Wardlaw ness Women's Club float won first prize in the 4 tendance record. Festivities continued at the ters, Mrs. Ellsworth D.

Veghte, with whom he resides, and Mrs. Louis Labaw of Neshanic. Mrs. Merle McCoy is president of the association. The executive board will provide the food.

Country Day School, Plainfield, and Holy Trinity High School, Westfield (via railroad), $8,960. annual Bernards Township Kiwanis Club Fair. The event, held Saturday and yesterday, Oak Street School until late last night. (Photo by E. G.

Mumm).