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Telephone Plainfleld -8523 FLAINFIELD, N. COURIER-NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JANUAHT 7, 1931 PAGE THIRTEEN South Bound Brook Reformed Church. In charge and the Rev. J. C.

Miller, pastor of the Bound Brook Congregational Church assisting. Interment m-ill be in the Bound Brook Cemetery. Bedecked Municipalities On D. Branch Greet First Electric Train Run evening was the presence of Private Peat of World War fame. The Junior B.

X. I will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock in the home of Miss Grace Wittne-bert. The Audobon Society of the Franklin School will meet tomorrow morning. herd average for both milk and butterfat. Dec.

31 marks the close of the testing year for the majority of the dairymen in the association. E. J. Perry is comparing the results of the year's work and will have something of interest for every dairyman at the annual meeting, the date of which has been set for Jan. 15.

Bound Brook Mrs. Mary sunaenana. wr. i euo.n. 21a Borough Council Act On Sunday Movie Question Several Important matters were brought to a head at last night's meeting of the Borough CounciL An ordinance providing for the suspension of the present ordinance, particularly that part pertaining to Sunday movies, by resolution for six month periods, was introduced for first reading and carried.

A hearing on the ordinance will be at the next meeting. This ordinance provides that during the suspension by resolution of the present ordinance, the management of the tjsfei-ter will pay an additional $1,500 to each six months tb-t it Sunday shows. This means a yearly license fee of $3,100, if the shows are continued Sundays. This action' was prompted by a letter received from Eugene D. Brokaw of West Henry Viswat reported to the Union avenue, who wrote to police that someone stole six Mayor and Council protesting sctf of underwear and I three against the open violation of the Pa' rcmn CS while thev were out dnvinsr.

Mr. present ordinance ana no action 4a1r an tlia Vy-y I "1 r. -v- six Years has served as councilman, I was elected as president of council. Mr Grady in replying to his unanimous election, stated he weuld en deavor to continue his efforts to the full interest of the taxnayers attention to the oomnlainta on the Mayor Charles H. Vetterlv drew franchise violation of the P.

S. C. and its bus line to New Brunswick, stating that an actual check on 21 showed the 1 h-d not even run" a bus to or from New Brunswick and that unless the service was restored, he would go before the Public Utilities Commis- MISS ELLA BEIMGRABEN Miss Ella Anna Beimgraben, 22, died early yesterday morning after a long Miss 3eimgraben was born in Germany and had lived in-this country but a short time. Her only relative in America is a sister, Mrs. Paul Fimmel, who lives near North Branch.

Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon from Samuel P. Sutphen funeral parlors In Maple street and burial will follow in the North Branch Cemetery. The Rev. Paul Hopf, formerly pastor of the Fourth Reformed Church, will conduct the services. INTERVIEW STUDENTS Principal Frank H.

Lewis of the High School will interview each member of the Senior class this weok in nn effort to heln them 4n I their plans for next year. This action is in keeping with a custom to help the graduating class on its way with something definite in mind. This year, in addition to the Seniors, the members of the Junior Class who expect to go to college will be interviewed, and all questions concerning the future will be answered. I FOULTRYMEN WDLL MEET Somerset county poultrymen will meet in the Court House at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow evening. J.

C. Taylor, poultry specialist, New Jersey College of Agriculture, will discuss "Planning For the Coming Year," in which he will, offer suggestions for breeding, rearing and managing the layers most econom ically, This meeting, like all meetings conducted by the Extension Service, is open to the public and all poultrymen are urjed to attend. ATTEND CELEBRATION Wallace G. Hawley, president of the Real Estate Board of Somerset and William H. Parrv and )jchn Hartmann of the local Cham ber of Commerce, were among the 1,800 persons who helped to celebrate the first electric train of the P.

D. branch of the Lackawanna Railroad yesterday. The local guests went to Far Hills where they boarded the train. MRS. JOHN SCHENCK Funeral services for Mrs.

Laura E. Schenck, 59, wife of John 1 'sion and notify it of this negligence, been coaching the cast, which in-George Powers, local emplove of eludes the Misses Catherine Culp, the company, said he would take 1 Martha Smith, Eleanor Morecraft, the matter up with his company. Gladys Matthews, Ruth Kelly, Irene The hearing on the assessments i Disbrow. Ethel Downs, Virginia for Thompson avenue pavement. Corby, Florence Hodge, Elizabeth Highland place, Clearview place Fassitt and Esther Dare.

and Cherry avenue s-n'tarv sewers were held up due to a technicality, as noted by Councilman Grady' and Kir Attnlnav A 1 1 or 1 r- nnH mo t. a nQnn pano has served on former assess- the Bound Brook Inn and heard an ment commissions. exce lent talk on the recent Com- The controversy regarding the munltv Chest drive, by the presi-Sunday movies was quite lengthy. dent and campaign manager, Rob-each member feeling that while the Hesson Mr Hesson stated that Fox Brook Theater Corporation is though subscribers were less, the operating it should pay for. the pledges per person were much privilege and the fees to be turned Guests were from Somerville.

into the borough treasury. On the New Brunswick and Bound Brook. noon from St. Thomas' AJMJG. Zion P- Church, conducted by the pastor.

10 eaTSd to the Vur-the Rev. O. J. Remsen. Burial will BUfd the cooperation of par-be in the new cemetery.

Mrs. nts; the last Schick tests. Schenck is survived by her. hus- 59 chlldn under four years of age two wells and it is on the basis of samples from them that Colonel Tainter will recommend a permit to bo granted, provided the water is chlorinated as frequently as it is determined necessary by the State Board. This means that in the near future the citizens of Manville will have pure water for the first time.

The tank.ls already erected, and the mains and even the street hydrants installed, so that there should -not be any great delay after the granting of the permit today. OFFICIALS IN TRENTON The mayor. Attorney Milton A. Weiss, Charles Kupper, borough engineer, and Mayor Charles H. Fet-terly of Bound Brook motored to Trenton, where they attended the meeting of the State Board of Health, at which the water was passed to be used in the borough.

Previous to this, the officials of th board, after analysis, twice refused the water as fit for potible purposes. Yesterday's answer was a great mark towards the completion of the system. DETAINED IN JAIL Joseph Zamorski of Manville Is confined in the county jail on complaint of his wife, Mary, who charges her- husband with committing an atrocious assault and battery upon her, by choking her and driving her and their children from the house. Zamorski was arrested by State Troopers and arraigned before Justice of the Peace George D. Totten.

Metuchen K. Stevens. Cor. TeL Metucben 6-1372 School Board Reports Improvement The Board of Education met last night at the Franklin School, with every member present. Superinten dent Galloway presented his month ly report, which showed a marked increase in attendance and decrease in the number of cases of tardiness, a condition for which he was commended by the board.

The achievement tests will be held soon and Mr. Galloway expects to make them less formal. His preliminary report on the janitor situation was presented and accepted. The specific duties are designated and one will be designated as the leader, whose duty will be to receive supplies and conserve them by keeping of recordsT This move contemplates relieving the principals of this work. It is proposed to have a centralized storeroom.

The report of Dr. Ellis, school physician, revealed that the number of defectives in the borough schools was considerably lower than of onir ntk 1 were brought by parents for the test. Emma Bohlke made written application for position as attendance officer. An application for position as janitor was received from William Sterling. Bids were received from two concerns for fire extinguishers.

This matter will be taken up at a later date. The building committee was authorized to proceed with the installation of dimmers on the lights in the gymnasium and border lights for the stage at a cost not to exceed $150. Tutoring is to be provided by the "board for a student who has been confined in his-home for a long time. The State will reimburse the local board to the extent of 50 per cent, of the cost. The board adjourned to meet Jan.

27 when tmr annual budget will be considered. St. Francis A. Meet The A. of St.

Francis Parochial School met last night. Following the business meeting an enjoy-ab'e program was presented- Vocal selections were by Mrs. George Neun, accompanied at the piano by Miss Ann Waldell. A comic skit "The Wedding of Andy and Madam was given by men of the association C. Langmaack.

Mrs. Edward Grimm, Theodore Zeeda, William Breen, Al Schuler, Charles Lawrence, Thomas Lawrence, William Taylor, Frances Taylor, John Breen, Jr, Mrs. J. B. Breen, James Segal, John Walsh, and Edward Shine.

A social time was held and refreshments were served. AUXILIARY MEETS The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. M. C. A.

met yesterday. Mrs. A. M. Myers, elected president to succeed Mrs.

At wood, who moved to Perth Amboy, was in charge of the meeting. There was an attendance of about 20 women. K. Walton, secretary of the presented the needs of the As sociation and how the women could i help. One of those need3 was a mimeograph, and a committee was appointed to purchase same.

Mrs. G. A. Humphries was appointed chairman for a dinner which will be triven to the Hih School Athletic Association in the Y.M.C.A., Jan. 17, and to be sponsored by the Rotary Club.

Refreshments were served by the hospitality committee, Mrs. Henry Brockert and Mrs. George Murray. CLASS PLANS PLAY The Senior Class of the High School Avill present its play In the school auditorium on Jan. 23 and 24.

The cast will include Henry Ful-lerton, George Kennaday, Joseph West, George Rapp, Richard Seg- gel, Anne Sehuler, Rose Schwartz, Evanceline Mundv. Mariorie Havne Land Evelyn Gray. The play promises to be a good one and the pupils hope for a large attendance, as the proceeds will be used for the trip to Washington, D. C. NEWS BRIEFS Ur.

and Mrs. Hubert St the guest "'rht, of Amboy Woman'; -b i i Temple, ns Adrian Lyon. The hih Alan of Plainfleld visited their son Donald of Clear View Farms, Sunday. John Tina has sold his farm in Round Valley to parties in Newark and expects to give possession Feb. 1.

Mr. and Mrs. Allie Meyers of Newark spent Sunday at their home in Brunswick avenue. Miss Mary Shoe of Elizabeth spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. John Shoe.

Vincine Sisser of Somerville visited her grandmother, Mrs. Richard Sammis, on Sunday. "Miss Reba Bowlby recently visited her brother, Leslie Bowlby in AJlentownl Miss Iva Apgar of Cokesbury spent Saturday with Mrs. Henry Hoffman. Mrs.

Charles Bunn, of Cherry street spent Monday in Somerville. Mr. and Mrs. Lucas Voorhees were in Plainfleld yesterday. Belle Mead-Harlingen Mrs.J.W-Burdette.Cor.

TeL B.JUO-F-31 CHANGES CLASSES Montgomery Township School Board met Monday evening in Harlingen School House. The board decided to combine Blawen-burg and Skillman Schools "in the following manner. Tbe Skillman School will accommodate the seventh and eighth grades in one room and the fifth and sixth grades in the other roonu At Blawenburg. the first and second trades will occupy one room and the third and fourth grades the other. This arrangement will necessitate a new transporta.ion contract in order to accommoda'e the children from Qamp's Cvrner.

This contract was awarded to LeRoy Skillman. The new plan will take effect Feb. 1. The annual budget was prepared and will ba voted upon at the February meeting. The amount will be about $20,000, including notes and interest.

SCHOOL BOARD MEETS The Hillsboro Board of Education met Monday evening in the Bloomingdale School. The meeting night was changed from the first to the second Monday evening of each month. The Board decided tn take up the matter of the Woods T-ivern crossing with the State- Bot rd of Education and with the State Police. This -is a dangerous crossing for school children and protection is needed. Mr.

Clausson gave a report on the meeting of the State Federated Boards of Education which he attended in Trenton on lec. 5. ENTERTAINS RESERVES The Y. W. C.

A. entertained the Sabler Girl Reserves Monday evening in the home of Miss Claiie Garretson. Those attending were: Frances Warmke, Elizabeth Warmke, Frances Cruser, Mabel Bergen, Dorothy Westcivelt, Martha Martin, Evelyn Bergen, Florence Allen, Margaretta Labaw, Sara Labaw and a guest, Elinor Wyckcff of Millstone. Y. W.

C. A. membci present were: Mrs. William Graeber of Griggstown, Bertha Staat3, Claire Garretson, Dorothy Linlngton, Helen Huff, Mrs. George C.

Skill-man, Mrs. Wallace Peterson and Mrs. J. W. Burdette, all Y.

W. C. A. members dressed as children and the- Girl Reserves were the for the evening. Relay races and games were enjoyed.

All helped in preparing and serving refreshments. HAVE CLEAR RECORDS The following. Pleasant View School pupils were present and on time every school day in December: Carolyn Huff, Rose Mary Nell, Anna Schwichtenburg, Anne Van Nuys, Helen Virtue, Jean Warmke, Florence Szymanski, Ia ry Conen-! ski, Stanley Conenski, William DahmsRaymond Ffehi Joe Fer- uiice, inursion nun, Aiamn John Gruskin, He'en Bergen and Emma Brokaw. NEWS BRIEFS Mr. and Mrs.

Albert Wilson tnd family. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hook, Mr. and Mrs.

Augustus G. Opie, Miss Louisa Schomp, Miss Candace Marshall and Miss Eleanor Roonoe visited Walker-Gordon Farm, in Plains boro Sunday afternoon. Louis and Alexander Wyckoff. sons of Mr. and Mrs.

Louis Wyckoff, had a party Saturday afternoon. The guests wore Stanley, Elton and Ruth Voorhees, Florence and Kenneth Conover, Loi3 Yantz and Doris Windas. Mr. and Mrs. Louis E.

Opie left Monday to motor to St. Petersburg, where they will spend two or three months. They w-re acc0m- panied by Mr. and John Lam-bsrt of Washington's Crossing. Miss Elinor Wyckoff ef Millstone spent Monday night with her grandparents, Mr.

and Mr3. Peter A. Garretson. Miss Eleanor Reed of Trenton visited over the week end with her aunt and uncle, and Mrs. Fred Voorhees.

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robinson and family spent Suml-iy with Mr. and Mrs. George Rcbin-on of Somerville.

Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hook and son of Plainfield spent Sunday with Mr. and Mr3.t Albert WIl3on. Clinton Ayres -of Newark la spending some time with Mr.

and i Airs, wmiam H. Staats. Ernest and Anna Mae Conover arrived home Sunday, after a two weeks' tour of Florida. The Belle Mead Card Club was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. J.

V. D. Bergen. Mrs. Schuyler Davenport of Pluckemin spent yesterday with Mrs.

T. A. Windas. Robert Lake of Baitley Bpent Sunday afternoon witn Mr. snd Mrs.

Jesse Lake. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar W. Cain spent yesterday afternoon in Somerville.

Mrs. Mary JL. Brokaw spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Louis E.

Opie. ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT Mr. and Mrs. H. F.

Campbell announce the engagement of their daughter Annette Roberta, to Frederick Henry Horte, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Horte of Maiden, Xf ad XT llnrf a wao it4 Ma a A In the Boston school and attended Boston University. Miss Campbell, who now lives in Newark, was educated in the local public schools and Is a graduate of Bound Brook High SchooL The engagement was announced at a party New Year's Eve held in the home of Miss Campbell's sister Mrs.

Harold Packer of Somerville. Mr. Horte spent the recent holiday with Miss Campbell in her home in Newark. The couple will be married Feb. 21 in Newark and leave immediately for their home which will be in Duxbury, Mass.

REPORTS STOLEN CLOTHING TT. Church street The thief had little difficulty in getting at the clothes as it is easily approached from the Church street side of the property. The William Mallett truck, reported stolen from the Calco Com pany yards on Friday, has been re- covered. It was located in Fair- mont Park, Philadelphia. WILL PRESENT PLAY Queen Esther Circle of the Methodist Church will present the play.

"The Gold Diggers Christmas Club" in the Church louse Friday evening. Mrs. W. H. Fassitt has HEARS OF CHEST DRIVE The Rotary Club met yesterday in ATTEND WEDDING Mrs.

George Efinger and children, George and -Miss Marie Efinger, yesterday attended the wedding cf Miss Loretta Efinger and Hugo Waeschie, both of South Orange in the Sacred Heart R. C. Church in Newark. They also attended the re- ception later in the Robert lrea Hotel. NEWS BRIEFS Dr.

Paul W. Harrison, medical missionary to Arabia for 20- years, representing Trinity Reformed Church of Plainfleld. will speak at union service of local Protestant Churches in the Congregational Church tonight. A card medley will be held in the parish house of St. Joseph's Church tomorrow evening under the auspices of the A.

O. H. Auxiliary. This resumes the activities of the parish Winter season. Somerville Wm.

S. Wood ru ft' Cor. TeL Som. 811 Hold Two After Raid George Monroe and Albert Jacobi were arrested at the Sharkey farm Warren Township last night, after a raid by County Detectives Joseph Hanlon and Algair, and Sergeant Cunningham and Trooper Stevenson of the State Police. Arraigned before Judge John F.

Reger this morninf on charges of violating liquor laws, the men were placed under $2,500 bail each to await further court action. A quantity of alleged wine, whiskey and gin, together with a bar and slot machine, were taken in the raid. TESTS THIRTY HERDS Thirty herds of cattle were tested dur; i J'crrmber under the auspices of the Somerset County Cow Testing Association, according to report announced by the Extension Offices in Somerville. The 30 herds consisted of 508 cows, 78 of which, were dry. Eighty-eight cows made the honor list.

J. M. Nevius still maintains his lead with high WS Is It? Yesterday's silhouette was John Hoagland, Bound Brook Automobile dealer, owner in partnership with Vixwat or me magiuuceui building at Second and Hamilton streets. He's a member of the Mid- dlesex Borough Board of Education. Today we have a man who gives legal advice to Bound Brook and Raritan.

That ought to make It to guess. MAIL your answer the Fox Brook Theater, Bound Brook. The first 10 correct answers received win a theater pass for two. Lebanon Mrs. L.

MacPheraoitCor. TeLLeb.2021-L AUGUSTUS HOFFMAN DIES Augustus Hoffman a life long resident of Lebanon, died on Sunday night at 10 o'clock. Mr. Hoffman was a farmer by occupation, having operated the Homestead farm now owned by 1 Robert Duyckinck for nearly 30 years. After aelling this farm Mr.

Hoffman moved to Somerville, where he resided for ten years. Upon his return to Lebanon, he operated the farm now owned by William Wells. After two years of farming there, he Tetlred from active farm management, and moved Into town. For the past 15 years has been sexton of the Methodist Church and caretaker of the M. E.

cemetery. Mr. Hoffman was 77 years of age and is survived by his widow, and three daughters, Mrs. Joseph Pio-trowsky of Glen Gardner, Mrs. Theodore Hendershot and Mrs.

Harry D. Dilts of this borough. START SPECIAL SERVICES The Rev. P. C.

Bascom of Bound Brook, former pastor of the- local Methodist Church, opened a two weeks', series of evangelistic services in the Lebanon edifice last night, preaching to a large gathering on "One Boy His Worth." Sermon topics for the balance of the week 1 -ve been announced as follows: tonight, "One tomorrow, "One Friday, "One Thing to Saturday, "One Opportunity." A special men's meeting will be held in Firemen's Hall on Sunday afternoon, when the sermon theme will be "The Little Giant." The services on the two Friday nights of the campaign, Jan. 9 and 16. will be of interest to school children and young people. HOLD FAMILY PARTY -Mr. and Mrs.

John S. Sloan had a family gathering of their children and grandchildren at their home on Sunday. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. William Ammerman and son Billy of Stanton, Mr.

and Mrs. Nathan Sloan of Jersey City, Mr. and Mrs. William Swanton and children John and William of Kearny, Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Barmore and son, Edward Jr. of Bloomfield, Mr. and Mrs. William Shafer and sons William Jr. and Irving of Somerville, Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Skillman of North Branch, Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Sloan and sons Jay, Frederick and John of Round Valley. NEWS BRIEFS The candy class held at the home of Miss Keturah Apgar yesterday was attended by seven women of the town and Annandale.

Those present were Mrs. Fremont Shafer, Mrs. John H. Young, Mrs. Howard Beavers, Mrs.

Mary E. Shurts, Mrs. Carl Shurts, and Mrs. Nelson Al-paugh, the last of Annandale. Miss Margaret E.

Voorhees from the Extension Department of Somerville gave seven candy lessons. James Ballew of Freehold spent Sunday with his. wife and family and Mr. and Mrs. John G.

Brokaw of Easton avenue. Mrs. Ballew and children, Virginia and James returned to their home in Freehold with her husband Monday after spending three weeks with her parents. Mr. and Mrs.

James R. Shurts entertained Sunday to dinner in Homestead Lodge, Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Bonnell of Clinton, Mrs.

Kate Johnscn of Staten Isfend. Mr. and Mrs. Renview Hill and Mr. and Mrs.

Chester Raymond. Mrs. John Hann of Brunswick avenue entertained friends from Washington in the home of Mrs. Van R. S.

Lowe on Friday. Mrs. Carter, Mrs. De Hart and Mrs. Shoeman and daughter were among the guests.

Miss Alice fend Norman Rinehart have returned to the home of their parents in Plainfleld. after spending the holidays with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. E. J.

Soverign of Maple street. Miss Beulah Voorhees has returned to her home after visiting her cousin, Miss Helen Ramsey of Brooklyn. Miss Ramsey is in training in the Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn. Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Mitchell and daughters, Ttuth and Jane of Dun-ellen, and Vernon Rinehart were guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ramsey, Jr. Miss Betty Sembower of Union-town, has returned to her home after a week's visit with her sister, Mrs. Chester Raymond, of Easton, avenue.

John Swanton has concluded a week's visit with his grandparents. Mr and Mrs. John S. Sloan, and has returned to his home in Kearny. Mr.

and Mrs. William Krechmer and Mrs. Louis Brietenl of Irving-ton were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Casper Sutton of Potterstown.

Mr. and Mrs. Renview Hull and Miss Lena Hoffman were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sanford Ramsey Friday evening.

Mrs. Cora Herr recently visited her sister, Mrs. George N. Clark, and has again returned to her son's home in Flsmington. The Woman's Missionary Society will meet tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock with Miss Keturah Apgar of High street Theodore Fusseler and Miss Amanda Carpenter of Washington visited with Mr.

and Mrs. Lucas Voorhees Sunday. Miss Edna Woodruff of Phillips-burg spent the week end with her( aunt, Miss Ella Fclmly, in Round' Valley. Mrs. Joseph McCathnra and children, Mildred, Doris and Joseph, Jr, visited relatives in Clinton Saturday.

-n has returned to iding several days "rs. Russell Hoff- Iloyt Sharp and son (Continued record was not sought, this was said to be seven minutes faster than the average run by steam engines. Aside from being cheaper in operation, the electric trains have far greater pick-up than the steam propelled trains and company officials said yesterday that in the case of local trains, it would be possible to save a great deal of time but that I there would be very Uttle saving on the express runs. Extremes In Passengers The youngest guest on yesterday's run was Marion Pote, seven-month-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

William Pote of Peapack, while the oldest celebrant was Robert B. Nevius, 92-year-old life-long resident of Bedminster. John De Vote, 91-year-old Civil War Veteran, who saw service In the 45th Pennsylvania Volunteers, was another of the older persons to take part in the event. Mr. De Vote was accompanied by his wife, who is several years his junior.

He said he was thrilled with the experience of being able to ride on one of the modern monsters of transportation. Not to be outdone by the Army of the Rebellion, the Navy of the Civil War also had a representative on board in the person of Martin B. Huyler of Gladstone, veteran of many naval combats during his service in the blockade squadron. In recounting one of his experiences of the war, Mr. Huyler told of having been one of a group of naval men who stole the light from the lighthouse at the mouth of the Rappahanock river.

He is 84 years old, and remembers having driven to Bernardsville the day ground Iwas brcken for the building of the railroad from this place to Glad-, stone. He, too, was accompanied yesterday by his wife, and said that he felt the use of electric trains would do much toward developing this entire community. He has lived in Gladstone since 1868. Old Timers Ride Other men who remember the advent cf the railroad here and who rode on the train yesterday are John Martin, who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. W.

Abrams, Watson Allen and James Corrado of jthis place. Mr. Corrado was a fore man in tnc construction worn or the railroad when it was continued from this place to Gladstone, and he rode on the first train to make the through run from Hoboken to the Gladstone terminal. Henry Mullen, also of this place, witnessed the operation of the first steam train here and was aboard the special yesterday. Among those aboard the train from Basking Ridge were Monroe F.

Ellis and his wife, the former Mary Conkling, daughter of Oscar Conkling, founder of the Conkling Lumber Company, Bernardsville. It was significant that this firm, as the oldest business establishment on this branch, should furnish tickets as souvenirs to the guests invited to ride cn this train. The company was established in 1872 and has operated continuously since. Among the veteran railroad men in this section who rode on the train yesterday are Charles H. Cordes, a retired conductor, and J.

Edward Hamler. a retired enei- neer, for many years on this division. Although most of the older railroad men along the line regret to see the passing of steam, they are of the opinion as to the great possibilities cf electricity. However, with the passing of the chug of the locomotive over the heavy grades, the elimination of exhaust steam, and the heavy throb of the pulse of these "mountains of iron," the veteran railroaders feel that the romance of railroading is gone. Oldsters and youngsters alike were thrilled at the spectacle of the celebration and the silent easy pull of the electric eiants.

PerhaDs Ellis Tigcr vctoran Gladstone bu ness man, felt one of the greatest thrills of those who availed themselves of yesterday's trip. Mr. Tiger had in his possession during the ride a certificate from the old Passaic Valley and Peapack Railroad Company for. 40 shares of stock. The certificate, made in favor of his father.

Jacob I. Tiger, was dated Jan. 7, 1866, and was signed by Morris P. Crater, treasurer, and John H. Anderson, president.

WTiile this company was taken over by the New Jersey West Line Railway and later by the Passaic and Delaware Company and then by the Lackawanna, it was, nevertheless, the forerunner and the "great grandfather" of the present line. The original railroad was built from Summit in 1860 and since that time the development throughout this section has been marked, not by growth in the way of manufac- "ring 'ustries. but in the devcl- uiic lesmenuai IOVI13 in which are located some of the most beautiful estates along the Atlantic seaboard. The citizens committee responsible for the event headed by James Thomson of Lyons and includes R. F.

Newcomb for New Providence and'Murray Hill; G. W. Robbins for Berkeley Heights and Gillette; Louis Thievon, Stirling; William A. Tripp was the representative for Millington; Mr. Thomson for Lyons; G.

C. Ellis, Basking v-namDer or Commerce; Harry S. Stuart. Bernardsville; L. V.

Ludlow and Wilmer Tuttle for Far Hills and Bedminster and the Chamber of Commerce headed by Garner F. Hill for Peapack and Gladstone. Expect Better. Service Although it is expected the time schedules of the trains will be cut about 25 per cent, in the case of local trains, complete electric transportation is not expected for several weeks as, it is the plan of the company to gradually abolish, the use of steam power and replace it with the new type motors. Residents throughout this section anticipate the betterment of service generally and a general realty development as a result of being placed in a position to attract the commuting element to its environs.

The first regular electric train to be put on schedule was No. 333, known as the Bankers' Exprvss which arrives here at 5 o'clock. Thi train made its first trip last eve ning ana will run dallv. from Page 1) Addresses were made yesterda by Senator J. Dryden Kuser at Ber-nrd8ville, Frederick C.

Sutro at Lyons and Assemblyman Thomas Flockhart of Somerville; Mayor Reginald W. Rleves and J. J. Byrne, general freight traffic manager of the Lackawanna, at Gladstone. What Change Involve In discussing the details of the electrification, railroad officials said mat me ursi ciccinueu nam was displayed in the Hoboken terminal Oct.

21, 1930, and that 21,441 persons visited The first passenger train carrying passengers operated between Hoboken and Montclair on Sept. 3, 1930. Electrified service will be extended to Dover Immediately. Overhead power transmission -is used because of the impracticability of carrying the high voltage used near the ground surface without serious leakage of power. It is also considered preferable because the railroad penetrates a thickly settled territory.

Fully 3.000 volt direct current is used. Originally, tha construction of a plant for the manufacture of power was contemplated but it was concluded that the job would be served to better advantage after the railroad devoted its energies to conducting transportation, and accordingly contracts were made with the Public Utility Companies which served the respective districts. Sub-stations were constructed at Bergen Junction, Roseville, Summit, Denville and this place, where alternating current of varying vcltage is being received, transformed and rectified to the 3,000 volt direct current and flow out over the transmission Bystem for use by the trains as made. Before construction work was started 03 miles of copper and bronze wire and cable weighing 3,220,000 pounds and 8.000,000 pounds of steel were ordered the catenary system. In operating the trains the power is gradually fed to the motors automatically, the speed of the train being accelerated at the rate of one and one half m.les per hour per second on level track, which is about four times as fast as steam trains get under way.

If an engineer for any reason should remove his hand from the powsv control lever while his train is in motion, the power will be immediately cut off automatically and the train brought to a stop. A four-toned, pneuphonic hern. equauy penetrating ana less shrill than the steam whistle is used for a warning signal, deflects its sound by the end and can be heard a train when it is backing up the same as when it is moving forward. The cars are electrically heated and the light system is of the most modern design. This marks the first usage of 3.000 volt direct current in railroad suburban service in America.

The use of rectifiers in railway electrification is not uncommon. By reason of the high voltage use, however, the rectifiers in the stations at Eergen Junction and Roseville aic the first in America and the largest in the world to operate at 3,000 volt direct current in railroad service. The entire electrification project covers 70 miles of road and 1S miles cf track. Severe Snow Str Hit Y. State Plattsburgh, N.

Y. (U.P) One of the severest blizzards of recent years swept Northern New York today. Snow has fallen almost incessent-ly over a great part of the section for more than 24 hours, and there were few indications that the severe weather would abate soon. Huge drifts blocked roads to the North, paralyzing motor traffic almost completely. Tourists who ir-rived from Southern points said many roads in that region also were impassable.

Almost two feet of blanketed the Lake Placid region and other parts of the Adirondack Mountains. A strong gale swept this vicinity throughout "the night, making conditions more difficult Buffalo Snowed In Buffalo, N. Y. (U.PJ Heavy snow storms and high winds kept traffic in Western New York almost at a snail's pace today. Both motor and air traffic were affected.

There were 18 inches of snow covering highways along the Northern border of the State, reports from Watertown said. Freak Weather Boston (U.R) New England experienced all -the adverse weatlier elements at once yesterday. Snow, rain, sleet, wind and fog affected various sections of the six States. Heavy snow fell in Northern Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Aroostook county.

reported 18 inches of snow, with 15 inches reported at St. Albans, Vt. Hampton Beach, Winthrop, Cos-ton, Bingham, Coha3set, Hull. Nan-ta3ket, and Provincotown, shore communities, were lashed fiercely. At Hampton Beach, two cottages were washed out to sea and foundations of 50 others were weakened.

Boston's waterfront was flooded by the highest tide in many years. Montreal Hit Montreal (U.R) On the winga of I blizzard that roared in from tha Northeast, Winter came to Montreal with a 39-mile wind, 10.2 inches of whirling snow, and five-foot drifts. Death came to one woman who was blinded in the snow, and was struck by a truck. That was the lone fatality due to the. storm ia this city band, a brother, John Dennis, and a sister, Mrs.

Hannah Field. Manville Wm. S. Woodruff. Cor.

TeL Som. 811 Fire Dept. Makes Peace With Police Organization The Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 met last night to discuss the matter of cooperation with the police department and the new fire company. President presided.

The section of the mayor's annual message pertaining to the fire department was read. Realizing the importance of mutual aid and the necessity of laying prejudice aside among the thTee departments, members were in favor of withdrawing all charges and clearing away the misunderstanding caused between" the fire department at a fire on June 28. A resolution was adopted to express the desire of cooperating with the borough officials, the department and Fire Company, No. 2, recently organized; that two affairs a year be held jointly tmd the proceeds to go to the borough treasurer to defray expenses of the fire companies and the police depart ment. In addition, a resolution with drawing, all charges and misundtr- I standing against the police AS The cast included George Segal, suspension by resolution ordinance it will adways take four councilmen to decide the question.

DeMolav To Install The ritualistic team of Friendship ChaDter. Order Demolay. will be in charge of the installation work of George Washington Chapter of "Round Brook tomorrow night. The meeting will get under way at 8.30 o'clock, to be followed byjdancing. Refreshments will be served by the Mothers' Circle.

Officers to be installed are as follows: Master Councilor. Leonard Husing; senior councilor, Lewis Freeman; junior councilor, Mait-land Van Nostrand; scribe, Eugene Monsees; treasurer, Thomas Mack; senior deacon. Robert Schank; junior deacon, William Sperling; senior steward, Bruce Morecraft; junior steward, Robert Fellows; marshal, Daniel Martine; sentinel. Harold Monseees; chaplain, Thurston Miller; almoner, William Gillespie; standard bearer, Herbert Schneider; orator, Edgar Baxter; precepters, Carlton Wilson, Kenneth Larson, Louis Kumichel, George Wright, Chester Godown, Walter Larson and Edgar Baxter. Comnfittees for the year will be entertainment, Edgar Baxter, Lewis Freeman, Maitland Van Nostrand, Thurston Miller and Daniel Mar-tine; athletic, Bruce Morecraft, Harold Hageman and William Sperling; refreshments, Harold Monsees, Kenneth Larson and Chester Godown.

Also, finance committee, Eugene Monsees, Thomas Mack and Lewis Freeman; publicity, Edgar Baxter, Lewis Freeman and Robert Schank; ritualistic, Lewis Freeman, Edgar Baxter and Maitland Van Nostrand; sick. William Gillespie, Robert Schalk. Maitland Van Nostrand, Louis Kumichel, Bruce Morecraft, Walter Larson, Harold Monsees, Chester Godown, Daniel Martine i rr i TEACHER IN HOSPITAL Word has been received concerning Miss Teresa Crimmin, head of the language department of the High School, who during the holidays met with a serious accident 'Tiear her home. The car in which Miss Crimmin was a passenger, driven by her brother, went over an embankment and upset 25 feet below, in a good sized brook. It toe-: tv.o hours for aid to arrive.

The first concern in the Worcester Hospital was to prevent pneumonia, as Miss Crimmins, who then had a very bad cold, had been so Very badly exposed. There were 2S ctitches taken in one tg. At present, th- leg i3 in a cast from ihe anh to the hip. Miss Crimmin's jaw wa3 fractured and her face and very badly bruised. Her lips werr torn and several.

stitches had to 1 taken. Some of her fellow teachers who come from Massachusetts stopped at the hospital before cotr in.t back to their duties in the hizh school. Mr3. Leslie P. Munn of Somerville Is substituting for Mi3 Crimmins during her absence, and it will be months before she will be able return.

MRS. K. II. STRICKLAND Mrs. Elizabeth H.

Strickland died yesterday morning in the home of! her daughter, Mrs. H. F. Gillespie, with she made her home for me nast seven years. Mrs.

Strick-: larri born in Adamsville, March I and was the widow of S. S. Stric'-land and the daughter of the late James and Mary A. Campbell iuc3e, rr. Strickland ia snrvivoii hv JUAV.n Slrll-lflont Cl-fV.

1r.nt BrooX Mrs. Maud Gillespie of Chestnut avenue, Mrs. Edward C. HarJ.ngham of Plainfleld, and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held ironi Mrs.

Gillespie's home Thurs-fy ternoon at 2 o'clock, with we Rev. L. L. Leaver, pastor of the a in a easy to ment was unanimously carried. A donation of $100 was made to foreman Andrew Ham bar, of this company, who has been ill for several months.

Members were asked to visit him he will be removed to a sanitothim In two weeks. A brief discussion arose regarding the apparatus. President Whalen appointed a committee of George Cuccia and Anthony Stans-ley to appear at the next borough council meeting to propose the purchase of a new apparatus. If the borough purchased the engine, the members are willing to -put a cement floor into the fire house at their own expense and to employ these who need jwork most, thereby aiding the Welfare Society, and the unemployed. The same committee was authorized to express a desire of cooperation to the Mayor and Council.

President Whalen announced that the Hillsborough Township officials donated $50 to the fire de partment. In the repot on fires. enly one was reported for Decern- ber. Settle Water Prohlem It is believed that the Manville water supply problem is now about to be settled. Within the past week State Senator J.

Dryden Kuser secured the consent of Colonel Tainter, chairman of the State Board of Health, to visit Manville and give his personal study to the situation. A meeting was held between Mayor Onka, Borough Engineer, Colonel Tainter and Senator Kuser. A care ful study of the details of the plans was uiauc auu aacrwaru mere wait a visit to the tank and the new wells. Colonel Tainter made certain suggestions and has promised that as the Borough is willing to adopt them, he will recommend the granting of a permit at today's meeting of the State Board of Health. The condition which Las existed in Manviue tnat mere are about 800 private wells -which are using water, a supply which the State Board of Health has found to be polluted.

The borough hat now dug.