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The Courier-News from Bridgewater, New Jersey • Page 2

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FAGS TWO PLAINFIELD, N. COURIER-NEWS, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3, 1955 PLainfleld 6-80CHi Troop Divided Into Three Patrols ters of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Pachasa, will receive baptism during the service. Parkway CNJ to Open Chief Issues Safety Rules South Plainfield Troop 46 Girl Scouts divided into SAVE Has Surplus Red Bank (JP)A surplus of three patrols at its recent mee mg Grant bcnool.

They are South Flainfield "Most peo the Hummingbirds, with Tanya Chmil as patrol" leader; Canaries, $100,000 in Garden State Parkway ple make up their Christmas lists about this time of year, and then New Station "Dunellen A box-like wooden structure which has served as a terminal for thousands of commuters here will be no more after next Saturday. As in the case of modern design, the old Jersey Central Railroad Station 'now outdated, obso with Patty Cobb as leader, and operations for the first fiscal Bluebirds, with Sandra Perrucci half-year was forecast yesterday put off their shopping until the week before Christmas," Police Chief Andrew Phillips said last as leader. Most of the troop has started work on the needlecraft badge. night. Same with Motorists by the N.

J. Highway Authority. The authority, operator of the 164-mile toll road from Paramus to Cape May, put parkway opera-, tions on a regular business basis lete and a possible firetrap, will' "Unfortunately, it's the same way with many motorists and ON BUG CLEANING CASH and CARRY Hamrah-Emerson, Inc. On of N.j:$ Large Rug Cleaner 332 IELAND AVE. PI 6-4466 Opt Saturday Till II Nom Hiafh Taxes 1 1' I' 1 then they run a great deal more be replaced by a new off-the-ground station.

Railroad' officials plan a gala July 1. Before that maintenance and operating costs came from risk than tardy Christmas shoppers. The time to make your car Predicted construction funds. program for the day: Special ceremonies, speeches and a buffet Mrs. Katharine Elkus White, safe is before weather conditions find you unprepared an lead to authority chairman, said there is no doubt parkway operations will accidents," Chief Phillip warned New Brunswick Secretary lunch in two of the railroad's business cars on a nearby siding.

Among the guests will be Mrs. He offered the following rules, be in the black for the first six prepared by the National Safety Antnony Daly of the Middlesex County Tax Assessors Board urged economy in government Hortense F. Kessler, president of months of the fiscal year. Council, as a recipe for longevity: the state Public Utilities Commis Controller Felix T. McGuire es after telling the Middlesex Coun 'Don't blame the weatherman for sion; E.

Moore, president of timated gross revenue of 000 between July 1 and Dec. 31. accidents. Be Prepared! Get the the railroad; Mayors Joseph More- feel of the road when starting From that amount must be ty Board of Freeholders Thursday that municipalities are faced with "astronomical" tax rates next He said that more than a bil taken $4,400,000 for interest pay craft Jr. of Dunellen, Allen D.

Tompkins of. Plainfield and Walter F. Scott of Somerville; and ment on bonds which financed John F. Kraus, North Plainfield, the scenic highway, and $1,700,000 lion dollars would be added to taxes when 1956 assessments are for maintenance and operating costs. out on slippery mornings, whether you use regular or snow tires, lise reinforced chains on packed snow or ice.

They cut. stopping distance about one-half, and give four to seven times more traction than regular tires, regardless of temperature. Keep Windshield Clear chairman of the Inter-Municipal Group for Better Rail Service. Construction of the station is equalized, in addition to To meet its financial obligations UNINVITED GUEST The cab of this fully-loaded oil truck crashed into the living room of a Chatham Township, housewife, Mrs. Paul Winkler.

The driver of the truck, Leondas Patterson of 151 Grant Berkeley Heights, had stopped the vehicle on an inclined driveway, set the brake and put stops in front of the wheels, but the truck suddenly came free and rolled into the Winkler house. Mrs. Winkler was injured and is reported in good condition at Overlook Hospital, Summit. 908,214 owed by the municipali in keeping with an improvement the parkway must earn slightly over 12 million dollars in the ties to the county now to comply program by the railroad. Grade crossing elimination here has with a state judgment on true first year of full operation, count valuation.

ing heavily on million dollar been the key of the program. "Keep the windshield clear of PRESCRIPTIONS ARE ALWAYS PRICED LOW TOBIN'S Prescription Center FREE DELIVERY FROM MORNING TIL LATE AT NIGHT OPEN SUNDAY TILL 5 P. M. TOBIAS DRUG STORE 189 EAST FRONT STREET revenues in tne peak summer Mr. Daly asked that direct taxes Boys Admit Lutheran Services Held in Grant School months of July and August.

The Parkway added to its na be increase no more than half-million dollars and that all future 3 in Race For Director tional safety laurels in November Sermon Topic Told Dunellen The sermon topic at the 11 a.m. service tomorrow in the Methodist Church is "God as it achieved for the 9th time in South Plainfield The Lutheran Church will conduct worship service in the Grant School audi 16 months a record of no motorist CNJ Stoning Three juvenile boys, who implicated three others, have admit sleet, fog and frost. And be sure the windshield wiper blades, defrosters and all lights are in good condition. When you stop on ice, don't jam on the brakes. That is inviting a skid.

Pump the brakes until the car stops. Keep a safe distance between your car and the one ahead. You'll have a hard time explaining why you couldn't stop, if the car ahead was able to stop." Become Man." Christmas Com service expansions be rejected. He said the county apportionment rate may drop 25 points from $1.61, but municipal rates will rise because of the two billion dollar difference in local and equalized rates. fatality.

The Highway Authority said the otherwise clean slate was marred torium tomorrow at 11 a.m. The Second Sunday in Advent will be observed, and the Rev. Robert II. Loucks will preach on the New Brunswick Middlesex County Freeholder Thomas Dolan of Sayreville was tabbed as a contender for the board director's munion will follow the sermon. The service will include reception of members and affirmation.

Misses Cynthia Ann Pachasa and Susan Emily Pachasa, daugh- by the death of a trespassing theme, "Music from Your Life. Individual municipal increases ted they smashed windows of four CNJ passenger trains Wednesday night. Former Councilman Joseph U'Agostino of 711 Sheridan A nursery will be provided for the care of young children dur will include: Dunellen, Edison, $136,318,106: Me pedestrian who was struck down as he attempted to cross. Pedestrians are prohibited from using the Parkway. Toll traffic during November totalled more than 3 million ve post Thursday when Anthony Daly, secretary of the New Brunswick Tax Board, urged selection on a seniority basis.

tuchen, Middlesex Borough, $24,813,229: Piscataway, Ave. suffered a laceration of the forehead in one incident. Four- $45,163,576: South hicles. DIAIi AMERICAN SHADE AVNING CO. -THE NAME TO REMEMBER" FOR WINDOW SHADES AWNINGS VENETIAN BLINDS 408 WEST FRONT ST.

PI 64764 Next to Sears ten widows in four trains" were Baier Favored ing the church service. Parking is available in the VFW lot. Sunday School meets at 9:30 a.m. in the auditorium. Classes are provided for children three years and older.

The pastor's class will continue its study of the Gospel of St. Mark. and Woodbridge, $188,443,431. Since the Parkway started operation in August, 1954, it has Km smashed. Schools Yisited Mr.

Daly made his observation S. Plaiiifield Churches South Plainfield Masses in Sacred Heart Church will be conducted at 6:30, 8, 9 10 and 11 a.m. tomorrow by the Rev. Alfred T. Sico, pastor; the Rev.

William J. Campbell and the Rev. Stanley J. Mr. Daly recommended that at a Board of Freeholders meet recorded approximately 42 million toll-paying vehicles.

During that time, there have been 10 Plainfield police had received ing. Indications are, however, any county pay raises be effective July '1 and not be retroactive to Jan. 1. He advised rejection of a reports that boys were stoning lataimes 7 motorists ana 3 pe that George Baier of New Brunswick, second in the seniority line, is favored by most board mem destrians. trains Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

They contacted railroad police, and meanwhile Plainfield YOUR BEST BUY IS A request for $53,000 for aid of the emotionally disturbed, saying that a state program exists for this purpose. Levandowski. The 9 a.m. Mass bers. Karl Metzger of Metuchen also has been mentioned for the Elks Memorial Rites Slated Detectives Michael Bencivengo Fire Destroys for children will be held in the church and the adult Mass, at the post.

Mr. Daly also urged the free same time, will be in the Small Shack holders to make every effort to and Daniel Hennessey visited schools to question possible suspects, Thursday evening railroad de-l tectives, Henry Johanns and John Wanchison and a Detective Mayor Allen D. Tompkins will 0 0 keep increases in its 1956 budget! The Sacrament of Baptism is administered each Sunday at Certificate Filed New Brunswick A trade name certificate has been filed in the County Clerk's office here by Fred W. Bates Jr. of 31 Wil to a minimum.

The board's cur- Dunellen A small shack in speak at the annual memorial service by BPO Elks 885 in the lodge rooms at 116 Watchung noon. Arrangements for baptism rem Duagei stanas ai mn- Railroad Ave. directly behind aDDrehended the first threp hovs lion and estimates have placed tomorrow night. North Ave. at the intersection of ai ifliiHiciu nvc.

aim vv octuuu liam Metuchen, who will en the 1956 budget at more than $8 St. The three said they were gage in the real estate and insur must be made in advance. Confessions will be heard from "3:30 to 5 p.m. and 7:30 to 9 p.m. today.

Instruction for children attending the public' grammar schools is given each Sunday after the 9 a.m. Mass. Instruction for the throwing stones at overhead wires and later admitted stoning the' ance business under the name of Fred W. Bates and Son. The service for deceased members will be attended by relations of members who died this year.

It will be conducted by Exalted Ruler Joseph Delzatto and his staff, with the Rev. Harold A. trains, implicating three others million. Results Forecast Mr. Daly said equalization plans will result in bigger tax bills in most of the county's municipalities, and the additional burden of Lincoln Ave.

was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin yesterday. Fire Department officials said the structure "went up in a quick blaze," aided by a brisk wind. The shack, located on prop- erty owned by Benjamin Shand-ler of 340 Third contained' Charges Pending 'S The railroad detectives turned Scott of Fanwood Presbyterian! the three over to their parents providing the invocation and charges will be filed withLnH senior high school pupils, attending the public schools, is given each Wednesday from 7:15 to 8 p.m. A Novena in honor of Our juvenile authorities. Takine over the Choral music will be provided a greatly increased county budget could cause hardships.

He particularly urged that any pay increase for the county's 1,000 employes be made effective July 1, 1956, rather than Jan. 1 as has several pieces of furniture, all of which was lost. Two fire trucks, 18 "firemen and once again, Plainfield Detectives Lady of the Miraculous Medal is Greatest Assortment of 1955 QUALITY TOYS Open Sundays 9 A. M. 6 P.

M. Until Christmas rVEAZUR'5 TOYS ROUTE 27 METUCHEN, N. J. (Next to National Grocery) Free Parking Lot Bencivengo and Hennessey ques by Theta Nu Sigma, a group originally from Trenton State Teachers' College. John Cotter Jr.

is chairman of procedures. held at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Baptist six junior firemen, directed by Fire Chief Walter Runyon, an tioned two of the second trio. swered the alarm.

The fire created massive dark "The Sons of Light" will be the topic of a sermon by the Rev. Emery J. Kocsis, pastor, in T. H. FULTDW PlainfieltTs Only Factory Authorized Servicing Dealer 415 PARK AVENUE PL 6-7900 who denied being with the first three boys.

However they admitted being at the tracks Thursday, grenades" and tossing stones at the track, Bencivengo said. The third boy of the second trio is still to be the Baptist Church at 11 a.m. to ciouas ot smoKe which arew a large crowd of unlookers. Dunellen police directed traffic. The shack had been uninhabited for some time.

morrow. Other events scheduled for tomorrow in the church, in- iL ai elude: Sunday School at 9:45 a.m.: been the usual practice. County employes are seeking raises amounting to $500 a year. Car Hits Pole New Market An automobile driven by Charles Wagner of 205 First Dunellen, went out of control and struck a pole in Pos-sumtown Rd. "last night.

Piscat-away police reported the automobile was damaged considerably. Wagner, was uninjured. No charges were made. i Adult Bible Class at 10 a.m.; nur- Police Graduated South Plainfield Police Chief Andrew Phillips and Capt. William Sloan attended the graduation exercises yesterday of the New Jersey Police Academy at Sea Girt.

Two newly appointed members of the local department, Charles Strassle of 124 Merchants and Francis E. Yurick of 115 Lee were among the graduates of the six-week course. sexy for small children at 10 a.m.; and the Youth Worship service at 7:30 p.m. Model Railroad Exhibit Opens The Adult Bible Class will meet in the church at 8 p.m. Wed Westfield The 1.800-foot track nesday.

St. Mary's Ukrainian railroad owned by the Central Jersey Model Railroad Associa i. 4 fti ill 1 I I I if Ill The itev. Walter M. Propheta, pastor of SL Mary's Ukrainian tion will be open for public in spections today and tomorrow at Church, will officiate at the 11 a.m.

Mass tomorrow in the church. The birthday of Nicholas Fe-dirko will be honored with a road's ticket office, freight station and roundhouse at 135 Elm St. Built to a quarter-inch scale. ON (X IjjJ xf 0UR dinner and dance at 5 p.m. to the model railroad has been forced to limit its schedule to 2 to 5 p.m.

today and tomorrow. CLOSED ALL DAY MONDAY, DEC. 5th DUE TO DEATH OF FIRS. ANTHONY J. MARINO VICE-PRESIDENT This is because the road's 20-odd devoted engineers and main-! morrow in Fedirko's Restaurant, William New Market.

Proceeds will be for the benefit of the church. Lady of Czestochowa The Rev. Ladislaus Madura, pastor of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, will conduct tenance men only work in their spare time. The model railroad, which fea SAVE ON SUNDAY! SHOP ON SUNDAY! AT PILGRIM SUPER MARKET! You'll enjoy th ease and comfort in browsing through our quiet aisles on Sunday! No rush No crowds Plenty of time to shop in ease PLENTY OF FREE PARKING AVAILABLE and NO TRAFFIC PROBLEMS! tures old and new types of locomotive transportation, has been expanding steadily since its inception in 1939. It meets operat Masses at 8 and 11 a.m.

tomorrow in the church. Lutheran The Rev. Robert Loucks, pastor of the Lutheran Church, will preach, at the church's 11 a.m. service tomorrow in Grant School auditorium. Sunday School will ing expenses by special levies and from the proceeds of the annual MARINO'S Waynewood Park (Off W.

Front St.) PRICES EFFECTIVE SUNDAY ONLY! exhibit. PL 6-4242 Home League's Fair be held at 9:30 a.m. in the school PILGRIM "MARVELIZED" BONELESS TOP OR BOTTOM Attracts Good Turnout Approximately 250 persons at k.i s.jmb in GOP Club Names Nominating Group South Plainfield The Republi tended the Holiday Fair of the Women's Home League of the Salvation Army at the Citadel, 615 Watchung yesterday. A report on the affair will be can Club named a nominating committee-last night in the Amer ican Legion Hall, as follows: Ed given at a meeting of the league ward Anthony, George Page, Airs. xuesaay at 7:45 p.m.

at the Sal Edith Bobbins and Airs. Joseph Malpere. vation Army headquarters. Six Girl Scout troops including Troop GENUINE SPRING "MARVELIZED" LAMB COMBINATION 3 Meals In One Roast chops Stew DELICIOUS RARITAN SKINLESS FRANKS Donations were made for ioi assisted in me Dazaar. OPERA STAR SCALDED lb.

39c Christmas Cheer baskets and blood was reported given for a sick member. A testimonial for outstanding members will be held in the spring. Locust valley, N. Y. upera siar r-atnee Munsel.

30. was scalded on hoth hands last mgnt in a kitchen mishap at her BUMBLE BEE LIGHT MEAT TUNA FISH 4- $1 Hunt's Pears tr. HUNT'S 300 Size Fruit Cocktail Hunts' Catsup j-ong xsiana nome here. The in jury was serious enough to cause GOLDEN RIPE yW BANANAS -LB. I cancellation of her appearance in a Monday night production at Christmas Party Set The Historical Society of Plain-field and North Plainfield will meet in The London Shop, 1038 Park with its president, C.

D. Wardlaw as host at a Christmas Party Tuesday at 8 p.m. iew York Metropolitan Opera. She will be replacade by Roberta Peters. DECE 4th FROZEN FOODS SNO-KIST or FLAGSTAFF ORANGE JUICE for OPEN "HOME OF MARVELIZED MEATS" 3 "h'i, i In case of inclement weather, the drive will be held Sunday, December 11th.

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