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OBITUARIES PLAINFIELD, N. COURIER-NEWS, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1956 PAGE THIRTY-EIGHT Not So Free John Wick Oldivick Man, TommyD orsey Augusta, Ga. (IP) Clarence Warren Township Services Nearly 100, Dies for John C. Wick, 63, of Wash Services Held Osborne was judged "Safe Driver of the Week" by the Augusta Lions Club and was awarded six ington Valley Springdale, who died Sunday in Somerset Oldwick Thomas B. Murphy is New York (IP) Tommy Dor- Sr.

died yesterday (Nov. 28, 1956) at home 50 days before his 100th birthday. months of free parking. sey, famed sentimental Gentle Hospital, Somerville, after a long illness, were held yesterday in the Mundy Funeral Home, He pasted the sticker coun A retired blacksmith and wheel man of Swing -for more than a quarter of a century, was laid to rest tdday. ter-signed by the police chief Services Pending.

For Lieut. Rifino Dunellen Marine Lieut. James Landers of Cherry Point, N. will accompany the body of the late Lieut. William R.

Rifino, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rifino of 439 Dunellen when it travels from San Francisco to Dunellen, Albert Rifino of 125 Dunellen a brother, said today. Mr. Rifino said the Marine Corps had notified him that the body of Lieutenant Rifino, who was killed last Friday in a plane crash in Japan, will be flown to this country.

The Marine command said it will notify Mr. Rifino when the date is set. The services were conducted on the rear window of his car 'Several thousand persons paid by the Rev. Ellsworth G. Scha- as instructed and within 48 hours had received three tickets wright, Mr.

Murphy was born Jan. 17, 1857, in Lamington, son of John and Catherine Eick Murphy. He was believed to be the senior citizen of Tewksbury. their respects to the bandleader throughout -yesterday, last night bert, pastor of the Springdale Methodist Church. Burial was in the Methodist Cemetery, Springdale.

Bearers were Fred and the early morning hours to for over-parking. "I can't afford all this free parking," he complained. And red-faced police excused the tick day. His wife, the former Sarah A. A chapel remained Schneider, Paul Lewis, David Burness, Roger Dealman, John open all night so that theatrical ets.

Barker of Pottersville, died Jan. 13, 1953. He leaves five sons, Raymond R. of Lebanon, Charles people and musicians, working Haberle and Thomas Steffins. curing the evening, might visit Oldwick, Walter G.

of Pea- Mr. Wick was born in Brook Among them were, members of pack-Gladstone, Howard E. of Oldwick and Thomas B. Jr. of the Dorsey Brothers Band.

lyn, N. and had resided in this township 35 years. He was Following funeral services this morning, burial was in Kensico a carpenter. Glen Ridge; three daughters, Mrs. Edith M.

Hoerler of Dunellen, Mrs. Ada M. Anderson of Oldwick H. Roger Coleman Dies in New York Cemetery, Valhalla, in Westches ter County. Mrs.

F. W. Ortman ALTERATION SALE ALL FURNITURE DRASTICALLY REDUCED and Mrs. Joseph C. Farley of Mountainville; 11 grandchildren Honorary pallbearers include H.

Roger Coleman, 59, of 822 bandleaders Guy Lombardo and Gillette Funeral services for Mrs. Anna I. Ortman, 77, wife of and 12 great-grandchildren. Hillside died yesterday Six grandsons Will be bearers Frederick W. Ortman of Moun (Nov.

28, 1956) Presbyterian at the funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. from Coughlin's Funeral Home. Hospital, New York, after a long Paul Whiteman, TV' comedian Jackie Gleason and singer Dick Haymes. Dorsey, -51, became ill in bed early Monday morning at his Greenwich, home. Accord The Rev.

Mathias Torgersen of illness. He had been affiliated the Methodist Church will officiate. Burial will be in New Ger- with the Bates Chemical Com V' '17 Iyou pany, Lansdowne, prior to mantown Cemetery. Friends may ing to a medical examiner, he suffered an attack of nausea and choked to death on food particles his illness. call tomorrow evening.

join our 1957 Mr. Coleman was born in Cam which lodged in his throat. HOLLYWOOD BEDS OCCASIONAL CHAIRS KITCHEN SETS 29-95 8-95 2Q.95 Mrs. Charles May bridge, and was graduated from Yale in 1917. He stroked tain Ave.

who died yesterday (Nov. 28, 1956) in her home, will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Garrabrant Funeral Home at Basking Ridge. The Rev. William E.

Harper, pastor of the Meyers-ville Presbyterian Church, of which Mrs. Ortman was a member, will officiate. Interment will be in the Meyersville Cemetery. Mrs. Ortman was born in West Millington and had lived in Passaic Township 56 years.

Surviving, besides her husband, are two sons, Lloyd W. and Robert F. Ortman of Mountain a brother, Frank J. Marfinz of Irvington; and four Bedminster A funeral service Joseph J. Leven the crew in shell races at Yale Lebanon Funeral services for will be conducted for Mrs.

Mamie A. May of Lamington Rd. at the for three years. Joseph J. Leven, 84, of Main Layton Funeral Home at 2 p.m.

who died Sunday (Nov. 25, 1956) Saturday. The Rev, Arthur W. Mr. Coleman was active in education for many years, owner and headmaster of the in Hunterdon Medical center Nelson of Pluckemin Presbyterian after a long illness, were held yes Church will conduct the service in terday afternoon in the 'Bright Swarthmore, Preparatory the absence of the Rev.

Robert T. School. He left there in 1931 to Funeral Home. The Rev. Stanley Marsh of Bedminster Reformed Albanesius, pastor of Lebanon 36" WARDROBE Gray Mahogany BEDROOM 2 PC.

SECTIONAL LIVING ROOM 5-95 99.95 69-95 Church, of which Mrs. May was a Reformed Church, officiated. Cremation will be at the Ewing Cre member. become associated with industry in the powdered metallurgy and chemical fields. He was a member of the Chemists Club of New York.

I I Mrs. May. 61, died unexpected Christmas Club! If you've ever been short of cash at Christmas and had to put a brake on your generosity, it needn't happen again! Join the Christmas Club at Plainfield Trust now. When next Christmas rolls around, your Christmas Club check will arrive and you can afford to be generous! So look ahead! Join the 1957 Christmas Club now and enjoy an extra happy, prepaid holiday next year! TDIE iPiLMMMiEiLin) nmnjT COMPANY can Office Park Avenue at 2nd Street, Plainfield Famvood Offices 45 Martine Avenue South, Fanwood Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation matory in Ewing. ly at home Tuesday (Nov.

27, Leveni who retired about 15 195b). She was born in Richland He is survived by his widow, years ago as a statistician lor RKO Pictures in New York, town, to the late Reuban and the former Virginia Bray of Mary Diehl Schaffer, who subse had resided in New York most Mrs. Phrozine Adams Flemington Mrs. Phrozine Adams, 45, of Pottersville, died yesterday (Nov. 28, 1956) in Hunterdon Medical Center, where she had been a patient since Nov.

13. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Bailey Funeral Home, Peapack. quently came to Liberty Corner. of his life. He and his wife, Mrs.

May came to Bedminster the former Margaret F. Hegeman, Charleston, W. a daughter, Mrs. Morton Kligerman of Dobbs Ferry, N. a son, Roger B.

Coleman of Bound Brook; and three grandchildren. from there 27 years ago. livd hi nearby Round Valley for She is survived by her husband. 13 years before moving into Leb Charles H. May: three daughters.

LIMED OAK Plastic Top DESK 3-Pc MAPLE ARM SOFA BED LIVING ROOM STUDIO COUCH anon about a year ago. In addi Funeral services will be held 1295 99.95 29.95 Mrs. Fred Woods of Gladstone, tion to his widow, a brother sur at 2 p.m. Saturday in the A. vives.

Mrs. Theodore Wisneiwski of Chester, and Mrs. Walter N. Reidyi Runyon and Son "Home for Services." The Rev. Harry James George E.

Waltz Knickle, rector of Grace Episcopal Church, will officiate. Inter PLAINFIELD IRON AND METAL CO, Inc. EIiXB Pre. 8. Second St, cor.

Clinton Are. All Siaea of Structural Steel and Sealer la Scrap Iron, Metcla and Paper lull Supplies. Pipe and Wiping Bags tor Bala. Telephone Pit 6.7010 or 6-7011 Funeral services for George E. ment will be in Hillside Ceme ot jjuneiien; two brothers, Robert C.

and Herbert, J. Schaffer of Richlandtown; and a sister, Mrs. John Detweiler of Allentown, Pa. She will be buried in Somerset Hills Cemetery, Basking Ridge. waltz ot 877 Clinton Ave.

were tery. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 7 to 10 p.m. Mrs. Bridget Cullen Samuel Bloomberg Deaths in Jersey Millington Mrs. Bridget Cullen held yesterday in the Hartzler Funeral Home, New Windsor, Mdi Interment was in the Winters Cemetery, New Windsor, under the direction of the A.

M. Runyon and Son "Home for Services," Plainfield. Mr. Waltz, a retired school Edison Services for Samuel Bloomberg, 61, who died Sunday BUNK BEDS WITH SPRINGS 9x12 RUGS 3-Pc CURVED SECTIONAL LIVING. ROOM ElwellM.Krug 3995 29-95 189-95 died today (Nov.

29, 1956) at her Ridgewood Charles O. Knapp, 46, former Teaneck High School JNov. 25, 1956) in Menlo Park Disabled Soldiers Home, were Somerville Elwell M. Kxug, 87. husband of Mrs.

Nellie Mc Central Ave. home after a long illness. She was the widow of Thomas Cullen. football coach and once a half Las held today at 10 a-in. in the Run- Coy Krug of 88 W.

Main died back for the Philadelphia Eagles. von Funeral Home. Metuehen. vesterdav (Nov. 28, 1956).

He teacher and amateur historian, died in his home Friday. Born in Ardough, Ireland, she CO. Burial followed in Arlington had resided here 37 years ana came to this country in 1880, set Neptune L. Cairl Price, 68, retired engineer and manufactur was a retired building contrac-j Cemetery. A veteran, of World War 1, Mr.

Bloomberg had been Richard R. Swain tor. ers' sales agent. 0 PLAINFIELD tling in Millburn. Mrs.

Cullen moved here in 1925. She was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church, FRAMED PICTURES 24x30 7.S5 In addition to his widow, there in the home 10 years. He had no Funeral services will be held Summit Mrs. Mildred F.

Ho- survivors. at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Young are tnree aaugniers ana xnree sons, Mrs. Guy L. Young, Dewart, gan, prominent clubwoman and uneral Home, 149 Main Mill- Surviving are two sons, Thomas burn, for Richard R.

Swain of of Summit, and John of Central LIMED OAK and MAHOGANY STEP-END 0-95 TABLES widow of Robert C. Hogan, a vice-president of the Bankers Trust HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER MEMBER OF PLAINFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ROOFING SIDING New York. a daughter, Miss Catherine Cullen at home; a sister, Miss Mary Donovan of Central Bayonne Mrs. Elizabeth STEEL BED FRAMES WITH CASTERS 7,9 John T. Deering Co.

PLAINFIELD HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER Member of Plainfield Chamber of Commerce Storm Doors Windows five grandchildren, and eight Kernan, 87, widow of Raymond F. Kernan, former managing edi Short Hills, father of B. Drew Swain of 1777 Sleepy Hollow Lane, Plainfield. Interment will be in Presbyterian Cemetery, Springfield. Mr.

Swain, a contractor, died Tuesday (No. 27, 1956). He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lillian aeSwain, and a daughter, Mrs. Lillian Ann Trowbridge of Short Hills, in addition to his son.

tor of The Newark Daily Advertiser. great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 8:15 a. m. Saturday from the Gallaway and Crane Funeral Home, 101 S.

Finley Basking Ridge, to St. Mrs. Howard ueboia, Mat-ington. Mrs. Norton Jefferson, Princeton; Robert Krug, 1154 Woodmere PL, Plainfield; John M.

and Allan Krug, both of Bridgewater Township; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Cora' Beischline, Berwick, Pa. and Mrs. Nan McGregor, New York City. Funeral will be Friday at 2 p.

m. in the Sutphen Funeral Home, with the Rev. Harold B. Wright of First Methodist Chucch officiating. Interment will be Saturday at Watsonville, Pa.

Irvington George E. Davis 3 ROOM OUTFITS SAVE UP TO 50 179-95 to 379.95 JALOUSIES GUTTERS LEADERS PAINTING REPAIRS ALUMINUM COMBINATION DOORS WINDOWS Vincent de Paul Church, Stirling, 79, who designed and installed the electrical decorations for the where a High Mass of Requiem will be offered at 9 a. m. Burial will be in St. Rose of Lima Cemetery, Short Hills.

inaugurations of Presidents Mc-Kinley, Taf and Theodore Roose Mrs. Louis Hergert Sr. JALOUSIES RAILINGS RADIATOR ENCLOSURES PLainfittId 6-4413 403 WEST FRONT ST. PLAINFIELD velt. Linden Mrs.

Emily C. Hergert, 50, of 1022 W. Blancke wife MANY OTHER ITEMS OPEN TUES. I THURS. TILL 9 Certified Johns-Manville Home Improvement Center Bp REMODELING 5 YEARS TO PAY ESTIMATES WITHOUT OBLIGATION Elizabeth Konstanty Kruszew of Police Capt.

Louis A. Hergert Wendy Rose Keene ski, 74, formerly a stationary en Metuehen Funeral services IVIrs. James Morris cued yesterday (Nov. 28, 1956) in St Elizabeth's Hospital, Eliza gineer for the Fulton Equipment Scotch Plains Funeral services Co. for 40 years.

for Wendy Rose Keene, two-week old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wal beth, after a long illness. She was a sister of Edward Rapp of Wsm ter Keene of 22 Heathcote Hillside Patrolman Victor H. 931 Kimball East.

Westfield. who died Tuesday (Nov. 27, 1956) EVERYONE Heller, 57, a member of the Hillside Police Department since Mrs. Hergert was the mother of 10 children. She also leaves two in St.

Peter's General Hospital, New Brunswick, will be held to PLainfield 6-4418 IF NO ANSWER CALL PLainfield 6-8991 IF NO ANSWER CALL DUnellen 2-6395 OFFICE AND SHOWROOM 403 W. FRONT PLAINFIELD 1932. FURNITURE "Where Prices Are Loiv" day at 2 p.m. in the Jacqui Fu for Mrs. James Morris of 37 Everett Ave.

were held yesterday in St. Luke's AME Zion Church, Westfield. The Rev. William A. Blackwell, pastor, officiated, assisted by the Rev.

W. T. Wright of Fanwood and the Rev. William Moore of Scotch Plains. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield, under the direction of the Judkins Colonial Home, Plain-field.

Mrs. Morris died on Friday. neral Home, Highland Park. In sisters, three other brothers and eight grandchildren. EMIL G.

BUEHRLE Zurich, Switzerland (IP) Emil 117 NEW ST. PL 6-2332 Elizabeth Fred W. Orloff, 61, an inspector of accounts for Air-Way Branches Union. G. Buehrle, 66, sole owner of the Oerlikon machine-tool and armaments one of Europe's largest industrial com terment will be in White Church Cemetery, Piscatawaytown.

The infant is survived by her parents, two sisters, Beverly and Nancy, both at home; her paternal grandfather, Reginald Keene and her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Kristensen, both of Edison. The Rev. Harry VerStrate of the Reformed Church will conduct the services. bines, and believed to be the wealthiest man in Switzerland, died yesterday.

JOHN FRANKLIN UMBLE Colorado Springs, Colo. (IP) John Franklin Umble, for many years a private detective and chauffeur for the speaker of the U. S. House of Representatives, died Monday. He was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Open This Evening nonrox's FUNERAL ROME MATTHEW E. HA WEE Funeral Director DUNELLEN 2-6100 104 N. WASHINGTON AVI. DUNELLEN, N. JL KNOWS! THAT IN PLAINFIELD ITS FINN'S FOR YOUR EVERY HARDWARE HOUSEWARE NEED VISIT OUR NEW DEPT.

Mitions Sifts Toys 5 4 lOo Item. COME IN AND BROWSE PEWS Paint Hardware 326 PARK AVE. 104 W. 4TH ST. 4-9070 ALVIN F.

WEICHEL Sandusky, Ohio () Alvin F. Weichel, 60, Republican represen Start your Christmas Club JAMES I. BARNES Logansport, Ind. (a5) James I. Barnes, 84, building contractor, hotel operator and mayor of Logansport from 1918 to 1922, died yesterday.

tative mi Congress for six terms before illness forced his retirement two years ago, died 95 YEARS OF Deaths or iw i860 STRICTLY FRESH EGGS from SNUFFY'S FARM 3 Box. SmaJl 1.25 Do. Med. 1.10 SIVUFFY'S TISHUJtT OS STEAK HOUSE Mountain A Fork Avti. Scotch Plaint COLEMAN On Wednesday.

Nov. 28, 1956. H. Roger, of 822 Hillside husband of Virginia Bray Coleman. Service at the A.

M. Runyon and Son "Home for Services." 900 Park on Saturday. Dec 1. at 2 p.m. Interment in Hillside Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Funeral JcacUrslup Most of our business comes throngh people we've thoughtfully served. The reason understanding, sincere guidance and dependability in help ing you select a fine monument In your hour of need the understanding and thoughtful attention that distinguishes our name costs no more. Savings Account before 8 p.m. Homo Friday evening from' 7 until oi.MKia rate HOf rau 10 o'clock. 30 PLAINFIELD 6-0040 COHT.YU Margaret Holland, on Nov.

27, 1956, of 1000 Myrtle Plainfield. beloved wife of JALOUSIES I nomas uonlyn and mother of Mrs. John F. Thome. Mrs.

Edwin L. Vul-tee, of Rutherford, N. and Mrs. Horace A. Staples of the above address.

Services will be held at the John T. Collins Funeral Home, Rutherford, N. on Friday at 2 p.m. 29 GLASS ALUMINUM The Savings Bank's new West Front Street- Office is open Thursdays continuously 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

The Front and Park Office 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and- 6 to 8 p.m. Special and regular checking accounts may also he started at either office. Intnnrl WOOD OBTMAN Anna at Mountain Gillette, N.

on Nov. 28, 1936. wife of Frederick W. Ortman, mother of. Lloyd W.

and Robert F. of Gillette, sister of Frank J. Martini of Irvington, N. J. and grandmother of four grandchildren.

The service will he hpld at the Hi Drtnmr I Piiun 1 UUILU HIGGINS FOR WINDOWS FOR PORCHES FOR DOORS Mali on outdoor living room of year porch Privacy, draft, rain. Garrabrant Funeral Home, 141 S. Maple Basking Ridge, N. on Saturday. Dec.

1 at 2:30 D.m. Special note for prospective Christmas Club members: Don't hesitate. Open your, new club now and receive a booklet of famous Christmas Carols absolutely free. L. L.

Manning Son Est 1861 Stanley Burner, Owner 405 W. Front St. Tel. FT 6-0706 Illustrated Booklet Sent Upon Request Builders of Quality Monuments for 95 Years Horn for Funerals Interment in Meyersville Ceme-j tery, Meyersville, N. J.

30 SWADST Richard suddenly on jl PI 6-0017 Ath St. at Arlington light and sun protection. PLAINFIELD HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER Member of Plainfield Chamber of Commerce "I mmm Mi mtmm CURRENT DIVIDEND RATE Nov. 27, 1956 of 312 White Oakridge Rd-, Short Hills, N. beloved husband of Lillian Mae Swain, father of B.

Drew Swain of Plainfield and Lillian Ann Trowbridge of Short Hills. Relatives and friends are invited to attend services at the Young Funeral Home. 149 Main St. corner of Rectoi Millburn on Nov. 30 at 2 p.m.

Interment Presbyterian Cemeterv, Springfield. 29 Pro Estimate 36 Mo, to Pay STORM DOORS WINDOWS IRON RAILS RADIATOR ENCLOSURES ROOFING and SIDING In Memoriam PLAINFIELD HOME IMPROVEMENT CENTER M1E PLAIfJFIELD SflMJIS BfltJK: East Front Street ot Park Avenue West Front Street at Clinton Avenue In loving memory of our dear sob and brother James Beattie who died 1 year ago today. Always In our Jiearts. Mother Dad Doris Jack 29 WE SPECIALIZE IN DORMERS, JALOUSIES, PORCHES, ALTERATIONS, ROOFING, SIDING, STORM WINDOWS I PLainfield 6-4418 OFFICE AND SHOWROOM per annum FBEE ESTIMATES 5 YEARS TO FAT Member of Plainfield Chamber of Commerce a P. CASEY SON "Crescent Home" DrmjBcroxs or nnrEKALS IS1 EAST SEVENTH STREET AT CBXSCEHT Tel FX.

S-S331 403 W. FRONT ST. PLAINFIELD fLainiieiO b-4410 403 west front street 1 OFFICE and SHOWROOM PLAINFIELD I it MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION lHMsjMeeasjM(.

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