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The Courier-News from Bridgewater, New Jersey • Page 9

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PAGE NINE PLAINFIELD, N. COURIER-NEWS, FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 1953 Telephone Plain field 6-8009 Somerville 4-H Club Haberdashery Window Pierced by Bullet Jack Melick's Song Gave Lift to Freed Jersey GI Pension Data Explained "Somerville An unknown sharpshooter fired into a Main St. haber Elects Officers Somerville The Safeway 4-H Tractor Club elected officers last night in the County Administration Building and engaged in a discus dashery yesterday afternoon. causing no damage to the clothing on display, but leaving a hole in sion of tractor maintenance and safety led by Harold Repair, club one of tne snow windows. of Mr.

and Mrs. John Melick of 188 Belmont Ave. On Mar. 10, The Courier-News told how he had sold his music rights to "Gomen Nasai" for a dollar and then the Police were summoned at 4 p.m. agent, of Somerville.

Councilman Eugene R. Gilman, City Treasurer Fred T. Jacobs and Finance Officer Raymond J. Myzie represented Plainfield yesterday at a meeting of the newly created State Consolidated Police and Firemen's Pension Commission in New officers are: President, by the manager of the Schwed Company store, 79 Main St. Detective Sgt.

Frederick Sixt who (Picture to the Right) Corp. Jack T. Melick may have only gotten a dollar for the song he wrote the music to, but it meant hundreds of dollars worth of happiness to a New Jersey friend of his, released from Communist captivity this week. Corporal Melick, 23, is the son John Johnson of Skillman; i vice- song became a jukebox craze, president, Robert Stephenson of investigated, estimated that it was "Gomen Nasai," Japanese for "I'm caused by either a 22 caliber bullet Sorry" has had popular song ad Pluckemin; secretary, Donald Drift of Skillman; treasurer, Daniel 5 vta or the pellet from an air rifle, fired Trenton. dicts humming from coast to Wengryn of Somerville, and re from the roof of the Station All of the municipalities which coast.

Heard Recording porter, Wayne Stephenson of ery directly across the street, a Decome paracipams ot tne new Pluckemin. distance of approximately 100 feet. The New Jersey ex-prisoner was The motion picture, "Farm Trac fund system as the result of a law adopted by last year's Legislature were represented, as was the State Master Sgt. John Porter of Fields-borough, lie heard a phonograph tor Safety," was shown. Cafeteria Policy Set playing "Gomen Nasai" in a Tokyo Army Hospital Ward this week.

League of Municipalities. The manner in which the commission's actuary has arrived at the Porter asked for a record of it. sums to be appropriated by each c-u MsincSrhnol 1 will be listened, lie saia Jack Melick Song Brought Happiness municipality was explained. There New York Gty Bars May Day Parade i New York (JP) The Police Department has turned thumbs down on New York City's left-wing May Day parade. Police Commissioner George P.

Mon'aghan said yesterday the Police Department has not issued a permit for the parade. Further, rrnuA to continue its cafeteria "Melick piayea tnat ior me oe- will be a review of the fund's situ next year on a self-supporting! fore I was captured." basis, the Board of Education de- The Red Cross bought him a ation every five years, it was point the lcLuiu ui tne ouii iiiciica. mvic rided bv a 5-2 vote Rt. 22 Theater Plans Opposed I ed out, at which time the amount being contributed by a municipali-ity may be lowered or increased, depending upon the financial status of its part in the fund. 7 and practically gave away while in Special Services of the U.S.

Army. Melick's reason was: "I didn't think it was good enough. OUK TMCATMCNT CFriKB ONLT. rOH III' CP. NASAL CONGCSTIOM AOCIAT0 WITH HUD COLDS.

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National LahoratOiitt, Ledi. Caliiortia he said he had instructed "my su Mountainside A petition oppos bordinates that no permit is to be issued to the United Labor and Your Choice! The commission announced a let The young North Plainfielder ing the construction of a drive-in theater at Route 22 and Lawrence People's May Day Committee," sponsor of the parade. ter will be sent to each mnuici-pality explaining in "layman's language" the manner in which the School last night. Dissenting votes were cast by Samuel M. Hyman and Fred W.

Schramm. Previously, the board had voted to stand fast on a policy of no cafeterias 'in all schools, but relented to consider operation of School 1 facilities on a self-supporting basis, after School 1 PTA pressed the issue. Self Support Possible William Saner, one of a commit- Monaghan said the Department of Justice had said that "thev still is in Tokyo, still with Special Services. His father told The Courier-News no reaction had come from him about the story- of his having sold "Gomen Nasai" for a dollar. Parents Pleased fund will operate.

Ave. is being circulated in the borough for presentation to the State Highway Department, the Board of Freeholders, the State Legisla Plainfield's annual deficit pay (groups like the would-be march ment will be $74,077 for the first ers) are puppets of the Soviet gov Wmim Emibomis five years. But He, and Mrs. Melick were pleased that their son's tune had tee designated oy u.e brou2ht haoniness to a returned GI. Twin Sizo Reg.

21.95 le vitn, Tl discuss the self-support ang NEW AND IMPROVED TRAIN SERVICE TO AXD FROM a PTA committee, last night reported that operation is possible other songs, although as band leader in high school and college without cost to the board North Plainfield and Oberlin Cherry Provincial! Maple Poster! Mahogany Sleigh! Rigidly Crafted! Beautifully Finished! The board has been authorized, mhiohe has done a lot of ar. Hn-95 ture of the town of Westfield. The petitioners are opposed to a proposed zone change in Westfield to permit the construction of a drive in theater, adjacent to Mountainside in an area now zoned for private homes. Mountainside is directly involved because entrance and exits will pass through Mountainside into Route 22. The petition states that the estimated $150,000 additional ratable will be more than offset by losses to private dwellings, plus the additional cost of policing.

Noises of horn blowing and added dust, dirt and fumes due to in by the state school lunch suPer-lraning visor to increase the unit price of st en Mayers of Chicago, who the state subsidy lunch from 21 to VT)te the jg thfi proud pQS 25 cents, he said. spssnr thf rerrmnprativ HERS HEY P0TTSVILLE VERNERSVILLE LEBANON Effective April 26 Stony Brook PTA Elects from 25 cents to 35 cents, he continued, and "a substantial savings In milk costs can be obtained by changing our source of supply." Small Profit Seen The three changes together with normal profit will afford an income "slightly in excess" of the creased traffic will constitute a health hazard, the petition points out. Carroll Addison was elected president of Stony Brook PTA cost of operation, although it does not allow for contingencies, Saner Wednesday in the school. The following also were elected: said Vicepresident, Jack Schombo; THE THE THE Standard Tim. ASA PACKER JOHN WILKES MAPLE LEAF (Weekday Except Holidays) Sun.

Hoi. Only A.M. P.M. P.M. Iv: New York (Psnna.

Sta.) 6:55 4:31 7:10 Lv: Newark (Penna. Sta.) 7:10 4:43 7:25 Lv: South Plainfield 7:39 5:16 7:53 Lv: Easfon 8:41 6:19 8:50 Lv: Bethlehem 9:05 6:40 9:19 Ar: Allentown l.V.R.R 9:12 6:48 9:27 Lv: Allentown Reading Co 9:27 7:01 9:45 Ar: Reading Reading Co 10:16 7:48 10:30 Ar: Pottsville Reading Co. 11:29 9:05 11:27 Ar: Wernertville Reading Co. 10:43 8:20 10:47 Ar: Lebanon Reading Co. 11:20 8:46 11:13 Ar: Hershey 11:39 9:02 11:29 A.M.

P.M. P.M. vicepresident, principal nr Mann, William? and Samuel inonorary Greenhouse, representing the board, Roland J. Black; recording secre- and PTA members Mrs. George.

tary, Airs. William lreeman; cor- Hahm, Mrs. Ernest Ranucci. Mrs. responding secretary, Mrs.

Jack- Harold 3Iillward Feted at Dinner Eighty-two officers and employes of the Plainfield Trust Company last night attended a dinner at the Coral Lounge for Harold B. Mill-ward, 556 W. Front head of the bank's mortgage who is leaving to accept a position in Red Bank. H. Douglas Davis, bank presi-: dent, presented the guest of honor; Quigley and A.

E. son Foland; treasurer, Miss Elsie James E. Mander Jr. Hanson. The new ofifcers will be in stalled May 27.

Dr. A. F. Magelsdorff told the PTA a physical examination is Ramblers Heard At Assembly By JOAN FROHBOSE EQUALLY CONVENIENT SERVICE RETURNING, LEAVING READING 8:11 A. M.

AND 4:21 P. M. WEEKDAYS; 6:20 P. SUNDAYS AND SEPT 7. (EX.

SUNDAY, SEPT. 6) vital for all children about to enter kindergarten. n-: l. i il 4 i with a set of matched luggage. The affair was arranged by the PT Club, with Thomas J.

Whelan, president, and Mrs. Robert Lew Alpaugh and his Blue Ridge tt. 1 Ty 'Through tickets to and from Reading Company points include trainside to train jide bus transfer at Allentown. Parlor, Lounge and Dining Car Service en Lehigh Valley trains. Coaches between all points.

FOR COMPLETE. DETAILS CONSULT LEHIGH VALLEY TICKET AGENTS, OR C. A. BARBER, PASSENGER TRAFFIC MANAGER, 143 LIBERTY STREET, NEW YORK 6, N. Y.

Powelson, secretary, in charge. I Ramblers were featured otvultu during the xveekly assembly at.home room mothers-Plainfield High School. western and Hawiian music Ave. Musical compositions Mr. Milltvard, who was with thei U.

S. Savings Bank in Newark for, SC" TUESDAYS Qll THURSDAYS lfir till 9 A 16 years before coming to the. Plainfield Trust Company in written by Alpaugh and Steven jWlCIClllll SeCll LEHIGH VALLEY RAILROAD THE ROUTE OF TOE BLACK DIAMOND 1948, will be assistant cashier and. mortgage loan officer with the; Aiapper were leaiurea. jn announcement was made that their record, "Black Roots." an original is ln- Raritan Township The clear for the widening of way the Second National Bank of Red Bank.

tersection of Plainfield Ave. and I composition, is on sale along with a number of others written by i Route 27 as a first step toward a wider road from Highland Park ii il themselves. Solos were given by Alpaugh on to Metuchen, the Board of Commis- fcis Plectrir euitar: Vincent Has announced on the violin and Michael Gutkin, hilder's The state would not agree to the widening until it had been assured of a township no-parking ordinance because of such difficulty in Highland Park. Mayor James C. Forgione and Commissioner Julius Engel went to Trenton this week to discuss plans with state highway officials.

They FINER For Home FOODS e'r SOFA And CHAIR Reg. 109.95 SOFA BED And CHAIR Reg. 131.95 said jointly that the no-parking; who sang. An announcement of Student Council elections held yesterday was given by Arthur Miller, president. Students participating in the assembly were Alpaugh, Gutkin, Klapper, Oliver Kollock.

and De-Salvo. Chairmen of first and second assemblies were Miller and James Erickson, president and vicepresident of Student Council, respectively. Devotions were led by Carol Dazos. Mrs. Vera Monez led the singing and Arthur Sutton was the drummer.

law would annoy merchants but would not become a political issue as in Highland Park. 5195 NOW IS THE TIME TO STOCK UP YOUR FREEZER NOTE: Prices include processing, which covers ageing, cutting to your wishes, boning, wrapping in individual packages with top grade freezer paper, marking each package, and sharp freezing at 15 below zero ready to stow away in your freezer or locker. Prices are subject to change. Reformatory Aide Asks Retirement Here real value anJ outstanding savings in mellow maple living room sets. Spring upholstered loose cushions, attractive long-wearing plaid fabric covers, all well constructed and smartly finished.

The sofa bed opens to sleep two people. High Bridge William Schneider of Fairview for 20 years an employe at Annandale Farms, State Reformatory for Boys, has' requested retirement on pension' due to poor health. He served Boro High Classes Hear Dr. David Evans By FRANCES IIALDEMAN of Dr. David Evans, president snmprcpt rmintv iTistm-iral Sr- as a correction officer and in later lbs.

$167.20 SIDE OF BEEF U. S. CHOICE Sirloin steaks lQ1 Porterhouse steaks .20 Oven roasts 35U Pot roasts 663i Short ribs 10 lbs. $26.00 WHOLE LAMB Leg of lamb 12V4 Loin roast or 5 Rack roast or rib chops 4 Breast 234 Shoulder-boned roast 122 Kidney 4 Fat, bone, trim 3Yi 4 ciety and pastor of the First Re-jyeas was identification officer, formed Church of Somerville,) Mr- Schneider served as State spoke yesterday to John B. Executive Committee-cr's second period U.

S. History Ijman for Hunterdon County for and Mrs filadvs Tavlor's ser- several terms. Mr. and Mrs. fcr vJr! ii Ail ''V r'k ond period U.

S. History II class! Schneider and son. Billy, who also resided at Annandale before com In North Plainfield High School .40 Hamburger V2 ing to High Bridge, will move to Savannah, their former home. A daughter resides in Alexandria, Va. Soup meat 13 Stew 10 Kidney 1 i Air' Total 40 lbs.

r. Si Ik i BUY IN QUANTITY. AT HILDER'S i He outlined the history of Somerset County from its founding until the Revolutionary War. 1 Dr. Evans was introduced to the classes by Arthur Murphy and the discussion held afterwards was conducted by Thomas Castronovo.

Mr. Parker's class is now studying the history of Somerset County and is planning a trip to the county's historical points. Net Trimmed 216 lbs. (Same Cut, U. S.

Prime $170.24) Church Leaders Back Eisenhower Proposal $40.20 "FIFTY DOLLAR BEEF "BUNDLE" a side of beef in miniature $45.75 3-IN-ONE COMBINATION BEEF (U. S. Prime) lbs. New ork (.) Leaders of the National Council of Churches today voiced strong support for President Eisenhower's proposal to ease; the European refugee problem by admitting 240,000 additional immi- grants to this country. "Your action in this matter is in accord with the American tradition of concern for the oppressed and will be welcomed by many of ouri lbs.

Porterhouse steaks 334 Sirloin steaks 54 Oven roasts 6 Pot roasts 163A Hamburger ....10 Stew 1V4 Meivs Fellowship Sets Election Date Election of officers of the Monroe Avenue Men's Fellowship will be held May 19, Frederick A. Old-enhage. president of the group, Maple Bunk Beds, Ladder, Guard Rail, 2 Mattresses 2 Box Springs ALL FOR Reg. 139.50 Q1.50 10 3 FROZEN TURKEYS i 10 discount on three or more turkeys, 7 to 20 frozen and vacuum sealed, 89c oven weight. JUGTOWN MT.

SASSAFRAS SMOKED PRODUCTS Hams, 10-15 lbs. uncooked country-cured .85 lb. Hams, ready to eat. 1.00 Bacon, 5-8 lb. slabs.

.75 Bacon, sliced 85 Sage sausage, frozen in cloth bags, cellophane sealed 85 Chipped beef .90 Vz" Cheddar cheese .85 lb. 8 Drawer Maple Chest Reg. 49.50 3Q5 Beautiful mellow Maple finish on this eight drawer double Maple chest. (Matching dressers and beds are Sirloin steaks 12 Porterhouse 8Vz Hamburger 13a LAMB Leg of lamb 5a Loin chops 2U Stew 1 PORK Loin roast 4 Center chops IV4 Soup meat Fat, bone, trim churches." Dr. Samuel McCrea jCavert, the council's general secre tary, telegraphed the President.

Total 67 lbs. QUANTITY DISCOUNTS on Birdseye and other top brands of frozen vegetables, fruits, seafood, juices, specialties. For instance, 5 on any twelve items, 10 on purchase of $5.00 or more or on full case (24) of one item. $18.00 for a full year's rental of a 6 cu. ft.

locker. $2.65 for a 5-lb. (40) carton of Burke's burpless frankfurters, frozen and vacuum sealed in plastic bag. Also unfrozen. $3.67 for a case (24 cans) of.

frozen Flagstaff orange juice. $17.77 for 25 lbs. of Hilder's delicious Ground Round, frozen in handy 1 or 2-lb. vacuum sealed plastic bags. $6.75 for 10 qts.

of the rich-er, creamier Dolly Madison Ice Cream (15 butterfat). Half gallon $1.50. told fellow members at the monthly meeting Tuesday. Mr. Oldenhage said the May meeting will be the last of the 1952-53 season.

The new season will start in October with the annual "get acquainted program," he said. Last nigh't's meeting was highlighted by a film on the mining $5.85 LOIN OF PORK Roasts and chops 9 Use Our 90-Day Payment Plan Xo Down Payment and IVo Carrying Charge or Tako Up to 2 Years on Furniture and 3 Years on Appliances at Small Extra Charge. lbs. and processing of asbestos, lent by Initial 3Ieeting Held By Men of Church Twenty-eight men attended the initial meeting last evening of the Men's Organization of Watchung Avenue Presbyterian Church. Chosen as temporary officers were: Chairman, Thomas Rushetski; secretary, Jackson Dominic, and committee on arrangements, Robert Lambert, Thomas -Bradley and Percy Warren.

A talk on "Today's Challenge to the Johns-Manville Company. Net Trimmed 36 lbs. $21.30 niPOFBEEF U. S. CHOICE Sirloin steaks ,...21 lbs.

Fat, bone, trim 9 FREE GET-ACQUAINTED GIFT Tear out this advertisement and present to Hilder's with your first purchase. It will entitle you to a worthwhile surprise gift. Remember it's a pleasant drive to Flemington and you'll be visiting the first locker plant established in New Jersey, famous for quality products and service. Open 8:30 A. M.

to 6 P. M. Saturdays until 4 P. M. Wilson College Cluh Alumnae to Meet Miss Hazel King, co-director of Total 30 lbs.

Christian Men" was presented by Dr. Charles A. Ross of 'the First 327-329 WEST WONT STREET, admission at Wilson College. Chambersburg, will speak at the annual spring luncheon of the Wilson College Club of Northern New Jersey tomorrow at 1:15 p.m. in the Hotel William Pitt in Chatham.

For transportation, those who wish to attend mav call Mrs. Joseph Thatcher, PL 6-4343. See Hilder's Frozen Food Lockers, 77 Park Flemington, N. J. Phone 199.

Ask for Hu Hilder or Hi Ely. Charter Member New Jersey Frozen Food Locker Association fXAfnFiELD, N. J. PHONE PI 5-HOO J- (f Presbyterian Church, Elizabeth. The Rev.

Earl E. Hair, pastor, led the discussion on formation of the new unit and May 19 was set as the date for the next meeting..

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