The Courier-News from Bridgewater, New Jersey • Page 15

PAGE FIFTEEN PLAittx ijioJ, K. OvuAiiJjnrMaWis, inoAoiJAlf, JULY 3, 1958 Fire Comes Motorists Three Bridges Church To Note 85th Birthday N.J. Patriots Discussed Before Club Three Bridges The Three Bridges Reformed Church is final plans for its 85th anniversary Sunday. The day's events Ml) rf vA- I Jul Mungle, past president, and C. Patton, president-elect.

The champions, seated from left, are Paul Robey and John Zerega. (Coronet Photo by E. T. Wiggins) TO THE VICTORSr-Officials of the Plainfield Chess Club present trophies to winners of the Winter tournament. Standing, from left, are Edward Jackson, secretary-treasurer; William will begin with a Communion Communion set will be used during The Senior-High Youth Fellow- ship held a bake sale recently to defray the cost of re-silvering this service.

Also a lecturn will be dedicated in memory of William Kuhl by his wife and family. Home Coming Service A home-coming service will be gin at 2:30 with William S. Davis presiding. Henry Vierling will give the scripture lesson followed by a prayer by Victor Gaul. Four young men of the senior high will be ushers.

The junior high will serve refreshments after the service. A piano and organ duet will be played by Miss Margery Case and Mrs. Charles Bixler. Three mem bers of the church will talk on What the Church Means to They will be: Mrs. Peter G.

Dilts as one of the older members, Mrs. Henry Vierling as the newest member and Joyce Symanski as a teen-ager. The Rev. Peter Boelhouwer, pastor, will give a historical sketch of the church. Eleven adults will be recognized as 50- year members.

They. are: Mrs. Margaret Herder of Wertsville, Mrs. Lizzie Force, Mrs. David Kline, Mrs.

Frank Van Syckle, Mrs. Eliza Kline, Mrs. Peter G. Dilts, William S. Davis, Miss Anna May iPotts, Mrs.

John Saums, Miss Mary Kuglar and Mrs. Ada Hart. On Committee The anniversary committee con sists of Chester Herder, chairman, William S. Davis, Mrs. Charles Zulauf, Mrs.

Judson Force and Mrs. Charles Bixler. The church had its beginning in 1873 when the village was a stated preaching station for the pastors of the Reformed Church of Readington, Clover Hill and other places. At the solicition of some of the residents, the com mittee on church extension of the Classis of Philadelphia held a conference with the people on May 3, 1873. A committee of three consist ing of the Rev.

John H. Smock, M. N. Oliver and Elder Joseph Thompson were appointed to or ganize the church on Sunday, July 6, 1873. The committee met at the time appointed and MVELES 227 EAST FRONT ST.

PL 6-8666 ft V. is service at 11 a.m. The original this service. received certificates of church membership. A consistory consisting of Elder Peter Van Fleet and George D.

Schomp and Deacons David Schomp and Cornelius Saums were elected and ordained and installed July 7, 1873. The church was erected during 1874. The entire cost of the church was $4,810. MRS. EDITH F.

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Most of the firemen were at a bingo game in the fire hall up stairs and responded before the whine of one blast of the truck siren had died away. An extin guisher quickly doused fired grease around the truck emer gency brake. No damage resulted Smith said his vehicle fired up in descending Ramsey's Hill in Route 22. The truck is owned by Pinky's Refuse Service, White- house Station RFD. Democrats Discuss Tactics Somerville Municipal candi-, dates from throughout Somerset County were briefed on campaign tactics and discussed mutual ideas last night with the county Demo cratic executive committee Somerville Inn.

Members 'of the committee who explained aspects of their particular specialties were H. Ed ward GaDler of North Plainfield, last year's freeholder candidate now seeking re-election as i Noith Plainfield councilman, who discussed his experience in doer- to-door visitations; Mrs. Matilda Woerner of Bndgewater, voter registration: George Sopko of Manville, intra party organiza tion, and Arthur S. Mott Jr. of Somerville, public relations.

County Democratic Chairman Ar thur S. Meredith presided. Many of the candidates and municipal chairmen explained solutions they had developed for local problems. The candidates remained for a regular meeting of the executive committee at which reports were given on the current voter regis tration drive and results of Jast week's fund-raising party dinner. Suggestions for other fund-raising activities also were discussed.

City Firemen Summoned The Plainfield Fire Depart ment responded to three alarms yesterday and early this morning. One engine was dispatched at 6:18 p.m. yesterday to 1255 Cush-ing Rd. where Mrs. Frederick Licwalv reported she had locked herself out of her home.

Fireman entered the house through a second floor window and unlocked the front door. A blaze in a pile of lumber at Arlington Ave. and W. Sixth St. was extinguished at 8:01 p.m.

by firemen using a booster tank. The fire started when a kerosene warning signal flipped over and rolled into the lumber pile, owned by the Verona Construction Company. A police alert sent one engine to 1290 Hollywood Ave. at 3:41 a.m. today where a rubbish pile in a vacant lot owned by Cy Sandus was smouldering.

A boost- er tank was. used to extinguish the fire. Press Equipment Ordered by Paper A $450,000 order for press equipment was placed yesterday by the Boston Herald-Traveler Company with the Wood Newspaper Machinery Corporation of Plainfield. The order consists of 30 Wood reels, tensions and pasters, which will be manufactured here. In announcing the order, Wood President John J.

Shea said, "It was very gooa news to us, view of business conditions." in Mrs. Dwyer Plans Birthday Celebration Rep. Florence P. Dwyer (R-Sixth Dist.) will celebrate her birthday tomorrow night at a family gathering at her home, 320 Verona Elizabeth. Tomorrow morning Mrs.

Dwyer will participate here in the Cen tral Jersey Fourth of July Pa rade, and tomorrow evening she will speak at the Fourth of July celebration in Warinanco Park in Elizabeth. The birthday celebration will be afterward. Man Recuperating Warren Township Joseph T. Finney of Mountain Ave. is re cuperating from an operation in Muhlenberg Hospital Fined bv Magistrate Camillo J.

Costillo of 18 Johan- nis PI. was fined $225 and lost his driver's license for two years to day after pleading non vult to a drunken driving charge Magistrate Edmund J. Kiely in Plainfield Municipal Court Carl J. Bertram, 32, of 58 Har rison was fined $5 on a dis orderly conduct charge made by Patrolman Ernest Smalko, who alleged Bertram used profane and indecent language to him on June 27. A suspended sentence went to Robert E.

Sampson, who, police said, resided at 19 S. Wickom Westfieled, on a charge of fail ing to obtain a moving permit His wife appeared in court for him with the court consent. Fined on 2 Counts Victor Nikolajewski of 748 Front St. was fined $10 each on two counts of violating the sanitary and plumbing code. John J.

Schettino, city sanitarian, charged Nikolajewski with failing to pro vide garbage removal service for his property. Fines for speeding were im posed as follows: Samuel D. Po-loff, West Englewood, $25; Rich ard H. Keiderling, 356 S. Washington Dunellen, $25; John Szany of Garwood, $25; Mrs.

Eliz abeth J. Constantine of 261 Carol $25, and Herbert E. Kent of 2325 Marlboro Scotch Plains, $25. The court assessed Mrs. Hor- tense Wise, who police sa.v resided at 1415 Wiiiever $30 tn a speeding aint and lr iJli tion revoACi her driver's license for 30 days.

Sentence Suspc.idtd Clarence E. Boyle, who, police said, resided at 430 Darrow Ave. was given a suspended sentence but paid $5 court costs on a charge of no registration in possession. Passing a red light cost John T. Mirenda of 800 Forest Westfield, a fine of $20.

David Fritzinger of Matawan was assessed $20 for a stop sign violation. Operating an unregistered vehicle cost Sherman Johnson of the 400 block in Davis South Plainfield, a fine of $10. Answers 2 Summonses Mrs. Joyce Hassey of 344 Som erset St was given suspended sentences on two overtime park ing summonses but was assessed $4 court costs on each. In addi tion she paid $10 each on two counts of contempt of court for failing to answer the summonses.

James Condiff of the 400 block in Fifth St. paid a $10 fine on a contempt of court citation and was given a suspended sentence on an overtime parking summons, but was assessed $4 court costs, Adjourned to July 10 was hearing of a drunken driving charge against John V. R. Rawson 51, of 213 Hillcrest Wat- Assistant Corporation Counsel John R. Tozzi advised the court that Rawson's attorney, Salvador Diana, requested the ment so that he.

might attend today the swearing-in of his son, Ronald as counselor-at-law in Trenton. Historian Due at Fete Bound Brook One of the na tion's top historians will be a guest Friday at the annual Fourth of July flag ceremony of the Washington Camp Ground Association. Dr. Charles Shedd regional historian of the National Park Service, who is in charge of the National Survey of Historic Sites, will participate in the ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Middlebrook Camp Ground.

A Betsy Ross flag flies there day and night to commemorate the adoption of the national flag June 14, 1777, by the Continental Congress. The Stars and Stripes wave at the place they flew then at the Army headquarters there of George Washington. Local and county officials also will attend the annual ceremony, as will Rep. Peter Frelinghuysen Jr. (R-Fifth Harrison A Williams Democratic Senate candidate, and David S.

North, reiingnuysen's Democratic op Parked Car Hit Westfield A car driven by Stephen Demarest, 17, of 130 Johnson crashed into a car parked in front of 644 North Ave W. yesterday at 1:35 p.m.. police reported. There were no injuries and no complaints. WE BUY OLD JEWELRY, STAMPS, COWS For more than 47 years we have been consulted regarding the conversion of these items into cashl IMMEDIATE CASH IS WAITING RELIABLE STAMP AND COIN SHOP RELIABLE JEWELRY STORE 177 EAST FRONT STREET PLAINFIELD 6-1901 William Fay, a member of the speakers' bureau of the National and State VFW for the past 30 years, told the Plainfield Rotary Club yesterday that New Jersey could be justly proud bf the patriots it contributed to the na tion in time of stress and war.

Introduced by Ralph Smalley Fay's topic was "American Evolution Trends in American History Affecting New Jersey Residents." The speaker, a state commander of the VFW in 1931 and 1932, was thanked by War ren Held. The Rotarians also heard a short talk by Roy O. Schlenter, general chairman of the Central New Jersey Fourth of July celebration. After Schlenter explained that the cost of a fireworks display tomorrow night had to be underwritten by public subscription the Kotarians "passed the hat" and gathered a donation of $70 for the project The welcome of Harlin B. Pratt as a new member was postponed until next week as his Lewis Gray, was unable to be present yesterday.

Birthday greetings were extended to Arthur Fischer and Hugh Babbitt. Guests were Harry Richards, James Edwards, Guy Mulligan, Gene Rutan, Mel Bou- boulin, George Linger, Rudy Ozol and William Mantell. Harry North led the opening song, the invocation was asked by the Rev. Thomas Campbell, past president, and William Fort led the singing during the luncheon. The makeups were read by Charles Forbes Jr.

President Frederick C. Ward- law, presiding at his first meeting since being elected to that office, called a meeting of the board of directors after the luncheon. 'Pantry' Sold In Westfield Eluabeth The. Westfield Pantry Inc. at 109 North Westfield, was sold by assign ment today to Raymond Kos- tyack of Rahway for $12,500 plus Kostyack's acceptance of liens amounting to $26,500.

Union County Judge John E. Barger withheld final confirmation of the sale until he was sat isfied he had jurisdiction. Government liens on the Pantry re portedly have not yet been paid Kostyack, who owns a diner and a bakery in Rahway, said he hoped to reopen the pantry under a new name and new management in about three weeks. The pantry, which is assigning all assets for the benefit of credi tors, has been closed for several weeks. It is a bakery, delica tessen and restaurant established two years ago and operated by Gerson Baron and Joseph Man-' del.

pliavey Zedek VSholom Sabbath candles will be lighted at 8:06 p.m. tomorrow at Congregation Ohavey Zedek V'Sho-lom, where evening services will start at 8:15. Saturday mornings services will begin at 9 o'clock. The Bib lical reading of the week is from Numbers, chapter 22, and the Haftorah is from Michah, chapter 5. Saturday eevning services will start at 8:15 and Sabbath will end at 9:06 p.m.

Sunday services are scheduled for 8 a.m. and 8:15 p.m., and weekday services will be held at a.m. and 8:15 p.nx Brief Case Found Plainfield police today report ed the finding of a zippered brief case, apparently the property of a flower seed salesman, at Berck-man and E. Third Sts. Detective Michael Bencivengo and Patrolman David Gilhooley found the case.

It contained a catalogue of Fred C. Gloeckner Co. 35 E. 26th St, New York 10, N. Y.

Rescue Squad Reports Mrs. Elizabeth Hailey of 637 W. Third St was taken to Muhlenberg Hospital yesterday by the Plain-field Rescue Squad and was reported in good condition today. James DeVico of 211 Prescott PI. was discharged from the hospital today after the Plainfield Rescae Squad had transported him there yesterday for treat ment of a cut foot.

Joseph Lellig of 310 Garfield Ave. was in good condition today in the hospital where he was taken yesterday by the Plainfield Rescue Squad after suffering heart trouble. Paul Seltzer of 1072 Kenyon Ave. was transported yesterday from Fitkin Memorial Hospital, Neptune, to his home by the Plainfield Rescue Squad. The Plainfield Rescue Squad transported John Cerretti of 618 W.

Third St. from Muhlenberg Hospital to Roosevelt Hospital in Metuchen. Mrs. Mary Kohwald of 162 Watchung Ave. was taken to Somerset Hospital in Somerville yesterday under the direction of her physician, by the North Plainfield Rescue Squad.

I LJ Th Ofdst and largcrt Auto Rebuilding Plant in th Plainfield Area Judge Rules No Violation OfDosGode Magistrate Ralph J. Smalley Jr. fined four motorists in North Plainfield Municipal Court this morning and acquitted a borough-ite accused of dog ordinance vio lations. Mrs. Anna Feld of 16 Willow had been charged with harboring an unlicensed dog and al lowing her dog to run loose.

The complaints were made by Ptl. Charles Wolfmayer after he investigated a dog bite case near her home last June 7. The Feld's dog had bitten Ralph Bonnell of 29 Willow Ave. counsel William Taub of 119 Watchung Ave. pointed out that the dog's regis tration was a matter of fact in that it was in the bor ough files.

Through his question ing of Airs, eld and her iz-year- old grandson, he asserted that the dog had been chained in the rear of the Feld's house shortly before the accident. The boy told the court that when the dog ran into the street he grabbed it by the chain. He said the animal jumped at Bonnell while secured by the chain. Judge Smalley said the court regretted the injury to Bonnell, but said he felt there was no evi dence to substantiate the accusa- sion that the dog was allowed to run loose. PtL Wolfmayer and Bonnell also testified.

Motor vehicle dispositions were: Bernard Shoemaker of 670 S. Sec ond, $20 and J. Intrabartola of Union, $15, both for careless driving; Michael Husick of Rid- dlesburg, $10, no license in possession; and William Barrett of Madison, $10, failure to have car inspected. of to Hold Installation Bound Brook Frank Slater will be installed to a second term next Thursday as grand knight of Bishop McFaul Council 2510, Knight of Columbus. Others elected: Deputy grand knight, Robert Fagan; chancellor, Charles Le- tiaiz; warden, John Tomaszew ski; recording secretary, Robert Mulligan; inside guard, Bolus Gu-dusky; outside guards, Walter Spioch and Otto Vergari, and judge advocate, John McGuire George Wolz was reappointed treasurer, and Henry Yonkman was renamed financial secretary.

The Rev. Earl A. Gannon, new assistant pastor of St. Joseph's cnurch, was named chaplain to replace the Rev. Frederic Man ville, transferred to another parish.

25 Drivers Get Tickets in Check Metuchen Two road checks here Tuesday resulted in police issuing 25 summonses to motor ists at the direction of Cornelius A. Wall, Middlesex County traffic safety co-ordinator. Wall had the help of Patrolman Charles Van Bree. Lmnng a 1-nour check in Lake three summonses were issued for speeding and one for driving a commercial vehicle without ownership markings. A three-hour check was held in Woodbridge Ave.

and 17. sum monses were issued for speeding, two for no registration and one each for no driver's license and for careless driving. Woman Injured In Edison Collision Edison Mrs. Margaret, A. Cochran, 30, of Milltown, suf fered cuts and bruises of the face and body when a car she was driving was in collision with a truck at 11:10 a.m.

Tuesday in Route 1 near Pierson Ave. She was treated at St. Peter's General Hospital in New Brunswick. The driver of the truck, Ed-mond L. Brown, 24, of Newark, was issued a summons for careless driving.

Youths Offer Auto Service Motorists traveling Route 22 between North Plainfield and Somerville during the Fourth of July weekend may, if they have car trouble, receive assistance from a group of safety minded youths. Twenty-one members of the Royal Rods Hot Rod Club of Mid dlesex- will conduct an 80-hour Help-a-Thon starting at 4 p.m. to day and continuing until mid night Sunday. A spokesman for the club said five members be on duty throughout the period to give free motor service in an effort to promote better driving conditions and. safety during tne weeKena Motorists who encounter diffi culties may call EL 6-4123 for the service.

The club, organized March, held a similar program during the Easter vacation. Members are from Middlesex, Bound Brook, South Bound Brook, Martinsville, Somerville, Stirling and South Plainfield. Glenn Yannet-ta of 4 Columbus PL, Bound Brook, is president. 3 Will Share Parents' Estate Elizabeth Three relatives of the late Frank- and Mildred Donofrio of 1032 Springfield New Providence, will share an estate of about $15,000, Sur rogate Charles A. Otto said to day.

The three are a son, Leonard of Orange, who will get half; a daughter, Mrs. Julia DeFalco of 1032. Springfield New Providence, who will get a quart er, and a grandson, Frank Donofrio, who will get a fourth. Mr. Donofrio died Sept 12, 1957, leaving his estate to his widow.

'She died May 39, before the estate was completely administered. Her will left the estate to the three relatives. Man Disappears After Auto Crash Edison Police have been asked to search for Frederick Smith of 17 Dalton who has been miss ing since he was involved a car accident Sunday in North Brunswick. Smith's wife said her husband took all of the family's money when he left the house prior to the accident and she is now desti tute. Mrs.

Smith said she was told by New Brunswick police that her husband car was involved in a crash there but that since then they had no knowledge of his whereabouts. Holy Name Board Meeting Announced Bound Brook The executive board of St. Mary's Holy Name Society will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in the church to plan for corporate Communion of senior and junior groups at the a.m. Mass July 13.

Nocturnal Adoration will be held from 10 to 11 p.m. tomor row in St. Joseph's Church. Bolus Gradusky, society president, said a society meeting would be held at 7:30 p.m., July 17, in St. Mary's "Church.

Missionary Workers To Conduct Service The Universal Women's Evangelistic and Missionary Workers, Inc. will conduct an Independence Day service tomorrow at 3 p.m. in the Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Potters. Topic for discussion will be "Freedom for Soul, Mind and Body." The local group will leave the interdenominational Missionary Home at 2:30 p.m.

The Rev. Hat-tie Bailey of Plainfield is founder and president. Chess Club Awards Trophies The Plainfield Chess Club last night awarded the Henry D. Hib-bard Trophy to Paul Robey for capturing first place in the championship class of the Winter Tournament and the Dr. David Levitz Trophy to John Zerega as the winner in the Class A competition.

The winner in the Intermediate Class has not been determined as yet because of several playoff games on the schedule. On June 13, Robey played 17 of the club's members simultaneous ly in an exhibition and scored 14 victories, had two draws and experienced only one loss. The club meets each Friday evening in the Plainfield Public Library. It is seeking to increase its membership among devotees of the game in the Plainfield area. Diana Sworn As Counsellor All New Jersey attorneys who previously were not qualified as counsellors-at-law acquired that additional designation Friday through a Supreme Court ruling.

But it remained for a Plainfielder to be the first man to be sworn to the bar with the dual distinc tion. He is Ronald S. Diana of 138 E. Seventh St, who was sworn in this morning by Supreme Court Justice Harry Hehr in Trenton. Army service was responsible for the fact that Diana was swore aione toaay instead of with a group of new attorneys, as is usually the case.

Diana had not completed his clerkship with Shanley and Fish er of Newark when he received his service call. He was permit ted to take his bar examination before donning a uniform, with the understanding that he com plete his clerkship after finishing his Army duty. He successfully passed his examination and now has com pleted his clerkship. He was dis charged from service in February. He will remain with the Newark firm.

Diana is the son of former Plainfield corporation ctunsel Salvador Diana and Mrs. Dhna of 138 E. Seenti St Truck, Backing Up, Strikes Parked Auto A car parked at 716 W. Third St was damaged at 3:53 p. m.

yesterday when it was struck by a truck operated by Buddy C. Bencivenga, 19, of 1125 North police reported. Police said Bencivenga was backing his truck out of a driveway when the accident occurred. The car is owned by Gorden Hammond of 718 W. Third St.

No complaints were made. Piainf ielder Arrested On Disorderly Charge Leonard Tunstall, 38, of 719 S. Second St. was arrested by Plain-field police last night on a disorderly conduct charge. The complaint was made by Miss Josie Bell Miller of 825 S.

Second St wno said Tunstall threatened her last Saturday. Tunstall was released in his own custody for a Municipal Court appearance Monday. Morris Schmidt, 90, of 2 Duer was reported in good condition today at Muhlenberg Hospi tal wnere he was taken Tuesday by the Plainfield Rescue Squad. Mrs. Cecelia DeVlaming of 764 Woodland Ave.

is in good condi tion at the hospital where she was admitted Monday. Thomas Eggleston, 48, of 210 Muhlenberg is in good condi tion at the hospital where he was taken this week ty the Plainfield Rescue Squad. Hospital Reports CHECK YOUR CAR AD CHECK ACCIDENTS BE SURE YOUR CAR IS A SAFE CAR HAVE A COMPLETE SAFETY CHECK-UP TODAY ON OUR SAFETY LANE, FREE OF CHARGE! WAYNE WOOD PABK OFF WEST PBONT ST. PL. 6 CINDER BLOCKS 4 CALCIUM CLORIOE I INSULATION STEEL SASH (all lypes) BILCO CELLADOORS RESIDENTIAL HOLLOW 0 4242 GUILM1G SUPPLIES ROCK LATH PARK BENCHES SHEET sROCK FACE BRICKS (all types) ORANGEBURG PIPE STEEL FIRE DOORS NEW fAARJCET 88G7 F.0KE ALSO LAWN BOY MOWERS, WHEELBARROWS, MORTAR BOXERS, HEATILATORS, FIREPLACE DAMPERS.

FLUE TILE, DRAIN TILE, SEWER PIPES. PENNSYLVANIA BLUE STONE AKfB. TENNESSEE VENEER STONE, ROSE MARSHAUTOWN TROWELS AND EXACT LEVELS. STA-DRI MASONRY PAIXT AND F8UKDATI0M WATER REPELLENT 3pm Day a WMki 7i30 AM. to 6 PJM- The North Plainfield Field and Injury Fund, invites yon and yonr family to CANUCK FflELP where the Grandstands give yon a perfect view of the fireworks.

The refreshment stand and facilities will be open GATES OPEN AT 7 P. M. LIGHTS WILL BE TURNED ON TO CLEAR THE FIELD AFTER FIREWORKS DISPLAY STELTON ROAD PL 2.