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i i X. ma Mrs. Elmer J. Neatl James Crowell James Crowell, 51. of New York, formerly of Somerset North Plainfield, and re Hiram E.

Deats Dies at 92; Expert on Hunterdon History Flemington Hiram E. Deats, 92, of Flemington Junction, died Saturday evening (March 16, 1963) in Union Forge Allan Seaman Sr. Neshanic Allan Seaman 55, of Amwell husband of Katherine Kuneth Seaman, died yesterday (March '17, 1963) in Hunterdon Medical Center, Fleming-ton, where he had been a patient 10 days. He had been a resident of Neshanic 12 years and prior to that lived at Manhasset, L.I. Mr.

Seaman was employed He had been a patient there William G. Britten Westfield William G. Britten, 80, of 617 Hanford PL, died Saturday (March 16, 1963) in East Orange General Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Hazleton, Mr. Britten had resided here 47 years.

He was a graduate of Purdue University and was an electrical engineer for International Telephone and Telegraph until his retirement in 1946. He was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers of America, a member of Atlas Lodge 125, and AM of West-field, and proxy to the Grand Lodge of New Jersey for Atlas Lodge. He was the first high cently of Los Angeles, died of an apparent heart attacK yesterday morning (March 17, 1963) at the Jersey Central eastbound station here. He had been visiting Plainfield area relatives for the weekend. Plainfield Police and Rescue Squadmen administered oxygen when Mr.

Crowell was stricken, but he was pronounced dead by Dr. Nathan Morris, city physician, at 8:52 a.m. The body was removed to the Higgins "Home for Funerals." Mr. Crowell's wife, Mary, has been called here from Los Angeles and funeral arrangements are incomplete. Mr.

Crowell, who returned East two weeks ago, was em ployed by Harris Upham Company, a stock brokerage in New York. He is survived in addition to his widow by four daughters, Mrs. Frederick Berry of Mt. Horeb Warren Township; Mrs. Raymond Matsu-moto, Mrs.

Clement Griffith and Miss Judith Crowell, all of Los Angeles; two grandchildren; four brothers, Irving of Cresskill, Henry of Ramsey, Elisha of Stockton, and Gus of Vermont; and two sisters, Mrs. Ralph Spagnola of Oakland, N. and Mrs. John Vanderhook of Hawthorne. Allan S.

Ayrault Jr. Berkeley Heights Allan S. Ayrault 46, of 112 Dogwood Lane, died yesterday (March 17, 1963) in the Irv-ington General Hospital. He was a foreman in the Public Service line department in Newark, and had been with the company 23 years. Born in Newark, Mr.

Ayrault spent most of his life in Irvington before moving here eight years ago. He served with the Air Force in England during World War 2. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Eleanor Zuber Ayrault; his parents, Mr. and Mrs.

Allan S. Ayrault Sr. of Irvington; a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Isen-berg of Northridge, Calif, and a sister, Mrs. Etta Kinder of Irvington.

The Rev. Henry J. McKin-non, pastor of the Union Village Methodist Church, Warren Township, of which the deceased was a member, will conduct services at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Hausmann Funeral Home, Irvington. Interment will be in Hollywood Memorial Park, Union.

Garwood Mrs. Marie Thomson Nead, wife of Elmer J. Nead, retired Westfield policeman, died yesterday (March 17, 1963) in Muhlen berg Hospital, Plainfield, after a long illness. She was born in McKees-port. 56 years ago, and lived in i 1 for 26 years, moving to 314 East St.

here 12 years ago. Mrs. Nead was a member of the United Church and of its Ladies Aid Society. Surviving besides her husband are two daughters, Mrs. Herman C.

Finkel Jr. of Milton, and Mrs. Clyde W. Hill of Point Pleasant; a brother, Albert Thomson, a sister, Mrs. Edward Whelan, both of Elizabeth, and seven grandchildren.

Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from the Dooley Colonial Home in Westfield, with the Rev. Stephen Szabo, pastor of the United Church of Christ, officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Westfield. Visitation will be today from 7 to 10 p.m.

and tomor row from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. Michael Boras Funeral services for Mi chael Bogas, 73, of 521 Cen tral Plainfield, who died Saturday (March 16, 1963) in Mumenberg Hospital, were held yesterday in the Higgins Home for Funerals, with Rabbi Asher I. Brachman officiating. Interment was in Hebrew Cemetery, South Plainfield. He was the husband of the late Molly Lipsky Bogas.

He was a retired printer and had owned his own shop. He was a member of the Independent Order of B'rith Abraham, Plainfield. Surviving are a son, Leo Bogas of Phoenix, a daughter, Mrs. Harold Parets at home; five grandchildren; one brother, George Bogas of Inwood, L.I. and a sister, Mrs.

David Kaplan of Jackson Heights, L.I. Charles D. Boschen Millington Charles D. Boschen, 83, of 141 River died suddenly of a heart attack Saturday (March 16, 1963) in the nome of his son, Barry C. Boschen of Church Rd.

He was born in Brooklyn. As a voune man he home- steaded in Miles City, where he raised horses and wheat until he came here in 1941. Besides Barry he is survived by two other sons, Jerome of Warren Township and Allan of Pittsfield, four grandchildren; a brother C. Herman Boschen, of Ros-elle Park: and seven other brothers and sisters in Ger many. Services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m.

in the Gallo way and Crane funeral Home, Basking Ridge, with the Rev. Jacob Trapp of the Unitarian Church, Summit, of ficiating. Interment will be in Somerset Hills Cemetery, Basking Ridge. Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m. Express Your Feelings with FLOWERS from GRAY'S ROUTE 22 WATCHUNO Personal Attention Details Serving Families of All Faiths Scarpa FUNERAL HOME 22 CRAIG PLACE M.

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Plainfield Granite Works 4 Richmond at 4th St. FI. 6-4387 THE COURIER-NEWS Plainfield. Monday, March 18, 1963 Tax Reform Postponement Due for Vote (Continued from Page One) ation of business and equipment at lower levels. The administration's money bills were outlined by Governor Hughes last week.

The Governor promised to deliver his package for a $750 million bond proposal today, delayed a week. The bond bills are expected to receive prompt attention, but other measures which would increase taxes may be tabled until the Joint Legislative Appropriations Committee completes its study of the $547.4 million budget proposed for fiscal 1963-64, according to Crabiel. Asking Veto Power One bill would give the Governor veto powers over the N. J. Turnpike Authority, and extend tolls on the Turnpike indefinitely.

Under existing law, the tolls would end when the Turnpike bonds are paid off, expected in 1971. The legislation also would direct the Turnpike revenues into the state General Fund after the bonds are paid. Hughes has proposed to finance the bond issue with Turnpike returns. The veto in effect would permit the Governor to block any spending plans the Authority might make. If adopted, two administration bills would put referen-dums to the voters next November.

One would be for a $475 million bond issue to finance capital construction on highways and the elimination of grade crossings. The other would be for a $275 million bond issue to pay for the construction and reconstruction of public health, education and welfare buildings. Two bills would levy a 20 1 per cent surtax on electric and gas companies, and telephone and telegraph firms. Hughes estimates the surtax would bring the state $18.5 million next year. Another would raise the taxes on beer, wine and liquor to bring in an additional $12.8 million.

Legislation to extend the racing season from 150 to 169 days and to raise by 1 per cent the assessment against pools at racing meets would produce $4 million, according to Hughes. A bill to raise miscellaneous motor vehicle fees would yield $2.2 million, and finally balance the budget. Fees for registration and drivers' licenses would be unchanged. Legislation to give the farmer a property tax break also was to be introduced today. The bill would require the assessment of farms at their value.

as farms, rather than their potential as sites for housing tracts or other developments. Middlesex Girl Scouts Have Camping Day Middlesex Girl Scout Troop 142 conducted an out door camping day Saturday at the Post Office grounds under the direction of its leader, Mrs. Harry Hendrick-son. Brownie Patrol 146, whose leader is Mrs. James Versteeg, were guests for lunch.

Feted on Birthday Dunellen Mrs. Susan Bez-zek of 814 Center St. was honored on her 73rd birthday yesterday at a surprise dinner party given by her daughter, Mrs. Ann Traney of Manville. Several relatives and friends gathered to help her celebrate.

Meeting Planned Edison A report meeting of the special gifts and business and professional groups of the Community Hospital Group will be held to morrow at 6:45 p.m. in The Pines, Route 27. Mrs. Helen H. Holland Mrs.

Helen High Holland, 57, of 414 W. Third died Saturday (March 16, 1963) while visiting at 94 W. Jersey Elizabeth. Born in Raleigh, N. Mrs.

Holland leaves two brothers, John High of New York and Joseph High of Elizabeth; and two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Bethea of 532 W. Second and Mrs. Ella Jenkins of 414 W. Third St.

Services will be announced by the Judkins Colonial Home. Mrs. Harold Singleton East Orange Mrs. Helen A. Singleton of 293 North Oraton widow of Harold J.

Singleton, died Saturday (March 16, 1963). Her survivors include a sister, Mrs. Frank Wherrity of Clark. 26 Nursing Home near Stanton about two weeks. Mr.

Deats was an authority on Hunterdon County and New Jersey history. He had written many books and pamphlets. He also was a philatelist and had written on stamp collecting. He was a long-time farmer and banker. He had been a member of the board of di rectors of the Flemington National Bank and Trust Company for more than 70 years, which state banking officials report is longer than any other bank director service in New Jersey.

Injured in Fall His death followed a short illness. He had first been ill with influenza at home. Then he was injured in a fall at home and was taken to the nursing home. He was born in Stockton. As a boy he resided in Pitts-town and moved with his family to the Deats farm at Flemington Junction in the late 1870s.

He had lived there since. He succeeded his father in farming and continued to op erate the farm all his life His wife, the former Miss Eva A. Taylor, died in their home at Flemington Junction in 1952. Honored by Rutgers Mr. Deats was graduated from the Peddie School in Hightstown.

He received an honorary degree from Rutgers University a few years go for his contributions to the his torical writings of the state He was one of the founders of the Hunterdon County His-otrical Society and had served as its secretary for many years until he retired a few years ago. The society's headquar ters here contains many his torical Society and had served writings and other items that he had gathered or had received in the name of the society. A clerk is now at work for the Historical Society cataloging his historical papers. Was School Trustee He was a former trustee at the Peddie School and retired from the post last year. He also served for a number of years on the board of trustees of Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pa.

He was a past master of Darcy Lodge 37, and AM, Flemington, and past high priest of Clinton Chapter, Royal Arch Masons, Fleming- ton. He was an active member of the N. J. Genealogical Society and an authority on Hunterdon County genealogy. He held memberships in the N.

J. Historical Society and the Virginia Historical Soci ety. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revo lution and the Founders and Patriots of America. Served Agriculture Board Mr. Deats was a member of Cherryville Baptist Church and had been a former member of the board of directors of the Hunterdon County Board of Agriculture.

Surviving are two daugh ters," Mrs. Fred A. Abegg of lemington Junction and Mrs. Ralph A. Prince of Westfield, a son, Charles T.

of Plainfield; six grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Services Scheduled Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Holcombe Funeral Home. The Rev. William Gow of the Cherryville Baptist Church, and the Rev.

Edward C. Dun bar, of the Flemington Baptist onurcft, win officiate. Interment will be in the cemetery adjoining Cherry ville Baptist Church Darcy Lodge, and AM. will conduct Masonic rites to morrow at 8 p.m. in the fu neral home.

The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions hp made to the Hunterdon Coun ty Historical Society for the cataloging of Mr. Deats' his torical papers. Mrs. Charles Krauss Mrs. Charles Krauss, 74.

of Miami Beach, formerly of 36 Washington North Plainfield, died yesterday (March 17, 1963) in the Jack son Memorial Hospital, Mi ami, after a short illness. She was born in Corona, L.I., and had resided in Florida the past five vears. She was a member of Temple Sholom of Plainfield, the sisterhood of the Temple and a member of Hadassah. Surviving are two brothers, David Kaplan of Jackson Heights, L.I. and Mark Kaplan of Miami, two sisters, Mrs.

Anna Bogas of Rego Park, L.I., and Mrs. Louis Schmidt of 2 Duer North Plainfield, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements by the Higgins Home for are incomplete. Interment will be in the Mount Lebanon Cemetery, Iselin. S.

C. Housel Of Hampton Hampton Stewart C. Housel, 69, a longtime borough official, died last night (March 17, 1963) in his home at 10 E. Main St. He had suffered a heart attack several weeks ago and had been a patient in Warren Hospital, Phillips-burg, but had returned home recently.

Mr. Housel had been munic ipal tax collector for 18 years and prior to that was municipal tax assessor. He also was borough treasurer and a mem ber of the Board of Health and the borough Welfare Board at the time of his death. He was born in Bayonne but had lived in this borough 45 years. In 1960 he retired from employment at the Tay lor-Wharton Company's High Bridge plant, where he had worked 30 years.

He was a member of Lebanon Lodge 6, and AM, of Glen Gardner, Hampton Methodist Church and the Hamp ton Fire Company. His wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Housel, died here in 1960. He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Ames of this place, who was named acting tax collector and treasurer last week, and Mrs.

Gladys Jocsak and Mrs. Estelle Smo lensky both of Washington, N. a sister, Mrs. Hannah Spreague. of Avoca, N.

and three grandchildren. Services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the Bright Funeral Home here by the Rev, Craige LeBreton, pastor of the Hampton Methodist Church. Interment will be in the Musconetcong Valley Cem etery. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday eve ning.

George E. Van Nest Somerville George E. Van Nest, 71, of 44 Putnam died yesterday (March 17. 1963) in his home. He was born in Raritan.

Mr. Van Nest was a retired employe of the Public Service Electric and Gas Company here. He leaves his widow, Olive; three daughters, Miss Ruth Van Nest, at home, Mrs. David Smalley of Bridgewater and Mrs. Roy Hall of Somerville; two brothers, Albert of Rari tan and John of Somerville: three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m. in the Cusick Funeral Home by the Rev. Harold B. Wright pastor of the First Methodist Church.

Interment will be in Franklin Memorial Park, Franklin Township. Friends may call from 7-10 p. m. today at the funeral home. Deaths BOSCH EN Charles D.

of 141 River Millington, N.J., on Saturday, March 16, 1963. Father of Allan, Jerome and Barry uo5cnen. Service Wednesday, March 20, at 2 p.m. at the Callaway Crane Funeral Home, 101 South Finley Basking Ridge. Interment Somerset Hills Cemetery.

i-nenos may call Tuesday 7-9 p.m. 18 BRITTEN William of Westfield, N.J., on Saturday, March 16, 1963, beloved nusDana or rne late Edith Hoyle Britten, father of Stanley and William E. Services at Gray's, 318 E. Broad Westfield, on Wednesday, March 20, at oriTTen ana Mrs. Kenneth G.

Houts. p.m. Masonic services Wednesday, 8:30 p.m Interment Fairview Cemetery, West field. In lieu of flowers, please make contri butions to the American Heart Fund. 19 GEYER On Sunday, March 17, 1963 Leona Errrae in her 70th year.

Wife of the late Walter H. Geyer. Residence at the home of her daughter, Mrs. James B. Adams 1929 Rita Scotch Kiains.

Services will be held at the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, Plainfield on Tuesday afternoon March 19 at 3 clock. Interment Baltimore Cemetery, Balti more, Md. Friends may call at the Memorial Funeral Home, 400 Franklin PI. at E. Seventh Plainfield on Monday from 5 to 10 p.m.

and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. 18 KRINEY On Sunday, March 17, 1963, Benjamin L. in his 65th year. Husband of Edna Smith Kriney.

Residence 15 Laramie Plainfield. Services will be held at the Memorial Funeral Home, 400 Franklin PI. at E. Seventh Plainfield on Wednesday evening, March 20 at 7:30 o'clock. Interment Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday after 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers friends may make donations to the Memorial Fund of the First Presbyterian Church. 20 OWENS On Saturday, March 16, 1963, Laura Thorman in her 59th year. Daughter of Jennie Thorman Owens and the late William Owens.

At her home, 4 Meadowbrook Village, Plainfield. Services will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, 525 E. Front Plainfield, on Tuesday evening March 19 at 7:45 o'clock. Interment St. John's Cemetery, Bangor, on Wednesday at 11 a.m.

Friends may call at the Memorial Funeral Home, 400 Franklin PI. at E. Seventh Plainfield on Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday from 3 to 5 p.m. In liec of flowers friends may make donations to the Memorial Fund of the First Presbyterian Church.

19 PEOERSEN On Saturday, March 16, 1963, Emmy Johanne Jensen in her 77th year. Wife of John Pedersen. At her home, 1164 South Ninth South Plainfield. Services will be held at the Memorial Funeral Home, 400 Franklin PI. at E.

Sevenht Plainfield, on Tuesday, March 19 at 1:30 o'clock. Interment Lake Nelson Memorial Park, New Market. 18 SILENCE Marion, of 34 Edgewood Metuchen, N.J., on Saturday, March 16, 1963. Sister of William A. Silence.

Services 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, at First Presbyterian Church, Metuchen, N.J. Interment Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends may call at the Runyon Mortuary, 568 Middlesex Metuchen, Monday, 7-9 p.m., Tuesday 2-4, and 7-9 p.m. 19 Card of Thanks We wish to thank our friends and relatives for kindness extended during our bereavement in the loss of our wife and daughter, Shirley M.

Bohem. Lillian M. Evans James T. Boh'im 18 Miss Laura Thorman Owens Junior High Teacher Dies Miss Laura Thorman Owens, a science teacner in Maxson Junior High School, died in her home, 4 Meadowbrook Village, Saturday (March 16, 1963) after a long illness. Miss Owens, who also taught in Washington and Evergreen Schools here, was founder and first president of the Associa tion of Childhood Education in New Jersey.

She was born in Bangor, on March 1, 1905. Following graduation from East Stroudsburg (Pa.) State Teachers College, she taught school in Easton, before coming to Plainfield in 1931. Miss Owens earned B.S. and M.S. degrees at Rutgers Uni versity, New Brunswick.

She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, Women's Honorary Educational Society; New Jersey Science Teachers Association; the curriculum committee of Junior High Schools in Plainfield; past treasurer and member of the State Speech Association. She also was a member of the Plainfield Teachers Asso ciation, N.J. Education Associ ation; National Education As sociation and National Science Association. Miss Owens was the first woman elder to serve in the First Presbyterian Church She was a member of the building committee for the new church, chairman of the Spiritual Life Commission of the Session, founder and char ter member of Chi bigma, a business and professional woman club of the church Her mother, Mrs. Jennie Thorman Owens at home, is her only survivor.

Miss Owens was the daughter of the late William Owens. The Rev. Gerald T. Krohn will officiate at funeral serv ices tomorrow at p.m. in the church.

Interment will be in St. John's Cemetery, Bangor. Friends may call at the Me morial Funeral Home today from 7 to 9 p.m. and tomor row from 3 to 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to the memorial fund of the First Presbyterian Church.

Miss 3Iarion Silence Metuchen Miss Marion Silence of 34 Edgewood Rd. died Saturday (March 16, 1963) in St. Peter's Hospital, New Brunswick, after a short illness. She was born in Edison and lived in the area all her life. She was administrative assistant to the Edison Board of Education, a post she held for 35 years.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the local Daughters of American Revolution, the Clara Barton Woman's Club, and the N. J. Secretrial Association. She is survived by a brother, William of the same address. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 p.

m. in the First Presbyterian Church with Dr. A. H. Behrenberg, pastor, officiating.

Interment will be in Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m.

at the Runyon Mortuary. Mrs. E. Staufenberger Irvington Funeral services were held here today for Mrs. Dora Bauer Staufenberg-er of 444 Nye who died Friday (March 15, 1963).

She was the widow of Edward J. Staufenberger. Among her survivors is a son, Edwin W. Staufenberger of New Providence. Craftsmanship in MEMORIALS it harked hit written ana rant klu f- ia IMWJIHUIJ pilLCU.

VUDSUIl US TVIlnQUi as a carpenter. He was a veteran of World War 2, serving with the Navy as a carpenter's mate first class in the Pacific Theatre of War. He was a member of Neshanic Methodist Church and was a former member of Manhasset Lakeville Volunteer Fire Company. He also was a member, of Pomamuk Lodge, F. and A.

Great Neck, L. I. Surviving, in addition to his widow, are two sons, Al lan New Hampton and Howard, Hampton; three brothers, George, Arcadia, Eugene, Glen Gardner, and Milton, Baldwin, L. also, four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m.

in the Holcombe Funeral Home, Flemington. The Rev. James Flynn, pastor of Neshanic Methodist Church, will officiate. Interment will be in Neshanic Cemetery. Masonic rites will be con-Hnrtpd Wednesday at 8 p.m.

at thP funeral home. Friends may call Wednesday evening Benjamin L. Kriney Benjamin L. Kriney, 64, of 15 Laramie died yester day (March 17, 1963) in Muhlenberg Hospital. A native of Plainfield, he was a distributing clerk with the New York Central Rail road for the past 42 years.

Mr. Kriney was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and served as Sunday school superintendent, deacon and He leaves his widow, Mrs. Edna Smith Kriney, at home; two sons, B. Bruce Kriney of Arden, N.C. and Richard L.

Kriney of Glendora, his father, Samuel L. Kriney, and a sister, Miss Hattie E. Kriney, both of 16 Mariners PL; and two brothers, Russell L. Kriney of Watchung and Francis W. Kriney of Island Heights, and a granddaughter, Barbara Ann Kriney.

The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. from the Memorial Funeral Home, with the Rev. Gerald T. Krohn of First Presbyter ian Church officiating. Friends may call at the fu neral home tomorrow from 7 to 9 p.m.

and Wednesday after 3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, friends may make contribu tions to the memorial fund of the First Presbyterian Church. George T. Wilkinson Martinsville George Thomas Wilkinson, 5, of Newman Lane, died yesterday (March 17, 1963) in Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York after a short illness. He was the son of Mr.

and Mrs. David W. Wilkinson. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Fucillo and Warren Funeral Home, Manville. Mrs.

H. H. Adams somerville services were held at 2 p.m. today at St. John's Episcopal Church for Mrs.

Mary Carter Adams who died at her home, 3 E. Cliff Friday (March 15, 1963) after a brief illness. The Rev. Hollis Smith officiated. She was the widow of Horatio H.

Adams. Interment will be at the convenience of the family. Mrs. C. Christiansen Somerville Mrs.

Helen Christiansen of 15 Ivanhoe Ave. died this morning (March 18, 1963) in Somerset Hospital. She was the widow of Christian Christiansen. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Cusick Funeral Home. Pasquale F.

Curch Newark The funeral of Pasquale F. Church of 202 Bergen who died Friday (March 15, 1963), will be held tomorrow, with a Solemn High Mass of Requiem at 10:15 a.m. in St. Rocco's Church here. Burial will be in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

His survivors include a sis ter, Mrs. James Timpinaro of Metuchen. Edward 31. Leidy Cranford Edward M. Leidy, father of Mrs.

Ruth Mielke of Fanwood, died Friday (March 15, 1963) in his home, 130 N. Lehigh Ave. He was 72. Services will be held to morrow at 3 p.m. at Gray Me morial, 12 Springfield Ave.

priest of Corinthian Chapter 57, R.A.M., here. His wife, Mrs. Edith Hoyle Britten, died in 1946. He is survived by two sons, Stanley H. of Mt.

Lebanon, and William E. of Glen Ridge; a daughter, Mrs. Kenneth G. Houts of Neenah, eight grandchildren and two greatgrandchildren. Services will be held at 8 p.m.

Wednesday in Gray and Masonic rites will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contribu tions may be made to the Heart Fund. Mrs. Edson Perry Peapack-Gladstone Mrs.

Jessie M. Perry. 54. died un expectedly Saturday (March 16, 1963) at her home in St. Petersburg, Fla.

She was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and had lived in Peapack 25 years before mov ing to Florida five years ago. She was a member of Lady Robertson Lodge 234, Daugh ters of Scotia. Besides her husband, Edson Perry, she is survived by two brothers and a sister. Funeral services will be in the Bailey Funeral Home Thursday at 2:30 p.m., with the Rev. Herman Soderberg of the Gladstone Methodist Church officiating.

Interment will be in Port Murray Cemetery. Mrs. Fannie Stevens Somerville Mrs. Fannie M. Stevens of.

75 Third St. died in Somerset Hospital Sat urday (March 16, 1963). She was born in Pike County, and at one time lived Plainfield. in She is survived by five brothers, Olin Geiger of 1336 E. Second Plainfield, Hilton Geiger of Montclair, Hil- ter Geiger of Barnesville, Quilla Geiger of Macon, and John T.

Geiger of Green ville, S.C., and five sisters, Mrs. Daisy Bellah and Mrs. Alma Burnett of Barnesville, Mrs. Esther Aiken of Griffin, Mrs. Mattie J.

Goss of Milner, and Mrs. Amy M. Taylor of Atlanta. Services will be announced by the Judkins, Colonial Home, Plainfield. Mrs.

Rosselot Newark Mrs. Anna Marie Rosselot, 84, of 282 Sixth died yesterday (March 17, 1963) in Presbyterian Hos pital here. A native of Plain-field, she was the widow of Frederick Rosselot and had moveo 10 iewanc 35 years ago from Last Orange. She is survived by two sons, George R. and Stewart Rosselot of Newark; and a sister, Mrs.

Laura Kindred of Bloomfield. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. tomorrow in the Cole Funeral Home here by the Rev. James Waring of St. Thomas Episcopal Church.

Interment will be in the Pine Brook (N.J.) Cemetery. Mrs. Walter Geyer Scotch Plains Mrs. Leona Emge Geyer, 69, of 1929 Rita died yesterday (March 17, 1963) in Overlook Hospital, Summit. She was born in Baltimore, Md.

She was the widow of Walter H. Geyer. Mrs. Geyer came here 13 years ago from Baltimore, to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. James B.

Adams Jr. Surviving besides her daughter is a sister, Mrs. Philip Dannenfelser of Baltimore, and one grandson. She was a member of Cres- Avenue Presbyterian Church of Plainfield. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 3 p.m.

in the church with the Rev. Charles L. Mead, D.D., officiating. Interment will be in the Baltimore Cemetery. Friends may call at the Memorial Funeral Home in Plainfield today from 5 to 10 p.m.

and tomorrow from 10 a.m. until noon. Dauty Quality ENDURING Elrtn MMMMat SOU I 1 vai Aiir hftaiftifiil MUtA I II II II wwuiifi -tivvuVH, I UU1LU obligation. L. L.

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John Pedersen Funeral services for Mrs. Emmy Johanne Jensen Pedersen of 1164 S. 9th South Plainfield. will be held tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. at the Memorial Funeral Home.

The Rev. Gerald T. Krohn -of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. Inter- 1 ment will be in Lake Nelson Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home today.

Mrs. Pedersen, wife of John Pedersen, died of a heart ailment in her home Saturday (March 16, 1963). She was born in Denmark 76 years ago. Mrs. Pedersen came to the United States more than 50 years ago and had lived in Plainfield before moving to South Plainfield 37 years ago.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Also surviving are two sons, Wilfred G. Pedersen of Washington Township and Walter H. Pedersen of Hackensack; three daughters, Mrs. Edna Douglass of Hightstown, Mrs.

Harry Walker of Dunellen, and Mrs. Frank Jannelli Jr. of Warren Township; 11 grandchildren and three great- Frank J. Stearns Lebanon Services were held today in Union for Frank J. Stearns of Cokesbury Rdn who died Friday (March 15, 1963) in the Brook Lodge Nursing Home, Cranford.

Born in Stony Creek, N.Y., 79 years ago, he had lived in Union 40 years before moving here four years ago. He retired 20 years ago as a bookkeeper for a construction company. He was a member of the Men's Club of the Union Methodist Church and a charter member of Union Elks Lodge 1583. FRED HOFFMAN Morogr end A measure of confidence Our complete attention to all details no matter how small they may be. A.

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