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Walter Douglas, hospital leader ThG G0Ufl6faN6UJS Wednesday, March 20, 1985 J. Gil Foster, 73, Realtor in Far Hills I I Ami II I Board of Realtors, the New Jersey Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors. He was a former member of the Somerset Art Association in Far Hills. Surviving are his wife, Ruth B. Roach Foster, and a brother, John Charles Foster of Park Ridge, 111.

Arrangements are by Layton Funeral Home in Bedminster. By FORREST S. CLARK Courier-News Staff Writer PLAINFIELD Walter S. Douglas, the former president of Muhlenberg Hospital and an engineer who helped design mass transit systems in some of the nation's major cities, died last Friday at his Rhode Island home. Douglas, 73, had been ill for several months.

He was a member of the hospital's board of governors since 1950 and served as hospital president in 1958 and 1959. Douglas retired in 1975 as the senior partner and chairman of the board of the engineering firm of Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade Douglas Inc. He was also a trustee of the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church in Plainfield for many years. Douglas distinguished himself in the field of mass transportation. In 1953, he wrote the intial report and did the initial planning for what is now the Bay Area Rapid Transit system in the San Francisco area.

That project was the nation's first totally new transit system in over 50 years. He also was the initial designer of the Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority's $3 billion, 53-mile transit system, which he began to work on in the late 1950s. Douglas helped develop transportation systems in Philadelphia, Camden, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis and several foreign nations. In 1969 he received the James Laurie Prize from the American Society of Civil Engineers for his work in finding solutions to long-range transportation problems in urban areas.

In 1975 he was named one of the "Top Ten Construction Men" of the past half century by the Construction Division of the American Society of Construction Engineers. He was named to the American Public Transit Hall of Fame in 1984. He was born in 1912 in Pennsylvania. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1933 and received his M.S. from Harvard in 1935.

Douglas retired to his summer home in Jamestown, R.I., in 1977. Douglas is survived by his wife, Jean Moment Douglas; two daughters, Joanne Olsson and Nancy Engblom; three grandchildren; and WilliamS. Kleeman Sr. MANVILLE William S. Kleeman 70, of Boesel Avenue, died yesterday (March 19, 1985) at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville.

He was born in Scranton, and lived there until he moved to Manville 38 years ago. He retired as a machinist In 1980 from Johns-Manville Corp. in Manville, where he was employed for more than 30 years. He was a member of the Johns-Manville Quarter-Century Club and the Johns-Manville Retirement Club. He served In the Army during World War II and was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No.

2290 In Manville. Surviving are his wife, Frances Michalski Kleeman; two sons, William S. Jr. of Piscataway and Kenneth of Manville; a daughter, Christine Perfetti of Brldgewater; a sister, Dorothy Dippre of Duryea, and a granddaughter. Arrangements are by Fucillo and Warren Funeral Home in Manville.

I 1 1 tr "T' FAR HILLS J. Gil Foster, 73, of Pennbrook Road, died yesterday (March 19, 1985) at Morristown Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chicago, 111., and lived in Bernardsville before moving to Far Hills 25 years ago. He was a Realtor for the past 18 years and owned J. Gil Foster Real Estate Agency at Country Mall in Far Hills.

He belonged to the Somerset County LouisJ.Grayovski BRDDGEWATER Louis J. Gray-ovski, 70, of the Finderne section, died Monday (March 18, 1985) at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was born In Raritan and lived there until he moved to Finderne 10 years ago. He was employed as a clerk for the Belle Mead postal supplies depot for SO years before retiring 10 years ago. He was an Army veteran of World War II.

Surviving are a son, John L. Gray-ovski of Brentwood, N.Y.; two daughters, Betty Lou Carter of Glen Gardner and Janice Coil of Fort Collins, two brothers, Stanley G. and Walter both of Brldgewater, a sister, Sophie M. Binick of Brldgewater; and three grandchildren. Arrangements are by Bridgewater Funeral Home in Finderne.

FUNERAL FOSTER J. Gil, of 58 Pennbrook Far Hills, on Tuesday, March 19, 1985, husband of Ruth B. Roach Foster, brother of John Charles Foster of Park Ridge, Illinois. Service at the Layton Funeral Home, Main Bedminster, on Thursday, March 21 at 8:30 p.m. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, 2-4 7-9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts may be made to the Far Hills-Bedminster First Aid Squad. 20 HAILEY Kim, on March 15, 1985 of Plainfield, N.J., son of Mrs. Esther Rowe Wise, grandson of Mrs. Jamie Hailey. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m.

JUDKINS COLONIAL HOME. Friends may call Wednesday 9 a.m. until time of services. -20 JACKSON Rev. William on March 17, 1985, of Plainfield, N.J., husband of Mrs.

Dorothy K. Jackson, father of Mrs. Rosa Coleman, Ersel McFee Catherine Jackson, brother of Frank Jackson. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, 11 a.m. at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Fanwood, N.J.

Friends may call Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. at JUDKINS COLONIAL HOME. 20 SECOND ANNIVERSARY IN LOVING MEMORY KENNETH MANTZ Who Passed Away March 20, 1983 Borne day we hope to meet again, Borne day, we know not when; clasp our hands, in the better land IJever to part again. Lovo Forever, Wife, Daughter, Son, Son-ln-Law, Daughter-ln-Law ft Grandchildren mr-- IT j- ft John Riggs PISCATAWAY John Riggs, 75, died yesterday (March 19, 1985) at Muhlenberg Hospital In Plainfleld. He was born in Pennsylvania and lived in Piscataway for 45 years.

He was employed as a carpenter by Lockheed Electronics Co. in Watch-ung until his retirement in 1972. Mr. Riggs was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Piscataway. Surviving are his wife, Stella Kostu Riggs; three daughters, Rosemarie Bavosl and Joan Pelley, both of Piscataway, and Doloris Young of Hamilton Township; three sisters, Viola Merriman and Alice Zlemba, both of Jersey City, and Agnes DeVivo of Lyndhurst; two brothers, James Sadesky and George Sadesky, both of Jersey City, and seven grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Sheenan Funeral Home in Dunellen. NOTICES KANTOR Paul, 66, of Piscataway, N.J., on March 18, 1985, husband of Edith Marsik Kantor, father of Jeanette VanWinckel, Paula Waters, and John, brother of George Kantor and grandfather of three. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, 9:30 a.m. from the SHEENAN FUNERAL HOME, 233 Dunellen Dunellen, N.J. and will be followed by a 10 a.m.

Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Piscataway. Interment Resurrection Cemetary, Piscataway. Visiting hours Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. 20 KLEEMAN William S. 70, of Boesel Manville, on March 19, 1985, husband of Frances (Michalski) Kleeman, father of William S.

Kenneth Mrs. Christine Perfetti, brother of Dorothy Dippre, grandfather of 1. Funeral services are private under the direction of FUCILLO WARREN FUNERAL HOME, 205 So. Main Manville, N.J. There will be no calling hours at the funeral home.

Contributions in his memory may be made to The American Cancer Society, Somerset Chapter. 20 LATORRA Anna, on March 16, 1985 at Margate, Florida, wife of the late Michael, mother of Sarah Bendetti, Dorothy Pettione Mary Macgillivary. Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. in Immaculate Conception Church, Somerville. Friends may call Tuesday, 2-4 7-9 p.m.

at the Cusick Funeral Home, Somerville. 20 RIGGS John, 75, of Piscataway, N.J., on March 19, 1985, husband of Stella Kostu Riggs, father of Rosemarie Bavosi, Joan Pelley Doloris Young, brother of Viola Merriman, Alice Ziemba, Agnes DeVivo, James Sadesky George Sadesky, grandfather of 7. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, 10:30 a.m. from the Sheenan Funeral Home, 233 Dunellen Dunellen, N.J. will be followed by an 1 1 a.m.

Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Piscataway. Interment Holy Redeemer Cemetery, South Plainfield. Visiting hours Wednesday, 2-4 7-9 p.m. 20 a itinei SINCE 1921 jj Incumbent Metro Terris, right, speaks at forum for Somerville Board of Education candidates night at the high school auditorium last night. Listening are challenger Robert Kapp and Linda Patchett, who moderated the event for the Bridgewater-Branchburg chapter of the League of Women Voters.

Somerville incumbents challenged WALTER S. DOUGLAS transit expert three sisters, Mary D. Riley, Elizabeth Makepeace and Carolyn Douglas. A memorial service will be held at the Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church on March 27 at 2 p.m. 4 A Courlar-Niwi Photo By Vlnct Krtmtr fend the cuts, saying they acted in the best interest of the students, taking into account school administrators' recommendations and declining student enrollment.

Crofts, appointed to fill a vacancy, said she is "totally committed to parent and teacher involvement in the schools." She said she also strongly supports the proposed budget, which she helped develop as a Budget Committee member. Allena said she has witnessed dramatic improvements in administrative accountability since joining the board three years ago. Cornell focused attention on the budget, which he urged voters to approve, and on board action needed in the future. He said the board must support stricter basic skills requirements, must continue to respond to changes in enrollment and must continue to make improvements in school facilities. planned The starting date for the training sessions for the county's 21 police departments, county police, sheriffs and corrections officers has not been set yet.

Stamler said the type of training, its cost and its duration will be developed with input from the Union County Police Chiefs Association and the county training academy, Stamler said. He said the FBI also may be contacted for training assistance. The need for increased training was supported by Hunterdon County Prosecutor William B. Palleria, who said Stamler "couldn't be more accurate." to children The Plainfield Chapter of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, located at 210 Church also is collecting funds for the family of the slain policewoman. John Demko, eastern regional president of the group, said funds are being accepted at the group's office.

There are no door-to-door collections being conducted, he said. A story in Monday's editions of The Courier-News incorrectly said the only real fund to help the family is run by the Policemen's Benevolent Association. Demko said all money collected by his group will be turned over to Patrolman Robert Beck, president of Local 19. Demko said a 10-year-old boy arrested in North Plainfield this weekend and accused of illegally collecting money for Powlett was not authorized to solicit funds by his group. By MELANIE J.

DAVIS Courier-News Writer SOMERVILLE Incumbent school board members defended their decisions during the past year against attacks by their lone challenger during a two-hour Board of Education candidates' forum last night. "The issue is choice: The Board of Education as it stands offers one voice I offer another voice," said Robert Kapp, who is running against incumbent Metro Terris for a two-year term. Ruthann Couch, board president, said the board is effective precisely because the members have similar philosophies. She urged voters to keep the present board intact. Couch is running for an uncontested, three-year term.

Three other incumbents are also running unchallenged. They are Kenneth Cornell and Gerri Crofts, who are seeking three-year terms; and Edna Allena, who is running for a one-year PLAINFIELD GRANITE WORKS KimberlyBenna BRIDGEWATER Kimberly Benna, 18, of Thruway Drive, died yesterday (March 19, 1985) at home after a long illness. She was born in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y., and was a resident of Rockaway for 12 years before moving here four months ago. She attended Morris Knolls High School in Denville before moving to Bridgewater. She was a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church in Somerville.

Surviving are her parents, Joseph and Loretta Benna, with whom she lived; a brother, Matthew, at home; and her paternal grandparents, Joseph and Vera of Mamaroneck, N.Y. Arrangements are by Cusick Funeral Home in Somerville. Paul Kantor PISCATAWAY Paul Kantor, 66, died Monday (March 18, 1985) at Mid-: dlesex General-University Hospital in New Brunswick. He was born in Palmerton, and lived in Brentwood, N.Y., for 13 years before moving to Piscataway 16 years ago. He worked as a warehouse supervisor for 10 years for Vornado in Edison.

He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Our Lady of Fatima Church in Piscataway and its Holy Name Society. He also was a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7504 in Piscataway and the Slovak Catholic Solkol Club in New York. Surviving are his wife, Edith Marsik Kantor; two daughters, Jeanette Van Winckel of Warwick, N.Y., and Paula Waters of North Plainfield; a son, John, at home; a brother, George of Bellerose, N.Y.; and three granddaughters.

Arrangements are by Sheenan Funeral Home in Dunellen. Kim Hailey PLAINFIELD Arrangements are by Judkins' Colonial Home in Plainfield for Kim Hailey, 26, who died Friday (March 15, 1985) at Muhlenberg Hospital here. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was a Plainfield resident for about three months. He was a Plainfield Housing Authority employee. Surviving are his mother, Esther R.

Wise of California; and his grandmother, Janie Hailey of Plainfield. Dalmore Duffey MIDDLEBROOK, Va. Dalmore Headley Duffey, 79, of Star Route, died yesterday (March 19, 1985) at King's Daughters Hospital in Staunton, Va. He was born in Maplewood and lived there until he moved to Mid-dlebrook, about 15 years ago. Surviving are two sons, Russell Duffey of Middlebrook, and Rob ert of Somerville; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.

Arrangements are by Henry Funeral Home in Staunton, Va. HelenA.Ziray DUNNELLON, Fla. Helen A. Ziray, 60, formerly of Califon, died March 13, 1985, in Florida. She was born in Szereczeny, Hungary-Surviving are her husband, Andrew J.

Ziray a son, Andrew J. Jr. of Glen Gardner, two daughters, Lory of Reading, and Carol Selander of Easton, a brother, William of London, Ontario; and five grandchildren. Arrangements are by Strunk Funeral Home in Easton, Pa. Alonzo Mann JOHNSON CITY, Tenn.

(AP) -Alonzo Mann, who broke a 69-year silence to say the wrong man was convicted of a notorious 1913 killing and hanged by a lynch mob that led to a resurgence of the Ku Klux Klan, died Monday at the age of 87. LAMPERTI SONS MARKERS MONUMENTS MAUSOLEUMS mm am A 4Af -3 Deadly force training It is Easier for Your Family if you select a family plot before it is needed All Lots Sold in Fully Developed Areas 2 Grave Plots Including Perpetual Care Call or Write for Descriptive Booklet HILLSIDE CEMETERY Woodland Avenue, Scotch Plains Tel. PL6-1 729 Mailing address, P.O. Box 747, Plainfield, N.J. 07061 term.

Eighteen people attended the forum, which was sponsored by the Bridgewater-Branchburg League of Women Voters. Terris, who was appointed to the board one year ago, said that if elected, he will continue to oversee the installation of a computerized system for class scheduling and student progress tracking. Answering questions posed by the audience, the candidates discussed the proposed $9.18 million school budget, the quality of education in the district, administrative accountability and the newly installed administrative computer system. Kapp, who teaches eighth-grade math in Bound Brook, said he thinks the board "should have given a second thought" before it cut from the 1985-86 budget a female guidance counselor, a chef skills class, interior decorating classes and a childcare program. The incumbents were quick to de Stamler said the training would focus on laws that outline the appropriate use of deadly force.

In general, state law allows law-enforcement authorities to use deadly force when the life of a police officer or civilian is threatened. But Union County's uniform firearms policy has not been reviewed by police coun-tywide since 1979, when the state penal code was revised, the prosecutor said. He said the training is intended to heighten the response of police officers when faced with life-threatening situations. William T. Lewis, a church official, and Dotch said the community project was a new endeavor for the church, one of the oldest black Baptist parishes in New Jersey.

"Shiloh Church members do more than sing on Sunday mornings," Lewis said. "We try to make this community a better place in which to live. We're not doing this for fanfare, but out of a spirit of love." The city's Policemen's Benevolent Association Local 19 also is sponsoring a fund drive for the Powlett children, but Taylor and Dotch said the church project would not affect the union's effort. "It will not be in competition with the PBA fund," the mayor said. "All the money can go to the right place.

What the PBA is doing is good. This can buttress that By GAIL FERGUSON JONES Courier-News Staff Writer The fatal shooting of Plainfield Police Officer Abigail Powlett has prompted Union County Prosecutor John H. Stamler to call for additional training in the use of deadly force for the county's 1,300 municipal and county police officers. "Anytime there's a tragedy, everybody will second-guess about what could have been done. We want to make sure they're reacquainted with the use of deadly force," he said, so they won't have to second-guess.

Church contributes $10,000 6 BIG ROSES, $9.00 1LUV YA B0KAYS, 377 566 YOUR F.T.D. FLORIST II SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Continued from Page C-l tributions to the church at 517 W. Fourth or mail checks to the Abigail Powlett Memorial Trust Fund, P.O. Box 2569, Plainfield 07061. Only checks or money orders will be accepted.

Announcing he personally will contribute $1,000 to the fund, Taylor said, "We must begin to educate the community to take care of our own." The mayor pleaded for "blacks, browns and whites" to support the drive. "This city has been traumatized by this event," Taylor said. "The trust fund campaign is a multiethnic movement. If we cannot get together on this, what can we get together on?" Saying he was "outwardly outraged and inwardly enraged" over the Powlett killing, the mayor pleaded for "new respect for law and order and for police officers." FRUIT-APLENTY 1 FANCY BASKETS DUNELLENGREEN BROOK 752-0090 BRIDGEWATERSOMERVILLI 723-5577 PISCATAWAY 968-0600. THE PLAINFIELDS 756-LOVI NORTH PLAINFIELD 7S6-6677 J.

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