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Tuesday, January 8, 1 MOTHE COURIER-NEWS Obituaries Officers are sought for new police unit mm Peter Pappachristus, 84; owned six restaurants Leslie Struble, 8 1 professional actor Green Brook, Kelly's Restaurant in Newark, Georgette's Drive-in in Perth Amboy, Peter Pan and Venus diners, both in Union, and The Barge in Perth Amboy. He was a member of the and the AHETA. Surviving are a son, Harry Pappachristus of Murray Hill; a daughter, Dorothea Bistis of Berkeley Heights; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Brough Funeral Home, Summit. Francis H.

Lorah MANVILLE An Air Force veteran and borough resident for 32 years, Francis H. Lorah. of 142 North Sixth died yesterday, (Jan. 7, 1980) at Somerset Medical Center in Somerville. He was 65.

Born in Sheppton, Pennsylvania, he retired three years ago from his job as a stationary fireman at the Sherman-Williams Corp. of Newark. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in South Bound Brook, the Manville Senior Citizens, and Local 1310 of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, AFL-CIO, in Newark. He is survived by his wife, Iva Whitenight Lorah; a son, Paul of Hillsborough, a daughter, Janice Bellomo of Vienna, three brothers, Oscar Lorah of Sheppton, Donald and Robert Lorah, both of Philadelphia; five sisters, Mabel Felter and Beatrice Kline, both of Philadelphia, Thelma Krantz of Manville, Florence Morrison of Tamaqua, and Ven-na Carr of Doylestown, Pa.

Funeral arrangements are by Fucillo and Warren Funeral Home in Manville. By JANET SKIDMORE Courier-News Staff Writer BRANCHBURG John M. Burney, who was appointed township public safety director last night, said he will immediately begin recruiting officers for the new police department. Burney was sworn in to the post and that of acting police chief at a Township Committee meeting. He said be hoped the new department would begin patrolling the township by July 1.

The 41-year-old Burney, a detective with the Passaic County prosecutor's office, was selected from a field of more than 100 candidates for the job. "I feel very gratified," he said. "There were so many candidates that I never dreamed I had a chance." His appointment as acting police chief is effective immediately and he will assume his role as public safety director on Jan. 21. The appointment of a safety director is the first step in the township's plan to form a local police force.

Branchburg is patrolled by state police stationed in Bridgewater. "I've been looking forward to this for a long time," said Mayor Edward Taudien. "It fills a need in the township." Burney, a Ringwood resident who formerly taught at the Passaic police training academy, said he plans to design a "service-oriented" police department tailored to meet Branchburg's needs. Although he said he did not know how much the department will cost taxpayers per year, he noted that the first year will be the most expensive because of the initial outlay for recruitment, training and equipment. A 1977 state police study indicated that the first-year cost for a department with five patrolmen would be about $138,000.

Burney also said he did not know whether the department will be local or regional in nature, noting that there are "advan- Repairs mapped for 'Jersey Jump RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. An immigrant who parlayed New York restaurant experience into ownership of a string of New Jersey diners, Peter Pappachristus, died Sunday (Jan. 6, 1980) in Palm Gardens Community Hospital, Palm Beach. He was 84. Born in Greece, he emigrated to New York City in 1914 and lived most of his life in Plainfield and Berkeley Heights before moving to Palm Beach in 1970.

He was the owner of the Sunset Diner in Amelia Mansch FLEMINGTON An area resident for more than 50 years, Amelia Mansch, of Pennsylvania Avenue Extension died Monday (Jan. 7, 1980) in Hunterdon Medical Center, Raritan Township. She was 80. Bom in Austria, she was married to Martin Mansch, who died in 1974. Surviving her are a son, August of Flemington; three daughters, Bertha Young of Flemington, Johanna Smith of Jutland, and Amelia Diner of Martinsville; two sisters, Helen Beach of Belmar, Elsie Lang, of Compton, eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, Flemington. FUNERAL NOTICES BASTIAN Henry, of Springfield, on Monday, January 7, 19(0, husband of Aiwine Lost Bastian, father of Ralph H. Bastian, sister in Germany, grandfather of R'ooert and Brian Bastian. Funeral Service at Smith and Smith (SurOurban), 415 Morris Springfield, on Thursday, January 10 at 10 a m. Cremation at convenience of the family.

Friends may call Wednesday, and 7-e m. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Heart Fund would be appreciated. COLEMAN Henry, of 400 Lincoln Avenue, Scotch Plains, N.J., on Saturday, January 5, husband of Eleanor, father of Alphonso, Julius, Doctor C. Jack, Harry, Henry, Dwight, Carole Forrest, Mrs. Pnsciila James.

Mrs. Patricia Johnson, 14 grandchildren, 1 great grandchildren. Funeral service at Higgins Home for Funerals, 209 West Eight Street, Piamfield on Wednesday, January 9, 1980 at 12 noon. Interment Hillside Cemetery, Plainfield. Visiting 11-12 a m.

Wednesday, January 9. Following the funeral service friends and relatives are invited to the New Light Baptist Church, 207 Haieiwood Place, Piscata-way. CROWLEY Gloria 50, of 113 Grove Street, on January 7, loving wife of Jeremiah, loving mother of Richard, daughter of John Baron, loving sister of John Baron Jr. and Catherine Hibbard, grandmother of 2. Friends are relatives are cordially invited to attend funeral services on Thursday.

January 10 at 9 a m. from the James Conroy Funeral Home, 245 Plain-field South piomfieid followed by a 10 a Mass of Christian Burial from Sacred Heart Church, South Plainfield. Interment Will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral hHome Tuesday, 7-9, Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 m. I OECUOLLO Juanita, (nee Mastrian), on Sunday, January 6, 1980, of Scotch Plains and Mantoiomn, N.J., devoted mother of Mrs.

Juanita DiNuo, Louis, Donald and Thomas, daughter of the late Michael and Jennie Mastrian, sister of Mrs. Connie DiDonato, Mrs. Sylvia DeCaro, Mrs. Pauline Uffer and Michael Mastrian also 2 grandchildren. Funeral on Wednesday, January 9 at 8:30 a m.

from the "Rossi Funeral Home," 1937 Westfieid Scotch Plains Funeral Mass at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church at 9 30 a m. Interment Hillside Cemetery, Scotch Plains. Visitation Monday and Tuesday, 2-5 p.m., 7-10 p.m. DILTS E.

Burroughs, of Readington Township, on January 7, 1980. Funeral Services Friday, 2 m. in The Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Mam Street, Flemington, N.J. Interment Three Bridges Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday 7-9 m.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Three Bridges Reformed Church. 9 FINOCCHIO James, of Piscataway, on January 1980, husband of Marion Finocchio, father of Vincent Finocchio, and Mrs. Barbara Hoileran, brother of August Finnucchio, Lawrence and Louis Finocchio, Mrs. Carmeiia Kush and Mrs. Martina Meyers, also 5 grandchildren.

Funeral from Higgins Home tor Funerals, 209 West 8th Street, Plainfield, on Wednesday, January 9 at 9 30 a m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Piscataway at 10 a.m. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visiting hours Monday 79 and Tuesday 24 and 79. 8 KLINE Ella Henrietta (Spencer), 92, North Plain-field at home, on Monday, January 7, 1980, beloved mother ot Wilbur L.

of Reynoidsvitie, PA, Milton E. of BriOgewater, Oliver H. of Warren Township, Mrs. Eliiabeth Sneppard of Fogelsvilie, PA, Mrs. Ella H.

Walter of Greenport, 5 grandchildren, 4 greatgrandchildren, 2 great-greatgrandchildren. Funeral services II a m. Thursday, January 10, at The Tag-gart-Chambenain Funeral Home, 305 E. High Bound Brook. Interment Mt.

Horeb Cemetery, Warren Township. Friends received at the funeral home Wednesday, 2-4 7-9. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mt. Horeb Methodist Church, Warren Township. 8 LERNER Jean, 60, of 2330 Linden South Plain-field, on January 7, loving wife of Morris, mother of the late Barbara Luker (nee Lernerl, loving mother-in-law of William Luker, grandmother of 4.

Funeral Services will be held today at 2 m. from the James W. Conroy Funeral Home, 2456 Plainfield South Plainfield with the Rabbi Isaacs officiating. Entombment will follow at the Beth Israel Mausoleum, Wood-bridge. Friends and relatives are invited to call at 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made fo the Cancer Society ot their choice. 8 PAPPACHRISTUS Peter, of Riviera Beach, Florida, formerly of Plainfield and Berkley Heights, on January 6, 1980, husband ot the late Mary Nika Pappachristus, father ot Harry Pappachristus, Murray Hill, and Mrs. Dorothea Bistis of Berkley Heights, also survived by 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grand chilren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Brough Funeral Home, 535 Springfield corner of Morris Summit, Wednesday at a.m. Service at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Gallows Hill Road, Westfieid at 10 a.m.

Visitation 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. POPOLILLO In West Chester, Pennsylvania, on January 6th, 1980, Michael D. Popolillo husband ot Patricia Kline Popolillo in his 25th year. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral on Wednesday, January 9th at 9 a.m. at The Smith Funeral Home, 115 East Gay Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania.

Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a m. at St. Agne Church, West Chester. Interment St. Agne's Cemetery.

Friends may call at the Funeral Home, Tuesday evening 7-9. I fOURTH ANNIVtHSARY 4TH Surviving are his wife, Christina Bulmer Struble; three daughters, Elverna Loner and Darlene Dauren, both of Glen Gardner, and Betty Widner of Iva, S.C.; three brothers, Walter Struble of Montana, Jessie Struble of Glen Gardner, and Lester Struble of Morristown, 12 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Naughright-Bright Funeral Home, High Bridge. David Wallace WASHINGTON (AP) David H. Wallace, 63-year-old director of the Office of International Fisheries for the National Fisheries Service, died Saturday after suffering a heart attack.

He helped negotiate many of the nation's international fisheries agreements. In brief SAT prep class offered The Jointure for Community Adult Education will offer preparation courses for the Scholastic Aptitude Tests (SATs) in mathematics and English. The math preparation will start Jan. 30. Course content will be practice and problem sessions geared toward the content of the SAT math review.

It will be taught by Paul Jackson, math teacher at Middlesex High School. English preparation will start Jan. 31. Instructing the class will be Joseph Pizzo, English teacher in the Chester School system. Both 8-week-long classes will be held in Room 112 of Bound Brook High School from 7-9 p.m.

They have been scheduled early in the semester to prepare students for the next SAT testing sessions. For details, call the Community Adult School office at 469-2424. Breast exam classes Learning about breast examinations may soon be the occasion for a party, if the Union County unit of the American Cancer Society has its way. The group will be using films, literature, and a plastic breast model called "Besti" to teach a life-saving self-examination technique at "Besti parties" to be offered at homes. A volunteer nurse would come into the home to teach the technique and offer information about the disease that strikes 90,000 American women annually.

The group has offered such programs at schools, hospitals, and industries in the hope of increasing awareness of the disease and to introduce the technique. The group stresses the importance of breast self-examination in uncovering potential problems early so women can seek prompt professional treatment. For details on free breast self-examination programs or home demonstrations, call the Union County unit at 354-7373 or 232-0641. Wihat's going 9th FAIRS SOLES PUBLIC AUCTION: 8:1 5pm. Sherwood Forest, formerly Bogarts, Fanwood.

Sponsor: Plainfield Camera Club, Inc. MODEL TRAIN SHOW: Wednesday and Friday evenings at 8pm and Saturday and Sunday at I 30 and 4pm. Madison Central Model Railroad. Benefit: Madison Area Y.M.C.A. Building Fund.

Reservations: 377-6200, 377-0021. PROGRAMS FREE-FORM CLAY WORKSHOPS: Wednesday mornings. Vermeule Arts Center, North Plainfield. Taught by Meg Humble. SATURN, THE WATERBEARER: Each Wednesday at 8pm and Saturday and Sunday at 2 and during January.

Trailside Planetarium, Mountainside. GLEN GARDNER A lifelong borough resident, Leslie Struble, of Main Street, died Sunday (Jan. 6, 1980) at Middlesex General Hospital in New Brunswick. He was 81. A World War II Army veteran, be was also a professional actor both locally and in New York City.

He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose, Washington, the Actors' Guild and the Spruce Run Church, Spruce Run. Gloria M. Crowley SOUTH PLAINFIELD Gloria M. Crowley, 50, of 113 Grove died yesterday (Jan. 7, 1980) at Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield.

Born in Plainfield, she lived in South Plainfield for the past 11 years. A communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Plainfield, she had been a secretary for Mack Motors in Bridgewater. Surviving her are her husband, Jeremiah Crowley; a son, Richard Crowley of Plainfield; her father, John Baron of South Plainfield; a brother, John Baron Jr. of Piscataway; a sister, Catherine Hibbard of Irvington; and two grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the James W.

Conroy Funeral Home, South Plainfield. Elizabeth N. Drinkwater FLEMINGTON Elizabeth N. Drinkwater, 70, of Prospect Hill Apartments died Monday (Jan, 7, 1980) in Hunterdon Medical Center, Flemington. Born on Staten Island, she lived in Hunterdon County for over 30 years.

She was a graduate of Barnard College in New York and the Helen Hartley Jenkins School of Nursing in Morris town, and she was a member of the Flemington United Methodist Church. Surviving her are her husband, Howard; a daughter, Nancy Middleton of Columbus, Ohio and two brothers, Arch Nelson of Staten Island, and Edgar Nelson of Valetia, NT-Arrangements are by Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, Flemington. Henry Coleman SCOTCH PLAINS Henry Coleman, a retired mechanic of 400 Lincoln died Saturday (Jan. 5, 1980) at Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield. Born in Kingston, N.C., he lived in Plainfield before moving to Scotch Plains four years ago.

He was retired from his job as a mechanic with Rawson Motors in Plainfield. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor; six sons, Dr. C. Jack Coleman of Springfield, 111., Alphonso of Arlington, Julius of Montclair, Dewight of Franklin, Harry and Henry, both of Plainfield; three daughters, M. Carole Forrest and Priscilla James, both of Plainfield, Patricia Johnson of Perth Amboy, 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are by Higgins Home for Funerals in Plainfield. Ella Henrietta Kline NORTH PLAINFIELD Ella Henrietta Spencer Kline, 92,. died yesterday (Jan. 7, 1980) at home. Born in the Mt.

Horeb section of Warren, she lived there most of her life before moving to North Plainfield 25 years ago. She was a member of the Women's Club of Warren, Mt. Horeb Methodist Church and First Methodist Church of Plainfield. Surviving her are three sons, Wilbur L. of Reynoldsville, Milton E.

of Bridewater, and Oliver H. of Warren; two daughters, Elizabeth Sheppard of Fogelsvilie, and Ella H. Walker of Greenport, N.Y., five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-greatgrandchildren. Arrangements are by Taggart-Cham-berlain Funeral Home, Bound Brook. loan I prnar wCQI I I CI I Id SOUTH PLAINFIELD A borough resident for 30 years, Jean Lerner, of 2330 Linden died yesterday (Jan.

7, 1980) at Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield. She was 60. Born in Duncan, she lived in Corpus Christi, Texas, before moving to South Plainfield. Formerly employed by the Cornell Dubilier Co. of South Plainfield, she had been the owner-operator of Jean's Antiques, also of South Plainfield.

The mother of the late Barbara Luker, who died in August, she is survived by her husband, Morris Lerner and four grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the James W. Conroy Funeral Home, South Plainfield. Samuel Delia Peruta BOUND BROOK A barber in the borough for 45 years, Samuel Delia Peruta, of 516 Imlay Place, died Sunday (Jan. 6, 1980) in Somerset Medical Center, Somerville.

He was 81. He retired in 1965 from his ownership of the Brooks Barber Shop. He was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church and a member of Bound Brook Elks Lodge 1388. His wife, Amelia Delia Peruta, died in 1927.

Surviving are a daughter, Amelia Delia Peruta at home, and a sister, Mary Colalillo of Bound Brook. The Conroy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Robert Gilman PLAINFIELD Robert Gilman, 66, of 602 Central died yesterday (Jan. 7, 1980) at home. Born in Maine, he lived In Plainfield for three years.

Arrangements are by Higgins Home for Funeral in Plainfield. Courier-News Photo By Walter P. Caianan DETECTIVE JOHN M. BURNEY public safety director tages and disadvantages to both." Unknown, too, is the impact Burney's hiring will have on a pending state study of a possible regional police force for Bridgewater and Branchburg. The new director is a veteran of 16 years in the field of law enforcement.

He spent most of his career in Passaic, where he rose from patrolman to the rank of lieutenant. He was a watch commander, training officer and detective with the department. Burney graduated cum laude with a bachelor's degree in public safety administration from William Paterson College in Wayne, where he later earned a master's degree in public administration. He also attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York City, and studied criminal justice at Rutgers University. that have passed since the state firsl announced its intention to eliminate "The Jersey Jump." Repairs will cost approximately $600,000 in state and federal matching grants, the spokeswoman said.

While the spokeswoman was unable to say how long it would take to complete the repairs, Township Engineer Howard Clark predicted a minimum of nine to 10 months. The spokeswoman attributed delays in the project to the fact that the repairs come under the jurisdiction of several different agencies. While the DOT will handle the road repairs, the tracks will be fixed by Conrail, a federal agency. Clark explained that work crews will excavate the railroad tracks in eastbound and westbound lanes of Route 22 and replace the asphalt and brick under them with rubber padding to lessen the jolt to vehicles passing over the rails. The roadway leading up to the rails also would be regraded, he said.

A detour road to route traffic around the Route 22 construction work will have to be built, Clark added. Bernardsville. NATIONAL REMODELERS ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY: 7pm. Holiday Inn Jetport, Elizabeth. Speaker: Adam Levin.

KID STUFF PRESCHOOL STORYHOUR: Public Library. FILMS 10am. Plainfield DOLLARS AND SENSE: Everything you've always wanted to know about inflation-but some politicians are afraid you'll ask! 7pm. American Opinion Bookstore, Bound Brook. MISCELLANEOUS BLOOD PRESSURE AND SCREENING: 3pm.

Manville Public Library. SOMERSET COUNTY LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE: Branchburg Township-Neshanic Station, Maple and Olive Streets, 1 0-1 Bridgewater Township-Somerset Hills, Glenwood Terrace and Claire Drive, 1 45-2: 1 5pm and Claire Drive and Arthur Road, 2:30 Hillsborough Township-Flagtown, Mary Mother of God Church, South Branch Road, 1 tion to Careers class. The adult school is offering free counseling services to help determine the easiest and quickest way one may receive his high school diploma. The South Plainfield "Saturday Scene" Youth Program is now registering. All programs are held at the South Plainfield High School.

For further information, call 754-4620. SPRING SEMESTER Union College's spring semester begins Jan. 28. Classes will be conducted at the college's Elizabeth Urban Educational Center, 10 Butler at New Providence High School and at the Union Municipal Building. Among courses being offered are Developmental Reading; Principles of Accounting and Psychology of Personality; Business Law and Human Sexuality; four courses in the field of communications; Black American Literature; Black History and the Sociology of Minorities.

In-person registration will be conducted Jan, 23, 24 and 25. For further information on registrations and fees, call 272-8580 or 272-8581, E. Burroughs Dilts READINGTON E. Burroughs Dilts, 79, of Old York Road died yesterday (Jan. 7, 1980) at the Hunterdon Medical Center in Flemington.

Born in Three Bridges, he lived in Readington Township all his life. Mr. Dilts retired in 1977 from the Flemington Auction Market. He was a member of the Three Bridges Reformed Church. His wife, Arlene, died last year.

Surviving are a son, Kenneth J. of Raritan; a brother, Clyde of Somerville; a sister, Grace Shelley of Whitting, and a grandson. Arrangements are by the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home. Henry Bastian SPRINGFIELD Henry Bastian, 77, of 69 South Maple died yesterday (Jan. 7, 19809 in St.

Mary's Hospital, Orange. Born in Germany, he lived in East Orange and then Spingfield for 40 years. He owned a dry cleaning business in Cranford until retiring in 1966, and also worked for many years in cloth-cutting. Surviving him are his wife, Aiwine Lost Bastian; a son, Ralph H. of Warren, a sister in Germany and two grandsons.

Arrangements by Smith and Smith in Springfield. CARD OF THANKS THANK YOU To the Arbor Rescue Squad and members who responded with kind thoughtfulness and courtesy to my home. To all of Joe's friends at National Starch, who called at the funeral home tor their sympathy in our loss My special thanks to all the staff in ICU at Muhlenberg Hospital tor their kindness to my children and myself. Thank you all. Mrs.

Joseph Casey Family. 8 THE FAMILY OF The late Cynthia and Strysen Davis who lost their lives in a fire on December 25, 1979, wishes to thank each and every person that gave us all support during our bereavement. We are eternally grateful tor the beautiful flowers, money contributions and prayers. Special thanks td Mr. Harvey Judkins tor his efficient services and constant support also Rev.

Burton Cathy and congregation for the comforting services. It is a blessing to have such beautiful friends and to know that you are loved. Continue to pray tor us that ere left behind that we will be constant in our faith in God. Until a permanent home is acquired, the family will receive friends at 1108 Putnam Plainfield. The Family: Nan Campbell Davis, Evelyn Davis Grant, Parthia Davit, and Rudi Davis also Wayne Hick and family.

I THE FAMILY OF James A. Gillette would like fo thank all of our friends tor their many kindnesses and lovely cards of condolences during our berevement. And special thanks to Judkins Colonial home for their kind services. The Gillette Family I DEEMING It Impossible to thank each and everyone personally the family of the late Michael I. Phoenii take this opportunity to thank our friends for their many acts of kindness and comforting words during the loss of our loved one A special thanks to the Rev.

T. R. Kelsey, Doctors and staff of the Somerset Medical Center and to the Judkins Colonial Home tor their efficient services. Signed: Alleen Phoenix and Joyce Wiggan and family. Night hours set NEW BRUNSWICK -Middlesex General Hospi- tal has begun evening hours for pediatric patients who can't get treatment during the day.

The Tuesday evening service, from 6 to 9 p.m., is available for patients through 17 years of age. Clinic referrals can be made by physicians, the hospital's Family Health Service or Emergency De- I partment, schools, daycare centers, public service agencies or by self-referral. A required appointment can be made weekdays between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 828-3000.

DUNELLEN 968-2464 By DAN SUSSMAN Courier-News Staff Writer BRIDGEWATER Drivers accustomed to slamming on their brakes, cursing and then ever so gingerly crossing the railroad tracks at Route 22's intersection with Chimney Rock Road may enjoy a smoother journey within the next few years. Federal and state officials nearly have completed plans to excavate the tracks and regrade the highway at the intersection, according to a spokeswoman for the state Department of Transportation (DOT). The work is expected to eliminate the jolt highway drivers now get when they hit the tracks, which stick up about an inch above the road surface. Hearings on the road repairs and preliminary construction plans should be complete by March and, barring any snags, construction work could begin soon thereafter, the spokeswoman said. If so, it will end the six years of frustration, scraped axles and jangled nerves on MEETINGS CLINTON LA LECHE: 8:1 5pm.

Home of Frederika Riehl, Clinton. Program: "Art of Breastfeeding and Overcoming Difficulties." 735-5529. SOMERVILLE TOASTMASTERS: Howard Johnson Restaurant, Somerville. If Interested in attending call 356-2644. SUMMIT CHAPTER, NATIONAL SECRETARIES ASSOCIATION: William Pitt, Chatham.

Speaker: Andrea Blake on "Non-Verbal Communications." 22 1 -5553. FANWOOD WOMAN'S CLUB: 1 Fanwood Community Center. Covered dish luncheon and talk on "Safety" by Anthony Parenti. OLD GUARD OF THE PLAINFIELDS: Plainfield YMCA. Program: "Sherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary" by Dick Kane.

CONCERNED COMMITTEE FOR THE INSTITUTIONALIZED ELDERLY, 10am. Middlesex County College, Edison. EPISCOPAL CHURCHWOMEN OF ST. MARTIN'S PARISH: 8pm. Hider Home.

658-3086. TWINS MOTHERS CLUB OF THE GREATER PLAINFIELD AREA: 8:1 5pm. South Plainfield Italian-American Club. Program: "The Importance of Wills" by Attorney Joseph Hetfield. NEW JERSEY STATE FEDERATION OF WOMEN'S CLUB: First Presbyterian Church of Bernardsville.

Tenth district mid year president's council hosted by the Woman's Club of to the Commission on Governmental Affairs of the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges AACJC). Robert C. Monto of Neshanic Station has been appointed controller of Seton Hall University in South Orange. Michael T. Horal of Dunellen, a senior at Pfeiffer College in Misenheimer, N.C., will participate in a two-week East Coast tour in January by the internationally known Pfeiffer College Concert Choir.

ACHIEVEMENTS Karen A. Lobby of South Bound Brook received a master's degree in elementary education from East Stroudsburg (Pa.) State College. ADULT SCHOOL Brochures for the South Plainfield Adult School 1980 winter semester have been mailed to area residents. The adult school will offer more than 150 programs and for the first time will have evening racquetball classes at the Ricochet Racquet Club on Wednesday and Friday evenings, Among courses being offered are Typing and Speedwriting, Income Tax Preparation, and an Introduc AHHIVlKSAkr School news briefs In Loving Memory of Ben "Nokey" Johnson WW fnui Any Im. I Wt It's hard to believe 4 years have gone bye, Our hearts art so heavy and how often wt 7.

How wt long to touch you Just for a whilt ond to set your happy handsomt smilt. With all tut love, Mommy, Daddy, Sherry, and family In Loving Memory of Benjamin (Nokey) Johnson Who Passed Away January 1 976 You're away but still in the hearts of your loved ones. Nanny, fop-fop, Tedd, lenneo, Varwn 4 Mercedes ANNOUNCEMENTS The first of six financial aid workshops to be offered by Union College in Cranford in the spring semester will be conducted Friday, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. The second workshop has been scheduled for Feb. 14.

For further information, call 276-2600 ext. 229.. Union College and the Union County Health Officers Association will conduct three-hour training programs for food handler supervisors at the college from 9 a.m. to noon, Jan. 19, Feb.

23, March 22, April 19 and May 17, and from 7 to 10 p.m. Feb. 25 and April 14. The program is scheduled at the Plain-field Urban Educational Center from 7 to 10 p.m. Jan.

14, March 17 and May 19, At Kean College, the food handlers program will be conducted from 7 to 10 p.m. on Jan. 16, Feb. 20, March 19, April 16 and May 21. For registration information, call 276-2600.

Rutgers University's program In gerontology has been awarded $103,567 by the federal Administration on Aging to continue its university-wide specialized career training In gerontology. Dr. Saul Orkln of Hillsborough, president of Union College, has been appointed BOUND BROOK 469-0200 I.