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BERGEN EVENING RECORD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 1953 MARRIED FOR 50 YEARS Board Of Education Village Tax Rate Hiked $1.36 As Commissioners Vote Budget Will Meet Monday 1 I New Levy Set At County May Require More, Mayor Comments Ridgewood The 1958 municipal budget, showing a 1.3S increase over last year's budget, was introduced last night by the Board of Commissioners. Trustees Will Take Action On Letter I From Psychologists' Association i Fort Lee A special meeting of the Board of Education has been called for Monday by Mrs. Charles Allen, president, to take action on a letter which will be received from the. Bergen County School Psychologists' Association. HEARING SET MARCH 11 This year's tax rate forecasts $9.75 for every $100 of assessed hold will receive a copy of the budget before then.

The Mayor said, because of a probable increase in County requirements, a capital and trust of $78,000 has been put In the budget. said this money represents unspent cash residues from former bond issues which were in capital surplus for many years. "We are not touching current surplus," the Mayor said, "and will have a cash balance of $226, 127.07." This year's budget totals as compared to last year's, $1,566,076. Expenses for the department of public works is $495,375 and $241,662 for the department of revenue and finance. Nondepartamental expenses, including capital improvements, debt service, and contributions to pension funds total $241,979.93.

Town Fathers Back Call To End Stale Tax MR. AND MRS. PETER VAN DE MOERE Fair Lawn Couple Plans Golden Anniversary Fete Mr. And Mrs. Van De Moere, Residents For Nearly 70 Years, To Be Given Dinner Fair Lawn Mr.

and Mrs. Peter Van De Moere of 14-15 George Street, residents for nearly 70 years, are cele valuation as compared to 1957's $8.39. The Village's ratio of assessment to true value is 23.33'; according to the preliminary tax equalization table. A breakdown lists $2.53 for municipal purposes, $1.12 to the County, and $6.10 for schools. Last year the figures read $2.33, $.91, and $5.15 respectively.

Public hearing on the budget will be conducted March 11 at 8 P. M. in Village Hall. Mayor Robert L. Olson said each house- COUPLE HONORED FOR BIOGRAPHIES Book, 'Armed With Courage' Is Cited By Foundation Leonia Mr.

and Mrs. Lynd Ward of 200 Christie Heights are winners of an award from the Thomas Alva Edison Foundation. A national mass media award was given the couple for their children's book, With The book contains brief biographies of Florence Nightingale, Father Damien, George Washington Carver, Jane Addams, Wilfred Grenfell, Mahatma Gandhi, and Albert Schweitzer. Mrs. Ward, whose pen name is May McNeer, is the author of more than 20 books for younger readers.

Ward is an artist, illustrator and wood engraver. AUXILIARIES SET FOR BARN DANCE Proceeds To Benefit Babe Ruth And Little Leagues Palisades Park Mothers' Auxiliaries of the Babe Ruth and Little Leagues will sponsor a barn dance February 22 at the V. F. W. Hall on Grand Avenue.

Members of both auxiliaries will canvass the Borough this week-end to sell tickets for the dance. Proceeds will benefit both organizations. Residents are urged to support this project, and to turn out, suitably attired, for an evening of squares and rounds. Orchestral music and a caller will be provided. Persons interested in obtaining tickets may notify one of the following: Mrs.

DeWitt Waack, Mrs. Thomas Gordon, Mrs. John Connelly or Mrs. Frank Hubert. HURT IN SKID Car, Bus Collide; Driver Is Cut On Head In Mishap Cliffslde Park Fred Letz, 55, of 296 Knox Avenue, was injured yesterday when the car he was driving skidded into a bus at Palisade Avenue north of Gorge Roaff, police reported.

Letz was treated for a cut on his head at Englewood Hospital where he was taken in the Borough ambulance. MAJESTY. sw.w.w.-dtfX'.vJ'a SCAFURO GETS WALDWICK Democrat Will Serve Unit Primaries In April LEGALITY ISSUE Waldwick Former Mayor Anthony P. Scafuro has been named Democratic Municipal chairman and said yesterday he would serve at the post temporarily until after the April primary election. Scafuro replaces Robert Eich- ler who indicated his intention to resign last week after a stormy meeting of the Democratic Club in which constitutional by-laws were waived and a new slate of candidates was brought in for the April primary.

Scafuro was named to the post by the three remaining County committeemen who had an nounced their intentions to re sign. Committeeman Daniel Frank was absent from the vot ing but is expected by club members to remain at his post. Eichler said yesterday he ques tioned the legality of the move because he had not officially sub mitted his resignation to the County chairman. Wednesday night, more than 60 members of the Democratic Club elected new club officers to fill vacancies left by nine officials who said they would resign last week. MEETING SLATED Ho-Ho-Kus The Fiftieth An niversary committee will meet Monday night at 8 P.

M. at the Borough Hall, according to A. F. Goll, committee chairman. JEv St -jKriiMwy i Vi i' nffrftfa ifi-iViWi-iV fi MttM rock, nature and in man brain, and It far needs the this to KEELER IN ALASKA Second Lieutenant Taking Part In Artillery Maneuvers Cliffside Park Army Second Lieutenant Gerald A.

Keeler, 23, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clement G. Keeler of 755 Anderson Avenue, is participating in maneuvers with the First Artillery at Fort Greely, Alaska. The maneuvers consist of simulated combat situations in which mobility on snow and training in tactics are being emphasized.

ASSIGNED TO NORFOLK Ramsey Navy Ensign James M. Muth son of Mr. and Mrs. James M. Muth of 259 South Franklin Turnpike, has been assigned to the naval base at Nor folk, as an officer aboard the U.

S. S. Opportune. I Wyckoff The Township Committee has endorsed the current move for a Constitutional amendment barring one state from imposing income taxes on residents of another state. Copies of the resolution are to be sent to Bergen County legislators in Trenton and New Jersey representatives in Congress.

It holds that the current situation puts a tax load on New Jersey residents who work in New York out of all proportion to the benefits they receive from New York State. It notes that such commutors already pay taxes to operate the affairs of the State in which they live. The resolution adds that the concept of taxation without representation has been repugnant to Americans since Colonial days. TOP BOARD JOB Elected Despite Desire To Step Down Midland Park John HaEedorn has begun his fifteenth year as a member of the Board of Health anuhis eleventh as president. Hagedorn, who announced his intention to step down following an organization meeting last month, was finally elected after another nominee, Frank Ardsley, aecunea to taice the post.

Charles Bower was elected vice-president after having been namea temporary cnairman. MASKER SUPPORTS PURCHASING AGENT Plan Would Put Buying Into Hands Of Specialist Wyckoff The proposed estab lishment of a central purchasing system for the Township has been endorsed by former Township Committeeman Samuel Masker. In a letter to Mayor William W. Evans Masker said that he agreed with Evans that the purchasing agent should not be a member of the governing body, as suggested Dy Committeeman Roger Van Blarcom. Notmg that the post would not be a full-time job, Evans suggested that a similar svstem might be instituted by the Board of Education and the purchasing agent worK a naif-day for the municipal government and the other half for the school system.

under the proposed system, all departments would send requisitions for all items from paper clips to police cars to the purchasing agent, who would do all ordering for the Township. POLICE STUDY Mandatory First Aid Course Taken By Patrolmen Fairview Seven policemen last night received first aid instruc tion as part of a 9-week course sponsored by Sergeant Robert Bannon and instructed by Mrs Margaret Muller. In the initial session, from 8 P. M. to 10 P.

the men learned elementary emereenev relief. In the succeeding weeks the course will cover everything uom aog Ditcs to birth assist ance. The course Is compulsory and makes the students eligible for promotion In the department. It will be conducted next Friday at the same time in the control room of police headquarters. PROCLAIMS HEART MONTH Mahwah Mayor Morris E.

Ruddick has proclaimed Febru ary as Heart Month and urees all Township residents to cooperate in the Heart Hind drive and nil schools, churches, scientific, fra ternal and social organizations and business establishments to give this campaign the greatest possible support. MORN GETS i ABOUT DR. WALKER Edwin D. New, secretary of the Board of Education, said last night the letter is expected Monday. Its contents, in all probability will pertain to the Board's termination on October 15, 1957 of the services of Dr.

John Walker, former psychologist of the public school system. (The psychologist's discharge was discussed recently in a closed conference attended by Archie F. Hay superintendent of schools, officers of the association, and members of the Board of Education. buildings and grounds committee will make recommendations on the bids received at the February 3 meeting for lighting at School 4 and construction of a double garage. iSeveral bills will be paid.

WIDER EXPRESSION ASKED FOR YOUNG i A. L. Director Asks Voice For Children In Home Tair Lawn There is a need for children to be able to express themselves in the home, Edward Gray, executive director of the Police Atheletic League of Elizabeth, said last night. Speaking before members of the Sisterhood of Temple Beth Sholom, Gray said that parents should take time to listen to their children's idea. He Commended the National Conference of Christians and Jews on the development of their training institutions for policemen and teachers.

He added the organization is making its students aware of the individ-. ulity of people. A person needs tq be recognized as an individual, and not as part of a group. speaker said that television has been, on the whole, a good influence on children. Gary is the father of three boys.

He is chairman of the Juvenile Conference Committee, referee in Juvenile Court, and chairman of the Police Conference on Youth Activities of the Eastern Seaboard. RESIDENT CHOSEN BY CHARITY GROUP Public Information Post Goes To Glen Rock Man Glen Rock John H. McMahon of 197 South Highwood Avenue has been named director of public information for the State Charities Aid Association of New York. He succeeds Gordon E. Brown of 618 Spring Avenue, Ridgewood, who has been promoted to executive director of the association.

A Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Dartmouth- College, McMahon has been administrator of the editorial promotion department of a. New York City newspaper. State Charities Aid Association provides leadership for community activity throughout New York State in the fields of public health, public welfare, and mental health. SERVICE PLANNED Community Church To Be Host 3 To Sons Of Israel Ridgcfield The Morsemere Community Church will be host to the Congregation Sons of Israel, Palisades Park, February 16 at an annual brotherhood service. The 8 P.

M. service will fea ture Rabbi Zelick Block as special cucst. The deacons and deaconesses of the church will be hosts for the service and the oclal hour succeeding it in the church hall. On the following Friday, the concrecation of the church will pay a return visit to the Temple ut 8:30 P. M.

At that time the Rev. Walter A. R. McPhcrson will preach the sermon. After the service, members in Doin con greeutlons will gather in the community hall for a fellowship hour.

LAST OF SERIES Emmanuel Baptist Church Hans Family Night Service Riilucwood The Emanuel Pap list Church tomorrow will conduct the Inst of a scries of Sunday night family services. The Rev, Joseph II. llonrtbcrc of New York City Is to be cucst speaker at the church between 5 and 7 P. A snack supper will be served before the meeting by Circle 5 of the Women's Guild, and the evening will include classes for by and girls, the church said JOB TO SPEAK Fulr Lawn St. Anne's R.

C. Church Holy Name Soclcly will conduct a breakfast meeting morrow in the new church school hall, after the 8 A. M. mass. Members' will assemble In front of the church at 7:45.

Guest speaker will be Gil Job, Ber gen County stirrogutc. SPECIAL MEETING SET Leonla The Board of Eiluca tlon will conduct a special meet ins on Tuesday at 8 P. M. in the IliKh School library to take the place of the meeting scheduled for February 18. The Board will have an organization session on February 17 at 8 P.

M. GROl'P TO MEET Ramsey Mrs. David Knlnlit of 20 Island Park Avenue will enter- tnln members of the II. and House Plant Group Monday at 1 P. M.

A discussion on the sub ject of begonias will be led by Mrs. E. L. Collins of Mahwah program chairman. Interested persons have been invited to attend.

i 1 WE ACHURCHFOR ALL A FOR THP brating their golden wedding RETIRED FARMER Van De Moere, a retired farmer, is a director of the First Savings and Loan Association. The couple were married in 1908 by the late Father Van Zale at Our Lady of Lourdes R. C. Church, Paterson. They have three children living, Theodore, who operates a truck and dairy farm in Sussex County; Victor, a member of the police department; and Mrs.

Bertha Barney of Butler. A fourth child, Peter is deceased. The couple has six grandchildren. The Van De Moeres will be given a dinner by their family today at Krogh's Restaurant, Lake Mohawk. An open house will be conducted Sunday at their home from 3 to 8 P.

M. Van De Moere is a member of St. Anne's R. C. Church Holy Name Society, and an exempt member of Fire Company 3.

COMMITTEE HITS PARENTS COUNCIL Claims It Is Confusing Public By Using Similar Name Fort Lee The Parents Com mittee has announced that it has no connection with the Parents Council which it claims been formed to confuse the public by a similarity in names. Mrs. Elizabeth Ernst, acting head of the Parents Committee, said that the committee, which has been active in school affairs and elections for 10 years, is supporting August Pousson, Dr. Abraham Safron, and Mrs. Molly Brown for 3-year terms on the Board of Education and Mrs.

Myril Niemann for a 1-year term. The committee also reports that it favors raising $125,000, needed for the completion of a new intermediate school and stated that the 1-year proposal offered in the referendum is the most economical way. The committee said that a 3-year arrangement would mean additional costs of $12,000 in interest plus other expenses which would result from advertising, legal; accounting, and election fees. The Committee added that any delay in raising the $125,000 would effect the educational wel fare of the children. Also it said that it was import ant for the awarding of contracts to be made immediately, other wise cost could exceed the esti mate.

SERMONS SLATED Ramsey The Rev. A. Donald Moffat will deliver the morning and evening sermons on behalf of Grace Baptist Church in Grange Hall tomorrow. Mr. Moffat, is a former missionary to Brazil and is now serving as a counselor of students at Shelton College in Ringwood.

FINISH C. D. COURSE Mahwah Six members of the Township Civil Defense organization have completed a four-week course in radio operator training conducted at the District 3 C. D. headquarters in Ramsey.

CHOIR TO SING Allendale The Augsburg College Choir of Minneapolis will sing at It A. M. service tomor h-ow at the Calvary Lutheran Church. talk on African violets will be given. Italian cookery will be demonstrated by Mrs.

Peter Pillone in a class scheduled for 10 A. M. Tuesday at the home of Mrs. Al fred Kulik of 1018 Bergen Boule vard. Mrs.

Winifred Gardner is home department chairman. Mrs. Uicran Mmsunnn, pro gram chairman, reported Hus bands Night will take place March 7 at 6:45 P. M. A buffet supper will be served.

Guest speaker will be novelist Mar tor ie llouspian. The Boys Glee Club, directed by Raymond Long of the high school faculty wilt sing. Decorations and refreshments were in keeping wild a Valentine theme, Mrs. Harold Gaines, host ess, was assisted by Mrs. Joseph Conte, Mrs.

David Lev, Mrs. Da vid Nation and Mrs. 11. E. Sands.

anniversary today, NEW OFFICERS Sportsmen Induction Staged At Dinner Palisades Park New officers of the local Sportsmen's Club were seated at a dinner Thure day night in the Carousel Restaurant on Route 5. New officers installed were An thony Casbar, vice-president; Louis Casbar, secretary; and Alphonse Giordano, treasurer. Peter Policastro, president, called for a round of applause for the outgoing officers. He also named some new efforts slated for the club this year. He recom menaea tne inception of more sportsmen's clubs, especially in the 19- to 25-year-old age group.

A committee or three was chosen to investigate the possibility of purchasing a suitable summer and winter site for the erection of a bungalow in the south Jersey Shore area. Rod, Gun Club To Eat Venison At Annual Fete Allendale The Rod and Gun Club will conduct its twenty-fourth annual venison dinner tonight at Koenig's Hofbrau, Hillsdale. Proceeds will be used to stock the club's grounds in Morris County and for its conservation Bill Collins, a television personality, will be master of ceremonies. Other entertainment will be provided by a song and dance team, a trampoline trio, and a rhythm and balance act. General chairman of the affair is Rudolph Kugler.

HELP NEEDED Residents Urged To Contribute To March Of Dimes Ramsey Mrs. Alfred Sturges, cochairman of the 1958 March of Dimes drive here, urges residents who have not been contacted during the house-to-house canvassing to send in their contributions by mail. Checks may be sent to Mrs. Sturges at 254 Darlington Aevnue. A total of $1,387 has been col lected thus far, Mrs.

Sturges said. She predicted that the total would surpass the $2,000 mark this year. COMMITTEE SET Group Formed To Bring Light Industry To Borough Oakland An industrial com mittee has been formed to bring light Industry into the Borough, according to Councilman George K. Stephens, acting Mayor. The committee is comprised of Wendell B.

Kern, Emmet Bauer, Charles Ely, Chester Kluz, Roy Boltz, Stephen Stroub, Charles Bartlett, Arnold Frey, Gary Painter, Frank Ahlers. Herman Althoff, and Walter Roy. DISCUSSION SET Secretary Of Slate To Moderate Christians And Jews' Panel Fair Lawn Edward J. Patten, Secretary of the Stale of New Jersey, will be moderator at a panel discussion to be conducted Monday by the local chapter of the National Conference of Christians and Jews. The theme of the meeting Is "Brotherhood In Action; What Is the National Conference of Christians and Jews Doing in the State." The meeting will begin at 8 P.

M. at Thomas Jefferson High School. LANG TO SPEAK Fair Lawn Lawrence Lang II. leader of the Northern Westchester Ethical Society, will discuss, "Tolerating the Intolerable" during a meeting of the County Ethical Society tomorrow at 10:30 A. M.

in the Henry B. Milnes School. FIREMEN TO PARADE Waldwick The Fire Department has voted to particlplate in the fiftieth anniversary parade of North Jersey Volunteer Firemen's Association which will be conducted in Totowa In June. SERMON SLATED Ho-Ho-Kus "Sitting on the Fence" will be the topic of the Rev. Robert Dorer when he delivers the 11 A.

M. sermon tomorrow at the Community Church in observance of Boy Scout Sunday, GROUP SEATS "u.J democracy "nt- ntnh.r urvivt Th. lid 'h for II nw. "Ml VII i Beyond the timber line rises sheer toweringabove the clouds themselves. Looking at this great giant of we marvel at Cod's creations are aware of the comparative insignificance of man.

Yet, man is far from insignificant, save physical size. For Cod. after all, made in His image. And He gave man a and a soul, with a sense of right wrong. He gave him character and responsibility.

is man who can progress to heights greater than this mountain. But he help to do it God's help, through help of the Church. You weren't meant to stand alone in world. Remember that and go Church this Sunday. h' commun o'0r d.

B'bl. daily and fad your can u' tounrl Of. Ill t2l Ver IS 26-2g 19 -IJ Ml 1-2 10-17 Nri-burp. i. i.

I Following: il Book Sunday, Monday Ch, 1 Plmt Th rnniu Copyright liB. Kfitfr Adv. Srrvtrf. Sponsored by the ns ptr Mi 11 This Religious Message is TAPPEN'S RESTAURANT 'Formerly Nyntrom'i" East in Boole 1 Paramui, N. J.

Husbands9 Traits Theme Of Woman's Club Drama Comedy 'They're None Of Them Perfect' Given At Sleeting Of Palisade Organization Fort Lee "They're None of Them a comedy dealing with husbands and their idiosyncrasies, was presented yesterday at a meeting of the Woman's Club of Pali WEINBERG CHEVROLET INC. South Washlniton Ave. Bertenfield DU -5BtKI) Leonard W. Weinberg Pres. Allan S.

Weinberg, Sec. Mrlvln B. Welnberi, Vlce-rres. L0WENTHAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY INC. Dili.

A Lithtlnf FUturn and Electrlrtt Supplies 30 Hirer SI. (HU 7-33IKD Hckniick, N. i. BLUE WHITE MOTORS Authorised Edsel Draler SO Johnson Ilackeniark, N. i.

HOME BUILDERS ASS'N OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY River Road, New Millard, N. J. THE BERGEN MOTORS, INC. Dodo-Plymouth gain A Bervlc SIS S. Wiihlniton Alt.

(DO Bertenfield, N. J. Peter I. l.oBuono, Fret. JOHN PEPE'S DELUXE SALES SERVICE International Trucks Rain A gervlc! Routs 17, llarkensark, N.

J. ALEX NOVAK TIRE EXCHANGE "Ooodrear Tires" Kansas St. (HU I-5IIX0) Uackensark, N. J. A1 Novak, Prop.) sade.

NEW MEMBERS GREETED Directed by Mrs. Florence Klrksoy, drama chairman, the cast included Mrs. Paul van Eyk III, Mrs. Arthur Voss, Mrs. Albert J.

Andreinl, Mrs. Austin Caverly, Mrs. Alexander Lee rike, and Mrs. Kirkscy. Mrs.

Arthur Whyte, president, greeted approximately 75 members present, and welcomed two new members, Mrs. Jacob Solar Jr. of 333 Wcstvlew Avenue and Mrs. A. Donald KcU of 224 Els-mere Place.

They were presented with carnation corsages after being Introduced by Mrs. Louis C. Ghlosay, chairman of the mem-bcrshlp department. Mrs. Sage Cclidonlo announced that the garden department will meet at her home at 1053 Anderson Avenue on February 19.

A ACE PHOTO ENGRAVING Corp. 119 Ellison M. (LA 9-SDIO) fatrrson, N. J. THE HACKENSACK TRUST COMPANY The Oldeit Bank In Bergen Conntr" Mtln Mercer Street, lUckennck, N.

1. 0 HACKENSACK MUTUAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASS'N llarkensark's Oldest Financial Institution' Slats snd Salem Streets, Uackensark, N. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Mala A Anderson Uackensack, N. J.

THE NATIONAL BANK OF PALISADES PARK "Tour Community Bank" 19 Broad Pallsadr! Fsrk, N. PACKARD'S Mtln A Templi Ileknck, N. J. 'A.

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