The Item of Millburn and Short Hills from Millburn, New Jersey • 1

AS IT LOOKS FROM HERE Vol. 72 No. 37 September 8, 1960 MILLBURN -a and HiVTHOHKE, H.J. SHORT HILLS 15 1888 Published every J. Senator Case, Congressman George Wallhauser Speak Here Sunday Join County GOP Candidates In Campaign Kick-Off Party -ABC's of Traffic Safety All parents in M-illburn Township may well be confident that during school hours their children receive the best of care.

What the parents may and often do worry about is the safety of the children on the way to 'and from school. Every effort is made by the Township to insure rthe safety of school children. School crossing guards or police officers are on duty at the busiest intersections; bus service takes many of the students to school. But every corner cannot be protected by the police it is a financial impossibility for the Township to provide bus service for every child. Through the press and by radio, motorists throughout the metropolitan area have been warned to drive carefully school is in session.

But some safety-direction must come from the home. The children of the Township must become acci- dent-conscious. They must be taught to look in all directions before crossing any road; they must be taught to walk facing traffic where there are no sidewalks they must be taught the proper hand signals to use when riding a bicycle. And they must leave home early enough in the morning so they will arrive at school, without rushing, before the bell sounds. Accident prevention is a two-way street; not until all motorists and pedestrians, regardless of age, learn the rules will the occurence of tragedy be lessened.

All parents, particularly at this time of the year, should be impressing the A.B.C.'s of traffic safety upon their children. Adulf Education It is pertinent today as schools open for the youngsters of the community, to call attention to the educational facilities offered to older residents. Millburn Township is fortunate in having available one of the finest adult schools in the state. Its director, William M. Barr, is so highly esteemed by others in the field that this weekend he will take office as president of the New Jersey Association for Adult Education.

The scope of the adult school here is of such dimension that all residents of the Township are insured of finding one course, if not more, which will interest and enrich them. Whatever the interest, foreign languages, golf, poetry, bridge, international relations, art, there is a course available. A brochure describing all courses given in the adult school may be obtained from any of the local schools or will be sent by mail if those interested will telephone the adult school office at the South Mountain School, DR 6-1743. There can be only one drawback to such a program as scheduled by the adult school. There are not enough nights in the week to take all the courses of interest.

I 1,1 i lfh I if I Yr I ft I I SCHOOL SUBJECTS MONOPOLIZE CONVERSATION' Miss Minnie Turner, English teacher who will be at the senior high school for this school year, meets with Heilman, president of the Board of Education, Dr. William S. Twitchell, County Superin vJ- tendent cf Schools, and Mayor William istration-faculty luncheon on Tuesday. (W tion, the Board will continue the at high school following an admin- (Bert Miller) High Aspirations Sighted in Talk By Dr. Ball Speaking at the annual Opening Luncheon of the Millburn Township School System, Dr.

Lester B. Ball, Superintendent of Schools, expressed the belief that the Township is fortunate in many ways. It is a commu nity with high educational aspirations, it possesses a faculty far above average in training and ability, and deals with pupils of ability and strong mo tivations, the school superinten dent said. He stressed that this makes the job of the schools more difficult, they must be leaders, not followers. "This means hard work for our teachers, courage on the part of Board Members, greater demands upon our students and calls for mutual re spect and cooperation," he said.

Dr. Ball went on to speak of many subjects of vital interest to the teaching staff and called upon those present to come to him with their reactions to his suggestions for improving the Township's educational system. The luncheon, which was held Tuesday in the cafeteria of the high school, was attended by the entire administrative staff and faculty, members of the Board of Education, presidents of the various P.T.A.'s and by Dr. William S. Twitchell County Superintendent of Schools, who commented upon the increased enrollments at every level of education.

The assembled guests and teachers new to the Millburn schools were welcomed by William Heilman, president of the Board of Education, and by Mayor William B. Gero. Earl Lanning, president of the Millburn Teachers Association spoke briefly and Mrs, Robert T. Haslam, president of the Millburn Conference of Parents and Teachers pledged the sup port and cooperation of all the P.T.A. groups.

Miss Minnie Turner, Hie ex change teacher from Manches ter, England, who will be- teaching biology at the senior high school this year, was in troduced and expressed her gratification on her pleasant re ception here. OUNDED Paper Drive September 18 Guy R. Bosworth Post 140 of the American Legion will hold a Township-wide paper and magazine collection on Sunday, September 18. Contributions should be placed at the curb by 10 a.m. to facilitate pick-up.

Goal of $70,000 Set for Fall Fund DJve Ira Gottscho, fund chairman of the Red Cross and Millburn Fund Drive for 1960 has an nounced that the machinery for the campaign is now getting into high gear. The Fund goal of $70,000 is six per cent more than was collected in 1959, and Mr. Gottscho said every volun teer and promotional device will be employed to bring news and reminders of the drive to every resident and business man in the Township. IRA GOTTSCHO Already more than 30 stores, the chairman stated, have vol unteered the use of windows for exhibits covering the activities of the four agencies involved in the campaign: Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Neigh borhood Association. These ex hibits will include three eight foot rocket displays detailing the results of the campaign un til its goal is achieved and 500 posters distributed to key lo cations.

Twenty-five thousand reminder leaflets will se mailed by business men and organiza tions in their monthly state ments and many members of the committee will address civic and religious groups as they convene for their respec tive meetings, according to Mr Gottscho. "It is imperative that we meet the goal of the I960 campaign because as the Township grows in size, so do its financial requirements increase," Mr, Gottscho said. "The residents of Millburn Township must come to realize that in order to maintain the four important agencies involved in the Drive, they must support them whole heartedly donating four times what they would give to one agency. Most of the money col lected in this Drive remains in (Continued on Page 3) Bill Alley Upset Victim Bill Alley was the victim of a stunning upset at the Olympic Games yesterday morning when he failed to quality for the finals of the javelin throw. Bill could do no better than 225 feet in the qualifying round, well below the required 242 feet.

The complete story appears on the sports' page. First Aid Squad Fund Drive Begun The financial support of every Township resident and business establishment is being sought by the Millburn-Short Hills Volunteer First Aid Squad in its 1960 Fund Drive. The drive began on Tuesday with a letter from Richard u. Amster, Squad president, sent to all local homes and Dusinesses. In the letter Mr.

Amster said: "Since our First Aid Squad went into service there has been a steady increase in the number of calls and a constant demand for broader coverage. The Trustees of the squad, in order to meet the increasing needs of the Community, recently purchased a second ambulance to insure adequate back-up service in the event of two calls at the same time, as well as to provide coverage in the event the first vehicle is required wt of service for maintenance. It was also determined to fully equip the second ambulance in order that it might be used interchange ably with the original vehicle. These capital outlays heavily taxed the Squad's financial reserve. In addition to the capital outlays, the monthly oper ating costs of the Squad have been increased by necessary additional insurance and other maintenance expenses.

"Also, some of the equipment and uniforms which were purchased when the Squad first went into service required replacement and the outfitting and equipping of new members was a fairly expensive item. The future will require additional expenses. It is anticipated that between ten and 15 new members will be brought into the Squad before the first of the year. Requirements tor expendable supplies ana oxygen are increasing all the time. All of this adds up to the fact that we must again turn to the residents of the Township who have so generously supported the Squad in the past.

"Our plans for the future will be predicated upon the success of this drive. The Trustees are constantly reviewing the existing facilities of the Squad to the end that our services may be increased and improved. "It is our belief now, as it was when we started, that the residents of Millburn Township deserve the finest first aid and ambulance service that money can buy. Won't you help us to maintain that standard?" Mr. Amster also said that any (Continued on page 15) B.

Gero in front of the FREDERICK D. WI3S (Bachrach) Wiss Named To Head GOP Finance Group Frederick D. Wiss of Minni-sink road has been appointed general chairman of the Millburn-Short Hills Republican Finance Committee for the third consecutive year, it was an nounced today by Robert O. Driver, chairman of the Essex County Republican Finance Committee. In announcing the appointment Mr.

Driver stated, "Fred Wiss, who has served the Republican party so well in this position during the past two years, has been selected to spearhead the campaign again because of the outstanding job he has done." Chairman Wiss announced that five community Republican (Continued on Page 3) system, possibly the air conditioner, and quickly spread through the' roof, dumping debris to the floor. Although the market was open to shoppers when the fire was first discovered, no injuries were reported other than to the local firemen and the store's manager said the exacuation was orderly. i 1 I I mi 1 rive riremen Injured Fighting Springfield Blaze Five Township fire -fighters, three of them volunteers, received minor injuries Friday evening as fire swept the Safeway supermarket on Morris turnpike, Springfield. In addi tion to Township firemen, Sum mit, Union and Westfield sent Springfield aid in fighting the fire which destroyed the mar ket. Injured in the blaze were Firemen Rudolph J.

Marzak, Jr. and John Smith plus volun teers Raymond Hapward, Len Morvey and F. P. Tighe. All were treated at the scene with the exception of Fireman Mar zak who was taken to Overlook Hospital by the Millburn-Short Hills First Aid Squad where two stitches were required to close a cut over his eye.

It is estimated that the fire loss, said a Safeway official, will reach nearly half-a-million dollars. He stated the building and its contents were virtually a total loss. Buildings the size of the Safe way market, if located Mill-burn Township, are required to have an automatic sprinkler system. Springfield has no such requirement and the building was not so equipped. The blaze, which fire depart ment officials here said had evidently burned between the market's ceiling and roof for some time before it was discovered, was reported to the Millburn Fire Department at approximately 7:30 p.m.

The Millburn department immedi ately notified Springfield and a short time later received a call requesting aid. It was not until shortly before midnight that the last Millburn apparatus and men were able to return to the Essex street firchouse. Traffic was reported snarled here, in Summit and in Spring field as countless spectators were attracted to the scene by the sight of flames and smoke rising high into the evening sky While no definite cause for the fire has been given, it is now suspected that it originat ed in the market's electrical The Millburn-Short Hills Chapter of the Essex County Young Republican Club will hold its annual kick-off party Sunday afternoon, September 11, from 4 to 6 p.m.. For the SENATOR CLIFFORD P. CASE third consecutive year the affair will be held at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. C. Frederick Mueller, 7 Delbarton drive. The highlight of this year's kick-off will be two short addresses, one by the senior United States Sen ator from New Jersey, Clifford P. Case, and the second by the Congressman from ihe 12lh District, George M.

Wallhauser. Fishing Derby Draws Hundreds To Taylor Park Hundreds of fishermen throughout the day cast their lines into the Taylor Park pond as the Township celebrated its second annual Labor Day Fishing Festival Monday. Many more residents returned to the park in the evening to attend a dance held at the playground from 7:30 to 9 p.m. While fishing was reported good throughout the day, it is estimated that up to 100 fish remain in the pond and fishing for Township residents will continue throughout the week. Prize winners in the various categories were: first to catch the limit of six fish, Joe Haw-tin; longest fish caught, Sam Saggio; first trout caught, Steve Spurr: smallest trout caught, Paul Marcketta; and tied as the youngest girls to catch a fish were Meg Ward and Kathy Monahan.

Winners of the dance contest in the evening were Robert Turner and Karen Einhorn. The day's events were spon sored by the local post of the American Legion and by the Washington Rock Rod and Gun Club. Co-sponsors were the Fire Department, Rotary Club, National State Bank of Newark, Investors Savings, Recreation Department, Casa Colombo and the Kiwanis Club. Prizes were donated by Tiger's Hardware, Buncher's Hardware, Loner gan's Hardware, Marx Depart ment Store, Radio Sales and Baird's Meat Market. John W.

Smith was general chairman of the event. Georgi Bauer served as secretary. Samuel Albanese was master of ceremonies for the dance. Library Hours Beginning Saturday, September 10, the Millburn Public Library will go on its winter schedule. The hours will be as follows: ADULT DEPARTMENT Monday and Thursday 9:30 a.m.

9:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 9:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. CHILDREN'S ROOM Monday 9:30 a.m. 9.00 p.m.

Tuesday-Saturday 1 Both men are candidates for reelection this year. As in past years, the slate of county-wide candidates will be present to meet and be met by the club members. Present will CONGRESSMAN GEORGE M. WALLHAUSER be the three candidates for the Board of Freeholders, Margaret H. Reitman, Rev.

James Vance Mclver and Dominic A. Cun- dari. Also scheduled to be on hand are the candidates for County Supervisor, County Clerk and County Register; they are, respectively. Bayard H. Faulkner, Abbie W.

Magee and Anthony Giuliano. The club members have invited all friends and neighbors to join them this Sunday. It is hoped, Thorvald R. Larsen, club chairman said, that all interested young adults will come and get acquainted. "There is ample opportunity within the political and social activities of the group to interest most civic minded young adults," he said.

This year the party is open to all members of the Republi can County Committee of Mill- burn Township. The Indeoen- dent Women's Republican Club and The Republican Club of Short Hills and Millburn. The Women's Club plans to have Republican campaign jewelry for sale. GOP Campaign Office Opens Through the combined efforts and cooperation of the Women's Independent Republican Club, The Millburn-Short Hills Republican Club and the Young Republican Club, a G.O.P. campaign headquarters is opening at 71 Main street, opposite Taylor Park, at 9 a.m.

this morning. Mrs. Marvin Henkel, campaign headquarters' chairman, has announced that a volunteer staff will be on duty from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. daily to answer questions on registration and voting requirements, and to distribute car stickers, buttons and literature to all interested voters.

There will also be, she said, jewelry and novelties for sale which advertise the candidates and raise money for the county, state and national Republican campaign fund. The headquarters will also be open in the evening, Mrs. Henkel said, from approximately 7:30 to 9 p.m. During those hours, members of the men's Republican Club and the Young Republican Club will be on duty to answer questions. The headquarters may also be reached by phone, DK9-5754, during its operating hours.

Presidents of the three club3 operating the headquarters are Mrs. Willard Wood, F. Wil-lard Griffith and Thorvald R. Larsen, Jr. INSIDE THE ITEM Amusement Church Classified 16, Social 12, Sports Propose Jumping Center on Seven Bridges Road Application is scheduled to be made before the Board of Adjustment on Tuesday, September 13, at the Town Hall meeting room for the erection of a "trampoline jumping center" on Springfield avenue (Seven Bridges road).

In addi- Adult School Director to Make TV Appearance The director of the Millburn Adult School, William M. Barr, will appear on Governor Mey-ner's weekly television program this Sunday morning, September 11, at 10:30 a.m. on channel 13. The governor's telecast will call special attention to Adult Education Week and highlight the program of adult learning in New Jersey. Also appear ing on the program will be Dr.

Gyde H. Weinhold, director of the Bureau of Adult Educa tion in the State Department of Education and Aaron De Kosky, director of Adult Edu cation in Camden. Mr. De- Kosky is currently the presi dent of the New Jersey As sociation for Adult Education and Mr. Barr holds the office of President-elect.

Mr. Barr will become president of the state association following the state conference which will be held this weekend. The Governor's proclamation officially declares the week of September 19-26 as Adult Edu cation Week in New Jersey This week has been selected because at this time over 90,000 adults throughout the state will be registering in adult schools for the 1960 fall term. During this same period thousands of other adults will be enrolling in university ex tension courses, studying in public library classes, register ing at YM's or YW's. or join lnc classes provided by busl public hearing on the application of the Texaco Co.

for permission to construct a service station at the corner of Chatham and Woodland roads. The application for the jumping center is being filed by Mill-burn Estates, an organization which earlier this year unsuccessfully sought permission from the Board to permit construction of a 34-lane bowling alley on Springfield avenue. The jumping center, if it wins Board approval, will be located on the same site of land selected for the bowling alley. While Town Hall has not re. ceived detailed plans of the cen ter, it appears it would occupy approximately one acre of land behind Oval road.

The plans now available show a.narkinff area for 36 cars. No information is given regarding hours of op eration. It is understood that tramno- Une jumping centers are currently enjoying great popularity on the West Coast and during the past summer have spread to this portion of the country. One such center is reported to be located on Route 46 and another in the shore area. The trampolines in these cen ters are normally set in pits so the "jumpers" are doing their "bouncing" at ground level.

Before the Board of Adjust ment moves to the question of a trampoline jumping center, it will continue the hearing on the application for a gasoline sU tion at the corner of Chatham and Woodland roads which be gan last month. The Texaco Co had not completed its testimory for the application when that meeting was adjourned nor had testimony in objection been heard. Other applications before the Board Tuesday night will be those of W. L. Mading to construct a one-family home at 73 Old Hollow road which does not meet the Township's setback requirement and Albert Brokaw of 161 Sagamore road to extend his garage.

The exten sion would bring about a viola tion of zoning ordinances per taming to side yards. Ik- Register Dates At the Item Now is the time for all organizations to join in the annual scramble for "good" meeting and function dates. Make sure that your dates don't conflict with others make sure that others don't conflict with yours. Before' setting a definite date, call The Item, DR t-1200 and check on the dates available. After setting the date, be sure to call again and let us enter it in the Date Book to ensure that others will know you've got priority.

Tfigj7f' Sj i ill in mil" ni i'Tii "MiiM ness, labor or farm groups. The public knows that the number of children in elementary and secondary school has increased considerably during the past ten years. "What they may not realize," Dr. Weinhold will indicate in the telecast, "is that adult education has increased at a much more rapid rate than elementary and secondary education. Millions of Americans realize that education continues throughout life.

All kinds of needs are met, from those who want the fundamental education for becoming citizens to those with college degrees who wish the technical training or liberal education that modern indus ft-- f--ft VII FISH STORY UNREELS AT TAYLOR PARK Hundreds of fisherman, young and old, flocked to Taylor Park Monday for the second annual Labor Day Fishing Festival. Although fishing was reported good throughout the day, it is estimated at least 100 trout remain in the pond and it will remain open to resident I1 fishermen- (Sidney iianK).