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

I Vol. 69, No. 25 cow- June 20, 1957 '-wood, AS IT LOOKS FROM HERE MILLBURN ITEM and SHORT HILLS Pullislied TEN CENTS api every Thursday at MILLBURN, N. J. Chief Justice Vanderbilt In the passing of Chief Justice Arthur T.

Vanderbilt of llobart avenue last Sunday, Millburn Township lost its most distinguished citizen and New Jersey and the nation lost one of its most brilliant legal minds. He leaves a record of accomplishment seldom equalled by any one man. During his lifetime many honors were bestowed upon him. AH of these honors were earned by his outstanding leadership in the field of law and government. We are indebted to him for our nationally recognized New Jersey court system, for much of our state constitution and for Clean Government in Essex County.

Justice Vanderbilt's memory will long endure. We are proud that he saw fit to make Millburn Township his home for many years. We extend our deepest sympathy to Mrs. Vanderbilt and her family. The Rec Department Is Yours The closing of schools tomorrow will bring the annual question for numerous' children, "What can I do?" which plagues many parents until the start of Dad's vacation.

To till that gap the Recreation Department has arranged for a full sifmmer playground schedule starting on July 1. Six playgrounds will be open daily under the supervision of a trained leader. Arts, crafts, games, and other organized activities will be conducted. In addition- swimming will be available in Taylor Park Lake starting this Monday with trained lifeguards always in attendance. Swimming classes for beginners are also available at Taylor Park.

Baseball and softball leagues' and clinics will be organized for older groups and trips to major league ballgames and other events have been planned. So if your youngsters ask "What can I do?" at least one answer would be to go to the playground or go swimming. Remember the Recreation Department is yours. Its facilities should be used to the fullest extent. Any group interested in any form of recreation whatsoever can obtain sponsorship and leadership by calling the department at DR 6-1218.

Chief Justice Arthur T. Vanderbilt Services Held Tuesday in Christ Church jl vx "A I Tcr-'Xi i rife 4 Paper Drive Sunday June 23 The next waste paper and old magazine collection will be held on Sunday, June 23, by the Guy R. Bosworth Tost 140 of the American Legion. Residents are requested to have their contributions at the curb by 10 a.m. to facilitate collection.

THE LATE CHIEF JUSTICE ARTHUR T. VANDERBrLT PICTURED WITH GOVERNOR ROBERT B. MEYNER at his last local appearance at the luncheon at the Short Hills Club during Millburn's Centennial Celebration on May 25. Playgrounds Open July 1 George H. Bauer, Superintendent of Recreation, this week announced the summer achedule of playgrounds and events planned 1888 OUNDED No Bonfires Until Sept.

15 Fire Chief J. David Hayes this week reminds home owners that local ordinances prohibit the kindling of bonfires between June 15 and September 15, Fires for outdoor picnics however are not prohibited during the summer months. Special permits to kindle bonfire may be obtained at fire i headquarters under certain special circumstances. 139 Graduate At Millburn H.S. Commencement Last night at the Millburn High School, 139 young men and women received their diplomas.

the theme of the commencement exercises was "And He Shall Be Like A Tree" from the Book of Psalms. The theme was developed by Judith Tarnpoll, the valedictorian, who spoke on "By their fruits ye shall know them," and by Lee Ellison, the salutator-ian, who spoke on "If the roots are deep, no fear that the wind will uproot the tree." Following the processional, Mendelssohn's "March of the Priests," the Rev. H. Otheman Smith, Pastor of the Community Congregational Church, delivered the invocation. Leigh Schmalz.

class president, then welcomed the families and the guests of the graduates, Following the recommendation of the class by Robert E. Faddis, Principal of Millburn High School, the class was presented by Dr. Lester B. Ball, Superintendent of the Millburn Schools. Diplomas were awarded by Russell C.

New-house, President of the Millburn Board of Education. Eight students graduated with high honors while 13 graduated with honors. Those graduating with high honors were: Van Cleaf Bachman, Diane Dieck, Lee Kath-erine Ellison, Dorothy Virginia Schooley, Ann Settelmeyer, Peter Joseph Swolak, Judith May Tarn-poll Barbara Alice Wester. Those graduating with honors were: Nancy Jean Cartwright, Quenby Anne Cullen, Eileen Gordon, Alexanne Grossman, Peggy Parnes Hoberman, Robert Louis Honisch. Marcia Linda Kariish, Judith Bab Krasny, Rachel Rose Levin, Jane Mary Lozier, Barbara Jean Pings, Lois Silverstein and June Elaine Mailly Thompson.

The graduating class voted to give the school six picnic tables and benches to be placed on the cafeteria terrace as the class gift. In addition the class will supplement the sum of money left by the class of 1956 in order to purchase an Honor Creed Plaque which will be installed in an appropriate place In the school. the Important CD session. He tentatively plans to rehcarsea newly adopted school dismissal plan. Briefly, this means that the state's nearly one million school children will be dismissed early and transported home, probably with police escort.

"Operation Pre-Alert" In June of 1958 will be a day run for the state staff only in preparation for the national "Operation Alert 1958" scheduled for July. ALL TOWNSHIP OFFICES In Die Town Hall will be closed Friday, July 5. by the Recreation, sessions during the Dance Band Added For July Fourth Something new has been added to the all-day celebration of the Fourth of July in Millburn. Herman L. Kreitler, Music Chairman for the Celebration, has engaged a dance band to play in the Stadium from 7:30 p.m.

until it's dark enough for the fireworks, and all young people of the Township are invited to dance during that time. The platform used in the morn ing circus will be left available for dancers and there'll be plenty of room for swinging partners on the adjacent greens. However, although Mr. Kreitler refers to his project as "a teen-age dance," it won't be limited to that age group Everyone energetic or skillful enough to keep up with the young sters may join in. It's all free and the greensward is wide.

As everyone knows by now, the house-to-house canvass for funds to cover the cost of the celebra tion had to be abandoned this year because of the difficulty in getting enough solicitors, and Instead contributions being received by mail. Tags based on on a mimimum contributions of 75c a tag will be distributed by mail immediately on receipt of donation. If the mail campaign does not succeed this year, the 1957 Celebration may be the last. The address for mailing donations is Millburn Fourth of July Committee P.O. Box 292, MillburE, New 'Jersey.

George H. Bauer, Circus Chairman, has booked eight good acts for the morning's entertainment; additional rides have been arranged by Milton Lange, Children's Afternoon Chairman, so that long waits may ho avoided. and the fireworks com ct ego tiated by Ernest Finch, Fireworks Chairman, is the best to be had. The big act of the Circus will be the elephant act. Three elephants, Siam, 11 years old, Bombay, 9, and Delhi, 7, "tight rope" on narrow wooden beams, drink out of a kingsized bottle, do ponderous gymnastics, and even have a comedy routine.

They have been trained by Alfred Vidbal, one of the youngest elephant trainers in the country. He tells us that elephants frighten easily and must be controlled by kindness. They are seldom vicious, but are dangerous to work around for the simple reason that they can't see around themselves to well and trainers must be oenstantly alert so as not to be sat on or squeezed against a wall. The names of the elephants coming to Millburn indicate the places from which they came. Preceding the circus there'll be aerial salutes; a circus band will play from nine o'clock on, and at ten will come the flag-raising ceremony, and the singing of the Star Spangled Banner led by Herman KreiUer.

Refreshments will be sold during the morning by the Rotary Club, and as usual the Red Cross ladies will be standing by to take care of any emergencies. Education Board Meets The next meeting of the Board of Education will be on Monday, June 24, in the George Washington School, Millburn avenue. The agenda for the meeting will include: appointment of personnel for the 1957-58 School Year, approval of summer school salaries, acceptance of resignations, approval of furniture and equipment for the South Mountain School and the Junior High School and the receiving of bids on bus transportation for the 1957-58 School Year. Eminent Jurist Died Collapse on Friday 'Gov. Robert B.

Meyner and U.S. Senator H. Alexander Smith headed the vast number of dignitaries who attended the funeral of Chief Justice Arthur T. Vanderbilt Tuesday morning at Christ Church in Short Hills which the Chief Justice had attended for 32 years. The Rev.

Herbert H. Cooper, a close friend of the Justice, conducted the service and vestrymen acted as ushers. Burial was in Restland Memorial Park, East Hanover. 1 Dignitaries who attended the funeral services included: U.S. Supreme Court Justice William J.

Brennan Federal Judge Rey-nier J. Wortendyke, Mrs. Meyner, Justice Frederic Colie, State Senator Malcom Forbes, former Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll, Mayor William G.

Gero and former Mayor Clarence A. Hill. Justice Vanderbilt collapsed early Friday at the Lackawanna Railroad station in Short Hills while en route from his home on Hobart avenue to his Newark office. He was rushed to Overlook Hospital in the Millburn Police ambulance. His death, early Sunday morning in the hospital, was attributed to a break in the aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart.

The Chief Justice was born in Newark, July 7, 1888. He graduated from Newark High School In 1905 after being president of his class for four years and after a year of work entered Wesleyan University. Justice Vanderbilt graduated from Wesleyan in 1910 with degrees of bachelor and master of arts, was president of his class in his senior year, president of the college body and editor of the college newspaper. He studied law at the Columbia Law School. Besides being a practising lawyer he taught for nearly a quarter of a century at New York Univer- Five More Seniors Win Awards or Scholarships Five additional seniors of the Class of 1957 have recently received scholarships andor awards, which brings the total to thirteen students so honored this year at Millburn High School.

The Class of '57 has now received scholarships and awards with a potential value of $28,725 of which $25,925 will be utilized over a four year period. The most recent scholarship and award recipients together with the title of the awarding agency and the institution each student will enter next fall follows: Ann Hopkins, Millburn Fircmen't Art Award; University of Virginia; Alan Philp, Home Builders Women's Auxiliary of Somerset, Morris and Metropolitan New Jersey, (art award), undecided concerning future; Rachel Levin, Annie S. Greer Foundation, American Theatre Wing, New City; Robert Honish, Harry A. Taylor Scholarship Award, Trinity Col lege; Diane Dieck. ITEM Award, and the Annie S.

Greer Founda tion, Pennsylvania State Univer enue will take either pennies or nicklet while those on Taylor street will take only nlcklcs. Diane Dieck, Rachel Levin and i I Sunday Following on1 Way to Work sity Law School and was named dean of the school In September 1943. Justice Vanderbilt held that position until his appointment, to the Supreme Court in 1947 when he resigned and became dean emeritus of the schooL The Chief Justice was a power In both state and national Republican circles. In 1936 he helped nominate Alfred M. Landon for President at the Republican National Convention, In 1940 and again In 1944 he served as an adviser to Thomas E.

Dewey, the Republican candidate for president. On the state level Justice Vanderbilt was long a champion for judicial reform. He was the founder of Clean Government which has been a power in Essex County Republican politics since 1934. In 1941 when Gov. Edison induced the Legislature to create a commission to prepare a draft of a new state constitution, Justice Vanderbilt directed the writing of the judicial article.

The 1941-42 legislative commission's draft was a model for the constitution adopted In 1947. The same year Gov. Driscoll appointed Justice Vanderbilt chief justice of the new supreme court. Justice Vanderbilt has served at president of the American Bar Association. In 1950 he was cited by the Advertising Club of New Jersey as the outstanding citize of the state.

A five-million dollar building was opened In September 1851 at the New-YorkUniver-sity Law School and was dedicated as the Arthur T. Vanderbilt Hall. In 1953 and 1954 he was advanced by leading judicial authorities in and out of New Jersey for appointment to vacancies on the Supreme Court of the United States. Justice Vanderbilt was a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Delta Kappa Epsilon, Phi Delta Phi and Delta Sigma Rho fraternities. He held doctorates of law from Tu-lane, Weselyan, Syracuse, Western Reserve, Lafayette, Rutger.

Falrleigh-Dickinson, University of British Columbia, Tusculum and American universities, The Chief Justice was married September 13, 1914 to Miss Florence J. Althen of Newark, who survives him. He also leaves three daughters, Mrs. Christian L. Swartz of Arlington, Mrs.

Lemuel Bannister of Pelham Manor, N.Y., and Mrs. George C. Brainard, of Shaker Heights, Ohio; twin sons, William R. Vanderbilt of Summit, a Union County assemblyman, and Robert A. Vanderbilt of Short Hills, a former Essex assemblvman, and a brother, Leslie T.

Vanderbilt of Caldwell. At Monday night's Township Committee meeting, the following resolution was passed: WHEREAS Almighty God In his Infinite wisdom has called unto Him the Honorable Arthur T. Vanderbilt, Chief Justice of the Supreme Counrt of the State of New Jersey, and a highly respected, honored and long time resident of the Township of Millburn, who among other notable accomplishments achieved In his was a distinguished figure In the field of law wherein to cite but one of his many successes, he became the leading advocate for the reform of the New Jersey Court structure and procedure! which was finally consummated under his able guidance, for which he gained national and interna tional recognition and prominence; and who was also outstanding In the field of government wherein he again was mainly responsible for guiding the government of the County of Essex in the State of New Jersey, in which he was born, raised and lived during his entitle lifetime, to a prominence and eminence which became nationally recognized: Now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the Township of Militium that the profound sense of bereavement which the Committee feel for the loss of a faithful, able and highly respected public servant and resident be spread upon the official Township minutes; and that a certified copy hereof be forwarded to Mrs. Vanderbilt as an expression of the Committee' feeling of deep sympathy for her and her family. Truck Parking Ordinance Not To Be Adopted The Millburn Township Committee at its Monday night meeting voted to strike the controversial pending ordinance restricting the parking or garaging of commercial vehicles within a residential area.

Instead, according to an announcement by Mayor Gero, the Township will rely on the present zoning ordinance which stales: "Within one-family AA, A A or residence districts, no building or premises shall be used, and no building shall be erected to be used, in whole or in part, for any business, industrial, manufacturing or commercial purposes, or for any other than the following specified purposes (f) Private garage, stable or dog kennel, Exclusively for the use of the resident occupant of the premises, and not for business purposes." The proposed, and now stricken, ordinance added the following: "No residential premises or garage in i residential district shall be used for parking or garaging any motor vehicle except passenger vehicles." In announcing the Committee's decision, Mr. Gero stated that reliance would be placed on the present ordinance for enforcement. He added that if this did not prove adequate, further legislation would be sought. About fifty residents attended the meeting, most of whom seemed concerned with the parking of their commercial vehicles on their property in residential zones. In response to several questions from the floor, Mr.

Gero refused to answer on the grounds that it was Impossible to attempt to answer specific inquiries at- this time because one would only lead to many others. He referred all such questions to proper administrative departments of the Township. Later inquiry revealed that such questions should be directed at building inspector Ralph Trowbridge. At the beginning of the meeting, the Committee unanimously approved a resolution honoring Chief Justice Arthur T. Vanderbilt on the occasion of his recent death.

The text of the resolution is printed elsewhere in this issue. Police Commissioner William Mullins read a resolution commending Police. Sergeant Oscar Striub who recently retired after 28 years on the Millburn police force. During this time Sergeant Straub received two commendations for meritorious service, both involving gunfire and both resulting In the apprehension of the culprits. Sergeant Straub was regarded at one of the 'finest pistol shots in Millburn police circles and In the state.

Sergeant Straub, who retired May 1st, will be sorely missed, said Commissioner Mullins. Committeeman Robertson D. Ward reported that the audit of Township finances had been completed and the auditor's report made only two minor recommendations. The report is printed elsewhere in this issue, In other business conducted by the Committee, permission for the display of fireworks on the Fourth of July was granted to the school stadium and Canoe Brook Country Club affairs. An agreement was made with John R.

Wiley of Chatham to render engineering service on Township tax maps. He was retained on a basis of $2.50 per hour, but will not be-com Township employee. M4 Mi Sunday from 2 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. i Registration for the swimming instruction will be at the pool from 9:30 to 11:45 a.m.

daily all next week. Red Cross life savers will be on hand to accept enrollments. The qualified Red Cross personnel will be In attendance at all summer. me piui is uuuiuiuicu daily. Liquor License Fees Raised The Millburil' Township Committee at its Monday night meeting voted to increase the license fees of holders of liquor licenses In the Township as follows: Plenary retail consumption plenary retail distribution- $750, limited retail distribution $50, club $150.

Sitting as the Board of Alcoholic Beverage Control, the Committee voted to renew all existing licenses with the exception of Rainbow. It was reported at the meeting that the Rainbow had vacated and was no longer conducting business at its Essex street location. The committee thereupon voted to deny the renewal of the license. The owner, Harry Polansky has the right of appeal. Licenses lor three clubs were not approved by the Commrttce, since some member of the Committee is also a member of each club.

Such licenses must be approved by the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board meeting In New ark. The license for theinew.A store on Morris turnpike was granted subject to the opening of the store when it Is completed. New Meters Installed New type parking melert have been Installed on Millburn avenue west of Short Hills avenue and on Taylor street. When a coin is dropped in the new meters, the meter will automatically register the amount of time for parking. On the old meters a knob had to be turned before the time was given.

The new meters on Millburn av- right, Robert HoiUnh, Ann Hopkins, I Civil Defense Alert July 12 A long range plan for Civil Defense exercises, reaching into the latter part of 1958, has been de veloped by the Division of Civil Defense and Disaster Control, it was disclosed yesterday by Thomas S. Dignan, acting state CD director. Dignan is offering the plan to the state's towns and cities In answer to their request for more exercises. Following a recent public participation drill, he pointed ouf, there existed much confusion over the new alerting system. While this was anticipated, Dignan said, we now must take the people step by step through the new procedure many times over.

The confidence that comes through this repetition of correct actions," he continued, "will eliminate confusion during drills and panic during the real thing." The broad program begins with the nation-wide "Operation Alert 1957" when the public will be asked to take cover on July 12. Civil Defense organizations have been urged to conduct demonstrations for three days preceding the public participation phase. In September of this year, New Jersey will take full part in the second National Civil Defense Week. Sirens will be sounded, but the public will not be required to respond. As in last year's celebration, CD activity will be heightened throughout the state for seven days.

During October the New Jersey Division of Civil Defense will conduct an exercise called "Operation Checkpoint." This practice session will include mobilization of civil defense equipment and personnel preceded by another public participation drill. This is similar to "Operation Muster" held two years ago. ClvilDefense leaders, in this training program, will utilize 113 established checkpoints. Beginning in November, a series of Control Center exercises will be initiated. While these exercises are designed to further train personnel at state and county control, municipal participation will be at the discretion of the county eo- ordinators.

No sirens will be sounded. Dignan said the Novem ber exercise will Involve only the seven northern counties and will be called "Operation North." Sim ilarly, "Operation Central" in Jan uary and "souur in reoruary will be restricted only to inose counties located in the specified geopraphic areas. In March and April of 1958 "op eration Signal No. 1" and No. "2" will be held.

This it lust a siren test to train the population In the meaning of the "Alert" and the "Take Cover" signals. The sirens will be sounded for three consecutive days during each month. "Operation New Jersey Alert" will be held next May. This is a departure from previous planning In that the state's coun ties and municipalities, under di rection of state CD, will not take part in "Operation Alert 1958" later in the summer. Dignan explained that this it a more suitable time to engage all phasei of society In Six playgrounds will be open daily under trained leadership.

Additional information may be obtained by. calling DR. Playgrounds, located at Taylor Park, Slayton Field, Glenwood School, South Mountain School, and White Oak Ridge Park will be open plus a play area on the Board of Education owned school site eff Old Short Hills road near the Deerfield area. These playgrounds will be operated for Mill-burn residents from July 1 through August 15 under the auspices of the Millburn Township Department of Public Recreation. There will be a trained leader at each playground.

Playgrounds will be in session from 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Monday through Friday, Taylor Park Playground will be open under leadership from 9:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 1:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Children of school age are eligible to register. Any child under school age who attends must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Seasonal features will include arts and crafts, sports, games, picnics, doll shows, pet entertainment, movies, treasure hunts, and other activities. Park Lake. Opens Monday The summer swimming season at Taylor Park Lake will open Monday at 10 a.m.

George Bauer, Superintendent of Recreation, announced yesterday. Bauer also announced registration for this summer's beginners' swimming classes, to start July 2. He released the following schedule for open swimming at the park. Monday through Saturday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Monday through MILLBURN III CH are, left to if mm 4 i it '7 'NO- In' hp ADDITIONAL SC1IOUARSIIIP OR AWARD WINNERS AT AluO riuip.

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