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This is Westfield . 0. "Ninety-eight years of tradition -- almost a century of carefully- "And our tradition of service is continuing. Backed by a telemarketing established practices -- have set Lincoln Federal Savings apart from all system that's almost unique in the country, a state-of-the-art computer net- others. Our tradition of service has helped families achieve home owner- work and a staff of professionals second to none, Lincoln can respond to ship, helped young people through college, seen to the retirement needs customers' needs faster, more accurately, and more personally than ever of the elderly, and helped meet the financial goals of people on a before possible. number of levels. "Yes, we're different... in our concern our extra effort, our innovative "We've helped people and families grow... and they've helped us; financial services, and in our sincere desire to serve. At Lincoln FederaL thanks to our patrons, Lincoln is the fifth largest thrift institution in New we're committed -- as we've been for almost Q century -- to making all the Grant School, located on Stanley Avenue, is expected to be demolished this year to make room for the new municipal ,7~ Jersey and the 178th largest in the nation. , advantages yours." library . -- Special Section LINCOLN The Westfield Leader FEDERAL SAVINGS March 20, 1986 Where aclltheadvmiugesaxeyours! Bnck Budd Lake Chester rn Hamburg Keamy rn Marlton rn Monmouth Mall Murray IW rn North Haledon Ocean Townshp Plamfield rn Scotch Plm Sussex-Wantage Toms Rver Vernon w Westfield Member FSLIC -- Looking for a Church? We're. ri&t here Richard Brunhofer Barbara Boyd James Cokelet Robert Del Russo Dorothy Mullen, Processing Manager Frank Isoldi Sarah Vergamini, Secretary in the heart of Westfield. Spomenka Weaver Janet Palmer, Receptionist Jeryl Young. Holly Cohen A friendly, enthusiastic 'Eleanor Schofield .. = I. congregation. Vigorous programs for youths, Teresa Battaglio Dorothea A. Baun Frances Brader Kim Cokelet smgles,0 4 and4 growing0 Jacqueline Barry Kathy Buontempo Sylvia Cohen young families. Please Nancy Connolly visit us at 170 Elm St., Doris Coyle Ingrid D'Amanda Nancy Dunlap Patricia Esposito Anna Figlin Joan Di Francesco or call 233-2278 I ..- The First Baptist Church Michael FinnegG Richard Gorhau Eileen Grace Barbara Gray Jean Jackson Pierce Joyce Joan Kasko Assistant Manager Harriet Kelber El Koster Michael Leist Karen Lerman Joann Mammano Ronald Mammano Marilyn Mastrella Auction Specialist Barbara Mc Carthy Catherine McGale Nicki Montaperto Larry Mueller Barbara Northup Judith Pipoli Margaret Papp Manager Katherine Shears Rosanne Skopp Pam Smith Rosemary Tarulli Norman 0. Varandas Lila Weiner Elsa Wenger ... 2 63 ! County, State and Federal Elected Officials Representing Westfield - Westfield’s Grant School: Then...and Now New Jersey Governor To Register United States Congressmen To Register New Jersey Senators: or Thomas H. Kean-(R) ...to vote, visit the Town Clerk during Bill Bradley (D) 939 A. Federal Building Voters approved building a new school in Westfield on June 9, business hours at the Westfield Municipal 2107 Dirksen 970 Broad St. 1910. That school, Grant School, opened in 1912 and served as an Building, 425 East Broad St. March 17 was Senate Office Building Newark, N.J. 07102 elementary school for 68 years. It cost $74,000 to build the school the last day to register to vote in the April 15 Washington, D.C. 20510 originally. A $90,000 addition was added in 1953. Another $137,360 school district election. April 14 is the last 202-224-3224 addition in 1968 increased the classroom space from 11 to 15 day to change party affiliation before the or House of Represen- classrooms. State kgislators Primary Election June 3 and May 5 is the tatives: deadline to register or change a voting ad- 1609 Vauxhall Rd. (7th District) Westfield is represented dress for the Primary. & Rt. 22, Union One of the highhghts of the Grant School era was the Grant by the 21st Legislative October 6 is the last day to register before 201-688-0906 Rep. Matthew J. School Players. The Players first performed in February, 1948 at a District of New Jersey. the General Election Nov. 4. Rinaldo talent show which was staged to encourage more attendance at Mail applicatious for absentee ballots for 2338 Rayburn House PTA meetings. The show evolved into an annual fundraiser and State Senator: the school election must be received by the Frank Lautenberg (D) Office Building eventually moved, to accommodate larger audiences, to the County Clerk by April 8. An absentee voter 372 Russell Washington, D.C. 20515 Roosevelt Junior High School stage. After Grant School closed, the C. Louis Bassano (R) has until 3 p.m. April 14 to apply in person Senate Office Building or tradition of the Players was picked up by Washington School and 324 Chestnut St. at the County Clerk’s office. Washington, D.C. 20510 1961 Morris Avenue continues today. Union, N.J. 07083 The County Clerk must receive com- 202-224-3121 Union, N. J. 07083 pleted applications for absentee ballots for Assemblymen : the Primary Election by May 27 (in-person Union County Board of Freeholders The school was phased out as an elementary school in June, 1980, due to declining enrollment in the Westfield Public Schools. deadline 3 p.m. June 2). Corresponding Paul J. O’Keeffe (R) Srian W. Fahey (D) Charles Hardwick (R) deadline for the General Election are, by The facility has been rented to the Mount Carmel Guild since Chairman 655 Lawnside Place 1980 for a special education school. 100 Quimby St. mail Oct. 28, and in person, Nov. 3. 987 Kenyon Avenue W estf ield, N. J, 07090 Westfield, N. J. 07090 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 (Continued on page 4) (Office) Robert F. Gonor (R) Local Political Parties Alan M. Augustine (R) 2001 North Wood Avenue Peter Genova (R) Vice Chairman Linden, N.J. 07036 23 North Ave. Martin Sheehy of 441 Lenox 1972 Wood Road Dedication ... Grant’s Rocker - This rocking chair was donated to Cranford, N. J. 07016 Scotch Plains, N.J. -07076 Michaeil J. Lapolla (D) (Office) Ave. is chairman of the Westfield Grant School in memory of Marie H. Williams, who Democratic Town Committee. 821 Jersey Avenue served as Grant School librarian for seven years Jean Sawtelle of 920 Highland Elizabeth, N. J. 07206 “This Is Westfield” is dedicated to Gail W. before her death in 1977. The school’s PTO donated Ave. heads the Westfield Trimble, who retired from The Leader, March 1, the rocking chair to GrantSchool in 1977and when it Republican Town Committee. Edward Slomkowski (R) James J. Fulcomer (R) 1986 as its editor, after many years of dedication. closed in 1980, the PTO donated it to the Westfield Voters Information Both committees, comprised of 854 Garden Street 1142 Midwood Drive Memorial Library where Trish Lange is seen sitting one committeeman and one com- Union, N. J. 07083 Rahway, N.J. 07065 in the rocking chair, reading to her daughter Kelly. mitteewoman from each of The chair will return to its original site when the Voter information may be William H. Eldridge (R) Richard Malgran (R) secured from the voters’ service Westfield’s 22 election districts, Memorial Library moves to the Grant School loca- organize the week following the 23 Winchip Road 1211 Denmark Road tion in the future. of the Westfield Area League of Summit, N.J. 07091 Plainfield, N.J. 07060 Women Voters at 6547067. June Primary Election. In This Issue . Grant School, beginning on. ............................................... page 3 Miller-Cory Museum. .................................................... .page 7 Westfield Schools, beginning on. .......................................... page 8 Records- Casset t es Private and Parochial Schools. .......................................... page 10 Jeannette’s Gift Best Selection/Best Price Day Care Center.. ....................................................... page 12 Serving Westfeld for Over 40 Years Westfield Y. ......................................... Library. ................................................ Shirley and Morris Kamler Senior Citizen Housing. .............................. Album & Cassette carrying cases. Parking. ................................................................ page19 A Fine Store Record & Cassette cleaning supplies. Recycling.. ............................................................. page 20 Leaf Collection. ......................................................... page 21 For Your Gifts and Greeting Cards Guitar Strings Needles Sheet Music Mayor and Council. ..................................................... .page 22 Music Books Gift Certificates Town Annual Report, beginning on. ...................................... page 23 MEN WOMEN Featuring: Symphony, Summer Workshop.. ........................................ .page 38 Florsheim Amalfi BirkenstockElan Community Band.. ...................................................... page 39 Bruno Magli Andrew Geller Lenox & Oxford China and Crystal Hospitals. ........................................................... pages 40-41 FOOt- Joy Caressa Unisa Hummels Prints Candles Music and Jewel Boxes Music Staff Children’s Specialized Hospital. ......................................... page 43 Frye-Boots Scott’s Own Daniel Green Rescue Squad. .......................................................... Page 44 0 Stationery by Crane and Hallmark Woodenware 27 Elm Street Westfield Rockport Etienne Aigner Bernard0 Neighborhood Improvement Assn. ....................................... page 46 Walk-over Polly Bergen Frye Cheese Boards