R£ 64)013 Holmdel Adopts Budget Without Single Objection Mayor
Total Page：16
File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb
For All Departments Call RED BANK REGISTER R£ 64)013 VOLUME LXXVI, NG. 38 l RED BANK, N. J., THUKSDAY, MARCH 18,1954 10c PER COPY SECTION ONE—PAGES 1 TO 16. Holmdel Adopts 35th Roll Call Truck Driver Escapes Injury Republicans Show Atlantic Township Passes Budget; Budget Without Tonight at 8 Brisk Contests To Introduce Zoning Code Thursday ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS —Rev. Charles H. Beynon, pastor of the -4- Single Objection Freehold Methodist church, will be In N. Shrewsbury COLT'S NECK — The Atlantic principal speaker at the 35th an- Harry Barnard township committee adopted its Committee Advertises nual roll call service of the Metho- Nomination Fight 195+ budget last Thursday night dist church here tonight at 8 and received the proposed zoning For Bids for Material o'clock. Looms for Mayor Wins Promotion ordinance for the entire township Rev. Harry B. Zane, pastor, said which has been under consideration For '5<t Road Program this week that Harry Hallgring And Council Scats Harry Barnard, 16 Pinckncy rd., for some time. and George King will be soloists in an employee of the Second Nation- The budget was approved after * HOLMDEL—The township com- a musical program that will include NEW SHREWSBURY — More al bank the past 23 years, was public hearing at which several mittee adopted its 1954 budget selections by the junior'and senior than over now, tho Republican pri- promoted to assistant cashier Mon- persons asked questions but made Thursday afternoon, after a pub- choirs. Roy M. Jeffrey, organist, mary results are the ones to watch day afternoon at a meeting of the no complaints. It calls for a tax here. The G.O.P. is in for a major board of directors. Mr. Barnard rate reduction of $2.60 for each lic hearing at which no one was will direct the program. had charge of the savings depart- present in the audience. A highlight of the roll call serv- race; the Democrats are not, until $1,000 of assessed valuation. The 1 November that is. , ment of the bank for many years, now tax rate Is $76.10 as compared The budget Bets the estimated tax ice will be a "recognition service was transferred to tho position of rate at $75.70 for each $1,000 of as-, for the officials of the church who At deadline time for filing, mid- to $78.70 for each $1,000 of~aaae«s- night last Thursday, the Republi- commercial teller in 1952, and af- ment. sessment, an increase of $1 a $1,000 have served faithfully during re- ter tho first of this year was again cent years," the pastor said. cans had In the field two candi- The amount to be raised by taxa- over last year. The total budget is dates for mayor, and three for two placed in charge of the savings up $10,975.59 over last year, because Members of the Women's Society department. tion for municipal purposes Is $16,- of the following increased appropri- of Christian Service and the Wes- council scats, and two for members" 179.60, as compared to last year's ations: Local operating costs, $2,- leyan Service guild will serve re- of the women's county executive $28,310.40, a decrease of $8,381.80, 875; reserve for uncollected taxes, freshments in fellowship hall after committee. "his cut ma.de possible the tax rate $4,315.02; local district schools, $2,- the service. The Democrats had found in Mrs. eduction, the budget explains, in 021.80, and county taxes, $1,763.77. John Rolirey of Sycamore avc. a pite of increased school and coun- candidate for mayor and in Leon I y taxes. The total budget Is $99,- The budget for municipal pur- Williams of Pino Brook a council I poses is $50,175 as compared to '.28.60, as against $108,210.40 for Red Bank High candidate. Them were no primary ' 1953. $47,300 last year. Among the in- contests In that party. creases In the operating costs are Mayor John E. Laird thanked Tho main Republican contest is he audience for turning out for the $1,150 in the fire appropriation; between Mayor J. Lester Rigby $1,000 more in capital improve- Alumni Croup budget hearing and showing an In- who, elected on the Democratic 'orest in the municipality's opera- nients; $200 more for police salaries ticket two years ago, now Is out and $150 for street lighting. tions. He told those present that Founded Friday for re-election as an independent "simply by carrying through the Plan Road Program Republican, and Charles V. Tliac- same policies we were able to ab- The committee authorized. Town- 50 Attend Session; kara of Hope rd., the Republican sorb rises in school and county club-sponsored candidate. ship Clerk Daniel S. Ely to adver- Harry Pitcher Named taxes and still reduce the tax rate." tise for bids to bo received at the Zimcltl Offers for Council The proposed zoning ordinance Apr. 8 meeting for materials to be was turned over to members of Temporary President Aside from that, Angclo Zanctti the committee by George J. Dltt- used in the township's 1954 road of Wayside, a businessman and Improvement program. Township mar, Jr., chairman of the township More than 50 Red Bank high member of the board of adjustment,! zoning commission, appointed to Engineer Otis R. Seaman submitted school graduates, representing clas- filed a petition which informed | specifications for the work to be make the study. ses as far back as 1913 and as re- Elmer Smith, Trenton, driver of the overturned trailer truck above, escaped injury sources said was largely signed by Mr. Dlttmar read a letter to the done and estimated the cost would cent as 1952, attended the initial Tinton Falls residents, for a three-' be about $15,000. i 1 Monday morning when he leaped to safety. The driver was backing up the truck owned by committee in which he told of the meeting of the Red Bank High year council seat. Ill the race for zoning commission's activities and Members of the committee agreed School Alumni association Friday Kingston Trap Rock Company of Trenton, when a bankment gave way and the trailer loaded the same seat is Henry S. Gleim, they would try to do all the roads purposes. He concluded by reading at the new high school cafeteria. incumbent councilman, also sup- from the letter, "We, as a commit- recommended by the engineer if The meeting was a concluding ac- with rock started tipping. Smith jumped our of the cab just before the vehicle overturned ported by the Republican club. Out llarry Barnard funds arc available. It was pointed tee, feel the zoning ordinance will tivity of the week-long dedication and burst into flames. Tinton Falls firemen shown dousing the blaze, left to right, are Car- for re-election^ to a short term, maintain an orderly growth of our out the budgetary appropriations of services held by the board of edu- filling a vacancy, is Councilman A native of Philadelphia, Mr. $11,000, plus $4,300 in state aid, ton Maher, captain of the fire police; Art James, with the hose, and Gene Handy, assistant Barnard moved to Monmouth community on a sound financial cation to permit residents to in- Clarence E. Unterberg. county more than 30 years ago, basis and will also continue the would barely exceed the estimated spect the new high school plant. chief. The accident happened on the Garden State Parkway project on the border line of Mrs. Ruth Crawford, collector- cost. and started his banking career physical characteristics of our Mrs. Bunny Dillon Bell, class of New Shrewsbury and Lincroft. treasurer, has filed for re-election, with tho Now Jersey Trust com- township, which the Atlantic town- The roads listed by the engineer 1943, assisted by several members as also lias Walter L, Canflcld, as- In needs of repairs are as follows: pany of Long Branch; He Is a ship residents value so highly." of that class, started plans for the sessor, for the Republican party. member of the Monmouth county He said it was the Intent of th» Campbell rd., from Holmdel-Mlddle- association at the suggestion of Dr. Up for assessor as a Democrat is town rd. to Everett rd., a distance chapter, American Institute of zoning group to give the township M. Gregg Hlbbs, superintendent, Parkway Opening William Fields of Hope rd. Banking; treasurer of the Salvation committee this final report ao ths of 7,500 feet; Holland rd., some Membership Is open to all Red Gross Opens Asks Brighter Adding to the G.O.P. primary pic- Army, trusteo of the Red Bank parts only, 2,100 feet; Telegraph governing body would have ade- Bank high graduates and plans are ture is the race between Sarah M. Methodist church, treasurer of the quate time to study It. He added Hill rd., from Bethany rd. south, under way to hold a larger meeting Delayed a*Month Allen and Lois MacMahon Jolco for Red Bank Adult school, treasurer one mile; Van Bracklo rd,, from Warehouse, Shop Academic Rooms that at the township's next regular Tuesday, Apr. 6, at 8:30 p. m. In the TRENTON—The opon'ing of the member of tho Republican execu- of the Rod Bank branch, Ameri- meeting, next Thursday night, he Holmdcl-Keyport rd. west to Beers cafeteria. At this time, officers will HIGHLANDS—Stephen J. Gross tive committee. Mrs. Joice was last can Red Cross; assistant treasurer St., 3,400 feet; Longstreet rd., from Garden State Parkway has been SHREWSBURY — The appear- will request the township commit- be elected and a program arranged.