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VOLUME 14, NO. 3C SCOTCH PLAINS -FANWOOD, N.j. THURSDAY, AUGUST 9, 1973 15 CENTS A COPY Board Releases Data On School Lunch— Waits One Week Ago Today- Tuesday Public Hearing All Time Record Rain The Board of Education will conduct an informal public hearing next Tuesday night at Tsrrill junioc High to provide citizens with a forum for expression regarding their desires on the subject of Drenches Community school lunch, Two nights later, on Thursday, August 16, the Board hopes to adopt a. district-wide policy regarding in-sehool lunch at the elementary level, which policy is expected to "encompass the reactions of the community. Mayor Calls Meeting Of All Heretofore, the Board has not ""~™""" "" "™"™ ~~ had a specific policy on school weather. At present, a total of In The lunching, and the stay-for-lunch 25 aides have been supervising Department Heads To Study customs have been more or less lunching students: 3 at School Aftermath up to the will of the student and/or One* 3 at Brunner; 4 at McGinn Necessary Emergency Action the parent. At one or two ele- (1 for Special Ed. classes)- 4 at * The American Red Cross has mentary schools a specific effort Evergreen (1 for Special Ed.); opened a headquarters to provide Scotch Plains and Fanwood barely attracted a line or two of news- has been made to encourage chil- 5 at LaGrande (2 for Special assistance for flood victims in print last Thursday and Friday, as torrential rainstorms deluged dren to go home wherever pos- Ed,); 3 at Shaekamaxen; 3 at Scotch Plains, The office will be Central Jersey with anywhere from seven to nine Inches of rain sible, and at these schools the Coles, The aides work four- In the meeting room of the in a morning. Why? Because so many other towns fared so much students lunching in the class- hour shifts, and are involved in Scotch Plains Library, and will worse than Scotch Plains and Fanwood, In a way, the two communities room has been lower in percent- clerical and other teacher- be open for business from 9 a.m. were among the more fortunate in the area, sustaining some damage, age than in other schools, No assistance areas for the remain- to 6 p.m., dally. All flood vic- yet spared the deaths and intense destruction which occurred in some schools have cafeterias or rooms der of their shifts. The total tims are urged to avail them- nearby communities. However, such comparisons provide littlu specifically set aside for serving cost for the 25 aides has been selves of the Red Cross help, in solace to those who have suffered deeply. There are many here who or eating of food, nor would they $40,950. However, it is felt that the form of food, clothing, bedding will long remember the effects of the short rainstorm. next year. Students would eat reasonable supervision would de- and drugs such as insulin, digi- As mop-up activities were — — ———______lunch at their desks, and then mand the addition of 37 more talis, etc, which residents may underway early this week, house- ments of Park Avenue busi- use playgrounds „ and possibly aides for next year if the status have lost in the flood, hold effects in a horrifying dis- nesses, necessitated evacuation multi-purpose rooms for a rec- quo lunch policy were to be con- array of wet, soggy mess wers of many families, demolished the reational period, tinued. This would cost $101,550, • The Small Business Admin- evident at the curbside in scatter- Civil Defense headquarters In the or an additional $60,600. istration will set up an office at ed areas of Scotch Plains and old library on Front Street, etc., Considerably furor has been 147 North Avenue, Plainf ield, for Fanwood, The heavy rainfall ragistered during the past year etc., etc' The Board is studying many businessmen who wish to make caused foundations to collapse on The dollar figure for losses to over the lack of supervision and alternatives, including continuing application for loa.is and/or safety standards due to a lack of 13 Scotch Plains homes, filled only township property has been the existing open-door policy, grants in the wake of last week's basements to the rafters in many set tentatively by Scotch plains aides to watch children during eliminating virtually all in- flood, lunch hour. During the past year, locations, upturned a Volkswagen at $118,500, This does not in- school lunching, and various clude private losses to busi- a very few aides oversaw many modifications which fall between * The Scotch Plains Road De- in the brook above Route 22, children daily. stopped traffic on dozens of nesses and residences. Some these two extremes. To allow partment should be called for of this figure has already been How many students would stay students in grades 1 through 3 pickup of flood debris. All deb- streets, played havoc with spent for debris clearance in for lunch next year? According who live more than half a mile, ris must be placed at curbside. records and stock stored In base- homes which lost foundations. to Board figures, if completely students in grades 4 through 6 Immediate pickup will be pro- been applied to the streets to However, homeowners must ar- free policy were adopted, there who live over a mile, special vided for foodstuffs lost in the control dust. range privately with contractors would be 450 staying of a total education students and legally floods. Food for discard should Every effort is being made to for new foundations. population of 550 at School One; transported students to eat in be placed in plastic bags, clean up all the flood damaged 450 of a total school enrollment school with adequate aide super- material without delay to avoid Chief Joseph Powers of the of 525 at Brunner; 250 of 325 at vision would cost a total of • Scotch plains' clean-up op- health problems, If anyone has Scotch Plains Police Department McGinn; 475 of 525 at Evergreen; $62,240 for 38 aides. erations have been about 90% flood damaged goods, which has "knew we were in trouble" as 200 of 300 at La Grande; 375 of completed so far as picking up been placed along the curbs, and early as 7;40 a.m. last Thurs- 440 at Shaekamaxon; and 450 of The Board seeks public opinion flood damaged possessions of it has not been picked up by day, He spotted the rain accu- 500 at Coles. The estimates rep- in a decision regarding this the residents of the Township, next Tuesday, a call should be mulating in his own street, then resent the number of children matter, and urges citizens to The Road Department has also made to the MunieipalManager's checked Route 22, and found it who would Stay during good attend the two meetings next cleaned all catch basins of silt office (322-6700) and the material already impassible eastbound. weather. Figures go higher in week, both to be held at Terrill and debris in the flood damaged - will be picked up shortly. How- He ordered the night shift of rainy, snowy, Icy, or very cold Junior High at 3 p.m. areas. Calcium chloride has ever, as much material as can police to stay, blocked off Route be placed on the curbs by this 22 in both directions as a starter. weekend as possible so that the Within less than an hour, by 8:30, pickup can be speeded, thus a- Powers said there was so much voiding any possibility of health water everywhere that the police hazard, didn't know where to start. The Township's Vac-Ail will At 8:25 a.m., the police couldn't be picking up silt from the gutter even get a car up to check on the lines in order to avoid stirring Green Brook Flood Alert System, up the dust by sweeping, follow- but most communities along the ing which the sweeper will sweep brook were already well aware and the streets affected will be that trouble was on the way. The flushed. Continued On Page lh

As always, the Park Avenue business district took a weather- No, it's not the Mississippi. It's Second Street, corner of Hunter Avenuel beating! iNew Township Esso Research Wl 1 Contributes To I Manager Surveys SI3BEFT County Tech HOLLOW Union County Technical Insti- i Flood Damage tute has a friend at Esso Re- search and Engineering Company, He may not exactly have washed in on ihu rides, bin new Scotch inn C Linden and Florham Park, 2 Plains Township Manager Daniel R, Allen came awfully elase! lie Dr. George H, Baxel, president arrived from Kansas to assume his new post lnsi Wednesday, just of UCTI, has announced that a day before heavy rains inundated the area, liuwever, his furniture Hsso Research has contributed 1900 Roritan Road and household contents' were a day behind him, and they WL-re de- more than fifty pieces of equip- Scotch Plains, New Jersey tained in a moving truck aronnd the Remington area until flood ment including tape recorders, DANCING AND waters abated. Allan, his wife Martha, and their six-week old sun, cameras, and photography ac- ENTERTAINMENT Phone 889-1900. Andrew Shawn, are now safely ensconsed in their new home at 2229 cessories, thru Sat Elizabeth Avenue. —- —— '"The equipment will be valu- Flood destruction was the first Allan was chosen for the local able for all our students and order of business for the new Featuring post from over 100 applicants, instructors doing laboratory and Manager, and he was out on the HAPPY HOUR A special citizens committee class assignments," Dr. Baxel FRANK WRIGHT TRIO roads with Building Inspector 4 P IV to 6 P M. screened candidates, who weiv Explained. "Our photography Man. thru Fri.. James McCann on Monday, view- later interviewed by the Township students, in particular, will use ing the structures *which had been SHAKER ejQQ Council, Allan was the unanimous the movie, studio, and polarold M shored up. Things seemed to be DRINKS choice. He Is the first Township cameras, print driers, project- proceeding well in that area, he COCKTAILS .75 Manager In Scotch Plains, since ors, and other assorted technical reported. Next on the agenda 1 Your Host S.ir'i SidornUis the post was created with the aids, ' Is the pursuit of loan money, he change-over of government E.F. Heger, manager of the Meefmg Place For Jersey's Top Sportsmen said. Township officials were approved by voters last year. Purchasing Department at Esso working long and hard to put He has no term of office, and will Research and Engineering pra- together loss estimates from the serve at the discretion of the sented the gift to Dr, Baxel. flood, which figures would be Township Council, "Esso can _be sure that we forwarded to state officials and appreciate this kindness and that then on to the President, Allan Allan's duties will be of an administrative nature; pur- the equipment will be put to ex- said the next step rests with the cellent use," Dr. Oaxel stated,- PAUL K. KOENIG President, who would have to de- chasing, hiring, supervision of clare the area a disaster area, municipal departments, approval DISPENSiNG.OPTICIAN thereby making area residents of bills for payment, and prepara- eligible for federal loans, tion of the annual budget, Colncidentally, a $3,5 million pointed out, and getting ac- OCULISTS PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED Allan was rather philosophical storm drainage project was quainted will occupy a good part about his wet arrival. "If it FANWQOD 2-8911 among the major endeavors of his first week. He planned to hadn't been the flood, it would underway during his term of meet with municipal department Glasses Fitud 419 park Avenue have been something else," he office in Atchison, Other pro- heads early this week. Broken Lens*s Duplicated Scotch Plains, N.j. said, jects Included an industrial park, Allan, who is 31, holds a mas- a five-bay fire station, a sewage tar's degree in public adminis- plant, a riverfront park, and im- tration from the University of provements in streets. Street Kansas and comes to Scotch lighting, and traffic signal im- Plains from Atchlson, where he provements. served as city manager for a The young Mr, Allan got his community of 13,000, He headed feet wet rather more quickly than 85 full-time municipal employees one might expect. In his first and operated with a municipal days in Scotch Plains, However, budget of $1,794,542 in 1973, he's reallv still "settling in" he OF SCOTCH PLAINS JMy .Ceafie km HOOD DAMAGED SALE! Tw£ QJbmmm

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iiiiilliiiiiiiiiiiillllllliilllllliilliiiiiiiiillliiiliiiliiilliiniiiillKliM iiiiiililiiiiiniiililiiiiiiiiiiiilli m n i n in 111 mi mi 1111 n 11 n i n 11111 nmi 11 n5 In Our Opinion Letters to the Editor Dear Sir; why couldn't someone use a This is in reply to the bicycle to better enjoy their Lessons Not Learned letter to the Editor by Mr, trip, and most likely it even M Two years ago, this area was deluged with rains Ross in the SCOTCH would be faster than using so intense that local weather buffs described them PLAINS TIMES issue of their car, Men and women as "Act of God" rains. Tragic they were , , , August 2nd, and amplifies that work far away should but people reassured each other that rains of this comments of the Recrea- use trains, buses and sub- depth occur only once in decades. With a sigh tion Commission at public ways. Mass transit must of relief, the victims picked up the pieces and be- meeting of August 6th. then be improved, I know gm their cleanup. The Scotch Plains Rec- we can't stop all cars from Once again, last week, we have experienced In- reatlon Commission offers the roads but if we get a few credible damage in our midst and once again irate' an eleven (11) week pro- people off the roads and homeowners and businessmen look for a culprit upon 'Slop picking on him. Dud, llu's just yoinji through a gram this summer, com- onto bicycles at least we whom to vent their wrath. Residents who suffered phase." mencing June 4th and end- have the beginnings of in- great damage will be on hand, you can be sure, for ing August 17th, which is swing that Scotch Plains- lengthy go-rounds at forthcoming governmental meet- more than provided by sur- Panwood won't develop into ings, rounding communities, an air-polluted suburban In actuality, it is simply Impossible to fully as- The hours of supervision community. sess the responsibility for such flooding. The truth are the result of evalu- of the matter is that all of us live in a very over- Your Man In Congress ating attendance over sev- Sincerely, populated area. There are too many homes too BY MATTHEW RINALDO eral years. The summer Jurgen Hornamann close to each other. Our highways are blanketed program is well received with blaektopped parking areas and mountain rains by youngsters, and we feel rush past seeking low points in which to accumu- In a recent Interview, Postmaster General E,T, we offer one of the finest Dear Editor; late, Too many buildings are located too close too Klassen had some bad news for .users of the mails. programs in the county. The summer months are flood areas. All of these sins of suburban sprawl Klassen said that "In all likelihood," the U.S. Postal The Recreation Com- being used constructlv- took place over many years. The culprits aren't Service would ask the Postal Rate Commission in mission provides pro- ely by various committees the governing bodies of today, but the habits of man September for permission to boost the price of a grams, supervision, etc., of the League of Women through the decades. first-class stamp from eight to ten cents. within the framework of a Voters of the Westfield Ar- However, the flood of 1973 should have one lesson Under the postal Reorganization Act of 1970, the budget whose funds are al- ea. The growth of the for all of us. Development of land is a tricky busi- U.S. Postal Service can request permission to in- located by the Township League in Scotch Plains ness. Taking tract after tract of open woodland and crease its rates when it wishes to do so. The law and priorities are estab- has been very gratifying turning it into developments, industrial parks and requires the final decision to be made by the Governors lished as to importance, since becoming a part of highways may well come back to haunt our futures of the Postal Service, The first time the U.S. Pos- We feel our attempts are the Westfield AreaLeague, unless intensely carefull controls go along with every tal Service made such a request, in 1971, the Postal more than adequate in me- which Includes Fanwood building permit. It is the obligation of both civic Rate Commission heard from 98 witnesses who ating the needs of our chil- and Mountainside as well, officials and the private sector to act as watchdogs appeared on behalf of more than 60 interested parties, dren and residents, The activity has been evi- over our tiny patches of remaining undeveloped land denced by the Nation- I wonder how many of those 98 witnesses repre-" Yours very truly, and especially over flood retention basins, Somehow, Richard E, Marks ally recognized publication the state of Vermont is always a step ahead instead of sented the biggest user of first-class mail — the "'KNOW YOUR TOWN OF general public. The. Individual, unlike the user of Superintendent of a step behind. They manage to ban ugly billboards, Recreation SCOTCH PLAINS," Polly to enforce acreage requirements, to limit building, second - third - and fourth-class mall, has no or- Kremer, Selma Kaufman to ban no-deposit, no-return bottles. We're too late ganization looking after his interests in first-class Dear Sir; and a large conscientious to follow suit In many areas , , , , but that's not to mall rates. Other mall users, who are well organized, In addition to picketing committee were respon- say. we're too late to avoid more mistakes in our lobby extensively — and effectively — to insure low Overlook Hospital to pro- sible for that fine job. A future! postal rates in categories affecting them. First-class test Its abortion policy, we committee, headed by Mae mailers are dependent upon the postal service as a suggest the following addi- Goldstein, is now compil- means of vital communications; since few viable alter- tional ways in which the ing information for the Reminder For Sam natives exist. voice of the community can Candidates Sheets which Therefore, I believe that it would be unfair to ex- be heard; are distributed at election Seven thousand pages of testimony have been taken ploit this unavoidable dependence and lack of a lobby- in the two months of the Senate Watergate Hearings a) Urge your gynecolo- time. This is a monumen- ing voice by raising the mail rate on first-class gist and obstetrician (if tal and costly task taking and the end is not in sight. matter even higher than it is. We've listened to fifty and one hundred-page opening he is affiliate'd with Over- many hours of time andef- 'The facts show that the present rate is almost double look) to make his views fort, ^ :* .- statements from severarofthe White House witnesses, what it actually costs the postal service to transport and frequent lectures laced with biblical quotations known ~ and If he-s pro- Qthe'r committees are first-class mall. In 1972, the revenue from first- abortion, get yourself an- preparing for fall work- from Committee Chairman Sam (Ah'm jes a simple class mall totaled $4,379 billion. However, the attri- country lawyer) Ervin, The lengthy posturing for the other doctor, shops and research groups butable cost to the Postal Service of handling flrst- b) Write to your legls- are actively pursuing their benefit of TV cameras by Committee Counsel Samuel class mail was only $2,280 billion dollars. Thus, the Dash is beginning to bore. lators in Ttenton, as well facts and materials, We users of-first-class mail have been subsidizing the as to your Congressman are proud of our strong The Committee can contribute to a better public cost of mailing other classes of.mail. Another in- and Senators in Wash- voice on National, State understanding of their efforts and minimize the Roman crease In the first-class mail rate would augment iagton, asking them to join and Local issues , Many circus atmosphere of the proceedings by recognizing the already glaring disparity between the costs and your protest. If your el- local citizens have ex- that brevity is an effective method of getting at the the revenues derived from first-class service. ected representatives are pressed interest in our ae- truth, , The inequity is even more -startling when you pro-abortlon, vote them out tivity. They substanti- The bible-quoting Chairman might take note of the realize that rates for first-class mall have doubled al the next ate that interest early in fact that in Genesis the Creation of the World was in little more than a decade. On January 7, 1963, of office described in fewer than three hundred words. the rate went from four to five cents. Five years later, election. September when we have a it jumped to six cents, and on May 16, 1971, It went c) Write to Overlook's drive for financial support. to its present rate of eight cents. Somewhat lost administrator, Mr, Heln- We feel that there are The News Is Better in the shuffle was the fact that the first-class rate lein, and let him know of many residents who would for postcards also doubles, from three to six cents, your disapproval, like to assist the League W. A, Leaveli, in a column appearing in the during the same period. d) Indicate your support members in continuing for "Right to Life" legls- their work locally, Sinceit GRIFTON (North Carolina) TIMES says that since In addition to the unfair and Intolerable burden it there didn't seem to be much good news for the latlon in the House and is impossible to reach ev- would place on the average citizen, another two-cent Senate; let your Congress- eryone when , volunteer 1970's, he would go back in time to find some good increase in first-class mall rates would Impose a news to report. And so back he went, to the 1870's man know you favor H,j, workers naka i%eir',r\ls. 25 percent increase in mailing costs on businessmen. Resolution 423, sponsored w<= hw^s. chat people will and this is what he found to report for the news of Such an increase would almost inevitably be passed the day; by Congressman Dominick voluntarily respond to our along to the general publl-: in the form of higher V, Daniels of N.J, request for support, On the crime front, "the 1870's have a law and prices. And, in times as inflationary as these, a order problem. No fooling, The crime rate is about boost in first-class postage rates would be harmful Our son was born at Ov- Cordially, twice whit it is today. People are going around to the individual consumer, as well as the overall erlook ago and we both wit- EVELYN CHAIKEN, shooting each other and the Indians are also on the economy. Moreover, the small businessman has a nessed his birth. To know Finance Chairman rampage. In the cities traffic clogs the streets by difficult enough time making ends meet without the that the same hospital day and you can hardly get around for the horses and burden of another postal rate hike. where he was delivered is wagons. The toughs and crooks take over the streets also participating In the Dear Editor: at night and it is not safe to go out, Now, even before Postmaster General Klassen killing of other babies is a I have come to the con- "In New York City the Irish are rioting and de- makes his formal appeal for an increase in postal profound shock, clusion that the only wayto manding their rights. In Savannah the blacks are rates, I want to go on record as opposing his appli- HENRY St JANE DURKIN really be heard or to get marching in the streets and In San Francisco the cation. I can sen no justification for the little man your views across in Scotch Chinese are giving the establishment a hard time, being forced to pay the price for the coat burden Dear Editor; Plains is through this "The taxpayers of New York found out that Boss that, in fairness, should be borne by the mass mail- Few people know that 891 newspaper. Most people Tweed has taken them for millions. Confidence in ers. And when the application is made, I plan to testify of the air pollution in our really don't care too much our political leaders Is at an all-time low, against it before the Postal Rate Commission, environment comes from what happens or if they do "Inside plumbing and sanitation are almost unknown CARS, That's why we have care, they just don't have and public health is nil. Pneumonia and tuberculosis cities like New York, Los any time to really do any- strike down many, and scarlet fever and diphtheria Angeles and Chicago, If thing about it^ but just per combine with malaria and typhoid to make long life a THE TIMES people would only use bi- chance you have any corn- slim gamble. No-good young people areracingaround cycles for short trips, they plaints and/or suggestions on fast bicycles scaring the daylights out of horses GEORGE M. BARTHELME • Editor & Publisher would help to reduce some regarding recreation and and. older people. They are also taking to hard drink of this air pollution, And you wish to take them be- and many think the young generation will be the JOAN MQNAHAN - Associate Editor lt would also help to stop fore the 7-man Recrea- ruination of the country. The drug culture is serious. ROBERT LOROW - Production Manages or slow down the energy tion Commission in Scotch Poppies growin Florida, New Mexico, Texas, Vermont MARGARET BARTHELME • Business Manager crisis, Instead.ofuslngthe Plains, I suggest to you and New Hampshire and can't supply enough opiu-n Published Weekly By car for a short ride to the that you try not to raise for the market so we import sizable tonnage from THE FAN-SCOTT PUBLISHING CO, local store and a joy ride, Continued On Page 17 China, England and Germany (It wasn't until 1881 that the import of opium from China was prohibited.)" 1600 East Second St., (P.O. Box 368) Sums up Mr, Leaveli: "As far as I can see, things Scotch Plains, NJ. 07076 Telephone 322-S266 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR must be signed and have not gone that far down hill since the 1870's „„, should be confined to one double-spaced typewritten Second Class Postage Paid Subscriptions $5 Per Year page, If requested the Identity of the writer may be except for one thing. In 1872 the total federal budget at Scotch F'lams, NJ. Payable in Advance was $278 million, and we are trying to get our present withheld from publication at the discretion of the down to only $250 billion, How is that for good news??" ...i. TIM SS. the band. Once in a great white, hs even sipped at a bit of Grand "CHARM AND PRIVACY" Charlie Chicken Marnier, The chicken loves Willow Ave- 'i Rules The Roost! nue. He went to the backdoors m H By JOAN MONAHAN of two homes, looking for human company constantly. He loved m Sometimes it takes the objective thinking of a man to straighten the adult members of his family, out the confused thinking of his wife, One husoand we know tried to do c just that. He failed, however , , , and Charles the chicken was the and if they weren't around, he a result. called at the door. Finally, a "What are all the many err- "neighbor commented that some- I ands you're complaining about," where she'd heard a cock crowing the helpful husband asked his in the neighborhood, and it re- 1 minded her of her youth on a farm, -I breathless wife last March, W "Well, among other things, I " As time went on, Charles have to go to get fertilized eggs really settled in. He blossomed UNUSUAL COLONIAL IN LEVELS to put in the Chick-U-Bator," from all that good malt and hops IN COUNTRY CLUB AREA she replied. nightly, and he ate cups of corn "•#?••#•£" were his ' next each day. He got nice and fat 1st LEVEL: words, "If you are complain- and beautifully white. His eyes LIVING ROOM W/CATHEDRAL CEILING ing about being that busy, then got beadier and beadier and his & raised hearth fireplace getting fertilized eggs to put in comb was magnificant, He an incubator which has been sit- became more and more posses- DINING ROOM - COUNTRY KITCHEN - MUSIC ROOM ting around since Christmas, 'ive about his surroundings. When SECOND LEVEL: without a si ijjle question from a a German Shepherd from nearby 3 BEDROOMS & 2 BATHS single child, is Just plain look- came anywhere near the yard, ing for trouble. Skip it," said Charles scared him off, but good. GRADE LEVEL: Helpful Husband. And "skip it" Even children were in doubt, PANELED FAMILY ROOM we should have. Charles took a nip of a couple •j- Den or 4th bedroom & full bath However, sometimes misgui- of kiddies ... in fact, he even ded mothers, think such educa- bit a couple from his own blood MANY FRUIT & SHADE TREES tional experiences as watching a relatives. Finally,, he narrowed EXTRAS INCLUDED: Drapes Wall to Wall Carpeting . chicken hatch from an egg are down his loyalties to four ad- Security System , Central Air Conditioning valuable for offspring. Our three ults. Not another living soul eggs were therefore placed in ment, growing larger . , , , and could enter his kingdom. He Garden House, Patio — Plus Many Many Others a small Chick-U-Bator on March larger .... and larger, The terrorized the newspaper deliv- S7Z 500. 6. They were due for full cook- chicken was permitted out for ery boy and the milkman. He ing within 21 days. Every sin- an airing in the basement no%v Eves: Ruth C, Tate I33-3656 scared the postman and he bit Maurice Duffy 889-7583 gle day, for 21 days, we lovin- and then, with a screen placed a few other visitors, Charles Henry M. Crane 232-5194 gly watched the temperature, ad- across the bottom stair. No had outlived his attractiveness justed the little tape which con- Members; Westfield Board el Realtors screen, no board, in fact nothing, on Willow Avenue at long last. Somerset Board of Roaltora trols the heat, added water when was to deter that chicken from r "< .ploiniield MJ..S, needed, and turned each egg a "her" pursuit of human company, Last month, we are happy to quarter turn daily. The 21 days however, and night after night, report, Charles the Chicken went -came and went. ' On Day 22, the chicken came flopping up the to live where he belonged from PETERsnn-RinciE HoEncv peeping was heard for three Steps.-lickety split, straight into the start, in a place where he hours, after which there was dead society. can strut his stuff to his heart's silence and no cracking egg for Finally, a good person on the content without biting humans, Realtor 24 hours. Well into Day 23, staff of the Scotch Plains Times, Charles now holds court among alas,'peeps began again from a Mrs^Ted Zmuda, agreed to take dozens of white leghorn hens in different egg, and by the next' the chicken to her son's farm to North Plalnfield, Born aggres- sive, he has come into his own at long last. DISTINCTIVE CUSTOM PICTURE FRAMING All his owners are proud of his progress. However, they might have very mixed emotions if you asked their opinion on whether to buy one of those cute Chiek-U-Bators or not ? ? ? ? FRAME SHOP After all, one never knows what lurks inside a fertilized egg| I i • ORIGINAL • WATER • SIGNED LIMITED ' OILS COLORS EDITIONS P.S, Charles certainly does 475 PARK AVENUE seem slated for a most excit- "Theie Is An Art To ing lifel His new home on SCOTCH PLAINS Good Framing*1 Greenbrook Road In North Corner Westfield Ave. Plainfield was directly in the wake of last week's devastating floods. However, at last report, Charles had survived the deep waters and is still cock of the walkl He probably climbed on the shoulder of a human friend as the waters began to risel TROPICAL FISHERIES 421 Park Ave,, Scotch Plains morning, a tiny wet ana soggy live. By this time, the chicken Fire Chiefs Attend STORE HOURS: Daily 10 A M - 9 P M looking chicken emerged from an was no longer fluffy and yellow. Sunday 10 A M -6 PM -2234 egg. It was starting to sprout rather We oh-ed and we ah-^d as the dirty white feathers and was most State Meeting independent little creature fluf- scrawny in appearance. One FREE TROPICAL FISH fed, stood up, pecked around the fine day, the Monahans kissed tha Chief Harry Messemer ^and WITH EVIRY PURCHASE incubator and started to fend for chicken goodbye, and off it went Deputy Chief Fireman Ar-row- itself in a way which is incon- to the Times office. From there, smith of the Scotch Plains Fire, ceivable to any human mother- it traveled to the Zmuda home Department were present at the^ 29 Gallon Tank $16.59 who has had to hold, feed, and on Willow Avenue in Scotch meeting of the New jersey State care for her human offspring for Plains, supposedly for a tem- Fire Chiefs'Association when the 10 GALLON TANK SET-UP ONLY SI3.B0 Annual Valor Awards were pre- at least half a year before it porary stay. However, the next Includes Pump. Filter, Heater, Light and 10 Gallon All Glass Tank ever even sits. "Such a won- door neighbors who are also sented. The meeting was held in derful lesson in nature," said Zmudas and who used to have Ringwood State Park". (D GALLON TW ONLY S3.39 mother early on in the game. chickens and who had a chicken The First Valor Award was The tiny chicken was female, coop got a peek at the chicken who presented to James Parnell who of course (or so we thought.) She loved people, The chicken did rescued Ginper Ann and Scott seemed unusually agressive, some cute tricks, the family fell Coker from a burning building Fill In This bubscription right from the start, and she in love, and the chicken took up in Long Branch on May 22, 1972. skittered right across the kitchen , residence. Second place was shared by Rich- Blank And Get The floor to peck the nose and the And wHat were the things the ard Kling and David Watson who TIMES Mailed To rescued Mr, and Mrs. Ward from toenails of the family dog at only chicken did? First and foremost, Your Home three days old. How cute, "her" the chicken began to sprout a their burning home at 66 Burton family thought. They figured to comb, and those dangling red Parkway, Brick Township on TH5 TIMES keep her until she was grown en- droops beneath "his" chin. The August 9, 1972, ough :o fend for herself, then claws grew bigger, and so did The business portion of the ioO" .".as" ::«?corr,! j'ro*.-i they'd give her to a farm, where the whole chicken. Actually, ths meeting was conducted by the Scotch Plains N J she'd be received with loving chicken was not a nice hen at President, Chief Hal Quicksall arms, Hal They thought wrong. all, but a very proud r&oster! of Riverside, Burlington County, p .-• .',•• •_•:."-• •• • .i:v :;l'Oii Ifj THF 1 IMSlS '' Even the lovingest of chicken- Every single night, Charles the The technical portion of the yj ,1 4u iLieu 'l- 55.QQ • '.net s. t ,isn lu >.o lovers will tell you that yc\ucan't Chicken joined his lord and mas- program was presented after the oi s.i-.f put a baby chick in with Iocs of ter at cocktail hour. He peckfld noon recess. Public Service El- older chicks, because the baby at the master's chair, and if ectric and Gas Company con- N • will be abused, It was hind- ignored, he flew right up onto his ducted this session. knowledge to the Monahans, how- lap, all set for his nightly ration The State Fire Chiefs'Associ- ever. In the absence of a bet- of a third of a bottle ofMiche- ation is composed of 1500 Fire ter home, the tiny chicken stayed loD, He took great joy in these Chiefs from throughout New on In a box in the Monahan base- nightly affairs, gurgling" i'o'l jersey'. Mrs, Karlene O. Army Engineers Set Entire Stock of Ailing Graham in Flood Control Meeting HARD COVER BOOKS Mrs, Karlene O. Ailing Graham, The Army Corps of Engineers lias designed flood control im- 61, of 2307 North Avenue, Scotch provements along Robinson's lirniich of the Railway River and Plains, died on August 6, 1973 Pumpkin Patch Brook In Scotch Plains, Clark, and Hallway. A at Muhlenberg Hospital in Plain- public meeting has been scheduled for August 13, 8 p.m., at Lhe field. Clark Municipal Building, at which time the Corps will detail the 20% OFF various alternatives toward flood solutions in the area and will She was born In Norwich, Con- seek reaction from Interested citizens. necticut, and had lived in West- * Except, reference & special orders field and Fanwood before moving The Corps of Engineers is to Scotch Plains nine years ago. considering a combination of fc;three channel improvement plans SCOTCH PLAINS BOOK STORE "GYPSY" To Survivors include her Husband LJ: for Robinson's Branch and Pum- 445 Park Ave.* Scotch Plains 322-5680 pkin Patch Brook, which would Oscar R,; two sons, John of Soesterberg Air Base, the Neth- 9i30 A.M. to 9 P,M. Mon,, Tutf., Thuri,, Fri, affect Scotch Plains and Clark, Open Tomorrow Wednesday and Saturday Mil 6 P.M. A separate and independent plan erlands, and Oscar R, JV of involving levees, floodwnlls and Tlburoii, California; a daughter Tomorrow evening, Aguust 10 Mrs, Judy Schreyach of El Paso, channels will be planned for at 8;30 the curtain rises on the Railway. Texas; a brother, Roger Ailing Scotch Plains-Fanwood Summer of Deland, Florida; two sisters, Workshop Theater presentation The goal of the Scotch Plains- Mrs, Paul R, R, Hahn of West- Subscribe to the "TIMES'- of Gypsy, The performance will field, and Mrs. Willaim .Lough- Clark plan would be to reduce take place in the High School See Coupon on Page Five the height of flood waters to a heed of Fair!awn and six grand- auditorium on Westfield Road, children. point where they would be non- and will be repeated on Satur- damaging, thereby protecting day evening, August 11th, residential, industrial and com- mercial areas. All improve- ments necessitate complete The piny is a musical adapta- SEMI-ANNUAL channel improvements to Pump- tion of the life of Gypsy Rose Lee, kin Patch Brook in Clark, from In the early scenes of Act One STOREWiDE the Woodbrldge Township line to we meet the exhuberant Momma confluence with Robinson's liusu, (portrayed by Ethel Mer- Branch. man on Broadway, and in Scotch CLEARANCE Plains by Lisa Louden), and her Three alternatives are under two young daughters, Louise and SALE consideration for Robinson's June, played by Lisa Burns and Branch, which Is the area af- Antoinette Ventura, respectively. fecting Scotch Plains residents. Moms is busy pushing her Two plans call for a 100-foot "babies" into vaudeville, but the trapezoid-shaped earth channel arrival of the "talkies" is al- from the confluence of Pumpkin ready making bookings scarce. V OFF patch Brook downstream within The off married Rose finds both the existing channel to either an agent and a boyfriend in Largo Lane or Raritan Road. Herbie, played by Peter Bianchi, ON OUR ENTIRE INVENTORY The third plan is a realignment and together they try to make a of Robinson's Branch along the name for her "babies" in show OF SPRING AND Lehigh Valley Railroad with a business. similar 100-foot earth channel SUMMER CLOTHING extending downstream to Rari- Despite her best efforts to keep tan Road, her children from growing up, the DRESSES, GOWNS, SPORTSWEAR, "babies" turn into girls, and the The October, 1972 costs of roles of Louise and June are SW1MSUIT5, COVER-UPS, these three alternatives were thereafter played by Cheryl Lou- set at 55,135,000, $6,435,000, den and Claire Barker, When 5LEEPWEAR, JACKETS and $6,835,000, respectively. the talented June decides to The separate improvements in abandon the act.Mommadevotes IN ALL DEPARTMENTS Rahway %vould carry a tally of all her energies to Louise, With- $3,077,600 and $3,497,200, out realizing it, Herbie books %\Zf.%—GIRLS' 3 to 6x • 7 to 14 "Louise Into a house of burlesque - Other plans were considered, JUNIORS'3 to 15 and she finds herself sharing the - . . MISSIS1 6 to 20 - 38 to 40 .including the construction of a booking with three striptease major and a minor retention basin dancers, Mazeppa (Cheryl Lou- within Ash Brook Swamp in Scotch den), Electra (Sue Oliverie), and Plains, but these plans were found Tessle (Roberta Fine), who tell to be too expensive. -her that talent is not so Impor- The Corps of Engineers made tant in the "hilarious number, note of flood damage reports "You Gotta Have A Gimmick". from the upstream portions of Shortly thereafter, Louif^ joins Winding Brook and on Branch A the strippers and eventually be- and its tributary, but specified comes known as Miss Gypsy that improvements to these areas Rose Lee, queen of the striptease, were not considered in the Army Corps plan because improve- "Gypsy" brings, to Scotch immfrg (fltoart ments there are planned by Scotch Plains such well-known show- 469-313I Plains, stoppers as "Everything's Com- ing Up Roses", "Together", "If Implementation of the project? MARTLNSYILLE SHOPPING CE.NTER Mom ma Was Married", "Small would ultimately depend upon au- Washington Valley Rd., Martinsvillc World" and "Some People". thorization and funding by Cong- Musical accompaniment Is pro- ress, The Senate and the House vided by Marc Shaiman at the Mon, thru Sat, 9:30 A.M. to 5-30 P.M committees on- public works had piano, and Edward Kertes on the , Thursday nights 'til 9 authorized a 1969 study to de- drums, termine whether flood control Improvements in the area svould be economically feasible. Under the capable direction of Mrs, Judy Cole and ManyaUngar, While most of the construction with special assistance from Lee costs would be federally financed, Ann Turtletaub, Mrs. Heidi the maintenance of the projects Waters and Mrs. Terri Ward, the show promises to be a won- would eventually fall with the $1 SPECIAL derful evening of theater. Cos- local municipalities. tuming Is done by Pamela Canada, sets by Brian Ward and Skip In an envlronrmni V--i npv • Ventura; choreography by Sue Scotch Plains Florist Sin-.!/ of the flood projects, it Oliverie, Cynthia Bayer and wnj .icr.ed that removal of sorns Cheryl Trubln; programs are trees and vegetation would )n being done by Stuart Fleishmann, n;.:ijs;ai-y, hut tha Co"ps Jfid 1 publicity is being done by Chris ITS NEW $1.00 SPECIAL PAYS O"UI-:-J ,vo'i"i h.: ma. ! to pre- Oatens, and props are done by .•iirvu l;irjvr n-ees, Dc-c.itifl — Carolyn Said. Brighter, your home with this week's offering of a DOZEN DAISIES and c"itmn pl.m- included would min- 1 watch for our other $1.00 SPECIALS which will be offered every Friday lmi/i ihu- a.lvijrmj effecr;;, it su-ts In the words of the recurrent and Saturday note:!, the-me of the shosv, "Let Me Entertain You",-the cast and the L-.KUI view* mav );•:• o\pruned crew of Gypsy cordially Invite ;it tlit1 inAirnu' ;inJ \sniu-n at:iic- you to join them this weekend, on SCOTCH PLAINS FLORIST rnc-nis in duplicate- may JUH Re- Friday August Iflth or Saturday, turned in .11 rlif s;imc riuu1. \uuu5t 11th a: 8;00 p.m. at the 1608 EAST SECOND STREET Written opinmi! ni.lv :ils

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Forced to Arts Association's annual out- and Hornets." obey incomprehensible rules in a game which is never really ex- door ART-MART has been sch- The Trailside Planetarium will MOM & DAD SEZ m plained to them until adulthood (and which, only then, they find they eduled for Sept, 22nd at the be the location of a program, will never understand) children react by creating their own set of Fanwood Railroad Station. In "The Big Bang," concerning var- GRUN1NGS li the •aline beliefs to carry them through, A great part of their world is in- the event of rain, the Art-Mart ious theories on the origin of the hers habited by monsters. Monsters help children to cope until they are universe, on Sunday at 2;00p.m,, all lha nicer will be held on Sept, 29th. qeopls go'."' grown up enough to have a legitimate nervous breakdown, I've Since this will be the only 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. As the • Breakfast Planetarium seats __ only 35 • Luncheon listed some familiar monsters here and anyone who was once a child show and sale in the area at • Dinner will probably identify, that time, a large number of persons, tickets Issued at the £:O0B:30 p.m. Trailside office are on a first- • lee Cream—Cand> 1, The Compulsion Monster, Makes you do things. There is member artists and craftsmen, "The finest eoffit always a drawn line in childhood. Dare you get to the other side? plus invited craftsmen are anti- come, first-served basis. Child- ill ids timt" • I ren under eight years of age are SOS i. HUH ST. The challenge is constant. The Compulsion Monster won't give you cipated to participate. This year ' Opp'.GlyHall not admitted. any peace until you try. He gats to you early, by MAKING you eat there will be a greater emphasis Mon,, Tun., Wed, 7)0 k M, lo 10 fft The public is invited to use Thuii.. Fn.. Sol. JM A.M la 11 P M the Oreo cookie the RIGHT way, that is, opening it up and licking on the fine arts Including oils, Sunday »:00 AM,. »9M Trailside facilities daily except out the vanilla first. By teaching you never to break your mother's watercolors, sculpture, mixed back by stepping on the sidwalks crack. By, at all costs, making media, graphics, crafts, etc. and 3(5=Gi you jump over the last step at the top of the escalator (if your foot there will be no flea market touches it your toes will fall off). By the time you are an adult he items. will have you nicely trained to run back into the house to see if you shut off the stove, to get up at midnight to see if you locked.the back Also among the attractions will enchanting door. You see? You never dared cross the line, be demonstrations by artists and 2, The Basement Monster, It has no dimensions. No child craftsmen. Polynesian has ever seen it, yet all children know what it would look like If Entry fees for member artists they were Stupid enough to hang around their basement for more and craftsmen will be $4,00, Jun- cantonese than 3/4 of a minute. The Basement Monster eats you. Bui it ior members - $2.00 and invited fries you in the furnace first. Sometimes, in adulthood, the Base- craftemen - $10.00. 6ininq ment Monster is transformed into the Wolf at the Door or the Guy Fence space will be assigned Who's Trying to Get Your job. By any other name it still repre- on a first come first serve ba- sents insecurity. Authentic Polynesian-Cantonese sis and display space will also dishes,.fabulous cocktails, 3, The New Teacher Monster, Meg Schwartz had her in fifth be available for artists with their tantalizing appetizers, grade and reverted to sucking her thumb. She kept Johnny Costello own free standing easels or dis- served to the music of romance back two years straight. She is cranky, wears Etta jenicks shoes play boards. The exhibition and and musty-smelling dresses. Worse yet, she is OLD, the last thing sale will commence at 10:00 a.m. a teacher should be. If she touches you It is accept fact that you and close at 5:00 p.m. Refresh- will get WRINKLED like she is. She can give you a stomach ache ments will be available. Rout© 22 West, Scotch Plains, N.J. r by just looking at youl In adult-hood you are surprised to discover One award will ba made in For weekday reservations call 889-4979 that the New Teacher was only in her forties and you are now thirty- each of the various categories seven and still getting pains in your stomach when the boss calls with the judge having the option you into the office, to give more awards and to more 4, The Germ Monster- To ten year old boys all girls have categories than originally des- germs. They are called cooties. You mother tells you germs are ignated. Selection of the judge what attack you when you don't eat your vegetables but you know and further details will be an- They Come better, Germs are what corrode your bedroom when your sister nounced shortly. Prospectus and Again And Again And Again comes in and touches your things, Germs are what you get when fat registration forms may be ob- FOR DINNER AT THE STAGE HOUSE Hilda sits next to you in class. In adulthood you find your mother tained by writing to Mrs, Roy was right. Girls don't have cooties, after all and you are probably Cook, Exhibition Chairman, 130 Continental Cuisine Colonial Atmosphere a strict vegetarian. Second Street, Fanwood, N.J. LUNCHEON, DINNER AND COCKTAILS 5, The Conformity Monster. You will stutter and mold will grow 07023. out of your ears if you don't wear Keds like every other kid in fifth ENTERTAINMENT WED. THRU SAT, grade, if your levis aren't old enough and if you don't notch the belt Great For Your Luncheon Parties, Too that carries your books in the thirteenth notch, To carry a book- bag, wear shoes or otherwise be different will deform you for life. Exhibit Of All Credit Cards Aeeeptnri Your Innkeeper, Peter Koolouris . The carry over into adulthood, naturally, is two cars in every pot, a chicken in every garage and an ulcer in every stomach, The Con- Arts And Crafts formity Monster keeps the American economy healthy. STAGE HOUSE INN The Doctor Monster; As a child you are constantly menaced The annual exhibits of arts and 366 PARK AVE., SCOTCH PLAINS 322-4224 by awesome diseases, the names of which you cannot even pron- crafts at Union County Park play- ounce. Your mother tells you how grateful you should be that the grounds will be staged on Sunday, Doctor has remedies so you won't die like her Uncle Georgle, who August 5, from 1:00 p.m. to 5-00 .©©©O0OOOOOOOOOOOOOOQOOOOOOO0OOOOOCN succumbed at four when* something awful grew in his throat. Your p.m. at the Trailside Nature and mother does not know about the shiny, sharp-edged thing in the Science Center in the Watchung FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT doctor's office that does things to your brain so you never come out the same again. You submit, and go to the Doctor Monster out of Jersey's Summer Barn Theatraj fear. As an adult, the shiny, sharp-edged Thing still lives in all TUES. & FRi. - "The Splrifz" doctors' and dentists' offices. But what else can you do but run to FOOTHILL Tom Ivanitz, Nancy Ivanitz, Mike Spirko them everytlme you are sure you have Cancer, heart trouble or Hepa- PLAY HOUSE Sophisticated Local Group - Sounds for All Ages titis, which is at least twice a year? Beechwood Avenue You are not a child anymore at any rate, but see how nicely Middlesex, N. J. trained you are? Who else to credit but your Monsters? August 1 thru August 11 WEDNESDAY - Jimmie Rose DESIRE UNDER THE and his Guitar Rock Concert Subscribe To ELMS Will Benefit THE TIMES By Eugene O'Neill THURS. & SAT. - Cy Hinton A drama ol love and passion at the Piano Cancer Group See Coupon Wed., Thurs, S2,B0«Muiical S3.00 JUMBO SANDWiOHES, Fri,, Sat, S3.00 « Muiicil S3.50 A Rock Concert featuring bands Curtain 8:40 • All seats reserved HAMBURGERS, CHEESEBURGERS from the Union County area for on page 5 the benefit of the Union County Phone (201) 366 0462 Unit, American Cancer Society, Or call 322-5266 will be held on Friday, Aug- ust 17th from 6;30 p.m. to 11-00 STANBERYINN p.m. at Harding School auditor- 1985 Highway 22 ' 322-5983 ium in Kenllworth, Try Our Back Entrance • Union Ave off New providence Rd The concert is being organ- Open despite construction ized by the members of "Argus," 1OOOOOOOOGOOOOQGOOOO0OOOOQOOOGOO0OOO a local Kenilworth band. A spo- kesman for the group stated that Cheese Cake they wanted to put on the concert so that the Society can continue WATERFALL to expand it's three fold program & of Research, Education and pa- LOUNGE tient Service, JADE ISLE Besides "Argus," other gr- Sourdough Bread POLYNESIAN-CHiNESE=AMERiCAN oups which svlll be participating in the concert will be, "Adm- RESTAURANT iun," Vinnie Farro and Jeff U58 Tern 11 Road Cornel of Second St. Hanes, and Pat Tierney, Besides ORDER CAKES for all special occasions', ! Bordering Scotch Plains & Plamfield the music and dancing, refresh- See Our Beautiful Waterfall Dining Room ments svill also be served during iLUNCHEON the evening. "Where Quality Comes First " ENTERTAINMENT DINNER KING HUNT AT THE PIANO WEDDING & COCKTAIL LOUNGE & BAR Tickets at $1,00 per person can OTHER OCCASIONS BUSINESSMENS LUNCH be purchased at the door or they OPEN can be ordered in advance by TETTERS SUNDAYS HOURS: BANQUET FACILITIES TAKE-QUT ORDERS calling George Fitzpatrick (276- INC, DAILY 8. SUNDAY 11:30 A.M, TO MIDNIGHT 7440) OR Ed Kurosvcki (276- FRIDAY I SATURDAY 11:30 A.M. TO ! A.M., 3ZZ:BIII 0912). 387 PARK AVE., SCOTCH PLAINS 322-7239 available at the Elizabeth Campus time Spanish program will be cudero, director of the Bilingual of Union College for those who considered regujar Union College Community Resource Center at Dr. Iversen Resigns wish to start in September, students in every sense of the 289-2604. Among the courses available word. Bilingual counselors will this September in Spanish will be available to assist them with m At Union College be general psychology, princi- academic or personal problems ples of accounting, introductory and the students may participate Dr. Kenneth W, Iversen, president of Union College, has "expressed college mathematics, survey of in all athletic, social, and club WANTED m his desire to he relieved of the responsibilities of the presidency penlsumar Spanish literature, activities, Dr, Iversen said a > at the earliest opportune time," it was announced on August 6th by and survey of Spanish-American number of financial aid pro- 25 Mr, Edward Aborn, chairman of the Union College Board, of Trustees, literature. All of the courses prams, at the federal, state, and Mr. Aborn said the Board of and subsequently resigned. Dr, award three college credits. college level, are available to Trustees has accordingly author- Iversen was appointed president Students enrolled in' the full- students who want to enroll at FATTIES... ized a Search Committee to select on rdbruary 1, 1970, time Spanish program at Union Union College. o candidates for a successor to College will also take English Additional information about Who really want to reduce! ,1 Dr. Iversen, for Speakers of Other Lan- the new program at Union Col- Dr. Iversen, who has been a guages (ESOL), a course which lege in Spanish may be obtained professor and administrator at College Pro emphasizes listening, speaking, by contacting Miss Mieaeja Es- Our program Is a combination of Union College since 1946, said his gram diet, exercise, nutritional 'guid- reading, and writing American ance, all under professional su- future plans are still indefinite. To Be Taught English on the college level. En- pervision, Your cost is $7 pf. In asking to be relieved of the tering students will be given wk, for 2-1 hour weekly visits. duties of the president, Dr. Iver- placement tests to determine You must be at least IS lbs, sen cited the burden and com- Q o over weight to qualify. Your In Spanish . their level of proficiency. The first visit free! plexities of Union College's students will be placed in one of PANEL KING unique status as an independent Spanish-speaking persons may three classes according to their institution serving in lieu of a now enroll as full-time students abilities. LUMBER AND County Collage in conjunction at Union College in a regular Upon completion of this two- HOMi DECORATING with Union County Technical In- college program that is entirely semester E5OL course, the stu- CENTERS stitute under contract with the dent may enroll in the second OPEN Nu-Figures taught in Spanish, u was announ- every night Union County Coordinating Ag- semester of a one-year required til 9 P.M. ency for Hi^ier Education, ced today by Pr, Kenneth W. Iv- freshman English composition Avenel ask for Lucy 636-1120 "This unique arrangement in erson, president of Union GARWOOD MALLi789=i606 course, Dr, Iversen said, Union ask for Laura 687-7274 Union County is certainly sound College, Dr, Iversen stressed that stu- 330 South Ave., Garwood educationally as determined by a The students in the Spanish dents who enroll in the full- Middle Sates Evaluation Team program will be enrolled simul- and is inexpensive for Union taneously in an intensive English County's taxpayers, but it is a course geared to their own le- most difficult arrangement for vel, Dr. Iversen said. FLOOD VICTIM the administrative staffs. After Union College has bean offer- more than five years of Intensive ing regular college credit SPECIAL PRICE SALE and extensive effort, it is time to courses taught in Spanish since 'turn these complex duties over 1971 but only on a part-time ba- AT FERN'S FURNITURI to others," Dr. Iversen said. sis, Dr. Iversen explained. The 8 EASTMAN STRUT, CRANFORD 276-5000 "The transition of Union Col- time studies In the day session lege from a small, single- is in recognition of the diversi- WE AT FERN'S HOPE WE CAN HELP YOU purpose institution to a multi- fied needs of Union County's WITH YOUR REGRETFUL LOSSES ON: purpose institution is over. Now population, * is the time to select a new team "Union College realizes that •CARPETING « BEDDING • LIVING ROOM ANTD DEN FURNITURE that can consolidate these major many people are held back or and significant pins and in- must delay seeking a college WE WILL CHEERFULLY SUPPLY QN-LOCAT1QN INSURANCE ESTIMATES, tegrate our College into an ever education because they are not closer relationship within the proficient in Englisn," Dr, Iver- Union County Comprehensive sen stated, "This special pro- Community College System," gram is designed to help these FERN'S FURNITURE Dr, Iversen was named acting people while they master the lan- president in February 1968 whan guage." 8 Eastman St, Cranford 276-5000 Dr, Kenneth C, Mac Kay was The full-time program for Open Monday, Thursday & Friday Evenings granted a year's sabbatical leave Spanish-speaking students will be Our new Vk% 4-year Certificates of deposit Give you 7.90o, Effective annual yield Interest compounded daily Minimum deposit $1000 THE CENTRAL JERSEY BANK

MONMOUTH COUNTY • Allenhurst • Allentown Bradley Beach • Eatontown • Farmmgdale • Fort Monmouth • Freehold (2) • Freehold Township (2) Howeli • Long Branch (2) • Manalpan • Marlboro CAM WE HELP YOU F Matawan • Neptune City • Ocean Township • Rum- son • Sea Bright • Shrewsbury • Spring Lake Heights S£R\/ice is UNION COUNTY • Mountainside • Westfield B/GGMSr ASSET / MEMBER PLDIRAL DtPOSlT INSURAMCt CORPORATION A mp'Lcal team consisting of New Service League To two nurses, Donna Bachman, United Fund Chairmen R,N,, and Joanne Arico, R.N, Aid Day Care Center and Dr. Joseph Rabbins was sent Named In Fanwood to the flood site in North Plain- field to work with rescue squads a The newly incorporated Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service League Appointment of Mrs, Cena Pollitt and Robert Kraus as Southsldo and city officials at the request recently met at the home of Mrs. Carol Kraus and held its first and Northside Residential Chairmen for the Fanwood United Fund of North Plainfield Mayor Nero, organizational meeting. The Service League became Incorporated was announced recently by 1973 Drive Chairman Theodore p. The medical team continued to on July 9, 1973 and is composed of Fanwood and Scotch Plains Frankenbach, ——_—— work throughout the day aiding residents. The by-laws of the organization were passed at this Mrs. Follitt, a Fanwood rasl- entry serves as attorney for the personnel with medical em- meeting and as the by-laws state "The object of this organization dent for twelve years, has worked Fanwood Planning Board. He ergencies. shall be to assist charitable organizations of Scotch Plains and Fan- on United Fund campaigns for ten formerly served as a member of The hospital experienced a wood by rendering monetary contributions." of those years, serving as pub- the Fanwood Planning Board. He slight power shortage early in the licity chairman, aa well as is a member of the law firm of morning and briefly switched to district chairman and block soli- Read, Leib, Shear and KMUS of its emergency diesel until full citor. She has just completed Scotch Plains, Mr, Kraus Is a power was restored. Throughout a two-year term as community graduate of Rutgers University the day the hospital used its own chairman for Girl Scouts, "It and the Rutgers University Law supply of well water instead of is through Girl Scouts that 1 School, where he was a member utilizing the city water mains. know the need for the United of the Rutgers Law Review, He An overload on telephone lines Fund. We are not getting the resides with his wife and three caused the hospital to disconnect support we used to get," she children on Forest Road all patient telephone service ex- said in a recent interview. in Fanwood. cept in emergency cases. Continuing as a Girl Scout During the day the hospital op- Troop Leader, Mrs, Point's ened its cafeteria to hospital em- other activities Include Fanvvood Muhlenberg ployees and members of the com- -Scotch Plains Y»M,G,A, cam- munity who were stranded at the paigns, special events chairman Reacts To hospital, In the afternoon, the for the Republican Club, Sunday National Guard helped transport School teacher for the Fanwood employees to and from their Presbyterian Church, where she Flood Emergency homes In Plainfield, South plain- was formerly active in the Wo- field, Fanwood and Scotch Plains, men's Association, She is a Muhlenbari Hospital experi- The Plainfield Methadone charter member of the new enced extensive flooding in the Center, located on North Avenue, Fanwood-Scotch Plains Service basement of its main building and which was isolated because of League, Mrs, Pollitt resides in new construction areas during flooding, requested that the hos- with her husband, aon, and dau- the flood, causing heavy damage pital provide facilities to assist Left, Mrs, Shiela Coronella, President of the Fanwood-Scotch ghter on LaOrande Avenue in to both areas. with the distribution of metha- Plains Service League, accepts check from Mrs, Caroline Perkins, Fanwood. In cooperation with borough done to patients requiringevenlng past-President of the Fanwood-Scotch Plains Jaycee-ettes. Northside Chairman, Robert officials, the hospital cancelled treatments. The hospital helped Kraus, has worked on the United afternoon visiting hours and the Center distribute methadone, It is the hope of the League The Service League is looking Fund Drives for four years, serv- curbed evening visiting hours supplied by the Center, to some to raise funds to help start the forward to a community sup- ing as campaign co-chairman in except for relatives of seriously 60 patients between 5 and 7 p.m. Day Care Center for Scotch port and is making plans for sales 1970, Mr, Kraus is active In ill patients. jaycees, chosen as 1970 Jay- The Outpatient Department was During the day, the hospital plains and Fanvvood which in the fall. To help the League received approximately 35 pa- was ready to open and then not with funds to start operating, cee Man of the Year. At present temporarily closed during the he serves on the Board of Di- day, but no other services were tients brought into the emergency able to due to a February ruling a donation has been received from service by the National Guard, and the loss of matched funds by rectors of that organization. Interrupted and emergency cases the Fanwood-Scotch Plains jay-- Mr, Kraus is the Fanwood continued to be received through police, or area rescue squads, the Federal Government, Mrs. most with only minor injuries. Roberta Semer.vice - President cee-ettas. Borough Prosecutor, and pres- the Emergency Service. of the Scotch plains-Fanwood Day Care Center, was invited to this meeting to inform the League as to the present status of the Day Care Center, Mrs, Cena Folliti, Chairman of the Nominating Committee, WE'RE LUCKY! read the proposed slate of offi- cers. The following woman were elected- president, Mrs. She- Our'74 Models were received AFTER ila Coronella-, 1st Vice Presi- dent, Mrs, Barbara Brennan;2nd the flood. We sympathize with our customers Vice President,Mrs,, Debbie Fle- agle; Recording Secretary, Mrs. Lynn Perfilio', Corresponding who were victims of last week's flood Secretary, Mrs. Lois Read- and Treasurer, Mrs, Barbara Strud- ler. Mrs, Coronella announced the WE ARE OFFERING appointment of the following Committee Chairmen: House, Mrs, Sherry Woodruff; Par- Free and Immediate Delivery liamentarian, Mrs. Carol Kraus- Program. Mrs. Susie Lowance; Publicity, Mrs, Caroline Per- kins; and Thrift Shop, Mrs. Anne Butler, $10 DISCOUNT r With this ad on all WASHERS, DRYERS, REFRIGERATORS, and TV's SCOTCH PLAINS APPLIANCE CENTER ANOTHER ONE OF THE GREATS! 437 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains SHRVINC YOU AND YOUR COMMUNITY,

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Fairleigh Dickinson Univer- sity recently released a list of students cited for academic ex- cellence. Locally, they included from Scotch Plains, Honors: Gary S, Bobko, 315 Jerusalem Road; Donna Patrice Calenda, 414 Robarts Lane, Daborah Russo, 312 Robert Lane; Leon- ard T. Solas, 388 Wastfield Rd,; John R. Stoeckei, 551 Park Ave,; Dean's List: Suzanne M. Bron- ski, 2245 Jersey Avenue; Peter C. Fisher, 2327 Monica Place; Charles V, Kocot, 564 Pine St.; Patricia A, Poorten, '2 Manitou Way; Kathryn E, Schrelber, 2251 Old Farm Road, From Fanwood, the list includes Tracy C. Strang, 253 Terrill Road,

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On Friday, August 3, more than 300 cadets of the State Uni- PHYLLIS ELAINE BARKALQW versity of New York Maritime MRS, ANDREW J, LESKO College arrived in Copenhagen, Denmark aboard the Empire State IV, 12,000 ton training ship of Karen M, Wendt Marries Phyllis Barkalow Engaged To the college, Among the cadets from this area aboard was Jef- Lt. Andrew J. Lesko USAFR Lieutenant John H. Smith frey j. Havlicek of 198 Pleasant Avenue, Fanwood, Miss Karen M. Wendt, dau- Miss Mary Garthe, niece of the ghter of Mr. and Mrs, M, Joseph groom, was flower girl. I* Mr. and Mrs, Fred S, Barkalow Lt, Smith is the son of Mr, ******** Wendt of 2216 Pine Terrace, Lt. Joseph Marsillo, USAF, of 628 Terrill Road announce and Mrs, John H. Smith, Sr., of Scotch Plains, N.J., became the was the best man; Lt. Robert the engagement of their daughter 136 Second Street, Fanwood. He Dean's List honors for Drew bride ofLt, Andrew j, Lesko, Fenkel, USAFR, and Lt, James ^Phyllis Elaine, to Lieutenant John was graduated from Union Cath- University's College of Liberal USAFR, son of Mr. Andrew j, Newton, USAFR, served as ush- H, Smith olic High School and St. Peter's Arts have been announced for Lesko of 934 Main St., Fords, ers. Miss Barkalow was graduated College, jersey City, He is the spring, 1973 semester. A- N.J., and the late Mrs, Lesko, The bride is a graduate of Dou- from Plainfield High School and finishing graduate work at Seton mong the honored students were on July 14, 1973 at St. Michael's glass College and is a mem- Salem College, Salem, West Vir- Hall University, and is soon to Ellen Eschle of 95 North Ave,, Catholic Church, Perth Amboy, ber of Phi Beta Kappa. She ginia, She is presently a gradu- be stationed at Ft, Eustus, Va. daughter of Mr, and Mrs, K. at 10 a.m. Msgr, Albert S, Ga- plans to continue her education ate student at Newark State Col- Eschle and Elaine M, Neudecker jdos performed the double ring in Missouri to obtain a Masters lege, Stfe teaches fifth grade at The wedding has bee i planned of 409 William St., Scotch Plains, nuptial mass, which was concele- degree. The groom is a gra- Cedarbrook School in Plalnfield. for the summer of 1974, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, D, brated with Rev. Marcel Szabo duate of Rutgers College, New Neidecker, and Rev. Robert Remoter, The Brunswick, and is a distinguished military graduate of Air Force members. bride was given in marriage by ******** ROTC at Rutgers, He will begin Mary Ellen Governor Lou met with the her father. training as a missile launch of- Officers and Directors of the Miss Donna Scavuzzo was the ficer in October in California, local Rotary and reviewed their Four Scotch Plains students maid of honor; Miss Mary Lou Baureis To Wed after which he will be stationed objectives and plans for the com- are among the candidates for Scavuzzo andMlss ElizabethSch- in Missouri. ing year. In his address to the BA degrees at the August 21 urko served as bridesmaids; Lt. David Lynn Club, he outlined the theme of commencement at Newark State Rotary International this year, College in Union, They are: Sharon Louise Howard " A Time For Action ." He Jeri J, Baldwin, 220 Pinehurst praised the local Club for their Avenue, Jacqueline Martin, 533 Jones And Philip Mr, and Mrs, Walter Baureis outstanding achievements in past Dona Lane, Barbara L. Sleeker, of 85 Pleasant Avenue, Fanwood, years and the high level of par- 418 Evergreen A'venue, and Elsie take pleasure in announcing the ticipation by ail members. He Jones, 325 Jackson Avenue,' «. R* Myers Are engagement of their daughter, cited the local Club for their #1 Mary Ellen, to Lt. David Lynn District ranking in Rotary Foun- Howard, son of Mr. and Mrs. dation sponsorship, Married Diane Qsborn was placed on Donald Howard of Edmeston, New the Dean's List- of the Univer- Miss Sharon Louise Jones, York, Fred Chemidlin, President of sity of Hartford for both semes- daughter of Mr, and Mrs, John Mary Ellen is a graduate of the local Club, announced the ters of her freshman year, Di- E. Jones, Sr., of Scotch Plains Ladycliff College," Highland club's initial participation in the ane lives at 13 Homestead Ter- was married Friday evening, Falls, N.Y. Lt, Howard is a Youth Exchange Program, A race in Scotch Plains, the dau- August 3, 1973, to Philip Ray graduate of the U.S. Military 16 year old student, Hugo Eche- ghter of Mr. and Mrs, Kenneth Myers, son of Mr. andMrs. Ray- "I'd hoped you'd call for me Academy at West Point, verrcia, from La Paz, Bolivia, Osborn, She is majoring In sec- mond Myers of Benton, Kentucky, A December wedding Is will be hosted by Rotarians for ondary education. The wedding took place in the m a canoe! planned, one year while he attends local home of Mr. and Mrs, Clay schools. Ed Hawley is Chair- Nelson, Benton, Kentucky, grand- man of this program which seeks Gets Award parents of the bride, to foster world understanding on Lois Moser, manager of the The honor attendants were Mr. LORETTA'S Rotary Visited By a grass roots level. The local Scotch Plains A-l Employ- and Mrs. Freddie Washan of Rotary Club meets every Wed- ment Office was awarded a pla- Benton, Kentucky. nesday noon at the East Winds que for the , most outstanding The bride is a graduate of CERAMIC District Governor Restaurant on Route #22, performance of the year 1972- Scotch .Plains - Fanwood High 1973. Mrs. Moser has been School, and is a senior at Mur- STUDIO The new District 751 Governor, employed by A-l for ten years ray State University in Murray, •}IJO!< Ho.ilt1 22 Sqoleh Plnin.. 1 1 Louis Van Zandt, n . Point Pleas- IN SCOTCH PLAINS in the Scotch Plains Office, Sev- Kentucky. Lnli'iMi i- I" Pufkinq Lot *•' ant Uoi"u, m;ulo his-,- annual visit AND FANWOOD eral other achievement awards The bridegroom attended South V,illi> Avt-,, • . cu die Fainvuod-Scotdi plums including five year pins, were Marshall High School, and is S22-8932 Rotary last week, RuLury iJis- Nearly Everybody Reads presented to A-l employees dur- employed by the City of Murray. crict 751 comprises 62 Clubs in "THE TIMES" ing the llth Anniversary party The couple will reside In . Wholesale & Retail Supplies . Central New Jersey and .'4,l(Ki held in Scotch Plains, Murray, Kentucky. • Lamp Parts instructions First Loss For ^YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYVYVYVVYYYl^ SPORTS Youth Netnien BY BUD COLLINS The local Youth Tennis Team sponsored by the Scotch Plains Recreation Department suffered its first loss of the season last CORNER week at the hands of Westfield BY EVAN PETERSON by a 3 - 2 score. The strong Westfield con- tingent won the match by taking 2 out of 3 singles matches and During the summer families enjoy the summer sun in many dif- splitting the two doubles matches. ferent ways. But how many weekends or vacations at the shore turn Only steady Ron Klein at into disaster or" even become unenjoyable due to the fear of drowning? §2 singles and Mark Salamone parents need not worry about such things if they would Just take with Eric Perlman at the #2 time in the beginning of the summer to give their children some doubles slot could gain wins for quick tips on lifesaving. Yes, it is true that even a five year old the Scotch Plains netters. Tim could make the difference between an enjoyable weekend or a dis- Winton suffered'his first defeat aster. of the season'at the $1 singles Many things that you carry to the beach or pool are potential position in a well played match. life savers, Some things that you as parents could tell your children The local netters rebounded about Include: picnic baskets, thermoses, clorox bottles, branches from their Initial setback with of trees, boards off a dock, or even the spare tire for the car, All strong play later in the week will float and could save your child's life if you can just remember to down Union and Mountainside, that to know what to do is just as important in this kind of situation Against the strong Union team as knowing how to swim. Tim Winton, Ron Klein and Marc Whiieomb cinched the victory as This 'n That Scotch Plains Recreation finished 4th In the state In the recent they each won their singles match Just a reminder that the final period for Swimming lessons be- N.J, Playground Olympics held at Iselln, Above, Team Captains in straight sets, Tim Winton gins August 6 and will end Aupst 17, Anyone interested in sign- Larry Simonson and Mary Beth Zabow display the Team Trophy, played his best match of the ing up for classes should come to the f4Y" at Martlne Ave, as soon This was the third straight year the Scotch Plains Recreation has season as he downed Union's as possible. This will be the last two weeks session, this summer. finished as one of the top four teams In the state. strong #1 player 6 - 2, 6 - 3, It would be a great time to practice the skills that were taught over Both local doubles teams lost the summer. three set matches, so the final Anyone Interested in helping at the "Y"' can join our Aquatic PGA Tourney tally ended up with locals on the leader corp, this is for children who are 10 years and over and Post Season long end of the 3-2 victory. want to help in any way. If you are interested in joining a good The Mountainside team went group come down and see us. At Ashbrook down to a 4 - to - 1 defeat at the Also, anyone who would like to be put on a list for part-time life Action For hands of the locals as Winton, guarding over the winter should come see me at the "Y." It would The Ash Brook Golf Course, Klein and Whiteomb again pro- be a great change for the person who wants to have a part time job and Little Leaguers off Raritan Road, Scotch Plains, vided the impetus with straight likes the water. Call 889-8880 for more details. will be the scene of the annual set wins at the singles positions, Despite the failure to have the tournament of the New Jersey Tom Hurley and Veronica Ward traditional Trl-Councy All Star Professional Golfers' Associa- in the #2 doubles slot gave the tournament this year, the Scotch tion on August 14, IS, 16 and 17, team its other point with a 6 - 0 Puerto Rico Plains - Fanwood Little League This will be the first major 6-3 straight set win. Tonia G0LFERS1 All Star team is seeing plenty of championship to be staged at Ash Dillon and Mary Beth Zabow All-Stars Visit NAME BRANDS post-season baseball action, Brook in its 20 year history. suffered a tough three set loss Top Quality Clubs Opening against plainfield, the The picturesque course, oper- at the #1 doubles position. All Stars bats responded early Bags & Balls . . . ated by The Union County Park After three weeks of com- Scotch Plains and the final score was SP - F Commission, is noted as a chal- AT A PRICE! 10 - Plalnfield 0. Jeff Nichol- petition the local team sports 5 lenge to golfers and Is one of wins and 1 loss, with matches Through the cooperation of the Go/fpride Grips Installed son and Steve Zmuda combined longest 18 hole public courses in Scotch Plains - Fanwood Little for the shutout, supportedwith still upcoming against Watchung, "Hoods Refinished the state. Plainfield, Edison, and the West- League and Mr. Archie Cavelli, Goli Clubs Repaired Home Runs by Billy Flagg, Garry Fifty professionals and 50 arrangements have been made for Leplnsky and Robby Anderson, brook Swim Club. Ron Klein amateurs will tee off In the and Tim Winton have provided a group of 11 and 12 year old Traveling to Cranford, an ex- opening event on Tuesday, Aug- much of the spark in the team's Puerto Rican youngsters to spend cellent Cranford team built up an a week in the Scotch Plains- THE 60LF SHOP use 14, the Pro-Amateur tour- fine record, with Klein sporting 2544 Plainfield Avt., Scotch Plains early 5 run lead, only to have nament. On August 15 and 16, Fanwood area beginning on a perfect 6 wins - 0 losses in 232.1748 SP - F explode for 5 runs in an expected total of 100 profes- his matches thus far and also August 12th,_ These youngsters the top of the ninth inning to sionals each day will begin play not having lost a set in any of were selected as an All Star Tues. to Sat. 8:30 A.M. - 5 PM. have the game end In a 5-5 tie, in their own competition with 40 his matches. Winton's 5 and 1 baseball team and will compete Closed Sun, & Men., Eves. By Appt.' Steve Zmuda relieved starting taking part on August 17 in the record against tough competition against local youths during their pitcher Nick Colarusso and final 36 holes. has also been a big assist. With stay. pitched six scoreless Innings, A special event for the public Marc Whitcomb now playing Timely hits by Garry Leplnsky, will be a free clinic for golfers strong at the #3 singles slot, the The Puerto Rican youths will Pete Yessman, Greg Foley and at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug- rest of the competition will have stay at the homes of various Robby Anderson, and a tape- use 15. The instructors will a difficult time coming out ahead members of the SP-F Little SPORTING measure home run blast by Billy be past champions of the P.G.A. in the singles competition. League All Star team during Flagg featured the SP - F ninth The course will be avllabiefor their visit. Games have been inning outburst, Tonia Dillon and Mary Beth GOODS general public play at 3:00 p.m. Zabow continue to play solid at arranged as listed .below, to be Cranford then visited the Herb on August 14 and 17, at 1:30 p.m. played at the SP-F Little League GYM SUITS GYM BAGS' Booth Memorial Field in Scotch the #1 doubles slot, with Eric on August 15 and 16, Perlman and Mark Salamone, Field, Westfield Road and Route CONVERSE SNEAKERS Plains and again assumed an and Veronica Ward with Tom 22, Scotch Plains, All games early lead, but SP - F fought will start at 6:00 p.m. (All Colors) Hurley alternating at the #2 FISHING, HUNTING. GUNS, back and earned a deserving Deadline For doubles position, Victor Wil- 7-3 decision. Billy Flagg Monday, August 13 - Puerto Rico AMMO. BASESALL, liams continues to operate as a TENNIS, BASKETBALL, pitched eight strong innings and Tennis Tourney utility singles or doubles player vs. Scotch Plains-Panwood All Jeff Nicholson struck out the side Stars "A1'. FOOTBALL in the ninth to finish up the game, The deadline for receiving when needed, tennis tournament entry blanks Tuesday, August 14 - Puerto LICENSES ISSUIO Garry Lepinsky blasted a solo Rico va. Plainfield (tentative), home run and base hits by Greg for the Scotch Plains Recreation Golf At J.D. TROPHY Commission's annual tournament Wednesday, August 15 - Puerto Foley, Steve Zmuda, Vinnie Sul- Rico vs. Scotch Plains-Fanwood & SPORTS SHOP livan, and Billy Flagg aided the Is August 13th by 4:30 p.m. All Scotch Hills Scotch Plains and Fan wood tennis All Stars, "B" team, 1721 last Second St. SP - F attack. Every year there are more and Thursday, August 16 - Puerto Scotch Plains buffs are reminded there are only more people learning how to play Action will continue at the Herb four days remaining to enter, Rico vs. Cranford, 322-7177 Booth Memorial Field, Westfield golf. It is not uncommon to have Friday, August 17 - Puerto Rico Road and Route 22, Scotch Plains Don DeNitzlo, Tournament a waiting list of four hours vs. Scotch Plains - Fanwood as follows- Chairman, is happy to announce or more at some of the popular All Stars "A11. Saturday, August 11, 2;00 p.m. - that a total of 18 trophies will public golf courses in the area, Little League All Stars vs. Scotch be awarded winners and runner- The people of Scotch Plains have ups in each division, All par- an alternative, there is a nine Mrs, jean Foley, Archie Ca- Plains Playground All Stars, velli, Don Wussler and League Monday, August 13, 6:00 p.m. - ticipants from last year's •com- hole golf course osvned by the petition, as well as any new resi- town of Scotch Plains. President Bill Zekas, all associ- FUGMANH Little League All Stars vs. Puerto ated with the Scotch Plains - Rican All Stars, dents interested, are urged to The greens ac Scotch Hills, the sign up. This year also seas most important of a golf course, Fanwood Little League organiza- Friday, August 17, 6:00 p.m. - tion are only a few of the people Little League All Stars vs. Puerto the initiation of this popular event are as good if not better than OttCompati/ on the beautiful courts just dedi- any public course I have seen. that have been busy making ar- Rican All Stars, rangements for the visit of the ALWAYS READY TO SERVE YOU Plenty of reserved seats are cated at Kramer Manor Park, The big factor that makes Scotch off Cllffwood St., Scotch Plains, Hills so great is that there Is youths from Puerto Rico. available to view the top grade Plaudits also go to the parents FUEL OIL baseball played by these These facilities will certainly never more than a ten minute help everyone play their bestl waiting time, even on week- of the Scotch Plalns-Fanwood # WATCHDOG youngsters. area .that have invited these BL'RNIIH StRVICi: ends, 1 have played the golf • LASt BUDGET course quite a few times and I youngsters to their homes during the week. ''AVMi'.rn PI,A" lead a hike at Lake Mimiewaska find it challanglng because of C*ll _ Hike Schedule in Nesv York State on Saturday. the rolling fairways and the un- Hikers joining the activity must dulating greens. The course Outstanding baseball will be on [232-5272] T-.vo hikes are scheduled for l members and guests of The meet by 3;00 a.m. just past the plays to a par thirty-four and is display, and an invitation Is Union County Hiking Club during Essex toll booth, northbound on kept in good condition. issued to one and all to visit bales & Service the weekend of .Saturday and Sun- the Garden State Parkway, A For information concerning the field to show fan support. Ml 1OU7H AVI., 1 day, August II and August 12, two hour drive in still involved golf at Scotch Hills call me, jon As indicated, all games will start WBTHiLB Richard Wolff, Newark, will after meeting. Bellinger at 232-9748. at 6:00 p.m. Board Of Health Advice Oppose Naming SPORTS Of Administrator H To Flood Victims m The appointment of a county H administrator at this time was The following are Scotch Plains Board of Health recommendations m to residents in flooded areas; called premature today by Re- in Experience Triumphs Swimming pools which have publican Frft.holder candidates Open all doors and windows > to dry out the house as soon as been flooded should preferably Raymond Bonnell of New pro- c weather conditions permit. be recirculated and chlorinated. vidence, Robert Lee of Scotch a Flooded areas must be drained Emptying the pools ai this time Plains arid jack McVey of Cran- I In Slow Pitch League and cleaned of all mud and de- can present risks that- a) the ford, The Freehold Board is outside pressure will collapse bris and allowed to dry. expected to act on an appoint- the pool, and b) the added water With only one regular playing date remaining little has been Decaying .vegetation should be ment at its August 9th meeting resolved in the team standings of the Scotch Plains Recreation on the ground or in the streets at the suggestion of a charter wrapped and placed -'n metal may aggravate the already Slow Pitch Softball League, garbage cans. study committee which had reco- The favorite Continentals year team award flooded conditions. mmended the establishment of The final standings of the Wes- After bacterial contamination clinched first place in the Eas- by floods or other causes the such a post, tern Division for the 4th out of tern Division depend on whether The State Health Department "It's Ilka putting the cart be- the Continentals play their es- contents of undamaged hermet- 5 in league play and are anxi- ically sealed (air tight) bottles recommends that there be no fore the horse," Bonnell claimed. ously awaiting the playoffs. This tablished stars or allow their mass immunizations. Any in- "Without a charter change a rookies some play time. Ken or cans are safe to eat or drink past weak saw 5 of the 6 games provided care Is exercised In dividual concerned about his per- county administrator candolittle go according to the established Booth has been seen negotiating sonal health should consult his more than what an effective Board several cases with Joe Triano sterilizing the container and the Las Vegas line if you omit the utensil Into which the food is to physician. Any serious injury of Freeholders should be doing run shaving, However, middle during the past week. or puncture wound should, of now." League Standings thru August 7 be emptied, aged America on a hoorah as Bottled beverages with pres- course, receive medical atten- "Why spend 530,000 for the Pete Marini's Corner men upset tion. There is no reason to EAST sure crown seal, such as soda, establishment of a new post even Kajays with an extra inning one W L suspect the safety of the public Continentals etc. which have been submerged before the voters have an oppor- run rally led by the explosive 13 5 water supply. The chlorine con- West Side House in flood waters should NOT be tunity to vote on a charter change? bats of Fred Walz, Greg Swld- 11 7 tent on Agust 7th at 533 Cicilla Scotch Hills Realty consumed because the crevices Lee asked, recommending that ersky and Dr. Frank Besson, 10 8 Place was slightly above normal Fanwood Corner Store of the crown have become con- the charter question be placed The Greek and his troupe will 9 9 which indicates that Elizabeth- Sangulliano's Exc, taminated. on November's ballot to ascertain have to recognize that the fa- 9 8 town Water Company has raised Park Beverage Bottled foods with screw tops if county residents want a dif- cade of gray hair, pot bellies 5 12 the chlorine level as a sensible Teachers 13 such as mayonnaise and relishes ferent form of county govern- and wrinkles is synonymous with 4 precaution. ment. experiancel This is the third become contaminated if sub- merged inflood waters and should time that the salami and knock- WEST W wurst youngsters have been NOT be used. All exposed meat and meat dumped by teams having at least Fred's Deli 13 4 products which have been con- their infields qualifying for pen- Jade Isle 12 4 taminated by flood waters should sion benefits. Kajays Dell 11 6 NOT be used. The remaining game saw San- National Bank , 9 7 All sea food contaminated by guilianos nip Fanwood Liquors Fanwood Liquor 3 13 flood waters should NOT be used. (rumors are that the liquor men Barry's Frame 2 15 may not be sponsored by that Exposed fresh fruits and vege- reputable house on Souih Ave, tables especially lettuce, spin- after this _ season's record), The_ TIMES ach, celery, green vegetables, Fred's Dell mortgaging Scotch carrots, turnips, and other root Hills Realty, jade Isle spilling The Paper That Has The and tuber vegetables subjected the beveragemen and Kajays in to submersion in flood waters a tough battle defeating the West READERS should NOT be used. Side House, The suds men of In All hermetically sealed, bot- West Side in a closely contested tled and canned food may be battle defeated Andy Montgom- Scotch Plains & Fanwood used If the outside of the con- ery's bankers to finish a splen- Complmtm tainers is cleaned by scrubbing, did 11-7 record svhlch certainly Local News Coverage rinsing and sterilizing. Any can puts them in the comeback of the that shows leakage, swells, or_ bulges, should NOT be used. Cans, hermetically sealed con- For The Birds tainers, cap lifting devices can By FERRIS 5WACKHAMMER openers, and food utensils should be washed in warm soapy water Nature series on TV, articles in the "National Geographic" and and sterilized (disinfected) by: books on wildlife in the public library always see to concern far- 1, Immersion In boiling water away places and unfamiliar living things. Even though our state for one minute, or is heavily populated, there are still plenty of wild lands left to wander 2. immersion in a chlorine solu- in, studying flora and fauna. Being neither botanist nor zoologist, tion. For chlorinatlon, one-half I can't number the plants or animals, but I do know there are over teaspoonful of household bleach 400 birds that can be seen within the limits of the triangle formed (chlorox or similar chlorine so- by the Delaware River, the Atlantic Ocean and New York State's 1 lution) may be added to five gal- southern border. Few volumes explore this area, but recently I lons of approved or sterilized came across one that did, "Of Mosquitoes, Moths, and Mice," water. Following chlorine steri- by C. Brooke Worth, The book was published by W. W. Norton and lization, they should be rinsed in Company, Inc., of New York and sells for $8,95, approved or sterilized water. Dr. Worth's investigations of animals and insects have taken him to Florida, India, Soutl; Africa and Trinidad. He earned his M.D, Some of the commercial at the University of Pennsylvania, taught at Swarthmore and for chlorine products which are many years was a field staff member of the Rockefeller Founda - readily available can be used in tion. He describes himself as an ex-malariologlst and ex-arbo- accordance with printed Instruc- virologist, He has retired to his farm In Delmont, New jersey, in tions which usually are on the the midst of millions of the state's well knosvn mosquitoes. package: Klenzade, HTH, Per- He explains his choice of a home, "When a sea captain steps ashore chloron, Chlorox, B.K., Dlversqi, for the last time, he traditionally establishes himself in a home facing Antibac. • rent the breaking waves, for the chances are that he is not yet estranged REFRIGERATED FOODS: from maritime attitudes but is simply no longer fit to act on them. If there is evidence that silt Perhaps a valid parallel to that familiar lingering allegiance can and flood waters have penetrated be drawn in my own case, though I must confess at once that It con- the refrigerator, do not use any For any tools you need cerns a love for mosquitoes. That assertion will very likely draw food that was in it, immediate, and total ridicule without a shred of charity reserved DISPOSAL OF GARBAGE AND toward the notion that such insects may possibly be worthy of a RUBBISH; lifetime's veneration,1' Garbage should be kept, pend- call Dick or Joe... I first became aware of Dr. Worth last summer at a seminar ing disposal, In cans with tight- he gave at the Wetlands Institute in Stone Harbor. On that oc- fitting covers. casion his subject was not mosquitoes but seaside and sharptailed Insect spray and deodorants sparrows. These rwo feathered fellows frequent the salt marsh Should be used to control the and Dr. Worth has spent several years banding them and studying 757-6930 Insect problem and to neutralize their homelife. The tale of these tiny birds is recounted in the book's chapter seven, ''The Mighty Sparrow." unpleasant odors. Another member of the bird kingdom to which Dr. Worth turned There are reports that some his attention as a young man was the osprey. He banded many of residents are hesitating to clean them in Cape May County, cantering his attention on Cedar Island out their cellars before their near Avalon. His adventures during this project give the lie to the insurance adjuster has reviesved usual picture of a birder, Much interesting and valuable data was their damage. While no: wishing gathered as a result of his work. Today, few osprey nests in to interfere with anyone's set- Cape May County are active. tlement with their insurance The moths mentioned in the book's title are luna moths, They company the Board of Health first excited the author's interest while he svas a nature counselor urges that all these items be at a boys' camp in Vermont, in 1967 a female luna moth was caught gotten outside and disposed of as in one of Dr. Worth's bird nets, She svas pregnant and deposited rapidly as possible. her eggs mostly on a sprig of persimmon leaves furnished for the (Every effort should be made purpose. The chapter follows their family life. 933 ROUTE 22 - NORTH PLAINFIELD The book is thoroughly interesting and easy '.^ read, Dr, Worth to speed up the collection of this is a fine story teller with an excellent sense of humor. Here at material svhlch will become haz- Plenty of Free Parking last is a book about some of the inhabitants of New jersey that %ve ardous due to odors, flies and normally hear little about. possibly rats). oned drawings, taken in which the Yankees out- errors led to the loss, Tom A trip to jungle Habitat %vas had the neatest hat, Michele Em- lasted the Milwaukee Brewers Vally, Dave CavelH, Paul Miller enjoyed by a busfull of Forest mend the best headdress, Eddie 7 - 6, in a hard hitting game. In The Parks & are selected to be in the All Road youths. They enjoyed see- Dingier was the most creative All enjoyed the game, as this trip Star Baseball game to be played ing lions, tigers, rhinos, hippos, and Darryl Hoyio the funniest, has proved again to be very next week. camels, llamas and elephants. Playgrounds Frlsbee distance throw champs popular, Gymnastics continue to be an In the "Affection Section" the were Betty Jones, jewel Wil- Further challenges by the kids BROQK8IDE PARK important part of our activities children enjoyed hand feeding liams and Marshall and Michael of the counselors led to two more sheep and goats. In the "Loony A playlet entitled "The Picnic Nelson; We are holding our Miss here atTerrlll. Some girls show- ing Improvement are Karen Cole- exciting klckball games. In the Tunes" area the children en- Basket" was the highlight of Haven Park contest this coining first, the counselors miracu- Monday's activities. It starred- man, Michele Murphy, Jeanice joyed conversing with Tweety week. Play day Is being held lously came out victorious In a Bird Sylvester and Bugs Bunny Ursula Bischoff, Laurie Ryan, today at Brookside park,, King on the uneven parallel bars 8 and the balance beam. Acrobatics 44 - 31 win, but in the second, to name a few. Greg Gilbert and Mark Dolac, they again fell victim to the kids' Guitar instruction continues with was cancelled due to the storm, Future projects will Include KRAMER MANOR greater skill and stronger en- jaequie Donnelly In charge of the as the gym had rain leaks and tissue paper flowers, clay scul- Bryson Culver took 1st place in durance, group. A stay-f or -lunch picnic could not be used, Debbie Smith pting, popsicle stick hot plates, the croquet contest. The boys' is continuing twirling lessons Looms and loopers filled the was Wednesday's highlight with paper maehe masks and egg shell foul shooting eonte|l saw Kevin next week as It wll be our last play area as the children pro- entertainment provided by Mary Smallwood emerge the winner. paintings,. Ellen Pace, Ilia fun was climaxed week and Play Day will be the duced a variety of potholders to In the cracker and whistle con- highlight of the week with a final take home to aid In their mothers' Tournaments held this week with a candy-dunking (trough full test Terrl Freedman and Rosa were: of water), A see-saw balance party on Friday, August 10th, cooking efforts, Keith Bellamy McCauley were the winners. We A Tether Ball Tournament. The contest was won by: John and has the present record of making have some pretty good bubble the most potholders In one week, winners are- George Gall, Eric Goetze and gum blowers — Jamie Jones had Julie Hirschfeld, The annual Playground Some of the most attractive were I, David Brltton the biggest bubble, Daryll Ligor made by Jacques Christie, Rose- II, Lisa Whittington "Miss Brookside" contest was the biggest double bubble, Morton cancelled due to rain, but is re- mary Germinder, Anthony Drake, III. John Jennings Cook with the smallest bubble and League Final Judith Curry, Regina Reese, IV, Tracy Bishoff scheduled for this week. We'll Anthony William with the know next week, Shermaine Sheffield, Steven Van A Chess Tournament, The win- smallest double bubble. Animal Standings Brunt and Kim Brown, Now ners are: twister winner was Radames Vel- copper tooling is in process and FARLEY I. Gary Norwood azquez. Nok hockey winners were "A" DIVISION: the attempts at the antique- Activities began with a junior II, Lisa Whittington Daphne Sims and John Velazquez, looking plaques are producing pool tournament (ages 8 - 10) Green Forest W L III, Bob Aruta Tara Rickey and Jean took 1st 1 some very attractive outcomes, where Michael Creecy, Jerome Farley 9 A Checker Tournament, The place in the tetherball tour- 3 Next week will see the beginning Lewis and Troy Tarain captured Greenslde 7 winners are- nament. Congratulations to Tony .6 of creativity in the area of paper honors, In a horseshoe tour- Brookside 4 I, David Britton Ebron, Dean Sims and John Vel- 9 maehe and abstract sculpturing, nament Fred Armstrong came in 2 azquez for being chosen for the A trip to Jungle Habitat was II. Theresa Jennings first place, followed by Greg All Star Baseball Team, "B" DIVISION: scheduled for Tuesday, Aug- III, Gary Norwood Thomas, Ken Davis and Eric W L ust 7th which proved interest- For the younger children there Eubanke. Nok Hockey champs 9 3 ing and educational for every was a Hula Hoop Tournament, are Robin Nicholson, Renee Rob- MUIR Mulr Terrill 7 4 one _ involved; the children, the The winners are: inson, Denise Milliard and Tony In the badminton tournament Shackamaxon 6 5 counselors and the animals. I, Kevin Kelly Underdue, who were the winners William Perry was the winner. 7 Haven, 4 The three weeks of Ceramics II. Kathleen McBride in a tournament which was held. The pool tourney was won by 1 11 III, Mark Tenten The boys baseball team finished Jerome Jones and Nok hockey by Kramer are over, and due to the great floods, lanyards had a short life, IV. jane Pellettierl with a record of 8 wins and 3 Charlie Johnson. Our baseball A new c-aft was started this past The winners of Forest Road-'s losses, finishing second In the ream swept Terrill to capture LA GRANDE PLAYGROUND week at La Grande, Different Annual Field Day are: league. * 1st place in the Division. Wil- patterns were bought for tile For the Water Balloon Toss- liam Johnson was outstanding in As the sixth week of playground GREEN FOREST PARK activities come to a close, the craft. The boys and girls chose I, Linda Hickman k Lisa De- both wins. A victory party was the shape they wanted and then Everyone loves pizza and the held for the team afterwards. We following persons placed in the prospero kids proved it at the costume and following tournaments: Ping placed tiles to fit shape. Grout II. Jane Fellettleri & Tracy are anticipating a championship was then mixed and poured in pizza party. Green Forest's next week when the team plays Pong; Steve Ogden, first- <3ary Stumpf. friend, Mrs. Gagliari, baked 17 Mentesana, second", Jim Hudson, between tile pieces and left to For the Wheelbarrow Race: Green Forest. 1 dry, A variety of coasters and pizzas and they quickly dlsapper- third , and Frank Scozo, fourth. I, Randy Lindsay & Ron hot plates were a delightful ad- ed, Winners of the costume SHACKAMAXON In a second ping pong tourna- Naughton. i ment, Tim Hughes took first; dition to many of Fanwood's contest were first, Carol Ber- In the horsehoe tournament II. Lisa Whittington & Kathy Gary Mentesana, second; jurgen homes. ick, second, Denise Ross and John Wllk and Chris Rotondo Lynch. Horneman, third* and "Little Our last craft for the 1973 third, Lynn Confalone, Other came in first, Sue Ruff a and Mary I1L Carolyn Kelly & Debbie Todd", fourth. In a third ping session will be copper enamel- events included a ping pong water Rotondo, 2nd and Roger Semple Caproecio and Rick Haworth & pong tournament, Gary Men- ing. This Is a popular craft throw and the winners in the and Pat prestridge 3rd, In the Gary Norwood, tesana took first; Paul Tevsi, and a large turnout is expected, small fry group were; 1st ring toss contest Andy Peterson, For the Three Legged Race: second; Ron Germinder, third; Friday will be the all-time Stephen Law, 2nd David Cinder- John Wilk and Linda Baird were 1, Terry Lanuto &. Catherine ella, and 3rd Kim Cagllari, In and Frank DonetelH, fourth. In favorite Penny Carnival, A num- the winners. The basketball Whittington, the junior group Joan Dell Bene shooting ages 6-10 Sue Ruffa the tether ball tournament, first ber of exciting events and in- II, Tim Walsh & John Gatens, • was first, joey DiFrancesee 2nd was first, Ann Roiondo 2nd, Roger place was taken by Pat Bolduc; teresting booths are planned to and Betty Filler 3rd. A new Semple 3rd, In the nok-hockey second by David Bolduc; and rhird climax the summer, A great ill. Lisa Whittington & Kathy attraction on the tables Is dom- Andy Peterson, Roger Semple and by Gary Mentesana. time will be had by all. Lynch, inoes, A domino contest was Linda Baird, Garrom pool saw Big Events Day consisted of The Winner of the Greased Pole won by Suie Reddlnpon, Elaine Sheryl Sebastian, Andy Peterson La Grande's Field Day, Sack FOREST ROAD PARK Contest was: Melillo and joey DiFrancesco. and Pat Prestridge the winners. races, Grease polei Balloon Catherine Whittington, Winner of the cracker contest The bike decorating contest win- Throw and many relays took up The past three weeks were In "the Softball Races, the out- was Michael Choynake, The ners were- Sheryl Sebastian - all of the afternoon. Winners spent making ceramics for Arts standing team was made up of: hoola hoop craze was on again prettiest, Sandy Sebastian - were as follows-. Grease Pole, & Crafts at Forest Road Park, Ron Naughton, Vickie Depros- and the winner in the Senior cutest, John Butler (most Steve Ogden; Balloon Throw-first and this project is now being pero, Carolyn Kelly, Catherine group* was Candy Carroll, and manly). Basketball shooting for Doug Terry and Beth Chemidlin; completed. If you have not fin- Whittington, PattyNaughien, John Kim Cagllari hoola-hoeped for the 11 & up was first John But- second, Kelly Brennan and Janet ished painting your ceramic, or Rivera, Tim Callahan and Gary 5 minutes in the Junior group. ler, 2nd Andy Peterson and 3rd Firestone; Three-Legged Race- if you have not picked yours up Garrison, Sheryl Sebastian, The checkers first, Ron Germinder and An- please come to the Park to For the younger children the GREENSIDE contest was won by Billy Mann, thony Drake; second, Janet Nof- do so soonl events were a Big Wheel Race, Another great week has passed Sheryl Sebastian and Patty Zen- fsinger and Pat Bolduc; third, Several Arts &. Crafts pro- a Wheelbarrow Race and a Three with fun and games at our mon- chak. Pick up sticks was won Jim Conahan and David Bolduc; jects are scheduled for the last Legged Race. ster party, Richie Weistock, by Sheryl Sebastian, Roger Sack Races: first, Kelly Bren- two weeks. Decorative pictures The winners of the Big Wheel Cara Kieally and Andrea Macu- Semple and Linda Batrd, All nan, Janet Firestone, Lorie will be made from copper foil. Race, ages 5i6 years, were: losa all came in first for having American point leaders are: Ro- Stockton, Pa«i Teresi and John The first - step consists of de- I. Glen Pellettieri the best costume. In the nok ger Semple (421), Billy Mann Powers; second, Scott Nof- signing your own picture and II, Sandra Wolfe (244), Andy Peterson (192), Lin- hockey contest jim Baumgartner fsinger, Kim LaVeeehis, Steve transferring It on to a piece of III. Jennifer Kammerer da Baird (333), Sheryl Sebastian copper foil with a modeling stick placed first. Steal the Bacon Ogden, Russell Wachterhauser 7 & 8 years old: (208), Patty Zenchak and Susan which has one end pointed for was a lot of fun, with Neal and Greg Dorehek; third, Ron I. Danny DiFansesca Semple (145), Highlights for our Germinder, Ariel Gibbons, Kim regular tooling and the other end Lestrange's team winning first. II. Michael Ridge last week will be to challenge Brunn, Amelia Curry and She- blunt for raising. After the three Some people on that team were III, Jeff Combes point leaders in various contests. maine Sheffield; Wheel-Barrow dimensional picture is created, Guy Allen, Janice Bevelaqua, The winners of the Wheelbarrow Races: first. Buddy Hasset and a solution of liver of sulphur and Matt Myska and Nancy Ochs. Race were; TERRILL Ron Germinder- second, Janet water is painted over the sur- A watermelon party was held face of the metal. After the I, David Stumpf & Mark A watermelon party highlighted Noffsinger and Patrick Bolduc; with over 50 children showingup. surface has turned black and it Pellettierl this week of activity at Terrill and third, Kelly Brennan and In the scavenger hunt Eileen has dried, fine steel wool is used II, Jennifer Kammerer St Mario playground with races and fun for Janet Firestone. Martin and Carol lulliano came to remove the antique from high everyone, A crazy hat show was Softball playoffs were curtailed Trlponelli in first, spots on the copper picture. The held in which some really pretty by rain; however, the one league III. Eileen McBride & Robin last step Is to mount the copper HAVEN PARK and imaginative hats were final between the Mets, led by Whittington. picture on a piece of cardboard Many tournaments have been brought in by Adrianne Perfil- Rick Olsson and Buddy Hassett The winners of the ThreeLegged for support. A beautiful antiqued held to determine our "Cham- llo. Most imaginative by Susan and the Reds, led by Ron Ger- Race-, copper plaque is now completed. pions of the Year." In junior Corcoran, A new game was in- minder and Alan Miniter, will I. Shirleen Vasquez &. Lucille The final craft project for nok hockey they are Jerry Hall, troduced to our playground called be played on Monday. In another Kohut ages 8 and up will be the annual Jeff Bergh and Kathy Jones and floor ping pong in which four ping pong tournament Gary Men- II. Rich Massa & John favorite copper enameling. Metal Senior champs are Karen Jones, people play and there Is always tesana took first; second, Gary D'Antuono. enamel is applied to copper Aaron Hall and Dave Presley. a line waiting to play, Dave Lepinsky, third, Myrna Rankln On Friday Four Square Tourna- shapes such as seahorses, peace ,,. Tetherball champs are Aaron Cavelli, the Morris brothers and and fourth, Janet Firestone. In signs, crosses, dogs and thunder- ments were held. The winners Hall, Ursala Rowland and Jerry the Levine brothers are always a checkers tournament, Gary birds. After being fired in a are: Hall, Our horsehoe champs are in demand to play against Ber- Mentesana took first, John special kiln the shapes can be I, Cay Whittington Mary jane Emmons and David keley Heights boys in basketball Hudson, second, Kevin Browne, made into useful and attractive II, Lisa Whittington and Mark Presley. Winners of and had a real exciting game third and Todd Ba Cote took pins, tie tacks, earings and neck- III, Mary Lou Meyer the watermelon contest were with D. Levine, Steve Spirello, fourth. In a Nok-Hockey tour- Spike Bergh, Mark Presley, Steve laces. For the Boys Four Square, the Tom Longest spearheading the nament first was taken* by David winners are- -Evelyn and Ron Gregory, Our team. Our baseball team lost Bolduc, second by Frank Scuor- Despite the rain, the spirits 1.Al jol eth Lavelle Parek members are winning relay team consisted of to Muir in a championship final zo, third by Gary Mentesana and of our youngsters %vere not damp- awaitinII. Tomg thLavelle annuae l Penny Carni- jim QuagHato, Karen jone-. Ale- game for the "B" division 4-3 fourth by Don Palmer, ered. They enjoyed creating col- IIIva,l toDav. be heldBaratucci- Friday, , August .10,, jah Geter, Jeff Bergh, Yvette in which Billy Levine pitched a , , A .trip to Yankee Stadium .was. orful, mosaic, pictures and cray-. Irvin and Clarice Rowland, In great -.game-..but. some crucial • the crazy hat contest Ale jah Geter SERVICE

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•••:Ji5S&S$i$1$:$::K!:$:$i$K^ 'feet deep In the vicinity of Terry About 10 percent of the home- cumulate, first in the garage and Lou Acres, flooding filled the owners of Fanwood called for • then seeping in to a lower level basement of Ashbrook Nursing help of one kind or another during recreation room. The home- the storm. There were 218 calls, owners were helpless in the face Home and the homes along Wind- some for completely flooded of the quickly gathering waters ing Brook Way, West Broad basements, some for a foot or and watched in dlspalr as their Street, and elsewhere. All two of water, according to Mayor basements filled, Ted Trumpp, The damage in the sewage pumping stations on the Perhaps the biggest monetary south side were inoperative by borough is not as widespread as that which occurred in Scotch loss in Fanwood was at Rocco's afternoon. A basement collapsed Tavern at the corner of Midway in a Cooper Road home. Plains, However, homeowners have suffered damage, particu- and Terrill, where basement Mayor William Kitsz called a larly in a single concentrated flooding caused the loss of an meeting of all department heads area of homes on Glenwood Road. extensive stock of liquor. Wood- on Thursday and declared a, state There, for abojit a block, the side Chapel basement was filled of emergency. Meals were ar- street resembles one gigantic with water, too. ranged for about 30 people dis- rummage sale, as residents have placed by storm damage, been forced to dump the contents Trumpp said the Borough pro- However, some of the families of their basements curbside for gram now underway, which pro- left without homes, particularly pickup. Electric heatars and fans vides for the clearing up of iso- from Cecilia Place, complained were playing on the interiors of lated problem areas, is helping bitterly over Township and Red cars caught in the lower level in some sections where more Cross arrangements to house Glenwood Road garages, and severe flooding might have been them overnight in the Red Cross many homes were without hot the case years ago. The flood- No stage could stop here last Thursdayl Stage House Inn at water and had lost water heaters, ing in Glenwood Road spills over high tide. building in Plainfield, seeking motel accommodations instead. furnaces, washing machines, from a low point in Tillotson Their children had suffered a dryers and other appliances, One Road, he said, where a drain Flood... trauma, one said, and a night Glenwood Road resident said the pipe in the vicinity of the high school is too small. Continued from page 1 in privacy was necessary. water just suddenly beganjo ac- police and fire department began mud and muck and flood-damaged The foundations on the homes to log the requests for pumping of household effects. had been shored up by Monday, basements —a list which eventu- Powers said Park Avenue was and cleanup was underway. Message From The Director ally grew to over 300 homes. the scene of floating cars hitting Mayor Kitsz said Township into buildings and stores full of trucks will pick up generally THERE IS NO GREATER RESPONSIBILITY of law enforcement Water literally roared down water. Pavement was ripped up through the areas where flooding leaders than the safety of the officers under their command. It from Route 22, frightening the in some spots along Park Ave- was severe, However, home- behooves them to analyze carefully those areas of police perfor- homeowners of Cecilia Place, nue and, as usual. Berg Agency owners in areas where an iso- mance wherein every reasonable safeguard might be employed in the Farley, Myrtle, and Willow Ave- just at the foot of the Park Ave- lated flooding incident occurred, protection of law enforcement personnel. nues, Weldon Concrete Corp. nue overpass was literally in- causing damage to household Since 1961, an average of nearly 11 law enforcement officers sent a half-dozen big trucks which undated. Extensive stock and goods, are asked to call the Road" have lost their lives annually in uniquely similar circumstances. combined with a couple of boats equipment from Bowcraft was Department to alert them to the These situations have also accounted for the deaths of 11 more to evacuate residents of these washed downstream with the flood need for eurbside pickup. Only officers in the first 4 months of this year. They are one of the streets, which lie just,south of waters, and Park Avenue busi- storm-damaged items will be leading hazards to police patrol personnel. Second Street and back up into nessmen also lost a fortune in collected, Kitsz pointed out, The killings occurred in unlikely settings which, nevertheless, Cedar Brook, The. majority of stock, primarily that stored' in unfolded dramas that spell danger to law enforcement officers. collapsed foundations, all of The Council appropriated $50, basements,. 000,00 for emergency needs re- The slain officers, had responded to one of the most routine of all which have now been shored up, summons for police assistance: the "disturbance" call. occurred in this area of Scotch Meat supplies were lost at lated to the storm, ' Kitsz said John's Meat Market and hun- this includes cleanup, shoring , With the increase in murders of policemen over many years. It Plains: three on Farley Avenue, could be expected that the victim officers were gunned down by" three on Willow one on Hunter, dreds and hundreds of dollars up of the homes, and stream de- of supplies and equipment were snagging, cornered felons, fleeing suspects, or fanatical terrorists, This was : one on Cecilia, two on Myrtle, not always the case. In disturbance call situations, most often the and two on Mountain Avenue, As water-logged in the basement of Peterson-Ringle Agency, The Kitsz had the highest praise officers lost their lives at the hands of persons not wanted for a-: of Monday, Cecilia Place, Farley for_ the public safety forces, In- serious crime and whose actions were not criminally motivated. and Willow were still among the shoe stock at Village Shoe took a beating. cluding the police and firemen. Even more troubling is the fact that the officers often were killed™ most depressing sights in the He noted that the fire department In or on the premises of a family home. community, as families battled The, south side of Scotch Plains personnel worked • around the Many if not most disturbance calls for police assistance involve to try to clean up the depth of did no better. Water was five clock pumping basements. family disputes. In the heated emotions of these conflicts, the, police „ officer's arrival frequently triggers Intense hostility which is further aggravated by the agitated mental state of the disputants. The vie—" lence Inherent in many family quarrels can and,has turned .quickly RELIGIOUS SCHEDULES against the law enforcement officer. His role Is difficult and made^ more complex by the absence,,,oL.a clear violation of the law which" thrusts'him In the unfamiliar* role of a-coriciliator or mediatoramqng , AND EVENTS the disputants. At the same time he must enforce the law and main-• tain public order. His and the disputants' attitudes toward one an- FANWOOD other are at the outset critically important in this charged atmos- FIRST METHODIST WOODSID1 CHAPEL phere, PRESBYTERIAN 1171 Terrill Rd , Scotch Plains 5 Morse Ave., Fanwood, New Jersey Beyond the loss of dedicated officers' lives is the further tragedy Rev S, Philip Covert 74 Martine Ave., Fanwood that their deaths might have been avoided. With prior training by Rev George L, Hunt, Pastor Sun,, 11 a.m. — Family Bi- professional behaviorist personnel to assist police efforts in these SUNDAY, August 12: ble Hour, Leonard Brooks, Di- incidents, the risk of injury or fatality to both the officer and the 10 a.m. WORSHIP rector of Christian Missions in disputants quite probably would have been greatly reduced'. "Praise Unlimited1', a folksing- Many Lands, Spring Lake, will Specialized training and closely coordinated support programs are ing group from the Whitehouse Sunday, August 12-10 a.m.: be the speaker. Summer Sun- required to deal safely with crisis intervention problems. These United Methodist Church will Dr. George L, Hunt will preach. day School up to grade 7 at disorders are not a new law enforcement responsibility. New ap- provide an hour of Christian The Lord's Supper will be cele- same hour. Nursery provided, proaches, however, need to be taken to minimize their potential for singing and sharing, brated. Nursery care is pro- harmful violence. Law enforcement skills in disturbance inci- vided. The congregation is in- 5:17 p.m. — Singing at John Runnells Hospital. dents must be perfected. Officers should be able to apply the SCOTCH PLAINS vited to stay for fellowship and law in these situations with a sensitive appreciation of the needs refreshment on the lawn. Mem- 7:30 p.m. — Evening worship BAPTIST service, Leonard Brooks will of the • disputants balanced with a keen awareness of the dangers. bers of the Women's Association involved. 333 Park Avi=P Scotch Plains will be hostesses, again speak. Ralph j Kievit, Minister Tues., 8 p,m, — Prayer Ser- The summer months usually produce an above-average increase Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs- of crimes against the person. This is added reason for the pro- Rev. Robert P Shoesmith day, 7;30 p.m.- Youth Canteen vice and Bible study in the minor Associate Minister prophets. fession to take stock now of its capability in crisis intervention - for Senior Highs, for it has proved to be a deadly business. Wednesday, August 15, 8 p.m.- For Information call 889-9224 Sunday, August 12 - 9:30 a.m. The Evangelaires - Key'73 Pro- or 232-1523. Worship Service, Rev, Kievit gram, will preach this morning. Child- care facilities are available for COMPARE BEFORE YOU BUY infants and small children. Ol- der children are encouraged to TERRILL ROAD worship with their families, BAPTIST A 2 Grave Plot in Tuesday, August 14 - 10 a.m. 1340 Terrill Rd , Scotch Plains The Prayer Group will meet in Rev, Kenneth E King, Pastor HILLSIDE CEMETERY the Coles Conference Room, FUNERAL Wednesday, August 15 - 8 p.m. Woodland Ave., Plainfield PL6-1729 Hour of Renewal. The study/ Sunday, August 12 DIRECTORS discussion of Dr. Francis Sch- 9:45 a.m, - Bible Teaching Pro- All Lots Sold in Fully Developed Areas aeffer's new book, "True Spir- gram. Classes for all ages, SERVING ituality" will continue, ll-OO a.m. - Morning Worship, And Include Pmrpetual Core Message by the pastor, SCOTCH PLAINS ALL SAINTS 6:00 p.m. - Church Training Payment Terms Arranged EPISCOPAL Program, Graded Study and AND FANWOOD discussion for all ages. 559 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains 7:00 p.m. - Evening Worship, Office on Grounds Open 9 to 4:30 Daily SINCE 1897 The Rev John R Neilson, Rector Message by the Pastor, Saturdays 9 to 12 Tel PL6-1729 318 E, BROAD ST. The Rev Carl B Gracely, Asst Wednesday, August 15 WESTFIELD 7:30 p.m. - Midweek Prayer FRED H. GRAY, JR.. MGR, PENTECOST ]\, -\ug, 12, S Service, a.m. — i'lie Holy Eucharist, 233-0143 10 a.m. — Morning Prayer 8:15 p.m. - Adult Choir Re- hearsal. Tues,, Aug. 14, 8:3() p.m. — Subscribe to the 'TIMES" 12SPRINGFIELDAVE. Young People's A,A. Meeting The public is invited to attend CRANFQRD all services. Nursery provision WM.A.QQYLE.MGR. Wed,, Aug. 15, Saint Mary the for children under four years of Set* Coupon on Page Five Virgin - 4 a.m. — The Holy age. 276-0092 liLifhansi the Director constantly re- -by the middle of August. of The Recreation Com- Letters... ferred to the clock and the mission did. Walter Grote NEWS VIEWS rest of the members were once told me that he would Continued From page 4 I commented that maybe Lloyd Buntson, Senator (D- well aware of it, I com- the counselors should have never allow a town em- mented that arts fk crafts received their raises that ployee to ba arrogant or Tox), on limiting contri- the ire or to irk Mr. Mol- might be presented at the defiant, etc., etc, I want butions: ten, the Director of the they were promised for playgrounds more than only this year. Oh yes, they to see now what Mr, Grote "The time has come to Recreation Commission or on Mondays and Wednes- will say to the Director take oloctions off the auc- you may be put down vary, said, they will take my days for only one hour, suggestions under advise- of the Recreation Commis- tion block." very quickly just as he at- 1 commented that the play- sion, because in my opini- tempted to do with me at ment, but It is doubtful if grounds' hours of counsel- I will ever return to their on he was far from respect- the Monday evening meet- ors might be staggered ful, and the silence of the ing, August 6. And It is meeting and have the Di- Mike Mansfield. Senator CD- so as to keep the play- rector treat me in an ar- other threa members who Mont), on European troop also not very likely tHat were present cannot make grounds open between the rogant, defiant, resentful, cut: you will get any assistance hours of 4 and 6. 1 com- me think too highly of them or aid from any of the other "In sum, the wusteful ex- mented that the millions bitter manner. His lack of cither. members of the Board of dollars worth of play- pression of our external either. It seems to be a humility amazed me. A, power . . . has begun to yi-QUnds might be opened little power must be a very Sincerely yours, one-man Board, namelythe with counselors until the NORMAN A, ROSS erode our internal freedom," Director, powerful thing, 1 was told end of the summer and not by both the Director and During my presentation be closed after August 17, which, all told, lasted less Dr. Besson that I was but precedent, 1 was told, rambling, rambling, ramb- than 20 minutes both during has always closed them - and after the meeting, as ling, Do those suggestions really sound like rambling? Business Directory Citizens beware! Agree, be complaint, or remain A COMPLETE silent, because you will be J. Allgaier put down. My views will shortly be ELECTRICIAN PRINTING presented before the Town Any & All Electrical IMPROVEMENT CO . INC . SERVICE Council, As of this mo- Installations I ment, It would be difficult Route 22, North Plainfiild for me to believe that they You namt it, we do it a« till llii'iil II. »»«rp«»l will behave in the same and at reasonable prices PLB-MIB Additions • Knehins manner that the Director play Resms Reefing & Siding LETTERHEADS Call 464-2287 CompIeiB Home Moiisrniiiitions BOOKLETS FBEE ESTIMATEI Ji Yrs. ol Ssusloeiory lervies BROCHURES SANTA'S Member of Chamber of Commeree DIRECT MAIL CATALOG INSERTS PARTffiS STATE FARM NEWSPAPERS needs PROGRAMS MMmu fMENUS MANAGER TERMITE COHTROL INC. and Free Estimatei DESIGN INSURANCE Pfintsd Specifications DIALERS Unmarked Can FANTASTIC TOY & GIFT LWE! ptst Control LAYOUT 1973 - OUR 28th YEAR ROBERT Di WYNGAERT All Work Pant To HIGHEST COMMESIONS lit SOUTH *vt. VA & FHA Specifications FINISHED ART FOR SERVICE CALL LARCEST SELECTION Bus 322.4373 RES, 322- 6288 379-1986- * No Collecting Still Firm Mutual Automobile * No Delivering Iniurinct Co FAN-SCOTT PUBLISHING CO. * No Caoh Investment! Stitt Firm Lilt Inunnee Co TERMINAL Siili Firm Fin ind Cttuilty Co MILL END STORES, INC. Publishers of ALSO BOOKDra PARTIES ome QHieeg! BLssmingtsn, Illinois ! Custom-Mode THE TIMES of Scotch Plains and Fanwood Don't delay! Call COLLECT! DRAPERIES S SLIPCOVERS Alk for Marion, I (203) 873.3455, or write SANTA's Parties, Inc. leleelion ol Fabrics -=-1600 E, Second St.,-Scotch Plains,. N.J. Avon, Conn. 08001. VINCO ELECTRIC By Y=rd or Boll - . 322.5266 I Feam Rubber Heed- " ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR quarters - Drapery RESIDENTIAL Hardware INTER- COMMERCIAL 1QR DECORATING fct INDUSTRIAL Sili! SPECIALISTS p REPA1RI CALL 688-9416 Al-TEBATiQNI * \ FULL HOUIE Classified Advertising 962 Union CPOWER AUTOS FOR SALE PETS INSTRUCTION SERVICES Vincent DeStefonis SCOTCH PLAINS 233-4995 RAYMOND E, JAGUAff V-12, 2 plus 2 Coupe, HEATHERHAVEN PRO REGISTER YOUR CHILD" V,A, CARNEVALE • PAINT- XKE '71 Silver grey, air, ING specializing In interior YOUR WHEELER powar. immaculate condition, GROOMING NOW!' Carter's All Day Play- Formerly Duffy & Pals, Large and exterior painting and de- 17,000 mi., $6,650, May be school, 812 Everts Ave,, 1 PRESCRIPTION pogs Welcome , . . Cats, too. Scotch Plains. All day care corating. Very reasonable. PRESCRIPTIONS seen at Towne Car Wash, 1216 . By Appointment for ages 2-4 year olds. Open References, Fully insured.. I AT OPTICIAN South Ave., Westfield daily 32*2-1770 or 233-0521 . 7 a,m, - 5:30 p.m. Call Mrs. Call 968-0467. except Monday, Carter for appt, 232-2472. ' • ADami 3-5512 EMPLOYMENT CAT OWNERS HOUSE PAINTING • Interior DAILY 9:00 TO S:3O Going on vacation? Board SERVICES Exterior. 2 College students MONDAYS 9 TO 9 ' your cat with us, low rates, UH Your Misti(-Char|e WANTED—- Third year -. Experienced • 233-2200 Free Delivery best of care, 755-2800, Reasonable - Call Jim 322- 110 CENTRAL AVE. WESTFIELD I AM A MATURE, well recom- GRANFORD DOG 111! SOUTH AVE,, WEST mended baby sitter for week- 6989 after 1 P.M. WESTFIELD ends and vacations - Call GROOMING Open Daily Til 10 P.M. 322-8472. PART SHETLAND, part Esk- OMEGA PAINTING & DE- Sunday T.I 6!lO P.M. imo puppy, female, 8 months, 115 N. Union Ave CORATING. Fully insured, EXPERIENCED WOMAN wants spayed, housebroken, loves Cranford residential experts 322-7595. children, Owner moving, GUNS day work. Call 561-4563. 233-5395 • SB ALL DOGS PAINTING - SPECIALIZING Bought, Sold and HELFWANTED Quality Grooming, reason- IN INTERIOR & EXTERIOR MERCHANDISE __ able rates, kindness as- SPRAY & BRUSH, FREE ES- For the Bill and Exchanged 10 SHARP AMBITIOUS women sured • $8,00, $9.00 and up. TIMATES, REASONABLE & Largest Selection of IMMEDIATE. 755.-4442 , 755. Pipii, Pipe Tobaccos, to show Lisa jewelry. No inv- 276-6233 ALL CUNSMITHING BEAUTIFUL STEINWAY Grand 4148, anytime, Ciiarl and Smokers' DONE ON PREMISES estment & no delivery. Earn piano for sale, Drk. mahogany 1 Requisite* up to $300 monthly w pt even- Model' A-6 2" - 88' note. PIANO TUNER .GENERAL. CONTRACTOR Robert Young ! - Concert tuner, Concert Tuner for major N.Y. Roofing - Gutters -; Siding • BRICK CORNER ing work. Call 464-8940 T.V. network. Member Piano GUN SHOP piano rebuilder 755-1120. Additions - " Alterations • PIPE SHOP 686-39S9 Technician Guild. Rabuilder, Painting, Quality work, reas- IpARK Cor, NORTH AVE.I 1166 IPRINGFIELD AVE., UNION CHILD CARE NEEDED be- buys and sells, tone and onable, Free estimates, PLAINFIELD ginning in Sept, Approx. 25 SOLID OAK WORK BENCH touch regulating; all repairs. 654-5947. hrs per week in private home, kitchen cabinets, combina- Call Robert Young 755-1120. Hrs, flexible. May have own tion door, 6 assorted flush in- J. A. BUILDERS terior doors. Make an offer. children, pay well. Must have COMPLETE GARDENING We hang doors, paneling; ALTERATIONS Call Victor 1L4-5000 before remade] basements, kitchens; own transportation. Call after 4:30, service. New lawns, clean- PERSONAL 6 P.M. 757-8128. up, etc. Call 753^398 or do partitioning, lay new floors, and REPAIRS 753-8087 for free estimate. linoleum and wood,. Call MRS. SARAH Maionry Carpentry "AVON CALLING" WORLD BOOK 322-9294, READER AND ADVISOP porehei Kitchens AVON SAYS, "BE YOUR OWN Roofini Bathrooms ENCYCLOPEDIA Established 1? Yean SOSS." Earn an income of 1973 Aristocrat Binding 22-Vol, TREE REMOVAL VERY Siding Electrical your own, right in your own REASONABLE 757-6289' 214A Watchung A«. $244 THE ARBITS 572-3354 Opp. Post Ottice neighborhood. Be an AVON 10 • 6 P.M. CALL 322-6429 Representative, Call now, Plainfield, N.J Fpi App. PL5-6B5Q ALL TYPES ESTIMATES Mrs. Muller. 756-^828. LIONEL TRAINS, complete INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Convenient Financing sets from $10. Very large House Painting. Fully in- Available (or Groups PACKER for shipping de- assortment of extra items; sured. Good job-; low prices, HMf partment. If you are ambiti- transformers,- engines, cars, free estimates, references. IMPMVIiEHT CO., IMC. ous and willing to work and scenery, switches, etc,

Cl] property was damaged by last week's storms and floods may 3 Bedroom Immaculate Ranch on 1 Acre - A Home |i be able to deduct some of their To Be Proud of at $65,000 | losses on their 1973 Federal income tax returns as casualty 4 Bedroom Brand New in one of our town's most « losses, Prestige areas, .at 5116,500 | "Don't %vait until next April to determine the amount of dam- age done to your property. Es- 5 Bedroom Expanded Ranch, A Well Maintained Home, « tablish the amount of your loss A Real Good Buy at this price, at 579,900 | now while the facts are fresh In your mind," This is the advice of Elmer H. Klinsman. New jer- NOTE.- NOW AT OUR NEW LOCATION WE HOPE Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Williams formerly of Edison, N.J. hava sey Director of the Internal Rev- V'E SHALL BE ABLE TO SERVE YOU. purchased the home at 226 Wells Street, Westfield from Mr. and enue Service. Mrs. Charles G. Wetenhall, The property was Multiple Listed thr- Mr, Klinsman explained that ( Opposite Post Office) ough the Westfield Board of Realtors and the sale was negotiated the amount of a casualty loss through the office of Joy Brown, Inc. by Mrs. joy Brown, for tax purposes Is the differ- ence between the fair market VIRGINIA STUTTS value of the property Immedi- ately before and immediately 50th Anniversary For after the damage. The first 5100 of any loss cannot be de- Members of Westfield Board of Realtors ducted and neither can any por- 549 Park Ave , Scotch Plains, N J Realtors' Library tion of a loss which was re- Opposite Post Office imbursed by insurance. 889-6025 One of the nation's most unique and complete special libraries Professional appraisals of the recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary ... the Herbert U. Nel- value of the damaged property Eves: BETTE NOLL 233-5092 son Memorial Library of the Chicago-based National Association of before and after flooding will be Realtors houses svhat is believed to be the largest collection in the helpful in determining Che exact United States of real estate book titles, magajines, and miscellane- amount of loss to be claimed. ous publications. _ . Snapshots or other photographs institute members with infor- of the damage as well as of the Founded in 1923, the library property before and after res- PRICED RIGHT has grown to the point where it mation that will help them In their day-co-Jay business activi- toration will also help support now contains more than 12,000 tax deductions. books, 200 periodicals, and a ties and increase their usefulness IN THE MOUNTAINS to cllen home-buyers and sellers. Although the cost of debris miscellaneous file of some 70,000 removal, repairs and replace- items. The collection constitutes Also, a small but basic Real Estate Library is maintained at ment is not an exact measure a centralized source of mater- of the amount allowable as a ials for use, at virtually no cost the Westfield Board Office We're sure you'll like the neighborhood. And you'll for reference by local Realtors casualty loss, it is helpful In to them, by the Association's making a final determination. appreciate the delightful layout of this 4 bedroom 110,000 members. and Associates,'' Warren home in the Watchung Hills. Great privacy Abandoning the conventional on Patio in garden area, You'll agree too, that at Desvey Decimal System as being 563,500 this is a house you'll definitely want to see. too restrictive for effective ref- erence to meet member's re- And possibly buy. Call us soon. You'll be so glad search requests, Librarian Bev- you did, erly Dordick and the staff have Indexed and classified the system into 2,300 subject headings de- signed with the real estate prac- titioner in mind. So efficient is BURQdORff the system, that the library is able to fulfill over 700 requests a month. RGAltORS 647-2001

About 90% of the Library's services are handled by mail and are typically in response to requests for material on parti- cular subjects, rather than for Lovely 4 bedroom Victorian. Beautiful condition Richly carpeted. specific publications. The loan, Modern eat-in kitchen; Hi modern baths. Recent furnace, 100 amp-220 SCOTCH PLAINS period is one month, with renewal requests usually accommodated. volt wiring, easy maintenance exterior. Fine location convenient to $47,500 The library pays out-going pos- schools, shopping, transportation. $53,900. Custom brick Colonial in Scotch Plains features 15 x 18 ft. living room tage, and the only cost to the with fireplace formal dining room, family sized kitchen, 3 perfectly borrower is return postage, planned bedrooms, pansled family room, full basement, garage. Moderate JOY BROWN, INC. taxes anxious owner will entertain offers. Liberal terms available. With the Realtors1 recent REALTOR announcement that membership Multiple Listings in Westfield, FANWOOD would be expanded to half a mil- Mountainside, Fanwood, Scotch Plains lion by the establishment of a and somerset County $51,000 112 ELM ST WESTFIELD 233-5555 Realtor - Associate classifi- Most wanted Split in immaculate condition features oversized living cation, the library is currently Elizabeth Flynn Judy Grant Pat Richtarek room dining area, science kitchen, 112 baths, 3 twin sized bedrooms, tooling up to handle an expected Addie Chaison jean Devlin full basement, garage. Located in Fanwood, Wail to wall carpeting surge in the number of requests. Joy Brown Garrett plus closets galore. Appliances and air conditioners included. Call nov.1 for appointment. Liberal terms available. Miss Nancy F, Reynolds, West- field Realtor, presently a Direc- tor of the National Association of Realtors and a former Chair- SCOTCH PLAINS THE man of the Realtors Library Committee, is notingthe 50thAn- INSURORS niversary of the Library said, COOL IN THE POOL "All of this material is kept and BERG = 226 PARK AVENUE. all of the cataloguing and index- Ing Is done for one reason only - AGENCY l> .* scoTCH PLAINS, N J to provide Realtors and affiliated Scolchwood wooded setting centrally air conditioned four bedroom split level . Three full baths - Sylvan Pool For Queen City immediate possession Asking 574,900 '»» """TAMAQUES RANCH1 1""" "I Hikes Interest Seven rooms; attached garage; 250' lot fo. outside living. N.eely J.n- | Eves and Sundays ished paneled lee. room; three bedrooms, modern kitchen. sep.eat!no | Queen City Savings of Plain- call Alice Schick area- living room fireplace. AH this for S48.900. | f ielri, Scotch Plains, South Plain- 753-1671 SPLIT LEVEL I field, Warren and Basking Ridge immaculately Wept home with thrse bdrms, IV living room, fireplace. | is now offering new, higher in- Su dining .con.: 22' .ea. me. porch. Tandem garage. Many «uas .nc g terest rates on savings certi- j i retiring owners. Perfect cond.t.on. Walk to spools & ran,ood j ficates, as permitted by recent I station. 544,900. I Federal regulations, according .Charles B. | THE JOHNSON AGENCY, he. § to John P, O'Keeffe, president. C OM PAHT These new issues include a 5- I Realtors \ year certificate with an effeecis-e REALTORS I 20 Prospect St. 232-0300 Vtsttuld j annual yield of 7,51% from 7,15", 193 South Avenue, •onwo od | Members Muiupi* L'sli'-.? Wesilidd "ni sosfri#i COJ-.'."- a a year, compounded daily. 755-30U0 fclMitiiiiilllllliinillliiiiliillllllllliliiiiilMiiiiiiiiliiMiiiiiiiiiHilliiHilllliiiiiilliililMiuillllliilil Male Students WONDERFUL OPPORTUNITY REAL ESTATE Outnumber 539,900 Male students continue to out- number females at Union College, Cranford, Elizabeth and Plain- field. Admissions studies indicate that there are close to two mala students to every coed attending V. the two-year college. mmm » '"Nature and Purpose of Apprai- Sals," "Nature of Real Property and Valuft," "Residential Styles Seldom do we have such a lovely home in a wonderful, quist side and Functional Styles," "Basic street location at this price level, 4 Bedrooms, large Living room, Principles of Real Property newly installed modem Kitchen, faultless Decorations, basement 1 Value,' "The Money Market," and detached garage. Parkview Drive location in Scotch plains, we and the "Appraisal Process." invite your inspection today, Mr, and Mrs, Irwin H, Cohen former residents of Westfield, New jersey are now at home at42Carsam Street in Fanwood, New Jersey KOSTER & MAGEE, REALTORS which they purchased from Mr, and Mrs, Frank Qgden. The sale of Also, "Techniques of Statist 411 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains this multiple listed property was negotiated by Ruth C, Tate of the tical Analysis," "Building Ma- Peterson-Rinfle Agency. 350 Park Avenue, Scotch Plains, New Jer- terial and Equipment," "Tech- 322-6886 sey, nique of the Cost Approach," Residential, industrial, Commercial g, insurance Depts. "Correlation and Final Value Covering the Westfiald-Plainfteld area & Somerset County Estimate," and The Appraisal Dorothy Jordan Report." Eves; Dorothy Jordan 757-6793 Realtor Association Sponsors Priscilla Reid 757-4881 M.A.I. (Member, Appraisal In- El. Koster £89-6641 stitute) is the'proud designation Gsorge M- Magee 889-2060 Evelyn Flitz Appraisal Course awarded to appraisers who meet 755=8519 A course being offered for the first time in New jersey now Is open these qualifications. Members to any adult Interested in a career in real estate appraisal. are permitted to use the desig- The course, designated Real nation only in connection with their name — not that of their Estate Appraisal 1-A, Is spon- man Legore, M.A.I., of Vlneland company or partnership. Re- sored by New Jersey Chapter and Joseph H. Martin, M.A.I., quirements are uniform for all In Westfield - Scotch Plains No, 1, American Institute of Real of Trenton, parts of the country and strict Mounfoins/Jt & Fanwoad Estate Appraisers of the National enforcement has given the pro- Association of Real Estate Topics will include '.'Apprais- fessional designation M.A.I. the Boards, ing as a Profession,'* "Ethics same meaning everywhere. James A, Hallock, M.A.I,, of the Professional Appraiser," president of Chapter No, 1, said: "Enrollment is open to any ma- ture person "whose academic MAPLi HILL FARMS training or practical experience Fanwood is equivalent to graduation from INGROUND POOL Freshly Decorated' an accredited four-year high school. "Successful completion of this course and the examination is one of the basic requirements for ad- mission to candidacy in the Am- erican Institute of Real Estate Appraisers," he added, Mr, Hallock said the offering marks only the second time In ten years that the local ehapcer has sponsored one of the In- stitute's Extension Courses. Registrations are being ac- S49,900 - Maintenance free aluminum siding. Picture Book Hone in cepted now for the Tuesday night In a pleasing neighborhood of v/inding streets and v/ell kept homes immaculate condition on a well shrubbed 75 x, 170 lot. Charming living is this charmingly decorated snd very spacious home. It has 1 big classes which begin September 11 room v/ith fireplace plus dining area with bay windov/. Large kitchen and run I'or 16 weeks through Jan- living room, kitehsfl, dining room, 3 large bedrooms, 2 batns, carp- [21') with dishwasher and separate table space overlooking tear yard. eting and ducts for air conditioning, priced to sell quickly, «t think uary 15, 1974. Large twin-sized 1st floor Bedroom and full bath on first floor. Up- you'll enjoy inspection of this Fan'wood home. Priced St S*2,5QQ, Sessions will be from 7 to stairs are two additional bedrooms and full baft. Full basement. Atta- ive's: 755=1869 10 p.m. at Middlesex County ched garage. We suggest an early call for this charmer. College, Woodbridge.N. J, The tuition tee is $145. Registration is limited, WILLIAM A, CLARK Registration forms are avail- able from the New jersey As- REALTORS sociation of Realtor Boards, p, 43S SOUTH AVF., WEST, WESTFIELD 232-2500 0. Box 2098, Edison, N.j. 08817. MEMBER OF WESTFISLD BOARD AHD Mr. Hallock said completion SOMERSET COUNTY 3OARD OF REALTORS of the course provides credit MEMBER OF NATIONAL HOUEFINDEP.S, li.'C toward theM.A.l, (Member, Ap- Evenings please call- Elaine Cole ' 233-8024 praisal Institute) designation. Suianne Bacon 233-fi 163 Rose Williams 339-1135 Class Instructors will be Nor- kARPET fi S3.. WHAT'S AT ONLY MM A SO. YD. YOUN FOR ONLY 12.88 A SQ, YD. THE STORY WON'T HAVE ENOUGH DRAWER I WELL DAO I'1' Ofl WE'LL DELIVER YOUR CARPET, STEVE? .$°ACE FOR CASH DAVID/ AND WE CAM INSTALL YOUR* •A'WA.YTQ DEUVER C/WET WITH-IH 43-HRS ANOTHER 'BUY IT TODAY, THAT'S THE STORY! INSTALL IT TOMORROW HIGHEST INTEREST YIELDS EVER at Lincoln Federal Savings;

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