10 Cents VOL. 2, No. 52 Clark, N.J., Thursday, August 10, 1967 Clark, N. J. 07056 THE QUILL ' Fantastic’ Response To Art Work Offered By Clark State Bank, Trust This is a very special issue of the “ Clark Patriot” -■ we’re two years old this week. The first issue of the Residents in Clark Town­ residents have responded Normally, a promotion like “ Clark Patriot” appeared on August 12, 1965. It was ship and environs are a lot beyond expectations to the this has a duration of only distributed free to 2,500 Clark homes. The second issue more art-oriented than most offer. two months. Every time we people suspected, according “ Quite frankly,” Mr. think about taking down the appeared on August 18, 1965 and was distributed free to to Victor W. Clark, execu­ Clark remarks, “ we had ex­ display, a new flood of or­ the remaining 2,500 Clark homes. As soon as the first tive vice president of the pected to receive about 150 ders makes us change our Clark State Bank and Trust orders for the paintings when minds.” sample copies of the paper had been distributed, the Clark Company. Clark, whose bank we put up our displays last Mr. Clark concludes from Jaycees undertook a major subscription drive throughout has been using reprints of February. However, we’ve the "fantastic” reception taken orders for more than the township. And, on September 9, 1965 the first paid-for art masterpieces to attract accorded the art promotion new business, notes that area 500 in the past six months. that "people in this area ap­ subscriptions to the “ Clark Patriot" were delivered preciate fine art far more through the mail. We're proud to say that each week since than anyone realized.Of Tanguay Named Four Boys course, Mr. Clark says he then, more subscribers have received the “ Clark Patriot" suspects that the offer of with their Thursday mail each week. And more than 15 an art masterpiece repro­ Staff Analyst Plan Carnival duced on canvass and stores sell “ Clark Patriot” issues each week. stretched over an artist’s A lot has happened since the first issues of the At Chevron Oil frame for only $4.95 “ a- To Help Afflicted wakened a latent interest in “ Patriot” appeared. These pages have carried stories r.f The Chevron Oil Com­ pany announces the appoint­ fine a rt.” The offer is made ...Governor Hughes congratulation the then president of ment of E. A. Tanguay of A neighborhood Carnival to persons opening new ac­ the Jaycees, James Flood, on the work the Jaycees did Clark, to the position of Staff for the benefit of muscular counts with $25 or more or Analyst, Organization and dystrophy victims will be adding $25 to an existing ac­ in helping Clark get a newspaper of its own. Cost Control. held on Aug. 15-20 at 38 count. ...our “ missing word” contest, in which a cash prize was Mr. Tanguay joined Che­ Frances Dr., Clark. Jess According to Mr. Clark, vron-East in 1948 as an Ravich, son of Mr. and Mrs. the most popular choices given to the person who first spotted the “ missing word" Accounting Clerk, and he David Ravich will serve as among the 20 reproductions in one of our ads. It was a huge success. In one day — has since worked as an In­ Ringmaster, assisted by Jay available have been “ Free ternal Auditor; Supervisor, Zinberg, Gary Schulman and as the Wind” by Albo, Ho­ we received over 75 telephone calls from readers who Forecasts and Profit Anal­ Benner Scauzzo. mer’s "The Herring Net” thought they’d found the “ missing word." ysis; Senior Economic An­ The Carnival, which be­ and “ The Hay Wain” by alyst; and as Senior Analyst, gins at 3 p. m. will feature Constable,” Other popular ...Clark men elected to the Regional High School and lo­ Organization and Cost Con­ such games as Penny Pitch, selections have been “ Oc­ cal Boards of Education. trol. He served two years Tin Target, Pie Toss, Milk tober Morn” by Robert with Caltex in New York Bottle Drop, Bean Bag Toss, Wood; “Sunflowers” by Van ...lmportant“ ClarkPatriot” sale days in our“ CLARKTON City as Senior Analyst, Plan­ and an auction, and all pro­ Gogh; “ The Watermill With ceeds will go to aid the fight the Red Roof” by Hobbema; SHOFPING CENTER" special issues. ning Department. Mr. Tanguay served as an against dystrophy and re ­ “ Autumn Bronze” by Wood; Ensign in the U. S. Navy lated disease afflicting mil­ “ Golden Charger” by Simon; ...the expansion of “ Clark's bank” to the Clark State during World War II. He is lions. “ Young Girl atan Open Half- Bank and Trust Company. currently Commander of Na­ The children got the idea Door” by Rembrandt, and for staging their event while “ Mother Love” byGentilini. ...the construction, dedication and use of the new Mil­ val Weapons Training Unit 752 at the Naval Air Sta­ watching TV personality The Clark State Bank and dred Terrace School tion, Lakehurst, New Jer­ Sonny Fox who is promoting Trust Company executive sey. He earned his A. B. Carnivals on his ^‘Wonder- observes that “the success ...the construction, dedication — and tremendous suc­ ama Show” children’s show of our painting promotion is ART COLLECTION: Victor W Clark, executive vice fcof Clark State Bank and Trust degree at Muhlenberg Col­ cess — of the Clark Free Public Library. selection of reproduction of art lege and his M.B.A. degree seen on station WNEW—5. a strong indication that the Company, assists Mrs. Anita Vetter of Clark, as she Last year, in coopera­ cultural renaissance in ...Annual fund drives by Clark’s many service organi­ master pieces on display at bank. L ittle Paul Vetter, I iId, couldn't seem to care less at Seton Hall University. eration of all property own- The new Staff Analyst se r­ tion with Muscular Dystro­ America has had a signi­ zations. i ers in Clark to clean imme- ves as Unit Advisor to the phy Associations of Amer­ ficant impact in Clark. Na­ ica, more than 16,970 Car­ turally, we at the bank are ...the opening of Clark’s first and only funeral home. I diately all of their proper­ “ U.S.S. Compton” Division, Swintek To Head ties, particularly vacant Sea Cadet Corps, at the Na­ nivals were held by chil­ pleased to have made our ...Many Clark residents honored by social, civic service w lots, by August 15, 1967. val Reserve Training Cen­ dren across the country, and contribution to this move­ “ Aside and* apart from ter, Perth Amboy. He is a over $275,822 was raised ment.” and professional organizations. United Fund Drive ^correcting the unsightliness member of the Navy League, for MDAA’s research and Arrangements for pur­ ...Many pretty young ladies chosen to represent their that exists in some places, American Legion, Raritan patient service programs. chasing an 18 x 24- inch (the primary and the humane Yacht Club, and the South­ For additional informa­ canvass masterpiece can be schools or business in "beauty contests.” John E. Swintek of 37 Post has served for eight years purpose of this request is west Civic Club of Clark. tion call 381-4470, made at either the main of­ fice or the Westfield Ave. But, all in all, it’s been a good two years — and Rd., Clark, has been named on the Board of Education. :o insure the removal of A native of Springfield, chairman of the township’s He now heads the personnel ragweed, golden rod and any Massachusetts, Mr. Tanguay CALL THE PATRIOT branch of the Clark State we’ve tried hard to give the people of Clark a hometown participation in the United committee. Formerly he was such growths that can cause lives with his wife, Gloria, WITH NEWS ITEMS Bank and Trust Company. newspaper that’s both interesting and fair. We’ve bent Fund of Eastern Union Coun­ president for three years and ntense discomfort to per­ and their two children at 388-0600 ty campaign. vice-president for one. A sons allergic to these pol- 30 Thomas Drive, Clark. over backwards to be sure that the Democratic and Re­ This will be Clark’s first communicant of St. Agnes ens,” Walsh stated. publican parties in town get equal coverage — because year in the Fund drive which Church, he is chairman of “ In the several years past, its finance committee. that's the way we feel it should be. As we said in the previously covered five he great majority of pro- Clark Woman, Partner communities, Elizabeth, Mr. Swintek also has been serty owners have complied A.J. Loboda first issue of the “ Clark Patriot” ------ Hillside, Linden, Roselle and a leader in Cub Pack 46, vith this request” Walsh ".... We want to assure those who are disturbed by Roselle Park. The over - all Boy Scouts, which is a fund said, “ but a few persons Promoted By goal this year will be participant. He and his wife, lave failed to do so. Open Fashion Boutique the Patriot’s arrival that we w ill attempt at all times to $700,000. the former Miss Jean Merelo “ We have been lenient in be fair and honest. We need not seek out skeletons in Thirty-seven health, wel­ of Carteret have three dau­ he past but this year we Congoleum Nairn ghters and a son. the closet — but we w ill not close the door on con­ fare and character building will proceed without delay In Clarkton Center agencies will benefit from against property owners The promotion of Alfred troversy.” receipts in the drive.