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Page 2 Maybe YOU can be an angel and find some "hidden savings"- 1 Did you borrow money on your Life Insurance, where the interest rates are 5V2% or 6%? If you did, you may be abfe to convert that loan to a First National Insurance loan at 3% or 4% . . . and that means a substantial saving every year during the life of the loan! N We lo»n money en Life Insurance policies, and frequently are able to show real savings when converting existing loans (i€ their terms make it possible). Why not hire the money you need at the lowest cost to you? We'll be glad to give you complete details! THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF MILLBURN MEMBER FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION MILLBURN,NEW JERSEY Established 1907 "Serving Short Hills and MiUbum mlh Entry Banking Facility" MEMBER FEDERAL. RESERVE SYSTEM The Millburn & Short Hills ITEM best-dressed ? drycleaning All eyes turn toward the "Jike-new" look. Clothes get , a rejuvenated appwrance with our thorough drycleaning - our expert finishing care. And clothing lasts longer when you keep it looking like new! Come to us regularly for * finer dryelearjing! MEYERS BROS. 98 MILLBURN AVE. (One Block West MapUuood Loop) 7 HOUR SERVICE CALL MILLBURN 6-U10 For Your Garment! IF IN AT 10 A. M. KEADY AT « P. M. Auction Plans [ APRIL 27. 19501 [Fishing Club or elsewhere; unusual bleeding or discharge from the body; any change in a wart or mole; persistent indigestion or difficulty in swallowing; persistent hoarseness or cough; any change in normal MILLBURN&> bowel movements." SHORT HILL ITEM Mental Health Founded In 1888 Survey Planned THE MILLBURN and SHORT HILLS ITEM is .published every Thursday by The Item PublisMng and Printing Company, a cor- The following letter which has poration at 391 Millburn Avenue, MUlburn, N. J. Editor, Charles E. been sent to local institutions, or- Paulson Jr Business Manage?, WUlard H. Eaetzner. Official newipaper of the Township of Millburn. Subscription rates by inall ganizations- and individuals such postpaid. One year $3.50; sU monttis. 11.75; payable In advance. as doctors and lawyers by the Single copies ten cents each. Entered as Second Class Matter October 6 1B91 at the Post Office at Millburn, New Jersey, under Mill burn-Short Hills Committee Act of March. 8. 1879. on Mental Health which has developed as a result of a Millburn Press Association Member Community Council meeting on New Jersey of New Jersey that subject. Quality WeekUei "As an outgrowth of a recent CooAounity Council meeting cer research, education, and direct "Cancer Sfory" service. The cancer committee noted that the educational job is a Reaches Many year-round duty which haa Included locally the distribution of The facts about cancer — in- printed material, advice and inforcluding the "seven danger signs" mation on cancer problems, and which may point to its presence speeches and motion pictures on — have been brought to an estimated 3,000 persons in this com- cancer. munity In the past twelve months, Local organizations were re- according to Sargent Dumper, minded thai: talks on cancer, and chairman of the local cancer drive showings of the motion picture, committee. "The Traitor Within" may be arranged by contacting the Essex Working as a unit of the Essex County Chapter, American Cancer County Chapter of the American Society, at 78 Clinton avenue, New- Cancer Society in the county-wide ark. Also available are exhibits drive to raise $186,500 in cancer and information on the cancer funds, the local committee ie cur- dressings and home care services rently continuing with the com- of the Society. munity effort to reach every pos- Stressing the seven "danger sible resident and business by the signs" of cancer — which are be- end of the month. ing repeated locally throughout The "cancer story/' it we^ in- the campaign — the committee redicated, is being brought to . local viewed these as follows: residents along with the present "Any sore that does not heal; appeal for funds to finance can- a lump or thickening in the breast the famous lawn beauty treatment First a meal of TURF BUILDER to bring out bright color and health. Next sow Se$Z&.' SEED to cover bare spots with luxuriant grass. Do it yourself in a few minutes with Scf& SPREADER; relax and enjoy a nice lawn this year. LAWN SEED — 100% perennial grasses, sow sparingly because them are 3,000,000 seeds In each pound. 1 Ib — $L35 5 lbs-$6.45 TVOF BU1LDEZ - Clean, meal-type fawn food ... use one fourth as much as ordinary fertilizer. 1 Ib feeds 100 sq ft; 10 Ibt-$h35 25 Ib J feerfi 2500 jg H - $2.50 SPREADERS - Sturdy, all tttel with rubber tires. Medium Sfca -$9.95 Jr-$5S5 LONERGANS 328 MILLBURN AVE. Ml. 6-0302 1 on public responsibility for mental health.,,a temporary committee has been formed working in cloee cooperation with national, state and county mental health, societies, to serve the need of our township in this respect. "The fira-t objective of this committee is to find out: 1. To what extent and how residents of all ages are being helped through community endeavor end the efforts of key citizens to achieve those satisfactory social and personal adjustments that spell mental health (defined as "a state of well-being-, of efficient at work, and of harmony in human relationships"); a. In what numbers and to what degree individuals are seeking or should- have offered psychological counseling and guidance on special problems, or diagnosis and treatment for mental illness; b. What resources of such nature are available and in use; c. What further measures are indicated toward the end of raising the general level of mental health in Millburn-Short Hills. "Tfcis calls or a broad survey in which your cooperation is important, even though at first thought it may seem to be unrelated to your program. It is being conducted by a lay committee, with, some professional members, as recommended by the Association for the Advancement of Psychiatry. "Sub - committees have been formed, each with a particular area to investigate with the following questions as the basis for discussion; 1. What provision is the organization being 1 My answer to this would be no. ing instruction in their respective Toan Receives There is an assumption by the schools. Council that the degree, of psy- He said, "I think, however, that In High Gear |Sees Hatcheries chosis ie high and the intelligent her .report is written in such a Fellowship By GEORGE WEINSTEM quotient ie low. There is an way that it is quite obvious which Committees are hard at work Bernard Toan science teacher ignoring of the natural equipment ! The high school Hunting *RC; portions of it are intended to be gathering items for the second at MUlburn, High School, has of children to "grow an-d develop Fishing Club went on «. field trip been granted a fellowship for and adjust and to solve their own statements of fact and which por- -—,,oi nnrtion sale to be span- | to Haekettstown on Tuesday, summer' study at Union College problems; and an ignoring of the tions of it represent her own per- in Schenectady, N.T., by the fact that tbey are not born with sonal opinions of what she calls Arts Center on Saturday, May boys, under the guidance General Electric Corporation it trained minds, and that that ie Progressive Education—an expres- at 7:00 p.m. Reg. T. Biauvelt will of Burt Van Barer., took the was announced today. The fellow- where they need help. There to sion, by the way, which I doubt ship provides for the payment of an assumption that the human be the auctioneer. forty-mile trip to see the fish she heard used all evening." all expenses from Puly 2 to Au- race was discovered under a cab- With antiques, household ga.d- hatcheries at Heckettstown and guest 11 and college credit is bage leaf the day the atomic Dr. Basler stated that Mrs. I gets, sports an d craft equipment to fish a while at nearby Saxsn granted. bomb was dropped. In my opin- Hardie had falsely attributed cer- and other items lined up, the com- Falls, on the MuscDireicong; River. tain undesirable educational aims The General Electric program ion true education, useful educamittee promises that there will be Xorman Faulkner waa the only to the Council and to its member included the granting of fellowtion for the future, must include something of interest to every- member of S h a club to catcS a schools, including Millburn. ships to outstanding science an interpretation of the present body et the auction. A food "bazaar fifc/i. H£ landed ft nine-inch rain- teachers throughout tile, country in terms of the past. In his comments Dr. Basler will supply refreshments during bow trout. found himself repeatedly at vari- the evening and Arts Center and combines the study of theory My own reAtion to the proance with both Mrs. Hardie's memBecs will appear -in their Foot defects are more with industrial application. Congram- of the Council is that along philosophy of education and her country clothes. among women than men if i sultants from G. B. -and professors i with advancing some -excellent interpretation of that held in many Alex Frackenpohl is chairman 1 tions among students in one colieg; from Union conduct the courses. 1 suggestions in the field -of im- modern schools associated with and is receiving offers of articles I are general, aaya Everybody's • proved methods of instruction it the Council. • for sale on commission and do- j Health. In this institution 1J pe, ie too quick to reject the good He concluded by saying that "the I cent of the men had foot dsftcts Differ Over nation bases. features of traditional' education; improvements which we are en- ) and 29 per cent of the women, re- (Continued from Page 1> that Dr. Mort, in praising the deavoring to make in the instruc- Among those assisting Mr. cent physical examinations s education of the early American tional program of the Millburn Frackenpohl in gathering goods impression that Millburn is in the period failed to recognize that Schools do not represent the fol- for the auction are: Mrs. Paul H. vanguard of the system of educa- that system was traditional, baaed lowing of any recommendations Paulsen, Mrs. Robert Wifldop, uuy yuuK tion known as Progressive, and or. classical studies, witti em- made by the Metropolitan School Mrs. Norman Baer, Mrs. Dayton that it is likely to remain so so phasis on the Humanities, and Study Council regardless of wheth- Crowell, Mrs. Robert H. Kraeuter, HOTPOINT long as it is a member of' the Council and follows its ^ recom- the European University system. er these improvements are in the Mrs. Frank Cornish, Mrs. Claude ELECTRIC RANGE mendations. This' system at- The present trend i* toward a to- .direction Mrs. Hardie thinks the Hinds, Mrs. Koger Aldrich, Mrs. tempts to educate the whole "child tal rejection of the past, and to- Council is moving or in the di- William Greer, Mrs. Gidman Bar- at RADIO SALES CORP. "See tne Marts Bros.* for life today by meeting its inward the practice of tossing currection which it is actually movber, Mrs. Robert Manchee and 327 Millhuni ««t. Ml dividual needs; it is more conrent problems to children to solve ing." Mrs. Deane Stowe. cerned with mental hygiene than without first laying the historical, with the multiplication table; it foundation for those problems. fears frustration more than, igno- For the benefit of the Council's MADE RIGHT TO STAY WHITE rance; it limits knowledge to a Committee on Blockbusting," I field to which the child is ready wish to put myself on record as to give social significance; it one of the Blocks. measures the child only against Respectfully submitted, his own. capabilities; personal Jessie H. Hardie guidance is stressed," guided dis- Member of the Education Comcussions of current problems are mittee Mill'burn Township likely to impinge on class time set for English or Social Studies. Ex- Following the reading of this rechange furnishes examples where port by Mrs. Hardie, Alfred J. the suggestibility of children is Williams, who conducted the meet- guided to reach predetermined ing in the absence of President conclusions. Esterly, stated that her report Last year two changes were dealt with a rather large subject made in the MiUbum School Cur^ and that the Board would prob- riculum which followed the Counably not have time to discuss its cil's recommendations. The first contents that night; that he rec- was the change in the form of ognized that the report was made- report card to stress personality up in large part of her own opin- factors and diminish numerical ions and interpretations; that he measurement of academic achieve- felt it would therefore be advisment. The second was the inable for copies to be made for tegration of sex education (or each of the Board members. mental hygiene development) at Mrs. Freeman stated that she all school levels. This last step, thought it would be advisable also as it was carried through in to ask Dr. Basler to prepare a Millburn, is reported in the latest statement containing his report of copy of the Council's magazine, the meeting and his interpreta- Exchange. • , tion of Mrs. Hardie's opinions an Dr. Mort, in reply to a question this subject, from the floor put by Dr. Basler, Mr. Williams th&n asked Dr. surveyed making to reaffirmed his conviction that BasSer if he would like to make provide for the promotion of the each school district must work any verbal comments or any writ- mental health of its clients? independently. Every member of ten statement later. Dr; Basler 2. What needs- are not being met this Board of Education, there- stated that he would be glad to which should be considered fa the fore, has a duty to appraise: for do either or both and added that establishment of a sound program himself the direction in which the he too felt it would be wise to of mental health— leadership of the Metropoh'tan a. Within the organization be- School Study Council.is taking its, k:have Mrs. Hardie's report duplicated although he could notagree DaftNit'Hbbse Paint ing surveyed? and the extent j to which the with either her interpretations of b. Within the community at parents and tax-payers of Mill- :he programs and aima of the All points collect duit and dirt dur- large? burn Township are willing to Metropolitan School Study Couning ihe firs) few months. "Will you consider the problem Mow this rapid change toward cil or her characterizations of what carefully and be prepared to con- 'rogrefisive Education. Any mem- Cteems ttselff member schools were endeavoring tribute as requested when the apter of any Civic Association who to accomplish by way of improv- White and bright for years! pointed interviewer calls? vishes to know in whMi direction That can be your home if you Gal. •Sincerely yours, ere going, and how far, need specify improved Du Pont No. 40 Committee on Mental Health >nly to look at half a dozen copies Outside White the next time the You save, too, when your painters volunteered under auspices of vt Exchange. painters come* Due to its unique use Du Pont. Smooth, easy applica- Millburn-Short Hills Commu- The program of the Council combination of pigments and oils, tion, excellent spread and Wffe- With Do Pont House PoinI, a fin* nity Council raises the following questions: whita powder forms on the lurfaca Du Pont "40" actually cleans itself hiding plus longr-lasting protection after a few months. Mrs. Thayer Smith, chairman y-hether the people of Milltourn . . . sheds dirt and dust with every against rust, rot and decay • • . all ind Short Hills do not wish more heavy rain! Normally, this "Self- Production of .electric furnace ralture and instruction, and less Cleaning" starts in a few months add up in your tavor. steel—etainless steel, heat resis- .ime spent on guidance, and on most surfaces. However, excestant and tool steels — increased whether ttie unbalance between sive soot or heavy shade, or stains For outside trim and shutters lot from 10,000 tons in 1905 to nearly •he two that has developed in from metal surfaces such as cop- BVLVX Trim and TreUit . . . re- 5,000,000 tone in 1948. Vliltburn does not explain many per screening may interfere with, sists mildew and fading* >f the cases of children who have or delay, the process. •een withdrawn from the public PAID ON RatM wash off IHS powder—end schools to be entered in independ- with it much of tha occumvlated dirt and grime. eent schools; and whether it is SAYENGS lumanly possible to equip e ichool with a total staff fit ty lature to take on this tremendous •esponsibility in guidance. My mswer to this would be no. And INVESTORS vhether in this township such Savings & Loan Assn. ottensive guidance is necessary. Self-Cltoninp leaves surface clean £4 Main St. and white . . . Heps if sporkJina white for years- Thiieleamnfl process b gradval and does not adversely affect the Ions life of the paint. Complete Line of BRUSHES (Bristle & Nylon) and PAINTERS SUPPLIES SUBURBAN Paint & Wallpaper Co. 14 MAIN ST. Millburn 4-1055 Just below the High School-—Next to Pearson's Cleaners What Food GIGANTIC SALE! 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• • , Hamilton Talks To Rotarians Members of the Millburn Ro •tar, Cub at their Tuesday luncheon meeting heard a diseuS5ion of world affairs'by Willard Hamilton of Maplewood. Mr. Hamilton T/° r h a nUmbef °' J"«« 'devoted his tune to talking with leaders in world affairs and in at tending important meetings on international relations. He told the ..Rotarians that the prime object of the United States foreign po' icy should be to deter tha spread of international communism Prior to Mr. Hamilton's talk the club heard a report on. the recent Rotary district convention by Mill- m burn club president William Mernck and club member Joshua Golightly who attended. Mr. Golightly is district treasurer. The club also heard of Rotary I International's sponsorship of a radio program in observance of Boys' and Girls' Week. It will be heard this Saturday over the Columbia system at 4:30. Featured on the broadcast will be three top Hollywood personalities — Eddie Cantor, Ronald Reagan and Jo Stafford — The Hon. Warren R. Austin, United States Ambassador to the United Nattions; Judge Roger Alton PfafE, famed Los Angeles Traffic Judge; and the 50-voice Le Conte Junior High School Mixed Glee Club of Los Aiigeles. TOP VALUE 4V2 Year Old DAVE'S BEST BONDED 100 Proof BOURBON It's all Sour Mash Bourbon Special Case Price — $53.75 3 For $14.25 t Exclusive With Dave's BELLOWS & COMPANY^ fmporters and Dealers * in fine wines and spirits Just one of the many exclusive values that you will find at Dave's. Come in and you too will agree If 8 Smart to Buy at the Mart.' DAVE'S LIQUOR MART For Free Prompt Delivery, Call Millburn 6-4202 188 ESSEX STREET \ MILLBURN • IT'S SIVIARX TO BUT AT THE MART • IT'S SMART TO BUY REV. CLIFFORD J. EARLE who will speak at the Spring meeting of the Women's Guild of Wyoming Church, on May 2n.cE, • Women's Guild Spring Meeting Rev. Clifford j. Earle will be the featured speaker at the Spring meeting of the Women's Guild of Wyoming Church on Tuesday, May 2, at 12:45. The women will meet at the church for luncheon. Dr. Earle is Associate Secretary of the Division of Social Education and Action of the Board of Christian Education. He works closely with Dr. Paul N. Poling, Secretary of the Division, in developing and guiding tils Presbyterian program of social action.- His special concerns are in the fields of alcohol education and industrial relations as they relate to the local church program. A native of Wisconsin, Dr. Earle is a graduate of Marquette University and of McCormick Theological Seminary. He was ordained by Milwaukee Presbytery, and has held pastorates at the Lake View Church, Cbicago, and the First Congregational Church, Racine, Wisconsin. • OLD EYEGLASSES for "New Eyes for the Needy, Inc." may be left at The Item Office, 391 Millburn avenue. TRADE IN! TRADE IN! TRADE IN! 16 INCH TELEVISION VALUE! 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One group of students we«t on Tuesday and the otfler group followed on Wednesday. They saw the criminal courts, fingerprinting rooms, questioning rooms, and court files. They also sat in on a court case in action. The first case was about' a woman who ran into a public Service Bus in Newark. The accident oc- curred about three years ago, but the case is being heard now. The , other case involv&d a motorcycle [ accident. In response to the question— "What did you think of the County Courts?"—the following answers were received. Jim Dunlap—"Ttie actual court procedure is quite different from that depicted In movies. As a whole it wae very interesting, but I wish there had been more time to foUow a case all the way through." Sally Bull — "When you see something like this you : begin to realize ho., nice the kids in Mill- burn High really are. To 6M bora your own age being sentenced for minor crimes ia really a different experience." ]V|ary Giaty~"It was «aUy ter. m*. 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