The Lebanon Lantern

The Lebanon Lantern
Winter 2014
6 High Street Lebanon, NJ 08833
(908) 236-2425
Fax (908) 236-2939
www.lebanonboro.com
Photos submitted by Jon Reino
On Sunday, October 20, 2013, there was a rededication ceremony for the Holjes-Sheppard Memorial Park in
Lebanon Borough thanks to the leadership of Eagle Scout James Gallagher, a member of Annandale Boy
Scout Troop 200. The park is named for Lt. Frederick Holjes, and helicopter pilot Robert Sheppard. The two
borough men, who were members of this troop, were both killed in the Vietnam War.
Additional photos following and on our website.
Mayor Michael Reino Emcee Borough Councilman and veteran Robert Junge
Lebanon Reformed Church
100 Brunswick Ave, Lebanon, NJ 08833
www.lebanonreformedchurch.org (908) 236-6167 [email protected]
LRC Bell Choir with the Children’s Choir
Photo submitted by Ginger Twardy
Children’s Choir: Amanda Chisolm, Chloe Giordano, Melanie Ikenson, Kalie Melrose, Ryan Melrose, Gianna
Porfano, Charlotte Stern, Zoe Toledo, Brooke VanDoren, and Gwen VanDoren.
Bell Ringers: EunJu Delura, Muriel Komoski, Meg Slutter, Judy VanDoren, Denise Harris, Ginger Twardy,
Helmut Hoeflinger, and Joe Fulton
Photo submitted by Meg Slutter
These quilts were created by Muriel Komoski, Gussie Moore, Judy Van Doren, Nicole Spagnuola, and Meg Slutter for a
donation to the Good News Home for Women.
Historical Committee
In 1975, a committee was formed to prepare for our nation’s bi-centennial the following year. A number of
activities were undertaken including the refurbishment of the newly acquired home at 96 Main St., which was
destined to become the “new” Borough Hall. Until 1976 the clerk’s office and the meeting room were in the
back half of the small building that is on Sutton Place, the front half contained the local barber shop.
One of the activities pursued was to interview older residents. What follows is drawn from the interview
notes of Marge Wilson, who interviewed Carl Dilts a long time resident.
Carl H. Dilts was born in 1898 - his parents were Henry and Carrie Dilts. Carl attended school in Lebanon at a
frame building that was at the site of the brick school that succeeded it in 1912. Grades one through eight
were on one floor and the teacher was Miss Ratan. Carl noted that she did not spare the rod. Local activities
included winter sleigh rides with a horse and wagon. Box socials were held with girls packing a supper in
boxes usually a shoe box, these were then auctioned off. The winner then had dinner with the girl and she
was his date for the evening.
Mr. Dilts recalled “rolling up the rugs” after his parents were asleep and dancing to the victrola. (They must
have been heavy sleepers!) Mr. Dilts must have liked music and he joined the Lebanon Concert Band, which
had 15 members. He did say, however, that he joined because he liked the uniforms. The band played at
church socials to make money for the churches. During the war (I assume WW I), the band marched for
Liberty Bonds, but after doing this for three nights a week, he became tired of marching and left the band.
On January 1, 1920, he started working for the local telephone company and worked for the company for 43
years. The company started as the Lebanon Telephone Company and early on changed its name to the New
Jersey Telephone Company. It was purchased by United Telephone in the early 1930s. The business was
located at 97 Main St., and all business was conducted in that building. Carl stated that there were two
employees in 1920, himself and Newton Snyder. (I don’t know if this included operators, or if these two men
did all the outside work, installation and repair.) In 1920, there were 75 to 100 phones in what is today
Lebanon Borough. In 1918, the company purchased their first motorized vehicle, a model T pickup, prior to
that horses and wagons were used. (The picture of Mr. Snyder in the wagon was probably taken before Mr.
Dilts was hired as I’m sure “Newt”, being the senior employee, got the new model T to ride in after 1918.)
Telephone service was only available during the day, however, Mr. Snyder resided in the building, and in an
emergency, one could attempt to wake him. There were two operators Sadie Yawger and Leana Hoffman.
The typical phone was either a wooden wall phone or a 1903 type candlestick phone. The company provided
service in High Bridge, and Oldwick. Pottersville had 26 telephones on one party line!
In 1975, Mr. Dilts was enjoying his second career specializing in antique lamps, which he either made from
antique items, or restored and re-wired old fixtures. His shop at that time was in the basement of 55 Main St.
One of his specialties was making lamps from old candlestick phones, of which he had made about 3,000. He
had clients from all over the country as well as Austria, England and Canada.
Did You Know?
The family name Hendershot was originally Henneschiedt, other variation are Hunneschied, Hunershut,
Hindershit, Hinterschid and Hinnescheit. Michael the first to emigrate to America in 1709 and landed in NY in
1710. In 1712, he headed west to the Raritan Valley probably in the Millstone area. By the 1730s, he was in
Hunterdon and a leading elder in the Rockaway Lutheran congregation near Potterstown (probably the
Lebanon congregation). The name is found in Canada, where there are numerous descendants of Loyalist who
eventually fled there.
In 1816 Rev. Jacob I. Schultz was installed as the pastor of the Rockaway Congregations at Lebanon and
Whitehouse. He lived in Lebanon and alternated services between the two churches. This presented a
problem when references are made to the Rockaway church.
The church had strict rules and suspended several women for allowing dances to be held in their homes. In
1822, one woman defended herself by stating “…that she was too poor to give a supper to the company who
had spun for her (flax or wool), and she was obliged to allow them to dance in her home to remunerate them
for this kindness to her and to introduce them to others who might want spinning done for them.”
In 1821, the Reformed Church consistory “…resolved, that William Wykoff be allowed .25 (cents) for each
Sabbath when there is service in our church, in cold weather for his services for cutting wood and making fires
in the church and keeping the doors shut.” William was a free man of colour who was admitted into the
church as a member in 1818 at the age of 17.
The Lebanon Borough Seniors Club
The Lebanon Borough Senior Club meets the 4th Wednesday of the month at 10:00AM. Membership is open
to anyone over the age of 55. Membership dues for Lebanon Borough residents is $15.00 paid yearly and nonresidents the yearly dues is $20.00.
Rite Aid Pharmacy has volunteered to give flu shots at our September meeting to those members who would
like to receive it. The cost is covered by Medicare or private insurance if one has it. For members who have
neither, there will be a charge.
The Lebanon Borough Shade Tree Committee
We have engaged Tamke Tree Service to prune and remove trees in the picnic area of the park. Several trees
are damaging the fence between the park and the cemetery while others need pruning or removal due to the
effects of old age and storm damage. We expect the work to be performed during the winter months. In the
Spring, we will evaluate the area for the planting of some new trees.
There is an old saying that the best time to prune a tree is yesterday. That said, most experts agree that the
best time is actually February before the sap begins to rise. This reduces the branches that receive sap and
increases the food to the remaining branches. One exception is sugar maple, which will bleed sap from fresh
wounds. So May is a better time for that variety.
We have often said derogatory things about Norway maples an invasive species that has a number of
shortcomings. Some have asked “how do I tell the difference between a Norway maple and other maples?”
The truth is it is not so easy, but there is a surefire method. Take a leaf off the tree and tear it. If a milky sap
appears along the tear, it is a Norway, the only maple with this type of sap and the only one that cannot be
used to make maple syrup.
Environmental Commission
We have received some funds for removal of the huge maple tree that fell on the bridge during super storm
Sandy. The tree has been removed and repairs will be started in the Spring. Many thanks to our Office of
Emergency Management for filing all the necessary reports.
Round Valley United Methodist Church
30 Main St., Lebanon, www.roundvalleyumc.org
Rev. Andrew Paek (908) 236-2232
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2014 Lebanon Borough Dog License Form
Name of Owner: ____________________________________________ Phone #:_____________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________
Lebanon, NJ 08833
Circle: Male or Female
Circle Hair: Short / Medium / Long
Circle Spayed / Neutered: Yes or No
Pet Name: ______________ Breed: _________________ Age: _________ Color/ Markings: ____________
Please make checks payable to Lebanon Borough 6 High Street Lebanon, NJ 08833
Please enclose a copy of the current Rabies Certificate (Certificate must be good through October 31, 2014)
and a self-addressed stamped envelope (.88 cents) labeled
Lebanon Borough
6 High Street Lebanon, NJ 08833
ATTN: PET LICENSE
DOG: License Fees: Spayed/ Neutered $12.00
Non-Spayed/Non-Neutered $15.00
All new registrations must be accompanied with proof of Neutering and Rabies Vaccination.
Late Fees: $5.oo per month after January 31, 2014
Upon receipt of this application, a copy of the Lebanon Borough pet waste disposal ordinance,
Pet tags and copy of license(s) will be returned to you.
Please call 908-236-2425 with any questions.
Holjes-Sheppard Park
January 6, 2014 at 7:00PM
Lebanon Fire Company will provide
curbside tree pick up
between December 31 and January 6th.
Please join the Lebanon Borough Recreation Commission
For the Traditional Crowning of the King and Queen
All Purpose Room of Lebanon Borough School
Refreshments and Cake will be served.
RAIN DATE FOR THIS EVENT WILL BE JANUARY 8, 2014!
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The Borough of Lebanon Governing Body
Mayor Michael F. Reino
[email protected]
Council President Sam Berger
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Councilman Richard Burton
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Councilman Robert Junge
[email protected]
Councilman John Knoble
jknoble @lebanonboro.com
Councilman James Pittinger
[email protected]
Councilwoman Bonnie Schmidt
[email protected]
Municipal Contacts
Karen Romano, Municipal Clerk
[email protected]
Lisa Sella, Deputy Clerk
[email protected]
Kay Winzenreid, Tax Collector
[email protected]
Jeffrey Burd, Tax Assessor
[email protected]
GETTING MARRIED
Download your Marriage Application at www.lebanonboro.com
Present the completed application 30 days before your event at
the Borough Hall with your partner and a witness.
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