Battle Over Polling Place Heads for Court Action
The dispute between the Board of Education and the Union County Board of Elections over Saybrook School as the 15th district polling site moves toward a court decision. Saybrook is the certified location for April 21, with a 9:30 PM session to decide whether to change venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Union County Board of Elections
Howard J Bley
Election Board
Roe Eetee
Saybrook School
S. Schuyler Bogart
Bogart
Township Faces Liability Over Damaged Sidewalks And Aging Walks
The Hillside area debates who pays for broken and raised sidewalks amid recent injuries. The Township Committee considers a bulk ordinance to repair all walks or address sections gradually to curb costs. An anniversary events plan for Hillside’s 40th includes Navy Band concerts sponsored by Kiwanis with tickets available at the door. Residents report ongoing electric noise complaints from transformers, with health concerns about disturbance and potential liability for utility companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kiwanis Club
Hillside
National Capital
Navy
Hillside National Bank
Ind Ce Electric & Gas Company
N.J. Bell Telephone Investi
Board of Health
Henne
T. P
Hillside PBA Donates 100 to Scout Jamboree Fund
Hillside Local 70 PBA gave 100 to the Boy Scout Jamboree Fund as it nears 1,000 to send 10 Hillside scouts to the National Jamboree at Irvine Ranch California this summer. A fundraising dance is set for Friday April 17 at 8:30 pm at the War Veterans Memorial with Al Senz and His Orchestra providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Local 70
P.B.A
Boy Scout Jamboree Fund
Hillside Boy Scouts
Irvine Ranch
California
War Veterans Memorial
al Senz
George Shelbourne
Fred Schreihofer
Steve Gold
Kenneth Schreihofer
Frank Demesak
Ronald Tyranski
Andy Buck
Robert Burns
Martin Blumenthal
Robert Laws
Michael Chismar
Homer Jones
Herlich Praises Sen Hand At Rally In Hillside Hall
Freeholder George W. Herlich of Hillside spoke for Senator Kenneth C. Hand at a Hillside rally held by the Hillside Citizens Committee for Hand for Governor at the Polish American Hall. He praised Hand and noted he supported Case earlier but questioned Hand’s run. Assembly candidates joined the program as about 150 attendees heard remarks and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Citizens Committee
Hand
George W. Herlich
Hillside
Kenneth C. Hand
Clifford P
Case
Sen. Hand
Herlich
Assembly
Morris
Sussex
Elizabeth
Sen
Far Hills Inn
Clarence E. Kremer
Rose Lampe
Evelyn Carey
Christine Biskey
Dorothy Nelson
Township Committee Probes Water Pressure, Plans Utilities Hearing
A formal petition was ordered filed with the Board of Public Utilities Commissioners to remedy low water pressure that last summer left parts of the north side without water. The Elizabethtown Water Company questioned an allotment, saying it may not be worthwhile to expand supply. nothing can be done before June. The mayor urged action due to health and fire hazards and noted ongoing cases, while other agenda items included rezoning requests, retirement applications, and street widening proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Utilities Commissioners
Township Committee
North Side
Elizabethtown Water Company
Adele Braelow
Miss Braelow
State Water Policy and Supply Commission
Milton B. Conford
Henry Goldher
Atlantic Refining Company
Bloy Street
Superior Court
Frank Cleary
Public Utilities Commission
Somerset Bus Company
Sidney Englander
Board of Assessors
North Union Avenue
Planning Board
James Kirkman
Fire Department
Joseph Reper
Police Department
Police and Firemen’s Pension Fund
W. Richmond Tracy
Union County Park Commission
Conant Street
Paul Street
Chanan Street
Irvington Avenue
Tridix Tool & Machine Co
Route 22
North Ave Auction Fizzle Underscores Zoning Hurdles
The North avenue land auction before the Township Committee failed to draw bids, drawing only one competing offer for Tract 3 at 41 per front foot. Despite a $66,700 base, planning board rules requiring 1,800 square feet homes and North avenue frontage limited interest as bidders watched the sale led by Township Attorney Adele Bralow. Others buying parcels nearby included Westfield Builders, Michael Marson, William Isbrecht, and T. Winslow Woodruff with modest sums, while an offer by Ray Bell & Associates for Ethel Maxwell’s 39 feet on Harvard avenue was accepted for May sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Avenue
Albert A. Stavitsky Co
South Center Street
Dow
Planning Board
Adele Braelow
Stern
Vincent Barrussa
Orange
Cedar Hills
Livingston
Cedar Hills Country Club
Westfield
Munn Avenue
Frank Stewart
Michael Marson
Locust Avenue
William Isbrecht
White Street
Joseph Hanus
Leo Street
T. Winslow Woodruff
Albert Schoen
Prospect Street
Anthony Liniewski
Ray Bell & Associates
Ethel Maxwell
Harvard Avenue
Cloudy Mild Weather With Chance of Showers
A cloudy and mild day is expected with light showers possible tonight. Tomorrow may bring a few scattered showers as the weather pattern shifts.
Park Commission Prepares To Meet Local Delegations
Park Commission plans a joint meeting with Township Committee members Elizabeth River Parkway Association and Dads Booster Club on April 14 to discuss parkway development and flood detention projects. The panel reports $50 000 in funds for the parkway and may postpone a Town ship adjourned meeting due to the unusual opportunity to act this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard J. Bloy
Elizabeth River Parkway Association
Dads Booster Club
Union County Park Commission
Commission
Acme Street
Elizabeth
Robert C. Crane
Park Commission
Elizabeth River Parkway
Hillside
Elizabeth and
Union
Bloy
Salem Dam
Elizabeth River
Conant Street
Woodfield Stadium
Seek More Nurses For Civil Defense
Dr. Ralph A. Schwartz calls for residents with first aid home nursing or nurses aid training to register with the Civil Defense Council at 1284 North Broad street. He seeks 100 percent nurse participation for Hillside medical protection and notes male residents are needed for medical centers across the township. Frank W. Walter Jr. chairs the Volunteer Ambulance squad aiding Civil Defense. Siren complaints will be checked on Saturdays to fix coverage gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph A. Schwartz
Civil Defense Medical Unit
Civil Defense Council
North Broad Street
Schwartz
Hillside
Frank W. Walter, Jr
Local Clubs Back Faulkner Plan for November Ballot
Local organizations coordinate to push the Faulkner Plan or Optional Municipal Charter Law for Hillside. A Central Committee meeting will on April 30 at the War Veterans Memorial to form a subcommittee to seek board support for placing the question on the November ballot. If rejected, petition signatures totaling 20 percent would be pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Central Committee
War Veterans Memorial
Liberty Avenue
Harry S. Luftman
Charles Wernicke Jr
Chapter
Da.v
Democratic County Committee of
Good Government Association of New Jersey
Hillside Democratic Club
Hillside Heights Civic Association
Hillside Republican Club
Orchard Terrace Association
Progress Club
Italian-American Civic Association
North End Republican Club
The
Hollywood Association
Luftman
Central Avenue Sewer Is Deemed Health Hazard Fix Planned
Township Engineer Henry Kreh Jr. won authority to prepare plans to repair a Central Avenue sanitary sewer section viewed as a health menace. The line has settled, storm water backs up sewage, flooding cellars and surfacing. estimated cost 20 000 to 25 000 likely to be assessed township wide. Repairs targeted between Long Avenue and Lehigh Valley Railroad while other drainage fixes and subdivision grading were also discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kreh , Jr
Central Avenue
Kreh
Long Avenue
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Planning Board
Woodruff Place
Windsor Way
County Road Department
Conant Street
Revere Drive
Flag Display Urged By Progress Club
The Progress Club urged a broader flag display on legal and national holidays. Speaker David Gonzer urged residents, stores and factories to fly more flags starting Decoration Day May 30, citing a drift away from holiday displays amid troubled times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Sinai
David Gonzer
Gonzer
Civic
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Dad Whatson
U. S. Navy
Winfield Scott Hotel
Hillside P.B.A
Scout Jamboree Fund
North Ave
Solomon
Liberty Ave
Lee — Biltwell
Thorogood Tevi
Washington Storm
Television Service
WaAverly
Policastro Radio & Television Service
Walter R. Lee
Balem Ave
House OF Glamour
Salem Pharmacy
Salem Ave
New Jersey
Paul F. Korlesky
Korlesky
Tobia’s Appliances
United States Navy
Charles Brendler
U.N
Elizabeth Armory
Hillside National Bank & All Hillside
Hillside Kiwanis Club
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