Evans to Build Near Kresge’s For Book Distributors
The Times reports contractor David O. Evans plans a new two story building on North Broad street opposite the Lehigh Valley Railroad tracks for Baker & Taylor of New York. The 60,000 square foot facility near the current Kresge structure will employ about 350 people and store and ship books and magazines for major publishers. Also, Cynthia Sims of 1563 Wyndmoor Avenue seeks probate of the will of Samuel C. Hope who died March 29, naming Sims executrix and residuary beneficiary.
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North Broad Street
Kresge
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Times
David O. Evans
Baker & Taylor
Fifth Avenue
New York
Evans
Jlog
Cynthia Sims
Wyndmoor Avenue
Samuel C. Hope
Hillside Faces Gasoline Station Spread and River Parkway Debate
A column argues against further gasoline service stations on North Broad Street opposite the Mayfair Theatre and urges Hillside to amend zoning to limit such sites. It questions Elizabeth River Parkway plans and contends the area needs a true park instead of a high speed highway. The piece notes health concerns at Harden Locker School and critiques a proposed school addition cost comparison and alterations to George Washington School plans.
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North Broad Street
Mayfair Theatre
Hillside
Echo Lake Park
Hutchinson River
Westchester
N. Y
Union
Elizabeth River Park
Elizabeth River
Park Commission
Harden-Locker School
Route 29 Rush Hour Parking Prohibited On Trial Basis
The Township Committee approved a three months trial banning parking on both sides of Highway 29 between the Newark and Union lines during 7 9 a.m. and 4 6 30 p.m. The plan aims to reduce traffic tieups, with signs to be installed when the Police Department is ready. The measure expands beyond the state proposal to limit parking only at the Dixie Diner.
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State Highway Department
Highway 29
Newark and
Union Lines
Elizabethtown Water Company
Milton B. Conford
Conford
Samuel Forster
James A. Oneil
Board of Education
Saybreek
1280
North Broad Street
Hillside Industrial Association
Evans Terminal
Public Safety Committee
D'Amiano Brothers Bet Ends With Harvard Admission
Joe D Amiano, star at Hillside High and St Benedicts Prep, won a bet with his brother Tony by securing acceptance to Harvard College with a four year full tuition scholarship. Tony, a college junior at Upsala, carried on the football tradition.
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Joe D'Amiano
Hillside High
Gridiron Comets
St. Benedict's Prep
Newark
Tony
Joey
Harvard
Admissions
Harvard College
Upsala College
East Orange
Weather outlook: Partly cloudy, windy and colder today.
The forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with gusty winds and a drop in temperatures today. Tomorrow should be fair and cold with continued cool conditions and light winds.
Lads Club Formed To Promote Local Youths Welfare
Formation of the Lads Club of Hillside announced by president F. P. Resos to promote welfare and citizenship of boys through recreation and education. Commissioner John M. Brown will lead meetings at Liberty Avenue Recreation Center from 7 to 9 p m Monday through Friday for boys aged 8 to 14 to apply for membership. The volunteer staff includes Wal ter Stalheber vice president Mrs Mary A Witte treasurer Walter Szymanski secretary Mrs Blanche McGinn assistant treasurer A F McGinn activities director H D Somers business Manager and Emanuel Gersten legal advisor.
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Lads Club of
Hillside
F. PF. Resos
John M. Brown
Liberty Avenue
Walter Stalheber
Mary A. Witte
Walter Szymanski
Blanche McGinn
A. F. McGinn
H. D. Somers
Emanuel Gersten
Silent Primary Promises Quiet Union County Chest Clinics
The Union County Tuberculosis and Health League and Hillside Board of Health sponsor chest x ray clinics at Municipal Headquarters 1284 North Broad Street. Dates are Tuesday April 25 6 30 to 9 30 p m and Wednesday April 26 2 to 4 p m and 6 30 to 9 30 p m for adults at nominal cost. A second clinic by Hillside and State Health is set for September 29. The piece notes an upcoming primary election next Tuesday April 187, calling the Republican contest notably subdued.
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Union County Tuberculosis and Health League
Hillside Board of Health
The
Union County Medical Society
North Broad Street
State Department of Health
Ship Committees
Four Thefts Reported Across Township Police
Four thefts in different areas were reported to police yesterday. Theodore Siegel said a bundle of magazines worth 8.20 was taken from the front of his Maple Avenue store on April 5. Samuel Sodowiek reported two motors for oil burners and door chime parts stolen from new homes on Liberty Avenue. A pipe threader and cutter were taken from Route 20 after entry by forcing a latch. Charles W. Kreisel reported four cartons of Kraft cheese missing from Track 4 north of Evans Terminal late Tuesday night.
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Theodore Siegel
Maple Avenue
Samuel Sodowiek
Bergen Street
Newark
Liberty Avenue
Sachen Kantrowitz
Kraft Foods Co
Evans Terminal
Charles WH. Kreisel
LYRR
Newark Yard
Kreisel
Lay Committee To Take Survey Stand
A Hillside Avenue School meeting on April 18 at 8 30 pm will discuss the Columbia University Survey. Paul Miller and co-chairs Mrs Henry G Nulton and John M Malone lead discussion on enrollment facilities and finances as delegates shape the Lay Committee on Education policy.
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Lay Committee On
Columbia University
Hillside Avenue School
Paul Miller
Henry G. Nulton
John M. Malone
Miller
National Citizens Commission For the Public Schools
Hillside Lay Committee On Education
Firemen Honor 2 As Life Members
Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association Local 45 presented honorary life membership to Dr. Milton M. Lilien township physician and Township Committee man Raymond R. King last week at Zatko's Bar and Grill. Fire Chief George Dover made the presentation and Assistant Township Attorney Ellsworth Sterner was toast master. Election of officers was held during the meeting. Officers for the coming year are: President Charles Yaede, vice president Joebh Kisnigk, state delegate Robert Sonntag, Secretary Roy Hedden, Censurer William Groeger Jr, and sergeant-at-arms William Chesney.
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Hitside Firemen's Mutual Benevolent Association Local 45
Milton M. Lilien
Raymond R. King
Zatko's Bar and Grill
George Dover
Ellsworth Sterner
Charles Yaede
Joebh Kisnigk
Robert Sonntag
Roy He
Brown Named Regional Eleven Coach For Next Season
Commissioner John M. Brown, Caldwell High School head football coach, disclosed he signed a contract to coach at Regional High School starting next fall and will receive a higher salary.
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John M. Brown
Caldwell High School
Regional
Rare chinchillas raised here as hobby at Vincent's Ranch
Vincent and Mrs. LeRoy Vincent raise chinchillas as a hobby in their Hillside garage at 207 Ryan Street. Breeding since 1947 and 1948, they keep more than 50 animals in double decked pens. Breeders cost $1250 to $1050 per pair, with a full coat valued at $70,000 to $80,000.
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Chinchilla
Vincent
LeRoy Vincent
Vincents
Ryan Street
South America
United States
New York City
Mrs. Vincent
Vincent's Ranch
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Albert Schoen
Frank J. LA Tora
Kresge’s For Book Distributors
Whartton
George Washington School
Starko’s Liquor Store
Liberty Ave
N. J
Hillside Hobby
Hollywood Ave
American Flyer & Lionel
George Tipping
Cram Street
Edward B. Miller
Hillside Heights Civic Association
Coco Steel Corp
Resi
Edward Loew
Somerset Bus Company
Growney
John J. Growney
N. Broad St
Alliside
N. J. Corner
Hurden St
John M."brown
Joe D’amiano
Walter R. Lee
Salem Ave
Raymond D. Hodge
Frank /. La Tora
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Clifford P. Case
House of Representatives
Alex Campbell
Stansley Sredvinski
George W. Herlich
Donald M Pearsall
Albert Benninger
Board of Freeholders
William H. Fredrickson
Harry Mopsick
John L. Banyasz
Ann M. Donnelly
John J. Crilly
Oscar T. Lamb
Firemen
Brown
Bellows & Company
Maple Av
James J. Holling
Salem Pharmacy
James J. Holsing
Abraham Lincoln
Will Rogers
Herbert Hoover
Wendel L. Willkie
America
Fea
James A
Jim) Owell
Republican Township Committee
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