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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1950
Page
8
Church services and schedules for various congregations in Elizabeth and Irvington areas are listed. Details include service times, pastors, language services, youth and Bible study events, and weekly activities spanning Church of Christ the King, Bethany Pentecostal, Elizabeth Avenue Presbyterian, Irvington Pentecostal, and Christ's Scientists locations.
The St. Catherine's Holy Name Society met Tuesday night in the school hall. Special Agent K P West outlined FBIS and identification lab work planned for the group. A communion breakfast is set for Mother's Day May 14 with Frank Brisson chairing and Rosary Society members cooking. Rev Walter Jarvis of Seton Hall College will be guest speaker. John Link chairs tickets. Lt William OConnor and Fred Colton join Link on the nominating committee for next month’s officer election.
Hillside High School’s Comets start their bid for a second straight Union County title and possible Greater Newark crown Friday against St Marys Elza Armance Park. A home game vs Roselle follows Tuesday April 7 at 4 pm as coach Al Red Weiner fields a strong infield led by Amato Bierman Fortunato Schickedanz.
Hillside's Union County Baseball League entry, Hockey's Comets, draws a bye in week one and opens May 13 at home against Cranford. Seven of ten second round clashes occur at Hillside with Roselle Park first at home June 17.
George Foley was installed as exalted ruler of Hillside Lodge 1591 BPO Elks last Thursday in the Elks clubhouse Hillside avenue. Charles Wibiralski of Perth Amboy Lodge assisted with August Greiner and Jack Wisener. Other officers installed include Albert Renner Frank Wookage Albert Dill Emil Herrigel Kenneth Melroy James McCarthy Charles Nigel Foley McCarthy Harry Ginter.
The Rev. Charles L. Phillips of Korea will be the guest speaker at Elizabeth Avenue Presbyterian Church next Sunday at 10 45 am. He has spent his ministry in Korea and will discuss religious and political changes. A large congregation is expected and interested people are invited to attend. LIBRARY COUNCIL MEETING A Saybrook School library council meeting is set for Thursday April 20 at 1 30 pm at the school. All members are urged to attend.
Two-Ton Tony Galento and 550 pound Teddy the Russian Bear headline Laurel Garden Newark wrestling card on Friday night April 14. They debut April 1 at Asbury Park Armory to a capacity crowd in a novel act. SPCA approved as Teddy is handled by Willie Waldorf who referees. Top wrestling bouts include Buddy Rogers versus the Golden Superman with a strong prelim.
A group of well known cyclists including Hillside talents will act as pacemakers for a pleasure century ride to Princeton and back on Sunday April 16 under the Olympic Bicycle Roller Club. Riders assemble at the 43rd street entrance to Olympic Park Irvington at 745 a.m and depart at 8. Pacemakers include Ed Smith Ed Heer Bob Benwell Tra Smith and Henry Krumwiede. If rain occurs the trip will shift to the following Sunday.
Hillside Recreation Board invites entries for the Community Softball League at a meeting Monday April 17 at 7 30 p m at the Recreation Center on Liberty Avenue. If enough entries are received, an Industrial League may also form. invitees include local industries and other groups.
The Hillside Auto Top and Seat Cover Co opened at 1190 Liberty Avenue. It offers general automobile upholstery including convertible tops seat covers and truck cushions. Pat McGarrigle of 1410 Hiawatha Avenue is the proprietor and provides repairs and recovering services.
Thuro's Athletic Club re organized last Wednesday at 212 Long Avenue naming Bob Cadwallader president and Babe Thuro vice president. The group added fishing basketball and social events with softball and bowling to boost participation. Managers Casey Drummond Charles Gaomibos and Bob Cadwallader plus Duke Orban as field captain were chosen to represent the team. Interested teams may contact a member or write 212 Long Avenue to arrange playing darts.
Mrs. Samuel Carroccia, supervisor at the Hillside Recreation Center, announced yesterday that a softball team is being formed for boys in the sixth, eighth, and eighth grades. Games will be scheduled with other teams to be held at center field.
Township Committee urged by Milton B. Conford to study a water survey and potential joining the Wanaque North Jersey Water Supply District. He argues Hillside could gain cheaper, softer water and lower household costs by leaving Elizabethtown and joining the Wanaque system, with savings from tax relief and shared costs.
Representative Clifford P. Case assailed fear of Communist influence in the State Department arguing it diverts focus from real world problems. He defended Department loyalty, noting a few bad apples. Other candidates and local officials spoke at Hillside Presbyterian Church Candidates Night, including Brown, Hale, Holsing, La Tora, and Dodge.
Coach Carmine Ferrigno's Hillside High School track squad heats up for a busy season. Starters include wing men and a 48 foot shot put average by Harpy Yeager, with divers and milers led by George Fay and John Karpenski. The squad also features Jay Scher in broad jump and Paul Trimmer in pole vault. season ahead shows a strong field and a packed schedule across Newark, Plainfield, Hillside, and New York venues through May and June.
A painter by the name of Otto Alberta allegedly started a blaze while burning paint near the roof of the Benjamin Karetnick home at 1539 Leslie Street. The attic and roof were completely destroyed and water damage was extensive. The Karetnicks and their three children took refuge with relatives after firefighters and police responded.
A group of Young Republicans will hold a rally for Mayor James Holsing and Commissioner John M. Brown at the Polish American Hall Blay Street Monday evening April 17 at 8 30 p m The organizers include Albert Dill Daniel Leib Michael O Lock and James Duffy Veterans from the west side and the North End Club form the core membership All Republicans are invited with entertainment and refreshments provided.
The Public Utilities Commission considers Route 29 parking rules and shade tree talks after Harry Meltzer request. Balancing county takeover effects, an early Brown chaired conference plans. Columbia University survey copies to be distributed. Salaries set for municipal workers and Wilder street paving bid due April 26. Florence Montpelier hired as tax office clerk at 1600. Louis Zimmerman wins Long Avenue storm drain bid 17854.30. Cold patch and tar bids awarded to Kern-O-Mix and Union Tar & Asphalt. Death of former police commissioner Thomas E. Martin mourned. Daniel A. Russell buys 50 feet on Tillman street for 1025 after bid delay. Alfred J. Sauer completes Irvington avenue purchase for 1120.
Notice is hereby given that the following ordinance was adopted on final reading at a regular meeting of the Township Committee of Hillside Township, Union County, New Jersey, held Wednesday in April. The formal actions and details follow per municipal notice requirements.
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