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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
1
Mildred Asherman becomes Union County's first woman County Court Clerk after completing a ninety day probation and earning permanent certification. Appointed by County Clerk Walter G. Halpin, she joins the staff of Judge Jabra Kwalick in the County Court as a permanent court clerk for the Superior and County Courts.
Police records show William Welks of 12 Eastern Parkway reporting his son’s bicycle stolen for 70 dollars. Kenneth Schmidt of 43 Dole St Staten Island noted a forced inner door at 1236 Central Ave. Jean Crawford of 628 S Springfield Ave reported a 300 dollar electric typewriter stolen from Lemonds Express at 359 Route 22. Charles Feltman of 122 Bailey Ave claimed his car worth 1800 dollars was stolen. Albert Schatz of 126 Ridge Road Watchung reported 60 pounds of 16 bags of two inch fittings worth 2000 dollars taken from Schatz Plumbing, 1294 Central Ave Pgeo. Jack Rosenberg of 337 Schley St said four tires were stolen from Herbert Chevrolet at 1465 N Broad St. Leo Wenzel of 80 Sunset Road reported an attempt to enter his building at 305 Long Ave. Fire Co. 2 responded to 59 Mertz Ave for a gas leak. Walter Kowalsky of 412 Long Ave reported Ariel Auto Sales at 105 Route 22 entered by breaking a large window. office ransacked.
Township committee votes 4 to 0 to require 2 a.m. weekend closing for local taverns, with abstention by Mayor due to conflict of interest. Residents protested as hearings followed, noting past 1960 change and spillover from neighboring towns. Officials defend the move as restoring order despite potential financial impact on establishments.
The final worship service was conducted at the Sanctuary. Herbert Otto Sr. gave a gift to Rev. George Booker, who has served as supply minister for the past year. The church closes in August and will reopen at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, as Elizabeth Ave Weequahic Presbyterian Church.
Robert Covent of 22 Nicholas Newark received a summons and $100 bail for failing to carry his driver's license and auto registration after a collision on Route 22 at the Hilldale Place overpass at 10 23 a m on Wednesday. Covent reported the crash to police. Louis Weinstein, 72, of Linden said he stopped on Hilldale Place to enter the highway when Covent’s vehicle struck him.
Police report three men ran from the Garden State American Gas Station on Route 22 at Doremus Ave around 5 a.m. last Tuesday. Walter Kowalsky of 412 Long Ave. said a window in the front door was broken and damage estimated. no further details available.
An open letter from Hillside Police Local No.70 argues for wage and hour parity with the Fire Department. It recalls changes from 1960 and 1967, noting police cuts from 40 to 32 hours while firemen gained a 42 hour week. The letter cites budget discussions and seeks further negotiations, ending with a note that the matter continues on page 2.
Amato moved to St Elizabeth Hospital after a shooting at Crossroads Tavern Union April 6. An appeal for blood transfusions for Philip Amato 37 is issued as he remains in critical condition. A fundraiser aims to raise 10000 for hospital costs, with over 6000 raised. Township committee to consider two changes including a five member Board of Ethics and a code of ethics for officials employees and appointees. The draft code includes conflict of interest rules and advisory opinions with enforcement by the mayor and township committee.
Law investigating a tractor owned by Kruse Trucking Co at 639 Ramsey Ave after tires valued at 17000 were stolen Thursday night. Authorities also probe attempted break ins at Kelly and Salles Electrical Supply Inc 319 Long Ave and Delta Precision Products Inc 323 Long Ave and a break in at Group Plan Travel on West Shelton Ter with no items reported missing.
Walter Nadalski 29 of 159 Prospect Ave Bayonne caught four fingers of his right hand in a wire winching machine at Eastern Steel Co 112 Long Ave 11 46 p m Wednesday. He was taken to St Elizabeth Hospital Elizabeth by Hill side Ambulance Squad for treatment.
Neighbors saw smoke at 8310 p.m. Saturday at 1606 Bayview Ave. Fire confined to a basement recreation room. Firemen ventilated and used booster lines. Cause undetermined and damage extent unknown. Deputy Fire Chief William Hamilton led the response with Captains Andre Adamchek and Anthony Fredo.
The Zoning Board of Adjust ment defers a decision on Franklin Auto Body at 1222 N Broad St to remodel and enlarge its gasoline station. Residents on Robert St opposed the variance. the board previously approved a two story addition to a dwelling at 517 Locust St. and will hear Salerno’s appeal to erect two two family houses on Baltimore Ave on Aug 29.
William P. Poschock was freed on bond after drunken driving arrest following a crash where his car struck a boat and two parked vehicles. Ronald F. Krech suffered facial injuries after his car hit a pole and another car on Route 22. Aaron Greenspan sustained minor injuries when his vehicle struck a pole.
The Hillside High School Class of 1959 is formulating plans for a ten year reunion. Senior officers and cabinet members should contact Captain Eugene G Parochniak at E2 6330 or Gantry Club Lane Elizabeth. People with classmate addresses are asked to contact Captain Parochniak.
Peter Tepp of Hillside High School will join 17 other Union County students at the Sperry Observatory Cranford for the two week Summer Institute in Astronomy and Space Sciences from August 12 to August 23. The Cranford public school system sponsors the project Operational Astronomy the Earth and Beyond funded by a federal Title III grant. Patrick J White says each student will develop an original astronomy project and gain exposure to observatory equipment. Students from Cranford Benedicine Academy Elizabeth Union Catholic Scotch Plains Gov Livingston Hillside David Brearley Kenilworth Arthur L Johnson Plainfield Linden Thomas Jefferson Jewish Educational Center St Patrick's Elizabeth are invited.
Five Hillside high school students fund subscriptions for the Hillside Times under the HELP program. Led by Gary Selesner, they earn commissions with police director Carmen Ferrigno overseeing the effort to provide youth employment. Contact Hillside Times or Selesner at 134 Williamson Ave. Verbal leads list Leonard Brazer Gary Rauchbach Marvin Olim Richard Bogner.
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