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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
3
The Union County Board of Elections voted to add six evening registration dates to aid voters. Historically registrations were allowed 9 am to 9 pm last four days before elections, with extra dates in presidential and governor election years. The board set the new dates at its office for convenient access.
The Elizabeth courthouse and county clerks offices set specific voter registration hours from 7 PM to 9 PM on select dates September 5 7 12 14 19 and 21 with a final September 28 transfer deadline for the November general election. Offices also open 9 AM to 9 PM on September 5 26 and 28. Clerks urged to cooperate and inform registrants of address changes by September 28.
Douglas Haviland of Hillside, 912 Haviland Drive, is chairman of the Zoning Board of Adjustment. A Hillside native since 40 years, he is a Bucknell and Hillside High School alumnus. He is married to LaRue A. Jenkyns with daughter Nancy Blair and son Aaron Brant. He works for New York Telephone Co. with duties in budget and compensation studies.
Fred M. Rosseland of the New Jersey State Safety Council urges motorists to slow down for conditions and avoid tailgating or risky passing. He predicts eight traffic deaths and about 90 injuries daily over the Labor Day weekend and urges water safety for the holiday period.
Avrum Bornfeld of Hillside New Jersey was elected vice president of the newly formed Union County Rifle Club. The NRA granted a junior club charter and Stanley Bower Newark was appointed instructor to teach rifle basics and safe handling under 18s. Olympic Park notes Memorial Day displays and a July 4 show. The park’s Memorial week flowers will be shown.
Fireworks at Olympic Park to close a holiday weekend at 10 pm. Event expected to draw about 100000 attendees.
Nine year old Helen B. Felice of 574 North Union Avenue was cut on her right arm while swinging in her yard. Radio Patrolmen San ford and Erdman carried her to Dr Milton M Lilfen at 152 Clark Street who directed transport to St Elizabeth Hospital Elizabeth where fifteen stitches were applied.
Raymond R. King, chairman of the Hillside Highway Safety Coordinating Committee, warns that most accidents occur at intersections and urges motorists and pedestrians to obey signs and signals. He calls for yielding right of way and a cooperative driving culture to reduce mishaps, noting pedestrians also contribute when jaywalking.
Hillside Township approves an ordinance authorizing the sale and issue of bonds up to 2 000 000 to finance a municipal purchase or improvement. It sets the interest rate, debt limits, and pledges full faith and credit, with final passage after a second reading.
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