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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1949
Page
3
Police chief Norman L. Sanford urges apartment superintendents tenants and homeowners to take extra precautions against petty theft during the holiday season. The statement notes a rise in sneak thief activity this month and calls for vigilance.
Officials urge tenants superintendents and owners to lock doors and windows call Police Headquarters EL 2 7800 at first sign of suspicious activity and keep outer doors secured even at home. Superintendents should assist as they patrol buildings. Focus week before Christmas.
Funeral services were held for Mrs Jennie DeVore Greason who died suddenly at her home 128 Coe avenue Hillside. She was 69 born in Hohokus daughter of Herman and the late Mrs DeVore She lived in New York City before moving to Hillside twenty years ago She was a member of the Hillside Presbyterian Church and the Woman's Club Survived by husband Robert R Greason a daughter Mrs William F Hogg of Elizabeth and a son First Lieutenant Robert R Greason Jr Army Air Force stationed at Mobile Alabama Interment was at Greenwood Cemetery Brooklyn NY.
Chief of Police Norman L. Sanford warns winter driving hazards and shares rules based on tests. Key points urge testing road feel on ice, reducing speed on snowy surfaces, clearing windshields, using chains, and intermittent braking to improve stopping and traction.
Chief Sanford urges careful driving this winter noting that winter traffic deaths rise 24 to 53 percent in northern states due to ice snow and reduced daylight. He advises tires with good tread but warns rubber chains can skid on ice and stresses that drivers must observe six rules to keep accidents at a minimum and save lives.
Juries in the County and Superior Court cases to be tried in December 5 17 will be drawn from 100 men and women subpoenaed by deputies from Sheriff Charles E Ayers office in Elizabeth. Hillside residents named include William Beloff Marion Gallagher William Laible Valentin Remales Clara Blickle Cora Madaio John Novack and Charles Palkovic.
Hillside merchants were cautioned by Chief of Police Norman L. Sanford not to cash checks for endorsers they cannot verify. He noted losses from forged endorsements and urged asking if they can recover losses if a check is dishonored, promoting the Know Your Endorser campaign with the Secret Service and Treasury Department.
Officers Heller and Dieroff found a bicycle reported stolen Sunday at the Norman Davis Shell Gas Station on Route 29 near Bloy Street. The theft, reported by George Babish of 1477 Leslie Street, involved the Liberty Bowling Alleys at Liberty and Florence Avenues.
Anthony D'Angelo of 546 Tillman Street was treated by Dr. Jerome Reich for lacerations and abrasions after his car hit a safety island on Route 29 at the North Broad Street overpass last Thursday. Police said D'Angelo lost control after striking the island and the car spun on the highway. the doctor noted he had been drinking but was not intoxicated at the time.
Theft of a cash box from the office of National Mobdite Co. at 1410 Chestnut Avenue was reported Tuesday by Sidney Lowenberg. The box held $150 in cash and $50 in stamps. Police found no signs of forced entry.
Traveling west on Winans avenue last Thursday, Gerald Koross and a passenger Marvin Waldman both 17, struck a parked car owned by William Sussman. Koross and Waldman were treated for bruises and lacerations of the head and hands by Dr Milton M Lilien.
The second grades at George Washington School staged a Thanksgiving program last Wednesday after a film. Roberta Fuerstein spoke Story of Thanksgiving, Ina Oppenheim read Why We Are Thankful, Jane Nathan led the Lord's Prayer, Ilene Berson read Morning Prayer, Hedy Berger recited Books, Barry Lotman presented Thanksgiving Day, and all children sang Thanksgiving songs to close. Mrs. Rose Cohen’s fourth grade class followed with a slide show on Why Should We Be Thankful in the auditorium.
A playlet titled Little Citizen by Effa Preston depicts Pilgrim fathers homes schools and churches alongside modern inventions. The narrative emphasizes the American way of life as children conclude with a prayer and thanks for blessings.
A three vehicle crash on Route 9 between Bloy Street and Liberty Avenue injured William E. Zeller of 2021 Balmoral Avenue Union. Zeller’s car was rear-ended by a Royersford driver, then hit a second Royersford truck driven by Robert Nettles. Arlett Nettles, Royersford, owns the trucks. Police say Zeller and the first truck were stopped for traffic.
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