Recreation Board Awards Honor Sports Champions
The Hillside Recreation Board will award winners of numerous summer activities at the Community Recreation Awards Night held in the Coe Avenue School auditorium. Guests include Sam Dente, Bob Hooper, Gene Hefmanski, George Crow, and Vinnie Farrell. Awards honor Thuro A. C. softball, Bristol-Myers industrial league, Buick Motors softball, Junior League softball champions, and playground winners with films of the 1950 World Series. Commissioner James A. Oneil helped donate prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Recreation Board
Coe Avenue School
Peter G Humanik
Sam Dente
Washington Senators
Bob Hooper
Philadelphia Athletics
Gene Hefmanski
Brooklyn Dodgers
George Crow
New Jersey
New Jersey A.A.C
Vinnie Farrell
James A. Oneil
Governor Declares Religion a Bulwark in Time of Stress
Governor Alfred E. Driscoll dedicates the Sinai Avenue synagogue with a sermon on faith resilience against communism and fear. He lauds New Jersey’s stance against discrimination as he supported the ceremony alongside local leaders and Congressmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Alfred E. Driscoll
Sinai Avenue
Maple
Political Huddle Signals Shake Hillside in 1951
A long column analyzes Hillside politics as Republicans face possible resignations and 2-2 party balance. Rumors claim a township official may resign and an independent movement could arise to influence primaries and future appointments. The piece notes upcoming meetings with Horace Baker and the County Committee amid party tensions.
Voters Must Register by Jan 4 for School Board Election
The annual school election on February 13 will elect three Board of Education members and present the school budget. Voters must register by January 4, 40 days before the election. Qualified residents may register with Township Clerk Howard J. Bloy or at the County Clerk’s office in Elizabeth. Prospective candidates must file petitions with Mrs. White by January 24. Joseph G. Schell has moved away creating a vacancy. Edward W. Earle is not seeking reelection, leaving one candidate likely for the seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Hillside
Board of Education
Jean A. White
Howard J. Bloy
North Broad Street
Elizabeth
White
Joseph G. Schell
Edward W. Earle
Harlow IL
Curtis
McNamara Wins Democratic Chair in Hillside
Robert A. McNamara was elected head of the Hillside Democratic County Committee after Milton B. Conford resigned. A Hillside resident since 1943 and Hillside Democratic Club president, McNamara promised to keep the party as the leading force. The committee also appointed Arthur Kreszl to the fourteenth district seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton B. Conford
Sts
Democratic County Committee
White Street
Robert A. McNamara
McNamara
Chester Street
Hillside Democratic Club
Hillside
Hoffman Beverage Company
Newark
Democratic Committee
Democratic Party
Arthur Kreszl
Salem Avenue
Camera Case Found After Sinai Dedication
Jack Orlovsky of 113 Bailey Avenue told police Wednesday afternoon he found the camera case declared lost or stolen after the Sinai Congregation dedication on Sunday. The camera and film remain missing, police said.
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Jack Orlovsky
Bailey Avenue
Plan to Add Four Local School Buildings Seeks Approval
Preliminary plans for additions to four Hillside school buildings are in Trenton awaiting State Department of Education approval. Dr. Felix J. McCormick of Columbia University outlined layout details including gymnasium, cafeteria, band room, dressing rooms, and two-story additions with science labs and home economics space. Bids likely in March if approved. refinements possible to keep within bond limits.
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Trenton
State Department of Education
Ja Stuight
P.T.A
Felix J. McCormick
Institute of Field Studies
Columbia University
McCormick
Hillside
New Jersey
Tr. McCormick
Auditorum
Home Economics
Complaints filed with tax board over Kraft Building assessment
Three complaints were lodged with the County Board of Taxation regarding the Kraft Cheese Company building in Ky Terminal. Rob ert C. Kirkpatrick, Milton B. Conford, Anne B. Goldhor, and P. Carroll Wingert filed challenges alleging omissions in 1949 and 1950 assessments. A meeting with Buick Parts Division officials over a $100,000 1949 omission was noted, with potential further filings if no satisfactory explanation is provided.
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Kraft Cheese Company
Boare
County Board of Taxation
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Milton B. Conford
Anne B. Goldhor
Trinity Place
P. Carroll Wingert
Union Avenue
Kirkpatheck
Conford
Board of
Jyerrts
Goldhor
HMC
Wingert
Kirkpatrick
The
Times
Buick Parts
General Motors Corp
Central Avenue
Officials Attend Parley of League Members in Atlantic City
Hillside officials attended the State League of Municipalities convention in Atlantic City from Tuesday to Friday. Participants included Township Treasurer and Acting Collector Harry Schnabel Township Clerk Howard J Bloy Health Officer Samuel M Jowitt and Building Inspector Charles Hanson. Bloy was elevated to second vice president and has served as secretary of the Municipal Clerks Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
State League of Municipalities
Atlantic City
Harry Schnabel
Howard J. Bloy
Samuel M. Jowitt
Charles Hanson
Bloy
Municipal Clerks Association
Objectives Listed By Two Democrats
A statement by Milton B. Conford and Robert G. Kirkpatrick outlines early 1960 township aims. They pledge regular public reports, propose interdepartmental cooperation, and seek employee and citizen input while pursuing seven priority tasks including water softening, full time assessors, a planning board, faster municipal HQ, parks planning, Civil Service study for police and fire, and curbing industrial nuisances. They also support reinstituting an injunction suit against Munder Cork Corporation and promise further actions as feasible.
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Milton B. Conford
Robert G. Kirkpatrick
Democratic
New Township Committee
Board of Assessors
Township Committee
Wanaque
Evans-Buchanan
Hillside Avenue
Boa Place
Planning Board
Police and Fire Department
Civil Service
Munder Cork Corporation
Traffic Violators Charged With Stop Street Violations
Two men were charged with failing to halt at a stop street and driving without a registered license. John Kozob of 37 Adams Street Irvington faced both charges, Henry Shyer of 737 Evergreen Parkway Union had no license in possession. They are due in Municipal Court in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kozob
Adams Street
Irvington
Henry Shyer
Evergreen Parkway
Union
Sanford Orders No Gift Solicitation
Chief of Police Norman L. Sanford issued a department order prohibiting officers from soliciting gifts for Christmas. The directive bans contacting factories stores or any business for gifts or other consideration and cites prior instances to prevent recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman L. Sanford
Police Department
Separate Casts To Present January Thaw Senior Play
The annual high school senior play shows January Thaw with two casts for two nights at 8 pm in the auditorium. Cast includes Arlene Schmidt Pat Downey Sonia Bernsten Beth Raphael Hanna Seifer and others. Proceeds aid the senior prom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Rupp
Arlene Schmidt
Pat Downey
Sonia Bernsten Beth Raphael
Hanna Seifer
Arlene Gottesman
Ray Dzoba
Florence Pastor
Sondra Fishman
Ira Ehrenkrinz
Bob Rothouse
Sandra Henoch
Janice Weiss
Marvin Daniels
Howard Weisser
Howard Kaplan
Charley Andrus
Larry Bars
Donald Tresente
Barry Boehner
Margaret Bea
Debby Friedman
William Roos
Bellamy Partidige
New York
Gage
Rockwood
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Recreation Board
Israel
Benjamin S. Berkowitz
Clifford P. Case
Kenneth C. Hana
Eliezer ,Cohen
Eis T Whatson
Notre Dame
Bailiwick
Local Assistance Board
Library Board of Trustees
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Board of Improvement Assessment Commissioners
Alcoholic Beverage Control Board
Republican County Committee
Horace Baker
Baker
Walter Leibe
Frank Grad & Sons
Wayne T. Branom
Supervisternelpal
Albert Scucgia
Ruhl L. Custer
Kenneth C. Hand
Guv
Eliezer Cohen
Rabbi Cohen
Benjamin 8. Berkowitz
Abraham Mankowitz
Matt-Best Products
Liberty Ave
Walter R. Lee
Home For Funerals
Salem Ave
Szarko’s Liquor Store
N. J
Guy Saal Hore
Hillside Butchers F
Sinzinger
Coe Ave
Tax Board
Kraft Building
Tobin
Liberty Avenue
Sanford
Paul Dubow
Rockwoods
Ari Ling
Salem Pharmacy
Riproad
Bellows & Company
Hillside Hobby
Hollywood Ave
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