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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1969
Page
11
We remove old appliances like refrigerators stoves washing machines dryers dishwashers and more. Service charge seven dollars for one item ten dollars for two. Cash paid for used furniture and sets with contact numbers 2426178 and 2420178 and 2892193 for evenings. TF. Also offering portable 16 mm sound equipment for parties and fundraisers with low rates at 2891671.
A collage of service ads covers lawn mower repair pickup and delivery, tree surgery, carpentry and general contracting with free estimates, shade and drapery products, sewing and baby clothes making, window screens and home repairs, plus a small apartment for rent. A curious historical note reinterpretates the Christmas carol God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen with a line about boisterous English celebrations in the 1600s.
A Hillside week bulletin lists stolen items from Joel Herman and Rose Hyman, a car window forced, an oven fire at Patrolman Boyle’s home, a Weequahic station damage attempt, and a license absence arrest. Also noted are a Maplewood registration summons, a wrong registration accident, an assault arrest at Edgcomb Steel, a jail hold for Edward Matturro, teletype alerts for three missing girls, and warnings of a failed registration.
William N. Whittle requests fair use of a $160 time clock in the municipal building asking that all eighty employees, from the mayor down, be required to use it. He argues the expense should benefit all staff, not a select few, and cites taxpayer money.
A reader condemns the Hillside Republican Club split into two groups, noting E Bell and the formation of HRC Inc. The letter praises Arnold Witte and Jack Murphy for attempting unity, laments partisan self interest, and warns a divided party harms the town and residents.
Time, says the old adage, heals all wounds. For the holiday partygoer who must drive after drinking, time could prevent wounds. Alcohol is a factor in at least half of all fatal traffic accidents. The next best thing is to limit to one drink per hour, dilute with water or soda, and eat to reduce alcohol impact.
The Eastern Union County YM-YWHA will sponsor a mock Israel trip for its nursery sixth grade members during winter vacation. The program, led by Mrs. Bertram Jagust and Mrs. Harold Brewster, runs December 24, 26, 29, and 30 at Green Lane Union.
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