New Year Bright Hopes in Hillside 1953 Civic Change
New Year motifs of renewal frame Hillside New Jersey as residents plan to set up the 1953 Township Committee. Democrats Aiken B. Conford and Robert C. Kirkpatrick loom as mayor and friends gather for open houses and board of health reorganizations. The era marks a shift from Republican to Democratic control since 1950 amid expectations of reforms and flagging old politics.
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Hillside
New Jersey
Coe Avenue
Howard J. Bloy
Aiken B. Conford
Conford
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
John M. Malone
Board of Health
Farewell Tendered to Commissioner Raymond R King
Township officials held a farewell dinner for Commissioner Raymond R King who retires after today after nine years on the committee and a term as chairman He also resigned as Hillside Defense Council chairman in recent days from Union Township.
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Howard J. Bloy
Adele Braelow
Townley
Restawant, Union
Raymond R. King
King
Hillside Defense Council
Hillside’s Longtime Police Chief Retires After 37 Years
Hillside confirms Norman L. Sanford retires today after a 37 year career as the township’s first and only chief of police. Deputy Chief Paul F. Korlesky is slated to be appointed the successor by the Township Committee tomorrow. Sanford, born October 27, 1890, has witnessed Hillside’s evolution from Lyons Farms to a suburban community. He began as constable in 1915, rose to chief in 1924, and led the department for more than 28 years before retirement with pension benefits. He and his wife Mary McGhee have six children, including Charles Sanford, a police officer.
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Paul F. Korlesky
Norman L. Sanford
Parkview Terrace
Hillside
Chief Sanford
Police and Firemen’s Pension Fund
Lyons Farms
Union Township
Union
Sanford
John Mason
North Broad Street
Hillside Avenue
Horace Greeley Looker
Baker & Taylor
Maple Avenues
Mary McGhee
Charles Sanford
Walter Hornig
Fire
Frank Sanford
Fire Department
James L. Sanford
Board of Education
McClow Sees Low Interest In Hillside School Board Race
Arnold H. McClow, vice president of Hillside Board of Education, urges candidates for the upcoming school district election. He notes limited public interest, cites ongoing building program tasks, and pledges continued close service and guidance if reelected.
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Arnold H. McClow
Board of Education
Fo Hare
Hillside
Lions Hold First Christmas Party in Hillside
The Lions Club of Hillside hosted its first children's Christmas party at the War Memorial Building on Liberty Avenue for students up to sixth grade. About 700 children enjoyed free gifts and refreshments, funded by local business donors. The Hillside Dance Band, featuring Bob Fishman and others, provided music with vocals by Bobbie Gulkin and Gina Ritz.
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The
Lions Club of
Hillside
War Memorial
Liberty Avenue
Hillside Dance Band
Bob Fishman
Walter Nieman
Mike Chasman
Leroy Korros
Donnie Rothfeld
Bobbie Gulkin
Gina Ritz
Conford Named Mayor As Township Prepares Reorganization
The township announces tomorrow's reorganizational actions naming John M. Malone as Health Board President and outlining appointments for Township Committee posts including attorney, engineers, treasurer, building inspector and tax officials. Also listed are Planning Board members, Civil Defense director, library trustee, Health Officer, Vital Statistics registrar and plumbing inspectors with respective terms and salaries.
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Township Committee
Board of Health
Adele Braelow
Arthur E. Dienst
Emanuel Gersten
Henry Kreh, Jr
William Ostermiller
Charles Hanson
Milton M. Lilien
John C. Pozar
Howard J. Bloy
Robert ©. Kirkpatrick
William P. Wacker
M.D. Safety Council
Henry Goldhor
George Klink
August H. Davies
Paul Korlesky
Jack Lippe
Lee Mandl
James Sterner
Theodore Weisbecker
Gordon Cunnane
John M. Malone
Registrar of Vital Statistics
Samuel M. Jowitt
Benjamin T. Summer
Anthony Capro
New Appointees For Subordinate Groups
Newcomers named to Hillside official family at the annual organization meeting include Adolph A. Winston and Robin Ritz for the Planning Board and Mrs. Mildred Hess for the Local Assistance Board. Winston, of 831 Winchester Avenue, is a chemical engineer with Lever Brothers Edgewater and has a lengthy background in food technology. Ritz, at 236 Dover Avenue, is a Newark College of Engineering graduate and a longtime local Democratic leader. Hess, of 167 Wilder Street, is secretary of Fidelity Union Trust in Newark and a Saybrook School PTA member. The first all-Democratic Township Committee in Hillside’s history meets at noon tomorrow, with major shifts in assignments though few personnel changes.
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Hillside
Adolph A. Winston
Robin Ritz
Mildred Hess
Winston
Winchester Avenue
Protein
Lever Brothers Company
Edgewater
General Foods Corp
Newark College of Engineering
American Chemical Society
Institute of Food Technicians
New York Academy of Science
Saybrook School
P.T.A
James
Andrew
Ritz
Dover Avenue
Star Company of Newark
Hillside Lodge
Pat B'rith
North Jersey Council of the Order
United Jewish Appeal
Hillside Avenue
Cub Pack
Dads Booster Club
Sinal Congregation
Newark Red Cross Motor Corps
Gina
Stephen
Hillside Avenue School
Hess
Wilder Street
Fidelity Union Trust Company
Newark
Hillside Democratic Club
Saybrook
Kiwanis Gift to Hospital Presented by Hillside Club
The Kiwanis Club of Hillside presented to Brother Henry on behalf of the Alexian Brothers Hospital. Louis J. Hess, chair of the Crippled Kiddies Committee, delivered the gift while Mel Wood burn, club president, looked on. The note mentions Elizabeth a restorator aiding muscular dystrophy cases and a December 23 portable radio purchase for Pfc William D hospitalized at Walter Reed after returning from Korea.
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The
Kiwanis Club
Hillside
Mel Woodburn
Louis J. Hess
Crippled Kiddies Committee
Brother Henry
Alexian Brothers
Elizabeth
Henry
Pfc
William D
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington, D. C
Korea
Hess
Weather outlook: rain or snow today and tonight
A forecast notes precipitation across today and into tonight with snow possible. Partly cloudy skies are expected tomorrow with cooler temperatures.
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Dick’s
N. Broad ST. Elizabeth
Abe Salone
Chancellor Ave
N. J
Granny
Chonale
Malone Health
William Jr
Wayne
Louisa Kirkman
Milton B. Conford
Kirkpatrick
Veterans Affairs Committee
William Giiral
Planning Board
Francis V. Lowden
Adolph Winston
Jacob J. Rosenberg
Rubin Ritz Malone
Gural
Local Assistance Board
Mildred Wess
Malone
Kirkpatick
Goldhor
Pfire
Gurl
Salem Pharmacy
Salem Ave
Hillside Photo Service
Solomon
Liberty Ave
Walter R. Lee
Uncle Tom's
Hillside Ave
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