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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1951
Page
1
Rumors swirl as Hillside Township Committee debates the appointment of a township attorney. Speculation centers on Adele Bradow Luftman wife of Col Harry Luftman as a potential historic choice. If appointed she would become among the first women to hold such a post in the state.
Thirty senior girls in Hillside High School’s Problems of American Democracy class will register all residents and workers except those in industrial plants as part of Civil Defense efforts. Mayor Raymond R. King swore in the students, who will interview in shifts with area representatives present. The project, led by Miss Rosine Boyd, aims to build citizen development through active participation and may finish enrollment in three months.
A Hillside editorial cautions that rising ratables peaked two years ago and are now slipping. It warns higher costs and possible revaluation, questions the state tax structure, and notes February actions including a potential new township attorney and a provocative public remark by an Assessment Commission member.
Major Samuel F. Brink, attached to Headquarters 108, Fighter Wing, is recalled to active duty and leaves March 15 with his unit for Turner Field Georgia. Brink, Hillside school alumnus and assistant adjutant general in New Jersey Defense, earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Rutgers Extension Division Newark. He served four years in the Army and left as a captain after rising from private. He lives with his wife Ruth Campbell formerly of Hillside and daughter Margaret Jean at 422 Woodruff Place.
Hale announces he will seek renomination in the April 17 primary at the Hill side Republican dinner in Union. He chalks up fifteen years on the committee and nine as Finance Committee chair, urging party unity and continued gains after 1959 results.
Health Officer Samuel M. Jowitt ordered an embargo on 5 ounce Boraen's Leiderkranz cheese spread jars sold in Hillside. He visited all food stores and urged households to dispose of any stock to prevent potential deaths linked to the product in California.
Mr. Kolodzi died this morning at Alexian Brothers Hospital in Elizabeth. Earlier police reported Anthony Kledzi, 77, of 334 Long Avenue, as a possible hit-and-run victim in fair condition after being found lying on the sidewalk in front of 382 Long Avenue by Thomas Cort. He suffered multiple injuries.
Edward and Norman Habermann, 17 year old Hillside High seniors and twin brothers, will appear on Junior Frol ics on Channel 13 Saturday at 5 p.m. for being named outstanding athletes of the week for basketball. Sunrise Dairy sponsors the program and will present wrist watches.
Yankees star Phil Rizzuto spoke at Saybrook School auditorium on Friday with daughter Patty and Mrs. Florence Arturi’s first grade class. He showed his $10,000 diamond belt and answered questions about baseball, the Yankees, and his awards. He cited the father of the year honor as his most coveted, and noted his long 86 inch Johnny Mize bat as his best tool this year. David Harris presided as principal.
The Dad s Athletic Booster Club fund drive collected 1112 60 from a house to house canvass on Saturday. Twenty seven adults and sixty seven students contributed with additional gifts expected to raise the total beyond 1200. Funds will buy varsity sweaters trophies and other school club needs. President Ernest Schickedanz praised volunteers and forecast project announcements at the February 23 meeting.
Inquiring neighbors name dream trips with travel goals. Martin Chobcek wants to visit his family in Czechoslovakia, Elsie R. Pierson would fly to Hawaii, Steve Zybala seeks Florida, Pauline G. Weaver yearns for Hawaii via Southern Pacific routes, and Horace Tichenor plans Tucson and Florida by car in a 1951 trailer.
Franklin Memorial Methodist Church marks its 120th year with activities from February 25 to March 4. The church once stood on Franklin Street, Newark, before relocation to its current site. Events include The Church in Action at Home February 25, The Church in Action in the Community anniversary dinner February 27, and The Church in Action Abroad March 4. The committee is led by Mrs. Charles Blazier and Rev. Harold Gatbin with members from Hillside Newark Union Maplewood.
Five candidates for the Hillside Board of Education voiced strong support for asking voters to approve additional funds for the school building program if bids exceed projections. They noted a likely need for at least 150000 more, possibly by March.
At a special Health Board meeting the three present deferred a plumbing inspector issue until a quorum, amid a legal challenge by former inspector Benjamin Summer to Anthony Capro’s tenure. Summer’s suit claims he earned tenure after over five years in the post. the board plans township-law review with William L. Wieser assisting.
Hillside Industrial Association urged the Township Committee to pave the dirt road from Central Avenue across the Irvington branch of the Lehigh Valley Railroad to the Route 29 overpass at Hillside Avenue. The plan would speed factory access on Central Avenue and ease truck congestion on Hollywood Avenue and North Broad Street. About twenty industries join the association in plans for an Industrial Show March 8–9 at the high school. Frank W. O’Brien urged questionnaire returns to the Civilian Defense Council. James Ozias reported on a municipal government forum. George Black spoke on advertising in a sellers market.
Seventy members of Hillside Local 36 Firemen’s Mutual Benevolent Association gathered last Thursday at the Elks Clubhouse to honor Fire Chief August Daviet on his promotion and to recognize retired Fire Captain Frank Sanford who received a gold badge wallet and purse. Harry Vogel acted as toastmaster and presented the gifts as officials from the township police and fire departments attended.
Hillside Kiwanis Club awarded silver eagles to six Eagle Scouts at the Hitchin Post Union. Guest speaker Wesley Smith from Boy Scout Executive Headquarters Elizabeth led remarks, with Gene Kalakow ski serving as master of ceremonies.
A $40 fine was levied on WOR news commentator Fred Vandeventer, 47, of Princeton, for driving 70 miles per hour on Route 29 January 18 and for passing on the right. Vandeventer told Magistrate Clarence E. Kremer he believes drivers in the wrong lane should be penalized. Patrolman Paul De Graw was the arresting officer.
A weather note reports rain changing to snow later today with persistent cloud cover. Tomorrow turns colder as the sky remains overcast.
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