Homes Planned for Conant Estates Near railroad line
Union developers Peted Construction seek final plat approval to build about 140 one family split level homes in Conant Estates with costs over 2 million dollars. Plan allows residential, with possible bond posting for street sewer and improvements. Neagle objects to exclusive housing. Planning Board ends controversy with unanimous approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin 8. Fulop
Union
Peted Construction Co
Edward F. Neagle
United Real Estate Development Co
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Neagle
Planning Board
Thomas A. Roy
A Soning
Community Planning Associates of
Princeton
William Gural
Conant Estates
Conant Street
Union County Park Commission
Leslie R. Tichenor, Jr
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Louis Dischler
Wood Honored By Hillside Kiwanis Dinner Dance
Kenton D. Wood of Hillside National Bank was honored at the Cranwood Garwood Hillside Kiwanis past presidents dinner dance. Gifts were presented by past district governor Alonzo Bryan and others. 1965 saw 1250 children aided and 1500 raised through youth investment shares for boys and girls work. Mayor William Gural attended as Roseville Singers performed under Graydon Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenton .D. Wood
Ashi
Hillside National Bank
Cranwood
Garwood
Hillside Kiwanis Club
Alonzo Bryan
Washington, N. J
Henry H. Nussbaum
Benjamin Hale
Wood
William Gural
Bryan
Roseville Singers of
Newark
Graydon Clark
Phyllis Rule Bergmann
Donald Jenkins
Enrico Antonelli
Charles Port
Kay Westwood
Edward Love
Jack Wenz
Milton M. Lilien
Theodore Macdonald
Lilien
Hale
Girls Assist Drive For March Of Dimes Ghery
Four girls hosted a stunt show at 393 and 391 Harvard Avenue to aid the March of Dimes. Lynn Gak aged 8 and Patricia Beifus aged 9 collected 140 in admissions and forwarded it to the charity. They were joined by Marie Beifus 11 and Dorothy Beifus 13 in a group effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Gak
Harvard Avenue
Patricia Beifus
Marie Beifus
Dorothy Beifus
Municipal building woes and shuffled police furniture
The Police Department borrowed a double desk and two tables for a radio switchboard as new furniture awaits delivery. Bids opened Tuesday night, yet occupancy signals from the township attorney are pending. A shuffleboard gifted to the department proved too large for the space, with the story to be clarified by department members. Mayor Gural disputes claims of Library Board domination amid recent coverage. Several local officials have been admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, including Commissioner W. Di Buono, Magistrate S. Birnbaum, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Police
W. William di Buono
Sidney Birnbaum
U.S. Supreme Court
Henry Goldhor
Adele Braelow
Emanuel Gersten
Arthur B. Dienst
School Budget Gets Approval for February Vote
The Board of Education approved a $1,529,812.25 budget after a public hearing last Wednesday night. It raises funds to operate the school system for the year starting July 4, with a $74,982.50 increase from last year and $81,000 more for teacher salaries. Athletics funding includes introducing soccer at a new high school sport next year. The Township Committee will service school board vehicles in the new municipal garage, saving gasoline tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Lawrence Leyitas
Wiere
Hillside Presbyterian Church Meeting Set For Monday
The Rev Ronald E Ossmann announces a congregation and corporation meeting of Hillside Presbyterian Church on Monday February 6 at 8 pm Moderation by Ossmann for the ecclesiastical meeting and Harry W Stephens president of the Board of Trustees for the corporate session A Come-for-Desert gathering starts at 7 pm with refreshments in the auditorium provided by the Mother Circle led by Mrs David B Tones president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald E. Ossmann
Hillside Presbyterian Church
Ossmann
Harry W. Stephens
Board of Trustees
Mother Circle
Church
David B. Tones
Drunken Driver Loses License After Drunken Driving Case
Stanley Pociask aged 50 of 440 Bloy Street was fined 225 dollars by Magistrate Sidney Birnbaum on a drunken driving charge. His license was suspended for two years. He was arrested January 22 on Liberty Avenue by Vito Dibella and Ray Heller and examined by township physician Dr. Joseph A Peyser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Pociask
Bloy Street
Sidney Birnbaum Lash
Liberty Avenue
Vito Dibella
Ray Heller
Joseph A Peyser
Church Guild Will See Missionary Film
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Franklin Memorial Church will meet Monday February 6 at 8 p.m. in the church to view a missionary film titled Ming: May of Malaya. Hostesses are Mrs G Ciemineck and Mrs Eiliott. A baby girl named Cynthia Ann Mastellone was born in Hawaii on January 1 5 to Lt Mastellone of 326 Winans Avenue, who has served nine months in the Air Corps and has another year of service ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild of
Franklin Memorial Church
Malaya
G, Ciemineck
Eiliott
Mastellones
Raysiond Mastellone
Winans Avenue
Cynthia Ann
Hawaii
Mastellone
Air Corps
Fll
Five Candidates For Board Of Education Contest
Five candidates plan to seek three seats on the Board of Education in the February 14 election. Michael Tobia replaces Charles Mancuso as a candidate. Arnold H. McClow, Lawrence Legitas, T. Lyte Share, and John F. Berting are the others. Andrew V. Aldi is not a candidate. Polling will be at Hillside Avenue School Abe Charnack George Washington Cal Coolidge Gilbert D. Chamberlin Haden-looker Harlow A. Curtis Bay Brook Joseph Ram Abram P. Mortis Mrs Henry Goulton High School Frank J. Hill serves as election officials. The annual school district election runs from 4 to 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tve
Numaberity
Board of Education
Jean A. White
Michael Tobia
Charles Mancuso
Arnold H. McClow
Lawrence Legitas
T. Lyte Share
Recreation Commissaion
John F Berting
Metals Disintegrating Co. Union
Andrew V. Aldi
Hillside — Avenue School
Abe Charnack
George Washington
Max Schleifer
Calvin Coollage
Gilbert D. Chamberlin
Harden—looker
Harlow A. Curtis
Baybrook
Joseph Ram
Abram P. Mortis
Henry Goulton
Frank J. Hill
Forming Citizens Group For McClow
Joseph F. Prokopowicz of 622 Columbia avenue announced formation of a citizens campaign committee for Arnold H. McClow seeking reelection to the Board of Education. Prokopowicz is a local builder and mason contractor, president of the Polish-American Citizens' Club, past commander of DAV Charles Wernicke Jr. Chapter 55, a trustee of the Veterans' Memorial Building Association, a charter member of the Knights of Columbus, and has lived in Hillside 34 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph F. Prokopowicz
Columbia Avenue
Arnold H. McClow
Board of Education
Prokopowiez
Brownies Send Christmas Cards to Hospitals
George Washington School groups collected 10,000 Christmas cards they packaged for ten hospitals and service organizations. The cards will be used in occupational therapy for disabled patients. A Valentine contest is under way with prizes awarded at the St Valentine’s Day meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grownie Woape «x
George Washington School
CYO Theatre Party Presents Oklahoma In New York City
The Young Adult CYO of St Catherine's Church will stage Oklahoma in New York City on Friday evening February 10. The group plans a community outing and invites parishioners and friends to attend the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CYO
St Catherine's Church
New York City
Board Meeting of Women’s Progress Club Condensed
A board meeting of the Women’s Progress Club will be held Thursday, Pebrawy 9 at 1 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Percival Singerman, 12T Bailey Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Progress Club
Pebrawy
Percival Singerman
Bailey Avenue
Hillside Little League Seeks Personnel for 1956 Program
L Lute Share announces applications open for managers coaches umpires scorekeepers announcers for the 1956 Little League. The personnel committee led by Thomas Greene and John Beattie invites all adult residents to apply by sending details to the secretary at 1190 North Broad Street or by calling Waverly 6 2219 for more information. A field development meeting led by Col Harry Luftman Beattie and Moe Goldberg will plan fundraising to improve Gard Avenue field. District 2 Little Leagues are invited to Hillside on Wednesday February 8 to select delegates for the National Convention in Chicago March 22 23 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Lute? Share
Hillside Little League
Thomas Greene
John Beattie
Libtit
Tittle League Ab
North Broad Street
Waverly
Shave
Harry T. Luftman
Beattie
Moe Goldberg
Gard
Afton County
Hillside
Chicago
Tobia Last-Minute School Candidate Faces Election Challenge
Michael Tobia, a longtime local merchant and community club member, filed a last minute Board of Education candidacy. Residing at 101 Westminster Avenue with wife and two daughters, he has led the United Thrift Stores buying team and spent 11 years in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Michael ‘Tobia
Westminster Avenue
United Thrift Stores
Barringer High School
Newark
Rose
Geraldine
Abram P. Morris School
Hillside National Bank Names Officers After Reorganization
Hillside National Bank reorganizes its board with James A. Onull reelected president a post he has held since 1947. Other officers reelected include David H. Doremis chair Harvey W Peace Jr Henry G Groh Harold Bennings asst VP Cayver Hert Wuncipals cashier and Kenton C Wood for legal. Twelve directors were also reappointed including David H Dor ymus John P Bradt and William M Bristol among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Onull
Wight
Hillside National Bank
David H. Doremis
Harvey W. Peace
Henry G Groh
Harold Bennings
David
Morrison
Cayver Hert
Kenton C. Wood
Ton
Ton’nd
Yeni
David FH
Dorvyius
Harry W Doremus
John P Bradt
Owell
George W. Kuda
Vce
Hellow
Lamuel A. Hull
Thomas B Colleton
Priesident
Onion Title Thesurance Co
Newick
David D. Evins
Willi Winters, Jr
Wiliam M. Bristol
Bristol-Myers Products Division
Share To Support School Policies TL Lyle
UK Board of Education candidate TL Lyle told recent meetings he will back continued improvement policies. He praised Hillside progress but warned against complacency and urged ongoing study of standards versus trends. He vowed to push citizens access to detailed local education plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Share
UK Board of Education
Firisent
Share
Board of Education
Polio March Exceeds Goal
The Polio March, led by Mrs. Jack Lager, raised about $2,000 toward a $2,500 goal. About 20 car boxes remain to be collected. The event was announced yesterday morning. last year’s local total was $1,900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Lager
Honorary FMBA Elects Officers At Elks Clubhouse
Honorary FMBA reelects Louik Disehlow as president for the third time and names William Ostermiler as secretary treasurer. Hetty Groh is vice president, Fraank Pagowski sergeant at arms, with trustees Frank J. La Tora and Vincent Vitale. Kremer chosen attorney. dance committee includes Pagowski and others. annual October dance funds Fire Department dinners and sick member support. calls for notifying honorary members of illness among firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louik
Kremer
Gabriel Balkesbury
Groh
Pagowski
Daniel Selb
John Kovac
YMBA
Fire Department
Steel Co. Employee Injured In Mishap At Plant
At Miller Steel Co plant 40 A Montgomery street Mattoon Newark Tuesday an employee suffered possible fracture of the left ankle and contusions. The accident occurred when a 410 pound load struck the worker as a steel plate toppled and the worker was pinned under it. The injured employee was treated by Dr. Hurley and transported to the hospital by ambulance full details and names were reported in the local police bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
Newark
Miller Steel Co
Montgomery Street
Sui Mattoon
Jou Pu Moe
de Ghurley
Tillie
Former Residents Visit Daughter in South Carolina
A garbled note reports Kenneth Teron dil Cruweve, and Diane, wife of Tomaly Bunwund, visiting Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. It mentions a Moy and a deputy fire chief role in Horry County, with ownership of a Treusdell Apartments building described as a new two story duplex.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moy
Kenneth Terondil
Ul Cruweve
Diane
Denne MiNi
Tomaly
Bunwund
Lie
Bids for Furnishings Up To Eighty Thousand Dollars
Townships opened bids for library and office furnishings with total bids exceeding 83 000 dollars. About 35 bids across 11 of 12 categories were submitted including steel stacks lockers and carpet. Low bids were 21 650 for library furniture and 29 293 for office furniture. No bids were received for police pistol range equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil A. Schmidlin
Adele Bradow
William Gural
Urges Support of Education Budget in 1956 57
Arnold McCrow, candidate for reelection to the Board of Education, urged voters to back the 1956 57 education budget during meetings with various groups. He argued the budget is well studied, highlighted Hillside school costs as average for Union County, and compared per pupil costs with neighboring districts. He cited the current year’s average cost per pupil at 396.06, noting Hillside’s high school program is excellent but per pupil costs remain lower than Elizabeth, Plainfield, Summit, Westfield, and Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Bauca
Arnold & McGrow
Board of Education
McCrow
Hillside
Union County
Westfield
Summit
Union
Scotch Plains
Elizabeth
Plainfield
Rahway
Hilide
Linden
Plaifield Ab
MeClow
Willside
Rendhorhab
Cake Fit After Tests Baffles Health Board
A bakery was not held responsible after tests by the Board of Health Laboratory. The report stated the cause of illness could not be determined. Elizabeth family members were mentioned in connection with the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bakury
iMoney Iy
Jin Elizabeth Family
Bsn
Duwitt
Mie
Huvnbev Board of Health Laboratory
Galik to resign as Democratic Municipal Committee head
William Galik, long time Democratic chairman, submitted his resignation over his new role as custodian of the municipal building. James McTernan is expected to serve as acting chair until the party committee reorganizes after the April primary. Galik, born May 3 1914 in Hillside, has led the district since 1960 and aided Democratic gains in several wards. He is a World War II veteran and Foundation work with Mar a Dimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Galik
Democratic Municipal Committee
Harvard Avenue
eThureday
Blay Street
Galik
James McTernan
Conant Street
Gallk
Hillside
Domoergo
H Im
Eelth
Oer Workus
Alik
Marah of Dimes
Mission Will Hear Former Gangster at Lighthouse Gospel Mission
Joseph Guy, described as a former gangster, will speak on juvenile delinquency at Lighthouse Gospel Mission 402 Long Avenue Viluts day February 2 at 745 p.m. Attendance is invited. Guy has previously spoken at Newark City Prison under Salvation Army auspices and at the Newark Parental Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Guy
Lighthouse Gospel Mission
Long Avenue
L Aye
Cully
Newark City
Salvation Army
Newark
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hillside’ Kiwanis
Mayor Waissents
Library Board of Trustees
Wo Nely Pte
Lawrence Levitas
Church Guild
McClow
Little League
Maple Specialty Shop
Maple Ave
Salem Pharmacy
Salem Ave
Matt-Best Products
Your Toy & Juvenile Furniture Store
Lionel
Liberty Ave
Tobia
Hillside National
FMBA
Thirachy
Cocavenge
PTA
Presidents Council
Albert Beaccla
P.T.A
Gural
Aasocia- Lon
Paul Lappke
David Kivymi
Growney Funeral Home
New Jersey
Walter R. Lee
Salem Aye
Mickael Tobia
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