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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1956
Page
2
Elizabeth housewife Florence By Dwyer is projected as a Republican congressional candidate, a historic first in New Jersey politics. Her rise follows a career marked by battles for government principles and reform.
Mrs. Dwyer, a pioneer in the State Assembly, has served seven years in context of her long tenure on the Policy-making Committee of the Nuture. She became the second woman to be named assistant majority leader in 1956, marking a historic milestone.
Hillside Presbyterian Church ordained and installed its new officers during morning worship led by Pastor Ronald E. Ossmann. Ruling Elders named include Elmer Kaiser Emerson Seemar and Arthur E. Chase with other class selections. Deacons welcomed Albeth Frahm Katherine Devlin Robert Black Jr and Robert Buchanan. Trustees recognized include Arthur Lapp Emily Craig Stubing Patterson David Inner and Harold Cleveland.
New officers of the Civil Defense Fire Auxiliary were elected last week led by President Gabriel Blakesberg and Vice President William Schwing. A fundraising event and membership drive is set for Friday February 17 at Polish American Hall 400 Bloy Street. Members staff weekly drills and maintain readiness at the Maple Avenue firehouse with its emergency truck and engine.
Mayor William Gural appealed for support of the New Jersey State Elks 1956 Shield campaign at the halfway mark. He stressed the drive funds stay in state for New Jersey crippled children and cover administration none outside. The effort augments lodge contributions and relies on Elks and wives volunteering hours to transport children and staff centers.
Ira 22 month old son of Mrs Pearl Kass of 313 McLean Place had a brief misadventure after ingesting pine oil disinfectant from a bathroom cabinet. Police escorted Ira and his mother to St Elizabeth Hospital as a minor traffic crash occurred near Morris Avenue but no serious injuries were reported.
Samuel H Kuvin announced Samuel Stone of Newark as editor of the Car Wash Operators' Spokesman the state monthly for auto laundry interests Stone's prior roles include Bergen Street Merchants Association Newark executive secretary of Associated Retailers of New Jersey and Brookside Swim Club PR counsel He will tour auto laundries and equipment makers in the Middle Atlantic states and nationwide to bolster the publication's service to the industry.
The International Milk Company Inc and the Town Talk Ice Cream Company Inc both of 445 Hillside Avenue have been acquired by the Dairymen's League Cooperative Association Inc. Announcement made by Stanley H. Benham, league president.
ARTHUR H Lapp GOP campaign manager accused Mayor Gural of a Frank Hague style act for barring a rent control discussion at a January 31 special meeting. He said about fifty people were denied time to present views on abolishing rent controls tied to a $5 pro rata county obligation. Gural said rent control beyond April and the public may speak at regular meetings, noting the special meeting was for the 1956 budget and Hillside plant context. Atlantic Division manager A DeGenaro announced a new manufacturing role and Vaughn name changes within Ganco, with Miller moving to New York offices.
Garnett A. Vaughn of 842 River Road Taeneck is named manager of the American Can Company plant. Vaughn assumes duties immediately and succeeds the prior manager, bringing decades of manufacturing experience to the Taeneck facility.
On Washington's Birthday a double header day trip for juniors from Newark and Hillside Ys. 9 to 11 year olds visit Washington's Headquarters Morristown and tour exhibits, lunch at Morristown Jewish Community Center, then Wyck Farmhouse before returning with a stop at Olympic Park Irvington for roller skating. 6 to 8 year olds tour Newark Fire Department telegraph bureau in the morning with a guided tour to follow.
Juniors will tour the nearby firehouse to see the latest equipment. Lunch is planned at the YM-YWGA. An afternoon combined tour of the children's museum and a planetarium show will conclude the activities. For more details call Hillside 4692 in Newark WAverly 3.
The Sister Kenny Foundation headquarters at 393 Harvard Avenue invites donations to support polio fight efforts. Local residents encouraged to contribute and help fund medical care and rehabilitation programs.
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