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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1952
Page
6
The Hillside Times announces weekly publication every Thursday from Hillside New Jersey. Subscription is $2.50 yearly with 5 cent single copies and postage to Canada and foreign countries added. Letters from readers require name and address for verification.
The piece surveys graft revelations as the era’s defining scandal since World War II, noting widespread anger and media pressure. It credits IRS fraud coverage, cites criticism of Administration officials, and emphasizes public calls to “turn the rascals out” while warning about threats to democracy.
A reader criticizes local Democrats for hand picking school bond candidates for February 13 in Hillside. Irving Eisen argues for a broadly representative three-section slate and cooperative campaigns to improve school governance and unite the town. The letter also praises Fire Chief Davies for warning about dangerous rayon sweaters and urges public safety actions.
The Times Past Township Committee asks Elizabethtown Water Company for reduced water rates. A Surrogate resignation rumor swirls around Union County GOP chair George Holnston with Harry Luftman seen as a strong vacancy candidate. Hillside OES presents Springtime at Masonic Hall. Mrs. Rucker resigns from Regular Republican Club citing Tammany methods. Elizabeth store offers a silk dress for five dollars and a man's shirt for one dollar.
The will of Edgar Seward of Hillside dated 1950 leaves $1000 to his son Edgar A. Seward who has been missing since 1938 if found within a year of the father’s death. Edgar, now 55 and in Los Angeles, contacted relatives before his father’s passing last October. Surrogate Charles A. Otto probated the will. the estate’s remainder goes to widow Anna Seward of 1501 Munreavenue, executor.
Fifteen years ago mumps topped contagious diseases with 162 cases and scarlet fever followed at 123 as Health Officer Samuel Jowitt reported to the Board of Health. He also noted Newark police narcotics chief spoke on drugs at Harden Locker School. Seven candidates vied for three Board of Education seats. W. P Schweitzer won first in a National Rifle Association small bore event. J Henry Staub Jr announced he would seek township committee in September primaries.
A compiled list of local January February events including Master Mason Night Hillside Chapter 192 OES Barndance Ninth District Civic Association initiation by Hillside B nai B rith Lodge public hearings board of education budget petitions January 24 26 anniversary ball Knights of Columbus February 13 school district meeting February 16 Valentines dances and dinners February 17 19 20 Presidents Ball Hillside Kiwanis Club and other society events noted with church and community groups.
Mr and Mrs Peter Rosky of 1287 Myrtle Street announce daughter Adeline Rosky has been promoted to corporal in the WAC. Stationed in St Louis Mo with the Army Finance Department she has served ten months since enlisting after graduating Hillside High School and working for Heil Company Route 29 prior to enlistment.
Transfers list multiple parcels including 619 Tillman Street Hillside to War Veterans Memorial Building Association at Miller Place and Liberty Avenue. Other deeds move Woodruff Avenue near Virginia Street and 530 Sweetland Avenue to named grantees. The notice covers Oakwood Avenue, Hollywood Avenue, Cornell Place and Maple addresses with various distances from cross streets.
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