State Official Reviews Hillside Desegregation Effort
State Education Commissioner Fred G. Burke met with Hillside Schools Superintendent Anthony Avella in Trenton to discuss the desegregation order. The meeting followed a 16 month push by the State Department of Education for desegregation at Walter O. Krumbiegel and George Washington Schools, both over 50 percent Black, with the Board of Education facing charges of stalling and no decisive plan.
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State
Fred G. Burke
Anthony Avella
Hillside
State Department of Education
Burke
Trenton
Nida Thomas
Department of Education
Office of Equal Educational Opportunity
Avella
Imput
Board of Education
Ayella
Ralph Mitteer
Compton Terrace
William Lange
Walter O. Krumbiegel
George Washington
William Taetzsch
Firemen Hanlai and Sasso Receive Heroism Award in Atlantic City
Thomas Hanlai and James Sasso were honored with the New Jersey State Firemen's Benevolent Association Heroism Award at the Atlantic City convention for rescuing 88 year old Louis Gallowitz from a second floor apartment at 288 Conklin Ave on March 2, 1974. Chief Carmen Dill Sr. assists Hanlein in the ceremony.
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Thomas Hanlai
James Sasso
New Jersey State Firemen's Benevolent Association
Atlantic City
Louis Gallowitz
Conklin Ave
Carmen Dill, Sr
Canter
Hanlein
Hillside Photo Service
Lange to Seek Reelection as Hillside Board President
William Lange of the Hillside Board of Education plans a reelection bid after months of indecision. At 21 he is the youngest board president in the state. The March 11 race includes incumbents Taetzsch Conway Messano and Murphy, among three seats up for grabs.
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Bearch
William Lange
Hillside Times
Lange
Pingry Officials Baffled By Student Axe Killer
Pingry officials investigate the deaths of 15 year old Gregg Sanders and his parents after an axe attack and his suicide. Assistant Headmaster Inglesby and Head Counsellor Wilson review records and interview teachers and friends, finding no clear motive or drug evidence. The school notes no abnormal behavior and discusses potential drug hints, while continuing inquiries.
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Pingry
Wingry School
Gregg Saulers
Allan Tiglesby
David Wilson
Gregg Sanders
Ingleshy
Gregg
Greg
Inglesby
Krumbiegel Parents Push for School Administrative Assistant
W O Krumbiegel School parents urge the Board of Education to hire an administrative assistant. Elaine McGhee leads the PTA, noting the post remains vacant. Superintendent Avella says candidates were screened in two sessions. one acceptable, but not hired for higher pay. The board hopes to interview three suitable applicants soon.
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Walter O. Krumbiegel School
Board of Education
Elaine McGhee
Krumbiegel Pta
Anthony Avella
Avella
Lindsay Allen
Batley Ave
W.0.k
Allen
Catherine Pease
Hillside
Charlotte de Filippo
Hillside Week Crime Up Across Major Categories
Hillside police report crime rising in all major areas last year. Township weighs hiring more officers or clerical staff to relieve street-duty cops. Police Commissioner Wovsaniker and Chief Shelbourne note many crimes solved. Hearing set tonight for suspended Sgt Jerome Horning. School officials puzzled by student who killed his parents then himself. Desegregation talks ongoing with state officials. no action yet. Walter Krumblegel parents seek administrative assistant. Board President William Lange to seek reelection. Township committee GOP plan to restrict employee political activity rejected. Sona Traders grocery owner shot during robbery attempt.
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Avelia
Avella
Martin Lynes
Jack Wagner
William Lange
Mildren Karlik
Police Department
Wovsaniker
George Shelbourne
Jerome Horning
Anthony Avells
Hill~ Side
Walter
Krumblegel School
Hillside Times
GOP
J. Arnold Witte
Wea
Sona Traders
1974 Crime In Township Rises Across All Major Categories
Police statistics show 1974 crime up in robberies to 144 from 64 in 1973, larcenies to 809 from 534, auto thefts to 295 from 246, burglaries to 529 from 449, and assaults to 205 from 194. Six year comparison reveals large percentage increases. arrests steady for adults, juvenile arrests up 29 percent, with $690,999 in property recovered. Township committee weighs hiring more police and clerical staff to cut crime.
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Police Department
Harold Wovsaniker
Crime Up Yet Arrests Rise Highlight Hillside Meeting
At a Hillside Township Committee session a question on unsolved crimes drew a sharp rebuttal from Police Commissioner Worsaniker who said many crimes were solved. Chief Shelbourne cited nearly 1,000 arrests in 1974 and discussed public access to statistics while the mayor and officials vowed to boost evening patrols.
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Harald Worsaniker
George Shelbourne
Shelbourne
James Welsh
Democratic Committee
Woysauiker
Hillside Time Nels
Owner shoots bandit at Sona Traders store
Manek Patel, owner of Sona Traders Indian American Grocery at Summit and Winans, thwarted an attempted robbery after refusing to hand over money. After his hammering stance and a shouted order to shoot, one suspect fired. Patel was treated at St Elizabeth Hospital, then released. The bandits fled on Winans Ave after the 5 24 p.m. report.
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Sona Traders
Summit
Winans Ave
Manek Patel
Patel
Fire Department
St. Elizabeth Hospital
Hearing Tonight On Sgt Horning In Township Committee Session
The Township Committee will hold a closed hearing tonight into Police Sgt. Jerome Horning actions after he was suspended by Police Chief George Shelbourne amid an investigation of Christmas toy theft from Shop-Rite where he worked part time as a security guard. The probe is run jointly by Shelbourne and the Union County Prosecutor's office. First Assistant UC Prosecutor Stanley Kaczorowski said the investigation is ongoing with no criminal charges yet filed and the hearing will not affect any potential future charges.
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She ‘Townstiy Commiee
Jerome Horning
Horning
George Shelbourne
Shop-Rite
Shelbourne
Union County Prosecutor's Office
Stanley Kaczorowski
Union County
Hillside High School Cooperative Office Experience Program
Senior students at Hillside High participate in the Cooperative Office Experience program, combining morning classes with afternoon office work to bridge school and business. Coordinated by Ms. Luanne Shankman, participants earn credit toward graduation and are compensated, with many moving into current jobs after graduation. local employers listed include Hillside Board of Education, Wilm Inc, Fifth Park, and Union Center National Bank, among others. For participation, contact Ms. Shankman at 289-6655.
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Hill Side High School
Luanne Shankman
Tinue
Debbie Bangert
Hillside Board of Education
Cathy Capazzo - Fuchs
Wilm, Inc
Diane
Der
Elaine Sosa
Emerald Corp
Mary Jane Tokarz
Hillside High
Chamberlin and Hobbie
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Inelesky
Wilson
Gregg Saniers
Mae Jor
W.O. Krumbiegel
Mingly
Stete
Orie Eie
Tobin
Vincent Baldissano
Sgt
Pati
Christine Hurd
Vantastiks, Ltd
Jackie Katcher
Mayfair
Chester King
Steeler
Joann Mayo
General Adjustment Bureau
Diana Notte
Union Center National Bank
Linda Notte
Ginsberg Real Estate
Denise Ruela
Shirley Ann Savarin
Dorincorp
Evelyn Smith
Susan Sny
Emerald, Inc
Jackie Ratcher
Mayfair Supermarket, Inc
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