Water shortage spurs protest against Elizabethtown Water Co
Township officials and police fire chiefs attack Elizabethtown Water Company Consolidated over a heatwave water shortage. Mayor Kirkpatrick orders a sound truck and asks residents to curb sprinklers and car washing. Officials accuse company of failing to obtain new Hillside wells while company and advocates blame delays and opposition for the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabethtown Water Company Consolidated
Township Committee
Hillside Avenue
Maple Avenue
Henry Goldhor
Board of Pubblic Utilities Commissioners
Goldhor
Lownship Committee
Fire
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Shade Tree Commission Appointed In Hillside
Three members were named by Mayor Robert C. Kirkpatrick to serve graduated terms ending in 1955 56 and 57. Louis Ortstein Robert A. McNamara and Arthur Kresz were chosen with reappointments for five year terms. The board will study plantings along Central Avenue and address air pollution and zoning matters as it begins work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shade Tree Commission
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Louis Ortstein
Robert A. McNamara
Arthur Kresz
Commission
Milton B. Conford
Henry Goldhor
Central Avenue
Route 29
Recreation Commission
Bristol Myers
Hillside Avenue
Autoist Dozes and Crashes Into Street Pole
Peter V. Ciambruschini, 24, of 215 West Grand Street Elizabeth, fell asleep at the wheel about 1 30 a m and collided with a pole on North Broad Street at Wilder Street. He suffered shock and multiple facial and body bruises and cuts and was taken to Dr. Ralph Schwartz’s office for treatment. the car was towed away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter V. Ciambruschini
West Grand Street
Elizabeth
North Broad Street
Wilder Street
Ralph Schwartz
Stem era Republican hold broken in township race
The obituary recalls James E. Stem who chaired the Township Committee in 1930 and 1931 and helped weaken the 57 varieties bloc. A related column criticizes Newark Airport politics, urging New Jersey towns to join Queens in pressuring Port Authority limits and quicker airport action.
Special Bus Fare Change Hits Local Pupils Inflation Bows In
The Board of Education was told the special two and a half cent student bus fare, in effect since 1941, will rise to 10 cents next fall, affecting nearly 90 students. Public Service Coordinated Transport will not extend the present charge. The district also adjusts chartered bus rates from 25 to 20 dollars daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Anthony Nordone
Public Service
Coe Avenue
Liberty Avenue
Recreation Fund
Parley
Arnold H. McClow
Recreation Committee
Township Committee and Recreation Commission
Municipal Recreation Commission
Wayne T. Branom
Cedarhurst Sues 10 Airlines Over Idlewild Nuisance
Cedarhurst L I files suit in Brooklyn Federal Court against ten airlines and the Port Authority alleging trespass and nuisance from low flying over Cedarhurst. A 1000 foot limit ordinance, to take effect June 16, faces a temporary injunction as the case tests its validity. Community leaders push bi state cooperation to address airport noise and safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Queens County
New York
Idlewild
Queens
New Jersey
Port of New York Authority
Cedarhurst
Port Authority
Queens Civic Council
Newark Airport
Elizabeth
Brooklyn
L. I
Leo F. Raytel
Royal E. Dalrymple
St. Albans
Newark
Dalrymple
Mayor Kirk to Speak at Hillside Airport Meeting
Mayor James T. Kirk of Elizabeth will address the Hillside Airport Committee next Tuesday July 7 at 8 pm in the Municipal Building Col Harry L Luftman temporary chairman announced. Township Committee members are expected to attend and the public is invited. The gathering centers on Runway A over Idlewild area. The suit is part of an effort by
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Avenue
Francis B. Carroll
State Water Policy Commission
Paul EB. Korlesky
Carroll
Hillside
Conford
Robert Kean Jr
Water Company
Milton B. Conford
Kean
Mavis Carroll
Union
August Davies Jr
State Water Policy Commission For Water Conservation
John M. Malone
Planning Board
State Supreme Court
Public Utilities Commission
Henry Kreh Jr
Board of Freeholders
North Broad Street
Hollywood Avenue
Kreh
Clinton Place
Winans
Conklin Avenues
Williamson Avenue
Irvington Avenue
Adéle Raelow
Sam Cohen
Maple Avenue
Newark
David H. Doremus
Board of Assessors
Doremus
Hillside Welfare Association
James E. Stem
Stem
Central Avenue
Magistrate's Court
Mayfair Homes
Albert Schoen
Union Avenue
The
American Construction Co
Mayors Committee
Newark Airport
National Air Transport Coordinating Committee
Kirk
James T. Kirk
Elizabeth
Hillside Citizens Airport Committee
Harry L Luftman
Citizens Group
Luftman
MacArthur Story Sponsored by Gor man Fischer
The MacArthur message in this issue is sponsored by Gor man P. Fischer of 1146 North Broad street. Fischer praises MacArthur as a great modern leader guiding America and hopes parents use his story to inspire children for the nation’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Gorman P. Fischer
North Broad Street
Fischer
Hillside
Chairman Extends Palsy Fund Drive
Due to poor response the Cerebral Palsy fund drive will be extended through July. Albert Schoen, chairman, asks industry and township organizations to assist. He seeks volunteers for a tag day during the month and can be reached at WA 8900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Schoen
Schoen
Hillside Men Graduate From State Police Academy
Two Hillside men Henry Mihaly of 542 Lee Street and Harry Scheutzle Jr of 317 Hillside Avenue graduated last Wednesday from the State Police Academy in West Trenton. Gov. Alfred E. Driscoll addressed the group of 60 graduates and presented badges. The exercises showed training in tactical maneuvers motor operations combat skills and weapons use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
State Police Academy
West Trenton
Henry Mihaly
Lee Street
Harry Scheutzle, Jr
Hillside Avenue
Harry Scheutzle
Hillside Police
Alfred E. Driscoll
Priest Joseph B Bagley Appointed at Christ the King Church
The Archdiocese of Newark announced Rev. Joseph B. Bagley will join Rev. Gerard B. Whelan as assistant at Christ the King Church. Bagley, 26, is the son of Mrs B Bagley of 68 Avenue C Bayonne and studied at Seton Hall Prep and Immaculate Conception Seminary. He was ordained June 7 after studies at Immaculate Conception Seminary Darrington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdiocese of
Newark
Joseph B. Bagley
Christ the King Church
Gerard B. Whelan
Perry G. de Witt
Father Bagley
B. Bagley
Avenue C. Bayonne
Seton Hall Prep
University
Immaculate Conception Seminary
Darrington
Weather outlook: Sunny and warm today
The forecast calls for sunny skies and warmer temperatures today. Tomorrow, expect hot and humid conditions with mostly fair weather.
Man Arrested Here Wanted In Warren
William H. Prine 29, arrested here on a disorderly conduct charge, was indicted by State Police for breaking into Home School in Warren Township Somerset County on June 13. He admitted stealing a typewriter projector loudspeaker and tools valued at 700 dollars. He is held without bail for the Somerset Grand Jury following a suspended sentence by Magistrate Sidney Birnbaum after tampering with a car at 1541 Morris Place, opposite Police Headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Prine
Warren Township
Somerset County
Prine
Sidney Birnbaum
Somerset
Karkowski
Scotch Plains Barracks
Harry S. Luftman
Morris Place
Widow in Jeweler Murder Questioned by Newark Detectives
Newark detectives were to question Myrna Olshan, widow of jeweler Harry Olshan, shot to death at his Broad Street shop. They reviewed a decade-old matrimonial dispute and a criminal desertion complaint as clues while guarding the couple’s four children Brenda 18 Arnold 12 Joel 10 Joyce 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Myrna Olchan
Mertz Avenue
Harry Olshan
Broad Street
Walter L. Ketfield
Charles A. Otto, Jr
Brenda
Arnold
Joel
Joyce
Olshan
Librarians Tour Baker & Taylor Plant for Library Order System
More than seventy librarians and library trustees touring the Baker & Taylor Company plant on North Broad street learned about a conveyor belt system that preps book orders in three and a half hours. F J Short noted the method as unique in book distribution. Mr Brookes arranged the visit with additional bus transport and social events at the convention. Walter & Taylor displayed a 22 foot exhibit of $3,000 worth library books and long playing records at the Waldorf Astoria display area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Library Association
New York City
Baker &Taylor Company
North Broad Street
Baker & Taylor
F. J. Short
Charles ©. Brookes
Hillside Emergency Squad Elects Officers
Thomas Greene was elected captain of the Hillside Volunteer Emergency Squad at a meeting last week. Robert Mcanamara is president with Frank Walters as vice president and Mrs. Jean Giordano as corresponding secretary. Maye O Neill is secretary, Sol Soroka treasurer, and Carmen Monaco sergeant at arms. Members received certificates after completing an advanced first aid course. town ambulance service is expected soon and daytime volunteers are still welcome. Contact Soroka at WA 3 1071.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Greene
Hillside
Robert McNamara
Frank Walters
Jean Giordano
Maye O'Neill
Sol Soroka
Carmen Monaco
Soroka
Also Mentioned on This Page
Attack Water Company
Dover Avenue
Wainright Street
Persen
Linde Air Products Co
Ramsey Avenue
Westinghouse Manufacturing Co
Hillside Kiwanis Club
Hillside National Bank
Hillside High School
S Chonl
Melvern C. Woodburn
Milton MM. Lilien
Sylvester Fiorvanti
Louis J. Hess
Dr. Lilien
Eneed Basie
Hillside Photo Service
Norma M. Schmitz
James A. Oneil
Melvern
Woodburn
Kiwanis Club
Doret
Lion
Jim Stem
Stein
Richard §. Farr
Thomas E. Martin
John E. Trousdell
Robert F. Smalley
Winchester Avenue
Conant Street
Lincoln Republican Club
Abe Lincoln
LeRoy G. Hoesly
Daniel Leeds Miller Jr
Hoesly
Jo Anne Higgins
South Orange
Josephine Sasso
Sandra Manheimer
Irvington
Evelyn Marino
Orange
Adelaide Dunn
Lawrence Miller
Cos
Ischer
MacArthur Story
Salem Pharmacy
Salem Ave
EL Tite
Walter R. Lee
Home For Funerals
Warren
Will Grill
Kraft
Krafty Ees
Tate Coed
Kraft Foods Company
Neer
Evans Terminal
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