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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1957
Page
8
The Hillside Times urges safe and sane Fourth of July observance. It emphasizes responsible driving to prevent accidents on crowded highways and criticizes excessive speed and reckless passing. The piece frames July 4 as an American holiday best celebrated with caution on the open road.
Vincent W. Johnson of 30 Halstead Street Newark and former candy store proprietor at 1804 Liberty Avenue was found guilty by a jury of bookmaking in Elizabeth. County Judge Edward A. McGrath set sentencing for next Tuesday. Police testified he had horse racing bet slips in his candy store wastebasket after an arrest on November 9, 1956. Johnson’s counsel contended the slips were his own bets, while the assistant prosecutor cited a prior Passaic County bookmaking conviction three years earlier with a $1,000 fine and probation.
Cal serence student at Se New ark Colleges of Rutgers University was elected president of the Hillside Young Democratic Club at a meeting hosted by Robert Dineland. Officers include Tom Urchuk first vice president and Florence Cahen recording secretary. A standard first aid course led by Hillside Ambulance captain Thomas G. Greene starts July 11 at 7:30 pm at 399 Hollywood Ave, open to police firemen auxiliary and civilians. contact Greene or attend first session.
The Hillside Recreation Commission opens an eight week accordion course for ages 6 to 12 starting Friday at Central Avenue Playground. Enrollment on first day. call WA 62219 to enroll or leave names and addresses. Alfred Mayer of Juilliard School of Music teaches. accordions may be rented.
An initial planning meeting for the annual congregational bazaar and dinner of Hillside Presbyterian Church was held last Wednesday. The steering committee, led by Mrs. Thomas Dwyer, Mrs. John Lapp, and Mrs. Melvin Wright, chose chairmen for the dinner and booth booths. A meeting of all chairmen is set for Tuesday, July 9 at 1 pm at the home of Mrs. Franklin Lange, 1243 Salem Avenue, with Mrs. Dwyer in charge.
Gustave Lerman, 28, of 1510 Schley Street Kenilworth, was injured in a Garden State Parkway crash early Friday. He was unconscious with head injuries and taken to Rahway Memorial Hospital after his car crossed the center strip and slammed into the opposite lane, police said.
Jet Aluminum Distributive Co announces its relocation from Chestnut Avenue to larger quarters on Route 35 in Cliffwood near Keyport after ten years serving Tfillside and surrounding area. Owners Ed Hudzik Ted Naklelny and John Solewski pledge continued high quality aluminum storm windows doors and home products while inviting the public to visit the new Cliffwood location. The Murdock 61020 phone will be retained for Hillsiders.
A family dinner Saturday honored Freeholder and Mrs. George W. Herlich on their 5374 wedding anniversary at 151 Clark Street. Attending were their daughter and son in law, Fred Eckert, plus two other daughters and families, grandchildren Peter Eckert, Suzanne Eckert, Ellis Cline, Nancy Cline, Wayne Yull, Craige Yull, Patricia Yull, and grandson David Yull serving with the Air Force. The Herlichs wed June 29, 1904, and Mrs. Herlich is Grace Edwards. Mr. Herlich, a former Hillside Republican mayor, served 15 years on the Township Committee and was elected to the Board of Freeholders in 1947, chairing the finance committee.
Rabbi Eliezer Cohen of Sinai Congregation was elected to the executive committee of the Rabbinical Council of America at the annual convention held at the Pine View Hotel in Allsburg, N. C.
The Citizens Advisory Committee for Education formed to assist in selling the high school addition to the public decided last Wednesday night to continue permanently. A committee list includes De Jer ome Rothgosstr, of 234 North Werlene Chileman, with Justin A. Thomas Mrs Mildred Hess Edward Gottlieb Mes Dorothy Tayo Sol Prank and Mrs Jean Ay White. The constitution will be presented to the full group when meetings resume in September.
Crowd is expected for a July fireworks display at Olympic Park starting at 10 p.m. with a 9 p.m. show by Zaccnini and a free attractions program including Natal the chimpanzee Miss Delth, trapeze artist and Munoz the slack wire performer. Donnelly family from New Jersey appear among foreign acts. Registration for swimming lessons begins at the park pool, sponsored by the Irvington Red Cross for Essex and Union County children. Funeral services were held for August Knapp of 308 Salem Ave, Newark, who died Sunday at Alexian Brothers Hospital. Interment followed at Rosemount Memorial Park. He was 56, born in Germany, lived in Elizabeth and Hillside, and worked 24 years for Singer Manufacturing Co. Survivors include his wife, a son Walter, a daughter Mrs. Maria Noe, three brothers and three sisters.
Hillside Elks lead standings with Liberty Businessmen tied at three. Elks, Flash Cleaners, Maxon Pontiac, Eagle Oil show varied results. Notable scores include Liberty Bus 9 over Merkle Dodge 3 and Flash Cleaners 4 over Eagle Oil 5. Industrial league reports Masses Shoes, Amersil Co, Bristol-Myers, and Local 1035 (Westinghouse) results with several forfeits.
Township Committee received and filed complaints of low water pressure from Elizabeth Town Water Company and Public Utilities Commission. Proposals included extending services via Hillside, Tales Diy, and Florence. A plan to invest 72 000 surplus cash in Government Series bonds was noted, while street cleaning at night and a water meter at Summit Avenue were proposed to address supply issues. Residents urged action on rent control and sidewalk repairs, with disputes over use of Road Department funds for contractor repairs. A flood relief request prompted discussion of a sewer easement through Conant Street property.
Parishioner Orest Yacin drawn plans for a new building at Liberty Avenue and Bloy Street to serve Immaculate Conception parish established May 15, 1987. Temporary services will be held at Till aide Elks Club 244 Hillside Avenue. First mass for the new parish set for July 7 at 9 a.m.
Church listings for Christ the King Catholic Church and First Church of Christ Scientist in Elizabeth, detailing pastors, Mass times, confessions, devotions, baptisms, and weekly service schedule. Includes Sunday service times, holy day observances, and doctrine emphasis from Joshua 1 9.
A compilation of church and temple offerings across Hillside and nearby areas. Listings include Hillside Presbyterian Church Salem Avenues Hillside Sonali Mugene Ossian Ars minister with Sunday services. Morning Worship in the auditorium through Sept with 9 am start. Elizabeth Avenue Presbyterian Chuek led by Rev. Dr. Arthur Nopli nhod, morning worship and a sermon on A New Restoration. Siial Congregation Rabbi Hlie ver Cohen with a week of daily services from Sunday to Saturday. Conservative Congregation of Hillside announces services Friday 8:30 pm at Maple Hall. Bethany Pentecostal Church 211 Baltimore Ave Rev Edward H Sthaumburg with Sunday School 10:30 am and evening services 7:45 pm plus midweek services.
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