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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1968
Page
1
The Hillside High School Guidance Office will operate Monday through Friday in July. Director Edward Gottlieb urges seniors and parents to discuss future education plans, college applications, and related topics. All students’ families may request conferences by calling 289-4450.
Municipal offices will close Friday July 5. A fireworks event is planned at Elizabeth River Park at dusk Thursday. Crimes include a broken plate glass window on Philip Weinick's property and bicycle thefts at Shop Rite lot and Margaret Roche Memorial Pool. Detected incidents involve a car hitting a railway signal and arrests for bicycle theft eluding police stolen car and purse snatching.
Police reported a parent that his son was throwing stones at a school and breaking windows. The article notes parental denials and suggests shared responsibility, urging citizens to monitor youths to stop costly damage to public property.
Patrolman William Paton apprehended four Newark juveniles with a stolen bicycle at Clark Street and Maple Avenue last Wednesday. The bike was reported stolen by Harry Reanick of 1387 Doremus Place. The children aged 11 to 15 were released to their parents pending juvenile court action.
Residents of Church Street decide to fly the American flag daily from dawn to dusk. They vow to continue the practice throughout the year to honor the flag and display patriotism.
Two early morning crashes left Glynn Hamel and Frank Melsin injured after their cars struck poles on Route 22 westbound. Hamel, 19, of Elizabeth, faced narcotics charges, while passenger Melsin, 20, of Edison, suffered shoulder pain. Both were treated at St Elizabeth Hospital. In a separate crash, William Carlson, 35, and his wife Betty, 29, of North Plainfield struck a pole at Hilldale Place. police could not explain the crash.
Paul Rozano a sixth grader from Harden Locker School travels alone with Air France to Paris and the French Riviera for ten weeks to visit Uncle Edouard Rozano. His siblings have also taken similar trips in past years. Elizabeth now 17 has crossed the Atlantic three times for la vie Francaise.
About 85 residents of the Honorary PBA to Local 70 are asked to vote on supporting a higher wage scale for patrolmen than firemen. Early returns show several cannot support the stand. One member notes hesitation over being pressured to decide. The issue may lead to resignation from the honorary group. Continued on Page 6.
Earl Arnold and three men face atrocious assault charges after a knife dispute at the Pine Tavern on 246 Long Ave. Loyko and Prentiss were wounded. Patrolman Lawrence La Cara helped arrest. Arnold and others set to appear in Municipal Court on July 18.
At a Hillside meeting, architect David Ludlow urged self interest in preserving personal property while noting that a visible dark skin presence does not signal neighborhood decline. The Hillside Human Relations Committee’s first public session addressed race and integration in housing.
Louis A. Santagata of Hillside was appointed to the Hillside Board of Recreation Commission. He heads L A S Manufacturing in Newark and lives at 120 Coe Ave with Mildred and daughter Lois. His daughter Marianne plans to teach in Madison Township and he has led local civic and charity groups.
Postmaster William H. Runyon announces that Thursday July 4 1968 Independence Day will be observed as a legal holiday at all postal installations. There will be no mail deliveries by City Carriers and no window service for the Elizabeth Postal District including Hillside Roselle and Roselle Park.
Dan Menza invites Hillside residents to a July 4 charity baseball game at Conant St field. Hillside Police faces Hillside Firemen to benefit the Phil Amato Fund. Admission is free. donations accepted by mail to 122 Liberty Avenue Hillside or via return envelope. Fireworks nearby end the event.
Philadephia hosted the National AAU weight lifting finals where Hillside residents dominated. John Cecconi won the heavyweight crown with 900 pounds, Peter Pircsak topped the 1981/4 pound class with 845 pounds, Paul Lauer of New York lifted 645 pounds in the 132 1/2 class, and Roger Quinn of Philadelphia won the 165 1/2 class with 875 pounds.
Daniel Damico, 63, of 1067 Prospect St, was bumped on the head as his car, driven by Frances Damico, 18, turned from Salem Rd into Morris Ave. It was struck by a car driven by Hilda Rux, 60, of Elizabeth, causing the skid. Damico refused medical help.
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