Hillside Orchestra to Debut in Free Public Concert
The Hillside Community Orchestra, the township’s first, will bow with a free concert on Thursday March 8 at 8 p.m. in the Abram P Morris School Coe Avenue. Allan Holaman of Weequahic High School Newark will conduct the 48 member group comprising lawyers teachers principals business men and others. The crew includes husband wife pairs a father and son and twin sisters. Field officers list Jules Ter president Beatrice Carl Block publicity director and Jerome Greenhouse vice president. Trustees named: Dr Wayne T Brac hon Harry A Cooper Carmen Ferrigno Edward S Harvey Paul Miller James Stern.
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Hillside Community Orchestra
Abram P. Morris
Coe Avenue
Aiian Holaman
Plusic
Weequahic High School
Newark
Lie Upohestra
Bernard Senner
Wil‘om Kemper
Joseph Peyser
Joseph Ram
Frank Majul
Andrew Cox
H. Terkel
B. Lilley
William
Sidney Birnbaum
Mas M. Michaels
M. Goldwere
Benjamin Feldman
Solderships
Lawrence
Levitas
Lichestra
Jules Terpresident
Thelma Wolfe
Jerome Greenhouse
Paul de Graw
Me Helen Weiss
Roiii Kumina
Henry Goldhoy
Beatrice Carl Block
Wayne T. Brachon
Harry A Cooper
Carmen Ferrigno
Edward S. Harvey
Paul Miller
James Sternerr
Abram P. Morris School
Gala 3 Day Sale At Lenny's 5&10 Opens New Store
Lenny's 5 10 at 1594 Maple Avenue launches a three day gala sale to celebrate a complete refurbish with hundreds of money saving values. Free gifts will be offered to coupon holders from a page 2 Oil ad and Leonard Cohen the proprietor adds new stock and redecorated interiors. An ad error mis-stated a Kotex price which should read 1.49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ynday
Lenny's
Maple Avenue
Mittleman’s Bakery
Lenny
Leonard Cohen
Cohen
Kotex
Lionel Receives Legion Citation for Employing Handicapped
Lionel Corp of Lagerplace received an American Legion citation for employing handicapped persons. State commander Don Harte presented the award to Charles V. Giamio, Lionel vice president and works manager, who is handicapped, at a luncheon with Veterans Administration participation. Safety director George Herman noted 162 handicapped workers among 2,600 employees, with attendance and production equal to or better than nonhandicapped staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lionel Corp
American Legion
Don Harte
Charles V. Giamio
Lionel
Veterans Administration
George Herman
Lionel Safety Diventor
Hillside Young Democrats Elect Officers 1956
The Hillside Young Democratic Club at Polish American Hall elected officers for 1956: President Robert Diamond, vice president Eugene Vroom, treasurer John Fuhrman, corresponding secretary Elaine Goldman, recording secretary Adrienne Abramson, historian Tom Urchuk, sergeant at arms Herbert Alexanders, parliamentarian Dwight Kirkpatrick. Diamond will be sworn in as an attorney in March after his clerkship with McGlynn Weintraub & Stein in Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Young Democratic Club
Community events and oddities from a town meeting
A report notes a Reserve Police special meeting urged for grievance matters and a township commissioner's dash to an emergency call. It cites a mislaid cornerstone with 1954 carved, hints at a late spring dedication, plus Hillside Community Orchestra debut on March 8 at Abram P Morris School with free, nonpaid performers seeking local support.
Township Upheld On Gas Station
Superior Court Judge Rich ard J Hughes denied Hellmund Co. the right to rebuild at 1220 Liberty Ave on a portion of the original wall, extending a non conforming structure. The zoning board had initially allowed a permit, then reversed after a board reorganization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peverrs Tereete
Superior Court
Richard J) Hughes
Hellmund Ol
Liberty Avenue
Hellmund Gl
Charles Hanson
Heart Fund Drive Reaches One Quarter Of Union County Goal
Union County Heart Association reports $24,612 raised in a weekend house to house drive across 21 communities. Cub Pack 190 led a Hillside effort with $497.40 toward a $2,987.41 target, plus $671.67 from Hillside groups, bringing Heart Sunday totals to $1,109 with participation from AZA Boys B nai Bith Girls Hillside High School Key Club Ha dassah and Kiwanis Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union County
Union County Heart Association
Hillside
Heart Sunday
AZA Boys
B'nai Bith Girls
Hillside High School Key Club
Hillside Chapter of
Hadassah
Hillside Kiwanis Clb
Doctor to Address ORT on Dieting
Hillside Chapter of Women's American ORT plans a Thursday meeting at Sinal Congregation 1531 Maple Avenue. Newark physician Dr. S William Kalb will discuss Dieting Yourself. An important business meeting is planned and refreshments will be served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Chapter
Women's American Ort
Sinal Congregation
Maple Avenue
S. William Kalb
Newark
Church Women Will View Cancer Film
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Franklin Memorial Church will host its monthly meeting on Monday at 8 pm Mrs Ernest A Brown of the county cancer society will screen a cancer film and answer questions Hostesses are Mrs David Walter and Mrs Norman Harrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesleyan Service Guild
Franklin Memorial Church
Ernest A. Brown
Jun County Cancer Society
David Walter
Norman Harrison
Hillside Chapter 192 Eastern Star Dinner Meeting
Hillside Chapter 192 Order of Eastern Star holds a regular meeting at 7 30 p m tomorrow with a demonstration dinner afterward at the Masonite Hall following the business session.
Officials Direct Survey of Police Fire Departments
Township Committee directs survey of Police and Fire Departments to plan reorganization. Police Commissioner Kirkpatrick suggests consulting State Police and New York City police chief. civil service exam considered for police lieutenants. plans foresee promoting five or six sergeants. Legal and placement issues noted with eligibility and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
State Police
New York City
Board of Fire Underwriters
Fire Department
Kirkpatrick
State Civil Service Commission
W. William di Buono
Bueld
Legal Department
Laratan Realty Co
Sidney
Nineteen Freed Of Gambling Charges In Chicago Case
Nineteen Lionel Corp employees were held in 25 bail each for the Grand Jury under the Gaming Act on December 14, then freed of gambling charges by Acting Magistrate Percy H Penn Monday night. The Grand Jury remanded the case for re hearing under the Disorderly Persons Act as evidence was deemed insufficient for conviction. The men were arrested after a December 1 raid for alleged dice game activity, though no game was observed in progress.
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Ineteen
Lionel
Percy H Penn
Washington P T A Plans Fathers Night
A George Washington School PTA meeting approved officers for the coming year. Nominating chair Bert Kriegman announced committee members. A Father’s Night program is set for Monday March 12 at 3 pm in the school auditorium.
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George Washington School Pta
Wmder
Bert Kriegman
R. Glassman
B. Berlanstein
Yanowita
William Krautblatt
Auditorm
Treveirng
Marc Swanger
DK Rerlenstein
Kirkpatrick Resigns and Winston Seeks Reelection
In Hillside township Kirkpatrick resigns from the Township Committee to accept a Union County Elections post, spurring Adolph Winston to run again. Winston reports support from local groups as Kirkpatrick praises a decade of Democratic progress and predicts no harm to the program. The committee approves final contracts for the new municipal building and notifies movers of office relocations by April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ulion
Springfield
William di Buono
Hillside
Robert Kirkpatrick
Union County Board of Elections
Adolph A. Winston
Tam
William Gurl
Kirkpatrick
V. Willam di Busono
Menike Kirkpatrick
Winston
Adele Brastow
Howard J. Bloy
Dominick Peterpaul
Recreation Commission
H. W, Boise Inc
Plainfield
Brary
Remington Rand
Newark
Herbert T. Farkas
Kiwanis Club Honors Judge Hand at Marchal Meeting
At a Hillside Kiwanis Club regular meeting the Make Other People Happy committee designated the Marchal meeting night as MOPH Night in honor of Judge Kenneth Hand, recently appointed to the Superior Court Bench.
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MOPH
Te Hillside Kiwanis Club
Kenneth ©. Hand
Superior Court
Church to Install Elders and Deacons Parish rites this Sunday at Eliza bel Avery Church
Elders and deacons of Eliza bel Avery Presbyterian Church will be ordained and installed during the Sunday morning service. M Leslie Pelmly and Irvin P Sowers are to be installed as elders with Covey and Sehuter as additional elders. Several deacons including Willie Jon Cavicehia and others will be ordained or installed as deacons.
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Eliza
Bel Avery Presbyterian Church
M. Leslie Pelmly
Irvin P Sowers
D. Covey
Anthony PF Sehuter Wevons
Willie Jon & Cavicehia
Joseph Hale
Dowglis Haviland
Dan Hexumer
Robert W Kelley
Walter Kretchmer
Elray Mess
Philip J. Sehaub
Fred Sthzinger
Presbyterian Men Schedule Meeting Change
The Parbir chapter of the Presbyterian Men of Elizabeth Avenue Presbyterian Church, led by Fred Covey, postpones the March 28 session to March 21 due to Holy Week. A motion picture Historical New England will be shown, with Russell Tygart hosting and John Cavio in charge of devotions.
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Soy Kyous Parbir
Presbyterian Men
Elizabeth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Fred Covey
New England
Russell Tygart
John
Cavio
Cla
Municipal Employee Salaries Increased Across Township
The Township Committee introduced two ordinances raising pay for civil service employees not including police and fire. Increases cover roles from court clerk to welfare director and health staff, with retroactive dates to January 1 and a public hearing slated for Tuesday, March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Conmuptee
Board of Assessors
Boyd
Board of Health
Portable Oil Stoves Banned in Township After First Reading
An ordinance bans portable oil stoves or kerosene space heaters after April 4 due to serious fire and public risk. Violations face up to 100 dollar fines or 30 days in jail for first offenses, with higher penalties for subsequent offenses. A second ordinance empowers the Fire Department to declare nuisances illegal and remove hazard devices after notice. A zoning amendment limits coin operated vending machines outside buildings to industrial zones. Mayfain Motor Sales wins a 1956 Ford contract for the Police Department at 1653.46 with a $600 trade-in. Acknowledgment is given to James A. Owell of Hillside National Bank for signature verification on bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Sterhap & Kane
Elizabeth Attorneys
Veterans
Mayfain Motor Sales
Tjnden
Ford
James A. Owell
Hillside National Bank
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Herman Holzman
Young Democrats
Desit
Reserve Police
Opensite
Henry Goldhor
Township Committee
Goldhar
Hollywood Ave
Paul F. Korlesky
George Helock
John Candrillo
Harry Scheutzle
Nobiey
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Chlenzo Bridge A& Iron Go
Long Avenue
Jon Hg Board
Matt-Best
Your Toy & Juvenile Furniture Store
Bloydes
Liberty Ave
Growney Funeral Home
North Broad Street
New Jersey
Washington
P.T.A. Plan
Casa Capri
Utllside
Mrs. White
Jean A. White
Board of Education
Henry Go Nidtou
Max Schreffer
White
Covi
Robert
Kilpatrick Wilseve
weLing
Pal Her
Withpatrick
Hostilor
State Senate
Election Board
Kirkepatrick
Milton B. Conford
Tim
Proro
Will
Kant Balt
Kiwanis Club
Presbyterian
Salem Pharmacy
Salem Ave
Deliyer
Walter R. Lee
Home For Funerala
Starko’s Liquor Store Inc
Mercury Radio & TV
Cor
Hillside Ave
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