Service Station Permit Blocked by Adjustment Board Action
The committee refused to entertain Arthur S. Hensler Jr.'s gas station permit due to plans for a zoning amendment. The measure aims to require applications to the Zoning Board of Adjustment and set 35 foot setbacks to reduce truck traffic and hazards along Route 29. Public hearing set for March 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur S. Hensler Jr
McCarter, English and Studer
Newark
Milton B. Conford
Hensler
Zoning Board of Adjustment
Conford
Route
Hillside Times Raises News Stand and Subscriptions
The Hillside Times will raise single copy price to 8 cents and annual subscription to 3.50 starting April 1. The paper cites sharp increases in news print and labor costs over six years and says the changes help continue a public newspaper for the expanding local field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Times
The
Times
Reduced Funds Cut Plans For Parkway
Union County Board of Freeholders in Elizabeth approved a $150,000 grant to the County Park Commission for new lands and improvements, $73,500 less than requested. Cuts included a $15,000 reduction for lands acquisition for the Elizabeth River Parkway through Elizabeth Hillside and Union, though the project will proceed to a limited extent as two-year initiative aims for a $1,000,000 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Park Commission
Union County Board of Freholders
Elizabeth
Elizabeth River Parkway
Hillside
Union
Commission
Emergency Squad Elects Officers
Frank Sanchez was elected captain of the Hillsisié Volunteers Emergency Squad Friday night at the Civilian Defense control center. Sol Soroka was elected corresponding adjutant, Miss Maye O'Neil recording adjutant, and Miss Kathleen Jacubus finance officer. Officers are temporary and sworn in by D William F. Wacker. Members are trained in first aid by Thomas Greene with more classes possible for new registrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sanchez
Hillsisié“Volunteers
Civilian Defense Control Center
Sol Soroka
Maye O'Neil
Kathleen Jacubus
D. William F. Wacker
Board of Health
Thomas Greene
Hit-and-run damages cars on Blay Street
A hit-and-run struck two parked vehicles on Blay Street Tuesday night. Joseph Prokopowicz’s car at 522 Columbia Avenue had left rear and front fender damage, plus a left door. Marie Parker’s car at 394 Buchanan Street also suffered rear left fender damage. No vehicle description is available. The weather was fair and cold today and tonight with some cloudiness tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blay Street
Joseph Prokopowicz
Columbia Avenue
Marie E. Parker
Buchanan Street
Hillside mayoral limits challenged by Lee and Kirkpatrick
Former Hillside mayor Art Lee objects to The Times version of political history noting he preceded Robert C. Kirkpatrick as the first Democratic mayor. Lee asserts he won office under a Republican township majority and praises Kirkpatrick while highlighting local safety and governance complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur T. Lee
Hillside
Miami
Florida
The
Times
the Times
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Lee
Art Lee
Bob Kirkpatrick
Bob
Cut The P A Down To Size
Miles of testimony will be written into the record before the nine investigations of the Elizabeth plane disasters are completed. The Port of New York Authority is a bi state agency with twelve members. it operates in a little kingdom, not subject to Congress or judicial review. Governors appoint members, state legislatures confirm, and vacancies can be dodged by phrases about serving until a successor. The piece urges Sen Hand and Govs to expose the P A and shrink its power within a democratic system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Port of New York Authority
New York
New Jersey
P.A
Port Authority
United States
Port of
Congress
Kenneth C. Hand
Union County
Sen
Little Kingdom
Hillside Safety Council launches town wide awareness drive
The Hillside Safety Council begins a campaign to reduce accidents with two double billboards at Bloy Street and Liberty Avenue, Maple Avenue, from Bailey Avenue to Williamson Avenue. Cartoons, posters, window signs and weekly inserts in the Hillside Times for two months accompany literature distributed to stores, schools, plants and through town. George O'Brien chairs the council. Henry Goldhor serves as Township Committee representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Safety Council
Hillside
Bloy Street
Liberty Avenue
Maple Avenue
Bailey Avenue
Williamson Avenue
Hillside Times
Safety Council
George O'Brien
Henry Goldhor
Schacht Steel to Sponsor Two for Engineer Awards
Schacht Steel Construction announces it will sponsor two local high school seniors to compete for a $1000 civil engineering scholarship from the American Institute of Steel Construction. Eligible are all seniors in Northern New Jersey high schools, regardless of gender. Applications due April 1 to Schacht Steel Construction. past recipient John Frey from Livingston is now at Cornell. Local principals cooperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schacht Steel Construction, Inc
Hillside Avenue
American Institute of Steel Construction
Northen New Jersey
Schacht Steel
John Frey
Livingston
Cornell University
Congressman Case commends Hill side Times on Newark Airport stance
Congressman Clifford P. Case praised the Hill side Times for supporting the Newark Airport issue in a letter to the editor. He thanked the paper for its commendation of him and for advocating moving the airport to a less populated area to reduce threats to lives, property and happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford P. Case
Hillside Times
Newark Airport
the Times
Groups Fight to Control Township Committee Primary
Democratic and Republican leaders clashed over candidate targets in a bid to tame the upcoming Township Committee and tax collector races. In Polish American Hall sessions, figures like Leslie Reed withdrew, William Gural eyed the race, and Robert McNamara vowed to stay. A harmony committee and multiple potential Republican names surfaced amid strong opposition to a closed primary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloy Street
Leslie Reed
Route 29
William Gural
Locust Avenue
Robert McNamara
Democratic County Committee
Gural
Eugene Abramowitz
McNamara
Abramowitz
Frank Ninesling
Farmer
Raymond J. Brennan
Crescent Avenue
William Galik
John Co. Pozar
Galik
Polar
Carmen J. Ferrigno
James D. Duffy
Anthony D'Amiano
Paul A. Kifner
Hillside Republican Club
George W. Herlicl
John M. Brown
Walter Leibo
Board of Education
South Side
North Side
Benjamin Hale
Henry J. Konzelmann
Edward Gottlieb
Harlow H. Curtis Jr
Mouglas Haviland
Arnold H. Me
Clarence E. Kremer
Ferrigno
Arnold H. McClow
Arthur E. Ferguson
Ernest Schickedanz
Sai
Duffy
Habana
Kir
Har E. Dienst
D'Amiano
Walter Ker
John
Two Budget Items Questioned in Hillside Meetings
Leslie Reed urged clarity on the defense appropriation noting it would fund equipment and supplies. Joseph Spielvogel argued against the request and Lloyds of London insurance odds were cited. Mayor Kirkpatrick defended the need while two Hillside Lads Club leaders urged more youth activities and urged Recreation Board reconsideration with a memorandum to prioritize children’s needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Reed
Route
Joseph Spielvogel
Belle Committee
Lloyd's of London
Milton B. Conford
Frank Walter
Chapman
Reed
Spielvogel
Russia
United States
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Raymond
R+ King Defense Council
Fense Organization
Hillside Lads Club
Harold Somers
Yale Avenue
Arthur McGinn
Trade Street
Recreation Board
Peter G. Humanik
Henry Goldhor
Jess
Tax Office Extends Hours For Public Aid
Collector John Povar announced the office will be open Saturday morning from 9 to 12 and Monday evenings from 7 to 8 to assist the public after normal hours. In response to numerous inquiries, the tax office offers the weekend and evening access for discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John €. Povar
Defense Police to Hold Spring Ball
Hillside Civilian Defense police auxiliary announces its first annual Spring Ball on May 10. Chairman Peter Bede lists committee members Wallace Tidabeck secretary William Willis treasurer Stanley Funkhauser master of ceremonies Jack Kevoe publicity John Richkus entertainment Charles Woods refreshments Ray Hodges tickets Herbert Devereawn prizes. Proceeds fund equipment for auxiliary members working with the Police Department in emergencies patrol and traffic control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Civilian Defense Police
Peter Bede
Wallace Tidabeck
William Willis
Stanley Funkhauser
Jack Kevoe
John Richkus
Harles Woods
Ray Hodges
Herbert Devereawn
Police Department
Auto Crashes Into Newark Hillside Store
An auto driven by Thomas P. Smith of 48 Winans Avenue Newark lost control Thursday night and struck a Hillside Avenue store at 1208 owned by Benjamin Bernstein. Fire Company 2 covered the opening until a window could be replaced and Smith’s car was towed to the Veterans Garage on Route 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Smith
Winans Avenue
Newark
Hillside Avenue
Benjamin Bernstein
Fire Company 2
Smith
Veteran's Giurage
Route 29
Scouts To Collect 1951 Auto Plates
Boy Scout Troop 94 of Harden Locker School urges residents to drop off 1951 license plates at local gasoline stations in the township by March 31. Proceeds fund Scout equipment per Nat Gold, troop chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harden-Locker School
Nat Gold
Learner Driver Alphonse Vorselen Summoned After Crash
Vorselen, 25, of 445 Fulton Street, on a learner's permit, attempted a left turn from Cornell Place onto Leo Street Tuesday afternoon and struck a township street sign and a tree. He was issued a summons by Officer Robert Mason and the car was towed to Riccio's Garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alphonse ’. Vorselen
Fulton Street
Elizabeth
Cornell Place
Leo Street
Robert Mason
Riccio
Hartman Widow Named Executrix of Estate
Mrs. Jessie H. Hartman of Merce Avenue Springfield widow of Anthony W. Hartman of Hillside was named executrix and beneficiary of the estate by Surrogate Charles A. Otto following his death last November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie H. Hartman
Merce Avenue
Springfield
Anthony W. Hartman
Hillside
Charles A. Otto
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City of Linden
Hillside Heights Civic Association
Chapman Street
Hillside Heights
Philip Peck
Ninth District Civic Association
Conant Street
Public Safety
Elizabeth Police Department
Hillside Police
Paul Korlesky
Standard Oil Company
Goldhor
Howard J. Bloy
Board of Recreation Commissioners
Paul H. Joenig
Joseph
Audrey Cupido
Boston Avenue
Aaron Flanzbaum
Plainfield
Marion Tyjewski
Oy Peereta
Sesamiae
Public Safety Committee
George W. Herlich
Lee S. Rigby
Eee
J Pierson
Raymond R. King
Public Safety Commissioners
John M. Malone
Ttis
Public Safety Forces
Solomon
Liberty Ave
Master Watchmaker
Gonger Co
Walnut St
Newark, N
Salem Pharmacy
Salem Ave
Szarko’s Liquor Store
N. J
Lee Mandl
Willian Hess
Ross Bartollota
MaNamara
Walter Worbetz
Eighth District
Hillside Butchers F. Sinzinger
Coe-Ave
Walter R. Lee
Policastro
Long Avenue
Frank Policastro
R & L Decorators
Defense Police
Hillside Ave
St. Patrick’s Day
North Broad Street
Hillside, New Jersey
Tikit
Aunla
Clinton Ave
Chrysler-and-Plymouth
North Broad 81
Hillside, N. J
Coe Avenue
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