Hillside Public Library Faces Budget Cut Alarm
Evelyn Klappholz voices concern in a Hillside letter to the editor about proposed library budget reductions and zero wage increases for staff. She warns of cultural decline if hours and services shrink and urges the Township Committee to reconsider priorities.
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Hillside
Hillside Free Public Library
Hillside Public Library
Township
Township Committee
Evelyn Klappholz
Hastern Parkway
Financial Struggle Targets Hillside Public Library Budget
Trustees report a 1975 library budget raise will not cover costs due to potential loss of state aid, 50 percent higher book prices, and exhausted emergency funds. They urge Hillside citizens to support the township budget to allow reevaluation of library funding and priorities.
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Hillside Public Library
Loss Of Confidence In Hillside Public School Leadership
A letter to the editor from Mary A. Gee states that Hillside trustees and citizens lost confidence in superintendent Dr. Avella as early as July 1972 after a public meeting on vandalism at the high school. The note criticizes his response and calls for stronger leadership to address discipline and school ailments.
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Hillside
Abe Haber
Avella
Mary A. Gee
Reevaluate Priorities in Hillside Library Budget
Jeffrey Klappholz argues the 1975 Library Budget cuts undermine free access to information. He questions weekend and weekday hours, reduced materials and staff support, and calls for maintaining a free public library with fair employee pay. He urges Hillside to reexamine priorities to keep the library open and affordable.
Memorial Hospital Thanks Editor for Coverage and Clarifies MD DO Use
Memorial General Hospital expresses gratitude for newspaper cooperation and coverage. The letter explains that physicians are licensed MDs or DOs and that both take the same exams. future articles will specify the degree on first reference to avoid confusion. Signed by Murray J. Rubin, Executive Director.
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Memorial General Hospital
D. O's
M.D
D.O
Memorial
Murray J. Rubin
Walter O. Krumbtegel School Presents Bye Bye Birdie Musical
Educational Experience expresses thanks to faculty and eighth grade students for the Mar 12 and Mar 13 performance of the musical comedy Bye Bye Birdie. Principal John Kaszak co producers Miss Rena Rae Kaufman and Mr Arnold Aromanda praised for outstanding production and audience applause.
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Walter O. Krumbitegel School
John Kaszak
Rena-Rae Kaufman
Arnold Aromanda
Walter C. Krumbtegel School
Election Win Acknowledgement From Hillside Board Candidate
Robert J. Conway thanks supporters and voters for his Hillside Board of Education win. He expresses gratitude for campaign efforts and confidence in his qualifications and pledges to work for the district’s children.
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Hillside Board of Education
Hillside
Robert J. Conway
Salem Avenue
Public thanks to Detective Steir and two officers
A resident publicly thanks Detective Steir and two officers for aiding after their car slid near a wall in snow and rain. They jacked the vehicle raised it to level the wheel and helped move the car again. Their prompt service is praised.
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Steir
West
Hillside Republican Club Demands Mayor Stop Derogatory Remarks
At a March meeting the Hillside Republican Club unanimously resolves to urge the Mayor to cease insulting citizens at Township Committee meetings. The resolution contends the Mayor disrespects residents and jeopardizes constitutional free speech, urging respect for all citizens. James C Welsh presides as club president.
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Hill Side Republican Club
Hillside
James C Welsh
Hillside Republican Club
Letter to the Editor on Hillside school budget defeat
A reader laments Hillside school board losses Taetzch Lange and condemns rising taxes. He urges zero or reduced spending, a hiring freeze, and austerity in public schools amid tough economic times. He questions education quality versus cost and cites past administrators.
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Hillside
Taetzch
Lange
Avella
F J
Nidzgorski
Fairbanks St
Proud and Grateful I Gennaro Messano Wins Hillside Board Seat
Gennaro Messano proclaims gratitude after a campaign as the Little Man’s candidate. He pledges to unify Hillside’s areas, boost community guidance, and improve the school system while inviting residents to call his number for suggestions. He thanks supporters and promises to serve with dedication.
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Gennaro Messano
Edu
False Promises In Town Budget Pledge Breaks Cited
A local political critique accuses the Democratic majority of breaking campaign vows by raising the Welfare Director and Police Superior Officers salaries after the election. It claims tax assessors approved revaluation despite protests. A town hall meeting on March 25, 1975 at 8 00 p.m. will decide the budget.
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Bergman
Let the Majority Hear From Voters on Tax and Spending
A public call argues the democratic majority must respond to citizens and shift from rewarding supporters to keeping taxes down. The message warns that a proposed 23 percent spending increase will not be tolerated, addressed by James C Welsh.
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James C, Welsh
Hillside March of Dimes telethon shines on cable
Municipal chairman Walsh praises the Hillside community for a 12 hour Cable TV telethon on Sunday March 9 led by hostess Hela Young. Volunteers logged pledges and messages while urging continued support for birth defect prevention and the March of Dimes mission. Call 351 0320 to help.
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Hillside
Hela Young
Yungst
March of Dimes
the Dimes
Dennis J. Vodarsik
Gratitude to Hillside Fire Dept and Ambulance Crew
The Powell family thanks the Hillside Fire Department and ambulance squad for their efforts to save their mother during a recent incident. They acknowledge the devoted responders and express gratitude for the emergency personnel who assisted.
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Hillside Fire Dept
Powell
Hillside Times Provokes Backlash Over Senator Menza Critique
Readers lambaste Hillside publisher Tom Moses for ridiculing State Senator Alex Menza. Letters from Mrs Morris Ball and Mrs Honey Kobite defend Menza, praising his district work and denouncing perceived sarcasm as disrespectful to a hardworking politician.
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Hillside
Tom Moses
Alex Menza
U. State
Nathaniel Friedman
Oval Office
Morris Ball
Hillside Times
Menza
Honey Kobite
Wonderful Place Hillside Public Library Needs No Fund Cuts
Ben and Violet Benigno of Hillside New Jersey praise the Hillside Public Library for its wide selection of research and current fiction books and urge preserving funding to maintain its fine reputation.
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Hillside Public Library
Ben
Violet Benigno
Valley View Road
Hillside
Garfield Ambidextrous President Demonstrates Dual Writing
President James A Garfield displayed ambidexterity by holding a pen in each hand and writing in Greek and Latin at the same moment, illustrating his simultaneous use of both hands.
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James A. Garfield
For Real Column Questioning Senator Menza
Readers question the sincerity of Senator Alex Menza in the final piece of the three part series. The letter hints at skepticism about Menza's real stance on issues.
Hillside Resident Praises Local Service and Welcome
A Hillside reader commends longtime dedication of community workers and welcomes newcomers, noting appreciation for earnest service and local commitment within the town. The letter highlights neighborhood unity and calls for continued civic involvement.
Contemptible attack on Mr Menza by Hillside Times reader
A letter to the Hillside Times denounces a Back Roads column as a contemptible attack on Mr Menza, a long-serving legislator. The writer, Mrs Herbert J Cooper, calls for decency and leadership rather than ridicule. Continues on page 10.
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Hillside Times
Menza
Herbert J. Cooper
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Eastern Parkway
Union County
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Hillside Ambulance Squad
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Toni A. Morro
Edward Belles
Gerri Farly
Susan Neuman
Norman Sapotnick
Ed Smith
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