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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1968
Page
1
Town ship Committee approved the 1968 budget after a public session that raised pool profits and flood relief concerns. Fire Commissioner Arnold Witte abstained from voting after presenting 13 cost saving measures, sparking clashes with fellow commissioners and a heated exchange with Alexander Menza.
Plymouth Road and Livingston Road residents told the Board of Education that excessive tournament parking during Hillside High School wrestling events blocks the streets and endangers access for fire equipment. They cited trash left by gamegoers and the lack of nearby parking, urging use of alternative facilities such as Newark State College.
Hillside residents discuss Moe Goldberg’s removal from the Board of Recreation Commissioners after a decade of service. Rumor cites Sol Ostrin’s possible GOP departure. Police notes report a missing wife, car thefts, a shop alarm, a hub cap theft, and minor property damage. Community groups mark anniversaries and a state police promotion.
Citizens urge mayoral committee to urge state legislature to restore sales tax revenue to municipalities as additional school aid. They argue funds promised for education are diverted and call for relief for small homeowners and support for state colleges and universities.
The annual fund drive of the Dad's Booster Club of Hillside High School runs on Saturday April 6. The fund provides scholarships to needy students pursuing nursing college junior college or technical training. Volunteers will visit homes to collect gifts.
Martin Healy of 1444 N Broad St told police a man forced his car to the curb on N Broad St near Mertz Ave and another man in a white Cadillac hijacked him at knife point. The thieves drove to Elizabeth and Keer Avenues and stole a wallet with $100 before escaping. Healy described one suspect as about 30 with a goatee, long sideburns, a mustache, bright green pants and a jacket.
A memorial fund is created to honor Edward Marvin Sternin a Hillside native killed in action in Vietnam at age 20. The drive seeks to buy books for George Washington School library while honoring his service with three Purple Hearts and a Specialist Fourth Class rank. Contributions are directed to the Edward Marvin Sternin Memorial Fund at 1221 Liberty Ave with committee leaders including Mayor I Lute Share Sanford A Meskin and Myrna Weissman.
Friends announce funeral services for Edward Sternin son of Mr and Mrs Leonard Sternin of 1598 Aldine Street to be held Sunday at 10 a.m. at Bernheim Funeral Parlor Newark. Interment with military honors at Mount Lebanon Cemetery Iselin.
A westbound Route 22 collision at 6 15 p m caused a fire injuring two people. Harold J Kelleher 55 of Chatham and Thomas P Kinsella 39 of Kearny were in two cars that burst into flames after being stationary in traffic. John Chance 49 of East Brunswick operator of the third vehicle reported the crash.
Fire last Tuesday afternoon spread from a pulverizing unit to the filter system and six large hoppers at the Robert L Johnston Chocolate Co 1269 Central Ave. Firemen used ladders to reach the roof remove a skylight and install a smoke ejector while entering amid dense smoke. The blaze was controlled with fog nozzles and doors removed from hopper sides. crews remained on scene until 5 20 under Deputy Fire Chief Michael Marsnick and Captains Lemond and Smith.
The Elizabeth Social Security District Office and Hillside Township announce a new exhibit in the Hillside Municipal Building through Friday March 29. Booklets outline benefits for disabled workers and widows, dependents, and changes in Medicare. Peter M. Shields will host a Q&A session March 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Sanford Goldberg, chairman of the Swimming Pool Commission, announced the pool will open Saturdays and Sundays on June 8 9 15 16 weather permitting and after summerizing. Access will be limited to those who paid membership fees by May 15.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment recommends to the Township Committee a variance for Leon Furniture Co Newark to erect a showroom and warehouse on Glenwood Ave. The variance is needed as the site is in an industrial area and the building will be a business use.
Hillside Township Commissioner Robert Diamond announced he will not seek re election this year after six years on the governing body. Diamond has served as Mayor Police Commissioner Fire Commissioner Public Works and Finance Commissioner and is a partner at Diamond and Pitman in New ark. He recently received the B n a i B r i t h Americanism Award for community service and said he wants more time with his family.
The Associated Humane Societies Inc of Newark faces a delay as municipal authorities plan a conference with the Humane Animal Shelter of New Jersey Inc of Lodi on April 1. The Lodi group protested the decision to award the contract and the committee reversed after a bid reduction by the Newark group.
Sinai Sisterhood will conduct a paper drive on Sunday March 24. Collectors ask residents to bring papers to the Sinai Youth Center at Maple Ave and Clark St where a rear truck will receive the load.
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