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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1950
Page
2
Piano instruction offered with Chris Tensen method and private lessons by Laura Presley at local numbers. Roofing and gutters service advertised by Karl Uhelhoer at 234 Long Ave Hillside with WA contact.
Joseph W Thanel of 356 Sanford Avenue Hillside died suddenly on March 25 Services were held at George Van Tassel s Community Funeral Home Bloomfield with Eureka Lodge 39 PL and AM services following. he was father of Robert C Thanel and brother of Charlotte Strolle
A survey of church services including Church of Christ the King with multiple Mass times and languages, Bethany Pentecostal and Irvington Pentecostal schedules, Church of Christ Scientist at 1251 Fairmount Ave Elizabeth with sermons from April 2, Hillside Presbyterian with 9:45 a.m. Bible School and 11 a.m. sermon. Includes ministers Rev Perry G DeWitt Rev Ger ard B Whelan Rev Henry Graf Rev Geo M Runner and lay activities like prayer meetings and Bible study.
Holy Communion Thursday night. Easter breakfast at 7 30 a m by the Men's Bible Class. Good Friday service at Elizabeth Avenue Presbyterian Church with Dr Arthur Northwood. Graded school and Men's Bible Class at 9 30 a m. Palm Sunday sermon at 10 45 a m titled Jesus The Eternal King. 7 p m Westminster Young People’s Fellowship. 8 p m Stalner’s The Crucifixion sung by three choirs and soloists.
Announcement outlines census procedures and safeguards. It explains enumerator duties, penalties for improper conduct, and confidentiality protections. It lists eight core questions including name, relation, age, sex, marital status, birthplace, citizenship, plus employment status for those 14 and over.
A benefit basketball game for Hillside High School Alumni Association will be played Saturday April 1 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym. Florence Carracino association president announced the event pitting last year’s St. Benedict’s Prep quintet against the High School All Stars led by Phil Amato Joe Gusky Tom Caston Paul Roth Keehn Angie Fortunato and others. Dancing and entertainment follow the game as Joe L'Amiano organizes the affair.
The choir at Elizabeth Avenue Presbyterian Church will present Stainer's The Crucifixion aided by choirs from Calvary Lutheran and Second Congregational Christian Church Irvington. Soloists are William Kirkpatrick tenor and Ralph Magelssen bass baritone of New York City. Community members are invited to attend this performance.
The Township Committee will hear a Zoning Board recommendation on April 12 to rezone Orchard Terrace from a multi family zone to Residence A or one family. Hillside Avenue nearby has already shifted to Residence A, while the south side of Oakland Terrace may also be rezoned. A second recommendation asks rejecting Bill-Rite Sash & Lumber Co. input to build a showroom at 1449 North Broad Street due to prohibited lumber storage in that zone.
The Passover festival starts Saturday evening April 1 with eight days of observance. Local services run April 1 Maariv 6 45 p.m. April 2 Shachris 8 45 a.m Mincha 11 p.m. April 3 Shachris 8 45 a.m Mincha 6 p.m. April 7 Maariv 6 45 p.m. April 8 Shachris 8 45 a.m Mincha 6 15 p.m Maariv 7 p.m. April 9 Shachris 8 45 a.m Mincha 6 15 p.m. Yizkor around 10 45 a.m. at Masonic Hall 1444 North Broad Street and last day services at Sinai Congregation temporary quarters 1951 Maple Avenue.
Troop 90 boys and Troops 18 and 31 girls took part in a Saybrook School assembly Friday led by sixth grade supervisor Mrs Gladys Teuschler. Paul Eavle conducted opening exercises. Participants included Walter Knapp Edward Mayer James Weston Kenneth Lull Richard Bentele William Aldredge Robert Dischler Mary Ann Murray Joan Willis Judith Bloom Elaine Wasilkowski Peggy Ann Aldredge Evelyn Lysat. A film titled The Story of a Girl Scout Troop was shown.
Thespian Troupe 887 at Hillside High presents three one act plays directed by students with supervision by Miss Loe Rapp. Casts include Barbara Lewis Paul Trimmer Jerome Cooperman and others. Admission 25 cents students 75 cents general. big spring concert May 5 features choirs bands and soloists.
Dr. H Irving Dunn addressed Hillside Rotary on The Impact of Industrial Medicine on the Community. He described how higher industrial health standards raise general community health and outlined steps to set up comprehensive medical programs tailored to company needs.
David Harris principal of Saybrook School and Albert Vreeland principal of Harden-Looker School were named program chairman and membership chairman of the Union County Schoolmen's Club at a recent meeting at the Howard Johnson Restaurant Springfield. The group hosted members of the State Department of Education for a forum discussion where county members asked questions and the department head answered.
A Saybrook faculty round table on "Mental Hygiene in the Elementary School" was held recently in the Coe Avenue School conference room. Guest speaker was Mrs Bois French, an instructor in mental hygiene.
Township of Hillside announces first reading of an ordinance to fund grade, pave, and drain Wilder Street from Westminster Avenue to Irvington Avenue about 1150 feet. It authorizes bonds of 19000 and notes to cover a 20000 appropriation, with assessments for benefits and construction under the township engineer. Public hearing set for April 12, 1900 at 8 15 p m at Municipal Headquarters.
The ordinance specifies debt authorized up to 19000.00 for a local improvement, with an estimated maximum cost of 20000.00 and 2000.00 planned for financing costs. It sets a 6 percent annual interest rate, outlines tax levy for repayment, and establishes a Local Improvement Assessment Account to pay indebtedness. The measure states direct unlimited obligations and a twenty day take effect after publication.
The group focused on creating secure, valued roles for children and recognizing their work. Case studies showed how insecurity leads to real behavior problems, prompting teachers to share experiences. Mrs. French led the session, arranged by the professional committee and moderated by David Harris, the principal.
Mr and Mrs Raymond D Matthews transfer to David C Evans property on North Broad Street extend 66 44 feet from Mertz Avenue. Raymond C Fletcher Jr transfers to Amy Smith property at 1610 Crescent Avenue. Jane E Sternick and Abraham Sternick transfer to Selma Effros property at 127 Clark Street.
County and local candidates must still take the oath as Township Clerk Howard J. Bloy explains. The rule affects county and local offices despite a prior ruling excluding constitutional offices. Township Attorney Emil A. Herrigel confirms local candidates must comply, with unclear penalties if refused.
The Township Committee of Hillside, Union County, New Jersey, adopts to fix maximum salaries for police and fire chiefs, clerks, tax officials, health officers, and other township personnel. The ordinance sets annual pay scales effective June 1 and January 1, 1950, with provisions for fills and adjustments during 1950.
A letter from Mendigo Bloy to Kirkpatrick discusses an alleged void law and a March 1 oath of allegiance. The missive notes surprise at the request from a payer and counties official seeker, while stating no objection to signing an oath of allegiance if required.
Walker declares this is the first year of systematic organization for the cancer appeal. He says the entire solicitation will be through the mails and hopes recipients will respond generously and solicit their friends. Assisted by Rud L. Custer and others including Dr. Wallyne T. Branom in a coordinated effort across schools, organizations, and community leaders.
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