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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1958
Page
6
The Hillside Times announces subscription rates at 3.50 a year with singles ten cents and postage to Canada and foreign countries added. Letters from readers are welcomed but must include name and address for faith, anonymous submissions will not be published.
A Hillside business figure warns a state mandated property revaluation could spark political rebellion. He notes surveys show industrial and commercial properties taxed above residential levels and discusses proposals to peg assessments at 40 percent of true value and exemptions. He argues most homeowners already under-assessed avoid hardship, while inflation since the 1940s has caused inequities.
The text explains how early 1940s built homes were taxed at up to 60 percent of value, with depreciation and value growth affecting assessments. It notes that raising valuations from 30 to 40 percent raises total value by one third, likely lowering the tax rate if expenditures stay fixed, and highlights the roles of the Township Committee and Board of Education in this fiscal shift.
A compiled list of upcoming events in Hillside including meetings of Women's Associations Hadassah Hadassah board Italian American Civic Association Ladies Auxiliary and various PTA events at George Washington School Hillside Avenue School and Harden Looker School plus sessions of Township Committee Board of Health and Planning Board with dates from May through June and related social gatherings and luncheons. The notices reference multiple organizations such as Women’s American ORT D A V Mothers Club and Knights of Columbus with installations anniversaries and rummage sales and conclude with a summary of June activities and planning sessions.
A reader questions salary differentials between teachers and college professors and criticizes higher boosts for superintendents and principals. The piece argues teachers’ pay rises with experience rather than effort, calling the policy costly and seeking taxpayer remedies.
Argus Service Co of 1353 Liberty avenue provides air conditioner installation and repair to homes offices and industries. Owned and operated by Gus Friedman the firm has operated in the Weequahic area keeping spaces comfortable during rising temperatures.
Since 1945 the firm has served Hillside and now moves to larger quarters at 1353 Liberty Avenue to cover Union and Essex Counties. Growth from two to fifteen technicians during peak season follows rising demand for television, radio, phones, washers, dryers, ranges, and air conditioners. Free parking is available and auto radio drive-in service is offered. All technicians are factory trained and bonded.
Joseph Irenas of Pingry School will moderate the morning panel at Montclair State Teachers College for All. The program on Saturday May 3 includes keynote Rep. Richard Bolling of Missouri. Delegates from the International Chamber of Commerce trade groups and AFL-CIO participate.
Township Notes advertises a house for sale with contact Theresa M. Bensen, Broker, WA 6 4240 Adv. The listing promises fast results and provides a local broker and phone number for inquiries.
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