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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1968
Page
1
A Hillside week roundup reports Mrs. Marie Lino at 1462 Hiewatha Ave discovering a ransacked apartment with items missing including a brown mink jacket and jewelry. Several other burglaries and disturbances are noted among local addresses plus traffic incidents and a school alarm mishap.
A nine year old boy cried as April showers canceled his Little League parade. Hillside hosts a carnival by B'nai B'rith at Norman L. Sanford Playground drawing hundreds. The Hillside Democratic Club hold a dinner dance at Winfield Scott Hotel as spring arrives.
Four 12 year old boys, two white and two Negro, rode in on a 20 inch girl’s bicycle last Tuesday to steal from John Ciesla and Douglas Klueberll. They fled when spotted and targeted other bikes, with groups of 12 to 18 boys known for bicycle hunts.
Township Attorney Monroe Ackerman was honored at a Hillside Democratic Club testimonial dinner in Elizabeth. Finance Commissioner Robert Diamond noted Ackerman’s education in Newark and Chicago with a law degree and doctoral work. Ackerman moved to Hillside in 1956 and served as attorney for the Planning Board and Zoning Board, member of the Township Committee, and mayor. He helped keep Route 78 out of Hillside, built a swimming pool, and started the July Fourth celebration.
Edward Butchko 30 of Clark reports neck and back injuries after being struck from behind on Route 22 in Clark. He refused medical aid. He says Alden McCullough 44 of Basking Ridge struck him while watching a pedestrian on the center barrier.
Firemen last Tuesday extin guished a cellar blaze at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kernusz 260 Bloy Street. The fire started under the stairs and caused extensive damage to the cellar beams and smoke throughout the house. Fire Chief Carmen Dill and Deputy Fire Chief James Foran led the response with all fire companies in attendance.
A poem recounts a speech by Dotti Halloway president of the Hillside Little League Auxiliary canceled by rain. It notes the next Auxiliary meeting on May 6 at Gurd Ave Fieldhouse 8 30 p.m. and opens with Welcome to Opening Day at Hillside.
Friday April 19 brought a flood of calls and joy to the Kimmel family at 1112 Salem Avenue Hillside. George Kimmel phoned from Kennedy Airport after arriving from Fort Sill Oklahoma for an eight day leave. The delay of his leave created unexpected relief and excitement.
Hillside Chapter of Hadassah launches an International Art Exhibition and Sale at Sinai Youth Center with 300 framed works by Picasso Chagall Renoir Utrillo Rubin and others. Proceeds benefit Hadassah Israel projects. preview Saturday May 4 and public hours Sunday 1 to 10 pm.
Deputy Chief George Shelbourne advised Hillside Rifle and Pistol Association members to stay in their homes as authorities outlined police powers in case of a riot. The briefing emphasized public safety and orderly conduct during potential disturbances.
Shelbourne addressed the Aided Army 205 Record at the Polish American Club at the invitation of president Henry Groh. He stated police are prepared to quell disorder and opposed to vigilante groups, with juries and judges deciding use of guns in self defense.
A general meeting of Elizabeth Ave. Presbyterian Church Newark is set for 8 p.m. Monday May 6 to decide the church's future. The congregation, serving Hillside since 1849, has not had a regular pastor since June 1967 after Rev Donald T Crispo resigned.
The Jaycee Memorial Day Parade Committee reports $50 contributions from Hillside Elks and the Knights of Columbus to fund 4 000 American flags for Memorial Day. Grand Knight Bob Mayer praised broad civic support, saying the parade will be the best yet with every group lending a hand.
Mrs. Nora Germond reports jewelry stolen from a candy dish at her residence 160 Grumman Ave Friday. Police are investigating the incident.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously advised the Township Committee to permit converting an old clubroom at the Blue Ribbon Inn located at 256 Hollywood Ave into an apartment for the tavern's new owner Mrs Pauline Wenzler. The tavern occupies the first floor and residences are barred in the business zone with no objectors.
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