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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1950
Page
3
A new mammoth ferris wheel replaces the longtime ride at Olympic Park during preview weekend. The golden seats honor the Eli Bridge Company fiftieth anniversary from Jacksonville. A big band concert and other free features accompany the park’s May 20 opening after a second preview May 14.
The United States Savings Bank of New ark boosts the interest on savings from 1 to 2 percent per year effective May 1 for balances between 10 and 25 000. Deposits made by the fifth business day of each month earn interest from the first day. The bank, founded in 1871, reports assets of 29 596 094.30 and deposits of 35 483 487.09 with surplus and reserves of 3 696 176.88, and will observe its 79th anniversary in June.
James R. Simpson of 1443 Bond Street an employee of New Jersey Bell Telephone Company received a Certificate of Merit from the American National Red Cross for aiding a fellow worker after a January 7 1949 fall in the Irvington building. The honor was announced at a luncheon at the Hotel Suburban East Orange. Simpson had previously earned a company citation from New Jersey Bell last June.
Edgar P. Sweet aged 75 of 1586 Mann Avenue died Saturday in Newark after a Hillside residency of forty years. He worked as a machinist for Cooper Alloy Foundry and belonged to the Exempt Firemen’s Association and Hillside Lodge 241 F and A M. Funeral services were held at the Harb orle and Barth Home for Funerals with Masonic services, and interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. Survivors include his wife and daughter Dorothea Sweet of the home.
Mrs Govelt's fourth grade class at Saybrook School presented Spelling Can Be Fun with an auditorium program. Alphabet cards illustrated pronunciation and spelling rules as Stephen Goldhor announced words. Winners included Bernice Weinstein Rhoda Manheim plus runners up Anthony Aveni Constance Staraca Mary Mihalecko and others.
Troop 94 will send ten scouts to the National Jamboree at Valley Forge Pennsylvania from June 30 to July 6. A $350 gift, raised by troop families via three events, was presented by Mrs. Charles Rettino to Nat Gold who passed it to Philip Leiniger. Names of the attending scouts include John Pozar Michael Gold John Murphy James Murphy Wallace Childers Norman Walensky Donald Rettino Dwight Kirkpatrick Robert Healy and Robert Burns. Six boys will attend the summer Scout camp at Marcella with Barry Semet Arnold Witte Peter Vieth George Menzie William Krutulis and Karl Lepeshko. The troop plans a Camp Marcella camporee on May 6 and 7. Atlantic Sheet Metal Works, Inc. of 1921 Montgomery Street changes its name to Atlantic Metal Products, Inc. effective May 1.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Yanosey transfer property known as 50 51 and 52 block 1 Weequahic Park Circle Hillside to Daniel A Russell comprising lots 82 to 85 inclusive block 36 3 on Hillside tax assessment map
Mrs. Fmmett T. White, only woman on Hillside Board of Education in 1945, resigned as district clerk and held roles as secretary treasurer of the Hillside Defense Council and leader of its Community War Services Division. She organized Hillside’s Red Cross Motor Corps and served on the High School PTA, later becoming board chair of the teachers committee and enforcing the single salary policy.
William Krautblatt principal of George Washington School intro duced the safety patrol at its final meeting of the term in the school auditorium. Mrs. Irving Farbman PTA president presented a pen and pencil set to each patrol member. Mrs. George Cohen school historian gave the annual report. Krautblatt accepted a trumpet for the school from the PTA. Mrs. Henry G. Nulton led the installation of new officers. Brownies and Cub Scouts led the flag salute and opening exercises. Refreshments were served by the professional committee Miss Florence DeCollis Mrs. Gladys Geuschler and Mrs. Jean Johnson. Guests from Jersey City Teachers College and Newark State Teachers College observed the program.
A Saybrook School meeting explored the teacher as observer and guide in the modern setup. A Metropolitan School Study Council film was shown and a discussion on promotion policies followed led by principal David Harris.
Mr and Mrs Louis Tamanini announce the birth of their son Thomas Louis on April 27 at the Hospital of St Barnabas and For Women and Children in Newark.
Students of Saybrook School will present a one night program on May 12 at 8 p.m. titled Age of America Music Week. The program features vocal music by Mrs Henrietta Galloway, instrumental by Seymour Stein, speaking parts by Mrs Ruth Kettenburg and Mrs Alma Govett, with additional performances by Ertha.
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