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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1951
Page
2
Hillside Yellow Cab advertises 24 hour taxi service with radio-equipped cabs and special rates for long trips. Contact WAverly 6 100 or 308 Bange Avenue Watter Warren owner.
The Hillside Times letter recalls past Township Committee personnel changes. A former Township Attorney repeatedly replaced, with Mrs Herrigel and Dr Lilien taking posts, amid questions from residents about the motives. The writer critiques party tactics and warns against voter gullibility toward Republicans or Democrats in November.
Hillside Boosters elected officers on Tuesday May 8 at George Washington School with Louis Marks as president Mor tis Feurstein 1st vice president Ernest Kleinman 2nd vice president Milton Simson secretary David Schoenberg treasurer Louis Golin chairman board of trustees Peter Gehrke publicity Feurstein membership Harold Kuschner program with Walter Leibe counsel A constitution was adopted affirming aims of good citizenship civic and educational affairs in the township and county All members will take a loyalty oath.
Hillside Township Committee will meet May 23 1951 at Municipal HQ Hillside New Jersey to consider Henry H Nussbaum on behalf of Helen M Nussbaum offer to buy Windsor Way property for 786 80 assessed at 20 per front foot with deposit and mortgage terms and penalties. meeting May 24 1961 to reconsider another offer for Windsor Way parcel for 75 feet frontage and 140 feet depth.
Cissi Benjamin, a Republican seeking re election to the Township Committee, condemns a letter to the newspaper as untrue. He names May 1 1951 as the date of the letter signed Old Timer and warns the writer to ensure accuracy in any future political letters. He notes Emerson’s township attorney removal occurred differently and asserts he did vote for Emerson in 1941. He invites the writer to discuss his official acts.
Arnold H. McClow, Republican candidate for Township Committee, recalls Democrats to semi official township bodies in response to Emanuel Gersten. McClow says Democratic committeemen proposed active Democratic workers to replace inactive officials and warned of more of the same.
Hillside Township sets sale at 845 per front foot totaling 8375 with five percent broker commission. Cash deposit 417.50 due May 2 1851 if accepted, balance secured by mortgage and lien with 6 percent interest, closing within ninety days, conveyance by deed, taxes on purchaser, and conditions including survey zoning and ads costs.
Notice outlines tax sale redemption for Hillside properties in Union County. Court orders May 28 1951 hearing on certificates of tax sale and redemption amounts, plus bids for janitorial supplies and repairs for Hillside School District for term 1951 1962 with bid conditions and bonds.
Readers recall past Library Board appointments with Democrats serving on water rate studies. The letter argues for nonpartisan service and notes Ben Hale’s low political stance, urging government in Hillside with minimal political advantage.
The Golden Age Club of Hillside Jewish Center discussed a closing party planned for May 31 featuring two local entertainers, refreshments, and next year’s reporting plans. Planning Committee members include Mr and Mrs Joseph Miller Samuel Cooper and others. Two bicycles of the same make were stolen Saturday from Glenwood and Sweetland avenues. owners Benjamin Markowitz and Philip Matoska are neighbors on Union Avenue Irvington.
Ban burns McIVER and others listed at 23 Nye Ave Newark and 1060 Broad St Newark face objections to be sent in writing to the State Commissioner of Alcoholic Beverage Control. The document lists McIVER Beverage Service Inc Peter McIver Burns McIver Leo J Berg and location Route 29 Hillside New Jersey with dates May 17 to 24.
Mrs. Knox resigns from the Board of Education after years of service. Colleagues praise her dedication to children, lower taxes advocacy, and efforts to improve school recreation and facilities. Her son Lt. Leslie L. B. Knox, a World War II Navy flier, was honored in remarks.
Rev Thomas F Canty Council 3197 lists spring plans including a fishing trip and Hayden Planetarium outing next month. A mother council softball team will compete in the Community Softball League. a father and son night May 24 is planned. 13 new members joined Hillside Council. elections for 1951 set for May 24. officers slate presented.
The Northern District of the Elizabeth Council of Boy Scouts of America schedules a Jambo Campo from May 25 at 6 p.m. to May 27 at 4 p.m. at Surprise Lake. Camporee chiefs are William Lott and Phil Leininger. The rally is touted as the Valley Forge of the Union Council. Scouts will participate in weekend outdoor activities.
Hillside Springfield and Union troops represent 17 Boy Scout troops and 15 Cub packs for a two day camporee on May 26. About 400 Scouts 250 Cubs and 60 Scouters are expected with parents invited to visit the grounds. Planned activities include equipment race water boiling contest log hauling biscuit baking race string burning wood chopping fire by motion and fire by flint and steel.
The Hill side Heights Civic Association met at Calvin Coolidge School to hear a road improvement proposal from the road committee led by Arthur Dienst. Four ideas include an overpass on Route 2 at Bloy Street, a Glenwood Avenue feeder road to Route 29, a riverbank road from Irvington to Elizabeth, and curb/traffic measures to speed state and county roads. Smoke nuisance concerns from Mander Cork Corp were discussed with pending court action and surveys. Dust from the Forthaber estate excavation and a Cornell Place crossing protection during rush hours were also raised. The Board of Education acknowledged improvements to the school building. Freer announced tender foot badges and uniforms for three Troop 97 boys at a Friday meeting, while a Sunday paper drive supports the camp fund.
Preliminary plans for the third annual Union County model airplane contest were announced by Robert C. Crane of the Elizabeth Daily Journal and Raymond T. Matthews, chairman of Union County Plymouth dealers. The event runs Sunday June 17 at Warinanco Park Elizabeth with free admission and parking. Top Union County entrants under 21 win a paid trip to Detroit to join an international Plymouth dealers meet. A three ring show directed by Leon Schulman will feature speed flying stunt and acrobatics.
Among 1 607 candidates for Seton Hall University degrees in Newark Jersey City and South Orange seven Hill side residents will graduate on Saturday June 2. Bachelor of Science degrees go to Walter J Dzuroska Donal Ehrenberg Richard F E Goldfinger Richard S Hennes Harry A Katt and Richard Krafski in physical education management accounting business chemistry social studies respectively and Hannah Nadler is a candidate for the Master of Arts in administration.
A check for 769 dollars from the Fifth District of the New Jersey Federation of Junior Women's Clubs was presented May 6 to Nancy ust Training School by Mrs. Jean Assin, school director, at a Roselle tea. Proceeds stemmed from a April 7 concert by tenor Donald Dame for the school's benefit. Hostess Ruth Schultz of Hillside Junior Woman's Club helped. Mrs. Walter R. Lee, outgoing advisor for the local club, will be honored June 17 at the home of Mrs. Stanley Davis on Williamson Avenue.
John Sgroi was installed commander of Charles Wernicke Jr Chapter 55 Disabled American Veterans on May 7 at the VFW Hall. Also installed were vice commanders John Nadwodney and Joseph Prokopowicz, chaplain Herbert Laycock, financial secretary Robert Beckman, sergeant at arms Michael Prokopowicz, and judge advocate Harry S Luftman. Daniel Leib led a refreshments committee. about 50 people attended.
The Zoning Board of Adjustment denied George Wagner’s request to change Fitzpatrick Street and Liberty Avenue from Business A to Business B to permit a gas station. Protests came from ninth district residents, Liberty Park Association, Township Committeeman Robert G. Kirkpatrick, and Democratic chairman Robert McNamara.
Representative Clifford P. Case announces a July 2 1951 designation examination by the Civil Service Commission to aid in selecting West Point nominees for the July 1952 class. Open to Union County residents in New Jersey's Sixth District with testing in Elizabeth and other sites by arrangement. Eligible ages 17 to 22 on July 1 of entry year. one district appointment available. no Naval Academy vacancies for 1952 entry.
Julie Mikulska transfers undivided interest to Mr and Mrs George Brandstetter in property on Francis Place a short distance from Salem Avenue. Mr and Mrs Norman Blum transfer to Mr and Mrs William Goldberg property on Irvington Avenue about 458 feet from North Avenue.
Mr and Mrs Everett Jarvis and Mr and Mrs Join Strom are described in a damaged listing as being capeed in Ryan street 220 feet from Liberty avenue, with location noted on the block near Lib erty.
George Black of The Cooper Alloy Foundry was elected President of Industrial Marketers at a New Jersey gathering at the Military Park Hotel. A Brooklyn College graduate from Florham Park, Black has written on industrial publicity and led IMNJ activities this year.
Lynny Chasen, sixth grade pupil at George Washington School in Mrs. Nancy Markson’s class, received a Certificate of Merit from Junior Scholastic Magazine. Her piece “The Big Contest” appeared in the Junior Writers column, portraying a beauty contest where the winner is revealed as Elsie the milk cow.
Services for Miss Mary E Peace of 557 Conant Street were held Monday evening by Rev. Harold A Gamblin. The funeral was Tuesday at Haeberle and Barth Home for Funerals Irvington. Burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery. She died Saturday at Elizabeth General Hospital of a heart ailment. She was a Brooklyn native who lived in Irvington for 30 years. Survivors include sisters Mrs Emily E Gundrey Mae L Peace Ida A Peace and brother Harvey W Peace Sr of Hillside.
Thieves entered the Hillside Jewish Center at 1504 Maple Avenue between May 4 and May 4 and stole $19 from a cash box and a Boy Scout knife. Adolph Wasser of the center reported the loss to police on Monday.
Mrs Charlotte B Ziegler of 24 Fairbanks Street widow of J Henry Ziegler who died April 30 has filed as executrix and beneficiary of the estate according to Surrogate Charles A Otto.
John Perpa, a Little Falls poultry dealer, spoke to the Hillside Kiwanis Club at the Hitchin’ Post Inn about the fowl problem. He outlined issues in raising turkeys and chickens and offered practical observations for local poultry keepers.
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