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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1956
Page
1
Township health leaders led by A. Winston announce second Salk anti-polio vaccination for students age 15 and under with parental consent. Program runs May 21 to May 25 at six schools with health officials and nurses administering doses.
April collections totaled $224 911.51 with smaller supplementary receipts of $728.93. Collector John C Pozar announced the figures.
Four year old David Nenna son of Mr and Mrs Vito Nenna of 1426 Franklin street sustained a laceration on the head after running into the side of a Public Service bus at Long and Liberty Avenues. He was treated at the scene by Dr Joseph Reyser and later taken to a physician's office for further treatment. Police report states he darted from the curb into northbound traffic and struck the bus near the rear exit door. Bus driver Joseph Wissous 42 of 51 Pioneer Homes Elizabeth said he stopped as soon as possible.
The Presbyterian Men at Hillside Presbyterian Church will host Mr. Fred Evers as guest speaker at the May 28 meeting at 5 pm. Evers, linked with the Atlantic Tuna Tournament and Belmar Fishing Club, will demonstrate fishing tricks and present films including Canada's Tacklebusters and Battling Bluefins. Harold E. Gloveland, president, arranged the program.
At a recent Board of Education session, debate over transferring pupils from A. P. Marris to Harden-Locker Schools sparked sharp remarks from Jim McTernan while he urged members to stand up and be counted. The meeting, held near Mothers Day, included presentations of corsages to female board members and a letter from James L. Macwithey criticizing a headline about aspirin. The Hillside Ambulance Squad reported a near-miss but handled a false alarm effectively. The board also recommended St Dallins Uhr as Recreation Commission representative, pending Township Committee action.
Board approves staff and coaching hires for the coming year starting July 1. Gilbert D. Chamberlin reappointed as board attorney. William Ostermiller as treasurer. Paul K. Owen as auditor. New coaching lineup includes Carmel Ferrigno head football at 800, John Kulikowski 480 assistant, Willis Swales Jr 200, Joseph Silver 200 cross country, William Todt 350 for soccer, Harry Ladange 400 wrestling, Silver 650 head basketball, Swales 250 assistant, Rulikowski 500 head baseball, Tod 200 assistant, Ferrimio 800 head track, Silver 150 assistant.
More than 240 players from eight major league and six minor league teams took part in the annual Little League parade and ceremonies. Grand marshal Phil Rizzuto led the march from George Washington School to the Liberty Avenue field, with Mayor William Gural and Rev. Gerard B. Whelan among officials in attendance. After the parade, Hillside Industrial Association beat Hillside Lions Club 9 to 2 and War Veterans Memorial Association edged Food Fair 6 to 5 in a double header. Games run through Thursday on Hillside and Liberty Avenue fields.
Bristol Myers survey shown to Bristol school board after reappointment of health staff including Dr. Maxwell Pischley. Chairman Ram questions if one dentist for 9000 children suffices. Rain declines vote and favors an assistant. Names listed for optometrist and clinicians with proposed salaries. Recreation commissioner successor Daniel Uhl named.
Emanuel M. Reiter of Hillside was elected president of the Union County Grand Jury Association at the Winfield Scott Hotel in Elizabeth. Reiter, longtime Hillside National Bank official and MetLife consultant, has served on the county Republican Committee and held multiple community roles.
The Hillside Public Library closes Tuesday for a move from Hill side Avenue School to the new Municipal Building at Hillside and Liberty avenues. Book returns can be placed in book drops at both Liberty and Hillside sides. Residents near the American Can Company plant at 600 North Union Avenue complain of noise and health impacts. a meeting with the company is planned for May 21. City officials approve retirement for a police officer after 34 years of service, effective August 1, with leave and pension details noted. Other items include park and street work, Maple Avenue parking, waste collection, and a second Hillside Ambulance Squad unit.
Buddies poppy sale by veterans groups begins Thursday May 24 at the War Manor Building. Volunteers from the post and La Anse Mixitinny help decorate graves of departed veterans and raise funds for needy service members. Commander Sidney Weinstein asks members to meet May 8 to plan parade duties and May 21 for nomination and officer elections.
About 35 to 40 parents and a petition with five signatures urged the Board of Education to reconsider transferring 38 pupils from Abrany and Morris to Harden-Looker. The board sent the matter to the education committee while noting Conant Street tract development and potential new school needs.
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