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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1961
Page
4
Lakewood residents announce the engagement of their daughter Thersa Rochelle Rockcrift to William Wallraff son of Mr and Mrs Leo Wallraff. Plans call for a November wedding at Hilldale Place and a celebration event at the school.
The final George Washington School PTA meeting of the season on May 15 installed new officers led by President Lennard Sternin. Other posts include 1st VP Hyman Royack 2nd VP Philip Strectman secretary and treasurer Mrs. Salvatore Maddalena and Mrs. James Wilson. The school orchestra and music scholarship awards were presented. the attendance banner went to 5th grade, Mrs. Lillian Kalish.
The Cee-Weds of the Hillsire Presbyterian Church will hold a demonstration after a community dinner. Members plan a brief program highlighting church outreach and local service opportunities.
Hillside Chapter of Women’s American ORT sponsors Bozo the Clown show Sunday May 21 at 1 30 p m at Hillside High School Liberty Avenue. Bozo Professor Okey Donkey and staff perform with added attractions for all ages. Tickets at door via ORT members Judy Kamen Ruth Meisles Selma Tasner Anita Marcus.
The final board meeting of the season for the George Washington School PTA was held last week. Plans were completed for an upcoming event, with members approving committees and coordinating volunteers to organize the annual hop.
Mrs Albert Bean of 1488 Bond Street is set to be installed president of the New Jersey Regional Council of the Jewish National Cleme for Asthmatic Children at Denver Wednesday noon May 24 at the Bow and Arrow West Orange. Mrs Nathan Barbarosh of South Orange will present a final report. Willie Jack Gershtenson administrator of the non sectarian Denver Home will speak along with June Eller Rosenbaung. Abraham Fixler of Atlantic City to give the invocation. Mrs Elge will chair the day with Mrs Goldberger and Mrs Adler assisting. Bean is a former Newark League president and has served in multiple NJ Regional Council offices.
Hadassah Hillside Chapter wraps its education group year with an Oneg Shabbat on Friday May 26 at 8 30 PM hosted by Mrs Henry Nussbaum. A tape recounting a student’s Israel stay is shown and the group will narrate Israel Lost and Israel Regained in first person. Group songs led by Mrs Philip Mitnick and Miss Reitman provide musical interludes while Miss Reitman plays piano. A separate goal luncheon is set for Tuesday May 23 at Scotch Plains Country Club for members who raised sixty dollars or more this year, with about forty expected to attend and an afternoon of cards.
Mrs. William Kemper installed Mrs. Bernard Bernstein as president of the Morris Saybrook School PTA. Other officers were named, service pins presented, and a life membership awarded. A fashion show by fourth graders and a county PPA chapter awards segment followed, with several class banners noted.
The Progress Women club meeting at 1451 Boni Street chaired by Mrs Sarr Leventrr laid plans for their annual stoneheon at Bow ened Arrow Manor West Orange on Thursday afternoon June 8. Chasemnate Mrs Maurice Ross and Mrs Sam Gooen chaired reservations. Proceeds fund club charity including Union County Young Adult Retarded Group social activities. Officers elected: President Mrs Levenfer vice president Mrs Misman recording secretary Mrs Goven financial secretary Mrs Charles Lazarus corresponding secretary Mrs Jack Rabstein treasurer Mrs Morris Levy.
The Deborah Dinner on Tuesday May 9 at Green's Hotel West Orange installed the Sub urban Deborah League and awarded Clovers for workers. Honorees included Mrs. Robert Cohen Mrs. Sidney Faber Mrs. Al Greenberg Mrs. Gordon Hyde and Mrs. John Mouse Jr for their service.
Meritorious achievement honors were given to Mrs. Edward Bitman Mrs. David Feldman Mrs Seymour Krell and Miss Mollie Hanson with Hanson the top fundraiser over $1000. Dias and diamonds were awarded according to the warmoount raised for the year listing many Misses Hanson Sylvia Malt Shirley Nelbers Jules Berkowitz and others among numerous donors and organizers.
Calvin Coolidee installs new officers at the final season meet. Mrs. Leon Berger becomes president with Miss Edna Doll as 2nd vice president, Mrs. Vincent Positan as vice president, and other posts filled. The event featured orchestra selections, fashions by 7th and 8th graders, and a vocational guidance display. Final PTA board meeting backed Youth Division in state plans and education appeals. Final plans set for the May 20 fun fair.
About 100 parents and leaders attended Bath ey and Son dinner of Boy Scout Troop 99 of Christ the King Church. Charles Polleka presented Aly award to Cub Pack 99 for its window display, and to Tyop 29 for an outdoor display, both accepted by Scoutmaster Richard Zawednia. Mrs. Chatles Yankits received a painting as appreciation for use of their property for the troop’s outdoor camp. Ray Heller, committee chair, lauded the troop’s reorganized leadership and thanked members John Helmstedt, George Weigly, Mr. Yankilus, Fred Perrotta, Joseph Mernientas, Stan Al Dembitz, and aides Bob Pte. Miniszko and Matthew Skoda. Scoutmaster Zawodniak summarized achievements and upcoming events, including a May 19-21 camporee at Surprise Lake and a week of summer camp in August. Mayor Louis A. Dischler attended as guest of honor and offered congratulations. Elton Lewis.
The event list notes Joseph Ferti Colt as committee member and dinner chairman while also listing him as a guest speaker for the organization and extension session chaired by the chairman.
Sinai Congregation schedules a Festival of Shovuns to commemorate the Torah revelation at Mt Sinai. Services run May 20 8 45 p m May 21 8 45 a m 8 p m May 22 8 45 a m and 8 p m Yizkor on May 22 at 10 45 a m Rabbi Elie Cohen to deliver sermon. Sinai Hebrew School children hold services May 21 and 22 from 10 to 11 a m in Kasoff Lounge.
Richard Arthur Lange son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Lange of 1476 Orchard Avenue Newark celebrated his bar mitzvah May 6 at Temple B'nai Jeshurun Newark with services followed by a reception at the Essex House Hotel Newark. Relatives flew in from Los Angeles and the honoree’s grandparents Mr and Mrs Samuel Lange of New York City attended.
The Longsnoremen, cneckers, clerks and Warehousemen of Port Newark will hold their 11th annual communion breakfast on May 28 at the Mosque Terrace Room Newark. Mass at 8 30 am at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church Newark. Speakers include ILA president William Y Bradley Leo P Carlin and Father David J Pathe. About 200 men from Hillside are represented.
The Irvington Miple Wood amusement park will offer free admission and reduced charges for safety patrols from Edison Township. The annual luncheon fete has long honored student volunteers, with plans for a 1961 event and a weekend preview before the season’s grand opening May 27.
A Hillside reader writes to commend the Hillside Postoffice at 1441 North Broad Street for courteous helpful and patient service. Mrs Sally Lipson expresses gratitude noting frequent use of the office and its reliable staff under all circumstances.
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