Badges Presented To Fire Auxiliary
Fire Chief August H Davies presented badges and Civilian Defense credentials to thirty Fire Auxiliary members at Fire Headquarters 395 Hollywood avenue. Training in Sea First aid and fire fighting has run since February at Hillside Avenue School and at headquarters with outdoor drills planned in warmer weather. Instructors include Captains Michael Marsnick Robert Sonntag and Carmen Ferrigno. Members listed include Edward Oram Walter Howell Leslie Kuhmann Milton Norton Anthony Kaiser William Robin Carleton W Roberts William Beloff Gabriel Blakesburg Edward Bialy Morton J Blum John Ciasea John Connelly Harlow Curtis Jr Joseph Gelfond John Hayes Paul Hoffman Vernon Laws Hugh Kirk John McQueeney Edmund Muller Joseph Leopardo Michael Pavegllo George Seigman William Schwing William Susserman Walter Szymanski Gerard Totams Edwin Von Linden Frank Yuill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August H. Davies
Fire Auxiliary
Hollywood Avenue
Taok
Hillside Avenue
Michael Marsnick
Robert Sonntag
Carmen Ferrigno
Daviet
Edward Oram
Walter Howell
Leslie Kuhmann
Milton Norton
Anthony Kaiser
William Robin
Carleton W. Roberts
William Beloff
Gabriel Blakesburg
Edward Bialy
Morton J
Woman 84 Breaks Hip In Home Fall
Mrs. Mary Benson 84 of 403 Springstreet suffered a fractured hip when she fell down stairs Sunday afternoon at her home. She underwent surgery Sunday night at St Barnabas Hospital Newark and is in fair condition. Her son Lawrence Benson brought her to the hospital on the physician’s recommendation. another son is Court Clerk Walter Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Benson
Springstreet
Walter Benson
St. Barnabas Hospital
Newark
Hillside school additions plans delayed amid finance worries
The Hillside Board of Education faces delays for school additions as architect plans await submission. June bids depend on state approval and potential voter funding referendums. A June vote deadline could slip to fall, risking higher costs amid material shortages. The board honors Mrs. Emma W. Knox for her service and calls for open public confidence in democratic processes. Sometime soon Hillside may establish a separate Board of Health after the 1950 federal census elevates population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Board of Education
Frank Grad & Sons
Emma W. Knox
Knox
Charles T. Woodruff
Mr. Woodruff
New Jersey
Board of Health
Health Board
Benjamin T. Summer
Library Board of Trustees
Hillside Avenue
Arthur E. Dienst
Mander Cork Corp
Hillside Heights Civic Association
Paul Street
Cornell Place
Route 29
Chief of Police and Public Safety Committee
Yale Avenue
New York Place
Blay Street
Bayview Avenue
Henry Kreh Jr
Kreh
Hillside Times Closed for Memorial Day Observance
The Hillside Times will be closed on Memorial Day May 30. All publication material for next week must be submitted by the prior day to the usual deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Times
Plea for Air Raid Wardens Plan Pushed
Sidney Englander to contact civic groups to recruit wardens for civilian defense. Civilian Defense Council met at the control center to urge leaders and volunteers. Arnold McPlow and Charles Hanson survey plants for shelters as air attack planning progresses. Two new telephone operators, Miss Ann Vitello and Miss Marianne Gottlieb, registered with secretary Mrs Elizabeth McCraith. Over 1500 families are now registered by senior girls. plans aim to cover most districts before school ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Englander
Civilian Defense Council
Arnold McPlow
Charles Hanson
Elizabeth McCraith
Ann Vitello
Marianne Gottlieb
McCraith
Teen-Agers Rally For Hillside Cerebral Palsy Drive
Teen-agers helped by Emanuel Gersten and Mrs Milton Conford raise 115 dollars for the cerebral palsy drive in Hillside after a near rainout. The committee thanks Barbara Brody Amy Conford Betty Farbman Evelyn Gillet Laura Goldberg Judy Kerner Marcia Kula Pat Meltzer Lynda Schulman Sheila Shnur and Lynn Waxman. Donations urged through Emanuel Gersten 1313 Liberty avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Emanuel Gersten
Milton Conford
Barbara Brody
Amy Conford
Betty Farbman
Evelyn Gillet
Laura Goldberg
Judy Kerner
Marcia Kula
Pat Meltzer
Lynda Schulman
Sheila Shnur
Park Development To Proceed In Hillside With River Parkway
Park Commission outlines a planned Elizabeth River Parkway in Hillside spurring a November referendum on extra park funds. Land purchases from the Kean Estate near the Lehigh Valley line set to close by year’s end with early 1940s work planned. expert notes reveal advance negotiations and a focus on creating a boatable park along Conant Street to Ursino Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth River Parkway
Coe Avenue
Union County Park Commission
Elizabeth River Parkway Association
Elizabeth River
Kean Deal
Robert C. Crane
Hillside
W. Richmond Tracy
Kean
Elizabethtown Water Company
Tracy
Parkway
Crane
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Milton B. Conford
Terest
Lehigh Valley
Pingry School
Conant Street
Rahway River
Ursino Lake
Woodfield Stadium
Salem Road
Union
Park Commission
Township committee splits on garbage contract terms
In a 3-2 vote along party lines the Township Committee kept Fereday & Meyer for one year at 58,900 while favoring a three year bid from James Petrosella at 189,445 by other members. Officials debated costs, future rates, and potential savings before approving related planning, road equipment purchases, and public works actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jae & Meyer
Milton B. Conford
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
James Petrosella
Fereday & Meyer
James A. Oneil
Oneil
Raymond R. King
Benjamin Hale
Conford
Kirkpatrick
Public Safety Committee
Hollywood Avenue
Kreh
Young Avenue
Lionel Corp
Joseph M. Alsoform
Newark
Westminster Avenue
Wilder Street
North Avenue
Albert Schoen
North Broad Street
Famous Motors
William Tuma
Pennsylvania Avenue
Edward Feins
Chestnut Avenue
Westinghouse
Martin Kaplan
Gertrude Street
Helen M. Nussbaum
Trinity Place
Windsor Way
Memorial Day Observances Planned for Hillside
The Patriotic Celebrations Committee announced a memorial day program with a 9 30 a m parade from the high school led by H William Howland and a field day at Central Avenue Field under Peter G Humanik. The morning parade ends at Evergreen Cemetery with Memorial Day services by Rev George M Runner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Celebrations Committee
Sinai Congregation
Maple Avenue
Eliezer Cohen
Walter Howell
Central Avenue
Recreation Board
Peter G. Humanik
H. William Howland
United Spanish War Veterans
Grand Mar
Paul Kifner
Harden-Locker
American Legion
Douglas Trousdell
Davenport-Dill
V.F.W
Boy Scouts
Hillside Lady Club
George Martin
Disabled Americans Veterans
Liberty Avenue
Clark Street
Russell Looker Park
Raymond R. King
Hillside
North Broad Street
Evergreen Cemetery
George M. Runner
Hillside Prebytrian
Howell
James A. Oneil
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Cochairmen
Martin
Kinner
Trousdell
Harold Walters
Joseph Prokopowicz
Daniel Leib
John Segros
Licensing Gas Stations in Township Faces Doubtful Outcome
Township votes to draft a gas station licensing ordinance to regulate outlets, with officials weighing if zoning or health ordinances better serve aims. Attorney Vit doubts prohibition in personal zones and contemplates Union and Mountainside precedents amid legal concerns.
Democrats Accuse Industry Harassment Amid Tax Debate
A statement by Republican candidates Benjamin Hale and Arnold H. McClow accuses Democrats for Township Committee of harassing industry over tax valuations without facts. It argues current assessments are fair and notes American Can Company is assessed above $2.3 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Can Co
Benjamin Hale
Arnold H. McClow
Board of Assessors
American Can Company
Hillside
American Can
Newark man to face Municipal Court for red light violation
Salvatore De Sarno of 323 Clinton Place Newark will appear in Municipal Court Saturday to answer a charge of passing a red light Tuesday night. He was originally charged with not having his registration in possession but produced it later, police said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvatore de Sarno
Clinton Place
Newark
Church Memorial Service At Elizabeth Avenue Church
The Elizabeth Avenue Presbyterian Church will hold a Memorial Day Service next Sunday at 10 45 AM. Pastor will preach on the theme We Will Not Forget and the Chapel Trumpeters of Maplewood will perform and accompany the singing of memorial hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Maplewood
Removal of Glass Pane Enables Hardware Theft
Police said a thief forced entry by removing a glass pane from a hardware store owned by Daniel Kizuma at 1253 Liberty Avenue on Tuesday evening. The raid netted electric drills saws a blow torch and a tap wrench worth 340 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Kizuma
Liberty Avenue
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William McL
Bristol
Bristol-Myers Co
Harry L Luftman
Center
New Board of Health
Starko’s Liquor Store
Liberty Ave
N. J
Salem Pharmacy
Salem Ave
Anton A. Vit
Vit
Times
Board of Health Organization
Walter R. Lee
Richard G. Smalley
Birmingham Fire Ins
National Union Indemnity Co
Lexington
Elizabeth
Solomon’s
Hillside Butchers
F. Sinzinger
Prop
Coe Ave
Goung Senora
Tobia
Hillside Appliance Co
Clintonian Appliance Co
Clinton Ave
Dally
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