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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1949
Page
2
A column urges citizens to vote on Election Day and explain the importance of primaries and ballot secrecy. It links military service returning Americans to civic duty, stressing that voting upholds freedom and national greatness and invites all who love America to participate in the semi annual date with democracy.
The Hillside Teachers Association reports 780.74 pledged for the Community Chest drive with details from Mrs. Williametta Y Ness and Kenneth H Bothwell. A WHOM Forum of History broadcast featured District Court Judge Elvin H Ullrich and Robert O Thompson. Local winter recreation funding advances while voter interest in forthcoming state and county offices remains low. Fifteen years ago township actions included WPA funding talks, St Catherine’s bazaar, trolley track cover debate, and Hillside High alumni leadership.
Mrs. Gertrude Schweitzer of 897 Westminster Avenue submitted her oil painting Girl in Green to the Nineteenth Annual New Jersey State Exhibition at the Montclair Art Museum opening October 30 and running through November 27. Visitors vote for their favorite entry for a $15 cash prize. awards are at 4 p.m. November 27.
Fred Merkle Jr of Merkle Motors Inc at 1415 Maple Avenue wins second prize in the Hudson Sales Car Begins National Merchandise Contest announced last week. He also earned a prize in the New York event.
William Kuznir of 957 Salem Avenue had his drunken driving appeal dismissed by County Judge Edward A. McGrath in Elizabeth. The case followed a continuation of a trial. Kuznir had paid a $200 fine and costs from Hillside, after a July 17 conviction. He was arrested after a Hillside traffic crash and deemed unfit to drive by township physician Dr Milton M. Lilien.
A Hillside Times letter from November 1 1949 endorses Commissioner Raymond R King for re election citing experience administrative ability and fiscal prudence. The writer praises King as an essential local reformer and urges voters to support his campaign in the upcoming general election noting two entries on the sample ballot.
A political message urges neighbors to vote in the election and support a candidate. It emphasizes individual vote influence and ends with a signature from George Harry Hyra. The tone reflects grassroots civic engagement and a call to participate in the polls.
Commissioner Ray mond R. King seeks reelection on a platform of tax reduction and gradual decline of Hillside bonded debt. He touts a 17 point tax rate drop this year and debt projections below 50 000 by 1956, pledging conscientious efficient service and support for current policies.
Saybrook School P T A observes Back to School Night during American Education Week in conjunction with Fathers Night. On Wednesday evening, November 9 at 7 45 parents visit classrooms 7 45 to 8 25 then gather at the Coe avenue auditorium for a surprise program by the fathers. Chairman David MacNeil leads the committee E G Orcutt Robert Cox Nap llardi Herbert Fitz Jerome Scher. Refreshments will be served.
The Hillside Loan Company will relocate from 1280 North Broad Street to 1426 North Broad Street below the Mayfair Theatre. The move aims to improve service for Hillside residents and nearby communities with loans on signature or automobile at legal rates.
Mr and Mrs Martin Block of 1551 Bond Street announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Helen Block to Mr Kalish The bride to be is a Newark State Teachers College graduate and a faculty member at Ann Street School Newark The groom is a Linden native and a Newark University alumnus employed by Atlantic Romper Company Linden
Christ the King Church presents a Mission beginning Sunday November 6 at 8 p.m. and running through November 20 Rev Anton Goff OFM will lead with week one focusing on women and week two on men.
The Holy Name Society of Christ the King Church presents a two hour film program and shorts tomorrow at 7 30 P M for parish benefit. A nominal fee will be charged. Everyone is invited.
Alfred Mayer publishes the Beginner's Accordion Method for Class Instruction at Maysic Music Co New York. Authored by Mayer a Juilliard graduate with studios in East Orange and North Harrison St New Jersey the book marks a new notation form endorsed by the Accordion Teacher's Guild International at their July 1949 New York convention. Mayer's work supports adult school programs across North Jersey and has drawn students from as far as Chicago St Louis and England. He directs the accordion department at the Henry Street Settlement in New York and trained under renowned teachers including Giannini Schmid Brockway Gallarini Dawson.
Democratic nominee Emanuel Gersten blasted the township committee for endorsing Republicans claiming bias toward a chosen few. He accused King of control over the Ambulance Fund and criticized tax assessors for delayed industry changes while urging bingo under legislative control.
Gerd Hensen a 15 year old from 1499 Lexington Place Elizabeth fractured a collarbone Saturday while playing football at Notting hamtway and Westminster Avenue. He was taken to Alexian Brothers Hospital Elizabeth by an ambulance. Phone in your want ups Wa Averly 3-9207.
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