Three Democrats Triumph in Hillside Upheaval Victory Signals Broad Mandate
The Hillside Township Democratic slate led by Milton B. Conford and Robert C. Kirkpatrick for Township Committee and Frank A. Ninesling for tax collector swept Tuesday's election, yielding the largest off year turnout on record at 7,166 voters. Conford led Democrats with 4,228 votes, Kirkpatrick close behind at 3,85, and Republican ticket candidates suffered multiple losses, while Keelley, Harvey, and Mottley won coroners races for the Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton B. Conford
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Frank A. Ninesling
Frank J. Lyman
Hillside
Democratic Committee
Democratic Party
Conford
Hill Side
Truman
Kirkpatrick
Trurhan
Arthur T. Lee
Samuel Alborn
Lee
Union County Board of Taxation
G.O.P
Clifford P
Case
Campbell
Benninger
James J. Holsing
Brown
Moysick
Banyasz
Freeholders
Pearsall
Penninger
Crilly
Lamb
Donnelly
Cass
Haley
Fredrickson
Kelley
Harvey
Mottley
Lil
Township Committee
Holsing
Duffy
Ti Ninesling
Buttwell
Ind
Patterson
Township actions authorize Conford to act on added assessments
The board permits Conford to appeal added assessments directly, citing taxpayer rights. A plan to condemn land for Sweetland avenue and Paul street improvements is approved, with the township attorney authorized to act. Fencing and safety measures near Calvin Coolidge school are discussed, along with highway widening plans and a noise mitigation update from American Can Co. A tribute to Fire Captain Frank B. Sanford is adopted and a building permit for M. H. Donovan & Co. is granted.
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Aford
Iimfor
Hill Avenue
Boa Place
Earl
Canonford
Englander
George Garnet
Gorman P
Watha Avenue
Public Wales
Brit Hulsiney Fhe Mander Corl Corp
Alth
Det
Bloy Street
Edward Feins
Forthaber
Sweetland Avenue
Paul Street
Board of Education
Calvin Coolidge
Henry Kreh Jr
Stockton Avenue
Kreh
North Broad Streets
Hollywood Avenue
Evans Terminal
American Can Co
Pauline Trinker
Wesf Place
James Devine
Baker Street
Frank B. Sanford
Grant Warehouse
M. H. Donovan & Co
Inducement to Industry Debated in Hillside Meeting
Community leaders discuss coordinating recreation programs and the role of industry incentives in Hillside. Republican and Democratic viewpoints surface as John W. Krug questions tax free periods and abatements, noting current law forbids selective incentives. Page 10 continues.
New Location For Driver Training Course Is Sought
Local residents from Plymouth Road and nearby streets urged the Board of Education to designate Nottingham Way for the high school driver training course. They cited hazards from driving maneuvers, noise, and nervous tension affecting children and questioned stopping measurements and practice methods. The board promised review and consideration of an alternative site.
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Board of Education
Nottingham Way
Alta
Plymouth Road
Ke W. Brice
Plymouth Bluted
Robert J. Mangold
Plymouth Read
Dr. Way
Branom
Election Briefs Highlight Milt Conford Victory Lore
Milt Conford led the Tuesday tally and predicted a Republican edge. Bets on outcomes circulated as Goldhor and Herrigel cashed in, while the Conford family campaigned hard. Mrs Denroyd stood at Hillside Avenue School as voters arrived, and Helen Kirkpatrick helped mobilize supporters.
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Goldhor
Conford
Helen Kirkpatrick
Democrats Triumph In Township Committee Election
The Democratic victory party at Hungarian Halls Tuesday night drew Mayor James J. Holsing and Commissioner John M. Brown who congratulated winners. Republican Jimmy Duffy also attended. Campaign manager Frank J. Lyman led the two Democratic wins, the first since 2933 when two Democrats were elected. Monroe Gardens records near universal turnout with about 99 percent of residents voting.
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Franky
Lyman
Progress Club
Frank
Union
Public Forum
John W. Krug
Republican County Committee
Krug
Hillside
Hungarian Halls
James J. Holsing
John M. Brown
Jimmy Duffy
Frank J. Lyman
Arthur T. Lee
Simiel Alcor
Monroe Gardens
Republicans Cite Mass Psychology in Election Statement
A statement issued by Republicans John M. Brown and James J. Holsing expresses gratitude to campaign workers and acknowledges mass psychology as a factor in the election. They congratulate newly elected Township Committeemen Milton Conford and Robert Kirkpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Brown
James J. Holsing
Milton Conford
Robert Kirkpatrick
Brownies Visit Zoo by Scout Troop on Election Day
Brownie Troop 7 from Calvin Coolidge School spent Election Day at Barrett Park Zoo in Staten Island. They were chaperoned by Mrs. Kathryn Redling and Mrs. Catherine Spingler along with Mrs. Madeline Stump Mrs Irene Meyer and Mrs Doris Ciesia serving as leaders and committee member. The weather outlook notes considerable cloudiness with a few showers and a cooler day tomorrow.
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Calvin Coolidge
Barrett Park Zoo
Staten Island
Kathryn Redling
Catherine Spingler
Madeline Stump
Irene Meyer
Doris Ciesia
Campaign efforts continue across New Jersey factories
Union County communities report ongoing drives with 20 agencies producing a 19514 campaign front. In Elizabeth Linden Hillside Roselle and Roselle Park factory in plant campaigns press toward a strong fund, with Hillside led by Rabbi Eliezer Cohen and Mrs. Caroline Major overseeing commercial drives. Assistants include Mrs. Friedman Michael O'Lock with Mrs. Henry Goldher guiding the tenth district, Mrs. Francis Grant in the eleventh and Kenneth Sauer in the fourteenth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Linden
Hillside
Roselle
Roselle Park
Rabbi Eliezer Cohen
Caroline Major
Friedman
Michael O'Lock
Henry Goldher
Francis Grant
Kenneth Sauer
Duffy Declares Republican Party Must Clean House
Duffy, a Republican candidate in Tuesday's election, congratulated the Democratic victors Milton Conford Robert Kirkpatrick and Frank Ninesling. He thanked his campaign manager John Krug and district leaders while urging party unity and a return to strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes D. Duffy
Democratic
Milton B. Conford
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Frank A. Ninesling
John W. Krug
Good Government Group Praises Election Victory
The Good Government Association voiced satisfaction with Tuesday's election results. Walter Worbett, the group's spokesman, said the organization will continue aiding Democrats for good government. He noted Robert C. Kirkpatrick, from the west side, and Frank A. Ninesling, elected tax collector from the eighth district, spreading representation to new sections.
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Good Government Association
Walter Worbett
Worbett
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Democratic Committee
Frank A. Ninesling
Patterson Sr. Thanks Friends and Congratulates Foe
In a state ment yesterday the independent candidate thanked his friends and offered hearty congratulations to his opponent. The remarks express gratitude to supporters and extend good wishes to the rival in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foe
Hunt
Patterson Sr
Legion To Dedicate Flag At Bloomfield Seminary
Harden-Looker Post 50 American Legion will dedicate the American flag for the Bloomfield Seminary chapel in a ceremony tomorrow at 10 am. Attendees include Ladies Auxiliary president Mr Micch Kifner past commander Walter Newell Americanization chairman Commander Penny Groh past commander Paul Kilner and Chaplain Michael Hoptay.
Radio Instructor Sanko Excels in Marine Corps Training
Pfe Robert B Sanko son of Mr and Mrs Michael Sanko of 159 Gallimoore avenue leads a twenty man class at the Signal Schools Battalion San Diego attaining a 98 percent average. He also had the top rank of 27 students in preliminary radio training. A Hillside High School graduate he worked at Compher Esso Station prior to enlisting in 1949 and plans to remain in the Marine Corps.
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Pfe
Robert B. Sanko
Michael Sanko
Gallimoore Avenue
Ine
Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Signal Schools Battalion
Sanko
Hillside High School
Pie
Compher
Esso
North
Sroadstreet
Pepriarty
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Board of Education and Recreation Board
Recreation Board
Hillside Butchers
F. Ginzinger
Gob Ave
Hillside Hobby Shop
Hollywood Ave
Sporting Goods
American Flyer & Lionel
Milt Conford
Henry Goldhor
Emil A. Herrigel
Walter Worbitz
The
Tobin’s
Hillside Appliance Co
Liberty Avenue
Tomarrow
Matt-Best Products
Liberty Ave
Wed
Democratic Steering Committee
Astern
Union County
Feu
I Et Wayeh Times
C Ning Committee
Wey
Les
Walter R. Lee
Home For Funerals
Salem Ave
Szarko’s Liquor Store
N. J
PFC
Robert E. Sanko
Salem Pharmacy
Bellows & Company
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