Peace Selected 1949 Chairman of Community Chest
Harvey W. Peace Jr. of Hillside chosen as chairman of the Hillside Community Chest drive. The campaign runs October 25 through November 8 with a $755,000 quota, and Clark McK. Whittemore of Elizabeth leads special gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Chest
Fred H. Hoffman
Union County
Harvey W. Peace Jr
Hillside National Bank
Hillside
Peace
U.S
Luge Clark McK. Whittemore
Elizabeth
School Exchange Plans Discussed At Saybrook Meeting
The Metropolitan School Study Council steering committee met Tuesday afternoon at Saybrook School to plan the year. Dr. Wayne Branom led the session with proposals to form a reporter's group for the exchange and to vary publications and copy. The panel also discussed council committees on Teaching Pupils to Think Basic Skills and Knowledge Attention Individual Needs Emotional Stability and similar topics. Members present included Dr Branom David Harris Walter Krumbiegel Albert Vreeland William Arautblatt Charles Kennington Mrs Winnie Woodhull Mrs Evelyn Schueler and Mrs Monica Hickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan School Study Council
Saybrook
Coe Avenue
Wayne Branom
Yg Reporter
rTerent
Dr. Branom
David Harris
Walter Krumbiegel
Albert Vreeland
William Arautblatt
Charles Kennington
Winnie Woodhull
Evelyn Schueler
Monica Hickey
Gas Protest Plans Ready for Union Meeting
Final plans were made for a public meeting at Connecticut Farms School Union on Stuyvesant avenue October 18 at 8 p.m. to protest Elizabethtown Gas petition to raise rates. Attendees include attorney Thomas A. O Boyle engineer Sumner B. Sweetser and others with a panel discussion and audience resolutions.
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Connecticut Farms
Stuyvesant Avenue
Union
Thomas A. O'Boyle
Elizabethtown Consolidated Gas Company
Public Utilities Commission
Sumner B. Sweetser
Howard R. Pietsch
Meyer Ginsburg
Ion
O'Boyle
Sweetser
Wm. F. Little
Cranford
C. R. Teller
Roselle Park
James Meers
Howard Pietsch
Jean Manheim
Hillside
F. P. Anderson
Progressive rally protests gas rate hike in Union County
Tean Manheim Independent candidate for Township Committee spoke at the Elizabeth Elks Club rally urging action against Elizabethtown Consolidated Gas Co. She recounted two prior increases and the service charge, criticized Hillside representation, and urged attendance at the October 18 protest rally at Connecticut Farms School on Stuyvesant Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Ground Breaking October 23 For Sinai Congregation Center
Ground breaking ceremonies for the Sinai Congregation and Community Center addition will be held Sunday October 23 at 2 30 p m at 1531 Maple Avenue Hillside. Attendees are invited to witness the event led by Rabbi Eliezer Cohen and the center’s officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Mankowitz
Sinai Congregation and Community Center Building ‘Fund Committee
Maple Avenue
Hillside
Eliezer Cohen
Benjamin 8. Berkowitz
Milton M. Lilien
Emanuel Finkel
Rumor and Rebuff Tail Township Race Shifts
Grape vine chatter hints prominent Republicans back a Democratic Township Committee candidate while others defect from Driscoll’s camp. Rumors cite cigarette tax, governor pledge, and state officials’ discontent as motives. Community notices also mention Nathan Carver’s columns on civilization and an atomic energy discussion at Hillside Radio & Record Shop, with a university survey team planning field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driscoll
Times
Nathan Carver
Carver
Hillside Radio & Record Shop
Liberty Avenue
Radio Joe
Dodger Fans Stir Store Windows Over World Series Headlines
A. Alexander, proprietor of a Brooklyn stationery shop at 1568 Maple Avenue, opened Monday to find friends who plastered his windows with bold newspaper headlines claiming the New York Yankees won the championship, leaving him a conflicted Dodger fan with a headache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Alexander
Maple Avenue
Alexander
New York Yankees
New Assessments Increase Hillside Tax Base Says Gersten
The Union County Board of Taxation reports new real estate construction adds 534 770 in ratables since January raising total increased valuations to 1 071 100. Added assessments will yield 28 021 98 in additional taxes as Hillside faces calls for more schooling wings and reduced rates, per Democratic candidate Emanuel Gersten at a Hillside club meeting.
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Gersten
Union County Board of
David H. Doremus
Board of Assessors
Hillside
Emanuel Gersten
Hillside Democratic Club
Democratic County Committee
White Street
Evans Terminal
Mander
Thar Hills
Irvington
Thar
Veterans Memorial
Four Adult School Classes Still Open
Enrollment remains open for four classes at Hillside Adult School in the high school. English for New Americans, magic, photography, and textile arts run in evening slots from 8 to 9 and 9 to 10 for the first two, and 9 to 10 for the latter two. About 125 attended the opening session. two classes were dropped for low enrollment, while stenography, typing, and oil painting were filled. Walter O. Krumbiegel is the director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside Adult School
Walter O. Krumbiegel
Program to honor former school board members planned
A joint program is arranged at the high school auditorium for Friday November 4 at 8 pm to honor 27 living former board members with the American Legion and the PTA. Rev George H Donovan will be chief speaker. certificates of merit will be given. A necrology will be included and a social hour follows with refreshments in the gym. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arternaios
Board of Education
National Education
The
American Legion
Henry Goldhor
Bmier W. Knox
Harlow H. Curtis
Annamae Rudolf
Henry G. Nulton
Walter Howell
Legion
George H. Donovan
Trinity Reformed Church
Newark
Edward W. Earle
Veterans Support Referendum to Cut Firemen Hours
Davenport Hill Post 1722 VFW endorsed a 56 hour week for Hillside firemen at a meeting in VFW Hall Rutgers Ave and Bloy St. Joseph Apsley spoke on a state caravan visiting Union County October 24 to 26 to gain veterans bonus housing support and recruit members with local post members assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Davenport-Hill Post
V.F.W
Rutgers Avenue
Bloy ‘Street
Bank to Give 300 a Year for College
Edward W. Earle announced Hillside National Bank will offer 300 annually for four years to a Hillside High School male graduate pursuing banking economics and finance. The four year total equals 1200, with plans to repeat yearly for a new recipient from the class. An additional 100 scholarship is offered for further studies upon acceptance to a recognized college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Earle
Board of Education
Hacle
James A. Oneill
Hillside National Bank
Hillside High School
Earle
Benjamin MeKulik
Me‘Kult
Princeton University
Oneil
Burle
Ada Leyser Dies Former Hillside Registrar 73
Ada Leyser former Registrar of Vital Statistics for Hillside 1928 to 1932 died at age 73 at 161 Williamsonvenue Hillside. Daughter of John and Marianne Leyser she helped found St Mary Magdalene Episcopal Church Newark and belonged to its Women’s Guild. Survived by sisters Florence Leyser and Mrs Edward Marr. Funeral at her home conducted by Rev Montgomery H Throop with interment Evergreen Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Twonetla ~ Leyser
Hillside
John
Marianne Jefferson Leyser
Lyons Farms
Episcopal Church of St. Mary Magdalene
Pomona Avenue
B'nai B'rith Marks 106th Anniversary Drive Launch
B'nai B'rith begins a two month membership drive on its 106th anniversary with Hillside Lodge and Women’s Chapter joining national efforts. Mayor Holsing designates today as B'nai B’rith Day as Hillside votes show active local membership near 1000 with the order dating back to 1843. The organization aids Hillel, War Service, vocational guidance and relief for the needy across the U S and 26 foreign countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B'nai B’rith
Order
Hillside
B'nai B'rith
Simon Kerner
Charles Rausch
Abe Charnack
Anyasay
Samuel Cohen
James J. Holsing Issume
Hillside Lodge
Womell
B'nai Kevith
United States
B'nai Brith
Hillel Committee
War Service Committee
Hillside Registration Rises Slightly From 1947 Levels
Union County Board of Elections reports Hillside registration fell from 10,046 to 9,574 this year, a drop of 472. The 1949 total is 616 more than 1947’s 8,058, indicating a net increase versus the prewar year despite the dip.
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Hillside
Union County Board of Elections
Shanty Shack Reopens With Teen Dance Event
Shanty Shack opens Saturday night as a teenagers canteen at Hillside Avenue School. Recreation Director Richard Foster leads the event with Mrs Joseph G Schell and Mrs Ernest Schickedanz assisting. Mrs Sol Nadler heads the High School PTA refreshments team. Teens may bring a guest of the opposite sex. jackets and ties required for boys. Newly elected officers include Ernest Schickedanz Jr president Albert Scaccia Jr vice president and Marie Bishop secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Board
Hillside Avenue School
Richard Foster
Joseph G. Schell
Ernest Schickedanz
Sol Nadler
P T.A
Hillside School
Ernest Schickedanz, Jr
Albert Scaccia, Jr
Marie Bishop
Proclamation Declares B'nai B'rith Day in Hillside
Mayor James J. Holsing proclaims October 13 1949 as B'nai B'rith Day praising the organization for its wide reach from 12 founders to 330000 members in 1600 lodges and 26 nations. He urges Hillside residents to support B'nai B'rith's humane and patriotic work.
Weather outlook: cloudy with showers then cooler
The forecast calls for cloudy conditions with possible showers this morning followed by fair skies and cooler temperatures this afternoon and tomorrow. A light breeze and seasonal highs are expected across the region.
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Winchester Avenue
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Survey Institute
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Urvey
Walter Borneman
Hillside Recreation Board
the Times
Robert G. Schnabel
Vito
Robertozzi
Schnabel
Robert
Woodfield Stadium
Salem Pharmacy
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F. Intrabartolo
N. J
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Kevoe
Gloria Klehr
Liberty & Long Aves
Hockey Comets
Jersey City Eagles
Mattress Products
Liberty Ave
Princeton Ave
Hollywood
Szarko’s Liquor Store
Ada Leyser
Hillside Times
Growney Funeral Home
John J. Growney
N. Broad
N. J. Corner
Hurden St
Shanty Shack
B’nai Brith
B’nai B'rith
James J. Holsing
County of
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