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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1949
Page
1
Developments toward civic improvements are expected soon. A Hillside War Veterans Memorial Building project and recreation center on Bristol-Myers grounds Hillside Avenue are under consideration with land sales at Hillside and Liberty Avenues proposed to fund the effort.
The Painters Union District Council No. 10 vows free painting and decorating for the Hillside paraplegic veteran Irving Stein home. Emanuel Gersten announced the pledge after communication with Joseph Buffardi business manager, part of a volunteer effort to obtain the work gratis.
At Hillside Avenue School a Better Education League meeting voted to send representatives to Board of Education meetings. The group will push the May report recommendations including overcrowding relief at George Washington School with new auditorium and gymnasium, Harden-Looker auditorium, and Hillside Avenue improvements with better auditorium ventilation. Bernard Zients, president, outlined aims of the National Commission on Public Schools and forums will be arranged to question candidates for the Board of Education.
A ten gallon thermos jug was presented to Hillside High School’s Dads Club by the Men’s Lodge and Women’s Chapter of Hillside B’nai B’rith to serve hot drinks after games and possibly cold drinks in warm weather. Pictured are Frank Ross and Mrs. Charles Rausch presenting for the B’nai B’rith groups, Ernest Schickedanz, Dads Club president, Albert Scaccia PTA president, and Mrs. Mark Swanger and Henry Goldhor with welfare chairmen assisting.
Progressive Party candidate Mrs. Jean Manheim assailed Republican Township Committee candidate Raymond R. King for silence on Hillside issues including school referenda gas rates and bus service. She cited the F dose to a $50 tax and warned party leaders to provide honest information before the next ballot.
An anonymous letter to Chief Sanford reports a Saturday incident at Liberty and Winans where two drivers failed to heed a stop sign. The note claims 16 of the offenders were women, challenging stereotypes about careful driving. The piece also covers a Board of Education meeting, election timing, Brownie pack outings, a shooting incident on Liberty Avenue, and a Hillside National Bank scholarship offer to a graduating student.
After over a year of talks the state approved traffic signals at two North Broad intersections Mertz and Hollywood Avenues Hillside plans three year upgrade of nine signals and funds permitting. A safety officer assists crossings at Mertz while two plant operators dispute neighborhood charges and pledge corrections. A 50 foot lot sold to Anthony and Anna Tortorella at 604 Chapman Street for 825 dollars amid a council vote on a two way police radio ordinance.
The Saybrok Mother and Daughter Club will hold its first regular meeting of the school year on Wednesday October 26 at 3 15 p m in the Coe Avenue building cafeteria. After the business meeting a Hallowe en party will follow. All mothers with daughters in third grade and higher are invited.
After a King backed appeal for more GOP activity the Republican County Committee met at Hillside Presbyterian Church. They will join Hillside Republican Club for a rally in the chapel on Monday October 31 with candidate appearances and a social hour. Mrs. Nulton handles entertainment and John Lapp oversees publicity.
A union county public meeting at Connecticut Farms School discussed presenting the Peoples' Committee case at the Public Utilities Commission hearing on the Elizabethtown Consolidated Gas rate petition. Delegates from 26 civic groups represented about 2,000 people as 4,000 names signed petitions opposing the rate increase. The hearing is set for October 26 and 27 at 1060 Broad Street in Newark.
Emanuel Gersten Democratic candidate laments Hillside Ambulance Fund and War Veterans Memorial Home delays. He charges the Republican township committee with inaction, calls for minority representation, and cites past canvassing efforts by Democrats to boost civic projects and local pride.
A complaint before the Township Committee cites shrubs planted to the curb line on Jon Salem Avenue between King and Wilder Streets. No sidewalks exist, raising concerns about public walk use. Engineer Henry Kieh to investigate and possibly refer to the Police.
At a Board of Education meeting officials outlined plans to shift Hillside High’s football schedule from a near all Group 4 slate to include more Group 3 opponents over the next two to three years as existing contracts run out. The move follows notes on student physique and a desire for more balanced competition while maintaining upcoming obligations.
Preparations are complete for a ground breaking Sunday October 23 at 2 30 p m at 1531 Maple Avenue to begin the enlarged Sinai Congregation and Hebrew School building. Levy Scheingarten of Elizabeth designed plans and the project costs are just over 100 000 with completion in six to seven months. During construction classes and groups meet at 1504 Maple Avenue while services and activities will be held in the 1551 Maple Avenue basement.
Funeral services were set for Paul L. Hempel 59 of 404 Rutter Ave Union after he died Sunday from injuries suffered when struck by a Public Service Route 10 bus near Pennsylvania Station Newark. The Hillside man worked 38 years for the Pennsylvania Railroad in Kearny yard. Funeral 2 p.m. at Joseph J Manger & Son Home for Funerals Irvington. Interment Hollywood Memorial Park Union. Police investigate driver William Combe Roselle.
A Democratic rally for gubernatorial candidate Elmer Wene shifts from the Elizabeth Elks Club to an open air gathering at First Avenue and High Street in Elizabeth next Monday evening. The daytime luncheon remains on schedule.
The forecast calls for sunny skies with mild temperatures today and continued pleasant conditions tomorrow with light winds. No rain is expected and overnight lows will be comfortable.
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