Conford Alleges $120000 Lost Through Lax Tax Assessments
Milton B. Conford Democratic candidate calls for action to recover omitted added assessments from 1942 onward in Hillside Township. He cites $4,854,700 in omitted new construction and argues the town has lost about $120,000 in taxes, urging the Township Committee to file with the Union County Board of Taxation by set deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Assessors
Milton B. Conford
Central Avenue
Evans Terminal
No. Broad Street
Evans
Hillside
Township Committee
Union County Board of Taxation
Doll Exhibit Aids Community Chest
Two girls collected and displayed foreign costumed dolls to raise funds for the Community Chest. Lois Schliefer, nine, and Arline Heyman, eight, at 1455 Highland Ave hosted about 40 local children with explanations of each doll’s costume and customs, aided by Judy Klein, Miriam Lowenstein and Sue Wallin, earning four dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Sehleifer
Highland Avenue
Arline Heyman
Judy Klein
Miriam Lowenstein
Sue Wallin
Township tax dispute centers on Added Assessments
Milton B. Cuanford, a Democratic candidate for Township Committee, accuses Hillside officials of misapplying the Added Assessments law, citing under valuation of industrial builds like Baker & Taylor and Kraft Cheese. He claims several years lack proper assessments and suggests potential favoritism toward local contractor David O. Evans, noting inconsistent town practices since 1942. A formal reply from the Board of Assessors or Township Committee is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton B. Cuanford
Board of Assessors
Conford
O Nford
Baker & Taylor
North Broad Street
Hillside Avenue
Evans Terminal
David O. Evans
Hillside
Newark
Dasselmeyer
Conant Street
Park Commission To Buy Kean Land in Hillside
Union County Park Commission to purchase 25 acres from the John Kean estate in Hillside extending from North Avenue to the Lehigh Valley Railroad along the Elizabeth River for future development as part of the Elizabeth River Parkway. The deal, long negotiated, follows Kean family liquidating estate to meet inheritance taxes after Captain John Kean’s death.
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Union County Park Commission
John Kean
W. Richmond Tracy
Tracy
North Avenue
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Elizabeth River
Kean
Township Committee
Westminster
Park Commission
Edward J. Grassman
Ing Firm
Grassman & Kreh
Elizabeth
Robert W. Kean
Aames
Commission
Board of Freeholders
Freeholders
Big Forum Crowd Expected At Public Candidates Night
Col. Harry I Luftman says a large audience will attend the Public Forum at Coe Avenue School auditorium. Most local candidates from Republicans Democrats and Independents for Township Committee and tax collector will be present with Richard N Berkefeldt as moderator. Candidates will introduce themselves after names drawn from a hat and audience questions follow.
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Coe Avenue
Harry I. Luftman
Luftman
Richard N. Berkefeldt
Counsel Halting Progress Toward A Factory Town
Democratic candidates Robert C. Kirkpatrick and Milton B. Conford warned that Hillside risks becoming a factory town like Linden if industry expansion continues. They argued taxes from factories lower residential values and raise police and fire costs, burdening homeowners. They urged a stand to protect homes and curb spot zoning and cheap assessments.
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Hillside
Linden
Robert C. Kirkpatrick
Milton B. Conford
Garfield
Passaic
Lodi
Residents Attacked Use Of Woodfield Stadium By Outsiders
Hillside Board of Education faced a special meeting of residents upset by granting Woodfield Stadium use to St. Marys High School of Elizabeth for a November 4 game. Neighbors claimed crowding and damage risks, urged police patrols, and warned against setting a precedent. The agreement limits future Woodfield use to Hillside High School home games until a new field is built.
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Board of Education
St. Mary's High School of
Elizabeth
St. Mary's
Williams Field
Thomas Jefferson High School of
Hillside
C. S. Tracy
Ogdenway
Walter Leibo
Yard Tracy
Henry Goldhor
Wayne T. Branom
Woodfield Stadium
Church Guild Ham Dinner at St Maud Magdalene Newark
The Women's Guild of the Episcopal Church of St. Maury Magdalene will serve a baked ham dinner on Thursday, November 2 from 6 to 9 pm in the parish hall at 137 Pomona Avenue Newark.
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Women's Guild of the Episcopal Church of St. Maury Magdalene
Pomona
Newark
Calvin Coolidge School Safety Patrol Organized
The Calvin Coolidge School safety patrol was organized under Mrs. Evelyn Schueler. New belts and badges were presented by the school PTA. Seventh and eighth grade members elected include Harry Kuzma as chief Patricia Prescott Neil Belden as assistants Madeline Jablonski Barbara Farese Madeline Freer Carol Halter Arthur Heen Joseph Sibiga Mickey McClosky William Weisenbach Dexter Graef Joseph Lesko Lawrence Benson and Raymond Galisewski.
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Calvin Coolidge School
Evelyn Schueler
P.T.A
Harry Kuzma
Patricia—Prescott
Neil_Belden
Madeline Jablonski
Bara Farese
Madeline Freer
Carol Halter
Arthur Heen
Joseph Sibiga
Mickey McClosky
William Weisenbach
Dexter Graef
Joseph Lesko
Lawrence —Benson
Raymond Galisewski
Recreation Plan Sparks Township Meeting
A joint session of the Board of Education Township Committee and Recreation Board was set for November 1 to decide use of public schools for recreation. The panel discussed preferring municipal programs over independent groups and coordinated efforts to avoid facility shortages.
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Board of Education, Township Committee and Recreation Board
School Board No
Neyjman L. Sanford
Hollywood Avenue
Long Avenue
Conant Street
Sanford
Liberty
Princeton Avenues
George Washington
PAA
Liberty and
Winans Avenues
Raymond KR. King
James J. Holsing
Summit
Keer Avenues
Boa Place
Hillside Avenue
Route 29
Emil A. Herrizel
Cimeau of Aeronautics
Charges Probe War Chest To Tilt Hillside Vote
Robert McNamara of the Hillside Democratic Club accuses industrialists and contractors allied with the Hillside Republican machine of planning a large funded campaign to defeat Milton B. Conford and Robert C. Kirkpatrick. He warns voters of last minute propaganda paid for by interests fearing loss of control in Hillside on November 7.
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Robert McNamara
Hillside Democratic Club
Hillside
Hillside Republian Machine
Milton B. Conford
Robert CC. Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Conford
Young Voters Hear Township Candidates At League Meeting
Candidates addressed the Young Voters Civic League in White Street, outlining tax plans and development proposals for Hillside. Democ ratic aspirants Kirkpatrick and Conford pledged lower taxes and infrastructure work, while Republican Holsing touted Hillside as the county’s lowest tax rate and urged a revaluation program. Independent candidate Bultwell spoke on official conduct. others noted needs for parks and playgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Voters Civic League
James J. Holsing
Hillside
Bristol-Myers
Hills Side Avenue
Milton PB Conford
John M. Brown
Joseph Bultwell
Young Voter
Civic League
Hungerian Workmen's Hall
Canfates
Businessmen Plan Annual Dance at Hunwartin Hall
At the Liberty Avenue Businessmen Association meeting at Zatko's Bar and Grill the entertainment committee outlined an annual dance set for November 11 at Hunwartin Hall. A luncheon is planned for November 7 at Townes Restaurant. Prizes won by Emanuel Joretan and Mrs. George Hebbe, with Joretan donating raffle proceeds to the Lads' Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Avenue Businessmen's Association
Zatko's Bar and Grill
Hunwartin Hall
Townes Restaurant
Union Door
Emanuel Joreten
George Hebbe
Gergten
For Better Sales and Service in Television and Appliances
Store listing noting two locations at 1418 Ne Broad Street and 1321 Liberty Avenue offering sales and service for televisions and appliances.
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Broad Street
Liberty Avenue
Hillside Assessors deny fees as political rhetoric mounts
The Hillside Board of Assessors led by David Ho Doremus Oden F Libbey and Kenneth M deny charges of omitting assessments as claimed by Democratic candidates. They urge taxpayers to file with the Union County Tax Board and accuse the Democrats of election‑driven politics. Milton B Conford pushes back noting the “non existent issue” claim and promises formal action after sending a complete copy by registered mail.
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David Ho Doremus
Aeeary
Oden F. Libbey
Kenneth M
Hillside Times
Hillside
Union County Tax Board
Union County
County Tax Board
Township Committee
James J. Holsing
Milton B. Conford
Holsing
Hillside Receives $9000 Quota in Community Chest Drive
Hillside has been assigned a $9000 quota in the $545,700 Community Chest drive launched this week across five Eastern Union County communities. Red Feather volunteers will solicit businessmen and residents as the campaign aims to support twenty-four health and welfare organizations including the Hillside Welfare Association described by Donald L. Ferguson as a crucial year in the organization’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillside
Union County
Red Feather
Donald L. Ferguson
Hillside Welfare Association
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Beck Mfr. Co
Detroit Mvnc Engineering Co
Out of
Lewners
Church Guild
Calvin Coolidge
Hillside Photo Service
Groen
Big War Chest
Tobin
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Coe Ave
Hillside Hobby Shop
Hollywood Ave
Sporting Goods
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