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Newspaper
Hillside Times
Location
Hillside, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1959
Page
4
An assorted ad section highlights tropical fish at Aquarium and Accessories on Liberty Ave opposite Princeton Ave, with restoration and rental offerings. Portraits and family photo sessions are advertised by Zimmerman Photo Service at Bailey Ave, plus piano lessons and general tutoring during late October dates.
Schulman accuses township officials of faulty appraisal figures and urges proper valuation under the tax program. He questions Atlas Tool Co's new industrial plant near West Shelton Terrace and Norman Street and alleges illegal plumbing work without a permit at the site, citing road repairs after cave-ins in the fall.
A county proceeding examines valuation contrasts between township land parcels on Wolf Place Lager Place Young Avenue and North Union Avenue and the American Can Company tract. Witness Boulander, a former Assessor, defends certified values against Englander and Realty Appraisal Company proposed increases.
The discussion defends Democratic record on taxation and reassures residents about fair assessments. It cites past programs in 1952 1951 and argues Englander opposed rotation of board roles and unfair shifts in tax burden. It notes his alleged anger after not being reappointed and his media release over revaluation details.
The article details a dispute over land values for the American Can Co property on Wolf Place and nearby parcels. It notes an offer of $15,246 per acre versus a $30,000 per acre appraised raw land value, with implications for 1960 tax books and possible appeals to the Union County Tax Board.
The text shows heated discussion about property revaluation deadlines and equity in tax burdens. Citizens debate options, government oversight, and the impact of delays on taxpayer fairness, including calls for mayoral involvement and board actions.
Phil Foster, noted television and stage comic, will entertain at a fundraising breakfast for HiLside Lodge 1514 B'nai B'rith at Kingston Restaurant Union on November 1 at 10 a.m. The Past Presidents Club plans the event to support the lodge's annual dinner dance and journal.
A correction notes that a troop recently organized at A P Morris School is Girl Scouts, not a Brownie troop as previously stated.
Leaders from blocks seven to ten gathered at Polish Amelia Opin on Bloy street as over 150 people heard Sidney Birnbaum and John A. Desch praised by former Mayor William Gurol and Mayor Mix Schleifer. Township Committeemen introduced the candidates and reviewed their qualifications and their pledge for a positive program to continue Hillside’s Democratic progress.
The Republican freeholder contenders Jay A. Stemmer Mary C. Kanine and Raymond Moore presented an eight point plan to county voters. They advocate economical 12 month budgets creating necessary jobs, eliminating nepotism and multi job holding, and reviewing county operations.
The text proposes modern methods in county operations, ongoing voter education, a non partisanship advisory planning board, improved hospital facilities at John and Runnells, and a countywide planning approach with a referendum to approve the final plan. It emphasizes reducing political boss influence and enhancing citizen accountability.
The Comet booters defeated Edison Tech 2 1 on their home field. Al Egeth scored in the first period and Rex D Agostino added the winner. Dennis Rossi tied Hillside early in the third before Joe Arcurri sealed it late. Coach Todt shuffled the lineup again.
Hillside's football lineup featured Howard Fruchtermat at center halfback and Ray Fast at outside wing. The victory ended an eight game losing streak for the team.
Bristol-Myers Company chairman Lee Bristol will be honored by the Urban League at the Equal Opportunity Bay dinner on November 17 at the Waldorf Astoria, New York City. George Meany of the APL-CIO will be co honoree.
The Hill Boys Association of Newark held its annual dinner at Townley’s Union. Mrs. Helen Gutman of East Orange is president and Theodore Solinsky of Hillside was dinner chairman. Meetings are held monthly at the Berkeley Savings & Loan building on Lyons Avenue near Bergen Street in Newark.
Mr and Mrs Andrew Kenopensky announce the engagement of daughter Jean Kenopensky to Dixon Deranek son of Mr and Mrs Edward Deranek of 1418 Boaplace. Jean Kenopensky works for Coco Steel Products Corp 625 Glenwood Avenue. Dixon Deranek is a lifeguard for Public Service Company at its Irvington Branch.
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