Bond Issue Question is Election Highlight
The upcoming Gelevdl Election on Tuesday centers on a 475 million bond proposal for roads and highways, with a 275 million line for public buildings. It lists 13 public offices and eight questions, including tax relief for veterans and homeowners, residency rule changes, and farm land assessment shifts. The article notes Hillside locals contest these measures and nominates county officials seeking continued tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelevdl
Hilside
John C. Porkr
William Ostermiller
Large New Jersey bond issue on ballot raises clash of views
Readers face a pivotal vote on a 750 million referendum split into two questions. Question one allocates 275 million for health, education and welfare with up to 215 million in interest. Question two seeks 475 million for roads and highways with up to 370 million interest. Critics doubt surplus funding and warn of taxpayer burden if revenue falls short. Prominent figures across parties weigh in, framing this as one of the era’s most controversial bond plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frukly
New Jersey
First Baptist Church of
Hillside
Howard Kingsley
Kingsley
Expanded Program of Recreation Offers Winter Activities
Hillside Board of Recreation Commissioners with Hillside Board of Education announce an expanded winter recreation program for youth and adults. A brochure lists offerings including volleyball, ballroom dancing, bridge, painting, orchestra, judo, golden age activities, playhouse, boat handling, fencing, sewing, basketball, and camera club for adults. youth activities cover art, sewing, teen dances, sportsmen, basketball leagues, and after school recreation centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatman
Hillside Board of Recreation Commissioners
Hillside Board of Education
The
Recreation Commission
Tracy Sets Us Straight On Political Billboards
Charles S. Tracy Republican municipal chairman posts a letter to The Times correcting last week’s Don t Mention It column on political billboards at North Broad and Millside Ave. He refutes insinuations of a big oil company pressuring a sign firm and explains Shell Oil controls the billboards and granted permission for both parties to use them. A continuation is noted on page 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles S. Tracy
The
Times
North Broad St
Hillside Ave
Tracy
North Broad
Millside Ave
Well & Dig_oil company
New Jersey
Shell Oil Company
Shell
Sam Katz
Iasin
Stamler McGowan Tilt Attracts Top Interest
The article notes Stamler and McGowan facing off in New Jersey's General Election with Stamler seeking a full State Senator term. It highlights Stamler's independent reputation, McGowan's strong but challenged bid, and local Hillside Democratic support amid flood control debate affecting Union County. District-wide races and county concerns frame the campaign ahead of next Tuesday's vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Nelson F. Stamler
James M. McGowan
Stamler
H. Roy Wheeler
Linden
Florence P. Dwyer
Union County
New Jersey
Sen
Stamle i
Assemblyman
McGowan
Hillside Democrats
Republican Board of Freeholders
Elizabeth
Union
Hillside
Flood Control Clash Between Hillside Mayor and Stamler in NJ
Democratic Mayor John Desch of Hillside and Republican State Sen. Nelson Stamler of Union County clashed over flood control policy as they campaigned for re election. Desch accused Stamler of blocking nonpartisan flood legislation A-84 while Stamler cited taxpayer costs and alleged political attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Desch
Hillside
Nelson F. Stamler
Union County
Desch
Sen
Stamler
Trenton
New Jersey
Fullside
Mayer Desch
Republican Board of Freeholders
Democratic Assembly
Assembly Delegaton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Attourney
Union County Trust Company
Myren Krep
Liberty Ave
Stamler-McGowan
Temple Shomroi Torah
B’nai B'rith Lodge
Assembly
Deach
Asue
Brearing & Motor Overhaul
Hillside Auto Salee
Broad St
Ilire
J. J. Growney
North Broad Street
Altschule
Rexall Drug Store
Liberty
Long Ave
Jack Reclus
Charles S
Mancuso
Main Avenue
Township Committee
Hillside School
Pingry School
Seton Hall University
Rutgers University
Hillside State Bank
Hillside Township
Hillside Recreation Board
Local Assistance Board
Board of Health, Veterans’ Affairs Committee
Holy Name Society of Christ the King Church
Father Canty
Knights of Columbus
Fm.b.a. Kiwanis
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Elks
Babe Ruth League
Rose Ann
Lavitola
Roxane
Charles
Jack
Schulman
Riverside Drive
New York University
Remotteveto
Hillside Planning Board
Hillside Safety Council
Hillside Lodge
B'nai B'rith
Congresation
Dale Carnegie Institute
the War Manpower Commission
Democratic Club of
1Sth Distinl
Hillside United Fund Drive
Lillian (Spieler
Barry
Phyllis
Round Valley Reservoir
Hillside Democratic
Bebe Ruth—Rosebett
Civil Service
Civil Service For
Planning Board
Police Athletic League
Safety Council
Board OF Health
Shade Tree Commission
Police Traffic Bureau
Children’s Library School
Monroe Ackerman
Campaign, Mor
Jerome Ave
Hillside, N.J
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