The Montclair Times from Montclair, New Jersey (2024)

3T THE MONTCLAIR TIMES, THURSDAY. MARCH 25, 1948 Festival in Prague, Czechoslovakia, as Smith college delegate. Citizenship Honor Pupils at Bradford News of Kiinberley Montclair Academy Notes The fellowship won by Miss Ru Rolls Are Released Travel 'By Plane' Girl Scout News Girl Scouts and 'Brownies of the Montclair and Upper Montclair Districts are invited to go to a meet- supplied by the Pepsi-Cola Company as a part of its public service prozram. Winners were selected on the bafls of their promise of outstanding achievement, as evidenced by their undergraduate records and recommendations as to character," personality, and qualities of leadership. Miss Margaret Gallle attended a meeting of deans and counsellors of bidge is one of twenty-six awards on a regional basis by the Pepsi-Cola Scholarship Board, an independent corporation directed and controlled bv a group of educators.

Funds are to Imaginary Trips Made Verona Scholarship Honor schools and colleges of New Jersey Many Points. held at Centenary Junior College, Hackettstown, Saturday. Miss Gallie is secretary of the conference, a Pupils Listed. Bloomfield Avenue School, Verona, Motivated by several of their group 'member of the nomination committee at George Inness Junior High School on Monday at 3:45 P. M.

when Miss Margaret Sampson and Miss Jean Kalter. field directors, will present a program yesterday released the following Citizenship Honor Roll for the fourth marking period: and a member of the program committee. Miss Jane Bauer and Miss Gert having had plane trips the kindergarten classes of Bradford School have been studying a unit on airplanes and travel. A replica plane has been built and a number of imag Seventh Grade, 7-6, Laurie Axtell, rude Carpenter took a group of forty Nesta F. Rubidge Wins Fellowship Plans to Continue Studies in History of Art.

Miss Nesta Frances Rubidge, Smith College senior now spending her Spring vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Rubidge of 515 Highland Avenue, Upper Montclair, has been notified that she is the winner of a three-year graduate fellowship in a national competition sponsored, by the Pepsi-Cola Company. The fellowship includes full tuition and a stipend of $750 a year for three years of graduate study in any field at any accredited graduate school in the United States or Canada.

Miss Rubidge, who was elected to Phi Beta Kappa as a junior at Smith, expects to continue her studies in art history, but is undecided as to what university she will attend. Last Summer she attended the World Youth Linda Baldwin, Alice Jane Blose, Gordon Brown, Sam Bush, Carolyn Car tenth, eleventh, and twelfth grade Attention! WATER VOLUME LOW? If your volume of water is low, it is a sign of a corroded water main from curb box to cellar. Why not let us replace it now before rebuilding your lawn. A'o interruption of water service. girls to the Metropolitan Opera House inary trips have been made to foreign lands.

The children discuss details of the flights, speed of the ter, Richard DeVito; 7-5, Alda Di- The business training department has adopted a Dutch, family and is assisting them during this tiring period. The boys have brought in cloth- ing and are also sending CAKE packages. The family consists of a widow, 47. three sons. 13, 15 and 12.

and two daughters of 10 and S. The classes elected the following boys to a committee to be in charge: Bill Murray, as chairman. Jim Regan. Tom Gilbert, Al Murray and Bob Higgins. Members of the Lower School Why--N-How science club are busily engaged in setting up an elaborate project on tropical fish.

Several tanks containing a variety of interesting fish have been set up and there is much activity repairing other tanks, studying, breeding habits of the various species, and checking aquaria for temperature and alkalinity. All this has Trani, Anne Ehrenhardt, Fred Fern- plane, how they slept on the plane, aid, Jacqueline Gifol, Patricia-Harri yesterday to hear a performance of "The Magic Flute." The Rev. Gordon E. Michalson of the First Methodist Church of Mont safety belts, different parts of the son, Lee Hathaway, Betsy Hauck, Barbara Held, Evelyn Hella, Arlene Herr plane. clair spoke to members of the upper mann; 7-4, Janet Hinckley, Margaret Those who helped make the plane Kenworthy, Rosemary Lane, Shirley school at chapel on Thursday.

The Kimber and Lee basketball teams played their second game yes Marchetti, Frank Mascuch, Robert were: fuselage, Judy Holden, Robert O'Neill, Tommy Rowe, Stephen Cake, John Riordan, Susie Bruett, Robbie Super, Patsy Appel, Edward Hanke, GUTTERS LEADERS REPAIRED CLEANED INSTALLED Estimates Cheerfully Given McKinley, Milford Miller; 7-2, Charles terday. Members of the Kimber team Opdyke, Linda- Porter, Bob Raithel, Dorothy Rowell, Jean Sager, Elaine Schermerhorn, Elber Stearns. Bonnie Kerr, Teddy Pearse, George Pay, Jimmy Powers, Roderic Burn- featuring Camp Madeleine Mullord. Movies of the camp will be shown and a three girl panel will discuss the camp and answer questions. Parents and friends of Scouting are cordially invited.

Miss Gladys Cqok, reserve officer ot Girls Training Corps England i in this country for a six months visit to study youth groups and activities, particularly those of girls between the ages of 13 and 16. Senior Troop 19 under Miss Elizabeth Tuckers leadership and Mrs. R. W. Ches-ttut's Troop 14 had Miss Cook as a guest at their meetings recently to acquaint her with their, programs and to hear about the Interests and activities of English girls.

Mothers of girls in the second and third grades at Glenfield School met last evening at the Neighborhood Center to make plans for the organi are Virginia Hall, Jerry Reilly, Janet Mason, Pamela Neill, Bonnie Dill, Shirley Deyo, Joan Newell, Carol Ord-way, and Sue Chatellier, Members of the Lee team are Jean Thomas, Au Eighth Grade, 8-10, Margaret Abra- aroused the desire on the part of several boys to set-up at home for hamson, Marilyn Ballard, Frank Bar- ham, John Andrews and Davie Herbert; tail and nose, Stephen Cake, Stephen Holzel, Jack Taylor, and Betsy Booth, Shirley Carver, Sammnnell IPaflmmese PIXTOB1XG and HEATING Phone MOntclair 2-3383 further study and observations, tanks of their own. drey Lee Carroll, Susan 111, Ann 4 Alan Christenson, Donald Glowers, Gay Collins, Sue Davidson, Robert Buddy Ingram; painted propeller, Kathcrine Kaefer and Joan Taylor; Bacon, Julie LaZier, Cordelia Ettl, Nelson Webb and Mack Slmms ani Ann Matthews. Flynn, Iris Olson, Verna Stevens; spoke to the assembly on the Trlb Easter painted wheels, Craig Magher; une Forum" which they attended in In assembly, Thursday; members of the fourth grade presented the play, 8-11, Pamela Hastings, Bill Holds-worth, George Howard, Marie Lyncri, Babs Lum, Bob MacMillan, Virginia New York. Mrs. Leo Nejelski.

fifth grade teach "An April Fool" by Virginia Olcott. painted lights, Tommy Rowe, Patsy Appel and Jane Taylor; painted markings on the plane, Carolyn Sullivan, June Taylor, Susie Bruett and Shirley Spencer. McCully, Gus Meynar, Glenn Miller; Flowers showed a film to the Lower School on ceramics. Mrs. Nejelski also in samples of the various 8-12, Joan Reiber, Doral Rourke, James Rowbotham, Gail Sherrard, Those who brought safety belts steps for display purposes.

Meredyth Sherrard, Norman Smith, Jay Tebo, Joyce Wheat. It is the story of a boy named Jack and of his experiences with the Fools the eve of the first of April. The girls who took part in the play were Helen Brainard as Jack, Penny Cole as Jack's mother, Julie Hedges as Peter Fool. Carolyn VanVleck was Jenny Julia Schouwes, Jolly The fifth grade second issue of their zation of a Brownie troop at Glenfield. The Scholarship Honor Roll for the Last Thursday afternoon mothers of same two grades at Hillside fourth marking period lists the were Nancy MacGillivray, Carolyn Sullivan, Karen Smith, Kenneth Williams, Jack and Jane Taylor, Edward Hanke, Joan Taylor, and Carolyn Pierce; ear-phones, Susan Dobbelaar and Peggy Mayes; 'aviator's suits, Davie Herbert and Steven Clifford; mimeographed magazine, the ter box was issued this week.

There were several letters from parents congratulating the boys on the issue. Alterations Repairs also CONSULT US ABOUT A NEW HOME THIS SPRING ON BEAUTIFUL BRUNSWICK CEDAR GROVE Wallace II. Cooper Sons, Inc. TELEPHONES: MOntclair 3-1724 and VErona 81027 ORDER EARLY TO INSURE DELIVERY You are cordially invited to see our Easter Display. P.S.

THE DUCKS ARE HERE! Seventh grade, high honors, Linda School met with Mrs. John T. Rice, president of the at Hillside, Mrs. CE.De Hart, leader of Brownie Fool, and Carol Barnard was Baby Fool. The other little Fools were Abby Mr.

Barras win give his next talk on April 7 on the subject of "An Eve Troop 83, and Mrs. Paul Martin, as Baldwin, Gordon Brown, Betsy Hauck, Rosemary Lane, Robert Raithel, Dorothy honor students, Nancy Bartley, Richard DeVito, Joseph Gag- ning With Walter Hard." goggles, Linda Olsen; pictures and books, Jerry Brown, Robbie Super, Anne Gullette, Stephen Cake, Dick Ludlam, Leila Emataez, and Martha Harter. Ann deVausney was the announcer. "An April Fool" was directed by Miss Jeannette Marlott, fourth grade English teacher. sistant leader, to discuss plans for Brownies next Fall.

Mrs. Eliya Sukoff, volunteer trainer of the Montclair FAVOR OLDER WORKERS Adelmann, Bonnie Kerr, Davie Herbert, Carolyn Pierce, Sue Parmer, Employers are changing their minds about the efficiency of older employes. liano, Lynne Garrabrant, Jacqueline Gifol, Patricia Harrison, Barbara Held, Janet Hinckley, Richard Melbourne, Linda Porter, Jean Sager, Elber Steams, Malcolm White; hon Area Council, was the speaker. Katherine Kaefer, and Roderic A recent survey by a New York legis The Federal Trade Commission will Others who took part in various lative committee indicates that older workers produce as much as younger, are equally loyal and make better at Miss Mary White, executive director! has announced that there are to be special sessions for council and troop orable mentions, Laurie Axtel, Alice Jane Blose, Anne Ehfenhardt, Fred We Can Give You a Cozy Bedroom In Exchange for Your Attic start a smear campaign using "press and radio publicity, presumably to depict the price-cost-profits picture, but in reality blaming U. S.

big busi MOntclair 2-3000 tendance records. ways were Diana Couch, Loretta Egan, Robert Green, Karen Hughes, Thomas Penn, Martin Qualey, Susan Ward, Sally Washer, Tommy Wen- committee members, during the Fernald, Katherine Fernald, Evelyn Hella, Margaret Kenworthy, Frank Spring training course opening Wed ness for high prices. Pathfinder. Mascuch, Elaine Schermerhorn. ner, Judith Agerton, Barbara Blee, nesday, April 7, at 9:30 at the First Eighth Grade, high honors, Marilyn Lynn DeHart, Patricia Differbaugh, Congregational Church.

All adult Ballard, Shirley Carver, Babs Lum members of the organization are in Marie Lynch, Virginia McCully, Doral Mary Moore, Rodney Odell, Susan Oppel, Sue Carol Perruso, Mary Vre-denburgh, Kerry Sheehan and Judith vited to join the course which will Rourke, Gail Sherrard, Meredyth DROOKDALE AVE. NURSERY SCHOOL MORNING SESSIONS Open All Yeor AGES 2. 3 end 4 YEARS Transportation tram Montclair. Verona. aid wall 29 BROOKDALE AVENUE VErcxxj 8.1830 extend through May 27.

Williams. Have you ever thought of turning that useless, attic into a spare bedroom for one of the Lids or an over-night guest? We're prepared to do the job with superior materials and workmanship right note! Sherrard, Gretchen Weiland; honor students, Margaret Abrahamson, Alan Louis Harris Department Store will Christenson, Alison Malloch; honor able mention, Leonard Clark, Sue Business Interruption Insurance PAYING UP TO S250 WEEKLY To individuals during absence from business or profession Write, for full information giving age and occupation CLARENCE A. ROSS Swedish. Exchange Student Visits Schools mail entry blanks for the Jingle Contest to all leaders in the Montclair Davidson, Pamela Hastings, Milton area this week. Exchange students from Europe Janoff Jack Kress, Joe Low, Bob MacMillan, Gus Meyner, Ann Para- were honored guests at the recent sugo, Barbara Seeley, Verna Stevens State Scholarships Columbia Press Association confer CMtCKAGAMI iOY( GLEII RIDGE CONSTRUCTION CO.

ence recently held at Columbia -Uni US At JM law MM htr -JfEED A REPAIRMAN? versity, New York. One of the stu Mr hit mvata GLEN RIDGE 2-S478 George J. Kiloen, Mgr. Announcement of the State of New Jersey Scholarships offered by Up-6ala College is being made today by Dr. Frans A.

Ericsson, chairman of 15 East 40th N.Y.C. MUrray Hill 5-8118 dents, Svea During of Sweden, also Just look in the Business Cards Sec 1 -f La, rti. Tmli Miki. Riai. 4 CrwIU.

Pnmtaat aa Cataali an- I 4 i hm, Paytiiiaa. 4 WnU $14. Wm I2St. M. V.

0m. Dm 117. visited several Montclair schools. He tion of the Classified Columns. was one of fifteen high school stu rll Wm2 at.

LP. UK. the scholarship committee. Upsala College offers ten tuition scholarships dents selected as representatives from for the college year 1948-49 to stu Denmark Sweden, Norway and Pin' land. dents of outstanding merit graduating this year from high schools with In orcjer to develop better interna MV' tional understanding, the students in the State.

Recipients are selected on the basis were brought to this country under the joint sponsorship of the New York of scholastic abilitj and general ex cellence. Application blanks and rules governing the scholarship may be ob Secretarial courses ior high, school graduates, college women. Distinguished faculty. Effective placement service. Ca talon: Associate Dean.

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M. .22 Prospect Si. Herald Tribune, the American-Scandinavian Foundation, the Metropolitan School Study Council, and the Scan tained through the high schools and applicants should confer with their dinavian Airline System. Next Win guidance offices. ter, fifteen students from the New York area will visit Scandinavia 'for two weeks.

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So we have these brond- lr jP' jf tj? Zf ill Mw flin ready to put in your cor right now; Harris Montclair' Department Store, Established 1875 Entrance Blank Girl Scout and Brownie Contest Win a Valuable Prize. 1 FIRST PRIZE: Girl Scout Wrist Watch SECOND PRlZf: Girl Scout Camera THIRD PRIZE Girl Scout Pen Pencil Set JUDGES: GARVIN P. TAYLOR, Publisher, Montclair Times MRS. CORDON IVES, Girl Scout Commissioner FRANK HAYES, Avertising Mgr Louis Harris It's a Complete New Buich Engine and We'll put it in Your Car at a Price You'll hardly Believe This 1948 ignition system with centrifugal and vacuum automatic control puts snap and go Into starting and get-away. the snappiest car on the highways.

Think what this will mean to you in comfort of driving in new dependability in sheer fun. Think of the extra worth of your car when it comes time Jo turn it in. As to cost it's so moderate it makes this change-over today's best power buy. Installation cost varies somewhat with car model. But we'll be glad to give you the figure down to the dollar if you'll drive around.

Don't put it oft. Make iip your mind to drive a 1948-powered car now. Come in and talk it over. YES sir, here's a big bargain for Buick owners a brand-new straight-from-the-production-line Fireball engine. We'll put it in any Buick from 1937 models on up.

We'll take out your old mile-weary engine, put this one in, and make your car brand-new again as far as power is concerned. Pep and snap come back right up to 1948 standards. You get new-engine mileage from every gallon of gas. Oil consumption drops. And you enjoy the thrill of the liveliest, most responsive engine on the road today the same engine that makes Buick WITH THE -f -if It i RULES FOR THE CONTEST: 1.

Complete the jingles, put them in an envelope and BRING it to the Girl Scout Department on the second floor of Louis Harris Department Store. For those ho need additional blanks, see your group leader or come to Louis Harris Girl Scout Department. 2. Any Girl Scout or Brownie may enter the contest. 3.

Contest starts Marrh 23, and will continue until April 10. All entries must be brought in on or before April 10, 1948. 4. In entering the contest, each Scout and Brownie agrees to abide by the rules of the contest and the decision of the judges. All jingles become the property of Louis Harris.

5. Priae winners of the contest will be announced in The Montclair Times on April 22, 1918. COMPLETE THIS JINGLE Txco thousand Montclair Scouts agree That Louis Harris is the place to see Girl Scout Equipment bright and gay Thin or chubby, short or tall Brotcnies, Girl Scouts one and all At Harris's they'll fit you out An up-to-the-minute, eflit wrV -and air cleaner give new smooth power and TTJ fM get most miles fromvyollon of gasj -yf PHI! ICO 1 i Pay as you drive if you wish A "smoothie" if there ever was one I This new clutch with its easy, toe-touch response makes driving more fun than ever. HILP AMERICA PRODUCE FOR PIACI-TURN IN YOUR SCRAP IRON AND SMIL NAME Kefp your own supply of fresh frozen foods right in your kitchen save shopping time save money. Come in and learn how you and your family can enjoy a new way of better living with the PHILCO FREEZER.

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The Montclair Times from Montclair, New Jersey (2024)

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What is Montclair, New Jersey famous for? ›

Montclair is home to Montclair State University, founded in 1908, it's the second-largest university in the state, after Rutgers. The town is renowned for its highly-rated, specialized magnet school system and boasts 11 public elementary and middle, and high schools.

Is Montclair New Jersey expensive? ›

The average home value is around $998,800, and the cost of living index sits at 135, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 119.8 and the national average index of 100. The high cost of living in Montclair is also reflected in the higher average price tag on groceries, utilities, and transportation.

Is Montclair, NJ a good place to live? ›

It was officially incorporated as a town in 1894 following a referendum of local citizens. Today, Montclair is known for its gorgeous architecture and views of the New York City skyline. It's a good place to live for families and young professionals searching for a suburban sanctuary with access to amenities.

What is Montclair New Jersey ranked? ›

Montclair State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #163. Its in-state tuition and fees are $14,767; out-of-state tuition and fees are $22,470. Montclair State University is located in New Jersey, about 14 miles west of New York City.

What is the famous street in Montclair? ›

Bloomfield Avenue, Montclair

Things to do along Bloomfield Avenue include seeing a movie at the historic Clairidge theater, catching a show at the Wellmont Theater and visiting the Montclair Art Museum.

What is the racial diversity of Montclair NJ? ›

The racial makeup was 62.16% (23,416) White, 27.16% (10,230) Black or African American, 0.16% (59) Native American, 3.81% (1,434) Asian, 0.02% (9) Pacific Islander, 2.19% (826) from other races, and 4.50% (1,695) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.46% (2,810) of the population.

Is Montclair, NJ a wealthy area? ›

We live in Montclair, New Jersey, a super-wealthy New York suburb celebrated by the media as an oasis of stellar schools, exciting cultural events and award-winning restaurants, and marked by a population composed of accomplished—some even famous—cosmopolitan people, devoted to the most progressive values.

Where is the most expensive place to live in New Jersey? ›

The three New Jersey ZIP codes with the highest typical home value as of February are Deal in Monmouth County at $3,443,833, Alpine in Bergen County at $2,821,657, and Avalon in Cape May County at $2,470,147, ranking #27, #51, and #70 out of 150, respectively, according to the list.

What is the crime rate in Montclair NJ? ›

Montclair Annual Crimes
ViolentProperty
Number of Crimes48448
Crime Rate (per 1,000 residents)1.2111.25

Why is Montclair so popular? ›

A mere 12 miles west of New York City, Montclair is not just any suburb. It's a vibrant city-town bustling with artists, entrepreneurs and musicians, plus more yoga studios per capita than you can shake a stick at.

What major is Montclair known for? ›

The most popular majors at Montclair State University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Visual and Performing Arts; Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies; Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences; Health Professions and ...

What is the poverty rate in Montclair NJ? ›

2.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Upper Montclair, NJ (270 out of 12.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

Is Rutgers better than Montclair? ›

Montclair is rated the No. 4 university in New Jersey, ahead of Rutgers University and Seton Hall University.

Is Montclair hard to get into? ›

The acceptance rate at Montclair State University is 91.3%.

They accept nearly all students, so for the most part, you just need to submit an application to get in. But if you don't meet all their application requirements, you'll be one of the very few people who gets rejected.

What is the 1 High School in NJ? ›

District Woodbridge Academy Magnet School

Why is Montclair, NJ so desirable? ›

Located in the heart of Essex County and on the Midtown Direct train line, the diverse culture, great restaurants, and array of recreational activities make Montclair an ideal place to raise a family. The township has its share of famous residents as well.

What makes Montclair State unique? ›

More than 50% of Montclair's students identify as underrepresented minorities. It is New Jersey's largest Hispanic-Serving Institution, serving more Latinx students than any other university in the state. Montclair's highly diverse students thrive in the University's supportive, welcoming environment.

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