Meyer C. Ellenstein
| Meyer C. Ellenstein | |
|---|---|
| Mayor of Newark | |
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In office January 1, 1933 – January 1, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Jerome T. Congleton |
| Succeeded by | Vincent J. Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
October 15, 1886 New York City |
| Died |
February 11, 1967 (aged 80) White Plains, New York |
| Political party | Democrat |
Meyer C. Ellenstein (October 15, 1886 – February 11, 1967) served as Mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 1933 to 1941.
Biography
Ellenstein was born in New York City on October 15, 1886, the son of Max Ellenstein and the former Libby Bzuroff.
First a Golden Gloves boxer and amateur handball champion of the state of NewJersey, he became a dentist and then a lawyer and then city councilman of Newark. His nickname was "Doc" Ellenstein.
Ellenstein assumed the office as Mayor of Newark in 1933. He was member for FDR's Council of Mayors. He was a vocal critic of New York City Mayor LaGuardia's attempt to expand North Beach Airport (later known as LaGuardia Airport) for commercial flights.[1]
He died on February 11, 1967.
He was the father of Robert Ellenstein.[2]
References
- ↑ Ellenstein Scores Mayor on Airport; Newark Executive Charges 'Political Expediency' in Building North Beach Airport, The New York Times, September 3, 1938. Accessed September 30, 2009.
- ↑ Thursby, Keith (2010-11-04). "Robert Ellenstein dies at 87; actor and director". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2014-10-07.
http://www.virtualnewarknj.com/memories/bios/bodianellen.htm
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Jerome T. Congleton |
Mayor of Newark 1933–41 |
Succeeded by Vincent J. Murphy |
