Meyer C. Ellenstein
Meyer C. Ellenstein | |
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| 31st Mayor of Newark | |
| In office 1933–1941 | |
| Preceded by | Jerome T. Congleton |
| Succeeded by | Vincent J. Murphy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 15, 1886 New York City, New York |
| Died | February 11, 1967 (aged 80) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Meyer C. Ellenstein (October 15, 1886 – February 11, 1967) served as mayor of Newark, New Jersey from 1933 to 1941.
Biography
[edit]Ellenstein was born in New York City on October 15, 1886, the son of Jewish parents Max Ellenstein and Libby Bzuroff.[1]
Ellenstein assumed the office as mayor of Newark in 1933. 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.[2]
Ellenstein's wife was one of three survivors of a TWA airplane crash in rural Pennsylvania in April 1936.
He died on February 11, 1967.
He was the father of actor Robert Ellenstein.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ [1]
- ^ 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 (November 4, 2010). "Robert Ellenstein dies at 87; actor and director". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 7, 2014.
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