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November 20, 1980

November 20, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, November 20, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 38 2120th Consecutive Issue

Price: Twenty cents

Scope: Franklin Square, Elmont, West Hempstead, Garden City South

Points of Interest:

  • Bulletin columnist Bill Tarlow nabs alleged thief in subway chase
  • Top scholars in Social Studies at Sewanhaka High School
  • Rabbi Geoffrey Botnick to be installed at the Jewish Community Center of West Hempstead
  • Flash fire destroys Bove family home in Franklin Square, injures boys
  • Carey teacher John Baumann appointed to State Education Department
  • Donald Emmeluth receives doctoral degree
  • The Franklin Square Historical Society by Virginia Gerbe
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Peggy A. Kerrigan
  • Polk Street School students sent art to World School Children’s Art Exhibit in the Republic of China
  • Carey Corner by Kim Reitano
  • 5th Precinct Police Report by P.O. James Fehling
  • Dining Bulletins by Carla Cohen
    • Restaurants covered: La Stella
  • The Last Honest Man by Bill Tarlow
  • The Wine Press by Alan Weinberg
  • The Hotline by Dr. Muriel Weinstein and Dr. Alfred Weinstein
  • Legal Bulletins by Jay Korn and Arthur Spirn
  • Democratic Doings by Fred J. Hirsh
  •  G.O.P. Gossip: Franklin Square Republican Club, Inc. by Virginia Johnson
  • 4-H news
  • Theodore Roosevelt Rep. Club News by Jack Blackman
  • Boy Scout news
  • The Theatre District by David Spencer
    • Shows covered: Fifth of July

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Congressman-Elect McGrath visits apparel store Jessica’s in Franklin Square
      • Pictured: Elsie Fein and Irving Fein, owners of Jessica’s; Raymond McGrath, Congressman-Elect; Maddi Mercurio and Dorothy Wilson, salespeople
  • Page 2:
    • President of Plattduetsche Old Folks Home receives Citation
      • Pictured: Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; John Pluschau, Plattduetsche President; Otto Schaefer, 1st Vice President; Alfred Kopf, 2nd Vice President
  • Page 3:
    • Installation of new Sons of Italy members
      • Pictured: Herb Capitolo, America Lodge 2245 Venerable; New members (unnamed)
  • Page 6:
    • Firefighters at the Bove family house fire
      • Pictured: Firefighters (unnamed)
  • Page 7:
    • Italian Cultural Night at Carey High School
      • Pictured: Giuseppe Delia, master of ceremonies; Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Salvatore Palmeri, event co-chairman; Herb Capitolo, Sons of Italy America Lodge 2245 Venerable; Assemblyman George Madison
    • Dedication of Engine Co. 3’s new Peterbuilt pumper
      • Pictured: Assemblyman Raymond McGrath; Lou Cusumano, Fire Commissioner; Connie Collins
  • Page 8:
    • Franklin General Hospital receives Citation for outstanding service
      • Pictured: Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Anthony Verderosa, Citibank V.P.; Albert Dicker, Franklin General Executive Director
    • Franklin General Hospital hypertension screenings
      • Pictured: Lucille Creekmore, R.N.; Lena Maltese, volunteer blood-pressure testing coordinator; Lizzie Longo
  • Page 9:
    • Commercial artist William Murphy gives artwork to children at Washington Street School
      • Pictured: William Murphy, artist; Children (unnamed)
  • Page 12:
    • Astoria Federal holiday campaign with AHRC
      • Pictured: Irene Platt, AHRC NYC Chapter President; Henry Drewitz, Astoria Federal President and Board Chairman
  • Page 14:
    • Channel 21’s Long Island Newsmagazine interview at Franklin General Hospital
      • Pictured: John Miller, News Director; John Mallon, hospital patient
  • Page 17:
    • Pack 263 Cub Scouts tour the United Nations
      • Pictured: Michael Devaney; Caesar Sanz; Tommy Kilfeather; Dominick Tuccio; Matthew Yeaman; Jimmy Jockie; Anthony Asaro; Jason Bates; Matthew Heller; Kenny Varin; Tour guide (unnamed)

Filed Under: Franklin Square Bulletin Tagged With: 1980, 1980s

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