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Franklin Square Bulletin

Finding aid for issues of the Franklin Square Bulletin newspaper, covering the communities of Franklin Square, West Hempstead, Malverne, Valley Stream, Elmont, and Garden City South.

January 7, 1982

January 7, 1982 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Bulletin

Date: Thursday, January 7, 1982

Description: Vol. 42 No. 44 [sic] 2179th Consecutive Issue

Price: Twenty cents

Scope: Franklin Square, West Hempstead, Malverne, Valley Stream, Elmont, Garden City South

Points of Interest:

  • Families sought as hosts for exchange students
  • Town Board votes on drunk driving problem
  • The Woman’s Club of Franklin Square by Flo Carway
  • Engagement announcement for Deborah De Nicola and Joseph P. Ciavarella
  • Engagement announcement for Michael Manolio and Zanina Jacinto
  • Wedding announcement for Debra Anderberg and Timothy Cooke
  • You and Your Health by Thomas Olsinski
  • DA Denis Dillon moves against stolen goods ring
  • Albany Report by Assemblyman George H. Madison
  • Democratic Doings by Henry Zimmern
  • Carey Corner by Claudine Belsky
  • The Hotline by Dr. Muriel Weinstein and Dr. Alfred Weinstein
  • America Lodge No. 2245: Order Sons of Italy in America by Barbara Giorandino
  • Irish Author Dr. William Griffin to address Irish Cultural Society

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Couple receives Citation congratulating them on their 50th wedding anniversary
      • Pictured: Thomas Gulotta, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor; Katie Giacalone; Vincent Giacalone
  • Page 3:
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Deborah De Nicola
    • Congressman visits the Franklin Square G.O.P.
      • Pictured: Ceil Nizza, State Committeewoman; Congressman Raymond McGrath; Tim McGrath
  • Page 5:
    • Sons of Italy American Lodge No. 2245 members at the Scholarship Dinner Dance
      • Pictured: Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Joseph Montemarano, Grand Venerable; Matthew Nizza, Grand Principal Trustee
    • Astoria Federal Bank annual toy raffle drawing
      • Pictured: Edward Spegowski, Assistant Treasurer of Astoria Federal; Eddie Spegowski; Santa and Mrs. Claus (unnamed)
  • Page 7:
    • Lions Club
      • Pictured: Dr. Stuart Shapiro, Lion President; Nick Balzano, Lion District Governor
    • Firefighters look over charred remains of a car that caught fire
      • Pictured: Robert Meyer, Malverne Fire Department Captain; William Ward, firefighter
    • Citadel Chapter B’nai B’rith members hold annual fashion show
      • Pictured: (2nd row) Leah Berger, Fundraising VP; Anita Stein, President; Sunya Kleiner, Recoding Secretary; Florrie Ritterstein, Treasurer; Claire Schoenfeld Membership VP; (Front row) Louise Gibel, former President; Babette Stack, Program VP; Clara Miller, Corresponding Secretary
    • Incoming officers of the West Hempstead Trinity Senior Fellowship receive Certificates of Meritorious Achievement
      • Pictured: Thomas Gulotta, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor; Josephine McCarthy, President; Marie Mathison, Vice President; Vi Low, Recording Secretary; Josephine Michaels, Corresponding Secretary; Edith Geygan, Treasurer
  • Page 8:
    • Children from the Norwood Park Cooperative Nursery School in Franklin Square donate toys at the Richmond Hill Savings Bank
      • Pictured: Nursey school children (unnamed); Barbara Makestein, teacher

Filed Under: Franklin Square Bulletin Tagged With: 1980s, 1982

February 12, 1981

February 12, 1981 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, February 12, 1981

Description: Vol. 41 No. 50 2132ndConsecutive Issue

Price: Twenty cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • New officers in the United Presbyterian Church of Garden City
  • Arrests and firings in Carey High School blaze
  • Elmont Memorial High School news
  • Home Repair Fraud by Denis Dillon, Nassau County DA
  • Gateway to Nassau, Inc. asks funds for non-fee housing service
  • Washington Bulletins
  • Inside Your Town by Doris Griffin
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Girl Scouts news
  • Dining Bulletins by Carla Cohen
    • Restaurants covered: Gaston’s Restaurant
  • The Last Honest Man by Bill Tarlow
  • America Lodge No. 2245: Order Sons of Italy in America by Barbara Giorandino
  • The Hotline by Dr. Muriel Weinstein and Dr. Alfred Weinstein
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Peggy A. Kerrigan
  • Carey Corner by Kim Reitano
  • 4-H news
  • Democratic Doings by Fred J. Hirsh
  • G.O.P. Gossip: Franklin Square Republican Club, Inc. by Virginia Johnson
  • Theodore Roosevelt Rep. Club News by Jack Blackman

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Elmont Cardinals’ awards dinner
      • Pictured: Richard Scarangella, senior head coach; Daniel Fisher, Hempstead Town Clerk; Peter King, Town Councilman; Thomas Gulotta, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor; John Elarde, League President; Charles Bugge, League Director; Robert Piccapietra, J.V. Coach; John Antonellis, Peanut Coach; Assemblyman George Madison; Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Trevor Robinson and John Pfeifer, Peanut Division members
    • Franklin Square Lions Club to celebrate its 35th anniversary
      • Pictured: Charles Torsiello, Lions Past President; Salvatore Palmeri, Rotarian; Steve Shakerdge, Lions President
  • Page 5:
    • Franklin Square Kiwanis Club members visit Franklin General Hospital’s Pediatric-Adolescent Unit
      • Pictured: Elliott Goldhush, Kiwanis President; Tom Gangi, Kiwanis Past President; Peter Kiley, patient
  • Page 7:
    • Franklin General Hospital’s Medical Explorer Post meeting
      • Pictured: Maria Pranzo, Explorer Post member; Debbie O’Brien, R.N., Maternity Care Coordinator; Bob Goldaber, Explorer Post 2nd Vice President; Elizabeth Baier, Explorer Post Secretary
  • Page 8:
    • Sons of Italy America Lodge 2245 display at Long Island Trust Company
      • Pictured: David Campfield, Assistant Secretary-Manager; Herb Capitolo, Sons of Italy America Lodge Venerable
    • Sons of Italy members advertise Indoor Soccer game to benefit Italian earthquake victims
      • Pictured: Phil Friedlander, Sons of Italy America Lodge 2245 Trustee; Joseph Delia, Sons of Italy
  • Page 9:
    • Elmont North Republican Club installation of officers
      • Pictured: Andrew Russac, Executive Leader; Thomas Gulotta, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor; Salvatore Palmeri, President; Raymond Mineo, Esq., Ex-President
  • Page 12:
    • 4-H Spaghetti Supper
      • Pictured: (1st row) Theresa Gatto; Michael O’Malley; Diane McSweeney; Claire Smith; (2nd row) Jeanne Smith; Lynne Smith; Danny McSweeney; (top row) Lucille Croce; Kathleen Smith
  • Page 13:
    • Community League of Garden City South ceremony
      • Pictured: James Bennett, Hempstead Town Supervisor; Pat Friedman, League President; Mike Guerriero, Al Miceli, Don Hutton, Charles Swedish, Friedel Luecken, Peter Mauro, Rose Vasquez, Mary Fazio, and Leonard De Fina, League members

Filed Under: Franklin Square Bulletin Tagged With: 1980s, 1981

February 5, 1981

February 5, 1981 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, February 5, 1981

Description: Vol. 41 No. 49 2131st Consecutive Issue

Price: Twenty cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • Revision of Carey High School criteria for changes in course scheduling
  • Congressman Raymond McGrath co-sponsors bill to provide Congressional gold medals to the American hostages released by Iran
  • Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce elects officers and Board of Directors for 1981
  • Boy Scout news
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Peggy A. Kerrigan
  • Engagement announcement for Debra Mary Hamilton and Edward Andrews III
  • Franklin Square Lions Club by Dr. H. Russell
  • Dining Bulletins by Carla Cohen
    • Restaurants covered: Metro 700
  • The Last Honest Man by Bill Tarlow
  • LILCO seeks substitute for high priced OPEC oil
  • The Hotline by Dr. Muriel Weinstein and Dr. Alfred Weinstein
  • America Lodge No. 2245: Order Sons of Italy in America by Barbara Giorandino
  • G.O.P. Gossip: Franklin Square Republican Club, Inc. by Virginia Johnson
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Theodore Roosevelt Rep. Club News by Jack Blackman
  • 4-H news

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Incoming President of the Gardenia Park Civic Association receives Certificate of Merit
      • Pictured: Thomas Gulotta, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor; Carl Gadler, Incoming President; John Lema, Board Chairman; Assemblyman George Madison
  • Page 9:
    • Guests attend the Franklin Square Rotary Club lunch
      • Pictured: Janice English, Carey High School student; Christopher Eichner, Carey High School Principal; Diane Sylvester, Carey High School student

Filed Under: Franklin Square Bulletin Tagged With: 1980s, 1981

January 22, 1981

January 22, 1981 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, January 22, 1981

Description: Vol. 41 No. 47 2129th Consecutive Issue

Price: Twenty cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • Series of bills to provide tax breaks for senior citizens
  • Rev. Mr. James Lisante to be ordained a priest
  • Nassau fire marshals and arson squad detectives continue investigating December blaze at Carey High School
  • Franklin Square Lions Club by Dr. H. Russell
  • Engagement announcement for Catherine Baruso and Greg Casabona
  • Engagement announcement for Mary Joan LaGreca and Brian Murtagh
  • G.O.P. Gossip: Franklin Square Republican Club, Inc. by Virginia Johnson
  • Dining Bulletins by Carla Cohen
    • Restaurants covered: Casa Madrid
  • The Last Honest Man by Bill Tarlow
  • Legal Bulletins by Jay Korn and Arthur Spirn
  • Inductions into newly formed Foreign Language Honor Society at Sewanhaka High School
  • The Hotline by Dr. Muriel Weinstein and Dr. Alfred Weinstein
  • Washington Bulletins by Senator Al D’Amato
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Peggy A. Kerrigan
  • Theodore Roosevelt Rep. Club News by Jack Blackman
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • America Lodge No. 2245: Order Sons of Italy in America by Barbara Giorandino
  • Fire Box: Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department by Bob Bogseth

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Lions Club meeting
      • Pictured: Al Bloomer, West Hempstead Lion; Steve Shakerdge, Franklin Square Lions Club President; Cliff Dirble, West Hempstead Lion
  • Page 2:
    • Fifth District Congressman Raymond McGrath takes the Oath of Office
      • Pictured: Congressman Raymond McGrath; Judge Sol Wachtler
  • Page 3:
    • Local woman wins door prize at a “Meet Your Local Realtor” open house at Data-Butterfield Realty
      • Pictured: Frank Orlandino, manager; Letitia Campion, door prize winner
  • Page 9:
    • Ribbon cutting for the opening of Bill Wildermuth’s new Insurance Doctor offices
      • Pictured: Bill Wildermuth, the Insurance Doctor; Doris Wildermuth; Assemblyman George Madison

Filed Under: Franklin Square Bulletin Tagged With: 1980s, 1981

January 15, 1981

January 15, 1981 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, January 15, 1981

Description: Vol. 41 No. 46 2128th Consecutive Issue

Price: Twenty cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • School honor rolls
    • Sewanhaka High School; Alva T. Stanforth Junior High School
  • Supervisor’s Message by Thomas Gulotta, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor
  • Message from Senator John Cammerer
  • 4-H news
  • Theodore Roosevelt Rep. Club News by Jack Blackman
  • America Lodge No. 2245: Order Sons of Italy in America by Barbara Giorandino
  • Engagement announcement for Diane Massey and John Young
  • Dining Bulletins by Carla Cohen
    • Restaurants covered: Carmela’s Restaurant
  • The Last Honest Man by Bill Tarlow
  • Protection Against Theft by Denis Dillon, Nassau County DA
  • The Hotline by Dr. Muriel Weinstein and Dr. Alfred Weinstein
  • Reflections of a Traveller by Bill Tarlow
  • Carey Corner by Kim Reitano
  • Boy Scout and Girl Scouts news
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Police foil robbery at Sunrise Jewelers
  • 5th Precinct Police Report
  • G.O.P. Gossip: Franklin Square Republican Club, Inc. by Virginia Johnson
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Peggy A. Kerrigan
  • Fire Box: Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department by Bob Bogseth

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Association with money collected for earthquake victims in Italy
      • Pictured: Herb Capitolo, Sons of Italy America Lodge 2245 Venerable; Bruno Greco, Fidelity Executive Vice President; Tom Dixon Lovely, Fidelity President; Salvatore Palmeri, Ex-Venerable
  • Page 5:
    • New officers of the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce
      • Pictured: Steve Shakerdge; Jean Slatkin; Marilyn Golembieski; Edward Spegowski; Assemblyman George Madison

Filed Under: Franklin Square Bulletin Tagged With: 1980s, 1981

January 8, 1981

January 8, 1981 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, January 8, 1981

Description: Vol. 41 No. 45 2127th Consecutive Issue

Price: Twenty cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • Bulletin columnist Bill Tarlow a guest at Senator Al D’Amato’s inauguration
  • Franklin Square Lions Club by Dr. H. Russell
  • Boy Scout news
  • 4-H news
  • Democratic Doings by Fred J. Hirsh
  • Engagement announcement for Olivia Ratto and Joseph Doria
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Carey Corner by Kim Reitano
  • Dining Bulletins by Carla Cohen
    • Restaurants covered: Café de Victor
  • The Last Honest Man by Bill Tarlow
  • The Hotline by Dr. Muriel Weinstein and Dr. Alfred Weinstein
  • Reflections of a Traveller by Bill Tarlow
  • America Lodge No. 2245: Order Sons of Italy in America by Barbara Giorandino
  • Theodore Roosevelt Rep. Club News by Jack Blackman
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Peggy A. Kerrigan
  • Fire Box: Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department by Bob Bogseth

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Franklin General Hospital’s new Elmont Auxiliary
      • Pictured: Albert Dicker, Executive Director; Dianne Jackman, Hospital Board Secretary; Mary Chrichlow; Dr. Richard Caliendo, Elmont School District Superintendent
    • Local government transition
      • Pictured: Senator Al D’Amato; Thomas Gulotta, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor; James Bennett, Hempstead Town Supervisor
  • Page 5:
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Lissy Kaplan, Chairman of Franklin Hospital’s 1981 Ball

Filed Under: Franklin Square Bulletin Tagged With: 1980s, 1981

December 25, 1980

December 25, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, December 25, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 43 2125th Consecutive Issue

Price: Twenty cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • Police break up $1 million betting ring at Café Italia next to the Franklin Square OTB
  • A Historic Christmas Tree by Virginia Gerbe
  • America Lodge No. 2245: Order Sons of Italy in America by Barbara Giorandino
  • Engagement announcement for Irene Mary Cordomeyer and Lawrence Mark Ragusa
  • American Legion Auxiliary Franklin Square No. 1014 news
  • Protect Your Home by Denis Dillon, Nassau County DA
  • Girl Scouts news
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Peggy A. Kerrigan
  • Fire Box: Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department by Bob Bogseth
  • Dining Bulletins by Carla Cohen
    • Restaurants covered: Pompeii Ristorant
  • The Last Honest Man by Bill Tarlow
  • The Wine Press by Alan Weinberg
  • The Hotline by Dr. Muriel Weinstein and Dr. Alfred Weinstein
  • Boy Scout news

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Commedia Del’Arte performance at Sewanhaka High School, co-sponsored by the Sons of Italy
      • Pictured: Joseph Fulgenzi, Cellini Lodge Venerable; Paul Petraro, Unitals Lodge Venerable; Herb Capitolo, America Lodge 2245 Venerable
  • Page 2:
    • Donations for Italian Disaster victims
      • Pictured: Herb Capitolo, Sons of Italy America Lodge 2245 Venerable; Joe DiGennaro, Trustee; Pat Varamo
  • Page 3:
    • Local realtor receives “Oliver” statue from the Long Island Board of Realtors
      • Pictured: Jean Slatkin, realtor; Board members (unnamed)
  • Page 5:
    • Italian American Civic Association of Valley Stream Christmas Party
      • Pictured: Assemblyman Raymond McGrath; Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Fred Gubitosi, Association President; Rae Gubitosi, Past President; Assemblyman-elect Dean Skelos; Sylvio Locastro, 2nd Vice President; Charles Palazzolo, 3rd Vice President; James Rossi, 1st Vice President
  • Page 13:
    • Franklin Square Rotary and Franklin Square Lions Club joint luncheon
      • Pictured: Mr. Braunsdorf, Washington Street School Principal; Mr. Paul Tuthill, Washing Street School Music Director; Steve Shakerdge, Lion President
  • Page 14:
    • Daughter of Franklin Square-Elmont Rotary Club receives $200 bond for designing the new Club Flags and Banner
      • Pictured: William Volestine, member; Elizabeth-Ann Volestine, designer

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

December 18, 1980

December 18, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, December 18, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 42 2124th Consecutive Issue

Price: Twenty cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • Fire destroys Krauss Funeral Home
  • Engagement announcement for Laura Ciccarello and John Farrell
  • Elmont telephone worker aids the handicapped
  • G.O.P. Gossip: Franklin Square Republican Club, Inc. by Virginia Johnson
  • Carey Corner by Kim Reitano
  • 4-H news
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Franklin Square Lions Club by Dr. H. Russell
  • Dining Bulletins by Carla Cohen
    • Restaurants covered: Doodles
  • The Last Honest Man by Bill Tarlow
  • The Wine Press by Alan Weinberg
  • The Hotline by Dr. Muriel Weinstein and Dr. Alfred Weinstein
  • 5th Precinct Police Report by P.O. James Fehling
  • Reflections of a Traveler by Bill Tarlow
  • Senator John Caemmerer reintroduces fire safety bills
  • Boy Scout news
  • Theodore Roosevelt Rep. Club News by Jack Blackman
  • The Theatre District by David Spencer
    • Shows covered: Trixie True, Teen Detective; I Ought to be in Pictures
  • Franklin Square Lions Club by Dr. H. Russell
  • Democratic Doings by Fred J. Hirsh
  • 6th grader Joseph Baumann wins “EQ” Bowl based on the film “Living Planet”
  • America Lodge No. 2245: Order Sons of Italy in America by Barbara Giorandino
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Peggy A. Kerrigan
  • Fire Box: Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department by Bob Bogseth

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Fire at Krauss Funeral Home
      • Pictured: Firefighters (unnamed)
  • Page 3:
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Laura Ciccarello
    • Mechanical Santa Claus in the window of Iggy’s Hair Salon
      • Pictured: Iggy’s storefront
  • Page 11:
    • Lioness flea market chairperson receives congratulations
      • Pictured: Carol Pacifico, Lioness President; Joanne Ra, Lioness flea market chairperson
    • Boy Scout Troop 485 at Camp Wauwepex
      • Pictured: Ray Diaz, Troop Master; Scouts (unnamed)
  • Page 14:
    • Assemblyman visits Peterford Bowling Supplies, Inc.
      • Pictured: Joe LoCricchio, Maryann Pecoraro, and Alice Wilcox, store employees; Assemblyman George Madison; Diane Juellich; John Juellich, store proprietor
  • Page 15:
    • Franklin Square Senior Center receives food processor and pitchers from the Franklin Square Kiwanis Club
      • Pictured: Joseph Calabrese, Kiwanis Past President; Thomas Gangi, Kiwanis Secretary; Elliott Goldhush, Kiwanis President; Josephine Schwerer, President of the Franklin Square Senior Center; Essie Jacobson, Hempstead Town Supervisor of Nutrition Service; Helene Isham, Senior Center coordinator
  • Page 16:
    • Briefing session for new Hempstead Presiding Supervisor
      • Pictured: Thomas Gulotta, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor; Francis Purcell, Nassau County Executive; Chief deputies (unnamed)
  • Page 17:
    • Beverage King on Tulip Ave.
      • Pictured: Bob Gangi; Steve Hajai; Tony Chiaravalloti, Beverage King owner
  • Page 23:
    • 1980 Pre-Peanut moving-up team
      • Pictured: (Front row) J. Ferraro; P. Cusumano; K. Gilmartin; C. Cusumano, T. O’Connor; (2nd row) J. Errico; E. Stuart; M. Pagano; C. Kueber; L. Kuno (3rd row) C. Carew; F. Paladino; P. Cosgrove; S. Shaver

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

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

November 13, 1980

November 13, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, November 13, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 37 2119th Consecutive Issue

Price: Twenty cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • Bruno Greco new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Fidelity Federal Savings and Loan Association of Floral Park
  • Establishment of Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of late Carey teacher Ron Lane
  • Life-saving surgery for Franklin Square resident William Warnke
  • Sewanhaka High School top students
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Peggy A. Kerrigan
  • Franklin Square Lions Club by Dr. H. Russell
  • Dining Bulletins by Carla Cohen
    • Restaurants covered: Beier’s
  • The Last Honest Man by Bill Tarlow
  • The Wine Press by Alan Weinberg
  • The Hotline by Dr. Muriel Weinstein and Dr. Alfred Weinstein
  • The Theatre District by David Spencer
    • Shows covered: The Suicide; Album
  • Appointment of Douglas Libby as Sewanhaka School District Attorney and Frank Gotterbarn as School District Treasurer
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Theodore Roosevelt Rep. Club News by Jack Blackman
  • 4-H news
  • Carey Corner by Kim Reitano
  • Democratic Doings by Fred J. Hirsh
  • Girl Scouts and Boy Scout news

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Joe Vanek Jr. of the Elmont Civilian Patrol receives Citation for live-saving action
      • Pictured: Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Joe Vanek Jr., Citation recipient; Vera Vanek; Joe Vanek Sr.; Assemblyman George Madison; Ed Reynolds, Civilian Patrol Executive Treasurer; Tony Camarda, Civilian Patrol President; Civilian Patrol members (unnamed)
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Bruno Greco
  • Page 2:
    • Annual Memorial Services of the Malverne Fire Department and Volunteer and Exempt Firemen’s Benevolent Assoc., Inc. of Malverne
      • Pictured: Gregory Turrell, Benevolent Exempts Assoc. President; James Farrell, Fire Chief
  • Page 3:
    • Co-Chairpersons of the Dec. 6 St. Anne’s Guild Christmas Fair
      • Pictured: Co-Chairpersons Barbara Cashin, Janice Pikul, and Leslie Schrieber
  • Page 4:
    • “Legislative listen-in” event to acquaint legislators with the needs of area community hospitals
      • Pictured: Assemblyman Raymond McGrath; Assemblyman George Madison; Edward Orzac, Franklin General Hospital’s Medical Director; Judge Alfred Samenga, Franklin General Hospital President; Robert Blakeman, Franklin General Past President
  • Page 6:
    • Life-saving surgery for Franklin Square resident William Warnke
      • Pictured: Ann Logsdon, Franklin General Hospital’s Director of Social Work; William Warnke; Charlotte Warnke; Linda Zintl, R.N., IV Therapist
  • Page 10:
    • Members plan the Nassau County Federation of Republican Women Luncheon
      • Pictured: Marcia O’Brien, Federation President; Angela Powers, Luncheon Chairman; Anne Porto, Town of Hempstead Chairman; Marion Oddo, Ticket Chairman; Mildred Seniuk, Journal Chairman
  • Page 13:
    • Franklin Square Lioness Club presents certificate of appreciation to guest speaker Joseph Ra, Esq.
      • Pictured: Joseph Ra, Esq.; Carol Pacifico, Lioness Club President
    • Installation of new Franklin Square Kiwanis members
      • Pictured: Elliott Goldhush, President; Howard Kantrowitz, new member; Arnold Brown, sponsor; Jeffrey Brown, new member; Thomas Gangi, Secretary
  • Page 14:
    • Boy Scout Troop 93 ride horses during camping trip
      • Pictured: Anton Bruchhauser; Billy Hale; Robert Capoziello; Kevin O’Hearon
    • Boy Scout Troop 93 at the Conservation Shelter at Onteora Scout Camp
      • Pictured: Chris Guiliano; Robert Capoziello; Doug Girgenti; John Kay; Billy Hale; Anton Bruchhauser; Kevin O’Hearon; Stephen Brough; Al Giardiello; Joe Schwarzenberg; Jeff Peskowitz
  • Page 15:
    • Ridgewood Savings Bank in Franklin Square donates a movie projector to the Franklin Square Senior Center
      • Pictured: Eugene Murphy, Ridgewood Savings Bank Branch Manager; Catherine Keenan, Bank Marketing Director; Senior Center members (unnamed)
  • Page 16:
    • “Voice of the Warriors” at a game
      • Pictured: Vinny Lofaso, “Voice of the Warriors”; Jim Carew

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

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