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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.

July 31, 1980

July 31, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, July 31, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 22 2104th Consecutive Issue

Price: Ten cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • Judge Alfred Samenga elected president of Franklin General Hospital
  • Carey High School accreditation by the Association of Colleges and Schools for ten years (1980-1990)
  • G.O.P. Gossip: Franklin Square Republican Club, Inc. by Virginia Johnson
  • The Theatre District by David Spencer
    • Shows covered: The Man Who Came to Dinner
    • Films covered: Caddyshack
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Fire Box: Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department by Bob Bogseth
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Peggy A. Kerrigan
  • Gospel songwriter Don Francisco to perform at Hofstra University
  • Boy Scout and Cub Scouts news

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Carey High School senior who scored 100 on multiple Regents Exams at the Franklin Square-Elmont Rotary Club meeting
      • Pictured: Mr. Robert Koehler, Social Studies teacher at Carey High School; Robert Kovelman, Carey High School senior; Christopher Eichner, Carey High School Principal and Rotarian
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Judge Alfred Samenga
  • Page 3:
    • Girl Scout Troop 1045 cook-out in Hempstead Lake State Park
      • Pictured: Scouts Doreen Terryn, Janee Scott, and Tanya Panin
  • Page 4:
    • Installation of new member of the Franklin Square-Elmont Rotary
      • Pictured: Ted Fabus, new Rotarian; Harry Pinkerton, District Governor
    • 25th Anniversary of Archer A. Assoc. Inc. insurance agency representing The Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn.
      • Pictured: Ed Andavall; Donna Kallman; Salvatore Palmeri, Vice President; Margaret McCoy; Charles Torsiello, Secretary; Warren Hummel
  • Page 6:
    • AHRC Family Fun Days committee
      • Pictured: Angela Zubrovic, committee member; Mary Anne Murphy, committee chairman; Nan O’Hara, committee member
  • Page 7:
    • Franklin Square Lions Club “Lion of the Year”
      • Pictured: Dr. H. Russell, Lion of the Year; Dave Campfield, Past President
  • Page 9:
    • Musical guests at the Franklin Square-Elmont Rotary Club meeting
      • Pictured: Paul Effman, Director of the Carey High School Concert Band, Stage Band, and Marching Band; Christopher Eichner, Carey High School Principal; Walter Fremer, Carey High School student and trumpet player
    • Cub Scout Religious Conclave
      • NOTE: Due to a mistake in the paper, the caption for this photo is on page 11
      • Pictured: Robert Dufour, Nassau Blazers Religious Committee; Cub Scouts from Elmont, West Hempstead, and Franklin Square (unnamed)
    • Retirement party for Astoria Federal Bank teller
      • Pictured: William Wepner, Vice President; Edward Spegowski, Asst. Treasurer; Joseph Tommolino; Louise Tommolino, retiring teller; Mary Ann Principe, Asst. Manager; Louis Abbatepaolo, Asst. Vice President
  • Page 11
    • Cub Scout Religious Conclave awards
      • NOTE: Due to a mistake in the paper, the caption for this photo is on page 9
      • Pictured: Rev. Hasely, Trinity Lutheran Church; Patrick Lockhart, Cub Scout, Pack 282; Scott Berkenblit, Pack 240
  • Page 12:
    • Lioness Club awards student who designed their Yearly Club Pin
      • Pictured: Christopher Eichner, Carey High School Principal; Elaine Gonatas, Carey High School student; Joanne Ra, Lioness; Ronald Lopez, Carey High School art teacher
    • NOW Checking Accounts at Astoria Federal Bank
      • Pictured: Edward Spegowski, Manager and Asst. Treasurer; Mrs. Gladys Ellinport

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July 24, 1980

July 24, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, July 24, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 21 2103rd Consecutive Issue

Price: Ten cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • Treating fractures with electricity at Franklin General Hospital
  • 5th Precinct Police Report by P.O. James Fehling
  • Fire Box: Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department by Bob Bogseth
  • Report From Albany by Assemblyman George Madison
  • Town Talk by Al D’Amato, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor
  • Wydler’s Washington by Congressman John W. Wydler
  • On and Off Broadway by Marjorie Gunner
    • Shows covered: Fallen Angels; Miss Stanwyck is Still in Hiding; The Passion of Frankenstein
  • American Legion Franklin Square No. 1014 news
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Peggy A. Kerrigan
  • Girl Scouts news

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Swim Marathon for the American Cancer Society at Echo Park Pool in West Hempstead
      • Pictured: Swimmers Cheryl Williams and June Gardner; Rosemary Daly, American Cancer Society volunteer; Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman
    • New Lions Club President
      • Pictured: Steve Shakerdge, new President; Dave Campfield, Past President
    • New electric bone growth stimulating procedure at Franklin General Hospital
      • Pictured: Zolly Silberman, M.D.; John Mallon, hospital patient; Harvey Fishman, M.D.
  • Page 6:
    • Franklin General Hospital opens new East Wing
      • Pictured: Jessie Gil, Admitting Director; Wanda Mangum, R.N., Head Nurse; Sue Dare, R.N.; Anna Chiarelli, hospital patient
  • Page 10:
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Bruce Edwards, who will attend Case Western Reserve School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio
  • Page 11:
    • Girl Scouts deliver food to the Long Island Council of Churches Emergency Food Center in Hempstead
      • Pictured: Janee Scott and Tara Bedell, Troop 1045

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July 17, 1980

July 17, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, July 17, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 20 2102nd Consecutive Issue

Price: Ten cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • Sewanhaka board reelects Herbert Herbst
  • Over 2000 students in Sewanhaka Central High School District enroll in summer school
  • 75% of Carey High School graduating class to continue their education
  • Historic Franklin Square by Paul Van Wie
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Cub Scouts news
  • Birth announcement for twins Laura Rose Reiss and Bryan Edward Allan Reiss, born to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Reiss
  • Birth announcement for Audra Cheryl Stein, born to Vivian Stein and Lance Stein
  • The Muggawood Tree Within by Edwin Ritchie
  • Fire Box: Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department by Bob Bogseth
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Peggy A. Kerrigan
  • 5th Precinct Police Report by P.O. James Fehling
  • G.O.P. Gossip: Franklin Square Republican Club, Inc. by Virginia Johnson
  • Democratic Doings by Fred J. Hirsh
  • America Lodge No. 2245: Order Sons of Italy in America by Virginia Johnson
  • The Theatre District by David Spencer
    • Shows covered: Billy Bishop Goes to War; Table Settings
  • Town Talk by Al D’Amato, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Ellen Farmer as Ensign Nellie Forbush in “South Pacific”
    • The Women’s Auxiliary of the Children’s Medical Fund champagne breakfast at the Long Island Jewish-Hillside Medical Center in honor of groundbreaking for the new hospital for children
      • Pictured: Rita Kingsley, Auxiliary President; Bari Richards; Beverly Rodman; Mary Ardezzone
    • Inauguration of the Elmont Civilian Patrol
      • Pictured: Richard McCabe; Mal Brunthedt; Anthony Camardo, Elmont Civilian Patron President; Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Assemblyman George Madison; Judge Ralph Yachnin; Chris Camardo
  • Page 5:
    • Junior Girl Scouts of Troop 1257 at a luncheon
      • Pictured: Jennifer Jackson; Rita Iadanza; Crissy Messana; Donna Fillipi; Crissy Abbenda; Patricia Ketelson; Kelly Dwoskin; Julie McManus
  • Page 9:
    • Blacksmith to demonstrate ironworking at Sands Point
      • Pictured: Jonathan Nedbor, blacksmith
  • Page 11:
    • American Legion Post 1087 installation
      • Pictured: Newly elected Commander of Cathedral Post 1087 (unnamed); Jack Bland, County Commander

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

July 10, 1980

July 10, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, July 10, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 19 2101st Consecutive Issue

Price: Ten cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • President Carter responds to the Franklin Square Chamber of Commerce’s “Free the Hostages” campaign
  • William J. Parfitt, Superintendent of Schools of the Franklin Square Union Free School District, plans retirement at end of the 1980-81 school year
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Franklin Square School Board Reorganizational Meeting
  • Historic Franklin Square by Paul Van Wie
  • 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
  • Rotary Ramblings by William J. Wildermuth
  • The Theatre District by David Spencer
    • Shows covered: To Bury a Cousin; Look Back in Anger
    • Films covered: Fame
  • Report From Albany by Assemblyman George Madison

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Franklin Square Fire Department launches Fund Drive
      • Pictured: Fire truck
    • Carey High School student is Rotary District 725 exchange student to Bolivia
      • Pictured: Esther Joffee, Carey High School student; Christopher Eichner, Carey High School Principal and Rotarian
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: William J. Parfitt, Superintendent of Schools of the Franklin Square UFSD
  • Page 2:
    • Hempstead Town Councilman receives Elmont Elks Club “Citizen of the Year” Award
      • Pictured: Judge Ralph Yachnin; Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Robert F. Lange, Exalted Ruler of the Elks Club; Michael J. Starito, Leading Knight
  • Page 4:
    • Youngsters ready to board busses to the Salvation Army Camp in New Jersey
      • Pictured: Mrs. Major Robert Vaughan; Michael Marchionne; Mr. Henry Bang, Chairman, Nassau County Advisory Board of the Salvation Army; Manuel Andujar; Wanda Swimson
  • Page 5:
    • Franklin Square Republican Club honors Dean of the Franklin Square Republican Committeemen’s Council
      • Pictured: Bob Gregory, Executive Leader; Paul Klemm, Dean of the Franklin Square Republican Committeemen’s Council; Elsie Klemm; Pam Klemm
  • Page 6:
    • Seniors donate to the Emergency Food Program for the Long Island Council of Churches
      • Pictured: Olga Boettger; Essie Jacobson, Supervisor of Nutrition for the Department of Services for the Aging; Jane Winegard, Coordinator of the Emergency Food Program for the Long Island Council of Churches; Al D’Amato, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor
  • Page 9:
    • Town Clerk fills out a license application for his new dog
      • Pictured: Daniel Fisher, Hempstead Town Clerk; Coleen Fisher; Gigi Fisher, the dog; Mrs. Catherine Morrison

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July 3, 1980

July 3, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, July 3, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 18 2100th Consecutive Issue

Price: Ten cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • College graduates
  • Democratic Doings by Fred J. Hirsh
  • G.O.P. Gossip: Franklin Square Republican Club, Inc. by Virginia Johnson
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Fire Box: Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department by Bob Bogseth
  • Boy Scout news
  • Engagement announcement for Claudia Strauss and Alan Richard Gottesman
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library
  • Edward Tutak, Assistant Superintendent for Business of the Sewanhaka Crntral High School District, retires
  • Fourth of July, 1980 by Edwin Ritchie
  • 5th Precinct Police Report by P.O. James Fehling
  • Sewanhaka High news
  • Report From Albany by Assemblyman George Madison
  • Town Talk by Al D’Amato, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor
  • Wydler’s Washington by Congressman John W. Wydler
  • The Theatre District by David Spencer
    • Shows covered: The Woolgatherer
  • The Franklin Square Historical Society by Virginia Gerbe

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Winner of Senator’s “The Ought to Be a Law” contest
      • Pictured: Senator John Dunne; Fabian Gonell, contest winner; Marilyn Dreilinger, Washington Street School teacher
    • Free blood pressure tests at the Franklin Square branch of Astoria Federal Savings Bank
      • Pictured: Edward Spegowski, Branch Manager; Tony Realmuto, Vault Custodian
    • Congressman congratulates young man on appointment to the United States Military Academy at West Point
      • Pictured: Anthony Walsh; Congressman John W. Wydler
  • Page 4:
    • Franklin Square Lioness Club donation to Polk Street School
      • Pictured: Mr. Henry Montagni, Polk Street School Principal; JoAnn Cortese, Lioness Club President
    • “Lioness of the Year” Award
      • Pictured: Marie Fauci, Lioness of the Year; Gino Cortese, Lion; JoAnn Cortese, Lioness Club President
    • Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department crew member and baby he helped deliver
      • Pictured: Carina Greggersen; Carl Gordon, Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department
  • Page 6:
    • Central Nassau Civic Association installation ceremonies
      • Pictured: Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Sidney Peltyn, President; Edyth Miller, Recording Secretary; Christine Condiano, Treasurer; Ralph Panico, Vice President
  • Page 7:
    • Elmont Retired Men’s Club installation ceremonies
      • Pictured: Judge Ralph Yachnin; Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Emil Winkler, President; Dudley Fear, Vice President; Dominick Inzerillo, Recording Secretary; Frank Locasio, Corresponding Secretary; Harry Glick, Treasurer; Joseph Vescio, Sergeant-at-Arms
  • Page 9:
    • Cradle of Aviation Museum
      • Pictured: A restored Ryan Brougham monoplane
  • Page 10:
    • Hempstead-West Hempstead League of Mercy Hospital
      • Pictured: Mary Alexanderson, League member; Ginnie Diesenberg, incoming League President
    • West German musical band, the Renslager Blaskapelle, receives Citation
      • Pictured: John Plusehau, President of the Plattdeutsche Old Folks Home; Al D’Amato, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor; Karl Fahrlage, leader of the Renslager Blaskapelle; Henry Junge
  • Page 13:
    • Franklin Square-Elmont Rotary Club installation ceremonies
      • Pictured: Harry Pinkerton, Incoming District 725 Governor; Victor Witz, President Elect; Anton Sinz, President
    • Carey High School Co-Valedictorians at a Franklin Square-Elmont Rotary Club meeting
      • Pictured: Kathryn Occhipinti, Valedictorian; Christopher Eichner, Carey High School Principal and Rotarian; Ellen Weiss, Valedictorian
  • Page 16:
    • Insurance Doctor Team first place in the FSAA Girls Softball League
      • Pictured: Darlene Wildermuth, MVP; Ann Esposito, Coach; Jane Aliano, Manager; Insurance Doctor Team players (unnamed)

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June 26, 1980

June 26, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, June 26, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 17 2099th Consecutive Issue

Price: Ten cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • Local college graduates
  • Hall of Fame awards at Carey High School
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Franklin Square Lions Club by Dr. H. Russell
  • Boy Scout and Cub Scouts news
  • Birth announcement for Christine Marie Como, born to Barbara Como and Dr. John Como
  • Birth announcement for Matthew Rudolph Genovesi, born to Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Genovesi Jr.
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Dorothy Gunzenhauser
  • Theodore Roosevelt Rep. Club News by Jack Blackman
  • G.O.P. Gossip: Franklin Square Republican Club, Inc. by Virginia Johnson
  • Fire Box: Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department by Bob Bogseth
  • Local school news
    • Franklin Square schools; Alva T. Stanforth Jr. High School

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Senior citizens complete their internship with the Fifth Congressional District
      • Pictured: Mr. August Sagan; Mrs. Lottie Werner; Congressman John W. Wydler
    • Lions present check to Franklin Square Hospital
      • Pictured: Steve Shakerdge, Lion; Dave Campfield, Lion; Ted Latimer, Lion; Judge Alfred Samenga; Charlie Torsiello, Lion
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: May Jayne Damato, Carey High School Hall of Fame
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Evelyn O’Connor, Carey High School Hall of Fame
  • Page 2:
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Miss Pamela A. Manfredo, State Finalist in the 1980 Miss United Teenager Pageant
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Gerard R. Albig, who received his appointment to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point
  • Page 4:
    • Eagle Scout Citations
      • Pictured: Andrew R. Gfrerer, Eagle Scout; Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Kenneth Torosian, Eagle Scout
  • Page 6:
    • Teachers present a hooked rug map made by their students at Alva T. Stanforth Jr. High
      • Pictured: Mrs. Joanne Adamo; Mr. Raymond Dixon; Mr. Spartalis
  • Page 10:
    • West Hempstead resident and Franklin General Hospital volunteer receives Nassau County Police Department Holy Name Society’s Kevin B. Finn Memorial Award
      • Pictured: Assemblyman Raymond McGrath; Louis Forte, Holy Name Society President; Gary Walter, award winner; Marlene Walter

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June 19, 1980

June 19, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, June 19, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 16 2098th Consecutive Issue

Price: Ten cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • Salute the Students
    • Local college graduates; High school graduations
  • The Woman’s Club of Franklin Square by Flo Carway
  • Carey Corner by Evelyn O’Connor
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Boy Scout and Cub Scouts news
  • LILCO Athlete-Scholar of the Year Award recipients
  • Wydler’s Washington by Congressman John W. Wydler
  • Girl Scouts news
  • The Theatre District by David Spencer
    • Shows covered: The Music Man; Mass Appeal
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library
  • Rotary Ramblings by William J. Wildermuth
  • G.O.P. Gossip: Franklin Square Republican Club, Inc. by Virginia Johnson
  • Democratic Doings by Fred J. Hirsh
  • Theodore Roosevelt Rep. Club News by Jack Blackman
  • Town Talk by Al D’Amato, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor
  • 5th Precinct Police Report by P.O. James Fehling
  • Local school news
    • Franklin Square schools; Valley Stream schools; Sewanhaka High School; Dutch Broadway Elementary School

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: John Lauer, Syracuse University graduate
  • Page 2:
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Lea Olynciw, Woman’s Club President
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Linda R. Todisco, Bucknell University student and recipient of a $600 scholarship from the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants
  • Page 4:
    • Franklin Square Kiwanis Club installation
      • Pictured: Bob Carruthers, Lt. Governor; Ed Ricca, new Kiwanian; Paul Ciccarello, Ed’s sponsor
    • The Lions Club awards a certificate of appreciation to La Stella Italian Restaurant
      • Pictured: Alan Stein, chef-owner of La Stella; Dr. H. Russell, Lion
  • Page 6:
    • Eagle Scout Citations
      • Pictured: Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Michael Jorgensen, Eagle Scout; Kevin Carl, Eagle Scout; Jim Martin, Scoutmaster
    • Eagle Scout Citation
      • Pictured: Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; James Nuccio, Eagle Scout; Dalton Miller, Hempstead Mayor
  • Page 7:
    • Medical Explorer meeting at Franklin General Hospital
      • Pictured: Dr. Nick James, cardiologist; Jill Weinstein, Valley Stream North High School student; Patsy Breslin, Sacred Heart Academy student; Victor Abrahamsen, Chaminade student
  • Page 8:
    • Merit awards for “Outstanding Service”
      • Pictured: Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Jorgan Peterson, Elmont Fire Department volunteer firefighter; Sidney Peltyn, president of the North Valley Stream Central Civic Association; Peter Franzone, Fifth Precinct patrolman; Inspector William Cotton, Fifth Precinct Commander
  • Page 10:
    • Congressman presents American Flag to Cub Scouts Pack 282
      • Pictured: Congress John W. Wydler; Thomas Gougherty, Committee Chairman; Cub Scouts (unnamed)
  • Page 11:
    • The Lynchburg Foundry presents the Thomas W. Curry Award to Franklin Square native and Virginia Tech student
      • Pictured: Robert J. Warrick, vice president for quality and technology, Lynchburg Foundry; Kent Lulewich, senior in materials engineering at Virginia Tech
  • Page 12:
    • North Valley Steam Republican Club Annual Dinner Dance
      • Pictured: Dan Fisher, Town Clerk; Assemblyman Raymond McGrath; Al D’Amato, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor; Thomas Palmieri, outgoing Club President; Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Assemblyman George Madison
  • Page 13:
    • The Town’s Department of Services for the Aging Art Exhibit
      • Pictured: Al D’Amato, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor; Dr. Carol Lucas, Commissioner of the Department of Services for the Aging; Fred Kaiser, artist
  • Page 14:
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Louis Anastasio, Sewanhaka High School teacher
    • Sewanhaka High School student wins the silver medal at the Long Island Math Fair
      • Pictured: Al Cavallaro, Sewanhaka Math Dept. Chairman; Brendan Becker, silver medal winner; Robert Andrews, Sewanhaka High School Principal

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June 12, 1980

June 12, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, June 12, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 15 2097th Consecutive Issue

Price: Ten cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • Nassau GOP State Senators issue statement regarding reassessment bill
  • “Learning Can Be Fun” brochures
  • Franklin Square Lions Club by Dr. H. Russell
  • The Theatre District by David Spencer
    • Shows covered: A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking; Blackstone!
  • Carey Corner by Evelyn O’Connor
  • Girl Scouts news
  • 5th Precinct Police Report by P.O. James Fehling
  • Town Talk by Al D’Amato, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor
  • Report From Albany by Assemblyman George Madison
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library
  • Cub Scouts 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
  • Boy Scout news
  • 4-H news
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Local school news
    • Franklin Square schools; Alva T. Stanforth Jr. High; Sewanhaka High School

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Connie M. Como, BA in political studies and communications
    • Eagle Scout Citations
      • Pictured: Stephen Millan, Eagle Scout; Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Eric Albinder, Eagle Scout; Louis Cicio, Eagle Scout
    • Inter Generation Day Program at the Franklin Square Senior Center
      • Pictured: Dr. Carol Lucas, Commissioner of the Department of Services for the Aging; Jo Schiverer, President of the Franklin Square Senior Center; Laura Davidson, Carey High School student
  • Page 5:
    • Carey High School mock trial winners
      • Pictured: Adriel Bettelheim; Debbie Muller; Rich Watson; Mary Jayne Damato; Anita Dispensa; Cheryl Vollweiler
  • Page 6:
    • Junior Girl Scouts Cake Bake-Off winners
      • Pictured: Karen Albers, Troop 1730; Laurene Sartor, Troop 1325; Julie McManus, Troop 1257; Daniette DeGia, Troop 1032
  • Page 7:
    • Franklin Square Senior Center installation of new officers
      • Pictured: Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Helene Isham, Coordinator of the Franklin Square Senior Center; Jo Schwerer, President; Marion Mullane, 1st Vice President; Mary O’Brien, 2nd Vice President
    • Rotary Club of Franklin Square-Elmont meeting
      • Pictured: William Kimball, Director of Development at Franklin General Hospital; Anton Sinz, Rotary Club President
  • Page 11:
    • W.C. Ford Real Estate Corp. celebrates its first year serving Franklin Square and Elmont by presenting dinner for two at Buona Vista to two lucky winners
      • Pictured: Wesley Ford, owner; Minnie Tucci and Nicholas Tucci, winners

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June 5, 1980

June 5, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, June 5, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 14 2096th Consecutive Issue

Price: Ten cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • Twilight Lecture Tours at Old Westbury Gardens
  • Performance of “Il Trovatore” by the Long Island Opera Company
  • “Art of Puppetry” at John Street, Polk Street, and Washington Street schools
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Dorothy Gunzenhauser
  • Marriage announcement for Linda Joan Czizik and John Sardone
  • Democratic Doings by Fred J. Hirsh
  • Theodore Roosevelt Rep. Club News by Jack Blackman
  • Fire Box: Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department by Bob Bogseth
  • Franklin Square Lions Club by Dr. H. Russell
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Carey High School’s 23rd Annual Academic Awards ceremony recipients
  • Carey Corner by Evelyn O’Connor
  • 5th Precinct Police Report by P.O. James Fehling

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • Recipient of “Cop of the Month” Award at the 5th Precinct
      • Pictured: Officer Glen Danielson, Cop of the Month; Inspector William Cotton, Commanding Officer of the Fifth Precinct
    • Bob Brown Puppet Productions
      • Pictured: Puppeteers (unnamed)
    • Elmont Lioness Club donates $500 to Franklin General Hospital
      • Pictured: Elaine Yachnin, Club Secretary; Grace Perna and Aida Amplo, Fund Raising Event Co-Chairpersons; Barbara Escalante, Club President; William Kimbell, Franklin Hospital Development Director
  • Page 2:
    • Wedding Picture
      • Pictured: Mrs. Linda Sardone and Mr. John Sardone
  • Page 4:
    • 21st Assembly District Democratic Club meeting
      • Pictured: Fred Hirsh, Club President; John Matthews, Congressional candidate
  • Page 8:
    • Carey High School co-chairmen of the Domestic Student Exchange Program at a Franklin Square-Elmont Rotary Club meeting
      • Pictured: Christine Philippi, Carey High School student; Chris Eichner, Carey High School Principal; Eileen Quackenbush, Carey High School student
  • Page 9:
    • Sons of Italy Venerable receives Citation at the Fifth Annual Festa
      • Pictured: Assemblyman George Madison; Joseph Cairo Jr., Town Councilman; Joseph Montemarano, First Assistant Venerable Sons of Italy of New York State; Al D’Amato, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor; Herb Capitolo, America Lodge 2245 Venerable; Judge Ralph Yachnin
  • Page 12:
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Mary T. Porter, recipient of a Law Degree from the National Law Center of George Washington University
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Thomas E. Porter, recipient of a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering Degree from Manhattan College

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May 29, 1980

May 29, 1980 by Bill Youngfert

Title: Franklin Square Bulletin

Date: Thursday, May 29, 1980

Description: Vol. 41 No. 13 2095th Consecutive Issue

Price: Ten cents

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

Points of Interest:

  • New York Educators Association state convention honors Sewanhaka Federation of Teachers
  • Boy Scout news
  • American Legion Franklin Square No. 1014 news
  • Democratic Doings by Fred J. Hirsh
  • G.O.P. Gossip: Franklin Square Republican Club, Inc. by Virginia Johnson
  • Your Peephole by Henry Emmeluth
  • Fire Box: Franklin Square and Munson Fire Department by Bob Bogseth
  • Cover to Cover: Franklin Square Public Library by Dorothy Gunzenhauser
  • Girl Scouts news
  • Report from Albany by Assemblyman George Madison
  • Rotary Ramblings by William J. Wildermuth
  • Franklin Square Lions Club news
  • Local school news
    • Valley Stream schools; Elmont Public School; Sewanhaka High School

Photograph Subjects:

  • Page 1:
    • 5th Precinct Top Cops for April
      • Pictured: Officer Patrick McGrath; Inspector William Cotton; Officer Arthur Schaff
    • Assemblyman meets with 1979 Senior Citizen of the Year
      • Pictured: Rev. Howard Hill, 1979 Senior Citizen of the Year; Assemblyman George Madison
    • President of the Sewanhaka Federation of Teachers receives award at NYEA state convention
      • Pictured: Mrs. Blossom Lippman, President of the Sewanhaka Federation of Teachers; Miss Barbara Diebold, NYEA Vice President; Mr. Ed Robisch, NYEA President
    • Ridgewood Savings Bank presents a check to Hempstead Presiding Supervisor to support summer concerts at Rath Park
      • Pictured: Kay Keenan, Ridgewood Savings Bank Public Relations and Marketing Director; Al D’Amato, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor; Eugene Murphy, Ridgewood Savings Bank Branch Manager
  • Page 2:
    • Boy Scout Troop 93’s Beaver contingent at Lew Beach, NY
      • Pictured: (Top row) Leo O’Hearon; Artie Meyer; Dot O’Hearon; Ken Norkus; (Bottom row) Joan Hale; Doris Meyer; Marret Stollberger; Barbara Wirth; Millie Norkus; Joe Hale; Frank Stollberger
  • Page 4:
    • Ridgewood Savings Bank presentes a check to the American Legion to remodel their kitchen
      • Pictured: Commander Milton Von Gerichtsen; Robert Welch, Past County Commander; Eugene Murphy, Ridgewood Savings Bank Branch Manger
  • Page 7:
    • Crime resistance seminar at Ridgewood Savings Bank in Franklin Square
      • Pictured: Inspector William Cotton, Fifth Precinct Commander; Bill Cathers, Crime Resistance Unit Officer; Eugene Murphy, Ridgewood Savings Bank Branch Manager
  • Page 8:
    • Portrait
      • Pictured: Donna Lynn Denton, State Finalist in the Miss United Teenager Pageant
  • Page 9:
    • Local politicians discuss tax relief legislation
      • Pictured: Assemblyman George Madison; Assemblyman Raymond J. McGrath
  • Page 10:
    • Sewanhaka High School Spanish students win at Hofstra Poetry Contest
      • Pictured: John Schmidt, third place Level II Spanish; Susan DiVita, second place Level III Spanish; Joseph D’Agostino, second place Level IV Spanish; Ms. Camille Ursillo, Spanish teacher at Sewanhaka High
    • Campvention ’80 held at Eisenhower Park
      • Pictured: Larry Troy, Campvention co-chairman; Al D’Amato, Hempstead Presiding Supervisor; Charles Sciarini, Nassau Committee for Camping Inc. President; Dick Card, Campvension chairman

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

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