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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

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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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