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f;T v ;, T H U B ^ D ^ , FERBTJABT 19, 1953 T H E L E A D E R PAGE T ] ^ T E E N , W- Glacken is Nominated As Doxsee Retires (Continued from P;^d 1) S. Preyer and Jose^A Harris, and called tbe convention to order. He expressed pleasure that the party had “had faith in the things I have been trying to accomplish through the years. You don't know how grateful it Is to feel you have contributed something toward rais ing the standards of living In your ouw home town.” Dr. Newton next called Mayw Doxsee for a report on thlxigs that had been accomplished during his year as a tnislee and two two-year terms as Mayor. The Mayor rciicrated the various projects he has Uited in various talks of late, and revealed that the switch gear, which must be in stalled before the new Diesel en gine can be placed in operation, on the way and said it would be ready for use late in April or early Mayor Doxsee referred to the fact that the new homes being erected returned to the village only about (54 a year each in taxes and did not pay for themselves either the village or school taxes. In an nouncing that he could not run for re-election, he expressed regret that he wotild not be 1 noffice when the Jones Inlet, grade crossing and housing projects were completed. It was then that he recommended the nomination of Trustee Olacken for Mayor, saying the latter had arranged his business so he could accept the office; re nomination of Trustee Baker and the choice of Mr. Cheshire for the second trus- Ceeship. He said Mr. Cheshire had to retire on April 1 as village clerk be cause of the age limit, but that his three years in th a t office had qual ified him for a place on the boaid. Byan Praises Doxsee State of New York could such an account of stewardship be given as that just cited by Mr. Doxsee. , •'He's lived up to everything Iffi\ promised.\ Mr. Ryan continued, \and I'm sure he’s going higher when he gets his finances in ^ p e . \ “He's picked the slate we want,’* h eadded, \and I move that by ac- clama/tion we adopt Mayor Doxsee's In accepting the nomination Mayor, Trustee Olacken said he felt a little proud and extremely humble in \the -T>onfldence you have ex pressed in me.\ He expressed con fidence he could carry on as past administrations of Ryan and Dox- see have. He re/e r r ^ to pending . projects including the park program, the housing project and providing adequate salaries for municipal ..employees. However, he poijrted out' thatsritJi the operation ofibe 'Town Incinerator In Merrick,' Freeport had lost an income .of '*l66,000 a year, ^ u a l to‘20 polntsjn-tihe- tax rate,-<w<& must-be^made up in • some'way. He suggested that'this be\ done by forcing the carryidg out of the grade ellmlnatton aijd street widening projects previously Msl^. so ■ as to attract Wisiness and m-' dustry to the community. Trustees Baker, Viebrock and Smith spoke briefly. Arthur L. Hodges, editor of The leader, de clared the Board must keep inces- sently after the Ojunty authorities to speed the widening projects end Mayor Doxsee said this had been done a n d the board would continue to do so. Miranda Campaign Manager Walter J. Miranda was named <-n.tnpaigr> manager and all signed been prepared and took petitions with them ..to be circulated througai- out the village. Village Odunsel Martin H. Wey- rauch presided oyer the re-organ- iaatlon meeting ibd/T- Cordon Bd- h o u s e h o l d h a n d y SERVICE -All types repairs in Md around home. Bates by the hour or job. Phone after 6 pJa. ®-2826-M ' On Fashion-Show Comrhittee Three members of the committee from the Ladies Auxiliary of Holy Redeemer Church 'Which presented a fashion show attended by more than 700 women a t the BoLy Redeemer school auditorium Monday n ight. Left to right are Mrs. Edward S. Martin, ticket chairman^ Mrs. George d’Appuzo, chairman for prixes; and Mrs. Joseph Hoffiman, ..refresh ments chairman. Jack Hoit Photo feorge d'Appuzo, prizes; Mrs. John Flaherty, fashions; Mrs. Jo seph Hoffman, refreshments, and Mrs. John Hanus, arrangements. Holy Redeem er G roup Sponsors Fashion % o w More th^n 700 women attended a fashipn ahOyy^'rand. brldge^ilnr tihfi. -«jKiltoriwn-'bf‘^'’-'H'Oiy Redeecoei' insored by the fourth :ers‘ group of the Ladles Auxiliary of the church Monday night. \The committee reported that proceeds of approximately $1,000 would be turned over to the auxil iary to be Used^^r the school. Frocks and gdwnS from Sameb’s Dress Shop were among the articles of attire modeled by members of the Auxlliary.'\Models were Mrs. James Bennett, Mrs. Thomas Cane. Mrs. Matthew Doyle, Mrs. Raymond DlMartlno, Mrs. John Flaherty, Mrs. John Hanus, Mrs. James Kielt, Mrs.. Marguerite Matthews, Mrs. John McQuade, Mrs. CSiarles Zim merman and Mrs. Renzie Lamb. Miss Mary Lou Moore played the Incidental piano selections. On the committee of arrange ments were Mrs. Patrick Cassidy and li^ . J a ^ s A. Brady, co- chalnm n; MiV. Edward B. Martin, tickets; Mrs, Joseph Neaxy and wards pre,Mnied..,fch^ following sTate- whlch was.adopted: '.a ' Dr. Newton.'preslderit; M S .'R y ^ and Mayor Doxsee, executive vice- presidents; Harold- K. BUnn, sec retary; Irving Greblnar,' treasurer. . a vice-president lor each of the 17 election districts, George An derson, Rebecca Danley, Randolph Eareckson, Samuel Eskln, Mrs. Edwards, Lionel Gillespie, Fred Ha ger. Jr.. Raymond Keiman, Thomas Lltsoh, George Maislen. Clarice Marshall. J. Harry McCarthy, War ren F. Millard, Arthur Metzgar. Raymond H. Malone, Tan J„ Mur ray, Mr. Preyer, Edward Saininis, Patrick Sullivan and Miranda. Have Your FEDERAL & STATE INCOME TAX i^repared by a Tax Eiqpert 7A RAlLRd/U> AVE. Freeport, L*l», N*Y. (O P P M ita LX B S . Station) F B ^ r t 0-6474 Utde Leape Pbhy %Bhed By Coimdl . ‘ (Continued ,<rom Page 1) teams sponsored' by the Meadow Brook National iBanx, the Freeport Bank, the Freeport Federal Savings dc. Loan Association and the Free port Republican ^ u b . Sponsors have not been named for the farm teaons nor for the Pony League nines. The L i t ^ League teams will op erate under a council headed by Joseph T. O’Connor. Edimmd' Lane has been elated president of' the Service Club League, with Edwin J. Freedman, as vice- president, and Mrs. Ethel Clougher. secretary, Lemuel B. Cropper will ( m presi dent of the Commercial League, Leo Schloss, vice-president; and Andrew WUlus, secretary. According to ti-btle League reqxilre- ments, players for the two leagues will be selected on a geographical basis, those for the commercial League from north of the railroad tracks and those of the Service Clubs south Oif the tracks. Two fields are being laid out by the village under the supervision of the Park Commission. Commercial League games will be played at Randall Park and Serv ice Club conteste on grounds in the rear of the Elks clubhouse which have been leased by the village at a nominal annual rental. A budget totaling $4,600 was adopted. Of this amount, fees paid by the sponsors and receipts from other sources are expected to yield $3,600, but the balance of $900 must be raised by other raeans. 'The Little League Ladles Auxiliary is spom ing a card party to.be held in the Elks clubhouse, on Saturday night, February 26. first of a series of nts for the benefit of the move nt. Mrs. 'l^ley Oalloccl is. presi dent of the auxiliary. to A i d N i o f e (Continued froth Page 1> Radio Station WGBB has. o f fer^ to make announcements as' to' the progrress of the demonstration while it is underway. Freeport’s goal of $7,500.1$. now approximately one-thlid raised des pite a late start, Mr. Appier reports. He sold gifts from the children in the schools of the v lUa^ aqpount for a large part pf the funds received to date. He Is hopeful Saturday’s - He Is hopeful Saturday’s demon stration will give impetus to the drive. Stuart Wallace Named Cancer Drive Oiairman *rhe appointment of Stuart K. Wallace as commtmity chairman of the 1953 Cancer Crusade In Free port was announced today by Des mond J. Drischell, genenU can’vpss cha.lnnan of the county-wide cam- psilgn which will be staged In April. ‘The goal this year in Freeport is $4,500. ’-’I am confident that the people of our community will again wel come the, opportunity to .join the annual Cancer Crusade. When their neighbors who serve as \volunteer canvassers call tipon them.\ said Wallace. This year the county goal is $130,- 000 —the minimum needed to carry on the work of the Nassau County Cancer Committee, Mr. Dtischell explained.' Bemhard*$ Pharma^ FRee Deliveries All Over PUREST IN DRUGS FULL I j INE o f c o s m e t ic s Air-Conditioned for yonr Pleasure - 54 WEST MERRICK ROAD ' OaU FReepori 8-00008 7838 . FINAL CLEARANCE SALE! 3 DAY ONLY ~ FEBRUARY 19-20-21 PRICES SLASHEDI DRESSES Cotton Regularly 2.98 and up~'~ BtOUSiS ..V - Cotton Sanforae Solids — Stripes tt - Chedcs $ 1.98 APRONS Bib and Half 2 for DRESSES Washable Rayon $ ^ . 4 9 Lai^e Sizes ^ The COTTON NOOK 363 LONG Bfe\CH ROAD ;; OCEANSIDE, |J; Y. RO. 00977 . ,r I •.•■.'.’I V-;:: 3EZI
