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\Angels” Help Out At Festival FREEPORT ^ In apparent ans wer to a telephone request made by at'least one member of the committee running the St. Rocco Festival at Our Holy Redeemer school yard this past-tweek. two Freeport youths among their number. According to members of the OHR committee, the youths were “ strong,” \quiet “ well behav- a <4 ” ** Art Exhibit At Rec Center FREEPORT - The work of participants in the Arts Council at Freeport’s Drawing and Paint- ------- - j.— —‘ r— s.wa-..W...VW. .wiug Wofkshop IS DOW OH cxhibii 3t group of .yot^ths* wearing red be- nr^drink'while ort patrol,** and the • Freeport‘Recreation .Center rets, were’ori hand foi.the last '‘frisked’’ .by their own wiU/'remain ther ■’were not allowed to sm<^e I It Happened.,, Years Ago! From contemporary newspapers and other sources. Clinton 5. Metz , Freeport Village Historian I J four days of the fair.. The yoiing people, who said they were from a Long bland unit of the Guardian Angels, perform ed several chores. While report edly there tq help^^ep the area peaceful after several earlier min or incidenb .involving young people, they carried around heavy cases of s o ^ . helped set up, and according to Monslgnor Saverio Mattel and committee rnembers. made themselves generally useful.'. No incidents occurred' .while they were there on Thursday through Sunday evenings. Aug ust 13-16. • . According to several Guardian Angels, the group numbered any where *between 8 and 15 young people at various times. Their . leader Michael Hunt, one of members upon entering the church grounds because they were not allowed to carry any weapons.- . The incidents, which apparent ly provoked the calling of the Guardian Angels, began on Aug ust 10, sometime after 9. pm, when Freeport police were.asked to.assist Fair security personnel because’ of a Tight on the fair grounds between groups of youths. • Two levenings later, another _ large crowd allegedly gathered. One volunteer security person, Freeporter William Casamasina who was on the scene, took out a gun. for wluch he appanntly had a license, and allegedly fired a shot into the air. The gun and Jicense were later turned over to Nassau County’s license Bureau. there until * September-^. The workshop, which is taught by award-winning artist Rachel .Maurer, focuses on portraiture, and the work.on exhibit .consists mainly of porfraits )n a variety of media. ' The exhibit may .be viewed_ during the Recreation Center’s regular hours. Tuesday through Sunday, .9 am-10 pm. For in formation* call the Arts Council office at 223-2522. . . Alcoholism Series ROOSEVELT • An Alcoholism Family Education series wiIPbe presented every Tuesday cveri- ing, starting promptly at 7 pm. at the Roosevelt Community Mental Health Center. 27A Washington Place. \traveling Teens To Perform In Freeport FREEPORT - A free per formance by the Niagara Falls Experience Players will take place Mon^y. August 24, at 7 pm, at the Freeport Recreation Center. The Players, a group of 15 high school students (eight girls and seven boys), have b ^ n touring New York State under a grant from the National Endow ment on the Humanities as part of the Decentralization Hlot Program which is adminbtered by the Niagara Council on the Arts. Their hour-long /eview, ’’New York - New York^* high lights the changing patterns on the Broadway stage from\ the early 1900*s to the present. Through special arrangements with the Village of Freeport, the Players will be housed over night at the Freeport Recreation Center, with their meals arranged by the Arts Council. The Recreation Center is normally closed on Mondays, but uilll _ f._ will be open to the public only for this performance on .Monday .evening. Community groups and individuab who wish to help in the arrangements should call the Arts Council office at 223-2522, Show B.fz (Cent, frontpage2) Tempting” ; Ray Zagorski Efic Schiyncmakcre play and singing **The Impossible Dream Melinda Thayer, playing a flute solo, ’’Londonderry Air,** and Che Hicks family — Marc, Michael, Trinette, Kevin, Christopher. Yvette and Loyal Hicks ~ in —“ Red Uglit,\ a dance.------------- After intermission Bridget Norcott will sing “Tomorrow” ; Marilou Sadd and Bill Fcanzone, a duet,“ People Will Say We’re in Love” ; Eric Schryncmakers will accompany himself as he sings “ What 1 Did for Love” ; Mary Jo O'Connell and Maude Hidl will perform a second number. ‘‘Dance at the- Gym” (jazz); piano solo, “ Solfaggietto” ; the song group Yesterday, Today ' and Tomorrow will present a musical selection; Tara Molloy will sing “ Killing Me Softly.” . (August 23 only), and the final act-will be the Off. Off, Off Broadway Dancers — Ray Zigdrski, Bill Franzone. Joseph Novotny, Ronnie Novotny, Marilou Sadd and Gina Donovan-- in ‘*New York, New York.” - Grant Stgre (Cent, from Page 1) no-settlement policy. Chairman of the Board of Sup ervisors is Hempstead Town Pre siding Supervisor Tom Gulotta, who had — since his election — shown a positive interest in the Village. From more than one source, THE LEADER has ieamed that the back taxes on the property are also affected by the tax settle ment and one attorney explained that if Binder bought the property and'the certiorari was never ap proved by the Board of Super visors, he could possibly owe an additional neatly $2(M,0(X) in back taxes. Staff members close to the Board of Supervisors noted that the Board is not approving any settlements at this time because H would “ not be to the benefit of the County *s taxpayers.'' But those close to the village’s economic puUe have pointed out that a dead or weak Central Busi ness District (the Mall area) would cause a decrease of dollars going into both the village’s and the county’s tax coffers, c -How important is the sale and , • - . . 'V . . . . V At Short H istory Freeport s PART.VI — BACK TO NORMALCr After making postwar adjustments. Long Islanders found time for more amusements. A popular spot in the ‘20s was Playland Park, a smaller-scale Coney Island, on nine happy acres southeast of Front and South Grove Streets. Bathing facilities, an exciting roller-coaster ride. *■ games and carnival-Uke booths were among activities provided by a group of local business men — until the Great Depression, plus competition from the new State park at Jones Beach, caused the venture toclos^ Us doors.. Meanwh'de another form of recreation was introduced by the.Village. which in 1930 built'a concrete stadium and athletic field. Salt marsh meadowland between Albany and Buffalo Avenues, purchased to carry the force-main linking Freeport’s sewerage system to the Albany Avenue disposal plant, became the stadium site. Useful for sports pr special events, the municipal stadium has been mostly known in recent years as a center for stock car ra^es attended by spectators from miles around. , It wasn't only entertainment that felt the Great Depression. The tight-money situation kept cash out of circulation and increased unem ployment. Local Chamber of C^ommerce members, .with Village co operation. adopted a unique program to solve both problems. Scrip certificates, requiring a new half<ent special stamp on 254 certificates each week or costlier ones for 50C and $1 denomination, eased the cash money shortage until government aid for the jobless could be arranged. Certificates and stamps were sold through the Municipal Building. Luckily for Freeportets. the million gallon water Unk northwest of Power Plant No. 1 and two smaller ones were constructed in'1937 be fore construction costs began to soar. Wi^lls in the system, with an average depth of 500 feet or more, yield a plentiful supply. In 1929, when the first wells — both at Pow*er Plant No, 1 — pumptfT“ too much iron, a serious problem arose. Village officials solved it by acquiring deeper, more efficient wells with storage facilities at the Northeast Watershed (Lakeview Avenue). Since then, By adding new water mains and pipe replacements, our community has produced highest quality water. 1 9 4 6 (The Leader) SOUTHERN PARKWA YEXTENSION STARTED «Work has begun On extension of Southern State Parkway from its present terminus near Belmont State Park to Deer Park Avenue north ofBabylon. _ _______ - The project now under way consists of grading and drainage to gether with construction of a grade separation bridge at the entrance to - Belmont State Park. Horn Construction Co. of New York City, lowest bidder, whose $231,976 bid was among five opened by the State Department orpub^c Works at Albany, has the contract. Also assisting in the production, development of the ex-Grant are Sal Sboto, in charge of Ught- believe it is very GOP CLUB HONORS PAST PRESIDENTS The Freeport Republican Club observed its annud past presidents* night in the Legion Dugout. President Fred Hager Sr. introduced the honored guests, Robert D. Campbell, Herman C. Dunker, Ralph L. Marshall, Julius Birgenthal and Samuel D. Gerber, former presidents, each of whom spe^e briefly. He also read letters from Harold Stiegelmaier, Gordon Simon son and Ernest Behrens who were unabloto attend. Mrs. Adelaide Brail, entertainment committee .chairman, introduced the New Yorkers, a barbershop quartet, entertainers. tng; Patrick Franzone, curtain, and two fathers, Tom Norcott and Phil Jlminez will do a magic act, ■US TfiM ww a Wonderful World of M»gic” ; Tracy and Amy Sapienaa will sina. “ For Baby, for Bobby\; Dick Tbayer, who have been accompanying their young daughters to rehearsals, and were recruited to take care'of- ^uxiliary lighting. __ Thr Finest Quality Food - Moderately Priced from the LARGEST MENU IN FREEPORT Here’s A SMAU SECTION of that menu Entrees and Roasts (Served SaUd. Pouta end Vegcubte) MOASTBJUSKSTOFBEEf. ............................................. ......................................................... 6.50 ' B O A S T T O P ttpU H p q F B £ ^ A y /M ......... ...............................• ...................... i- ................. } BdASTMABytAND TVBXCY. Drtt$utt. CM tt Cnyr.Crmbenv Sever ...... 6.S0 ’ MOASTSFBJNGCHICKES. Drttxai'i. AppUSai.ee ........................................ 5.25 BOASTlOf^G/SLASDDVCKUSGyntk Drettirng A Oramgt Saaee. .................. 6.95 ASTFJtESBHAM^kStaBiagaMSAppU Saact ..............................d Fried Seafood FBIED PtSHEMMAN'SPLATTCB. Filet vfSoU. SeaHopt. Shrimp. fne4 CUms... FBtED n i E T OF SOLE. ............... FBIEDFBESB SEA SCAllOPS FBtED JUMBO SHBMFS. ........... FBlEtoCHKKEH. .................... .5.55 ..7.25 ..7.S5 .5.25 NOW OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY I Diliet 63 W. Merrick Rd. • Freeport • 868^)303 important. Its development would bring an anchor to the Mall, offsetting the loss of customers, to recent years, to such places as Roosvelt Reid. Its development creates new parking. Its location is on the Mall, not. too far away, as the Two Guys store is. to do the Mall any good. Opening of new, quality retml establishments would help the Mall compete favorably with other soon-to-be erected shop ping areas in Freeport, such as the Elks Plaza on Merrick Road. The opening of Binder’s pro posed complex would have been, as'many local retailers have-said previously. ” a shot in the arm” for Che area, something much needed. News of the sale’s can cellation would have a demoral- izing effect on the business com- munity and an equally negative psycbologpcal effect on the vil lage’s residents. . That is why many in this village will hope that the postponement does, not become a caticellarion and that the Nassau County Board of Supervisors realizes the importance of accepting the tax package agreed upon by its Board of Assessors, the Village of Freeport, the prospective buyer and the seller. 1956 \VINNER IN NATIONWIDE CONTEST Robert J . Sweeney of 224 East Seaman Avenue, divisional director of group annuities for the Equitable Life Assurance Society, has won run ner-up honors in a nationwide group annuities sales contest. He attended a spetdal conference in New Yotk last week daring which he and other EquiUble national winners were praised for their sales records by the society’s Group Millionaires Club. o i a a a a d b m ON THE NAUTICAL MILE ; 378 - 7 S 7 S ^ ^ iAkQCtioOTWl, RESTAURANT and LOUNGE Money Savings Time... Full Coune Dinner is Price of Entree Monday.S«turd«y: M pm, Sunday: i M pm (Except HolkUyi) APPETIZER or SOUP • I Choice of Fruit Supreme, n Tomato Jules, Clem Chowder or Lobster Bisque ' Selad with choice at dressing -Bntr„af-Your.ehelc „ Ample I Free Perking Open 7 Days DESSERT Choice ol Apple Pie, Chocolate Cream Pie, Banana Cream Pie, Ice t Cream, Sherbet or Jello j CoffearreaTSinleay or milk Luncheons Available Mon. to Sat. Except Holidays 3K3K3Q 435 Woodcleft Av«., Fr««port, L.I. „ J V j I. 9 I . For a one. or day as day. Hi people Unfo lowed I when 5 stayed ing um (which mostp' of a got erftoni Canoe How . port, ; areas, andti* still he To i local Lou’s of Frc cued I ins at Augu* One day th 'off\ih water aghy luunnin FR spect also sever berol Racei Wi and c in li LEA] origii suits one Male winn and! As the I span FI PAH Debt nun dust RcQI Don (Fra 4 < Cad Paul Min (Citi Ekn Bari Met (Cai 4 Bay Gro
