Sewickley Herald

              voti. 57, No. 17
SEWICKLEY, PENNSYLVANIA, THURSDAY, APRIL 27, 19B1
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Clean-Up Week
Millers Shoes Jn New Location
Miller’s Shoe Store, which is 82 years old, is holding a Grand Opening this Friday and Saturday, with gifts and, prizes to those who . attend at the new location, 447 Beaver Street, formerly occupied by Sewiddey Foods, The store was started 82 years ago by E. C. Miller, left to his son, Howard, who sold to A. *E. Miller in 1931. Jules LeyKoy purchased the
(Village JPhotos) business from A. E, Miller in 1953 and retained the name, as his father-in-law has a Miller shoe store in few Kensington. Mr. LevKoy terminated the . lease at 509 Beaver and invested in a newly-decorated, more spacious and luxurious store in order to better •serve his customers in this area.
Burtons New Mens Wear Store
Edward Ellerton After 31 Years'
Local Contractors Win Contracts for New Furnaces and New Flooring
Sewiddey council, at its regular meeting on Monday, April 17th, set the annual clean-up week for May 1-5$ received with regret the resignation of Edward Ellerton as Borough Secretary after 31 years’ service; let contracts for a new gas furnace and new flooring in the borough building to local contractors, who were the low bidders; appointed Anthony Bruno as a permanent police officer; voted to advertise for a new police car; heard that parking meter receipts were up $1,400 for the month; adopted a resolution opposing the lowering Of the police pension age from 60 to 55 and heard a report that 30 letters about unsafe sidewalks will be mailed soon.
. The days when rubbish will be collected in the* different parts of the borough during the annual Clean-Up Week is published on page 21 of this week’s Herald.
On advice of his physician, Edward Ellerton submitted his "resignation as borough secretary, effective May ist.
A resolution was passed, stating that “Mr. Ellerton had served in that Capacity since January 6, 1930 and Was previously, a member of council for eight years* two of them as President. During his terms as councilman, he was one of its most active and valued members. Since his appointment as borough secretary, Mr.
Ellerton has given freely of his time and talents ..and has lent .invaluable assistance in carrying out the work of this office, and his unfailing loyalty and support have, contributed greatly to the progress of this Borough.”'
Council created the office of administrative consultant for Mr. Ellerton and he " will continue in that capacity^ Outside temporary clerical assistance was authorized, not to exceed $125 a month, to aid the Borough Manager in taking cate of the office detail. The office of Borough Secretary was combined with that of
Borough Manager.	; :
William S. Cook,' of Blackburn Road,'bid $2,658 to replace the coal furnace with a gas furnace and was awarded the .contract as the lowest bidder. Other bids were: J ohn E. kenneliy, $2,933; Economy Plumbing Co., $2,935 and Ambridge Plumbing and-Heating, $3,172.85.
Cochran Floor Service, 237 Walnut Street, was the low bidder on new flooring in the borough building, bid-* ding $1,975. Other bids were Henry J. Schurman, Jr., $2,492 and E. J. Wanchock, $3,271. Cochran Floor Service was awarded the contract Anthony Bruno, whp achieved the highest rating in the recent Civil Service examinations, was appointed a permanent police officer. Mr. Howe was instructed to prepare specifications /for the advertising for bids for a new police car. The police com* mittee reported-that $294 of the un-„ paid 1960 parking tickets had been paid of a possible $490, due to a collection .campaign. Total parking fines were $590; borough fines, $341 and parking meter collections, $3,367, up $1,400 due either to the collection (Continued on Page 13)
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Mental Health Week
Burton’s/Men’s and Boy’s wear store, is holding a Grand Opening on Friday and Saturday of a brand-new, attractive modem store at 445 Beaver Streep in the location formerly, occupied by the Sewickley ^Foods, Gifts and prizes will be awarded visitors to
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the new store, which is owned* and managed by Burton A. Gusky.' Mr. Gusky’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Gusky who have been ■ in business in Sewickley for the past 35 years, will continue to operate Gusky*s Fashion shop, ladies wear, at 400 Beaver Street.
What’s Doin’
St. James Guild aftd a. group of nurses from Emsworth are sponsoring a pilgrimago to tho Immaculate Con-coptiCn Shritto in Washington, D.C. Special bus will leave Sewiddey on Thursday, April 27, at 9 a.m., returning Saturday, April 29. Reservations by Viola KiWfua* Cong* 6-4334 or Gertrude Haggerty, 817
Centennial Ave. Trip price, $20.
rummage sale
Lutheran Church of Sowicldoy Thursday, April 27, 1961 7:00 E M* to 9:00 P. M, “ Friday, April 28, 1901 9:00 A. M. to 1 P. M,
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RUMMAGE SALE - April 28th, from 10 A.M. till 7 P.M., - Ron Mcado Civio Club, Eastern Avenue, Bon Meade, Between Five Points and
Spring Rtm good bargains.
Como early, ** (Adv’-tj
RUMMAGE SALE - Saturday, April 29th, 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Witherspoon Ford Dealers, 535 . Beaver Street, Sewickley. Sponsored by Delta Wing Senior Girl Scout Troop #38,
HOME MADE SAUSAGE AND PANCAKE SUPPER « Sponsored (Continued on Pag© 24)
Mrs. Ethel Faunce, new president of the Sewiddey Valley Mental Health Council, with Burgess Laurence V* Gibb, proclaiming the opening of Mental Health Week, April 30 to May^ 6th.	(Story on Pag&T)	* ^	^