Irvington Board of Trustees Meeting March 25 1925 Minutes
The Irvington Board of Trustees met March 25 1925 at 7 30 p m with all members present. Minutes of two prior meetings were read and approved. Captain Gallagher submitted requisitions for an 1618 volt insulated Willard storage battery and a General Electric Tungar charger. The board approved the requisitions and ordered the items. Nomination of officers for the Irvington Fire Company will occur March 26 with election on April 7. the board scheduled an extra meeting March 27 at 4 45 p m to act on this matter. A Civil Service Commission request to signatures on payroll cards was approved for the President acting President Clerk and acting Clerk. A Henry J Cape Jr letter regarding fire protection was referred to contact higher authorities. A N C Templeton letter on rock removal from East Irvington Road proposed cost 5 60 per yard. the board would accept only if Irvington receives one half of excavated rock. William Nisbet sought septic tank permit. referred to Board of Sewer Commissioners. Committee reports covered town hall program, highways drainage work, roadbed repairs, lighting upgrades on A street and Town Hall area, garbage removal concerns, park opening preparations, and requested purchases for police equipment. Audited bills totaled numerous listed vendors.
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Board of Trustees
Gallagher
Irvington Fire Company
State Civil Service Commission
Henry J. Cape, Jr
Behren
Barton
Cape
Dobbs Ferry
Fire Department
N. C. Templeton
Irving
Directompesu
Behrens
Canton
Irvington
William’ Nishet
Dows Lane
Board of Sewer Commissioners
Nisbet
Fle
Hudson
Highway Committee
Hastings Pavement Co
North F Street
Town Hall
Irvington Corner
Todd
State Prison Commission
Pall
Michael Dinan
John Downey
James Morgan
Bernard F. McGall
Charles Hinbermell
Frank E. Murphy
Anthony Siaffucci
Richard A. Tewey
James_A. McNeilly
Joseph ‘Morgar
Patrick Morissey
Patsy James St
Thomas Hoctor
Patsy Ales
Arthur C. Lord Raymond ‘Morrell
Richard Duffy
Jamon. Hickey
Charles Z. Cristeld Adam
Mel Irvington Garage
Charles Ne Smart
Richard “A. Towey
Edward Ackerley
John J. Goodman
State of Ne“ale Wm
Force Fund
Health Officer Roane Confirms March Pasteurized Milk Sale
Dr William R Roane of Irvington New York certifies that the pasteurized grade milk sold by Joseph Coggins of Dobbs Ferry meets March report standards. The Village Board of Health has no plan to summon him before them as stated in the Tarrytown Daily News.
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Joseph Coggins
Dobbs Ferry
Board of Health
Irvington
Tarrytown
St Pauls M E Church Notes Apr 5 1925
There will be no services Sunday as the pastor attends the Conference of the New York district in Kingston. The Sunday School session will also be omitted on Sunday.
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New York District
Kingston
Home of the late Eugene Elsworth sold to Frank Gilbert
Frank C. Gilbert of New York, tied to George A. Bell & Son, bought the north homestead on West Clinton avenue in Irvington. The 3 acre river-view estate, long occupied by Eugene Elsworth and later redecorated by his son Alfred, sits beside Harold Elsworth’s home and features about 12 rooms, stables, garage, chicken house, and a fine Hudson River outlook. The sale, to settle the estate, was listed at 50 000 dollars with Kenneth Ives & Company as brokers.
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Frank C. Gilbert
George A. Bell & Son
Clinton Avenue
Irvington
Hudson River
Eugene Elsworth
Hiss
Alfred
Harold
Wdl
Kenneth Ives& Company
Lenten Services at Irvington Presbyterian Church Schedule
Special Lenten services will be held each evening next week at Irvington Presbyterian Church except Saturday night. Topics include The Appeal of the Outside World Monday and The Hatred of His Own Wednesday. Thursday The Upper Room. Friday The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper observed at the Friday service. Choir under Ellmer Zoller to provide special music on Palm Sunday and Easter. Mr Stanley McClelland will sing Sunday evening. All not worshipping elsewhere invited to attend.
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Irvington Presbyterian Church
Orelock
Stanley McClelland
Ellmer Zoller
Election Tuesday for Irvington Fire Company Officers
The Irvington Fire Company holds its officer election Tuesday as required by village fire department law. Captain Gallagher likely serves as head of the apartment for four terms, with Trustees' report to be given. Several officials and names are listed, and the board adjourned to reconvene March 27 at 4:45 p.m. WANTED eight to ten room house, no agents, apply at Gazette office.
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Irvington
Gallagher
Gazette
Main Street
N.Y
Message of Palm Sunday and Easter Hope
The Palm Sunday message offers reassurance amid life’s disappointments. It asserts Jesus as Lord and King whose glory endures beyond human fickleness and invites all to trust and adore Him, awakening kinship with the divine. Churches recognize the impact of Palm Sunday and Easter on congregations and faith.
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Jesus
Euchre and Domino Party by Altar and Rosary Society
The annual euchre and domino party of the Altar and Rosary Society will be held Friday evening at Holy Name Hall. Donations of prizes are welcomed and the committee asks prizes be delivered to the hall by the afternoon of the event for proper arrangement.
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Altar and Rosary Society
Holy Name Hall
Along Broadway Local Residents Tidy Social Gleanings
Miss Helen Sorenson of Brooklyn and Rumson and Miss Charlene von Osthoff of Ardsley Park hosted guests over two weeks. Residents return to Devon Hall on South Broadway while Mrs Carl Vietor arrives in Irvington. Mr and Mrs W Barton Eddison tour North Carolina. Henry R Cape and family occupy a new Ardsley Park home. Mrs John W Donaldson recovers health. Theodore Wood’s El Retiro Lane home to be sold to Mrs M Paterno of New York. Women’s Auxiliary Mary McGovern Post 245, American Legion, elected 1925 officers Mary McGovern president Katherine Grisfield 1st vice president Mary Agnes Foley secretary Johanna Murphy 2nd vice president Grace Helke treasurer Katherine Wood sergeant Mrs Lee Holden chaplain Mrs John McVicker County debate. County unit member Ethel Murphy spoke on membership. Plans discussed to boost Auxiliary activity to match top county ranks. Fire space contributions urged for fundraising.
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Aft
Carl Vietor
Irvington
West Clinton Avenue
Mra
W. Barton Eddison
Ardsley Park
North Carolina
Ai Mary
Philip McGovern
American ‘Legion
Mary ‘McGovern
Katherine V. Grisfield
Mary Agnes Woley
Johanna Murphy
Grace C. Helke
Katherine ‘Wood
Lee Holden
John McVicker
IsMALL DANCE HONORS MISS POLLY LUKE AT HOME
Mrs. Thomas Luke hosted a small dance on the White Plains road Friday evening in honor of her daughter Miss Polly Luke. Guests from Tarrytown Irvington Ardsley Park Dobbs Ferry Scarborough Ossining and Scarsdale attended, including Miss Jane Patteson Miss Faith Whitney and several others.
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Thomas Luke
Polly Luke
White Plains Road
Tarry
Jane Patteson
Faith. Whitney
Mils Catherine | Daniels
Gerard Buckley
James Philips
Robert Chase Irvington
Janeth Mitchell
Alice Rutter
Carol Rutter
Malcolm Mitchell
Harold May
Billy Colton
Ned Katte
Teddy Wood
Ardsley Park
Dorothy Spraker
Sidney Noyes
Frank Noyes
Tommy Brooks
William
Jets Dobbs Ferry
Minn Allee Gordon
Virginia Gordon
Marjorie Whitemore
Dudley Brown
Scarborough
Stephen Allen
Ossinling
Billy Stuart
Scarsdale
Emily Torrey
Molly Shong
Margaret Ayers
Peggy Masel
Betsy Stross
Thomas Torrey
Mechanicsville
New York
Jean
Nancy Sterling
Palm Sunday Services at St Barnabas in Morning and Evening
Palm Sunday worship at St Barnabas includes 7 21 a m 8 p m services with 11 o clock music featuring Ave Verum Kyrie Sanctus and Blessed Is He That Cometh. The rector will preach. Weekday services run Monday to Thursday at 7 30 a m and 4 p m with additional Wednesday and Thursday timings. Good Friday includes 10 a m 12 noon and 8 p m services plus a Three Hours Devotion led by the rector. Evening Good Friday service features choir meditations and Mozart anthem Word of God Incarnate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Barnavas
Gounod
Kyrle
Haynes
Webbe
Maly
Mozart
Hannan Juniors Proud Parents Welcome Grandchild
Mr and Mrs James Hannan of Home Place celebrate the birth of their grandson at a Tarrytown hospital on Tuesday. The newborn weighed close to pounds and both mother and baby are reported doing nicely. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Hannan Sr share in the pride.
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James Hannan
Home Place
Tarrytown Hospital
Gon
Hannan
Novel Fair Plans At St Barnabas Church
Plans for a novel fair at St Barnabas Church in November outline holding it in a hall. Proceeds will be directed toward the church and local parish activities.
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Inourvington Prospytorian
St. Barnabas Churcher
Pariat
Tennis Club of Irvington Presbyterian Meets For Season
The Tennis Club of the Irvington Presbyterian Church held its first meeting Monday at 8 PM with Ralph Smith as president and Miss Lillian Wackwitz re elected secretary. The Grounds committee expects to finish a wire fence on the east side of the courts this month and aims to have both courts ready for play by May 1. The west court is in good shape but needs rolling to smooth rough spots, while the other court requires more work after limited use last year. A large turnout and strong interest were noted, with plans for active court use this season.
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Irvington Presbyterian Church
Ralph Smith
Lillian ‘Wackwitz
Saturday Night Prowler Loots Waitt Home at Ardsley Park
A second story thief entered Weymer Waitt’s Ardsley Park residence Saturday between 7:20 and 8:00 PM, stealing about 2600 dollars in valuables. A ladder entry enabled the theft. the suspect fled before completing more loot. Police found no clues. another local home on March F. Chase was robbed recently. Local ties and familiarity with Ardsley Park are suspected.
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Prowler
Waitt
Ardsley Park
Weymer Waitt
March F. Chase
Peekskill Edges Irvington Catholic Club 40 28
Irvington Catholic Club lost to Peekskill by 40 to 28 with Jimmy Beamish leading I C C scoring at 16 points. Joe Fallon and Ellie Fallon guarded well, while Curley controlled the Peekskill offense. The teams prepare for a rematch against Holy Trinity Five of Yonkers at the local high school gym.
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Irvington
Peekskill Wed Hosday
K. of Cyteam
A. A. Urulon
Mda
Koadal
Cockeania
Stretch" Sweetman
Knudsente
Joe’Fallon
Curley
Jiimy Beamish
Jettiny
Eillie Fallon
Joe Sweetman
Gallagher
Profit
Peekskill
Celtics
Kingston
Rennassance Five
St. Rhapeals
Simum Beamish
Joe Fallon
M. Sweetman
Fallon
Ig Oes
J. Sweetman
Proitti
Knudsen
A Curley
Uf Gluck
Royce
Carrol
Peekskill K
Holy Trinity Five
Yonkers
Thuraiay
I H
Roane Family Attend First Anniversary in New York City
Mr and Mrs William R Roane and family joined relatives in New York City for the first anniversary of Miss Carol Esther Roane the Roane family s only grandchild and Arthur Roane s daughter Village President M J Murtha is reported fit Mr Wm Hf Faden of the Sayles estate undergoes improvement Arthur Roane s son in law and local residents note great progress in patient care The Big Circus week patrons included BI Fallon Marco Matranga and Ray Morrell Feed peanuts to elephants draws attention Hudson Tires agent John J Burns of Yonkers reports strong sales Irvington visits by Mrs John Bailey and two sons of Dobbs Ferry
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William R. Roane
New York City
Arthur
Carol Esther Roane
Arthur Roane
Bi” Fallon
Marco” Matranga
Ray Morrell
John J. Burns
The
Urban Company
Hudson
Yonkers
N.Y
Turns
Irvington Social Roundup Buoys Local Guests
East Irvington residents hosted Leah Linder's fourth birthday with family from Yonkers. George Minker recovers from hand blood poisoning. Irene Mooney and daughter visited Mrs. Martin Thornton on Taxter Road. Robert Campbell and children joined Mrs. J H King for an evening in Irvington. Lillian Linder visited New York City on Wednesday. Rose Farrell from the Bronx spent Sunday in town. Katherine Pastor and friends from New York City dined with Mrs. McQuillan. John McQuillan and family vacationed Yonkers Sunday. John McGuinness of Mountain Road bought a modern radio. Subscription now $2.00 per year.
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Airs
Sawara
Mooney and Daughter
Irvington
Martin Thornton
Taxter Road
Robert Campbell
J. H. King
John McQuillan
Yonkers
John McGuinness
Mountain Road
Catholic Club Annual Smoker Promises Top Boxing Card
Irvington hosts Catholic Club Smoker on April 20 1925 at Holy Name Hall featuring Willie O Connell Artie Nugent Geo Vigor and other champions. Charleston Steppers and New York singers plus local favorites Johnnie Madden Paddy O Hara Joe Mahan and John McCabe perform. Committees press for a first class event open to men in town with admission set at 1 00.
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Holy Name Hall
Willie O'Connell
Artie Nugent
Geo. Vigor
Charleston
Board of Education Meeting Plans Expansion at East Irvington
The Board met Monday with most members present. They approved minutes and noted a donation of nine books for the High School library in memory of Ray Tompkins. Teachers were appointed for the coming year. The board authorized placing a proposition before voters at the Annual meeting to enlarge East Irvington School. Official notice will appear in the Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Duross
Europe
Thomas Lee
Yale University
Ima
Leland
Irvington
New Motor Cycles For Broadway Police Patrols
The police add motor cycles to Broadway patrols as fresh equipment. Witnesses at the Peter Pan show include Shealae Mises, Josephine King, Mary Konter, Gertrude Konter, and Rathod Hales Himpbert. The editor notes the machines meet the demands for effective service.
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Broadway -Police
Thore
Sho
Peter Pan
Hal
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