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Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1927

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Senior Class Variety Show Delights With Many Acts

The Hastings high school seniors staged a lively variety program Monday featuring piano duets by Joyment, Ruth, and Leonora Goldblatt, violin and piano numbers by Mary and John O Connor, solos by Bessie Allen and Helen Wistrand, and dances by Miriam Smith and Inez Vietch. The second act showcased stunts on parallel bars by Mr. Cochran and seven Hastings boys, displaying strong training. An interlude in a separate scene involved a humorous mock hotel scenario with multiple characters and playful misunderstandings.

Ruth Leonora Goldblatt Mary John O'Connor Bessie Allen Marie Fischer Lovers Lane Godard Gavotte Miriam Smith Ana Dansuese Bobby Shafto Ralph Smith Inez Vietch Mildred Stover Lancelot Briggs Edward Hall Tarrytown Lancelot Curtiss Fandy Lancelot Briggs Evelyn Adams Jessie Mrs. Briggs Mr. Ingelesby Rupert Lancelots

Holy Week Services at St Barnabas Church

St Barnabas Church schedules Holy Week services with Palm Sunday masses at 7:30 and 11:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The rector preaches at the 11 a.m. service. Rev. Lewis Howell in the evening. Daily Holy Communion at 7:30 a.m. through Thursday, with 10:00 a.m. Thursday. Evensong at 4:00 p.m. Mon Tue Thu. 0 p.m. Wednesday. Good Friday Morning Prayer Litany Meditation at 10:00 a.m. The Three Hours from noon led by Rev. James L. Whitcomb. Evensong at 8:00 p.m. Easter Eve 4:00 p.m. Evensong with commemoration of the departed. All welcome. During the Three Hours worshippers may enter or leave quietly.

St. Barnabas Church Lewis Howell Jamea L. Whitcomb Uuietly

Evangelist Harold Jones Preaching in Gospel Hall

Albany minister Harold Jones plans evangelistic meetings at Gospel Hall North A Street beginning Sunday April 10 at 8:00 p.m. He outlines topics Four Men One Four Seas Four Little Irnings A Tremendous Word of Four Letters Flag Signals and Christ is All for a week of nightly services through Friday with prior January visits sparking interest.

Harold Jones Albany Gospel Hall Christ

Veterans Of Foreign Wars Uniform Flag Display At Curbstone

The Irvington area honors veterans by installing a uniform flag display at curbside. Local volunteers list sponsors including Irvington National, Market, Kraus Market, Thiele’s Bakery, Morrell, and several merchants. Aimed at fostering community pride, the display draws participation from residents and shops along Mt. Fran avenue.

Teterans OF Foreign Wars Curbstone Mont Unas Est Mt. Fran Asta Hesamatus Irvington Ieee Faington Aberct Irvington National A. A. Kraus K. ‘Thiele's Bakery F. H. Morrell Louis E. Stanke F. J. Morgan Becker & Mosuman Bing Bros Martin A. Falon & Bro J. J. Reilly Wim. E. Sweetman

Colton Couple Return From Bermuda Trip

Rev W N Colton and Miss Margaret Colton return from Bermuda after three weeks away Colton reports regained strength and plans to resume parish duties after a three month break Also Chester Doremus of 129 Main St was bitten by a police log last Sunday with no danger expected after timely medical care.

W.N. Colton Margaret Colton Bermuda Mr. Colton Chester Doremus Main St

East Irvington Community Notes and Local Updates

The McDermott family, who bought the William Flynn property, will modernize the house before moving in. The Kit Kat orchestra adds Stanley Brokaw. Miss Katherine Jordan returns from Palm Beach Winter season to New York. Mrs J Lennon is ill at home. A large dog that bit Miss Mary O Keefe was sent away by Pollens jet. Miss Rita Mulligan back home with a cold. Mr Edward Lindor visited the city during the week. St Clare's Circle met at Mrs John Mulligan’s home. Text meeting at Mrs J Crowley’s North Broadway Tarrytown. McGuire's bus will take attendees. Euchre at St Clare's Circle set for April 27 in East Irvington school auditorium. Lost Strayed or Stolen light colored collie Mackie. Call Fea rk Irvington N J for reward.

McDermott William Flynn Kit Kat Orchestra Stanley Brokaw St. Clare's Circle John 8

Edwin Markham Celebrated in Christian Century Article

Edwin Markham receives praise for seventy fifth anniversary with claims he is the real poet of the people and dean among living American poets. The piece highlights his poem A Prayer born while he tended sheep in California and notes its themes of humility kindness patience and nature.

William L. Stidger Edwin Markham Markham California

Village Vagaries Aid Westchester Children’s Association

Weeks of effort culminated in the Village Vagaries show to support the Westchester County Children's Association and Public Health Nursing Service. Ruth Taylor opened the event, praising the county’s child welfare framework and the group’s public health impact. Helen Stevens and Mrs. Mitchell highlighted the county’s leadership in children’s welfare, with leaders like Noel Macy stressing the Boarding Home concept and collaborations with the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children and the Social Service Bureau.

Westchester County Children’s Westchester County’ Children's Association Minx Ruth Taylor Public Welfare Westchester County Westchester County Children's Association Children’s Court Department of Child Welfare Publicchester County Children’s Association Helen Stevens Pub- Welty Children’s ‘Association Mitchell Association Joseph Bach Hastings Central Hudson Noel Macy V. Everit Macy Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Social Service Bureau Weadchester County Children’s Association Reattance

Splendid Tribute At Funeral For Sophia Holder

Funeral services for the late Sophia Holder were held Sunday afternoon at three o'clock at St. Barnabas. The church was crowded with friends and a large delegation of the Companions of the Forest attended. After services, a cortège accompanied the body to Sleepy Hollow cemetery where many flowers covered the grave, marking a beloved resident.

Sophia Holder St. Barnabas Companions of the Forest Sleepy Hollow

Miss Wendel estate undergoes major improvements

Extensive repairs to driveways and walks on the estate of Miss Wendel on South Broadway, under the supervision of inspector Edward F. Murphy.

Miss Wendel South Broadway Edward F. Murphy

Dorsey Residence Taken By DeCamp Family In Tarrytown

The Dorsey residence on South Street recently vacated by James Munro and his family has been taken by the DeCamp family of Tarrytown.

Dorsey South Street James Munro DeCamp Tarrytown

Isaac Stern Dies After Long NYC Stay

Isaac Stern, longtime resident of Godar Lawn, died March 28 at the Fitz Carleton Hotel in New York City. The death follows a lengthy residence in the area and was noted by many locals aware of his presence.

Isaac Stern Godar Lawn fitz-Carleton Hotel New York City

Holy Week Services At Vington Presbyterian Church

Palm Sunday service at elev Jrelock and say, Maundy Thursday Lord's Supper, Good Friday, and an Easter service planned. Cordial invitation extended to all not regularly worshipping elsewhere to attend these services. Also notes a Thursday Club meeting at Mrs. William B. May Jr.'s home and plans for the upcoming revue discussed.

Vington Presbyterian Elev Jrelock William B. May

Abercrombie Company Expands Fleet After Acquisition

The Abercrombie Company purchased two new delivery cars to meet rising demand following the acquisition of the F. T. Raban grocery. The move signals expanded distribution capacity and stronger service reach for the company in its local market.

Abercrombie Company F. T. Raban Grocery

Stearns Return to Irvington Home Rockholme

Mr and Mrs Robert B Stearns and family have returned from Florida where they spent the winter and are now occupying their Irvington home Rockholme.

Robert B. Stearns Florida Irvington Rockholme

Gallagher Re-elected Fire Captain at Irvington Meeting

The Irvington Fire Company annual meeting drew about 54 members. C M Gallagher was reelected as fire captain after facing James Hickey. Three candidates vied for assistant captain, with Matthew Costello winning over James A Kelly and Thomas Smith. Officers others unopposed. Reports showed funds in good order. Harvey W Bell of Ardsley Park donated for recently rendered services by the Timbers. Action on Frederick Wadeworth’s death approved with a resolutions committee. First wash night for the season set for Monday evening April 11.

Irvington Fire Company Capt. Gallagher James Hickey Feld Matthew Costello Hvals Jas. A. Kelly Thos. Smith Harvey W. Bell Ardsley Park Frederick ©. Wadeworth

Dean Derrick Addresses St Matthew's Lyceum in Hastings on Hudson

Dean Calvin Derrick, director of the Children's Village in Dobbs Ferry, spoke to 75 or more at St Matthew's by Hastings on an event organized by Leo W. Dunn. Derrick urged focus on training youth, sharing firsthand information, and outlined a series of lectures. The gathering ended with steak sandwiches and coffee, praised as a valuable community program boosting Hastings on Hudson's ongoing service efforts.

St. Matthew's Hastings Vin Derrick Ion Dobbs Ferry Leo W. Dunn Lyceum Hastings-on-Hudson Dean Derrick United States Ins Dela Hastings-on-dudson

Irvington Garage Showcases Flying Cloud Car

The Irvington Garage owned by Wm. Frank reports a new Flying Cloud model on display with many sales pending. Priced at $2,000, the car is described as one of the best buys on the market and urged for buyers to inspect its merits before purchasing a new automobile.

Irvington Gargage Wm. Frank

Lower Cost of Living Contest Ends April 12

Easter dinner prize includes a twelve round Spring turkey. Sodality of the Children of Mary hopes contestants’ names and contributions reach the Village Board by the April 12 deadline. Local committees under President Murtha will select winners, with the draw at Holy Name Hall. Events and placements are scheduled for next Tuesday evening at Town Hall with the Lighting and Fire sections coordinating on Waterbury Harris.

Sodality of the Children of “Mary Taikeated Tor Msn Foro Lennon ADP Murtha Luke and Waterbury Elder Luke Holy Name Hall Waterbury and Harris

Mayor appoints committees amid recovery effort

Misa Jayne Dolph, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold W Dolph of Barney Park, is slowly recovering from an attack of mastoiditis as the mayor announces the creation of new committees to aid local services. The note lists a subscription price of $2.00 per year.

Misa Jayne Dolph Harold W. Dolph Barney Park

St Pauls M E Church Notes Sacrament Sunday at 11

St Pauls M E Church notes the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper Sunday morning at 11. All members are expected to be present. Readers are urged to subscribe to the Hendrick Hudson Council Boy Scouts permanent camp fund and send payments to Tho J Gorey in Irvington or Samuel in Ossining.

Hendrick Hurdson Council Boy Scouts of America J. Gorey Irvington N. Y Samuel Hendrick Hudson Council Ossining

Mrs Conger Jr Hosts Mother Visitor From New Orleans

Mrs Milton L Bouden of New Orleans La visits at the home of her daughter Mrs Kenyon B Conger Jr in Ardsley Park.

Milton L. Bouden New Orleans Kenyon B. Conger, Jr Ardsley Park

Irv ington Village Board meets to discuss repairs and permissions

Regular meeting of the Village Board of Trustees at Town Hall on a Tuesday evening in April 1927. President Matthew J. Murtha and Trustees Harris Luke Elder Harri Waterbury present. absentees noted. Reports, fines, bills, and committee referrals discussed. Actions include cross over install for Jones, gas pump proposal for Schunk, septic tank for Sunbury, and Broadway repairs deferred. Officer Tewey returns to duty. town hall repairs and equipment purchase debated. Meeting adjourned after routine business.

Elder Harris Harri F. T. Raban B. F. McCall Department of Finance and Taxation Albany B. JF. McCall Edwin J. Martin Charlen Schreiber Irvington Fire Company William B Jones Broadway Main Street Jones Joseph J. Schunk North Broadway Murtha Schunk Arthur Sunbure Spiro Park William R. Roane Hway Town Hall Plano Park Committee Park Yorktown Heights Chemical Company Richard A. ‘Tewey Luke Thomas J. Gorby

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mia. Stevens Hoosie Falls Civic League East Katherine” Jordan Palm Beach New York Mary O'Keefe Dogsneaven Rita Mulligan Edward Lindor East Irvington School Thame Mackie Feark Tavington Bone Sunnyside Circle Inera LO Tarrytown Family Holy Week Irvington Presbyterian Church WM. B. May, JR Mrs Robert Stearns Calvin Derrick ST. Matthews Lyceum ST. Paul's M. E K. B. Conger, JR
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