No Subsidies Here In Irvington Subdivision Debate
Letter argues land developers should fund subdivision improvements without public subsidies. Cites Beltzhoover Matthies tracts in Irvington and Orchard Hill at Elmsford showing developer costs and private profit. Defends eliminating taxpayer financed projects and notes recent private developments near Lake Mairs and Calvert reduce Irvington tax burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenburgh
Beltzhoever-Matthiessen
Irvington
Orchard Hill
Elmsford
New York
Tarrytown
Governor clears doubt on Irvington school site use
Governor Dewey approves a bill limiting the State Commissioner of Education from withholding approval of school building plans, clarifying power in districts and third class cities. The Gazette favored using existing sites for additions or a new building, noting past overreach and urging consideration of the present high school site for future Irvington needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Dewey
Education Department
Pennybridge
Tarrytown
Ani
Pandor
Onia
Spiro
Educa‘ton
State considers angle parking ban on all streets
The State Commissioner of Public Works urged prohibiting angle parking on public streets to improve traffic flow and safety. Main Street presents a case for exception due to its design, with trucks and passenger autos facing curbside constraints on the north side, raising questions about feasibility and enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Junior League Takes Title To Clubhouse
The Hudson River Junior Service League completed the purchase of the Nichols home on South Broadway Torytown with title passing to Teague. Representatives Claude Tee Mrs William Callihaw and Mrs John Tinker witnessed the lease. Immediate remodeling will convert the third floor into a modern apartment serving as housing income and league headquarters with improvements supervised by Mrs McCormnets of Irvineton and the League House Committee chair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nichols
South Broadway
Torytown
Hudson River Junior Service League
The
Teague
Claude Tee
William B. Callihaw
John IR. Tinker
Lesae
Service Teague
League
Weekend car damage and truck crashes in Paterson area
Multiple vehicle accidents over the weekend caused extensive property damage in Paterson. A Liberty Fast Freight Co. truck overturned on Main Street striking parked cars, while another truck toppled on Reid's Hill injuring one man. A lumber truck overturned on South Broadway, injuring the driver, and minor injuries occurred in other collisions. Fines were issued for speeding to several drivers, including $20, $15 and $5 for various offenses and a separate court action for failing to keep right.
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Liberty Fast Freight Company
Fast Paterson
N. J
Main Street
Noth Astor Street
Erick Hass
Cedar Town Road
Cedar Ridge
Tad F
Rene
John V. Groner
Mithiessen Park
Hier
South Broadway
Tarry, Town
Hiss Saunders
Brooklyn
Shrub Gak
Reid
Samuel Rosenthal
van Siclen Avenue
Edward Foley
Leo Beckies
William R. Roane
WCCA Hudson River Branch Holds April Meeting
The Hudson River Branch of the Westchester County Children's Association met at the Matthiessen home last Friday. Mrs Ethalyn Hitchcock discussed vocational training plains sponsored by the WCCA. Attendees included Mrs Barnes Mrs Donald Reed Mrs W Edison Mrs LeC Waring and several others. A general meeting of branch members was held at the Women’s Republican Club on Claveeh Street, White Plains, on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River
Westchester County’ Children's, Association
Jones
Matthiessenton
Ethalyn Hitchcock
WCCA
Barnes
Donald Reed
W. B. Edison
Lec. Waring
John S. Snelham
Dison Griswold
Victor Hackmeyer
C.J. F. Parsons
Howard Drake
Charles L. Stover
Fred Fric D. Carter
E. Hitchcock
Mise Mary Helen Smith
Ile River Inch
Repubi
Claveeh Street
Probate notes reveal Dr Philip Cole estate details and bequests
The document outlines Dr Philip Cole's estate including properties on Steenilge Avenue and Lake Pei, various real estate and bank assets, and multiple bequests to heirs and institutions. It notes trustees, administration, and conditions for distributions, with values listed for cottages, funds, and specific legacies.
Lawn Bowling Club Ends Winter Program Evening
The Lawn Bowling Club at Lovington Presbyterian Church finished its winter activities with an evening program. Joseph Pick of Pocantico Hills, amateur cinema league member, traveled from Maine to Mexico and showed color roving pictures of historic places and scenery. Gifts were given to Mrs. Walter Emper and Mrs. Jol Neilson for services, and Mrs. pots celebrated her birthday. The program included refreshments and dancing. The Lawn Bowling Green opening is planned for May, with hopes for a strong season.
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Lovington
Joseph Pick
Pocantico Hills
Amature Cinema Cague
Maine
Mexico
Walter Emper
Mirs
Jol Neilson
Welcome Home Committee Appeals for Veterans Tribute Gifts
Irvington residents are urged to contribute to a Welcome Home Committee appeal. Funds will fund souvenirs for veterans and host a May 23 gathering at Schmidt's Eatery plus a commemorative pin for wartime service personnel. A $3000 budget aims to support a veteran tribute program on Memorial Day weekend.
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Josep R. Peace
Welcome Home
Joe
Wlage
Nner
Thore
Plsea
Oman
Schmidt
Peage
Convection Donald
Worntey
Chara
Roth Enpaten
Iss
Buncan Smith
Arange
Tevagton
Atnner Ne Schmidt
Baer
Tuer Uy
Reich
Irvington
Jos
A Pearce
Date Set for School Meeting and Board Election
A notice announces the annual school meeting on Tuesday May 7 with the board election to follow Wednesday May 8. Nominations will be at the May 7 meeting and the budget for the next year begins July 1. Vacancies include Peace Lames Je and AbedF Doge Mes, both terms ending.
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Janes Vi Fallon
Gert
Board of Education
Tong
Abedf ‘Doge
Mrpiy
Irvington Nine Holds First Practice At Memorial Park
The Irvington Baseball Club opened practice under coach Mike Riot at Memorial Park with players including Joe Durko Nat Reale Anthony Costello and Patsy Lap. A second session is scheduled Sunday at 8 PM, as town opens its season on Sunday at Memorial Park while Mrs. Lyden undergoes surgery.
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Irvington
Memorial Parks
Mike “Lippy
Thetex
Joe Durko
Wile Rilo Nat
Reale
Anthony Costello
John ,Danke
Thomas Miler
Daly Ross
Carlo" Caporsi
Toxy
Slugger Riot
Patsy Lap John Jorgenson Barvard
Riborketz
Bob
Lefty Ralph
Bishop Gilbert to Reach at St Barnabas
The notice outlines Bishop Gilbert's visit to St Barnabas with details of services and holy week observances. It mentions dates and times for Holy Week services including Good Friday hours and processions, inviting parishioners to attend at St Barnabas Church.
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Gilbert
ST. Barnabas
Irv gian High School Concert Evening Program
The annual event features the Irv gian High School orchestra and chorus performing pieces such as The Star Spangled Banner Toymaker’s Dream and selections from grand opera, marches, and salon songs. Performers include Mixed Chorus Junior Chorus Orchestra and soloists Paul Herforth R DeKoven and William Jones with pieces by Franz von Suppé and Gounod.
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Irvgian High School
Towen Mall
Spangled Banner
S. Smith
Toymaker's Dreast-E
D. Deering
My Hero
Steatise
Burke ‘Girls Sextet
Marchpresident
Tiscali
Paul Herfort
Franz von Suppe
Charles J. Roberts
C. Paul Herforth High School
Your Land
Romberg
E. Seitz
F. Waring
Dichmont
A.malotte
Soto— Walt
Faust
Gourad
William Jones
DeKoven
John
Ferguson
Irvington Presbyterian Church to present life of Christ episodes
Episodes from the life of Christ will be shown at Irvington Presbyterian Church on Palm Sunday evening at 7 30. The program includes an intermission with hymn singing and light refreshments. Sponsored by the Christian Endeavor groups.
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Irvington Presby‘rian Church
Palm
Christian Endeavor Groups
Merriam Estate Valued At 85499 Probate Granted
Mrs Lillian E Merriam of Hastings left an estate valued at 85499 net at death on April 9 1951 as shown in the Surrogate's Court White Plains. Real estate on Baptist Chores Road York Town appraised at 8800 securities 4860 mortgages and cash 3587 joint accounts 3167 personal property. Grandchildren Patricia Luke Donald K Lake Jtland Duncan Lake Sandy Side Lake Irvington Marsalis South Coventry receive 1000 each. Legacies 300 to Harriet E Bacon Hillside Place Tarrytown and Alta C Whitehead Rocky Nowat N G. Remainder to be shared by Mrs Luke and Winthrop Merriam.
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Lillian E. Merriam
Hastings
Donald K .Luke
Sunnyside Lane
Surogate
White Plains
Merriam
York
Algo
Patrica Luke
Donald
K Lake
Jtland
Duncan AL Lake
Sandy Side Lake
Irvington
Marsalis
South Coventry
Conny
Harriet E. Bacon
Hillside Plate
Tarrytown
Alta C. Whitehead
Rocky Nowat
N. G
Eagier
Rs. Luke
Sannysidse Lane
Winthrop Merriam
Som
Village Voters Approve Westchester Lighting Contract
The Board of Trustees approved a new contract with Westchester Lighting Company for village street lighting. The deal shifts energy charges to per lamp basis, with maintenance by the company including lamps, fixtures, and poles. Net village cost under old terms was $8355. new estimates show energy about $5700 yearly and maintenance under $125 per lamp. With 316 streetlights, annual costs will run near $1,000 to $1,600 savings, while fixtures cost about $3700 upfront. The agreement promises to extend lighting service, reduce costs by about 20 percent historically, and includes company ownership of poles and extensions to existing lines.
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Lowa
Mona Night
Westchester Lighting Company
Estimtes
Inessel
Ps Efectne Abo
Scouts Collect Discarded Clothing in Westchester Drive
Boy Scouts of America in Hendrick Hudson council run a clothing materials drive across nine Westchester communities including Croton-Hudson Ossining Tarrytown Levington Ardsley Hastings Dobbs Ferry and Peekskill from April to April 2. The effort funds rehabilitation programs and supports training through local agencies and organizers in Manhattan and the Bronx.
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Hendrick Hudson Cornel
Boy’ Scouts of America
Westchester
Nate Sum Yainedaceral
Gery Ind
Agile
The
Hedrick Hudson
Scout Yi Sprer
Crotoncon-Hudson
Ossining, Brace
Tarrytqen
Levington
OPA Launches Drive On Coal Dealers
The Office of Price Administration begins a compliance drive targeting coal dealers. Officials set up a press and public notices at a Broadway location, with ten offenses to be served as part of the action.
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Office of Price Administration
Dear Sex
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