State pushes broader audits for New York governments
The Gazette discusses the progressive expansion of periodic audits by the State Comptroller to include school districts in New York. It cites Irvington as a case study, noting delays in prior audits, the limitations of private auditors, and the need for extensive state examinations to reduce reliance on private firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Irvington
Department of Audit and Control
Department of Audit
The Shoe Pinches and Robert Moses Clash Over Airports
The piece critiques Robert Moses as New York Park Commissioner opposing an airport authority for New York City and Newark airports and Idlewild. It recalls his past merging of the Henry Hudson Bridge authority with city tolls to fund Triborough and other bridges, arguing his stance mirrors toll policy shifts intended to profit from key facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moses
New York Park
Auere
New York City
Newark
Idlewild
Moses
New York
Henry Hudson Bridge Authority
Henry Hudson
Triborough
Whitestone
Podunk Creek
Spuyten Duyvil Creek
Henry Hudson Bridge
Westchester
From Talk to Action on Federal Budget Balance
Discussion emphasizes balancing the federal budget with action. Calls for living within current tax income, stopping further borrowing, and enforcing budget controls through the Congressional Reorganization bill awaiting President Truman’s action. Also notes a Whittingham proposal before the Expenditures in the Executive Departments committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
U.S
William M. Whittingham
Mississippi
Executive Departments
Congress
Memories of Old Ferry Revived In Weekend History Walks
The Irving mont Ferry's legacy resurfaced as two veterans traced its route, recalling the 1929 to 1934 era. Lee of Fred A. Wenck organized the revival, detailing the Hudson crossing idea and the Piermont steamer line once thriving in the 1850s. Wenck, a former Yale swimmer and newspaper man, led the venture until selling his interest, after which the service faded. The article notes the Piermont shipwrecks near Nob, the Hinison water, and the later decline of the ferry business amid rough seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvingmont
Lee
Fred A. Wenck
Lev Inaton-Piermont Ferry Corporation
Wenel
Hudson
Sunnday
Piermont
Elizabeth Staten Island
Ehaabsth
M. J
Pieemon
Ste
Piersont
Hinison
Kill Tom Koil
Wenck
Yale
Vale Lane
Savage Company
Mrs Harrie E F Shady Dies at Elmsford Home
Mrs Harrie Elfridge Moore Shady, wife of Hens Mena Shady and mother of P. Lewis Shady of Irvington, died at Pine Tree Corners Elmsford, age 76. Born in New York, she was a member of Robins Nest foundation and a former director of Teenie Clarkson Home. Survived by daughter Mrs Jolesteo Shady Post, and sons Lieut Frederick C Shady US Army and Henry M Shady. two sisters. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrie Elfridge Mooreely
Hens Mena ‘Shady
IF Lewis Shady
Harriman Road
Pine Tree Corners
Edmeford
Yesterar
Shady Wean
Washington
Shady
New Yorke
Menry T
Julia E. Stewart Moore
Robins Nest
Cildren
Tarrytownospital
Teenie Clarkson
Vathall Ving Iston
P. Lewis Sheady
Irvington
Jolesteo Sheady
Elmsford
Frederick C.shraly
U. S. Army
de Nation i
Austria
Henry ME Sheady
New York
Lorraine Smith Surprise birthday party at home
Lorraine Savith was honored at a surprise birthday gathering on Emcee Street in Tarrytown. Guests enjoyed dancing, games, and refreshments, with many attendees listed including Cromwell Smith Carmen Santella Rob Connick Margaret Thornton Barbara Fetberg and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Lorraine Savith
Ster
Emcee Street
Tarrytown
Cromwell
Smith
Carmen Santella
Rob
Fet Connick
Margaret Thornton
Barbara Fetberg
Robert
Volk
Barbara Scheider
Joha
Benny
Botby Nikitopslus
Roger Martin
Pete Miller
Gree Nilsson
Harold Meszaros
Ruth Johnson
Bill Gilmore
Howard Jaffray
Paul Ambra
Gordon
Stuart
Virginia Walton
Joe Boyle
Edward Cushman
Robert Ostrander
Laura Haines
Joan McCabe
John Bischoff
Burton Brownes
Robert N. Ostrander Sr Discharged From Navy at Shoe Maker Center
Robert N. Ostrander Sr formerly lived on North Astor Street was honorably discharged from the Navy at the USN Separation Center in Shoemaker California on July 18 after serving since October and seeing service in the Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert N. Ostrander, Sr
Astor Street
Navy
USN
Shoemaker
Calfornia
Pacific
Illtoppers Hold Hof Dog Roast In Beach Park
A dog roast event at Beach Park Saturday evening hosted by the Hilkoye Cia Au ig gathered attendees including Laney Oncil Anita Moones T Catherine Hickey Margaret Hick s Lens Skavin Josephine Kids Mr and Mrs Raimondo Exrpowity Rits Malespina Pex Tih Mfr and Mrs James Reich Tom and Mrs Thomas McCabe James Kelley Tom and Mrs Norman King James and Mrs Arthur Riegert Mr and Mrs W Courant Mr and Mrs Ri Trin Arthur Anderson Mat Bush Dorothy Petri Dorothy Trsin Peggy Grant John Riolo John Hannon John Hickey Kenneth McBride Matthew Murtha John Gorman George Nilsson Kevin JoNell Harold Lander George McCormick Robert Reill John Freenan James Brown and Martin Thorton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonat
Datlessen Beach Park
Saturay
Th Hilkoye CIA Auig
Laney Oncil
Anita Moones
Norman King
Arthur Riegert
W. Courant
Ri Trin
Arthur Anderson
Mat Bush
Dorothy Petri
Dorothy Trsin
Peggy Grant
Jota Riolo
John Hannon
John Hickey
Kenneth McBride
Matthew Murtha
John Gorman
George Nilsson
Kevin JoNell
Harold Lander
George McCormick
Robert Reill
John Freenan
James Brown
Martin Thorton
Summer museum program opens at IrvingtonChildren’s Museum
The Irvington Children’s Museum announces a summer program running from August 30 with daily activities from 9 30 AM to 2 30 PM. For boys and girls eight years and older, workshops include set building woodwork and crafts, with outdoor activities on Thursdays and Saturday mornings. Registration opens today with an 18 cent fee payable in advance. space is limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Irvington
Fonds
Mise Elieanon
Fetur
Foo
Messal
Bury
Che
Teepione
Jadsoice
Hid
Hudson Rivers Center in Yonkers to close in August
The Hudson Rivers Center for Manned Parenthood at 3 South Sandway Yonkers will close during August. The best session in September will be held from 1:00 to 3:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson “Rivers Center
Manned Parenthood
S3 South Sandway
Yonkers, Wil
Youth Held On Assault Charge After Night Incident
Nick Denise of 52 Poplar Street was arrested in the third precinct on a charge of assault in the first degree after a crash injury to a woman identified as Dorothy Larson, 19. Denise allegedly took the injured woman home and left, claiming a ride with her earlier ended badly. Police report say the incident occurred near Fisk Road at about 7 30 pm, with Denise denying intent to harm. He posted $1000 bail through friends while awaiting further proceedings.
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Nick Denise
Poplar Street
Fev
Izsryss
Cras
Dorothy Larson
Sly Warburton
Yonkers
Yonkers General Hospital
Dahies Ferrand
Capi Forney
Denise
Irvington
Tewey
John McDride
Joseph Leahey
B. F. McCall
James F Lydon
Fisk Road
McCall
Lyden
Denise i
Soap Box Derby Memories at Hastings Race
A torn recount recalls the Hastings Soap Box Derby era with homemade two passenger carts racing in tandem style. Articles highlight Mackenzi race winner A Shaw driving a Teotas Praseani with Ardley as co driver, and note river events at Riversew Manor where Rotret McAdow won with the Seven ft Woodwowr Wilson Mates lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings Este
Hasings
Sivan
Macket
Rendall
Grood Pens
Sistine
Akron
Ohio
Felsen
A. Shaw
Jey
Broa
Hastings
Riversew Manor
Teena
Howe
Andor Woodwowr
Wilson
Taxi theft charge adjourned to Aug 7
A taxi theft charge against Leonard and Mathew Scraper was adjourned to August 7 after a July 2 incident on Sensico Avenue in Valhalla. The case involves alleged theft of a taxi by the two men and an unnamed operator. Local authorities referenced the vehicle and timing during the adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonisensico Avenue
Valhalla
Leonard and
Mathew
Tyeke Soar
Amd Minas
Rabies Vaccine Clinics Aimed at County Dogs
Veltace Dos residents are invited to inoculation clinics at Town Hall and other sites to vaccinate dogs against rabies. County Health Department expects high turnout, aiming for about 79 percent vaccination and reduced quarantine risks during any outbreak. Villages like Livingston show strong participation as authorities push community-wide protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sutton
Tibet
Ia Ie
Sim
Tivington
Vesper Service Held on Highland Presbyterian Church Lawn
A Sunday evening vesper service on the Highland Presbyterian Church lawn featured Ruth Manley of Tarrstown as district president confirming the worship mood. Keone Fuller of Tarsi led hymns with Miss Elisabeth Masarech Taneytown presenting The origin and story of the Faynins. Rev. George Dickson Owen led prayers at Po tamtco Hill, while Rev. J Dean Martin delivered The Christ of the Whip. Betty Wack and Miss Elizabeth Winkler helped chair the vesper program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhvington Presbyterian
Ruth Manley
Tarrstown
Keone Fuller
Tarsi
Elisabeth Masarech Taneytown
George Dickson Owen
Union Church
Potamtco Hill
Christ
J. Dean Martin
Second Reformed Chapel
Tarrytown
Puller
Betty, Wackwits
Training Classes for County Firemen in White Plains
An announcement by A Richter Townsend outlines a program of training for Westchester County fire forces. The plan includes instructors, roundtable discussions, and demonstrations on fire control phases, leading to a countywide exercise set for a Saturday at Faure Center in White Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyestchester
White Plains
Westchester
Acorn
Richter
Townsend
Faure Center
Audit Report for Village School District 1945 Shows Tuition Collection Steps
The 1945 audit of the Village School District recommends improved tuition collection from outsiders, clearer billing and posting procedures, and stricter control of central treasurer records. It urges board countersignature on checks, appointing activity and faculty advisers for athletic funds, and year end record transmission to designated staff to ensure proper accounting and auditing per state finance guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selina
Bal
Union Free
Board of Education
State Education Department
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OLD Ferry
Harrie
F. Shrady
Rthday Party
Lorraine Smith
Robert Ostrander Rel
Illtoppers
Museum
Vividation
Gu Aloniays
Yonkers Hospital
Veltace Dos
E. Vesper Service
MN Church Lawn
State Comptroller
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