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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1964
Page
4
A fragmented article notes traditions in US weddings with roots in ancient Egypt. It cites the bride escorted by her father handing a sandal, the ring symbolizing lasting love, and medieval Italian page boys. It mentions bouquet tossing and garter traditions, plus the idea of the wedding trip.
Miss Mary Hastings of Cambridge Massachusetts daughter of Mr and Mrs Addison B Hastings married Saturday afternoon to Steven J Kitses son of Mrs John Kitses and the late Mr Kitses of Haverhill Massachusetts in Irvington Presbyterian Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev Frederick F Jenkins assisted by Rev Courtney E Peterson. Reception at the brides parents home. The bride wore an antique gown trimmed with Bertha rose point and her veil was a family heirloom carried a spray of white roses and hemlock. Maid of honor was Miss Elizabeth Kitses of London. Best man was Charles W Goering. Ushers included William G Foss and Stanley G Hodges. Mrs Kitses is a graduate of The Masters School and Syracuse University. She is granddaughter of the late Mr and Mrs Frank W Hastings of Cambridge. After a wedding trip to Europe the couple will reside in Boston.
Copies of John F. Kennedy's inaugural address are available through Members of Congress offices. District residents may request a 15 by 20 inch framed edged copy by writing Congressman Robert R. Barry's Washington office. Supply limited to 500 per Congressional office.
Miss Patricia Jean O’Hare of North Bergen and New York wed Thomas E Thayer at St Augustine’s Church in New Jersey. The 1 p.m. ceremony featured a satin gown with lace inserts and a chapel train, with a reception at The Steak Pit in Paramus. The couple will live at 77 East 12th Street in Manhattan.
Local notices including a public hearing in Irvington New York on August 11 1964 for Earl and Jean Booth building permit relief and side yard variances. Also ads for moving services and household items plus job offers and a student transportation bid from the school district.
The article notes that intense reflected sunlight from white or light-colored houses can scorch shrubs and evergreens planted close to buildings. Yew and rhododendron suffer, azalea and Japanese holly cope better. Foundation plantings should be 3 to 4 feet from the building line on south exposures, and summer watering must reflect sun exposure. A bid notice from Irvington UFSD No. 2 School Board announces sealed bids due August 14, 1964, with right to reject any bids.
A guide to using a writ of mandamus for public officers who fail to perform duties or grant lawful requests such as building permits. The text explains conditions for personal stake, the Supreme Court’s power to issue mandates, and potential contempt penalties if duties remain unperformed. It also briefly shifts to a note on nocturnal insects and garden damage.
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