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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1952
Page
1
The Westchester electricity rate cut provides temporary relief amid rising prices. While welcomed, the cooling rate does not guarantee a broad decline in costs, and the move echoes past delays in rate reductions despite high power costs and debates over water power.
Residents warn that the proposed six thousand new homes on the Butler estate could overwhelm Pocantico Hills and Thornwood schools. They fear higher costs and taxes, urging consideration of a separate Union Carbide school district to resolve a mounting education burden.
Arthur J. Byrnes of Croton Place, longtime Irvington post office staffer with WWI service, is appointed assistant postmaster effective July 1. He succeeds the late Howard B. Morris who died June 2 after 47 years of service. Byrnes, born in Irvington, earlier joined as clerk carrier April 20, 1914, and is active with local fire department Holy Name Society and Immaculate Conception Church. He resides with his sister Mrs. Margaret Kiernan.
Westchester library system announces availability of the book You and Your Heart across its thirty six branches. The association says the work offers practical, hopeful information about heart health and disease prevention while detailing a recent survey of hearts and the public distribution of free copies.
The Community Council of churches of Ardsey Dobbs Ferry Huatings and Irvington announces a six Monday evening leadership training course for church school personnel starting October 6 led by Rev. John B. Everts of Simmerild Methodist Church. Sessions cover nine subjects including teaching, Sunday school administration, audio-visual use, and creative Bible activities. Registration is 250 per person.
Miss Barbara Jane Hopper daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry W Hopper of Mountain Road East Irvington will wed Frank J Silvestri of Warburton Avenue Hastings on Saturday October 4 at 3 PM in Immaculate Conception Church. The bridegroomelect is a Navy veteran and graduate of Hastings High School.
A 10 percent rate cut in Westchester County electric bills will apply to most residential customers of Westchester Lighting Company and Yonkers Light and Power. The change, approved by the Public Service Commission, shifts to lower charges for many small consumers while some residents face higher bills under the new sliding scale. The plan, resulting from the merger of utility entities, yields savings for many but increases for certain high-use customers at higher kWh levels.
The Irvington Police Association will take village boys aged 8 to 13 who reside in Irvington to the Ardsley Country Club pool on Monday, August 12. Buses depart from Police Headquarters at 2021. Boys must bring bathing suits as there are no dressing facilities.
August L Lehute of East Irington is hospitalized after wife Hur fell from the running board of his station wagon on Biler Lane. She suffers a right elbow laceration needing three stitches, a right knee wound with three stitches, concussion and shoulder injury. Patrolman Beck assisted at the scene and escorted her to Greenburgh hospital.
A Friday teen dance plans to attract local youths at Irvington School parking area. The informal event runs 8:20 by the gym and features music by a teen band. Organizers promise cool evening refreshments and a wide turnout.
Mrs Sarth M Siebert of 320 South Broadway Tarrytown died last Friday at Willcrest Convalescent Home Ossining after a long illness. Funeral services were held at Coffey Funeral Home Tarrytown with Rev Lee Hampton Dall officiating. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery Montgomery NY. Surviving are husband Charles J Siebert and son Preston G Siebert.
A fragmented OCR note references union services and a Presbyterian presence, with unclear details about dates or participants. The readable items imply ongoing service efforts and religious affiliation, mentioning nine sessions or instances previously noted.
Irvington Paice sorcey group seeks to rename the Police Revolver Club to Police Nissen Inc. The change aims to continue fostering fellowship, social improves, and voluntary assistance while promoting target practice and healthy recreation in Westchester County New York.
Five New York City youths, all seventeen, were arrested by Westchester Parkway police on the Saw ilver near Leighton's in Irvington after a stolen car missing a valid driver license was traced to them. James Wallace of New York admitted taking the car on Sunday and taking four youths for a ride up the parkway.
Irvington has accepted an invitation to enter its team in the Junior Olympic Track and Field Meet on Friday August 18. Interested girls and boys should attend a Memorial Park practice Monday at 10 AM. The town also received an invitation to the second annual Hudson River Valley swim meet at Silver Lake Croton on August 20 with practice at Memorial Park.
Dorothy Louise England daughter of Mr and Mrs William England of 31 North Dearman Street Irvington will wed John Cairns in Irvington Church on August 23 at 4 PM PST. England a graduate of Irvington High School works at Westchester County Savings Bank in Tarrytown. Cairns son of Mond William Cairns of 21 South Street serves in the US Navy aboard USS Hanson based in San Diego California. The couple plans to reside in California.
Louis Gilbert of Taxter Road East Tevington retired last month after thirty years of service with Lord and Burnham and Burnham Corporation. A testimonial dinner was held at Zig's Restaurant in Toery town. Gilbert received the first retirement plan benefit, a cash gift, and a gold wristwatch was presented by union and company officials.
An Irvington worker, identified as Chaves Selvaiber of 20 North Shar Aree Nod, was injured in a blast at the Chemis Company Mame Mostngs plant. He was treated at Hastings and later moved to his home after extensive burns. Emergency responders, including Dr Boss Robb, assisted at the scene as other employees evacuated.
A six year old, Jack Bain, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bain of North tekar street, drowned in Lake Gilead Putnam County last Friday afternoon while boating with Charles Soderman and his son John. The Sodermans, returning to shore, reported Jack toppled from the boat as he reached for an object. John Soderman and Charles Soderman attempted rescue. Jack disappeared and was not recovered by Thursday. The Soderman family, aided by police and state troopers, conducted searches and later gave a full account of the events.
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