09 Aug 1951
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1951
Page
1
Irvington’s fire chief conducted a hydrant test after a water shortage at Cedar Lawn Garden apartments risked undetected fire danger. Neglect in hydrant readiness blamed, yet the chief’s vigilance is praised and future tests urged to ensure public safety.
Citizens debate the Bingham property option for a town hall with an appraisal placing residential value at 68 000 and civic center value at 136 000 while the town seeks 150 000. The letter urges a dignified site beyond backyards, criticizing the price and urging enlightenment before proceeding.
Irvington youths prepare for a Friday tennis event at Memorial Park with singles for ages up to fourteen, trophies for winner and runner-up, under Hank Oxinn supervision. A separate archery contest, open to all Irvington boys under fourteen, will use a 26-arrow format from three distances. The program, led by Arthur C Lord, includes Junior Olympics entry in Ossining August 17, with prizes of bow and arrow, football, and baseball.
Dir and Ma Walter Schnee with family from Cedarlen Rone left last Saturday for California. The group includes Mrs Schnee and their children en route seeking new opportunities. Local residents wished them well on the long journey.
A fragmentary note shows days labeled Monday Wednesday Friday and references June to September period. It implies a recurring schedule or library events across those months, but details and exact dates are unreadable.
Walter A Rogers ehied of Irvington Fire Department released a letter to the Board of Trustees detailing a July 23 1951 hydrant flow test at Cedar Lawn Garden apartments Broadway and Harriman Road. Access was blocked by parked cars temporary water failure occurred until a paving covered valve was opened. Residents complained of unsafe conditions and the fire company threatened to withhold response unless fire protection improved.
Bruno Battaly departs from Gristede's after serving as chief for one year. The move affects store leadership as the article notes changes in management. Charles Eliot of Erie is mentioned alongside Waite Hospital in a related note.
Pfc George B Cone is back home on leave after serving in Korea. He joined the Army in July 1949 and was sent to Japan in July that year where he was stationed until his unit departed for Korea. His younger brother, Corporal John E Connor Jr, serves in the police squadron at Johnson Field in Japan.
Estes Jon J Giroux a noted forest carpenter and longtime Irvington resident died last Saturday at Dobbs Ferry Hospital after a heart attack. He was 50 and active as a construction superintendent with A.M Hunter & Son. Survived by his wife Nic Mina Brancaccio a son Arthur in the Navy and two daughters Dolores and Ann, plus four brothers and four sisters. Funeral Mass was held Friday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception and burial followed at Hollow Cemetery.
Fragmented OCR notes describe an attorney purchasing an old residence near New York City on Citon Avenue. The text mentions property details, renovations, porches, landscaped rounds, a large room, bath areas, and a possible village trustee context.Additional lines reference a joint effort with military or civic groups and a future open date, with garbled names and numbers.
The Irvington Board of Education approved an 8 point program for staff screening, reaffirmed plans for boiler replacement at Irvington School, and awarded the contract to Frans Fast Service for the new boiler and storage tank. The district clerk reported attendance at a district clerks conference while Donald Wormley presented on 7th and 8th grade academic work.
A youth named David Keeler of Madthuessen Paria sustained general contusions and skin abrasions after falling from an automobile on Central Westchester Parkway near Grant Street ridge in White Plains during mid evening. He was taken to St. Agnes Hospital for treatment.
Announcement of engagement for Grace Nilsson daughter of Mrs Sigiri Nilsson of a6 Mainstreet and the late Mr Nilsson to James Brown son of Mr and Mrs William Brown of North Destman Street. Miss Nilsson works as a secretary nurse in New York City and Mr Brown is employed by the New York Central Railroad. No wedding date set.
ALS Fra Lee of South Cottenet returns from Chary on Lake Cannimplein where she stayed a week visiting her brother and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Charl. Lee. She plans to spend the summer here with Mr. Henry Zeft and family, who have been at their patente home. Alsed Rishter of 21 Malt Sire followed Uell Here in Clem yesterday afternoon.
A Park Concert is scheduled for Margust 13 featuring a quartet led by Joseph Maffrec with visiting Elo Cameron Fred Martin and Col. Pateman. Josephine DeGeorio and Ronny Die Fare Ang will sing. Foster George Stimel will present a dramatic recitation "Chisky" Brown and Richard Sherer will offer gutty rhythm.
A public hearing in Greenburgh explored buying Donald Bingham's Tartedale property for 1500, with villagers opposing the price while unincorporated residents favored the option. The meeting adjourned after midnight with a decision to not pay 150000, as officials considered renegotiation or alternative town hall funding.
Irvington residents have contributed 6 percent of the village quota of 1350 for the 1951 Cerebral Palsy Campaign. A Westchester County committee release shows Ardsley 16 percent Bedford 10 percent and many towns reaching varied shares with Irvington leading among local communities. Chairman Mrs. Neon Risin notes a festive kickoff on September 10 and urges each resident to contribute at least five dollars to meet the quota.
Otto Wagenschutz a native of Germany died in Dobbs Ferry Hospital after illness. He worked in the carpenter shop of Lord & Burnham for over seven years. Funeral services were held at Edwards Funeral Home with Rev Charles Karsten officiating. Interment at Fernley Cemetery. Born July 9 1874 in Germany he came to the United States in 1911 and later joined Hitchings Co which became part of Burnham. He was a member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners.
A fragmented notice from Tarrytown details a marriage engagement involving Constance Kirby and Halstead, with references to River Street and Telegene Company. The garbled OCR leaves key dates and places unclear but indicates a formal engagement announcement within the community.
An incomplete obituary fragment notes Isaac Smith of 15 South Broadway died July 28 in Barcelona. It mentions an estate valued over 2000 dollars real and over 20000 dollars personal, with Franke Smith and Tamael Smithy as beneficiaries and Anna Maria Smit as sister. A garbled closing references noises in East Irvington and Toby Mosielo of LeGr.
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