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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1940
Page
1
Article notes that ongoing work on the village sewage disposal system requires careful oversight by the Board of Trustees to avoid criticism when the plant is tested. It cites complaints from North Tarrytown residents about odors and urges Irvington to learn from that experience to ensure an odorless operation, despite different disposal methods.
A Hastings village dispute over the state traffic commission decision that Farragut Square is not a hazard. The writer argues for a large diameter traffic circle at the Broadway Farragut Parkway Main Street intersection to enhance safety, comparing with other states and urging practical design over theoretical calculations.
Report details Thomas J. Murphy Town prevailing in a dispute over a bride removal matter. The ceremony is linked to the Morley family and figures like Mes Morley, Mos while the Mayor and church officials are noted. The event paired with local figures and New York connections in a ceremonial context.
Greenbra town officials pursue a court injunction to remove structures on several parcels within Greenbra township. Justice Ragiond Aldrich assigns the case as property owners challenge measures intended to clear space for a store or gas station. Residents allege the action aims to grade and sell the land while sparing no expense in delaying other developments.
Irvington High School enrollment trends show rising interest in nursing and biology among students. Raymond E Townsend, superintendent, urged reconfiguring facilities to add chemistry and biology spaces, proposing removal of a partition to expand the laboratory and study areas for future hospital training programs.
More than fifty members of the old and neighborhood social and athletic club gathered at Cock Robin Farm to raise funds for the Red Cross. John Paote organized a race on North Dutchess Street. Onsar Peterson won the sea event, while James share and Atward Kingsley defeated John Whossin and Job Netto. A. Gorey and Harald Taebagyal also participated in the events. the softball team, led by Andrew Falls, beat Frank Aloe 15 to 3.
Irvington Girl Scouts under Miss Isabel K Benjamin contribute to the British War Relief Society. Older scouts make bandages at the Pastime Club workroom while younger units collect pennies on Saturday mornings. The first brick raised $11.84. more than 200 bandages and 159 garments were sent to New York for shipment to England, with gratitude pouring in from recipients.
Katherine tac khout and Charles Peter Rainey of Greenwich married in a ceremony aboard the yacht linebird off the China Harbor Yacht Club near Groene Seh. Dr. Tobin C. Spring presided. A reception for twenty five followed on deck as photographers captured the moment. The bride wore a white dress with roses. the groom wore a blue suit. Guests included family and local residents. After a Newport and Te Island honeymoon the Frainneys plan to reside in Greenwich Gardens.
Six men faced speeding summonses in a village court before Judge James 5 Loin. Names and towns appear garbled in the record but include Labfocehia Os sin and Josep hy of Brookin Sf sen. Several defendants were charged with speeding on Broadway near the Sw Git River Pasty, with fines noted.
Irvington Republican Club executive committee votes to relocate a planned campaign outing from Cock Robin Farm to the Calvert estate on Otis Lane. William C. Duell chairs, with Vito Conan and Mick Jane as candidate allies, aiming to avoid political risk with a traditional outing featuring tents, games, and refreshments.
Mrs Hanna Bronnes of Xa and H Fulton Street hosted her 75th birthday at the Ardsley Country Club in Spokane. Attendees included Esmond Gardners and other local residents as plans for golf matches and social events were discussed.
A box of forty eight dynamite caps and two boxes with scrap iron were found in the garage at 150 East Senide Sense, home of Mr. and Mrs. William Flyer. Police and WPA workers moved the hazardous boxes, noting the detonators looked usable but contained only iron. The storage dated back five years to a paving contractor on East Seaside Avenue, with contractor Mr. Reale implicated in storage during a fall 1935 project.
Hope Presbyterian Church announces its annual fall bazaar for October 10 and 11. George Tomorrow leads the committee organizing booths games and a supper. Assisting members include Allan Campbell Nesaaery Link king Edith Downie Robert Hyler Anthony Kayelke and others. Robert R. Smith visited Milford Connecticut with Pinean G. Smith family over the weekend.
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