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Newspaper

Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1949

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Editorial Remembers Ossining's River Era Vessel

Editorial recounts the Ossining, formerly Sarah Jenks, burning off Piermont marking the end of a propeller era on the Hudson River. It notes its 1885 construction, contrasts with paddle wheelers, and recalls famed ships like the Mary Powell, Dean Richmond, and General Slocum while detailing the river steamship lineage and decline.

Finis Ossining Piermont Long Dock Sarah Jenks Hudson River Mary Powell Dean Richmond Adirondack Onteora Kaaterskill Ida Albany New York Sing Sing Norwich Raleigh Armitage Brearley Lower Hudson Hendrick Hudson Peter Stuyvesant Robert Fulton Clermont General Slocum

Change in Irvington Water Sparks Complaint

Residents complain of recently bad tasting water in Irvington Westchester describing it as chemically chlorinated and unfit for drinking or bathing. They note heavy chlorine odor and urge prompt treatment or remediation by authorities.

Irvington Westchester

Need for Protection and More Government Study

The piece urges stronger taxpayer protection through frequent, thorough audits of counties towns and schools similar to bank examinations and proposes charging local governments for these audits. It argues for greater public information on government costs and outcomes citing the Hoover Commission and warning of hidden expansion and inefficiency.

Hoover Commisson

The Irvington Gazette Cont. Issue Detail

The Irvinton Gazette continues its weekly issue sequence Vol XLII No 33 with ongoing community notices and local item updates. Readers can expect civic briefs, event calendars, and short society notes reflecting Irvington activities and announcements.

THE Irvington Gazette

Main Street Bare as Elm Disease Kills More Trees

Elm disease sweeps Main Street with two dying elms removed from the Tewey property at Main and Sour Fikar streets. The loss follows decades of road improvements and aging trees, with town plans to replace the elms and curb further damage along the south Cottenet Street area near the Templeton property.

Main Tewey Mary Alice Tewes Richard A. Tewey Cottenet Templeton

Patrice Headland to Be Wed Saturday

Miss Patricia Ann Headland of Ardsley Terrace will marry Lawrence Tamar Radway of Sle and Mes Breverick Ravwas of Nancy on Saturday afternoon at the Chart of St. Laret linge. The Rev. Floyd Vat Kenren will officiate. Headland is a graduate of the Masters School and Wellesley College and has done guidance work for the Veterans Administration. Radway is a Harvard graduate student now at Marsan continuing graduate studies.

Patricia Ann Lendtane Auger Counney Headland Ardsley Lawrence Taram Radway Sle Mes Breverick S. Ravwas Nanceton St. Laret Linge Floyd Vat Kenren Miss Headland Dobbs Ferry Wellesley Veterans Administration

Heers Woman Scream and Calls Police

A woman heard a scream shortly after 10 and summoned police. Officers conducted a thorough neighborhood search near West Clinton Avenue but found no evidence or suspects.

Heers Aelock Tuendase Chae J Shesler Dowe Laetek Ratinen Richard Mice Shecee Angie West Clinton Avene

Magazine Feature Celebrates Levington and Valley History

A local magazine profiles Levington and the Hudson River Valley with photographs of Hijue Park West Point and Swampside. Carl Carmen author of many works on the area writes about historic spots including St David and Dobby Ferry Hospital veteran patient returns home after a car accident.

Maison River Carl Carmen Clifton Avenue Tevngson Valles Hijue Park Fred Hudson River Swampside David. Herback South Terrieec Dobby Ferry

Carving Gift to Church by Polish Emigrant Workman

Mathew Woycik and brothers donate a six foot Gothic wood carving to the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Dasani Anton Weoseie, a Polish emigrant master craftsman who died in Irvington, designed a niche statue featuring the Madonna and child. The piece, admired for delicate detail, will be named and unveiled at a ceremony led by Pastor Ree.

Mathew Woycik Ferris Street Edward Sind New Yorke City Bean Alother Dasani Anton Weoseie Rane Irvington Woscis Oland Chris J. Callan Freeta Piace Tse Churh

Wreck on Sow Mill Parkway Destroys Car and Ends in Fire

A wreck near Sow Mill Parkway caused a car to crash and ignite a fire. Police reported a vehicle demolished the area. bystander accounts mention a five minute blaze before responders arrived. The wrecked car was towed away and investigations continue.

Hare Inn Seston Cyrus Field Automobile Parkas Patie Andale

Service Tow Sgt Robert W Pearce Dies in War

Obituary notice for Staff Sergeant Robert W Pearce US Army Air Force lost on his second bombing mission over Germany. Funeral services set for 2:40 PM at Zion Episcopal Church Dobbs Ferry with burial Sleepy Hollow Cemetery beside his brother Harold W Pearce. He is son of Fest J Pearce of Yonkers Statesman staff and Estelle Loos Pearce of Dobbs Ferry.

Roe Hers W. Meares US Army Air Force Germtany Jon Apel Inorg Edwards Funneral Asiford Avene Erry Charles E. Kersten Zion Episcopal Chirch Dobbs Ferry

Fevington Public Library Announces Summer Hours

Beginning June 1 the Fevington Public Library will be open daily from 10 to 12 A M and 8 to GP XE, and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7 to 9. Closed all day Saturday.

Fevington Public Library

Open Air Movies at Memorial Park Night Program

Memorial Park hosts open air movie nights with a series of screenings led by the Recreation Commission. Admission is free and the event draws a large crowd, including families and local residents.

Memorial Park

Hastings Fire Parade Planned for Saturday

Hastings fire department plans a Saturday parade marking the Uniontown Hoe Comyn anniversary with 70 plus commutes and Westchester Rockin counties represented. Fire Chief George Kaan Dales will lead the parade through town, a three mile route ending near Hastings at 2 PM after a formal ceremony at Fire Headquarters Town Hall.

Hastings Tevington Julie George Kaan Dales Lvington Three Mile Fonte

Funeral Services for Mrs A Robbie in New Jersey

Funeral services were held for Mrs A Robbie widow of Rev Nd Kelsie at her late residence in Asbury Park New Jersey. Rev George M Whitiore formerly associate pastor of the Avington Presbyterian Church officiated. Mrs Robbie, born in Scotland in 1893, resided with her husband at Lord Theest. She was a member of the Livingston Presbyterian Church for more than fifty years. Survived by her sister Mrs Robert Gilcust of Tinaton, nephews Robert and Norman Gilchrist, and Mrs Dosoliy Behrens, with her husband.

Momiay Claes Keb Avington

J Father Blessh at Mission Appointment

The entry notes Father Blesch at Mission with Reverend C Besete selecting a temporary assistant, Reverend Lenarence P. McGiveen, amid church arrangements. It mentions Father AeGover Irrecently conceding a course in chemistry at Harvard University.

C Jn Besete South Coraline

Police Court Fines Hit $182 for Speeding and Violations

At Irvington Justice Court a busy session saw Patice Taige and JJ Lyden levy fines totaling 182 dollars. Drivers from Yonkers to Oneonta faced penalties for speeding with several hit by 10 to 12 dollar fines and others for higher speeds. Notable fines included 63 mph, 60 mph and 58 mph cases, with several defendants from Brooklyn Hastings Mount Vernon and nearby towns.

Irvington Uatice Court Patice Taige Lyden Virgil Raccaedi Mount Vernon Lcense Maal’ Schwartz Pshing Adam Dombroski Oaks Li Helen Tecabson -Hiasings Samuel Fechter Aspeths Loy Charles Bruner Brooklyn James Datton Yonkers Thomas [Kelly Jr Dobbs Ferns Richard M. Carver Leasons Milton Lelrer Flashing

Ritchie's Truth Announced in Ossining Wedding

Mrs Charles Ritchie of 1 Noe Doteher Street announces the engagement of her daughter Janet Willan Jenseed to James son of Mr and Mrs Charles Jentselt of 17 Market Street Ossining. both graduates from Ossining High School. James served three years in the U S Army and works at Fisher Tod plant North Tarrytown. wedding planned for fall.

Charles Ritchie Doteher Street Dharter Janets Willan Jenseed Charles Jentselt Market Street Ossining Miss Ritchie Irvington High School Goldhers Sunny Corn Tarry Mn Jemtats Gradite Ossining Hight School U. S Fisher Tod North Tarrytown

Quirino Envoy Visit to Greenburgh Home

Quirino Whits envoy to Greenburgh met at a residence on Doserty Road with Jose P. Melencio and Philippine minister plenipotentiary. The party arrived by car at 10:30 and departed for New York Cay in the same morning, escorted by Greenburgh officials and Westchester County Parkway staff.

Vistippines Erpidis Wisn Arcenmii Jose P. Melencio Philippines Doserty Road Greenburgh Westchester County Parkaway Domobiles New York Cay Oleoek

Patterson and Skelton announce September wedding

Sterling Pennsylvania social circles announce the engagement of Joan E Skelton to Frank K Patterson of East Urvington Read Taster Read East Urvington. A September wedding is planned.

Joan E. Skelton Sterling Pennsylvania Frank K Patteson Taster Read East Urvington

Ardsley Club Hosts Peete Children Guests of Police

Irvings Police arrange two days at Ardsley Country Club pool for Peete youngsters. Transportation provided, limit fifty per day, on August 22 and 29, with boys and girls separate sessions. Safety staff present, no dressing facilities, program aims to entertain village youth.

Irvington Hove Ardsley AIP Ames Tad

Crash injures Mrs Palermo near church driveway

George Pelerizo's car, driven by her husband, failed brakes as it left the Church of the Immaculate Conception driveway. Mrs. Palermo was thrown forward when the vehicle struck the rectory lawn frame and was rushed to hospital after examination by Dr Chesley E. Smith.

George Palermo Northher Street Steinermug Church of Jor the Immaculate Conception Broadway Palermo Dobbs Homitat Ale. Paermo Nine

Irvington Man's Car Damaged in Town Incident

Harry Gilchrist of M1 Croton Place was the innocent bystander as a hit and run driver damaged his car parked on Broad near Christ Church in Tarestown. A witness followed the license and turned it over to Tarrstoren police. the suspect was picked up near the County Canter by White Plains police. The driver from Cabroal of Tarey V tows was held on $50 bail. The left rear fender and taillight of the Christ car were damaged.

Harry Gilchrist Croton Place Hiteran Broadens Christ Chigel Tarestown Oped Tarrstoren White Plaine Ariver Enti Cabroal Tarey

Fown Democrats Organize for Fight

The local Democratic group in Greenburgh plans action against Republicans and their vehicle, backed by Young Street Democrats. Leaders include Harald Gar Ss of Yonkers, Paul Mente of Greenburgh, and others arranging strategy for the upcoming campaign.

Reublcns Willang Nicace Tnt Gremio Greenburgh Harald Gar Yonkers Bemwssete Paul Mente Democratic Cainsar

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Editorial Cont Patrice Ievington Amany New York City Molo Trvinston Indy Staggs Sow Mill Parkway Robert W. Pearce Slaiessen Parker Weacherer Cmts Recreation Commission A. Robbie Jfather Blesch Mission Day's Police Court Tetal Dana Ritchie Truth Quirino Whits Freak Kt. Patterson Jean Skelton Peete George Pelerizo
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