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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1940
Page
6
An editorial discusses the broader impact of the Alien Registration Act during the European war era. It argues registration marks Americans’ long history of immigration, defends non citizens who obey laws, and urges identifying potential fifth columnists through records and fingerprints to protect constitutional ideals.
Village Republicans plan a large gathering at the Calvert estate on September 11 in Irvington to rally for Willkie for President and unite various Greenburgh groups. Admission is 25 cents with free under twelve, featuring clams and hot dogs. speakers include Elbert Galla and local officials. Miss Edyth M Byrnes announces engagement to Maxwell E Bastian, Irvington High School graduate and teacher. wedding date not set.
Final tabulation weeks away. early figures fix Sev Jngeon at about 3200 residents with a range of 3280 to 3900. Irvington districts show minimal change from original counts, with Ardsley Park Cedar Ridge and Riverview Road areas re canvased. The village total previously listed 2759, down 308 from 1930, while July estimates pegged population near 33500 but corrected to about 3200 upon final census check.
Michael Dotucky of East Sunnyside Lane was slightly injured when a car driven by Joseph Perce of Dobbs Ferry struck him after the child dash across the street. Patrolman Roger Fallon summoned and transported the boy to Tarrytown Hospital. only scraped knees reported. Perce charged with driving a car with defenive brakes and case adjourned for one week.
Aleck McKinnon and James Brown meet Ian Morrison and Richard Clarke in the Swale for the Livington Presbyterian Church Leaven Bowling Club doubles championship. Semifinals for the Dr Philip G. Cote singles feature John Greenan with George Goldie and J Grant with Tom Roberton, while the Thomas Luke trophy reaches the fourth round with several scheduled matches.
Gourley achieved victories at Ardsley Country Club during a weekend event. He scored 89-1574 in Saturday’s match and 95 in Sunday’s, with repeated success across both days. The report also mentions related local real estate notices and property listings in Fargo and North Mall.
Mr and Mrs James Hickey of Main Street announce the engagement of their daughter Ethel Hickey to Andrew Anderson son of Mr and Mrs John F Anderson of Mount Kisco The bride to be is a graduate of Irvington High School and employed by Anaconda Wire and Cable Company at Hastings on the Hudson The groom to be is a graduate of White Plains High School and works for Philips Petroleum Company in Mount Kisco A wedding date has been set
Children in Memorial Park summer recreation school will present sketches and dancing Friday at 3 PM. The program includes The Little Pappies Playmates Twinkle Twinkle Highland Fling Woodpecker Song and Trooping Down the Lane We’ll also view an exhibit of the children’s work. Directed by Mrs Edith Schneider with cast by Winfred Kemp. Robert McBrid staged the show.
The engagement of Miss Mary Dickson Graves to Richard Sandsavi of Highland New York was announced at a dinner party in New York City. Miss Graves, daughter of Henry Graves Sed and granddaughter of Mme and Mrs. Henry Graves Jr, has ties to Morristown and New York City. Dr Haviland, grandson of Mme Sands Haviland, is the groom to be, a Colgate graduate and Beta Phi Pi member. A wedding date has been set.
Irvington British War Relief Society volunteers in Irvington pour effort into aiding England with knitted sweaters and bandages. Elizabeth Graber, a leading helper and Tarrytown Village Trustee’s father, Mrs Graber, has knitted nearly twenty four sweaters in a single week while campaigns fund beds, kitchens on wheels, and reamer relief drives. The Irvington unit praises donors and notes New York headquarters has sent funds to support ten thousand hospital beds and other aid.
Mrs Gaumerais, living in Paris eight years, plans to depart September 17 for Noumea New Caledonia via San Francisco. A cocktail party at the Eros home featured friends including Robinson, Rowan, Reese, and Tharp with Edith Shaft hosting a dinner at Schmidt's Farm in Hastings to honor her.
Three traffic cases heard by Judge James J. Lyden in village justice court resulted in fines for Joseph Arrigo and Lester Legerman for speeding on Saw MMI River Parkway, while Hy man Vermet received summonses and a suspended sentence.
Three cars collided on the Save Mill River Parkway at Cyrus Field Road Sunday night injuring five people who were treated at Dobbs Ferry Hospital and released shortly after. Involved were Anthony Kanaporiss of Brooklyn driving north attempting a left turn, Patrick Shanahan of Brooklyn, and Harry Welch of New York. Shanahan suffered a forehead cut, chin, elbow injuries, and other abrasions. Kathleen Shanahan sustained facial injuries and a tooth loss. their ten month old child also had facial bruises and injuries.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Avurphy wed last Saturday at the Church of the Sacred Heart Manchester by the Sea Mass The couple will honeymoon in Maine and reside in New York City The bride is Louise Morley daughter of Afro Austin Morley and the late Afr Morley of Manchester Me Mayor William A Murphy is her brother In attendance were Edward F Murphy Ina Murphy and Virnia Murphy of Irvington among others with Judge Edward Morley of the Massachusetts Superior Court as maid of honor and a reception at Judge Morley’s home The ceremony was conducted by Rev Frank Lahey
Registration of 450 to 500 aliens in Tevington will start Tuesday August 27 at the village office under a new Congress act. Each person must fill forms, be fingerprinted, and provide full personal data. violators face punishment. The plan aims to count aliens, names, addresses, and other details for the Alien Registration Division.
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