Go back to school drive tested by State Education Dept
The State Education Department launches a back to school campaign urging renewed focus on core subjects. Critics argue standards were eased to 65 on Regents exams and fewer tests were required, weakening mathematics spelling geography and language foundations. They urge schools to emphasize rigorous curriculum over extracurriculars to ensure true preparation for work and life.
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State Education Department
State Department
Why Not a Village Band in Irvington Parks
Community entertainment sponsored by the park committee and Westchester County Recreation Commission shows Irvington residents support such events. The plea urges weekly village band concerts next summer, best organized from local residents or by keeping the high school band and orchestra together for summer performances.
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Board of Trustees
Westchester County Recreation Commission
Irvington Folk
Village Schools Open Next Week On New Schedule
Irvington public schools plan an unprecedented early opening to conserve fuel. The calendar shifts start with classes on Tuesday September 4, followed by extended weekends and Christmas recess. Key dates include Columbus Day October 12 to 13, Thanksgiving recess, and a later February break around Washington Birthday weekend.
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Irvington Public
Scow
Board Education
Avowell
Townsend
Eanl
Washington
Poe
Nonnon
Tabor
Civitas
Eles
Irvington
East Irvington
High School
Village Court
Tomatoes Stolen from Nevis Garden
A local garden on Nevis reported tomato thefts with scattered notes and unclear details. The incident description mentions posters and a possible suspect, with confusion about timing and the extent of the loss. Community members are urged to report any information to authorities.
Home Book Club Opens For Irvington Residents
Irvington residents can now join the Home Book Club through The Gazette Sunnyside Federal and a major book distributor. The plan offers top best sellers at a lower price with a small shipping fee, making books affordable for local readers.
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Irvington
Gazete
Sunnyside Federal Savings and Loan Association
America
Home Book Club
Gazette
Bers
Bert Cele
Child Care Center Set to Open Early at 6 A.M.
Page 2 reports a new child care center will begin operations at 6 A.M., with officials noting that both children and accompanying adults may arrive early. The plan includes adult supervision and adjusted drop-off procedures to accommodate working families.
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Ty 3Hild Care Center
A Soldier’s Note From France Thanks for Christmas Gift
A World War II correspondent reports from France on August 5, 1944 praising the Gazette readers and sparing thanks to Mr. Hunter and committee for a Christmas package. The writer expresses cheerfulness and appreciation, noting continued connection with home and asking to relay thanks. Continued on Page 3.
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France
Mes
Speranza
Fone
The
Gazette
Oine
Mi. Speranza
Sift Committee Appeals for Christmas Gifts to Irvington Service Members
War telegram confirms Pfc Patsy Lupi from East Irvington wounded in France on July 31. Irvington Christmas Remembrance Fund seeks support via community newspaper columns to provide packages for men and women overseas, urging donations and late letters from locals like James J. Lyden and Caroline Dutcher.
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Patsy Lupi
Mea
I. Lupi
East Irvington
France
War Department
Chrstmas Remembrance Fund
Sotie
Aloe
Filer Meda
Te Eeen
Wile
Alee
Camp Campell
Rene
Irvington Sien
John Hunter
St the
Irvington
Sid Jse
Hunter
Contbsone Ie
James J. Lyden
Caroline’ Dutcher
Community Sing Draws Large Local Crowd
A lively community event drew a good crowd with a program including star spangled accordion, drummer and acts like Two Lonely Nights and Moving Pictures. The night also featured a minor incident as a dog killed on the railroad near Harmon was found mangled on the tracks, prompting police to investigate the area around Irvington and Dobbs Ferry. Local 2585 United Steel Workers plan their annual outing at Cock Robin Farm on Harriman Road with activities starting at 10 AM.
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Ieee
Lee Eng
Star Spangledananer
Accordian
Eck Teller
Frape-Charles
Chickle
Brokat Soto
William A. Pateman
York Central
Harmmon
New York
Harmon
Vicoity
Irvington
Tony Spenos
Dobbs Ferry
James Jack
Mee
Harey Pariel
Buckhowe Street
United Steel Workers of America
Bekar Street
Cock [Robin Farm
Harriman Road
Dari
Willa Griffin
Seo
John Gilchrist Killed In Action In Invasion
John J Gilchrist died in battle on August 5 while serving in the Ninth Division in the invasion. He was decorated posthumously and had fought in Africa and Italy after enlisting before Pearl Harbor. Survived by parents four sisters and two brothers, with a memorial service planned at Evington Presbyterian Church.
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Pearl Harbor
Africa
Italy
John Glowstov
Normandy
Ipaens
Atom
West
Banat
Fenut
Divison
Howe
Phe
Gilchrist
North Africa
Makuassey
Bizerte
Cherbourg
Sicily
George S. Patton
Acme
Village Bowlers Lose in Fictory Cup Finals
Irvington Presbyterian Church teams competed in the Metropolitan Bowling League event. One Irvington squad lost by a single point to New York rivals, another fell by three shots to the eventual winners. Semifinal singles saw Russell Young beat George Goldie 21 20 and John Neilson defeat Donald MacLeod 21 7. James Beggs won the title match 21 19. Greenwich visitors extended an invitation to Irvington players. Victory Garden awards will be announced next week per The Gazette’s August 31 issue.
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Irvington
Red Cross
Metropolitan Bowling League
Irvington Presbyterian Church
Lata
Greenwich
Irvington Public Library Summer Hours Begin June 1
Irvington Public Library will open daily from 10 to 12 ALM and 3 to 6 P.M with Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings 7 to 9. The library will be closed all day Saturday. New books will be loaned for two weeks instead of one for the duration of the war. All other books may be renewed.
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Editors
HN Hunter
Irvington National Bank and ‘Trust Company
Iivington
BOARD
Ism
Charles Horn
Mechanicille
John L. Leen
Brooklyn
Mora
Appar
Nevis Garden
Slahdena
Tartown
Mand
Neceary
Pfc
John J. Gilchrist
Feds
Astet Andiog Tein Ag Liss
Jacob the Devers
U.S
Sedierranean
Alexander Pate
Inacm Ae
Laader
Gener
Eddo
Roy A. Woycik
Southervis Street
Joseph Palermo
Mat Street
Selective Service Board
William 2. May
Willow Street
Spiro Parc
Mar~ Ivin Becker
Main Street
Allen D. Slater
Ardsley Park
Walter R. McBride
South Ferris Street
New Yorke City
Grand Central Palace
Roy Wogeil
Joseph
Palerro
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