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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1944
Page
1
The writer urges Irvington and nearby Greensburgh communities to build a shared incinerator rather than individual dumps. Past failures of isolated projects are cited, with emphasis on saving costs through centralized facilities and avoiding open dumps near Tarrytown.
The OPA has issued guidance on rent controls in Westchester County amid calls to freeze rents. While observers doubt imminent ceilings, tenants face gouging risks as rents rise despite falling local taxes. Public pressure urges prompt OPA action to curb inflation.
The piece cites Whittier on regret and questions New York State enrolment of 12 000 pupils over four years. It notes the Education Department sponsors a Go To School drive and urges parents to discuss schooling with under eighteen family members. A former governor’s saying about investing in children’s education is referenced.
A large group of union members met Friday at the Armory in White Pine to discuss plans for garden projects and a survey outing at Cork Robin Farm. Officials named several committees with Groner and Hastings as chairmen and Elam and Fox aiding in organizing activities for the district and community services.
Children of the Church of the Immaculate Conception parochial school will not return until Monday September 11. Mass will open the day and the new year will begin with Sister Ignatius as principal. In the third and fourth grades a change in teachers will occur with Sister Aveelta teaching during the coming year.
Emily A Bannard of Arnsley Park New York announces the engagement of her daughter Emily Alexander to A Lindsy Thomson son of Mr and Mrs James Thomson of Hartford Cons A late October wedding is planned Miss Bannard a Westover School and Vassar alumna is a Junior League of New York member She is sister of Wallace Lincoln Pierce and Lieut Gaz Wile N Barnard III USNR Thomson a Williams College 1937 graduate with an MIT degree works for Terry Steam Turbine Company Hartford Also mentions OPA warning against fake rent calls in Westchester County urging residents not to reveal information to callers posing as OPA agents.
Mrs Richard H Shreve of Hastings or Hudson will chair the annual appeal for the Dobbs Ferry Hospital Association. W F Di Lastro, board president, urged building stronger dues and gifts to cover the operating deficit. Local co chairs include Mrs Allen S Harsson and others for Ardsley Hastings Irvington and Dobbs Ferry.
Subscriptions toward the Christmas Fund surpassed the $300 total as the drive entered its final stages. Committee member Job Hunter stated strong returns from last week and outlined plans to mail gift packs overseas after mid September, with readiness for packing by September 19. Names of several donors appeared in the listing provided.
Mrs Ella Jane Briggs widow of Charles Warren Briggs died Monday night at her son F red Briggs home 24 Independence Street Tarrytown aged 83 She was long time member of Hope Presbyterian Church Pennsbridge and Hope Chapel She is survived by daughter Minnie Briggs and sons Warren Briggs and C Fred Briggs and another daughter Mrs Ella M Shave three grandchildren and was active in church affairs Funeral at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery Pastor Brenit and Rev Joachim noted She resided in Pennsbridge Tarrytown most of life
Three Irvington youths passed physicals and were accepted for service. Walter R. Bod McBride, grandson of Mr and Mrs John McBride, has already reported for duty. Marvin Becker of 7 Main Street and Willis H May of Willow Street Spiro Park were also accepted. McBride and Becker graduated from Irvington High School. May from Saunders Trade School, Yonkers.
Board of Education approves revised pupil transport times for Tevington Public School on Main Street and nearby stops. Pickups are at Sheldon Avenue 8:00 AM, Sheldon Avenue and Broadway 8:00 AM, East Tevington 8:15 AM, Sunnyside Lane and Broadway 8:15 AM, Ardsley Avenue and Broadway 8:30 AM, Clinton Avenue and Broadway 8:30 AM. No intermediate stops. students must be ready at the designated stop with no waiting time.
Beginning June 1 the Arvington Public Library will be open daily from 10 to 12 and on Wednesdays from 3 to 6. The notice lists special hours for KM and BM sections and mentions specimens EXE.
Irvington public schools open the fall term Friday after a Labor Day start. New faculty placements include Tevington High School and Tevington Grammar, with several vacancies filled by arrivals such as Miss Louise Eaton and Mr. Ralph Smith. The opening day includes a teachers meeting and revised grade assignments, reflecting staff changes since June.
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