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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1950
Page
1
State comptroller records show 114537 dollars in benefits to Irvington, with 65141 to the village and 11874 to the school district already in annual statements. An extra 66622 dollars funded county and town governments, reducing local tax exposure. Westchester totals reached 18014854 with 4595825 dollars directed to highways welfare and health.
Irvington police urge residents to verify credentials before giving to fundraisers. A recent wave of strangers claimed to solicit for a police youth program, leading some neighbors to donate before learning the scam. The Police Revolver Club learns of misrepresentation and backs a citywide warning to check with the Police Department.
The public schools publish fall term bus routes beginning September 6. Routes serve Irvington, Main Street School, Conception, Cedar Ridge, and East Irvington with multiple stops. Grades 3-12 depart from various points between 8:00 and 9:00 AM and arrive at set times, with Kindergarten pickups noted.
A teen from East Irvington, son of a Greenburgh police officer, died after a beech tree toppled on him and his brother while they were at Kee mer, near Ki dale. Rescue crews took him to White Plains Hospital where he was pronounced dead. His brother Bruce survived with injuries as the family mourns at St Pauls Methodist Church prayers.
An Inv enton High School assistant principal sent a questionnaire to parents to gauge courses their children pursued and grades attained, which courses are restricted, and whether parental approval is given. It asks if the student plans college and what type, plus if a definite study time is set aside for coursework.
Henry Fay dies suddenly in the Bronx on a Saturday morning while his son St. Martin accompanied him. He leaves his wife Anna Fay and several siblings, and had been a longtime employee and wartime electrician, later an accountant with Ford in West New York New Jersey. his death followed a career with B Altasin Company and service with the Boy Scouts in the area.
Firemen announce a three day bazaar on September 7 8 and 9 at Grenen Desa Io north Ferris Street with extra booths prizes and attractions this year including refreshments and a Friday night special steamers event for early attendees.
Sandy Carney of James Park was voted the best all around camper at the 195 Camp Da-Y Camp Carnival. Ke ven and Arnold Galassi of Eke ford joined in events with 80 campers and others attending the carnival. Belliveau and Wilise Dworley tied for best camper, while Michael mil received a prize for the most improved camper. Highlights included a dish rag toss, pool activities, and penny diving events.
Ill formatted notes describe joint church services at St Pauls in Irvington and at Samay morning 11 stock Mt Se Poot with Frank M Cartwright and Rev Walcot Furst leading. Additional service announced with Alina Couper and Presbyerian choir, plus concerns about church organ delay and winter schedule adjustments. Also reports Patrick Littler’s marriage to Witlun Henry Dresser at St Elizabeths Chapel Sloatsburg NY with Rev George W Dimbell officiating and details of wedding party and groom’s background.
Judge J. J. Lyden fined twelve traffic violators in Irvington Village Police Court on Wednesday. James Trittin of Yonkers received the sole suspended sentence for speeding at 55 mph on Creedway. Other cases include red light violations fined $5 for Reginald C Right East Avenue, H. W. Grell of New York, and Anthony Thea of Powers. Parking infractions cost Charles White of New York $5 and Beatrice Heiner of Tevington $1. Speeding fines totaled up to $10 for William Disse of New York City at 52 mph, $10 for Allen Zerplaniks at 30 mph, $15 for Pret Rooasia of Montrose at 48 mph, $10 for Howard Drayton of Brooklyn at 65 mph, and $15 for George Tahar of Chicago at 65 mph. Parkway offenders George Terezore of Rocklyn and Rudolph Francis of Till were fined $10 and $5 respectively for offenses to the right.
In Irvington New Jersey a new police radio system installed a week ago by Motorola is plagued by intermittent operation. Officers report power and storage issues hindering use, while officials suggest possible component faults or misconfigurations.
An elderly woman found at an unspecified location remains unidentified. Authorities say fingerprints have been sent to Washington and Albany for comparison, with no replies or matching reports yet. No missing-person report matches the description. Local officers continue investigation.
Irvington Police investigate a sheep kill in meadows below the reservoir. Five sheep belonging to Herman were killed or mangled. two were tied, three chewed or mangled. Police seek clues to possibly a dog and notify Westchester Humane Society for disposal.
Irvington Police Revolver Club invites youngsters aged sixteen and under to a barbecue at Memorial Park on Saturday September 9. Registration by September 6 at Police Headquarters Town Hall. Club will run games, prizes, and refreshments.
William A Buckley receiver of taxes for Green shurgh announces mail out of school tax bills tomorrow for the Irvington and Union Prospect No 2 districts. Taxes due September 1 with penalties escalating: 2 percent by October, 3 percent by November, 7 percent December, 10 percent February and March, 12 percent April 1 to May 21. Liens may be sold if taxes remain unpaid.
The Irington Police Revolver reports residents were solicited by a man promoting an unauthorized police program in the village. No village program has been approved by the Te ington Police Department or by the Irvington Revolver. Officials clarify only the club sponsored by the Revolver is legitimate.
A preliminary gathering led by president William A. Donagh outlined a campaign for dormitory and workers' support, with a public dinner at Tappan Hill on September 18 to launch subscription drives and organize officers and directors. The list includes Mrs Walter J. Cooper, Clifford Dinsmore, Miss Melon Ferrin, and many others, with new officers to be announced alongside committee chairs.
Lt. E. W. Murphy arrives in Europe and joins the 86th Fighter-Bomber Wing at Neubiberg Air Base near Munich Germany. A Dominican academy alum and former La Junta Junior College attendant, Murphy flew as a fighter pilot in World War II May 194? to November 194?. He later entered US service, served with the Army Artillery School, and was shot down during World War II.
The Irvington Public Schools plan a Wednesday reopening with Kinder garten through grade 2 at Eastlington, grades 3 and 4 at Peonsbrige, and grades 5 through 12 at the High School. The district adds staff including a dental hygienist and psychologist, with a new assistant principal to support the expanded administration.
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