Red Cross Appeal Exceeds Goals In Community Drive
1933 Red Cross drive far surpassed the $750 quota, raising $1,124.50 with 273 annual members, 49 contributors, 12 sustaining, and 11 supporting donations. Mrs. Franklin M. Haines of Ardsley Park led the effort, aided by Miss Emma Knodel of Irvington Library, listing numerous local contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Franklin M. Haines
Ardsley Park
Haines
Emma Knodel
Irvingtn
Harry A. Watkins
Walter Z. Walker
John HW. Perr
John Ti, Perry, Jr
Farwel Perry
Lewis Davis
J. W. Moore Richardson
Elizabeth Hore
Enjamin F. McCall
John Hunter
Ruth Hunter
Alexander Unter
Anna Egger Iing
Willard C. Ranpleye
F.P. King
Glen Acheson
Statintiow
Fire Threatens Cottage on Jochen Estate on Taxter Road
A chimney fire on Wednesday threatened the caretaker’s cottage on the Brest Jochen estate on Taxter Road East Irondequoit and caused about 50, with the origin traced to a stove pipe in the kitchen. Ernest Jochen prepared the fire for a renovation and the blaze spread through wooden partitions. Firefighters led by Assistant Chief Edward Foley vented the roof and windows to combat the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest Jochen
Taxter Road
East Irvante
Ernest Jochen
Jochen
Uning
John Senna
Edward Foley
Yonkersites fined for disturbance at dance
Tony Ramano of 102 McLean Avenue and Pete Fasolli of Now Main Street Yonkers were arraigned before Judge Lyden on a charge of causing a general disturbance at a town hall dance held a month earlier. Each was fined $10 and an adjournment was granted pending further action.
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Tony
Ramano
McLean’ Avenue
Pete Fasolli
Main Street
Yonkers
Lyden
Woman Found With Throat Cut Still A Mystery
The lifeless body of Nertha Leggett a 29 year old maid living in White Plains was found with her throat slashed on Taxter Road East Irvington. Greenburgh police treat details as murder though evidence remains slim. Neighbors and acquaintances have been questioned without result. Burial took place Friday at Wentfield family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Plains
Westfield
N. J
Greenburgh
Wentfield
Miss Leggett
Local Teacher Loses Car During Thanksgiving Trip
Miss Mae Van Dyke, Latin teacher at a high school, reports her car stolen while visiting her mother in Athi during Thanksgiving holidays. The garage owner claims the vehicle was left on the street briefly and disappeared. The car was insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Dyke
Theian High School
Miss van Dyke
Birth announced for fifth child in Spiro Park family
Mr and Mrs Edward Sweetman of Maple Street Spiro Park announce the birth of a girl at Tarrytown Hospital on Thursday morning This is the fifth child and the other children in the family are all boys
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Sweetman
Maple Street
Spiro Park
Tarrytown Hospital
Mayor Dickinson Urges Croton Water Link Vote
Mayor Herbert C. Dickinson urges taxpayers to back annexation of the Groton water supply to the village system. He says joining with New York City water would save money, ensure ample supply year round, and allow pumping from a new station on Station Road once approved.
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Dickinson
Croton
Groton
City of
New York
Herbert C. Dickinson
Station Road
Oulico
Dickinxon
N.Y
Town to resurface Lawrence Street in next year
Tow ingineer Dan Nolan estimates Lawrence Street resurfacing at about 2600 dollars as Greenburgh Town Board discusses the project pending highway superintendent absence. The 490 foot street would get 20 foot wide bituminous pavement with no grading, near Stauffeur Chemical. Frank Croke named dog enumerator for East corporate area. November building permits total 20 at 58100 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan C Nolan, Jr
Chauill
Greenburgh
Bard
Yester
Ralph H. Law
Stauffeur Chemical Company
Frank Croke
Hartsdale
Templeton
Mercer Stree
Archer Avenue
Parkway
Mount Vernion
Pliza
Hunger marchers pass peacefully under police escort
Thirty hunger marchers proceeding toward New York City encountered a well prepared police presence along river villages. Vehicles and motorcycle details escorted the group from Tarrytown to Irvington with no disturbances observed. Dobbs Ferry and other towns provided watchful policing to ensure orderly progress as banners proclaim On To Washington. Chief McCall stated full precautions were taken.
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Jours
New York City
Tarrytown
Irvington
Broadway
Washington
Dobbs Ferry
McCall
Village Clerk Prepares Dog Tag Program for Dogs
Town notice states residents must obtain dog license tags by January with Clerk Thamay J. Gorey overseeing applications. Police will enforce compliance village wide and issue penalties up to ten dollars for noncompliance. In the prior year the village counted about 340 canines owned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thamay J. Gorey
Water Board Recommends Approval Of Aqueduct Tap
Irvington Village Water Board urges voters to authorize a Croton Aqueduct connection to stabilize supply during droughts. It notes past purchases from New Rochelle at 185 per million gallons and Croton at 67, saving 118 per million. project cost estimated from 10 000 to 15 000 with no tax burden or rate increase, to be financed from current revenues.
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Board of Water Commissioners
Board of Trustees
Irvington
Croton Aqueduct
Croton
State of New York
City of New York
Merc
New Rochelle Water Company
Broadway
New York
New York City
Water Board
The
State of
Board of Water Commiss
Honors List Posted By Morrison For First Quarter
Irvington district announces the first quarter honor roll compiled by Supervising Principal R DeWitt Morrison. The Irvington School reports 132 scholars on the list with East Irvington next at 22. names span Grades 1 through 5, including Gloria Holden Richard Sweetman Vito Oran Lee Hall Samuel Carter Audrey Rhiney Walter Meliride Nan Welle Alma Aitken James Brown Robert Chisholm Helen Connors Lille Jane Jenn Ken McBride Janet Lyth Arthur Northrup Margaret Northrup Williard Rappleye Forbes Simpson Ferol Stratton LeRoy Youmans and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supevising
R. DeWitt Morrison
Mr. Morrison
Morrison
Irvington I
East Irvington
Irving School
Irvington School
Gloria. Holden
Richard Sweetman
Elsh Ni Crawford
Vito Oran Lee Hall
Samuel Carter
Dao
Audrey Ann Rhiney
Waler Meliride
Nan Welle
Alvette Aukdorio
Anne. Wey
Arlene Fi
Mary ‘Cammin Frances
Randall
Eliza Amaleye
Jane Rowe
Edwa
Edward Sweetman
Bre Lownsend
Thomas Young
Iary Aitken
James Brown
Robert Chisholm
Helen Connors
Lille Jane Nen
Kenneth McBride
Janice “Milefeld
Janet Lyth
Arthur ‘Northrup
Margaret Northrup
Williard Rappleye
Forbes Simpson
Ferol Stratton
LeRtay Youmans
Frederic Garter
Margaret Clute
Helen June Duftux
Anna Finn
Ann Habermeht Patereig Stalke
Margaret “Tewey
Carolyn Lively
Catherine Tew
Brush Firemen Refuse to Answer Jurisdiction Question
A brush fire north of Peter Mont Road raged all day Tuesday as residents protested lack of immediate aid. After pressure, two Falr 'ew' Fire Department trucks from Greenburgh finally battled a two mile line for four hours. Irvington and local firemen assisted later as the fire threatened the Cornell estate and nearby cottages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Mont Road
Falr
Greenburgh
Irvington
Daniel Hanlon
Cornell
Sunemer
Cornell's
Steering gear goes haywire in Yonkers crash
A Yonkers man escaped serious injury Saturday afternoon when his car, owned by Frederick Klein of Loudoun Street, Yonkers, went out of control along South Broadway and smashed into a stone wall after the steering gear failed at moderate speed.
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Yonkera
South Broadway
Finley D. Burton
School Street
Haber
Troadway
Pote
Frederick Klein
Loudoun Street
Yonkers
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Yonkersites
jAlbany
Sweetmans
Ihunger
Gorey
H. C. Dickinson
Ion
Cel
Fou
Vol’teer
Geer
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