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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1941
Page
1
A reflective piece notes the long influence of Effingham Lewis on Irvington, comparing the World War era village to today and detailing the vast growth since the 1890s. It laments the void his passing leaves and honors his role in shaping local banking and community life.
The Irvington village board considers forming a committee to study youth recreational facilities for preteen to teen ages. It weighs whether a formal program should be regulated or self-governed by youths, tracing roots to the Pastime Club era and arguing for youth responsibility to create and maintain suitable spaces rather than relying on outside regulation.
Realization grows that assessed valuations should reflect actual values, as homeowners face higher bills when assessments drop. The FHA mortgage rule tying taxes to monthly payments intensifies focus on dollar amounts, while officials resist cutting government costs and fear higher rates. Political resistance and budget debates mirror a broader shift in tax thinking and public scrutiny.
Mrs Elise Batten a longtime Irvington resident dies suddenly at 16 Croton Place in her sleep after a brief illness Funeral services set for St Barnabas Church with burial in Orange Virginia She is survived by sons Loring Batten III and John Wood Batten two sisters and two brothers. Also noted is the life she led in the village and her connection to the Woodriff and Jaffray families.
A fragile OCR draft shows the Brotherhood Council arranging a special observance meeting with representatives from Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant groups. Samuel Withers presides as the council invites all faiths and fraternal bodies in the area to appoint delegates to a regional committee on fatherhood and harmony.
John Doe of Irvington had his case adjourned until December 17 for parking without a ticket. Paul Barone of Orochlya was fined $10 for running two red lights on South London. Carl Svai of Yonkers received an adjournment until December 10 for passing a red light.
The Irvington Kiwanis Club will sponsor a Christmas party for Irvington and Far Irv ington children at Town Hall on December 26 at 7:00 p.m. Trustee Duncan G. South chairs the arrangements with a magician and Santa Claus visit. Donations are welcomed to help underwrite the event. Assisting are Walter C. Melride and Harvey Cromer.
A lively note on a local stage production with George McCormick guiding the cast. Natalie Xapetia, Betty Tythe, Lila Wilton, and Margaret Fewys lead a strong lineup in a near year ending show. December 11 is pinpointed for observant audiences.
Village board forms committee with Brookside Boys Club to plan a youth recreation program and clubhouse at the sewage plant site. A new rental scale for Town Mall auditorium was adopted. rates set for evening and overnight access. Board seeks defense aid for Greenburgh neighbor areas and approves six new plows for Street Department. An electric light project on Station Road was discussed. a community holiday event is announced with Proms and prizes.
John Hunter, president of the Livingston National Bank and Trust Company, expressed deep sorrow at the death of Effingham Lewis. Lewis served with the bank for about 25 years, after earlier stints at Chase National Bank, and played a key role through changes in banking practices and the local economy. Directors were shocked by the rapid decline in illness, and the bank and community will miss his leadership and friendship.
Tevingeon women contribute to the British War Relief Society sending 14006 items to wartime sufferers on the Atlantic front. Donations of warm clothing and knitwear total 5 248 dollars in value plus 4 094 98 in cash receipts and 347 50 in other receipts.
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