Morrell Denies Offers and Plans Move to Behrens Park
Mr F H Morrell of Irvington New York writes to thank readers for support and denies rumors of offers or options on multiple stores. He says he may locate in Behrens Park opposite the school, with a five year graduated lease at about 175 dollars monthly. He notes limited capital and continued telephone service Irvington 1416 417 and promises to fulfill orders as before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Morrell
Irvington
N. Y
Behrens Park
Irving
Simpson Home Burglarized Near Broadway Junction
The home of Mr and Mrs Robert G Simpson superintendent of the Gordon L Harris estate at Barney Lane and Broadway was broken into Friday evening between 7 30 and 10 30. The house was ransacked with desk papers strewn about and two watches plus about 10 dollars from Miss Simpson Christmas bank were taken. The family was at a Diamond Temple performance in Dobbs Ferry. Police stress local talent and say no clue has been obtained as officers continue search efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Simpson
Gordon L. Harris
Barney Lane
Broadway
Miss Simpson
Simpson
Robbery at Donaldson Browns Home in Irvington
Thieves stole about $8000 in jewels from Mrs Browns room between 7 10 and 7 45 pm Tuesday night The burglary occurred while the Brown household slept and the getaway left in a Buick found later on Palisade street Dobbs Ferry near the Frazer blacksmith shop The listed jewels include emerald ring with 14 diamonds a Zatone diamond ring a diamond solitaire ring a diamond and opal ring and a fleur de lys brooch Police traced the entry to porch columns and have several Yonkers and New York suspects under scrutiny with a description broadcast for the missing items
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Donaldson Brown
Brown
Maneck & Prather
New York
McCall
Yonkers
Girls Friendly Fair at St Barnabas Parish House
Christmas Fair hosted by the Girls Friendly Society at St Barnabas Parish House on Saturday December 13 offers Christmas gifts and refreshments. Admission ten seats covers both afternoon and evening events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Friendly Society
St. Barnabas Parish House
Arrows Defeat Haywood 40 23 In Yonkers Tilt
Arrows beat Haywood five of Yonkers 40 to 23 after a 19 10 halftime lead. Mannel and McEnery led Yonkers. Renner starred after half returning from illness. Fallon Palermo and guards Sweetman Lyden Costello contributed strong play. Next, Arrows face Washington Irving HS Friday at Tarrytown YMCA gym with line-up changes including Fallo Costello Renner Lyden and Broiericl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arrows
Haywood
Yonkers
Mannel
McEnery
Yonk
Renner
Fallon
Palermo
Sweetman
Lyden
Costello
Willine
Exit the Irvington Boy Scouts
The Irvington Troop’s disbanding sparks debate on community support and youth care. Writers praise founders like Hugh Hill Frederick Trevor Hill Albert Gilligan and Arthur Lord while urging broader local responsibility. The Fireside Column invites reader input on how Irvington should care for its young people and create a social center and athletic field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Boy Scouts
Hugh Hill
Frederick Trevor Hill
Albert Gilligan
Arthur Lord
Fas
Irvi ‘Iington
Irvington Library Bulletin No 74 Issued
Irvington Public Library under Mist Knodel releases Library Bulletin No 74 for distribution. The pamphlet lists all books added from June to December and includes valuable suggestions. Request a copy. the complete list is on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington Public Library
Mist Knodel
Catholic Women Immigration Convention Planned in New York
The Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women will hold an all day and evening convention on Thursday December 11 in New York. Cardinal Hayes will bless the pontifical mass at St Patrick's Cathedral and Henry H Curran U S Commissioner of Immigration will speak at Ellis Island. Other sessions take place at the Hotel Astor with leaders from Fordham University National Welfare Conference and the NCCW Bureau of Immigration. The day ends with Cardinal Hayes delivering the closing address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women
Greater
New York
Archdiocesan Council
Cardinal Hayes
St. Patrick's Cathedral
John J. Dunn
Thomas P. Burke
Hotel Astor
Francis P.lebuffe
School of Social Service
Fordham University
James H. Ryan
National Welfare Conference
Sara Weadick
N.C. W. C. Bureau of Immigration
Edward Roberta Moore
Catholic Charities
Michael Gavin
65Th Street
Sesson
Gavin
Grand Ball Room
Henry H. Curran
U. S
Ellis Island
Carlton J. H. Hayes
History Department
Columbia University
Local Ministers Back Nationwide 4 Million Seminary Drive
Local church leaders across denominations join a nation wide campaign to raise 4 000 000 for Union Theological Seminary in New York City The school is the nation s largest graduate school of theology with representation from five denominations on the faculty and 39 in the student body Rockefellers gifts 1 083 893 and 1 260 000 hinge on full fund raise Endowment buildings and apartments for returned missionaries are planned Irvington alumni Rev John B Calvert and Rev George M Whitmor active in the effort
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Theological Seminary
New York
America
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Irvington
Union Seminary
John B. Calvert
George M. Whitmor
Kitchen Shower for Miss Anna Ballard
A surprise kitchen shower was given for Miss Anna Ballard of North E Street and Eugene Barrett of North Tarrytown on Saturday evening November 19 at James McGowan’s 47 Depyster Street North Tarrytown. The decor was pink and blue by James Van Tassell of College Avenue. Dancing, games, a supper, and gifts followed. attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Marrett, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard, Mr. and Mrs. McGowan, Miss Madden of New York City, Anna Ballard and family, Lillian Barrett, Lillian Leonard, Mattie Leonard, Edna Leonard, Anna Brenan, Marion Hartnett, Marie Cosgrove, Katharine McGowan, Anna Cavanagh of New York City, Joseph Farrell of New York City, Scoot Moore of East Irvington, George and Alfred Ballard of Irvington, Brother Reardon, Eugene Barrett, Joseph Pillie, Joseph Harrie Jack, Geo. Barrett, Gerald Cosgrove, James Van Tassel, James Mow an, and John Crowley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Ballard
North E Street
Eugene Barrett
North ‘Tarrytown
James McGowan
Depyster Street
Tarrytown
James Vau ‘Tassell
College Avenue
Thomas Marrett
Fred Leonard
Thomas McGowan
Miss Madden
New York City
Lillian Barrett
Lillian Leonard
Mattie Leonard
Edna Leonard
Anna Brenan
Marion’ Hartnett
Marie Cosgrove
Catherine McGowan
Anna Cavanagh
Joseph Farrell
Scoot Moore
East Irvington
George and
Alfred Ballard
Irvington
Brother Reardon
Joseph Pillie
Joseph Harrie Jack
Geo. Barrett
Gerald Cosgrove
James van Tassel
James Mowan
John Crowley
St Barnabas Service Preview and Parish Election
At St Barnabas the 11 o'clock sermon by Rev William N Colton will be on Looking Forward. Gounod's Lovely appear will be sung by the choir. Other services 7:30 am and 8:00 pm. Women's Auxiliary meets Tuesday at 3:00. Annual parish election Dec per results include Warden Henry K Browning and Vestrymen F T Raban David L Luke H H Cannon H S Waterbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. N. Colton
Gounod
Woman’s Auxiliary
Henry K. Browning
F. ‘T. Raban
David L. Luke
H. H. Cannon
Waterbury
Along Broadway social notes from Cambridge and Hot Springs
Mrs W A Burnham occupies a new residence near Cambridge Massachusetts. Mrs Ralph H Matthiesson is visiting Hot Springs Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
W. A. Burnham
Cambridge, Mass
Ralph H. Matthiesson
Hot Springs
Irvington Bank Sees Growth and Christmas Club Payout
Irvington National Bank, led by President Robert G. Abercrombie, is prospering in Westchester with a $50 000 capital and surplus and plans to mail about $30 000 to Christmas Club members. The bank aims for two million class status soon as deposits rise and improvements continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington National Bank
Westchester County
Tarrytown National Bank
Irvington
Tarrytown
Robert G. Abercrombie
Tarrytown Dailey News
Abercrombie
Building Plans by Mr Raban at Behrens Park Lot
Plans detail a one story 20 by 30 foot structure with a slanting roof to replace the Broadway corner store, vacated by January 1. The plan allows future conversion to a small family cottage with a relocated garage to the rear and a proper roadway for auto loading and unloading inside the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raban
Behrens Park
Broadway
Abercrombie to represent trustees at Syracuse meeting
Robert G. Abercrombie has been chosen by the Board of School Trustees to represent that body at the meeting of the School Boards and Trustees of the State of New York to be held at Syracuse on Friday and Saturday of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert G. Abercrombie
State of
New York
Syracuse
Behrens Park zoning clash over Raban business plan
Behrens Park residents oppose Fred T. Raban plan to use his partly vacant lot for his business. A delegation attended a village board meeting, protest recorded, and the issue was referred to village counsel. Officials seek a more definite zoning rule for the area to safeguard property owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred T. Raban
Behrens Park
Home Place
Raban
Irvington
Episcopal Social Service Plans Luncheon in Westchester
A luncheon and dinner conference organized by the Social Service Committee of the Episcopal Church in Westchester County is set for Tuesday December 9 at Grace Church Community House White Plains. The program features Rev Charles K Gilbert, Rt Rev Herbert Shipman and others discussing child welfare and social service topics with proceeds at nominal food costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Service Committee
THE
Episcopal Church IN
Westchester CO
Episcopal Church
Westchester County
Grace Church
Westchester
Gilbert
Herbert Shipman
Suffragan
Gladys Fisher
Department of Child Welfare
Frederick L. Pease
Church Mission of Help
Paul R. Reynolds
Westchester County Children's Association
Chester Marsh
George Werner
Public Welfare
John A. Kingsbury
Scarsdale
N.Y
Dutt
Bronzville Committee
Archdeaconry Committee
W. N. Colton
Irvington
Alan N. Mann
Paul R Reynolds
C. W. Robinson
St Pauls M E Church Notes Service Changes
The popular monthly service will be held Sunday evening at 7 45 with the pastor as preacher Owing to illness Rev Lewis E Christian cannot lead the service as scheduled but will attend later The Pastor will occupy the pulpit at the 11 am service and preach The Sunday School meets at 10 am The Praise and Prayer Service is Wednesday at 8 pm Religion the Basis of the Republic is cited with President Calvin Coolidge on the reverence for truth justice equality and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis E. Christian
Calvin Coolidge
Open letter protests business use in Behrens Park
Rodman Stover writes to the Board of Trustees of Irvington Village opposing any building for business in Behrens Park. He cites narrow streets, danger to children, nuisance from delivery trucks and traffic, and argues property values would fall. He calls for fair, impartial treatment and adherence to the Golden Rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village OF
Irvington
Behrens Park
Rodman Stover
Fifteen Year Old East Irvington Boy Killed in Road Crash
Thomas O Keefe a sixteen year old schoolboy of East Irvington was killed Thursday noon on Taxter Road near the school grounds after being struck by William Halstead a blacksmith of the village The impact hurled him under the moving truck of Scott Bros Elmsford driven by Herbert King of East Irvington He died en route to Dr Hvan J Smiths office in Peekskill Testimony at a preliminary hearing before Coroner Snowden blamed no one The dead youth was an only son and both men regret the tragedy Funeral services will be held at Immaculate Conception Church tomorrow morning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas O’keefe
East Irvington
Hvan J. Smith
Snowden
Peekskill
Halstead
Mr. King
Immaculate Conception Church
Hutchings Celebrate Double Milestone in North Tarrytown
Mr and Mrs L J Hutchings honored a double occasion last Sunday at their North Tarrytown home. The event marked their wedding anniversary and the christening of their daughter Delores. Guests enjoyed a pleasant Fireside Court reading and warm fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Hutchings
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Impson
MR. Brown
Ives
Dobbs Ferry
Pauline Allen
Cedar St
North Tarrytown, N. Y
Rvies
Irvington Boy Scouts
Library Bulletin No
Miss Anna Ballard
ST. Barnabas
Irvington's
Gton
County
MR. Raban
R. G. Abercrombie
Harold Goldblatt
Philharmonic
Carnegie Hall
Yonkers Armory
AL Ash
von Tassel
K. Ash
King
Eimer
R. H. Abercrombie
F. H. Hettinger
McCanl
Northrup
Ebbets
ST. Paul's
M. E
M. H. Sharples
Thomas O'Keefe
Scott Bros
East
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