Irvington honors Washington Irving with memorial wreath
Mayor Peter A. Peyser places a wreath on the Washington Irving Memorial in Irvington on the 109th anniversary of Irving's death. Bela W. Norton, Sleepy Hollow Restorations chief, joins the ceremony. the memorial by Daniel Chester French was funded by residents and erected in 1928.
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Peter A. Peyser
Washington Irving
Sunnyside Lane
Irvington
Irving
Bela W. Norton
Execu
Village trustees tackle water project delay and local issues
The Board of Trustees discussed delaying the water improvement program due to a court ruling but learned the Department of Housing and Urban Renewal approved preliminary bond counsel to proceed. They accepted dedication of Havemeyer Subdivision streets, canceled a performance bond, and noted hearings on equalization rates, air pollution rules, and a Western Union request.
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Board of Trustees
Peter A. Peyser
Department of Housing and Urban Renewal
Havemeyer
Osceola Avenue
Knute W. Wistrand
Albany
Bertram Trent
South Buckhout Street
Happy Mod Year Buffet Dance at Immaculate Conception Hall
An event titled Happy Mod Year buffet dance will take place at Immaculate Conception Hall from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. on December 31. Eddy McGinnis will provide continuous dancing under Hal Smith. A hot and cold buffet will be served 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets cost 11 dollars with limited availability. Contact Greg Smith, Jeanne Chretien, Sal Madonia, Larry Palermo, or Marilyn Foley for details.
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Immaculate Conception Hall
Eddy McGinnis
Hal Smith
Greg Smith
Jeanne Chretien
Sal Madonia
Larry’ Palermo
Marilyn Foley
Santa Claus Visit Set for December 4
The Recreation Department reminds Irvington children that Santa will visit Memorial Park on Saturday December 14 at 10 in the morning. He will listen to all wishes and candy and popcorn will be provided for all children.
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Irvington
Santa Claus
Memorial Park
Santa
Book Fair at Irvington Library Draws Big Crowd and Sales
A lively Irvington Library Book Fair drew students from Dows Lane Main Street and Immaculate Conception schools. Carl Carmer’s The Hudson sold out early as attendees bought titles for holiday gifts or future checkouts. Enthusiasm for reading grew, aided by the Friends of the Irvington Library and a large volunteer staff including Mrs. Charles P Graves and Mrs. Edward Denver.
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Irvington Library
Dows Lane
Main Street
Immaculate ‘Conception
Friends of the
Carl Carmer
the Hudson
Carmer
Charles P. Graves
Friends of the Library
Edward den
Columbia Veep Speaks at Irvington High School Meeting
Dr. Warren Goodell, Columbia University Vice President for Administration, addressed 23 World Affairs Club students in mid November at Irvington High School. He opened with a general evaluation of campus unrest and student power as the meeting topic.
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World Affairs Club
Irvington High School
Warren Goodell
Columbia University
Irvington
Goodell
Jessie Ian Day Honors Retiring School Matron
The Main Street School Student Council and student body designated Tuesday November 26 as Jessie Ian Day to honor retiring matron Miss Ian. A talent show assembly featured her as guest of honor, planned with secrecy by the council and teacher Peter Marra to celebrate her years of devotion.
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Main Street
Jessie Ian
Ian
Jessie Tan
Irvington School
Peter Marra
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S. Buckhout
Winslow Wheeler
Scouts of Girl Scouts
Maureen Foleyic
Nan McGrane
Nancy
Columbia Veep
Columbia
Jessie Ian Day
Miss Jessie Ian
Student Council
Katie Rowe
Brett Dodd
Chris Finn
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