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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1932
Page
3
The Irvington Branch of the Needlework Guild of America supports publicizing its TESTIMENTARY LETTERS from the Church Periodical Club. Miss Mary St John Mairs and Mrs Jaffray drive the effort urging broader awareness and continued backing for these well organized projects.
A batch of tributes from Miss Brewer, Miss Thornbury, Miss Francis, and others honors long years of teaching and hospital service. Volunteers, art directors, and local merchants are praised for generosity, with gifts and groceries noted. A patrol case and local events are touched on, highlighting community appreciation and winter aid efforts.
A nondescript local notice reports final donations reaching 1157.50 for the Red Cross. The piece mentions community members Franklin M. Haines Abe St DeWitt Morrisa Whe and others contributing during the drive with various social events noted. It also touches on a December 11 church gathering and a memorial service for James Storver feted by friends, listing attendees and pallbearers.
Sewer inspector Hickey uncovers manholes buried ten feet underground after a two week search in the South Broadway area. The discovery prompts discussion of a proposed Sprain Brook sewer extension and costs allocated to nearby property improvements and district taxes. Local officials including Trustees Duell and Griffin push for state legislation to ease assessments and fund the project with staff from the Westchester Sanitary Sewer Commission overseeing the work.
A resident of a village seeks to regulate and secure fallen timber for firewood. The proposal envisions a village trustees committee administering legal access, protecting woodlands, and preventing theft while coordinating with local landowners to ensure safe, regulated collection for households and families.
Catholic Club wins its second court contest as local Needlework Guild of America activity highlighted by donations of sheets towels baby garments and other items. The report lists officers, notes the guild’s relief efforts, and mentions thanks from Mary and the Salvation Army among other acknowledgments.
The Irish American Society announces a December 16 dance sponsored by the Tarrstovsh and Dobbie Knine. Tickets are 30 cents, with May Pa t on Dearman Street listed as a contact. event attracted a small local turnout.
Henry pursues appointment as Secretary of Labor in the Roosevelt administration. The article notes a meeting at Hall Thursday evening with various local figures and community events, including missionary speaker at a women's luncheon and a upcoming town hall concert by the Country Club Orchestra under Prof Nicolas Roe.
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