Fire Tears Through John Martinson Garage Area In Village Blaze
A midnight fire in the village destroyed the John Martinson garage on South Ferris Street and an adjoining shed owned by Village Trustee William A Murphy. The three story Wistrand tenement on Main Street suffered rear and roof damage as nine families fled with their belongings. Estimated damage ranged from 10 000 to 20 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martinson
Ferris Street
William A. Murphy
Wistrand
Main Street
Board Rejects Barney Lane Name for Station Road
The Board of Trustees after a public hearing denied residents petition to rename Station Road Barney Lane. It favored a name change but asked sponsors to propose one or two alternative names to avoid conflicts with Barney Park and related names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Station Road
Barney Lane
Barney Park
War Dept Opposed to Harbor Plan Proposal
The Engineering Corps of the U S War Department through Colonel D Peek announced the proposed improvement of Irvington Harbor is unfavorable. Cause cited is the growing use of riverfront docks by ocean steamers and other large boats, while the Chamber of Commerce backed deepening the harbor with support from Representative Charles D Millard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. War Department
D. Peek
Irvington Harbor
Chamber of Commerce
Charles D. Millard
Red Cross Aids Fire Victims At Ardsley Christmas Events
Red Cross volunteers aided families displaced by the Main and Ferris Street fire, arranging housing, clothing, and furniture and reporting conditions to authorities. Ardsley Country Club hosts eight Christmas events this season including dances and charity parties organized by local residents and clubs through late December and into January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Cross
Ardsley
Ella S. Gregory
David 5. Yates
Westchester County
American Red Cross
Main Street
Ferris Street
Irvington
Ardsley Park traffic plan clears narrow streets
The Board of Trustees voted to establish one way traffic on Ardsley Avenue and Hudson Road between Clifton Place and the Ardsley-on-Hudson depot to improve safety in winter. A public hearing will follow and the plan originates from Walter Walker of Hudson House Inc. The meeting also covered paying a delinquent tax note, snow removal plans, and lighting a Memorial Park skating rink. In Greenburgh, officials chose to use a 1945 act to remove a dangerous abandoned blacksmith shop on South Central Avenue after the owner refused demolition. The hearing is set for December 30. Also, 165 members of the Companions of the Forest of America honored Mrs. Martin M. Monahan at a testimonial dinner in North Tarrytown. Mrs. Monahan was elected supreme chief companion and has long served the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardsley Avenue
Hudson Road
Board of Trustees
Ight
Clifton Place
Ardsley-on-Fludson
Will
Walter JB. Walker
Hudson House, Inc
Ardstey Cas
Ardsley Country Club
Frank C. Gilbert
Irvington National Bank and ‘Trust Company
Gilbert
Edwin W. Flake
Att Ton
James Primm
George Eneand
Memorial Park
South Central Avenue
Greenburgh Council
Companions of the
Forest of America
Martin M. Monahan
Garybrook Road
North Tarrytown
St. Teresa’s Hall
Ars. Monahan
Fremont Circle
Tarrytown
Supreme Board
August Peemoller
Speaters
William | Cattenfield
Mies
Mary “Butler
Frederick Cummings
Award Road Job to Nyack Company
The Board of Education awarded the paving contract for the Main Street 1901 property driveway to Edward D. Sabin Co. of Nyack at a low bid of 8. The second bid by A. M. Hunter nel Son totaled 49 higher at 220. Irvington contractor Costello bid 60 higher at 3. Otter bids were 270 from Ranard F. Murphy and 400 from Gasperin Construction Co. The driveway will be paved with a blacktop material used in local street work for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Edward D. Sabin Co
Nyack
Main Street
A. M. Hunter Nel
Gasperin Constructtion Company
Cast Announced For Senior Class Play At Town Hall
Irvington High School seniors reveal the mystery comedy The Whispering Room by Ruth P. Kimball to be presented December 18 at Town Hall. Cast includes Frank Janos as Don, Rhodas Van Hyning as Rosalie, William Sinkirking as Bill Spencer, Angela Downing as Aunt Grace, Anna Altamura as Mary the housekeeper, Jack Winkten as Dr Trask, Agnes Thornton as Stephanie, Robert Hosa as Inspector, Eugene Reilly as Tim, Arlene Connick as Regan, with T Hall Keyes Orchestra providing dance music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth P
Kimball
Irvington
Don
Frank Janos
Rosalie
Rhodas
van Hyning
Bill Spencer
William Sinkirking
Grace
Angela Downing
Mary
Anna Altamura
Lyden Adjourns Important Cases In Brooklyn Court
Judge James J. Lyden adjourned three major cases on Wednesday. Vincent Esposito of Brooklyn faces a fault in the third degree linked to an Oct. 11 accident injuring nine, with trial set per attorney and plaintiff Matilda Jonas of Long Island City. James LeRoy Grove, charged with driving while intoxicated, received $100 bail and an adjournment to next Wednesday. William Green and Norman Fogel, New York youths, await a jury on charges including axis fault, driving without licenses, and speeding after a track incident involving Motorcycle Officer Francis Murphy. trial date to be set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Lyden
Vincent Esposito
St Street
Brooklyn
Matilda Jonas
42Nd Street
Long Island City
Esposito
Broadway
Will Leaves Entire Estate To Husband In White Plains
An estate of about $28,000 is left entirely to Kenyon B. Conger by the late Mrs Anna Ganter Conger of Barney Park. She died in Portsmouth on Aug 8 after a long illness. Born in Town City she was a daughter of Richard Lea Ganter and Henrietta Sanford Ganter. Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, three brothers Lea S Ganter of City and the Rev Maxwell Ganter of St Johns Episcopal Church in New York City.
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Anna Ganter Conger
Barney Park
Kenyon B. Conger
White Plains
Mra
Conger
Portsmouth
Town City
Town
Richard Lea Ganter
Henrietta Sanford Ganter
Kenyon Tha
Lea
Ganter
City
Maxwell Gan Ter
St. John's Episcopal Chiurest
New York City
Relief costs in Greenburgh rise questioned by officials
In November Greenburgh relief costs totaled 7960 down 266 from October 8326 as the W P A continues wholesale discharge of workers. Milk 760 food 4091 shelter 1682 fuel 903 light and gas 53 clothing 222 household med 127 and bus tickets 14 were listed. A total of 470 cases were carried in November with 287 still active on Nov 10. Property owners oppose village plan. Irvington Post VFW to occupy abandoned Water Department pumphouse Harriman Road under a five year lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenburgh
Hugh F. Graham
Edwin W. Fiske, Jr
William A. Murphy
Irvington Post
Water Department
Harriman Road
John O Connor Dies After Hospital Operation
John Edward O Connor of Irvington dies in Dobbs Ferry Hospital after a serious operation on Wednesday. A prominent youth, he led Boy Scout work, taught in local schools, and belonged to several organizations. Survived by parents James and Mary, brother James, and sister Mary. Requiem Mass at Church of the Immaculate Conception. Burial in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edward O'Connor
Irvington
Dobbs Ferry
Lily Hfas
Johnny” O'Connor
Hily Lendshin
Gominy
ME Earling
Elreles
Chamber Muste Society
Hudson River
Tivington Catholic Club
James O'Connor
James
Mary
Sheldon Avenu
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Christmas Party Plans by Westchester GOP Women
The Westchester County Women's Republican Club will host its monthly meeting and Christmas party on December 16 at 2 20 PM in White Plains. Miss Jane Todd will preside as program includes Christmas reading by Mabel McKay, carols by Mary Doherty, tea served by Mrs James Boulson, and a Christmas tree for gifts to Westchester people at the Old Ae Relic. The planning committee includes Mrs Edmund R Sele, Mrs Henry Dillon, and Mrs Thomas Tealy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westchester County Women’s Republican Club
Martine Avenue
White Plains
Jane ‘Todd
Atlas Mabel Mc'Kay
Jane Manner
Services Held for Nils Holmquist
Funeral services were held Tuesday at Bennett Funeral Home for Nils Holmquist of Irvington. The rites by the Christian Brethren followed in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Mr Holmquist died Saturday in Mix Home after several weeks ill. He was a superintendent of the Frederick C. Sayles estate. Surviving are his widow Anna Oberg Holmquist and two sons Carl and Nile Q. Holmquist, all of Irvington, and three sisters in Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnett Funeral
P. Holmquist
de Lane
Sleepy Hollow
Holmquist
Mix
Frederick C. Sayles
Urviving
Anna Oberg
Carl
Nile Q. Holmquist
Irvington
Sweden
County to Make Sewer Survey In Hudson River Plan
The Board of Trustees authorized the County Sanitary Sewer Commission to survey and map a permanent sewage disposal project. It would include neighboring villages Tarrytown and North Tarrytown and start with a trunk line along the river shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson River
Board of Trustees
County Sanitary Sewer Commission
Tarrytown
North Tarrytown
Ryan New Fire Chief of Fairview Department
James Ryan was elected Fire Chief of Fairview Fire Department in the unincorporated area of Greenburgh. The Town Council confirmed the election, 22 to 17, at a department meeting where former Chief Albert Johnson sought a fourth term. Other officers approved include Amel Buda, William Sultman Jr, Carl Benson, Louis Russo, Harry Jorgenson, Percy Jones, Jack Strachan, and Joseph Suda in various secretary and treasurer roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Ryan
Fairview Fire Department
Greenburgh
Ryan
Albert Johnson
Amel Buda
William’ Sultman
Carl Benson
Leutenant
Louis Russo
Harry Allen
Harry Jorgenson
Percy D. Jones
Jack Strachan
Joseph Suda
Village Board Grants Small Tax Reductions
The Village Board approved limited property tax reductions totaling 7,700 as part of adjustments on the 20001 assessments. Several larger requests were denied including Columbus University’s 142,600 reduction from 200,600. Some reductions were granted for individual parcels such as Ellen Lankey and Havemyer, while others like Anne Boventzter and Samuel Terman faced denial. Continued on Page Five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus University
Cnts
Ellen V. Lankey
Enet Clinton Avenue
Irvington Waterfront
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Old Pumphouse
EARBY
Lon
Barney
WAR Dept
Yates
Jelene Bennett
Jane Darling
Nance
Jounes
Jones
Olwen Jone
Sis
Stanley Glines
West Clinton Avenue
Mary Elizabeth Glines
Westchester
New York
Harvey Bell
Ardsley Park
Cornelia
George Gouge
Mary Anne
AEN Law
Permis
Companions OF Council
Rat Paopisey
Martin Monahan
Village Board
Ward F. Grune
Hartsdale
Notghbor
Grune
Gerald FitzGerald
William He van Dorn
Nyack Company
Sabin
Town | Hall
Lyden
Anna G. Conger
Fishe
John O'Connor
S.P.C. A
Benjamin
August H. Haucke of
Dobbs
Harry Shaw
Andy Mra
Thornton
Nils Holmquist
Sayles
Soard
Ryan New
Fairview
Havemyer
Oxcedla Avenue
Pressan
Anne C. Boventzer
Mathleston Park
Samuel Il
Terman
Nudson Road
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