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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1941
Page
1
The American Red Cross asks Irvington to contribute 6000 of a 50 million national drive. Editors urge residents to meet the quota, noting the per person burden and the importance of preparedness and support for national and local needs.
The Gazette prints a four-denomination plea urging all ministers to unite and call Americans to worship every Sunday not just in the near term. It notes many citizens have not entered a church in years yet remain deeply religious and emphasizes the Church’s role in fortifying the nation during this hour.
Col Frederick Devereux, chairman, warns the public against hysteria from radio reports and rumors of impending air attacks. The council’s control room is active and will relay Army warnings. Communities will be alerted. local authorities issue instructions. Keep lines open and avoid unnecessary calls. continue normal activities.
The Greenburgh Town Council adopted a 1942 budget with about $60,000 slashed from the net budget. The measure, praised as prudent economy, avoids further salary cuts and hints at potential additional savings for 1943. Taxpayers welcome the gesture and hope Westchester County may follow with a similar cut.
The American Red Cross asks Irvington to contribute 6000 dollars toward the 9 million dollar national war relief fund. Mayor Murphy and Mrs. Charles K. James urge residents to donate, saying the drive is urgent and separate from the regular Roll Call. The committee plans a door to door campaign to meet the village quota based on population.
St Paul’s Methodist Church hosts a Christmas musicale on Sunday December 14 at four o’clock. Standard Bearers sponsor the event inviting the community, with a silver offering for the society. Guest soloists include Mrs Henry Templeton, Miss Connors, Miss Valentine, Miss England, and Miss Sway. Mrs Lloyd Gimour will read a Christmas story.
The town buzzes about a planned gathering for laughs and fun tonight. Cast members Henry Simmons, Arthur McQuillan, Margaret Boyle, Aarriet Simmons, and Ethel Simmons are mentioned, with continued coverage promised on page 8.
The Greenburgh Town Council adopted a revised budget of 696,791 with a net town tax levy of 477,781 and outside-area levy of 219,010, promising roughly 10 percent cuts for residents within six villages and about 2 percent for unincorporated areas. Supervisor William C. Dall announced tax rates for village and non village areas, while some officials advocated broader salary reductions. The measure preserves police salary increases tied to department capacity, trims special officer funding, and adjusts several pay scales, with further details continuing on page 5.
A joint message from Irvington ministers urges heightened devotion to God and gospel service amid national tension. They call residents to worship for wisdom and courage, citing peace and strength found in faith. Endorsed by Rev. George R. Metcalf, Rev. Thomas J. Donlon, Rev. Lloyd B. Gilmour, and Rev. Adam Weir Craig.
At least one Irvington man Lieut Commander John J./Laffen, known to have been in Honolulu when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor last Sunday. No word has reached Irvington relatives on his status. His wife Miss Helen Sweetman is now at Long Beach California.
Federal agents and village police arrested Dr. Herman Sandvoss at his Circle Drive home just after 3:00 am. Sandvoss, described as an apparent German national, was escorted to the Federal Building in New York City amid rumors of radio gear contact with German agents. Nine suspects were rounded up in Westchester County, including six aliens from Germany and two Japanese. two others were deemed highly dangerous.
Town officials issue a wartime emergency proclamation detailing a two‑long blast alarm, wardens, police and fire readiness, and school procedures for evacuations and safe areas. Mayor William A. Mur and Principal Raymond E Townsend urge calm as Village Defense Council coordinates protective actions and parent communications.
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