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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1952
Page
2
Irvington School notes report principals attend conference in Syracuse and detail a Library Club Book Bazaar featuring 400 new books for K to grade 2. Exhibit runs December 15 to 38 from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with a Monday evening session.
REA High School seniors host a Snowball Dance in the U S gym with music by Camney's band and songs like My Destiny Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Jambalaya. Tickets cost a half dollar for couples and refreshments are offered. TheLiterary Club plans its annual Christmas Linch in the library and faculty notes highlight Miss Eaton and Miss Donaghy with school memories.
Metropolitan Opera star Lily Pons performs at the County Center in White Plains on Friday evening. The program includes operatic arias and songs such as Dites que faut il faire and Plaisir d amour, with Frank Versaer on flute obbligato. after intermission she closes with a selection from Debussy and canto pieces, amid theatrical titles and Italian songs.
Church groups hold seasonal gatherings across Dobbs Ferry and Manhattan Beach. Chaplain Evans attends Medson River Branch, St Pauls Methodist hosts a Christmas tea at 7 20 pm, and a school party collects gifts for Five Points Mission in New York City.
Joan Evans known as the Singing Chaplain will be guest speaker at the Seamen's Institute meeting. The event highlights inclusion of clergy in maritime ministry and draws seafarers and church members from the harbor community.
Joseph Van Houten and Miss Elieda Gertrude Faas of Tarrytown were married at Second Reformed Church on December 12 1952 Rev George J Ammerman officiated Maid of honor Marl Martin White Plains bridesmaids Joan Riva Montgomery Barbara Bower Elmsford Sally Van Holtshausen Foxie dames Shilds Montgomery best man Hoke Arell ushers Daniel Matropietro Edward Barbagallo. Van Houten a graduate of Irvington High School served in Korea and works as a research worker for Sonotone Corporation. The ceremony followed by theatre notes and local notices including a hearing on abolishing Irvington Municipal Board.
The play Cricket on the Hearth will open in Dobbs Ferry on December 17 at the Dobbs Theatre. Cast and production details are planned, with local audiences invited to attend the show.
Raton Electronics announces immediate television service with 10 percent of sets repairable in home. Charge is $3.00 for service. Contacts Avington at 9.0546 and Hastings at 55286 for details.
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