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Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

Dec 15, 1938

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Hastings Clerk Named Greenburgh Assessor In New Year

Hastings village clerk John C White was named Town of Greenburgh assessor to replace the late James Magee. White will take office January 1 and resign Hastings post. He is an engineer active in local affairs, with a salary of 3500 dollars. The town council studied the 1939 budget with a tentative tax rate cut from 245 to 186 per thousand in six villages and a small reduction in unincorporated areas. The proposed township levy for next year is 162219 dollars.

John C. White Hastington-Hadson Greenburgh James C. Magee White Hastings Wiliam C. Duell Hartsdale Z. Channon Press WPA Cotswold Corporation Central Avenue Planning Board Frederick S. Fisher Contra Avenue Elmsford Joseph Carmel Elmsford Rage Evelyn Jones Washington Avenue Th Welfare Juda Conway Adam Rohrbach Hastings Abrams Brothers Tarrytown Boyce and Sons

Gilbert Succeeds Glendenin as Irvington church pastor search

Frank C. Gilbert of Clinton Avenue was elected to succeed the late Joseph Clendenin of Ardsley Park as chair man of a committee to select a pastor for the Irvington Presbyterian Church. The pastorate has been vacant since Rev. Robert MacGowan resigned in September.

Frank C. Gilbert Clinton Avenue Joseph Clendenin Ardsley Park Irvington

Joseph Leahy Injured in Yonkers Car Crash

Joseph Leahy of East Clinton Arena has returned home after hospital treatment for injuries from a collision at North Broadway and Roberts Lane at 3:30 Saturday morning. The other driver, John Murphy of 122 Tollevue Avenue Yonkers, 24, was uninjured.

Joseph Leahy East Clinton Arena Yonkers General Hospital North Broadway Roberts Lane John Murphy Tollevue Avenue Yonkers

Virginia Hyler Engaged to Wed Miss Hyler

The engagement of Miss Virginia Estelle Hyler of 80 Van Wart Avenue Tarrytown to Nell Twillinger son of Mrs. Arthur Frank of 32 French Avenue Elmsford was announced by Mrs Hyler and her husband on Monday The prospective bride attended Irving Grammar School and Irvington High School Mr Twillinger works on the Lehman estate South Broadway Tarrytown No wedding date has been set.

Virginia Estelle Hyler van Wart Avenue Tarrytown Nell Twillinger Arthur Frank French Avenue Elmsford

Ardsley Club Holiday Squash Tournament Weekend

Ardsley Country Club hosts a weekend squash tournament with amateurs from the region. Notables entering include Germain Glidden, LeRoy Lewis, Hunter Lott Jr, Herbert Lancaster, Neil Sullh, and Joseph W. Holmes among others. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Dillon plan weekend entertainments and a cocktail party with dances and tennis.

Ardsley Country Club Squas Ardsley Park Jeremiah Dilton Germain Glidden LeRoy Lewis Hunter Lott, Jr Herbert Lancaster Neil Sulh Donald Strachan W. Tesit Joseph W. Holmes George Len Strachan Willan Hf. Hanna Thacher Gtdden Franklin Mathes Parker Wise Adstt George W. Willams Hudson Mouse Dillon

St Barnabas Names Vestry and Launches 3 Year Plan

About two hundred parishioners gathered at St Barnabas Episcopal Church for a breakfast meeting launching a three year expansion program. Five new vestrymen were elected: Harry Bemond Gardner Knute Wistrand John F Plum mer and William A Kimbel heads a pledging drive to engage all members in money, work, and church attendance. The program began this week with a campaign and a dedication service followed the breakfast.

St. Barnabas’ Episcopal Church William A. Kimbel Ardsley Park Charles Gilbert Otfy I Rice Kimbel Walter Metiride Main Street J. Wood Rutter Hroad Howard Morris North Cottonet Street Harry Be Mond Ft. Gardner Redstey Park Knute Wistrand Mr. Kimbel John F. Plummer

Appreciation of the Beautiful In Art Instruction

The Art Department of the Tivington Schools aims to sharpen pupils appreciation of beauty and color, stressing love of country and health and safety. From primary to high school, students work with water color, crayons, paper, scissors, paste, clay, and printing. The program integrates art with history, geography, and English, and highlights posters for safety and health, with senior work guided by the Art Director. The school seal and prize designs by former student Jonnie Palsford Jones illustrate long tradition.

Tivington State Department Jonnie Palsford Jones

Mrs Amelia Hoff Wins Turkey in Court Christmas Raffle

Mrs Amelia Hoff of 10 South Dutcher Street won the annual turkey raffle of Court Margaret Mary Catholic Daughters of America held in Holy Name Hall on Thursday evening in December. The court will hold its Christmas party on Tuesday evening December 20 with officers from neighboring courts invited. Miss Anna Taaffe organized decorations and Miss Josephine Condan acted as barwoman of the supper committee.

Amelia Hoff South Dutcher Street Margaret Mary Catholic Daughters of America Holy Name Hall Anna Taaffe Josephine Condan

Christmas Plays At Irvington Schools This Week

Three Irvington schools prepare holiday programs next week. East Irvington School will stage Betty Jane's Christmas Dream Tuesday at 1 45 PM with a tableau and carols. Irving School presents Santa's Toy Tuesday at 8 PM, followed by Santa's Toyshop on Wednesday at 1 45 PM, ending with a tableau and carols. The Lich School offers The Fleet Christmas Did at 9 15 AM Wednesday, featuring an old English depiction of Christmases in Old England.

Irvington Irvington High School East Irvington School Irving School East Irvington the Irving School Eizst Irsington Santa's Toyshop England Lich School

Thursday E208 Dance a Magnet at Ardsley Country Club

Young people from local districts attend the Thursday Club event at Ardsley Country Club on December 22 with multiple dinner parries planned. Hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Reese Hastings and numerous guests from Hastings Ardsley Park and Tarrytown areas.

Ardsley Country Club Richard W. Reese Hastings William Woodh Daniel Woodhull Arthur , Allison and Sr George B. Robbins Tronsville Judson Re. Morris Charles K. Elliott Ainsley Park Edward P. Carter, Jr Matthiessen Park Agene Dotmer Tarrytown Or Wilton T. Littler Matthiessen Parks Jess Sweetser Penny Foote Searsdale Mary and Jane MacHarg Ardsley Park Thomas Q. Brennan, Jr South Broscina Franklin Goates Bruce May Bob Turner Sunnyside Lane Alexander J Hamilton Philipse Manor Linton ‘Thrasher Ene A An Enteral Ie Betty Young Barbara Conger Mins Conger'ey

Village approves 100000 bond for sewer disposal plant

Irvington trustees authorize a 100000 bond issue to fund the village sewer and disposal plant project developed with WPA. A 10000 note will be sold to Irvington National Bank and Trust Company at 3 percent to provide working funds. Engineers expect total cost under 250100 with the village share not to exceed 125000.

Board of Trustees PWA Edward J. Martin Piocesas Tivington National Bank and Trust Company Oar of Trustees Bank Works Progress Administration Martin Bnt

Candle Light Vesper Services at St Pauls Methodist Church

A Sunday candle light vesper at 4 p.m. features the church school presenting the Nativity story without elaborate staging. Christmas Day vesper at 4 p.m. includes readings and music, with Van Dyke’s The Other Wise Man read aloud, inviting all Christians to worship in fellowship.

St. Paul's Methodist Church van Dyke

Murphy Heads Community Celebration Again

Wan A suhoy of namer named January 30 for the benefit of the life bans ane of ea ton, notified Mr Murphy of his ap ine sret as ten tsngon.

Wan A.suahy Mr. Murphy

Five In Court On Parking Charges

Five Irvington villagers appeared in police court before Judge James J. Lyden and received suspended sentences for parking violations. Names include George Brancaccio Austin Williams James Stove Michael Alolo and Joseph Severino. Other cases adjourned to December 28 or January 2.

Irvington James J. Lyden Lyden George Brancaccio South Dutcher Street Austin Willams Richard du Fon Grinnel James Stove Grinnel Street Michael Alolo North Bekt Street Joseph Severino Ardsley Severino Ardsley Avenue Washington Avenue Ardsley Park Poughkeepsie Saw Mill River Parkway William Zekus Elmsford Richard Harris Helen Dalton Hastings

Diamond Lodge to Elect Officers Tomorrow

The annual election and installation of officers of Diamond Lodge, F and A O L, will be held tomorrow evening at the Masanle Temple in Dobbs Ferry. Reports will be read. current officers include Arthur Clackmar master and John Ravekes secretary with a list of other officers and members.

Diamond Lodge Masanle Dobbs Ferry Lodge Arthur’, Clackmar Anton Sefiz Ernest Gels John IH. Ravekes Norman C. Templeton Alexander Smith Bortsil D. Edwards Frank Tiefenhauser Bruce ‘Thauburn Sf. Stuart Kamke Harold C. Marey S. Ronald’ Failing Theore Steenworth Norward A. Uhr David Ravekes Nicholas Tyrne Tyler Harry G. Rudolph

Rare Milton edition shown to Tarrytown Society

Mrs H V D Black presented a rare Milton edition to the Tarrytown Historical Society on Sunday featuring the bookplate of Fredericts W Paull Ing descendant of John Paulding, one of Andre’s captors. The leather bound work came from Richard Courant founder of the society who prized it as a top possession. The bookplate is said to be the only existing example and is a replica of the congressional medal awarded to John Paulding. The book is valued at 100 dollars.

Henry van Devanter Black North Roadway Tarrytown Historical Society John Miltton Fredericts W. Paull John Paulding Andre Richard Courant

Eastern Star and Masons Christmas Party Set

Irving chapter of the Eastern Star and Diamond Lodge F and A M will hold their annual Christmas party for children on Thursday evening December at 7:30 o clock at the Masonic Temple Dobbs Ferry.

Irving Owtet Eastern Star and Diamond Lodge A.M Masoge Temple Dobbs Ferry

Reductions in assessments trim taxes for numerous properties

The board of trustees and assessors adjourned meeting cut $73,100 from 1938 roll taxes. Major reductions included $25,000 for J. Turner Lumber Co, lowering its $185,000 assessment. $20,000 for Mary L Sayles on East Sunny Slide Lane from $142,000 to $125,000. $6,000 for Trvington Waterfront Properties, Inc. and related firms from $56,000. $5,000 for Paul K. Randall on Fargo Lane. $2,000 for Kent Cooper on Starriman Road. and $3,000 for Lena Gasperini on North Astor Street, among others, affecting next year’s levies.

Board of Trustees Fost J. . Turner Lumber Company J. F. Curry Mary L. Sayles Sunnyslide Lane Ewa Md. Yackett Sayles Trvington Waterfront Properties, Inc Lockwood & Pateman Irelneton Lumber Company William A. Murphy Paul K. Randall Fargo Lane Kent Cooper Starriman Road Cooper Lena Gasperini Urlek Row Peek-Ashog Flats North Astor Street

Mrs Shepard Seriously Ill In Lynds Hurat District

Mrs Finley J Shepard of Lynds hurat North Broadway is seriously ill due to illness. Hy Mil remains at her summer home while Mrs Stepan and He stay at Lyndburet.

Finley J. Shepard

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