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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1932
Page
1
Supervisor Duell outlines a tentative 1923 budget showing a total saving of 85 270 and a tax levy of 1299 for villages with 1 8856 rate and 85492 outside. The plan trims salaries and expenses across departments to ease the burden on Greenburgh’s 15 000 taxpayers amid economic stress. An Advisory Budget Committee will review before final adoption.
Weather brings ice on lakes and streams in Westchester County Park System. The Commission urges parents and schools to caution children. Red flag warnings will be posted at noon at skating sites as conditions permit.
A Christmas program featured a prize speaking contest with themes about the season. Freshman Donald Dinewiddle and Sophomore Gertrude Habermeht were among the contestants, each class selecting a representative. Judges included Miss Knodel and Judge Roe.
A purse believed to belong to Bertha Leggett is found by Garrett Storms near the Shepard woods along Taxter Road East Irvington. Police capture no prints. the victim's husband Walter Yarborough is being questioned as investigation continues.
The Board of Education plans to present findings from experts on establishing new school grounds to accommodate growing needs. Residents discuss the vital issue as space shortages hamper classes and force teachers to repurpose dark areas for instruction, highlighting urgent capacity constraints.
Members of the Republican Women’s Club will replace their Christmas tree party with gift distribution to elderly residents cared for by the Division of Old Age Relief. Miss Jane Todd of Broadway, Tarrytown, club president, states socks, undergarments, gloves, and warm clothing will be given through the Old Age Relief division before Christmas Eve.
Representatives from Public Welfare Offices Red Cross churches and service clubs in Irvington met last Tuesday to coordinate relief work. They named Mrs. Turence Gilron chairman to ensure every needy Irvington family is cared for this winter through one organization. The Center Class thanks patrons who supported The Automatic Butler.
Arrangements for a village concert by Joseph Palermo, a prominent local violinist, are in final stage. The event, to be held at Town Hall on Wednesday, December 21, features pianists from New York, tickets 75 cents to 1.00, seating six for 10 dollars. Proceeds support unemployment relief via Thursday Club Cream Bottle collections.
The ember meeting of the Central Hudson Branch of the Westchester County Children’s Association focused on a Christmas effort for dependent mothers and children. A large volunteer group under Burr of Dobbs Ferry organized buying, stocking filling, and Santa visits, with packing day set for the 20th and elderly relief pensions recently granted, aiding elderly neighbors and families in need.
Mrs. George Snell of Wastington Avenue Dobbs Ferry had her car run off at a foot of the hill, the tiny Austin auto tipped over. Two truck drivers lifted it back upright with no damage. She drove to a nearby store for oil, spilled, replenished, started the motor and drove away.
The Village and Assessor Henry H. Cannon reviewed 55 complaints for relief from 45 taxpayers. Thirteen cases received substantial reductions, totaling about 46 000 in lowered assessments. Major cuts included Morris Owen 15 000, Mason B Starling Jr 9 000, and others, promising a 1933 assessment lower than the current year. The Annie E Poth Home formerly Madame C J Walker’s estate is now assessed along with village figures showing the lowest rate in Greenburgh at 11.50 per cent based on 70 per cent, potentially shifting town totals by about 1 200 000.
Improvements on the fourth floor are nearly finished as the interior is transformed into a music department space. The auditorium gains new stage lighting and equipment, replacing an aging system, with supervisor Milas Genevieve Peter guiding the music program and broader facilities to aid past constraints.
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