St Barnabas Welcomes Otis R Rice as New Rector
The Rev Otis R Rice is appointed rector of St Barnabas Church amid praise from Bishop Manning and Dr Howard Robbins. Rice, a Harvard graduate and Cambridge Theological School alumnus, will assume duties on the first Sunday in February as parish and seminary staff anticipate cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis
R. Rice
St. Barnabas Church
Wiliam T. ‘Manning
Howard ©. Robbins
General Theological Seminary
Chelsea Square
New York City
Rice
Tim
Mesages
Manning
Dr. Robbing
St. Taens
Tilshop Manning
Ree
Robbins
St. Barnabas
Otis R. Meo
Meo
Tare Bo
Episco¢pal Theological School
Cameridge
Mass
General
Nim
Abe
Clarence E. Rice
Slattery
sTarvard
Cambridge
England
Episcopal ‘Theological School
Trinity Church
Toston
New York
St. Thomas ‘Church
St. Narnabas
Mrs Kinney Named Westchester County Membership Chairman
Irvington resident Wylie Kinney was chosen as the Westchester County Children's Association membership chairman. A Central Hudson Branch member since 1930, she has supported the association and chaired the fusion and decorating mart at the 24 Westchester Exposition. She succeeds Mrs. C Dickinson Street of Bronxville in the post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylie Kinney
Irvington
Westchester County Children’s Association
Central Hudson
Kinney
Children’s Association
Children's Association
Fusion and Decorating Mart
C. Dickinson Street
Bronxville
Memorial Park Rink Popular in Irvington and Westchester
The Memorial Park skating rink drew crowds during the cold snap, pleasing residents but provoking Trustee William A. Murphy who champions limiting use to villagers. He aims to finish construction and expand access while balancing local needs.
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Memorial Park
Irvington
Westchester County
William A. Murphy
Pease
Ndt
Mr. Murphy
Ardsley Gavotte Dance Planned at Country Club
Young residents of We shester anticipate the Ardsley Gavotte to be held at the Ardsley Country Club on Monday December 20 Edith Smith chairs the committee with Misses Patteson Cape Daley Haines Jr and several others assisting Attendance is capped at three hundred this year due to last year’s success The orchestra will feature Miss Hetty Blanchard Virginia Robinson Breeta Tirush Jarhara Stella Gordon Louise Kerr and others with Wilfred Daley Jr George Haines and Karl Smith Jr among the committee members Mrs Edwin Fiske Jr and several others are patronesses at the event
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weshester
Ardsley
Ardsley Country Club
Wiss Edith’ Smith
Missex
Dane Patteson
Mimi Cape
Fi Daley
Gordon Brooks
Fran Haines
Jr. Aloe
James Teeth
Hetty Blanchard
Virginia Robinson
Breeta Tirush Jarhara
Tull Stella Gordon
Louise Kerr
Dat Fara Miller
Shirley Runyon
Mclurton Wailis
James Butler
Wilfred Daley
George ‘Haines
Robert Randall
Frederick ‘Williamson
Karl A. Smith, Jr
Edwin W. Fiske, Jr
J.C. Jubrin Jr
B. H. Luckett
Lewis. Shady
R. Lawrence Oakley
Richardson
Mason B. Starling, Jr
D. D. Sutphen
P T A Christmas Meeting Adds Tree and Gift Drive
Irvington High School auditorium hosted the Irvington Parent Teachers Association Christmas meeting on Tuesday evening. Toland Morgastern presided as treasurer Wesley A. Shuler reported 1150 passup members. Winners in the membership contest were Emily Pearlew Ten Grade, Alice Davison Kindergarten, and Reginald Stanhone Seventh and Eighth. A Christmas program included Mrs. Ralph Smith singing and gifts to deserving local children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Toland Morganstern
Cedar Ridge
Wesley A. Shuler
Emily Pearlew
Te Ington
Alice Davison
East Irvington
Reginald Stanhone
Irving School
Ralph Smith
Walcfenter
Francox Valentine
Georne Gailtrey
Tape Presbyteria Fectare
Board Grants Few Cuts in Assessments
Columbia University's petition denied as the Board of Trustees trims only a fraction of requests at a special meeting. Taxpayers protested high valuations on the Med assessment roll, with petitions totaling nearly $675,000. several may pursue certiorari after roll completion. Notable grants include $25,000 to John Hunter and George B. Robinson for the Logan property. $11,500 to Harold Engh for his Maththlesen Park listing. $9,500 to Mrs. Mary H. Morris on Erie Street and Hudson Road. Most requests were denied, including a full exemption for Columbia University’s Du Pont estate on South Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
John Hunter
George B. Robinson
Logan
Red
Hunter
Ikmls
Matthlessen Park
Enghe
William F. Hogan
Hastings
Mary H. Morris
Erie Street
Hudson Road
Ardsley Park
Morris
Trustees
Columbia University
du Pont
South Broadway
Ita
Mra
Kate Murray
Petition Denied for Former Wendel Property Request
The board denied the petition despite Charles Robinson of North Tarrytown supporting it and citing nearby property comparisons. The case lists multiple named entities and trustees, including Columbia University and several individuals, as part of a broader set of applications denied.
Thursday Club Christmas Parties at Ardsley Country Club
The Thursday Club hosts pre dance dinners for St Faiths Home benefi t with a December 22 event at Ardsley Country Club. Frank Novak's orchestra will play while local hosts entertain groups from Matthiessen Park Ardsley Park Hastings and others. Mrs J Sloan Young leads the dance committee with Mrs Gordon Harris and Mrs Kenyon Conger Jr chairing invitation and retractment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Faith's
Ardsley Country Club
Frank Novak
Mary Thurber
A. B. Thurber
Parker Wilson
Matthiessen Park
Mioha Sedgwick
Edwin W. Fiske
Ardsley Park
Richard Reese
John Dougherty
Hastings
Walter B. Walker
Wil
Kenyon B. Conger, Jr
Ardsley ¢ Park
Sloan Young
Gorjdon L. Harris
Kenyon B, Conger, Jr
Christmas Candle Light Service at Livington Church
The annual Christmas candle light service is set for Sunday December 19 at four in the afternoon at Livington Presbyterian Church. Penny Little will sing an Alsatian song Family and choir pieces include Torch, Noel medleys, and Carol of the Flowers. The eleven o'clock morning service features hymns such as ancient plainsong and Joy to the World with instrumental music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tivington Presbyterian Church
Penny Little
Ain
Towa
Rowe
Praestorious
Jean
Joy
Mane
Irvington Women Voters Back Civil Service Post Office Bill
Irvington League of Women Voters endorses New York State League stance against the McKellar post office bill. The group backs the Ramspeck bill and supports minority senators O Mahoney La Follette and Logan in opposing the McKellar measure. Vocational guidance in schools highlighted by Mr Noyes, stressing early and continued academic direction to prepare students for college trade school or work. Next meeting January 17 at Irvington School will focus on Civil Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington League of Women Voters
New York State League of Women Voters
Charles Poletto
Senate Committee On Post Offices
McKellar Din
Whch
House
League of Women Voters
O'Mahoney
Lae Follette
Logan
Autetitta
Mekella
McKellar
Karl Brautigan
Clarence Tonal
Noyes
Tra Ipersons
Msichgal
Colle Trade School
Portable typewriter stolen from Brown's Electric Shop
A portable typewriter was stolen from Brown's Electric Shop in the Jones Building at 126 Main Street. The burglar broke the glass in a small wine room at the back of the building and took the item sometime between Saturday night and Monday morning. The value is about forty five dollars, according to Chief of Police R F McCall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown
Jones Building
Main Street
R. F. McCall
St Barnabas School to Ring Gifts for Sick Children
The children of St Barnabas Episcopal Church will ring bells for sick children at the mail service Sunday at 1:45. The Metropolitan Hospital chaplain in New York will distribute gifts to hospital children on Christmas morning. Santa Claus will give presents to Sunday School pupils after the Christmas Eve service at 5 PM on December 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
Metropolitan Hospital
New York
Santa Claus
Grace Brown Engaged to Wed Arthur L Feinberg
Mrs Caroline V Brown announces the engagement of her daughter Grace M Brown to Arthur L Feinberg of 2 Pinehurst Avenue New York City No wedding date set The bride to be is a graduate of Irvington High School Grand Central School of Art and the Commercial School of Illustration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline V. Brown
Main Street
Ace M. Brown
Arthur L. Feinberg
Pinehurst Avenue
New York City
Irvington High School
Grand Central School of Art
Commercial School of Mlustration
Felf
Univers
Will Discuss Church Merger An Irvin ton Presbyterian Plan
The Congregation of the Irvin ton Presbyterian Church will meet in the church lecture room Friday evening for a discussion on a proposed merger with St Pauls Methodist Episcopal Church. If consolidated, St Pauls would be closed, both congregations use the Presbyterian Church, one minister would serve, but each group would keep its identity and share maintenance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvinton Presbyterian Church
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Paul's Church
Presbyterian Church
St Paul's Church
Seniors Present Ghost Walk at Town Hall Friday
The senior class of Tigh woo presents a ghost walk tomorrow evening in the Town Hall at eight fifteen. Charles Wickle plays Lord Canterville and Sir Shaon, Hiram Otis is played by another cast member, Lateretta the wife by Robert Hyler, Dolores Ann Kerr as Virginia Otis, and twins Sonny Roy and Pex are Rosvally and Elaine St Onge. Production staff includes Janet Dolph as scene painter, James Greenan stage manager, and others handling props, makeup, lighting, and sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Taggart
Eighe
Charles Wickle
Lord Canterville
Sir Shaon
Lord Santerville
Steenth
Hiram Otis
Lateretta
Robert Hyler
Dolores
Ann Kerr
Virginia
Otis
eerEe Rosvally
Elaine St. Onge
Sonny Roy
Pex
Ruth Tante
Hommey
Housekerville
Simon Charles Ritchte
Robert Hyler Lucretia Otis
Dolores Habermeht
Virginia Otis
George Rosvally
Elaine St. Onze
Ruth Tarte
Janet Dolph
Riolo Benefit Nets Tid y Sum
Riolo benefit totals over two hundred dollars to aid William Riolo's hospital and medical expenses after his football injury against Alexander Hamilton High School Elmsford. Committee chair William Eggerling and funerary chair Rollo K Blanchard led the fundraiser with Joseph Lyden as master of ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Riolo
Riolo
Alexander Hamilton High School
Elmsford
William Eggerling
Rollo K. Blanchard
Joseph Lyden
Nelt
Strawberry Hill Auction Yields Low Bid for Irvington Manor
The Strawberry Hill estate in Irvington drew only two bids at Saturday’s auction through Imperial Auction and Westchester trustees. The $1,200 high bid, far below the $25,000 mortgage, prompted doubts the court will approve a sale. locals dispute the mansion’s name and history as described in a Gazette editor letter from Sarah Williams. Judge Tolles’ former property, now Bolles residence, sold with furnishings but at disappointing prices amid a small turnout.
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Strawberry HI
North Broadway
Seashein
Imperial Auction
Westchester Truste
Iy Ichard Morrison
Tronx
Jack Green-land
Gazette
Willams
Irvington
John Thomas
Strawberry Hill
Horace Walpole
England
Sarah Williams
Strawberry HM
John A. Bolles
Christmas Music at St. Pauls on Sunday
Christmas carols will be sung by the junior and senior choirs of St. Faul's Methodist Episcopal Church at the 11 o'clock service on Sunday December 19. The organ selections by Misa Frances Valentine include Can Uque Noel Silent Night and the Hallelujah Chorus from the Messiah. The combined choirs perform Angels Sing It Came Upon a Midnight Clear and Joy to the World with the junior choir singing O Little Town of Bethlehem and the senior choir Nazareth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Faul’s Methodist Episcopal Church
Misa Frances Valentine
Hallelujah ‘Chorus
Mesah
Atk
Herald Angels
Elizabeth Phillips Engaged to Dean W. Krueger
Mrs Frederick R Phillips of Tirch Hill Sunnyside Park announces the engagement of daughter Elizabeth Phillips to Dean W Krueger of Brooklyn son of Mrs Charles I Krueger The couple's backgrounds include Elizabeth a Spence School attendee and graduate of Lawrence College last June and Krueger a Hamilton College alumnus class of 1935 member of Phi Beta Kappa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Phillips
Frederick R. Phillips
Tirch Hill
Sunnyside Park
Elzabeth Phillips
Dean W. Krueger
Brooklyn
Charles 11. Krueger
Krueger
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Vestry
Bishop Manning
Otis R. Rice
Dr. Robbins
Seminary
Church
Children of
Edward Kerr
Mount Pleasant Lane
Doha Ferry Hospital
Mrs. Kinney
Gavotte
Yuletide Social
P.T. A
Irvington Association
Hunter and
Robinson
F. J. Gallaghe
Kime EB. Aspray
Harald’ V. Engh
C. T. Murphy
Mary H. ‘Morris
Mary Guehris
G. B. Robinson
Gan Property
Anna Stottler
Ellen Leahey
Jones
Harry Cole Bates
Wendel
Clinton Avenue
Charles Robinson
North Tarrytown
Asstt
Ars. LK
Murray
Starring
Patiana Realty 09 Corp
Calvert
John Bolles
Eopeentearel Eiseeca Ings Bank
Wood Rutter
Aerybody
League
ST. Barnabas School
Grace Brown
Presbyterian
the Gazette
Walpoles
English Manor
Park Avenue Yonkers
ST. Paul's
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