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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1964
Page
3
The Irvington Gazette lists Matcoum M. Roy as editor and publisher from 1937 to 1960, with M D Roy named as publisher and Een F Rowan as circulation manager and mechanical superintendent.
Governor Rockefeller signals higher state taxes next year as federal tax cuts loom. A state sales tax is discussed if earmarked for education, easing homeowner tax burden while expanding Education Department funding. Lawmakers urged careful tax relief and reform, noting long odds given past inaction.
The piece traces early Christian and Dutch settler traditions in New England noting strict sobriety among Puritans and bans on joyous displays. It highlights the spread of Santa Claus influence by the fourth century and the adoption of Christmas as a celebrated holiday across nations and cultures.
Five Years Ago and Mrs. John Giroux of South Buckhout Street faced a bomb hoax at Dobbs Ferry Hospital after a telephoned threat. One year later a boy was arrested for the incident prompting evacuation. Community notes cover local moves, rezoning votes, and a memorial carillon project for Irvington church.
Thirty five years ago William Ronald of South B street travels to Scotland for months. Keuka College students join field work across many states and countries. Miss Goodkind shadows at Abbott House as part of a sociology field period.
High School cafeteria listings show weekly meals for December 21 and 22. Monday offers vegetable soup ham and cheese sandwich citrus fruit and milk. Tuesday features roast turkey with gravy mashed potatoes wax beans or green beans cranberry sauce Christmas jewels cookies and milk. An Italian wedge line includes sliced cold cuts tomato lettuce and fresh vegetables with fruit and milk.
Seventh grade Girl Scouts of Wolly Troop toured the American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Saturday as part of their Interior Decoration badge effort. Mrs. Roy MacIntyre organized and guided the visit with assistance from Mrs. Stuart Stevenson and Mrs. Leonard Straub.
The Irvington community invites residents to a grand opening on Saturday December 19 from 7 30 to 10 00 pm with renovations complete. The event features entertainment and refreshments and ongoing activities at the Community Center through December 25 with multiple grade level programs and gym activities at Dows Lane gym.
Irvington residents express deep gratitude to the Gazette for coverage of Michelle Lanning’s appeal. The letter praises high school students, Foot-Ball Team members, Key Club, Cheer-Leaders, and Girl Scouts for their generous, rapid response aiding the family.
Irvington post master W A Murphy reports a record early volume of Christmas mail, with patrons mailing sooner and more orderly. Incoming rush expected next week as staff expand to handle anticipated dispatches and deliveries.
The Greenburgh Recreation Commission hosts its Annual Holiday Bowling Tournament at Elmsford Lanes on Monday December 28 starting at 10 am. Open to any resident student from grade 4 through 12 in the Unincorporated Town of Greenburgh. Entry forms available at the Greenburgh Recreation Commission Office in White Plains or at Elmsford Lanes. The event is a no handicap contest with separate divisions for each grade group.
Standings show Reales Transportation leading alongside Irvington Diner Aerials DiChiara s Barons and other teams. High scores include Joe Riolo 609 Jim Croke 567 Gardon Ricci 550 Willie Riolo 571. Next Monday December 21 features Reales Transportation vs Irvington Diner and other matchups.
The Scarsdale National Bank and Trust Company announces a quarterly dividend of 35 cents per share payable January 4, 1965 to stockholders of record December 1, 1964. The lending limit increases to 250,000 per borrower from surplus reallocation. The bank reports capital and surplus totaling 9.5 million and assets over 50 million. Dog tags reminder issued by Irvington Police: new tags must be purchased before January 1, 1985.
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