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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
1
Counsel for the Village told the Board of Trustees that the new seed zoning law does not authorize banning a grocery store on Home Place. The opinion says such business is not a use regulated by the state police power, which has restricted some private property uses in recent years.
The Westchester County Planning Commission met on Wednesday afternoon at five. Harry P. Barrett presided as discussions reviewed the draft Charter Act by a twelve-member Law Committee. Ex Mayor Wallin of Yonkers presented changes and the commission urged a careful study before a January meeting. The draft was to be sent to the Board of Supervisors with minutes for conference before presenting to the Legislature in February. The commission adjourned after six thirty for dinner, with plans to reconvene January 1st if needed. Attendees included Wallin Beaudries Buritt Bookmaster Colwell Cran Slater Morse Jel New Rochelle Morae Bronxville Stratton Vernon Pelham Whitaker Brooks Larchmont Cheney Barrett Flood Baker Purdy Kning Hamill o Lape Mead Bethell Whitney Dey Caldwell Childs and Shien.
Last Thursday Clifford Wistrand of 10 Main Street was rushed to the hospital with appendicitis and underwent immediate operation by Dr E Smith. Reports say the operation was successful and he is now rapidly convalescing. Friends here are glad to hear the good news.
Among the collegians who have arrived home for the holidays are Miss Dorothea Hettinger, Miss Georgiana Cushman, Miss Caroline Cushman, Miss Robeon, and Miss Jean Fotheringham.
Richard J. Duffy announces he is the agent for Benlyn Fiber Rugs, offering the line in various sizes and colors. He asserts the value of the goods and invites public attention to the agency and products.
The December meeting of the Westchester County Branch of the League of Women Voters met Friday at the Hotel Allerton in New York City with Mrs Henry B Day presiding. Reports included treasury details and pledges from Ossining White Plains Scarsdale and others. A Westchester Bridge at the Ritz is planned for January 29 1926 to raise funds, with tickets at 12 per table including refreshments.
Local K of C2 plans a set of basketball games at Mt Vernon with open dates to be announced. Organizers seek teams and spectators to confirm participation and schedule details.
Mrs Caspar Whitney of Windover North Broadway entertained a large luncheon gathering at the Fonen's Gly Chair on Monday. Attendees included Mrs Sophie Dev Pelham Mrs Nathaniel Mills Mt Vernon Mrs Charles Montgomery Scarsdale Inquirer Miss Ella Lowe White Plains Miss Emma Amsden Record Mrs Edw Goldthrope Yonkers Herald Miss Eveline Brainard Women’s Bulletin Mrs Elmer Craft Yonkers Statesman Miss Hannah Mitchell and Miss Flora Park New York Mr Richard Kerkshaw New Rochelle They Say.
Supplementary list for Red Cross includes Rosvally Mr R Roane Dr William R Roane Mrs William R Roane Mrs I H Cornell Joseph Clendenin Mrs Joseph Clendenin Miss Genevive Clendenin Miss Florence Clendenin Joseph Clendenin Jr David Clendenin A Anderson and others listed.
The Arrows plan a strong show Tuesday evening against the former North Tarrytown high school quintet. Arrangements are complete to avoid disappointments, with a prepped six game run and one default win. Tickets available from team members. come and see a good game.
A child ponders Santa and business, tracing Christmas to prosperity. The piece extols Christian charity through Red Cross and missions, saying true joy comes from using wealth to aid the hungry and imprisoned, and urges readers to celebrate a blessed Christmas-tide.
Christmas events are announced for Irvington and nearby towns. Union Chapel East Irvington hosts a Christmas Festival on December 24 at 7 30 p m. Irvington Sunday School leader Miss Lillian Wackrodt presents a notable program. Hope Chapel South Broadway Tarrytown holds a festival on December 30 at 8 p m. An afternoon cantata The Story of Christmas by Alexander Matthews features a New York quartet December 28 at 4 p m. All are invited to join in regional Christmas observances and music.
The Rev. Leslie W. Hodder, formerly a deacon and English teacher at Holderness School in Plymouth New Hampshire, was advanced to the priesthood on Sunday December 14 in the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. The ceremony was led by Bishop M Parker with Rev. R Eliot Mar officiating. Hodder had been in charge of the local church activities and the school recently expanded its religious program including a Sunday School clubs and weekday classes.
Final arguments were made in Mineola and White Plains in two zoning cases. The village seeks to prevent enforcement of the zoning ordinance against the Home. Frederick C. Sayles contests using the Lake property building as a Home or hospital for cardiac children. Judge Frank L. Young presided. Attorneys Barrett and Mills argued. Briefs are with Justice Young awaiting decision.
The kindergarten pupils presented a Christmas show with singing recitations and a small orchestra. A Santa Claus scene delighted the children and parents as gifts were handed to every student.
The St. Pauls M E Sunday School will hold Christmas Tree exercises Tuesday at 7 45 pm Each child should bring a gift for Five Points Mission Gift items include small toys games mittens stockings and similar items Reward offered for the return of a white and tan hound Lost in the East ievington Vicinity contact W Reinhardt P O Box 68 Ardeley NY
Sunday and Christmas week plans at St Barnabas include a four o clock Manger Service for children with gifts for Metropolitan Hospital on Welfare Island, a seven o clock Christmas Eve Carol Service and tree in the Parish House, two Christmas Day services at 7:30 and 10:30, and a parochial school Christmas Tree program praised by parents. Santa Claus distributed candy boxes to children as Father Donlon spoke to families.
The following girls passed the Tenderfoot Test with 100 percent and Oak Troop No. 1 is organized: Aith Bowman Ida Bowman Katharine Daniell Margaret Elder Ruth Hunter Allison Rutter Caroline Rutter Jerle Staham Faith Whitney. Captain Miss Benjamin, Lieutenant Mrs. Charles Osthoff. Patrol Leader Ruth Hunter. Corporal Margaret Hitler. Color-bearer Allison Rutter. Secretary Faith Whitney. Treasurer Marjorie Statham. The captain emphasizes ethical responsibilities and community work. Parents’ support noted. Miss Benjamin to train more before expanding troop. talks with interested girls Wednesdays.
The Counties Sunday School Association campaign for December 8 to 15 reports large success. General chairman Hon. George B. Agnew of South Saler NY leads the drive with a goal of 80,000. Local chairman Paul K Randall of West Bunny Side Lane has devoted personal effort to the campaign and Y M C A work.
Last Monday evening Frank Sweetman, who has spent the past year in the Tampico Mexican oil fields, arrived home to a warm welcome from family and friends. He plans to return to his new field shortly after the holidays. Patronize the Local Merchants.
Irvington High School seniors staged Officer 666 to strong audience acclaim. Joseph Linder portrayed Batento with striking makeup and language, James OConnor as Officer performed well, while Louise Bing impressed as Helen Burton. The cast also included Eva Leo as Sadie Small and Joseph Palermo as Alfred Wilson, with Henry Fay as Kearney the detective. the entire production praised for its staging and actors. A separate civil matter involved a dismissed charge against D A Burnham over a police dog incident, with prior suit against the Pausers for damages following Sargent’s attack on a child. The case was found lacking merit.
Parish marks 19 percent years since Christ birth with morning and evening services at 10 and 0 oclock. Sunday School at 10 oclock, Christmas exercises Sunday evening December 26. Pastor to preach both services, music planned. Superintendent and teachers extend welcome. Also note oil burner installed at Kenyon B Congerdt home.
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