19 Dec 1930
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
1
Scoop's Column critiques local handling of unemployment and urges keeping work for local contractors. It criticizes outside help, supports a mayoral meeting of boards, and urges keeping money in Irvington while debating South Broadway Park funding and Mitchell Park. The column ends promising continuation on Page Four.
A special village vote in a small community defeated an $81,000 bond for Mitchell Park property. Voters 146 against the plan to sell, 209 voters participated amid some spoiled ballots. A long list of residents names appears in the report, noting broad participation and division on redeveloping the site.
The New York Times urges compassion for Russian children at Christmas, noting the holiday's meaning beyond decoration. It calls for acts of love to bring hope during dark times, likening goodwill to the Star of Bethlehem and the enduring light it can cast.
The Sonata recital featured Joseph Palermo of North D street with Miss Robinson from New York. The audience included many from nearby villages and New York City. The performers delivered masterful renditions with strong skill, receiving a beautiful flower gift for Miss Robinson.
John Hunter of Barney Park was named to the executive committee of the Westchester County Bankers Association. The announcement followed a meeting held Saturday evening at the Hotel Commodore in New York.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Cass occupy Gulf Haven Florida home for the winter. Mrs Cass left last week and Mr Cass left the prior week. They plan to return in early spring and enjoy their southern home. Arthur D Lawrences at Arnsley Park will leave for Florida tomorrow.
Mayor J Murtha has shown marked improvement since earlier in the week and expects to resume official duties by Saturday or, at the latest, Monday. His stomach trouble has limited his presence at the Monday board meeting, with Trustee Adam K Lake filling in. Residents hope for his swift return to health. The village board’s planned handling of property matters remains undecided amid widespread comment.
Chief J F McCall recently received a letter from Mrs Claire R North Nerzen praising the police for kind treatment after her arrest for purloining jewelry belonging to Mrs Erard A Matthies. The case was presented by Mr or Mrs Thiessen and the Gi hee, who treated her leniently, an episode noted in Mrs Ritchey s life and linked to McCall s efforts with county authorities.
A three week effort by A. M. Hunter and Son demolishes the old Harper family home, once a landmark on Broadway near Dupont and Ardsley avenues. The estate extends to Clinton Avenue and Hudson River rail line, overseen by Ell Jago. The structure, long tied to prominent families, is leveled and landscaped.
Officer Joseph Elke arrived at his home from Saranac on Saturday. A brief stay is planned, and Mr Telka will remain for several months to ensure a full recovery of health.
City officials discuss an array of local issues including an application to install a lunch wagon at a gas station on South Broadway, a snow fall-off plan, and officer duty reporting. The meeting notes credit finances, public safety, and community services with various motions and updates.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon for Mrs Amalia Hohwieler widow of Charles Hohwieler at their home on 27 Mrs Hohwieler died suddenly from a heart attack at her son’s home 1785 Popham Avenue New York following the death of her husband on December 6th Residents of Yonkers and New York recall the couple as longtime residents with addresses on 94 Main Street before moving to New York The Rev Hohwieler Irving Inter Eastern Star and other locals attended the rites Burial was at Sleepy Hollow with pallbearers Carl Petri Frederick Petri Ernest Hayes Frank Dirieh Arthur Dleteh and Fritz Offenhaus
Mr and Mrs Dinan and two companions from North D Street depart here Tuesday for Montreal to visit Mrs Dinan’s parents Mr and Mrs Tobin Duhamel. The guests will stay with the Tobin Duhamels in Canada during their visit.
Fire Laddies dance social at Tivings ton Fire Company on Friday January 16 1921 drew many locals and dancing enthusiasts. At Thursday night meeting three boys Harry Goss Charles Fay and Anthony Costello were elected active members boosting the volunteer fire corps. A donation to the Hudson New York State Firemen’s Association was announced along with support for the local hospital fund benefiting many aged volunteers and their caregivers.
Board members and residents discuss official requests, highway work, and budget matters. Tewey reports snow plows ready, repairs completed, and forthcoming road work on Fargo Lane and Harriman Road. Simp son notes officer changes, treasury balances, and overdrawn accounts. Dickinson moves funding actions and bank certificates of indebted ness to cover delinquent taxes and emergency road work.
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