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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1940
Page
1
A reader columns critique at a Monday town meeting condemns the Boards water rate cuts as favoring large users, while promising only future relief for average consumers. The piece also condemns Greenburgh's erratic tax rates, urging clear explanations at the upcoming public hearing and advocating prompt corrective legislation.
Mrs W A Raban a long time resident of Portchester Tevington area died at No 9 Pack Avenue Portchester after a brief illness She was 65 and the former Gertrude Beswick daughter of Mitchell and Patience Beswick Born in Yonkers July 8 1876 she lived in the village until her marriage to Mr Raban on October 16 1909 Survived by husband and two sons Frederick B Raban and her brother Arthur J Beewick assistant postmaster in the Irvington Post Office Funeral services will be held at the Church of St Benedicts Saturday at 230 PM in Trevington she spent childhood and early womanhood in the village and the Red Cross drive report notes high participation by local branches
Irvington area churches announce Christmas week observances with Sunday services at Presbyterian and St Pauls Methodist churches, Christmas Eve masses at St Barnabas and Conception, and a Nativity pageant at St Pauls. Concerts, candlelight services, and choir music accompany Advent readings and offerings to the United World Emergency Fund.
Town officials shifted the public budget meeting to the school auditorium for a larger turnout. The 1941 budget proposes a $126,740 increase over 1940, raising the tax rate about $1.00 per thousand, with total expenditures $899,165.09 and revenues $30,115. The plan allocates $8,168,?87 in taxes to six villages and outside-town properties, while operating costs drop $1,036 but debt service rises and other revenues fall nearly $50.
Social notes detail gatherings at Arisey Park and Arley Park residences. Jospin joins Meg Richardson and Sulean of Arley Park at a Dec date, with guests Karl Beckwith and Boyden Conger noted. Grace Fensll and Helen Haris host showers and pre wedding events honoring Miss Conger and Miss Salven ahead of Savannah Kenney wedding.
Mel and Mrs. Edwin Balmer announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Katherine Ruth Balmer to Villa Samuel McChesney of Ardsley Park, son of Mr and Mrs Same Parker McChesney of St Louis. The wedding is planned for 194? Katharine Ruth Balmer studied at Dana Hall School and Smith College, was a member of the Tonkon River Junior Service League and Ardley County Cab Mel McChesney is a Belncton graduate and member of the Picton Cab of New York.
Mrs James Donnet, a farmer's wife from Inington, writes from Eastbourne on November 17 describing frequent German bombing and the destruction near her home. She notes efforts to stay, hopes for a safer residence, and praises resilience of neighbors despite wrecked houses and mud covered walls.
Santa visited Kiwanian members and wives at Ti Rebel Restaurant in Elms for a fried chicken dinner. He read letters from each pair and granted gifts with jokes and remarks. Duncan G. Smith announced plans for the Christmas Party at Town Hall on Thursday December 26.
Ardley community holds a Thursday Club dance at Ardley Country Club to aid British War Relief. Guests will hear Mies Vandy ape perform with Iz Thor a Entand etching on display, while donations support the cause. Dinner and entertainment planned with speakers including Mrs Roosevelt figures amid a social event with Ardley residents and invited guests.
Irvington may hold a tax lien sale in February for unpaid taxes. The village board debated the plan but did not adopt a formal resolution. A local official assured that measures would prevent tax sale liens from being purchased by outsiders.
Demolition crews led by Fred C Gildea of Yonkers begin tearing down the 1870s house once owned by Cyrus W Field and later associated with the Hewitt family and Ardsley Park residents. The vacant estate, long taxed at high rates, is cleared to remove it from tax rolls.
The Board of Assessors moves to delete Columbia University property from the tax exempt roll and place it on the taxable roll. A public hearing was ordered for Monday, with Casey and Ferman of the law firm representing Columbia University. A compromise on the Benjamin estate on Hudson Road reduces assessed value by 11 500 from 76 500, though a similar deal with Teabela Ross Murray faces possible writ proceedings. The request for a sign permit for Hudson House on Broad Street south of Hudson Road was denied and referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
Mr and Mrs Albert Sous of North Ferre Street announce the birth of their son Robert at the Dobbs Eres Hospital on Tuesday December 17. The family is listed with the newborn in the local birth notices.
Village trustees vote to lower water charges for about 36 large users, cutting rates from 278 to 200 per thousand cubic feet in steps, while small users gain no reduction. Debate centers on aiding pool owners versus general consumers, with future adjustments discussed and delinquent accounts invited to discuss payment plans. Also notes 2nd Lieutenant Morris, Jr. receives commission in the Maryland National Guard Flying Squad.
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