Irvington Mayor Discusses Pool Plans and Growth
Irvington Mayor Peter Peyser spoke with seventh graders about village developments including a proposed community pool and water system changes at Harriman Road reservoir. He noted a new fire house and gear, park improvements, and school enrollment growth prompting future building needs. The mayor urged open meetings and resident participation, and mentioned inviting student input.
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E Io Tt
Iavington
Peyser
Harriman Road
Irvington
Greenburgh
Tarrytown House owner speaks at Irvington High on business changes
Robert L. Schwartz, owner of the Tarrytown House, visited Irvington High School to discuss his career and the motel’s conversion into a training center for personnel. He noted the computer age and evolving economy demand better-trained staff and broader perspectives beyond production, urging students to consider business careers.
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Robert L. Schwartz
Tarrytown House
Irvington High School
Busines
Schwartz
Arrytown House
Mr. Schwartz
Cash Dividend At County Trust Declared for 1969
The board of directors of The County Trust Company has declared a quarterly cash dividend of cents a share, payable January 15, 1969 to stockholders of record December 29, 1888. This will be County Trust's 233rd consecutive dividend.
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County Trust Company
County Trust
Ladies Exercise Class Begins At Irvington Center
The Irvington Recreation Department starts a winter series of ten one hour Ladies Dance Exercise classes on Monday January 13 at 9 am in the Isabel K Benjamin Community Center. Instructor is Mrs Jane Vincent of Irvington. For enrollment contact Larry Crowley and mail registration to the Village of Irvington Recreation, 71 Main Street, Irvington NY 10533.
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Gton Recreation Department
Isabel K. Benjamin
Jane Vincent
Irvington
Larry Crowley
Rec
Main Street
Police Chief Urges Hosts to Promote Safe Holiday Driving
Police Chief Leon Beck urges area hosts to prevent holiday alcohol related crashes by encouraging guests to arrange transportation home. He notes the need for a "note for the road" campaign mirroring nationwide safety efforts and advises hosts to coordinate rides or taxis for guests who overindulge.
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Leon Beck
T ‘the
Automabi
Cind of
New York
First Aid
Beth To
Temple Beth Abraham Dedicates Torah From Indian Jewish Community
Temple Beth Abraham to dedicate a Sephardic Torah from the Jewish community of Calcutta India this Friday at 8 30 p m Edward Abraham of Croton will present the scroll to Dr Elliott Brotz president during a Channukah week service David Horowitz noted lecturer and U N correspondent will speak Rabbi Paul R Siegel Cantor Ben Plotkin and the temple choir will lead services Oneg Shabbat hosted by Mr and Mrs Morris Hessel celebrates their 10th wedding anniversary Public invited to attend
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Temple Beth Abraham
Calcutta
India
Edward Abraham
Croton
International Synagogue
Kennedy Airport
Abraham
Elliott Brotz
Temple
David Horowitz
Foreign Press Association
U.N
Wildacres
North Carolina
National ‘Jewish Welfare Board
Paul R. Siegel
Ben Plotkin
Morris Hessel
D Jiot Brotz
Handel's Messiah Composed in 93 Days for Dublin Debut
The oratorio Messiah by George Frideric Handel was written in 93 days. It premiered in Dublin in 1742 where King George II reportedly stood during the Hallelujah Chorus a year later, establishing a Christmas tradition.
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George Frederick Handel
Dublin
George II
Handley Earns Second Varsity Letter at Grove City
William R. Handley son of Mr and Mrs William J Handley of 24 Willow Street is a Grove City College senior awarded his second varsity cross country letter. He majors in biology and is a member of the track team and Beta Beta Beta biology honor society. BAAR
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William R. Handley
William J. Handley
Willow Street
Grove City College
How to Buy And Care For Your Tree
Choosing a Christmas tree depends on region and preference. Balsam and Douglas firs keep needles longer indoors, while Norway spruce is good but sheds faster. white spruce lasts if not cut early. Check for fresh sap, trim stump, place in water, add sugar if desired, keep outside until decorating, water daily, and keep away from flames and exits.
The Popular Poinsettia and Christmas Tree lore
The poinsettia is the season's most popular flowering plant, linked to Dr. Joel Poinsett who brought it from Mexico over a century ago. A Mexican legend tells of a poor girl placing weeds at the Virgin Mary’s statue, which turned into the plant’s scarlet blooms. In Mexico the flower is Flor de Noche Buena. California reportedly grows about nine hundred thousand Christmas trees annually per UC extensions.
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United States
Mexico
Joel Poinsett
Ken
Cold water danger higher than hot water says Red Cross
Frederick Mees of the American Red Cross Westchester County Chapter warns winter ice is deceptive and danger rises as it thaws. He urges skating in supervised shallow areas, skating with a companion, carrying rescue gear, and practicing safe rescues or self escape if one falls through the ice.
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Red Cross
Frederick Mees
American Red Cross
Westchester County
Mees
U S Holiday Tinsel Boom Displays Nationwide Decor Trend
The piece highlights a booming U S holiday decorations market with chain store data. Tinsel strands last year could circle the earth fifty times reach the moon and trim trees in major cities, weighing nearly ten thousand tons. The trend is expected to grow due to marriages more children and homeowners. A safety note advises not to remove clothing when soaked to keep buoyancy. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISE.
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U.S
Earth
New York
Chicago
Los Angeles
December Birthdays and Holiday Legends Card
December dates highlight historical events from 1909 to 1865 including the fir Christmas Club start in Carlisle and Rudyard Kipling’s birth. The piece notes Enrico Caruso’s Metropolitan Opera farewell and the Cherokee cession. It closes with Saint Nicholas as Santa Claus precursor and the stocking legend.
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Carlisle
Penna
George Washington
Pan American Aviation
Wright Brothers
Kitty Hawk
N.C
Enrico Caruso
Metropolitan Opera House
Mississippi
Rudyard, Kipling
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Starl
Messiah
Warburton, Ave
Hastings
Harold R. Hegney
Welham A. Murphy Real Estate Insurance Agents
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Hartford Insurance Group
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Dalyan
University of California Agricultural Extension Service
California
South
Senedd
Turkey
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P.S
Ashford Ave
Dobbs Ferry
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