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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
1
Greenburgh Town Council delays final budget decision awaiting compilation of town finances by the Federation of Greenburgh Taxpayers Associations. A proposed levy of $641,000 for 1985-86 is floated with a tentative rate of about $4.53 per thousand, down from the prior year’s levy. Further details to be continued on page four.
The local volunteers appeal for community support for a yearly firemen's event. Funds from residents fund medical and sick benefits for department volunteers. The department seeks continued recognition and contributions at the Town Hall event scheduled for Friday, November 18.
The Irvington Forum program committee met at Kennedy Stevenson’s Ardsley Park home and set January meeting plans. Residents are urged to attend the second Civic Association gathering as details continue on page five.
Albert H. Fish, 65, painter, indicted for murder in the first degree for the Grace Budd killing six years earlier. Grand Jury heard 13 witnesses, including Captain McQuillan and Detective King, with Fish detained at the Tombs pending further proceedings in White Plains.
A new Electra-Made signalling system will be installed at Harriman Road, Station Road, and Clinton Avenue intersections to slow speed, inform approaching traffic, and improve pedestrian safety. The village board cites downhill traffic and offset cross streets as factors, noting prior success at nearby Broadway Main Street and Broadway Ardsley corners. Continued on Page Five.
The Sanitation Department warns residents that refuse collection will move due to Christmas and holidays. The notice informs the change to Monday and urges cooperation from all. In related local news, the Westchester County Children’s Association reports Diana Milligan elected consulting member of a civic committee amid holiday events and a tea party with a Christmas tree and gifts.
A Westchester Country Club event honors Republican victors with a dinner dance. County Leader Cha discussed plans with attendees and volunteers, Sheriff Thomas P. Reynolds will run the dinner. Tickets for the dinner were being prepared as the party invites all Republican workers and supporters.
The notice invites all who enjoy Christian carols to a service at St Barnabas. The program includes carols such as "Walle, Maonerda watebea" and "It Came Upon the Midnight Clear." The service will last about a half hour and features an outdoor tree lighting at the start.
Hudge Ely was selected to lead the annual Chamber banquet to be held January 4. A large organizing group including Charles Ash Willis Livingston William Hazeld John Foley Charles J Husted Amex Naldaelnt Robert Campbell Dr John R Evers Seymour Levy Bed Lowh and Clyde Northrop assisted in planning. Governor Lehman was billed as the principal guest for a high class evening and entertainment was expected to be notable.
A report to Patrolman Edward Jerday states three automobiles were stolen from a car parked in Yonkers the previous night. The incident involves a female complainant and details are sparse.
The Chotra and Grace Methodist Episcopal Church present a service of music at 4 20 Sunday afternoon December 10 Guest soprano Peggy Little and violinist Joseph Palermo will perform Everyone is invited to attend.
Medical Examiner cleared Martin P. MacNair a 17 of South Broadway of homicide in the Nov 10 crash that killed his mother Anna MacNair, as he testified driving north near Colgate Tulane game. He said he woke, saw the car strike a pole, then learned of the fatal injuries. The inquiry and court appearance followed.
State accepts Broadway project as counsel joins with Dobbs Ferry to oppose new sewer area. Hastings water pollution from Zinsser Chemical dock waste prompts health officials to push a Greenburgh incinerator solution while a leaky bulkhead remains a board concern. Greenburgh Town construction watches as highway officials confirm contractor activity and project inspection approval.
Thousands of motorists converged on Peter Tont Road and Elmsford over a weekend. Spectators lined the narrow Irvington road to view the murder house, while state police helped manage crowds as attenders peered at the smoldering ruins and bones unearthed by investigators.
Christmas safety alert urges residents to check wiring, outlets, and fuse quality. It warns against hanging wires over nails and stresses having a fire extinguisher and knowing its use. Children should be taught safe toy operation and avoid inflammable gifts or films. Continued on Page Four.
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