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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1944
Page
1
Christmas greetings honoring Irvington service members are shared from several local churches and schools. The messages recall wartime singing in northern France and offer prayers for safety, peace, and return. The notes emphasize faith, unity with families at home, and the blessings of Christmas.
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Directors of Sunnyside Federal Savings and Loan Association declare a semi annual dividend of 3 percent on all investment counts as of December 31. President Alexander D. Simpson reports earnings at historic highs and assets surpassing 400000 for the first time as of November 30. Dividends totaling about 5000 will be distributed, with reserve and profits rising about 25 percent of earnings since July 1. Mortgage rates drop to five percent for non delinquent loans while delinquent loans stay at six percent. The board notes most mortgagors will benefit and hopes prompt payment from a few delinquents.
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The Thursday Club hosts a year end party at the Ardsley Club from six to ten on Saturday December 30. The Old Mill Restaurant of Ardsley provides an authentic smorgasbord while a box will supply modern hits for dancing. Local talent will entertain between sets as Mrs. Henry Dunn leads preparations with help from Mrs. Adginon Hastings and others. Tickets are available from Mrs. Harold W. Engh and from members. Carleton H. Cassidy commissioned in Navy.
Irvington public school teachers received a surprise Christmas bonus of 50 dollars with their December salaries. The Board of Education had not announced the plan, leaving staff highly pleased as they headed into the Christmas recess.
Levington Schools close from noon to the Chitman vacation and will reopen January 6. The extended vacation was planned last spring to extend long weeks and conserve resources.
Christmas in Tevington churches marks the season with added significance for those in the farmed forces. Special services are planned at multiple churches on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. St Pass Methodist and Tevington Presbyterian plan Sunday School events, with midnight Masses at St Barnabas and Immaculate Conception Church. Andrew Pierce of Hudson View Park faces induction. twelve men head to preinduction exams, including Jack T. Laker. Mary Jaret Lorraine Engaged to Wed. Miss Lorraine, a Irving Public School staffer, to wed A. Lyle Johnson of Panama, N.Y.. wedding date pending.
Local notes report Miss Mary OConnor of Dutcher Street recovering in Dobbs Ferry Hospital after a fall at home. Marine veteran John Buckhout, formerly aboard USS Texar, arrived for the holidays. Santa Claus plans a visit to Irvington Presbyterian Church Friday at 7 PM, with Green Service Saturday and a Candlelight Service Sunday. The Irvington High School Christmas concert occurred last night in the auditorium with student choirs performing There Was a Lamb.
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