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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1932
Page
1
Town board members argued over Maple Hill assessments and veteran relief figures. Owen pressed for equal village voting on a $5,000 reduction, while Mayor Dickinson and officials debated prior town decisions and new hearings. The exchange referenced a Page Five continuation.
The Lions Club will deliver Christmas presents to 145 children in Tarrytown and Irvington on Saturday morning. A committee led by William J. O Connor coordinates gift selection and distribution with helpers from Dobbs Ferry and nearby towns. Space provided by Robert Goldblatt in a vacant Music Hall Building store facilitates preparations.
Fire department meeting chaired by Chief Engineer Fallon discussed securing headquarters with new keys to prevent entry by undesirable visitors. Duncan G. Smith announced a January event, donations were made to the Firemen’s Home at Hudson, and a plan to improve social activities and future fundraising was set. Robert McBride appointed to a committee to combat misconduct. Joseph A. Murphy donated a check in appreciation for recent work.
Thomas A. Lee of West Clinton Avenue has been extended high recognition after his etching was exhibited at the National Arts Club in Gramercy Park New York. The show was conducted by the American Etching Society and the tribute is widely appreciated by his friends locally and beyond. His drawing is slated to appear at other exhibitions in the future.
Appreciation note praises Mr George Washington Hill Val and Mary HII for generous actions that will make Christmas brighter for several hundred neighbors. The message commends teamwork with others less fortunate and highlights the collective impact on the Irvington community.
A Irvington effort brings together a Ladies committee and the Chamber of Commerce to launch the Buy in Irvington campaign starting January. Led by Mrs Townsend, the plan engages residents and merchants with house to house surveys and a merchant meeting set for next week to refine actions and outreach.
Miss Oline Balmer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Balmer of Sunnyside Lane, is betrothed to Mr Joseph Smith Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Willard Thomas of Quincy, Mass. The couple plan to wed after their studies. Balmer is a Sorbonne graduate who also attended Middlebury College and Vermont. Thomas attends Harvard Graduate School after Bowdoin College.
Mrs Axtell J Byles of Ardsley Park is renominated for President of the Women's Board of Managers of Dobbs Ferry Hospital. Other officers nominated include Mrs Jerome Tradhey as first vice president Mrs Marry J Shaw as second vice president Mrs Franklin A War ker as secretary and Mrs Franklin M Haines as chairman of the house committee. Chairman of the nominating committee was Mrs Henry Cape aided by Mrs D Theodore Kelly Mrs Harry DeWitt Wilde and Mrs Bradley.
Emergency shop in Virginia closes today and moves to new year plans. Unanimous Hanoffs support future efforts with funds to four churches and storage for distributions. A small bank balance remains, with interest earned over the past three months and future additions expected.
Lieut and Mrs John J Laffan of Annapolis Maryland are visiting here for the holidays. They arrived before part of the week and will be guests of Mrs Laffan s parents and Mrs Ethel Hubbard of South Dearman Street. The visit renews former friendships in a cheerful social season.
The Thursday Club publicity agent Mrs. Rowland B. Maines of Dobbs Ferry reports a flat milk bottle drive total of $591 for the month. The campaign, similar to last year’s $2,700, supports relief agencies in Tarrytown Irving and Tuxedo with the sum slightly over $147, as municipalities receive a share.
Peter A. Gorey of Hastings on Hudson won a tight contest to become Westchester County Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. About 200 attended at James Daly Post rooms. two ballots favored Gorey 27 to 27 with two void ballots. Gorey plans two new Posts, at Nyack and in the Tuckahoe area for colored veterans, and aims to expand the auxiliary. The installation is expected at a future ceremony, possibly at Washington Irving High School, with state and national figures in attendance.
Children up to ten with Irvington ties are urged to attend a Christman party hosted by the Girls' Friendly Society at St Jarnahas Prin Home on Monday December 26. The event begins in the afternoon, inviting AML youngsters to join a festive gathering.
Greenburgh officials push to spend 80 000 of a 30 million relief fund on labor for crossing and road projects. Supervisor Duell asks Highway Superintendent Lawrence and Engineer Nolan to list town projects for the next Town Board meeting and to decide if the town can advance funds for materials.
Ernest Speilberg former White House prop and property owner in Tarrytown died after a brief illness. He contracted throat trouble following a cold and died soon after admission to Tarrytown Hospital. He recently resided with his son in Philadelphia and had been involved with the Square Deal Gas Station project on the Boston Post Road in Greenwich. His long-time activity included selling land and an option on his property to the Board of Education for a new building. He was remembered as a personable man who made many friends.
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