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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1946
Page
1
The poem speaks of a radiant star guiding shepherds to Christ Child in Bethlehem and a world united by peace and blessing as bells ring. Hugh Findlay signs the verse, linking the star to enduring goodwill across lands.
A letter to the Columbia University Board of Trustees proposes acquiring a small strip of land along Broadway from Clinton Avenue to the Nevis frontage. The village argues even a modest expansion would greatly improve safety for pedestrians, noting the need extends north to Reid's Hill and that any land taken from the 79 acre tract would be minimal for Colu mbia.
The Village Board discusses demolition of concrete to sell on Hudson Avenue and directs the Highway Commissioner to act. Columbia University requests a land strip for sidewalk widening and a survey is authorized. A.M. Hunter & Son report delays on panic bolts for Town Hall. Dumping contracts with Tarrytown noted for investigation. Police to monitor motorcycle traffic and manage Christmas tree lighting hours through Christmas week.
The Dobbs Ferry Hospital thanks residents and organizations in Dobbs Ferry Hastings Irvington Ardsley and nearby areas for Thanksgiving food contributions. Names listed include Alice Bunting Ethel Cooke Warren Hastings Emma Losee Mrs John Renser Miss Sarah Kittle and many local schools churches and families.
The Board of Trustees directs Edward Martin to prepare a map showing land needed to widen the west side of Broadway near Clinton Avenue. The Nevis property and neighboring areas are discussed for library access and city entrance, with mayoral and university officials pledging to study the transfer. Pending map prep, no action is taken.
Mr and Mrs Kenyon Bronson Songer Jr announce the engagement of their daughter Anne Canter Conger of Hancock Place Ardsley Park to Lieutenant Dent Burnham USA son of Dr and Mrs Silver Burnham Macomb Illinois. Conger a Masters School graduate served with the Red Cross Motor Corps in the war and belongs to the Hudson River Junior Service League. Lieutenant Burnham, a United States Military Academy at West Point graduate, is with the Corps of Engineers at Fort Belvoir Virginia. No wedding date has been set.
First snow of the season delayed trains and slowed Main Street, causing traffic tie ups. Commuters faced late arrivals and street gridlock as highway crews cleared snow two inches deep in places before sunset.
A 1945 1946 campaign summary shows assets listed at 1050 9114 with subscriptions paid and unpaid carried over. Insurance appraisal places the main building at 4 218 000, suggesting higher future costs while campaign expenses and property costs are disclosed and progress toward the 750 000 goal is noted.
Burnham The Lord and Burnham Company and Burnham Boiler Corporation announced a holiday recess with plants closing at noon Tuesday and reopening Thursday, then closing again until Monday January. The pause, due to cash strikes and routine seasonal inventory, will affect staffing and manufacturing.
Candlelight services at St Pauls Methodist and Presbyterian churches opened the Christmas observance in Tremington. Children from Inmacniace Church parochial school presented a chest of carols, with the Presbyterian service under the direction of Robert Kee, former director of the Great Lakes Laval Training Station. Congregations joined in singing familiar carols and verses, as townsfolk anticipated the holiday season with prayers and praise.
Sunnyside Federal Savings and Loan Association directors declared a dividend at the established rate. The six month earnings report shows the association remains financially strong with assets over 900,000 and growing reserves. The year highlighted increased GI veteran loans while insured investors total up to 5000 per account.
Sedar Ridge Unit Christmas party set for Monday December 30 at the home of Mrs. Ovit Anderton of Grey Rock Terrace Stra Arumur Hague of Ards fp and the Anderson sisters Nina and Exhel Anderson of Cedar Ridge named as hostesses for the Cedar Ridge Unit event.
Christmas Eve will feature special services at Saint Barnabas and the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Midnight Mass and a music program are planned with Rev. Eugene McGillicuddy as guest preacher, and organist Diana Brewster directing. A children’s service with Santa closes the day, followed by a 1:15 candlelight Holy Communion service and a Christmas Day Holy Communion at 9:00 A.M.
Irvington Grand Union Store displayed a large Santa Claus photo in a window, drawing many children since Thursday. The lifelike figure with rosy cheeks and white whiskers attracted tots and even some teens, while a notable display from the Children's Museum graced the window.
Mrs Johanna Herlihy, 71, died in her sleep at 16 North Bekar Street on Saturday. Funeral set for Tuesday at 10:00 AM High Mass of Requiem at the Church of the Immaculate Gocco. Burial at Dwyer Funeral Home, 20 North Bessa, Teron, with many relatives listed.
The Irvington Public Library will close at 12 noon on Tuesday December 24 and remain closed through Thursday December 26. On Thursday December 31 it will close at 6 PM and remain closed through Thursday January 2.
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