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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1944
Page
1
A wartime call to action highlights the urgent need for nurses aides to relieve overworked staff nurses as World War II intensifies. The piece notes volunteers from armed services and war plants, but argues aides directly support military hospitals by freeing professional nurses, offering meaningful public service in 1945.
The piece questions why only 90 percent of the current tax levy is collected, recalling past nonpayment avoided bankruptcy yet noting historical low collections. It argues delinquency rises costs, accrues 12 percent yearly and risks property seizure by the tax collector, urging timely payment.
A United States Navy sailor, Seaman Mondelle, writes from December 23, 1984, thanking Tevington residents for a Christmas package. He notes the gift arrived at a timely moment and praises the generosity of Tevings people toward their servicemen. He mentions fellow sailors receiving packages too and expresses holiday wishes for a Merry Christmas and a victorious New Year.
Local hospitals issue urgent call for volunteers to serve as nurse aides. Recruitment emphasizes essential patient care support, with emphasis on trained programs and flexible shifts to bolster staffing during peak periods. Community organizations urged to assist and enroll.
Obituary notes Charles Vanderbilt aged 85 with funeral services planned. The report mentions Edmund R. Vanderbilt and references a small hospital setting. Details are fragmented but indicate a May or week after week service schedule and family remarks.
Funeral services for Mrs. Augusta Stein widow of Henry C. Stein were held at the Transfiguration Church in Tarryton after a long illness. She died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Daniel Downing in Pennybridge Street. Burial was in Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. She is survived by a daughter Grace Stein of Spuyten Das, a son Edgar C. Stein of Irvington, another son John H. Stein of New York City, and ten grandchildren.
Plans for the Irvington Fire Department's 5th annual ball at Town Hall on Friday evening February 28 are advancing. Dating to 1888, the event has long been the department's major annual social, originally held at a ball above Main and North Astor Streets. Daniel Texter, former chief, chairs the organizing committee as arrangements proceed for this long running affair.
A fourteen year old boy with a blanket and two new tires was picked up by Patrolman William Martinson, escaped police, and fled down Main Street. He gave the name John Lody and last address 1813 Park Avenue Pelham Bay. Police report maps indicate long-distance travel plans, with the boy wearing striped overalls a leather coat and black cap. Irvington and Tarrytown–Dobe Ferry units searched. no trace found.
Nearly 90 percent of the 1944 village levy has been collected with three days left before the December 7 second installment due. Village clerk Miss Anna M. Kelly reported totals of 14579560 collected of 16792065 and noted post-December 1 collections reached 36277.06. She said penalties apply after December 7 and referenced future assets and the Broadway area tax levies. A separate report details a Broadway accident, Ferguson incident, and local notices including a frost injury to Mrs. Foley and military aviation cadet Morrison receiving wings after training at Tyndall Field.
wartime bond figures show Irvington approaching year end with 691359 in subscriptions. principal contributions come from local agencies and numerous firms including Westchester Savings Bank and American Telephone and Telegraph Company, with several major corporate donors listed and a brief note of a crash involving Mrs Marion Estlow.
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