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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
3
A newspaper piece contemplates the start of 1965 as a time for renewed effort to tackle enduring global issues such as poverty in homes and ongoing conflicts in Congo and Vietnam. It notes Kennedy's inaugural call to begin work on problems, urging realistic hopes as the new year begins.
An Irvington Gazette letter accuses the village board of a rehearsed vote on a parking ordinance change. The reader notes the public hearing was perfunctory, petitions ignored, and claims the mayor and majority rubber stamped the decision while one member opposed it. The letter urges closer public scrutiny.
Five years ago plans moved forward for Irv ington historical week with Wolfert Lockwood delivering an illustrated talk and Carl Carmer preparing new material on local history starting January 1. Obituaries note the death of Charles F. Hohweiler in Clearwater and funeral director Charles Vanderbilt of Tarrytown at 85. Bar on H McCormack nominated senior warden at St Barnabas as Walter McBride retires. Mrs Marion Estlow injured after her stalled auto rammed at Broadway Irvington Road.
Filing shows Irvington tax exempt property totals 2 951 185 dollars or 16 6 percent of the 14 686 658 dollar village assessment. Dobbs Ferry and Hastings report exempt shares near 23 percent. Sunnyside Savings marks 25th anniversary in 1955 with assets of 4 500 000. year one assets were 3 600. Fire in Irvington refrigerator motor. resident notes odd starting point. Mr and Mrs Behrens to celebrate 50th wedding anniversary. Fourth generation baptized at Second Reformed Church in Tarrytown. Fifteen years ago a fire damaged Richard W Hogue Jr residence. water conservation cuts reported. Robert Frost, early Spiro Park resident, dies at 87 in Dobbs Ferry Hospital. New York Central raises Hudson Harlem and Putnam commutation fares.
Irvington National Bank was the sole bidder on a 5400 dollar bond issue floated by the village to finance a new hook and ladder truck for the Fire Department. A Christmas decoration contest judged by Dr. Hugh Findlay, Mrs. George Beavers, and W. A. Pateman highlighted holiday activity. The Home and School Club hosted a party with over fifty members. Village schools closed through January 3. Local prices from the era show turkey at 27 cents per pound, smoked ham 23 cents, pork chops 25 cents, butter two pounds for 67 cents.
Mrs. Joan Suecnoue of North Eckar Street recovers from an ankle injury after slipping on stairs at home Wednesday. Mrs. Alfred G. Hainfeld of East Sunnyside Lane is confined at home with illness after returning from the Medical Center in New York where she underwent treatment. Miss Jennie Buckhout of North Dutcher Street is expected home next week after a motor trip of several months with friends to California and other western points.
Walter McBrue son of Mr and Mrs Walter C McBride of North Street a Lafayette College student is home for Christmas. The Poster Contest winners for the senior play were Miss Henrietta Bliss first prize and Miss Agnes Murphy second. Charles Lee son of Mr and Mrs Thomas A Lee of West Clinton Avenue a University of Virginia student arrived home for holidays. Miss Margaret Little of North F Street underwent a serious operation at the Tarrytown Hospital. Peggy’s friends will be glad to hear she is getting along nicely.
Miss Lora Topham of the Joseph K Cass estate is visiting, continuing a family correspondence and social engagement noted in the local society pages.
Weekly lunch choices list for East Irvington High School cafeteria detailing Monday through Friday menus. Items include raviola, hamburger, hot roast beef, chopped beef, grilled cheese, Italian wedge, and soups with assorted sides and milk.
In towns with festive names Noel Missouri Christmas Florida Santa Claus Indiana and Bethlehem Pennsylvania post offices handle thousands of Yuletide packages yearly for postmarking and remailing. St Francis of Assist popularized carols leading groups praising the Christ Child. Community notices mention local visitors and moves among residents, including Edward Acker of Leonia and John Fallon of North Street, with Ill health and a carpenters local president noted.
Fifty five years ago Willum Braney son of Mary Bradley was removed to the Dobbs Ferry Hospital on Tuesday afternoon for an appendectomy. Prof. Fred J. Bierce of the High School leaves on Monday for Syracuse to attend a three day meeting of the Associated Academic Principals Council of the State of New York.
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