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Newspaper

Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1939

Page

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Village election rumors swirl amid endorse ment battles

In March rumors dominate village politics as Democrats deny backing Pateman for police justice while Mayor Murtha holds influence. The Republican Club confirms Lyden’s administration remains active with possible candidates for trustee and mayor among names like Fiske, Taaffe, and McPaddes, with a wide slate listed in the village committee roster.

Murphy Republican Club Republican Vilage ‘Committee James J. Lyden William A. Murphy Democratic Village Committee William A. Patoman Police Justice Patoman Lyden Pateman Vik Afr. Murphy Leo S. Therrien Sth ‘Istrict Ernnest R. Behrens Wil Probbaly Anaten Democratic Eawin W. Fiske Ardaiey Deck Adam ‘McPaddes Home Place Charles W. Tithe North Buckhout ‘Street Prank Taaffe Main Street FD. Carter North and Addizon Jason B. Starting Teabed Benjamin A. R. Wiliam Wan Walter Schneck Charles J. Mc'Cure Gilbert Mee Calsrine Wood Joseph Landy Ewin W. Fiske Je. W. Barton Ridison Ars. T. Kennedy Stevenson H. H. Cannon Malcolm Roy Adelaide Haslet Helen Stewart Alexander D. Simpson Wiliam Pateman

Women Voters Hold Contest Meeting in Dobbs Ferry

The Dobbs Ferry Woman's Club and the Irenvilng-Dotts Perry League of Women Voters hosted a Time magazine sponsored current affairs contest at Wilde House. Mrs Robert C Biderfeld of Dobbs Ferry won a book valued up to five dollars. Jve Lowie Heynan leads the league's ethnic section. Next League meeting planned for March 1 by the foreign policy section.

Dobbs, Ferry Woman's Club Irevnglan-Dotts Perry League of Wommon Time Magazine Wilde House Dobbs Ferry Robert C. Biderfeld Jve Lowie Heynan Dots Perry Eliic

Beatrice Burke to Wed Sunday in Immaculate Conception

Beatrice Burke daughter of Mr and Mrs George Burke of Mount Pleasant Lane East Irvington will wed Dominick Picinelli son of Mr and Mrs Santo Picinelli at Immaculate Conception Church in White Plains Sunday evening at six. Miss Veronica Conners will be maid of honor and Rita Aughavin and Davia Cameron among attendants. Reception at Burke home follows. The couple plans to live in White Plains after the ceremony.

Sas Beatrice Burke Air George Burke Mount Pleasant Lane East Frvington Dominle Plein Ates Santo Picinsii Pattie Avenue White Plains Immaculate Conception Church Thomas J. Doston Wil Offelat Miss Burke Veronica Conners South Buckhout Street

Lawn Bowlers Turn To Ping Pong Rivalry Disturbs Church Hall

Brother met brother in a lively three game ping pong match at the Irvine Presbyterian Church social rooms. The Lawn Bowling Club gathered as Dn Brown defeated his brother Jim by 21 to 18 to clinch the final game. The club plans a ladies night next Tuesday.

Ping Rrington Presbyterian Church Dn Brown Jimmy

Services Set For James DeForest Edwards in Ossining

James DeForest Edwards of Ossining died Tuesday at Dobbs Ferry Hospital from a stroke at home. He was eighty three and would have marked sixty years married this June. Funeral services held at Edwards Funeral Home with Rev. Lotthouse and Rev. Pearson officiating, interment Mount Hope Cemetery. Survived by wife Mary Elizabeth and son William H. Edwards plus three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Edwards was born August 2, 1885 in New Castle and belonged to Knights of Pythias and Junior Order United American Mechanics. Street crews treated icy roads with cinders on Matin Street and South Broadway after heavy coatings caused traffic issues.

James DeForest Oroton Avenue Ossiniog B. D. Edwards Duke Pery Dobbs Ferry Edwards Walter H. Lotthouse Highland Avenue M. B Ossining Ohn M. Pearson Som Dots Ferry Mary Elsabeth Bawards Wiliam H. Edwards Fast Inga Rene Granded Aren

Villagers Consider Tourist Homes During World's Fair Visit

Evinston business men of the newly formed association plan a survey to gauge how many residents would offer lodging for visitors to the fair. James Pearce leads the effort to collect interest and report back, with a booth planned on Broadway for information. The group will sponsor a slogan contest and discuss amending village peddler license rules.

Evington Eld Tevinston ‘Amber Company New York Brossoway J. Pearce Hogan J. E. Wiletts B. . Levels William Pateman

Tea Party for Methodist Women in Irvington

Irvington Methodist women host the third International Fellowship Tea on Tuesday at 8 pm in St Pauls social room. The event unites women worldwide to promote Christian unity and international understanding, featuring prayer by B Stanley Jones and participants from various Methodist denominations.

Irvington Methodist Third International Woman's Department Millon Unitellowship Movement Tevington Methodist St. Pauls Church J. M. Avan Avanna B. Stanley Jones Stetho Toda Christ Mnion Init Fellowship World Fellowship Methodist Episcopal Episcopa Church South Methodist Protestant Church

Fathers to Be P.T.A. Feature in Local Page

A local newspaper plans a feature on the PTA fathers group. The article highlights community involvement, upcoming events, and the role of fathers in school activities.

Scots Celebrate Burns Birthday in Tarrytown

A Burns supper hosted by Clan Cameron No 17 of the Order of Scottish Clans in Macon Hall Tarrytown drew members and guests including Tanist John Ronald Piper James Mathews and speaker Rev William Granttd. Winners in prize drawings were James Mcluride Arie C Gross and Mrs Carrie Sether. William McPhait chaired the event with Ronald leading the arrangements aided by Alexander McKinnon and Robert Rate.

Cameron James Mélfurde Willan Browen Alexander McKinnon Robert Rate Tartytown

Eastern Star to Hold Grocery Bridge Event

A grocery bridge game hosted by Loving Chapter Order of the Eastern Star will be held Friday evening February 4 at the Masonic Temple. Prizes of groceries will be awarded at each table. Mrs. Drew Travis chairs the event with assistance from Mesdames Louis Seltz Margerie Rudolph Marie Haba Martha Templeton Louise Hopper Dorothy Mertz Madeline Venners Llaufen Eden Presch Mabel Frank Marian Shurtief Anta Stanke and Theodore Steenvert Sr.

Masonic Temple Drew Travis Louis Seltz Margerie Rudolph Marie Haba Martha Templeton Louise Hopper Dorothy Mertz Madeline Venners Llaufen Eden Presch Mabel Frank Marian Shurtief Anta Stanke Theodore Steenvert

Illness Cuts Attendance In Local Schools

Illness cuts attendance in Irvington area schools as teachers and pupils miss days due to grippe and whooping cough. Principal Townsend notes fewer absences than neighboring towns while several staff members recover. High School shows thirty seven to end of week, with multiple teachers and students reported absent across Irvington and East Irvington grammar schools.

Tevington Raymond E. Townsend Grany Twybill Purdy Dobbs Ferrs Hospital Grippe Catherine Murphy East Ivington High School Mille Husted Irvington Eva Lee Irvington Grammar School Irving East Irvington

Reverend D R Rice at Social Hygiene Conference

At the Social Hygiene Conference in New York Dr D R Rice spoke on the church's role while Irvington Presbyterian Church awaits a pastor. Rev Edward Howell Roberts of Princeton Theological Seminary is slated to guest preach at the 11 o clock service. Notable attendees included Dr Henry McCracken and Dr John L Rice among others.

Irvington Presbyterian Church Afany Fesiina Hon Robert MacGowan Joseph Clea ‘Denin Hotel Astor New York Henry N. MaicCracken

Hollywood trip for county youngsters contest prize

Westchester County children submit over a thousand requests to Uncle Don for a Metropolitan talent contest. Two winners will be flown to Hollywood aboard a giant airliner, sponsored by United Airlines and 20th Century Fox Films, during the third week of February at a venue to be designated by the radio host.

Westchester County Don Worata Ick New York New Jerse Ape Hollywood United Altines 20Th Century Fox Fils Corporation Radio Unele

Acquillan Returns To Duty After Pneumonia Sickness

Police Captain omiip ate law of Greenburgh Police Department returns to duty after several weeks convalescing from serious pneumonia. Two former residents of East Irvington had recently been reported sidelined, and the force remains short handed with Officers Ross Weaver and Maurice Loses confined to homes.

Omiip

Spring Arrives at Railroad Station Decorated by Garden Club

Irvington Garden Club members brightened the railroad station with spring flowers and many green plants. The cheerful display features forsythia and a small orange tree in a window. Mrs. Arthur Loom is in charge of the project, begun about a month ago after the station master requested greenery.

Railteld Irvington

Final Plans for Church Euchre Final Plans for Church Euchre

Pina plans the thirty seventh annual euchre and card party to be held Wednesday evening in the Town Hall by the parishioners of the Immaculate Conception Church. Nearly one hundred prizes donated for the party, door prizes, and prizes for winners. Dancing by Koenig and the country club orchestra. Mrs. Baward Pierson as chair with an assisting committee including Mrs. Emer Greenan and Mrs. William Begerifag. Aseveral village officials’ names appear in association with local community events.

Pina Immaculate Concertion Church Ameeting Are ‘Thomas Cunnalt North Cottend Street John P. Gallagher Spiro Park Koenig Baward Pierson North Datcher Street Pier Emer Greenan North Cottont Street Oak Toren Irs Wilam

Women's Club Bridge Tournament Opens in Dobbs Ferry

The Dobbs Ferry Women's Club announces the first bridge tournament sessions on Friday February 10 at one o'clock led by Mrs A Frederick Betke and Mrs J B Wagner. The event runs weekly for five weeks with Anearte section members attending. A performance of Abe Lincoln in Illinois in New York is planned for February 15, followed by luncheon at Susan Palmer's restaurant.

Dobs Perry Women's Club A Frederick Betke Susan Palmer

Services for widow S of Diedrich Behrens

Grace Ann Aspray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kim E Aspray of Headowrbrook Road, was home from Syracuse University for a few days this week.

Grace Ann Aspray Kim E Aspray Headowrbrook Road Syracuse University

Village Budget Stays Within Limits Despite Tax Notes

The village aims to end the year within its budget after issuing a 22 290 tax note against uncollected taxes of 28 220 75. Funds were sought from Irvington Bank at 5 percent but refinancing proved unnecessary as budgeted revenue offset the note. Snow removal costs exceed recent years while tax collections show slight gains. a sale of notes to the police pension fund adds income and reduces future transfers. A brief fire alarm at Fire Headquarters caused by WPA lighting work disrupted services briefly.

Acad Edward JH. Tackett Mai Eiance Committee Board of Trustees Irvington National Bank and Trust Company Hood Luckett Vilage Maness Emergssey Spwehalls Onsey Spwhall Police Pension Irvington ‘Atonal Bank and ‘Trust Company Police Pension Fund West Sear

Doreses Women's Association Speaker At Irvington Church Luncheon

Dr. Jarvis Moris, president of the Polytechnic Institute of Porto Rico, was the guest speaker at a luncheon of the Women's Association of the Irvington Presbyterian Church held today. Mrs. August Bing led the program with help from Mrs. VR Livingston, Mrs. Prank Hackbarth, Mrs. Henry Hess, and Mrs. John Parson. Arthur Bervik led the devotionals.

Jarvis Moris Polytechnic Institute of Porto

Also Mentioned on This Page

Republican Committee Deny Pateman Beatrice Burke Domiick Picinelli James Def. Edwards St. Paul's I Movement Burns Clan Cameron Eastern Star Alixe Irviton D. R. Rice Social Hygiene Acquillan Euchre Meszaros Police Joseph J. Meszaros South Wopdway Oil Service Commission Westchester Joseph S. Gaudien New York State Hawthorne Woman's Club Diedrich Behrens Irvington Bank
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