Westchester Toll Plan Draws Public Protest
A public letter urges the New York Legislature to reject tolls on county parkways. Westchester residents oppose the proposal as unfair, noting regional impact and citing a referendum would reveal broad opposition to tolling by both Westchester and New York City motorists. The author questions state and local claims and asks taxpayers to voice their view before broader powers are granted.
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Westchester County Board of Supervisors
Westchester
Westchster
New York City
Hastings News
Piel
Eal
New Yorky
Te Park
Ose
Llegaons
Ester Orion
Wal
New York
Gree
Wendenet
Gates Parkway
Westchester County
Long
Suffolk Counties
Silage storm cleanup marred by parked cars in Irvington
The village streets were cleaned rapidly after the storm but scattered parked vehicles hindered a complete clearing. Residents warn that future emergencies could raise the danger if cars obstruct key routes and sidewalks, urging owners to move vehicles to avoid tragedy.
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Silage Highway Department
Irvington
Westchester
Dogs and their troubled place in crowded communities
A discussion on managing dogs in cities and villages, noting increasing numbers, nuisance, and the need for responsible action. Proposes licensed enforcement and systematic tagging checks to address unlicensed dogs and curb roaming packs.
Tax cuts and budget pruning urged by state legislators
The piece recalls past tax burdens and warns that even with budget trimming in 1939 1940 and 1947 the state faces a record high budget. It argues Congress and the Legislature must take the hard road of further cuts starting now to avoid economic slavery and excessive government spending.
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New York State
Congress
Legislature
People's Representatives
Seeks Interest Cut on Back Taxes on Statham Property
The article reports a proposal to reduce interest on back taxes for a Statham property. It details community input, local officials’ reactions, and potential steps including legal action and fiscal policy adjustments. It notes a February deadline and mentions related budget discussions impacting fire prevention and road improvements.
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Statham
Night of Games Card Party Planned at Town Hall
Complete plans for the annual card party of Immaculate Conception Church were discussed at the rectory. The event, set for February 1 at 8 o clock, offers attractive prizes and a 10 cent admission. Attendees included Mrs Dionne Cunnatt Mrs James Seley Mrs Roland Cook Mrs Aesiva Merson Joseph Rey Mrs John Gallagher Peter Murphy and Gerald Rei.
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Immaculate Conception Church
Dione Cunnatt
James Seley
Roland Cook
Iva Merson
Joseph Rey
John Gallagher
Peter Murphy
Gerald Rei
Tmmneslaet Conception
T. J. Bartey
Anna Euchen
Mrs. Randall Injured in Yonkers Auto Crash
Mrs. Paul K. Randall of Argo Ame is hospitalized at St. Johns Riverside Hospital after a Saturday night collision on the Saw Mill River Parkway near Freknoe Road Yonkers. She suffered a fracture to the right hip a cut on the left knee eight stitches and a forehead wound. Her husband driving the other car escaped with minor injuries. Police say the northbound Randall car crossed into the opposite lane colliding head on with a southbound vehicle. The Randall car was towed to Irvington after the crash and fire crews battled a fire from a defective car in front of the Town Hall.
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Paul K. Randall
Argo Ame
St. John's Riverside “Hospital
Yockers
Ise
Hyes
Freknoe
Saw Miliver Parkway
Yonkers
Randal
Rendall
William Rack
New York
Randall
Tiree Yong
Ivington
Tel Town Hall
Cen
Mise Anne Conger to Wed Lieut Dacght Burnam
Mise Anne Conger is engaged to wed Lieut Dacght Burnam USA of Port Bevole Va. The ceremony will be at the home of Mrs F T.W. Moore at Avisies Park Osceola on Tuesday.
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Anne Conger
F T.W. Moore Ielardson
Osceola
Avisies Park
Miss Conger
Lieut Dacght Burnam
USA
Port Bevole
Hackley offers adult art course with James Previtali
Hackley School presents a ten week Monday art course for adults starting February 10 in the Hackley art studio. Instructor James Previtali, a respected artist and Royal Academy of Fine Arts alumnus, will guide sketching oil and watercolor sessions.
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Ackley School
Hackley
James Previtali
Hockley
Mre
Previtas
Royal Academy of Fine Arte
Rome
W S C S Games Party at St Pauls Church
The Women's Society for Christian Service of St Pauls Methodist Church will hold a games party tomorrow evening at 8:00 o'clock. Refreshments will be served.
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Christian Service
St. Paul's
Village Weighs Uniform Salary Schedules for Employees
The Trvingtom board revived a letter from the Westc hester County Village Officials Association requesting deferral to proposed uniform salary schedules for village employees. The board will study the 1947-48 budget and report the current schedules. A B William Wang was appointed to the village planning board to fill an unexpired term. A building inspection on South Fersis Street is ordered for the former Ernest Behrens property due to dangerous conditions. the village aims to act on removal terms. Vaughan seeks permit to install a 3 meter pit on Sunnyside Lane sidewalk, pending safety completion.
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Trvingtom Board of Trustees
Westchester County Village Officials Association
William Vaughan
Statam
Fox
Sunnyside Lane
Get-Together Club To Celebrate With Dinner
The Get Together Club of Hope Presbyterian Church marks its 3rd anniversary with a dinner in the church social hall on Friday February 27. The group, founded in 1911, has long served the community with leadership roles filled by Walter Zice and officers announced for the upcoming term including Doniherts as President and Gevty as Vice-president. The club’s history includes World War service and a long tradition under Rev. Leray Warren guiding church activities.
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Oho Conklin
Tivington
Secesiden
William Livingst
Turrytown
Farey Exat Irvington
John Hackbarth Reington
Jom Doniherts
Seamtey Gevtrey
Robert Wood
Hers i Tresaurer
Wiuemere
Eeriee
Ant
Thintyafine Sears Asgy
Rev
Leray
Warren the Hope Presbyterian Church
Shea
Zier
Anil
Planned Parenthood Drive Planned in New York City Meeting
A Planned Parenthood group arranges a drive with a local committee aiming for a $5000 goal led by Mrs Starring and Mrs Harvey Bell. The first nationwide campaign will launch in New York City on February 10 at the Plaza Hotel with speakers including William E. Stev fenton and Dr. Alan Guttmacher.
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Tom
Planned Parenthood
Mason B. Starring
Starring
Harvey Bell
Yonkers
Planned Parenthood Committee
New York City
Plaza Hoteles
William E. Stevfenton
Red Cross
Alan Guttmacher
John Hopkins School of Medicine
Tees
Ernest Rump
Irvington
Johnathan Scott
Bell
Star Tring
Mrs Ethel Abercrombie Brides R W Smith at Presbyterian Church
Mrs Ethel Abercrombie of South erris Steoet married Robert W Smith of Ossining at 7 o clock in the Ietington Presbyterian Church with Rev Philip W Forst officiating. The bride wore a black tailored dress with cherry accents and a pink corsage. Betsy Abercrombie was ring bearer. Mr Smith, general supervisor for General Motors Chevrolet plant in Tarsytown, will reside temporarily at South Berry Street after a brief wedding trip to Athinie City.
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Ihe Abercrombie
Southerris Steoet
Robert W. Smith
Ossining
Ietington Presbyterian Church
Philip W. Forst
June
Athinie City
South Berri Street
Red Cross Fund Committees Named for 1947 Campaign
The Irvington Red Cross campaign for 1987 proceeds with named volunteers. Charles A. Wall notes peacetime needs as the drive runs through March. District chairmen and committee members cover Spirop Park to West Clinton Avenue, Ardsley Park, and North Broadway areas with ward and advisory helpers guiding the effort.
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Red Cross Fund
Irvington
A. Wall
Fant
Vicehaieman
Stewart Storms
Ralph SS
Buren
McCormack
Eisemans
Visory
Duncan
Eleanor Ad Watricia Gallagher
Spiro Park
Mes
John D. Maire
Clinton Avene
Dow's Lane
Gey Robinson
Breads
Souh
Main Street
EO Hand
Ardsley Park
William Castle
Barnerark
Broadway
North Broadway
Stes
Ward van Alayyne
Matthiessen Var
Kipp
Bondrego Lane
Paker
Willson
Simms
Indian teacher speaks on literacy at Irving Presbyterian event
Mohammad Tifa, a long time mission school teacher from Lahore now at Teachers College Columbia, spoke to the Women's Association of Irving Presbyterian Church and St Barnabas Guild. He cited literacy as India's main obstacle and praised mission schools for advancing education and regional unity amid Hindu Muslim tensions. Tea was served by Mrs. Rowan, Mrs. James Eggs, and Miss Marguerite Shep.
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Women's Association
Irving Presbyterian Chuech
St Barnabas Chueh
Mohammad Tifaa
Lahore
Inia
Teachers’ College
Columbia’ University
Board of Foreign Missions
India
Joseph Rowan
James
Irvington election to elect mayor and trustees March 8
Town Hall meeting notes clarify the village police justice term changes under a 1999 amendment. The incumbent James J Lyden, first elected in 1940, saw his term extended to 1988. No primary dates announced, nominations likely the week before February 25.
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Ington
Tevington
Irvington
Board For Trustees
Malcolm M Roy
James J. Lyden
Lyden ‘Ae
South
Naney Ewing Weds James Munro in River Forest Illinois
Naney Ewing daughter of Mrs. and Mr. Mire Ewing of California wed James Munro son of Mr. and Mrs. James K. Munro of Dobbs at River Forest Illinois on December 2. Both families note military service in World War II with officers roles in France and England. A developing union links the Munro and Ewing households with ongoing education and civilian careers.
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Sit
Mire
Withr Ewing
T5nclo
Calfonnia
Naney Ewing
James Jackeson Munro
James K. Munro
North Broadway
Dobbs
Irvington
River Forest
Ilinis
France
St. Bart University
Munro
Levington
Wind
Hastingsigh Scho
Pratt Institute
New York University
United States Army Air Corps
England
Eighth Air Force
Tows State University
Cedar Ridge Unit to Meet Next Week
The Cedar Ridge Unit of the Westchester Home Bureau will meet Monday February 10 at the home of Mrs AR Wang of Steyrock Terrace. Mrs Wang will address how to line and coat.
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Cedar Ridge
Westchester
AR. W. Wang
Steyrock Terrace
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