10 Feb 1928
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1928
Page
1
The 27th euchre night at Immaculate Conception Parish proved a social and financial success with over 100 attendees sharing in valuable prizes. Prizes ranged from tea sets to electric irons as winners were announced and hall space proved insufficient for the crowd.
Special notice announces a reunion for Women’s Club Irvington members on Wednesday evening at 7 40. The event, led by Mrs William Usher Parsons, will be hosted at St Faith’s House in Tarrytown. Call Irvington 1477 or 664 to confirm attendance.
Mrs. Frank J. Morgan, chairlady of the refreshment committee for the Euchre and Bridge event at Town Hall under Imaculate Conception Church parishioners, sincerely thanks all who donated supplies and money and assisted with serving. The social event proved valuable and enjoyable.
Mrs Blake alerts the fire department as a chimney fire threatens a roof in an Irv town area. Chic Gallagher leads the team with Assistant Matthew V Costello aiding. Firemen arrive swiftly, extend a ladder, and quench the blaze with water. Local department coordination praised, while one resident notes prompt notice from nearby crews.
Walker invites guests to a dinner dance at the Plaza Hotel tonight in February with plans for a large turnout and festive evening.
The Men’s Club at St Tarnal will gather Wednesday evening February 18. A lecture on Wireless Photography will be part of the program with music by the Gracemere quartet and singing led by iyather. The committee will report and attendance is expected high. The event features prizes and a display related to the Immaculate Conception Church endires.
The Irvington Gazette reports a March wedding at the Hyerian Church uniting E Behrens and Miss Gilchrist. Guests include Helen Robbie Agnes Behrens Doris Behrens and Florence Behrens. a large crowd filled the hall as preparations and supper preceded a short wedding trip.
An in-depth discussion argues against the myth of Lincoln's lowly origins, asserting four centuries of proven ancestry and England and America's peer status. It contends that chance is insufficient to explain Lincoln's rise, highlighting a slow, destined path shaping a future savior of mankind.
A fragmentary notice invites friends to attend at the mall in Rone on a date tied to Rev Thomas McDowell. The event concerns a fundraiser or collection drive led by the Father’s Propagation director, urging attendance and participation.
The Irvington Presbyterian Church hosts a 11 o clock Sunday service featuring a choral program under Paul Simmons. John Graziani plays violin, with Mrs Flo Stuart and Mrs Arthur Tattpht, and a male quartet of Francisco Holmberg Willan and Fred Tries performing. An invitation extends to community members to attend.
A Valentine Social and Package Party will be held under the Friendly Hour Society of Union Chapel to benefit the CI Treasury. The event takes place next Tuesday evening February 1 at eight o clock and refreshments will be served. Packages will be sold during the evening.
Scoop's column glances at local governance and a playful few notes on village life. It parodies officials, mentions a Fire Chief away in Montreal, and references upcoming Board of Trustees meeting while poking at civic affairs with whimsical misdirection.
A garbled column reports on a police booth near Irvington Square, rumors of a “business killing,” mining hole under the booth, and local chatter about Fourth Ward poetry clubs and a growing Periodical Club. It mentions town gossip, traffic police, a fire chief quip, and residents like Mrs. Harry T. Miller improving after hospital watch.
Dr. W. Francis Trewin of Irvington Presbyterian Church plans a voyage to South America to aid his health. The trip aims to restore strength after an illness has left him unable to work in the pulpit for several weeks.
A long extract from a weekly revue recounts old time families near Sleepy Hollow and Irvington. It traces Wolfert Acker and descendants, their Dutch connections, and historic properties including Wolfert’s Rest and Wolfert’s Roost. It mentions church ties, Old Sugar House Prison history, and local figures tied to Greenburgh and Tarrytown communities.
Miss Edith Jaffray, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Jaffray of South Treadway, will depart on February 21 for a two month abroad stay. The notice notes her musical talent, listing her as an accomplished violinist and mentions Miss Agnes Poley of 102 Main Street with a separate accident reference.
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