School Notes and Activities Highlight Winter Schedule
The Athletic Association met Friday electing Max Greenberg as president Ruth Roane as vice president Edna Krum recording secretary Henry Fariel financial secretary and Miss May treasurer School closed Monday for Lincoln’s birthday Basketball practice continued for girls and boys with games vs Groton Oaksides and Ardsley Two gym classes split into captains Ruth Roane leading green team and Marguerite Winkles white A Legion Post meeting discussed membership standings and plans including a drive April 1 to May 15 plus a dinner February 26 at Carpenter House White Plains for post commanders and a push to support veteran care Camp additions for sick and disabled ex servicemen noted Dues for 1928 urged to support the American Legion effort
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The
Athletic Association
Max Greenberg
Ruth Roane
Edna Krum
Henry Fariel
Miss May
Westchester County Committee of the American Legion
New York States
Ilinois
Iowa
Pennsylvania
New York
Ralph B. Seward
New Rochelle Post No. 8
Veterans’ Mountain
American Legion
Interesting Appeal From Upper Pocosan Mission
ADAH PRESCOTT KNIGHT of Green County Virginia requests books and teaching supplies for a small 22 pupil school and six grades. She seeks Bible stories classics spellers geography arithmetic picture books and large Bible pictures plus a copy of Story of the Gospels and other readers. Also notes a for sale oak dining table on Main Street Irvington New York.
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Wm. B. May
St. Barnabas Church
Irvington
N. Y
Mas
Wm. Hole
Gorham
Spottiswode & Co
Oxford
England
Adah Prescott Knight
Addres the Gazette
Main Street
N.Y
Northfield Club to Hold Evening of Readings and Music
The Northfield Club plans an entertainment Friday evening at the Presbyterian Church lecture room. Mrs. Puller, president of the Business Women's Council of New York City, will perform readings. Several musical selections will be offered to raise funds for delegates to the Young Women's Conference in Northfield, Massachusetts.
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Northfield Club
Presbyterian Church
Puller
Business Women's Gouncil
New York City
NorthGeld
Mass
Dobbs Ferry Social Roundup Features Church Events and Local Sports
Dobbs Ferry hosts a church dinner with about one hundred attendees including Riverview Manor ladies and guests. Newcomers Mr. and Mrs. John Nelson entertained with Scottish songs. Supreme Court Justice Frank L. Young spoke on Abraham Lincoln at the Methodist Church. The Home and School Association met. Miss Bissell spoke on welfare work. Silk exhibition at Grand Central Palace drew locals. Dr. Harold Storms returned from illness. Miss Marion Allison wed Floyd Winchell in Saugerties. Local teams: Boys basketball beat Briarclift 49 to 52. Dobbs Ferry A A A defeated Irvington Catholic Club 1 to 24.
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Presbyterian Church
Riverview Manor
Ira McConnell
John Nelson
Dobbs Ferry
Scotland
Noyes
George M. Whitmore
Irvington
Bilery B. Albee
McClelland
Washington portrait in Thayer book sparks debate on myth
A New York Times review of William Roscoe Thayer's study on George Washington argues the author humanizes the first president and debunks the Cherry Tree myth. It notes Washington was not as silent or purely pro-British as once thought, comparing his era's political intrigues to present day concerns and urging readers to engage with the book to celebrate Washington's birthday.
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William Roscoe Thayer
George , Washington
Washington
George Washington
Daveral
Parsons
Barbados
Thayer
New York
Braddock Field
Fire Company Adopts Benevolent Fund Laws
The rules committee reported on regulating the Benevolent Fund and the report was approved with final action at the next meeting. Bouquets to the Social Committee for a reception that yielded about 280 dollars in profit, with more from outstanding tickets bringing the total near 300. K B Conger donated a substantial check and two gold pieces, prompting a rising vote of thanks. Horace Hudy was elected as a new member, and a Ladies Radio Night will be held by the Social Committee to attract a large crowd to the fire house rooms.
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K. B. Conger
Horace Hudy
Frank ‘Yeager Company
Fire House
Cake Sale by St Catherine's Circle at Schneider Shop
St Catherine's Circle of the Maryknoll Foreign Missionary Society will hold a cake sale Saturday afternoon March 3 at the Schneider Smitha Candy Shop on North Broadway. Donations of cakes pies bread rolls and other baked goods are greatly appreciated and may be sent to Mrs A Murphy on South C Street.
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St. Catherine's Circle
Maryknoll Foreign Missionary Society
Schneider & Smitha
North Broadway
Mohicans Fall Behind In Bowling Contest Rematch Set
The Mohicans lost by a large pin margin Saturday evening and will have a chance to rebound in a return match on March 5 at the local alleys. Mrs J Henry Templeton Jr impressed the crowd with a high score of 180 pins, remarkable for a lady of her years.
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J. Henry Templeton, Jr
St Pauls M E Church Notes
Divine Worship will be held Sunday at 11 A M and 7 45 P M with the pastor preaching. Sunday School at 10 o'clock led by Miss Lulu Buckhout. Church Prayer Meeting Wednesday at 8 o'clock. A Food Sale by the Young Ladies Class on Saturday February 17 from 8 to 5 featuring rolls baked beans salads cakes and more.
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Lulu Buckhout
Alfred Kraus Returns to Irving Market Amid Activity
Alfred Kraus, former owner, resumes old-time duties at the Irving Market, pleasing friends and patrons. Mr. A S Baumel remains in control and may open another branch nearby. Mr. and Mrs. Drexel Biddle Jr depart for a six weeks stay in Palm Beach.
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Alfred Kraus
Irving Market
Kraus
A. S. Baumel
A. J. Drexel Biddle, Jr
Palm Beach
Buick Car Smashed By Tree Collision
James J. Lyden owner of the former George E. Cady tax service had a misfortune causing his large Buick to smash into a tree near the Becker estate while passing another car on the way south. The accident left the car out of commission and it is now undergoing repairs.
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James J. Lyden
George E. Cady
Becker
Refinery Interest Quietly Sought Near Urban Estate
Over the past week Mr. Charles Urban, president of Urban Motion Picture Company, received offers for the adjacent Walker estate land. Negotiators from a prominent eastern oil firm seek to locate a refinery nearby to better meet rising industrial and residential oil demand.
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Charles Urban
The
Urban Motion Picture Company
Urban Company
Walker
Lent at St Barnabas Opens Daily With Special Services
St Barnabas Church announces daily Lent activities with services Sunday at 7:30 AM 11:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Weekday Lenten services occur Tuesday 4 30 PM Wednesday 8 00 PM Thursday 10 AM and 4 PM Friday 4 PM. Visitors welcome pews reserved. Children invited Thursday afternoon. A Mission Study Conference Tuesday at 3 PM led by Miss M Winifred Hall on the Development of the Negro. auto enthusiasts welcome.
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M. Winifred Hall
Tyson Family to Move From North E Street to Chatham
Mr and Mrs Walter E Tyson and their children, longtime residents of North E street, will relocate March 1 to Chatham New Jersey where they have purchased a modern home with ample grounds. Tyson, formerly with the Lord and Burnham paint department for about 25 years, plans to enter the paint contracting business in Chatham, leveraging his extensive experience. The community regrets their departure but wishes them success in the new venture.
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Walter E. Tyson
North E Street
Chatham
N. J
Tyson
Lord & Burnham Company
Local Social Notes Highlight Community Events In Irvington
East Irvington residents recount attending a Knights of Columbus event in Tarrytown and a minstrel at Carmelite Church. John Reynolds visited Mulligan, while Misses Hogan Mac Murray and Hicks hosted Anna Mulligan. Various locals report theater visits, card games, and basketball plans against St Mary’s of the city and Wappinger Falls. The Triangles boast strong lineup with Sweetman, Morrell, Fallon, and Broderick.
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Josephine Hogan
Mac Murray
Sue Hicks
White Plains
Mise Anna Mulligan
Tangle
Tom Will Robert Flynn
Poughkeepsie
St Mary's Ae
Eugene Kennedy
Allen
Mor
Helen Kennedy
Tou
M. Sweetman
Visions
Tod J. Sweetman
Broderick
Pougtkeense
Bescon
Wapptoser Fue
Newburgh
Tees
Misa
Ode Toe
N.Y
Rochester Whirlwinis
Celis
Meddon
Ganon
Triangles
Wappinger Falls
W. Johnson
Coral
Newark
Morrell
Fallon
Joseph Sweetman
Brady at Saranac Endures Cold and Illness Lands
Word from Thomas Brady at Saranac says he is improving daily and enduring extreme cold of fifteen degrees below zero on arrival. Mrs James Reynolds and her sons Reginald and John attended a charity aucure in Dobbs Ferry and an event at the Palace Theatre White Plains for St Agnes Home. The grippe spreads locally as Mrs Philip McQuillan Mr and Mrs John McGuinness and Louie Lupt family report illness. Santa Cerbone was moved to hospital with appendicitis.
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Thomas Boucher
Dorothy Meyers
Helen McGee
Farragut Inn
Hastings
Thomas Brady
Saranac
James Reynolds
Reginald
John
C. McGee
Dobbs Ferry
He Palace Theatre
White Plains
St. Agnes
Philip McQuillan
John ‘McGuinness
Louie ‘Lupt
SEEK MILLION DOLLAR MORTGAGE
A meeting of Urban Motion Picture Industries stockholders will be held at the Urban plant next Tuesday at 2 PM to discuss plans to raise one million dollars by mortgage. President Charles Urban sent notices to 8,000 stockholders explaining that two-thirds consent is required. Reports say response has been active and attendance should be strong as the plan aims to revive production of the SPirographs and related accessories.
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Urban Motion Picture Industries, Inc
Urban
Rai
Charles Urban
Ardsley Gazette notes move to new location
The Gazette readers in Ardsley will find notes about the progressive locality in a new location on the Sth page of this issue. The change aims to expedite matters so subscribers receive their copy early Saturday morning, with the first run made early Thursday.
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The
Gazette
Ardsley
Greenburgh
Tall’s Radio Outfit Claims Long-Distance Reach
August Sues completed a powerful radio installation described as comparable to any in the neighborhood with far reaching reception. Station signals reportedly reach Havana Cuba Fort Worth Texas and Kansas City clearly. The report credits Fulton Browness as a top expert in wireless work and notes pleasing result in the new setup.
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August Sues
Havana
Cuba
Forth Worth
Texas
Kansas City
Fulton Browness
Woodlands Lake Ice Carnival Postponed by Snowstorm
More than five thousand ice skaters faced disappointment as Woodlands Lake Ice Carnival was postponed from last Sunday to Sunday February 18. Contests start at 1:00 PM with all amateur champions slated to compete.
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Woodlands Lake
D F Hospital Patient Movements and Gifts
Hospital records show patients admitted dismissed and died with counts for outpatients and daily nursing totals. Listed items include market goods and gifts to staff and patients from residents such as Mrs Kastberg, Rev Badecker, Mrs Eider, Mrs Whitehouse and Robert Eidiits, with locations in Irvington, Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley-on- Putnam and nearby areas.
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P. F. Gorey
Irvington
Magaines
St. Barnabas Chapel
Ardsley-on- Putnam
H. Kastberg
Dobbs Ferry
Ernest Badecker
G. Eider
J. H. “Whitehouse
Winter Park
Florida
Robert Eidiits
Ardsley
Wanted Gble to Operate Light Braiders
Help wanted at National Conduit and Cable Co Inc in Clarence Galeton Receiv er Hastington Hudeon NY. No experience required. Apply in person.
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Gble
National Conduit and Cable Co, Inc
Clarence
Galeton
Hastington-Hudeon
N.Y
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Marguerite Winkles
Oaksides
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Northfield Club Entertainment
B. Sheppard
B. M. Sheppard
Supreme Court
Frank L. Young
Abraham Lincoln
Methodist Church
Home and School Association
Miss Bissell
Grand Central Palace
Harold Storms
Marion Allison
Matthew Allison
Floyd Winchell
Saugerties
Greenwell
Brown Sermon
Briarclift
Dobbs Ferry A. A
Irvington Catholic Club
American Legional
Tarrytown
Fire Company
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BUICK
ST. Barnabas
Chatham, N. J
East
A. Molz
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John Reynolds
John 8. Mulligan
Robert Flynn
Kathryn
Margaret
Kathryn Cosgrove
Beacon
Music Hall
Eileen McMann
Bronx
Andrew Taxter
Richard Connick
Richard
Long Branch, N. J
D. B. Odell
Joseph Leonard
Jane
Brooklyn
G. Lynch
Gerald
Croton
J. Byrnes
Edyth
Nicholas J. Leonard
John Koster
Carpenters Council
Mt. Vernon
Mrs. B. King
Taxtor Road
Mary Rielly
Mary O'Keefe
Lynn Theatre
White Plaine
Miss Santa Cerbone
Talls Radio
D. F. Hospital
Turkey
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