16 Feb 1950
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1950
Page
1
The Irvington community lauds a board decision to investigate the school system. Critics argue administration has deteriorated over years, with blame on blind adherence to professional educators and costly missteps such as duplicating a library near the high school. A new approach is urged to cut unnecessary administrative frosting.
The Irvington Kiwanis Club forms a committee to aid a youth program and explore loan options for funding a shooting sports initiative. The plan includes mentoring, organizing tournaments, and providing experience in leadership while engaging local students and sponsors.
Civic leaders announced the Easter Seal Drive in Westchester County sponsored by the New York State Association for Crippled Children to run Thursday through Sunday. The campaign aims to raise funds for crippled children and adults with volunteers from Scarsdale North Tarrytown Hastings and nearby areas.
Isington Police Patrolman Meter A Gores announced a deputy director of the Westchester County Veterans Service Agency will place a representative in Treington one day each week. New York State Veterans Service Counselor Mr Rourke will be at the Village Clerk's office in the Town Hall from 1 to 6 pm to answer veterans' questions and assist with benefits. Dorothy Henry of North Bucklont Street spent the holiday weekend at East Rockaway.
Miss Cornelia Cree resigns as director of the Chittenden Museum in Frinton effective March 15. A native of Chambersburg Pennsylvania, she joined Irvington’s Fine Arts program after teaching and craft work, earning praise for patience and support. An Art and Fun group session at the museum Friday plans a clay activity, inviting all Irvington residents to attend.
Thirty children of Ovinston Mose, eighteen boys and twelve girls, were confirmed yesterday afternoon in the auditorium. The Most Rev. Joseph F. Flannelly presided as administrator of St. Pagnekee Drake Aral and Asis Bishop of New York, with Rev. Myles Bourke giving reinvestiture. Present at the ceremony were several pastors and clergy from local churches, and a meal followed the service.
In Irvington Village Police Court on Wednesday, Anwiler mutoriet charged 88 dollars and fines totaling 10 dollars per offense were levied against several drivers including Liat E Guber and others from Yonkers Schenectady and New York areas. The case involved a stopped school bus trapping another driver and resulting penalties.
Arthur Ebbets son of Mr and Mrs Richard Ebbets suffered a cut on his forehead and head injuries after a collision involving a vehicle driven by Meney Xelon of Pemica Wille at Broaden. He was taken to Tarrytoven Hospital for treatment.
St Barahas Guild plans a main sale at St Tarma Parish House starting 10 oclock Saturday morning February 25. Proceeds fund parish programs with reach into the community and church activities.
Top row lists Thomas Seus, 29 No Baker Sk Suen str, Dana Crawford, 9¢ Blain Street. Bottom row shows Jim Irvin, 113 again St, Gene nots, 29 8. Bekar Sk, Douglas Roy, 81 N Dutcher St.
A Monday statement from Clay Rice Smithy to the Board of Education details conflict over the school committee election. The document cites tensions, committee composition, and calls for a new committee to restore community confidence and ensure fair selection.
The Presbyterian Women’s Association will hold its monthly meeting this afternoon at 2:30 in the Social Room. Plans include adopting the budget for the coming year and other important items on the agenda.
The Education Board voted to abolish the midnight committee formed to study high school reorganization amid distrust from voters. Howard Duntey and Chairman Clay Rice Smith led discussions after complaints of bad faith in appointment. A smaller panel was proposed to carry out the same task, with a March report deadline and ongoing public input from citizens.
Bride Ingrid Lockwood suffers fractured pelvis after car crash near the fair city. Her husband, Mr Lockwood, and her fiancé endured leg injuries with multiple lacerations. Both were taken to Grate Hospital for treatment.
Readers list of prize winners with names and partial addresses from a local contest. The readable items include several individuals tied to street addresses and a few notes on awards. Confusing OCR fragments limit full details but indicate community recognition and prizes.
Alice Mortiton of 28 Mein Street left Monday for San Antoni Texan seat Air Broo Rome in Trengton Tight School. He enlisted last Thursday and was accepted for one of the vacant Air Force vacancies this month. Base training at Tactfield will cover thirteen weeks.
A disjointed local notice reports Dinind Seegmuller Dios in the Bronx and Mt Veron incident with Seamer of 401 Manly 2 Brom, hospital admission, and subsequent services. It mentions Josephine Sessanullee, an Irvington art teacher, and a CAKE SALE AT MUSEUM linked to a February 18 charity event.
John L Conklin plans marriage to Helen Wesosyn on Valentine’s Day in Yonkers. The couple’s wedding note notes Helen Welosyn and John Le Conk in ton of Mrs Theresa Conlin, with family ties to Yonkers High School and employer Ducalan Corporation of Irv. Mr. Coun, a CS Army veteran with European Theatre service, attended Irvington High School and works for the amin Corporation.
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