February Births and the Power of Winter’s Comeback
The piece argues February births include Lincoln Washington Ruskin Longfellow and Darwin, then ponders winter’s harsh season as a catalyst for genius. It extols nature’s resilience, noting Jack Frost preserves hope by challenging the North while temperate zones face similar trials. Storms earthquakes and famine are framed as friends in disguise.
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Lincoln
Washington
Ruskin
Longfellow
Darwin
Palm Beach
Los Angeles
Jack Frost
Irvington Scouts fail local history test in village study
A ten ayé ago written test gauged Irvington Scouts knowledge of local history and government. About 26 boys, ages 12 to 18, answered questions on Irvington’s origins the Greenburgh towns and nearby areas. While mapping the vicinity and distances, few could name all towns. many erred on history and governance.
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Sneeen's Landing
Greenburgh
Cit
Earle
Wood
Edward Costello
Irvington
Washington Irving
Hendrick Hudson
Woxender
Hamilton
Ardsley
Washington
White Plains
Deadman
Deorman
Durnon
Derman
Dereman
Irvingon
Inwa
Board of Health
Ike
Andre
Tarrytown
Caumebont Eucampel Neer Sidarly
Old Ardsley
Farry Weingtos
Yorktown
Ang
Sosblarten Irving
Sunnede
Irving
Irvington Baseball Club Amateur Night at Town Hall
The Irvington Baseball Club has secured the Town Hall for Friday night April 21. They will present one of the best Amateur Nights in the county followed by dancing. Be sure to reserve the date.
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Irvington
School Notes Highlights Debates and Athletics
Highlights show a busy Hastings high school with notices of an upcoming movie in the auditorium, a mislaid debate venue correction from Ardsley to Hastings, and practice in the Interscholastic Debating Contest. It notes Dobbs Ferry defeating Hastings boys 0-25, girls’ team losses, and a planned practice game invitation.
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Ardsley
Hastings
Georgiana Cushman
Dorothiea Hettinger
Croton
Dobbs Ferry
I. H
Tver
Hastings High
Beseboud
Haainigs
Pillars of Hercules Washington and Lincoln
Two massive rocks guard the Eastern gateway of freedom, likened to Gibraltar and the Afric hill. The poem exalts Washington and Lincoln as giant, crisis-born figures shaping the nation, symbolizing civic pride and strength that support liberty and the nation’s future.
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Gibraltar
Noisy Townites Report Strangers At New Firm Office
A chaotic scene described in an old clipping notes that unfamiliar men were seen around the new firm’s office. Speculation grew about a big show business invasion as staff warned of outsiders and promised lavish refreshments amid tensions and rumors.
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Permore
Que Meer
Senta
Dem
Camp Fire Girls Earn Honors at Tapawingo Group Meeting
Friday's gathering focused on honors in the Tapawingo Camp Fire Group. Girls recited the Star-Spangled Banner, memorized poetry, learned signs of sign language, drafted sample letters, telegraphed, and applied for money orders. Candied apples were served. Frances Bolles plans joining the club, with one vacancy for Angeling Trott who began nursing studies. An additional meeting was called for this afternoon.
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Tapawingo
Lynch
Frances Bolles
Clule
Cold weather list and upcoming Cab meeting notes
Reports show temperatures eight to ten below in village sections. The Cab regular monthly meeting and yearly election of officers are scheduled for next Monday evening. Final plans for the February 24 dance are outlined. Artisans asked to report Saturday afternoon to proceed with room work.
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Vicifty
Cab
Worthington Whitehouse and Worthington Farm Legacy
Worthington Whitehouse, a popular New York real estate figure and longtime Irvington resident, died February 14 at Worthington Farm in Elmsford. The Worthington family, including Mrs. Bathgate Becker and Mrs. Lanman Bull, shaped local life with land, chapels, and community service. His funeral was held in the Worthington Memorial Chapel with Bishop Shipman officiating.
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Worthington White House
Dave
Worthington
Irvington
Henry R. Worthington
Elmeford
Tivington
Mr. Worthington
Edward Whitehouse
Arother
Henry Waltehouse
Rae
Newton Rae
Worthington Whitehouse, Inc
Edward Whitehouse, Jr
Artwards
Cornelius Sewel
Mo Ders
Lanman Bull
Elmsford
Mr. Whitehouse
Long Island
Newport
Ensford
Worthington Memorial Chapel
Shipman
Weavill
W. N. Colton
St. Barmabas
St. Barnabas
Along Broadway Returns and Business Trip Notice
Miss I. K. Benjamin has returned from a city visit and is back at home on South Broadway. Mr. J. Wood Ratterle departs for Buffalo on a business trip.
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I. K. Benjamin
South Broadway
Mr. J. Wood Ratterle
Buffalo
AT THEATRE GIFTS DRAWN FOR LUCKY NUMBERS
At the Auditorium Theatre a prize draw named winners including Peter Wall Jackie McBride Mrs H Hayes Stover Kant Wistrand Master Hayes and Prim were awarded items such as tobacco boxes emery boxes chocolates and toilet products with corresponding ticket numbers. The results reflect a routine prize distribution linked to ticketed attendees at the event.
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Auditorium Theatre
Peter Wall
Prise
Jackie McBride
Emmy
Mrs. H. Hayes
Aries
Primm
Mh Stover
Oh Prise
Jeandy
Kant Wistrand
H Prise
Master ‘Hayes
Ganar
Cor
Irvington Republican Club Meeting Scheduled
The Irvington Republican Club will meet next Monday evening February 20 at 8:00 in the Irvington Pastime Club rooms. A large attendance is desired as important business will be discussed. President F Hettinger will preside.
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Irvington Republican Club
Irvington Pastime Club
F. Hettinger Wl
Pictures at the High at Irvington High School Program
Irvington High School hosts a 90 minute program featuring A Day at Mount Tom Bobby Bumps Fight Niagara Falls New York Aquarium and Boy Scouts In Camp presented Monday February 20 with showings at 3 30 and 8 00 pm The Educational Division of Kirkman and Son sends a machine and operator for the occasion with standard admission charges.
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Mount Tom
Bobby
Niagara Falls
New York Aquarium
Irvington High School
Kirkman & Son
East Irvington a Surprise Party for Mr Diviney
A neighborhood note reports a 6:30 Saturday party at Mr Diviney's home with dancing and refreshments. Guests enjoyed an evening that ended in the early morning and all remarked on its happiness.
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Soba Diviney
Entertainment by the Hudson River Music School
Younger pupils of the Music School present a musical program next Saturday at 3:00 in the Kindergarten room of the Library Building in Dobbs Ferry. The operetta An Afternoon Tea will be sung by the children with orchestra. Afterward refreshments to be served by Mrs Albert Shaw and Mrs Franklyn Q Brown. Tickets fifty cents at the door or from pupils under director Winifred Rogers.
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Dobbs Ferry
Albert Shaw J
Mra Franklyn Q. Brown
Mise Winifred Rogers
Local residents hospital bound after illnesses and accidents
Mr. George Kraus was taken to the hospital at Dobbe Ferry Wednesday evening by ambulance. He is the second eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kraus of 54 Main Street. Edward Costello of 56 Main Street is treated for pneumonia at Dobbe Ferry. Other notices mention Mr. Robert McCarthy and a local band event with a Friday night performance.
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George Kraus
Dobbe Ferry
Kraze
Alfred Kraus
Main Street
Bdward Costello
Dobbe Farry Nee Dital
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Seball
United States
League of Nations
John Sweetman
Eva Lee
Max Greenberg
Mise
Mary M. Tewey
New York Central Lines
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Dearman’s Landing
Lathor
Hercules
Tyna
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Faith
Audi
Republican Club Meeting
East
Joseph Lyons
Mr. Lyons
T. Hagen
Hagen
R. Connick
Tarrytown Hospital
Philip McQuillan
Onsining
John Brady
Dobbs Ferry Hospital
K. of C. Entertainment
Robert McWiliam
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Hudson River Music School
Robert McCarthy
Mate
Gemre
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