18 Feb 1943
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1943
Page
1
A village report advocates changing election hours from 7 AM to noon opening and extending closing from 7 PM to 9 or 9:30 PM. It notes most votes occur late afternoon and evening, cites military personnel away, and suggests moving to later hours to boost turnout.
A village column urges Irvington residents to sign up for Victory Gardens next Tuesday, noting ample land to plot and prior year success. It suggests charging land preparation costs, questions Victory Poultry Yards, and argues for domestic poultry to ease food shortages during the war.
Almost 200 Irvington Presbyterian Church members and friends gathered for Loyalty Sunday despite a heavy snowstorm. Rev. Adam Weir Craig led the service as donors pledged more than half the annual budget, with emphasis on fellowship and the church’s mission for the coming year. A nurses aides group at the hospital outlined volunteer work, and Red Cross Advanced First Aid classes were announced for March.
War rationing registration for Book No 2 is set for February 28 24 25 and 26 at local schools and organized by AF GL MQ and Re Groups. Residents must bring their ration book declaration and proof of identity while noting schedule by last name beginning with Ac on Tuesday. The notice outlines the registration process at Tevington Irvington and nearby communities and explains where to obtain books if away from home. A separate item reports a Washington’s Birthday program at the Irvington Children’s Museum featuring films and craft classes with notes on attendance and teacher workshops.
Miss Lowe of the Wentcbester Lighting Company will perform a magic dinner trick to show how a full meal can be conjured from nothing. The event, titled iow 4 Lou the Salvage Uni, is planned by St Barnabas Auxiliary with Mrs. Edward S. Jaffray as ticket chair.
The Red Cross announces J. W. Moore Richerdson of Irvington as chair of the War Fund Drive for the Evington Branch. Frankl in M. Haines is vice chairman with a diverse committee of local residents. The drive covers three canvasses in March and emphasizes women’s roles in production and administration. The Irvington quota is set at fifty women and $7,800, with emphasis on mothers of children aged two to sixteen. A county survey notes many mothers work in war industries and outlines involvement by families and schools. Also announced is the Gremlins in Westchester stage program at Stateon, narrated by Ralph Peck and Mrs. Patrick MaDan, sponsored by the Westchester County War Council.
Trustees outline a village election Tuesday March 16 with two polling places at North Village and South Broadway. Polls open 7 to 8 PM. nominations due February 23, petition by March 2. Mayor and trustees terms expire this spring. a four year police justice seat also up. Fifty Irvington mothers at work.
Although official notices will be delayed, it is reported that more than seventeen Irvington and East Side men who began selection for a local draft yesterday failed to meet the physical requirements for Italy. The group of seventeen forms part of a 135 member Local Selective Service contingent. Other names and addresses are listed in the scattered text.
ACampaign urges readers to send books to the Publis sey tsehene Wt and Se Sete wl al frems as part of a community drive. The message stresses sending books that truly count and emphasizes generosity in distributing used volumes to those in need.
Irvin gton endures a brutal cold wave producing the coldest readings since 1934 over Monday and Tuesday. Thermometers fell 40 to 10 degrees below zero with travel hazardous and people reporting numbness as sidewalks froze and pipes threatened. Local efforts, disruptions, and anxious residents marked the days of extreme winter conditions.
Registration for Victory Garden lectures and meetings is announced. James Beale, head of the Robert Thompson Institute, will discuss maximizing yields with practical gardening advice. Sessions run February 23 and 25 at Tews Hall and Town Hall, focusing on renewals, rentals, and increased vegetable production.
The Westchester Lighting Company bought about 16 acres near Elmsford and 64 town lots at a public auction, paying roughly 20 000 total. The land, expected for postwar power line expansion, included 283 acres south of White Plains Road, 16 fets in Elmsford for 6400, and 13.23 acres adjoining Elmsford at 600 per acre. The town also issued 110000 in refinancing bonds via Red White and Company with premiums reported.
A federal judge denied a motion to dismiss the wage claim against Bert Manufacturing Company, clearing the path to determine unpaid wages and liquidated damages under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Lena Slavin filed for $200 back wages, liquidated damages, and counsel fees. the case proceeds as the court reviews whether prior Department of Labor findings bind the civil action.
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