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Newspaper

Irvington Gazette

Location

Irvington, New York, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1948

Page

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Call to Restore Broadway Ardsley traffic light

The Board of Trustees demands restoration of the traffic light at Broadway and Ardsley Avenue removed five years ago by the State Traffic Commission. Local residents urge public letters to Albany backing the trustees, noting past accidents and safety concerns at the intersection and related signals in nearby towns.

Board of Trustees Broadway Ardsley Avenue State Traffic Commission Traffic Commission Ivington White Plains Road Tarrytown Sleepy Hollow Country Club Briarcliff Manor Levington Commission Albany

Remembering Harry Bates Irvington Community Leader

The obituary honors Harry Cole Bates senior warden of the Church of St. Barnabas trustee of the Public Library and member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. He gave selflessly to Irvington and his memory will endure. The town also mourns the loss of Thomas Connick James Hickey and William Townsend in a period of under a week.

Mem Harry Cole Bates Snior Church of St. Barnabas Public Library Zoning Board of Appeals Irvington Bates Thomas Connick James Hickey William Townsend Tal Oon Ardsley Parc Harry Cole "Bates Boar of Appeals Tivington James Hall North Bromway Sun Powal

Spendings Calls Raise Storm as Budget Reaches New High

The annual governor budget hearing shows proposed appropriations at a record 819 million dollars, with an 865 million rise since 1943. Critics say higher spending shifts tax burden, risks deficits, and starves essential services while lawmakers face pressure from groups seeking more money.

Congress

Funeral Rites for James J. Hickey Held in Yonkers

James J. Hickey of Irvington longtime village plumbing and fireman, died last Friday morning at home on Asia Street Yonkers. Funeral services were held Monday at the Church of the Immaculate Conception Yonkers with a requiem mass. The procession included uniformed firemen from the Irvington Fire Department escorting to the hearse. Survived by two sons Joseph and John Francis Hickey and five grandchildren, with surviving relatives in Irvington Yonkers and nearby areas.

James J. Hickey Kelone Irvington Asia Street Tong Mines Church of the Tmimentate Charles Flesch Aston St. Jose Phes Yonkers Duncan Smith Martha Herbert Brans Tata Fallon Sylvester McCarty Benjamin D'Agostino Hickey Plumbers Byorm Hickey Swat Lnte Joseph Catherine Mootan Hickey Me Tlickes Joseph Tickey John Francie Mickey Gvedana Iners Mars Helen Katherine Margaret Hickey Tevington Andrew Anderson Jhildren

Final Tribute to Harry Cole Bates

Harry Cole Bates died Saturday and is mourned by a large crowd at St. Barnabas Church. The service was simple and the interment followed at Teruel Cemetery. Bates had a long career with the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and held roles in law and banking before serving in the Seventy-ninth Division during World War I. He studied in Paris and at American law schools, led church and college boards, and belonged to multiple professional and fraternal groups. Surviving are his widow Helen and several children and relatives.

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Memorial Service for the Late Tar ry Cole Tintes

A memorial service was held at St Bambas with prayers and an ailing sermon by Rev Dr Floyd Van Keaton. The rector described Tar ry Cole Tintes as a great, good man and senior warden of the church, lamenting his loss to the community and parish. Continued on Page Four.

Ste Hartge Ateseno Appengeiate Senate Speciayer Urry” Cole Minteer Sinie Bales Tarry Cole Tintes

Irvington Firm Owner Bankrupt in Federal Filing

Kadoipa Gerber owner of the Federal Machine Company in Irvington filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court last Friday. Debts listed at 24702 with assets of 2425. Unsecured claims include 13912 owed to ston Chacha Yonkers and 183 to Bhurnhaon Buster Corp. The firm once operated by Gerber at College Point New York and 17 West Trend Street, New York.

Kadoipa Gerber Federal Machine Company Main Street Ston Bhurnhaon Buster “Corp Hecision Machine Sd Tool Company College “Point New Yorne Gerber West Trend Street New York

Hospital Drive Reports Subscriptions Near Goal

The drive aims to fund hospital improvements with 86,404 in pledges reported after the first full week. Attendees from Dobbs Ferry Hastings and Tevington heard progress as Vita F. diLastro urged further efforts to reach the February 26 target, noting broad charitable support and renewed house to house activity.

Vita F. diLastro Wspitals Tosepital Carl Shaver Shaver Ales Watson Hitings Miss Jane Roane Mes A. J. Cun Mee RW. Neves

Philips Workers Vote On Independent Union Split

A chaotic labor dispute surrounds Philips workers in New Jersey and Irvington plants as Local 484 withdraws toward forming an independent union. Fifty to sixty members reportedly opposed the move in a secret ballot, with a narrow dissent and officers maintaining structure amid tensions and a reshaped executive slate.

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Trustees Plan for Village Election Agenda

Trustees outline village election logistics with seven hour polls on March 16 in two districts. District 1 voters vote at Fire Headquarters while District 2 uses Trustees Hall. dates and names appear garbled but indicate local officials and party actions guiding turnout and locations.

Main Steuer Trym McCany Emessre

Townsend Dies Suddenly After Reunion Service

William J. Townsend of 23 San Dureher Street died suddenly on Monday after attending a church reunion in Ossining. The former superintendent of the estate served by Saint Anjenetine Cemetery, with services held at the Church of helmamente. He is survived by his wife, Catherine Kelly Townsend, and sister Mrs. Catherine Kelly. Townsend was a longtime member of the Holy Name Society and Conception Church, and a veteran with Camp McBellvin.

Willian J. Townsend San Dureher Street St. Anjenetine Ossining Helmamente ‘Ance Torin Af Te Esate Co Ti Mtajsson Ariel Ariel the Kee, Stonfin | McGaver of Spring Valley. Former Ecgtant Aston Teartaerf Moma Towssend Dobbs Ferry Hospital Irvington Ansie Townsend

Diamond Lodge Meeting Friday in Maconic Temple

Diamond Lodge to meet Friday under Master Reginald Harris at the Maconic Temple on Adhfard Avenue in Dals Fort Gate Es Reginald Harris, master, with Charles W. Kay assisting as lecturer. Meeting to begin at 7 PM sharp with candidate gathering led by Wesley L. Wilson and Herbert W. Ewe in attendance.

Diamond Lodge Fant Tommorrow Frias Maconic Temple Fon Adhfard Avenue Dals Fort Gate Reginald Harris Charles W. Kay West Torre Sine Waren Wesley L. Wilson Herbert W. Ewe

Red Cross Campaign Opens in Irvington February 19

Irvington launches its Red Cross drive with William Pateman stating strong local support. Campaign runs through March as residents pledge to reach a yearly goal of 4300 with Red Cross Sunday on February 29 featuring services in churches.

Irvington Willian AL Pateman Sevington Mr. Pateman Een Vital Social Service Organization

Wawa Smith Wins Veterans Hudson Car Draw

Irvington Post No 2517 hosts a town hall drawing at the Joe Service Station for a lucky resident of Seat EEekar Street. Willams Wassa Sith wins after Johnson ConSlin assigns a second chance, with the crowd large and the evening ending with a parade of thanks and committee members present.

Willams “Wassa” Sith Seat Eeekar Street Ieale ‘Town Hall Sda Irvington Post Anany Ernest Tike Erie

Winners in Museum Photo Competition

Local museum hosts a photo contest with self developed prints by entrants. The event draws a throng on Saturday with schoolchildren invited, free admission, and decorative art displays including a Tree of Life themed exhibit.

Inet Peter Rai Koro

Village Board Urges State to Restore Ardsley Ave Light

Trustees adopt a resolution asking the State Traffic Commissioner to replace a sign removed over five years ago and to address dangerous traffic on Broad Street. The move comes amid concerns from Ardsley Parc Property Owners Association and Irvington Community Association about postwar growth, with a unanimous vote in favor.

State Ardsley Ave

Dr Westcott Speaks on Garden Post at Club Meet

Dr Westcott spoke at a garden club meeting held at Mrs Drake’s home on Renndvay Hnetvigsson Fridsen. Mrs Richard Roch presided as president with Mrs Cerne Tudean and Mrs Theodore Yewne in attendance. The program featured the topic Are You Your Garden s Pest led by Dr Cynthia Westcat.

Dobhe Ferry Ganlen Drake Renndvay Hnetvigsson-Fridsen Richard Roch Cynthia Westcat Cerne Tudean Fret Avene Theodore Yewne Villard Avenue

Anne Rese Dotolo Betrothed to Walter J Ring of New York

Mr and Mrs Joseph Dotolo announce the engagement of their daughter Anne Rese Dotolo to Walter J Ring of New York. Anne will graduate from Movin Sitai Hospital School of Nursing as a member of the Class of 1929. She has won the Carrie Untermeyer award of $100 for proficiency and bedside nursing. A wedding date has not yet been set.

Joseph Dotolo Frederick ‘Trevor Hill Harriman New Ive Brae Brook Ardsley Tvir Anne Ese Downlo Waaler J. Ring New York Moning Tor School of Nursing Movin Sitai Homital New Vork Iss Dotoln

Ruth Jean Halstead Engaged to be Wed

Ruth Jean Halstead of Heo View Park is engaged to John T. Tues, son of Mr and Mrs Sadies Jones of Grinsell Street Trvinston. Ruth attended Tenge ton High School and grad from New Paste Teacher Cotteze Tay June. She is a member of FR Pierson Elementary School Teaching. John Jones attended Tre ington High School and Columbia University School of Engineering. He has worked with the Tejas Company in Beacon New York in their engineering research department.

William Matestead Heo View Park Ruth Jean John T. Tues Sadies William Jones Grinsell Street Trvinston Mice Hatetead Tengeton High School New Paste Cotteze Tay Pierson Ita Tarestons Jones Treington High Schoo Slommaas Columbia University School of Engineering Tejas Company N.Y Tnborntrie

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Editorial St. Bambas Philips William J. Townsend Wawa Smith Vets Hudson Car Humane Society Lsrd Dr. Westcott Garden Post Anne Rese Dotolo Ruth Jean Halstead
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