Irvington Highway Dept Keeps Roads Clear After Storm
The Irvington village highway department under Walter C. Mee Bride maintained almost normal traffic across main routes during the storm. Secondary streets required outside equipment only after the storm ended, with a brief supplement by village forces due to the vast snow removal task.
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Edidorce
Irvington
Westchester
Livington
Highway Department
Walter C. Mee Bride
Sold Down the River by TV’s Box Office Slump
The piece laments rural movie houses facing collapse as television drains audiences. It argues TV is the main cause of the industry’s downturn, with studios selling recent pictures to networks and leaving small town theaters stranded.
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Maine
Califor Television
Noviee
Church Council to Greenburgh Inaugurate Lenten Forum Talks Sunday
The Greenburgh Town Council approved four amendments to the Town Zoning Ordinance at public hearings on Feb 21 raising building height limits and front setbacks for certain districts, and removing a parking requirement for employees. The Ardsley Sewer District extends its pipeline with a $30,000 note and a new bid in public works for a pickup truck.
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Church Council
Greenburgh
County Center
Kensico
United Free
Eigewood
Ovth
Ardsley
Department of Public Works
Isabel M Sweetmen Weds H Shearman in Illmaculate Conception
Isabel M Sweetman wed Henry Shearman in the Immaculate Conception Church last Saturday morning. The ceremony was performed by Reverend Robert Carden, with a reception at Saw Mill River Parkway. The couple, both graduates of local schools, will reside in San Francisco after a wedding trip.
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Leobel Mary Sweetm
Edward Sweetman
Mr. Sweetman
Henry Y Schoolcraft Shearman
Immaculate Conception Church
Shear ¢Anan
Savwrenee S. Shearman
Port Washington
Long Island
Robert Carden
William Edward Sweetman
Anne Cummins
Lawrence
Shearman
Job Dunne
Jerry Carlairs
Lowland
Morek Sharp
Dohme
San Franciso
Cou
San Frarefeen
Candidates Still Elude Village Parties In March Elections
Village politics show no clear nominees for both parties except Trustee Charles M Pateman who is set for a Republican bid to retain his Board seat. Primaries in Town Hall Monday will shape a slate with debates over property ownership and permanent registration. Voter registration heads to March 8 and March 18 with inspectors and clerks named for Democrats and Republicans to oversee the process.
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Andi
Charles M. Pateman
Board of
Ar. Pateman
Village Board of Trustees
Margaret Brownes
Muriel Metaren
Louie Shuler
Evelyn Gulata
John J. Irwin
Marion Kinne
Jozephine Kelley
Daroshy Wetten
Anna G. Reilly
Lillian Cook
Hertine Ranney
Alice Reilly
Mary Gillen
Ruth Lenehy
Lillian Kassover
Mary Pierson
Doerfler Obituary of Mrs W J Doerfler Dies at 62
Mrs Florence M Doerfler wife of Dr William Doerfler of Yonkers died Friday after a long illness at John’s Riverside Hospital Yonkers aged sixty two. She was born in Detroit in April 1896 and married in 194? after being widow of Hiram P Hemmingford. Survived by sons Hiram P Hemmingford Yonkers and John Hemmingford Valley Cottage and daughter Elizabeth Ferris Great Neck. Memorial service held at First Unitarian Church. Junior Choir of Irvington Presbyterian to host bake sale Saturday February 22 to raise funds for new chair robes.
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Florence M. Doerfler
Wiliam
Doerfler Hastings
Jonn's Riverside Hospital
Yonk
Doerfler
Hiram P. Temmingford
Tevington
Angus
Essie Sutherland
Wo Fons
Hiram P. Hemmingrd
Yonkers
John Hemingford
Valley Cottage
N.Y
George F. Elizabeth Ferris
Great Necksl
First Unitarian
The
Irving
Presbyterian Church
Main Street
Newspaper Carriers Braved Snow to Deliver Sunday Papers
Suburban residents received the morning Leving ton Newspaper Service on Sunday despite a raging snowstorm. About 95 percent of deliveries were completed, the highest rate for Westchester suburban homes. Half Moon apartments surprised readers as harsh river winds and deep drifts hampered access.
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Levington
Westchester
Half Moon Apartments
Trustees Move to Establish Parking Area at Ardsley
Trustees in Irvington propose extending Half Moon Lane 100 feet onto Columbia University land to gain access for a village parking lot near the Ardsley station. A two level plan and a 40 hour police week were discussed. tenants from Tale Moon Apartments urged a vote on bond issues, with attorney review pending legislative action.
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Staton
Irvington Board of Trusts
Town Hall
Columbia University
University
Tme
Columbia
Half Moon
Ardsley Avenue
South Buck Tour Street
Half Moon Lane
Ardsley Station
Park Rg
George M._ Raymond
Bers
West- Inester
Charles M. Pateman
Roswell H. Harriman
Morris
David Bogdlanoff
Wesan's Association Hosts Three Group Meetings
The Women's Association of the Ivington Presbyterian Church will hold three group meetings next Tuesday February 25. The morning group meets at Mrs George Adams 23 South Broadway at 9 45 to study The United Nations and Us. Mrs Olga Patteson of Fargo will host the after noon group at 1 00 o'clock to begin study of South.
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Women's Association
Ivington Presbyterian Church
George Adams
South Broadway
Olga Patteson
Fargoane
New Fire Ladder Arrives Before Snow in Irvington
Irvington Fire Department received a new foot electrically operated aerial ladder truck from Fe Trautwein Inc staff in Woodbridge, arriving before the weekend snow. Chief John E. Foley and firefighters tested it at Irvington High School, with an additional Sunday session canceled by the storm. The unit, operable by one man via electric controls or two by hand cranks if needed, features side rails for safety, improving on the former conventional Scot ladder.
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Irvington
Fe Trautwein, Inc
Woodbridge
John E. Foley
Irvington High School
Taxpayers Seek Major Assessment Cuts in Town Meeting
Eleven taxpayers pursue reductions totaling 139,500 with twelve veterans exemptions and three firemen exemptions discussed by the Board of Trustees and Board of Assessors in a joint meeting at Town Hall. Major requests include Brookside Gardens 430,000, Hudson House 250,000, Alexander Gardens 720,000, Turner Lumber 180,000, Bertram J Treat 81,800, and other appeals. most single family requests are small. An adjourned session on March 4 will consider individual actions under state law.
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Board of Trustees
Board of Assessors
Csi
Lit Fin Really Corporation
Brookside Gardens
Hudson House
Ardsley Park
Alexander Gardens, Inc
South Broadway
Turner Lumber Company
Bertram J. Treat
South Buckhout Street
al T. Henning
Thomas ‘Tesoro
Broadway and
Main Street
Mitchell
Mary Taradash
Hudson Road
Warren Lewin
Matthiessen Park
Robert M. Finn
Johin H. Dysart
Tit Fin Really Corp
Son
Son House, Tne
Hledson
Alexander
Tne
Turner Lumber Co
Veriram J. Trent
Buckhout Street
Hudson
Matthias‘son
Osceola Avenue
Honard Marshal
North Broadway
John H. Dysart
Langdon
Alj. Henning
Main SL
Heart Fund Drive Climax Set for Sunday in Irvington
Westchester Heart Association marks the climax of its fund drive on Sunday February 25 in Irvington. Workers will canvass from 1 to 3 pm and donate collections will be received by Mrs Charles R Beanell and Mrs William Warnock at the Irvington branch of the County Trust Company from 3 to 4 20 pm. Funds support heart disease search and treatment centers including Irvington House’s research project in fever control. Bennet praises the 220 volunteers and hopes for stronger support than ever.
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Heart
Westchester Heart Association
Irvington
Heart Fund
Charles R. Beanell
Eal Heart Fund
Wiliam Warnock
County ‘Ust Company
Heat Association
Trvington House
Vs. Bennet
Tevington
Water Committee Begins its Study With Open Mind
The villagers water committee held its first meeting in Town Hall under Dr. Chesley B. Smith. Richard M. McLaughlin of Westchester County Health Department urged cautious use of Harriman Road reservoir and possible Croton Aqueduct supply without filtration. The panel agreed to seek a new water source and invited public input as they remain undecided. The committee plans to reconvene on Wednesday evening in February.
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Vilage Board of Trustes
Richard M. McLaughlin
Divisiona T Environmental Sanitation
Westchester County Health Department
Chesley B. Smith
Fr. McLaughlin
Board of Trustees
Harriman Road
Croton
Eld
Lee
School Cafeteria Study Urges More Home Lunches
A committee at Irvington Elementary School analyzed cafeteria crowding and urges more children to eat lunch at home when possible. Chairman Peter Oley led teachers and parents including E Sweetman Melon Gorman B Winn F Oldenbrand J Bushel S Shepherd Luciana Minucci R Roy W Goodell H Flushere J Meszaros M Perdin and P Back.
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Irvington
Peter Oley
E. Sweetman
Melon Gorman
B. Winn
F.oldenbrand
J. Bushel
Mirs. S. Shepherd
Luciana
Irvington Plows Through Weekend Snowmillage
Irvington reels from a weekend storm dropping 12 to 15 inches of snow followed by a brutal freeze. Streets including Broadway and Main were cleared in shifts, side streets opened by Monday, and plowing continued into the week. Extra equipment cost over $200 per day as crews battled four foot snow banks between sidewalks and curb. Parking violations flared again as residents navigated blocked drives and scattered apartments. temperatures plunged from near zero to 20 degrees by Thursday morning with a warming trend expected midday.
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Irvington
Broadway
Main
Main Street
Dobbs Perry
Tarrytown
Irvington Gardens
Brookside Gardens
Eall
Vere
Thursay
Explosion Shakes Irvington Town Hall Boiler Room
A Saturday night oil burner explosion blasted the boiler room of Irvington Town Hall. Fire Chief Leo Beck Jr. and firefighters arrived as glass shattered and the boiler door blew open. A service man checked the burner and boiler, while investigators suspected a brief ignition line break caused the vaporized oil to ignite.
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Irvington
Sel
Leo Beck, Jr
Beck
Hellice
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