21 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1930
Page
1
George R. Smith notes upcoming village elections and water commission issues. He cites proposed road connections, park improvements, and a debate over water revenues and hydrant access. The column recounts local quips about a fire company joke and queries the cost of improvements in Hudson View Park and Spiro Park areas.
William J Crichton a well known Hazleton resident died of pneumonia in Hazleton Pa after four days at age 37 The Greenwich Conn native was an architect trained at Pratt Institute and taught there He worked in Hazleton at offices in the Amy Banke building and was connected with local firms and clients including the Me Crlehe Pan Thers Store West Hazleton Albert Eldan and others He served in the military and had an honored funeral escort by Hazleton Post No 76 American Legion and a military escort The widow and two children Marion Jean and William Jr survive along with his parents and a brother The interment was in Greenwich Conn with Hazleton legion posts assisting and honorary escorts
Both parties hold primaries Monday evening in the village. Republicans meet in the Pi rooms from 8 to 9 and Democrats in the same area. Nomination deadlines loom as terms of Herbert, Dicklaxon, and Andre Ider expire. Trustees seek candidates before the latest nomination time Monday night amid strong interest ahead of Election Day March 18.
Mr and Mrs Henry Brooks and Gordon Brooks of Ardsley depart for a yearly family excursion to a ranch in the West They expect to spend portions of the journey and extend their stay until the first of April conveying their plans in a concise family notice for the local newspaper
Article notes Herbert Dickinson will run again to succeed himself as mayor. It mentions a formal nomination before a key meeting and hints at a running mate. Several Republicans reportedly failed to vote at a crucial moment, with about 170 not casting ballots.
A Saturday afternoon benefit event at Town Hall supports the local SPCA with sound picture entertainment. Patronesses include Mrs Henry Cape and Mrs W Hart Eddison among others. tickets are $1.00, obtainable by telephone before 9 AM or after 6 PM, with the house already sold out.
Two suspects were nabbed near a Yonkers church grounds after attempting to steal a car parked by Presbyterian Church. Chief McCall led officers who detained them before the vehicle was recovered. Both suspects faced grand larceny charges as the investigation continued.
Chesley E. Smith among those honored as 14 Williams College seniors are elected to the Phi Beta Kappa honor society. The list includes Edwin Elby, Ernest C. Baldwin, and others from New Hall, Fort Way, Irvington, and nearby towns.
Ed W. J. Palmer, a Sleepy Eye businessman for 34 years and well known tinsmith, died Saturday after a major operation failed to rally. Funeral Tuesday with interment at Stony Hollow. pallbearers included Amleh Daniel J. Lyden and others. Palmer’s widow was Elizabeth Mee.
M Gallagher, previously a close candidate, announces renewed bid at Democratic electors meeting. Statham returns to Dartmouth College for part of the week.
Patrick Connick 11 was a resident of East Irvington who died Monday. The funeral was held Thursday morning at the Immaculate Conception Church with J Donlon officiating. Pallbearers included Nick Connick Joseph Connick William Connick Robert F. Connick and others.
Notice states unofficial plan for enrolled electors of the Republican party in Irvinst on village boundaries. It mentions attendance by the Lillia Republican Club and outlines an upcoming gathering.
Long meeting discusses Harriman road crossing plans with engineers present. Elder fears contract costs and village water issues. Spire Park water line ownership questioned. Broadway improvement plans and election law mixups trigger broader questions. Meeting adjourned after deciding to refer matters to voters and possibly hire own clerks.
Thomas J. McManus, superintendent of the Noel J. Statham estate at 111 North Broadway, died Thursday at Dobbs Ferry Hospital after a brief illness. Body lies in state at Vanderbilt Funeral Parlors, Tarrytown, until services Monday at 9:20 AM Solemn High Requiem Mass at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Interment in Sleepy Hollow. Survived by wife, three sons Thomas Jr John and Francis, and three daughters Mrs P Walsh of Westbury Mrs F Emery of New York and Ava J Dunne of Spring Field.
Ernest Freeland Griffin and wife announce the birth of a daughter in Tarrytown. Parents report both mother and child in good health. The family expresses joy as they welcome the new arrival and adjust to life with a newborn.
A fragment discusses K. B. Conger Jr. of Ardsley Park III, noting he is a resident there and had a near miss years ago during a serious health event, described as a narrow escape. The piece emphasizes his mobility at home and a past incident involving a sudden attack.
The Irvington Catholic Club announced new officers for the coming year. John O Connor led efforts in organizing the Minstrel show, with Leo Murphy as president and John Sweetman as secretary. Rehearsals are underway for the February 28 performance, aiming to match past club successes.
Westchester County Park Commission chief and an engineer spoke to the board about Harriman Road crossing the parkway. Officials debated village access, cost estimates approaching $100,000, and potential parkway closures. A water pressure complaint from Arthur Sonberg and a motion picture use issue were also discussed. the mayor agreed to form a committee to address village concerns.
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