22 Feb 1945
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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1945
Page
1
In Irvington the drive for the 1945 War Fund asks every resident to contribute four dollars for the Red Cross. The piece argues for larger gifts, notes the village quota of twelve thousand dollars, and stresses individual donations over corporate gifts to support troops and war work.
The Board of Trustees advances a zoning study committee with Henry Waterbury as a key member. He helped secure expert eastern zoning advisors years ago and will urge caution, favoring expert advice over rushed changes. The aim is strict enforcement and careful amendments to preserve residential quality.
Opinion urges Westchester Board of Supervisors to oppose ongoing Henry Hudson Bridge tolls. It accuses the New York City Bridge Authority led by Bob Moses of using the bridge as a toll mint to subsidize other projects. Calls for bold action to halt tolls and curb further toll extensions.
A fragment from a World War II era column shows letters from service members in Irvington. One message thanks a Christmas remembrance committee for a thoughtful gift. another note from China expresses gratitude for a Christmas present. The page continues on later in the issue.
The village board appointed an advisory zoning committee drawn from existing postwar planning and village trustees to study the current ordinance and advise on proposed changes. Stanley E. Kane, Moe, Walter J. Walker, J. Wood Rutter, Frank S. Morgen, and Henry B. Waterbury will lead, with authority to add members as funds allow. A separate note covers a potential Cocke Robin farm property dump site and dock safety concerns on Main Street, plus efforts to obtain expert opinion on revisions. The board also borrowed $2,500 on a tax note for February 26 against 1944 taxes.
The Children's Museum in Evington will celebrate Washington's Birthday this Saturday afternoon at 3 PM with stories and games. William Osborn of Tarrytown displayed tile on animal tracks last week, demonstrating casts and sketches for trackers. The Ardsley Hudson Cub Scout troop held its monthly pack meeting at the museum, with William Quester presiding and Ms. Parsons, scout executive for the Hendrick Hudson Council, as guest.
The document from Irvington led by Mayor Uncan G. Smith appeals to residents to aid military personnel serving the nation. It expresses readiness to sacrifice and focus on comforting the troops, including those who are ill wounded or prisoners, emphasizing care for loved ones and friends serving far from home.
Two-party primaries are planned for Tuesday February 26 and Tuesday February 27 in the village. Mayor Duncan G Smith and Trustees Stanley E Kane and Irene Stevenson terms expire this year with March 20 election deciding successors. Republican and Democratic slates form, with Smith expected to run as Democrat and a Republican candidate to be named. Kenneth Lyden, son of Mr and Mrs Davie Lyden, has been promoted to sergeant while stationed at Fort Meld Georgia in the U S Army. his wife previously Melon Vandesbit.
The Irvington fire department will ignore federal curfew for their 58th annual ball at Town Hall. Dancing will continue with Dom Cook’s orchestra until the crowd has danced out. A large turnout is forecast for one final night of dancing before midnight.
The board at its regular meeting voted to raise pay for inspectors and clerks at the upcoming village election on March. Inspectors will receive 11 for a day of polling and one inspector gets 10 for preparing poll books. Polling places remain the Town Hall with districts split north and south. The board also appointed the election staff: District No 1 inspectors Faye McNeilly and Joseph Dobson. clerks Mary Towey and Katherine Ite. District No 2 inspectors Faye McCabe and Sylvester McCartry. clerks Edna Forman and Catherine Leahey.
A fragmented notice shows Irvington’s Red Cross drive raising 12000 with a long list of contributors and officials. It urges pledges and immediate donations to support the war fund, naming local banks and volunteers who coordinate the campaign.
The War Transportation Committee of the New York State War Council orders the elimination of Bus Route No. 10 Clinton Avenue for Greenburgh District No. 2 due to failure to meet the 15 mile minimum. Snow and safety concerns led to the suspension, affecting elementary and high school students, with revised bus service to be considered amid conditions in Westchester County. The board notes the action, citing an exemption request filed with the War Transportation Office and a prior report from the State Traffic Commission.
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