Save the Riverfront opposition to further lumber yard expansion
A letter argues Irvington should not extend waterfront industry further south, cites Calvert estate riparian rights sold for about 2500, warns of loss in upland value, and compares to New York City waterfront redevelopments. It urges zoning limits and preservation of natural beauty over industrial encroachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Calvert
Mairs
Lumber Yard Company
Calvert Uplands
City of
New York
Hudson River
West Side
Lord & Burnham Company
Westchester County
Yonkers
Mount Vernon
New York City
Greenburgh Candidates Property Qualification Debate
A long letter discusses controversy over a Town Council candidate’s property ownership on Election Day. It notes a preelection conveyance and a postvote reconveyance, argues legality may allow nominal ownership, and urges changes to prevent legal subterfuge. The piece condemns political tactics and calls for stricter ownership requirements to ensure honest qualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenburgh
Victorio
Irvington
Tang
Four Villages Plan Emergency Medical Service
The Dobbs Ferry Hospital area organizes an Emergency Medical Service across Ardsley Hastings Dobbs Ferry and Tevington to provide rapid medical care during air raids or major catastrophes. Four first aid posts are set up in each village at high schools with ambulance, casualty, and field units to move patients to the hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardsley
Dobbs Ferry
Hastings
Tevington
Henown
County Emergency Medical Service
Nll
Dobbs Ferry High School
Dobbs Ferry ‘Hospital
Firemen Battle Multiple Grass-Fire Calls Over Weekend
Visage firemen sustained a busy weekend with grass fires reported at Matthiessen Park, Cyrus Field Road, and East Irvington on Sunday. Monday brought a fire on Peter Bent Road, and Tuesday afternoon another blaze at the Matthiessen property. Damage was negligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthiessen Park
Cyrus Field Road
East Irvington
Peter Bent
Matthiessen
Museum Plans Classes for Tots and More
The Ington Children's Museum unveils a March program for ages 3 to 5 named the "face hive" with supervised play for ten kids over six weeks, led by Margaret Gilbert and Melle Newberry on Mon Tue and Thu mornings. Also offered are an Indian Craft for ages 8 to 10 led by Elsanna McClure on Tuesday, a marionette club after school, and a Friday art and ceramique focus for 6th and 7th graders led by Jane Dolph. An art exhibit of children’s work closes the March schedule with special Saturday programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington Children's Museum
Ahich Ill
Margaret Gilbert
Melle Newberry
Hiawathe
Mise Elsanna McClure
Hse
Nusuem
Jane Dolph
Tdren
Musvem 2
Defense outlay debated as War Department may absorb civilian program
Supervisor Duell urged caution on defense spending until national or War Department position is clear. Eben Robinson reported initial $1,000 and potential $7,500 for quarters, equipment, and 600 volunteers. Duell will study county practices and report next Tuesday with a full budget. he noted possible War Department takeover of civilian defense in Westchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam C. Duell
Greenburgh
Town Defense Council
Nanal
War Department
Eben Robinson
Cornellion
Robison
Duell
Afr
Westchester
Greenville
Hartsdale
Irvington
Tarrytown
Ceepes
Ainda
Dr Hugh Findlay and the weed garden origins
The piece recalls Dr Hugh Findlay starting gardening at a young age in Scotland where his mother first gave him ground to plant. He cultivated a weed garden as a child, arguing that a weed is a plant out of place and that beauty can arise from simple, indigenous plants. The interview reflects on gardening philosophy and childhood memory shaping his later passion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Scotland
Hugh Findlay
Hamton “Arboretum and Gardens
Nevis
Irvington Victory Gardens
Victory Gardens
Marsh
Committee For
Sm Organization
Tall On
Wednessy
Scarlet fever cases rise mildly in village week end
Several new scarlet fever cases appeared in the village during the week but health authorities said the illness is exceedingly mild. About 29 cases since January 1 have been recorded, with no epidemic indicated by doctors. Two new village cases, one in East Irvington, list convalescents including Village Trustee Duncan G. Smith and Donald Worley from the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Irvington
Duncan G. Smith
Donald Worley
Man Fined $5 On Smoking Charge In Village Plant
Louie Martino of Grinnell Street pleaded guilty before Judge James J. Lyden in village police court to smoking in the Bert Manufacturing plant where smoking is prohibited. He was fined $5 and warned against further smoking in buildings. The charge was by George W. Paul, factor inspector, New York State Department of Labor. Warrants were used for the arrest of Robert Wade and Herbert Kinick of New York City for failing to appear in court on prior charges. The excerpt also notes engagements and community notices including a pending engagement and local committee updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louie Martino
Grinnell Street
James J. J. Lyden
Village
Bert
Hase
Martino
Lyden
George W. Paul Factor
New York State Department of Labor
Sas
Sony Wacaners
Richard B. Ebbets, JR
Village Parties Nominate Identical Election Tickets
The PasTime Club and Town Hall hosted Democratic and Republican primaries on Monday night, producing identical tickets for two village trusteeships to be filled at the March 17 election. Nominees include Duncan G. Smith and Charles W. Tighe, with both parties cross-endorsing each other’s selections. Polls open 10 am to 8 pm, with hours previously 6:45 am changing by board action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duncan G. Smith
Pastime Club
Charles W. Tighe
Irvington
Republican Club
Greenburgh
Juge James J. Lyfen
Smith
Murphy
Joseph Fischer
Tighe
Lave
Board of Trustees
GET Together Club
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Editoria
Dobbs Ferry Hospital
Saint Barnabas Church
Council
Toseyn Walsh
Utica
South Broadway
Columbia Univer
Sity
Hamilton Arboretum
Man
Acen
Joan Erickson
Edward Erickson
Jerome Place
Upper Monteair
Richard Border
Ebbets
Richard Ohien Ebbets
Teving
Miss Erickson
Monelaie High School
Upsala College
Two Hundred
Upper Montel
Mige Saist
Ashe Jette Farm
Asheville
North
Ccarolina
Incheon
Harry Heer
DiChiara
Etfect
Ae Radios
Benes
Coe
Hope Church Hall
Pennsbridge
Joseph M. Hughes
Kenneth Hackbarth
Harry Stevenson
William
Angus
Charles Webtser
Wits
Livingston
Badden
Irving Teetsneigge
Arthur Anderson
Willingston
John Conklin
Gross
Mr. Hackbarth
Henry Ebbets
John Conkin
Robert Murray
Wiliam Livingston
George Pierce
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