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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1925
Page
1
Union Free School District No. 2 held a special meeting with about 75 residents present. A ballot vote produced 56 in favor, 6 against, and 1 void, authorizing bond sales for the district while listing numerous attendees and officials involved in the process.
Next Sunday's service will be the last in St. Paul's M. E. Church before the summer vacation. It is hoped that all members of the Church and congregation will be present. Services will be resumed the first Sunday after Labor Day. Subscription $2.00 Per Year.
A large delegation from Court Margaret Mary C D A will attend the combined Courts of Westchester dinner at Lawrence Inn Mamaroneck on Monday evening August 3 at 7 00. A bus will depart Dobbs Ferry at 6 00 sharp stopping at Broadway and Main Street Irvington at 6 10 and East Irvington Square at 6 20.
Mr and Mrs K B Conger Sr of Barney Park have returned from Parle Island Upper Saranac where they spent the past two weeks as guests of Mr and Mrs Henry Graves Jr The trip was enjoyed intensely.
The Village Board met at Town Hall on July 27 1825 to award the contract for extending Ardsley Park water system to Joseph DeNardo Dobbs Ferry for 4324.25 with 8 per cable yard rock excavation added. Bid details list Vin Cesione White Plains at 5197 with rock excavation at 2 and Nicola & Me at 50. The motion carried and the board adjourned.
Residents praised a new $100,096 house to be built on the Irvington Estates grounds owned by Joseph K. Cass on South Broadway. The home will be near the Woodle residence, and Mrs. Woodle is Cass’s daughter. The earlier work on road improvements spurred neighborhood pride over mud holes and roading conditions.
The piece celebrates Edward J of North Broadway as the latest recruit for Plattsburg army training. It notes his joined company and wishes him luck in the rigorous program, hoping he returns home a general.
This date should attract every member of Court Sunnyside No 209. The meeting will cover many topics to engage all members with a fall program aimed at increasing membership and funds.
The Cardiac Children’s Home has formally opened in the former Miller mansion, recently the residence of the late John G. Luke, now caring for many children. Renovations were done by mechanics to fit the site for the home’s work. Mrs. Louis Levy leads the society with many New York women, and the project is non-sectarian. A court fight over the site’s legality was decided in favor of locating the home in this vicinity, affecting local zoning near the Caroline Home. Contributions are requested.
Voters in School District No. 2 approve a $50,000 bond issue at a special meeting with 56 yes votes and 6 no votes. Plans to begin renovations soon, with contractor bidding notices and a full board report detailing financial transactions from Aug 1, 1924 to July 31, 1925 in the district newspaper.
Mr and Mrs Allan MacNicol of Dobbs Ferry announce the birth of a daughter Katherine Lee MacNicol on Wednesday July 22. Mrs MacNicol was formerly Miss Anne Lee of West Clinton Avenue.
John E. Tynan arrives from Washington and plans a monthlong stay before resuming work at the tar. Schneider & Smiths leave the store at 108 Main and relocate to Broadway. The corner building is owned by Arthur G. Lynch, who operates in Tarrytown.
Water main burst below the Main station flooded Central Lines causing stoppages in both directions this afternoon. Grand Central Terminal issued the alert and service resumed later as riders returned home by subway trolley and bus. some fatalities were reported among Irvington residents.
Robert J. Rosvally purchases about one third of an acre on East Irvington road from the Lander estate. He plans an up to date residence and facilities for an electrical and repair shop to serve a growing business.
The annual Board of Education meeting will be held at the High School next Tuesday evening. It will organize the board including election of the President and secretary, appointment of committees, and discuss various school progress matters.
Mr and Mrs Harold Maytham of New York City spend summer with Mrs Maythams sister Mrs Clifford B Chretian of North Broadway Mr and Mrs Erwin B Katie and children Ned and Elizabeth of El Retiro Lane depart for two months at Lake Placid N Y Mr and Mrs W N Barnard and children of Arditey Park are at Hazleton Pa Miss Florence Warren daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Warren of 5 North Broadway visits friends in Croton on Hudson
ADDITIONAL LOCALS report Mr and Mrs Fr Bowman and two daughters Ida and Edith at a two week Adirondacks stay. Mrs Bowman to Europe in August for Geneva conventions. Joseph Mossman of Mossman Becker visited Gracemere camp in his new limousine. Mrs M Shean’s home on South E street undergoes extensive additions supervised by John E Murphy contractor. Mrs John E Murphy returns from Springfield MA visit to son James. Mrs A Hettinger Behrens Park adds breakfast room by Ernest Behrens. Mrs August Bing Miss Louise Bing and Mrs K Lee of Tarrytown saw Rose Marie performance Thursday.
Mr and Mrs George W von Osthoff of Ardsley Park announce the engagement of their daughter Charlene to Paul A Singer of Montreal and New York. Singer a McGill University graduate served four years in France with the Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. Miss von Osthoff is a graduate of the Ely School Greenwich Conn.
Irvington is well represented at the famed Dreamland Farm Kyserike New York with arrivals last week including William Gilchrist Mrs Duncan Miss Jane Duncan Mrs Clark and Miss B Clark reflecting local attendance and social ties.
Mr. W. 8. Camel City will host the Gospel Hall Sunday evening at 8:00 o clock. A New York high school teacher has spoken there before and his messages have been interesting. Mrs. Cameron will deliver a message this Sunday. All welcome and no reflection.
Charles B. Norris of Carthage linked with St. Regis Pulp Paper Co bought the Downs Lane estate “Seven Gables” from Wm. B. Nisbet. Four acres include a Spanish villa style house with red tile roof and two car garage, built recently for Nisbet. Sale price set at $50,000, arranged by Kenneth Ives Co Mrs Christina Konrad and daughter Helen Konrad later resided at 17 Storm Street.
Mr and Mrs Henry V D Black plan a motor trip to Poland Maine and will stay until September first traveling through Eastern States The journey includes a rest period for Mrs Kisek who has contributed to preparations for the Washington Irving Memorial set to be unveiled next year
The Board of Education, led by President William R. Roane, approved changes and bids for the high school project. Architect Knappe from Ardsley reviewed plans, while Daniel Gilligan won painting and Kiernan & Son secured carpenter work. Three large rear stairs to be removed to free space for athletic fields. East Irvington pupils to be bused or reassigned to Irvington High during construction, which starts mid August and should last about three months with bids action on August 13. The Rev. George Whitmore and Mrs. Whitmore expect to return Saturday.
The Sunny Side Circle No 642 of the Companions of the Forest of America announces a cake sale at the Kraus shop, 55 Main street, Irvington, featuring the best cakes pies and handiwork. Proceeds support benevolent finances and the local organization.
The new home of George Bone on North Broadway near the Washington Irving Memorial is rapidly rising. Architect Geo Minton Jr of West Clinton Avenue designed it and supervises construction. he recently prepared plans for other homes. The house includes an attached basement garage with Sunnyside Lane entrance. final completion expected early in November.
Dennis Magennis and other East Irvington residents are on vacations visiting relatives in Yonkers Newport Lake Mahopac and the Berkshires. Local families host guests and plan shore dinners while others take trips to New York and Michigan.
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