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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1960
Page
1
An Irvington editorial condemns noisy children during Memorial Day observances at the School Grounds and calls for better parental restraint. It argues that exuberance should not disrupt solemn remembrance and questions allowing youths to crowd the memorial. The piece also touches on holiday scheduling and road safety while debating ideal long weekends.
Editor notes Col Raymond Hear Trvington's Memorial Day address praised by readers. Col Henri appeals to youth, urges excellence, national duty, and military readiness, weaving references to Pericles and historic battles with emphasis on patriotism and civic responsibility.
At the annual meeting Dwight S. Sargeant outlined increased expenses alongside higher contributions and receipts. The hospital invested nearly $50,000 from Ford Foundation and Hartford Foundation grants, adding 7 beds and modern laundry gear. A mailing campaign aims to boost donations from about 2,000 residents, seeking 1,000 new yearly contributors of $10 each. The year’s vital statistics include 1281 bed patients admitted, 135 births, 11258 days of nursing care, 3313 X rays, 14082 lab exams, and 1386 emergency treatments with ambulance calls.
A primary election will be held in Irvington on Tuesday June 7 to choose delegates for the National Democratic and Republican Conventions and to determine candidates for Congress and other November offices. Polls will be open from noon to 8:00 p.m. The Irvington League of Women Voters notes that only registered voters are eligible.
The Gazette outlines newsroom and advertising deadlines. News items and stories must be submitted by Wednesday 1 pm, classified ads by Thursday 5 30, display adverts by Tuesday 5 20, and photos by Friday 5 99, guiding submissions for the issue.
The Greenburgh Town Board adopts a resolution celebrating Elmsford's 50th year of incorporation. Officials plan an eight day gala from June 2 to June 9 under the banner Elmsford's Golden Jubilee, highlighting a Saturday parade and community observances. The town notes Elmsford's incorporation as a village on June 14 and marks local historian ties to Bets Revolution history. Residents are urged to join and participate in the festivities.
Greenburgh officials report tentative 1960 assessment roll at 575 million, up about 12 million from 1959. Open for public inspection June 1 to 21 for taxpayers to review values and file objections. Board of Assessors chair Harold Hansen notes most increase from new construction. final roll due September 15. Greenburgh remains Westchester’s largest town with about 75 000 residents across 31 square miles and six villages.
Relatives of Mrs. Joseph Orlando of San Gabriel California were notified this week of her death after two long illnesses. She formerly lived at South Buckhout Street in Irvington New York. Orlando survived by Mario Frank and Laura Casadone of Irvington Michael of Ossining and Annie Casadone of Dobbs Ferry. Other children Vito George Adelaide Bauman and Rose Marie Borsuk live in California. Mrs Orlando survived by fifteen grandchildren. Funeral services scheduled for Friday June 2.
A third speeding conviction for Alfred B. Else of Huntington L Ong Island cost $190 and revoked his license in a local police court before Judge John H. Norris. Ralph Rodriguez of Coopers Town paid $25 for going through a red light. others paying fines included Davie Illinger, John Shellane, Bartington Harris, Harold Morris, Graham Kirkwood, Robert Jones, Wasalie Tepeik, Samuel Paris, Gerald Hbrak. Parking violations in the village drew two dollar fines for Economy Leasing Corp and two individuals.
George C. Miles receives a Guggenheim Fellowship and will conduct archaeological research in Athens at the American School of Classical Studies. He and his wife plan to sail June 11 for Europe, joined later by daughter Marian from Smith College, with an expected year abroad in Europe. The Miles reside in Ardsley Park on East Hudson Road.
A June Fair at Dobbs Ferry Hospital grounds on Surday June 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. is sponsored by the hospital Women's Auxiliary with co chairs Chesley E Smith and Sara Kittle of Irvington. Deputy committee members include Randolph Neives John Stull Vito Barbieri Frank Cicio G Williams Watson Hastings and Harry Gorsten. If rain the Food Sale will move to the Nurse's Cottage at 11 a.m. Major events are postponed to Saturday June 11 with the same hours. Mr and Mrs Robert Ayres have moved to Euclid Avenue Ardsley-on-Putnam.
Francis McRickard was elected president at the Irvington High School Key Club annual Parents Dinner for the 1080-61 school year. Christopher Sabin became vice president, William Murphy treasurer, and James Brown secretary, with a list of new members joining the club.
Local fair at Phelps Memorial Hospital grounds features Michael Carney and his band from Irvington for dancing and background music for a Fashion Show. The event includes antique car show, country store, crafts, games, a baby park, and proceeds benefit the hospital.
Willem A Griffin died at 58 after a brief illness at Dobbs Ferry Hospital. Funeral services were held in Dobbs Ferry with Rev John H McCombe officiating. Survived by wife Anna Dinsmore and son William D Griffin of Akron Ohio. Born June 37 1901. lived in Irvington before moving to Tarrytown in 1880. formerly a welder for Burnham Corporation. Also notes Irvington Public Library summer hours from June 1 to September 6 with daily service hours.
Villagers paid tribute to war veterans on Memorial Day with ceremonies at the World War I monument. Col Raymond enti praised service, Mayor Gillen urged enduring ideals, and veterans and the Tivington Post led rituals, parades, floral tributes, and a band performance.
The library will open 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and close all day Saturdays. Vacation privileges run from June 1 to Labor Day. Books stamped vacation must be returned by Labor Day or incur a two cent daily fine. Ten vacation books may be borrowed per card.
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