Park apartments offer better upkeep and charm than garden blocks
The piece argues zoning shifts toward medium height park apartments over garden apartments. It cites Hudson House and Washington Irving Gardens as well built previous park-style examples, noting park apartments’ parklike surroundings, lower leakage risk, and steadier maintenance, contrasting with garden apartments and slum concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cour'bvipi
Park
Hudson House
Iryington
Washington Irving Gardens
Tarrytown
Garden
River Glen
Hastings
Alexander Hamilton
Irvington
Fort Hill Village
Hartsdale
Trains and Tales on the Central River Village Route
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts a Central River Village journey by train to Albany aboard the Commodore Vanderbilt era line. It recalls encounters with William White and Robert Young, stockholders, rail officials, and longtime East Irvington figures, plus a glimpse of station plans and family ties to Grand Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Eva Taylor
Samuel
Harriman Road
Edward. Comars
Teviggin
Allon
Grand Central Station
Iow
East Irvington
Centra
New York
Albany
Stockbaker's
Harmon
Wiliam White
Central
Seston Pt
Willam H. Vander
Mike Berger
The
New York Times
Carl Carter
White
Irv
Lon
Ossining
Robert Young
Sting
Village Planning Board Urges Study of Zoning Problems
The Village Planning Board and Trustees call for a comprehensive study of zoning issues affecting the entire village before any changes. A public hearing will precede recommendations, with focus on avoiding across the board reforms while considering resident input and intergroup cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Village Planning Board
Irvington
Planing Board
Intersted
Planing
Village & Board of Trustees
Willam R. Roase
Planning Board
Station Road 1
Brook Place
Broadway
Spito Park Association
Creton Aqueduct
Soldier to report for duty in Radiowave Propagation Station
A man from Wapeway, New Mexico, reports for duty on June 25 with the Signal Corps Radiowave Propagation Station. He travels with his mother and plans a visit to the family of Mr. and Mrs. David G. Clute in Dayton, Ohio, for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Mexico
Signal Corps
Lie
David G. Clute
Dayton
Ohio
Hackley School Seeks Half Million in Fund Drive
Hackley School launches a multimillion dollar development program aiming to raise about 1200000 from parents alumni and benefactors over several years. Headmaster Frank R Willer outlines plans for a permanent fund and major campus upgrades including main building renovations the gym three new buildings and enhanced scholarship and faculty aid. Founded in 1800 the school, once run by the Unitarian Church, now operates as a nonsectarian day and boarding school for boys from fifth grade onward in Westchester County.
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Retore
Westchester
Anid Emvic
Resent
Hackley School
Frank R. Willer
Tarrytons
Wednée, Tay
Hudson River Valley
Miller
Mike Seh
T Dal
Irvington Raises 3355 for Cancer Fund Drive
Community event notes donations totaling 3355 toward a cancer fund. The piece lists volunteers and local residents, including club members and families, who organized a Friday evening gathering with a spaghetti supper and raffle to support the cause.
Teington HS Class of 1904 Fifth Anniversary Reunion Planned
Members of Teington High School class of 1904 plan a fiftieth anniversary reunion to honor their graduation. Five members will attend, meeting in Montclair New Jersey near Airs MacDonald’s home, with Mrs Jones Miss Corry Miss Mulcahy and Malcolm Roy among those listed as attendees. Other graduates listed are Katherine Murphy Eliza Seth Donggn Gertrude Dennis Tod Foste all aged and living in various New Jersey New York locations.
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Teington High School
Rober
A. MacDonald
Br. MacDonald
Montelai
N. J
Mack Pouale
E. C.¢ Jones
Jennie
Palford
Reymond
Carine
Hannah Corry
Lilly von Afuleahy
Malcolm
Roy
Sones
News Guty
N.Y
Loder
Bogota
Mulcahy
Broos
Bilse Corry
Brooklyn
Irvington
Katherine Murphy
Eliza-Irseth Donggn
Gertrude Dennis
Tod F. Teste
Irvington PTA Meeting Set For June With Talks
The Irvington Parent Teacher Association plans a June meeting on the first Monday with officers to be elected. Mrs Shelby North is treasurer and Miss Angela Smith is noted. Dr Philip Sanborn of Irvington Schools will speak along with C Arthur Northrop who will report on the Scholarship Fund Benefit.
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Vington Parent
Yi Se Haon Dune T
Shelby North
Angela Smith
Philip Sanborn
Irvington
Air
C. Arthur Northrop
Mayot
Frank Hartsee
Thins
David Bogdanot
Yowland Thomas Neds Yonkers Girl
Miss Blanche Gavlick wedding to Yowland Thomas Ned at St. Cassir s Yonkers with Gavlick family members as bridal party. Bride, a Vernon Institute graduate, is secretary at Radio Marine Corp. in New York City. Couple to Bermuda then home in Tenckers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Gavilick
Joseph Gavlick
Julie Gavlick
Yonkers
Anther
James Magee
Tarrytown
John Gavlick
Schmidt
Bermuda
Tenkers
Verna Institute
Radio Marine Corporaton of America
New York City
Nicholas Byrne Wins Post as Stewardess at LaGuardia
Nicholas Byrne of New York City is now stationed at LaGuardia Airport as a stewardess. A graduate of Irvington High School class of 1900, she previously served with Awe ham and Co. in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas Byrne
Amardas Anes
LaGuardia Aiport
New ‘York
Hospital Adopts Fee Refund Plan at Dobbs Ferry Hospital
The Board of Directors of the Dobbs Ferry Hospital approves a refund plan for contributors of 10 or more in a year. Patients who are hospital members may receive 5 percent back on hospital charges or the difference between Blue Cross payments and charges. The plan covers immediate family members and aims to relieve financial burdens while gauging its effectiveness after one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Ie Yobbs Ferry Hospital
Ome
Dobbs
Blue Cross
Dwight Sargent
Board “ Directors
Sargent
Percy
Ato Eip
Sunday School Picnic Moves to Upstate Park
Irvington Presbyterian Church plans a Saturday Sunday School picnic at James Baird State Park. Past experiences show crowds arrive by mid morning and use park facilities. Activities include swimming, roller skating, ferry, tennis and more as buses depart church at 1:45 PM via Taconic Parkway or Route nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington Presbyterian Church
James Baird State Park
New York City
Baird Park
Presbyterian Church
Taconic State Parkway
Route Nine
Fifty Years a Mason Honor for H F Weir at Diamond Lodge
Willow Street resident Harry F. Wier receives the Grand Lodge Year Service Medal at an Old Timers Night meeting of Diamond Lodge 1 108 in Dobbs Ferry. John Th. Ravekes of North Fertig Street is expected to attend. Patricia Anne Hallock, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hallock of Tarrytown, to be married. Miss Matlock, daughter of Westchester, educated at White Paint School and Margaretta University, connected with the White Paint School, etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry F. Wigr
Willow Street
Diamond Lodge
Dobbs Ferry
Hell
Grand Lodge
John Th. Ravekes
North Fertig” Street
Diamond Ledige
Wier Mise
Patricia Anne Hallock
Arthur Il Hallock
Tarrytown
John M. Martinsod
Ive
John Martinson
Cele Slee
Jean Eben Evingtn
E'Doer
Bint Baptist Cmurch
Matlock
Westagton
Nari
Poe
Mexico
Marinoni
Eradun
John M. Martinson to Wed Tarrytown Girl
John M. Martinson plans marriage to a Tarrytown girl as part of the 1954-55 school calendar adoption by Education Board. The year runs 165 days, with openings and commencements in 1955, and recesses including Washington’s Birthday and Christmas to early January. Memorial, Armistice, and Columbus Day observances are noted alongside Thanksgiving and Easter breaks.
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Education Board
Liln
Washington
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