Merchants End Half Holiday Pact in Irvington
Merchants and storekeepers in Irvington agreed to close on Wednesday afternoons starting June 1, 1921, with June, July and August observed. Kraus Market, Grand Union managers, and Gristede Brothers helped lead talks, and NYC chain store HQ proposed extending the plan year round despite limited initial support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington
Kraus’ ‘Market
Grand Union
Daniel Reeves
Gristede Brothers
New York City
Town Planning Board Rejects Roadside Stands Plan
Westchester County Conservation Association reported that the Town of Greenburg Planning Board denied permits for roadside stalls along 17 at the Westonester area. The decision aims to curb local commerce plots and preserve road safety, seen as a win for conservation efforts in Westchester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tne Westenester Uaumy Conservastion Association
Greenburg
Weetenester
Westchester
View Manor Estate Gardens Open With Tea Viewings
Visitors may tour the estate gardens at the Mandel house in Croton Lake during a garden event. Mrs will host and provide tea amid the white stucco mansion and the modern Trotse style architecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ster County
Croton Lake
Mandel House
Jarimontze
Hudson Valley Art Exhibition Opens in Dobbs Ferry
The Hudson Valley Art Association opened its seventh annual exhibition with a member reception at Rosalind Gardens Terrace in Dobbs Ferry. The exhibit will be on view through Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson Valley
Hudson Valley Art Association
Rosalind Garden
Dobbs Ferry
SONS OF VETERANS TO AWARD PRIZES
The Sons of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 11 will award a scholastic prize to a 1937 Irvington High School graduate. Charles Lee, corps director, announced the award as a practical gift to be given annually. Raymond E Townsend and two faculty members will judge based on student government, athletics contributions, and attitude toward school superiors. scholarship is not a criterion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington High School
Sons of the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Charles Lee
Sons of Veterans
Raymond E. Townsend
Caroline Sayles Plans Wedding With Ward Rathburn Park
Miss Caroline Alden Sayles daughter of Mrs. Frederick Clark Sayles and the late Frederick C Sayles will wed Ward Rathburn Park son of Mrs. S Allen Clark of Snelda New York on June 19. Dr Daniel Russell minister of Irvington Presbyterian Church will officiate at the Sayles estate ceremony. Matron of honor Aldwill sister Mrs Edward Luckett, with attendants Mrs Reginald Fullerton Mrs Elizabeth Watkins Miss Janet Luke Mary S Cape. Edward T Clark brother of the groom will be best man. ushers Stuart L Coxhead Hamilton Long andy Donald Tutte Dunes Lasher.
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Caroline Alden Sayles
Frederick Clark
Sayles
Frederick Clarke Sayles
Ward Rathburn Park
S. Allen Clark
Snelda
New York
Intel
Alen Clark
Daniel Russell
Irvington Presbyterian Church
Rogers
New York City
Sayle
Aldwill
Edward Luckett
Wicer
Reginald Fullerton
Elizabeth Watkins
Evanston
Janet Luke
Tarrytown
Mary S. Cape
Ardsley Park
Edward T. Clark
Goshen
N. Y
Stuart
L. Coxhead
Llewellyn Park
West Orange
N. J
Hamilton Long
Andy Donald
Tutte
Dunes Lasher
Youker
Crime Rising in Westchester County Reports
In Westchester County a rise in crime is noted with references to a Works Progress Administration project in 1936. The report cites White Plains, local officials, and concerns about rising incidents and future patterns across communities.
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Works Progress Administration
Roche i
Mis
Cottan Islet
White Plains
Godson
Dobbs Ferry Hospital Benefit Bridge Party
A benefit bridge party for Dobbs Ferry Hospital is planned for an afternoon at the home of Mrs Axtell. Guests listed include Mrs Grover Whalen Mrs D J Powers Mrs Frederick J Eldridge Mrs H L Redgar Mrs Frederic D Carter Mrs George B Elder Mrs Paul Milcholland Miss Florence Prendergant and several others.
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Doble Ferry Hospital
Anne
Mra
Axtell F Bylea
Ars
Tyasowsig
Adra
Ewen
Doseph Ranney
Grover Whalen
D J. Powers
Frederick J, Eldridge
Dirs
Ralph HL
Matthiesse F. Rach
H. L. Redgar
Mrs Henry Browning Reelected President Of Robins Nest
Mrs Henry Browning was reelected president of the Robins Nest a home for crippled and dependent children at the annual meeting on the home grounds. Reelected officers include Mrs Howard Carroll honorary president and Mrs H V D Black first vice president with Merwen second vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry N. Browning
Aurry
Robin's Nest
Howard Carroll
Tarrytown
H. V. D. Black
Irvinton
Alfred Merwen
Esther Rutter
Irvington
William S. J Kles
Scarborough
James Hall
Mary Malrs
Black
McEwen Reeports
Atts
Milam S. Kles
Mary Mairs
Irving Lawn Bowlers Open Season With Club Matches
The Irving lawn bowlers opened a new season with members’ matches on the Presbyterian Church green after a largely attended reception. President Robert Cromble praised the committee and the green’s condition, as Mrs MacGowan rolled the text ball and MacGowan led the Mercilous closing. A refreshments break followed with a wreath of names and a 22 slice win by Campbell over Jud Clelland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Presbyterian Church
Robert Cromble
Charles*P.me“Telland
Dobbs Berry
de. MacGowan
Mexander
Campbell
John Iie Sullwaggon
Robert
Turner
Mith
John
WPA Workers Again Reduced In District Totals
WPA personnel in the district declined again from 11 284 to 11 069 in May as resignations and job changes reduced staff. Total on all projects, including adult education, stood at 11 605, down from April, with private employment absorbing some losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Works Progress Administration
Thomas L. Cotton
White Plains
Gutton
Cotton
Millard Busy Weekend in Westchester
Congressman Millard spent a busy three days in Westchester visiting Yonkers and surrounding towns. He met with residents and family, including his daughter Mrs Snow, and held informal conversations about current issues during the weekend.
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Millard
Westchester
Snow
Shove
Yonkers
Memorial Day Exercises Draw Large Crowds in Irvington Park
Memorial Day observances in Irvington attracted a large crowd to school and park sites. Veterans posts led ceremonies with wreaths, remarks by officials, and participation from Boy and Girl Scouts, the Irvington School Band, and local police.
Rector Colton Granted Six Months Leave for Health
Rev. William N. Colton, rector of St. Barnabas Church, receives a six month leave to seek arthritis relief in a warm dry climate. He plans to depart around June 10 for Tryon, North Carolina, with a September move to Tucson, Arizona. Rev. Laurence Harkness of New York will lead the parish over the summer with services in the usual schedule.
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William N. Colton
St. Barnabas Church
Colton
Tryon
N.C
Tucson
Arizona
Laurence Harkness
New York
Town offices to close early in summer schedule
Greenburgh town offices will close at four o clock during June July and August under a summer schedule started by Supervisor William Duell and adopted by the Town Board The move aims to save taxes while many departments suffer from understaffing and overtime work without extra pay Saturday hours remain noon closing for business offices
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Greenburgh
William Duell
Duell
Playeand Santa Claus to tots at Westchester schools
In Westchester C, a department completes mailing free Kiddyla tickets to thousands of school children. The tickets grant admission to several Kiddy land attractions once used. The effort aims to bring holiday cheer to youngsters through a municipal program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heity Department
Westchester C
Elsibte Pelvate
Sunnyside Circle Hosts Bingo Party Charity Event
Sunnyside Circle sponsors a bingo party at the Forest area home, with Mrs. T. Martin, Mrs. KG Mors Mex Marie Sweetman, and Mrs. Anna Gi aU among attendees. The event featured local residents and community support for the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside Circle
Cirete No. Forest
T. Martin
Irs
Marie Sweetman
Anna Gi
Children of Mary hold June campfire gathering
The Children of Mary of the Ima late Conception hosted a campfire for over fifty members and guests. Mise A. T, president, arranged the program and refreshment committee. Elizabeth Telly, Market Fallon, Helen Zuhae, Angelina Yo and Kathleen O' Claire Dugan served the refreshments. Father McGovern led songs with a trio of troubadors, filling the hills with cheerful echoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Dobbe Ferry
Mise A. T
Elizabeth Telly
Market Fallon
Helen Zuhae
Angelina Yo
Kathleen O' Claire Dugan
Father McGovern
Mee Nuison Wins Basket Award at Spiro Park
Mee Nuison of Spiro Park wins a basket award amid a local event featuring a raffle of groceries and floral shop items. The Auxiliary of Vo Wars supports the community gathering with refreshments and tributes.
Gazette Moves to New Plant at 1100 Main Street
The Gazette, after thirty years at 100 Main Street, relocated to 1100 Main Street in a move driven by expansion. The May 21 edition set in the new plant, with the Hart Company of Stamford guiding the transfer of a complete press system. The schedule preserved daily operations despite a lengthy move, and the new site offers expanded workspace including a complete shop, storeroom, and editorial area.
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Main Street
Gazette
the Gazette
Mergenthaler
Hth
Thomas W. Hart Company
Stamford
Smalles
Weste Nester Lighting Company
Thrusineers
Tarrstown
Ines
Tessian
Thoro Ika.com
Modiows
Farnham
Corporation
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Caroline Sayles
WPA
Dobbs Ferry Hospital
Henry Browning
Robin’s Nest
Charles Lord
Huen
Edward Harden
Frank Phillips
Frederick Eldridge
C. C. Brace
Thomas Luke
Robert Patterson
Paul Randall
Black Tx
Leslie R. Palmer
Mason B. Starling
Cenoral Chairivan
The
Bridces
Lawn Bowlers
Nunan Gill
V. F. W. Post
Post
Ani
St. Barnabas
Santa Claus
Kiddyland
Westchester Scholars
Basket
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