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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1925
Page
1
East Irvington notes Albert C. Gilligan admitted to the New York Bar on Monday June 1. The piece also mentions local visits by Mr. and Mrs. Mulligan and Mr. and Mrs. Crowley, Decoration Day travel to West Point, Ashokan, and scenic river views.
The annual Musicale and Tea for the Hudson River Music School will be at Llewellyn Hall on the Springhurst estate of Mrs. Franklin Q. Brown on Saturday June 13 at 2:30 PM. The Board of Managers includes Mrs. Franklin Q. Brown as chairman and Miss Winifred Rogers as Musical Director with many noted local supporters.
Due to intense heat, the Burnham Boiler Corporation and the Lord and Burnham Company shut down plants. If temperatures ease, the plants will stay closed this Saturday.
Over 105,000 copies of the summer telephone directory are being delivered by New York Telephone Company to subscribers in Westchester County. The edition is 7,000 more than last fall and marks a high water mark in circulation. A help wanted ad notes a young girl seeks cooking and downstairs work with best references, at 28 North E Street Irvington.
At St Barnabas Church the 11 o'clock Sunday service features Stalner's anthem I am Alpha and Omega and marks the choir’s first performance under Harry Woodstock. Evensong and an admission service of the Girls Friendly Society are noted with a Saturday cake and ice cream sale for St Barnabas House. An early St Barnabas Day service is planned, with school events scheduled for June and a picnic to follow later in June.
Mrs Donaghy, enumerator for the 6th district, began duties in the village area from West Side F street to Sunnyside Lane and beyond. She aims to finish within fifteen working days and notes residents are prompt in providing information.
A carnival owner sustained a severely lacerated arm when the power drive on the Ferris Wheel malfunctioned. The injury was painful but did not stop the owner from continuing his usual activities and duties at the fair.
The D. S. Retven grocery chain will open a branch in the Tewey Building at 59 Main Street, in a space formerly occupied by Victor Lewis who held a five year lease. Mr. Lewis started his shop there in 1922.
The Irvington Public Library released Bulletin No 75 listing books added from December to June. Many pamphlets are malted and others can be had at the library for the asking. Compilation by librarian Miss Emma Knodel.
Irvington Catholic Club opened the season with a 10 to 3 victory over the Tarrytown All Stars. Jim Ryan pitched well and the team showed strong batting. A large crowd attended as Ossining Arrows visit Brookside Oval this Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Mr 8 B Frank a converted Jew is expected to preach at the Gospel Hall at 8:00 p m Sunday June 6 He brings thorough Old Testament knowledge aiding his New Testament teaching Patronize the Local Merchants.
A reflective meditation urging faith in love over force, noting the waste of war and the shift in memorials toward character and everyday heroes. It cites Daniel Chester French and George Bernard and calls for honoring quiet service, religion, and the universal fruits of love, joy, and peace.
Ardsl ey on Hudson residents host a Saturday June 6 2 30 PM fair at Mrs Brooks residence in Ardsley Park with cake sale movies and pony rides. Local organizers have raised funds for the Wes chester County Children s Association and charity totals rise with each year while stressing safe entertainment for neighborhood children.
The Fresh Air Fund hosts a fair to aid underprivileged children from Mrs Wood's Wednesday residence. On June 10th afternoon the event features active organizers Adele Rochester Mary Hewitt Frances Waltz Jerson Ruth Rutter and a line of winter crafts by visiting children. Ice cream and cold drinks will be provided to help ensure a successful fair.
The annual card party for Dobbs Ferry Hospital will be held Wednesday afternoon at 3 Henry Villard's residence in Dobbs Ferry. Entertainment chair Mrs. Donald Brown, assisted by Mrs. H H Stout, preside. Tickets cost $12 for patrons and $2 for singles. Prizes at each table, a grabbag, a movie show, tea cream and lemonade, plus homemade cakes. Proceeds aid Westchester County's poor children.
Miss Anna Ballard of North E Street and Mr Gene Barrett of North Tarrytown were quietly married Friday evening May 29 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
The Forester Carnival opened Monday on the Irvington Estates grounds on North Broadway and will close Saturday night. Promoter Mr. Wallace reports strong patronage, with the Merrs Go Round and Ferris Wheel in heavy use. The show employs about sixty people, with earnings potential around $150 weekly for some workers, and expected profit near $500 by week’s end. The Foresters extend thanks to Mr. Wallace and aides for smooth operations and good relations with visitors.
A series of bridge parties at the home of Mrs Charles Townson supported Robins Nest. Winners of a six napkin set included Mrs Townson Mrs Donaldson Brown Miss Winifred Hail Mrs Kenyon Conger Mr Thomas G Irennan Mrs Francis Mr Brad Miss Johnston Sir Harry K Brown ing and Mrs Harold Scott. The final event will be hosted by Mrs Thos Linke on White Plains Road on the 17th.
The Get Together Club of Hone Chapel hosts a three day bazaar on the chapel grounds to raise funds for the Community House Building Fund. Miss Elizabeth Luke, Miss Mary Lockhart, and staff run various tables including crafts, candy, flowers, and a freshments, with local residents handling decorations, grocery items, and a fishing pond attraction.
Children of Mary hold a cake sale Saturday June 4 at two oclock on the church lawn. A wide assortment appeals to every taste and promises a festive gathering with friends.
The Village Board of Trustees met at Town Hall on Wednesday June 3 at 7 30 PM with President Matthew J Murtha and Trustees Behrens Browney Barton Cannon present. Various reports were read and filed including treasury balance May 31 1925 and Chief McCall May fines. chauffeur applications referred. leave of absence for Officer Murphy considered. traffic obstruction at Wendell estate discussed. highway patching and park hazards reviewed. fireworks sale rules set to permit only small items. meeting adjourned.
A June 1 event at the Ardsley Club combined a women's tent and bridge party to benefit the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. About 150 dollars was raised. Mrs. Franklin M. Haines won first low net golf with 82 (97 gross), and Mrs. William A. Kimbel took second low net with 88 (101 gross).
Albert Stern and family have lived in Irvington for the season. Their home on South Broadway will open the first of the week.
The BiState Development Corporation of White Plains announces a large display advertisement for the Bellevue estate sale. The property, a well known estate, lies in a favorable location for homeseekers from various areas. The sale starts June 20 at 10 a.m.
Funds received at the Irvington National Bank for the American Legion Endowment Fund for War Orphans must be left or sent before June 12. Checks and money orders should be made out to National Treasurer American Legion or the American Legion Endowment Fund. Subscriptions are two dollars per year to Philip McGovern Post No 345.
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