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Newspaper
Irvington Gazette
Location
Irvington, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1958
Page
1
Universal Need argues for a block by block revival of Irvington Main Street funded by private money rather than razing aging structures. An enlightened zoning plan would relocate families and attract a half million dollar start, while planners propose grand remodeling funded by taxpayers or wealthy developers, echoing Gettysburg renovation lessons.
The Garden Club of Irvington presented its annual Hower show for Irvington Elementary students on May 29 with 225 entries from kindergarten to sixth grade. Prizes honored themed displays, while a nearby bee swarm was rescued by Carl Petri of the Water Board as police and city officials observed. The bees were guided into a wooden hive and the Queen was sought, with plans for relocation unspecified.
Irvington High School dropped a 32 to 11 decision to Dobbs Ferry in the season finale. The setback left Irvington with five wins and three losses in Western Westchester League play and an overall 6 4 record. Dobbs Ferry exploded for eight runs in the fifth inning as Irvington exposed several pitching and fielding miscues.
Charles H. Soderman a retired carpenter of Bax Irvington died this morning after a long illness at a upsiate hospital He was 76 Funeral services will be held at Edwards Funeral Home Dobbs Ferry with Rev Hudson J Clements officiating Interment will follow at Fenwick Cemetery He lived in Irvington thirty two years since moving to the community in 1926 He worked over twenty years for A M Tryner Son as a carpenter He came from Sweden in 1908 and married Anna E Olsen in New York City He belonged to Local 149 United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners He is survived by his wife a son John Soderman a daughter Mrs Nicholas Pace a brother Emanuel Soderman and three grandchildren
Sunnyside Brook drainage critique dominates a Monday board session. O'Neil presses for action while officials discuss private ownership, easements, and possible county surveys. Residents complain of park neglect and road repairs as work on pipes, lighting, and a wading pool proceeds.
Harry A Hess of 704 Livingston street Elizabeth New Jersey died from injuries after a delivery truck rammed from behind at East Jersey street Route 1. He was a 71 year old Burnham employee and foreman, survived by wife Martha Schlumpfess and two sons. services held at Schmidt Memorial Home. Also notes Cornell Women of Westchester meeting June 10 at 74 Plymouth Drive Searndale with invitation to Cornell alumnae in Westchester County.
Engagement notice from Port Chester parents announces Betty Drago to wed Leo Fragiacomo. Betty is Port Chester High School graduate and Royal McBee employee. Leo, a Levington High School and Westchester Community College graduate, also works for Royal McBee. No wedding date set.
The Thursday Club raised slightly over $9,000 for three Westchester charities: Adoption Service of Westchester, Westchester Children's Association, and Tivington Youth Center. Alfred Cooper of Yonkers ran two days of auctions at Nevis on May 23 and 24 with over 1,500 items across about 1,000 lots, attracting roughly 200 attendees on Friday and 300 on Saturday.
Twenty of forty one seniors at Irvington High School have been accepted to colleges and other institutions for next year, with twenty seven earning scholarship aid. Notable entries include Sandy Carney with Harvard Yale and Tus, Leroy Carlson four acceptances to Cornell Dartmouth Lehigh and Lafayette, and Jane Doyle with Cornell Maine and St. Lawrence.
Herbert Allen of Roland Road Ardsley Perk, partner of Allen & Company and chairman of Benguet Consolidated Inc received an honorary Doctor of Commercial Science from Thaea College last Saturday for his role in developing the Philippine economy Red Cross notes Mrs Charles R Nash of Irvington and Mrs Lewis A Andrews were among local leaders honored at the Westchester County Chapter's White Plains meeting for Red Cross service and certificates
Fifty seven Irvington High School biology students spent four days last week at Croton Point to apply work in sol testing photosynthesis geology and botany. Teachers James Power Carleton Herer and Patricia Hurley supervised the trip with daily two hour study periods for other assignments.
Irvington Planning Board and local merchants met in Town Hall to discuss a comprehensive development plan by Raymond and Associates. They urged business owners to unite to attract more people, citing the post office move and limited parking as factors harming Main Street and Broadway commerce.
Frederick Scott Abercrombie, last surviving member of an old Irvington family, died in Ridgewood New Jersey last Friday night after protracted illness at age 87 88. Funeral services were held in Ridgewood and interment at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery. Surviving are his wife an adopted son Scott Abercrombie and an adopted daughter Blea.
The Irvington Board of Trustees on Monday increased the village police force and authorized Police Chit Fallon to hire James W. Mondell of 14 South Broadway as patrolman fourth class at an annual salary of 4770. Mondell is transferring from the Town of Eastchester Police Department. A second item notes a St Paul’s Methodist Church food sale set for Saturday June 7 at 1:00 PM in the church social hall. Committee members include William Handley and Henry Dunker.
At a Sunday Board of Trustees meeting Roswell Harriman faced delays as the parking committee led by Trustee Fluchere, with Meszaros and others, read a contested report. The panel proposed a one sided red parking ban at night with exceptions, a fee structure, and municipal lots, aiming to ease a villagewide issue while seeking further board action.
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