Phelps Fair Saturday Supports Hospital in Irvington
Irvington residents plan the Phelps Fair a Summer Festival with an art sale antiques auction glass blowing ice cream parlor and midway rides. Notable features include author autograph sessions Polly Anne and Stewart Graff Carl Carmer and performances by the Philipse Manor Brute Force Steel Band. Proceeds benefit Phelps Memorial Hospital on June 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at James House grounds.
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Irvington
John Gorsich
Westchester
Polly Anne
Stewart Graff
Carl Carmer
Philipse Manor
James House
Anson. G. Phelps II
James Foundation
Phelps Memorial Hospital
Phelps
Gorsich
Irvington School Board Candidates Meet Draws Focus on Money
Three Irvington Board of Education hopefuls Adele Warnock Nathan Samuelson and Robert Citarell spoke at a League of Women Voters Candidates Meeting about funding needs for education and ways to widen the tax base. Warnock urged tax relief for retired homeowners and contributions from tax free institutions while Samuelson called for new buildings and more state or local tax dollars. Citarell stressed prudent financing efficiency and competitive salaries to attract and retain teachers and to ensure current curricula remain relevant.
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Irvington Board of Education
Irvington League of Women Voters
St. School
Adele Warnock
Nathan Samuelson
Robert
James Atwater
League
Irvington
Samuelson
Citarell
Rev James Walsh Installation At Immaculate Conception
On Sunday June 15 the Rev James J Walsh will be installed as Pastor of the Immaculate Conception Church A Five O Clock Mass will be followed by a reception at the Immaculate Conception School Auditorium The Parish Council leads arrangements inviting parishioners to attend and welcomes Father Walsh as the new war leader of the parish and his new family after years of priestly life
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James J. Walsh
Immaculate Conception Church
Immaculate Conception
Father Walsh
Taxi Service Loss Not Fault Of Trustees
Trustee John Arnold told Monday night’s meeting the village board bore no responsibility for the taxi service loss. He denied setting rates, stating such action had not occurred during his tenure or previously. Mayor Peter Peyser supported that no board action caused the service discontinuation.
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John Arnold
Peter A. Peyser
Car Overturns In West Clinton Avenue Crash
Miss Ethel Coke an 81 year old Elm Park resident escaped serious injury when her car overturned on West Clinton Avenue after turning off South Broadway. She suffered a broken collar bone and was taken to Dobbs Ferry Hospital by Irvington ambulance. Patrolman William Demersky controlled traffic until tow was removed.
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Ethel Coke
Elm Park
West Clinton Avenue
South Broadway
Cooke
Dobbs Ferry
Irvington
William Demersky
Library Closed This Saturday at Irvington Library
The Irvington Public Library will close Saturday June 7 for painting with minimal public disruption. It will reopen during regular hours next week.
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Irvington Public Library
Memorial Day Tragedy in Irvington
Memorial Day weekend tragedy in Irvington ends with the drowning of Sgt. James Hickey of the United States Air Force in a Hudson River rowboat incident. Nicholas Casadone survived after signaling for help. Hickey remained missing until a body was identified near Mount Mercy College. Hickey, a 1966 Irvington High School graduate, served two years in the Air Force and had ties to Stewart Field and Lockwood AFB. Funeral arrangements set for Immaculate Conception Church. body held at Edwards Funeral Home in Dobbs Ferry.
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Irvington
James Hickey
United States Air Force
Hickey
Nicholas Casadone
Casadone
Dobbs Ferry
Penn Central
Mount Mercy College
Irvington-Dobbs Ferry Village
New York Central
Business College
White Plains
Air Force
Stewart Field
Newburgh
Lockwood Afb
Texas
Bangor
Maine
South Ferris Street
Patricia Marron
Ardsley
Kenneth
Keith
Karen
Immaculate Conception Church
Edwards Funeral Home
Trustees Praise Irvington Police For Courteous Service
Village Prosecutor Richard Lang praised Irvington Police at a Board of Trustees meeting for courteous, diligent service after Yonkers youths were arrested on narcotics and other charges. Chief James Sansevera and Sgt Howard Lee, Patrolman Peter Ross received commendations for arresting the youths and saving a man in a boating accident. Detective Sgt John McSharry was lauded for long hours leading to a grand jury indictment in a New Jersey robbery case. Mayor Peyser ordered commendation letters placed in the officers files. Alan B. Way will receive a Master of Music degree from the University of Colorado.
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Irvington
Richard ‘Lang
Yonkers
Lang
Board of Trustees
Kevin O
James Sansevera
Howard Lee
Peter Ross
Basil’ Nikitopolous
Nich‘olas Casadone
James Hickey
Air Force
Joseph Annicharico
Frank Baker
John McSharry
New Jersey
Shapiro
Fargo Lane
Sanseverra
Det
McSharry
Police Department
Peter A. Peyser
Alan B. Way
South Buckhout Street
University of Colorado
Boulder
Colorado
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